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Catching up with Kyle

Miracle Maker

Danny Trent is leaving as principal of Central High for Farragut Middle School.

“I want to thank Fountain City parents, businesses, staff and kids for their support,” Trent said. “It will be tough when I walk out this door for the last time.”

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Summer job Wendy Smith says her kids were already saying “I’m bored” after Memorial Day. So she made her daughter write this week’s columns.

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By Anne Hart Kyle Testerman calls the four years of his first term in office as Knoxville’s mayor “the best years of my life,” and adds with emphasis, as if anyone would doubt him, “I really mean it. Those were great years – for me, for my family and for the city.

“We had a lot of fun and we got a lot done for the good of this entire community for generations on down the road,” he says.

Relaxed and reflective at age 78, Testerman looks back on the years 1972-75 with a great deal of pride and satisfaction, mixed with a fair degree of amazement at all that was accomplished in such a short time.

Among highlights he points to are the passage of a liquor by the drink referendum, the appointment of the committee that

Dream job?

“Among very valuable readers are those who, from time to time, offer guidance and coaching tips on how to write these tales of Tennessee.

Email address at the bottom invites commentary,” Marvin West writes.

“I appreciate assistance. I sometimes disagree, but I try to remember to be polite and say thank you.

In early December, one reader in particular scoffed at Butch Jones’ “dream job” comment.”

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NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Bearden recycling center to move The city of Knoxville recycling center in the parking lot at the Bearden Kroger, 4918 Kingston Pike, will close Friday, June 7, to make way for a Kroger gas station. Goodwill Industries will open a new recycling center on Monday, June 10, at 5307 Kingston Pike, about a half-mile west.

Area residents can also use the recycling centers at the Kroger at 341 Park Village Road, off Cedar Bluff, or the I-640 Plaza, 4440 Western Ave.

brought the World’s Fair to the city in 1982, the creation of the Beck Cultural Center, and a trip to the White House to watch President Gerald Ford sign the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which gave municipalities decision-making power over a number of previously federallycontrolled programs.

Council, and was known for being outspoken and even outright defiant when he thought the situation called for it. On other occasions, his genteel Southern up-bringing would carry the day. He was skilled at knowing which tactic would best work to his advantage.

Knoxville didn’t have liquor by the drink when Testerman took office. His predecessor, Leonard The first term Rogers, had opposed the voter Testerman doesn’t take all the referendum required to bring it credit for the successes of those about, but Testerman felt strongly four years. “I had a lot of good that the change was necessary to people working for me at City Hall attract new business and bring that first term. I had a pretty good needed dollars to city coffers. relationship with City Council and To make certain the vote went there was also good support in the his way, the mayor sent police ofcommunity for what we were do- ficers all over town to shut down ing.” the numerous small bars operatFirst elected to the office in 1971 ing as “private clubs” where liquor at age 36, the brash, upstart young To page A-2 mayor had already served on City

By Wendy Smith

West Knoxville resident David Feist is in the process of fulfilling a lifelong dream. He has spent this year pursuing his writing passion full-time, and since January, he has published 19 books that are available for purchase online. The pleasure he finds in his new vocation isn’t something he takes for granted, given that four years ago, he could barely function.

David lost his wife, Nancy, after she died from a rare heart condition at their son’s baseball game four years ago. She was pregnant with their sixth child. The sudden loss made David feel like he’d been hit by a train. He continued to teach at St. Mary’s School in Oak Ridge, but 11 months after Nancy’s death, he was still reeling.

“I just wasn’t myself,” he says.

At that point, he decided to launch his own recovery program in an effort to get past the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder,

Kyle Testerman in May at a family dinner

David Feist, right, has published 19 books since becoming a full-time writer at the end of 2012. His daughter, Erin, illustrated one of his children’s books. Photo by Wendy Smith including anxiety, crippling insomnia and nightmares.

Three of his books offer help to those dealing with the sudden loss of a loved one. “Coping After Tragic Sudden Loss” offers 30 simple steps that can help someone move forward as they struggle with grief, like getting the mail and going to a movie.

“Hope for the Widower” provides specific advice to men, who are less likely to discuss their grief with male friends. “Triage After Sudden Tragic Loss: Helping the Survivor” helps family and friends know what to say and do for someone who is grieving.

David has been writing for years, especially dur-

ing summer breaks from teaching, and he has always placed an emphasis on reading and writing in the classroom. He set a goal of getting published in 2013 before he realized how simple it is to self-publish using CreateSpace, an Amazon company.

After learning about the company, he uploaded some long-term projects, like “The Princess of Brookwood,” a children’s book.

After a proofing session, he designed covers for the books, and within a matter of hours, they were available for online purchase.

Because books are printed when they’re ordered, there are no upfront publishing costs. Ten of his titles are also available in electronic versions.

“Getting published is easier than you think,” he says.

“In the old days, you had to cross your fingers and hope a publisher liked you.”

David remarried in 2011 after he met Yulonda Busalaki in a grief group.

She lost her husband in

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Who polices homeowners associations?

By Betty Bean Disputes within homeowners groups can get ugly, particularly in condominium developments where neighbors live cheek by jowl.

Last Tuesday evening a group of Devanshire subdivision homeowners were set to meet with a reporter at Tracey Gross’scondo to air complaints against their homeowners association. That afternoon, Gross was rushed to the emergency room at Parkwest Medical Center with chest pains and spiking blood pressure. She was stabilized and returned home to host the meeting.

Still wearing her hospital bracelet, she pointed to water stains on her living room ceiling. Condo owners pay monthly dues and annual special assessment fees to fund the

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Last September, Gross’s neighbor Judy Hedden sent a letter to the Metropolitan Planning Commission with complaints about alleged financial irregularities, intimida- Tracey Gross (right) looks at legal tion and failure to abide by bylaws. documents with neighbor Judy HedShe and Gross are part of a group den. Photo by Betty Bean of Devanshire homeowners who are tangled in a legal dispute with the HOA board, and she wanted to pear to be good for the community. know if MPC – or anyone – has the The problem is that there is no overauthority to regulate homeowners sight. This puts an unfair burden on associations. the homeowners to have to take legal “On the surface, an HOA may ap- action in what could be avoided in

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an accident within days of Nancy’s death. She helped David create a web page for his books: www.easternwoodsbooks.com.

Two of his children have also gotten involved in the family publishing business. Craig, a rising 7thgrader at West Valley Middle School, illustrated “My Dad and I Went Camping.”

Erin, who will be a 5thgrader at Blue Grass Elementary School next year, illustrated “My Alphabet Book.” The four children who are still at home also help with proofreading.

There’s no timetable for recovery from grief, David says. He met a soldier who served in Iraq who, like him, suffers from survivor’s guilt, and she told him that by the end of the second year, he might begin to feel like himself again. He found that to be true.

“I’m now feeling up to projects. Before, big projects seemed impossible,” he says.

“You have to put one foot forward to get back to normal.”

the first place,” Hedden’s letter said.

She received a reply from MPC director Mark Donaldson, who addressed the question of whether MPC could remove an HOA board for misconduct.

“The answer to that is a definitive no. The planning commission does not require the creation of an HOA, so it stands to reason that it has no authority to intervene in the actions of an HOA. I do not foresee a situation in which the MPC would require an HOA or forbid the creation of an HOA” Donaldson wrote.

Devanshire Homeowners Association president Ed Johnson declined to comment on the complaints, citing ongoing legal battles, but issued a warning: “If they are talking to the media about this, they are violating a court order.”

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Kyle Testerman was being served surreptitiously – and illegally.

Testerman says that after that was done he didn’t think it was quite fair that the members of the three country clubs in town – Cherokee, Deane Hill and Holston Hills – could imbibe in those facilities, but “working stiffs” had no place to get a drink. He leaned on his friends to shut down the bars at the country clubs, and the referendum passed by a margin of almost two to one.

Skilled in financial matters, Testerman set about finding other ways to bring cash to the city. The potential for tourist dollars that a zoological park would bring came to mind.

The joke around town at the time was that the Knoxville Zoo consisted of a couple of cows and a monkey or two. That wasn’t much of a stretch. Testerman hired Guy L. Smith III and told him to build a real zoo. Money was appropriated, land was purchased, plans were drawn, facilities were built for animals, and a few years later, Knoxville had a modern zoo that brought in tourists and their dollars.

That expansion and growth has continued. Today the zoo is a world-class attraction expected to generate some $25 million in revenue this year.

Testerman was also determined to stop any waste he could find in city government. When he heard that a lot of employees driving city vehicles weren’t putting in a full day’s work, he had city cars painted in what can best be termed “Easter egg colors,” – bright robin’s egg blue, neon yellow and other hues easy for the mayor to spot as he drove around town. After all, no automobile manufacturer was sell-

From page A-1 ing vehicles in such horrendous shades.

The mayor can laugh about it now, recalling that he found more than a few of those cars parked at bars around town. But at the time he was dead serious.

Imagine the shock when the mayor walked in to surprise the drivers and take away their car keys.

The garbage workers strike Testerman says his greatest challenge that first term was a garbage workers strike in 1974. He refused to negotiate, fired the 300 striking workers, and ordered his staff at city hall to join him in driving trucks across the city to pick up garbage. The mayor set the example: at one point, he worked 24 straight hours on a truck with no sleep.

Nearly 40 years later, Testerman now reveals that during the strike a union organizer out of Memphis swaggered into his office one day after hours, poked a finger in the mayor’s chest, and angrily told him, “Blood is going to run in the streets of Knoxville because of you.”

Testerman says he poked the man right back and suggested he turn around and take a look at the two very large and heavily armed Knoxville police officers who had quietly arrived in the outer office. “I told him ‘you had better get out of town fast or it’s going to be your blood running in the streets.’”

Testerman chuckles, recalling that he later heard the fellow called federal officials to ask for protection – and quickly left town.

The garbage strike was adjudicated in court, and the city was forced to pay back wages and reinstate

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Kyle Testerman: a short bio Kyle Testerman was born in Knoxville in 1935 and grew up in the Ft. Sanders area. He graduated from The McCallie School in Chattanooga and received undergraduate and law degrees from UT. A businessman and attorney, he was serving on City Council when elected mayor of Knoxville in 1971. Sworn into office in 1972, he served until 1976.

He held the office a second time from 1984 to 1987.

Testerman is retired and spends time at his homes in North Carolina and Knoxville. His children – Muffet Testerman Buckner, Ben Testerman and Janet Testerman – all live in Knoxville.

the workers, but Testerman had made his point: he would do whatever it took it took to protect what he thought was in the best interests of the city, and no one was going to shove him around.

Moving toward the 20th Century The next individual who gave it a try was a manager at Cherokee Country Club who tried to block entry to an invited guest when Testerman, a long time club member, hosted a Christmas party there for his City Hall staff.

Bob Booker, local civil rights leader, former state legislator and well-respected historian, was the staffer.

He was the mayor’s legislative liaison. At that time no black person had ever been admitted as a guest at the club. Testerman stood his ground and Booker made history.

The mayor’s next challenge was, as he said at the time, “to bring Knoxville kicking and screaming into the 20th century.”

West Town Mall had opened, suburban shopping centers were going up from one end of the county to the other, and downtown was suffering mightily. Stewart Evans of the Downtown Knoxville Association appealed to the mayor to take

steps to try to save downtown merchants.

That was when Testerman named the committee to explore the possibility of bringing a World’s Fair to Knoxville. He appointed 19 members to the group and named as chair another brash young man – banker Jake Butcher.

Testerman served another term as mayor from 1984 to 1987. In a strange twist of fate, his major challenge then was untangling the financial mess and looming city debt left after the World’s Fair closed and the Butcher banking empire collapsed.

When asked about highlights of that second term, which included the merger of city and county schools, he says only, “It wasn’t nearly as much fun.”

(Note: Writer Anne Hart covered Testerman’s first term as a reporter for the Knoxville News Sentinel.

She later worked on his staff.)

