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Honken and LaMarche are sole candidates By Natalie Lester

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Even though they are running unopposed, Alderman candidates Ron Honken and Dot LaMarche are trying not to count their chickens before they hatch. “It is great not to have to run against someone,” Honken said. “But, it is also sad because it shows there isn’t a lot of interest in being involved.” “I really hope people come out and vote,” LaMarche said. Barring a write-in surprise, Honken will replace Alderman John Williams. It will be Honken’s first term on the Board of Mayor and Aldemen, but he has previously served the town on the Municipal Planning Commission and the Economic Development and Personnel Committees. “There is nothing I’m really nervous about with this position,” Honken said. “I’ve been involved with local government in every community I’ve ever been a part of.” It will be LaMarche’s third term, although she voted for a limit of two terms. Her decision has led to some

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criticism, but LaMarche points out how long she waited before submitting her petition to run. “I waited until two days before the paperwork was due to turn it in,” she said. “I thought maybe someone else would come out and I would back off, but no one did.” LaMarche said the biggest rea-

son she wanted to continue was because of her involvement with the Tennessee Municipal League and the National League of Cities. “I’ve worked myself up and reached a level where I think it is important for the town to stay visible on the state and national level,” she said. “I will be almost 80-years-

Building hope from a hobby

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Stitches of Hope sews for Kentucky children

(worse if you get caught) Marvin West ponders cheating in the NCAA, past and present See page A-7

Genevive Thomas, 90, is the oldest member of Stitches of Hope, a group of women who meet weekly at First Baptist Church of Concord to knit clothing for needy children. Photo by N. Lester SEE NATALIE LESTER’S STORY ON PAGE A-13.

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Say it ain’t so, Joe By Larry Van Guilder Law Director Joe Jarret’s legal opinion backing a resolution to bring the budgets of the fee offices and assorted clerks under the purview of County Commission has officeholders Joy McCroskey and Sherry Witt bracing for a fight that began at last week’s County Commission workshop. It continues at today’s regular commission meeting.

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old at the next election. I won’t run again.” When asked what she wanted in her last term, she listed a community center, continued enhancement of the parks and greenways, and a town center with a downtown feel. Honken worries about the money. “We’ve been so fortunate to have no debt,” he said. “I hope we can stay that way, but we can’t if we have to meet all the town wants.” For example, he believes the community center would be a great facility for the town but isn’t sure where the funding would come from. “People think Farragut has a lot of money, but that is not the case,” he said. “I don’t know if we’ll be able to do everything the town wants.” However, LaMarche brags on the town’s financial standing. “We’re pretty fiscally sound,” she said. “We’re in a good position because the median income is on a higher level than other municipalities.” LaMarche’s is concerned about empty buildings that once housed businesses. “We’re becoming more and more business friendly,” LaMarche said. “We need to fill the locations that are empty.” She believes completing the branding of the town will help, but knows the economy is unpredictable. Honken is confident in his ability to help lead with each of the town’s endeavors. “I know I’ll bring a lot of assets, knowledge and skills that will keep Farragut the great community it is,” he said. Honken and LaMarche head into the election with positive attitudes about their responsibilities. “We have to continue working hard to make good and wise decisions,” LaMarche said. “Every time the board comes together, we must make the best choices for the citizens.”

Jarret says state law allows County Commission to appropriate funds for salaries and other “authorized expenses” for the fee offices provided that the officeholders turn over to the general fund all fees collected each month. The collective response of McCroskey, and Witt: “Say it ain’t so, Joe.” Commissioners Richard Briggs, Mike Hammond and Sam McKenzie are sponsoring the resolution with the enthusiastic backing of Mayor Tim Burchett, who says it’s all about “transparency.” Those familiar with the history of the trustee’s office under Mike Lowe or with Mike Padgett’s career as County Clerk wince when they hear “transparency” mentioned in con-

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nection with a fee office. Phantom employees, dubious staff “bonuses” and nepotism fueled those political machines. The imposition of term limits was a step in the right direction, Sherry Witt Cathy Quist Joy McCroskey but the old courthouse view that holding office is a right, not a privilege, lingers. “You’re talking about diminishing the powCathy Quist, Clerk of the Knox County Ju- ers of officeholders,” Witt said. venile Court, the Civil Division of General Witt’s comment expresses the fear that BurSessions Court and the Circuit Courts, is an chett – or his successor – might attempt to attorney, but it was Criminal Court Clerk Mcmicromanage the fee offices. But Dean Rice, Croskey who brandished the legal saber at Burchett’s chief of staff, points out that, if apMonday’s workshop. proved, the resolution would not take effect “How are you going to represent all of us if until FY 2012-2013, allowing ample time for we oppose this?” she asked Jarret in a preview all parties to agree on the ground rules. of lawsuits to come. The offices affected by the resolution are She erroneously added that the idea had clerks and masters of the chancery courts; “been defeated in a referendum.” The 2008 county clerk and clerks of probate, criminal, Charter amendment McCroskey referenced circuit and special courts; register of deeds; would have granted the mayor authority to ap- trustee; and general sessions and juvenile point certain offices. court clerks. McCroskey, who said a mouthful at the Trustee John Duncan and County Clerk workshop, including the complaint that the Foster Arnett have signaled their support. Last resolution would “put my employees under a Friday, Quist formally aligned with Duncan budget,” said she would have “plenty more” to and Arnett, stating in a press release that she say at the regular commission meeting. supports “full transparency and accountabilSpeaking at the Halls Republican Club on ity and a funding process that is unified across Monday evening, Register of Deeds Sherry all of county government.” Witt said her office is already “totally transCommission is scheduled to vote on the resparent. olution today.

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Farragut in bloom Dogwood events debut within town With spring just around the corner, Farragut can boast several new events in the Dogwood Arts Festival.

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“We’ve been working closely with the town of Farragut,” Lisa Duncan, executive director of the festival, said during her presentation to the Farragut Rotary last Wednesday. “We’re excited to showcase the town in the coming month.” The festival will highlight some of Farragut’s best tourism locations and display the rich arts culture found within the town. On Saturday, April 9, the Avery Russell home will be open for tours. Art in the Park will also take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10. During this event, local artists will be painting throughout Farragut parks. Their creations will be on sale at the Red Line Gallery on Friday, April 15. Bus tours will be stopping at town hall Friday through Sunday, April 1517. Visitors will tour the facility and Folklife Museum to learn more about the town’s history. Additionally, Duncan reported hundreds of new dogwood trees will be in bloom along the Fox Den trail. “We want to repopulate the dogwoods that have passed on in the last couple of years,” she said. “I noticed they were beginning to get green buds on my way in this afternoon, and I think this is the earliest I’ve ever seen them bloom.” Duncan was hoping the Farragut High School band along with those from oth-

Concord United Methodist senior pastor Brent Hall talks with associate pastor Larry Trotter about why they went into the ministry and how blessed they feel to be at Concord UMC. er area high schools would participate in the parade down Gay Street on Friday, April 29. There is still time to sign up. “More out-of-town bands signed up than local ones, which is a little disappointing” she said. Duncan believes all the progress in Farragut over the last few years helps move the Dogwood Arts Festival towards its vision. “We are trying to make East Tennessee an arts destination,” she said. “The town of Farragut is making that happen.” The 31st annual festival begins Thursday, March 31, with Dogwood After Dark on Market Square.

On tap: Smoak discusses alcohol in town parks Town Administrator David Smoak and other town staff will soon be redrafting the beer ordinance, and it may include a new advantage for special events in Farragut parks. “Our major focus is to amend the beer ordinance so it is consistent with new state regulations,” Smoak said. “But we have received a lot of requests in the past from special events to serve alcohol in our parks.” Those requests may soon be a reality, but it

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Lisa Duncan explains the upcoming Dogwood Arts Festival events in Farragut at the Rotary meeting last Wednesday at Fox Den. Photos by N. Lester could take longer than some would hope. “It is not a current priority, but we do want to continue talking and get it right,” Smoak said. “I can’t say when it will go to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen since we’re in the middle of putting the budget together right now.” Parks and Leisure Services Director Sue Stuhl believes safety is the largest factor. The town would work closely with event coordinators to be sure consumption levels were appropriate and those who were drinking would not drive home. “We need to flesh out the special events permit

if the Board chooses to do this,” she said. “We’ll have to expand it to include the guidelines and procedures to make sure the town is protected.” It wouldn’t be an open policy, but only one for special occasions. “We want to be able to limit functions that would be allowed to have it,” Smoak said. “We wouldn’t open it up to individuals during all hours of the day, just events.”

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Concord UMC sets fundraising ‘foundation’ Janie Wendelken can hardly contain her excitement about Concord United Methodist Church’s new building on Roane Street. “We’re busting at the seams,” Wendelken said. “We really need the space and I can’t wait to see what ministry doors the new building opens.” She is not alone in her anticipation. The whole church was buzzing with enthusiasm as they recently kicked off a new capital stewardship campaign. “I tend to be a worrier,” said senior pastor Brent Hall. “But, I’m not worried about this campaign, because I know God is in it.” During the kickoff event, church members got a video tour of the new facility. Church staff showed off the new youth wing, kitchen, contemporary service worship center and outside patio. The campaign will begin in May 2011 as the congregation moves into the building and continue through April 2014. The church plans to continue three-year campaigns until its debt is paid. Total costs are uncertain, but a debt of $4 million is expected.

The importance of knowing what’s important The University of Tennessee’s men’s basketball team got trounced in the first round of the NCAA tournament. A couple of days later, coach Bruce Pearl was shown the door, not as result of his team’s 30-point loss (although that couldn’t have helped) but because – as Marvin West writes in today’s edition – he was “guilty of an NCAA felony.” Pearl lied to NCAA investigators. Dumb move, and UT fans surveying the wreckage of what for a brief but brilliant era was a program flirting with a regular place at the table among college basketball powerhouses are left with nothing but a Big Orange crush. So it goes. As a fan of UT sports since I was old enough to tune the radio dial without assistance, I’m disappointed. But last Wednesday night as I hurried my wife into our basement in response to a tornado warning, I had a few minutes to reflect on matters that are really important. More years ago than I care to count, I huddled in like fashion in a basement in Bellevue, Neb., as a powerful tornado carved a path of destruction in neighboring Omaha. Samuel Johnson, the 18th century English essayist and lexicographer, is alleged to have said that nothing focuses the mind like the prospect of being hanged in the morning. I would add that finding yourself in close proximity to 150 mph winds can affect one similarly. Loved ones are important. Home, health and family are things that matter. In the grand scheme, the success of a college basketball program is a trifling matter, certainly nothing for fans to agonize over. In our features section this week you can read about the important things, some lives that mattered, people who made a difference. Check out all our editions and catch up with your favorite writers at www.shoppernewsnow.com. Contact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com.

