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Miracle Maker
In Amanda Cagle’s world, life isn’t good, it’s phenomenal. The assistant principal for 6th grade at Northwest Middle School has a “phenomenal” principal, Karen Loy. Her fellow assistant principals are “phenomenal.”
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Lamar sworn in There will be a panel discussion at the East Tennessee History Museum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, to which the public is invited. The topic will be Lamar Alexander Alexander taking office as governor three days earlier than his inaugural.
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Who got better end of the deal? Thirteen years ago, two court clerks did a deal. Cathy Quist, the General Sessions, Criminal Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerk, handed off one of her biggest headaches to Criminal and 4th Circuit Court Clerk Martha Phillips, thereby relieving Quist, who had been in office for only two years, of responsibility for Criminal Sessions Court and giving Phillips a potential cash cow.
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PBS to host open house East Tennessee Public Broadcasting Studios will host an open house to which the public is invited from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 1611 East Magnolia Avenue, across from Pellissippi State. Guests will include program hosts Marshal Andy, Missy Kane, Dr. Bob Overholt, Chef Garrett Scanlan, and Daniel Tiger. Guests can take photos on sets and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Scholars’ Bowl. Alumni are invited to attend and share their memories. Info: 865-595-0220 or www.EastTennesseePBS.org.
Hope in a lunch bag By Wendy Smith The Johnson family has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to help Tennessee Alzheimer’s patients over the past decade. But the sale of coupon books at the family’s 18 Arby’s locations raises more than money. It raises awareness, says Janice WadeWhitehead, executive director of Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc. The nonprofit frequently gets calls from people who say they didn’t know where to turn for help until they saw contact information for Alzheimer’s Tennessee on the coupon book in their lunch bag, she told those attending a LunchLaunch last week for the 2014 Knoxville Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk. The Johnsons presented a check to the organization during the lunch.
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lar dementia. Tom Jr. suffered from dementia himself before he passed away in 2011. “He was an ornery buck until the day he died,” John says with a smile. Jackie died earlier this year. But a third generation of Johnsons is prepared to carry on the family legacy of supporting Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Tom III’s children, Ben Johnson and Carrie Johnson Gandy, along with John’s daughter, Joy Johnson, all work in the family business. “Our goal is to get these three to take over real soon,” Tom III told the volunteers. There’s even hope for a fourth generation to continue the tradition. Carrie’s 21-month-old daughter, Lauren, also participated in the check presentation.
The first ray of Sunshine By Wendy Smith Jean Roush didn’t know there was anything wrong with her son, Rex, until a checkup at age 2. The doctor physically shook Jean to make sure she understood the dire diagnosis. In spite of his healthy appearance, Rex’s brain would not develop normally. Her faith helped her navigate the coming years. When Rex, the second of the Roush’s four children, entered school, Jean recognized that he was good with his
hands, in spite of his intellectual disability. She dreamed of finding a productive use for his skills. The Roush family moved to Knoxville from Indiana in 1964, when Rex was 9. He was enrolled at Beaumont Elementary School, which served all of the city’s special needs students. Jean became room mother, and she loved the camaraderie of the students. She bonded with the older students when she served as their Cub Scout leader.
Tenured and tired By Jake Mabe This is part of an ongoing series examining issues in education. “Tenured, tired teacher.” That’s how an elementary school teacher, whose spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution, describes herself.
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The coupon books are such good publicity that Alzheimer’s Tennessee is preparing for an uptick in calls when they go on sale Nov. 4. Tom Johnson, Jr., opened his first Arby’s location in 1968. His 12-year-old twin sons, John and Tom III, were early employees. John remembers that his dad offered to pay the boys $5 a week, or $20 a month, to help out. They negotiated him up to 50 cents an hour and raked in almost $20 the first week. After a few years in the business, Tom Jr. decided he wanted to give back to the community. He supported another charitable organization for several years, but opted to provide support for Alzheimer’s families after his wife, Jackie, was diagnosed with vascu-
“I am reminded of the sayings, ‘You can’t see the forest for the trees’ and ‘Seeing the world through rosecolored glasses.’ I wonder to what destination the teaching profession has come and is heading.” The teacher describes the Common Core curriculum as limiting and says schools are being steered toward the “TAP variety show. “I am a teacher of children.
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Teaching used to be fun. There is so little now that I can bring into the classroom for them to enjoy that does not have a state standard connected to it.” There is no wiggle room. “When I consider straying from the standards even a little, I am given a warning.” An example: “It is written that this week you must teach using apostrophes with nouns to show possession.” “When I find that the students are still confused with the difference in using them for possessive nouns and for contractions, I need to stop and change my direction. Re-teaching contractions is a teachable moment. But I must beware. Should the principal, assistant principal, coach, mentor or master teachers find that I am
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After those students graduated from public school, they had nothing to do, she says. So she started a craft workshop in the basement of her church, Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian. She saw that the youngsters were capable of working in an assembly line. It took time for them to learn their jobs, she says, but once they did, it was important to them to do well. “They had great quality control,” she laughs. Craft projects included key chains, which were sold in local To page A-3
teaching what has not been recorded in my plan book, or written in the standards for the day, I am given a warning. “I can’t use my expert and veteran experience of 25 years to go an extra 10 minutes in a reading group because my low group is struggling to grasp a concept. Some schools have supervisors come in with a stopwatch to see how long reading groups last. “I fear that veteran tenured teachers are on the chopping block. I have seen my friends resign or retire early because everything has become too much to endure. Some could not afford to do that.” We have heard similar stories from teachers in their 20s. An overwhelming number of those with whom we talked are good teachers who are scoring 4s on their evaluations. Most are not rabble-rousers. Tales of teachers going home
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in tears are common. Several top-notch teachers and principals have left for other school systems. One said it was the best decision she’s ever made. Another teacher said students spend about 20 percent of their time testing, and the net result is that they are less prepared. She is a teacher evaluator, and she feels like death when she walks down the hall because other teachers are afraid of her. The tenured, tired teacher encourages colleagues to speak out, publicly, privately, alone or in a group. “The more people who offer a voice, the more the district leaders will see that we do not agree with what is happening around us.” Wendy Smith contributed to this report.
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some students scuffling. I was on the stage at the school, but I took a big leap off the stage to try to break them up. It’s a wonder I didn’t break my leg. I hadn’t been teaching very long.
What are the top three things on your bucket list? Jim and I traveled a lot right after he retired, taking advantage of the Elderhostel programs. I still want to go to Memphis to see Graceland, and I want to take another Gaither Gospel Cruise. We love the music of the Gaither family.
What is one word others often use to describe you and why? Caring
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If you think Christmas preparations come too early every year, don’t ask Jim and Barbara Stevens when in 2013 they began their first preparation for the holiday. The answer will be January. Jim and Barbara run White Pine Acres Christmas Tree Farm in Karns. In January and February of each year, they plant between 450 and 500 white pines on the farm of 4- to 5,000 trees, keeping the growing rotation going. “We don’t make any money,” says Barbara, “but we have a good time with it. Everybody is always so happy.” The venture started after Jim retired, says Barbara. “We found out that it isn’t a moneymaker, at least not the way we do it. But now it makes our Christmas. We have families who come back every year, and we are part of their tradition. We have a fire pit for roasting marshmallows, and we give out hot cider and hot chocolate.” The trees are choose-and-cut-your-own and are $30, regardless of size. “Jim and I work during the week, and the kids take over on the weekend,” says Barbara. The kids include three who are in Knoxville and one who is in England, who gets excused from her Christmas tree farm duties. LoAnn Price, Morris Callaway Jr., and Mary Webster are in the Knoxville area, and Pamara Stevens is an English teacher in Hastings, England. Keeping life exciting are four grandchildren: Kaitlin Price, Lauren and Mark Callaway and Bruin Webster. Three of the children are in the teaching field, which is the occupation Jim and Barbara also chose and was how they met. They have been married for 28 years. Jim moved to the Karns area as an adult, but Barbara has been in the community since 1948 and is a graduate and former teacher at Karns High School. “My favorite thing about the community used to be that it was so out in the country,” says Barbara. “I’m having to adjust my thinking now that the area is growing so much!” Their home is a farm on Copper Ridge Road, which brought the couple another project that occupies a lot of their time and attention. “We are right next to Old Beaver Ridge Cemetery. After the church next to it – Beaver Ridge Methodist – burned years ago, the cemetery fell in disrepair. We decided to take care of it.” When they began in 2005, the cemetery was in bad shape and a lot of clean-up and repair was needed. To raise money for the cause, the couple started the Karns Area History Group. “We invite people to come talk at our
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I would like to be healthy again.
What is your passion? I am passionate about taking care of Old Beaver Ridge Cemetery and organizing the Karns Area History Group.
With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch? My mother and the Rev. Catherine Nance, senior minister at Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church
Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why? I would say Thelma Hickey, because she encouraged my interest in Karns and its history. meetings about the history of the area. Jim videotapes the presentations, and we sell the DVDs for $10 each. All that money goes to the upkeep of the cemetery.” The history meetings have become more than a way to help the cemetery. “People really seem to enjoy hearing the ‘old timers’ talk about the history of Byington, Solway, Karns and Beaver Creek and Ball Camp. I’m hoping we can expand into Powell.” The club meets from January to May, and then picks up again from August through October. “It is mostly people who grew up here who come and talk to us,” says Barbara. “We have had as many as 50 attend the meetings. I always learn something new.” Sit back and have a Coffee Break as you get to know Barbara Stevens:
What is your favorite quote from a television show or movie? I don’t have a favorite quote, but I love the words to the gospel song “One Day at a Time.”
What are you guilty of?
I still can’t quite get the hang of ... Computers. It’s a good thing Jim is around to rescue me.
What is the best present you ever received in a box? We had a robbery, and Jim is replacing some of my jewelry, so I get excited when I open one of those.
What is the best advice your mother ever gave you? She told me to always be reliable, honest and caring.
What is your social media of choice? Email
What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon and why? We didn’t have a television when I was growing up.
What irritates you? I don’t like being placed on hold, and I dislike it when people talk during a movie.
What’s one place in Farragut everyone should visit?
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The museum at Farragut Town Hall
What is your favorite material possession? Our family photographs. I have albums and boxes and now a computer full of them.
What is your greatest fear?
What are you reading currently?
If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be?
Getting Alzheimer’s disease
I love biographies and autobiographies. I just finished one on Carol Burnett.
I think it would be fun just to get in the car and take a trip with no planning – just see where the road takes you.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
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Mystery Skype at KJDS It was up to the students at the Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School to determine the location of the students who stared back at them from their smart board. They narrowed it down with a list of questions. In what region were they? Eastern southwest, the students answered. What food is the region known for? Chili, they replied. Is there a prominent landmark in their hometown? An Astrodome, they said. Jacob Ebel was the first with the correct answer: Houston, Texas. At that, the fourth-graders at Beth Yeshurun Day School donned cowboy hats. This was the fourth “Mystery Skype” of the school year for KJDS. Through the magic of the Internet, the students have also visited classrooms in Miami, Baltimore and San Francisco. The Skype sessions are part of a year-long study of the history and culture of other Jewish communities in the U.S. The project is intended to give students a broader perspective, says Head of School Miriam Esther Wilhelm. At the end of the year, groups made up of students
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from each grade of the K-5 school will present what they’ve learned, so the project will also build leadership, critical thinking and collaborative skills. “It takes away from instructional time, but education is moving this way,” says Wilhelm. The challenge of utilizing technology in the classroom is teaching kids what to do with the flood of information that’s available. “It’s not about what kids know. It’s about applying what they know.” ■
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Knoxville Jewish Day School students Heidi Sturm, Kirk Parsons and Ellie Foster, left, quiz students in another classroom, via Skype, to determine their location. The “Mystery Skype” was part of a year-long project about Jewish communities in the U.S., says Head of School Miriam Esther Wilhelm, right. Photo by Wendy Smith borhood and is active in the community. Further planned improvements at the clubhouse include a wall featuring pictures of pillars of the community, like Mr. Humphrey, who founded the community center in 1957, and the Mebane family, who donated the land for the building and the playground. At 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, health expert Cynthia Finch will present a program on the Affordable Care Act at the Lyons View Community Center, 114 Sprankle Drive.