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and four others from acting as Devanshire HOA board members. Members of the dissident group were elected in June 2012 after Johnson and several other sitting board members walked out of an annual meeting. Chancellor Mike Moyers ruled that the election was invalid for lack of a quorum.

Faughnan, who remains as a board member, finds herself in the peculiar position of being both a named defendant and a member of the plaintiff board. She has lived there for 17 years and bought into an 88-unit condo development with amenities appropriate to a community of that size.

Over the years, however, she says she watched with alarm as three other “phases” were added to the subdivision, swelling its population to more than 320 units, all of which have rights to use the small on-site pool. She says that roof and other repairs, which are the responsibility of the HOA, go unaddressed while money is poured into projects, like installing speed bumps and repaving the swimming pool parking lot.

“I told them we should be fiduciaries of our condos, and we should take care of them first,” she said. “My shingles were so brittle that when they bent them back, they popped.

I gave them three years’ notice, and then I wrote a letter telling them I would like for this to be addressed by April 3. After that, I went to the courthouse and sued. I gave them ample warning.”

After much wrangling, Faughnan got her new roof, but says others haven’t been as successful.

“My neighbor, who pays his assessment fees every month, says it’s no use fighting them.

His roof still is not done.

HOA history At first, Faughnan dealt with developer Jim Carlton, who also ran the HOA in accordance with the Tennessee Horizontal Properties Act (which was superseded by the Condominium Act in 2009). In 2002 he turned the HOA over to the members, as required by state law after 75 percent of the units are sold.

The bank balance was zero, Faughnan and Hedden say.

Jim Wright says serving on a homeowners association board is a thankless task. The attorney for the HOA admires Johnson, who, he says, “has the patience of Job. He’s just trying to do the right thing.”

Wright says most of the arguments are over how to stretch a finite amount of money to do what needs to be done, and he would like to know what members of the dissident group would do differently.

Faughnan, Gross, Hedden and others stand by the complaint they swore on the civil summons they filed last May, when they said the HOA had breached its contract to collect dues because its actions were “not in accordance with (HOA) bylaws” and it had failed to provide services and denied the right to speak and vote.

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Hangin’ at World’s Fair Park

By Annie Smith Downtown Knoxville has an entirely different vibe from West Knoxville. Complete with daring outfits and street musicians, the area provides relief from the uniformity of the suburbs.

Our downtown adventure began at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Because it is currently under construction, the exterior wasn’t too pretty, but the museum can still be explored relatively easily.

For a teen, the exhibits weren’t particularly exciting. With a general understanding of art, however, I could appreciate many of the painstakingly-detailed pieces, such as those in the Thorne Miniature Rooms.

These are tiny replicates of bedrooms, dining rooms and kitchens from different time periods.

The other interesting part of the museum is the exhibit of modern art, titled Currents. This includes stranger pieces such as the “makes you look twice because it’s so realistic” sculpture of the back of a head and the photograph of a man’s couch surrounded by hundreds of corks labeled with the names of his “romantic conquests.”

Overall, a nice visit, but not great for thrill-seekers.

Next on the agenda was a sweaty walk to lunch in Market Square. We looked longingly at the people enjoying the cooling World’s Fair Park fountains, an adventure for another day, but a fun one at that.

We stuck with our favorite place to eat, Cocoa Moon.

The restaurant provides a unique menu with both Asian and Latin American choices. It was delicious, as usual, and there were plenty of leftovers.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ■ Ball Camp Baptist Church, 2412 Ball Camp Byington Road, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Friday, June 7. Special VBS worship service will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, June 9, in the sanctuary. Theme: “God’s Backyard Bible Camp: Under the Stars,” featuring backyard games, crafts, snacks and rockin’ worship. Register online at www.ballcampchurch. org. Info: 603-0983 or Danielle@ballcampchurch.org.

■ Bearden UMC, 4407 Sutherland Avenue, Friday through Tuesday, June 14-18. Ages 3-5 meet 6-8 p.m. Kindergarten through 5th grade meet 6-8:30 p.m. Theme: “God’s Backyard.” Info: www.BeardenUMC.org.

■ Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, 9132 Kingston Pike, 8:45 a.m.-noon, Monday through Thursday, June 3-6.

Theme: “Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God.” Classes for rising kindergarten through rising

It’s summer, and if your family is anything like mine, the kids were saying “I’m bored” as Wendy soon as Memorial Day Smith was over.

But there’s plenty for families to do in Knoxville, and my children will even embrace educational outings, as long as they are bundled with food – especially chocolate. Check out my column this summer for outing ideas, along with honest reviews by my kids. This one is written

by Annie, who is a rising sophomore at Bearden High School.

I hope you’ll be inspired to get out of the house and get to know our fair city better.

Braxton Kiser, center, plays Charlie Brown in the WordPlayers’ production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Fellow cast members are Matthew Lloyd, Spencer Streno, Michael Brown, Jeannine Souder and Sheryl Howard. Photo submitted

Annie and Laurel Smith create critters in the Knoxville Museum of Art Children’s Activity Center. Photo by Wendy Smith The walk back became worth it when we stopped

by The Chocolate Factory for dessert. We were met with samples of heavenly chocolate and peanut butter squares. Already hooked, we walked out with cheesecake bites, salted caramels, and fudge, all covered in more chocolate. They all promptly melted as we stepped out the door but were still delicious.

We went back to the car hot, tired and full, all the signs of a good day.

6th grade. Info/register: www. cspc.net/vbs or 291-5206.

■ Central Baptist Church of Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Drive, Sunday through Thursday, June 9-13, times vary. All are welcome to attend Family Fun Night at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, in the sanctuary, with block party to follow. Theme: “VBS in the City.” Info/register: www. cbcbearden.org.

■ Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209 Jamestowne Blvd., 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday, June 3-7.

Theme: “Kingdom Rock,” medieval-themed week.

Classes for kids age 3 through 5th grade. Cost is $10 and includes a T-shirt. Register at www.group.com/vbs/ez/ farragutpresbyterian. Info: Katina Sharp, katinasharpe@ aol.com or 966-9547.

■ First Baptist Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike, Sunday, June 9, through Sunday, June 16.

Theme: “Museum of Unseen Riches.” Info/register: 966-9791 or www.fbconcord.org/cq.

■ Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, 6:30-8:30

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More entertainment for kids

The Children’s Theatre of Knoxville will present its first show at a new theater located at 109 East Churchwell Avenue.

“Babe, the Sheep-Pig” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday June 7; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 8; 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 9; 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 13; 7 p.m. on Friday June 14; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 15; 3 p.m., Sunday through Tuesday, June 19-21. Theme: “Summer Spectacular: The Adventure Squad Returns.” Nightly giveaways. Classes for preschool through 5th grade. Preregistration required at www.gracebc. org. Info: 691-8886.

■ Grassy Valley Baptist Church, 10637 Kingston Pike, 5:45-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 10-14. Theme: “Gotta Move! Keepin’ in Step with the Spirit.” Preregister: www. grassyvalley.org. Info: 693-1741.

Annie and Laurel Smith are assisted by chief candy maker Gillian Hunt at the Candy Factory, located next to the Knoxville Museum of Art. Photo by Wendy Smith p.m. on Sunday, June 16; 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 20; 7 p.m. on Friday, June 21, and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday June 22.

The play tells the story of a plucky pig trying to find his place on Farmer Hoggett’s farmyard.

The WordPlayers will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at its theater at 1540 Robinson Road. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on June 14, 15, 20, 21,

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and 22, and at 2:30 p.m. on June 16 and 23.

The musical is based on Charles Schulz’s acclaimed “Peanuts” comic strip.

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What’s next for Lakeshore Park?

There will be a discussion of future plans for Lakeshore Park at 6 p.m.

Monday, June 10, in the Sacred Heart Cathedral gymnasium. The meeting is

202-0304.

■ UT Toastmasters Club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Knoxville Convention Center on Henley Street in room 218. Currently accepting new members. Info: Sara Martin, 603-4756.

the first in a public process called Lakeshore Park: Next Steps.

Lakeshore Park Inc., the nonprofit that’s developing and managing the park for the city, will make a presentation on the 110-acre property, which will grow by 61 acres after the state transfers the property of Lakeshore Mental Health Institute to the city. Deputy Mayor Bill Lyons will lead the discussion.

■ West Knox Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m. each first and third Monday at Sullivan’s in Franklin Square, 9648 Kingston Pike.

■ West Knoxville Kiwanis Club meets 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Shoney’s on Walker Springs Road.

■ Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 725 Virtue Road, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, July 7-11. Theme: “Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth.”

Classes for ages 3 through 12. Info/register: 966-1491 or virtuecpchurch@tds.net.

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Fundraisers galore many. A memorial service will be held later this month.

■ Knoxville lost a dedicated educator with the death of James Robinson a week ago. He taught many years at Austin High before moving to the central office of the old city school system which later combined with the county school system.

Many Knoxvillians benefited from his teachings including former Mayor Daniel Brown.

■ U.S. Rep. Jimmy Victor Duncan recently broke his Ashe right wrist in two places as he was carrying a rug up the stairs in his Farragut home, lost his balance and fell back down the stairs.

However, this injury did State Rep. Roger Kane, not keep him from attendwho does not run for reing Honor Fountain City election until 2014, is havDay on Memorial Day last ing a fundraiser on Thursday, June 6, at 7031 Cherry week.

Best wishes for a speedy Grove Road. Suggested recovery. donation is $250 a person.

■ Veteran civil rights Tonight, June 3, council leader and minister member Nick Della Volpe is having an open house re- Harold Middlebrook will ception at Central Flats and retire this December after 33 years as the pastor of Taps to which the public is invited without charge from Canaan Baptist Church.

He has been a pastor for 52 5:30 to 7:30. years.

Palmer, Kane and Della ■ The photo in the Volpe are all unopposed at Knoxville News Sentinel present. on Memorial Day showFormer council member Carlene Malone is a host of ing a butchered tree in the front yard of Janice Myers the Della Volpe event.

■ Recent U.S. Census in Fountain City ought to awaken KUB to the bizarre figures show Chattanooga results of its tree-cutting grew at the rate of 2.15 policies. No amount of percent from 2010 to 2012 spinning can make this old while Knoxville’s growth tree, which was the pride rate was 1.85 percent.

Chattanooga is expected and joy of the owner, come to add another 6,500 people back or look better.

KUB should recognize to its population through that its rules should not be annexation by the end of rigid and should allow more this year. flexibility. Top manageKnoxville’s official population today is 182,200 ment studiously avoids making statements directly and Chattanooga’s is on this.

171,279. However, at a rate KUB claims they offered of growth which exceeds to replace the tree and MyKnoxville’s combined with ers ignored their offer. The annexation, it is possible tree had been previously that the 2020 census cut by KUB and was already will show Knoxville as looking ugly according to Tennessee’s fourth largest city and Chattanooga mov- photos supplied by KUB to the writer. ing into third place ahead ■ Gov. Haslam has of Knoxville. named Knoxvillian Larry Knoxville’s annexation has slowed to a snail’s pace. Martin to the important position of commissioner This will impact funding of Finance and Administrabased on population which both cities receive from the tion on an interim basis.

The last person from Knox state and federal governCounty to hold this position ments. was Warren Neel.

■ Barbara Monty, TVA board chair Bill who died over Memorial Sansom once held it under Day weekend, was 82 and had just retired a few weeks Gov. Lamar Alexander.

This can only be good ago from CAC after working news for Knoxville and over the years with Mobile Knox County. This was Meals. first speculated on in this She was an inspiration column a few weeks ago. to many, and her death Hopefully, the “interim” comes as a shock. She will part of the title will be be deeply missed as her dropped soon and Martin time here made Knoxville will have the job full time. a much better place for so

New judge Gov. Bill Haslam swears in Deborah Stevens as Knox County Circuit Court judge as her husband, Hank, holds the Bible.

“My parents always told me that I could do anything I set my mind to,” said Stevens. “I promise to work hard, be fair, patient and respectful.”