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government Pavlis to the rescue First District City Council member Nick Pavlis didn’t get a lot of support from local historic preservationists when he ran for office in 2009, but he’s becoming a favorite now. A few weeks ago, he brokered a deal to bring the historic JFG sign back to the South Side after it was evicted from the property of Holston Gases. Last week, Pavlis authored a r e s o lu t i o n that stymied the demolition of the old South High School building, which was designed Pavlis in 1935 by Charles Barbour and has long been a major concern of those who seek to protect Knoxville’s historic structures. The Pavlis resolution, which passed unanimously, came a day after he applied for a historic overlay, which effectively imposed a 180day delay on property owner Bahman Kasraei’s plans to tear the building down. Kasraei, who owns considerable property all over town, much of which is not up to code, is a frequent recipient of codes violations. His demolition permit was

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delayed when he applied for it under someone else’s name, which gave Knox Heritage executive director Kim Trent time to sound the alarm to Pavlis. She has been trying to save South High since 2002. “I was pregnant with my 8-year-old daughter when this started,” she said. “The school administration was planning to tear it down and put up a metal storehouse building. We joined together with South Knoxville residents and other preservationists and pushed that back.” Requests for proposals went out in 2005, and developer Leigh Burch responded with a plan to restore and convert the old building for residential use. In return, the county agreed to a token asking price of $100. The deal was scuttled by County Commissioner Paul Pinkston, who insisted the county could get more money elsewhere. “We couldn’t get him to see the bigger picture,” Trent said. The county issued an RFP

A-4 • MARCH 28, 2011 • WEST SIDE SHOPPER-NEWS the following year, but there were no takers. The building continued to deteriorate. By the fall of 2008, Trent was really getting worried. Developer David Dewhirst offered to buy it, secure it and wait for the economy to come around. Pinkston blocked this deal, too, insisting on a public auction. Enter Bahman Kasraei, who put a roof on the building but left the back side standing open. “I’d like to calculate the cost to the city dealing with codes enforcement, citing him to court, the lack of investment in the neighborhood. Then you’d have to figure the county taxes not getting paid, the devaluation of property around it, which is lowering the amount of taxes the property would have brought in,” Trent said. “The project would have cost $3 to $4 million, and that would have paid a lot of construction workers. This is cutting off your nose to spite your face.” Pavlis, who got Knox Heritage, which is interested in preserving historic signs, together with Scenic Knoxville, which opposes billboards, to talk about ways they can work together, says saving old school buildings just makes sense. “Thousands of people graduated from South High School and it’s very dear to them,” he said. “And there are so many repurposed schools – Tyson, Park Place, Brownlow … there are lots of reasons to save them if you can. It’s community friendly.”

Visit Baker museum (and hurry!) One of the better but lesser known museums in Knoxville is the one at the Howard Baker Center for Public Policy at 1640 Cumberland Ave. It tells the story of the evolution of two-party politics in Tennessee over the past 80 years. The large, nonpartisan museum has many exhibits and is high quality, similar to the East Tennessee History Museum. I spent part of the afternoon there last week and was the only visitor. That is a shame, as it is so well done. Of course, parking for visitors on the UT campus is extraordinarily difficult under the best of conditions. The museum has not been advertised very well. Most people know of the Baker Center but are blissfully unaware of the museum. The university has not showcased the museum to the degree it should for one of its most revered alumni. Visitors to lectures at the center do not know to wander into the museum. There are exhibits on Howard Baker the person, the lawyer, the politician, the statesman, the photog-

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rapher and advocate of East Tennessee. Issues such as Watergate, the Panama Canal, AWACS, revenue sharing and Iran-Contra are all the focus of attention. They are spelled out in a scholarly and objective manner. Howard Baker’s career touched countless international and national issues. He not only had a front row seat on history since 1966, but was an active participant. The recent task force report recommends archiving much of the museum and converting the vacated space to classrooms. Once this happens, you will not again see these exhibits, which are an important part of Tennessee history and closely tied to our community. A precise date has not been set for this downsizing, but it could happen as

soon as this summer. It will be a setback for students of history. If you have not been, do go. You can park on Lake Avenue nearby. Plan on an hour if you want to read and listen to each exhibit. You will be glad you went. Meanwhile, the city works on its budget presentation for April 21. Reports say that it is a tight budget. Count on no property tax increase. If there is serious movement to cut useless expenses, then the $146,000 being spent annually on David Hill, who overseas very little on the waterfront, will be axed before it goes to council. If it stays in the budget, then we know there is room for fat which should be going to neighborhoods. It will be hard to defend little funding for needed neighborhood projects while there is money for a nonproductive position. Mayor Daniel Brown will present the budget at noon Thursday, April 21, at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens on Wimpole Avenue. It is an open meeting.

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However, before taking such a drastic step, commissioners should self-test with the Shopper-News Intelligence and Knowledge Examination Rater (SNICKER) in order to assure themselves they are indeed commission-worthy. This simple test was inspired by the pending resolution that would allow commission and the executive branch oversight of the fee office budgets. Commissioners Briggs, Hammond and McKenzie, co-sponsors of the resolution, will act as proctors for the exam. Commissioner, please use a No. 2 pencil to mark your answers to the following: 1. According to the Knox County Charter, what body or individual authorizes disbursements from the general fund? (a) County Commission (b) the state Senate (c) John Troyer (d) Big Jim Haslam 2. The best use of excess funds held by fee offices is: (a) employee morale-boosting trips to Dollywood (b) employee raises and bonuses (c) Transfer the excess

to the county general fund each month. (d) Deposit the funds in a numbered Swiss bank account. 3. Some officeholders who would be affected by the passage of the resolution are threatening to sue. How should County Commission and Mayor Tim Burchett respond to this threat? (a) Schedule a mud volleyball match in which the winner takes all. (b) Remove the officeholders from the commission’s and the mayor’s Christmas card list. (c) Call Herb Moncier. (d) Say “See you in court.” 4. “Transparency” in government operations is (a) dangerous, and nothing to fool with (b) embarrassing for officeholders with large picture windows (c) what we need more of (d) Is this a trick question? 5. As a commissioner, I have a duty to (a) Win the annual Mr. or Ms. Congeniality Award. (b) pass on crucial votes until I see which way the wind is blowing (c) Tell constituents where to get off. (d) Do the right thing for taxpayers. OK, let’s total up. Give yourself one point for each

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Roddy to open campaign headquarters Knoxville mayoral candidate Marilyn Roddy will host a grand opening for her campaign headquarters in the Joy of Music School Building, 1209 Euclid Ave., from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2. The event will feature free food, a few remarks from the candidate and information on how to get involved in the campaign. “We are excited about opening our headquarters in the heart of the city, Mechanicsville, one of our great neighborhoods,” Roddy said. “I am looking forward to meeting volunteers and our new neighbors in the community.” Info: www.marilynroddy.com.

Knox County Council PTA scholarship recipients are: Tyler Kennedy and Zachary Kennedy, Halls High; Bart Satterfield IV, Fulton High; Ashley Richards, Carter High; Amanda Venditti and William Rutter, Farragut High; and Thomas Hamilton, West High. Photo submitted

NOTES ■ Public relations in public education will be Jim McIntyre’s topic when he speaks to the local marketing group at noon Thursday, April 21, at The Foundry. Hmmm. Wonder if Mike Hamilton could listen in? ■ Oink, oink: Board chair Indya Kincannon has confirmed what many have long suspected. Yes, there is “pork” in the KCS budget. It’s a line item

on today’s commission agenda to ratify a contract with Brookwood Farms for “commodity processing of pork with culinary standards.” ■ Hard times have hit the lottery business according to state Rep. Harry Brooks, who said the state’s lottery fund is running a $22 million deficit as more students qualify and keep lottery scholarships.

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correct response. Question 1: While choosing Jim Haslam is an error often made, the correct answer is (a) County Commission. Question 2: Score one point if you chose (c). Deduct two points for any other answer. Question 3: “See you in court” is the appropriate response. Man up, already! Question 4: Response (c) is correct and worth one point. We’ll award 1/2 point for (b) just because it’s our test. Question 5: Gotta be response (d). Deduct a point if you selected (b). Ratings: 4 1/2 points to 5: You’ll do the right thing, and you’re probably a judge of fine whiskey to boot. 4 points: See the law director for a Charter refresher course. Less than 4: Salary suits have already been filed for the upcoming year, but check with Joy McCroskey or Sherry Witt about a temp job for FY 2012-2013.

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Cope excited about new school at Northshore Lanis â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lannyâ&#x20AC;? Cope has designed schools almost all of his life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 36 years you learn a few things,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You learn whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to teachers and principals, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about the central office. We know what (design) solutions work.â&#x20AC;? Cope Associates Inc. won the competition to design the new elementaryy school at Northshore Town Center. The design, Cope said, is based Sandra on the floor Clark plan of Gibbs Elementary School, which he also designed. While every school system is different and every school unique, there are certain universal elements, he said. Safety and security are paramount. Copeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s floor plan allows two people (principal and assistant principal, for instance) to see each other and every corridor in the school. The schools are designed with a security foyer. A single entrance pushes everyone to the office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always design schools to be community centers, providing for after-hours use of the gym and cafeteria while securing the classrooms,â&#x20AC;? Cope said. He also designs the music rooms on the back side of the stage and makes sure public areas have rest rooms. He makes provisions for teacher planning areas outside of the classroom, enabling collaboration and support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The real beneficiaries are the kids,â&#x20AC;? he said. He would never put kids in the path of cars to get to a playground. He likes elementary schools on one level. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the design at Gibbs and Northshore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want smaller kids on stairs,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want a circular flow. We color code the wings so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy for students to find their classroom. And we try to let each school express the character of its community.â&#x20AC;? Cope said nothing is decided yet on the exterior of the building at Northshore, except that it will be masonry. He plans meetings with residents to â&#x20AC;&#x153;bring in the flavor of the community; to blend the school into the community and reinforce what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to do.â&#x20AC;? Northshore is designed with similar core space to Gibbs but with classrooms for 200 more students. He said Knox County Schools saved about $250,000 to $300,000 by using the Gibbs floor plan. Copeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract for

Architect Lanis Cope at his office on Kingston Pike. Photo by S. Clark

Budget time for Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre will explain his preliminary $384.67 million budget for 2011-12 at a workshop at 5 p.m. today (March 28) at the Andrew Johnson board room. The meeting will be broadcast on Comcast Channel 10 and livestreamed at www.knoxschools.org/. Budget detail was posted on that website late last week, and a quick review shows a staff reallocation with most high schools expected to lose one teacher. Fulton High and Gibbs High would remain constant, Halls High would gain one, and the new STEM Academy would start with 11. McIntyre proposes to reduce the central office staff by 7 percent (roughly 16 of 225 people), and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issuing a Request for Proposals to see if savings would result from outsourcing custodial services. McIntyre will host a budget forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at West High School, and the public can â&#x20AC;&#x153;tweetâ&#x20AC;? questions during the televised forum.

more than a half million dollars is on todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda for County Commission. Cope said architectural fees would have been closer to $800,000 if the previous selection system and state fee schedule had been used. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We compete for professional services almost everywhere,â&#x20AC;? Cope said. His firm has worked in 16 school systems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know how to design a school thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost effective to construct and to operate.â&#x20AC;?

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hey called her Mama Lisa. Her patients. The medical staff. Everybody. To them she was Mama Lisa. A nurse by trade, Lisa Gregory Spears spent much of her career working in oncology in Charleston, S.C. She got to the office at 6 a.m. and usually didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave until nearly 7 that night. She always told her cancer patients that things would get better. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hug them. She cared about their mental pain, too. About their hearts. Her sister, Tammy Houk, says

that Lisa stood about 5-2 but packed a punch. Lisa said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;dynamite comes in small packagesâ&#x20AC;? and often proved the point. She wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take no for an answer when it came to her patients, Tammy says. She would see them through to the end and try her best to keep them enjoying life. One cancer patient was terminal stage four. Lisa made sure she was sent to a facility that uses experimental drugs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alive today because of my sister.â&#x20AC;? Helping people came naturally to Lisa. Tammy says that began at Halls High School. She says Lisa always was interested in the personal problems of others. She finally decided to go into medicine. After graduating from Halls in 1985, Lisa studied nursing at Carson-Newman, earning a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in 1989 and becoming a first generation college graduate.