Members of the Lyons View Community recently held an open house at their freshly painted and landscaped community center. City officials, AmeriCorps members and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office attended and were recognized for their contributions to the effort. ■ Women in Clay “It just looks so much host pottery sale better,” says Ron Davis, who Terra Madre will hold its owns property in the neigh-
Aisha Brown, Ronald D. Davis III, Malaika Adero and Yvonne Russell visit at the Lyons View Community Center open house. Photo submitted
fourth annual holiday pottery sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Hunter Valley Farms. The sale will feature handmade pottery and clay art from 26 female artists, including several from West Knoxville. The variety of pieces, from functional to whimsical, is sure to provide exceptional holiday shopping. Hunter Valley Farms is located at 9133 Hunter Valley Lane. ■
Another battle
With the fight to kill the James White Parkway extension through the Urban Wilderness a fresh memory, members of the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club now find themselves facing another battle. The latest plans for the I-640 Interchange at N. Broadway have omitted any mention of a bike lane or greenway. The news was shared at the AMBC meeting at Barley’s. Members were encouraged to contact TDOT to express concerns about the oversight and press for a revision, according to a story by Betsy Pickle in the South version of Shopper-News. A previous version of the planned project included a bike lane, AMBC president Brian Hann said. The interchange is as major route to Halls and Fountain City. ■
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Ray of Sunshine stores, and yardstick holders. Jean was inspired to start a new project when she noticed a bow-making machine as her Christmas gifts were wrapped at a department store. A church friend who worked for a paper company discouraged her. Ribbon is expensive, he said, but he provided a machine nonetheless. The crafters cranked out bows and sold them door-to-door. Funds were used to purchase more machines and ribbon. Jean also designed Christmas cards that were sold doorto-door. The crafters got their first contract job from the Container Corporation of America. Box dividers were cut, assembled, flattened, bundled and loaded on a truck, and the youngsters were able to perform each task, Jean says. For a time, the workshop moved to Second Methodist Church on Western Avenue. The first Sunshine Workshop opened at 3009 North Central Street. By then, Arc of Knox County, the nonprofit arm, was securing contract work for the employees, who punched a time clock and earned a small salary. “You just can’t imagine how happy they were,” says Jean. “They had a purpose. They had a schedule.” Jean served as director of the workshop for several years, and Rex joined her there after he graduated. In 1974, she was asked to share her experience with the Sunshine Workshop at a church conference, and she told the story with a poem. This is an excerpt:
Jean Roush in 1972, holding the Christmas card she designed. The cards were sold door-to-door by the first Sunshine Workshop employees. I wish you could see the smiles on the faces of the workshop workers as they go through their paces; They punch their time card and get right to the job, these wonderful people, sometimes called odd; The work is steady and some days are long, but none of God’s plans are ever wrong. She takes little credit for her contribution to what is now Sunshine Industries. Instead, she points to the work of other volunteers and organizations, like the Akima Club. She also credits her son, Rex, and says God used him every time he turned around. He passed away in 2003. Jean still looks back on the early days of the workshop with fondness. “I loved every minute of it. It took me awhile to adjust to being around normal people.”
Now that the official ribbon-cutting is over, Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave., wants everyone to get a chance to experience its new ropes course. Ijams will host Community Open House Day on the high and low ropes challenge course from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, and 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. New Horizons Center for Experiential Learning op- ■ Downtown Speakers Club meets 11:45 a.m. every Monday at TVA West Towers, ninth floor, room 225. Currently accepting new memerates the course for Ijams bers. Info: Jerry Adams, 202-0304. and will have staff present ■ UT Toastmasters Club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Knoxto show visitors the ropes, ville Convention Center in room 218. Currently accepting new so to speak. members. Info: Sara Martin, 603-4756. Info: www.ijams.org.
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Alzheimer’s Tennessee Executive Director Janice Wade-Whitehead and board chair Becky Dodson, far right, accept a check from the Johnson family: Ben Johnson, John Johnson, Joy Johnson, Carrie Johnson Gandy, Lauren Gandy and Tom Johnson III. Photos by Wendy Smith
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government The woes of staying too long Joy McCroskey, current criminal court clerk, would have been fired weeks ago had this been an appointed office which reported to the county mayor. With all the negative information which has come out on her tenure in office, she should resign.
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Charges range from chronic absenteeism to issuance of papers which sent people to jail without cause to keeping people in jail beyond the time they were supposed to be there. This is as basic a denial of constitutional rights as one can get. Once these people figure it out, it is only a matter of time until they sue the county for damages for denial of their civil rights. They will surely win a generous financial settlement for this incompetence from the clerk’s office. The financial exposure the county has could be considerable, which is one reason Law Director Bud Armstrong is declining to comment. He has to be worried about the lawsuits which could be filed. Taxpayers will pay extra for McCroskey’s poor performance. Like former county Law Director Bill Lockett, who also stayed too long, she will continue to draw a paycheck until she is removed by the voters in 2014 and her term ends on Aug. 31, 2014. When McCroskey says that during her nine months out of the office she was in touch and on top of things, that is factually wrong, as she surely did not deal with these serious errors which resulted in jail for persons who had not earned it. County commissioner Mike Hammond is eager to hold her office and his campaign will be a cakewalk given the issues she has tolerated, unless a third party enters the contest. He will oppose her in the GOP primary in May 2014. Hammond should be careful not to use his current Commission seat to badger or harass McCroskey now that he is a candidate to replace her. This is a perfect example of why the office should be
appointed, so she could be removed now and not continue an inept administration for another 10 months. The local Republican party should seek her resignation. ■ Lamar sworn in: There will be a panel discussion at the East Tennessee History Museum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, to which the public is invited. The topic will be Lamar Alexander taking office as governor three days earlier than his inaugural. Featured will be Keel Hunt, author of the book, “Coup,” on this historic event in 1979, along with John Seigenthaler, former editor of the Tennessean, and Hal Hardin, former Circuit Court judge and U.S. Attorney, who urged the early swearing in for Alexander. These three know what happened and why. It will be a fascinating dialogue. Several Knoxvillians actually attended the unexpected oath-taking at the state Supreme Court chambers in Nashville in January Alexander 1979. They were Madge Cleveland, Beth Waters and Susan Richardson Williams. All will be at the panel discussion at the History Museum on Gay Street. Hunt will also speak to the Knoxville Rotary Club at noon that day. His book is available at the Union Avenue Bookstore downtown and online from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. ■ Archie Ellis has decided not to challenge Gloria Johnson for state representative, which is an early Christmas gift for Johnson. She may now face Republican Jason Emert who has a ways to go to establish himself as a credible challenger. ■ Congratulations to the city for reviving the trees on the rooftops program for Christmas. This was started years ago by Sue Clancy when she was special events director, with the able assistance of Roseanne Wolf. This team was energy at its highest level and the largest number of trees ever on the rooftops occurred during their tenure. Hopefully, the Rogero Administration will be able to exceed it and the City County Building once again will have lots of lighted trees on its roof.
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The better end of the deal Thirteen years ago, two court clerks did a deal.
Betty Bean Cathy Quist, the General Sessions, Criminal Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerk, handed off one of her biggest headaches to Criminal and 4th Circuit Court Clerk Martha Phillips, thereby relieving Quist, who had been in office for only two years, of responsibility for Criminal Sessions Court and giving Phillips a potential cash cow. In 1998, attorney Quist defeated longtime incumbent clerk Lillian Bean on a promise to modernize the office, where most records were still being kept via oldtimey ledger books. But the huge, complex and unwieldy office, spread
out among the City County Building, the old Knox County Courthouse and the Juvenile Court on Division Street, proved difficult to manage. Personnel changes and efforts to install a new record-keeping system soon landed Quist in hot water with some of her employees. Reporters got tipped off about mini-scandals like checks turning up in desk drawers where they didn’t belong. She also ticked off Sessions Court judges when she asserted control over bench clerks (judges are proprietary about these employees), and as an ally of former sheriff Tim Hutchison, she inherited a truckload of his enemies – like judicial magistrates with whom the sheriff and his officers had running feuds. And that doesn’t even get to issues with prosecutors or pre-trial release officials.
For the far more experienced Phillips, however, Criminal Sessions Court was a natural fit. That’s where felony cases end up after preliminary hearing and grand jury indictments anyhow, and the steady stream of traffic fines and collectible court costs would beef up Phillips’ revenues, which had been depleted by deadbeat criminal defendants and the indigent recipients of the stacks of orders of protection handed out by 4th Circuit Court Judge Bill Swann. For the first few years, the trade-off appeared to work for both clerks, allowing Quist to stay out of the headlines and Phillips to offset her fiscal liabilities. But her health began to decline, and she missed a good deal of work after suffering a stroke in 2005. Her chief deputy Joy McCroskey, who had a reputation as a top-
notch bench clerk, filled in for her, and when Phillips died in 2008, McCroskey was appointed to fill the vacancy. She was elected later that year, and plans to run for re-election next year. The office is not subject to term limits. For the past couple of years, McCroskey’s health problems have kept her from working for long stretches of time, and tips about serious mistakes and personnel issues are being parceled out to the media. She has an opponent warming up in the wings and is preparing for an audit ordered by County Commission. Meanwhile, Quist (Cathy Quist Shanks since her marriage) is doing fine. She has no 2014 opponent on the horizon, leaving her with time to plan for the future and to thank the memory of Martha Phillips for cutting her such a sweet deal.
Do you hear what I hear? By Sandra Clark Sandra Tipton is a concerned parent. She attended the public forum at Vine Middle School last spring, and she was back for the Insight Session at AustinEast last week. She came in scrubs after working a shift at Fort Sanders. Tipton is connected with Knox County Schools only as a parent. Yet she spoke with barely concealed anger in her small group at A-E. “I do not trust the (school) system,” she said. “They will say, ‘We had this meeting and heard from parents’ … and then go off and do what they want to.” Afterwards, she cited two specifics: The cancellation of a Spanish class without notification and the turmoil at Vine Middle. At Vine, Superintendent Jim McIntyre offered reconstitution as one option,
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but Tipton believes McIntyre already had a plan. Many at the well-attended forum asked for more help for their kids rather than a whole new faculty. But within three days, Tipton said, principal Becky
Ervin was gone. New administrators interviewed teachers, deciding who was retained. At a school where personal connections are crucial (if one heard the folks at the meeting), fragile relationships were blown sky-high. “When decisions are made, let us know. I need to know what’s happening,” Tipton said. “I shouldn’t have to learn at Kroger about the principal leaving.” Dick Hinton is a member of Leadership Knoxville, the folks who facilitated small groups for each of six Insight Sessions. Hinton has no connection with Knox County Schools. We asked him how the A-E meeting compared with others. “About the same,” he said, noting he heard even more anger at another session. Folks in our small group were mad about too much
testing, lack of respect for teachers and “gotcha” teacher evaluations. The small groups reported back, the string quartet played and the meeting was adjourned. On WBIR-TV, a reporter interviewed Jim McIntyre who said three themes had emerged from the six sessions: Community members want to see continued investment in quality teachers, investment in up-todate learning facilities and personalized learning opportunities. “They’re emerging across all sorts of different cross sections and geography and roles, and all different types of people are saying similar types of things which is really interesting,” he said. Somewhere Sandra Tipton and probably Dick Hinton were saying, “Huh?”
GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Next summer promises to bring excitement as even officeholders on the 8-year cycle are facing re-election.
his recent Sunday visit to the PBPA picnic at Laura Bailey’s place. (Lucky Leuthold won a Panther blanket.)
■ You’ve probably heard about the Joy McCroskey vs. Mike Hammond race for Criminal Court clerk.
■ Ed Shouse announced last week that he will seek the trustee’s job. Both men have familiar names. Both will run as the outsider.