Daughter Katie Stevens is not pictured.

If you like attending political fundraisers, then this week will keep you busy as Knoxville council member Brenda Palmer has a fundraiser for her re-election to a second and final term at the Sequoyah Hills home of Tim and Amy Williams on Friday night, June 7. The city election is in November 2013.

Photo by Ruth White

Restaurant booms with smaller sign Eddie Halliday stood next to the monument sign in front of his Chick-fil-A restaurant on Kingston Pike in Bearden Village and said he’s still not entirely sure what the fuss over signage is about. He is an upbeat guy with a wall-to-wall smile whose voicemail message wishes his callers a blessed day and sounds like he means it.

Betty Bean “I mean, look at Kingston Pike,” he said, pointing to the tavern across the street.

“There’s a guy over there with a hot dog painted on his front window.”

All in all, Eddie’s got a lot to smile about. He has just finished up his first year as operator of the Chick-fil-A on Kingston Pike. It’s been a smashing success, exceeding all its projections. The meeting room is reserved three or four times a day, except,

of course for Sundays, when Chick-fil-A is closed.

Did the goodwill generated by his willingness to back off the initial plan to plant a towering pole-mounted sign out front play into that success?

He says he doesn’t know, since he hasn’t tried it the other way. He also says he didn’t have much say in the matter, because the decision was made higher on the corporate food chain, where the deciding factor was the serendipitous timing of having another new store in the works that could use the costly pole sign.

“The local guy doesn’t have any say,” he said. “That decision comes from design and construction and was made long ago. I was surprised when (City Council member) Duane Grieve came and talked to me about my sign.”

The city’s present sign ordinance allows signs up to 50 feet high, and Halliday said it’s the city’s responsibility to enact signage laws it can live with (something that’s in the works with a taskforce that

will be delivering its work product to the Metropolitan Planning Commission later this summer).

He says he feels sorry for Greg and Stacy Harb, operators of the soon-to-be opened Fountain City Chick-fil-A, where a 40- tall pole sign has been extremely controversial.

“I know that Greg is really excited about opening,

and will be a real asset to the community,” Halliday said.

Chick-fil-A’s willingness to switch out the signage to help its West Knox neighbors reduce the visual clutter on Kingston Pike was commendable, but makes its actions even more frustrating to those who had hoped to receive the same consideration in Fountain City.

These honored dead WBIR-TV news anchor John Becker holds the text on a windy Memorial Day for U.S. Rep. John Duncan Jr. who read the Gettysburg Address at a service at Fountain City Lake. In the background is city council member Mark Campen. Photo by S. Clark

Kuhlman, Knox GOP aim high in 2014 There will be 34 open elective offices in Knox County in 2014, and GOP chair Ruthie Kuhlman believes Republicans can fill every one of them.

It’s no surprise that a primary target for Republicans next year will be the District 13 state legislative seat now held by former county Democratic chair Gloria Johnson.

“We’re really working hard to find the right person to run against Johnson,” Kuhlman says. “We know it’s going to take a very strong candidate because of the make-up of the 13th. It’s not impossible for a Republican to win there. It just has to be the right Republican.

We very much want to take that seat.”

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ergized and excited about the party’s prospects. Since her election in January, she has been meeting with community movers and shakers and with Republican leadership top to bottom.

“When I was first elected I heard from so many people that they were called on only every two years – when there was an election – and that they never heard from our party between election cycles. They said they would like to be more involved.

That was all the motivation I needed.”

Kuhlman set out on a “listening tour,” determined to find ways to build the party.

“We have had great leadership for a long time, from the top down through the precinct level, and if more people want to be more involved we need to find ways to accommodate that.”

She has met with most former party chairs. She says it’s not surprising that they are a wealth of good information and advice and have been incredibly supportive of getting greater involvement by a larger number of people.

Precinct chairs from all across the county gathered for a meeting last week – a first in the history of the party, Kuhlman says she has been told. Those sessions will continue quarterly.

Presidents of GOP clubs from across the county

gathered a couple of weeks ago.

They will continue to meet bimonthly.

A series of dutch-treat luncheons Kuhlman with elected officials will begin this week, Kuhlman said, and will continue until all have met and had an opportunity to have their ideas discussed.

As Kuhlman says: “I’m meeting with everybody you can think of. It’s important to what we’re trying to accomplish that we all find ways to work together to achieve our goal of winning in 2014 with the very best candidates. We want every single one of those offices.”

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Bird banding NATURE NOTES | Dr. Bob Collier It’s often the unplanned or unexpected surprises that provide the most memorable parts of travelling – people, scenery, food, those sorts of things.

I remember seeing a rare and unusual bird on the Galapagos Islands – the woodpecker finch. It is one of a handful of birds known to use tools in its quest for food. It uses twigs and thorns to pry bugs and worms out of their hiding places. We saw it because our bus had broken down. We were wandering up and down some remote road, waiting for rescue, when we got to see the bird doing its amazing thing!

And then there was the beautiful, haunting song of the canyon wren echoing off the walls of the Grand Canyon one morning, never-tobe-forgotten music from a tiny ball of feathers and a billion years of rocks.

And I remember the best steak I ever ate, at a little place in Hays, Kan., that was doing business in what had been a filling station. It had

been recommended by some locals. Yum. But then I could fill a whole column about food on trips.

To get back to the subject: Grandma and I came upon one such interesting and memorable happenstance on the trip we took last month.

We set out in early May to see how many species of birds we could find in western Pennsylvania and New York, and we did pretty well, considering the time of year. One morning we were in a place called Braddock Bay, located on Lake Ontario, about 20 miles west of Rochester, N.Y. The area of big, quiet parks with beaches and cliffs overlooking the enormous, oceanlike lake created a scene that I wouldn’t have expected to see in New York.

We were there because our New York bird-finding book said it was the site of a long-standing annual hawk watch, where superbirders sit all day and count hawks and other big birds migrating northeast along the shoreline of the huge lake as they work

Workers are busy preparing for the bird banding at a station in Braddock Bay, N.Y.

their way north. Where there is a hawk watch, there should also be friendly, knowledgeable birders, and we hoped for some good local information as well as good looks at a bunch of interesting hawks.

So here was the unanticipated part: they not only knew their stuff, they said that there were two active bird-banding stations a short distance away around the bay. Now, you must understand that coming upon a local active bird-banding operation is a really big deal for a couple of itinerant birdwatchers. These stations are run by avid and expert bird people who really know their local birds, what’s there when, and where to go to find them. And the extra bonus on this trip was the nearby raptor-banding station, where they were using live starlings as bait to catch and band the big guys: the hawks and other birds of prey. It sounded like Hog Heaven for birders to us, and we were soon off to find the action. But first: what is bird banding, and why?

People have been curious about the lives of birds ever since there were people, I suspect. How they fly, what they eat (and how they taste) and, in particular, where they go when they’re not here. They leave, and they return, every year, predictably. It used to be common knowledge that the swallows spent their winters asleep in the mud at the bottom of ponds and marshes and that the hummingbirds flew south each fall on the backs of geese.

To solve the problem, a way was needed to mark in-

Bird banding in progress Photos by Bob Collier dividual birds, so they could be identified when they were encountered again. Various schemes were tried, but nothing worked well until, in 1899, a Danish professor named Christian C. Mortensen developed a system for attaching light aluminum rings to the legs of ducks, starlings, storks and sea birds.

The practice spread throughout Europe, and by 1902, scientists at the Smithsonian Institution were studying the movements of a bunch of black-crowned night herons by banding a hundred of them. Standard practice is to capture wild birds in nets or traps, put on the tiny band identified with a series of numbers and data and release them unharmed to go about their usual business. Then if the bird is shot, recaptured or found dead at some other location, even 1,000 miles away, tons of information can be gained, such the bird’s age, or how far it has travelled and the like.

A person must be trained and federally licensed under rules of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to band birds, with extra permits to band hummingbirds or big birds of prey. All the data gathered, including a file of every band put on across the

U.S., goes into a big file at the U.S. Bird Banding Laboratory in Laurel, Md. If a bird band is recovered anywhere, all the info about it can be obtained from the lab, and all bands that are recovered are reported to them.

A bird-banding station runs with the efficiency of an operating room (but it’s a lot more cheerful). Everything is laid out in orderly fashion, and each team member coolly does his or her job; all goes smoothly amid considerable seeming chaos. There is one person in charge, someone with a prodigious knowledge of the tiniest details of bird identification, including sex, age and physical condition.

Our new friends at the Braddock Bay banding station had 30 badminton net-like mist nets set up, and they were making the rounds of the nets every 30 minutes, from sunrise through the next six hours each day.

The birds were carefully removed from the nets, popped into little cloth bags and brought back to the station for weight, measurements, banding and release.

The all-important secretary recorded the data as the workers shouted them to her, like a short-order cook in a fast food joint. There were a

A black and white warbler, banded and ready for release. number of workers processing dozens of chickadees, warblers and wrens, and a lot of fascinated visiting birders.

The birds? Once out of the nets, they were mostly calm and curious about what was going on. Sometimes the observers are allowed to hold and release a bird. To have a gorgeous live hummingbird perched in the palm of your hand, looking you in the eye and then zooming away to freedom once more, is an experience you never forget.

Just to see all those little guys up close and personal was great fun.

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A-6 • JUNE 3, 2013 • BEARDEN Shopper news get a raise. He is excellent at sales. Fans have scrambled onto the band wagon.

Ol’ Vols have offered endorsements. Prospective players have demonstrated keen interest. This is very encouraging.

As good as it looks in the preceding paragraph, none of this will make much difference at Oregon. Outsider enthusiasm and two more verses of “Rocky Top� probably won’t scare the Gators or alarm the Crimson Tide.

Insider enthusiasm might affect some games.

If the Volunteers really do work hard at getting better this summer and if they stay healthy and if they believe miracles are possible, Tennessee might upset somebody big.

That is essentially what Dave Hart said as he patted himself on the back for hiring Butch Jones. He said these Vols are now capable of overachieving.

If it happens, blame it on Butch. He brought a believable plan, brick by brick he calls it, with an emphasis on accountability. He hired good help, people he knew and could count on without wasting time double-checking to determine which assignments were completed.

Jones’ assistants may, in fact, turn out to be among the most functional units.

There are recruiting maniacs in the group. Tireless.

Relentless.

Going only on what I hear, I am impressed. Go-

ing on what he has seen and heard, so is the athletic director.

Hart says what Jones has done is gratifying, even exciting. His first choice of words to describe the coach is “passionate.�

That’s good enough.

Passion had to be part of Jones’ previous success.

He has never had overwhelming talent in great numbers. He still doesn’t.

After what we’ve been through, even guarded optimism is refreshing in Big Orange Country. I have decided to join the movement.

I’m in – with one out clause.

How long I stay will eventually be determined by wins and losses.

dividual cups used to serve the juice were plain paper nut cups. After partaking of the sacrament, we were invited to open the folds of Neither shouldest thou have stood in the crossway, the cup, and when we had to cut off those of his that did escape, neither shouldest done so, we saw the paper thou have delivered up those of his that did remain in the Cross was stained in the shape of Currents day of distress. a Maltese cross.

(Obadiah 14, King James Bible – Cambridge Edition) Lynn One of the most hauntHutton ing crosses I have ever seen was just a shadow. It was Through the years, I fully saved from innua picture on a Christmas have been given a lot of merable Palm Sundays. I card, and the dark shape of have stained-glass crosses crosses. a cross fell across the manI have a crocheted cross, and crystal crosses and ger and the Babe, a forehandmade by a dear friend. wooden crosses. I have Another cross, given to me Celtic crosses and modern She bought it for me one shadowing of his future.

I have even had the privby a special friend, was crosses and a St. Andrew’s Mother’s Day when she was made in Mexico of metal. cross. (I even have earrings in high school, even after ilege of walking parts of It is numbered “310,� and shaped like crosses, but the sales clerk told her she the Via Dolorosa (the Way of the Cross) and standing signed by A. LaCarte. It I have never been able to couldn’t afford it.