Lisa Gregory Spears at her 1989 graduation from Carson-Newman, where she earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in nursing. Spears, a 1985 Halls High graduate, was killed in a car accident Feb. 14. A scholarship for a Halls High senior who is planning to enter the medical field is being set up in Lisaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor. Photo submitted She eventually earned a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and spent the last several years working as a nurse practitioner at Spartanburg Orthopaedic Associates (Spartan-

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then the king will say to those at his right hand, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing. I was sick and you took care of me.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? (Matthew 25: 34-36 NRSV)

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Gonna hold who needs holdinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mend what needs mendinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Walk what needs walkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Though it means an extra mile. Pray what needs prayinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Say what needs sayinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cause weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only here for a little while. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Only Here for a Little While,â&#x20AC;? Billy Dean)

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burg, S.C.). She lived in Easley, S.C., just outside of Greenville. Lisa was killed on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in a tragic car accident. She was 44. In lieu of flowers, her family and friend Rena George Beeler are asking for donations to a memorial scholarship that will be given to a Halls High graduate entering the medical field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She and her husband, Brian, had no children,â&#x20AC;? Tammy says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doing a scholarship in her name will not only be beneficial to the local school, but it is something sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be proud of because she loved kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t perfect, she was an A and B student. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not looking for somebody perfect. We want the money to go to someone who needs it.â&#x20AC;? Halls High students interested in applying for the scholarship should check with the guidance office. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 20. Priority consideration will be given to first generation college students and those with financial needs. Tammy says that working on the scholarship is her catharsis, a

across the waiting room talking in low voices. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trying to eavesdrop, but it was hard not to in the silence, and it became apparent that one was reasthat were not allowed there. suring the other. They were (The absence of books or dressed in jeans, both of magazines gave me a glimpse them tall and lean, and the of what hell may be like!) reassuring one had a mane There were two women of long silvery gray hair.

They went out for a while to walk the grounds. My daughter Eden had been taken back to another room to be interviewed. She has suffered from bouts of depression all her life, but this one seemed scary. These counselors had been recommended as the best care available.

An account has been established at SunTrust Bank in Halls for anyone interested in making a contribution to the Lisa Gregory Spears Scholarship Memorial. Contributions can be wired directly to the bank using the routing/transit number of 061000104 and the account number #********118463 or mailed to the branch at 7302 Maynardville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37938.

means by which to heal. She says she was overwhelmed by the doctors, nurses, drug reps and patients who showed up, some from as far away as Washington, D.C., for the funeral. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They would tear me up with the stories of how she helped them.â&#x20AC;? Mama Lisa. Always helping others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At 44 years, God decided to take her,â&#x20AC;? Tammy says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a long life. But what life she did live, she touched many people.â&#x20AC;? Mrs. Spears is survived by her husband, Brian Lee Spears; mother, Susie Reidneor Gregory; brothers Dennis Gregory and Johnny Gregory; and sister, Tammy Houk. She is preceded in death by her father, Vernon Gregory, and her brother Randy Gregory.

As seconds crawled by, I wondered what was next, what tomorrow might look like, how I would go back to work and be able to think. And then, there she was, smiling a crooked smile and looking apologetic. I wrapped my arms around her and held her tightly for a long minute, gave her one more squeeze, then made the sign of the cross on her forehead, and kissed it. She turned, and they took her through a door where I could not follow. I was out the front door and into the sunshine when Silver Mane came out and opened her arms to me saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to give you

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a hug.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you a mama, too?â&#x20AC;? I asked as this perfect stranger held me in her arms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A big sister,â&#x20AC;? she smiled. Then she looked in my eyes and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get them back.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, we are,â&#x20AC;? I agreed, and believed it, and thanked her for the reassuring hug. I walked toward the car, humming Billy Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s song, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Only Here for a Little While.â&#x20AC;? My heart was lighter and my faith stronger because a woman I did not know â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and probably will never see again â&#x20AC;&#x201C; had the heart and the faith to see a need and meet it.

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f you will stay with me for a couple of minutes, I’ll take you places Tennessee basketball has never been and may never go. The Final Four is the truly great spectacle in sports. I’ve been there. It is much better than the Super Bowl, better than game 7 of the World Series, better than Sunday at the Masters or Wimbledon, better than the 100-yard dash at the Olympic Games. I’ve been there. The last Saturday of the college basketball season is a genuine mountaintop, a sensational setting, packed to overflowing with drama and emotion. After months of preparation and a long, hard run, four coaches, four teams, four schools, four pep bands, four clusters of fanatical fans believe this is their time. For some strange reason, they all think they can win it all. The Final Four is classic competition, nothing held back, lay it on the line, leave it all on the floor. The difference between success and failure is awful – and awesome. Losers go home. It is over. The end. There is the magic of Monday night for winners. Alas and alas, the greatest sporting show on earth

worse if you get caught TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West Be advised that cheating is a matter of degrees. The great Al McGuire once said Ray Mears was the most honest coach he knew, much too honest for his own good. Al admitted he was not. He winked and said he was sixth on his secret list of sinners. Al and Marquette won a title. Two John Calipari teams, is not always spotlessly clean, freshly scrubbed, UMass and Memphis, were pure as driven snow. Not forced to vacate Final Four exactly. Because rewards accomplishments because of are so great in college bas- violations. Calipari somehow ketball and because one su- escaped and is now a Sunday per duck can take over the school teacher in Kentucky. Michigan gave back 114 entire pond, some involved victories and earnings from take risks. Recruiting is jungle war- two Final Fours because of fare. If legitimate rivals don’t four ineligible Wolverines. get you, Nike secret agents, Villanova, Ohio State, Minhungry relatives, sneaky nesota and UCLA are among street merchants and ambi- those smacked with painful tious AAU big brothers will. penalties at the championFighting for McDonald’s All- ship level. Getting caught reAmericans is expensive and ally hurts John Wooden’s immacudangerous and almost always leaves blood in dark corners. late reputation took a wicked

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hit when former Bruins, hoping to sell books, told of gifts, grants and payoffs from deeply entrenched booster Sam Gilbert. He inspired recruiting and helped players get cars, stereos, clothes, airline tickets and double scalpers’ prices. Jerry Tarkanian, NCAA poster boy for probation, tried to add up UCLA cash receipts and finally concluded: “The only team with a higher payroll was the Lakers.” The NCAA eventually got UCLA and Gilbert. Wooden and his 10 national titles had been safely retired for six years. Slick coaches who dabble in lesser offenses, such as exceeding contact limitations, have a proven formula for explaining them away. Is it a new rule? We must have lost count. An assistant did it. Coaches who announce that they are disregarding

recruiting rules invite disaster. Bruce Pearl did that. He told prospects and parents they were welcome at his home cookout but their visits were illegal. Just don’t tell anybody. For such a smart cookie, betting on silence was a dumb gamble. When investigators came calling, they already knew the correct answers to questions. It was really daring or dumb – dumb for Pearl to say he couldn’t identify the photo made at his house, that no, he did not recognize the wife of an assistant coach. For him to ask others to help cover up made him immediately guilty of an NCAA felony. It is called unethical conduct. For the athletic director and chancellor to announce, in front of God and everybody, that they were standing firm with their coach proved to be another serious error. In the Bruce Pearl saga, there were enough minor violations, major mistakes and plain old stupid blunders to last a lifetime. It may take half that long to get past the firestorms and ashes. It was a gaffe when Mike Hamilton adjusted his Pearl position and announced the

flip just before the tournament flop. It was a gaffe to fire the coach on the day women’s basketball was at home in the tournament, on the day Derek Dooley was trying to pump up the start of spring football practice. In the communications business, it is called stepping on good news while scattering bad. Some administrators understand. Some have no clue. College basketball is so beautiful, high energy, bright lights, enthusiasm over the top. The Final Four is the ultimate peak. Oh, that all components were honest. Many, many years ago, my grandmother, almost always right, several times said that cheaters don’t win and winners don’t cheat. It was a surprise and disappointment to find her wrong. It was disappointing that Pearl and his people were found wading in mud puddles. It was a shock that they wouldn’t admit it even with stuff all over their shoes. When the Vols recover, please let it be without cheating. Getting caught really hurts. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

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James Ford was wounded on Anzio Beach in Italy. Photo submitted

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t’s been said that “war is hell.” James “Jim” Ford has the scars to prove it. His story is one of toughness and determination. Ford graduated from Karns High School in 1943 at the age of 17, and within three months he was drafted into the Army. After a ship ride across the Atlantic, Pfc. Ford and other soldiers in the 45th Division arrived at Anzio Beach as replacements. On May 10, 1944, Ford and three other soldiers were on patrol and spent the entire night in a foxhole in a wheat field. Before dawn they moved back toward the American front line, but German soldiers heard them and began firing. He felt numbness spreading from his feet to his knees but suspected it was from the cold. His buddies told him he’d been shot, but Ford didn’t believe it until he looked at

his legs and saw the blood. Ford said two of his pals carried him for an entire day before arriving at a medic station behind the American lines. For years, he visited with the two because they’d saved his life. His wounds were extensive. A bullet entered his left ankle, then hit his right foot and ankle, and stopped by his toe. There was concern that he would never walk again. He spent four months in a Naples, Italy, hospital encased in casts from his knees to his feet. “After surgery, I struggled to see my legs. When I saw that both my feet were still attached, I lay down and fell asleep again,” Ford says. Doctors presented him with a souvenir from his operation – the bullet that struck him. Except for one nick, it was in perfect condition. He has kept it. One officer called Ford a

Jim Ford holds the bullet that tore through his legs and feet. Photo by Joe Rector

goldbricker and threatened to send him back to the front lines after rehab. “I knew I wasn’t goldbricking, but every time I tried to stand, it felt as if a million needles were sticking my leg.” An officer at rehab sent him back for re-evaluation X-rays that finally revealed a compound fracture of his left ankle. That injury was treated, and he was then

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shipped home. Back in the states he endured more rehabilitation in Kentucky and Michigan. Ford was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star as well as other campaign medals. He was discharged from the service in 1945 and made his way back to Knoxville. For several years he worked in his father’s business, Ford’s Grocery on

Middlebrook Pike. In 1951 he married Mary Ruth Smith, and they had three children: Linda, Rick and Ed. He later worked at H.T. Hackney for 28 years. Even back home, Ford has faced plenty of obstacles. He’s survived a double hernia, heart attack, triple bypass surgery, prostate cancer, gall bladder surgery and a temporary colostomy. His wife passed away in 1997. Now 86, he still stays busy. He’s currently working at Weaver’s Funeral Home as he has for the last 20 years. He’s served as a greeter at Cumberland Baptist Church for 40 years. Ford and fellow Sunday school members serve lunch at Volunteer Ministry Center on Thursdays.

In his spare time, gardening and yard work are favorite hobbies. His son Rick has Parkinson’s disease and lives in an apartment behind Ford’s home. They take care of each other and enjoy each other’s company. To Ford, his greatest accomplishment in life is his family. He served his country proudly but doesn’t consider himself a hero. Instead, he believes that the pals who carried him back to friendly confines are the heroes. Others disagree. Jim Ford has been an inspiration to his friends and children because he’s refused to give in to the injuries and pain that would have caused many others to sit down and stop trying.

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It’s all about boxes By Valorie Fister Bob Parlon doesn’t just think outside the box. He is always thinking of ways to manufacture and sell boxes. That’s why the Farragut resident and his business partner, Dick Bodi, started Express Packaging Services in 1983. Bodi worked for Magnavox and Parlon was in the fork truck business. “We were finding that you couldn’t find small runs of corrugated boxes,” Parlon said. In 1985, Parlon bought out his partner. One year after that, he moved out to a 60,000-square-foot warehouse off Chapman Highway, where he can be found today with eight full-time employees. “We like it out here,” he said. His facility has views of open, rolling fields around it. “The rent’s cheaper,” he said. “It’s like a little a hamlet.” For nearly 30 years, Parlon’s company has manufactured custom corrugated and moving boxes. It also provides corrugated partitions, folders and die cuts. Foam, tapes, cushions and packing supplies are also within the realm of products Express Pack offers. As with many familyowned and operated businesses, Parlon has worn many hats. “I like the sales end more than the problem-solving end with people not showing up,” he said. Parlon’s made solid business partnerships over the years. Parlon’s and Bodi’s first

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The Farragut High School leadership initiative class will host a farmers market 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at the greenhouse at the FHS Career Technology and Education building. Students will be giving away vegetables and plants grown at the school.

