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When Stacy Reed Pearson was asked with whom she would like to have a long lunch, she said Coco Chanel.

“She was such an amazing influence on women’s fashion. She was able to create and build a fashion empire that has endured in an industry that loves constant change. And the Chanel house remains timeless, innovative and fresh. She was a woman before her time.”

Meet one of Farragut’s newest business owners, Stacy Reed Pearson.

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Miracle Maker When some parents think about the Parent Teacher Association, they envision the handful of women who work the equivalent of a full-time job to raise money for smart boards and playground equipment.

But when members from each of the county’s PTA-affiliated schools come together, even bigger things happen.

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See Wendy Smith’s story on A-7

Farragut Christmas The Farragut Beautification Committee has been giving us a present for 19 years with its annual Celebrate the Season at Farragut Town Hall.

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See Sherri’s story on page A-3

Comedy of errors Changing coaches wasn’t as depressing as some disasters, Marvin West says. The search was a comedy of errors. Never have so many who knew so little said so much. Media and fans with “inside” information were very entertaining. Better than Oprah. The outcome was OK.

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December 17, 2012

The ‘Mannings’ of Farragut Templeton brothers find rare balance between athletic success, humility

By Stefan Cooper It’s what you don’t see that you begin to notice.

Where are the trophies? There must be hundreds of them.

Ian, Will and Aaron Templeton never once offer to show them off during an hour-long interview at their parents’ Fox Run home. Some tangible chest thumping really wouldn’t be out of line here.

Ian was a defender on a Farragut state championship soccer team.

Will owned the state with back-toback season victories in cross country. The former Hardin Valley Hawk ran in TSSAA championships at the end of the 2010 and 2011 seasons.

He did so without losing a race either year.

Then there’s Aaron.

A Hardin Valley junior, Aaron kept it in the family with a winning time of 14 minutes, 54 seconds at last month’s championships in Nashville. Like Will, he didn’t lose a race this year, finishing 15-0.

Over Thanksgiving, Aaron joined the nation’s elite, finishing third at the Foot Locker South Regional in Charlotte, N.C. At the national championships in San Diego on Dec. 8, he became a high school All-American, finishing seventh on the 5000-meter, Balboa Park course in 15 minutes, 29 seconds.

Will Templeton, left, helps his brother Aaron celebrate winning the TSSAA State Cross Country meet in November. Photos submitted Aaron was the only underclassman in the top 11 in a field of 40 of the nation’s best runners. With Morristown West’s Quintin McKinnish placing 13th, the South brought home the regional team crown.

When it comes to athletics, mom Wendy is responsible for keeping Sarah, Ian, Will and Aaron Templeton pose for a family picture last May at the egos in check, said husband Will’s graduation from Hardin Valley Academy.

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Christmas with Chad scores with kids

By Sara Barrett

For children in the group homes and foster care program of Child and Family Tennessee, Santa came early and in the form of a former NFL quarterback.

Knoxville native and Fox Sports analyst Chad Pennington put a personal touch on donations from his charitable foundation 1st and 10 as he spent some time Dec. 13 with the kids who benefited.

The day included gifts of backpacks that Pennington, a Webb School of Knoxville football standout who played pro football in New York and Miami, personally packed with hats, gloves and jackets.

Each child got a $250 gift card followed by a shopping spree at Target and a party at Zuma Fun Center.

See Marvin’s story on page A-8

Church hosts special guests A 20th anniversary celebration brought a friend to town for a visit with Pastor Fredrick E. Brabson Sr., his wife, Delores, and their family.

The Rev. Fred Luter Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Convention, came from New Orleans to preach at New Covenant Baptist Church.

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Arms outspread like a Christmas tree, Knoxville native in group and foster homes through Child and Family and former NFL quarterback Chad Pennington displays Tennessee. The backpacks include hats, gloves and jacksome of the backpacks he filled himself for the children ets. Photos by S. Barrett

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Coffee Break

With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch?

Coco Chanel. She was such an amazing influence on women’s fashion. She was able to create and build a fashion empire that has endured in an industry that loves constant change. And the Chanel house remains timeless, innovative and fresh. She was a woman before her time.

Who has had the biggest influence on your life and why?

My Grandpa Reed. He was the best, and someone I could always count on, no matter what. My parents both worked, so every morning my Grandpa would come over and take me to school and every day he was there to pick me up. He would take me to the park and push me on the swings for hours and split monster-size Blizzard ice cream shakes with me. I loved the feeling I had when I was with him – that love that only a grandparent can give. I miss him very much!

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Stacy Reed Pearson When Stacy Reed Pearson sat down for dinner with her mother that fateful night, she was interested in knowing how her mother would spend her free time.

“She told me, ‘I’m thinking about opening a business,’” Stacy remembers. “I asked, ‘Consulting?’ because she has done some consulting before. She said, ‘No, retail. Know anyone who might like to be my partner in a dress shop?’

“I think they heard me scream in three counties.”

Opening a boutique has been 32-year-old Stacy’s dream. Going into business with her “mom and best friend” makes the journey even sweeter, she says.

Les and Deborah Reed both retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge after long careers in an industry that moved them around and made “home” many places for their only daughter. She graduated in fashion merchandising and design from Oklahoma State University after her parents moved to Knoxville. Visiting her parents here while she was in college left Stacy with little doubt that East Tennessee was where she wanted to be.

“I had never lived in the South, and I just found the people here so helpful, so refreshing and so hospitable,” she says. “I made instant friends here.”

She also met Jeremy Pearson, and they have now been married for 18 months.

Stacy went to work in retail in Knoxville, but realized she wanted to get a business degree. She graduated with her degree in business administration this month, just two months after she and her mother opened Tula Boutique in Turkey Creek.

Stacy looks for unique fashion pieces, and offers sizes 2 to 3x. And you won’t see what you buy on everyone in your neighborhood, she says, because she carries only one or two pieces in each size.

“You don’t have to spend a ton of money to have something unique that looks great on you,” says the young entrepreneur. “At market, I look for those young designers who are going to be the next big names tomorrow. If the price is a little higher on some pieces, it is because it is great quality that will last.”

Stacy is determined for the shop to be fun, too, as indicated by Moosey, her signature white ceramic moose head above the cash register. “We are planning to have shopping parties and events here for women to get together, have a good time and enjoy looking at our wonderful clothes.”

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I still can’t quite get the hang of …

Driving a car with a manual transmission, despite my dad’s best efforts to teach me.

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?

What is your favorite quote from television show or movie?

Not from a movie, but one of my favorite quotes is from Jimi Hendrix: “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.”

What are you guilty of?

Procrastination, for sure. When I was young, my dad would call me Scarlett from “Gone with the Wind.”

What is your favorite material possession?

My favorite possession of all time is my Grandma Reed’s wedding band. She gave it to me when I was 17. It makes me feel so loved and special every time I wear it.

What was your most embarrassing moment?

I was painfully shy when I was younger, and having any type of attention brought to myself was uncomfortable. When I turned 16, my mom wanted it to be extra special, so she sent me a gift to every one of my classes.

I had to carry them around with me all day. These were not little unnoticeable gifts, mind you. In the first class, I got an arrangement of 16 pink baby roses; second class, I got a huge batch of 16 balloons – and on through seven classes. None of my teachers would let me leave them in their rooms, and we shared lockers, so I could only stick some of the stuff in there. My face was red all day.

What are the top three things on your bucket list?

Go to Italy – without cellphones – for an entire month with my husband.

Design my own clothing line.

Go swimming with sharks.

What is one word others often use to describe you and why?

It would probably have something to do with the fact that I talk a lot because, well, I do!

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I have a very short attention span.

She has given me so much good advice over the years, but the best was something her mother told her as well: Be careful who you date because you never know who you will fall in love with.” She said that if I wanted to one day marry a man who was kind, honest, thoughtful, loving and compassionate, I needed to date a man who had those qualities. She told me to never settle, and I didn’t.

What is the worst job you have ever had?

I haven’t really had a worst job, because all my jobs have incorporated working with people. I enjoy meeting and talking to people, so I haven’t had a bad one!

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon?

I didn’t watch Saturday morning cartoons when I was a kid because those mornings were reserved for just me and my dad. We would get up super early and sneak out of the house, letting my mom sleep. He would take me across town to the best doughnut shop, and I would always get a lemon-filled jelly doughnut. After breakfast, we would always find something fun to do.

What irritates you?

Surprise parties. They are so much work, there is almost always some kind of bad lying that has to go on, and they never work out right.

What’s one place in Farragut everyone should visit?

Tula Boutique, of course!

What is your greatest fear?

Besides snakes, disappointing people.

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be?

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The ‘Mannings’ From page A-1

ring to themselves as “the Mannings: Cooper, Peyton and Eli.” Will played basketball until his freshman year. After the season, a friend suggested he go out for track to stay in shape. It was quickly apparent running would be more than a fitness regimen. He loved basketball, but, when it came to running, he could fly. After his freshman year, he said he knew the time had come to make a choice.

It really wasn’t that difficult a decision, Wendy said.

“There’s only so far you can go in basketball when you’re 5-5, 5-6,” she said.

On the racecourse, Will was a giant.

He finished sixth at his first KIL meet the fall of his sophomore year. Then came the regional meet where Will qualified for state, and things were never again the same.

“I didn’t even know what the qualifications were for state,” Will said. His thoughts were for the Hardin Valley team, hoping it would qualify in the school’s first year. When the Hawks didn’t make it, Will expressed his disappointment to a teammate. “He said, ‘What are you talking about! You made it!’” Will said. “The first state, I didn’t do so well. My last mile, I tanked. It was a learning experience.”