■ Ray H. Jenkins, whose dad, Ray Lee Jenkins, served as Criminal Court judge, announced last week he will run for the Circuit Court judgeship now held by Dale Workman, who’s retiring. ■ Billy Stokes held prayer meetings over the weekend with his family to decide whether to enter the race as well. ■ Trustee Craig Leuthold likes his new job and will surely fight to hold it. A clue was
■ Bobby Waggoner, whose grandpa was sheriff and who has had a career in law enforcement, is running for sheriff. He was at the announcement of a site for the Karns Senior Center on Wednesday. And it wasn’t because he likes to play Bingo. ■ Jimmy “J.J.” Jones is running to keep his job as sheriff, saying it will be his last race. Jones got crossways with McCroskey, but they seem to
have kissed and made up. ■ Scott Frith has passed the bar exam on his first try and will be opening a firm downtown. He is a graduate of the first class at LMU’s Duncan School of Law. His wife, Stephanie, also passed the bar and has a real job. She’s working at Stacey, Whitt, Cooper & Trant. ■ Two good ol’ boys from East Knox County have taken off after the Concord Yacht Club. (We’ve got the full story on page A-5 of our Farragut edition.) Law Director Bud Armstrong says he wants the yacht club to pay up some $153,000 in back taxes and he’s threatening to cancel its contract with Knox County.
Property Assessor Phil Ballard went after the club under an old law allowing for a leasehold assessment on the difference between fair market and actual rent when the landowner is a nonprofit or government, such as Knox County. The yacht club had not paid taxes until Ballard’s election in 2008. He and his assistant Jim Weaver went hunting. Now the club is in arrears for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. There are other interesting properties that have been added to the rolls. “I’m trying to jerk the chicken off the roost to get things moving,” said Armstrong of his strongly worded letter.
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Alabama-poisoned oaks, offers a more exciting scene than the Volunteer Navy and the Neyland Stadium DJ who can rap your eardrums. OK, their famous Kathryn Thornton was the second American woman to travel in space. I will not repeat what sports fans say about our famous Susan Martin, UT provost. Auburn probably thinks its war damn eagle is too tough for our lovable bluetick hound. And, I suppose, their band receives more support and playing time than our band. They have nothing to
compare with Pat Summitt Plaza. Another thing, toilet paper at Toomer’s Corner never did much for me. It always seemed so rural. Ah ha, U.S. News admits, in the fine print, that the weight assigned to each factor “reflects our judgment.” If there has been an official reaction, I missed it. Has the digital mag been banned in Tennessee? No. Has there been a rebuttal from the chancellor? No. Has there even been a feeble protest from agitated students who risk reduced value for degrees? No mattress fires have been reported. Before I get too far out on this limb, I should tell you that Vanderbilt, Florida,
Georgia, Texas A&M, Alabama, Missouri and 50 or 100 others are also ahead of Tennessee in the great school rankings. Oh my. As you know, some are also ahead of Tennessee in football. The immediate question is whether Auburn is better and, if so, how much. This is the crucial segment of the season for the Volunteers. Long, long ago John Majors said people remember what you do in November. Younger players have supposedly grown and matured. In theory, remaining foes are nearer our talent level. Since summer, these last three have been penciled in as probable victories – leading directly to bowl
bonuses for the coaches. How long will it take to recover from the Derek Dooley era? How come Auburn coach Gus Malzahn got a mid-term A from Athlon Sports and Butch Jones’ grade was only B+? OK again, Auburn was more awful than Tennessee last season. And Malzahn’s signature win at College Station was bolder script than Jones’ upset of the Gamecocks. The Tigers don’t play enough defense to win all their remaining games. We’ll soon see if the Vols play enough offense to run the table. Run Vols, run. To be continued.
cus every year. This year we’ve had an extraordinarily abundant walnut crop. There have been so many on the ground that a body could hardly get the riding mower steered through them, and the squirrels can’t keep up with them. It resulted in the sequence of events that led to this nutty column. A friend of mine and I were comparing notes on walnut abundance, and he said he knew someone who would love to have a few. A couple of weeks later, I met a wise and talented, grayhaired, perpetual-motion woman whom we shall call Mamaw. I gathered and gathered nuts, and in the end, my new friend decided that 11 five-gallon buckets would be about enough (picture a 55-gallon barrel of green walnuts). Upon delivery, she said she would get to them as soon as she finished planting the 300 tulip bulbs she already had waiting. A few days later, I got a call saying that my empty buckets were ready to pick up, and that a walnut pie was waiting.
Ambrosia! Food of the gods! It was a concoction of dates, coconut, egg whites and walnuts, nestled in a flaky, homemade crust and topped with real, fresh whipped cream and big walnut nut meats. Neighbors, I would be willing to gather a really big lot of walnuts for another one of Mamaw’s walnut pies. The preparation of those walnuts for that pie involves a lot of hard, tedious work – easier if you know how, but still a lot of work. You don’t get out a ladder and go picking walnuts off the tree. They aren’t ripe. They fall off when they’re ready, and you pick them up off the ground before the squirrels do. You want to be efficient and only work on good walnuts. Insects can get to them and destroy the meats inside. To separate the good ones, you toss them all in a tub of water. The good ones sink; the bad ones float. You may have noticed that the squirrels take each nut and turn it over and over before going away with it. Squirrels can tell the good from
the bad without the water. They’ve been doing it for thousands of years. Now you have a couple of problems. Most tree nut fruits come securely packaged by Mother Nature, and black walnuts are some of the most secure. The tasty meats are beneath a hull (and black goopy stuff), and a hard shell. The greenish hull has to go first. A dozen clever methods have been devised to remove it, including hobnail boots, meat grinders, corn shellers and automobile tires. The black gooey stuff stains hands and clothes forever, so wear gloves. And it may be infested with little white walnut hull maggots. Don’t worry, they don’t harm the meats inside. That black gooey stuff is used for inks, dyes and home remedies. I found a website that will sell you an 8-ounce jar for $48.85 (with free shipping)! This could potentially be East Tennessee’s answer to California’s Gold Rush or Texas’ oil wells! Once out of their hulls, you allow the shells to dry for a week or two. The shells
are about the hardest to crack, but once again, ingenuity comes to the rescue. Bricks and hammers, shop vices or commercial walnut crackers of various designs can be utilized for the heavy work. Use small sharp picks to bring forth the nut meats – big pieces if you’re a pro, little ones if not. You get about two cups of nut meats from five pounds of cracked walnuts. But you get a unique, tasty, fat- and protein-rich reward that will keep for months in the fridge and almost indefinitely in the freezer. Recipes? They are numerous. Beginning with Mamaw’s walnut pie, you can make walnut cookies, cakes, fudge and ice cream. You can make pickled walnuts, curried walnuts, chocolate caramel walnuts. How about some orange walnut chicken with a side of Hungarian walnut and poppyseed rolls? I have been considering nominating the black walnut for Tennessee state nut, but wow, there are so many other candidates out there. I doubt that a mere tree would stand a chance.
Auburn is ahead of Tennessee This may hurt a little. Yes, it might sting more than a flu shot.
Marvin West I am reluctant to dull your day but here goes: Among the great universities of the United States, Auburn is ranked ahead of Tennessee. OK, I can hear you: “I don’t believe it! Bear Bryant called Auburn a cow college.
Who says Auburn is ahead of Tennessee?” U.S. News and World Report, a magazine three years out of print but still dispensing strategic information, reached this depressing conclusion, using up to 16 indicators of academic excellence. It tossed a few other little factors into the computer – lifestyle, campus feel, available gifts and grants, etc. U.S. News, or perhaps Mortimer B. Zuckerman himself, would have you believe that the lovely village on the plains is a cooler location than Rocky Top, that Auburn, even without the
Some nutty stuff Today’s column is a story about nuts. There are a number of species of trees that offer up tasty and nutritious nuts that have been enjoyed by millions of people for centuries. We don’t think of acorns as people food, but since ancient times oak trees have produced the main staple food for the large number of humans living with them. And those candy bar nuts in the commercial jingle? They’re almonds, a tropical species that is native to North Africa on up into Syria, raised commercially in California. Another tasty favorite – cashews – are native to the tropics as well. Closer to home, the stately American chestnut trees, most dependable and abundant of all the nut trees, fell victim, all four billion of them, to an imported fungus in the 1920s and 1930s. But today it is hard to think of a nut tree that is more of a connection between
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us and our forbearers than the handsome, soft-spoken American black walnut tree. I have lived close to walnut trees most of my life. When I was young, my dad, upon the advice of the county agent, planted hundreds of walnuts, reclaiming an old, worn out cornfield where we now live. I have enjoyed many pleasant hours in my shop, making some of that wonderful wood into boards and bowls. I have fond memories of fresh-baked black walnut cookies, hot from my Granny Collier’s old cooking range oven. The cool fall weather and the approaching holidays bring those memories into sharper fo-
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Building neighbors By Ashley Baker Sometimes putting up walls can be a good thing for a church. On Oct. 26 at the end of Faith Lane, a group from Concord United Methodist Church cheered as they joined Jennifer Richardson and Habitat for Humanity in Loudon County in raising the first wall of Richardson’s new home. It was the 100th house for Loudon Habitat and the 14th Concord UMC has done since they began working with Habitat in 1999. “Concord is blessed to participate,” said volunteer Chuck Parmele. “Habitat House knits the congrega-
tion together. No matter who a person is, they can bring their gift. They can serve through making cookies, vacuuming, giving or working construction.” For example, the church’s United Methodist Men host a golf tournament each August to raise money to sponsor the Habitat home for the following year. After the walls went up, Habitat Executive Director Shauna Oden handed out markers for volunteers to write blessings on the wooden support beams. Richardson couldn’t stop smiling. “I am so excited and thankful.”
Future homeowner Jennifer Richardson helps lift the first wall of her new house at the Habitat House build in Loudon County. Partnering with Habitat for this build is Concord United Methodist Church. Photos by Ashley Baker
CHURCH NOTES Community Services ■ Catholic Charities offers counseling for those with emotional issues who may not be physically able to come to the office for therapy. All information is completely confidential. Call 1-877-790-6369. Nonemergency calls only. Info: www. ccetn.org. ■ Bookwalter UMC offers One Harvest Food Ministries to the community. Info and menu: http://bookwalter-umc.org/ oneharvest/index.html or 689-3349, 9 a.m.-noon weekdays.
Crafters needed ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway in Karns, is calling all crafters for its annual Craft Fair to be held Saturday, Nov. 23. Tables are $30 and set-up is 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. For application to reserve you spot, email amrector@ comcast.net or call the church office, 690-1060.
Meetings and classes ■ West Park Baptist Church will offer “The Advent Conspiracy” class 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 20. Cost for the four-week course is $10, which pays for the book. To register: 690-0031 or www.westparkbaptist.org. ■ Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike, will host a onetime class, “Surviving the Holidays,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, in the Prayer Chapel. The class is a warm and encouraging event featuring video instruction and group discussion that will help you deal with the intense pain of grief during the holiday season. Info: care@fellowshipknox.org.
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Chuck Parmele and Shauna Oden oversee the construction of the 100th Habitat House in Loudon County. Hugh Brashear and Joy Littleton volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Zoe Selvage writes a blessing on the walls of Jennifer’s new home.
HEALTH NOTES ■ PK Hope is Alive Parkinson Support Group of East TN will meet 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Kern UMC Family Life Center, 451 E. Tennessee Ave. in Oak Ridge. Speaker: Kelly Arney from Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. A light lunch will be provided by East Tennessee Personal Care Service. Info: Karen Sampsell, 482-4867, or e-mail: pk_hopeisalive@bellsouth.net. ■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meets 5-6:30 p.m. each first and third Tuesday in the UT Hospice office at 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6279. ■ UT Hospice, serving patients and families in Knox and 15 surrounding counties, conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with the program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Info: Penny Sparks, 544-6279.
