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VOL. 7 NO. 44 November 4, 2013www.ShopperNewsNow.com | www.facebook.com/ShopperNewsNow
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Hope in a lunch bagWade-Whitehead is grateful for
the relationship Alzheimer’s Ten-nessee has had with the family over the years. The funds directly support the 120,000 Tennessee families facing Alzheimer’s dis-ease.
“It really refl ects the values of this family here in the community they serve,” she says.
John is modest about the fam-ily’s role in the fundraising effort. “The people in the community are the ones who give,” he says.
Arby’s coupon books offer a $25 savings for one dollar. For more information about the work of Alzheimer’s Tennessee: www.alztennessee.org
By Wendy SmithJean Roush didn’t know there
was anything wrong with her son, Rex, until a checkup at age 2. The doctor physically shook Jean to make sure she understood the dire diagnosis. In spite of his healthy appearance, Rex’s brain would not develop normally.
Her faith helped her navigate the coming years. When Rex, the second of the Roush’s four chil-dren, entered school, Jean recog-nized that he was good with his
hands, in spite of his intellectual disability. She dreamed of fi nding a productive use for his skills.
The Roush family moved to Knoxville from Indiana in 1964, when Rex was 9. He was enrolled at Beaumont Elementary School, which served all of the city’s spe-cial needs students. Jean became room mother, and she loved the camaraderie of the students. She bonded with the older students when she served as their Cub Scout leader.
The fi rst ray of Sunshine
To page A-3
Rex Roush
After those students graduated from public school, they had noth-ing to do, she says. So she started a craft workshop in the basement of her church, Sequoyah Hills Pres-byterian.
She saw that the youngsters were capable of working in an as-sembly line. It took time for them to learn their jobs, she says, but once they did, it was important to them to do well.
“They had great quality con-trol,” she laughs.
Craft projects included key chains, which were sold in local
By Jake Mabe This is part of an ongoing series
examining issues in education. “Tenured, tired teacher.”That’s how an elementary
school teacher, whose spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution, describes herself.
Analysis
Tenured and tired
“I am reminded of the sayings, ‘You can’t see the forest for the trees’ and ‘Seeing the world through rose-colored glasses.’ I wonder to what destination the teaching profession has come and is heading.”
The teacher describes the Com-mon Core curriculum as limiting and says schools are being steered toward the “TAP variety show.
“I am a teacher of children.
Teaching used to be fun. There is so little now that I can bring into the classroom for them to enjoy that does not have a state standard connected to it.”
There is no wiggle room. “When I consider straying
from the standards even a little, I am given a warning.”
An example: “It is written that this week you must teach using apostrophes with nouns to show possession.”
“When I fi nd that the students are still confused with the dif-ference in using them for posses-sive nouns and for contractions, I need to stop and change my direc-tion. Re-teaching contractions is a teachable moment. But I must beware. Should the principal, as-sistant principal, coach, mentor or master teachers fi nd that I am
teaching what has not been re-corded in my plan book, or written in the standards for the day, I am given a warning.
“I can’t use my expert and vet-eran experience of 25 years to go an extra 10 minutes in a read-ing group because my low group is struggling to grasp a concept. Some schools have supervisors come in with a stopwatch to see how long reading groups last.
“I fear that veteran tenured teachers are on the chopping block. I have seen my friends resign or re-tire early because everything has become too much to endure. Some could not afford to do that.”
We have heard similar stories from teachers in their 20s. An overwhelming number of those with whom we talked are good teachers who are scoring 4s on their evaluations. Most are not rabble-rousers.
Tales of teachers going home
in tears are common. Several top-notch teachers and principals have left for other school systems. One said it was the best decision she’s ever made.
Another teacher said students spend about 20 percent of their time testing, and the net result is that they are less prepared. She is a teacher evaluator, and she feels like death when she walks down the hall because other teachers are afraid of her.
The tenured, tired teacher en-courages colleagues to speak out, publicly, privately, alone or in a group.
“The more people who offer a voice, the more the district leaders will see that we do not agree with what is happening around us.” Wendy Smith contributed to this report.
To share the good, the bad and the ugly in Knox County Schools, call Jake Mabe at 466-6398.
By Wendy SmithThe Johnson family has donat-
ed hundreds of thousands of dol-lars to help Tennessee Alzheimer’s patients over the past decade. But the sale of coupon books at the family’s 18 Arby’s locations raises more than money. It raises awareness, says Janice Wade-Whitehead, executive director of Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc.
The nonprofi t frequently gets calls from people who say they didn’t know where to turn for help until they saw contact informa-tion for Alzheimer’s Tennessee on the coupon book in their lunch bag, she told those attending a LunchLaunch last week for the 2014 Knoxville Alzheimer’s Ten-nessee Walk. The Johnsons pre-sented a check to the organization during the lunch.
The coupon books are such good publicity that Alzheimer’s Tennessee is preparing for an up-tick in calls when they go on sale Nov. 4.
Tom Johnson, Jr., opened his fi rst Arby’s location in 1968. His 12-year-old twin sons, John and Tom III, were early employees. John remembers that his dad of-fered to pay the boys $5 a week, or $20 a month, to help out. They negotiated him up to 50 cents an hour and raked in almost $20 the fi rst week.
After a few years in the busi-ness, Tom Jr. decided he wanted to give back to the community. He supported another charitable organization for several years, but opted to provide support for Al-zheimer’s families after his wife, Jackie, was diagnosed with vascu-
lar dementia.Tom Jr. suffered from dementia
himself before he passed away in 2011. “He was an ornery buck until the day he died,” John says with a smile.
Jackie died earlier this year. But a third generation of Johnsons is prepared to carry on the family legacy of supporting Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Tom III’s children, Ben Johnson and Carrie Johnson Gandy, along with John’s daugh-ter, Joy Johnson, all work in the family business.
“Our goal is to get these three to take over real soon,” Tom III told the volunteers.
There’s even hope for a fourth generation to continue the tra-dition. Carrie’s 21-month-old daughter, Lauren, also participat-ed in the check presentation.
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life isn’t good, it’s phenom-enal.
The assis-tant principal for 6th grade at North-west Middle School has a “phenomenal”
principal, Karen Loy. Her fellow assistant principals are “phenomenal.”
➤ See Betsy Pickle’s story on A-9
Who got better end of the deal?
Thirteen years ago, two court clerks did a deal.
Cathy Quist, the General Sessions, Criminal Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerk, handed off one of her biggest headaches to Criminal and 4th Circuit Court Clerk Martha Phillips, thereby relieving Quist, who had been in offi ce for only two years, of respon-sibility for Criminal Sessions Court and giving Phillips a potential cash cow.
➤ Read Betty Bean on page 4
PBS to host open house
East Tennessee Public Broadcasting Studios will host an open house to which the public is invited from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 1611 East Magnolia Avenue, across from Pellissippi State.
Guests will include program hosts Marshal Andy, Missy Kane, Dr. Bob Overholt, Chef Garrett Scanlan, and Daniel Tiger. Guests can take photos on sets and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Scholars’ Bowl. Alumni are invited to at-tend and share their memories.
Info: 865-595-0220 or www.EastTennesseePBS.org.
Lamar sworn inThere will be a panel discus-
sion at the East Tennessee History Mu-seum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, to which the public is in-vited. The topic will be Lamar Alexander taking offi ce
as governor three days earlier than his inaugural.
➤ Read Victor Ashe on page 4
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A-2 • NOVEMBER 4, 2013 • BEARDEN Shopper news
with Barbara Stevens
Coffee Break
It can be your neighbor, club leader, bridge partner, boss, father, teacher – anyone you think would be interesting to Farragut Shopper-News readers. Email sugges-tions to Sherri Gardner Howell, [email protected]. Include contact info if you can.
If you think Christmas preparations come too early ev-ery year, don’t ask Jim and Barbara Stevens when in 2013 they began their fi rst preparation for the holiday. The an-swer will be January.
Jim and Barbara run White Pine Acres Christmas Tree Farm in Karns. In January and February of each year, they plant between 450 and 500 white pines on the farm of 4- to 5,000 trees, keeping the growing rotation going.
“We don’t make any money,” says Barbara, “but we have a good time with it. Everybody is always so happy.”
The venture started after Jim retired, says Barbara. “We found out that it isn’t a moneymaker, at least not the way we do it. But now it makes our Christmas. We have families who come back every year, and we are part of their tradition. We have a fi re pit for roasting marshmal-lows, and we give out hot cider and hot chocolate.”
The trees are choose-and-cut-your-own and are $30, regardless of size. “Jim and I work during the week, and the kids take over on the weekend,” says Barbara.
The kids include three who are in Knoxville and one who is in England, who gets excused from her Christmas tree farm duties. LoAnn Price, Morris Callaway Jr., and Mary Webster are in the Knoxville area, and Pamara Ste-vens is an English teacher in Hastings, England. Keeping life exciting are four grandchildren: Kaitlin Price, Lauren and Mark Callaway and Bruin Webster.
Three of the children are in the teaching fi eld, which is the occupation Jim and Barbara also chose and was how they met. They have been married for 28 years.
Jim moved to the Karns area as an adult, but Barbara has been in the community since 1948 and is a graduate and former teacher at Karns High School. “My favorite thing about the community used to be that it was so out in the country,” says Barbara. “I’m having to adjust my thinking now that the area is growing so much!”
Their home is a farm on Copper Ridge Road, which brought the couple another project that occupies a lot of their time and attention. “We are right next to Old Bea-ver Ridge Cemetery. After the church next to it – Beaver Ridge Methodist – burned years ago, the cemetery fell in disrepair. We decided to take care of it.”
When they began in 2005, the cemetery was in bad shape and a lot of clean-up and repair was needed. To raise money for the cause, the couple started the Karns Area History Group. “We invite people to come talk at our
meetings about the history of the area. Jim videotapes the presentations, and we sell the DVDs for $10 each. All that money goes to the upkeep of the cemetery.”
The history meetings have become more than a way to help the cemetery. “People really seem to enjoy hearing the ‘old timers’ talk about the history of Byington, Solway, Karns and Beaver Creek and Ball Camp. I’m hoping we can expand into Powell.”
The club meets from January to May, and then picks up again from August through October. “It is mostly people who grew up here who come and talk to us,” says Barbara. “We have had as many as 50 attend the meetings. I always learn something new.”
Sit back and have a Coffee Break as you get to know Barbara Stevens:
What is your favorite quote from a television show or movie?I don’t have a favorite quote, but I love the words to the
gospel song “One Day at a Time.”
What are you guilty of?Wasting time
What is your favorite material possession?Our family photographs. I have albums and boxes and
now a computer full of them.
What are you reading currently?I love biographies and autobiographies. I just fi nished
one on Carol Burnett.
What was your most embarrassing moment? I was a young teacher at Karns High School and saw
some students scuffl ing. I was on the stage at the school, but I took a big leap off the stage to try to break them up. It’s a wonder I didn’t break my leg. I hadn’t been teaching very long.
What are the top three things on your bucket list? Jim and I traveled a lot right after he retired, taking advan-
tage of the Elderhostel programs. I still want to go to Mem-phis to see Graceland, and I want to take another Gaither Gospel Cruise. We love the music of the Gaither family.
What is one word others often use to describe you and why?
Caring
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would like to be healthy again.
What is your passion? I am passionate about taking care of Old Beaver Ridge
Cemetery and organizing the Karns Area History Group.
With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch?
My mother and the Rev. Catherine Nance, senior min-ister at Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church
Other than your parents, who has had the biggest infl u-ence on your life and why?
I would say Thelma Hickey, because she encouraged my interest in Karns and its history.
I still can’t quite get the hang of ...Computers. It’s a good thing Jim is around to rescue
me.