I have written in this in the Church of the Holy looks, for all the world, as if wear them; they just seem it had been retrieved from a a little too frivolous to space before about the very Sepulchre in Jerusalem – sunken Spanish galleon. me!) I have a silver cross, first Maundy Thursday the church that claims to be I have crosses made set with garnets, given to service I had the privilege built on the hill called Golfrom palm fronds, care- me by my daughter Eden. to attend, in which the in- gotha. Those experiences

were all but overwhelming.

However, to truly walk in the way of the Cross is to follow Jesus, day by day.

It is to be obedient to His way, to be willing to give up one’s own will and way, and to become, step by step, like Him. It is to follow, to give, to obey, to suffer, and to die if need be.

One who walks with Christ is never alone.

Walking with Christ, we learn about him. We also learn things about ourselves we wish we did not have to know.

The Crossway is a crossroads. It is where we are called upon to make choices, to turn our faces in one direction or another, and to hold steady.

Standing in the Crossway calls us to be true wit-

nesses to Christ. It is an opportunity for growth and for blessing. It is also a risk.

Standing in the Crossway can be lonely, confusing, dangerous and sad.

Standing in the Crossway may mean standing alone, being faithful even when Christ seems very far away.

Standing in the Crossway means bearing the criticisms of those who do not understand, those who disagree, those who scoff.

It is the Way of the Cross. It is a path our Lord has walked. It is a place He took a stand on our behalf.

It is the very least we can do. We each have to find our own way, our own place, our own Golgotha.

Where will you stand in the Crossway?

OK, I’m in Among very valuable readers are those who, from time to time, offer guidance and coaching tips on how to write these tales of Tennessee. Email address at the bottom invites commentary.

I appreciate assistance.

I sometimes disagree, but I try to remember to be polite and say thank you.

In early December, one reader in particular scoffed at Butch Jones’ “dream job� comment. He is still scoffing. He says UT may have been “a� dream job, considering where the coach had been, but not “the� dream job.

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His argument has merit: If Alabama, Florida, Michigan and Notre Dame had extended simultaneous job offers and the pay was comparable, Tennessee would have finished fifth in Jones’ dream.

Another reader had a lot to say about Butch bringing the “best� coaching staff in America. Much of it came

down I-75 from Cincinnati.

This reader had never heard of Mike Bajakian and couldn’t pronounce his name. He had heard of Willie Martinez and John Jancek and remembered how bad was their Georgia defense and the exact date they were fired.

I acknowledged the messages and moved on.

To tell you the truth, blind optimists are more fun than skeptical realists.

In winning his first six months at Tennessee, Butch Jones has performed as if this really is his chance of a lifetime. I do believe he is pleased to be the coach at Tennessee.

That is heartwarming.

If the man was being paid by the hour, he would

Standing in the Crossway

REUNIONS ■Rule High Classes of ’52 and ’53 will hold a reunion 4-9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Grande Event Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Info: Bob Cummings, 577-8557, or Wilma McCoig, 687-5513.

â– HMHS Class of 1992 cookout will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Big Ridge State Park. Info/RSVP: 684-3835 or TnEMTP18325@gmail.com. â– The family of John and Louise Sharp Sellers will hold a reunion Saturday, June 8, at Cove Lake State Park Shelter #3. This is an all day event.

Bring a covered dish. Info: call/text Mary Sellers Hayes, 919-3887. â– Nicely/Bailey/Munsey family reunion will be Saturday, June 8, at Wilson Park next to Maynardville High School.

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in the Community and Senior Citizens Building in Sharps Chapel. Bring food, drinks and utensils for your family as well as any old photos and stories to share. Lunch will begin at 12:30 p.m. Music will be provided by a local band. Info: Don Sanford, 765-642-8543 or email ohno2311@comcast.net.

Road in Knoxville. Bring a covered dish, photos and albums plus recent articles or announcements to share.

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Joy in a name Tarr family welcomes Brielle

By Ashley Baker Tears of joy streamed down Devon Tarr’s face as she finally held her Ethiopian daughter, Brielle. After fifteen months of waiting, filling out paperwork and longing to be together, Devon and her husband, Nathan, were overcome with happiness when they were united with their new daughter in Ethiopia.

Nathan and Devon said they knew from the beginning of their time together that they wanted to adopt a child. Just a few days after their engagement in December 2000, the couple began to dream about what their family might look like one day.

“Both coming from large families, we were excited about having lots of children,” said Devon. “And we knew that adoption would be one of the ways that the Lord would grow our family in His perfect timing.”

Nathan, pastor of Christ Church Knoxville, experienced the blessing of adoption firsthand when his mother and father adopted a 5-year-old Vietnamese boy into their family.

In January 2009, the Tarrs said they felt led by God to begin the adoption process. After much research and prayer, they were accepted to America World’s Ethiopia program in April of 2009, where they indicated their wish to adopt a baby girl from 0 to 18 months old.

For the Tarr family, adoption was a step of faith financially. The type of adoption they were pursuing carried a final price tag that would

Devon Tarr is overcome with emotion as she and her husband, Nathan, meet the 18-month-old Ethiopian child, Brielle, for the first time. Then, 15 months later, the Tarrs were able to welcome Brielle into their family as their daughter. Photo submitted

equal the pastor’s salary for a whole year. Moving ahead on faith, the Tarrs said they found what was needed at every turn.

“The Lord really provided through the church and through people who would hear about the adoption process,” Devon said. “The money always came when we needed it.”

The Tarrs also received a grant from ShowHope, a Christian organization founded by Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman. Its purpose is to help orphans find homes.

“Shortly after we began the process, we decided on

the name ‘Brielle’ for our daughter. We loved that it means ‘God is my strength’ and began praying for our daughter by name every day,” Devon continued.

The name proved to be prophetic. The couple received a referral call a year later on May 20, 2010, for a 15 month-old baby girl named “Bire” (pronounced Brie).

“We were truly in awe of our God, and the fact that we had been praying for our daughter literally by name for over a year-even before she was orphaned!” Devon said.

Devon recalled how some earlier experiences shaped her desire for adoption. “I

had traveled to Kenya and experienced the Lord’s heart for the children there.

I had also taken several classes at Wheaton College regarding Third World issues and the plight of the world’s orphans.”

Her college studies became a reality in 2010. “Little did I know that on July 20, 2010 – our ninth wedding anniversary and exactly ten years to the date of my trip to Kenya – we would be in Ethiopia in a little courtroom listening with joy as a judge pronounced that our precious Bire (Brielle) was now officially our daughter, becoming our fourth child.”

The Tarr family: At back, Nathan, Devon, baby Gavin and Kendra Tarr. Front, Bryan, Carson and Brielle. Photo by Ashley Baker

The Tarrs were required to take two trips to Africa in order to adopt Brielle. “On the first trip, we had to go through the court system and become her legal parents. On the second trip, we got our visas to bring her home,” Nathan explained. “And as much anticipation and excitement as there was before we met her for the first time,

there was even more as we looked forward to her being part of our family not only legally, but in the flesh!”

That day came on Aug. 20, 2010, when the Tarrs came home with Brielle.

The family has now been blessed with a fifth child, Gavin, who joins his siblings Kendra, Bryan, Carson and Brielle.

Gain faith and lose weight at Marietta Church

By Theresa Edwards On Sundays, Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 1922 Marietta Church Road off of Hardin Valley Road is a place for worship, sip ‘n chat and Sunday school. On Mondays, it is the meeting spot for the community TOPS weight loss club.

As the school year ends, two students were given special recognition during the Sunday service.

Kevin Lewis was congratulated as a 2013 graduate from Hardin Valley Academy and received a Bible presented by Mary Francis.

The congregation applauded Russell Hubbard who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout recently.

Congratulations were

Pastor Randall Mayfield also given on Monday to an adult congregation member, Bruce Fortune, who has lost 74 pounds and kept it off for four years, thanks to the support of the TOPS weight loss club.

The club meets each Monday 5 p.m. for weigh-

in and exercise followed by an informative and motivational speaker at 6, talking on various topics related to nutrition, exercise and healthy living habits.

“This group has been very helpful,” Fortune said. “Stepping on that scale each week keeps me accountable to the group plus they support and encourage me.”

Fortune says he did what the doctors recommend: eating more healthy food with less calories and exercising. He goes to the gym regularly, running on the treadmill for cardio and working out on weight machines.

Fortune is an inspiration to others on the weight-loss journey. Info: www.mariettacpc.org/.

Bruce Fortune before he lost 74 pounds with the TOPS weight loss club at Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Photo submitted

Bruce Fortune weighing in now, 74 pounds lighter. Photos by T. Edwards

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High school students who play drums and other percussion instruments will have an opportunity to develop their skills this summer during the first UT Summer Percussion Institute (UTSPI).

The weeklong workshop is Sunday, July 7, through Sunday, July 14, at the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville.

Registration and tuition are required.

Info: www.music.utk. edu/utspi.

Bearden High School assistant principal Debra Bean, second from right, is joined by her family – Rebekah, Skipper and Sarah – at a brunch held at Bearden on the last day of school. She is retiring after a long career with Knox County Schools. Photo by Wendy Smith

Hats off to Debra Bean

By Wendy Smith Since Bearden High School assistant principal Debra Bean enforced the school’s dress code, including a rule against hats, the theme of a brunch held on the last day of school for teachers was “Hats Off to Mrs. Bean.” Several honored her by wearing their best chapeaus.

Bearden Elementary School 5th-grader Emma Catherine King sits with school librarian Bonnie Lockwood while holding the mandolin she received from Pick N’ Grin for breaking the school’s record for AR points. Photo submitted For Bearden Elementary School 5th-grader Emma Catherine King, reading is a pleasure, not a chore. She has always loved to read.

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“My parents even read to me before I was born,” she said.

Emma Catherine recently broke the school’s record for Accelerated Reading (AR) points. Students earn points for each book they read that is on the list of the school’s approved material.

They can trade their points for various rewards including games, stuffed animals and other books.

The previous school record for AR points was set last year by Maggie Gordon, who earned about 850 points. Emma Catherine earned 1,115.3 points this year.

School librarian Bonnie Lockwood said she knew about one month after school started that Emma

Catherine “wasn’t going to break the record; she was going to shatter it.”

Emma Catherine said she wasn’t trying to break the record; she was just enjoying her favorite books.

School AR Store chair Elisabeth Gaertner and co-chair Brandy Downing wanted to present Emma Catherine with a special award for setting a new school record. Gaertner had heard that Emma Catherine wanted to learn to play the mandolin, so she stopped by Bearden music shop Pick N’ Grin to ask for a discount on an instrument or for a donation of a small gift card. The folks at Pick N’ Grin donated a top-of-the-line mandolin with a case, four picks, a starter CD and a lesson booklet.

Emma Catherine was in shock.

“I just thought, ‘Is that mine?’” she said.

For young readers who may be hesitant to pick up a book in their free time, Emma Catherine said the key is finding a book you like.

“Even if it is a book about drawing or a comic book, the more I like a book, the more I want to read it.”

Bean will retire this month after serving as an assistant principal at Bearden since 2001. She taught in Knox County Schools from 1974 until 1984, when she became an administrator.

As a student, she attended Whittle Springs Junior High School and Fulton High School. She

and her husband, Skipper, live in Halls.

Her future plans include home renovations and planning the upcoming wedding of her daughter, Sarah. She looks forward to retirement, but expects the transition to be bittersweet.

“I’ve done this since I was 20, so August will be weird,” she says.

Dedication for Jackson Tindell Jackson Tindell was dedicated May 26 at Park West Church of God. Pictured holding Jackson is his pastor, Gerald McGinnis.

Jackson’s parents are Randy and Angie Tindell. Photo submitted

WorkABILITY Academy The Disability Resource Center, 900 E. Hill Avenue Ste. 120, will host the WorkABILITY Academy 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Tuesday, June 25, through Tuesday, July 23.