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A road race to raise awareness of human trafficking in East Tennessee is coming to Knoxville, and Pam Cantrell wants everyone to know about both the race and the problem. “It’s called Run for Their Lives and will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, at Market Square,” said Cantrell, who is race coordinator for Alice Bell Baptist Church. She said both sponsors and runners are needed. The date coincides with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, with races and other events across the country. Overall sponsor is Freedom 4/24.org where details can be found. Freedom 4/24 exists to raise awareness of the sexual exploitation and human trafficking of women and children around the world and to provide financial support to partner organizations dedicated to furthering justice, according to the website. Human trafficking is a $32 billion global business with ties to Knoxville because of the confluence of interstates here, according to local organizations. Both Firewall Ministries and the Community Coalition against Human Trafficking will benefit from the local race. Beth Brinson is race director in Knoxville. She can be reached at bethbrinson@tds.net.
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Fall fun at Second Presbyterian By Wendy Smith Second Presbyterian Church’s annual Fall Festival is more than games, candy, hay rides and costumes. It’s also a way for the congregation to connect, says Meredith Worden, co-chair of the church’s fellowship committee. Everybody pitches in to show the youngsters a good time, from the women who bake for the cake walk to the young parents who run the games. The festival also reaches out to the community. The entire West View community was invited, says Worden. The church adopted West View Elementary School in 2009.
Bo Shafer is all smiles as he drives the hay wagon around the Second Presbyterian campus at the church’s Fall Festival. Photos by Wendy Smith
Second Presbyterian Youth Director Mark Arononowitz and Director of Contemporary Music Ben Bannister, a.k.a. the Safety Patrol, serve as masters of ceremony at last week’s fall festival.
Love that will not let us go And I will take you for my wife forever; I will take you for my wife in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love, and in mercy. I will take you for my wife in faithfulness; and you shall know the Lord. On that day I will answer, says the Lord, I will answer the heavens and they shall answer the earth; and the earth shall answer the grain, the wine, and the oil, and they shall answer Jezreel; and I will sow him for myself in the land. And I will have pity on Lo-ruhamah, and I will say to Lo-ammi, “You are my people” and he shall say, “You are my God.” (Hosea 2: 19-23 NRSV) O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain, That morn shall tearless be. (“O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go,” George Matheson, 1882)
I was a very young teenager when I heard a sermon on this text from Hosea. There are not many sermons I remember from my teen years, so very long ago, but this one I will never forget. The preacher used the rhetorical device called a refrain, repeating again and again throughout the
sermon his version of God’s intent: “I cannot kiss your lips: they are not mine; but I love you still, and forgive you.” Hosea’s wife Gomer had committed adultery. The law said he could stone her to death. But Hosea decides to deal with his faithless wife as the Lord dealt with
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faithless Israel: by forgiving her and continuing to love her and be faithful to her. Gomer’s second child was a daughter, whom Hosea named (at the Lord’s command) Lo-ruhamah, which means “Not Pitied.” God said, “I will no longer have pity on the house of Israel or forgive them. But I will have pity on the house of Judah, and I will save them. …” Gomer’s third child was a son, whom the Lord commanded should be named Lo-ammi, which means “Not my people.” Ultimately, however, God has pity on the people of Israel, and promises to “take you for my wife forever … in righteousness and in jus-
tice, in steadfast love, and in mercy.” This text mirrors God’s extraordinary faithfulness in the midst of such aching sadness. God’s people were still God’s people, no matter what they had done. God’s love did not die, was not withdrawn. Often enough, we take forgiveness for granted. We don’t consider the extent of God’s grief caused by our sin. We blithely pray “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” (Pray those words carefully, my friends, because if we want to be forgiven at all, we have to forgive others.) Even so, in spite of it all, God continues to love us and forgive us. “I love you still, and forgive you.” That is the nature of love in its truest sense, whether it be God’s love or human love. Love will forgive. The best news of all is this: God’s love will not let us go!
Celebrating fall with costumes, chili Karns Church of Christ, 6612 Beaver Ridge Road, welcomed church members and the community to the church’s annual Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 25.
Crowd estimate was that more than 200 came to enjoy the chili supper, cookie decorating and “Trunk or Treat” for the children. Coming up for the church
After attempting to eat dangling donuts with no hands, WesCall the church to sign is a celebration of the naley Butler and Miles Cope take the easy route at the festival. tion’s veterans with a Vet- up: 691-7411. eran’s Banquet at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, in the church’s multipurpose room.
The Atkins family steals the show with their Wizard of Ozthemed costumes at the Fall Festival at Karns Church of Christ. From left are Mya Atkins as the Cowardly Lion; Gary Atkins as the Tin Man; Ava Atkins as Dorothy; Peekaboo as Toto; Marianna Atkins as the Scarecrow and John Aragon as a Munchkin. Photos by Nancy Anderson
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Paris Lockhart displays her trophy case in a typing program she uses during the 21st Century After School program at West Hills Elementary. Photos by S. Barrett
Zachary Herbert and Jonah Loyacano take a break from keyboarding.
SCHOOL NOTES Bearden High ■ The school store needs volunteers for the 7:45-8:30 a.m. shift. Info: email Katie Walsh at krw1066@comcast. net. PTO grounds clean up day will be held 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Info: email jenniferjwilson@comcast.net.
Webb School Cassidy Chaney eagerly awaits her turn as Alicia Todd listens during storytelling class.
After School in the 21st century Students and teachers at West Hills Elementary School have been given an opportunity after school to loosen up and still learn from each other in the process.
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The school participates in the 21st Century After School Program, a grantfunded state initiative. Students meet every weekday afternoon from 2:45-5:45 p.m. to take part in a number of activities, including
art, videography, storytelling through movement and kickball. The classes are taught by nine teachers from the school and eight assistants, except on Wednesdays, when the program is led by the Boys & Girls Club. Kindergarten teacher Brian King, who teaches kickball for the program, recently gave a tour. King said he enjoys the after school experience just Brian King as much as the kids since it gives him a chance to teach and think
Amy Muryleva performs improv in a play written on the Natalie Barrett and Tayshawn Brown discuss the script for stofly by her classmates in story- rytelling class. telling class. freely with them without following too much of a syllabus. However, learning kickball doesn’t just encourage the kids to be active. An emphasis is placed on the academics in the game, including how mathematics can be used to a player’s advantage. Every afternoon after a quick snack, the program’s group of 40 students is split into two groups. Each group performs one of two activities. About halfway through, they swap. The kids spend the last 45 minutes in the library, where the teachers help them with homework. Student Jonah Loyacano said he enjoys the keyboarding activities because, with all of the homework he has
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■ The Lower School, grades K-5, will host an admissions open house 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the Lower School commons. Interested parents are invited to learn about education and admissions at Webb from school president Scott Hutchinson and Lower School director Angie Crabtree. Info and RSVP: Deborah Gross, 2913864. Parents and their children are also invited to “Take a Look” at Webb’s Lower School 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, for a self-guided tour and to meet members of the faculty.
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For Cagle, education is ‘phenomenal’ By Betsy Pickle In Amanda Cagle’s world, life isn’t good, it’s phenomenal. The assistant principal for 6th grade at Northwest Middle School has a “phenomenal” principal, Karen Loy. Her fellow assistant principals are “phenomenal.” The University of Tennessee master’s program in education is “phenomenal,” as is the church group that helps out Northwest with cleanup and spiff-up projects. Cagle’s use of the word is so infectious – and so sincere – that it makes you smile just to hear it. While you’d think Cagle’s job, which includes some disciplinary duties, would be something less than phenomenal, the Evansville, Ind., native goes about it with so much enthusiasm that the positives always outweigh the negatives. You see that in her interactions with students and fellow staff. Maybe it has something to do with the career path she didn’t follow. “I went to school to be a dentist,” says Cagle. “I was pre-dental up until my junior year of college when I realized it was more fun to explain to my study group how to get answers than it was for me to think that I was going to be sticking my hand into someone else’s mouth for the rest of my life.” She made the switch, getting her undergraduate degree in science before earning her master’s in curriculum instruction in 2003. She also has an Ed.S. degree. “I love school,” she admits. In 10 years, Cagle has put a lot of schools on her resumé. She did her internship at Fulton High School. Then she filled in for a teacher on leave at Oak Ridge High School for a year. She spent several years at Central High School before moving to Northwest as TAP mentor teacher, teaching 7th grade science. She then spent a year being pulled in two different directions, dividing her week working as assistant principal at both Gresham Middle School and Northwest. The next year, Northwest had an opening for the 6th grade assistant principal, and she applied and got it. Northwest is a true melting pot, Cagle says. The students come from across the socioeconomic spectrum, as well as around the world. It’s designated as an ELL (English Language Learners) hub, which is a good thing. Northwest has students from Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Central America and Mexico. “We are a very diverse school. There are 11 schools that feed into us,
Amanda Cagle catches up with 7th grader Dashaun McKinney. Photos by Betsy Pickle
and we feed into five high schools.” The area has a lot of turnover, so faces – and languages – are constantly changing, she says. That’s one of the reasons the school counts on its four assistant principals, and they all count on each other. “When one person’s out, it’s hard to work because we’re all an integral part of the team. We’re a well-oiled machine.” It’s not enough for Cagle to work during the regular school year. For the past two summers, she has also worked as a principal in the Summer Bridge program. She was principal for the 8th- to 9thgrade Bridge at Karns High School last year and principal for the 5th- to 6thgrade Bridge at Northwest this past summer. The program gives extra support to kids who need help making the transition from elementary school to middle school or from middle school to high school. For some it’s voluntary, and for others it’s required. Either way, Cagle believes the program has huge ben-
efits at both bridge levels. It’s for “any kids that need extra support.” In her first bridge experience, “We were really focused on their math and their English skills in order to get them ready for high school.” For the 5th to 6th bridge, she had students from Northwest, Gresham, Bearden and Hardin Valley. She ran into the mother of one of the Hardin Valley kids afterward and was pleased at her reaction. “His mom came up to me and said, ‘I just want to thank you so much because he’s just doing a great job. He loved the program.’” Naturally, the kids entering 6th grade at Northwest got to know Cagle well during their summer program. “I felt that it was really about relationships and building those relationships with those kids. It was a great transition. They had me for Summer Bridge, and they have me this year. They know me; I know them, and I know their parents.” Cagle has also become part of a bridge during the school year. The church group Fellowship North has formed a partnership with Northwest, helping the school out during its Fifth Sunday service projects. Church members came to help weed the grounds before fall semes-
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Boone Piper sits with his mom, Beth, and Turner Stevens sits with his mom, Melissa, at the entrance of the hay bale maze. Boone was excited to see his mom get dunked into a tank of noodles. Northshore Elementary School students Thy Truc Ho and Britton Shumaker huddle in front of a trunk display for the book “Goodnight Goon,” a parody of the classic “Goodnight Moon.” Caroline Aldridge’s 4th graders chose the book for their trunk during the school’s trunk or treat event. Photos by S. Barrett
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business Starring roles for residents give ‘Wizard’ a new trick By Laura Cline Pulling out the red carpet for residents and their families, Elmcroft of West Knoxville celebrated national assisted living week with a “Wizard of Oz�-inspired movie premiere. Coming at the end of a week-long celebration centered on the theme of “homemade happiness,� this event on Sept. 13 provided a fun grand finale for the festivities. Events such as a homemade ice cream party and a pet parade led up to the Friday night movie premiere. “We thought of different homemade things that we do with our families, and one is homemade movies,� said Community Relations Director Rebecca Swingle. “We thought it would be fun to have our residents participate in an Elmcroft homemade movie.� Elmcroft staff in partnership with Choices in Senior Care adapted the movie favorite “The Wizard of Oz,� which features the famous tagline “there’s no place like home.� The Elmcroft movie depicted the experience of a senior adult on a journey to find a new home.