It’s an experience Will passed down to Aaron, to stunning effect.

It was obvious by that point the family had a gift for distance running, but Aaron’s first big race as a Hardin Valley sophomore was still a shock. Will won his second state crown that season in 16 flat (16:00:37) seconds. Not far off that time was Aaron, third at 16:13.

“I was just proud of him,” Will said. “After a while, I started looking at the time and how close he was.”

Will took an active hand in Aaron’s progression. They ran together often. Key, however, was Will ensuring Aaron ran his own race.

Will’s average training miles per week peaked at 120. He trimmed that to 75 miles per week his final sea-

Macy Culbreth, Elizabeth Newman and Sadie Pastor ring their bells as they participate in the musical program put on by the Bearden United Methodist Church Children’s Bell Choir at Celebrate the Season, a special event for the community hosted by the Farragut Beautification Committee. Photos by Justin Acuff

Ringing in the holidays At the Wendy’s Invitational, Aaron Templeton keeps his eye on the finish clock in the final straightaway, determined to break 15 minutes, which he did.

son with the Hawks to add some kick.

Aaron was kicking right away. When he did that his first year at state, Will let him go.

“I saw this one kid I knew I could run with,” Aaron said, so he took off. As the finish neared, Aaron faded as Will and the runner-up came past. Aaron would never repeat the mistake.

So if trophies aren’t why the Templetons run, what gives?

For Will, running is a thinking tool. He likes to be out there for long stretches.

“The more I run, the more time I spend with God out there,” he said.

Aaron runs to find order.

The youngest and fastest of the Templetons battles dyslexia. Running helps him regiment things, set goals.

So, no showing off the trophies?

Suddenly, it fits.

The goals they seek aren’t measured by trophies won.

The beautifully decorated tree in the rotunda at Farragut Town Hall provided a perfect place for a Christmas photo for the Ansink family: Mia, Teddy and Aphea.

What a wonderful gift to the community! The Farragut Beautification Committee has been giving children and young-at-heart a present for 19 years with its annual Celebrate the Season at Farragut Town Hall.

Sherri Gardner Howell FARRAGUT FACES The popular event, held this year on Dec. 6, offered more than just visions of sugarplums. There were crafts, musical performances, tours of the Farragut Folklife Museum, sweets to make (and then eat later) and sweets to eat right on the spot.

What a sweet treat! Kate, Benjamin, and Jackson decorate Christmas cookies with their mother, Karen Harper, at Celebrate the Season.

Entertainment was provided by the TNT Mountain Dulcimer Trio, Farragut High School Madrigal Singers, Knoxville Bella Chords and the Bearden United Methodist Church Children’s Bell Choir. The Bell Choir offered a participation opportunity, as children in the audience were given colored bells and instructions on when to ring their bells to join in on making merry music.

A visit from the jolly ol’ elf himself made the evening complete. In addition, guests filled the Second Harvest Food Bank boxes at the Town Hall as a gift

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Tindell prosecution: selective justice?

Haslam is fundraising, Alexander close behind Mayor Madeline Rogero was at her best last week when she spoke against the extension of the South Knoxville Parkway. She was firm, direct and right on. She wants a green city and knows this proposal was anti-green from its inception by extending a roadway over fragile lands and a growing park system which is important to South Knoxville’s new awareness and progress.

Vice Mayor Nick Palvis, who represents South Knoxville, has been strong in promoting the new South Knoxville to his great credit.

■ Gov. Bill Haslam was strong and made us proud last week as well when he defended the hiring of Samar Ali, whose only problem seems to be she is a Muslim, has been attacked viciously by some who are intolerant of other religions.

Ali grew up in Humphreys County in Middle Tennessee. She was a 4H leader in high school and president of the student body at Vanderbilt.

She is now an attorney who works in the Department of Economic and Community Development.

Haslam pointed out to a questioner who accused the Governor of hiring a “Shariah compliance” expert that Ali “is as Tennessee as they come.”

We should remember that this nation was founded by many who sought religious freedom and fled European nations which did not allow more than one religion to be practiced.

■ While the 2014 election is two years off, mailers have gone out for a Jan. 7 fundraiser at Scripps Networks Interactive offices on Sherrill Boulevard in West Knoxville for a $1,000-aperson fundraiser for Gov. Haslam, who is not expected to have a serious opponent based on his successful first two years in office.

It is hard to imagine that he will face significant Republican or Democratic opposition.

Expect to receive invitations from Sen. Alexander’s campaign as well.

Alexander also has no announced opponents and, with the public support of the entire Tennessee GOP Congressional delegation (minus scandal-plagued Rep. Scott DesJarlais), is not expected to face major opposition.

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■ Rep. Jimmy Duncan is Alexander’s campaign chair. Any who think Alexander will take his reelection for granted should think again. Alexander is one of the most competitive and well-organized public officials I have ever known. We first met in 1966 when we both worked in the Howard Baker for U.S. Senate campaign.

Alexander will leave no stone unturned in his quest for a 3rd term.

■ Gov. Haslam’s decision for Tennessee not to run its own health insurance exchange is further evidence of the Obama Administration’s failure to get its act together in a way which can be persuasive to a practical CEO-type governor like Haslam.

Haslam was one of a handful of Republican governors who was willing to work to implement the plan if it made sense.

The fact that the draft regulations exceeded 800 pages and were still a draft, plus a goal line which kept moving, was a strong argument to avoid this changing plan until one actually knew what it involved.

The bottom line is that Haslam was not persuaded that the plan was good for Tennessee.

At this point in time, Haslam clearly made the right decision. Perhaps the day will come when the Obama Administration will have a plan which makes sense for states to implement, but that day is apparently a long ways off.

■ Next week, a report on my week long trip to Myanmar (Burma).

■ For those of you who recall our son, J Victor, being born during my first term as mayor in 1990, an update on him 22 years later is that he graduated from Purdue University yesterday, Sunday, Dec. 16, with a major in computer science and starts to work in February for Booz Allen outside Washington, D.C. Time flies and his parents are very proud of him.

Our daughter, Martha, 20, is a sophomore at the University of Richmond.

In 2009, the politically active Troy Whiteside walked into an East Knoxville establishment and ran into an old foe.

Minutes later out in the parking lot, witnesses saw Whiteside astride a prone Stacey Sudderth, emptying a Glock 19 clip into his back as he lay face down on the asphalt.

Whiteside claimed selfdefense.

Whiteside was arraigned and charged with seconddegree murder. Attorney General Randy Nichols recused himself because of his personal relationship with the defendant.

Attorney General Berkeley Bell came in from Greeneville, took over the case and upped the charge to murder one.

Whiteside’s trial date has been repeatedly postponed.

There’s an ancient maxim about mills of justice grinding slowly, but exceeding fine. The first clause is undeniably true in Knox County. The second is subject to question.

In 2006, outgoing Republican Party chair Chad Tindell discovered that an employee of county Mayor Mike Ragsdale had gotten into his private email account and was spreading around his personal emails.

He made a lot of noise about

Betty Bean it and asked Attorney General Randy Nichols to prosecute. Nichols declined, telling a reporter “it’s just a bunch of Republicans fighting among themselves.”

In 2007, a routine county audit exposed trouble in then-Trustee Mike Lowe’s office. Local media feasted on stories about phantom employees, five-figure overpayments and questionable purchases.

Lowe and four others were indicted recently and still have not come to trial.

In 2008, another audit exposed some $130,000 misuse of county purchasing cards by members of Mayor Mike Ragsdale’s administration. Local media cranked out stories about fancy wining and dining, togo smoothies and expensive hotels.

Yet only one person was prosecuted, Cynthia Finch, who was convicted in 2011 of forging receipts.

Three other employees, two of whom were, like Finch, African-American women, lost their jobs.

When he sentenced Finch to unsupervised probation,

Judge Jon Kerry Blackwood said the prosecution “was not fair.”

In March 2011, the prescription drug-addicted Judge Richard Baumgartner pleaded guilty to one count of official misconduct, agreed to retire from the bench and was allowed to keep his pension.

A year later, federal prosecutors stepped in, and within months Baumgartner was found guilty of a felony. Now he faces possible prison time, hefty fines and the loss of his pension.

Last week, a yearlong scandal in Trustee John J. Duncan III’s office burped up two guilty pleas to facilitation of a felony, a Class A misdemeanor.

Delinquent Tax Attorney Chad Tindell and Chief of Staff Josh Burnett resigned and will get 11-month, 29day suspended sentences.

Duncan has admitted giving himself and four employees bonuses for County Technical Assistance Service courses they never completed.

Details are murky, but Tindell, who did not receive the CTAS bonus, is in trouble for authoring the trustee’s salary suit, an arcane document state law requires county fee officers to submit annually in order to receive operating funds.

Chad Tindell These “friendly” lawsuits go to the law director and the finance director before being approved by the mayor.

It’s hard to understand Randy Nichols’ selective prosecutions.

Why were Ragsdale and his top aides allowed to repay the money they had misappropriated with no criminal charges?

Will Troy Whiteside ever face a jury?

Why did it take federal prosecution to obtain justice in the Baumgartner case?

And it’s hard to see Chad Tindell, whose beefed-up delinquent tax collection efforts resulted in an unexpected windfall for the county this year, as anything more than grist for the mill.

Goforth moves on, thankless My dad used to say a man shouldn’t have to preach his own funeral. Sitting through Thursday’s meeting of the Union County Board of Education, I finally understood what he meant.

Embattled Director of Schools D. Wayne Goforth said he will “move on” when his contract expires on June 30, 2013. His statement cleared the way to start a search for his replacement, and it kept board members from having to vote on his tenure. You would have thought one of the seven members might have found something to say.