COMMUNITY CLUBS ■ The Knoxville Writers Guild will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Laurel Theater. Guest speaker, poet Bill Brown will read from his poetry collections and discuss current projects. A $1 donation will be requested at the door. ■ The Harvey Broome Group/Sierra Club will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Guest speaker Lynne McCoy, wildlife rehabilitator, will be bringing animal ambassadors. ■ Little T Squares, the largest square dance club in Tennessee, is now offering classes in Plus Square Dance calls. The group is also accepting couples and singles for its basic square dance class starting later in the year. Info: 966-3305 or 966-0745.

Express Packaging Services owner Bob Parlon stands with his plant manager, Timmy Manis, at his box manufacturing company. Photo by Valorie Fister customer was the one that jump-started their company. They won a contract to crate and ship two PET scanners for Siemens and CTI. One went to Israel in fine shape, and the other went to South America. “Back then, those things were the size of a house,” Parlon said. “That gave us the money to buy our machines.” Many of those on Parlon’s list of clients today are wellknown local companies. “We are fully equipped in corrugated,” Parlon said. “We supply Scripps Networks and do the aluminum can boxes for Alcoa.” But the majority of Express Packaging’s clients are small manufacturers

and distributors. Pizza boxes are another of the company’s specialties, as are boxes for maps. “The Sea Lake Company makes maps of the coastline with different wrecks,” Parlon said of one of his more unique customers. And there’s a second generation box entrepreneur who will soon take over plant operations. Parlon’s son, Bob “Junior,” has helped with the company and will eventually take over leadership. “That’s nice to be able to leave a couple of weeks at a time,” Parlon said. Bob “Junior” has been working with his father on and off since he was 15. After attending culinary school, he

decided working at the family business was something he would enjoy more. At the start of this year, he returned to Express Packaging to learn more to allow his father more free time. “It’s laid back here,” Bob “Junior” said. “The goal is to get it to where my dad doesn’t have to come in all the time and knows it’s in good hands.” Parlon encourages those with a will to start their own venture to go ahead and follow through with it. “You just sort of back into it,” he said of finding his niche. “Years ago I was just fortunate enough to make it. “You just find something you enjoy and go at it.

■ West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Shoney’s on Lovell Road. ■ Families Anonymous will meet each Tuesday from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at Peninsula Lighthouse building 2, 6800 Baum Drive. The group gives support to families with members experiencing substance or behavioral issues. Info: Barbara, 696-6606. ■ Optimist Club of Knoxville will meet at noon each Friday for lunch at the Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive. Info: www.knoxvilleoptimist.org. ■ Knoxville Bipolar Disorder Support Group will meet 10 a.m. each Saturday at Messiah Lutheran Church on Kingston Pike. All items discussed during the meeting are completely confidential. ■ First Friday Knoxville Networking Organization will meet 8 p.m. every first Friday, at the Sobu Lounge, 6213 Kingston Pike. Come for networking, business card exchange and door prizes. Info: www.1stfridayknoxville.com or 615-944-1388.

Witt to speak to Republicans The Karns Republican Club will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in the Karns Middle School library, 2925 Gray Hendrix Road. Sherry Witt, Register of Deeds for Knox County, will be the guest speaker. Info: Lorriane Coffey, 660-3677 or Chris Smith, 256-4866.

Lincoln Day Dinner Knox County Lincoln Day Dinner will be held 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Crowne Plaza. Sen. Tom Coburn will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $25. Info: 689-4671.

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Info: 966-7057. All events are held at the Farragut Town Hall unless otherwise noted. ■ Community Center Study Committee, 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 28. ■ Farragut Municipal Election Early Voting, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 2, and Monday through Thursday, April 4-7. ■ Tours of Historic Avery Russell House, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, Avery Russell House. ■ Farragut Art in the Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10, various locations around town. ■ Farragut Bus Tours, 2-3 p.m. Friday, April 15. ■ Farragut Art in the Park Reception and Sale, 7-8 p.m. Friday, April 15, Red Line Gallery. ■ Book Fest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, Campbell Station Park. ■ Farragut Bus Tours, 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, and 2-3 p.m. Sunday, April 17.

Workshop at ETTAC The East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC), 116 Childress St., will host a workshop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. Two of Humanware’s assistive reading devices, the ClassMate Reader and the Intel Reader, will be demonstrated. Both devices are great for helping students with low vision and for help with reading comprehension Admission is free although registration is required by Friday, April 1. Info: 219-0130.

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Jason R. Scott, engineering technician and Stormwater Matters program coordinator for the town of Farragut, has earned the Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM) designation from the American Public Works Association.

ARTS CALENDAR Swing from 1940 A mixed performance of poetry and jazz will tell the story of the 1940s girl band The International Sweethearts of Rhythm at 6 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Lawson McGhee Library. Speakers including Edye Ellis will recite poetry while musicians perform jazz as an accompaniment. Free admission. Info: 2158729.

Art by Pamela Neal The Arts and Culture Alliance will present a new exhibit of works by Pamela Neal at 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Neal’s works include collage, jewelry and more. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: www. penstudioart.com.

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Audition workshop The Foothills Community Players will hold an audition workshop 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at First United Methodist Church, 617 Gilbert St. in Alcoa. Admission is $5 at the door. Info: 712-6428 or www.foothillscommunity players.com.

‘The Firebird’ The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will present Igor Stravinsky’s “The Firebird” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20 ($15 seniors, $10 students). Info: www.orcba.org.

Music showcase Carson-Newman College will present a showcase of musicians 7 p.m. Monday, April 4, at American Piano Gallery in Turkey Creek. Free admission.

United Daughters of the Confederacy The Capt. W.Y.C. Hannum Chapter 1881 hosted the Tennessee division United Daughters of the Confederacy East Tennessee District meeting at Green Meadows Country Club. Pictured are: (front) Mary Lynn Morgan, Elaine Russell, Barbara Parsons, Janie Bitner; (back) Mary Nell Clevenger, Lorna Matheny, Janette Kemper, Florence Byrd, Debra Wilson, Barbara Spence and Barbara Hilliard. Photo submitted

Writing workshop Award-winning playwright Lisa Soland will teach an eight-week playwright workshop each Tuesday evening through April 26 at Pellissippi State Community College in Hardin Valley. Info: www.lisasoland. com, 818-973-2262 or email lisasoland@aol.com.

Antiques appraisal East Tennessee PBS will hold its second annual Antiques Appraisal Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Cherokee Mills. Last year’s finds included a diary from the Civil War, a letter written by George

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Knox County Parks and Recreation named Mike Raabe the Baseball Volunteer of the Year for his work with Catholic baseball. Photos by N. Lester

Young-Williams Animal Center team member Candice enjoys a few moments with Chase, a handsome, 8-year-old male tabby cat. He is not shy about showing affection and loves to be petted. Chase is available for adoption at Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St. The main center is open to visitors 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Young-Williams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike, is open to visitors noon to 6 p.m. each day. See all of Young-Williams Animal Center’s adoptable animals at www.knoxpets.org.

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Board meets By Natalie Lester Future details and decisions are sure to follow the Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s recent workshop session, but last Thursday board members were sponges absorbing information on various financial matters. The most interesting topic was Associate Town Administrator Gary Palmer’s discussion of Farragut’s capital improvement projects for the 2012 fiscal year. The list included: ■ the installation of decorative lighting on Campbell Station Road ■ the proposed outdoor classroom at Farragut High School ■ continued design and updates to McFee Park ■ the installation of historical markers at Campbell Station Park ■ several road projects, such as the extension of Watt Road and Old Stage Road improvements Melissa Davis, a field services supervisor for the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, explained the cost and benefits of TCRS. If the board chooses this option as the town’s new retirement plan, it could join on either July 1 or Oct. 1 of this year. Springsted Inc. consulting firm representatives John Anzivino and

Ann Antonsen presented their analysis of the town employees’ current salaries and benefits package compared with other municipalities across the state. They reported Farragut’s package generally fell below its competition. After the lengthy workshop, the Board concluded its business in a blazing 20 minutes. Within that time, they approved: ■ a three-year auditing contract with Ingram, Overholt and Bean ■ Jack Taylor’s application to serve on the Folklife Museum Advisory Committee ■ a rezoning request from commercial to residential on Union Road We’ll report more details as they develop.

Book fest for kids The fourth annual Farragut Book Fest for Children will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Campbell Station Park next to the Farragut branch library. Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite storybook character. There will be storytelling, book signings, music, a magician, free hot dogs, popcorn and more. Admission is free. In case of inclement weather, call 966-2420 for the status of the event. Info: 966-7057.

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cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement ■ UT Medical Center’s group, Thursday evenings. Heart and Lung Vascular Info: 546-4661 or www. Institute and Aortic Center cnacersupportet.org. will present an educa■ Chronic Pain and tional meeting about Depression support abdominal aneurysms group meets noon to 1:30 and a screening that can p.m. the first and third detect the condition 5 p.m. Thursday of every month at Wednesday, March 30, in Faith Promise Church off the Wolf Kaplan Center in Pellissippi Parkway. Info: Neyland Stadium (enter Paula, 945-3810, or 748-1407. through gate 21A). NFL ■ Fibromyalgia legend Joe Theismann will screenings are held from take part in the meeting. Free parking and admission. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Fibromyaligia RSVP required: 305-6970. Clinic located at Total Re■ A class focusing hab Physical Therapy. Also on attention-deficit support group meetdisorder (ADD) in the ings and several classes workplace will be held 9 are held on the third a.m. to noon Wednesday, Wednesday of each month. March 30. The class is ofNo charge. Info: 548-1086. fered by the University of ■ Grief support Tennessee’s Personal and groups meet at Fort SandProfessional Development Program. RSVP: 974-0150. ers Sevier Hospital at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each ■ “Stress and How it month, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Affects Your Health” the third Wednesday of will be presented noon to each month at the Covenant 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March Home Care Knoxville office 31, at the West Knoxville and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. the Library, 100 Golf Park Dr. fourth Wednesday of each Sponsored by the Foundamonth at the Covenant tion for Wellness ProfesHome Care Oak Ridge office. sionals. Free admission. Registration is required. Info RSVP: 659-2733. or to register: 541-4500. ■ YWCA Club W has ■ Lung cancer supadded a hula hooping port group meets 6 p.m. class to its community the third Monday every exercise schedule, held month at Baptist West Can5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays cer Center, 10820 Parkside and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Drive. No charge, light Saturdays. Info: http:// refreshments served. Info: ywcaknox.com. Trish or Amanda, 218-7081. ■ Belly Dancing ■ Stop Smoking: 215Class will be held 5-6 p.m. QUIT (7848) is a program Wednesdays and 5:30 to of the Knox County Health 6:30 p.m. Fridays at the Department. The hotline YWCA’s Club W, 420 West is answered 8 a.m. until Clinch Ave. Info: 523-6126 or visit www.ywcaknox.com. 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ■ Cancer survivor ■ Support group support groups, Monday meeting for family evenings and Tuesday members or caregivers mornings and Tuesday of an adult with a mental evenings, at the Cancer illness is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Support Community of the third Tuesday of each East Tennessee (formerly month at Cherokee Health the Wellness Community), Systems, 2018 Western 2230 Sutherland Ave. Avenue. Info: Rebecca Support groups for

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Gill, 602-7807 or www. namiknox.org. ■ UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Info: 544-6277 or 544-6279. ■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support, for any adult who is suffering loss, meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or to reserve a spot: 544-6277.

