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Lately, I feel as if I’ve lost something. I remember it when I’m carting my youngest to tumbling practice or when I drop off drinks at the pool for my older kids, who are lifeguards. I think of it when I drive past our boat, which we share with neighbors, sitting idly in their driveway.
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More turmoil at school board Knox County school board drama continues with last week’s revelation that vice chair Gloria Deathridge has health issues that might make it difficult for her to serve a four-year term. She’s a candidate for reelection on Aug. 7, opposed by retired social worker Marshall Walker.
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ESPN disses Vol backfield! Good old ESPN, more enthused than usual about SEC football, honors us with a backfield ranking.
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Burchett trivia The Shopper-News interns visited with two West Knox guys, Judge Thomas Varlan and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, last week. Burchett amazed the kids with his eclectic interests and sent them away with Bigfoot bumper stickers. Intern Donna Mitchell compiled a quick list of “Five Things You Didn’t Knox About Mayor Burchett.”
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Peach Festival For the past two years, rain has soaked the St. Mark United Methodist Church Peach Festival. This year, for the first time, umbrellas were available for purchase, which guaranteed a sunny event. The idea for the festival came from members who used to live in South Carolina, where peach festivals are common, said Pastor Dave Graybeal. The festival featured peach ice cream, cobbler, baked goods and bags of peaches, which were purchased from Butler & Bailey Market in Rocky Hill. Entertainment included gospel bluegrass from Son Rise of Maryville.
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Knoxville Museum of Art curator Stephen Wicks with Scottish painter James Cameron’s “Belle Isle from Lyon’s View.” Wicks worked with KMA Director David Butler to acquire the painting at auction for the museum’s permanent exhibition, “Higher Ground: A Century of Art in East Tennessee.” Photo by Wendy Smith
KMA curator presents art with a Tennessee twist By Wendy Smith The Knoxville Museum of Art is a lively place on summer days. Noisy children play in the North Garden. Summer Art Academy students paint and sculpt in the Ann and Steve Bailey Hall. Groups and individuals chat as they meander through exhibitions. No one is happier about all the activity than curator Stephen Wicks. He began his career at KMA 24 years ago, so he’s witnessed numerous changes at the museum. The most profound have occurred over the past 18 months as KMA went through a $6 million renovation and unveiled Richard Jolley’s internationally acclaimed glass installment “Cycle of Life: Within the Power of Dreams and the Wonder of Infinity.”
The museum continues to feel the ripple effects of “Cycle of Life.” This is the final week of “Facets of Modern and Contemporary Glass,” an exhibition that opened in conjunction with the Jolley installation. It has been so popular that three pieces were purchased for the KMA’s permanent collection: two sculptures by Luke Jerram, “Tohoku Japanese Earthquake Sculpture” and “HIV (series 2),” and one by Andrew Erdos, “Smoky Sapphire Endless Mountains.” That’s the response Wicks hopes for when he puts together an exhibition. “We bring in things we’d like to own,” he says. The word “curator” comes from a Latin word that means “to care for,” he explains. That goes for the museum’s permanent collection as well as exhibitions that are borrowed from other
museums. One of the ways that KMA celebrates the art and artists of East Tennessee is to supplement borrowed exhibitions with items of local interest. A recent Ansel Adams exhibition, “Sight and Feeling,” featured 23 photos from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts along with three prints and 47 digital versions of photos Adams took during a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1948. An exhibition opening in August will showcase the work of photographer Danny Lyon. “This World Is Not My Home” will include 50 photos that are part of the Menil Collection from Houston as well as photos that Lyon took during To page A-3
Rogero supports ‘not-metro,’ with big ‘but’ By Anne Hart Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero says she supports the consolidation of Knoxville and Knox County governments with one very important stipulation: The end result must be a municipal form of government. “I wouldn’t want to live in a consolidated government that had the current form of county government,” Rogero told members of the Rotary Club of West Knoxville in response to a question from the audience. Rogero, who served on County Commission for eight years, said that soon after County Mayor Tim Burchett recently announced that he is going to actively push for consolidation of the two governments she met with him and told him her position. “We had a good conversation about it all,” she said. “We don’t always agree on everything, but we do talk about things, and we get along well.” Rogero said the city of Knoxville and the areas of Knox County surrounding it “are becoming more and more an urban area, and having one government makes sense. But I like city government. The buck stops with me. I hire the law director, I hire the tax collector, I hire the police chief, and they
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all report to me. I’m responsible for what happens.” In addition, she said, she likes the fact that elective offices in the city are nonpartisan, as opposed to the county’s highly partisan structure. Elected to the office in 2011, Rogero is the city’s 68th mayor. She told Rotarians that she understands that as business leaders and entrepreneurs “your job is to create jobs, and mine is to create the climate that makes that possible – that ensures we have the
quality of life that people will want to live and work here.” To do that, she says, the city has used Tax Increment Financing (TIFs) and other “strategic tools,” including public infrastructure and façade grants, to help create a vibrant downtown. “Historically, there had been a lack of investment in downtown. We have used these tools to make things happen that otherwise would not have happened. We are now starting to see some of those TIFs roll off and tax dollars come to the city.” Rogero cited numerous initiatives sponsored by or encouraged by the city, including the University Commons soon to open on a former brownfield on Cumberland Avenue. “Six years ago, then-Mayor Haslam began working with stakeholders on that project. It represents $130 million in private investment.” The revamping of Cumberland Avenue itself has had some scheduling changes, as important factors like University of Tennessee football traffic have to be taken into consideration, Rogero said. One important visual blight will be eliminated: Knoxville Utilities Board has agreed to move utility lines into the back alleys that parallel the street instead of burying
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The mystery of the missing season Lately, I feel as if I’ve lost something. I remember it when I’m carting my youngest to tumbling practice or when I drop off drinks at the pool for my older kids, who are lifeguards. I think of it when I drive past our boat, which we share with neighbors, sitting idly in their driveway.
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I know I had it last year and the year before, but now I just can’t find it. Where is summer? I honestly don’t know how I could have misplaced something so important. Lounging by the neighbor- Spencer Brasseaux teaches Cha Cha Rumba at Eaux Performance & Dance Company, 6305 Baum Drive. Photo by Wendy Smith hood pool, long days at the lake, tubing trips down the Little River – these are all we have plans for dinner thing becomes rare, you dren spoke only in hushed ■ New performingstaples of the season. This tonight? I was thinking of cherish it more. I can pin- tones. arts studio in “It’s like a sea of sparyear, we have been too busy going out with friends after point this summer’s magifor those things. Even our work.” cal moments easily because kles,” whispered Laurel, West Knox annual camping trip to ElkDuring previous sum- they have been few and far who is rarely impressed. Before Spencer BrasWatching Fourth of July seaux learned ballroom mont got whittled down to mers, I’ve tried to mix in a between. one night. bit of productive work with Seeing the synchronized fireworks during a cold dancing, he was socially Somehow we inexpli- all the fun. Now, it’s a mira- fireflies, again, surrounded front was a refreshing ex- awkward. He stuttered and cably crossed over from, cle to squeeze in a bit of fun by family and friends, was perience we shared with didn’t have the confidence “Mom, we’re bored. What each week. one highlight. The sight was thousands. Being with good to carry on a conversation. are we doing today?” to “Do Fortunately, when some- so beautiful that the chil- friends who appreciate our When he took his first class special brand of humor at age 13, he hated it. But he made it even more fun. took another class the folThen there was that mo- lowing day. ment last week when I sat Dance helped Brasseaux From page A-1 with my three children on become what he is today: cotop of a two-story boat dura three-week stop in Knox- to sleep. Since the classes gree program to stay with ing my husband’s work out- owner and teacher at Eaux Performance and Dance ville in 1967. KMA owns one were easy for him, he began the museum. ing. I should have been vis- Company, 6305 Baum Drive. In 2003, Wicks accepted iting with adults, but I took of the photos, “Leslie, Down- to consider the field as a ca“I don’t know what I a job with the Columbus the time to revel in the prestown Knoxville,” and will reer. would do without it,” he says. He completed an indi- Museum in Georgia. Family ence of my children, in spite keep the Knoxville portfolio Matt Killingsworth is when the exhibition ends in vidualized degree in urban circumstances brought him of the fact that they were Brasseaux’s business partNovember. historic preservation at the back to Knoxville in 2006 listening to country music. ner. The studio, which manLyon will be at the muse- University of Tennessee be- − when KMA Director DaAfter years of having ages to be both industrial um for the opening on Aug. fore getting a degree in art vid Butler was looking for a quantity, it’s time to focus and glamorous, opened for history and museum stud- curator. 14. on quality. business just a few weeks While the KMA has inEarly in life, Wicks ies from Case Western Revested in telling the story thought he might become serve University. an artist himself. His mothWhile he was studying of arts in East Tennessee, er says his love of art comes in Ohio, he learned that the Wicks loves to see how from the many times she KMA was under construc- young people are attracted to the museum’s contempotook him through art muse- tion. During a short stay in rary art exhibition, “Curums in a stroller. In college, he took studio art classes. Knoxville before beginning rents: Recent Art from East But his interest came to a Ph.D. program, he offered Tennessee and Beyond.” “It’s great to see tomorlife in art-history classes − his services to KMA Direclong slideshows of art that tor Richard Muhlberger. He row’s museum audience.” tended to put his classmates ended up skipping the de-
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REUNIONS ■ A 25th reunion will be held for Standard Knitting Mill employees and their families 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at O’Connor Senior Center. Refreshments will be served, and everyone is invited to bring finger foods. Also bring any memorabilia you have to share. Info: J.T. Morgan, 523-5463. ■ A telephone operator reunion will be held at noon Saturday, July 26, at CWA Union Hall on Elm Street. Send $15 (checks accepted) to Sharon Courtney, 1905 Woodrow Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918. Info: 688-7703. ■ Central High School’s class of 1948 will hold its 66th re-
union at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Lunch will be served at noon. Info: Mary Frances Tucker, 539-6242 or mfgt@ gmail.com. ■ Central High School’s class of 1959 will hold its 55th reunion Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Info: Judy Edenfield Hodge, 531-4837 or judychs59@mindspring.com, or Harold Knott, 947-3486 or haroldknot@frontier.com. ■ Central High School’s class of 1979 will hold its 35th reunion 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 16, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Casual dress. Info: Tracey Whedbee Long, tracey3801@bellsouth. net or Linda Beeler Price, 661-
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A new recital series featuring members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quartet and the Principal Quartet, called the KSO Q Series, begins in September at the Square Room, 4 Market Square. Support from the Aslan Foundation allowed KSO’s five principal woodwinds to become full-time members of the core orchestra last season, giving them the opportunity to participate in educational programs as well as the Q Series. The concerts are at noon Wednesdays on Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Jan. 28, March 25 and April 29. Tickets, which include a boxed lunch, can be purchased in advance for $15, beginning Aug. 18, or for $20 at the door. Patrons can purchase a subscription to the series for $75. Info: www.knoxvillesymphony. com or 291-3310.