What is the best present you ever received in a box?We had a robbery, and Jim is replacing some of my
jewelry, so I get excited when I open one of those.
What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?She told me to always be reliable, honest and caring.
What is your social media of choice? Email
What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon and why?
We didn’t have a television when I was growing up.
What irritates you?I don’t like being placed on hold, and I dislike it when
people talk during a movie.
What’s one place in Farragut everyone should visit?The museum at Farragut Town Hall
What is your greatest fear? Getting Alzheimer’s disease
If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be? I think it would be fun just to get in the car and take a
trip with no planning – just see where the road takes you.
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Alzheimer’s Tennessee Executive Director Janice Wade-Whitehead and board chair Becky Dod-
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Carrie Johnson Gandy, Lauren Gandy and Tom Johnson III. Photos by Wendy Smith
Ray of Sunshine From page A-
stores, and yardstick hold-ers. Jean was inspired to start a new project when she noticed a bow-making ma-chine as her Christmas gifts were wrapped at a depart-ment store.
A church friend who worked for a paper com-pany discouraged her. Rib-bon is expensive, he said, but he provided a machine nonetheless. The crafters cranked out bows and sold them door-to-door. Funds were used to purchase more machines and ribbon. Jean also designed Christmas cards that were sold door-to-door.
The crafters got their fi rst contract job from the Container Corporation of America. Box dividers were cut, assembled, fl attened, bundled and loaded on a truck, and the youngsters were able to perform each task, Jean says.
For a time, the workshop moved to Second Method-ist Church on Western Av-enue. The fi rst Sunshine Workshop opened at 3009 North Central Street. By then, Arc of Knox County, the nonprofi t arm, was se-curing contract work for the employees, who punched a time clock and earned a small salary.
“You just can’t imagine how happy they were,” says Jean. “They had a purpose. They had a schedule.”
Jean served as director of the workshop for several years, and Rex joined her there after he graduated.
In 1974, she was asked to share her experience with the Sunshine Workshop at a church conference, and she told the story with a poem.
This is an excerpt:
It was up to the students at the Stanford Eisen-berg Knoxville Jewish Day School to determine the lo-cation of the students who stared back at them from their smart board.
They narrowed it down with a list of questions. In what region were they?
Eastern southwest, the students answered.
What food is the region known for?
Chili, they replied.Is there a prominent
landmark in their home-town?
An Astrodome, they said.Jacob Ebel was the fi rst
with the correct answer: Houston, Texas. At that, the fourth-graders at Beth Ye-shurun Day School donned cowboy hats.
This was the fourth “Mys-tery Skype” of the school year for KJDS. Through the magic of the Internet, the students have also visited classrooms in Miami, Balti-more and San Francisco.
The Skype sessions are part of a year-long study of the history and culture of other Jewish communi-ties in the U.S. The project is intended to give students a broader perspective, says Head of School Miriam Es-ther Wilhelm.
At the end of the year, groups made up of students
Knoxville Jewish Day School students Heidi Sturm, Kirk Parsons and Ellie Foster, left, quiz students in another classroom, via
Skype, to determine their location. The “Mystery Skype” was part of a year-long project about Jewish communities in the U.S.,
says Head of School Miriam Esther Wilhelm, right. Photo by Wendy Smith
Mystery Skype at KJDS
Aisha Brown, Ronald D. Davis III, Malaika Adero and Yvonne Russell visit at the Lyons View Com-
munity Center open house. Photo submitted
from each grade of the K-5 school will present what they’ve learned, so the proj-ect will also build leader-ship, critical thinking and collaborative skills.
“It takes away from in-structional time, but edu-cation is moving this way,” says Wilhelm.
The challenge of utilizing technology in the classroom is teaching kids what to do with the fl ood of informa-tion that’s available.
“It’s not about what kids know. It’s about applying what they know.”
■ Open house at Lyons ViewMembers of the Lyons
View Community recently held an open house at their freshly painted and land-scaped community center. City offi cials, AmeriCorps members and the Knox County Sheriff’s Offi ce at-tended and were recognized for their contributions to the effort.
“It just looks so much better,” says Ron Davis, who owns property in the neigh-
borhood and is active in the community.
Further planned im-provements at the clubhouse include a wall featuring pic-tures of pillars of the com-munity, like Mr. Humphrey, who founded the commu-nity center in 1957, and the Mebane family, who donat-ed the land for the building and the playground.
At 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, health expert Cyn-thia Finch will present a program on the Affordable Care Act at the Lyons View Community Center, 114 Sprankle Drive.
■ Women in Clay host pottery saleTerra Madre will hold its
fourth annual holiday pot-tery sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Hunter Valley Farms.
The sale will feature handmade pottery and clay art from 26 female artists, including several from West Knoxville. The variety of pieces, from functional to whimsical, is sure to pro-vide exceptional holiday shopping.
Hunter Valley Farms is located at 9133 Hunter Val-ley Lane.
■ Another battleWith the fi ght to kill the
James White Parkway ex-tension through the Urban Wilderness a fresh memory, members of the Appala-chian Mountain Bike Club now fi nd themselves facing another battle.
The latest plans for the I-640 Interchange at N. Broadway have omitted any men tion of a bike lane or greenway.
The news was shared at the AMBC meeting at Bar-ley’s. Members were encour-aged to contact TDOT to express concerns about the oversight and press for a re-vision, according to a story by Betsy Pickle in the South version of Shopper-News.
A previous version of the planned project included a bike lane, AMBC president Brian Hann said.
The interchange is as ma-jor route to Halls and Foun-tain City.
■ Playtime at IjamsNow that the offi cial rib-
bon-cutting is over, Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave., wants everyone to get a chance to experi-ence its new ropes course.
Ijams will host Commu-nity Open House Day on the high and low ropes chal-lenge course from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, and 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17.
New Horizons Center for Experiential Learning op-erates the course for Ijams and will have staff present to show visitors the ropes, so to speak.
Info: www.ijams.org.
Jean Roush in 1972, holding
the Christmas card she de-
signed. The cards were sold
door-to-door by the fi rst Sun-
shine Workshop employees.
I wish you could see the smiles on the faces of the workshop workers as they go through their paces;
They punch their time card and get right to the job, these wonderful people, sometimes called odd;
The work is steady and some days are long, but none of God’s plans are ever wrong.
She takes little credit for her contribution to what is now Sunshine Industries. Instead, she points to the work of other volunteers and organizations, like the Akima Club. She also cred-its her son, Rex, and says God used him every time he turned around. He passed away in 2003.
Jean still looks back on the early days of the work-shop with fondness.
“I loved every minute of it. It took me awhile to ad-just to being around normal people.”
BEARDEN NOTES ■ Downtown Speakers Club meets 11:45 a.m. every Monday at TVA
West Towers, ninth fl oor, room 225. Currently accepting new mem-
bers. Info: Jerry Adams, 202-0304.
■ UT Toastmasters Club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Knox-
ville Convention Center in room 218. Currently accepting new
members. Info: Sara Martin, 603-4756.
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GOSSIP AND LIES
Alexander
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Joy McCroskey, current criminal court clerk, would have been fi red weeks ago had this been an appointed offi ce which reported to the county mayor. With all the negative information which has come out on her tenure in offi ce, she should resign.
Charges range from chronic absenteeism to issuance of papers which sent people to jail without cause to keeping people in jail beyond the time they were supposed to be there.
This is as basic a denial of constitutional rights as one can get. Once these people fi gure it out, it is only a matter of time until they sue the county for damages for denial of their civil rights. They will surely win a generous fi nancial settlement for this incom-petence from the clerk’s offi ce.
The fi nancial exposure the county has could be considerable, which is one reason Law Director Bud Armstrong is declining to comment. He has to be worried about the law-suits which could be fi led. Taxpayers will pay extra for McCroskey’s poor perfor-mance.
Like former county Law Director Bill Lockett, who also stayed too long, she will continue to draw a pay-check until she is removed by the voters in 2014 and her term ends on Aug. 31, 2014.
When McCroskey says that during her nine months out of the offi ce she was in touch and on top of things, that is factually wrong, as she surely did not deal with these serious errors which resulted in jail for persons who had not earned it.
County commissioner Mike Hammond is ea-ger to hold her offi ce and his campaign will be a cakewalk given the issues she has tolerated, unless a third party enters the contest. He will oppose her in the GOP primary in May 2014. Hammond should be careful not to use his current Commission seat to badger or harass McCroskey now that he is a candidate to replace her.
This is a perfect example of why the offi ce should be
appointed, so she could be removed now and not con-tinue an inept administra-tion for another 10 months. The local Republican party should seek her resignation.
■ Lamar sworn in: There will be a panel discussion at the East Ten-nessee History Museum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, to which the public is invited. The topic will be Lamar Alexander taking offi ce as governor three days earlier than his inaugural.
Featured will be Keel Hunt, author of the book, “Coup,” on this historic event in 1979, along with John Seigenthaler, former editor of the Tennessean, and Hal Hardin, former Circuit Court judge and U.S. Attorney, who urged the early swearing in for Alexander. These three know what happened and why. It will be a fascinating dialogue.
Several Knoxvillians actually at-tended the unexpected oath-taking at the state Supreme Court chambers in Nashville in January 1979. They
were Madge Cleveland, Beth Waters and Susan Richardson Williams. All will be at the panel discus-sion at the History Museum on Gay Street. Hunt will also speak to the Knoxville Rotary Club at noon that day. His book is available at the Union Avenue Book-store downtown and online from Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
■ Archie Ellis has decided not to challenge Gloria Johnson for state representative, which is an early Christmas gift for Johnson. She may now face Republican Jason Emert who has a ways to go to es-tablish himself as a credible challenger.
■ Congratulations to the city for reviving the trees on the rooftops program for Christmas. This was started years ago by Sue Clancy when she was special events director, with the able assistance of Roseanne Wolf.
This team was energy at its highest level and the larg-est number of trees ever on the rooftops occurred dur-ing their tenure. Hopefully, the Rogero Administration will be able to exceed it and the City County Building once again will have lots of lighted trees on its roof.
The woes of staying too long
The better end of the dealThirteen years ago, two
court clerks did a deal.
Cathy Quist, the General Sessions, Criminal Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerk, handed off one of her biggest headaches to Criminal and 4th Circuit Court Clerk Mar-tha Phillips, thereby reliev-ing Quist, who had been in offi ce for only two years, of responsibility for Criminal Sessions Court and giving Phillips a potential cash cow.
In 1998, attorney Quist defeated longtime incum-bent clerk Lillian Bean on a promise to modernize the offi ce, where most records were still being kept via old-timey ledger books.
But the huge, complex and unwieldy offi ce, spread
out among the City Coun-ty Building, the old Knox County Courthouse and the Juvenile Court on Division Street, proved diffi cult to manage. Personnel changes and efforts to install a new record-keeping system soon landed Quist in hot water with some of her employ-ees. Reporters got tipped off about mini-scandals like checks turning up in desk drawers where they didn’t belong.
She also ticked off Ses-sions Court judges when she asserted control over bench clerks (judges are propri-etary about these employ-ees), and as an ally of for-mer sheriff Tim Hutchison, she inherited a truckload of his enemies – like judicial magistrates with whom the sheriff and his offi cers had running feuds. And that doesn’t even get to issues with prosecutors or pre-tri-al release offi cials.
For the far more expe-rienced Phillips, however, Criminal Sessions Court was a natural fi t. That’s where felony cases end up after preliminary hearing and grand jury indictments anyhow, and the steady stream of traffi c fi nes and collectible court costs would beef up Phillips’ rev-enues, which had been de-pleted by deadbeat criminal defendants and the indigent recipients of the stacks of orders of protection hand-ed out by 4th Circuit Court Judge Bill Swann.