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with Kids Compassion to provide the needed items for children 5 years old and under. “We felt early childhood kids were most important,” Tipton said. “Once they are 5 and in the school system, Mission of Hope takes care of them.” As the idea developed, Tipton began talking to her friends and began the group last fall. Eight to 10 women come every week to knit or crochet. They also accept contributions from others who don’t attend. “We have many women who will make an item at home and then drop it off,” she said. In October, the group sent out their first shipment of more than 300 items. The women’s love went with the handmade gifts to keep the children warm. Several other deliveries have been canceled due to the weather, but they hope spring will allow them to travel to see

Organizer Glenda Tipton never dreamed her knitting hobby would turn into a ministry, but now Tipton leads a weekly meeting to knit an assortment of items for less fortunate children in Hazard, Ky. Trisha Castro enjoys the crafting and fellowship she finds at the meetings every Monday. Photos by N. Lester

the children. “We would love to meet them and give them the items ourselves,” Tipton said. Despite the warmer temperatures, the group has no plans for stopping. Anyone interested in Stitches of Hope is welcome to attend 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday Marsha Bauldry unravels yarn nights in the Fireside Room to begin her crocheting durat the FBCC WestLake cam- ing the Stitches of Hope minpus. istry meeting last Monday.

Adult spelling bee The fifth annual Rotary Club of Farragut Adult Spelling Bee will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Clayton Performing Arts Center on the Hardin Valley Campus of Pellissippi State Community College. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Scott Firebaugh, winner of the National Adult Spelling Bee, will be the pronouncer. Tickets are $5 or the donation of used prescription eyeglasses for Knoxville-area Lions Clubs. Cost of admission includes dinner. Teams will compete for prizes, trophies and the all-star championship title. All proceeds will help support the Adult Education/GED program at Pellissippi State, the Knox County Imagination Library and Ball Camp Elementary School. Info: Lee Mrazek, 679-9007.

Conference on children’s literature The University of Tennessee’s Center for Children’s and Young Adult Literature and Knox County Public Library will host “Focus on Children’s Literature: A One Day Conference” 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Hardin Valley Academy. Admission is $45 and includes lunch. Continuing education certificates will be issued. Several nationally known children’s authors will be available for meet and greet. Info: www.knoxlib. org.

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â&#x2013; Bearden UMC, 4407 Sutherland Ave., invites everyone to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jubilee Praise and Worshipâ&#x20AC;? at 6 p.m. every second Sunday in the fellowship center. Park in the back of the church and enter through the gym. Fellowship and a snack-supper follow the service. Info: www. beardenumc.org.

â&#x2013; Knoxville Chamber Chorale will present its 2011 Spring Concert and Donor Reception at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral, 413 Cumberland Ave. Tickets are $10 at the door. Info: www.knoxvillechoralesociety.org. â&#x2013; Knoxville Christian Arts Ministries will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ungrateful Servantâ&#x20AC;? at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Free admission.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups â&#x2013; Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Ave., will host guest night for K-Town Sound Show Chorus, a new Knoxville Sweet Adelines Chapter, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. There will be food, drink, singing and friendship. Info: Nancy, 692-1617 or visit www.ktownsound.org. â&#x2013; Concord UMC, 11020 Roane Drive, hosts a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Morning Momsâ&#x20AC;? group 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. each Friday in room 296. Bible or book studies will be discussed relating to womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives in general. Child care is provided. Info: www.concordumc.com.

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Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups â&#x2013; Concord Woodcarvers will meet the first and third Friday mornings of each month at Concord UMC, 11020 Roane Drive. Info: www. concordumc.com. â&#x2013; Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 800 Northshore Drive, hosts â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Brotherhood of St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;? from 7-8 a.m. each Thursday for prayer and study. Info: www.knoxvillascension.org.

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Fundraisers and sales â&#x2013; First Baptist Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike, will hold a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consignment sale 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, in the family life center gym. The sale will also be open to church staff and participants only 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 31. Info: www.fbconcord.org.

Rivers Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly Bible study, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Launch.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The group, which meets 5 p.m. each Sunday, is open to any individual who is new to the church and serves as a way to connect members and get them involved in a ministry. Photo by N. Lester

Rec programs â&#x2013; First Baptist Concord will hold a boaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety class 6-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 28-29, and Thursday, March 31, in the fellowship hall of the Kingston Pike campus, 11704 Kingston Pike. To register: 675-5680. â&#x2013; First Farragut UMC, 12733 Kingston Pike, invites everyone to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wednesday Night Live,â&#x20AC;? 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. each Wednesday. Enjoy a home-cooked meal with your family and have some fun and fellowship. A family of four can have dinner for only $22. Info: www. ffumc.org.

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For registration info about these and all other AARP driver safety classes, call â&#x2013; The WordPlayers and Samaritan Ministry will present â&#x2013; Concord UMC , 11020 Roane Barbara Manis, 922-5648. Dr., will hold a community â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Inner Circleâ&#x20AC;? by Patricia â&#x2013; Wednesday and rummage sale 5:30 to 8:30 Loughrey at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Thursday, April 6-7, 9 a.m. p.m. Friday, April 8, and 8 April 3, at Middlebrook Christo 1 p.m., Oak Ridge Senior a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April tian Ministries, 1540 Robinson 9. Fill a bag for $5 from 1:15 to Center, 728 Emery Valley Road. Recommended for ages 3 p.m. Saturday. All proceeds Road, Oak Ridge. 13 and up. Admission is free. benefit the Concord Youth â&#x2013; Thursday and Friday, Info: 539-2490. 2001 Choir Tour and Concord April 14-15, noon to 4 p.m., â&#x2013; Rocky Hill Baptist Church, Adult Day Enrichment SerHalls Senior Center, 4410 7409 Northshore Drive, vices (CADES). Info: 966-6728. Crippen Road. invites kids to the Word of Life â&#x2013; Beaver Ridge UMC , 7753 â&#x2013; Thursday and Friday, Club on Sundays at 5:45 p.m. Oak Ridge Hwy, is looking There will be games, Bible April 14-15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for crafters to participate in study and more. Info: www. Cora Veal Senior Center, 144 a craft fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. rockyhillchurch.org. College St., Madisonville. Saturday, April 9, in the â&#x2013; Concord Christian School â&#x2013; Wednesday and family life center. Spaces is now enrolling for the Thursday, April 20-21, are $20 with a table and 2011/2012 school year. Info: noon to 4 p.m., Cheyenne two chairs included. Only

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Students sweep C-SPAN contest Farragut Middle School students won $9,250 in prizes in the national CSPAN Classroom Student Cam Contest, claiming eight awards in first, second and third places, plus an honorable mention. The competition themed “Washington, D.C. – Through My Lens” had 1,069 entries from 40 states and Washington, D.C. C-SPAN will air interviews April 1 -27.

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Lorraine Furtner Farragut Middle School groups win 1st and 2nd place awards in the national C-SPAN Classroom Student Cam Contest. Pictured are (front) Sara Atkins, Melissa Yu, Ani Perumalla and Katy Becker; (back) Alex Guard, Daniel Hong, Ian Hodge and Kai Smith. Not pictured is Chunyang Ding. Photo by L. Furtner “Farragut Middle School has won the largest number of top (first, second, third places or grand) winning videos in the history of Student Cam and ... the largest number of winning videos from one school to be aired on CSPAN in a given year,” said Adrienne Hoar, education communication specialist for C-SPAN. Teacher Karen Rehder said the project takes several months to complete, with filmmaking, research, interviews and editing. This year, eight of 12 student groups in Rehder’s reading and language arts class won prizes. Hoar attributes Rehder’s high success rate with heavy research giving them a strong grasp on the topics they address. Adults can learn something from watching the videos, said Hoar. As an example, the first place video on “net neutrality” condensed a complex topic that was viewed by many C-SPAN employees. Rehder’s classes have participated and won some awards in the past five years, but this is the first time a FMS

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student has taken first place. Melissa Yu, Katy Becker and Sara Atkins, will split the $3,000 first place middle school award for their entry “Net Neutrality: the Federal Government’s Role in our Online Community.” Melissa said the idea for the unusual topic of whether or not the government should regulate or enforce equal speed of Internet applications (such as email versus YouTube) came while listening to National Public Radio. The students created a five to eight minute film interviewing Scott Cleland, chair of NetCompetition. org; Markham Erickson, executive director of the Open Internet Coalition; and Mark Hargreaves, AT&T director of corporate compliance. Students admitted to feeling intimidated when beginning interviews and made initial email contacts before calling people. Sara said the most embarrassing yet amusing moment was rescheduling an interview due to the school’s Internet being down.

“We ‘little’ 8th graders were calling to cancel on a D.C. lawyer,” said Sara. “It was kind of funny.” The second place project “Calming the Economic Storm: the Bush Tax Cuts,” by Alex Guard, Kai Smith and Ani Perumalla presented solutions to the problems the Farragut community would have faced if the tax cuts hadbeen allowed to expire. The other second place winners with “ORNL: the Lab that Made a City,” Ian Hodge and Daniel Hong, said they will still share their $1,500 with teammate Chunyang Ding who moved to Seattle, Wash., about the time the project was finished. The second place winners all said they plan to save their $500 share of the prize money, but the first place winners had other plans. Katy wants to use some of it to fund a mission trip. Melissa also plans to donate some of her award. After ribbing from classmates Sara confessed she will splurge on Jonas Brothers concert tickets. Winning entries and interview airing dates are avail-

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‘Music in Our Schools’ month March is “Music in our Schools Month” and Farragut Intermediate School music teachers Amy Logan and Cyndi Russell celebrated with a 4th grade production and announcing music “fun facts” each day. (Did you know that Johann Bach had 20 children? Or that the first commercial FM radio station opened in Nashville, Tenn.?) More than 300 4th graders, including percussion and singing ensembles, performed “A World of Music” by Teresa Jennings on March 10. The program focused on the universal quality of music: we don’t have to speak the same language to enjoy music together. Farragut Middle School sent four students to the Knox County Middle School Honors Chorus that performed to kick-off “Music in Our Schools Month” on March 1. “We normally hold our musical production in March to celebrate, but due to sched-

■ First prize $3,000: “Network Neutrallity,” Melissa Yu, Katy Becker, Sara Atkins ■ Second prize $1,500: “Calming the Economic Storm: Bush Tax Cuts,” Ani Perumalla, Alex Guard, Kai Smith ■ Second prize $1,500: “ORNL: the Lab that Made a City,” Ian Hodge, Daniel Hong, Chunyang Ding ■ Third prize $750: “Home Foreclosure,” Andrea Dai, Katie Fowlkes, Daniel Goldfeld ■ Third prize $750: “EPA, Don’t Let Kingston Down,” Megan Smits, Mikayla Stogsdill, Caroline Woody ■ Third prize $750: “College Checklist: Tuition, Dorm, Healthcare Reform,” Elizabeth Keeling and Kendall Clay ■ Third prize $750: “Green Money,” Susanna Hogg, Sierra Sims, Sara Zetterberg ■ Honorable Mention $250: “School Lunches,” Heather Dickerson, Taylor Duncan, Molly Rodabaugh

Farragut Intermediate School students Grant Ahles and Ashton King wear the sunglasses used during “Sounds All Around Us” from the school’s production of “A World of Music.” Photo submitted uling conflicts it was in February,” said Janna Waldrupe, chorus teacher at FMS. Farragut High School choral director Kenton Deitch said his classes did not do special projects to commemorate the month but did perform in a concert of all

Knox County high schools March 8. FHS Chorus’ next performance will be the Mozart’s Requiem with full orchestra at Central Baptist Church of Bearden at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14. Admission will be free.