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9485 or llinda21@juno.com. ■ Halls High School’s class of 1964 will kick off its 50th class reunion with a cookout at Dan Bolinger’s house, Friday, Aug. 1, and dinner and dancing will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, at Beaver Brook Country Club. The cookout is free, but dinner at the country club is $50 per person. Info: Dan Bolinger, 922-2116, or Charlotte Hackney Jellicorse, 688-8042.
ago. Students are already flocking to classes like Cha Cha Rumba, Hip Hop, and Full-Figured and Fabulous, along with traditional ballroom, jazz and modern. On the theater side, Eaux! Improv is offered every Wednesday night. Brasseaux hopes to create an environment where everyone feels welcome. There are classes for kids and adults, and scholarships are available to those who might not otherwise be able to afford performing arts. There are adults-only socials on Friday nights and special children’s events like a recent “Frozen” family movie night. To see a class and event schedule: www. EauxKnoxville.com.
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Four of the eight members who voted to extend Superintendent James McIntyre’s contract until 2018 are already leaving the board in September. Thomas Deakins and Kim
Ailor vs. Wimberly: Looking for signs Judges are different from the rest of us (apologies to F. Scott Fitzgerald). Candidates for judgeships are bound by standards of conduct designed to preserve
Severance did not seek reelection. Pam Trainor was defeated in the primary. InBetty dya Kincannon is resigning Bean in August to travel with her family to Slovenia. Deathridge has been a constant vote for McIntyre. the dignity and integrity of the court, and in Knoxville’s legal community, there also I don’t know Scott Green, has been a kind of unspoken agreement” but I do know Leland Price. “gentleman’s I met him at Louis’ Original that judges who are doing Restaurant. He was eating a pretty good job won’t face with our movie reviewer, opposition come reelection Nikki Humphrey. They time. Although judges are chomarried, had two kids and sen by a partisan process, live in Halls. Leland is smart (Harvard they are expected to keep Law), brave (served in Iraq) politics off the bench, and and tough enough to pros- that is exactly what they alecute criminals including most always do. But the Republican tide those involved in the brutal slaying of Chris Newsom that swept Democrats out and Channon Christian. But of power in Nashville in is he mean enough to beat 2010 prompted an emboldened GOP to launch an agScott Green? gressive “Red to the Roots” We’ll find out on Aug. 7.
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Hall vs. Daniel race picks up steam State Rep. Steve Hall made news this weekend when he said on WBIR-TV he is supporting Stacey Campfield for reelection to the state Senate over Richard Briggs in the Aug. 7 GOP primary. He did this in response to a question from Knoxville attorney Don Bosch. No other Knox lawmaker has endorsed Campfield in the GOP primary. It is no secret that Hall and Campfield are close personally and politically, but this is the first time Hall has publicly endorsed Campfield and made it clear they are a team in Nashville. Martin Daniel, Hall’s opponent, said he opposed
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Campfield. Hall and Campfield sponsored legislation to sell Lakeshore Park, the most used park in the city. The Daniel-Hall contest for state representative in West Knox County continues to heat up. It is fierce. Hall is also now under fire for accepting donations from Tennova PAC both before and after sponsoring legislation to remove the
scenic-route designation on Middlebrook Pike to allow Tennova to move there so high buildings could be constructed against neighborhood wishes. On WATE-TV, Hall said he was unaware Tennova had given him a campaign donation at that time. However, his treasurer is his son, Steve Hall II, which causes one to question the accuracy of that response since one assumes father and son talk to each other often. Hall has attacked Daniel for being in the outdoor-advertising business. Daniel says he will recuse himself from voting on legislation impacting that industry. Daniel has questioned Hall mailing a legislative questionnaire at public expense just weeks before the primary. Legislative rules help incumbents in this area. Campfield has used his tax-
News you’ll never read Perry commissions Statue of Liberty replica Texas Gov. Rick Perry said today that the state will begin construction of a bronze replica of the Statue of Liberty to be erected at a still-undetermined site near the Mexican border. “Texas is a big state with a big heart,” Perry said. “Texans will never turn their back on children in need of shelter.” The statue will not be an exact replica. It will rise 320 feet, 15 feet higher than the original on Liberty Island, and be topped with a Stetson.
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“Everything is bigger in Texas,” Perry said. Bipartisan effort underway to trim Congressional pay House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi pledged today to support legislation retroactively reducing congressional pay by
85 percent for the current fiscal year. The bipartisan announcement came just days after a Gallup poll found that only 15 percent of Americans approved of the job Congress is doing. “Heck, 22 percent in that poll said we should all be fired,” McCarthy noted. “I believe, and Rep. Pelosi agrees, that returning most of our salary is the least we can do.” “Most of us are just your average millionaires,” Pelosi added, “except for Darrell Issa. Don’t make me go there!”
campaign designed to drive Democrats out of local offices. This specifically includes judicial candidates. In Knoxville, two respected Democrats, Chancellor Daryl Fansler and Circuit Court Judge Harold Wimberly, find themselves facing opposition from younger, less experienced candidates. Wimberly has been on the bench for 27 years and is being challenged by Republican Bill Ailor, who says the state party didn’t recruit him and isn’t involved in his campaign, despite Ailor being named a “Red to the Roots” featured candidate. Contrary to common wisdom, Ailor says he chose to run against Wimberly rather than participate in the three-way primary scrum for the Circuit Court seat being vacated by the retiring Judge Dale Workman, and he is not a part of a GOP plan to take over the state’s judiciary. Knox County GOP chair Ruthie Kuhlman responded with a big guffaw when
asked to comment on the further common wisdom that she recruited Ailor and the elusive Clarence “Eddie” Pridemore, who is running against Fansler. She says she didn’t even meet Pridemore until after the filing deadline, and although she knows Ailor’s family, she had nothing to do with his decision to run (something Ailor confirms), despite the fact that her daughter-inlaw McCalla Kuhlman is managing Ailor’s campaign. For that matter, Kuhlman says she probably knows Wimberly’s family, too, although she is ticked at him for trying to make people think he is a Republican. This is an odd accusation since Wimberly has been repeatedly reelected on the Democratic ticket, but Kuhlman is insistent. “He’s a Democrat who’s trying to portray himself as a Republican. He has signs with the word “Republican” and our trademark elephant on them,” she said. (Evidently Kuhlman is aggravated about the “Re-
publicans for Wimberly” signs that are sprouting up in prominent Republican front yards, perhaps including those belonging to Ron Isenberg, Barry Litton, Bob McGee, Tucker Montgomery, Rick Powers, Caesar Stair, Bill Swann, Tom McAdams, Victor Ashe, E. Michael Brezina, Raja Jubran, John King, Richard Krieg, Arthur Seymour and Tim Wheeler.) The signs and the elephant are black and white, and do not infringe on the GOP’s trademarked pachyderm, which is red, white and blue. Do not look for fireworks in this race, unless Kuhlman goes out looking for signs.
paid communications fund for cable TV. Daniel, who lives off Northshore Drive in West Knox County, is self-funding most of his campaign with $80,000. Hall has a similar amount of campaign funding, but it comes primarily from PACs, including ones in Washington, D.C., Texas and Pennsylvania. This contest has gone from a sleeper with Hall far ahead to a much more competitive contest than anyone imagined two months ago. Stay tuned. ■ MPC: Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett has sent MPC chair Becky Longmire a letter dated July 14 asking for an explanation as to the openness of the hiring process at MPC used to employ Dave Hill. It will be interesting to see what Longmire writes back and whether she shares her
response with the other 14 MPC commissioners. She can be assured it will be a public record. Burchett appoints 8 of the 15 members. ■ Gordon Ball, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, filed his disclosure form with the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee July 14 (60 days after the other candidates, but with an authorized extension). He values his holdings at SunTrust at between $5 million and $25 million plus his personal net worth between $1 million and $5 million. He owns a condominium in Destin, Fla., worth between $1 million and $5 million, but his home at 7001 Old Kent in West Knoxville is less valuable, topping out at $500,000, according to this form. However, that is strange since the appraisal at the Property Assessor office on which his
property taxes are based is $805,000. Seems odd that Ball understates the value of his home by $300,000. Ball may need to amend his filing to correct this significant difference. ■ Terry Adams, Ball’s principal Democratic opponent, has not questioned this or Ball’s delay in filing the forms. Adams was on time with his filing on May 15. ■ Tom Humphrey, highly respected and veteran journalist, winds down his work for the News Sentinel in July. He will continue with his blog and occasional columns. He is also now an adviser to the weekly Tennessee Journal, published in Nashville. His insightful and thoughtful analysis of the news will be missed. ■ Sen. Lamar Alexander kicks off a reelection bus tour of the state on Friday, July 25, in Maryville.