“Thanks,” would have worked.

Goforth distributed a four-page list of achievements that he said he and the board, working together, had achieved during his four years. “I hope things go well for Union County Schools,” he said.

Stone-faced, the board moved to the next item.

Wayne Goforth is not some guy we brought in from someplace else. He’s one of us, born and raised in East Tennessee. His parents were well-known in Baptist circles. Wayne and his brothers sang gospel music. He’s worked for Union County Schools for

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30 years. And he deserves a thank-you for his efforts.

In a county where local funds for education are scarce, Goforth found federal grants, state grants and private money for initiatives. He’s got enough computers to have all the county’s kids take statewide tests online in 2014, and few systems can claim that.

He even got fiber cables installed to each school, owned by the school system. His only concern, as he told board members last week, is that the meter boxes at the middle school and Maynardville Elementary might not be big enough to power up all the computers at once.

But that won’t be Wayne Goforth’s problem as he “moves on” next July.

He told me awhile back that his wife just won’t let him leave Union County.

Tater Valley is home. And there’s that nifty grandchild that he dotes on, living just

over the ridge in Fountain City.

So I guess we can create two want ads for upcoming editions: The first: “Wanted – job for not-quite-over-the-hill educator; aggressive, visionary, able to feed a multitude with loaves and fishes.

The second: “Help wanted – director of schools for rural county, not noted for local tax support. The successful candidate should be aggressive (but not step on toes), visionary (but not offensive to traditionalists) and able to feed a multitude with loaves and fishes (but not by juggling funds).

Of note to Knox County readers, Goforth built Paulette Elementary for $6.8 million with a Knoxville architect and contractor. It meets state specs and may even win an award.

He jumped on a state law allowing a local school district to create a virtual academy. His deal with Virginia-based K12 made Union County Schools the first and only school system to produce its own revenue – $400,000 this year alone.

Parents mobbed Thursday’s meeting to complain about losing their school nurses. It was a program Goforth had worked out

D. Wayne Goforth with a private vendor that billed insurance rather than the school district to cover its costs.

Goforth said he will pay the LPNs for at least a week with money budgeted for substitute teachers while he works to find another vendor.

Knox County doesn’t have a nurse in every school, and I’ll bet few counties do.

Doggone that Goforth.

He ran too far ahead of the pack – an incredibly vulnerable position – and the pack overtook him.

His salary for all of this grief is $86,000 a year with no “buy-out bonus.” There are classroom teachers in other systems making more.

So we’ll say it.

“Thanks, Wayne.”

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Christmas with Chad Jeff Gencay, staff member of Child and Family, said, “These kids have been watching the Target circulars for weeks.”

Each year, Pennington’s 1st and 10 Foundation pays for the Christmas shopping spree with a pizza party and unlimited rides and games at Zuma.

Chad drove just under three hours from his new home in Lexington, Ky., to be at the event, which he and his family have hosted for eight years.

“You are not here because of me,” Pennington told the kids just before the shopping began. “I am here because of you.”

He said the children are always surprised when they get to the party after their shopping spree, and he hops into a go-cart right along with them.

Chad and his dad, Elwood, loaded bags of candy into the car before heading to the party at Zuma.

Asked what he thinks of his son’s achievements, a proud Elwood smiled but also got a little nostalgic.

“They are still little boys to their dads,” he said.

The ride is over Mark Calvert, who has ridden the express route since 2001, said he appreciated what the town did, but he “wanted to dispel the notion that 20 people were getting money stuffed in their pockets. We’ve seen a lot of new faces, but they don’t ride every day,” he said. He pointed out that those who ride get cars off the highway, helping to

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The Rose Hill ‘death’ curve MALCOLM’S CORNER | Malcolm Shell

Today, the almost 90-degree curve located a few hundred yards west of the entrance to Fox Den Village on Kingston Pike is Chad Pennington and his father, Elwood, load gift bags and guarded by a traffic signal candy into the car before heading to a pizza party at Zuma Fun and a caution light, which Center for children from Child and Family Tennessee. gives it a benign appearance and masks its past history.

But 60 years ago, the locals called it the “death curve.” I am not sure how the curve came to be called Rose Hill, but the most plausible suggestion is that it was named after an infamous roadhouse located on the north side of the Pike almost in the center of the curve. The only remaining evidence of that structure today is a small, partially paved parking area that was located in front of the building.

The curve became famous to the locals for two reasons: the perils it creChad Pennington hangs out with kids from Child and Family ated for truckers and the Tennessee before hosting a shopping spree for them at Target infamous nature of the in Turkey Creek. roadhouse. Before construction of I-40/75, Highways 11 and 70 were the main east-west and northsouth routes in the area, From page A-1 which brought Rose Hill curve into play. For truckcut down on ground-level an off-premise liquor store ers heading east, the curve ozone, a problem for Knox permit at 11667 Parkside gave little warning of its seCounty.

Drive. That makes the fifth verity, and they frequently In other business: and final liquor store for the ran off an embankment ■ The Farragut Beer town. some 15 feet deep on the Board approved an off■ The board approved south side of the highway. premise beer permit for additional engineering One of my high school Publix at 11656 Parkside services for CDM Smith classmates, Jane Walker Drive. Publix is scheduled (formerly Wilbur Smith As- Black, lived on her family’s to open Jan. 16. sociates) of $16,833 for the farm where Wentworth ■ The board approved Watt Road extension proj- Town Homes is now locata certificate of compliance ect. ed. Jane recalls that it was for Cork’s Wine & Spirits for not unusual to be awak-

ened at night by a large crash, which she immediately recognized as another trucker who had failed to make the turn. As Jane recalls, this happened with considerable frequency and often resulted in serious injury to the trucker.

For young teenagers, the curve represented a different challenge: to see who could go around it at the highest speed. I am not sure who held the record, but as far as I can remember, no one in our gang ever crashed. The fastest speed anyone achieved was just more than 60 miles per hour headed east and slightly lower going west.

Of course, the trials had to be done at night to see the lights of oncoming traffic.

As for the roadhouse, it was one of the most popular places around for certain types of patrons who were all too tough for a bunch of teenagers. Shootings were quite common, and in fact occurred on a weekly basis. Most law enforcement avoided the joint because it was a place where you could easily walk in and be carried out.

In fact, I always drove by it as quickly as possible to avoid becoming the victim of a stray bullet.

On one particular occasion, one of our local law enforcement officers, deputy Clarence Hobbs, was called to investigate a reported shooting. Deputy Hobbs was a World War I veteran and was not known to be fearful of anyone. But

on that evening he entered the road house to arrest the shooter and ended up being shot.

The shooter left Rose Hill and went to another road house, the Sandstone, located about a mile further west at Dixie-Lee Junction.

Deputy Hobbs survived the shooting, and the shooter was arrested later that evening by his cousin Clemmy Hobbs, who was also a county deputy.

If truckers were the main victims of the eastbound curve, the westbound traffic was subjected to an even greater risk. Most of the patrons who left the roadhouse were extremely intoxicated and often backed out of the narrow parking lot onto the highway without looking for oncoming vehicles. The result was that some unsuspecting motorists became victims of the roadhouse without ever entering the place.

I am not sure when Rose Hill closed, because I left the area to enter the service shortly after graduating from high school.

Roadhouses were common on U.S. highways during the late ’40s and early ’50s and many had the reputation of being a dangerous place to hang out.

But Rose Hill was the worst of the worst. Even today it is impossible for me to drive past the location without remembering the many accidents and tragedies that occurred there some 60 years ago.

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By Wendy Smith When most parents think about the Parent Kathy Roy, Tracy Griffin and Shelia Teacher Association, Shipley share a laugh at the Knox they envision the handCounty Council PTA’s recent fundful of women who work raiser, “Snowflakes and Packages.”

Photo by Wendy Smith the equivalent of a fulltime job to raise money for smart boards and playground equipment.

But when members from each of the county’s PTA-affiliated schools come together, even bigger things happen.

The Knox County Council PTA (KCCPTA) provides service to students through the Knox County Schools/PTA Clothing Center and scholarships for graduating seniors. It serves teachers through the Knox County Schools/ PTA Teacher Supply Depot. It provides leadership training and educational opportunities for members, and conducts community service projects, like the upcoming Jason Jablonski Memorial Project Heart Cart.

Upcoming Knox County It also encourages and empowers Council PTA events PTA members to interact with local, ■ 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, Powell High state and federal lawmakers in supSchool: State of the Schools address, port of educational issues. That’s a new Dr. Jim McIntyre role for parents, says current president ■ 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, Sandra Rowcliffe.

Bearden Middle School: Honoring “Parents are the piece of the puzzle our Founders and Celebrating our that was forgotten, except for fundraisStudents (KCCPTA general meeting ing, baking cookies and making Xerox and student awards) copies. Those things are important, but ■ 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 14, there’s more to advocating for kids.”

Teacher Supply Depot at Cedar Rowcliffe has served as PTA presiBluff Schools: Special Families, dent at Cedar Bluff schools and HarSpecial Needs (KCCPTA general din Valley Academy. She’s encouraged meeting and panel discussion) by improvements in the school sys■ 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, tem since she became involved with May 9, Teacher Supply Depot at the county council in 2005, such as Cedar Bluff Schools: KCCPTA School higher graduation rates and further of Instruction (leadership training) implementation of the Teacher AdMore info at knoxcountypta.org vancement Program (TAP), a system for reform that uses collaboration and performance-based pay.