About 15 Elmcroft residents appeared in the film with roles ranging from Dorothy to the Lollypop Guild. The film depicts the journey of Dorothy and her companions in well-known Knoxville locations. “They went to the Sunsphere, Market Square and Lawson McGhee Library, and, as they met each other, they made their way here to Elmcroft,� Swingle said. The movie premiere truly was a collaborative effort. Oak Ridge Playhouse donated costumes, Ray Rader of Heritage Video Company filmed the event, and Sarah Wegman of Choices in Senior Care wrote the movie script. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett even appeared at the end of the film. In addition to the 100 Elmcroft residents who participated in the red carpet premiere, family and friends were invited to join. “Everybody loved it. We’ve been making lots of copies of the movie for families both near and far away so that they and their grandkids can watch it,� said Swingle. “Even if families To page A-13
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“The Wizard of Oz,� Elmcroft style, was an amusing spoof of the classic film starring residents of the senior living community. From left, Doris Wiker as Scarecrow, Mary Giammarino as Dorothy, Johnnie Pevey as the Tin Man and Maggie Clark as the Cowardly Lion.
Gourmet’s Market marks 35 years in business It’s 8:30 on Saturday morning.
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As Gus walks through the door at Gourmet’s Market in Bearden, the kitchen staff puts his breakfast on to cook without having to take his order. “We know his toast has to be run through twice, or he won’t eat it,� manager Lisa McCoig laughs. “Yes, it’s burned, and it smells the whole place up, but that’s ok. We think he should have it just the way he wants it.� Great customer service is one of the things that has kept Gourmet’s Market in business for 35 years – that and the fantastic food in Cosmo’s Caffe, as well as hard-to-find kitchenware for the serious chef and the fabulous epicurean assortments of olive oils, chocolates and cocoa, coffees, teas, jellies and preserves. But even more than all of that is the warm, family atmosphere of the establishment opened originally by Barb and Rich Strehlow in 800 square feet of space on Homberg Drive. The market is now owned and operated by Barb’s son, Eric Nelson, in a much larger space just across the street at 5107 Kingston Pike. Gourmet’s Market has been in three different locations over the years – all
within a couple of blocks of each other – as it greatly expanded its lines of goods for the gourmand and added the restaurant with space for private meetings and events and room to serve brunch for about 600 people on Sundays. There is also a catering business that is capable of handling affairs as large as the recent Legacy Park fund-raiser, when the staff fed a crowd of 800. A long-time supporter of activities in the Bearden community, the market recently hosted a fundraising event for Bearden Elementary School. And they are already planning a Black Friday give-back to friends, old and new customers and even strangers. From 7 to 10 a.m., bleary-eyed shoppers who stop by on the Friday after Thanksgiving, the most heavily-trafficked shopping day of the retail year – will each receive a free cup of Cosmo’s delicious coffee. Always enthusiastic supporters of The District in Bearden, the market’s owners have a scrumptious menu planned for dinner the evening of Dec. 6, First Friday in the District. Just to whet the appetite a bit, the three entrees that evening will be filet of beef stuffed with white cheddar cheese and topped with bacon and onion jam, panseared pistachio crusted river trout with smoked tomato beurre blanc or breast of chicken stuffed with wild mushroom ragout and cranberry Wensleydale cheese. Nelson and McCoig agree
Lisa McCoig and Eric Nelson pose behind the counter at Gourmet’s Market in Bearden. Photo by A. Hart that while the food in Cosmo’s is nothing short of divine, the most special thing about the market has always been the opportunity to really get to know neighbors. “We see couples who come here as newlyweds and then bring their children back over the years. And we watch those children grow up and bring in their own children,� McCoig says. Nelson adds that with a staff that has now grown to 31, most of them young people, “We have helped graduate many, many a kid from UT, and they stop by over the years to tell us working here was great. It is those kinds of relationships that make it a joy to come to work every day.� Nelson says perhaps the
best aspect of being at the market for him has been a work schedule that gave him the flexibility to spend important time with his children. “I was able to drive them to school in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. That meant a lot to me and gave me a huge advantage over a lot of fellows. Getting to spend that time with my kids was a huge deal to me.� Nelson is obviously proud of his small businesses and also of the entrepreneurial spirit that drives others like himself. “It’s great to work at a small business. Not being a large corporation is one of the keys to our success. If it isn’t working, we can change it instantly.�
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Sequoyah patient’s denture experience one-of-a-kind By Shana Raley-Lusk “Before getting my new custom dentures from Sequoyah Dental Arts, I always smiled with my mouth closed,” says Victoria, one of Dr. Pablo Foncea’s recent denture patients. She was experiencing bone loss and losing
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A friend of Akira Blount demonstrates the creative versatility of Blount’s piece “Chess Players.” The face of each doll is designed to change into a playful woodland creature by flipping a small attachment forward. Photos by Nancy Anderson
Akira Blount’s legacy lives through work, memorial fund By Sherri Gardner Howell Artist and doll maker Akira Blount lost her battle with cancer in August, but her family and fans are working to continue her legacy through her artwork and a fund to assist students of fine arts. Bennett Galleries hosted a memorial reception on Oct. 26 to showcase Blount’s life and work and to promote the memorial fund, which is being administered through the East Tennessee Foundation. Blount’s daughter, Rachel Minar, spoke to those gathered to honor her late mother. Known internationally for her dolls, Blount said in her artist’s statement that she was attracted to the doll form “for its evocative nature but my creative impulse has pushed me beyond the traditional expression of that form. Since early childhood, I’ve been absorbed by the colors, forms, textures and smells of nature, and I have always tried to incor-
Rachel Minar speaks in honor of her mother, international artist Akira Blount, during a memorial held Oct. 26 at Bennett Galleries, 5308 Kingston Pike. porate these elements in my work.” She was known for incorporating pine cones, twigs, berries, feathers and other natural materials into her works. Blount was born in 1945 and grew up in Madison, Wis. She continued her education at the University of
Starring roles couldn’t physically be here, they can go to our Elmcroft Facebook page and see their loved one in the movie.” The movie production process not only served as a memorable experience for residents and their families but also for community members. Swingle said, “It gave other people, like our partners for this event, a different perspective on what our residents can do and what they enjoy doing. Age isn’t always a factor; it’s just a number.” At the request of Elmcroft residents, the movie has been shown a number of times since the premiere. “It gave residents a new adventure. Being 90 years old doesn’t mean that you’ve been in a film before or that you’ve performed in costume. It was a really neat experience for them,” said
The work and passions of artist Akira Blount is continuing through a memorial fund through the East Tennessee Foundation to help students of fine arts. Wisconsin-Madison where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in art education. In 1979, she moved to Tennessee with her husband, Larry, and two children, Chris and Rachel Minar. They lived on 80 acres in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Info on Blount: www.akirastudios.com
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Kristy Ritch, Elmcroft executive director, chuckles at the antics of “Dorothy” and her friends during the red carpet premiere of their movie. Swingle. invited to join. “Everybody loved it. We’ve been making lots of copies of the movie for families both near and far away so that they and their grandkids can watch it,” said Swingle. “Even if families couldn’t physically be here, they can go to our Elmcroft
Facebook page and see their loved one in the movie.” The movie production process not only served as a memorable experience for residents and their families, but also for community members. Swingle said, “It gave other people, like our partners for this event, a different perspective on what our residents can do and what they enjoy doing. Age isn’t always a factor; it’s just a number.” At the request of Elmcroft residents, the movie has been shown a number of times since the premiere. “It gave residents a new adventure. Being 90 years old doesn’t mean that you’ve been in a film before or that you’ve performed in costume. It was a really neat experience for them,” said Swingle.
After A before and after example of Dr. Pablo Foncea’s work. Photos submitted. teeth at a rapid pace as a result. “I was looking for a job at the time and it was really depressing because everywhere I went they were looking at my mouth,” she remembers. “I was embarrassed to show my teeth. I even had gaps between them.” But upon her first visit with Foncea at Sequoyah Dental Arts, Victoria learned what many local denture patients already know first-hand. “As soon as I walked into the office at Dr. Foncea’s, I was offered coffee and snacks. It was unlike any dental office I have ever visited before,” Victoria says. She remembers Foncea telling her that he was sure he could fix her smile with custom dentures. “The whole process was painless and I really just felt so relaxed. I could even bring my own music to listen to during the process,” she says. The staff at Sequoyah Dental Arts takes great pride in the beautiful custom cosmetic dentures that they offer. While many other dentists offer generic dentures, Foncea is able to create a custom denture that fits the patient’s face and is overall more aesthetically pleasing. Because he evaluates each patient individually, Foncea is able to provide the
most natural-looking denture available. He views the process as art, creating the most ideal-looking smile possible for each individual patient’s face. “As soon as I was done, I could see such a huge difference,” Victoria recalls. “I looked 10 years younger and even had a brand new job within a week of getting my new dentures. It just gave me so much more self-confidence.” Like many of Foncea’s patients, Victoria says that custom dentures changed her life. After such a positive experience with Sequoyah Dental Arts, Victoria even decided to take her daughter there for braces. “I never want my daughter to have to go through what I did with being ashamed of her teeth,” she says. Foncea’s unique way of creating one-of-akind dentures while also taking the greatest care with his patients truly sets his practice apart. “I love the staff there,” says Victoria. “They are just the most pleasant people. And I have never liked going to dental offices, but this experience was totally different. I never even needed any pain medicine during this whole process.” Dr. Foncea says that some of the most dramatic smile makeovers that he has done have been those of denture patients. His specialized approach to creating beautiful smiles has changed the lives of Victoria and so many others like her.
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Della Volpe asks for 640 study City Council member Nick Della Volpe will ask the Te n n e s s e e Department of Transportation to undertake an engineering assessment of I-640 a r o u n d K nox v ille Della Volpe Center Mall including the functioning of exits and frontage roads. He’s preparing a resolution for City Council to formalize the request. “It’s been some 40 years since this has been looked at, and the kinks need to be ironed out. The service road and cross-over system is confusing and needs to be modernized,” he says. “The road design should not present an obstacle for travelers to hurdle.” The city is expected to start clearing roadway brush around the mall, Della Volpe said. The work will be done by Public Service workers and supervised prison work crews. Also, the Millertown Pike widening project is on schedule and should be finished before Thanksgiving, according to the city’s chief civil engineer, Tom Clabo. The project includes new signalization and left turn lanes on both ends of Loves Creek Road. ■
Signs posted for bike route
The third of several planned signed bicycle routes in the city of Knoxville is complete, with directional signs showing the way from downtown to the Fairmont/Emoriland neighborhood, and then to Harvest Park and Knoxville Center Mall. The approximately 7.4mile route runs along city
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streets and state routes. There are 72 signs posted on poles along the route. Because of the topography, cyclists heading north can expect to climb some hills. The full route could take the average cyclist about 45 minutes to ride, one way.
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Food City’s Race Against Hunger
Food City customers can donate to help less fortunate neighbors combat hunger. The annual campaign to raise funds for local nonprofit hunger relief organizations is called Race Against Hunger and is cosponsored by Miller Brewing Company and Kellogg’s. Continuing through Dec. 7, customers can scan $1, $3 or $5 cards at each Food City checkout. It will be added to their grocery bill. With every dollar contribution made using a Food City ValuCard, customers
Leaf collection
The city of Knoxville’s annual leaf collection season officially began Nov. 1 and concludes Feb. 1 each year, although crews already have collected leaves during the brush collection cycles in October. During this period, the normal two-week brush schedule is suspended as resources are concentrated on collecting leaves. Collection schedules vary based on tree density, age and type; weather events; and topography. Schedules are adjusted weekly by managers in the field. Knoxville residents can see the schedule by accessing www.cityofknoxville. org and clicking on the “Leaf Pickup Schedule” icon
NEWS FROM GASTROINTESTINAL ASSOCIATES
Hemorrhoids – No longer a pain “Hemorrhoids are a taboo topic of conversation – not a typical Sunday night dinner discussion” says Dr. Mitch Guttenplan, Medical Director of CRH Medical Corporation. “For years people have been embarrassed and fearful to discuss their symptoms, so they discreetly purchase over-the-counter creams that only temporarily treat the symptoms and not the underlying problem.”