The White House praised the news. “This is change we can believe in,” President Obama said. “Following this example, I will refund 51 percent of my pay this year to the American people. Heck of a job, Gallup!” The announcement prompted House Speaker John Boehner to cancel his regular tanning appointment and call a hasty press conference. “Who am I kidding suing the president? That’s like General Motors suing Cobalt buyers for poor car-buying judgment. The American people should bring a class-action suit against Congress!” Sheriff calls for con-
solidation Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s suggestion for consolidating some functions of city and county government “doesn’t go far enough,” says Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones. “Combining tax collections for the city and county is a good idea, but the real savings are in law enforcement. Why, I have enough deputy chiefs and assistants alone to field a couple of soccer teams,” Jones said. Jones also criticized the practice of electing Knox County’s chief law-enforcement official. “We need to get politics out of the sheriff’s office,” he said. “The top police officer should be selected by
the mayor from a carefully vetted list of candidates. I think they already do that somewhere around here.” Jimmy Haslam to take vow of poverty Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam stunned fellow billionaires today during an interview on ESPN. “Money isn’t everything. I’ve been thinking about that $92 million fine I just paid and how many doughnuts or cans of dip that would have bought for needy drivers.” Haslam said he would sell all his assets and donate the proceeds to the Salvation Army, where he plans to volunteer full time. “I’ve always wanted to ring bells at Christmas.”
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BEARDEN Shopper news • JULY 23, 2014 • A-5 (2) Marlin Lane has been promising but inconsistent for three years and (3) Jalen Hurd is a rookie. An inexperienced ofpower and speed at Missouri. The Mississippis are fensive line may have influgood but less than great. enced the thinking. ESPN did not reach this The future is not so far away bold conclusion, but if the at Kentucky. Where all this is running Tennessee running game is here: Everybody except ends up No. 13 in the SEC, Vanderbilt is rated ahead of this will not be a bowl team. Tennessee. Option 1: Coaches can When I first looked at the sleep fast and work toward a list, I hoped it was in alpha- small miracle with offensive betical order. It wasn’t. It linemen. just started with Alabama, Even if Don Mahoney as usual, and ended with takes long naps, I refuse Vandy, as usual. to believe this group will ESPN says the Volunteers cause a sharp decline from are 13th because (1) they the previous line – which lack a running quarterback wasn’t as good as it should in an offense structured have been. It had more fame around the read-option, than force.
SEC backfield ratings Good old ESPN, more olina has a good one in Mike enthused than usual about Davis. SEC football, honors us with Johnny Manziel is gone a backfield ranking. from Texas A&M (you knew that!), which means somebody else must run around with the Aggie football. Florida is rich in talent. back may be the Marvin Running Gators’ strongest position. West Auburn has four or more to produce touchdowns and share headlines. Arkansas is ranked No. Truthfully, it doesn’t tell 4 but needs offensive-line us much we didn’t already improvement. LSU has Terknow. Alabama is again rence Magee and Leonard loaded. Georgia’s Todd Gur- Fournette, the nation’s No. ley may be the best running 1 recruit. Junior Russell back in America. South Car- Hansbrough is a blend of
Democrats need less Obama, more Howard Baker Folks rarely say good things about politicians. However, the late Howard Baker has been widely (and deservedly) praised by members of both political parties. If Ronald Reagan was the “great communicator,” then Baker was the “great conciliator,” lauded for his civility and willingness to reach across the aisle for the good of the country. We all could learn a lot from Howard Baker, but Tennessee Democrats could learn even more. In 1966, Baker became the first popularly elected Republican senator from Tennessee since Reconstruction. Before Baker, a Republican had little chance of getting elected statewide. Baker’s civility served him well and helped him win over voters who didn’t agree with him on every issue. Today, state Democrats find themselves in a similar position. The opposing party dominates state government,
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so much so that the Democrats have retreated to urban areas and mostly non-partisan offices. It is not a good time to be a Democrat in Tennessee. Of course, it wasn’t a good time to be a Republican before 1966, either. Baker’s successes show a way forward for Tennessee Democrats. Unlike the slashand-burn strategies that are popular today, state Democrats should adopt a more civil, conciliatory tone. Democrats should promote issues Tennesseans favor and avoid issues Tennesseans oppose. It’s tough to get folks to vote for you when you accuse them of being racist. Too many Democrats believe that Republicans only oppose
Barack Obama’s policies because he is African-American. (These folks conveniently forget that Republicans opposed Bill Clinton, too.) This kind of rhetoric is an ugly smear. The next Democrat elected statewide won’t use this rhetoric but instead will be reaching across party lines when possible for the good of the state. Democrats are not going to be a majority party in Tennessee anytime soon; however, Baker was first elected 45 years before Republicans emerged as the dominant party. Yet, Baker proved that a member of the minority party can have a profound impact. While there may never be another Howard Baker, aspiring Democratic leaders in Tennessee would be wise to follow Baker’s example. Tennessee Democrats could use a little less Barack Obama and a lot more Howard Baker. Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can reach him at scott@pleadthefrith.com.
Jacob Gilliam is my poster person for this new front. This will be his fifth year. It has all been uphill. He came as a walk-on. He was redshirted because he wasn’t considered good enough to play. He invested two seasons with the scout squad. He appeared in one game in 2012 and two last fall. This spring he beat out junior college all-American Dontavius Blair and finished as the starting left tackle. Blair will eventually get the idea, but Gilliam, with heart and smarts, taught everybody a lesson: All things are possible. I predict Marcus Jackson, Mack Crowder, Kyler Kerbyson, Coleman Thomas, Dylan Wiesman, etc.,
will exceed expectations. Option 2: Butch Jones can rethink his offensive concept, reclassify quarterback keepers as occasional surprises and demand significant improvement in the passing game. He has the receivers to make running backs look much better. Lane is not a loser and may even develop into a leader. Hurd looks like a tight end until he breaks free into the secondary. Derrell Scott has ability. There are other possibilities. I do not believe these guys will finish 13th in net production. I really like it when ESPN is wrong. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com/.
Burchett plans Back to School Bash Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will host the annual Back to School Bash 3-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. The event is an opportunity for students to get free school supplies and health screenings, and to enjoy Bee DeSelm and Liane Russell, honorees of the YWCA Tribute activities, free food, speto Women, use an amplifier as they chat near the food line. cial programs, vendors and Photo by S. Clark more. More than 4,000 people attended last year’s event. The Bash is free and open to I was honored when Bee We once had six women the public. It is sponsored by the DeSelm asked me to drive on Knox County Commisher to last week’s reception sion. Now we have Amy Knoxville Expo Center, Star 102.1 and UnitedHealthcare at the YWCA honoring 30 Broyles. Bee DeSelm was not the Community Plan. women who have made a difference over the past 30 most effective commissionyears. er, but no one doubted her School board forum The League of Women There was a fit and trim integrity. Mary Costa; pioneer radiolDespite diminished ca- Voters will host a public ogist and entrepreneur Dr. pacity, Bee still outpaces forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Kamilia Kozlowski, 20-plus me. “A walker is useful when Thursday, July 24, at Lawothers and DeSelm. She and crossing the street,” she said son McGhee Library. School board candiMary Lou Horner were the when I dropped her at an infirst women elected to the tersection. Sure enough, she dates from District 1, Gloria county’s legislative body, scurried across two lanes Deathridge and Marshall and up a flight of stairs be- Walker, and District 6, back in 1976. Terry Hill and Sandra RowHorner was also selected fore I parked the car. – S. Clark cliffe, will speak. as one of the 30.
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Benna Van Vuuren (seated) and her “small army� of volunteers Jody Davis, Ernie Murphy, Alan Webb, Horace Grissom and Gayle Burnett. Benna Van Vuuren, founder and director of the Knox County Schools Museum, shows off the thousand-plus high school annuals in the museum’s collection. Photos by Carol Shane
Former South High cheerleader Gayle Burnett remembers wearing that red and white skirt.
Duncan for Congress Working on Issues that Matter to You A Personal Message from Congressman Duncan
Defending the Constitution I took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, and that is exactly what I work to do each day. I especially focus on protecting our Second Amendment rights and securing our borders against illegal immigration.
Balanced Budget I don’t believe in spending money we don’t have. With one of the most fiscally conservative voting records in Congress, I consistently vote to reduce government spending in order to protect Social Security and control the federal debt.
Growing our Economy I want to eliminate government over-regulation so more businesses can open and expand, creating better jobs for Americans. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed my re election, saying it will “produce sustained economic growth, help create jobs and get our country back on track.�
Repealing Obamacare I believe the biggest problem with the so-called Affordable Care Act is that it is unaffordable already. I will continue to speak out against it at every opportunity, and I believe our federal dollars are better spent on things like improving care for our nation’s veterans.