For the fi rst few years, the trade-off appeared to work for both clerks, allow-ing Quist to stay out of the headlines and Phillips to offset her fi scal liabilities. But her health began to de-cline, and she missed a good deal of work after suffering a stroke in 2005. Her chief deputy Joy McCroskey, who had a reputation as a top-
notch bench clerk, fi lled in for her, and when Phillips died in 2008, McCroskey was appointed to fi ll the va-cancy. She was elected later that year, and plans to run for re-election next year. The offi ce is not subject to term limits.
For the past couple of years, McCroskey’s health problems have kept her from working for long stretches of time, and tips about seri-ous mistakes and personnel issues are being parceled out to the media. She has an opponent warming up in the wings and is preparing for an audit ordered by County Commission.
Meanwhile, Quist (Cathy Quist Shanks since her mar-riage) is doing fi ne. She has no 2014 opponent on the horizon, leaving her with time to plan for the future and to thank the memory of Martha Phillips for cutting her such a sweet deal.
Betty Bean
By Sandra Clark Sandra Tipton is a con-
cerned parent. She attended the public forum at Vine Middle School last spring, and she was back for the Insight Session at Austin-East last week. She came in scrubs after working a shift at Fort Sanders.
Tipton is connected with Knox County Schools only as a parent. Yet she spoke with barely concealed anger in her small group at A-E.
“I do not trust the (school) system,” she said. “They will say, ‘We had this meeting and heard from parents’ … and then go off and do what they want to.”
Afterwards, she cited two specifi cs: The cancellation of a Spanish class without notifi cation and the turmoil at Vine Middle.
At Vine, Superintendent Jim McIntyre offered re-constitution as one option,
Do you hear what I hear?
Sandra Tipton
but Tipton believes Mc-Intyre already had a plan. Many at the well-attended fo-rum asked for more help for their kids rather than a whole new faculty.
But within three days, Tipton said, principal Becky
Ervin was gone. New ad-ministrators interviewed teachers, deciding who was retained. At a school where personal connections are crucial (if one heard the folks at the meeting), frag-ile relationships were blown sky-high.
“When decisions are made, let us know. I need to know what’s happening,” Tipton said. “I shouldn’t have to learn at Kroger about the principal leaving.”
Dick Hinton is a member of Leadership Knoxville, the folks who facilitated small groups for each of six In-sight Sessions. Hinton has no connection with Knox County Schools. We asked him how the A-E meet-ing compared with others. “About the same,” he said, noting he heard even more anger at another session.
Folks in our small group were mad about too much
testing, lack of respect for teachers and “gotcha” teach-er evaluations.
The small groups report-ed back, the string quartet played and the meeting was adjourned.
On WBIR-TV, a reporter interviewed Jim McIntyre who said three themes had emerged from the six ses-sions: Community members want to see continued in-vestment in quality teach-ers, investment in up-to-date learning facilities and personalized learning op-portunities.
“They’re emerging across all sorts of differ-ent cross sections and ge-ography and roles, and all different types of people are saying similar types of things which is really inter-esting,” he said.
Somewhere Sandra Tip-ton and probably Dick Hin-ton were saying, “Huh?”
■ Next summer promises to
bring excitement as even
offi ceholders on the 8-year
cycle are facing re-election.
■ You’ve probably heard
about the Joy McCroskey
vs. Mike Hammond race for
Criminal Court clerk.
■ Ray H. Jenkins, whose dad,
Ray Lee Jenkins, served as
Criminal Court judge, an-
nounced last week he will
run for the Circuit Court
judgeship now held by Dale
Workman, who’s retiring.
■ Billy Stokes held prayer meet-
ings over the weekend with
his family to decide whether
to enter the race as well.
■ Trustee Craig Leuthold likes
his new job and will surely
fi ght to hold it. A clue was
his recent Sunday visit to the
PBPA picnic at Laura Bailey’s
place. (Lucky Leuthold won a
Panther blanket.)
■ Ed Shouse announced last
week that he will seek the
trustee’s job. Both men have
familiar names. Both will run
as the outsider.
■ Bobby Waggoner, whose
grandpa was sheriff and
who has had a career in law
enforcement, is running
for sheriff . He was at the
announcement of a site for
the Karns Senior Center on
Wednesday. And it wasn’t be-
cause he likes to play Bingo.
■ Jimmy “J.J.” Jones is running
to keep his job as sheriff ,
saying it will be his last race.
Jones got crossways with
McCroskey, but they seem to
have kissed and made up.
■ Scott Frith has passed the
bar exam on his fi rst try and
will be opening a fi rm down-
town. He is a graduate of the
fi rst class at LMU’s Duncan
School of Law. His wife,
Stephanie, also passed the
bar and has a real job. She’s
working at Stacey, Whitt,
Cooper & Trant.
■ Two good ol’ boys from
East Knox County have taken
off after the Concord Yacht
Club. (We’ve got the full story
on page A-5 of our Farragut
edition.)
Law Director Bud Arm-
strong says he wants the
yacht club to pay up some
$153,000 in back taxes and
he’s threatening to cancel its
contract with Knox County.
Property Assessor Phil
Ballard went after the club
under an old law allowing for
a leasehold assessment on
the diff erence between fair
market and actual rent when
the landowner is a nonprofi t
or government, such as Knox
County.
The yacht club had not
paid taxes until Ballard’s
election in 2008. He and his
assistant Jim Weaver went
hunting. Now the club is in ar-
rears for 2010, 2011, 2012 and
2013. There are other interest-
ing properties that have been
added to the rolls.
“I’m trying to jerk the
chicken off the roost to get
things moving,” said Arm-
strong of his strongly worded
letter.
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Today’s column is a story about nuts.
There are a number of species of trees that offer up tasty and nutritious nuts that have been enjoyed by millions of people for cen-turies. We don’t think of acorns as people food, but since ancient times oak trees have produced the main sta-ple food for the large number of humans living with them.
And those candy bar nuts in the commercial jingle? They’re almonds, a tropi-cal species that is native to North Africa on up into Syria, raised commercially in California. Another tasty favorite – cashews – are na-tive to the tropics as well.
Closer to home, the state-ly American chestnut trees, most dependable and abun-dant of all the nut trees, fell victim, all four billion of them, to an imported fun-gus in the 1920s and 1930s. But today it is hard to think of a nut tree that is more of a connection between
us and our forbearers than the handsome, soft-spoken American black walnut tree.
I have lived close to wal-nut trees most of my life. When I was young, my dad, upon the advice of the county agent, planted hun-dreds of walnuts, reclaiming an old, worn out cornfi eld where we now live. I have en-joyed many pleasant hours in my shop, making some of that wonderful wood into boards and bowls.
I have fond memories of fresh-baked black wal-nut cookies, hot from my Granny Collier’s old cook-ing range oven. The cool fall weather and the approach-ing holidays bring those memories into sharper fo-
cus every year. This year we’ve had an
extraordinarily abundant walnut crop. There have been so many on the ground that a body could hardly get the riding mower steered through them, and the squirrels can’t keep up with them. It resulted in the se-quence of events that led to this nutty column.
A friend of mine and I were comparing notes on walnut abundance, and he said he knew someone who would love to have a few. A couple of weeks later, I met a wise and talented, gray-haired, perpetual-motion woman whom we shall call Mamaw. I gathered and gathered nuts, and in the end, my new friend decided that 11 fi ve-gallon buckets would be about enough (pic-ture a 55-gallon barrel of green walnuts). Upon deliv-ery, she said she would get to them as soon as she fi n-ished planting the 300 tulip bulbs she already had wait-ing. A few days later, I got a call saying that my empty buckets were ready to pick up, and that a walnut pie was waiting.
Ambrosia! Food of the gods! It was a concoction of dates, coconut, egg whites and walnuts, nestled in a fl aky, homemade crust and topped with real, fresh whipped cream and big wal-nut nut meats.
Neighbors, I would be willing to gather a really big lot of walnuts for another one of Mamaw’s walnut pies.
The preparation of those walnuts for that pie involves a lot of hard, tedious work – easier if you know how, but still a lot of work.
You don’t get out a ladder and go picking walnuts off the tree. They aren’t ripe. They fall off when they’re ready, and you pick them up off the ground before the squirrels do.
You want to be effi cient and only work on good walnuts. Insects can get to them and destroy the meats inside. To separate the good ones, you toss them all in a tub of water. The good ones sink; the bad ones fl oat. You may have noticed that the squirrels take each nut and turn it over and over before going away with it. Squir-rels can tell the good from
the bad without the water. They’ve been doing it for thousands of years.
Now you have a couple of problems. Most tree nut fruits come securely pack-aged by Mother Nature, and black walnuts are some of the most secure. The tasty meats are beneath a hull (and black goopy stuff), and a hard shell.
The greenish hull has to go fi rst. A dozen clever methods have been devised to remove it, including hob-nail boots, meat grinders, corn shellers and automobile tires. The black gooey stuff stains hands and clothes forever, so wear gloves. And it may be infested with little white walnut hull maggots. Don’t worry, they don’t harm the meats inside.
That black gooey stuff is used for inks, dyes and home remedies. I found a website that will sell you an 8-ounce jar for $48.85 (with free shipping)! This could po-tentially be East Tennessee’s answer to California’s Gold Rush or Texas’ oil wells!
Once out of their hulls, you allow the shells to dry for a week or two. The shells
are about the hardest to crack, but once again, inge-nuity comes to the rescue. Bricks and hammers, shop vices or commercial walnut crackers of various designs can be utilized for the heavy work. Use small sharp picks to bring forth the nut meats – big pieces if you’re a pro, little ones if not.
You get about two cups of nut meats from fi ve pounds of cracked walnuts. But you get a unique, tasty, fat- and protein-rich reward that will keep for months in the fridge and almost indefi -nitely in the freezer.
Recipes? They are numer-ous. Beginning with Ma-maw’s walnut pie, you can make walnut cookies, cakes, fudge and ice cream. You can make pickled walnuts, curried walnuts, chocolate caramel walnuts. How about some orange walnut chicken with a side of Hungarian walnut and poppyseed rolls?
I have been considering nominating the black wal-nut for Tennessee state nut, but wow, there are so many other candidates out there. I doubt that a mere tree would stand a chance.
Auburn is ahead of Tennessee This may hurt a little.Yes, it might sting more
than a fl u shot.
Marvin West
I am reluctant to dull your day but here goes: Among the great universities of the United States, Auburn is ranked ahead of Tennessee.
OK, I can hear you: “I don’t believe it! Bear Bryant called Auburn a cow college.
Who says Auburn is ahead of Tennessee?”
U.S. News and World Re-port, a magazine three years out of print but still dispens-ing strategic information, reached this depressing con-clusion, using up to 16 indica-tors of academic excellence.
It tossed a few other little factors into the computer – lifestyle, campus feel, avail-able gifts and grants, etc.
U.S. News, or perhaps Mortimer B. Zuckerman himself, would have you be-lieve that the lovely village on the plains is a cooler lo-cation than Rocky Top, that Auburn, even without the
Alabama-poisoned oaks, of-fers a more exciting scene than the Volunteer Navy and the Neyland Stadium DJ who can rap your eardrums.
OK, their famous Kath-ryn Thornton was the sec-ond American woman to travel in space. I will not repeat what sports fans say about our famous Susan Martin, UT provost.
Auburn probably thinks its war damn eagle is too tough for our lovable blue-tick hound. And, I suppose, their band receives more support and playing time than our band.
They have nothing to
compare with Pat Summitt Plaza. Another thing, toilet paper at Toomer’s Corner never did much for me. It al-ways seemed so rural.