The program will emphasize work and/or college preparation skills and will encourage work experience and increased job opportunities after graduation.

Anyone age 16-21 can participate.

Orientation will be held for students and parents 3 p.m. Thursday, June 20.

Info or to register: Katherine Moore, 637-3666 (TTY, 865-637-6796).

West Valley students honored at Vanderbilt Select 7th-graders at West Valley Middle School were honored recently at Vanderbilt University for their outstanding scores on the ACT test through the Duke Tip program. The students scored among the top 7 percent in the state. Pictured are (front) Fatima Bhidya, Kevin Chen, Tia Leary, Jessica Borden; (back) Jade Gatton-Bumpus, Austin Gardner, Josh Duzan, Jordan Gatton-Bumpus, Devin Sheets, Sam Jones, Vanderbilt Dean of Admissions Douglas Christiansen and Justin Edaugal. Photo submitted

SPORTS NOTES ■ Baseball tournament for open/travel teams – T-ball and 6U coach pitch through 8U-14U – will be held Friday through Sunday, June 7-9, at Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or hcpsports@msn.com.

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Trent paints it red and black Prepares to leave Central High after four years

By Sandra Clark “Grab your pad,” said Danny Trent.

The man who is leaving as principal of Central High School tore out for a campus tour, this reporter jogging to keep pace.

Like a politician, he worked the crowd.

Spotting a maintenance staffer from the central office, he said, “Yes, those bathrooms are the same as the day they were fixed.” He referred to a refurbishing of the men’s and women’s rooms in the commons area, as elegant as any in town.

The maintenance guy just grinned.

“You’ve gotta have faith in (the students),” said Trent.

“And keep the doors locked,” said the maintenance man.

*** Danny Trent will be the principal at Farragut Middle School this fall, replacing Heather Karnes who retired.

He denies asking for the transfer, but says he’s looking forward to the challenge.

Until Central, his background was in middle schools, and he was mentored by principals Jim Ivey, Bobby Gratz and Paul Williams. He says the four years at Central will make him a better middle school principal because he now understands what his students need to be successful in high school.

“Changes are coming by the second (in education),” he said. All schools will implement the Common Core next year – another challenge for teachers.

And another challenge for Trent will be his wardrobe. His closet is filled with red, black and white. He said his mom liked the change from Karns blue because the bolder colors “make your gray hair look good.” Now he needs new clothes in Admiral blue and gray.

*** Back to the tour. Wow! Things look different at Central High School.

There’s an explosion of red and black.

And no graffiti. The old nets that former principal Pat Mashburn had installed to combat roosting pigeons are gone, replaced by a wall and a banner in red and black that reads: “Dream, Believe, Achieve.”

In the commons you’ll find those new restrooms with tile and wallpaper, new tables, a cyber café where kids can access a dozen computers while eating, a television dialed to ESPN and picnic tables outside.

There’s new energy at Central and “you can feel it,” says Trent.

One of four new computer labs.

Danny Trent is moving to Farragut Middle School after four years at Central High. Photos by S. Clark

One of 24 student-drawn posters.

Scholarship boards like this one cover exterior walls at Central High School.

Posters and displays are a part. CHS staff have installed exterior signs with the names of scholarship winners. Up by the library, a poster proclaims students who earned all As in the most recent semester.

There are students of the month and teachers of the month. “Paint is cheap,” says Trent.

Hallways and the library boast 24 huge posters, hand-drawn by students copying artists from the old masters to Georgia O’Keeffe. And there are quotes and slogans everywhere, ranging from Walt Disney to Lil Wayne. “Yes, I know who he is,” says Trent. He asked both teachers and students to recommend quotes, and painted those suggested by teachers outside their classroom.

Even classrooms are different at Central, especially in the vocational building out back. The old cosmetology lab has been converted to a health sciences room with hands-on training in CPR and patient care. Graduates get certificates and a head-start in college classes, Trent said.

The old storage room is now a “home living” class for special needs

students who learn life skills including job skills at school.

And a new culinary arts program to prepare students to work in the food industry will be launched this fall in what was the old woodshop classroom. “We’ve got 100 kids interested and the construction should be done

by December,” he said. He patterned the program after a successful one at South-Doyle High School.

Thanks to Title One funding, Trent has added four computer labs at Central. He says when testing goes online next year, Central is ready.

There’s a professional development room where teachers can meet for planning.

Outside, security fences have been installed at either side of the open building, and Trent says the entire campus will be fenced this summer.

The building is being rekeyed for better security.

The school office and guidance offices have been redone for better workflow. An assistant principal and counselor are now housed upstairs in the freshman wing so students can just drop in.

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So have these changes boosted academic outcomes? Trent says yes, but stresses that it’s all about timing.

The standards were changed the year before he came to Central. Under the old standards, Central students were cruising with 60 to 70 percent proficiency. With the tougher standards, the percentages plummeted.

In an apples-to-apples comparison over the past four years: ■ Graduation rate was 70 percent.

Now it’s 87.5 percent.

■ Biology proficiency was 39 percent. Now it’s 72 percent.

■ Algebra I proficiency was 25 percent. Now it’s 57 percent.

■ ACT scores are up from 19 to 21.5.

■ Enrollment has grown from about 1,050 to 1,125.

Trent uses sports terminology to explain his style. “I’m a recruiter. I hired teachers here that I’d want my own kids to have. … Sometimes you have good teams that don’t win,” he said, explaining his staff turnover. “Sometimes you can go stale.”

He invited former principal Jon Miller back to the first graduation. “It was a healing point,” he said. When Trent was sent to Central he decided, “If I can love this school just half as much as Jon does, then I’ll be OK.” He encountered a frosty reception from a staff that strongly supported Miller. He just plunged in, attending every student event possible.

“We set goals. I told (the faculty) I didn’t want to hear about schools out west or in Halls. We brought in instructional coaches (to help teachers).

We kept working harder and started working a little smarter.”

His after-hours efforts at Central robbed him of about 15 hours a week to spend with his own family, Trent estimates. “I’m fine with that and I didn’t ask for this transfer. I’m a team player, but it will be tough when I walk out this door for the last time.”

Trent’s family includes wife Karen, a veteran kindergarten teacher at Farragut Primary School; and daughters Danyelle, a senior at UT; Lauren, a junior at Maryville College; and Maddie, a recent graduate of Hardin Valley Academy and now a freshman at UT. What’s he walking into? Trent says Farragut is a strong community with a good school. Heather Karnes has been his colleague for 20 years and he’s already walked the campus with her.

Trent says he will always be grateful for the support he received from parents, staff and students at Central. “It’s been a good run.

“We can measure scores and achievement, but we cannot measure the heart,” he says. “But now it’s time for a new venture.”

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Change is a constant in Bearden Tony Cappiello is not a guy who holds a grudge.

Even though he won the battle to close block-long and little-used Ben Atchley Street, which bisects property he is developing in Bearden, he’s still trying to make nice with the losing side which fought his efforts mightily.

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At the request of council member Duane Grieve, as part of the road closure deal, Cappiello will maintain a 24-foot wide easement that will run between the front of his property on Kingston Pike and the back of it on Homberg Drive.

Cappiello has his architect, George Ewart, and his staff re-working the site plan to accommodate the easement.

He says the easement area will be attractive with pavement that will look like cobblestones or stamped concrete and will incorporate traffic calming measures so no one can hot-rod through the parking lot where the easement will be located.

“It’s important to me that the area be not only aesthetically pleasing but also safe for both pedestrians and motorists,” Cappiello says.

One Bearden merchant in particular who deserves a pat on the back for courage, whichever side you were on, is The Orangery restaurant owner David Kiger, who spoke out in favor of the road closure despite a chorus of rude hisses behind him as he stood at the podium to address the council.

Kiger’s business is directly behind Cappiello’s new project, yet he said he doesn’t think the road closing will have a detrimental effect on his restaurant because other roads serve the area.

Willy’s Butcher Shop

A place for Eddie

With the opening over the weekend of Willy’s Butcher Shop in Homberg Place, Bearden residents and restaurateurs alike won’t have far to go to buy choice selections of pork, beef and chicken, along with charcuterie and other specialty items typically found in European butcher shops.

William Carithers, a certified master butcher, and his wife, Samantha, are the proprietors, and have chosen the ideal location for a shop with a European flavor. The lofted, two-story shop offers customers an Old World feel, like stopping into a European storefront from a street of ancient cobblestones.

Willy’s 12-foot meat case and 10-foot cooler with a window give shoppers full view of the wide variety of offerings. The front of the shop will stock gourmet and hard-to-find items to augment the wide range of meat selections available to customers, and cooking advice will always be available.

Along with the more standard items, there is a wide variety of sausages, bacon, salamis, pepperoni and homemade hot dogs.

By Sandra Clark

Twisted Scissors event Designer Johnny Lawless, a Knoxville native, will be showing his clothing line at Twisted Scissors Gallery in Homberg Place Friday from 4-8 p.m.

Refreshments will be by Gourmet’s Market.

Since their opening a few years ago, salon owners Elisabetta Proietto and Eric Patterson have taken every opportunity to find ways to support local artists and designers.

Lawless is returning home after spending eight years honing his craft in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

His newest designs will be on display at the salon.

William Carithers in the new butcher shop he and his wife, Samantha, have just opened in Homberg Place. Photo by Anne Hart

Komen event at Tea at the Gallery The Knoxville affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® will kick off the 2013 season today (June 3) with an event at Tea at the Gallery in Western Plaza.

Several volunteers and community partners who have participated in Komen

fundraising and community education projects will receive awards.

The event will start at 9:30 a.m.

The annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, at World’s Fair Park. Online registration and fundraising began June 1 at www. komenknoxville.org.

Wentz predicts end of polio by 2018

By Anne Hart Karen Wentz, a member of the Ma r y v i l le Alcoa Rotary Club and a past district governor of Rotary, has devoted much of her public Wentz service to the fight to eliminate polio across the globe.

Last week she told West Knox Rotarians of a trip she made with other Rotarians in December to Nigeria for National Immunization Day. Volunteers went house to house, and even through the public markets to immunize residents.

She told the group that Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and is made up of about 50 percent Christians and about 50 percent Muslims.

In the northern part of Nigeria, the Muslim Mullahs, in a power play, have told the people that the polio vaccine is contaminated. Nonetheless, the volunteers have carried on, and Wentz said that this year there were only 22 new cases of polio in the country, half the number of new cases seen the previous year.

Wentz described the work of 15 Indian doctors

who visit Nigeria to do the surgery necessary before some of the polio victims can be fitted for prosthetic devices. She said more than 700 corrective surgeries were recently performed on 500 children in just two weeks by the team.

Wentz said there is a “global end plan” for polio eradication. “I believe that by 2018 we will be able to certify the world is polio free.”

Elmcroft unveils Gallery of Honor

Carol Dalby attended the unveiling of the Gallery of Honor with her dad, Elmcroft resident and U.S. Navy veteran Jack Friedline. Friedline’s dog, Dakota, also attended.

Elmcroft West resident Linda Clarke stands near the memorial that honors her service as an officer in the Navy.

business As Eddie Mannis leaves government after a brief stint as deputy to Mayor Madeline Rogero and the city’s chief operating ofEddie Mannis ficer, we’ve got to wonder if we ever will see him again in public service.

Mannis runs when most walk. He multi-tasks incessantly and seems to thrive on problem-solving.

He’s a Republican with a live-and-let-live attitude on social issues.

So here’s his political dilemma: You can’t get to a general election without winning a primary, and Eddie Mannis is unlikely to win a GOP primary. Temperamentally, he’s best suited for administration, ruling out two of the three jobs that are non-partisan – school board and city council. That leaves running for mayor and he says he will not oppose Rogero if (when) she seeks a second term.

Can Mannis hold on until 2019? Even then he could face Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis or rising stars now on city council.