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Homeowner workshop
The Knoxville Area Urban League will host a three-session Homeownership Workshop on Nov. 12, 14 and 16, at 1514 East Fifth Ave. The workshop, open to anyone preparing to purchase their first home, covers details involved in selecting, purchasing, financing and maintaining a home and meeting all requirements for FHA and THDA loans. Classes are 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Cost: $20. Info: 524-5511 or www.thekaul. org. ■
Nancy Allison talks with Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and her son, Archer Bagley, before the ribbon-cutting for Archer’s BBQ in Powell.
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Archer’s: A blueprint for barbecue By Cindy Taylor Archer’s BBQ is open for business at 6714 Central Avenue Pike. The formal ribbon-cutting was last week, and owner Archer Bagley gave away 545 free sandwiches – one to everyone who stopped by. Bagley, a Memphis native, and wife Yvonne opened the first of three Knox county locations less than three years ago, starting in Bearden, and business is booming. Bagley says opening a restaurant and serving good food is easy – but serving good food and being profitable is a whole other story.
Secrets to his success are hiring great cooks such as head chef Clark Cowan and cooking all the food in only one place. “I’m a pretty good businessman,” said Bagley. “I hire people who know how to make good food. I think if I had become a chef I would have failed.” The business runs out of The Commissary where all food is prepared and then trucked out to the restaurants in Bearden, Karns and Powell. The food is cooked fresh every day and is all “scratch” made. The meat is slowsmoked and hand-pulled,
and each location offers six homemade sauces. “We’ve had a few stumbles along the way but we’ve learned from those and used them to make a blueprint for our business,” he said. Bagley hopes to open more restaurants soon. Joining him at the ribbon-cutting were Mayor Tim Burchett; county commissioners R. Larry Smith, Dave Wr ight, Brad Anders and Ed Shouse; school board member Kim Severance, Archer’s mom, Nancy Allison; and staff members Mason Crockett, Tim Fischer and Greg Billinson. Info: 687-2694.
Bill Sansom plays a pick-up game of soccer with Emerald Youth children: Uriah Felipe, 9; Sarah McGhee, 9; Benitte Vyizigiro, 9; Sansom and Tyler Bennett, 12.
Hackney fields for inner city soccer By Sandra Clark H.T. Hackney CEO Bill Sansom and Emerald Youth Foundation executive director Steve Diggs have scheduled a major announcement today (Monday, Nov. 4) at 11 a.m. They will be joined by Mayor Madeline Rogero and others at the corner of 17th Street and Dale Avenue. While no one will confirm the announcement, we expect Sansom to announce that the 14 acres previously used as Hackney’s warehouse will be redeveloped for youth soccer and managed by Emerald Youth Foundation. Parking for the announcement is between
Witt Building Material Company and First Choice Community Credit Union. Later on Monday, Sansom will be honored at the fifth annual Emerald Youth Legacy Dinner at the Knoxville Convention Center. Sansom also chairs the TVA board of directors. The event, which will begin with a 6 p.m. reception followed by dinner and program at 6:30, is expected to draw more than 800 guests. Entertainment will be by the Emerald Youth Choir, an ensemble of more than 60 elementary to high school students, led by music director John Jackson, and other special music including a pianist and saxo-
phone duo. Proceeds will benefit Knoxville’s 22-year-old Emerald Youth Foundation, which serves more than 1,350 inner city children, teens and young adults each year through education, faith and sports programs. “Bill knows that the physical and spiritual well-being of children is a measure of the health of a community. We are grateful for his commitment to making our inner city neighborhoods into healthier communities,” said Diggs. Info: www.emeraldyouth. org, or Morgan Goins at mgoins@emeraldyouth.org or 637-3227 ext. 108.
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NEWS FROM GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE
Preview Day – Take a look! By Shannon Morris Grace Christian Academy may be one of the best-kept secrets in Knoxville when it comes to private Christian education. With that in mind, we would like to share with you what is taking place on the GCA campus. The community is invited to attend our annual Preview Day on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m. This event is designed for any family interested in Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade, as it will provide a great opportunity to learn about the mission and direction of our school. As a ministry of Grace Baptist Church, our purpose is leading, building and equipping students to be a positive presence in our world. You will have a chance to meet our principals and administrative staff, enjoy some refreshments, and take a tour of our facilities. At the Preview Day, you’ll discover that we use the latest technology to train students, including Promethean boards in every classroom, hands-on science labs, and iPads being used by every high school student. We also have a tremendous athletic program that begins in middle school, providing a solid foundation for high school sports. If you’ll take the time to join us at Preview Day, you’ll also find that our 63-acre campus, located in northwest Knoxville, offers a wide variety of other opportunities for students, including music, drama, arts, student government, community service and much more. Founded in 1997, Grace Christian Academy is a college preparatory school that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.We have much to offer your student, and your family, when it comes to an outstanding school experience set against the backdrop of solid Christian principles. We would love to see you on Preview Day!
Participants in the German exchange program at Grace Christian Academy are (front) Anke Conzelmann, Emily Brewer, Rylie Bristow, McKenna Krebs, Jennifer Edwards, Deidre Randles, Jasmin Neuber; (back) Felicitas Kugel, Shelby Davis, Selina Hofmann, Julia Elis, Mona Brahner, Marieke Plappert, Moritz Wahl, Kellie McCreight, Vincent-Jan Engelmann, Ryan King, Lukas Ruoff, Nicolas Schwarzbuerger, Timon Schuster, Jordan Keelty, Ryan Randles, Daniel Taylor and Jeremiah Roberts. Photo submitted
German exchange program going strong Student violinist Nia Grubbs. Photo byJulie Bass
Grace violinist honored By Shannon Morris Grace Christian Academy is proud to recognize the recent accomplishment of Nia Grubbs, a 5th grade student with a gift for music. Nia was recently accepted into the Knoxville Youth Symphony’s Youth Preludium Orchestra, which is quite an honor for those who are chosen. Nia, a talented violinist, has been taking lessons for five years, but this is her first attempt to audition for the orchestra. She credits her success to her love of violin, of course, but also to her teacher, Erin Archer, as well as her commit-
ment to daily practice. Nia will have the privilege of playing for the orchestra in its 40th season, and all concerts will be held at the Tennessee Theatre. The season opens on Nov. 11, and also includes a special 40th anniversary concert in February. The Preludium Orchestra is for students who are in the 7-12 year age range. All members need to know how to sight read music and demonstrate basic proficiency in their instrument. It’s no easy feat to be selected to this group, and we applaud Nia’s effort and dedication.
By Shannon Morris Each year since 2006, Grace Christian Academy has taken part in a student exchange program with Mönchsee Gymnasium in Heilbronn, Germany. Anyone who is familiar with a student exchange program knows that the benefits are seen on both sides. Our students who travel to Germany have the chance to see first-hand another culture, and to be immersed for a time in the language, customs and school life of that land. Our families and students who host German students here in Knoxville get the chance to introduce our East Tennessee culture to those who know little about how we live. This program is for GCA stu-
dents in the 10th through 12th grades. The German students, however, are all in the 10th grade. All German students must take and pass a rigorous exit exam before graduating, so the 11th and 12th grade students are busy preparing and thus not able to be away for an extended period of time. Our most recent group of exchange students were here Oct. 16-26, and in that time we visited Pigeon Forge and the corn maze at Oakes Farm, had lunch at Litton’s in Fountain City, took a tour of Bleak House and visited the Nina and Pinta which are currently at Volunteer Landing. The activity that the German students enjoyed the most, though, was watch-
ing the UT football team defeat South Carolina! The student exchange program provides an invaluable opportunity to bridge a cultural gap, and for students to see just what school life is like in another country. In addition, each group gets to absorb a little bit of the other’s language, and they often develop friendships that reach across the Atlantic for years to come. Many of our students are Facebook friends with their German counterparts, so the exchange experience can extend well beyond the initial visits. GCA is proud of our relationship with Mönchsee Gymnasium, and we pray that it will remain in place for many years!
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Breastfeeding: healthy, natural … and often frustrating for new moms Parkwest Childbirth Center models Treated Well. Well Treated.® slogan Most expectant parents, and especially first-time parents, joyfully and carefully plan the details surrounding birth of their babies. These important decisions include where to give birth, if the mother will request an epidural and whether she plans to breastfeed her newborn. First-time parents David and Amanda Burton knew right away that they wanted to have their baby at Parkwest’s Childbirth Center because of the home-like environment, experienced medical staff and the excellent care their friends and family had received there in the past. Amanda planned on receiving an epidural and she and her husband David elected that they wanted their son to be breastfed. Having recently moved to Chattanooga from Knoxville for David’s new job, the anxious parents-to-be were planning on driving back to their hometown a day or two prior to Amanda’s due date, Oct. 11. However, in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 5, Amanda awoke to intense lower back pain and some bleeding. The couple gathered their belongings and made the one-hour and 45-minute, 113-mile drive to Parkwest. Her contractions were uncomfortable, but mild, and remained 10 minutes apart for the duration of the drive. A blood test and physical exam determined that Amanda was not yet ready to give birth, being dilated only 2 centimeters. She and David were released that morning and decided to run some errands before returning to Amanda’s parents’ home in West Knoxville. “We had it all planned out,” explained Amanda. “David was going to return to Chattanooga that night around 8 p.m. I was going to stay at my parents’ house and call David if anything changed.” Amanda’s contractions steadily intensified while the couple was out and about. By the time they returned to her parents’ home, each contraction lasted one minute and was five minutes apart. Amanda knew that the baby was on his way. She called the hospital and they made their way to Parkwest’s Childbirth Center for the second time that day.
Thayer Elias Burton at 3 weeks old
Amanda was immediately admitted and an IV was started David and Amanda Burton with so that she could receive an epinewborn son, Thayer, at Parkdural. west’s Childbirth Center “I was in so much pain when we arrived, but it was comforting to know that I was in such good hands at Parkwest,” said Amanda. “From the moment of skin under your we got there, we didn’t encounter a single em- tongue that holds it ployee, nurse or doctor we weren’t impressed to the bottom of your with. The anesthesiologist was timely and mouth) extended too far reassuring when administering my epidural. up to the tip of his tongue, He was so gentle, I didn’t feel a thing. I’ve had making it difficult for him to more pain with flu shots in the past than I had latch on to the breast properly. “Parkwest’s lactation consultants were so with my epidural!” Around 9 p.m., Amanda had fully dilated caring and patient,” said David. “They were and was ready to begin pushing. Less than in there with us every two hours, doing everyan hour later at 9:41 p.m., Thayer Elias Bur- thing in their power to get Thayer to latch and ton made his debut into the world. He was 8 feed. Nancy Bates (RNC, IBCLC) and Mary pounds, 3 ounces, 21 and half inches long and Alice Middleton (RN, BSN, IBCLC) were especially supportive, always offering uplifting the “spitting image” of his father, David. Soon after delivery, Parkwest’s lactation words of encouragement. It really meant a lot consultants were working with both Amanda to us, especially Amanda.” After many painful attempts to get Thayer and baby Thayer to get them both used to the to latch, Amanda was frustrated but still debreastfeeding process. “It’s not intuitive and easy like you think termined to follow through with her goal to it would be,” admitted Amanda. “With every breastfeed. Parkwest’s lactation consultants mom and newborn, there is a learning curve provided her with a breast pump, along with a tube and syringe that would be used to feed that you have to tackle together.” To add to the normal struggle of adjusting Thayer the nutritious breast milk he needed. to breastfeeding, physicians determined that After two days in the hospital, the Burtons Thayer’s frenulum linguae (the small piece took their baby boy “home” to Amanda’s par-
Parkwest’s Teddy Bear University (TBU) breastfeeding course offers help, support According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 75 percent of mothers start out breastfeeding, yet only 13 percent of babies are exclusively breastfed at the end of six months. Additionally, rates are significantly lower for AfricanAmercian infants. The TBU breastfeeding course offered at Parkwest is designed to help educate expectant parents about the basics of breastfeeding and the challenges that new mothers may encounter when they begin to breastfeed their infant. This class also aims to alleviate some of the anxiety many expectant mothers experience and helps to instill confidence in the parents’ choice to breastfeed. “One common misconception is that the lactation consultants will teach you everything you need to know in the hospital post-delivery,” said Terri Butcher-Chapman, Parkwest lactation consultant and perinatal educator. “This is simply not true. Mothers should take every opportunity to educate themselves about breastfeeding prior to delivery. The lactation consultant’s time at the patient’s bedside is very limited because of frequent interruptions from visitors and clinicians, in addition to allowing time for new
parents to rest as well as bond with the new baby.” Support is as important as preparation. If you are close to an expectant mother, be sure she knows that you support her decision to breastfeed in order to provide her baby with the numerous benefits that breastfeeding can provide: ■ Breast milk contains the ideal nutrients for infants and is more easily digested than formula ■ Breast milk is rich with antibodies that help infants combat illnesses (lower respiratory diseases, diabetes Type 1 and 2, influenza and rotavirus) ■ Breast milk aids in baby’s brain development and cognitive ability ■ Breastfeeding promotes a strong bond between mother and infant ■ Breastfeeding saves time and money (approximately $1,095 a year)
ents’ house where they could get used to life outside the hospital before returning to Chattanooga. At 3 days old, Thayer had his attached frenulum linguae surgically cut to allow him more tongue movement and easier feedings. Even after this procedure, breastfeeding was a still a challenge to both mom and baby. Amanda called Parkwest for advice. “Parkwest referred me to an independent lactation consultant who came to the house within just two hours,” explained Amanda. “I was really impressed with how quickly they worked to get me the help I needed.” During her session, Amanda learned to use a special silicone nipple shield when breastfeeding. This technique eased feedings for both herself and her baby. Thayer now breastfeeds three times a day and receives four bottle feedings with formula. “I wish I could breastfeed (Thayer) more than I do, but I just don’t produce enough milk to do so,” said Amanda. “Every mother is different, but we all want to give our babies the best start we can. The staff at Parkwest really understands that and they explore every method possible in order to help you reach your goals.” “New moms should not get discouraged right away. Breastfeeding is challenging for most new mothers, and it can be even more stressful when coupled with additional obstacles like a short, tightly-attached frenulum linguae as in the Burton family’s case. “Amanda did the right thing by calling us for a referral,” said Terri Butcher-Chapman, Parkwest lactation consultant and perinatal educator. “We want all our expectant moms to know that they aren’t alone in facing the challenges of breastfeeding. If you need help, please call us at 865-373-4081 so that we can refer you to breastfeeding specialists and support groups in your area.” Today, Thayer is a happy, healthy boy who turns 1 month old tomorrow. He and his parents are enjoying life in Chattanooga and are planning a trip to Knoxville in the near future.
