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Headrick challenges Fleischmann Dr. Mary Headrick of Union County recently announced that she will run for the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, to be held Aug. 2. Headrick graduated Mary Headrick from UT with a degree in math. After a year of teaching at Bearden Middle School in Knoxville, she became a computer analyst and systems programmer at Oak Ridge’s federal facility, where she served from 1972 to 1979. During that time, she earned a master’s degree in computer science. In 1983, she graduated from medical school at UT Memphis, later working in many East Tennessee emergency rooms and in Crossville Medical Group’s Ambulatory Care Clinic. “I intend to unseat (U.S. Rep.) Chuck Fleischmann, our current representative, who I feel has placed the interests of his party and the interests of moneyed special groups above the interests of his constituents, whom he swore to serve.” Info: www.marymheadrick forcongress.com.
IN THIS ISSUE End of an era The end. Well, almost. An era of historical significance is winding down. There never has been anything like the Pat Summitt story and it seems unlikely there ever will be. See Marvin’s story on page 5
Do it yourself! There is really something to be said for the instruction, “Do it yourself.” It’s the best way to learn, and it’s the best way to excel at whatever you do. This is the title of the cookbook Evelyn Monroe Johnson wrote for her family – her children and grandchildren. Evelyn was employed many years at the UT Registration Office, but, like many of the rest of us, learned that if you cook, “they” will come.
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By Cindy Taylor According to artist and sculptor O.J. Bergeron, if children are discouraged around age 10 in their artistic abilities, they may remain put off of trying anything artistic for the remainder of their lives. That is what happened to Bergeron, but fortunately he recovered from the discouragement later in life and blossomed into a talented potter, sculptor and later yoga instructor. “I remember loving to draw, and I remember teachers telling me at about that age that I should view art a certain way,” said Bergeron. Bergeron was good in math and was encouraged in that direction, even tutoring students his own age. He worked in a corporate job that society led him to, but never that happily. After an early retirement, Bergeron decided to go back to school to discover himself and the artist inside, as well as the psychologist. What he found was an artist who could actually make a living selling his work. He was satisfied with his degree in psychology and what he had learned but chose to put his fine art degree into practice. “Pottery got me through the door and feeling good about my pursuit, but sculpting with wood, clay and metal was what I was drawn to,” said Bergeron. “Pottery was small change, and all you get out of a spinning wheel is a circle. So I focused on being creative and sculpting large items.” Bergeron moved to Union County where he and his wife, Beth, now live amongst his art in their retreat in the woods. He continued his pursuit of art at the UT and began sculpting life-size heavy pieces. His preference then was to make art, teach art and make money, which he did for a number of years. He taught a program he developed called “The Art of Seeing” as a working artist in schools and workshops. “I made this program to be nonthreatening, to open a door to a young person’s mind,” said Bergeron. When heart disease struck in 1993, resulting in open heart surgery, Bergeron was told heavy lifting was out. This meant giving up on a wood-fired kiln and large sculptures. But instead of
Bergeron demonstrates the “Tree” yoga posture in his bulb and sculpture garden.” Photo by C. Taylor
giving up his art, Bergeron simply took it in a new direction. “I had practiced and studied yoga since I was 15,” said Bergeron. “It was a natural transition.” Once he began yoga in high school Bergeron broke school records as a runner. According to Bergeron, yoga is mental as well as physical. “When your mind is connect-
A city that gives back The Luttrell City Council meeting in February saw a lot of information brought from community members and many decisions on how the city can help its residents and the county. The Luttrell Elementary School PTA is working to restore the concession stand at the ball field behind the elementary school. A power line that fed the concession stand was accidentally broken by someone working on the park, and when KUB was called to restore the power line, they condemned the power. The PTA is working to see the
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concession stand renovated and made usable once again. Becky Muncey and Bridget Mathews approached the council with the problem. The council approved $800 to be given to the Luttrell Elementary PTA to help restore power to the stand. A request was made to the council by Union County High School band member Kayla Fee for assistance in purchasing band uniforms and instruments. The council agreed that having the band at the Luttrell Christmas Parade in 2011 To page A-3
ed to your body, the potential for optimal performance is there,” said Bergeron. Now more than 50 years later Bergeron looks to yoga for his artistic expression as well as for exercise. He teaches classes at Court South and at UT for the swim and diving teams. “I live life deliberately,” said Bergeron. “This is an old concept going back to Thoreau. Yoga is
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using your mind by being aware. In the realm of art you are paying attention to what you are doing the same way as when you do yoga. You are being sculptural and combining feeling with the proper way to breathe.” Bergeron has one simple takeaway. “Whatever you do in life should be something that makes you happy. And I am happy.”
teacher Nicole Shoffner’s door an hour before school started on Monday. “Austin’s mom texted me at 6:55 a.m., and they were already waiting at my door,” said Shoffner. “He was determined to be the first one to get to me with his money.” Hooks raised $116 between Friday and Monday to be the first in the school to turn in money. The Fourth grader Austin Hooks turns in his donation and the match- matching $100 will be adding $100 check to Nicole Shoffner for the American Heart Asso- ed to his total contribution. ciation fundraiser at Paulette Elementary School. Photo by C. Taylor Hooks’ largest single donation was only $20, so it took some time and energy to get to $116. “I just called everyone fered a matching donation By Cindy Taylor Paulette Elementary to the first student to raise I know,” said Hooks. “My mother and grandmother started its Jump Rope for $100. Fourth grader Austin both have heart trouble, and Heart Health fundraiser to support the American Heart Hooks and his mom were Milah (Shoffner) is a distant Association last week, and waiting outside fundraiser cousin, so it was important an anonymous donor of- organizer and Paulette to do this for them.”
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February 25, 2012
Sculpting a deliberate life
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