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Benna Van Vuuren and her army of volunteers are on a mission. The retired educator, who spent her working life in the Knox County school system, is passionate about a project near and dear to the hearts of anyone who ever cracked a book in a Knox County schoolroom. She’s the director of the Knox County Schools Museum, located in the Sarah Simpson Professional Development and Technology Center on Tipton Avenue in South Knoxville. “You know, you go in most museums and they’re quiet,� says Van Vuuren. “This is the noisiest museum you’ll ever find!� That’s because the people who come to this museum “laugh and talk, and they remember.� If you have a hankerin’ to see some memorabilia from your own beloved school days, chances are you can find it there. There are historical records, painstakingly compiled, concerning the various schools – including closed ones – and their dates of existence. There’s a huge trophy case filled with awards from many decades. The oldest one I spotted was from 1932, for a “National ROTC Rifle Match.� The trophy case itself is authentic to a much earlier time period, and in fact, the museum is itself located in an old school building. Lockers line the walls, and it’s not hard to imagine the halls lively, noisy and full of kids going to and from class. Letter sweaters and cheerleading outfits fill some of the glass-fronted displays near the school auditorium. If you’re lucky, you might run into one of the original wearers of those duds, as I did. Gayle Burnett graduated from South High School in 1966 and was a cheerleader there for all four years. “She had a lot of fun in high school,� says Van Vuuren, and Burnett agrees, laughing and saying, “It’s all been downhill since!� She’s all smiles when remembering her school
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Carol’s Corner years. A special memory is “class day when I was a senior. We had a rock and roll band and all the class got up and danced!� Burnett cheerfully poses beside one of her old skirts. She’s one of the dedicated volunteers who help out at the museum. All graduates of Knox County schools, they’re scattered around the spacious, well-lighted room cataloging ephemera. Old photo collages from various schools line the walls. In years past, some of them hung on the walls of the Chapman Highway Ruby Tuesday restaurant. Volunteer Jody Davis points to a handsome young man at the lower right of a collage. “That’s me!� he exclaims. The “heart of the museum,� says Van Vuuren, is the collection of “white books� – shelves and shelves of white ring binders, each containing paper memorabilia of all types from every school, every year, all carefully dated and put in order. If you want to find that old newspaper clipping you’re in, or the choral program in which you had a solo, this is where to look. Nearby is the most popular destination – the museum’s collection of more than a thousand yearbooks. Along the back wall, file cabinets hold Knoxville city school attendance records dating back to 1906. And every day, more material arrives. “We’re just growing and growing,� says Van Vuuren. “And all the memorabilia is accessible.� If you want to take something out of its display case for a closer look, that’s allowed. This is a very happy, hands-on kind of place. So why don’t you pull out that box of old report cards and team photos that you’ve been meaning to deal with and take it over to the folks at the Knox County Schools Museum? They’ll be glad to have it; educators and alumni are encouraged to contribute to the museum’s collection. And while you’re at it, take a look around and relive some fond memories. As Van Vuuren says, “Don’t throw away tomorrow’s history.�
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Noah Graybeal, a rising 5th-grader at West Hills Elementary School, successfully dunks his father, Pastor Dave Graybeal, at the St. Mark United Methodist Church Peach Festival.
Twins Annis Hill and Janis Hogan serve up peach cobbler at the third annual St. Mark United Methodist Church Peach Festival. Janis is a St. Mark member; Annis is from Sulfur Springs, Texas.
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Everybody likes peach ice cream, including Gizmo. The Chihuahua puppy belongs to Dawn Presley.
For the past two years, rain has soaked the St. Mark United Methodist Church Peach Festival. This year, for the first time, umbrellas were available for purchase, which guaranteed a sunny event. The idea for the festival came from members who used to live in South Carolina, where peach festivals are common, said Pastor Dave Graybeal. The congregation was looking for an event to offer to the community, and peaches seemed like a
sweet idea. The festival featured peach ice cream, cobbler, baked goods and bags of peaches, which were purchased from Butler & Bailey Market in Rocky Hill. Entertainment included gospel bluegrass from Son Rise of Maryville, a bounce house, a dunking booth and other games. The community was also invited to attend the church’s Vacation Bible School, held last week. The theme was “Weird Animals.”
Dave Stott invites passersby on Northshore Drive to the St. Mark United Methodist Church Peach Festival. Photos by Wendy Smith
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Oliver Johnston enjoys playing while his parents talk nearby.
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Rebekah and Kenny Johnston corral son Oliver for a quick family picture. The couple hopes to add a second son to the family this summer.
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about adoption through Bethany Christian Services, we knew it was for us.” The couple started the adoption process with Bethany Christian Services, an agency that works with biological parents to help find adoptive parents. They went through screenings, psychological testing, family and home visits for months before their file was added to the roster of potential adoptive parents. The agency then makes selections depending on the birth parent’s wishes. The Johnstons’ first placement was a little girl,
in 2011. They had had her 19 days when the birth mother changed her mind and kept the child. “Losing her was just devastating,” said Rebekah. In 2012, they adopted Oliver, now an active 2-year-old. They were hoping to adopt a second son in August, but the financial burden has been harder this time. “We had eight years to save for the first adoption and only two for the second,” said Rebekah. The amount needed is between $15,000 and $20,000. The couple has strong family ties with lots of aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. “We’re fortunate to have a deep well of love and support,” said Kenny Johnston, “not only from our own family, but from our church family as well. There’s a lot of love right here.” Manifestation of that love was first kept a secret from the Johnstons as the congregation collected special “love offerings.” On July 12, they held a benefit concert at the church to add to what had been collected. The concert featured the Trinity Baptist Quartet and Barry Roland and Deliverance, a Knoxville-based gospel group. All the fundraising efforts resulted in a gift of $4,500 to the couple. Along
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By Nancy Anderson When the small congregation at Trinity Baptist Church, 7604 Blacks Ferry Road, says they are a church family, they “put their money where their mouth is.” Supporting each other can sometimes come in unusual ways. For Kenny and Rebekah Johnston, help from the church family will pay a lifetime of dividends. The couple wanted to adopt a second child but was having a hard time coming up with the adoption fees. The church secretly began collecting money to help them. David Stooksbury is the pastor for this 240-member congregation. He and Rebekah’s best friend since childhood, MarKita Keck, led the effort to help the Johnstons bring their second child home. “They’re just like my own kids,” said Stooksbury. “They grew up here with my kids. In fact, I married them!” Kenny and Rebekah Johnston met in 2003 while teaching school at Fulton High School. Unable to conceive, they went through several years of infertility treatment, including surgery, before deciding to adopt. “We felt called to be parents,” said Rebekah Johnston. “When we learned
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Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett shows the interns a video on his smart phone. Photos by R. White
Five things you didn’t know about Mayor Burchett By Donna Mitchell Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett allowed the Shopper-News to visit with him last Tuesday. In newspapers and on TV he appears to be like your regular straightlaced politician, but there happens to be a little more under the surface. Here are five of the most interesting things about Mayor Burchett. ■ He is certified to teach five subjects including art. Burchett does enjoy making a good Play-Doh dinosaur by the way. ■ He is the proud member of a metal detector club; he boasts that he’s even found a Civil War bullet on Kingston Pike. ■ He has bamboo growing in his backyard and is using it to make a skateboard. Let’s just say the first one didn’t work out as planned. ■ He has autographs
from country music greats Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, and Montgomery Gentry to name a few. ■ He’s behind bringing popular TV show “Finding Bigfoot” to the East Tennessee area. Did you ever imagine any of these things by looking at the mayor? Finding out little facts like these is a good reminder that regardless of people’s jobs, opinions, beliefs or what have you, people are still people point blank. Every once in a while we should cast aside our judgments and predispositions, and allow ourselves to see the humanity that lies within all of us. While you’re pondering these interesting facts, maybe join your local metal detector club or attend a Bigfoot sighting group, they’re some good people.
The interns go through tight security at the federal courthouse. Joshua Mode shows his identification to the guard while Zoe Risley, Laken Scott and Charlie Hamilton observe the process.
The interns were honored to sit down to lunch with Judge Thomas Varlan during the visit to the federal courthouse. Pictured in the conference room are (clockwise, from left) Zoe Risley, Donna Mitchell, Laken Scott, senior court clerk Jill McCook, Varlan, Joshua Mode, Julia Craft and Charlie Hamilton.
The interns go to court By Sara Barrett The interns’ most recent outing led them to Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s office to learn about metal detecting, Bigfoot and being a Republican.
“I had to miss my metal detecting club last night,” said Mayor Burchett, while flexing a piece of bamboo in his hands. He pointed the stick at the interns. “Bamboo is from the grass family.” The mayor told the group about the perks of being in his position. “There’s not a typical day … there are lots of ribbon-cuttings. I get a lot of calls from parents during the school year. I go to a lot of funerals. I like to talk to folks, and I answer phone calls. People are surprised sometimes when I call them back … at that point I am democracy to those folks.” Considering his upcoming marriage, the mayor said he doesn’t have much free time on his hands with his job duties and his impending stepdad status. Before leaving, the interns were given notepads, pencils, commemorative pins (made in America) and a Bigfoot bumper sticker, all straight from a drawer of the mayor’s desk. The interns seemed a bit surprised by the mayor’s … individuality, and it seemed Burchett picked up on that. “I’m a weird Republican,
but that’s cool,” he said. After stashing their free Burchett swag, the interns headed through security at the federal courthouse. It’s a good thing they have angelic faces, because most of the interns are too young to have photo identification. This posed a problem for the gruff (but sweet) officers who greeted them at the door. Courthouse historian Don Ferguson went above and beyond during a tour of relics from courtrooms past, sharing courtroom trivia connected to East Tennessee history. A small jar encased in plastic shows the now infamous snail darter, a species whose threat of extinction halted construction of the Tellico Dam. The little fellow in the jar was used as evidence during the 1978 trial (TVA v. HILL, 437 U.S. 153). Courtroom sketches by James Earl Ray’s wife, Anna Sandhu Ray, are also on display. The images were sketched long before the two married. Ferguson led the group to the main boardroom of the courthouse where the
Lunchbox had delivered sandwiches, fruit cups and cookies for everyone. Ferguson, Chief Judge Thomas Varlan, senior law clerk Jill McCook and division manager Kathy Keeton joined us for lunch before the group watched a change of plea and a sentencing take place in the courtroom. Judge Varlan could not have been more generous with his time, or with his hospitality. Shortly before going on the bench he answered any questions asked and talked about what it takes to become a lawyer and a judge, and what he liked most about his job. “It is so varied,” said Varlan. “There’s something different every day.” Although the Shopper group hoped for stories similar to those seen on “Law and Order,” the judge said it’s pretty calm in his courtroom, but everyone seems to like it that way. Next week, the interns will tour both Tennessee and Bijou theaters before having lunch from the Gonzo Gourmet food truck and checking out “underground” Gay Street. Stay tuned!