Teddy Bear University 2014 Expectant Parent Classes Teddy Bear University wants to assist you in obtaining the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to meet the questions and challenges that accompany parenthood. Call 374-PARK (7275) to register. All classes are held in the Ocoee Room on the second floor of Parkwest Medical Center.
ing and relaxation, tips for your support person, pain relief, and care for new mom and baby. This series is recommended for first-time parents and includes a tour of the Childbirth Center. (Fee: $75)
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■ Sunday Four-Week Series Start Dates (2:30-5:30 p.m.):
Taken in the seventh or early eighth month of pregnancy, this class covers breastfeeding basics such as getting started, correct position and technique, tips for returning to work and an overview of breast pumps. Fathers-to-be are also encouraged to attend! (Fee: $25, Breastfeeding book included) ■ Wednesday Evenings (6-9 p.m.): Next class starts Jan. 22 ■ Sunday Afternoons (2:30-5:30 p.m.): Next class starts Jan. 5
Birth and Babies Today Begun in the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy, this multiweek class series covers topics including variations of labor and birth, breath-
■ Monday Five-Week Series Start Dates (6:30-9 p.m.): Next class starts Jan. 6 ■ Tuesday Five-Week Series Start Dates (6:30-9 p.m.): Next class starts Jan. 7
Next class starts Jan. 19
Super Saturday Class Taken in your seventh or early eighth month of pregnancy, this class combines the information from the Birth and Babies Today series into an all-day Saturday class. This class is a good option as a refresher course for those who would have difficulty attending five weekly sessions, but is not recommended for first-time parents. A tour of the Childbirth Center is included. (Fee: $75) ■ Saturdays (9 a.m.-5 p.m.): Next class starts Jan. 18
Sibling Class Targeted for siblings ages 4-10, this class is designed to include
They Pampered Me! The Childbirth Center at Parkwest For more information, call 374-PARK or visit TreatedWell.com
brothers and sisters in the excitement surrounding the birth of a new sibling. A tour of the birthing facility is included. (Fee: $10 per child) ■ Sunday Afternoons (3-4:30 p.m.): Next class starts Feb. 23
Infant and Prenatal Partner Massage Learn and practice massage techniques that alleviate the principal complaints of pregnancy and labor. Participants will also see how to perform infant massage. This class is taught by a certified massage therapist and includes mommy massage. (Fee: $30 per couple) ■ Sunday Afternoons (2-5 p.m.): Next class starts Jan. 12
Infant and Child CPR American Heart Association certified instructors teach parents how to effectively perform the step of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the removal of airway obstruction for infants and children. This class does not provide certification in CPR. (Fee: $25 per person) ■ Thursday Evenings (6-9 p.m.): Next class starts Jan. 2 NOTE: Class dates are subject to change. Classes may be full two months in advance, so please reserve you class space by the fi fth or sixth month of pregnancy.
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CONTINUING “Pueblo to Pueblo: The Legacy of Southwest Indian Pottery,” McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Stroller tour 10 a.m. Nov. 11; free, but reservations required at http://mcclungmuseumstrollertour.eventbrite.com. Knoxville Children’s Theater, 109 Churchwell Ave., “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie, a mystery play for teens and families. Shows at 7 p.m. Nov. 7-8; 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 9. Tickets: $12 ($10 each for adult and child entering together). Reservations: 599-5284 or tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville.com. “CTRL+ALT+DELETE,” a satire on commercialism, greed and corporate ambition, at Clarence Brown’s Lab Theatre. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 8, 10; 2 p.m. Nov. 10. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 non-UT students, $5 UT students with ID. Flying Anvil Theatre presents “Venus in Fur” by David Ives, directed by Jayne Morgan, 525 N. Gay St. Contains strong language and adult themes. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-9 and 14-16 and 2 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17. Reservations and tickets, $25, are available at www. knoxtix.com and 523-7521. Tickets also at the door.
MONDAY, NOV. 4 Mighty Musical Monday, noon, Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bill Snyder and Freddie Brabson on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, plus the Amherst Singers, Edie Yeager and Trey Lindsay. Free admission. Info: www.tennesseetheatre. com. Newly Bereaved casual workshop by Amedisys Hospice of Knoxville, 5:30 p.m., Cozy Joe’s Café, 2559 Willow Point Way. Free. Preregister with Sarah Wimmer, 689-7123 or 1-866-462-7182. The WordPlayers, staged reading of “Freud’s Last Session” by Mark St. Germain, 7:30 p.m. at the Square Room, 4 Market Square. Sigmund Freud clashes with C.S. Lewis on the day England enters World War II. Info: 539- 2490 and www.wordplayers.org. Free. Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture, 1715 Volunteer Blvd, opening reception 6:30-8 p.m. for “Remix: Selections From the International Collage Center” and “Richard Meier: Selected Collage Works,” on exhibit through Dec. 9. ICC founder and New York gallerist Pavel Zoubok will cover the history of collage in the lecture “Collage Culture: From Picasso to Facebook,” 5:30 p.m. in Room 109, Art & Architecture Building. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Tennessee Shines will feature performances by Robinella and poet Marilyn Kallet, 7 p.m., WDVX studio, Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St.; broadcast on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. Tickets: $10, at WDVX and www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6 p.m. Children 14 and under with a parent admitted free. Info: WDVX.com.
TUESDAY, NOV. 5 Autumn Care Assisted Living, 136 Canton Hollow Road, will have its grand opening, 9-11 a.m. Door prizes; all are welcome. Newly Bereaved casual workshop by Amedisys Hospice of Knoxville, 5:30 p.m., Panera Bread, 4855 Kingston Pike. Free. Preregister with Sarah Wimmer, 689-7123 or 1-866-462-7182. Daniel Sweaney, viola, and Megan Gale, piano, 6 p.m., Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 1741 Volunteer Blvd. Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina cooking class, Comfort Food With Style!, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 7610 Maynardville Pike. BYO wine. Cost: $50. Register: www. avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6 “I’m Still Here: My HIV Life,” a new locally produced radio documentary on the HIV experience, will premiere on WUOT, 91.9 FM, during “Morning Edition” (5-9 a.m.) and “All Things Considered” (4-6:30 p.m.) Some participants in the special will also be panelists on the public-affairs program “Dialogue,” 1-2 p.m. “Collecting and Preserving Local Television for Regional Archives,” a Brown Bag Lecture by Bradley Reeves, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Free (attendees encouraged to bring their own lunch; soft drinks will be available). Presented in conjunction with the new exhibit “Live! On Air! And in Your Living Room” at the Museum of East Tennessee History through Feb. 23, 2014. Michael Haber and Wesley Baldwin, cellists, 8 p.m., Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 1741 Volunteer Blvd. Joe Bonamassa, blues singer-songwriter-guitarist, 8 p.m., Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Tickets: $59-$89; www.knoxvillecoliseum.com.
show, 7 p.m., Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Host: Comedian Robert Powell. Tickets: $18 in advance at www. knoxvillecoliseum.com; $28 at the door. Knoxville Choral Society with members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” and J.S. Bach’s “Magnificat,” 7:30 p.m., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Tickets: $20 ($10 students); at the Bijou box office, from a Choral Society member or at the door. Runaway Home, 8 p.m., Palace Theater, 113 W. Broadway, Maryville. Tickets: $13 advance (983-3330 or Murlin’s Music World, 429 W. Broadway, Maryville), $15 at the door.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 9-10 Feral Feline Friends Kitten Adoption Fair, noon-6 p.m., Petsmart Adoption Center, 214 Morrell Road. See adoptables at www.kfcf.petfinder.com. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.
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Knoxville Elks Lodge #160, 5600 Lonas Drive, “Veterans Appreciation Brunch,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Any King University open house, 4-7 p.m., Hardin veteran with proper ID will dine free; others can dine Valley campus, 10950 Spring Bluff Way. Talk with facul- for $5. Veterans needing transportation should call ty, staff and representatives from admissions, financial 588-1879 after 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and after 2 p.m. aid and career services. One guest will win free tuition. weekends to make arrangements. The public is invited to “JFK: American Experience,” preview screening attend and help the Elks show appreciation to veterans and panel discussion, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30), East for their service to our country. Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. East Tennessee UT Vol Day, 2-5 p.m., West Town Petsmart, 214 PBS will screen the new two-part documentary’s secMorrell Road. Cat and dog rescue adoptions. Have your ond hour, highlighting Kennedy’s role in the civil-rights pet’s picture taken with UT football players. movement and his tumultuous relationship with Jackie Epworth Monthly Singing, 6:30 p.m., Laurel Theater, Kennedy. (The four-hour doc will play 9-11 p.m. Nov. 11-12 1538 Laurel Ave. Plans will be made for the potluck for the on East Tennessee PBS.) Panel discussion following with Thanksgiving Eve singing. Info: Claudia Dean, 673-5822. UT political-science professor Anthony J. Nownes, author Sing Out Knoxville, folk-singing circle, 7-9 p.m., Jodie Hansen and Metro Pulse columnist Jack Neely. Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Knoxville Writers’ Guild, 7 p.m. Laurel Theater, Kingston Pike. Participants use the “Rise Up Singing” 1538 Laurel Ave. Several of the 20-plus winners in the songbook, which is provided. Guitars welcome. Free. 2013 KWG writing contests will read their winning Info: Bob Grimac, 546-5643 or bobgrimac@gmail.com. entries. $2 donation requested at the door. UT Women’s Choral Showcase Concert, 7:30 p.m., “Cultural Interaction (and Reaction) in the Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209 Jamestowne Blvd. Courtly Art of the Hellenistic World,” lecture by Kristen Seaman, Kennesaw State University Haines-Morris Distinguished Lecturer, 7:30 p.m., McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Reception follows. Free. “Fun Days,” information and activity sessions on the international educational programs available through the Smoky Mountain Chapter of CISV, for youth ages 10 and up and their parents, will be held 2-4 p.m. AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First Nov. 10 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway, Baptist Church, 11621 Chapman Highway, Seymour. and 2-4 p.m. Nov. 24 at Central UMC, 201 E. Third Ave. Open to anyone 50 or over. Register with Carolyn 2014 programs will take place in Brazil, Canada, France, Rambo, 584-9964. Norway and Sweden. Info: www.smokymtncisv.org or Missy Parker at smokymtnprograms@cisvusa.org.