Ah ha, U.S. News admits, in the fi ne print, that the weight assigned to each fac-tor “refl ects our judgment.”
If there has been an of-fi cial reaction, I missed it. Has the digital mag been banned in Tennessee? No. Has there been a rebut-tal from the chancellor? No. Has there even been a feeble protest from agitated students who risk reduced value for degrees?
No mattress fi res have been reported.
Before I get too far out on this limb, I should tell you that Vanderbilt, Florida,
Georgia, Texas A&M, Ala-bama, Missouri and 50 or 100 others are also ahead of Tennessee in the great school rankings.
Oh my.As you know, some are
also ahead of Tennessee in football. The immediate question is whether Auburn is better and, if so, how much.
This is the crucial segment of the season for the Volun-teers. Long, long ago John Majors said people remember what you do in November.
Younger players have supposedly grown and ma-tured. In theory, remaining foes are nearer our talent level. Since summer, these last three have been pen-ciled in as probable victories – leading directly to bowl
bonuses for the coaches. How long will it take
to recover from the Derek Dooley era? How come Au-burn coach Gus Malzahn got a mid-term A from Ath-lon Sports and Butch Jones’ grade was only B+?
OK again, Auburn was more awful than Tennessee last season. And Malzahn’s signature win at College Station was bolder script than Jones’ upset of the Gamecocks.
The Tigers don’t play enough defense to win all their remaining games. We’ll soon see if the Vols play enough offense to run the table. Run Vols, run.
To be continued.Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is [email protected].
Dr. Bob Collier
Some nutty stuff
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Churches join to fi ght human
traffi ckingA road race to raise awareness of human traffi ck-
ing in East Tennessee is coming to Knoxville, and Pam Cantrell wants everyone to know about both the race and the problem.
“It’s called Run for Their Lives and will be held Sat-urday, Jan. 11, at Market Square,” said Cantrell, who is race coordinator for Alice Bell Baptist Church. She said both sponsors and runners are needed.
The date coincides with National Human Traffi ck-ing Awareness Day, with races and other events across the country. Overall sponsor is Freedom 4/24.org where details can be found.
Freedom 4/24 exists to raise awareness of the sex-ual exploitation and human traffi cking of women and children around the world and to provide fi nancial support to partner organizations dedicated to fur-thering justice, according to the website.
Human traffi cking is a $32 billion global business with ties to Knoxville because of the confl uence of in-terstates here, according to local organizations. Both Firewall Ministries and the Community Coalition against Human Traffi cking will benefi t from the local race.
Beth Brinson is race director in Knoxville. She can be reached at [email protected].
CHURCH NOTES
Community Services ■ Catholic Charities off ers counseling for those with emo-
tional issues who may not be physically able to come to the
offi ce for therapy. All information is completely confi dential.
Call 1-877-790-6369. Nonemergency calls only. Info: www.
ccetn.org.
■ Bookwalter UMC off ers One Harvest Food Ministries to the
community. Info and menu: http://bookwalter-umc.org/
oneharvest/index.html or 689-3349, 9 a.m.-noon weekdays.
Crafters needed ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway in Karns, is
calling all crafters for its annual Craft Fair to be held Satur-
day, Nov. 23. Tables are $30 and set-up is 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov.
22. For application to reserve you spot, email amrector@
comcast.net or call the church offi ce, 690-1060.
Meetings and classes ■ West Park Baptist Church will off er “The Advent Con-
spiracy” class 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 20. Cost
for the four-week course is $10, which pays for the book. To
register: 690-0031 or www.westparkbaptist.org.
■ Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike, will host a one-
time class, “Surviving the Holidays,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17,
in the Prayer Chapel. The class is a warm and encouraging
event featuring video instruction and group discussion that
will help you deal with the intense pain of grief during the
holiday season. Info: [email protected].
By Ashley BakerSometimes putting up
walls can be a good thing for a church. On Oct. 26 at the end of Faith Lane, a group from Concord United Meth-odist Church cheered as they joined Jennifer Richardson and Habitat for Humanity in Loudon County in raising the fi rst wall of Richardson’s new home.
It was the 100th house for Loudon Habitat and the 14th Concord UMC has done since they began work-ing with Habitat in 1999.
“Concord is blessed to participate,” said volunteer Chuck Parmele. “Habitat House knits the congrega-
tion together. No matter who a person is, they can bring their gift. They can serve through making cook-ies, vacuuming, giving or working construction.”
For example, the church’s United Methodist Men host a golf tournament each Au-gust to raise money to spon-sor the Habitat home for the following year.
After the walls went up, Habitat Executive Direc-tor Shauna Oden handed out markers for volunteers to write blessings on the wooden support beams.
Richardson couldn’t stop smiling. “I am so excited and thankful.”
Building neighbors
Hugh Brashear and Joy Littleton volunteer with Habitat for
Humanity.
Chuck Parmele and Shauna
Oden oversee the construc-
tion of the 100th Habitat
House in Loudon County.
Future homeowner Jennifer Richardson helps lift the
fi rst wall of her new house at the Habitat House build in
Loudon County. Partnering with Habitat for this build
is Concord United Methodist Church. Photos by Ashley Baker
HEALTH NOTES ■ PK Hope is Alive Parkinson
Support Group of East TN
will meet 11:30 a.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 19, at Kern UMC Family
Life Center, 451 E. Tennessee
Ave. in Oak Ridge. Speaker:
Kelly Arney from Vanderbilt
Hospital in Nashville. A light
lunch will be provided by
East Tennessee Personal Care
Service. Info: Karen Sampsell,
482-4867, or e-mail: pk_ho-
■ UT Hospice Adult Grief
Support Group meets 5-6:30
p.m. each fi rst and third
Tuesday in the UT Hospice of-
fi ce at 2270 Sutherland Ave. A
light supper is served. Info or
reservation: Brenda Fletcher,
544-6279.
■ UT Hospice, serving patients
and families in Knox and
15 surrounding counties,
conducts ongoing orientation
sessions for adults (18 and
older) interested in becoming
volunteers with the program.
No medical experience is
required. Training is provided.
Info: Penny Sparks, 544-6279.
Zoe Selvage writes a blessing
on the walls of Jennifer’s new
home.
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By Wendy SmithSecond Presbyterian Church’s annual Fall Festival is
more than games, candy, hay rides and costumes. It’s also a way for the congregation to connect, says Meredith Wor-den, co-chair of the church’s fellowship committee.
Everybody pitches in to show the youngsters a good time, from the women who bake for the cake walk to the young parents who run the games.
The festival also reaches out to the community. The en-tire West View community was invited, says Worden. The church adopted West View Elementary School in 2009.
Second Presbyterian Youth Director Mark Arononowitz and Di-rector of Contemporary Music Ben Bannister, a.k.a. the Safety Patrol, serve as masters of ceremony at last week’s fall festival.
Bo Shafer is all smiles as he drives the hay wag-on around the Second Presbyterian campus at the church’s Fall Festival. Photos by Wendy Smith
After attempting to eat dangling donuts with no hands, Wes-ley Butler and Miles Cope take the easy route at the festival.
Lucille Canada, dressed as a squirrel, and Whitlow Ramsbot-tom, dressed as a dragon, visit with their great-grandmother,Anne Dean McWhirter, and grandfather, Chuck Farmer, duringtrunk-or-treating at the Second Presbyterian Fall Festival.
Fall fun at Second
Presbyterian
And I will take you for my wife forever; I will take you for my wife in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love, and in mercy. I will take you for my wife in faithfulness; and you shall know the Lord. On that day I will answer, says the Lord, I will answer the heavens and they shall answer the earth; and the earth shall answer the grain, the wine, and the oil, and they shall answer Jezreel; and I will sow him for myself in the land. And I will have pity on Lo-ruha-mah, and I will say to Lo-ammi, “You are my people” and he shall say, “You are my God.”
(Hosea 2: 19-23 NRSV)
O Joy that seekest me through pain,I cannot close my heart to thee;I trace the rainbow through the rain,And feel the promise is not vain,That morn shall tearless be.
(“O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go,” George Matheson, 1882)
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faithless Israel: by forgiving her and continuing to love her and be faithful to her.
Gomer’s second child was a daughter, whom Hosea named (at the Lord’s com-mand) Lo-ruhamah, which means “Not Pitied.” God said, “I will no longer have pity on the house of Israel or forgive them. But I will have pity on the house of Judah, and I will save them. …”
Gomer’s third child was a son, whom the Lord com-manded should be named Lo-ammi, which means “Not my people.”
Ultimately, however, God has pity on the people of Is-rael, and promises to “take you for my wife forever …in righteousness and in jus-
I was a very young teen-ager when I heard a ser-mon on this text from Ho-sea. There are not many sermons I remember from my teen years, so very long ago, but this one I will never forget. The preacher used the rhetorical device called a refrain, repeating again and again throughout the
sermon his version of God’s intent:
“I cannot kiss your lips: they are not mine; but I love you still, and forgive you.”
Hosea’s wife Gomer had committed adultery. The law said he could stone her to death. But Hosea decides to deal with his faithless wife as the Lord dealt with
tice, in steadfast love, and in mercy.”
This text mirrors God’s extraordinary faithfulness in the midst of such aching sadness. God’s people were still God’s people, no matter what they had done. God’s love did not die, was not withdrawn.
Often enough, we take forgiveness for granted. We don’t consider the ex-tent of God’s grief caused by our sin. We blithely pray “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” (Pray those words carefully, my friends, because if we want to be forgiven at all, we have to forgive others.) Even so, in spite of it all, God contin-ues to love us and forgive us.
“I love you still, and for-give you.”
That is the nature of love in its truest sense, whether it be God’s love or human love. Love will forgive.
The best news of all is this: God’s love will not let us go!
Celebrating fall with costumes, chiliKarns Church of Christ,
6612 Beaver Ridge Road, welcomed church mem-bers and the community to the church’s annual Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 25.
The Atkins family steals the show with their Wizard of Oz-themed costumes at the Fall Festival at Karns Church of Christ. From left are Mya Atkins as the Cowardly Lion; Gary Atkins as the Tin Man; Ava Atkins as Dorothy; Peekaboo as Toto; Marianna Atkins as the Scarecrow and John Aragon as a Munchkin. Photos by Nancy Anderson
Crowd estimate was that more than 200 came to en-joy the chili supper, cookie decorating and “Trunk or Treat” for the children.
Coming up for the church
is a celebration of the na-tion’s veterans with a Vet-eran’s Banquet at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, in the church’s multipurpose room.
Call the church to sign up: 691-7411.
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Students and teachers at West Hills Elementary School have been given an opportunity after school to loosen up and still learn from each other in the pro-cess.
Sara Barrett
Paris Lockhart displays her trophy case in a typing program
she uses during the 21st Century After School program at West
Hills Elementary. Photos by S. Barrett
Natalie Barrett and Tayshawn Brown discuss the script for sto-
rytelling class.
Zachary Herbert and Jonah Loyacano take a break from key-
boarding.
Amy Muryleva performs im-
prov in a play written on the
fl y by her classmates in story-
telling class.
Cassidy Chaney eagerly awaits her turn as Alicia Todd listens
during storytelling class.
After School in
the 21st century
The school participates in the 21st Century After School Program, a grant-funded state initiative. Stu-dents meet every weekday afternoon from 2:45-5:45 p.m. to take part in a num-ber of activities, including
art, videography, story-telling through movement and kickball. The classes are taught by nine teach-ers from the school and eight assistants, except on Wednesdays, when the pro-gram is led by the Boys & Girls Club.
Kindergarten teacher Brian King, who teaches
kickball for the pro-gram, re-cently gave a tour.