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Chief U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Varlan points out a painting of the courthouses by Bobbie Crews. The Howard H. Baker Jr. Courthouse is at the top; the Custom House is the bottom left and the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse is at the bottom right. In the center is a naturalization ceremony.
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Don Ferguson provided an informative tour of the federal courthouse. Behind Ferguson is an old blackboard, with markings from an old court case still legible.
A 13-year-old’s look into gun violence and drug crimes By Zoe Risley
Picture this: you’re watching a church production of the musical “Annie,” it’s barely into the second scene and you hear a loud BANG. A gunman has entered the church. Everyone scrambles. Most people make it out, but not unscarred. They have been changed forever. Two are dead, six are injured and a young Zoe Risley has been traumatized. That’s me by the way. This incident is only one of hundreds upon thousands of firearm crimes committed over the past several years. This week we visited the Federal Courthouse and met with Chief Judge Thomas Varlan and historian Don Ferguson. They both said that most of the cases they see these days are drug and firearm related. Ferguson remembers the first drug case seen in the Federal Court of Eastern Tennessee. “Someone had
(whispers) marijuana. Even as a journalist [at the time] this was surprising to me.” That was in 1981, over 30 years ago. From then until now this has become the norm. And according to the US Department of Justice’s report on firearm violence from 1993-2011, the number of people victim to firearm violence (fatal and non-fatal) in 2011 alone was 478,400. That is too high. A little while ago when certain laws were passed allowing people to bring firearms into restaurants and businesses, I was enraged. I had seen what gun violence does to people, even myself, even if they aren’t physically harmed. If guns hurt people why do we even have them? It would of course be ideal for there to be no such thing as firearm and drug cases, but that of course is irrational and improbable. What is probable is a world with a little less drug and gun crimes.
There are so many ways to prevent people from going down the wrong path, but it’s not the methods of prevention that are faulty, its people like you and me who don’t know or care enough to help people about to get into drugs or commit acts of violence. Many people will use guns to rob convenience stores, but if they have a relative or friend who will let them stay with them or give them some support, it can make the difference of life or death. Show someone the love and support you would show a friend or relative. Now, I’m not asking you to go hug a random stranger who’s on drugs. All I want to see in this world is people helping one another with their problems and concerns. I don’t know how the gun violence and drug problem got so bad, or why, but I do know how we can end it. See you next week!
An editorial cartoon of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin by Knoxville News Sentinel artist Dan Proctor is one item on display in the courthouse museum. Palin was in Knoxville in March 2010 to testify in a U.S. District Court trial.
A down-to-earth man By Julia Grant Mayor Burchett enjoys metal detecting and is very passionate about his job. He may be the mayor, but he is also a caring man about everyone and every-
thing. He’s always busy, but always makes time for his soon-to-be wife and her daughter. Tim Burchett is a very down-to-earth man. He makes things out of the
bamboo that grows in his back yard, he composts, he gardens and does everything he loves. Mayor Burchett loves his state and all the people in it.
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By Bonny C. Millard Hairstylist and salon owner Christina McKelvey’s newest location of Timeless Creations Salon & Spa offers a cozy env i r on me nt for customers whether McKelvey they are getting a haircut or a facial. The timing of this new salon coincides with the 12year anniversary of McKelvey’s first Timeless Creations location in Lenoir City. McKelvey, who’s been in the hairstyling business for 20 years, said she was always passionate about being a hairstylist, but she was also interested in the business side. “It was a dream of mine to have my own business,” said McKelvey, who hosted a grand opening on July 16. McKelvey’s Bearden location is an individual studio in Sola Salons in Homberg Place. Sola Salon Studios rents salon spaces to practitioners in the beauty industry. Timeless Creations also offers the services of a skin care specialist, Alice Heilsen, and a barber by appointment. Heilsen and McKelvey have been lifelong friends.
The meeting July 11 of the Rotary Club of West Knoxville was packed with celebrations and good information. Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero was the guest speaker (see story on A1), and celebrations included a donation to Mobile Meals and honoring a club member with a new award. Above, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, at right, poses at the meeting with her executive assistant, Terry Alexander, who is the daughter of long-time West Knoxville Rotarian Haynes Smith and his wife, Fran. Photo by Charles Garvey
Timeless Creations Salon & Spa owner Christina McKelvey treats and cuts the hair of Jordan Merrion. Photo by Bonny Millard McKelvey started her career at the prominent Metz & Kerchner, a longtime leader in hairstyling salons in Knoxville, and soon started carving her own niche in the business. As a color educator, she has taught in area salons, and she’s participated in hair shows in Chicago, New York and Atlanta. She even had a
hairstyle featured in an industry magazine. She said she was one of the first stylists in Tennessee to use the Japanese thermal reconditioning treatment that straightens hair for as long as six to 10 months. McKelvey opened her Lenoir City salon in 2002 and named it to honor her
late sister, Paula, who was an inspiration and a big supporter. Timeless Creations offers a variety of services including styles, straightening, extensions and spa treatments. In addition to daily appointments, McKelvey also enjoys creating hairstyles for brides and their attendants. “I love to do wedding parties and event staging for special occasions,” she said. McKelvey is communityminded and volunteers her time to different nonprofit programs including Cuts for the Cure and Locks of Love. She’s also involved in Knoxville’s Leading Women, a business networking group. “You pass referrals on to each other and help the businesses to grow,” she said. “You make a lot of friends, and that’s always a plus.” McKelvey has been building a clientele base in Bearden for the last four years, renting a space at Twisted Scissors. She said she wants to be a mentor to others in the beauty industry as well as getting to know more business owners. “I look forward to working with businesses in the Bearden area,” she said. Info: http://lenoircitysalonandspa.com and 2161097
Jason Fields is the first recipient of West Knox Rotary’s Lucy M. Gibson Newcomer of the Year Award, named for the club’s first woman president. From left are Fields, Gibson and the current president, Gary West. Photo by A. Hart
Judith Pelot, director of the Mobile Meals program, was on hand at the West Knox Rotary meeting when club member Stuart Anderson presented a check for $1,500 to the organization. Funds for the donation were raised at the club’s recent barbecue event. Photo by Charles Garvey
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The Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission has scheduled a public meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Knoxville zoning ordinance to allow the operation in houses of small daycare services for children. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the Small Assembly Room, City County Building. MPC initiated this effort after a new interpretation of the zoning ordinance resulted in the City Council denying the operation of a small child day-care service in the Holston Hills neighborhood of East Knoxville. MPC staff has drafted proposed amendments that will:
■ Amend the current definition of private day nurseries to more closely conform to definitions found in state law; ■ Add a new definition for child daycare services for care of no more than four children; and ■ Add standards for child day-care services operated in a house as an accessory use. Draft regulations are posted on the MPC website. These zoning-ordinance amendments are scheduled for consideration by the planning commission at its Aug. 14 meeting. Public comment may be submitted for the record prior to the meeting at www.knoxmpc.org.
Tennova hosts Foot and Ankle practice Tennova Healthcare has welcomed Christopher Bowlin, DPM, to his new medical practice Tennova Foot and Ankle. Dr. Bowlin is accepting new patients at his offices at 129 Frank L. Diggs Road, Clinton; and 905 E. Central Avenue, LaFollette. Bowlin earned his medical degree from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his medical and surgical residency with certification in reconstruc-
tive rearfoot/ankle surgery at University of LouisvilleJewish Hospital and St. Mary’s Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky. He is specially trained in advanced surgical techniques including orthopedic foot and ankle reconstruction, deformity correction, and diabetic foot care with a focus on diabetic limb salvage. Since joining Tennova, he has performed several limb-saving surgeries as well as tendon-lengthening
procedures for stoke patients with spastic foot deformities. “I was born and raised in Chattanooga, and I am excited to return to Tennessee,” Bowlin said. “My treatment philosophy is centered around comprehensive foot and ankle care with an emphasis on complex surgical procedures. I am passionate about deformity correction surgery, which can increase mobility and offers patients a better quality of life.” He exclusively performs surgery at LaFollette Medical Center. To schedule an appointment, call 865-6473325 (Clinton) or 423-9071672 (LaFollette).
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NEWS FROM WEBB SCHOOL OF KNOXVILLE
Webb School of Knoxville celebrated another outstanding year of serving and educating young leaders in the Knoxville community and surrounding areas with numerous end-of-theyear festivities and traditions. The following is a sampling of the many year-end events that commemorated student achievement and Webb’s 58th year of inspiring learners and developing leaders.