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Feeding Farragut group members Alex Constantinou, Callie Rather, Emily Odom and Kaylor Martin get groceries ready to put in backpacks to provide meals to Farragut High Farragut High School students Kevin Joyce and Bao Nguyen raise plants they will harvest to School students needing assistance. share with the community during a free farmers market in April. Photos by L. Furtner

Leadership class matters locally, globally By Lorraine Furtner A single class at Farragut High School is making a difference in local and global communities in many ways. FHS Teacher of the Year Guy DeMarco’s Farragut Leadership Initiative (FLI) class provides a refreshing new perspective of what “this generation is capable of” producing.

Farragut Admirals Two current projects and one individual, senior Elizabeth Wunschel, exemplify the student created motto: “Farragut Leadership Initiative is dedicated to serving lives worldwide by practicing our leadership skills with an open heart and open mind.” The Feeding Farragut group hosted the FHS Idol competition raising $1,100 to provide grocery assis-

tance to needy students, who pick up a backpack filled with food each weekend. After being featured in a previous article, the group has received food donations and $1,000 in cash. DeMarco said one person submitted the clipped article with a check “in the memory of my mother … who believed that no one should go hungry.” Due to community donations and PTSA volunteers, the Feeding Farragut group was able to set up a ministore from supplies so those families could “shop,” filling a free box of food providing at least two meals a day for the Spring Break. The group has already elected two students, Briana Stockdale and Sara Lutz, to continue with the campaign next year. They are currently working to secure funds to sustain family assistance through the summer.

One class at Farragut High School accomplished this and more: ■ Obtained a grant to repair the school greenhouse and raise vegetables to give away in a free farmers market. ■ Started a program “Feeding Farragut” providing food for high school students. ■ Raised money for the ShelterBox program helping homeless disaster victims such as in Haiti and Japan. ■ Worked with a town committee donating school supplies for elementary schools. ■ Helped administer

Farragut High School Teacher of the Year Guy DeMarco shows the class scrapbook to Interact scholarship winner Elizabeth Wunschel. Bao Nguyen and Kevin Joyce are serving locals with food in a different way – by growing it and giving it away. Last year, Kevin applied for and received a $5,000 grant from Lowe’s to restore a neglected green house on campus that had been unused for more than a decade. After making repairs, students invested in tomatoes, beans, squash, peppers and more. Kevin came by on Spring Break to keep the plants watered. The students will hold a free farmers market, giving away produce and plants to initiate growing season after the first frost. Class member Elizabeth Wunschel was recognized

for her community contributions and received the Fred Brown Scholarship from Farragut Rotary Club. Elizabeth, president of the FHS Interact Club, received $500 for the club and $1,000 to apply to the University of Tennessee, where she plans to pursue biochemistry. These are just a few of the projects produced by the FLI class under retired police lieutenant DeMarco who keeps the class limited to 20 students per year. Even though the class begins at 7:25 a.m., there are still many applications for it. Next year’s candidates must interview with the current year’s class for acceptance. To ensure extracurricular activities related to the

class, each student is also a member of the high school Rotary club, Interact. This year the FHS Interact Club raised $1,041 for Polio Plus (a Rotary program to eradicate polio worldwide), more than any other club in the district. DeMarco tells his students they are only limited by their own imaginations and asks them to consider how they can make a difference when creating projects. His syllabus states that the course is “designed to motivate and empower students to make a positive difference in our community.” The class is making that difference locally in their school and community and globally by supporting

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worldwide efforts like Mercy Ships, ShelterBox and Polio Plus. If these students can create this much positive change in a single year of high school, imagine how they can reshape the world in their lifetime.

‘Phaedra’ at Clarence Brown The Clarence Brown Theatre group will perform “Phaedra” by Jean Racine in the Lab Theatre 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, through Sunday, April 10. The production contains adult content and themes. Admission is $10 ($3 UT students). Tickets: 974-5161 or 656-4444.

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Winning ‘Mathletes’ Greenway School’s MathCounts teams places fourth out of schools from all over East Tennessee in this year’s competition. Winning “Mathletes” pictured are: Zoe Dempsey, Jake Green, Austin Rhodes and Ryan Flint.

Rocking National History Day Students of Concord Christian School competed in National History Day for East Tennessee’s district and came away with several awards. Participants pictured are: (front) Emily Conner, Lindsay Garner, Jessica Mitchum; (middle row) Madison Farmer, Leslie Arnold, Emily Galyon, Heather Beal, Trystan Kienzel, Ayla LeCoultre, Jane Francis Nowell, Reagan Williams, Rachel Hulsey; (back) Caleb Rittenhouse, Sam Sparks, Tyler Keeton, Tristan Hightower, Parker Chambers, Kegan Abbott, Sean Lee, Ryan Bachman and Daniel Johnson.

Competing in the bee St. John Neumann Catholic School 5th grader Nathan Geist will compete at the state level of the National Geographic Bee on Friday, April 1, at Tennessee State University in Nashville. Photos submitted

SCHOOL HAPPENINGS ■ Farragut Middle School Chorus will perform “Mozart’s Requiem” 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Central Baptist Church of Bearden. Free admission. ■ The 8th grade students of Episcopal School of Knoxville will present the annual Hunt for History at Old Gray Cemetery, 543 N. Broadway, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 3. Free admission. Info: 522-1424.

Taylor logs no-hitter Nicky Delmonico beats the tag to steal third base as Farragut played William Blount. Farragut pitcher Xander Taylor notched a no-hitter in the Admirals’ 10-0 mercy rule victory over the Governors. Photo by Justin Acuff

■ Webb School of Knoxville’s Lower School will present “An Aesop Adventure” 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3, and 9 a.m. Monday, April 4, in the Bishop Center auditorium on campus. Free admission.

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Biggest winner challenge leads family to better health Dad and son to compete in Knoxville Marathon April 3 When David Taylor experienced a pulmonary embolism in 2006, he couldn’t imagine that about ﬁve years later he would be training for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon in its Biggest Winner Challenge. While Taylor’s recovery included anti-coagulant therapy, his primary health concern was being overweight. “I have used a CPAP machine for sleep apnea for nearly a decade,” said Taylor. “I had a rotator cuff repair last summer, and I knew it was time for me to focus on my overall health and lose weight.” This wasn’t his ﬁrst bout with weight loss. In 1985, he began working as a nurse and quickly realized that he wanted to work in surgery, but he would need to lose 60 pounds to qualify for additional training the U.S. Army offered. He lost the weight by running daily. Within six months he started his new career in the Army, serving 13 years until he was Honorably Discharged as a captain in 2000. After moving to Knoxville, he worked as a cardio-thoracic surgical nurse. He is currently working as a regional nurse consultant for the state of Tennessee, Department of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. “Losing weight was a priority, but my greatest motivation is my youngest son, Thomas, who is 18, because he was also overweight” said Taylor. “At the time applications were being taken for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Biggest Winner Weight Loss Challenge, I thought it would be the perfect incentive to improve our health.” Taylor found out about the Biggest Winner Weight Loss Challenge last fall while he was on the Covenant Health website. The

David Taylor and his son, Thomas. program selected 11 participants to be followed on a weight loss journey. The team’s progress is tracked and members are able to utilize various tools within the Covenant Health system to aid themin winning their weight loss challenge. “Thomas and I both have an ‘all or none’ nature,” he said. “All three of my children are great. I’ve really enjoyed the amount of quality time that we’ve been able to have training for the marathon.” Now at 47, he ﬁnds himself enjoying the camaraderie, accountability and competition within the Biggest Winner team and encourages others to create a healthy challenge to improve their health. “Our society as a whole is guilty of working too much, eating too much and sleeping too little while juggling multiple re-

sponsibilities,” said Taylor. “We must choose to make healthier choices if we are ever going to become healthier because it doesn’t come naturally.” While training for the marathon, Taylor found himself as a patient at Parkwest again to treat benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Through the latest state-of-theart technology, he was able to recover more quickly.

“I returned to my training program within just two weeks,” he said. “After being a registered nurse for more than 25 years, I can honestly say that each time I have been a patient at Parkwest, I was ‘Treated Well. Well Treated.’ Most impressive is the individual attention provided by the hospital staff. All the staff members were kind and attentive, ven though they had multiple patients to care for. They made me feel like I was their only patient, and I would like to thank the staff members who cared for me – Dr. Mitchell and David in the Emergency Department and Glenda, Cindy, April, Faith, Sara, Steve and Grace on 5 Riverstone.” The Taylor family has restructured their nutritional and exercise habits as recommended through their time training with Cov“If an old man can train for the enant Health. With marathon, I knew I could do it better,” the Covenant Health said Thomas Taylor. Knoxville Marathon His father, David, encouraged him to on Sunday, April 3, enter the Covenant Health Biggest WinDavid and Thomas ner Weight Loss Challenge in preparation are nearing the ﬁnfor the Covenant Health Knoxville Maraish line. thon on Sunday, April 3. “I have already “I have lost weight and gained muscle,” lost 20 pounds and I he said. “I didn’t like giving up things I enfeel so much healthijoyed like sweets and sodas, but I’m feeler – being more alert, ing better and looking better as a result.” rested and having my As a fulltime college student participatjoint pain decreased ing in the half marathon, he admits that dramatically,” he he is sad the team’s training is coming to said. “I can also wear an end, but he knows they will continue clothes that I thought their journey together again next year to I would never be participate in the 2012 Covenant Health able to again. I am so Knoxville Marathon’s full marathon event. proud of all the prog“This has been an enjoyable experience ress and positive lifeto do with my dad. We push each other to style changes Thomas make healthier choices and encourage and I have conquered each other to do more,” he said. together.”

Marathon registration open through March 30 It’s not too late to register for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon! Online registration is available through Wednesday, March 30, at www. knoxvillemarathon.com.

For more information about the marathon or to register online, go to www. knoxvillemarathon.com or call the Knoxville Track club at 865-684-4294.

Keith Stewart before his weight loss. Along with his appreciation, Keith Stewart recently presented his Key West Half Marathon medal to Dr. Stephen Boyce, Stacey Smith and Barbara Foster with the Covenant Weight Managment Center.

Run Keith, run!

“This proves that Covenant Health, as a whole, is dedicated to keeping people healthy in all ways,” said Stewart. After going through the weight management program, Stewart’s waist size shrank from “a snug 44 to a loose 38,” and Stewart says Covenant Keith Stewart is training for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Weight Management Center’s unique program helped him gain an insomething he never would have imagined doing just a few years ago. After credible amount of muscle. losing 60 pounds through a medically supervised program at Covenant The Covenant Weight Management Center offers both nonsurgical Weight Management Center, he’s moving through life at a faster pace. and surgical weight loss programs, with surgeries performed at Parkwest Stewart enjoyed an extreme mountain climbing feat last year, ﬁn- Medical Center, a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Free seminars ished a half marathon in January and took on his second half marathon about weight loss surgery are held monthly and more information is available by calling 865-541-4500. in February. For information about the nonsurgical weight loss programs, call Running the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is especially important to Stewart because of the connection to the weight management the Covenant Weight Management Center at 865-531-5243 or visit center. www.covenantweightmanagement.com.

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Bedtime tales I’m getting tough on bedtime. If you don’t already know, I’m staunchly against cryit-out methods of so-called sleep training, especially for infants. I think anyone who can listen to an infant cry and not respond is a heartless, selfish person who maybe should have thought harder before having kids. An almost-3-year-old is a different story, though. By this age, they’re old enough to figure out that they can delay going to sleep. Daniel does not want to go to sleep at night, and he tries everything to keep from drifting off. Before my get-tough regime came into play, Daniel would delay sleep in a number of ways. He would drain his juice cup in one gulp and ask for more, then more and

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moms101 more. This resulted in two training pants changes per night and soaked bedsheets. He would call for me and try everything he could think of to keep me in the room. He would ask over and over to go to the rocking chair. I’d go to the door, and he’d call “Wait,” then want to have a conversation. I’ve played this game long enough. Mr. Sly Pants got a taste of the new world order last week.