Knox County has made progress But she’d like for parents to become more actively involved in the election in the effort to give students the skills of local decision-makers. and knowledge they’ll need once they “If I could encourage parents to do leave high school, but there’s still a one thing, it would be to know as much gap, she says. about County Commission members, “We’re bridging it, but we don’t and how they voted, as they do about have time to take two steps forward presidential candidates.” and one step back.”

The KCCPTA advocates for Knox Parents make a difference when County School students by taking a they take the time to look at the big stand on such issues as school vouchpicture. It begins when a child goes ers, Rowcliffe says. to kindergarten, she says. During the “We don’t want to micromanage, early years, most parents are only but we want public money used in aware of what goes on in their child’s public schools.” classroom. Later, parents begin to

A. L. Lotts Elementary School principal Adam Parker looks on as Knox County Council PTA president Sandra Rowcliffe comments at a recent rezoning meeting. think about the school as a whole and are willing to work toward improvements. Real change happens when parents open their minds to another school, Rowcliffe says.

“I wish everybody who had a kid at a school like Blue Grass Elementary could spend a day at Dogwood Elementary. I think it would give folks a different perspective on how many needs there are in the county.”

Rowcliffe has four children – one who is a freshman at UT, and three who attend schools in west Knox County. Her kids shouldn’t have any-

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Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre appreciates the organization’s leadership, since he’s a parent and a cardcarrying member of the PTA. He also calls the KCCPTA “an excellent partner.” The organization is important because it helps engage families in the education process and focuses communication on what schools are trying to accomplish educationally, he says.

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A-8 • DECEMBER 17, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS That is impressive. It would have been more meaningful if he had brought back Tee Martin. I sure hope Butch never has to change seven assistants at one time.

In trying to decide how slick a salesman Butch really is, I listened carefully to what was said about in-state prospects and top priorities.

I think I heard “We will own our state.”

That is something like “building a fence” on both sides from Bristol to Memphis. I have heard that before. I have never seen it.

I join Dave Hart in wishing Butch the very best.

Hart’s wishes may be even more fervent than mine.

The athletic director and the coach are linked at the hip.

This was Hart’s call.

There are no consultants to blame. There was no search committee. There might should have been. There were several swings and misses.

Time was not a factor.

Hart had half a season for a head start. He guessed wrong on RSVPs. I don’t know but I’ve been told that people of influence (including Peyton Manning and Kenny Chesney) believed they could deliver Jon Gruden. No, thank you.

Hart did not need help and he did not want to relinquish authority, and what’s more, Gruden was a bad idea, a misfit for college football.

So, how about Jimbo Fisher? Or the original

Stoops? Do you think Mike Gundy used Hart for leverage? Larry Fedora just wasn’t moving after only one year. Bo Pelini? Probably not. Charlie Strong was a done deal. All that remained was picking the press conference hour. Was Jimmy Cheek a helpful wrap? Hart was shocked by this turndown.

Butch Jones was there all the time, rejecting offers left and right, waiting patiently for his dream to come true. What a story!

What an ending! *The original “Comedy of Errors” was one of William Shakespeare’s earliest plays. It was a farce with significant humor coming from mistaken identity.

“To hold fast.” Well, that is good news indeed! If Cross God’s intent is to bring us Currents home and hold us fast – to gather us – then all is well.

Lynn However, and this is a Hutton huge however! Sometimes we don’t want to be gathered. We don’t want to be held fast. We want to be And it is that motley independent, to have our crew (which includes all of own way. “By myself!” was us sinners) that God prom- my watchword when I was a toddler (so I’m told). My ises to save and to gather.

Gather is an interesting daughter Jordan’s declaration of independence was word.

It comes from the Old an emphatic “Baby do it!”

English gaderian, which (Eden, on the other hand, is (according to Webster’s who is a different perNew Collegiate Diction- sonality altogether, was ary) akin to the Sanskrit famous for saying philogadh, which means “to sophically, “Whatever.”) hold fast.”

Jesus encountered

some of the same recalcitrance among the people of Jerusalem. He wept openly over the city, saying, “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!” (Matthew 23:37 NRSV) So, why, I wonder, did this whole line of thought come to me during the Advent season? This sounds more like a Lenten meditation than an Advent one, even to me.

Perhaps it is because what I have described is

the human condition: our unwillingness to be “gathered,” to be “held fast,” by our Creator. Our rebellion against God’s love is the reason God had to do something.

What God decided to do for us was to become one of us. God came into the world; God arrived (the word Advent means arrival) the way all the rest of us arrived, as a helpless baby. Except that there was one important difference. God came as the One who would fulfill the promise given to Zephaniah: he would save us, gather us, change us, and bring us home.

Thanks be to God!

Comedy of errors* Changing coaches wasn’t as depressing as some disasters. The search was a comedy of errors. Never have so many who knew so little said so much. Media and fans with “inside” information were very entertaining. Better than Oprah.

The outcome was OK. Butch Jones may very well be the best fifth or sixth choice in America. Several other schools wanted him. I read an editorial which said he is a solid pick. Wow. Butch looks like a football coach. He talks like a football coach. He may be a very good traveling salesman. He might also be a

Neyland Stadium on Sept.

10, 2011, he undoubtedly thought, “My, oh my, what I could do with this.”

Marvin Butch has been a conWest sistent winner in the little leagues. He seems confident his plan will work big time.

Infallible was his word. I fisherman. He stretches hope he knows what defenthings just a little. sive ends, linebackers and He said, “Tennessee’s cornerbacks look like in been my dream job for a this league. I hope he can while. I grew up watching find and sign some from the Tennessee football.” shark pool.

That sounds like a pubJones said he will put lic relations spin. He has together the best staff of seen one Tennessee football assistants. game. That was the day the “Not just the Southeast“dream job” idea hatched. ern Conference, the entire When he looked around country.”

The gathering I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth. At that time I will bring you home, at the time when I gather you.

(Zephaniah 3: 19b-20a NRSV)

In my day-to-day work, I spend a lot of time with our homeless neighbors. They are truly the outcast of our society, sometimes because of their own decision-making and sometimes because of circumstances completely beyond their control.

Just as the causes for their current situation vary

widely, so also do their attitudes toward their circumstances. Some are resigned, others are angry; some are looking for a rescuer; still others are fired up to get busy and do something to improve their lot.

In other words, they are a lot like the rest of us: a mixed bag.

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Breaking bread with the Baptist president

By Suzanne Foree Neal A special celebration brought a special friend to town for a visit with Pastor Fredrick E. Brabson Sr., his wife, Delores, and their family.

The Rev. Fred Luter Jr., the first African-American president of the Southern Baptist Convention, came from New Orleans to preach at New Covenant Baptist Church, 10319 Starkey Lane in West Knoxville. Luter was part of the festivities marking Brabson’s 20th anniversary at New Covenant. The two pastors have been friends and associates for 15 years.

“He’s rarely out of his own pulpit on Sunday mornings,” Brabson said. “He does most of his travel during the week.

He did honor my request as a friend, and I appreciate that he did that and missed his own Sunday service.”

The celebration’s theme was “Jesus … The Center: Two Decades of Winning Souls and Changing Lives (John 3:16).” Brabson said that Bible verse is the mission statement for his church.

“John 3:16 certainly enhances what we do in our church,” Brabson said.

“We want to win souls for Christ. That is our whole mission as a church. It is important as a church to reach your community for Christ and seek to grow the community in that personal walk with Christ.”

Luter, who is senior pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, grew up in the lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans and found his path as a preacher after a horrific motorcycle accident left him with compound fractures and serious head injuries. He realized he wanted to go into ministry and began preaching on a street corner at Galvez and Caffin in New Orleans every Saturday. In 1986, he was named pastor at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church.

When Hurricane Katrina blew through, she left behind eight feet of water in the church. Parishioners scattered. Luter traveled the country to personally let the parishioners know the church was being rebuilt and to come home. Many have returned, and the church is thriving.

As president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Luter leads the largest protestant

The Rev. Fred Luter Jr., senior pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and president of the Southern Baptist Convention, laughs with Pastor Fredrick E. Brabson Sr. of New Covenant Baptist Church at his 20th pastoral anniversary celebration. In the background are Gary Reid and Gwen Valentine.

Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Enjoying fellowship at the celebration are Delores Brabson, first lady of New Covenant Baptist Church, and Elizabeth Luter, first lady of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans. denomination at a time when it aims for greater participation among non-whites. SBC was founded in 1845 and is

Christmas Community Day Holly Lyttle and Olivia Layman enjoy the festivities at First Farragut United Methodist Church’s fifth annual Christmas Community Day for neighbors in need. An attendance record was set with 398 guests. Dinner was served, Santa stopped by and guests were able to fill a bag with free groceries, necessities and gifts. The event was made possible by the Rita Hommel Endowment Fund and other supporters from the community. Photo submitted

headquartered in Nashville.

It represents 45,700 churches and 16 million members.

Brabson said Luter’s selection to lead the Southern Baptist Convention is “awesome” and shows the organization’s willingness to “show inclusiveness and leadership,” Brabson said. “He is drawn to people, and that’s a good quality. He can relate to

Choir members at New Covenant Baptist Church sing at a special service to mark the pastor’s 20th anniversary. people across all lines.”

There were several highlights of Luter’s visit for Brabson. In addition to delivering the Sunday message from the pulpit at New Covenant, Brabson said he and his wife, Delores, were happy to have Luter and his wife, Elizabeth, in their home, where there was a lot of talk of old times and new times.

And even though the visit was forged in friendship, Brabson also saw a wider vision and honor in Luter’s visit.

“I was certainly glad to have the president of the Southern Baptist Convention come to our church and our city to share the gospel of Christ and promote the convention’s mission in our community, our city and state.”