Mannis comes from a blue-collar background, growing up in Inskip and working in his dad’s restaurant. He was the keynote speaker last Monday at Honor Fountain City Day. He said he feels a sense of peace and comfort in Fountain City – “especially when I visit Litton’s. Still some of the best food I’ve had.”

He learned business skills from his father and by working, at age 15, for the Stormer family at Fountain City Florist. He learned: “Making customers happy was thrilling for me. I absolutely enjoyed delivering a product that people appreciated or even raved about. I’ve tried to do that with Prestige Cleaners, where we focus on excellent customer service.”

Mannis said every big business started off small.

He quoted the late Steve Jobs: “You need a lot of passion for what you’re doing because it’s so hard. Without passion, any rational person would give up.”

Mannis started his dry cleaning business in 1985 with one store and used equipment. He studied accounting in night and attended weekend classes at Maryville College.

“I had no idea what I was doing and remember so many nights going home and thinking, ‘I just physically can’t do this anymore.’ Like every new business owner I also faced financial challenges. But I really had no choice but to go forward.”

Today, Prestige operates 11 locations in Knox and Anderson counties with more than 140 employees, five delivery routes, a shoe repair department, and disaster restoration divisions in Knoxville and Nashville.

Small businesses are a real contributor to Knoxville’s economy, he said.

Nationally, 28 million small businesses (defined as having 500 or fewer employees) employ 57 percent of the country’s private workforce and pay 44 percent of the country’s payroll.

Mannis has left city government to return to Prestige Cleaners, which is poised to make a major acquisition, he said. His advice to small business owners: “Work hard, provide excellent customer service, take care of your employees, always be ethical and make a difference in the community.”

Most know of Mannis’s work to bring in and maintain HonorAir in Knoxville. He also sponsors Project Classroom, which allows schools to apply for grants. To date he’s donated $90,000 to schools in Knox, Anderson and Blount counties.

So long, Eddie. Keep up the good work. I wish we could find a place for you in government. Knoxville and Knox County would be better for it.

Medical director named Provision Center for Proton Therapy has named Marcio Fagundes, M.D., as medical director. A board-certified radiation oncologist, he comes to Knoxville from the ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Oklahoma City where he has practiced proton therapy and conducted significant research. He will start his new role on July 15.

“The addition of Dr. Fagundes as medical director is an important Fagundes step in building our team of proton therapy experts,” said Mary Lou DuBois, president of Provision Center for Proton Therapy. Dr. Fagundes will be joining Provision Medical Group, led by Allen Meek, M.D., radiation oncologist.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of being a proton therapy radiation oncologist is seeing patients who have been able to resume normal, active lives as cancer survivors. The opportunity to relocate to Knoxville and to provide proton therapy to this area is a privilege,” said Dr. Fagundes.

The Provision Center for Proton Therapy will begin treating patients in early 2014. The Provision Center for Proton Therapy is part of Provision Health Alliance’s comprehensive outpatient cancer treatment campus located just off Middlebrook Pike at Dowell Springs.

Dr. Fagundes will be the featured speaker at the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on July 23 at Fox Den Country Club.

Business awards in Anderson County

Elmcroft resident and Navy veteran Alvin Williams had a visit from his son, Vietnam veteran Alvin “Willie” Williams Jr. and his sister, Linda Scimonelli, after the unveiling of the facility’s Gallery of Honor.

Economic growth in Anderson County will be highlighted at the annual Tribute to Business awards ceremony Friday, June 7, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

Honorees are: WYSH Radio, small business excellence award; Clinton Utilities Board, mid-sized business excellence award; Eagle Bend Manufactur-

ing Inc. and Oak Ridge Associated Universities, large business excellence award; Clinton Antique Mall, woman-owned business excellence award; and Joe A. Hollingsworth Jr., lifetime achievement award.

Tickets are $65. Info: 457-2559 or ww w.anderson countychamber.org.

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CONTINUING The Knoxville Jazz and Music Festival continues through June 15. Music Week runs through June 9 at venues around downtown and the Old City.

Movie Week starts June 10 with screenings at NV, Southbound and the Bijou Theatre. For event details and tickets, visit http://knoxalliance.com/knoxtix. html.

The Knoxville Writers’ Guild writing contest deadline has been extended to June 15; submissions are being accepted in numerous categories.

Questions: kwgcontests@gmail.com. Info: www. knoxvillewritersguild.org.

The 17th Master Woodworkers Show has issued a call for entries to craftspeople working within a 200-mile radius of Knoxville. The biennial show will be Nov. 1-3 in downtown Knoxville. Entry fee is $65 for up to three works; additional works are $20 each.

Deadline for entries is Aug. 1. Download an application at www.masterwoodworkers.org or send SASE to 17th Master Woodworkers Show, 4132 Rocky Branch Road, Walland, TN 37886. “Birds in Art,� an exhibit of paintings, sculptures and graphics celebrating the timeless appeal of birds, is at McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive, through Sunday, Aug. 18. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday (closed on July 4). A stroller tour for parents, caregivers and children will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 17. A Family Activity day will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 22.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 3-7 Side/By/Side, an exhibit featuring the collaborations between professional artists and students from the Community School of the Arts, will be on display at Bennett Galleries, 5308 Kingston Pike.

Works created by mentor artists and their apprentices will be auctioned to benefit the school. The exhibit is free and open to the public, as are an open-house preview 3-6 p.m. June 5 (featuring music and dance from the performance side of the school) and a closing reception and silent auction 5-8 p.m. June 7 (Echo Bistro & Wine Bar will provide refreshments).

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 The FARM Knoxville Farmers Market is open 3-6 p.m. in the parking lot of Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Road.

The Dixie Lee Pinnacle Farmers Market is open 3-6 p.m. at Turkey Creek (across from the theater).

The East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St., will have a preview reception 6-7:15 p.m. for the new exhibit “Of Sword and Pen: Pivotal Moments in Civil War Tennessee,� followed by a 7:30 p.m. lecture on turning points of the Civil War and “big surprises hidden in plain sight� by historian and author Edward L. Ayers, president of the University of Richmond. Free. “Jazz on the Square� will feature the Marble City 5 performing 8-10 p.m. at the Bill Lyons Pavilion on Market Square. Free.

TUESDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 4-29 Knoxville Youth Athletics summer track and field program for ages 5-18 runs 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, June 4-27, at 25 schools in Anderson, Blount, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, McMinn, Putnam and Sevier counties. There will be four consecutiveSaturday track meets at area tracks. The focus is on the fundamentals of track and field. Info or to register: 385-6237 or http://knoxvilleyouthathletics.org/ programs/summer-developmental-track-and-field.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 American Red Cross, 6921 Middlebrook Pike, offers weekly information sessions on nurse assistant, EKG and phlebotomy training 10-11 a.m. Info: 8623508.

A “Farmer’s Market Cooking Class� will be offered at noon at the Healthy Living Kitchen, Suite E-170, at the UT Medical Center Heart Lung Vascular Institute. The class will show how to incorporate plant-based food in the family menu. Cost of $20 includes nutrition advice, meal and materials.

Register: 305-6970 or www.utmedicalcenter.org/ healthylivingkitchen.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 “Amazingly Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari� will be presented at 11 a.m. at the Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road. “Knox County Grows Up: How one man from Happy Holler made a difference� – the biography of Knox County Judge C. Howard Bozeman – will be released at a celebration at the Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive, hosted by the Knoxville Downtown Sertoma Club, of which the late Bozeman was a charter member. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a program at 6:30 p.m.

Speakers will include author Debbie Patrick, Randy Tyree, state Sen. Becky Duncan Massey and Charlie Bozeman, the judge’s son. Cost: $35; includes dinner and a copy of the book. Make reservations by June 3 to the Foundry, 546-8656. To purchase a book for $35, visit www.bozemanbook.com or Union Ave. Books. All proceeds from the dinner and the book go to Sertoma’s charities.

Jennifer Moshak, UT women’s athletic trainer and author of “Ice n Go: Score in Sports and Life,� will speak at the 7 p.m. meeting of the Knoxville Writers’ Guild at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Moshak is also director for sports medicine and an adjunct professor in the kinesiology department at UT. A $2 donation is requested at the door.

Sean McCollough and the Kid Stuff Band will perform 7-9 p.m. on Market Square. Free.

Concertgoers are welcome to bring chairs or blankets.

No alcohol or food will be available except on the patios of nearby restaurants.

Comedian Kevin James will perform at 8 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St., with opening act Richie Minervini. Tickets are $49 and $69, plus service fees. They are available at all Knoxville Tickets locations, the theatre box office and www. tennesseetheatre.com.

Jazz Night at the Knoxville Film & Music Festival will be 8:30-11 p.m. at Bella Luna, 15 Market Square. Swingin’ with the Soundies will perform at 8:30, followed by Keith Brown & the Nu Jazz Fourtet around 9:30. Rare jazz film shorts, courtesy of the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image & Sound, will be shown.

Tickets: $10 at the door. Festival passes are on sale at the box office of the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 6-16 Theatre Knoxville Downtown will close the season with the romantic comedy “Till Beth Do Us Part� by Jones, Hope and Wooten. TKD veterans Mark Palmer, Windie Wilson, Cheri Compton, Tony Mendez, Freddi Birdwell and Garry Mullins star. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m.

Sunday. Tickets: $10 Thursday/Sunday, $15 Friday/ Saturday. Purchase at www.theatreknoxville.com or http://knoxalliance.com/knoxtix.html.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 The District in Bearden will mark First Friday with: hot dogs and beverages during the tent sale at G&G Interiors; giveaways at Gallaher Spa MD; an open house at The District Gallery and Framery titled “Ebb and Flow,� featuring artists Nancy Lloyd-Hooker and Cal Breed; Knoxville designer Johnny Lawless at Twisted Scissors 4-8 p.m. (food and beverages from Gourmet Market); and the Community School of the Arts Side/By/ Side exhibition and auction at Bennett Gallery 5-8 p.m.

The FARM Knoxville Farmers Market is open 3-6 p.m. at Laurel Church of Christ, 3457 Kingston Pike.

The Knoxville Children’s Theatre will have a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. for its new facility at 109 E.

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Churchwell. There will be a performance of “Babe, The Sheep Pig� at 7 p.m. Performance reservations: 599-5284 or info@childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

The Arts & Culture Alliance will host a First Friday opening reception 5-9 p.m. (featuring chocolate fondue from the Melting Pot) for “Love & Peace: Expressions of the Bible,� an exhibition of clay paintings

by Regina Renee Turner, on the balcony of the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Also opening is an exhibit featuring selections from the Association for Visual Arts’ Juried Members Exhibition featuring original art by more than 20 professional and emerging artists from the Chattanooga area. Both exhibits run through June 28.

Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, with special hours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 8.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St., will host a First Friday opening reception 5:30-9 p.m. for fiber artist Pat Delaschmit and landscape painter Gary Gagnan, featured artists for June. Acoustic, folk and blues music will be performed by guitarist-banjoist Crispy Watkins. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m.

Sunday.

Bliss Home, 29 Market Square, will hold a First Friday opening reception 6-9 p.m. for June featured artist Kate Moore. The graphic designer, whose studio is Kate Moore Creative, strives to create a balance between the digital and artist sides of graphic design.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 7-22 Knoxville Children’s Theatre will perform “Babe, The Sheep-Pig� – based on the book that inspired the popular film “Babe� – at the theater’s new location, 109 Churchwell Ave. The cast consists of 18 actors ages 6-14. Shows are at 7 p.m. June 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21; 1 and 5 p.m. June 8, 15 and 22; and 3 p.m. June 9 and 16. Tickets: $12 ($10 each for any adult and child entering together). Reservations: 599-5284 or tickets@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 The Goodwill Bass Tournament will start at safe light, with weigh-ins beginning at 3 p.m. at the Shady Grove Ramp at Douglas Lake in Dandridge. Pro angler and 2011 Bass Master All-Star Champion Ott Defoe will host the event. Registration per boat is $100 and is open through 4:30 p.m. June 7 at 588-8567 or www.gwiktn. org. Late registration at the event is $125. Grand prize is $1,200.