King said he enjoys the after school expe-rience just as much as
the kids since it gives him a chance to teach and think
freely with them without following too much of a syl-labus. However, learning kickball doesn’t just encour-age the kids to be active. An emphasis is placed on the ac-ademics in the game, includ-ing how mathematics can be used to a player’s advantage.
Every afternoon after a quick snack, the program’s group of 40 students is split into two groups. Each group performs one of two activities. About halfway through, they swap. The kids spend the last 45 min-utes in the library, where the teachers help them with homework.
Student Jonah Loyacano said he enjoys the keyboard-ing activities because, with all of the homework he has
in the evenings, he rarely gets a chance to play around on the computer at home.
“The keyboarding also helps the students prepare for the upcoming PARCC assessment,” said Betty Walter, 2nd grade teacher and keyboarding instructor.
Students have fun com-pleting typing tests and don’t realize they’re learn-ing in the process. Which is a good thing, because the PARCC assessment is com-pletely taken on a computer. No more “fi ll in the bubble” questionnaires.
“This is teaching the way I used to like to teach,” said Walter, of the small group setting and opportunities for spontaneity. “This is al-most like our release. We don’t worry so much about standards.”
Second grade teacher Le-anne Smith has always had an interest in art, but she no longer has time to share that interest with her students in the classroom. With the af-ter school program, she can learn about an artist right along with the students.
“It can still relate to Com-mon Core standards,” said Smith.
Brian King
Student artwork comple-ments the school’s hallways with a short description of the art and a biography of the artist who inspired the work.
Carrie Moudy, the direc-tor of the program and a 2nd
grade teach-er with the school, said she hopes the num-ber of stu-dents who can par-ticipate will increase in the com-
ing years. Only the fi rst 40 who apply are accepted, but many more want to partici-pate.
“I have been involved with this program for almost fi ve years,” said Moudy.
“I have taught the after school classes, and for the past two years I have been the coordinator of the pro-gram. Before West Hills was offered the 21st Centu-ry program, I tutored stu-dents after school. I was very interested in working with this structured pro-gram to help our students excel.”
SCHOOL NOTESBearden High
■ The school store needs
volunteers for the 7:45-8:30
a.m. shift. Info: email Katie
Walsh at krw1066@comcast.
net. PTO grounds clean up
day will be held 9-11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9. Info: email
Webb School ■ The Lower School, grades K-5,
will host an admissions open
house 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5,
in the Lower School commons.
Interested parents are invited
to learn about education
and admissions at Webb
from school president Scott
Hutchinson and Lower School
director Angie Crabtree. Info
and RSVP: Deborah Gross, 291-
3864. Parents and their chil-
dren are also invited to “Take a
Look” at Webb’s Lower School
2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, for a
self-guided tour and to meet
members of the faculty.
West High School ■ Students and parents inter-
ested in the International
Baccalaureate program are
invited to attend an informa-
tion session followed by a
brief tour of the school Fridays
at 2 p.m. To register or see
available dates, visit wesths.
knoxschools.org and click on
the prospective students link.
Info: email Sarah Bast, sarah.
West Hills ■ Box Tops for Education from
General Mills’ products and
Labels for Education from
Campbell’s products are
being collected to purchase
supplies for the school. Labels
can be dropped off outside the
school entrance in the library
book drop box, or they can be
mailed to: West Hills Elementary
School, 409 Vanosdale Drive,
Knoxville, TN 37909. Info: email
Jill Schmudde, jschmudde@
gmail.com. Chick-fi l-A will
give 10 percent of sales back to
WHES from 5-8 p.m. each Thurs-
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location in the mall or at 7063
Kingston Pike. Keep your receipt
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By Betsy PickleIn Amanda Cagle’s world, life isn’t
good, it’s phenomenal.The assistant principal for 6th
grade at Northwest Middle School has a “phenomenal” principal, Karen Loy. Her fellow assistant principals are “phenomenal.”
The University of Tennessee mas-ter’s program in education is “phe-nomenal,” as is the church group that helps out Northwest with cleanup and spiff-up projects.
Cagle’s use of the word is so infec-tious – and so sincere – that it makes you smile just to hear it.
While you’d think Cagle’s job, which includes some disciplinary du-ties, would be something less than phenomenal, the Evansville, Ind., native goes about it with so much enthusiasm that the positives always outweigh the negatives. You see that in her interactions with students and fellow staff.
Maybe it has something to do with the career path she didn’t follow.
“I went to school to be a dentist,” says Cagle. “I was pre-dental up until my junior year of college when I real-ized it was more fun to explain to my study group how to get answers than it was for me to think that I was going to be sticking my hand into someone else’s mouth for the rest of my life.”
She made the switch, getting her undergraduate degree in science be-fore earning her master’s in curricu-lum instruction in 2003. She also has an Ed.S. degree.
“I love school,” she admits.In 10 years, Cagle has put a lot of
schools on her resumé. She did her internship at Fulton High School. Then she fi lled in for a teacher on leave at Oak Ridge High School for a year. She spent several years at Cen-tral High School before moving to Northwest as TAP mentor teacher, teaching 7th grade science.
She then spent a year being pulled in two different directions, divid-ing her week working as assistant principal at both Gresham Middle School and Northwest. The next year, Northwest had an opening for the 6th grade assistant principal, and she ap-plied and got it.
Northwest is a true melting pot, Cagle says. The students come from across the socioeconomic spectrum, as well as around the world. It’s des-ignated as an ELL (English Language Learners) hub, which is a good thing.
Northwest has students from Afri-ca, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Central America and Mexico.
“We are a very diverse school. There are 11 schools that feed into us,
and we feed into fi ve high schools.”The area has a lot of turnover, so
faces – and languages – are con-stantly changing, she says.
That’s one of the reasons the school counts on its four assistant principals, and they all count on each other.
“When one person’s out, it’s hard to work because we’re all an integral part of the team. We’re a well-oiled machine.”
It’s not enough for Cagle to work during the regular school year. For the past two summers, she has also worked as a principal in the Summer Bridge program.
She was principal for the 8th- to 9th-
grade Bridge at Karns High School last year and principal
for the 5th- to 6th-grade Bridge at North-west this past summer.
The program gives extra support to kids who need help making the transition from elementary school to middle school or from middle school to high school.
For some it’s voluntary, and for others it’s required. Either way, Cagle believes the program has huge ben-
efi ts at both bridge levels. It’s for “any kids that need extra support.”
In her fi rst bridge experience, “We were really focused on their math and their English skills in order to get them ready for high school.”
For the 5th to 6th bridge, she had students from Northwest, Gresham, Bearden and Hardin Valley. She ran into the mother of one of the Har-din Valley kids afterward and was pleased at her reaction.
“His mom came up to me and said, ‘I just want to thank you so much be-cause he’s just doing a great job. He loved the program.’”
Naturally, the kids entering 6th grade at Northwest got to know Cagle well during their summer program.
“I felt that it was really about re-lationships and building those re-lationships with those kids. It was a great transition. They had me for Summer Bridge, and they have me this year. They know me; I know them, and I know their parents.”
Cagle has also become part of a bridge during the school year. The church group Fellowship North has formed a partnership with North-west, helping the school out during its Fifth Sunday service projects.
Church members came to help weed the grounds before fall semes-
For Cagle, education is ‘phenomenal’
ter started so that the school would look “beautiful” for the students, Cagle says. They’ve also painted the walls above the lockers in the 6th grade area to make the hallways more welcoming.
The extra hands help because “we have a great group of parents, but we don’t have the numbers.”
Cagle says the students know their parents, teachers and principals care about them.
But Fellowship North’s actions demonstrate, “Someone out in the community is willing to give up their time to come do this. It just shows them another layer of support.”
Amanda Cagle
Amanda Cagle catches up with 7th grader Dashaun McKinney. Photos by Betsy Pickle
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By Laura ClinePulling out the red carpet
for residents and their fami-lies, Elmcroft of West Knox-ville celebrated national assisted living week with a “Wizard of Oz”-inspired movie premiere.
Coming at the end of a week-long celebration centered on the theme of “homemade happiness,” this event on Sept. 13 pro-vided a fun grand fi nale for the festivities. Events such as a homemade ice cream party and a pet parade led up to the Friday night movie premiere.
“We thought of different homemade things that we do with our families, and one is homemade movies,” said Community Relations Director Rebecca Swingle. “We thought it would be fun to have our residents partic-ipate in an Elmcroft home-made movie.”
Elmcroft staff in partner-ship with Choices in Senior Care adapted the movie fa-vorite “The Wizard of Oz,” which features the famous tagline “there’s no place like home.” The Elmcroft movie depicted the experience of a senior adult on a journey to fi nd a new home.
About 15 Elmcroft resi-dents appeared in the fi lm with roles ranging from Dorothy to the Lollypop Guild. The fi lm depicts the journey of Dorothy and her companions in well-known Knoxville locations. “They went to the Sunsphere, Mar-ket Square and Lawson Mc-Ghee Library, and, as they met each other, they made their way here to Elmcroft,” Swingle said.
The movie premiere truly was a collaborative effort. Oak Ridge Playhouse do-nated costumes, Ray Rader of Heritage Video Company fi lmed the event, and Sarah Wegman of Choices in Se-nior Care wrote the movie script. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett even appeared at the end of the fi lm.
In addition to the 100 Elmcroft residents who participated in the red car-pet premiere, family and friends were invited to join. “Everybody loved it. We’ve been making lots of copies of the movie for families both near and far away so that they and their grand-kids can watch it,” said Swingle. “Even if families
It’s 8:30 on Saturday morning.
As Gus walks through the door at Gourmet’s Mar-ket in Bearden, the kitchen staff puts his breakfast on to cook without having to take his order.
“We know his toast has to be run through twice, or he won’t eat it,” manager Lisa McCoig laughs. “Yes, it’s burned, and it smells the whole place up, but that’s ok. We think he should have it just the way he wants it.”
Great customer service is one of the things that has kept Gourmet’s Market in business for 35 years – that and the fantastic food in Cosmo’s Caffe, as well as hard-to-fi nd kitchenware for the serious chef and the fabulous epicurean assort-ments of olive oils, choco-lates and cocoa, coffees, teas, jellies and preserves.
But even more than all of that is the warm, family at-mosphere of the establish-ment opened originally by Barb and Rich Strehlow in 800 square feet of space on Homberg Drive. The market is now owned and operated by Barb’s son, Eric Nelson, in a much larger space just across the street at 5107 Kingston Pike.
Gourmet’s Market has been in three different lo-cations over the years – all
within a couple of blocks of each other – as it greatly ex-panded its lines of goods for the gourmand and added the restaurant with space for private meetings and events and room to serve brunch for about 600 peo-ple on Sundays.
There is also a catering business that is capable of handling affairs as large as the recent Legacy Park fund-raiser, when the staff fed a crowd of 800.
A long-time supporter of activities in the Bearden community, the market re-cently hosted a fundraising event for Bearden Elemen-tary School. And they are already planning a Black Friday give-back to friends, old and new customers and even strangers. From 7 to 10 a.m., bleary-eyed shop-pers who stop by on the Friday after Thanksgiving, the most heavily-traffi cked shopping day of the retail year – will each receive a free cup of Cosmo’s deli-cious coffee.
Always enthusiastic supporters of The District in Bearden, the market’s owners have a scrumptious menu planned for dinner the evening of Dec. 6, First Friday in the District. Just to whet the appetite a bit, the three entrees that eve-ning will be fi let of beef stuffed with white cheddar cheese and topped with ba-con and onion jam, pan-seared pistachio crusted river trout with smoked to-mato beurre blanc or breast of chicken stuffed with wild mushroom ragout and cran-berry Wensleydale cheese.