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An impromptu nativity

By Wendy Smith The cattle weren’t lowing, but they did wiggle around a bit to keep from getting poked by the angels.

Central Baptist Church of Bearden held an impromptu nativity last week. It’s an annual event that tells the Christmas story in a fun and informal environment.

“Children come to tell the nativity story and enter into it,” says preschool and family minister Kara Wheeler.

Tradition calls for the family with the youngest child in the congregation to play Mary, Joseph and Jesus. This year, the role fell to Jon and Amy Tucker and baby Jude.

A handbell parody and a reading of the Christmas story from the book of Luke rounded out the evening.

Mary Stephen Schwalb recites part of the Christmas story from memory following Central Baptist Bearden’s nativity.

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Farragut students honored for volunteerism Farragut High School sophomore Maya Subbanna and junior Alexis Brinkman have been selected as representatives for the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for volunteering in their community. They will now compete at the state level for a chance to win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. Maya volunteers at UT Medical Center and Alexis started Paws for a Cause, which raised $500 for Young-Williams Animal Center.

Farragut High School junior Allie Hicks, senior Seong-Eun Kim, senior Rachel Moore and junior Grace Khalsa take a break from painting a mural at the Rural/Metro fire station on North Campbell Station Road. Photos by S. Barrett

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Art students leave their mark

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Back in September, several members of the National Art Honor Society at Farragut High School started work on a mural spanning an entire indoor wall of the Rural/Metro fire station located on North Campbell Station Road.

Students work on the mural after school and on weekends. Farragut High School

senior and NAHS president Rachel Moore said the mural was the idea of FHS art teacher Martha Robbins, but the image is a collaboration among the students.

A large American flag will cover the upper left side, with a fire truck in the middle and a larger-than-life firefighter standing from floor to ceiling on the right side. The entire image was sketched freehand by the students before any painting began.

“Everyone has a different (painting) style,” said Rachel.

Because of this, the students don’t move around while working on the wall.

Rachel is painting the firefighter, senior Seong-Eun Kim is painting the flag and juniors Grace Khalsa and Allie Hicks have started the fire truck.

Other NAHS members also pitch in regularly, and the team hopes to complete

Farragut High School senior and Art Honor Society president Rachel Moore works on a detail of the mural.

the project before the end of the school year.

Farragut High School’s members of the National Art Honor Society are accepting calls to do additional mural work or other painting in the community.

Info: Martha Robbins, martha.robbins@ knoxschools.org.

SCHOOL NOTES A.L. Lotts Elementary ■ Holiday parties will be held for grades K-2 Wednesday, Dec. 19; parties for grades 3-5 will be held Thursday, Dec. 20.

A special holiday breakfast will be held for 5th grade 8-10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20.

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Greenway School ■ A visitors’ open house will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, for interested families to tour the facility and meet the faculty.

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■ Muffins for Mom will be held for 3rd graders 7 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the cafeteria. PTA board of managers meeting will be held 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the cafeteria.

■ The middle school band will perform in the school’s annual Christmas program “The Christmas Shoe Tree” 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the school gym.

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Dec. 18, for Water Angels homeless ministry. Financial aid information night will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in the library. Seniors and their parents are invited to attend.

The band placed third in last year’s competition, winning $1,000 for the music program at FHS. This year’s first-place winner receives $5,000 for its high school.

All eight bands will also receive prize money to purchase new gear. The winning band will travel to Europe next year to perform at the 2013 SchoolJam Germany finals in Frankfurt.

SchoolJam USA encourages teens to play music and support their school’s music programs. Info: www.schooljamusa.com and www.ergoweplay.com.

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It’s not uncommon for students to want to leave their mark before graduating from high school. But some Farragut High School students took this idea literally.

The local teen alternative rock band Ergo We Play will perform in the final round of this year’s SchoolJam USA on Jan. 26 in Anaheim, Calif.

The national competition is a “battle of the bands” between eight groups chosen from 100 bands across the country.

All music performed is original material.

Ergo We Play is comprised of Farragut High School students Alex Zimmermann, Sam Travis, Thomas Detchemendy and Chandler Kucera.

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NEWS FROM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

CAK singers honored Josh Shupe is the new head chef for Sage Food Services at CAK.

CAK welcomes head chef

CAK choral music director Peggy Filyaw (center) stands with students Hannah Brown and Clay McCammon, both of whom had the top scores in their voice parts in the SATB All-East Choir.

Eight choral students from CAK participated in the AllEast Vocal Weekend Nov. 15-17.

Choral students in grades 10 through 12 are required to audition for a spot in one of the prestigious choirs.

Representing CAK in the SATB All-East Choir were: Jacquie Downey and Anna Catherine Fox, second sopranos; Clay McCammon,

first tenor; and Michael Jarvis, first bass. Hannah Brown and Sarah Kate Shore, both second sopranos, were members of the All-East Women’s Choir.

Aaron Waldrupe, first tenor, sang in the All-East Men’s Choir. Nolan Howell, second bass, was a member of the 9th Grade Honors Choir.

This year, two students from CAK were recognized

for having the top scores in their respective voice parts. They are Hannah Brown, second soprano, who won for the second year; and Clay McCammon, first tenor. This is a tremendous accomplishment for both of these singers. There were more than 600 singers in the regional choirs this year.

Hannah Brown, Clay

McCammon, Sarah Kate Shore, Michael Jarvis, Jacquie Downey and Aaron Waldrupe have also been selected to participate in All-State in April.

“This is quite an honor,” said director Peggy Filyaw.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to see our students develop their Godgiven gifts. May they honor Him in all their endeavors.”

The Beautiful Exchange: His marriage for yours The famed German pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer told a young couple about to enter into holy matrimony, “It is not your love that sustains the marriage, but from now on, the marriage that sustains your love.”

One of the major areas of emphasis during the renewal celebration is supporting healthy marriages among our CAK family. Data shows that marriages are in crisis

in churches across the country. Christian Academy of Knoxville, although a wonderful faith-filled school, is not immune to this threat.

It has been said that one of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is a God-centered marriage. But marriage is

hard work. Sometimes a fresh perspective or a “tune-up” of sorts is in order to keep the biblical plan God has for this sacred relationship.

On Friday, Feb. 22, the Renewal Committee invites CAK parents to set aside an evening and invest in their marriages.

Pastor Scott Cagle of NorthStar Community Church will encourage couples in a marriage enrichment event titled “The Beautiful Exchange - His Marriage for Yours.” Whether realized or not, our children’s first glimpse into their future marriage comes from what is on display at home.

Let’s learn and grow stronger in our marriages together. Are you in?

Accepting Applications for 2013, PreK-12th Grade!

Contact 865-690-4721 ext. 190 or www.CAKwarriors.com for more information.

CAK welcomes Josh Shupe, new chef and manager for Sage Food Services. Shupe was formerly the executive chef at the Hilton Hotel in Knoxville.

Born in Newport News, Va., Shupe grew up in the Knoxville area and attended Oak Ridge High School. He received his culinary arts degree at Le Cordon Bleu in Atlanta, Ga. “I always knew that I wanted to be a chef when I was a kid, from cooking pancakes with my dad, to getting my first job at a restaurant when I was 15,” Shupe said. “I have a strong passion for food, and I try to showcase that passion everywhere I work.”

Shupe was recently voted Top Chef in Knoxville by Cityview magazine.

Warrior sports online CAK is now broadcasting all Warrior winter sporting events on The Warrior Network, viewable at www. tssaanetwork.com/CAK. Stay tuned for more details on this great opportunity for CAK students, parents and fans!

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Hardin Valley senior portfolio showcase

Meredith Graves, who worked with Elizabeth Eason Architecture, and Hannah Feiten, who worked with the UT pre-collegiate research program, discuss their experiences.

Phi Lambda essay winners

Owen and Paul Cianciolo learn from brother Tom Cianciolo of his experiences at Ijams Nature Center where he worked with the park manager and assistant manager on trail maintenance and removing invasive plant species. “I would like to do more on the science of the ecosystems, rather than the manual labor,” said Tom. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com Sarah Schaffer investigated the medical field at UT Medical Center. “I saw a knee replacement surgery. It was really good to watch,” said Schaffer, who plans to be an anesthesiologist.

Derek Siddel and Sam Yahr display their portfolio. Both worked as lab assistants for STEM Academy Dean and science instructor Debbie Sayers in her chemistry classes at Hardin Valley Academy. “I learned what a chemistry teacher does daily,” said Yahr.

Rangnekar honored

by Optimists Sean McDonough shows a duct tape Bible and his innovative design project with mentor Allen Kruger of First Baptist Concord’s Mission Office. McDonough is interested in geological engineering and missions.

Webb School of Knoxville senior Niyati Rangnekar has received a Service to Humanity award from the Optimist Club of Knoxville. This award is given annually to one student from each local high school for his or her exceptional contributions to the community. Niyati has completed more than 215 hours of community service during her four years at Webb’s upper school. She also traveled to Barcelona this past summer to participate in a month-long program on global medicine and international politics. Photo submitted

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Farragut High School senior Shelby Williams won first place in the Phi Lambda Sorority essay contest. The topic of the essay was “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility.” Shelby wrote about a speech impediment she had as a child and how teachers and speech classes in public schools helped her overcome it.

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For the person on your list who has everything, give them a brick.

Ahhh, that’s not as Scroogey as it sounds. I don’t mean through a window or nestled in their stockings. These bricks will help preserve the history of Farragut and allow those watching over Admiral David Farragut’s birthplace to continue their good works.

In April, a commemorative marker was placed in Admiral Park off Northshore Drive to designate David Farragut’s birthplace. The area around the marker has been “seeded� with brick pavers that are currently set in sand, waiting to be permanently set and replaced by engraved bricks. Knox County Parks and Recreation has already installed a bench in the viewing area.