Tour de Cure, a cycling event to raise funds for the American Diabetes Association, will open registration at 6 a.m. at World’s Fair Park with the first ride at 7 a.m.

Routes range from 10-mile family rides to 100-mile rides for experienced cyclists. Info/registration: www. diabetes.org/tour or contact Wendi Mullins, 524-7868, ext. 3343.

Second Saturday Art Academy for Kids will feature abstract painting 9:30-11 a.m. at Liz-Beth & Company, 9211 Park West Blvd. Artist Courtney Tinder will teach students how to paint in the splatter style of Jackson Pollock. Materials charge: $5. Participants should wear old clothes. Reservations: 691-8129 or beth@liz-beth.com.

Knox County Public Library will host a free workshop on grant-seeking for nonprofit organizations 1-3:30 p.m. at Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Kief Schladweiler, coordinator of cooperating collections with the Foundation Center, will lead the session, which is designed for organizations that have never developed a fundraising plan or calendar. Free, but space is limited. Register: 215-8753 or 215-8700, or email cmoirai@knoxlib.org by June 7.

TN Jeep Talk Rideout for Helen Ross McNabb’s preregistration and T-shirt order deadline is today. The 84-mile ride is July 20 starting at the Knoxville Expo Center. Preregistration is $30 and includes a T-shirt. Day-of-ride registration is $30 with no T-shirt. T-shirts can be pre-ordered and purchased for $10. For info or to register: Anthony Rathbone, 6599005 or akrathbone@knology.net.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 The Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp 87, Sons of Confederate Veterans will meet at 2 p.m. at the East Tennessee History Center. Richard Hatten will present “Making Connections With History,� reading letters sent to his great-great-grandmother, Minerva Coffee Lobdell, by her first cousin, Capt. Holland T. Coffee, 48th Mississippi Infantry Army of Northern Virginia. Free.

Seasons CafÊ offers innovative American cuisine Chef Andrew Scruggs and assistant general manager Noah Allen (pictured), along with the whole staff at Seasons CafÊ, offer delicious cuisine with moderate Photo by Ruth White pricing and high quality preparation and presentation. Menu items include ravioli, duck, lamb, New York strip, tenderloin, sandwiches, burgers, salads and more. Executive chef Deron Little, C.E.C. is chef/owner/operator and recently received first-place honors in the dessert category and thirdplace honors in the entrÊe category for Top Chef Knoxville. Stop by and enjoy Little’s winning entry on the dessert menu this summer.

Seasons also offers catering services. They are open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Sunday brunch. Seasons CafĂŠ is located at 5018 Kingston Pike in Colony Place. Info: 766-5331.

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NEWS FROM GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

Members of the Grace High School Scholars Bowl team are: Emily Randles, Christopher Koger, Nathan Silver, Caleb Conner and Mitchell Stooksbury.

Members of the Grace Middle School Scholars Bowl team are: Wes Anderson, Dawson Bristow, Timmy Thacker, Katelyn Lewis, Sara Houff, Sean O’Connor, Tessa Conway and Dexter Reasons.

Grace students tops in academic competitions

By Shannon Morris

The Grace Christian Academy Middle School and High School Scholars Bowl squads pulled off a recent sweep in local tournaments.

The middle school squad consisted of Wes Anderson, Dawson Bristow, Timmy Thacker, Katelyn Lewis (tournament MVP), Sara Houff, Sean O’Connor, Tessa

Conway and Dexter Reasons. They won the Christian School Scholars Bowl Tournament by going 6-0 versus the competition.

The high school team, including Emily Randles, Christopher Koger, Nathan Silver (tournament MVP), Caleb Conner and Mitchell Stooksbury, avenged last year’s defeat

by Knoxville Catholic in the championship round,

bringing home another first place trophy.

Five Grace 7th grade students participated in the Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program). Eric Beecham, Diego Carrasco, Grace Dotson, Wyatt Edwards and Dexter ReaCarrasco Dotson Edwards Reasons sons took the ACT exam Beecham through the program, and Eric, Diego, Grace and will be acknowledged at Dexter was the first and will have the opportuDexter all qualified for a special recognition cer- Grace student ever to re- nity to attend a special cerceive Grand Recognition emony at Duke University.

State Recognition. They emony in Nashville.

Three from Grace qualify for National Merit

By Shannon Morris Three Grace Christian Academy juniors, Matt Holland, Jeremiah Roberts and Nathan Silver, are among the highest-scoring participants in this year’s SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, and have officially qualified for the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.

In September, these students will learn whether they have been selected as Commended Students or as semi-finalists.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation exists to recognize and honor academically talented students from across

those students will achieve Commended Student status.

The remaining one-third will be classified as semi-finalists, and are the highest scorHolland Roberts Silver ing students the United States. This is done from all of the applicants. Of this through a rigorous series of group, a small percentage will tests in a competitive format, be notified that they have been with those who perform at the named finalists, based upon highest levels receiving acco- their test scores and other skills lades, as well as financial schol- and achievements. Scholarships arship opportunities. will be awarded among that After the testing, two-thirds of group of finalists.

Grace Christian Academy’s new athletic director Mike Doig (right) with his family, Wendy Doig, Kaylee Doig and Cody Doig.

Photo submitted

New faces at Grace

By Shannon Morris

AR library party!

Arwen Hopko, Audrianna Williams, librarian Alysia Haluska, Emma Brock, Mackenzie Watson and Savannah Vicars enjoy the Accelerated Reader party in the library to celebrate the elementary and middle school students who earned high points in the AR program this year. Students selected books to read and took short comprehension tests online.

Abigail Kelley (not pictured) was the top AR reader this year with 200 points. Photo submitted

Grace Christian Academy is pleased to announce that Mike Doig has accepted the position of Director of Athletics. Mike comes to us from St. Catharine College in Springfield, Ky., where he served for five years as their Director of Athletics. Prior to serving at St. Catharine, Mike held similar positions at three other Christian schools in Florida and Kentucky.

From 2000 to 2002, Mike was an assistant basketball coach at Liberty University

in Lynchburg, Va. Doig will also direct and coach the middle school basketball program at Grace.

We are excited to have his high school and collegiate coaching experience as an integral part of enriching this feeder program.

Doig’s wife, Wendy, will become the high school varsity volleyball coach at Grace. Wendy has more than 15 years of high school and club volleyball coaching experience. Mike and Wendy have two children, Kaylee and Cody.

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Learn to manage your diabetes

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, you may be overwhelmed with information.

Taking care of your diabetes does make a difference! You will not only feel better, but good blood sugar control can help delay and even prevent the risk of diabetes complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, blindness and nerve damage.

Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. Diabetes affects 25.8 million Americans, or 8.3 percent of the population. Most people with diabetes, about 90 to 95 percent, have Type 2. Obesity and lack of physical exercise are two of the most common causes of Type 2 diabetes, although not everyone with the disease is overweight.

At the Fort Sanders Diabetes Center, a team of certified diabetes educators work with each client to develop a lifestyle plan. “We provide the patient with an individualized meal plan, food preferences and a weight goal,” explains Lucy Deatherage of the Fort Sanders Diabetes Center. “We give people the tools to manage their diabetes,” says Deatherage.

A series of classes that contain

useful, practical information is offered monthly. Meal planning is demonstrated with food models, so patients can visualize appropriate portion sizes and practice reading actual food labels. “Counting carbohydrates is always the No. 1 priority with diabetes meal plan-

requires lifestyle change, the staff of Fort Sanders Diabetes Classes at the Fort Sanders Diabetes Center focuses on making realisCenter focus on nutritional and tic recommendations. “We don’t lifestyle changes that can allow you push for perfection because it’s to better control your diabetes. not “real.” We don’t want people to stop trying to improve their lifestyle and food choices just because they’ve hit a bump in the road,” says Deatherage. “The staff stresses that making small changes over time can still lead to big results.”

The Fort Sanders Diabetes Center is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for Quality Self-Management Education.

The Fort Sanders Diabetes Center is located off Kingston Pike in the Fort Sanders West Medical complex. Satellite offices are also located in Oak Ridge, Lenoir City, Sevierville and at the Fort Sanders Perinatal Center. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, provide coverage for diabetes education.

Physician referral is required, but ning, but protein, fat and calories betes medications work, the bene- the staff at the Fort Sanders Diabeare important too. We’re striving fits of regular physical activity and tes Center can assist in the referral for a good, healthy, overall diet,” how stress affect the blood sugar. process.

A family member or friend is also says Deatherage.

Patients are taught to use a encouraged to attend the classes blood glucose meter to monitor and individual appointments for For more information about the sugar levels and what their results support.

Fort Sanders Diabetes Center, call 865-531-5580.

Because managing diabetes mean. Educators discuss how dia-

Start moving and control diabetes and after exercise. If your blood sugar level is either too low or too high before you begin to exercise, it is best to wait until your level improves. It is also very important to monitor your blood glucose when you exercise in unusually hot or cold conditions, since temperature changes affect how your body absorbs insulin.

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, usually occurs slowly, so when you exercise, it’s important to pay attention to how you are feeling. If you feel shaky, anxious, sweat more than usual or have a change in your heartbeat, you should stop exercising and do what your health provider advises to treat low blood sugar.

It is a good idea to Ask your physician eat a small snack, such what types of exercise are safe ibility, such as gentle stretching as a piece of fruit, before exercisfor you. Start at your own pace and aerobic exercise. ing. Also, drink plenty of water to and be realistic. If you are inacprevent dehydration. If you notice tive, begin with a brisk walk for any signs of low blood sugar, such five to 10 minutes a day. Try to be as shakiness, during exercise, stop more active in the things you do exercise and check your blood Before and after exercising, sugar level to make sure it has not every day – take the stairs or get off the bus one stop earlier. Ide- measure your blood glucose level. fallen too low. ally, you should build up to 30 to Doing so will help you track how There is no limit to the activi60 minutes of moderate activity exercise affects your blood glucose. ties you can do. But to be safe, alYour health care provider can ways talk with your doctor before most days of a week. Your activity should include exercises that help you identify what your blood you start an exercise plan. Then build strength and increase flex- sugar level should be before, during take one giant step into action.

Being active is a great way to help control diabetes. Exercise helps lower your blood sugar. During physical activity, your body uses insulin much more efficiently than it does at rest.

Exercise also helps you lose weight. Being overweight makes it harder for your cells to use insulin and can lead to a condition called insulin resistance. Shedding extra pounds can help you control your glucose levels and avoid other health problems, such as heart disease, osteoarthritis and hypertension.

What kind of activity is best for me?

Should I take any safety measures?

Know your type: Diabetes differs Type 1 diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not produce insulin (a hormone that aids in moving sugar from the blood to the cells). People with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin injections to move sugar from the bloodstream. This type of diabetes is not preventable and is usually diagnosed before age 40.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body isn’t producing enough insulin or the insulin is not efficiently moving sugar out of the bloodstream. This type of diabetes is associated with physical inactivity and obesity. Diet, exercise, weight loss and sometimes medications are the treatment for Type 2 diabetes. Approximately 85 percent of all diabetes patients have Type 2.

Gestational diabetes occurs in about 4 percent of pregnancies. It usually disappears after childbirth.

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Carol’s Critter Corner You can go swimming with beluga whales. I did, last August, at The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.

“Swimming” may be a bit of a stretch. Participants actually stand waist-deep in chilly water on a ledge at the edge of the gigantic beluga tank. The whales come to you. And you’ll never forget

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the sight of that big white beauty heading straight toward you for the first time!

Before you get in the water, you go through a short educational program, starting with a video. The trainers tell you more about the whales and answer any questions.

One of the most important things to learn is that this activity is planned for the whales’ benefit. Because they’re captive, they must occasionally submit to veterinary care. Therefore, they need to be comfortable with the presence and touch of humans.