Nelson and McCoig agree
Gourmet’s Market marks 35 years in business
Anne Hart
Lisa McCoig and Eric Nelson pose behind the counter at Gour-
met’s Market in Bearden. Photo by A. Hart
that while the food in Cos-mo’s is nothing short of di-vine, the most special thing about the market has always been the opportunity to re-ally get to know neighbors.
“We see couples who come here as newlyweds and then bring their children back over the years. And we watch those children grow up and bring in their own children,” McCoig says.
Nelson adds that with a staff that has now grown to 31, most of them young people, “We have helped graduate many, many a kid from UT, and they stop by over the years to tell us working here was great. It is those kinds of relationships that make it a joy to come to work every day.”
Nelson says perhaps the
best aspect of being at the market for him has been a work schedule that gave him the fl exibility to spend im-portant time with his chil-dren. “I was able to drive them to school in the morn-ing and pick them up in the afternoon. That meant a lot to me and gave me a huge advantage over a lot of fel-lows. Getting to spend that time with my kids was a huge deal to me.”
Nelson is obviously proud of his small businesses and also of the entrepreneurial spirit that drives others like himself.
“It’s great to work at a small business. Not being a large corporation is one of the keys to our success. If it isn’t working, we can change it instantly.”
Starring roles for residents give ‘Wizard’ a new trick
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“The Wizard of Oz,” Elmcroft
style, was an amusing spoof
of the classic fi lm starring
residents of the senior living
community. From left, Doris
Wiker as Scarecrow, Mary
Giammarino as Dorothy,
Johnnie Pevey as the Tin
Man and Maggie Clark as the
Cowardly Lion.
BEARDEN Shopper news • NOVEMBER 4, 2013 • A-13
By Sherri Gardner HowellArtist and doll maker
Akira Blount lost her battle with cancer in August, but her family and fans are working to continue her legacy through her artwork and a fund to assist students of fi ne arts.
Bennett Galleries hosted a memorial reception on Oct. 26 to showcase Blount’s life and work and to promote the memorial fund, which is be-ing administered through the East Tennessee Foundation. Blount’s daughter, Rachel Minar, spoke to those gath-ered to honor her late mother.
Known internationally for her dolls, Blount said in her artist’s statement that she was attracted to the doll form “for its evocative nature but my creative im-pulse has pushed me beyond the traditional expression of that form. Since early child-hood, I’ve been absorbed by the colors, forms, textures and smells of nature, and I have always tried to incor-
Akira Blount’s legacy lives through work, memorial fund
A friend of Akira Blount demonstrates the creative versatility of Blount’s piece “Chess Players.”
The face of each doll is designed to change into a playful woodland creature by fl ipping a small
attachment forward. Photos by Nancy Anderson
The work and passions of
artist Akira Blount is continu-
ing through a memorial fund
through the East Tennessee
Foundation to help students
of fi ne arts.
Rachel Minar speaks in honor
of her mother, international
artist Akira Blount, during a
memorial held Oct. 26 at Ben-
nett Galleries, 5308 Kingston
Pike.
porate these elements in my work.”
She was known for incor-porating pine cones, twigs, berries, feathers and other natural materials into her works.
Blount was born in 1945 and grew up in Madison, Wis. She continued her edu-cation at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison where she graduated with a bache-lor’s degree in art education. In 1979, she moved to Ten-nessee with her husband, Larry, and two children, Chris and Rachel Minar. They lived on 80 acres in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.Info on Blount: www.akirastudios.com
Executive staff of Elmcroft Senior Living Community in West Knoxville glam it up for a recent
red carpet movie premier of their “The Wizard of Oz” spoof. In front, Sarah Wegman, community
relations coordinator, and Rebecca Swingle, community relations director; at back, Dawn Frazza
Crump, staff development coordinator; Ray Cover, maintenance engineer; Kristy Ritch, execu-
tive director; Lindsay Wolburg, healthy lifestyles director; and Lisa Ellis, marketing coordinator.
Photos by Nancy Anderson
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By Shana Raley-Lusk“Before getting my new custom dentures
from Sequoyah Dental Arts, I always smiled with my mouth closed,” says Victoria, one of Dr. Pablo Foncea’s recent denture patients.
She was experiencing bone loss and losing
teeth at a rapid pace as a result.“I was looking for a job at the time and it
was really depressing because everywhere I went they were looking at my mouth,” she remembers. “I was embarrassed to show my teeth. I even had gaps between them.”
But upon her fi rst visit with Foncea at Sequoyah Dental Arts, Victoria learned what many local denture patients already know fi rst-hand.
“As soon as I walked into the offi ce at Dr. Foncea’s, I was offered coffee and snacks. It was unlike any dental offi ce I have ever visited before,” Victoria says.
She remembers Foncea telling her that he was sure he could fi x her smile with custom dentures.
“The whole process was painless and I re-ally just felt so relaxed. I could even bring my own music to listen to during the process,” she says.
The staff at Sequoyah Dental Arts takes great pride in the beautiful custom cosmetic dentures that they offer. While many other dentists offer generic dentures, Foncea is able to create a custom denture that fi ts the patient’s face and is overall more aesthetically pleasing. Because he evaluates each patient individually, Foncea is able to provide the
most natural-looking denture available. He views the process as art, creating the most ideal-looking smile possible for each indi-vidual patient’s face.
“As soon as I was done, I could see such a huge difference,” Victoria recalls. “I looked 10 years younger and even had a brand new job within a week of getting my new dentures. It just gave me so much more self-confi dence.”
Like many of Foncea’s patients, Victo-ria says that custom dentures changed her life. After such a positive experience with Sequoyah Dental Arts, Victoria even decided to take her daughter there for braces.
“I never want my daughter to have to go through what I did with being ashamed of her teeth,” she says.
Foncea’s unique way of creating one-of-a-kind dentures while also taking the greatest care with his patients truly sets his practice apart.
“I love the staff there,” says Victoria. “They are just the most pleasant people. And I have never liked going to dental offi ces, but this experience was totally different. I never even needed any pain medicine during this whole process.”
Dr. Foncea says that some of the most dramatic smile makeovers that he has done have been those of denture patients. His spe-cialized approach to creating beautiful smiles has changed the lives of Victoria and so many others like her.
After
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A before and after example of Dr. Pablo
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couldn’t physically be here, they can go to our Elmcroft Facebook page and see their loved one in the movie.”
The movie production process not only served as a memorable experience for residents and their fami-lies but also for community members. Swingle said, “It gave other people, like our partners for this event, a different perspective on what our residents can do and what they enjoy doing. Age isn’t always a factor; it’s just a number.”
At the request of Elm-croft residents, the movie has been shown a number of times since the premiere. “It gave residents a new ad-venture. Being 90 years old doesn’t mean that you’ve been in a fi lm before or that you’ve performed in cos-tume. It was a really neat experience for them,” said
Swingle. invited to join. “Everybody loved it. We’ve been making lots of copies of the movie for families both near and far away so that they and their grand-kids can watch it,” said Swingle. “Even if families couldn’t physically be here, they can go to our Elmcroft
Facebook page and see their loved one in the movie.”
The movie production process not only served as a memorable experience for residents and their fami-lies, but also for community members.
Swingle said, “It gave other people, like our part-ners for this event, a differ-ent perspective on what our residents can do and what they enjoy doing. Age isn’t always a factor; it’s just a number.”
At the request of Elm-croft residents, the movie has been shown a number of times since the premiere. “It gave residents a new ad-venture. Being 90 years old doesn’t mean that you’ve been in a fi lm before or that you’ve performed in cos-tume. It was a really neat experience for them,” said Swingle.
Kristy Ritch, Elmcroft execu-
tive director, chuckles at the
antics of “Dorothy” and her
friends during the red carpet
premiere of their movie.
A-14 • NOVEMBER 4, 2013 • BEARDEN Shopper news
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“I experienced severe discomfort from my hemorrhoids. On my bad days, the pain was probably a 9 out of 10 and it was relentless,” says John C, a CRH O’Regan patient. If hemorrhoids are left untreated, they can become progres-sively worse with time.
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This safe and effective procedure allows 99% of hemorrhoid sufferers to be treated. The potential complications of pain and bleeding are rare (less than 1%), the recurrence rate is very low (5% at 2 years) and the procedure is covered by most insurance plans.
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Dr. Altawil, of Gastrointestinal Asso-ciates, treats hemorrhoid patients at The Endoscopy Center of Knoxville, located at 801 Weisgarber Rd, in Knoxville, TN. Call 865-730-0049 for further infor-mation and to book your appointment today!
One last piece of advice from Dr. Altawil, “Hemorrhoids may subside temporarily but they do not go away, so get them treated now so that you can live your life comfortably!”
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By Sandra ClarkH.T. Hackney CEO Bill
Sansom and Emerald Youth Foundation executive direc-tor Steve Diggs have sched-uled a major announcement today (Monday, Nov. 4) at 11 a.m. They will be joined by Mayor Madeline Rogero and others at the corner of 17th Street and Dale Av-enue.
While no one will con-fi rm the announcement, we expect Sansom to announce that the 14 acres previously used as Hackney’s ware-house will be redeveloped for youth soccer and man-aged by Emerald Youth Foundation.
Parking for the an-nouncement is between
Witt Building Material Company and First Choice Community Credit Union.
Later on Monday, San-som will be honored at the fi fth annual Emerald Youth Legacy Dinner at the Knox-ville Convention Center. Sansom also chairs the TVA board of directors.
The event, which will begin with a 6 p.m. recep-tion followed by dinner and program at 6:30, is expect-ed to draw more than 800 guests. Entertainment will be by the Emerald Youth Choir, an ensemble of more than 60 elementary to high school students, led by mu-sic director John Jackson, and other special music in-cluding a pianist and saxo-
phone duo.Proceeds will benefi t
Knoxville’s 22-year-old Emerald Youth Founda-tion, which serves more than 1,350 inner city chil-dren, teens and young adults each year through education, faith and sports programs.
“Bill knows that the phys-ical and spiritual well-being of children is a measure of the health of a community. We are grateful for his com-mitment to making our in-ner city neighborhoods into healthier communities,” said Diggs.
Info: www.emeraldyouth.org, or Morgan Goins at [email protected] or 637-3227 ext. 108.
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City Council member Nick Della Volpe will ask the
Te n ne s s e e Department of Transpor-tation to un-dertake an engineering assessment of I-640 a r o u n d K n o x v i l l e Center Mall
including the functioning of exits and frontage roads. He’s preparing a resolution for City Council to formalize the request.
“It’s been some 40 years since this has been looked at, and the kinks need to be ironed out. The service road and cross-over system is confusing and needs to be modernized,” he says. “The road design should not pres-ent an obstacle for travelers to hurdle.”
The city is expected to start clearing roadway brush around the mall, Della Volpe said. The work will be done by Public Ser-vice workers and supervised prison work crews.
Also, the Millertown Pike widening project is on schedule and should be fi n-ished before Thanksgiving, according to the city’s chief civil engineer, Tom Clabo. The project includes new signalization and left turn lanes on both ends of Loves Creek Road.
■ Signs postedfor bike routeThe third of several
planned signed bicycle routes in the city of Knox-ville is complete, with direc-tional signs showing the way from downtown to the Fair-mont/Emoriland neighbor-hood, and then to Harvest Park and Knoxville Center Mall. The approximately 7.4-mile route runs along city
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Della Volpe asks for 640 studyare electronically entered for a chance to win their choice of a spectacular sea-son of racing at Bristol Mo-tor Speedway or a $2,500 contribution made to their favorite charity. Collection canisters will also be avail-able at each register.
Last year the program raised more than $360,000.