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Gabriel Dagotto (pictured with his family) was this year’s Salutatorian and spoke at Baccalaureate, May 11. 4. Webb’s Upper School hosted its annual Subject Awards and Special Awards days, May 7 and May 16, respectively, to celebrate student achievement and excellence inside the classroom, on the playing field, and in the 1. At Commencement 2014, May 18, Webb community. (pictured) Carter Thomas, School was proud to present diplomas to winner of this year’s Julia Dossett Webb 19 legacy graduates (pictured with their Scholar Award, with Julie Webb, wife of alumni parents), representing almost 17 Webb School founder Robert Webb and percent of this year’s graduating class. for whom the award is named. 5. Each year, 2. Senior class president Nangesian Webb’s Lower School hosts its Crane Day Waters and Class of 2014 Valedictorian ceremony for the graduating class. Elliot Baerman share a smile before the On May 2, kindergartners presented each start of the Commencement ceremony senior with a string of origami cranes as in Webb’s Lee Athletic Center. 3. Webb’s a symbol of peace, hope, love, and good Baccalaureate is a celebration of the health, and to remind the graduates of the graduating class through music and words, community they have at Webb School. The allowing seniors, their families and Webb seniors were also invited to wear T-shirts faculty to come together to reflect on representing the colleges/universities they the school year and look to the future. will attend in the fall.
Webb’s Middle School hosted its annual Honors Ceremony, May 23, in Webb’s Bishop Center where students were recognized for excellence in scholarship, character, leadership, service, and athletics. (above) Following the ceremony, eighth grade students and their families gathered for the Eighth Grade Tree Planting ceremony – a long-standing tradition in the Middle School. Each year, the school honors its eighth grade class with the planting of a sapling, symbolizing the students’ legacy and growth in the Middle School and celebrating their continued growth as they branch out into high school.
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During this year’s Lower School Closing Ceremony, May 23, students, teachers and families saluted another successful school year with student choral and strings performances. Student organizations and clubs were also recognized for their efforts throughout the year. In addition, fifth graders spoke about what they had learned about leadership in Webb’s Lower School and what it takes to be a leader.
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‘Diet’ is a four-letter word to Parkwest nurse who shed 110 pounds Eight months and 110 pounds ago, Tom Hall , a critical care nurse at Parkwest Medical Center, was a different man. He weighed 450 pounds, felt awful and had little energy. On little more than sheer determination and support from a host of friends, Hall began a remarkable journey to retake control of his life and his health. It’s a journey many attempt but few complete. Even Hall will tell you that his journey is not finished, nor will it be completed when he reaches his goal of 210 pounds. That’s because Hall, now at 340 pounds, is rapidly losing weight not because of some gimmicky diet, but because he made a drastic change in his lifestyle. “This isn’t a diet. It really bothers me when we call it that,” says Hall, whose life has been a series of failed diets. “It’s nutrition. Diets are temporary; nutrition isn’t.” Now he eats only fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats like fish, chicken and turkey. He steers clear of carbohydrates, processed and sugary foods, and snacks. Salt is banned from his home. He drinks water – and lots of it. He’s given unhealthy dishes healthy makeovers. He eats smaller meals (about 200 to 300 calories each) every two hours six times a day and nothing after 3 a.m. – four hours before his shift at the hospital Tom Hall completes the Covenant Health Kids Run with his daughter, Kelsie. ends. “Everybody needs food. And when you are used to eating a certain way, it’s not easy to change, to say, ‘no more of that garbage!’ ” half the fight – it must also be accompanied Hall says, adding that controlling his hunger by exercise. remains “a constant daily – and sometimes So, strapping an electronic calorie counter hourly – struggle.” Of course, food is only to his arm, he set to work on burning calories.
Therapist: No ‘quick fix’ for weight loss Long before becoming a nurse at Parkwest Medical Center, Tom Hall was a chef at Disney World. “I worked there for almost 11 years, and the whole time I worked there, I could eat anything I wanted whenever I wanted it,” he said. “That’s when I put on the bulk of my weight.” By 2005, Hall had changed professions, becoming a certified nursing assistant working toward becoming a registered nurse. But the change in occupation had little effect on his weight. “My life has been diet after diet, injury after injury, excuse after excuse,” says Hall. It’s a story Mark Conley has heard often. The manager of therapy services at Parkwest Therapy Center at Fort Sanders West says the quest to lose weight all too often ends in injury brought on by misguided exerMark Conley cise programs. “The odds of this happening go up when you throw in things like an aging, out of shape body and the all-too-common view of needing a quick fi x to a long-standing problem,” says Conley. “Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is a healthy body.” That’s why Conley warns anyone undertaking a new exercise program, “Do not begin your venture until you are mentally prepared to do this the right way.” Conley says that means allowing your body time to adapt and change
over the course of several weeks to months. “Often, the patients I see who have injured themselves with exercise are the ones who went from couch potato to strenuous workouts seven days a week,” he said. “These workouts are highly effective but should be progressed slowly by the very out-of-shape and/or overweight folks. The first four to six weeks are the critical time to allow the body to adapt to the new exercise demands in a controlled, progressive manner.” Conley points out that everyone responds differently to exercise. Some may be able to progress intensity, duration or frequency faster than others. “A good general guide is to know how to listen to what your body is telling you,” he says. “If your muscles are sore for a few days after a workout, that’s OK. If, however, you are sore longer than four days, you probably pushed too hard and caused inflammation. That means back it down a notch.” That goes for pain in the joints as well. If pain occurs, try pressure, rest, ice, compression and elevation. But pain that lasts beyond a week and doesn’t respond to this self-treatment should be checked by a physician before continuing the workout program. “Working out in gym is not for everyone,” Conley adds. “Hiking the Smokies, walking the neighborhood or greenways, riding a bike, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking in the far-away slots, digging out those old (aerobics) VHS tapes, whatever! Just find ways to make your body do more every day.”
“It’s ancient but it also calculates steps, calories burned, activity level, sleep and all that stuff,” Hall said. “And I have an app on my phone that tells me where I am as far as how many calories I have burned. I use that as my goal as far as how much food I’m allowed to eat.” On average, he tries to stay between 1,800 and 2,800 calories a day, burning off extra calories through running, jogging, biking, hiking, etc. He’s even run in four 5Ks, including the Covenant Kids Run with his daughter. If he’s less active, he eats less; more active, he eats more. In addition, Hall not only joined a gym, but also signed up for a popular fitness program often advertised on television. That program resulted in Hall being paired with a nationally known fitness advocate who now serves as his personal coach. “I can call him 24 hours a day,” Hall says. His wife and kids are also backing him. “We’re doing things as a family that we never did before,” he said. “We go to the gym a couple times a week. We’re running and walking and jogging and biking. We went camping last weekend over at Cades Cove and went hiking to Abrams Falls. The other day my son and I ran four miles! It’s still hard to fathom that this big body can run four miles but I did and I put it on a video to show everybody that I did it. To me, that’s satisfaction – if I can save just one person’s life, it’s worth it.” It’s a support network that also extends to a bevy of like-minded Facebook friends who encourage, cajole and challenge one another
into fitness. Last month, Hall took up a challenge to run a mile a day in May. In March, it was 30 push-ups every day. In April, it was 30 squats a day. “There’s always something we are trying to keep going,” he says, adding that it’s important to remain motivated even after he’s feeling better. Hall looks for motivation wherever he can find it. “There are billions of sayings on Facebook – they’re all cliché but there are a few I take to heart … you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do for yourself to make yourself better.” For Hall, that also means posting enlarged photos of his 450-pound body on the big screen TV where he does his exercises, on the fridge and on the cabinets. “The kids say, ‘Why do you have all these pictures up there?’ I say, ‘You don’t understand, a lot of people don’t understand. You don’t want to be like that (person in the photo).’ ” Of course, losing 110 pounds in a few months has left many asking Hall for his “secret.” “There really is no secret,” Hall says. “The only thing is that you have to want it for yourself. I want it. Willpower is probably the hardest thing with any person wanting to lose weight. I want this f or myself. Yes, I want it for my kids, I want it for my wife, I want it for a lot of reasons but I want it for myself. I want to be able to go on roller coasters. I want to go sit on a plane and not be embarrassed that I’m going to be sitting in someone else’s lap. … This is a gift to me. I don’t want to be like that anymore. That in itself has to be the motivation – not to be like you used to be.”
Fort Sanders Regional opens new Center for Bariatric Surgery Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in downtown Knoxville has opened a Center for Bariatric Surgery for patients who are considering weight loss surgery. Dr. Mark A. Colquitt and Dr. Jonathan Ray are the Center’s bariatric surgeons. The two surgeons have operated the area’s first private weight loss surgery clinic in Maryville since 2002, helping more than 2,200 patients lose more than a total of 193,800 pounds (more than 90 tons!) through weight loss surgery. The Center for Bariatric Surgery will feature
both the Roux-en Y “gastric bypass” procedure as well as the Sleeve Gastrectomy, or “gastric sleeve.” Each procedure has its advantages and treatment choice is a decision made between the patient and his/her physician. Informational seminars are offered monthly in both Knoxville and Maryville. These meetings outline in greater detail eligibility criteria and the types of surgeries as well as giving patients an opportunity to meet the physicians. Visit www.fsregional.com/bariatric-surgery for more details, or call 673-FORT.