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Bricks are available for a $100 donation and can be engraved with a person’s name, business or a greeting. There is the option of adding artwork in the form of an insignia of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, Knox County or Town of Farragut seals. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett was one of the first to purchase an engraved brick.

With monies raised, hopes are to do even more improvements to the park, including a sign at the entrance indicating the historic significance of the park, landscaping around the viewing area and funding community events for fitting occasions such as

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If enough is raised, there is the possibility of funding an archaeology study for Lowe’s Ferry Landing, which was founded by Admiral David Farragut’s father in 1796. The area is located just across the cove from the trail marker and is also part of the park (not located on private property). The archaeology study has been in the planning stages for five years and is necessary to get the site on the National Historic Register and make the area eligible to become a National Historic Landmark.

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Now you have to admit, as gifts go, this engraved brick would carry a lot of weight ‌ Bricks around the Civil War trail marker commemorating the birthplace of Admiral David Farâ– One of Farragut’s fa- ragut are for sale for a donation to the cause. As they are sold, the engraved bricks will replace vorite friends, Radio Sys- the bricks in the area shown above, which is at Admiral Park off Northshore Drive. Photo submitted tems, has bought Lucky Litter LLC, makers of ScoopFree litter boxes and Boyd have been generous children served through than 200 toys included biFroliCat pet toys. Radio Sys- friends to the town of Far- Child and Family Tennes- cycles, games, dolls, stuffed tems CEO Randy Boyd said ragut’s efforts to add dog see with their annual Fox animals, t rucks and popuin a press release that the parks and dog-friendly Den Toy Drive. The club has lar electronics. The toys company has “an incredibly areas into the town’s park sponsored the Toy Drive for are used through Child and 15 years, and general man- Family Tennessee’s “Dear strong business and brand.â€? systems. â– Fox Den Country Club ager Dave Largent said this Santaâ€? program and help Radio Systems, makers of PetSafe, SportDOG, gave members an opportu- year’s contributions were fulfi ll children’s wishes that are not met by local sponInvisible Fence, Drinkwell nity to join in making the outstanding.

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UT law dean honored Doug Blaze, dean of the College of Law at UT, has received the 2012 Deborah Rhode Award from the American Association of Law Doug Blaze Schools.

The award honors a dean

As dean, Blaze established the first full-time position in any of Tennessee’s six law schools that or faculty member who has nomination of Blaze, “There works specifically with dedicated significant efforts is no dean or faculty mem- faculty, staff and students to increasing access to jus- ber I have ever met who is to address access to justice through the law school more fully committed to this tice needs. Since filling environment while inspiring cause than Doug Blaze. He the position one year ago, has created a culture of vol- the College of Law has similar efforts from others.

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The Webb School of Knoxville Madrigal Singers were special guests at the Rotary Club of Farragut Dec. 12 meeting at Fox Den Country Club.

Songs of the Renaissance at Rotary

By Sherri Gardner Howell

Entertaining members of the Rotary Club of Farragut with songs of the Renaissance are the Webb School of Knoxville Madrigal Singers. From left are Craig Wallace, Shea Campbell, “King” Malik McKenzie, Alex Higley and Nathan Wolfenbarger. Photos by Sherri Gardner Howell

A fractured “Twelve Days of Christmas,” sung only by the guys of the Webb School of Knoxville Madrigal Singers, brought Christmas joy and much laughter to the Dec. 12 meeting of the Rotary Club of Farragut. The Madrigal singers provided the pro-

gram for the meeting, entertaining the group with traditional holiday songs from merry ol’ England.

In full costume, the Webb singers put their hearts into the performance. Their voices blended beautifully as they entertained with songs of the Renaissance. Before

the performance, Diane O’Brien entertained with Christmas music on the hammered dulcimer.

A soothing program was needed as the Rotary members shared news of the tragic loss of a young man who had a special place in many of their hearts. Marco Tulio

Caiexta was the 2010-2011 Youth Exchange Student for the club, under the guidance of Bill Nichols.

Nichols learned last week that Marco, age 18, was killed in a car accident on Dec. 8 near his home in Brazil. Marco had attended Webb School of Knoxville while here.

No ‘Bah Humbug’ for Farragut businesses

By Sherri Gardner Howell If you’re in good with Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce CEO Bettye Sisco, maybe she put in a good word for you with Santa.

Sisco took a turn on the dance floor with Santa at the Farragut Chamber’s Holiday Open House on Dec. 6, and it is just possible they discussed the “naughty” and “nice” list.

Santa (Scott Jones) helped put business people from all over West Knoxville in Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce CEO Bettye Sisco a festive mood, with help takes a turn on the dance floor with Santa (Scott Jones) at the from the incredible voices Chamber’s gala Holiday Open House. Photos by Sherri Gardner Howell of the Angela Floyd School of Dance and Music.

A large tent in the parking lot expanded the space for the gala party, which totaled more than 200 guests. Inside in Chamber

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Outside in the main tent, food choices from multiple Farragut Chamber member businesses offered everything from pizza to fruit to gourmet goodies.

There was a great crowd for the party, which has become an annual highlight for Chamber members.

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Tickets range from $5 to $40; children 12 and under are $10. They are available at 865-974-5161, 865-6564444 or www.clarencebrowntheatre.com.

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FARRAGUT LIBRARY EVENTS The Farragut Branch Library is located at 417 N. Campbell Station Road. A parent or guardian must accompany each child, except for older preschool, during Storytime and events. Info: 777-1750.

■ Monday, Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5.

■ Tuesday, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m., Older Preschool Storytime for ages 4-6. Santa Claus will visit the library.

Kids and cameras welcome.

■ Wednesday, Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m., Baby Bookworms for infants to age 2.

■ Thursday, Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3.

■ Friday, Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5.

THROUGH FRIDAY, DEC. 28

Church will meet for a program by church music director Mike Stallings at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the worship center at the church, 11020 Roane Drive.

Lunch will follow. Reservations are required for lunch. For reservations and more info, call 865-9666728.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 Organist Livingston at Strang Hugh Livingston, a master on the Lowery electric organ, will give a holiday concert at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Frank R. Strang Senior Center, 109 Lovell Heights Road.

The event will include musical contests, door prizes and refreshments. For more info or to reserve a space, call 865-670-6693.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19

‘Old-Fashioned Christmas’ The Farragut Folklife Museum is hosting “An OldFashioned Christmas” exhibit through Friday, Dec. 28.

The exhibit features items from the museum’s collection as well as pieces on loan from Folklife Museum committee members.

Included in the display are antique toys, games and dolls dating from the late 1800s through the 1900s.

The museum is in the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays (closed Dec. 24-25). Admission is free. For more info, visit www.townoffarragut.org.

THROUGH SUNDAY, JAN. 6 A study of watercolors The Tennessee Watercolor Society’s best work will be on exhibit at the Knoxville Museum of Art in the Community Gallery through Sunday, Jan. 6. This is the 33rd year for the exhibition. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

For more information, contact Brenda Mills at 865691-8241.

MONDAY, DEC. 17 Job Resources Group The Job Resources Group will meet from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive.

The group provides assistance in preparing for interviews, revising resumes and finding employment.

‘Joy – An Irish Christmas’ “Joy – An Irish Christmas,” a performance of carols, modern hymns and spirited Irish reels and jigs, will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. The program will feature Irish-born singersongwriters and recording artists Keith and Kristyn Getty and friends, including some of the top Irish and American folk musicians and performers from “Riverdance.”

Tickets are $25, $40 and $55 and are available at all Knoxville Tickets locations; 865-656-4444; www. tennesseetheatre.com; and the Clinch Avenue box office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 12-4 p.m.

Saturdays.

THURSDAY, DEC. 20 Hearing on land-use plan A public hearing providing a final look at the Land Use Plan draft will be held at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

Farragut citizens are encouraged to attend and provide final comments on the draft plan. The plan is available for review at www.townoffarragut.org/ landuseplan and at www.farragut2025.com, the latter of which provides options for comment.

THURSDAY, DEC. 20 Puck drop features Farragut hockey The Knoxville Amateur Hockey Association High School league presents a double-header on Thursday, Dec. 20, at Cool Sports Icearium, 110 Watt Road. At 7:40 p.m., the puck will drop pitting the Knoxville Knights against Farragut, followed at 9:10 p.m., with the Warriors taking on Bearden/Karns.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call John Johannes at 865-389-6680.

MONDAY, DEC. 17 Blue Moon Rising, DiGregorio on Tennessee Shines Bluegrass band Blue Moon Rising and humorist Judy DiGregorio will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St. The performance will be broadcast on the Tennessee Shines Radio Show on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville.

A limited number of tickets to be in the studio audience for the live show hosted by Bob Deck and Paige Travis are $10 and are available at WDVX and at www.

BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are admitted free.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 Friendship Club The Friendship Club of Concord United Methodist

THURSDAY, JAN. 3 Choral Society auditions The Knoxville Choral Society will hold auditions for all voice parts from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3.

Auditions will include assessment of vocal quality, sight reading and tonal memory drills. No prepared piece is required.

Info and audition forms are available at www. knoxvillechoralsociety.org. To schedule an audition time, call 865-579-6292 or email membership@ knoxvillechoralsociety.org. Location info will be provided once an audition is scheduled.

THURSDAY, JAN. 10 Yonder Mountain String Band The Yonder Mountain String Band will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Doors open at 7 p.m.

The Colorado-based foursome blends bluegrass, rock and other influences. Tickets are $25 and are on sale at all Knoxville Tickets locations, the theater box office, 865-684-1200 and www. tennesseetheatre.com.