■ Homeowner workshopThe Knoxville Area Ur-
ban League will host a three-session Homeown-ership Workshop on Nov. 12, 14 and 16, at 1514 East Fifth Ave. The workshop, open to anyone preparing to purchase their fi rst home, covers details involved in selecting, purchasing, fi -nancing and maintaining a home and meeting all re-quirements for FHA and THDA loans. Classes are 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Cost: $20. Info: 524-5511 or www.thekaul.org.
■ Leaf collectionThe city of Knoxville’s
annual leaf collection sea-son offi cially began Nov. 1 and concludes Feb. 1 each year, although crews al-ready have collected leaves during the brush collection cycles in October.
During this period, the normal two-week brush schedule is suspended as resources are concentrated on collecting leaves. Collec-tion schedules vary based on tree density, age and type; weather events; and topography. Schedules are adjusted weekly by manag-ers in the fi eld.
Knoxville residents can see the schedule by access-ing www.cityofknoxville.org and clicking on the “Leaf Pickup Schedule” icon
streets and state routes.There are 72 signs posted
on poles along the route. Because of the topography, cyclists heading north can expect to climb some hills. The full route could take the average cyclist about 45 min-utes to ride, one way.
Bill Sansom plays a pick-up game of soccer with Emerald Youth children: Uriah Felipe, 9; Sarah McGhee, 9; Benitte Vyizigiro, 9; Sansom and Tyler Bennett, 12.
By Cindy TaylorArcher’s BBQ is open for
business at 6714 Central Av-enue Pike. The formal rib-bon-cutting was last week, and owner Archer Bagley gave away 545 free sand-wiches – one to everyone who stopped by.
Bagley, a Memphis na-tive, and wife Yvonne opened the fi rst of three Knox county locations less than three years ago, start-ing in Bearden, and busi-ness is booming.
Bagley says opening a restaurant and serving good food is easy – but serving good food and being profi t-able is a whole other story.
Secrets to his success are hiring great cooks such as head chef Clark Cowan and cooking all the food in only one place.
“I’m a pretty good busi-nessman,” said Bagley. “I hire people who know how to make good food. I think if I had become a chef I would have failed.”
The business runs out of The Commissary where all food is prepared and then trucked out to the restau-rants in Bearden, Karns and Powell.
The food is cooked fresh every day and is all “scratch” made. The meat is slow-smoked and hand-pulled,
Archer’s: A blueprint for barbecueand each location offers six homemade sauces.
“We’ve had a few stum-bles along the way but we’ve learned from those and used them to make a blueprint for our business,” he said.
Bagley hopes to open more restaurants soon.
Joining him at the rib-bon-cutting were Mayor Tim Burchett; county com-missioners R. Larry Smith, Dave Wr ight, Brad Anders and Ed Shouse; school board member Kim Sever-ance, Archer’s mom, Nancy Allison; and staff members Mason Crockett, Tim Fisch-er and Greg Billinson.
Info: 687-2694.
Nancy Allison talks with Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and her son, Archer Bagley, before the ribbon-cutting for Archer’s BBQ in Powell. Photo by Cindy Taylor
■ Food City’s RaceAgainst HungerFood City customers can
donate to help less fortunate neighbors combat hunger.
The annual campaign to raise funds for local non-profi t hunger relief orga-nizations is called Race Against Hunger and is co-sponsored by Miller Brew-ing Company and Kellogg’s.
Continuing through Dec. 7, customers can scan $1, $3 or $5 cards at each Food City checkout. It will be added to their grocery bill.
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BEARDEN Shopper news • NOVEMBER 4, 2013 • A-15
NEWS FROM GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE
By Shannon Morris
Grace Christian Academy may be one of the best-kept se-crets in Knoxville when it comes to private Christian edu-cation. With that in mind, we would like to share with you what is taking place on the GCA campus. The community is invited to attend our annual Preview Day on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m. This event is designed for any family interested in Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade, as it will provide a great opportunity to learn about the mission and direction of our school. As a ministry of Grace Baptist Church, our purpose is leading, building and equipping students to be a positive presence in our world. You will have a chance to meet our principals and administrative staff, enjoy some refresh-ments, and take a tour of our facilities.
At the Preview Day, you’ll discover that we use the latest technology to train students, including Promethean boards in every classroom, hands-on science labs, and iPads being used by every high school student. We also have a tremen-dous athletic program that begins in middle school, provid-ing a solid foundation for high school sports.
If you’ll take the time to join us at Preview Day, you’ll also fi nd that our 63-acre campus, located in northwest Knoxville, offers a wide variety of other opportunities for students, in-cluding music, drama, arts, student government, community service and much more. Founded in 1997, Grace Christian Academy is a college preparatory school that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.We have much to offer your student, and your family, when it comes to an outstanding school experience set against the backdrop of solid Christian principles. We would love to see you on Pre-view Day!
By Shannon Morris
Grace Christian Academy is proud to recognize the recent accomplishment of Nia Grubbs, a 5th grade student with a gift for music. Nia was recently ac-cepted into the Knoxville Youth Symphony’s Youth Preludium Orchestra, which is quite an honor for those who are cho-sen. Nia, a talented violinist, has been taking lessons for fi ve years, but this is her fi rst attempt to audition for the or-chestra. She credits her success to her love of violin, of course, but also to her teacher, Erin Archer, as well as her commit-
ment to daily practice.Nia will have the privilege of
playing for the orchestra in its 40th season, and all concerts will be held at the Tennessee Theatre. The season opens on Nov. 11, and also includes a spe-cial 40th anniversary concert in February.
The Preludium Orchestra is for students who are in the 7-12 year age range. All members need to know how to sight read music and demonstrate basic profi ciency in their instrument.It’s no easy feat to be selected to this group, and we applaud Nia’s effort and dedication.
By Shannon Morris
Each year since 2006, Grace Christian Academy has taken part in a student exchange pro-gram with Mönchsee Gymna-sium in Heilbronn, Germany.Anyone who is familiar with a student exchange program knows that the benefi ts are seen on both sides. Our students who travel to Germany have the chance to see fi rst-hand another culture, and to be immersed for a time in the language, customs and school life of that land. Our families and students who host German students here in Knox-ville get the chance to introduce our East Tennessee culture to those who know little about how we live.
This program is for GCA stu-
dents in the 10th through 12th grades. The German students, however, are all in the 10th grade. All German students must take and pass a rigorous exit exam before graduating, so the 11th and 12th grade stu-dents are busy preparing and thus not able to be away for an extended period of time.
Our most recent group of exchange students were here Oct. 16-26, and in that time we visited Pigeon Forge and the corn maze at Oakes Farm, had lunch at Litton’s in Fountain City, took a tour of Bleak House and visited the Nina and Pinta which are currently at Volun-teer Landing. The activity that the German students enjoyed the most, though, was watch-
ing the UT football team defeat South Carolina!
The student exchange pro-gram provides an invaluable opportunity to bridge a cultural gap, and for students to see just what school life is like in an-other country. In addition, each group gets to absorb a little bit of the other’s language, and they often develop friendships that reach across the Atlantic for years to come. Many of our students are Facebook friends with their German counter-parts, so the exchange experi-ence can extend well beyond the initial visits.
GCA is proud of our relation-ship with Mönchsee Gymna-sium, and we pray that it will remain in place for many years!
Preview Day –Take a look!
Student violinist Nia Grubbs. Photo byJulie Bass
Grace violinist honored
Participants in the German exchange program at Grace Christian Academy are (front) Anke Conzelmann,
Emily Brewer, Rylie Bristow, McKenna Krebs, Jennifer Edwards, Deidre Randles, Jasmin Neuber; (back) Fe-
licitas Kugel, Shelby Davis, Selina Hofmann, Julia Elis, Mona Brahner, Marieke Plappert, Moritz Wahl, Kellie
McCreight, Vincent-Jan Engelmann, Ryan King, Lukas Ruoff , Nicolas Schwarzbuerger, Timon Schuster, Jor-
dan Keelty, Ryan Randles, Daniel Taylor and Jeremiah Roberts. Photo submitted
German exchange program going strong
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NEWS FROM PARKWEST, WEST KNOXVILLE’S HEALTHCARE LEADER • TREATEDWELL.COM • 374-PARK
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Thayer Elias Burton at 3 weeks old
David and Amanda Burton with
newborn son, Thayer, at Park-
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Most expectant parents, and especially fi rst-time parents, joyfully and carefully plan the details surrounding birth of their babies. These important decisions include where to give birth, if the mother will request an epi-dural and whether she plans to breastfeed her newborn.
First-time parents David and Amanda Burton knew right away that they wanted to have their baby at Parkwest’s Childbirth Center because of the home-like environ-ment, experienced medical staff and the excellent care their friends and family had received there in the past. Amanda planned on receiving an epidural and she and her husband David elected that they wanted their son to be breastfed.
Having recently moved to Chattanooga from Knoxville for David’s new job, the anx-ious parents-to-be were planning on driving back to their hometown a day or two prior to Amanda’s due date, Oct. 11. However, in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 5, Amanda awoke to intense lower back pain and some bleeding. The couple gathered their belongings and made the one-hour and 45-minute, 113-mile drive to Parkwest. Her contractions were uncomfortable, but mild, and remained 10 minutes apart for the dura-tion of the drive.
A blood test and physical exam determined that Amanda was not yet ready to give birth, being dilated only 2 centimeters. She and Da-vid were released that morning and decided to run some errands before returning to Aman-da’s parents’ home in West Knoxville.
“We had it all planned out,” explained Amanda. “David was going to return to Chat-tanooga that night around 8 p.m. I was going to stay at my parents’ house and call David if anything changed.”
Amanda’s contractions steadily intensifi ed while the couple was out and about. By the time they returned to her parents’ home, each contraction lasted one minute and was fi ve minutes apart. Amanda knew that the baby was on his way. She called the hospital and they made their way to Parkwest’s Childbirth Center for the second time that day.
Amanda was immediately admitted and an IV was started so that she could receive an epi-dural.
“I was in so much pain when we arrived, but it was comfort-ing to know that I was in such good hands at Parkwest,” said Amanda. “From the moment we got there, we didn’t encounter a single em-ployee, nurse or doctor we weren’t impressed with. The anesthesiologist was timely and reassuring when administering my epidural. He was so gentle, I didn’t feel a thing. I’ve had more pain with fl u shots in the past than I had with my epidural!”
Around 9 p.m., Amanda had fully dilated and was ready to begin pushing. Less than an hour later at 9:41 p.m., Thayer Elias Bur-ton made his debut into the world. He was 8 pounds, 3 ounces, 21 and half inches long and the “spitting image” of his father, David.
Soon after delivery, Parkwest’s lactation consultants were working with both Amanda and baby Thayer to get them both used to the breastfeeding process.
“It’s not intuitive and easy like you think it would be,” admitted Amanda. “With every mom and newborn, there is a learning curve that you have to tackle together.”
To add to the normal struggle of adjusting to breastfeeding, physicians determined that Thayer’s frenulum linguae (the small piece
ents’ house where they could get used to life outside the hospital before returning to Chat-tanooga.
At 3 days old, Thayer had his attached fren-ulum linguae surgically cut to allow him more tongue movement and easier feedings. Even after this procedure, breastfeeding was a still a challenge to both mom and baby. Amanda called Parkwest for advice.
“Parkwest referred me to an independent lactation consultant who came to the house within just two hours,” explained Amanda. “I was really impressed with how quickly they worked to get me the help I needed.”