Dietitian advises ‘small changes’ for big results While Tom Hall’s weight loss may seem to have come quickly, he says it has not come easily. “I’m feeling better than ever as each pound comes off,” says Hall, who uses his nursing knowledge to monitor blood pressure, sugar levels and other health indicators. “I’m working hard every day to lose each pound. I’ve done this too many times. This is not a diet – this is a nutritional change with an exercise regimen that I do as tolerated in order to live a healthier life.” Nicole J. Colella, a registered dietitian at Parkwest with a dual Master of Science/Master of Public Health degree, says slow weight loss – one to two pounds a week – is the best way to maintain weight loss over the long haul. “Most people want to lose weight quickly but forget that they gained the weight over time and should lose that same weight
over time,” says Colella. “Small changes are the best way to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I have seen people try to change at Nicole Colella everything once and they give up quickly because it is too much to keep up with at one time. I encourage people to make a list of at most five things they would like to change and work on one change at a time until it becomes a habit – about 21 days.” She offers the following advice: ■ Eat a breakfast that includes protein. Skipping breakfast can cause overeating at other meals or late-evening snacking. ■ Eat your veggies! Fresh and frozen vegetables have lots of vi-
tamins and minerals but few calories and are an easy way to add volume to your meals. But careful how you prepare your vegetables – steaming, grilling or baking is far better than frying. ■ Use small salad plates at meal times. It will make the plate look full with less food. ■ Get moving! Adding just 10 minutes three times per day is better than no activity at all. Small time increments are sometimes easier than having to dedicate 30 minutes to exercise. ■ Make healthy choices when going out to eat. Start with a salad but keep the dressing on the side. Choose steamed vegetables rather than fried. Restaurant portions are often more than a regular serving of meat, starch or vegetables so try saving some for another meal. Before the meal ask for a to-go box and put half of it to discourage overeating.
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Randall Stout leaves legacy of light By Sandra Clark Halls guy Randy Stout has died too young. While he’s known nationally for his designs of the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke and the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts in Birmingham, Mr. Stout, 56, is best known in Halls for rebuilding his grandpa’s barn. His mother, Gloria Stout, recalls: “He said that barn was where he first studied rafters and the amazing light that filtered through them.” So Randy came home one summer and rebuilt the barn that had belonged to his grandparents, E.W. “Bert” and Marie Mynatt. Memorial services were held July 21 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Eulogies were offered by Duane Grieve, his professor and mentor at UT’s School of Architecture, and Dan Brewer, his colleague at TVA. “Randy had wonderful teachers at Halls,” said Gloria Stout. “He played baseball and football and was very popular.” After college and a brief stint at TVA, Randy moved to Texas, obtaining a master’s degree from Rice University and working in the Houston office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. He was recruited by Frank Gehry to Los Angeles in 1989. He worked with Gehry for seven years on projects that included the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. He started his own firm, Randall Stout Architects, in 1996. At his death, Mr. Stout was a professor in the architecture school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In an obituary July 16 in The New York Times, Jo-
Randy Stout as Mr. Halls High School in 1976. Photo from high school annual
Randall Stout, architect, designed award-winning buildings in the United States and abroad. Photo submitted
seph Giovannini wrote: “In 2005 he won a competition to design the Art Gallery of Alberta, in Edmonton, a cyclone of a building. Confronting Euclid with Einstein, Mr. Stout took his inspiration from the aurora borealis, creating a structure that evokes a stormy energy field.” Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Joelle; their children Colton Randall, 14; Logan Roger, 12; and Grace Marie, 6. He also leaves an older brother, Steve and wife Kathy Stout, and sister Marcie and husband Mike Wasson, all of Norris. He was predeceased by his father, Roger Stout. Memorials may be made to the East Tennessee Foundation, Randall Stout Memorial Scholarship Fund, 625 Market Street Suite 1400, Knoxville, TN 37902.
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Dominating the Square is Randall Stout’s “last iconic project,” according to a story by Cailynn Klingbell in the Edmonton Journal. “The American architect who designed the Art Gallery of Alberta, a landmark swirl of steel, patinated zinc and glass on the northeast corner of Churchill Square, has died,” she wrote. The $88-million project opened in 2010. Catherine Crowston, executive director of the AGA, said Mr. Stout “made an indelible mark on the downtown urban landscape.” In 2012, his firm won the American Architecture Award for the AGA’s design. Klingbell quotes from a 2010 interview, in which Stout said he thought about the northern lights, the long winter nights, the river valley, and the rigid grid of the city streets when he de-
signed the AGA. He drew inspiration from numerous walks through downtown and along the river, where he was struck by the natural curl and flow of the North Saskatchewan and its opposition to the linear layout of downtown. Crowston said Stout was a kind and gentle person who listened carefully to what his client wanted. “He was really conscientious and caring, not just of what the building looked like, but how it functioned,” she said. Architect Allan Partridge wrote in The Journal: “On July 11, the architectural community lost a bright light in Randall Stout. … Randall counted all his projects as special opportunities to make a difference, and the AGA was no exception. … “What set him apart was the process he adopted on every project – ‘Simply listen,’ he told me on several occasions. “Few architects have mastered listening – not just hearing – which allows a spirit of inclusiveness to pervade the design team. “For Randall, it was the team that made things great. Randall frequently thanked people for their trust, foresight and contribution to the process.”
How did a Halls guy became an international success? “He had a gift and he worked hard,” said Gloria Stout. “Randy didn’t just draw designs, but he would carefully spec out each element, down to the door knobs.” He often saluted UT by including orange in his work. Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. It sits on the North Saskatchewan River and its cultural centerpiece The Art Gallery of Alberta, designed by Knoxville native Randall is named for Sir Winston Stout, won the 2012 American Architecture Award for design. Churchill: Churchill Square. Photo submitted
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Ann Graf, left, and Peggy Tubbs pause next to one of the many crepe myrtles at Woodlawn Christian Church after talking to the South Knoxville Neighborhood and Business Coalition about Chapman Highway being the 2015 featured Dogwood Trail.
Dogwood time in SoKno Special guests at the July meeting of the South Knoxville Neighborhood and Business Coalition got attendees thinking pink – and white. South Knoxvillians Ann Graf and Peggy Tubbs from the Dogwood Arts Festival’s Dogwood Trails committee spoke to the SKNBC about a big deal for South Knoxville. The Chapman Highway Trail will be the featured Dogwood Trail during the 2015 festival, and the time to start getting ready is now. Graf said there had been some discussion of skipping the Chapman Highway trail in the rotation to give South Knoxville more time to recover after the long-awaited reopening of the Henley Bridge, but support was on SoKno’s side. “We need to get homeowners and garden clubs and schools thinking about showing their pride in South Knoxville,” she said. “I just want the whole town to know that South Knoxville is across the bridge, and we’re pretty.” SKNBC is made up of representatives from neighborhood, community and business groups. Graf en-
couraged the members to get excited themselves and reach out to residents who live on the trail to find ways to improve their property. Planting a dogwood tree is a solid first step, she said, and other landscaping efforts could begin now or in the fall. But this is a good time to think about tackling exterior home-improvement projects that may have been neglected for a while. SKNBC members embraced suggestions from Graf and Tubbs and started bouncing around ideas concerning the trail before deciding to channel their enthusiasm into a committee. Stay tuned for more on the Chapman trail and ways you can help brighten your spot in South Knoxville. Treasurer Janice Tocher reminded members that the deadline for paying dues is July 31, and any group that hasn’t paid dues by the August meeting will not be allowed to participate in voting. SKNBC meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Woodlawn Christian Church.
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THROUGH FRIDAY, AUG. 8 Seeking singers, actors, dancers, instrumentalists and handbell ringers for Knoxville Christian Arts Ministries’ 2014-15 season beginning Aug. 19. Info/ audition times: Jill Lagerberg, jilllagerberg@cspc.net or 291-5218.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 Sean McCullough’s Song Games, 11 a.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 4708663. Storyteller Laurie Fisher, 2 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Info: 777-1750. Summer Library Club presents magician Michael Messing, 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.
THURSDAY, JULY 24 Blount County Monthly Old Harp Singing, 6:30-8 p.m., Chapel of the Assisted Living Building, Asbury Place, 2648 Sevierville Road, Maryville. Info: Kathleen Mavournin, katmav212@ gmail.com. Square Dance lessons sponsored by Volunteer Travelers will begin at Square Dance Inc., 820 Tulip St. Beginning classes: 7-8:15 p.m.; brush up plus classes: 8:15-9 p.m. Instructor: Bill Fox. Cost: $5. Info: Janice Fox, 689-2665.
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REQUEST QUALIFICATIONS TOWN OF FOR FARRAGUT 2014 Town of Farragut 438801MASTER For Sale By Owner 40a for the AdArchitectural Size 2Services x 1.5 CABIN. LAKE VIEW. Hickory Star Marina. bw W Russell House 1/2 acre. $57,500. Call 850-570-2201. <ec> The Town is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified firms for the 2014 Town of Farragut Architectural Services. Instructions can be found on the Town’s website at townoffarragut.org with a deadline of Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 2:00 p.m.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 BMA WORKSHOP • 6:15 PM BMA MEETING • 7:00 PM I. Silent Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call II. Approval of Agenda III. Mayor’s Report IV. Citizens Forum V. Approval of Minutes A. June 26, 2014 B. July 10, 2014 VI. Ordinance A. Second Reading 1. Ordinance 14-09, Ordinance to amend Ordinance 14-06, Fiscal Year 2015 Budget, Capital Investment Program & State Street Aid B. First Reading 1. Ordinance 14-07, an ordinance to amend Title 9, Businesses, Peddlers, Solicitors, etc., Chapter 4, Sign Ordinance, of the Farragut Municipal Code, Section 9-406 (4) (p), to amend the requirements for wall signs in the office district, three stories (o-1-3) and office district, five stories (o-1-5) – shared entrance building VII. Business Items A. Approval of Resolution: R-2014-06, a resolution by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Farragut authorizing the Town to participate in The Pool’s “Safety Partners” Loss Control Matching Safety Grant Program B. Approval of Special Event Signage for the News Sentinel Open golf tournament C. Approval of Special Event Application for the Turkey Creek/Farragut 13.1 Half Marathon/5K Kids Run VIII. Town Administrator's Report IX. 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 865-966-7057 in advance of the meeting.