Campbell helps in Guatemala Dr. Willard “Bill” Campbell, surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates, has joined other local physicians, nurses, surgical techs and translators on a mission trip to Guatemala each January for the past eight years. The mission is organized each year by Knoxville Medical Mission. The trip is focused on general surgery, gynecology and urology. As with any major undertaking, the mission is not without challenges. Coordinating details takes a tremendous amount of time and organization. Planning for the next annual trip begins almost as soon as the most recent trip ends. The best way for someone to make an impact, according to Campbell is “to donate money.” Checks in support of the mission can be made payable to Knoxville Medical Mission Foundation and mailed to Dr. Willard Campbell, Premier Surgical Associates, 9430 Park West Blvd., Suite 310, Knoxville, TN 37923.

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Change No. 1: No juice cup in his room. He gets a drink before bed, and that’s it. Needless to say, he was not pleased. Change No.2: One rocking chair visit after lights out, and that’s it. Other comforting takes place at bedside. Change No. 3: No waiting. Once I’m at the door, I say “I love you, goodnight,” and close it behind me. So far, so good. I’m still not leaving him in his room to cry himself asleep. At worst, there’s been a minute of hollering, but if real tears start to roll, I’m in the room like a flash. We’re not crying it out, but I am teaching him that nighttime is for sleeping. Contact Shannon Carey at shannon@ ShopperNewsNow.com.

Sheridan named chair of TennPath The Tennessee Public and Teaching Hospitals Association (TennPath) has named John J. Sheridan as its 2011-2012 chair of the board. Sheridan is vice president of Sheridan Community and Government Relations at The University of Tennessee Medical Center.

City. The winning photos will constitute the tour route Friday, May 6, and will be displayed at the Emporium throughout June. Entries must be received no later than Thursday, March 31. Winners will be notified mid-April and publicly announced the day of the tour. Info: 523-8008 or www.knoxheritage.org.

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remier Vein Clinics patient Laura Parham, like more than 50 percent of women, suffered from varicose veins. Varicose veins typically are dark purple or blue in color and may appear twisted and bulging – like cords. They most often are maligned for their unsightly appearance; however, they may cause the following symptoms: pain after prolonged sitting or standing; burning, throbbing or muscle cramping; swelling in your lower legs; a heavy feeling in your legs; aching legs; or itching around one or more of your veins. Dr. Willard Campbell, a board-certified vascular surgeon at Premier Vein Clinics, advises that the condition should not be ignored. “Spider veins and varicose veins can be indicators of other serious vascular issues,” Campbell says. “Seeking medical attention can be far more important than just being able to show off your legs again.” He advises that patients should seek treatment if they experience any of the following symptoms: ■ Your leg suddenly becomes swollen, red or very tender or warm to the touch. This could indicate a blood clot in a deep vein, a condition that can be serious and needs prompt attention. ■ The skin over a varicose vein begins to bleed on its own or when it is injured. The skin over varicose veins is often thin and can bleed heavily. If this happens, elevate your leg and apply pressure directly to the vein to stop the bleeding. ■ Your leg has a tender lump. This could be a clot or inflammation in a vein just under the skin, which is

With the treatment of Premier Vein Clinics’ vascular specialist Dr. Willard Campbell (right), patient Laura Parham now enjoys an active lifestyle and attractive, pain-free legs.

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swelling and pain from her condition led to her decision to seek treatment. Following treatment from Dr. Willard Campbell, Parham is happy with the improved looks of her legs. She says that she is even happier with how good she feels. She now enjoys an active lifestyle that includes walking two miles a day, biking and swimming.

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Burchett battles for fee office change By Sandra Clark

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If Charlie Burchett were around he would say something like, “Well, the boy’s got some moxie.” Mayor Tim Burchett blasted those who oppose the resolution by commissioners Richard Briggs, Mike Hammond and Sam McKenzie to bring the budgets of the county’s six fee offices under the scrutiny of the commission. He spoke Friday to the West Knox Rotary Club. “The (opponents) have shut the door on transparency, and you’ve got to ask yourself why are people so upset about transparency?” Burchett asked. “The days of the fiefdoms are over. The days of someone taking seven months off to run for County Commission are gone. … This has been called a power grab, but I call it a power sharing opportunity.” Burchett said with some $20 million in these offices, “it’s time to put this system to bed and move into the 21st century.”

write down 215-2534, the number of the commisMayor Tim Burchett signs sion office. “Your commisa book to donate to Pond sioner won’t be there, but Gap Elementary School as leave them a message that Rotary of West Knoxville club you support the Briggspresident Phil Parkey looks on. Hammond-McKenzie resoPhoto by S. Clark lution. They’ll know what you mean.” Former Clerk and Master William Jones said, “This makes sense, but does it affect salaries and who decides staffing levels?” Burchett said the measure would enhance the dignity of employees who now feel “intimidated” to buy fundraiser tickets and actively campaign for their boss. On another note, Burchett said some people want him to abandon campaign mode and act like a mayor. “What’s wrong with trying to fulfill the camThe change would have by the fee offices only tell ated from Bearden High paign promises you made?” collected fees deposited what each has spent, not School and UT Knoxville, he asked. “You’ve got me for with Trustee John Duncan what they plan to spend. was among friends. four years and dad gum it, each month and the office He likened harnessing that Someone asked, “Why I will try to do what I said expenses paid through to pushing toothpaste back would anyone oppose this?” I would do. The sixth floor Knox County. into the tube. “Machine politics,” said (of the City County BuildBurchett said the Burchett, who grew up Burchett. He asked every- ing) is a shenanigans-free monthly reports provided in West Hills and gradu- one to take out a pen and zone.”

Socializing at Ace Hardware If the new Ace Hardware store in Bearden served liquid libations with its popcorn it just might become the hottest social spot in West Knoxville. Think that sounds a bit strange? Just hang on. This is my story and by gum I’m sticking to it. For one reason or another, every idea I had for this column fell through last week. Just a few hours before time to turn it in, I didn’t have anything much to write about. In desperation, I decided to mosey down to the new Ace place to see if I could stir up something interesting. I figured since the store had moved to such a huge space, they must have a lot of new stuff the public needs to know about, and all of that is true. A handsome and very bright young clerk named Chad Owen, who is a UT student majoring in criminal justice and working part time at the store, could not have been more helpful. Chad showed me the spa-

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cious new Benjamin Moore paint department and educated me about why that brand, which is new to Ace, is the best on the market. Seems it has the lowest amount of volatile organic compounds of any paint. Chad said VOCs contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer. He also said Benjamin Moore paints cover better than other brands, are easier to clean and have less odor. Next we talked about the addition to the store of Craftsman tools and tool chests, which Chad said have a lifetime replacement warranty. And here’s a new item for those of you who like to tinker with your cars, and also for those who worry the thing is about to blow up

when that pesky “check engine” light comes on. Ace has something called an OBDT that will scan your engine – just like those computers do at the dealership – and tell you what’s wrong. And it costs less than $70. That’s about as far as Chad and I had gotten when the social stuff started. I looked up from my notebook to see my buddy Janet Crossley sashay in on a mission to buy light bulbs. That was the most boring thing she bought. The most interesting was three cans of hornet and wasp spray for herself and her daughters, Muffet Buckner and Janet Testerman. Janet had seen the recent segment on TV that says the stuff is more effective than mace in warding off assaults by humans (in addition to hornets and wasps, I guess) because its spray projects 20 feet. While she was explaining all of that to me, a gentleman pushing an Ace shopping

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Rural/Metro at Knox marathon Athletes are warming up for the annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon set for Sunday, April 3. Since it began in 2005, the marathon has attracted more than 20,000 participants – with even more supporters in attendance. It has been great to see this event get such enthusiastic participation.

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Barbara lawyers up Barbara Pelot chats with Beth Boatner, a retired prosecutor, and Ivan Boatner, in-house counsel for ORAU, as they start their day at Long’s Drug Store. The Boatners live in Westmoreland.

lifelines But large events always increase the likelihood of an emergency. As in years past, Rural/ Metro will donate standby service, stationing an ambulance at Neyland Stadium where the race ends. We hope all participants finish in good health with a fast time. Rural/Metro will be there to cheer, as well as provide immediate first aid for any athlete or spectator in need. That is just one of many complimentary services we provide to our community. In the month of March alone, our ambulance standby services have helped keep more than 18,000 people safe at events such as Food City Race Night, the Knoxville 100 Health Expo at World’s Fair Park, Drumline band competition at Halls High School and the Mt. Olive Health Fair. For the kids, we visit schools with information on personal safety, fire prevention and health issues. Through the Teen Driver program, we help area high school students understand the importance of safe driving. And our Touch-a-Truck program offers young children a hands-on experience with emergency vehicles. In April we will once again be volunteering with Habitat for Humanity on their weeklong Blitz Build. Not only will Rural/Metro provide stand-by and emergency first aid service on site, but our team members will be firing up the grills to provide lunch for the work team as well. So ready, set, go! The activities and events never end in Knoxville; and Rural/Metro is proud to be an active partner, helping keep people safe in our community.

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Toast and Coffee with Barbara Pelot at Long’s Drug Store

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Perhaps we should stick to the weather … John Stancil, candidate for City Council at-large Seat A, sees an interesting dynamic as he visits local political groups. Party labels matter less and less, he says. Barbara Pelot, former council member, agrees and says the focus is on Knoxville rather than party affiliation. But that doesn’t mean that everyone agrees, as Stancil and Pelot demonstrated with a lively discussion on the city’s now-defunct Ten-Year Plan. Stancil wants an effective solution, but is concerned about the sustainability of the Housing First program.

Did someone say coach? Brad Loos, a University of Central Missouri basketball coach, came to town to visit with his old college pal, Brian Carlin, a sales representative for Dyna Rex Corporation. Both attended Austin Peay University. Brian is a Bearden High School grad and is the son of Allen Carlin, who coached football at Bearden and the Christian Academy of Knoxville.

Karns students excel in speech competition PETS training includes By Sandra Clark Karns High School stu- information and motivation dents Rebecca McDonald from exceptional speakers, all with the goal of producand Brena Laster spoke reing the best prepared, cently to the West Knox most enthusiastic club Rotary, competing in presidents in the Rothe club’s Four-Way tary world. Speech Contest. Rotary InRebecca West Knox Rotary t e r n a t i o n a l is CEO of the Shopper has more than Game Day GetSPot 33,000 clubs in 200 up, a virtual compacountries and geony through the Karns graphical areas that conVirtual Enterprise class taught by Vickie Gibson. Bre- duct projects to address challenges of illiteracy, disease, na is the company’s COO. Club member Alan Smelt- hunger, poverty, lack of clean zer said both gave their best water, and environmental effort. Judges awarded the concerns. Rotary’s top priority is the $250 first prize to Brena and the $150 second prize to Re- eradication of polio, a crippling and potentially fatal becca. disease that still threatens children in Africa and Asia. Gibson trains as Since 1985, Rotary club president elect members worldwide have Lucy Gibson, the club’s contributed more than $800 president-elect who will take million and countless volunoffice in July, has completed teer hours to the effort and the three-day multidistrict are now working aggressively training session held March to raise an additional $200 20 in Nashville. The Presi- million to match a $355 mildents Elect Training Seminar lion challenge grant from the (PETS) attracted upcoming Bill & Melinda Gates Foundaleaders from six Rotary dis- tion. tricts Alabama, Kentucky Great progress has been and Tennessee. made, and the incidence of

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president-elect in July, joined Rotary in 2008. He chaired this year’s Rotary Jam which netted roughly $30,000. He grew up in Greeneville, working on his grandfather’s farm and later in

his dad’s trucking company. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Tusculum College and is just 20 credits short of a master’s from Carson-Newman where he has helped coach basketball. He and his wife, Lisa, have a 5-month-old daughter, Ainsley Taylor Bettis, and he works as assistant vice president and a commercial relationship manager for SunTrust Bank. Helen Harb joined Rotary in 2001. A Knoxville native, she graduated from Farragut High School and UT with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She has worked in real estate and advertising sales. Currently, she owns a printing company. Helen is currently a member of Executive Women’s International holding a position of program chair. She is also a member of the American Marketing Association, serving on the board as program chair for next year. And she is a member of the Knoxville Medical Group Management Association.