Captive belugas are found in only nine aquariums nationwide. The care of these animals, and the observation that goes with it, helps all beluga populations.

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The belugas also have a variety of tanks to swim in and toys to play with. Big toys.

When our group was first taken into the whale habitat area, we were amazed by the sheer size of it. The technology required to keep these A high-five from a beluga whale! mammals healthy is awe-inspiring; there were conduits mourning for the baby. ture are echolocation devices of all kinds running high We were introduced to which help him to know his overhead and many decks two whales: Beethoven, a position at all times. near the water, including full-grown male, and Kenu, The time passed much moveable ones that allow the a gray juvenile male. (He’ll too quickly. Once back on vets to get right in the water eventually turn white.) They deck, we also got to meet a with their patients. both performed a variety of harbor seal. His whiskered A few months before our tricks. Our trainer kept them face and big eyes reminded visit, a beluga calf had been moving, giving them cues me of a dog’s face. Soon we born – the firstborn of its and rewarding them with were out of our wet suits mother. As we learned, first- fish. The pace was dizzying. and on our way, giddy from born belugas rarely survive We all got to stroke the ani- the experience. in the wild or in captivity. De- mals and interact with them The Georgia Aquarium spite 24-hour care for several in other ways. The beluga’s showcases five types of wadays, this one didn’t. forehead – his “melon” – ter habitats with plenty of The good folks who care feels just like a big beach ball. interactive activities along for the whales were still in Within that marvelous struc- the way. Your youngsters

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will have much to see and do. They (and maybe you?) can even crawl right into the middle of a penguin habitat and pop their heads up to see what’s going on!

And don’t miss “Dolphin Tales,” a live show that will take your breath away.

For those who want a more intensive experience, there is a rich variety of interactive programs (ticketed and purchased in advance) for all ages and abilities, including “Beluga and Friends.”

Trained scuba divers can access the Ocean Voyage exhibit, home of the whale sharks, earth’s biggest fish. It takes a big tank to hold them; in fact, it’s the largest indoor exhibit of fish in the world, holding 6.3 million gallons. The whale sharks are so big (up to 35 feet long) that your jaw will hit the floor the first time you see one, yet they’re gentle plant eaters with a gullet the size of a dime!

If you’re looking for a vacation option a little closer to home this year, you can’t beat The Georgia Aquarium.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the Aquarium or any of its interactive programs, visit www. georgiaaquarium.org.

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Shopper news • JUNE 3, 2013 • B-3

NEWS FROM PROVISION HEALTH & WELLNESS

Massage Menu of Services ■ Relaxation - For stress relief or pampering ■ Sports and Rehabilitation - with the goal of promoting tissue repair in addition to relaxation.

New massage therapist

joins the Provision team

■ Deep Tissue - Targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.

■ Lymphatic Drainage Massage - Lymph massage, also known in variations as Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) or Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT), is a gentle, relaxing form of massage that helps the body’s lymphatic system get moving again while reinforcing immune function. It aids in the flow of lymphatic fluid to aid in immune system function. Often sought after surgery, it can assist in the healing process and ensure that lymphatic fluid doesn’t stop flowing.

■ Myofascial - Works on the connective tissue, ironing it out, releasing the tension and promoting flexibility.

■ Aromatherapy Massage - We use nine organic, medical-grade essential oils on the spine and feet.

This promotes improvement of the immune system and spinal health.

■ Trigger/NMT - A tender spot is found in the belly of the muscle.

It is seen as an on/off switch and is released by applying pressure to the point. Not always a comfortable process but definitely a therapeutic modality that promotes healing and flexibility.

Info: 232-1414.

By Shana Raley-Lusk

Common reasons for seeking out a Licensed Massage Therapist ■ Helps to relieve muscular spasms and tension ■ Raises and improves immune system efficiency ■ Improves blood and lymph circulation ■ Promotes tissue healing ■ Increases the healthy functioning of skin ■ Engenders profound relaxation ■ Offers emotional reassurance ■ Improves appearance ■ Sports and work-related injuries and post-illness and surgery support

Massage is a time-tested method for healing injuries, relieving pain and preventing illness. It also helps to reduce stress and produce deep relaxation. The newest member of the Provision Health and Wellness staff, Malynda A. Barakadyn, makes this her focus by

providing highly specialized massage services.

“Massage can improve your life, free your body from pain, promote flexibility, refresh your mind and uplift your soul,” says Malynda.

One method Malynda uses is reflexology, which involves applying pressure to the hands, feet or ears

Relay For Life

Come support Provision Health and Wellness at the upcoming Relay For Life event from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, June 14, at the World’s Fair Park. For more information visit www.relayforlife.org.

Fat Blaster Bootcamp

Join us for a Team Challenge! Thirty-minute sessions beginning June 2, with two options: 12:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday for five weeks, or 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for two and a half weeks. Info or for reservations: 232-1414.

using specific thumb, finger and hand techniques.

The nervous system begins at the brain and travels out to the extremities of the body, specifically the feet, hands, ears and scalp. Along the way, the nerves come in contact with organs, glands and other systems of the body.

Reflexology clears those nerve pathways through specific touch techniques.

“Some issues can be relieved in a single session, but most often it takes time to reverse what it took time to create,” Malynda says.

“Ultimately, it is relaxing and refreshing every time,” she adds.

Upcoming classes

Yoga and Hoops Class: This class fuses the physical and mental benefits of yoga with the playfullness and selfexpression of hoop dance. It is perfect for those new to hooping or anyone looking to spice up their yoga practice. Instructor is Bailey Wamp. Class meets 6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays for six weeks starting June 6.

New Stretch and Flex Class: Thirty minutes Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 30-minute Zumba class with Rae Ann. Lunchtime 30-Minute Class: Cycling, Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m.

JOIN TODAY No contracts! $50 enrollment fee!

1400 Dowell Springs Blvd., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37909 (865) 232.1414 · livewellknoxville.com

B-4 • JUNE 3, 2013 • BEARDEN Shopper news

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

TAVR procedure saves vacation for woman vexed by valve trouble Many heart murmurs are harmless, but sometimes an unusual sound signals a more serious problem.

Jean Spach had been faithful about going to her cardiologist, Dr. Mukesh Sharma, for a checkup every year. “I had a routine echocardiogram every year because I knew I had a heart murmur,” she said.

But in February 2012, the doctor grew concerned. “This time when he did the test, Dr. Sharma said it was severe,” said Spach. “Well I almost fell out of the chair! I said, ‘What are you talking about?’ I had no symptoms.”

Spach had developed aortic valve stenosis, a narrowing of the valve from the buildup of calcium on the valve’s flaps. This requires the heart to work harder to pump blood. Aortic valve stenosis most often occurs in people over 80. It tends to get worse over time and can lead to heart failure.

Many patients with aortic valve stenosis must have open-heart surgery to replace the valve, which involves cutting open the chest and months of recovery time.

“I told them, no, I was looking forward to a trip to Paris in April with my daughter! I didn’t want to interrupt that trip,” said Spach.

Spach did postpone the trip, however, and her doctor referred her to Parkwest Medical Center for a minimally-invasive procedure to replace the aortic valve, without cutting open the chest.

The procedure is called TAVR,

or transcatheter aortic valve replacement. So far, TAVR is only approved for people who would not tolerate traditional open-heart surgery and who meet a strict set of criteria.

On June 25, 2012, Spach became only the fifth person in East Tennessee to undergo TAVR, performed Dr. Chadwick W. Stouffer of the East Tennessee

Cagle named administrative director of nursing Lynn Cagle BSN has been promoted to administrative director of nursing at Parkwest where she will direct day-today nursing operations and oversee the directors of clinical services. Cagle will also have primary responsibility across the continuum for compliance with regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission as well as serving as a liaison for the Schools of Nursing and their Advisory Boards.

“Lynn has demonstrated loyalty and a commitment to clinical excellence and service excellence during her employment,” said senior vice president Janice McKinley. “She has embraced change and has led initiatives such as the development and implementation of hourly patient rounding for Parkwest and was instrumental in helping her nursing unit win a National Gold Achievement Award from Professional Research Consultants.”

McKinley said Cagle will also lead professional development and coaching for department

controlling the flow of blood through the heart.

After the procedure, Spach spent only three nights at Parkwest Medical Center.

“The care at Parkwest could not have been better,” she said. “I woke up in intensive care, and there was this beautiful young nurse at the foot of my bed with a table and a laptop, and she never moved, she was right there. She was lovely, everyone was lovely to me.”

And what about that trip to France?

Spach and her daughter, Evelyn Tolin, of Morro Bay, Calif., rescheduled their adventure and left on April 1, 2013. They spent two weeks exploring Paris, Versailles and Normandy. Spach said she was especially moved by the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.

“What an emotional experience that was for me,” said Spach, who was in high school during World War II. Jean Spach of Oak Ridge, 84, had her aortic valve replaced with “It was such a huge part of our lives and shaped everything we did.” a minimally invasive technique at Parkwest Medical Center.

And today Spach said she is grateful to have done the TAVR procedure and have a healthy The TAVR procedure enabled Spach to go on a twoheart again. week tour of France that included a meaningful visit to “I’m feeling well and have felt the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. well since last June,” she said. “I am very grateful to anybody who had anything to do with it.

“I am so glad I did not spend Cardiovascular Surgery Group. the groin and up to the heart.

“Dr. Stouffer said I was in the A prosthetic valve is then last summer recovering from first group of about six patients, and threaded through the catheter. It open heart surgery,” she said. “I we all did well,” said Spach. “It’s the is a tiny steel mesh cylinder, with just say ‘Thank you, thank you.’ most marvelous thing in the world, it specially treated cow tissue for From the time I walked through really is. It’s an enormous operation the valve’s flaps. This new valve the front door at Parkwest till I for the doctor but it’s nothing for the is expanded within the diseased came home, it was a wonderful valve, propping it open and taking experience.” patient. It’s amazing.”

For more information, Instead of cutting open the chest, over its function.

TAVR involves inserting a slender The flaps on the device begin call 373-PARK (7275) or visit catheter into the femoral artery at opening and closing immediately, TreatedWell.com.

Parkwest earns an ‘A’ in patient safety

Lynn Cagle BSN leaders, working with the Senior Leadership Team and staff to promote higher quality patient care.

Cagle has two decades of progressively responsible nursing experience, with the majority of those years at Parkwest. She has served Parkwest as Director of Medicine since 2008. Prior to that, Cagle was Nurse Manager on the Parkwest Cardiac Observation Unit from 2000-2008, also having served as a staff RN on the Critical Care Unit from 1998-2000.

Parkwest was one of 780 hospitals to receive an “A” score. Of the 2,514 general hospitals issued a Hospital Safety Score, 780 earned an “A,” 638 earned a “B,” 932 earned a “C,” 148 earned a “D” and 16 earned an “F.”

Parkwest Medical Center was recognized with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The A score was awarded in the latest update to the Hospital Safety ScoreSM, the A, B, C, D or F scores assigned to U.S. hospitals based on preventable medical errors, injuries accidents and infections. The Hospital Safety Score was compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety. The first and only hospital safety rating to be peerreviewed in the Journal of Patient Safety (April 2013), Hospital Safety Score is designed to give the public information they can use to protect themselves and their families.

Calculated under the guidance of The Leapfrog Group’s eight-member Blue Ribbon Expert Panel, the Hospital Safety Score uses 26 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single score representing a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe from infections, injuries, and medical and medication errors.

To see Parkwest’s scores as they compare nationally and locally, visit the Hospital Safety Score website at www. hospitalsafetyscore.org.

Parkwest Medical Center remains on the forefront of diagnosing and treating disease with the most advanced technology available…those who entrust their healthcare to us demand nothing less.

But technology alone isn’t enough to bring healing and comfort to patients and families.

True healthcare begins with something less expensive, non-invasive and pain free. It’s called listening.

At Parkwest…listening is state-of-the-art.

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