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SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 26-27 Harvey Broome Group – Backpack: Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness, N.C. Rated moderate. To preregister: Rob Davis, 202-6661 or hikinrob@charter. net (email preferred).
SUNDAY, JULY 27 Franklin Monthly Old Harp Singing, 3 p.m., Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 210 N. Main St., Greeneville. Info/to confirm: Jeff Farr, 423 639-8211. “Stories in Every Jar,” free storytelling by members of the Smoky Mt. Storytellers, 3-5 p.m., Back Porch, 805 Parkway, Gatlinburg. Info: 429-1783 or www. smokymountaintellers.org.
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SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 25-26 Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Hosted by the Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee every Saturday and Sunday. Info: www.feralfelinefriends. org.
SATURDAY, JULY 26 Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9 a.m., departing from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tickets: $50 per person; includes light snacks and a cold beverage. Reservations required: 448-8838. Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Saturday Stories and Songs: Molly Moore, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Bricks 4 Kidz: LEGOs fun at the Library, 2 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Free library program for elementary age children from kindergarten through 5th grade. Space limited; registration required. Info: 215-8750. Golfers competition for youth and adults, The Wee Course at Williams Creek, 2351 Dandridge Ave.
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The Big Break Skills Challenge for ages 8-17, 10 a.m.; Two-Person Golf Scramble, 12:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Info: 546-5828. “Second Glance,” a Rich Christiano film starring David A.R. White as Daniel Burgess, 10:45 a.m., Grace Covenant Baptist Church, 9956 Dutchtown Road.
Summer Family Programming: Children’s Chores, 10 a.m.-noon, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend. Info: 448-0044.
TUESDAY, JULY 29 Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop performance, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall on Market Square. Free admission. Summer Family Programming: Broom Making Demonstration (Tentative), 10 a.m.-noon, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend. Info: 448-0044. Library Online, 5:30 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info/to register: 215-8700.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 Summer Family Programming: Make a Quilt Square, 10 a.m.-noon, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend. Info: 448-0044. Movie Party: “The Lego Movie” (PG, 100 min.), 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.
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Farmer’s Market 150 Full sz sofa bed, La-Z- /brakes, $1600. 865-789-7514 1-855-747-6426 Boy powered rocker TO SELL DRIVERS: Money & 1962 FORD 8N tractor, recliner, Pier 1 REDUCED rebuilt everything, 17 ft. Terry Sun Miles! New Excelchair swing w/stand w/new box blade, Sport. Must see. lent Pay Package, & misc. side tables. reduced to $3,000 from $4800. Dan 865-705-1336 100% Hands OFF $250-$10. 865-523-9482 $5,000. 865-982-4681 Freight, Great REGAL CRUISER 27' Hometime, Monthly LIFT CHAIR, elec., 1993, well maint. in Bonus, 1 yr. OTR brown, with heat covered slip, low hrs. exp., No Hazmat Standing Saw Timber massage, $525. 865on 454 Mercruiser 877-704-3773 865-984-4529 323-8457 Bravo, new cockpit cover & elec. head, Solid Oak table, 48" 6, $20,000 obo. Healthcare 110 Healthcare 110 pedestal, w/4 chairs, sleeps Call 865-312-1533. exc cond, $300 firm. $1200 new. 865-388-2926 ***Web ID# 433188***
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Delivering an experience a new mom expects As a nurse practitioner herself, Shana Beach of Knoxville, 31, wanted state-ofthe-art technology near her when she delivered her own first child. She chose Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center because of its relationship to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital across the street. “I had experience in a children’s hospital in Boston, and I wanted to be at a hospital that had easy access to a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) just in case something went wrong,” Beach said. But everything went smoothly on April 2, when Beach and her husband, Alex, welcomed Gabriella Marian. After about 13 hours of labor, Gabriella weighed 7 pounds, 1.8 ounces and was delivered in a normal, low-risk birth in a Fort Sanders LDRP (labor, delivery, recovery room and postpartum). The spacious rooms allow the mother and her family to stay in one location for the entire hospital stay. “That was great,” Beach said. “We didn’t have to move anything and the room we were in was large. When I had a couple of visitors, there was plenty of room. My husband slept in a recliner chair and he was very comfortable.” The first six hours of labor were not painful, Beach said. “I thought, ‘If this is labor I can do this,’ ” she said. “But at 8 o’clock I was starting to feel contractions in my back, and over the next two hours they got so severe.” Beach had an epidural anesthetic and
Alex and Shana Beach welcomed their first child, Gabriella Marian, on April 2 of this year at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. was able to rest for a while, and then her baby was born at 5:50 p.m. “She came out pink and screaming,” Beach said. Throughout the birth experience, Beach said she was surrounded by many helpful hands at Fort Sanders. “My husband was a great coach, he was
rubbing my back the whole time,” she said. “The nurse who helped deliver was incredible; she kind of coached me through everything. She knew her stuff and was very encouraging and professional. Dr. (Caroline) Haney-Weaver is very smart and very encouraging. I felt very comfortable with her.”
Finding the right time to deliver Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the Tennessee Hospital Association for reducing the number of babies born electively between 37 and 39 weeks, thereby increasing their chances for better lifelong health. Fort Sanders Regional received the recognition from the THA’s Tennessee Center for Patient Safety, along with fellow Covenant Health facilities Parkwest Medical Center, LeConte Medical Center, Methodist Medical Center and MorristownHamblen Healthcare System. Fort Sanders Regional met the goal of decreasing the number of babies delivered electively between 37 and 39 weeks gestation to 5 percent or less, and maintained the goal level for a minimum of six consecutive months. The hospital was awarded a congratulatory banner to recognize their teams’ outstanding effort. “This is vital for our patients and the quality of care we provide,” Bernie Hurst, director of women’s services at Fort Sanders Regional, said. “We’ve had these standards in place at Regional for several years, Bernie Hurst so this highlights the hard work of many.” The two-week wait dramatically increases the chances for good
physical and developmental health of babies. It also allows for better health and safety of the mother. There is a greater risk of complications associated with births prior to 39 weeks, and waiting until then allows for better growth and development of vital organs such as the brain, lungs and liver. “Babies born too early are at risk for respiratory distress, jaundice, hypoglycemia and other conditions that require more medical care and put them at greater risk for death before their first birthday,” said Craig Becker, THA president. “That is why the work being done at these hospitals is so vitally important to all Tennesseans. Results like these represent the combined efforts of every single professional at these hospitals, from the physicians and nursing staff to the board of trustees.” Fort Sanders Regional is part of a statewide Healthy Tennessee Babies Are Worth the Wait initiative launched less than two years ago to increase awareness of the benefits of full-term delivery. In May 2012, nearly 16 percent of all Tennessee deliveries that occurred prior to 39 weeks gestation were considered elective. Today, that number has been reduced by almost 85 percent. Among other activities, the Covenant obstetrics departments adopted a strict policy that prohibits early elective deliveries before 39 weeks unless
After the birth, even the housekeeping staff impressed her, Beach said. “They came in periodically to mop the floor,” she said. “Everything always felt clean, open and bright. Our room had a beautiful view of the Smoky Mountains.” During her pregnancy, Beach took advantage of several classes at the “Teddy Bear University” at Fort Sanders, which offers dozens of courses to help get new parents ready for labor, delivery and newborn care. Beach also had a lactation consultant visit her during her two days in the hospital. “Twice, I had questions and they came quickly and answered them. Plus, I took a breast-feeding class and that was really helpful. My husband took it, too.” After two nights at Fort Sanders, the new Beach family was ready to go home. “A pediatrician came and talked to us, and a discharge nurse came in to talk to us about basic baby care,” she said. And even though she’s an experienced nurse herself, Beach said the information was helpful. “I know how babies happen in textbooks and on paper, and I had (studied) labor and delivery. But as a patient, it’s a whole new, scary, wonderful experience that I could not have prepared for at all.” Beach said she would recommend Fort Sanders to anyone expecting a new baby. “I couldn’t have asked for a better team,” she said.
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there is a clear medical risk to the mother or the baby. For Fort Sanders Regional, as a high-risk pregnancy center, the recognition is further proof of the excellent care patients and newborn babies receive. At the hospital, mothers have the option of LDRP (labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum) rooms or a fullystaffed level II nursery for newborns, which allows mothers to recuperate post-delivery and puts the baby in fully capable hands. Also, with neonatologists, perinatologists, obstetricians, a highlycertified nursing staff and the ability to transfer extreme cases to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital within minutes, Regional is able to accommodate any type of pregnancy. “We have any and everything a new mother would want or need when delivering a baby,” Hurst said. “This recognition is just a small indication of the wonderful things going on here.” “A healthy, full-term baby is always worth the wait, and Covenant Health is proud to lead this effort to decrease the number of infants delivered electively before 39 weeks,” said Jim VanderSteeg, Covenant Health executive vice presidenthospital operations. “Two additional weeks may not seem like much time, but for an infant, it can mean the difference between complications leading to lifelong health issues and a healthy and robust start.”
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