Woodstream Hardwoods marks 35th anniversary Jim McNutt and the folks at Woodstream Hardwoods of Knoxville, founded in 1970, will celebrate their 35th anniversary with an open house 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at 3636 Division St. NW. Free tree seedlings will be given out for planting. Very rare woods and fine wood products will be on display. At right, Jim McNutt shows reclaimed timbers and beams from an old bourbon distrillery. Woodstream Hardwoods operates the area’s only dry kilns and custom hardwood flooring and wood products operation. Info: www. wood st re a m ha rdwood s. com or 524-0001.

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Oak Ridge attorney Joe Judkins and his wife, Ann, with friends from the Choto area Ray and Marylee Vining. Photos by S. Clark

Pamela Treacy uncorks a wine bottle at the tasting.

Huge turnout for

Second Harvest By Sandra Clark

t was the biggest turnout yet for the March version of Campbell Station Wine & Spirits’ Second Saturday for Second Harvest. Store owner Gene Treacy said folks knew that Second Harvest was hurting because of the flood at its warehouse. “A couple of customers left checks for $50 saying they couldn’t come but wanted to help,” Gene said. Rebecca and Daniel Saldivar catered the event and their hors d’oeuvres were popu-

Rebecca and Daniel Saldivar of Savor Catering donated food for the event.

lar. Based in Lenoir City, the Saldivars own Savor Catering. Info: 329-9393. Gene and Pamela Treacy matched 10 percent of the money collected. “Three people get a meal with every buck contributed,” said Gene, standing on a chair. “Thanks for coming!” Second Saturday for Second Harvest has outgrown the venue adjacent to Campbell Station Wine & Spirits. It is now hosted by American Piano Gallery in Turkey Creek. Info: 966-7122.

Susie Cataldi, who works at Regal Entertainment, was a late arrival. Gail Root of Second Harvest points toward the buffet as she works sign-in and collections.

Nan Doyle, Rae Baldwin, Pat Baldwin and Jim Doyle enjoy the wine tasting. This event is a “win-win,” said Jim, who also mentioned that he’s Irish.

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cart and also carrying about a six-foot-tall bamboo walking stick, called across the aisle to her. It was Chuck Lee, whose wife, Linda, is the granddaughter of Lloyd Parker, who opened the original Parker Brothers Hardware in Bearden in 1923. Chuck and Linda ran Parker Brothers for 25 years before selling it to Ace in 2005. Linda is an artist, whose paintings of local historic buildings hang in the offices at Knox Heritage. She is also the baker of those delicious chess squares she and Chuck served with coffee on Saturday mornings at the store’s old location. Chuck has had heart surgery and several strokes, and spends his retirement years doing good deeds. He grows bamboo in his yard and makes walking sticks out of it. He gives them all away. He absolutely will not accept payment, even though he has a little money in them because of the rubber caps he attaches over each end so they won’t slide. Chuck explained he really enjoys practicing “random acts of kindness.” He watches for people who park in handicap zones and asks them if they would like to have a walking stick and just gives it to them. While we were in the store, he offered one to a customer who was in a wheelchair. So, while Chuck and Janet and I were chatting away in the middle of the aisle, in walks my friend Melissa Tassell, who is secretary at Farragut Middle School. Melissa is one of those women who can do absolutely anything. I often tell her she needs a Super Woman costume. So what was she buying? Heavy duty bolts for bunk beds she is building for her sons. And I mean building them from scratch. Really. The woman is amazing. Chuck started telling Melissa about his canes, and asked her if she had seen the movie “Pay It Forward.” She grinned from ear to ear and said she had just bought it. “My friend Anne Hart told me to get it.” Small world. Turns out the movie, which came out in 2000 and has spawned a charitable foundation and a worldwide movement, is what gave Chuck the idea for his random acts of kindness. By this time I had been in the store for two hours and still had a column to write. It was time to run, but I had had a great time and now had plenty of column material, thanks to Chad and a group of good buddies who happened along at the perfect moment. Oh, if you haven’t been to the new Ace location, stop by. It’s located next door to Earth Fare, and as the saying goes, if they don’t have it you probably didn’t need it anyway. Contact: annehartsn@aol.com.

No ‘one size fits all’ To correct hearing loss By Sandra Clark

All hearing losses are as individual as fingerprints, says Gary Weaver, a licensed hearing instrument specialist. “Each hearing loss is unique to the person who has the partial loss. At Weaver Hearing Aid Center we have products to meet the needs of each person with a partial loss.” Gary and his wife, Belinda, own and operate the Weaver Hearing Aid Center, located in Franklin Square on Kingston Pike near Pellissippi Parkway. Call them the quintessential “mom and pop,” but not too loudly. Their hearing is sharp! Gary sees folks frequently who are confused about steps

to take when hearing loss is suspected. “People are just blown away by the ads and mailings. They often don’t have a clue where to start.” The Weavers have a simple answer: Visit them for a free check-up. “There’s no co-pay and free front door parking,” said Gary. Gary and Belinda are low-key and personable. There’s no high-pressure to purchase, and the Weavers carry hearing instruments from major manufacturers. Appointments are generally available within two days. “Unless there’s a serious or sudden problem, start with us,” said Gary. A visit to Weaver Hearing starts with an otoscopic ear examination, in which a licensed professional uses a fiber optics process to look into the ear. “We check for wax

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longer. He speaks bluntly: “We’ve got to be on our game, because the next generation is on our tail.” Getting checked earlier is better because the hearing loss is easier to correct. If the loss continues over time, Gary can often reprogram the hearing aid to adapt without the need for new equipment. Belinda and Gary are sensitive to price, working to make good hearing affordable to as many as possible. They recommend that a spouse or family member attend the initial appointment, to help them learn about the patient’s lifestyle and hearing Belinda and Gary Weaver issues. Weaver does not sell “toys” that one might see advertised WEAVER HEARING AID CENTER on TV. Gary says, “We pro357-2650 • 9648 Kingston Pike, Suite 2 vide individualized, personal service. We are not cookie(Franklin Square) cutter.”

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Say what? By Sandra Clark “Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?” is not another book about dieting. In fact, author Peter Walsh says our relationship to food is complex. “If you’re fat, your problems are real, and there are no miracles. Change … requires straight talk.” “This book is awesome,” says dietitian Casey Peer. “It is about the clutter around you and the clutter inside you that prevents you from living the life you want and being the person you want to be. “It really isn’t about the numbers on the scale. It is about living life to the fullest. Relationships with food are complex and can be difﬁcult to change. Join us for a fun, practical, but different approach to addressing your weight and truly realizing your goals.” “Casey will facilitate a 6-week book study,” said Lisa Wolf, managing director of the Wellness Center at Dowell Springs. The cost is $125 ($85 for members) and includes the book and materials. Sessions will be on Wednesdays from 5:30 until 6:30 starting April 27. “The book asks ‘what would make you happy?’ in a truly realistic way. It guides you toward deﬁning the life you want to live while acknowledging the issues that cause clutter,” said Wolf. “Then we clean it up!” The class is not a group therapy session. It’s a book study of a unique publication. You can tell that by the title. Walsh writes: “Diets don’t work. Why not? Because they focus on what foods you should or shouldn’t eat but completely ignore everything else that makes us fat. Look at your own situation. You say you want to lose weight, but you just can’t stop

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He says the key to successful weight loss is to forget about calorie counting and weekly weighins. Instead, you need to focus on how, why and where you eat. Casey adds: “Can your body perform a half-marathon or even a walk in the park with your grandkids? Are you happy with that, or do you want to make a change?” Lisa said both men and women will beneﬁt from the class. “Dads may not pack on the pounds because of higher metabolism or a more active lifestyle, yet many are killing themselves with high blood pressure, clogged arteries or diabetes. Dads who want to be around to see their grandchildren grow up should declutter. “The Wellness Center is where medicine meets life. We want to change attitudes so our clients have a lifetime of health and productivity.”

PROGRAMS AND OFFERINGS Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance-ﬁtness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements. Beginners are welcome and no experience is necessary. Arms and Abs – Designed for quick, convenient 30-minute group sessions, our Arms and Abs class helps you gain strength using your own body weight, dumbbells, resistance bands, BOSU balls and more. Pilates – Improve your balance and core strength with our Pilates class. Yoga – Learn essential yoga basics and experience the wellness beneﬁts of poses, bends and relaxation in our one-hour group sessions. Pump – Ideal for everyone from beginners to experienced exercisers, our Pump class targets every major muscle group. With minimal down time between exercises, you’ll get the most out of using the body bar, dumbbells, BOSU, step bench and more. Spin – Ready to challenge yourself by starting your own spinning regimen? Spin is an entry-level spinning class lasting 45-

60 minutes, perfect for beginners. Cycle In, Yoga Out – An ideal fit for both beginners and veteran spinners, this is your chance to change up typical spin class routines by starting with 45 minutes on the bike and ending with 15 minutes of yoga. Kid Fit – Don’t let busy schedules get in the way of your exercise regimen. Fit in your own workout while your kids enjoy a fitness class designed just for them. This one-hour group fitness class for ages 6-12 is focused on making physical activity fun for kids – and giving you a break from supervising. Power Hour – Push yourself in our onehour Power Hour class with 30 minutes of hardcore cycling hills, sprints and races, immediately followed by 30 minutes of intense leg and ab work. Functional Fitness – Class involves a variety of exercise, including but not limited to: cardiovascular, balance and strength. Appropriate for seniors or individuals who desire fitness gains with little impact on the joints.

Xpress Fitness – Ideal for working individuals and travelers, our convenient morning Xpress class fits a total-body workout into only 45 minutes. Work It Circuit – A 60-minute total body workout in a bootcamp style class. Healthy Eating Series – It’s all about food! Classes are designed to provide you a hands-on, food-based learning experience to bring comfort to your kitchen. Each month will highlight a new topic to help YOU find success with nutrition. Eating with Diabetes Made Simple – This 90-minute group class is specially designed for those with diabetes, and focuses on reading food labels, meal planning and eating away from home or on the go. Grocery Store Tours – Get out of the classroom setting and take a closer look at how to properly read food labels and recognize healthier choices right on the grocery store shelf! You’ll discover there are a lot of choices available that pack as much flavor as nutritional value.

Kids in the Kitchen (Healthy Cooking) – When the kids get involved in preparing nutritious meals, eating right becomes something the whole family looks forward to. Our Kids in the Kitchen classes help families make time for healthy cooking and eating, even in the midst of busy schedules. Weight Management: Getting to the Basics – In this four-week group program, you’ll meet 60 minutes per week to learn about identifying the barriers to successful longterm weight loss, plus effective strategies to overcome those barriers. Cardio Fit – One-hour beginner-level class with cardiovascular focus. Class participants will be instructed and supervised in use of cardio equipment on the gym ﬂoor. Fit 4 Baby – A prenatal ﬁtness program created to safely and effectively teach women to exercise throughout their pregnancy. Stroller Strides is offering this program for women in any stage of pregnancy. Classes include warm-up, strength training, cardio, stretching and balance exercises.