SATURDAY, JAN. 26 World Class Bluegrass Show WDVX and the Knoxville Americana Music Foundation will present the WDVX World Class Bluegrass Show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Bijou Theatre, 803. S. Gay St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The inaugural show of a planned quarterly concert series will feature Balsam Range, Brand New Strings and The Dismembered Tennesseans.

Tickets are $21.50 in advance, $26.50 at the door.

Advance tickets are on sale at all Knoxville Ticket locations, 865-656-4444, the Tennessee Theatre box office, www.knoxbijou.com and at WDVX during Blue Plate Special shows at the Knoxville Visitor Center.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9 Hockey Night in Farragut The Knoxville Amateur Hockey Association and Cool Sports Icearium are teaming up to present Hockey Night in Knoxville on Saturday, Feb. 9. The night will feature fast-paced hockey games with KAHA players ranging in ages from 4 to 18.

The year 2013 marks 50 years of hockey in East Tennessee. The goal of the special night is to raise awareness of the amateur hockey programs available in Knoxville. Admission is free.

For more information on KAHA or the event contact Tom O’Brian at 865-803-6642 or K.J. Voorhees at 865218-4500, extension 223, or visit www.kaha.org.

THURSDAY, FEB. 21-FEB. 24 Ringling circus coming to town

The circus is coming! Tickets to the Ringling Bros.

Barnum & Bailey Circus “Fully Charged: Gold Edition” are on sale with a 20 percent discount now through Jan. 3 at www.KnoxvilleTickets.com.

The circus will be nightly with two afternoon ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Clarence Brown shows beginning Thursday, Feb. 21, through The Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” Sunday Feb. 24. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday and continues Thursday, Dec. 20, through Sunday, Dec. Friday, with Saturday and Sunday shows playing at 23, on the main stage at the University of Tennessee’s 1 and 5 p.m.

Clarence Brown Theatre.

Regular ticket prices range from $15 to $60 for front The Clarence Brown holiday tradition features new row seats. All ticket holders are welcome to come to the costumes, a new set and a new adaptation of the timeless All Access Pre-Show Party, where the clowns entertain tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s redemption. and some of the animals are available for an up-close The cast of 30 includes UT Theatre faculty view. The pre-show party starts one hour before show professional actors, UT graduate and undergraduate time. student actors, and community-based actors. Visiting The Fully Charged: Gold Edition show features guest actor David Kortemeier plays Scrooge. UT clown favorite Dean Kelley, the elephant act of Brett associate professor Casey Sams is directing. and Cathy Carden and the high-wire Lopez Troupe.

Performances are Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 20-23.

For more circus information, visit www.ringling.

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NEWS FROM TEMPLE BAPTIST ACADEMY

Music and message at Temple Christmas program

On Tuesday evening, Dec. 11, Temple Baptist Academy held its annual schoolwide Christmas program. Students from all grade levels contributed to the evening’s performances.

Temple Elementary students presented “Tales of the Carols.”

Students portraying authors and composers of classic Christmas carols took the audience Keegan McElyea and Alana Ford of the Temple Baptist Academy concert band provide back in time to music for the Christmas program. tell the stories Temple Junior High and Hicks. The play tells the story behind the music. Composers portrayed included Franz High School choirs, along of the cast of a church’s livGruber (Silent Night), Isaac with the school concert band, ing nativity, all of whom get hauled off to jail for disturbWatts (Joy to the World), presented Christmas music.

Members of the Temple se- ing the peace when their herd Charles Wesley (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing), Fredrick nior class performed “Tis the of uncooperative livestock Jerome Work (Go, Tell it on Season,” a play written by gets loose. the Mountain), and others.

Jerry Cohagen and Stephen While in jail, the group en-

Temple senior Brittany James portrays Mary in the play “Tis the Season.” counters a down-on-his-luck man arrested for pocketing donations while posing as a Salvation Army bell-ringer.

The church group learns the man was trying to get money to buy presents for his family. The group is reminded of

the real meaning of Christmas and decides to share the message of Christ with their new friend. The play provided plenty of laughs while reminding the audience of the significance of the true message of Christmas.

Noah Alexander and Phillip Thompson provide festive tunes on the Temple Baptist Academy float in the Powell Christmas Parade.

Temple spreads Christmas cheer Recital at Crown Conservatory Emma Ylitalo, a 4th grader at Temple Baptist Academy, plays violin during the Crown Music Conservatory winter recital Dec. 1.

Students from the community exhibited their talents and skills.

The conservatory is entering its seventh year of providing quality instrumental and vocal instruction for all ages. Info: Greg Gray, 938-8186, ext. 423.

On Dec. 1, the Powell community gathered for the yearly Christmas parade. In thee days ptiist leading up to the parade, Temple Baptist Academy parent volunteers worked around the clock to prepare the 48foot flatbed trailer for the school’s parade float. One end of the float was decorated with an old-fashioned oneroom schoolhouse, and the other end was decorated with a Christmas tree.

The schoolyard area in the middlee of the float was filled with members of the school

concert band sitting around a simulated bonfire.

Band members played their favorite Christma mas carols. Temple High School basketb ball players and cheerleaders walked in front of the float, tossing candy to the children lining Emory Road.

Dr. Clarence Sexton, pastor of Temple Baptist Church, and David Whitaker, p principal of Temple Baptist Academ my, along with their spouses, greeted the crowd from a festively-decorated golf cart that preceded the float.

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

Back in action

Parkwest and Therapy Center get fitness instructor on road to recovery “You can do it, you’re looking great,” called out fitness instructor and bodyWORKS program director Karen Milligan to members of a cardio class that she leads.

Milligan looks great, too. You’d never know the energetic 50-yearold recently suffered from chronic neck and back problems for which she sought help at Parkwest Medical Center and the Fort Sanders Therapy Center.

A car accident in 1996 was the origin of Milligan’s pain.

“I was on my way to work managing the employee fitness center for Covenant Health that morning when I was involved in an accident,” she explained. “I herniated one cervical and three thoracic discs, but I didn’t know it right away. I went on to work, by the next day I started to feel stiff and sore, and by the second morning I couldn’t get out of bed. My husband had to carry me to the car and into the emergency room. They did an MRI and that’s when I learned about the discs.”

Following her treatment in the emergency room and some physical therapy, Milligan went approximately six years without pain. Then she began experiencing what she

With the treatment she received at Parkwest, Milligan is able to help participants in one of her local BodyWORKS classes.

Following physical therapy and surgery on her spine at Parkwest, Karen Milligan is able to continue teaching exercise classes.

described as “blow outs” which were intensely painful.

In 2010, Milligan again sought treatment. A new MRI showed that in addition to the original disc problems, she now also had two bulging discs. A combination of returning to physical therapy with Mary Satterfield at the Fort Sanders Therapy Center and injections performed by Dr. Steven Hamilton at Parkwest again alleviated her pain.

“Mary is amazing,” said Milligan. “She is a true spinal therapy guru and helped me so much. I’ve

Tips for exercising safely ■ Consult your physician before your start or return to an exercise program.

■ Get coaching on how to improve your skill and exercise safely. Seek advice from experts. Learn how to use exercise and sports equipment properly.

■ Always monitor your intensity of exercise. It should feel somewhat hard, but go at your own pace.

■ Warm up for 5-10 minutes before exercise using range-of-motion exercises for all joints and easy aerobic activity. Cool down afterward for 10 minutes by slowing down and stretching.

■ Wear clothing and shoes appropriate for the activity.

Wear lightweight, breathable clothes in hot weather and layers for cold weather.

■ Remember that overuse injuries are caused by training mistakes. Gradual progression is best with any activity.

■ Working out before an injury fully heals can lead to re-injury. If you still have pain or swelling, do not exercise the area!

■ Drink plenty of water before, during and after exercising.

– Courtesy of Covenant Health bodyWORKS

Fitness for every body Looking for a convenient, affordable, fitness option that will give you the intense and challenging workout? BodyWORKS offers one-hour classes at multiple locations that incorporate a variety of exercise options for a complete workout. You’ll find classes that are appropriate for just about any level of fitness, from the novice to the veteran looking for a new challenge.

BodyWORKS: ■ $3/class or $5/couple with a variety of discounts ■ No membership fees ■ No contracts to sign ■ Pay as you go – you only pay for the classes that you attend!

■ Attend your first class FREE BodyWORKS offers a choice of cardio, muscular and mind/body/spirit-focused classes. New this year is a Babyon-Board class for expectant mothers.

Exercise adds life to your years, reduces your risk of disease and boosts mood and energy. Locations are being secured weekly.

For more information on bodyWORKS, visit www.covenanthealth.com/bodyworks or call 865-541-4500.

referred my friends with back problems to her. The therapy with her really helped.

“I also can’t say enough good things about Dr. Hamilton. He’s so good about answering all my questions and talking me through the procedure, each and every time. I’m always a little nervous since we’re dealing with my spine, but he does a fantastic job both medically and personally.”

Throughout everything, Milligan continued personal workouts

and taught classes for the bodyWORKS program through Covenant Health. “If I wasn’t exercising, I’d probably be in a wheelchair,” Milligan stated.

Even with the regular exercise, physical therapy and pain management injections, Milligan still required a fusion surgery performed

in February of this year by Parkwest neurosurgeon Dr. Joel Ragland.

“He went in through the front of my neck and fused C7 and T1,” said Milligan. “It was easier than I had expected and I feel great. I spent one night at Parkwest, but I knew as soon as I woke up from the surgery that my pain was gone. The surgery itself went perfectly and everyone was so good to me.”