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FRIDAY, NOV. 8 UT Science Forum free weekly brown-bag lunch series will feature Devin White, senior research scientist of geocomputation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and assistant professor of anthropology, discussing “Archaeological Discoveries From Space,” noon, Room C-D of Thompson-Boling Arena. Guests can bring lunch or purchase at the arena. Florida Georgia Line with special guest Colt Ford & Tyler Farr, 7:30 p.m., Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Tickets: $32.50-$200 (VIP package); www.knoxvillecoliseum.com. UT Singers concert, 8 p.m., Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 1741 Volunteer Blvd. Fiddler Charlie McCarroll, son of Kingston fiddler Jimmy McCarroll of the Roane County Ramblers, 8 p.m. Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12 (discounts for JCA members, seniors and students); at www.knoxtix.com, 523-7521 and at the door.
Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild will meet 10 a.m.12:30 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road. Ijams Enchanted Forest, 1 p.m., Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Animal programs, scavenger hunts, family crafts, plus 2 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Organic Garden and Greenhouse and starting at 3 p.m. tours of the Enchanted Trail. Cost: $8 ($5 for members); age 2 and under free. Call 577-4717, ext. 130, to reserve a start time for a trail walk. 14th annual Southeastern Stomp Fest, step
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“Coup,” special lecture and discussion featuring Keel Hunt, Hal Hardin and John Siegenthaler, 6 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Hunt will lecture on his book “Coup: The Day the Democrats Ousted Their Governor, Put Republican Lamar Alexander in Office Early, and Stopped a Pardon Scandal,” about the disastrous end of Gov. Ray Blanton. Hardin, a then-U.S. attorney and friend of Blanton who tipped off officials that more pardons were planned, and Siegenthaler, then-publisher of the Tennessean, will speak and Hunt will sign books after the lecture.
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‘Tin’t int’ tin When asked about differences between the United States and Great Britain, Janet Edkins, a native of Sheffield, England, can’t narrow it down.
thing, but it’s not true!” Edkins, who lives in West Knoxville and runs JayDesigns, a website design business, came to America when her computer-programmer husband Chris, originally from Birmingham, England, got a job stateside. One of the first things the couple noticed was how much bigCarol ger everything was – houses, Zinavage stores, roads. “Talk about culture shock! The road in front of our complex was as big as the M1 motorway,” she says, speaking of a major highway around “Honestly, everything!” London. she says. “People think that It didn’t help matters that because we have a shared Chris’ first assignment was language, we share every- in Texas, the U.S.’s second-
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Vendors needed Vendors are needed for Rocky Hill Elementary School’s Candy Cane Cottage Holiday Market that will be held 4-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at the school. Registration is $25. Vendors donate 10 percent of their sales to the school. Info: 300-8197 or email carla.bailey@comcast.net. West Valley Middle School also needs vendors for its second annual holiday boutique that will be held at the school 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. Registration fees are $20 for one day and $30 for both days. Vendors donate 10 percent of their sales to the school. Info: 470-0092 or email siegel1228@ gmail.com. Proceeds from both events will help the schools’ benevolence and community outreach programs.
Website designer Janet Edkins, formerly of Sheffield, England, in her West Knoxville office Photo by Carol Zinavage
biggest state after Alaska. “Many people don’t realize that the whole of Great Britain would fit into Texas three times!” says Janet in her musical Yorkshire brogue. She also had some adjusting to do in social areas. “The interesting thing about Texans is that they found it necessary to correct my English pronunciation.” Thus, Edkins’ “vitamins,” pronounced with a short “i” as in “fit,” prompted repetitions of the long “i” version from her new neighbors. Pity the poor Texan who ever got a load of authentic, often indecipherable “extreme Yorkshire.” If you’ve
ever watched films like “The Full Monty” or “Brassed Off,” you’ve heard it. Among other things, it sounds to Americans like they’re leaving out the word “the.” “I’m going on bus.” “I’ll put it on table.” Edkins clarifies. “It comes from contracting the word ‘the’ into a ‘t’ at the end of the previous word. Thus, ‘I’m going ont’ bus,’ or ‘I’ll put it ont’ table.’ If you listen carefully, you can hear it.” As an extreme example, she quotes “’Tin’t int’ tin’ – meaning ‘it isn’t in the tin.’” That brings a grin as I try to process what she’s just said. Just like you’re doing now. After Chris’ two-year stint
in Dallas, the couple moved back to England for a few months while he searched for another job. This time, he landed one in Chicago. “So we went from Plano, Texas, in August to Chicago in December.” Recalling the temperature extremes, Janet rolls her eyes and declares, “That was not fair!” She has unique perspectives on the hot-button issue of immigration. “The whole world is becoming a melting pot. In Britain, our shared heritage makes a difference, but there’s been enormous immigration since the formation of
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■ Rule High Class of 1973 will hold its 40-year reunion Saturday, Nov. 16, at Bearden Banquet Hall. All graduates are invited. Info: Mike Doyle, 687-2268, or Juanita McFall Bishop, 804-4816.
Shoopy is a 3-year-old male. He doesn’t like his kennel but when he is let out, he is sweet and docile. He loves other dogs but is afraid of small children. His previous owner had several young grandchildren who mistreated him. Shoopy is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Tennessee, 6717 Kingston Pike. His fee is $150. Info: email info@ humanesocietytennessee.com or call 573-9675. Photo submitted
■ Halls High School Class of 1984 is planning its 30-year reunion and is searching for classmates. If you are a graduate of this class or have information about a graduate of this class, contact Brenda Gray, 548-7825 or bfg1966@tds.net; or Jeana Carter Kirby, 5569032 or jeana.kirby@knoxschools.org.
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A rocky start to a wonderful life Even when you do everything right, pregnancy can be full of uncertainty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was my second child, and I had a perfectly normal pregnancy with the ďŹ rst one,â&#x20AC;? said Mary Greene of Knoxville. She was surprised to learn, that at 20 weeks into her second pregnancy, her baby boy, Ryan, had developed anemia. Anemia is a lack of red blood cells. It can lead to a condition called hydropsfetalis, which is when ďŹ&#x201A;uid accumulates in two or more areas of the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body, a life-threatening condition. The anemia developed because Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own body had an immune system reaction to the baby. His blood contained an antigen called Kell1, inherited from his father, Adam Greene. Mary Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood did not have the antigen, so she developed antiKell1 antibodies, and her immune system began killing off the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s red blood cells. Only about 9 percent of the population has the Kell1 antigen, making this a much more rare condition than Rh factor disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very similar to Rh factor disease, but with Rh you can just get a shot. With anti-Kell1, they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ gured out a way to do that yet,â&#x20AC;? said Greene. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It usually shows up in second pregnancies.â&#x20AC;? Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physician detected the condition during routine blood work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They did all those screenings blood tests, and they found out I have it, but they just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know severity,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At around 22 to 23 weeks, it started to get a little more severe.â&#x20AC;? Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obstetrician referred her to high-risk pregnancy
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ten to 15 years ago, my child would not even have made it. We thank Dr. Stephens every day.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mary Greene
Mary Greene enjoys a recent beach trip with husband Adam and sons Jacob (left) and Ryan. specialist Gary Stephens, D.O., who practices at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perinatal Center. Stephens said Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baby would need blood transfusions in the womb. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right â&#x20AC;Ś in the womb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, at ďŹ rst I was freaked out,â&#x20AC;? said Greene. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But Dr. Stephens was great; he kept me very calm and made sure all my questions were answered.â&#x20AC;?
What makes a pregnancy high risk? Multiple miscarriages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; women who have lost previous pregnancies Pre-term labor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when the mother goes into labor prematurely Gestational diabetes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when the blood sugar level of the mother elevates during pregnancy Hypertension in pregnancy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood pressure rises to abnormally high levels Multiple fetuses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; multiples place an added strain on the mother and babies, and require special skills to manage a pregnancy to term. Previous pregnancies with complications Health problems and/or a family history of genetic disorders in the mother
Using a long needle guided by ultrasound, Stephens inserted it through Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abdomen and into the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s umbilical cord. Once in place, Stephens began infusing the cord with new blood, a process that took a total of about an hour, Greene said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr. Stephens explained the whole process, and even during the procedure he kept talking to me,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He kept the ultrasound on the whole time, so I watched
most of the transfusions.â&#x20AC;? Greene also stayed overnight at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center for monitoring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The procedure can often induce contractions, so I had to stay overnight to be monitored,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very painful, except for the contractions. It was important for me to stay calm, and the nursing staff was wonderful helping me do that.â&#x20AC;? In the following weeks, Stephens
continued to monitor Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baby by ultrasound, looking for signs of anemia. In the course of the pregnancy, little Ryan had a total of four blood transfusions, every three weeks or so. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had the same nursing team every time,â&#x20AC;? said Greene. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt like Fort Sanders was my second home in some ways. I spent more time there than with my husband and son!â&#x20AC;? But all that time paid off. Ryan was born in September 2011, at 36 weeks gestation, and required only one more blood transfusion after birth. He weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Today, Ryan is 19 months old, very healthy and almost as big as his brother Jacob, 3. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large and in charge,â&#x20AC;? said Greene. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a ďŹ reball.â&#x20AC;? Greene said she still has a few marks on her stomach where the needles went in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They remind me how blessed I am to have my son here. I realize we are very blessed to have children in the ďŹ rst place and I looked at this as a blessing and miracle,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ten to 15 years ago, my child would not even have made it. We thank Dr. Stephens every day.â&#x20AC;?
Specialized care for high-risk pregnancies The Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, located at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, focuses on providing comprehensive pregnancy care to high-risk mothers in complicated pregnancies. Staffed by perinatologists Gary Stephens, D.O., and Perry Roussis, M.D., the center is equipped with the latest in high-resolution ultrasound for prenatal diagnostic testing. It also has four nurse practitioners, a certiďŹ ed nurse-midwife and two genetic counselors on staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have specialized training in highrisk pregnancies and have a lot of experience with complications,â&#x20AC;? said Stephens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve both been doing this over 20 years.â&#x20AC;? Most women are referred to the center by their obstetricians when complications arise in pregnancy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; discovering twins or triplets, for example. Others come to the center because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had previous pregnancy problems or underlying health problems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any woman with high blood pressure, diabetes or some genetic disorders would be considered high-risk,â&#x20AC;? explained Stephens.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Or, if sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had a previous complicated pregnancy, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s considered high risk during another one.â&#x20AC;? After delivery, babies born at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center have East Tennessee Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital just across the street and connected by an underground tunnel, if extra care is needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a problem with the baby, we have all the resources of Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital to help take care of and stabilized those babies,â&#x20AC;? said Stephens. But Stephens added that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for a high-risk woman to come to the Perinatal Center before she gets pregnant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not sure, or they think they Drs. Gary Stephens (left) and Perry Roussis spemay be likely to have a high risk pregnancy, cialize in high-risk pregnancy care at the Fort one of the best things we can do for them Sanders Perinatal Center. is to see them before they get pregnant,â&#x20AC;? Stephens said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can develop a plan of care to optimize their outcome,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can For more information on the change their medications, or have them Fort Sanders Perinatal Center meet with a genetic counselor. Seeing those and high-risk pregnancies, women ahead of time can really have a large call 865-673-FORT (3678). impact on the outcome.â&#x20AC;?
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