Milligan returned to work within a week of her fusion surgery and was back teaching classes within four weeks. She continues to have issues with a few discs in her lumbar and is receiving caudal blocks to help with those.

“I focus a lot in my classes on isometric exercises that work core muscles without as much spine movement as some other exercises require. Not only is that good for me, it’s also good for participants. They can strengthen their cores without as much risk to their spines,” she said.

“Parkwest and the Therapy Center have really given me the opportunity not only to continue doing what I love for myself, but also to be able to help others through exercise and life experience. I am truly grateful.”

Innovative methods improve patients’ spine health at Parkwest Therapy Center Parkwest Therapy Center physical therapist Mark Conley knows the therapies he and his colleagues use, including MedX, produce better outcomes for spinal patients.

Parkwest Therapy Center, located on the Fort Sanders West campus, is part of Covenant Therapy Centers, the area’s largest provider of rehabilitation services. The center offers a full spectrum of modalities with certified therapists, from physical, occupational and speech therapies to specialized services such as vestibular (balance) rehabilitation, aquatic, hand, sports and women’s health therapies as well Parkwest Therapy Center as amputee care. The physical therapist Mark Conley therapists at Parkwest demonstrates one of the two Therapy Center help MedX machines he and his about 2,050 patients colleagues use to relieve spinal each year. Each patient pain and strengthen spinal works with the same muscles to help prevent further therapist at every visit, injury. an approach that helps achieve better results in less time.

Parkwest Therapy Center ranks in the top 95th percentile nationally in patient outcomes and in the top 94th percentile for patient satisfaction of the 2,100 providers who participate in Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes (FOTO).

The center routinely receives FOTO’s Certification of Excellence in clinical outcomes, based on patient-reported improvements.

“Achieving those awards demonstrates that our clinics consistently deliver clinical excellence, which benefits both the patients and the physicians we serve,” said Lucy Deatherage, director of outpatient services.

Mark Conley, a master’s degree-trained physical therapist, said after 15 years in the profession, he’s “seen a lot of things come and go.” He views any new treatment with a skeptical eye, but he’s become a believer in the MedX slogan – “Advanced science for improved spinal health” – because it worked for him. Despite being healthy and athletic, Conley has a family history of back problems.

“I had intermittent back pain despite practicing what I preach,” Conley said. “As a part of my MedX certification, I had to get on the machine and do it myself.”

To his chagrin, Conley discovered that despite working out and maintaining a healthy weight, he scored only in the 25th percentile for the strength of his core spinal stabilizing muscle, multifidus.

The MedX software measures the torque produced when isolating this muscle and then compares that to a normal range for the patient’s gender and age.

What happened to Conley is what happens to many people with back problems at the site of the injury or degeneration: fibrous scarlike tissue forms and muscles lose girth and begin to atrophy.

“It’s extremely difficult to isolate those muscles,” Conley said. “Helper muscles come in and do the work.”

After six weeks on the MedX machine, Conley scored in the 75th percentile for the torque his multifidus muscle produced, and he experienced fewer episodes of pain.

“I haven’t had any problems since then,” Conley said.

“Seeing is believing. Experiencing is believing. After going through the training and using it myself, I’m a believer.”

The Parkwest Therapy Center has two MedX machines, one that works on lumbar spine muscles and one that zeroes in on cervical spine muscles. The machines effectively immobilize other muscles to target strengthening the ones that support the spine.

A typical course of MedX therapy lasts six to eight weeks.

After that, patients learn home exercises to maintain the strength of their core spinal muscles. They are supposed to come back about every six months to evaluate their strength level. Often they don’t and that’s not a bad thing, Conley said.

“A lot of people, they feel better, so they don’t come back,” he said.

For info about Covenant Therapy Centers, visit www.covenanthealth.com/therapycenters or call 865-541-1300.

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Golden Tones at Strang The Golden Tones, led by director Martha Farrelly and accompanied by pianist Jean Osborne, performed at the Strang Senior Center’s Christmas concert celebration last Wednesday.

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Santa Claus joined the party and laughed about singing along with them.

He was sorting mail into “naughty” and “nice” piles.

Among the mail was a letter with red lipstick kisses on it, leading to the song “Santa Baby.”

Parkwest Medical Center provided food and refreshments. Elmcroft West and Independent Insurance Consultants donated poinsettias for door prizes. Bob Coyne gave informational materials for caregivers.

“He is really an authority on caregiving. You will want to get to know him,” said Strang director Lauren Monahan.

Christmas organ music

by Hugh Livingston will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Refreshments will be provided by Humana.

The Strang book club will have its potluck holiday party noon Thursday, Dec. 20.

The Golden Tones director Martha Farrelly introduces the song “Santa Baby” as Santa looks at a letter he received.

The audience adds jingle to “Jingle Bells.” Shown are Louise Deck, Sharron Horton, Peggy Jansen and Joanne Arpino.

The Golden Tones Jill Hoyles, Gena Allington and Geri Johnston. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

The Golden Tones Hilda Keith, Christel Robertson and Brenda Craidon sing “Santa Baby.”

Discounted courses from Red Cross

Santa at the zoo

Red Cross first aid and CPR/AED training courses will be discounted 20 percent through the end of the year.

Participants will learn how to perform CPR and use an Automated External Difibrillator, learn what to do if someone is choking and how to prevent and respond to other emergencies.

Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training helps meet OSHA standards and professional licensure requirements. The course fee tion with online skill refreshincludes a two-year certifica- ers. Info: www.redcross.org/

Santa Claus will be at the Knoxville Zoo through Friday, Dec. 21, to visit with children and their families in Santa’s Village. Stop by the zoo between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a picture with the big guy himself.

Sara Barrett

Critter Tales There will also be a “Secret Santa Shop” with gifts starting at $5 for kids to do some last-minute holiday shopping. “Elves” from the zoo will give little shoppers a hand and can also wrap the gifts when they’re done.

Your visit with Santa will be included with your admission, which is half-off through Feb. 28, so it’s a deal in itself.

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NEWS FROM PROVISION HEALTH & WELLNESS

Casey Peer

Holiday stress relief is only a massage away

A time to reflect As you bring this year to an end and prepare to ring in the new year, take a moment to reflect. Most of us have begun thinking about what our new year’s resolutions will be for 2013. But, let’s think about this a little further. In order to make something “stick” or to be successful at accomplishing a goal, you must have the desire and commitment to make it happen. You must be consistent if you want to see results.

With that said, the first step in determining how you want the new year to be different is to reflect on the previous year. Did you reach your goals? What were the obstacles? Most of the folks I talk with say they are too busy.

Eating healthy, losing weight and increasing exercise frequency are always great resolutions. But if you are “too busy” to exercise or just cannot take the time to eat healthy, you will never reach your goal.

Life seems to pass very quickly, and the days, months and years seem shorter and shorter. As you begin this new year, try to slow the pace, smell the roses and take time for yourself. In doing that, you will find time to not only accomplish your desire to lose weight, eat right and exercise more, but you will also find that you have more time to spend with your kids and other loved ones. Consider making 2013 a year of better time management. In working on that goal alone, you will find the time to accomplish all of the new year’s resolutions of years past.

You may also find that your stress level is reduced, you sleep better, you are more patient and tolerant, you have more energy, you can think clearer and you and your family are much happier.

One of the many health benefits of a massage from Provision Health and Wellness: it provides excellent holiday stress relief!

By Shana Raley-Lusk The holidays can be a busy and stressful time for each of us as we try to plan, shop, change routines, travel and visit with Robin Kessler our friends and family.

One solution to decreasing this stress is massage. It not only feels good, it is also good for you. Massage stimulates physiological and psychological changes in the body and aids in relieving pain and boosting immunity for a variety of illnesses and injuries. While the results of a massage are immediate, the benefits

increase with the frequency of sessions.

It is estimated that at least 70 to 90 percent of disease is related to stress.

Both external and internal premature aging of the body is also thought to be related to stress. Massage has known benefits of decreasing anxiety and fatigue and for improving circulation, sleep, energy, concentration and a sense of well-being. Massage may be used to improve chronic disease and illnesses, neurologic and orthopedic illnesses and injuries, and lifestyle stresses.

A saliva-testing research study shows that biweekly massage reduces whole body stress and pain by decreasing the amount of

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substance P, a chemical of the brain associated with pain. Another saliva study measured cortisol levels before and after a massage and found decreased levels of this stress hormone.

Cortisol compromises immune function.

Other research findings support a decrease in hypertension (high blood pressure) by stimulating receptors that trigger vagus nerve reactions, one of which is the regulation of blood pressure.

Robin Kessler, Provision Health and Wellness massage therapist, has practiced various manual therapies as an occupational therapist and is certified in several types of massage, including Swedish, deep

tissue, energy balancing and myofascial release. She also provides reflexology and craniosacral therapy.

Sessions are scheduled by appointment only for 30, 60 or 90 minutes.

Robin recommends that each of you take time to consider your health and wellness during this holiday season. Call today to schedule your appointment.

Gift certificates are also available and are thoughtful gifts for the health and wellness of your friends and family.

(References: http:// www.thedailybeast.com/ newsweek/2008/09/03/ five-surprising-benefits-ofmassage.html and http:// www.massagetherapy.com/ learnmore/benefits.php)

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This is a great yoga series for any athlete and an excellent complement to those training for the Knoxville Marathon. Running tightens and shortens muscles while yoga restores, elongates and loosens them. Additionally, yoga’s internal focus centers your attention on your own body’s movements rather than on an external outcome. Runners can use the yoga practice to balance strength, increase range of motion and train the body and mind. A once per week massage session is also a great way to recover and manage injury risk. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

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