During her session, Amanda learned to use a special silicone nipple shield when breast-
feeding. This technique eased feedings for both herself and her baby. Thayer
now breastfeeds three times a day and receives four bottle feedings
with formula. “I wish I could breastfeed
(Thayer) more than I do, but I just don’t produce enough milk to do so,” said Amanda. “Every mother is different, but we all want to give our babies the best
start we can. The staff at Park-west really understands that and
they explore every method pos-sible in order to help you reach your
goals.”“New moms should not get discouraged
right away. Breastfeeding is challenging for most new mothers, and it can be even more stressful when coupled with additional ob-stacles like a short, tightly-attached frenulum linguae as in the Burton family’s case.
“Amanda did the right thing by calling us for a referral,” said Terri Butcher-Chapman, Parkwest lactation consultant and perinatal educator. “We want all our expectant moms to know that they aren’t alone in facing the challenges of breastfeeding. If you need help, please call us at 865-373-4081 so that we can refer you to breastfeeding specialists and sup-port groups in your area.”
Today, Thayer is a happy, healthy boy who turns 1 month old tomorrow. He and his parents are enjoying life in Chattanooga and are planning a trip to Knoxville in the near future.
of skin under your tongue that holds it to the bottom of your mouth) extended too far up to the tip of his tongue, making it diffi cult for him to latch on to the breast properly.
“Parkwest’s lactation consultants were so caring and patient,” said David. “They were in there with us every two hours, doing every-thing in their power to get Thayer to latch and feed. Nancy Bates (RNC, IBCLC) and Mary Alice Middleton (RN, BSN, IBCLC) were es-pecially supportive, always offering uplifting words of encouragement. It really meant a lot to us, especially Amanda.”
After many painful attempts to get Thayer to latch, Amanda was frustrated but still de-termined to follow through with her goal to breastfeed. Parkwest’s lactation consultants provided her with a breast pump, along with a tube and syringe that would be used to feed Thayer the nutritious breast milk he needed. After two days in the hospital, the Burtons took their baby boy “home” to Amanda’s par-
According to the U.S. De-partment of Health and Human Services, 75 percent of mothers start out breastfeeding, yet only 13 percent of babies are exclu-sively breastfed at the end of six months. Additionally, rates are signifi cantly lower for African-Amercian infants.
The TBU breastfeeding course offered at Parkwest is de-signed to help educate expectant parents about the basics of breast-feeding and the challenges that new mothers may encounter when they begin to breastfeed their in-fant. This class also aims to al-leviate some of the anxiety many expectant mothers experience and helps to instill confi dence in the parents’ choice to breastfeed.
“One common misconception is that the lactation consultants will teach you everything you need to know in the hospital post-deliv-ery,” said Terri Butcher-Chapman, Parkwest lactation consultant and perinatal educator. “This is simply not true. Mothers should take every opportunity to educate themselves about breastfeeding prior to deliv-ery. The lactation consultant’s time at the patient’s bedside is very lim-ited because of frequent interrup-tions from visitors and clinicians, in addition to allowing time for new
parents to rest as well as bond with the new baby.”
Support is as important as prep-aration. If you are close to an ex-pectant mother, be sure she knows that you support her decision to breastfeed in order to provide her baby with the numerous benefi ts that breastfeeding can provide:
■ Breast milk contains the ideal nutrients for infants and is more easily digested than for-mula
■ Breast milk is rich with an-tibodies that help infants com-bat illnesses (lower respiratory diseases, diabetes Type 1 and 2, infl uenza and rotavirus)
■ Breast milk aids in baby’s brain development and cognitive ability
■ Breastfeeding promotes a strong bond between mother and infant
■ Breastfeeding saves time and money (approximately $1,095 a year)
Teddy Bear University 2014 Expectant Parent ClassesTeddy Bear Univer-
sity wants to assist you in obtaining the knowledge, skills and confi dence necessary to meet the questions and challenges that accompany parenthood.
Call 374-PARK (7275) to regis-ter. All classes are held in the Ocoee Room on the second fl oor of Park-west Medical Center.
BreastfeedingTaken in the seventh or early
eighth month of pregnancy, this class covers breastfeeding basics such as getting started, correct position and technique, tips for re-turning to work and an overview of breast pumps. Fathers-to-be are also encouraged to attend! (Fee: $25, Breastfeeding book included)
■ Wednesday Evenings (6-9 p.m.):
Next class starts Jan. 22
■ Sunday Afternoons (2:30-5:30
p.m.):
Next class starts Jan. 5
Birth and Babies TodayBegun in the sixth or seventh
month of pregnancy, this multiweek class series covers topics including variations of labor and birth, breath-
ing and relaxation, tips for your sup-port person, pain relief, and care for new mom and baby. This series is recommended for fi rst-time parents and includes a tour of the Childbirth Center. (Fee: $75)
■ Monday Five-Week Series Start
Dates (6:30-9 p.m.):
Next class starts Jan. 6
■ Tuesday Five-Week Series Start
Dates (6:30-9 p.m.):
Next class starts Jan. 7
■ Sunday Four-Week Series Start
Dates (2:30-5:30 p.m.):
Next class starts Jan. 19
Super Saturday Class Taken in your seventh or early
eighth month of pregnancy, this class combines the information from the Birth and Babies Today series into an all-day Saturday class. This class is a good option as a refresher course for those who would have diffi culty attending fi ve weekly sessions, but is not recommended for fi rst-time par-ents. A tour of the Childbirth Center is included. (Fee: $75)
■ Saturdays (9 a.m.-5 p.m.):
Next class starts Jan. 18
Sibling Class Targeted for siblings ages 4-10,
this class is designed to include
brothers and sisters in the excite-ment surrounding the birth of a new sibling. A tour of the birthing facility is included. (Fee: $10 per child)
■ Sunday Afternoons (3-4:30 p.m.):
Next class starts Feb. 23
Infant and Prenatal Partner Massage
Learn and practice massage techniques that alleviate the prin-cipal complaints of pregnancy and labor. Participants will also see how to perform infant massage. This class is taught by a certifi ed mas-sage therapist and includes mommy massage. (Fee: $30 per couple)
■ Sunday Afternoons (2-5 p.m.):
Next class starts Jan. 12
Infant and Child CPRAmerican Heart Association
certifi ed instructors teach parents how to effectively perform the step of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the removal of airway obstruc-tion for infants and children. This class does not provide certifi cation in CPR. (Fee: $25 per person)
■ Thursday Evenings (6-9 p.m.):
Next class starts Jan. 2
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CONTINUING“Pueblo to Pueblo: The Legacy of Southwest
Indian Pottery,” McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Stroller tour 10 a.m. Nov. 11; free, but reservations required at http://mcclungmuseums-trollertour.eventbrite.com.
Knoxville Children’s Theater, 109 Churchwell Ave., “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie, a mystery play for teens and families. Shows at 7 p.m. Nov. 7-8; 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 9. Tickets: $12 ($10 each for adult and child entering together). Reservations: 599-5284 or [email protected].
“CTRL+ALT+DELETE,” a satire on commer-cialism, greed and corporate ambition, at Clarence Brown’s Lab Theatre. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 8, 10; 2 p.m. Nov. 10. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 non-UT students, $5 UT students with ID.
Flying Anvil Theatre presents “Venus in Fur” by David Ives, directed by Jayne Morgan, 525 N. Gay St. Contains strong language and adult themes. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-9 and 14-16 and 2 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17. Reservations and tickets, $25, are available at www.knoxtix.com and 523-7521. Tickets also at the door.
MONDAY, NOV. 4Mighty Musical Monday, noon, Tennessee
Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bill Snyder and Freddie Brabson on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, plus the Amherst Singers, Edie Yeager and Trey Lindsay. Free admission. Info: www.tennesseetheatre.com.
Newly Bereaved casual workshop by Amedisys Hospice of Knoxville, 5:30 p.m., Cozy Joe’s Café, 2559 Willow Point Way. Free. Preregister with Sarah Wim-mer, 689-7123 or 1-866-462-7182.
The WordPlayers, staged reading of “Freud’s Last Session” by Mark St. Germain, 7:30 p.m. at the Square Room, 4 Market Square. Sigmund Freud clashes with C.S. Lewis on the day England enters World War II. Info: 539- 2490 and www.wordplayers.org. Free.
Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture, 1715 Volunteer Blvd, opening reception 6:30-8 p.m. for “Remix: Selections From the International Collage Center” and “Richard Meier: Selected Collage Works,” on exhibit through Dec. 9. ICC founder and New York gallerist Pavel Zoubok will cover the history of col-lage in the lecture “Collage Culture: From Picasso to Facebook,” 5:30 p.m. in Room 109, Art & Architecture Building. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
Tennessee Shines will feature performances by Robinella and poet Marilyn Kallet, 7 p.m., WDVX stu-dio, Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St.; broadcast on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. Tickets: $10, at WDVX and www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6 p.m. Children 14 and under with a parent admitted free. Info: WDVX.com.
TUESDAY, NOV. 5Autumn Care Assisted Living, 136 Canton Hol-
low Road, will have its grand opening, 9-11 a.m. Door prizes; all are welcome.
Newly Bereaved casual workshop by Amedisys Hospice of Knoxville, 5:30 p.m., Panera Bread, 4855 Kingston Pike. Free. Preregister with Sarah Wimmer, 689-7123 or 1-866-462-7182.
Daniel Sweaney, viola, and Megan Gale, piano, 6 p.m., Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 1741 Volunteer Blvd.
Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina cooking class, Comfort Food With Style!, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 7610 May-nardville Pike. BYO wine. Cost: $50. Register: www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6“I’m Still Here: My HIV Life,” a new locally pro-
duced radio documentary on the HIV experience, will premiere on WUOT, 91.9 FM, during “Morning Edition” (5-9 a.m.) and “All Things Considered” (4-6:30 p.m.) Some participants in the special will also be panelists on the public-affairs program “Dialogue,” 1-2 p.m.
“Collecting and Preserving Local Television for Regional Archives,” a Brown Bag Lecture by Bradley Reeves, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Free (attendees encouraged to bring their own lunch; soft drinks will be available). Presented in conjunction with the new exhibit “Live! On Air! And in Your Living Room” at the Museum of East Tennessee History through Feb. 23, 2014.
Michael Haber and Wesley Baldwin, cellists, 8 p.m., Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 1741 Volunteer Blvd.
Joe Bonamassa, blues singer-songwriter-guitarist, 8 p.m., Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Tickets: $59-$89; www.knoxvillecoliseum.com.
THURSDAY, NOV. 7King University open house, 4-7 p.m., Hardin
Valley campus, 10950 Spring Bluff Way. Talk with facul-ty, staff and representatives from admissions, fi nancial aid and career services. One guest will win free tuition.
“JFK: American Experience,” preview screening and panel discussion, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30), East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. East Tennessee PBS will screen the new two-part documentary’s sec-ond hour, highlighting Kennedy’s role in the civil-rights movement and his tumultuous relationship with Jackie Kennedy. (The four-hour doc will play 9-11 p.m. Nov. 11-12 on East Tennessee PBS.) Panel discussion following with UT political-science professor Anthony J. Nownes, author Jodie Hansen and Metro Pulse columnist Jack Neely.
Knoxville Writers’ Guild, 7 p.m. Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Several of the 20-plus winners in the 2013 KWG writing contests will read their winning entries. $2 donation requested at the door.
“Cultural Interaction (and Reaction) in the Courtly Art of the Hellenistic World,” lecture by Kristen Seaman, Kennesaw State University Haines-Morris Dis-tinguished Lecturer, 7:30 p.m., McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Reception follows. Free.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, NOV. 7-8AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First
Baptist Church, 11621 Chapman Highway, Seymour. Open to anyone 50 or over. Register with Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.
FRIDAY, NOV. 8UT Science Forum free weekly brown-bag lunch
series will feature Devin White, senior research scientist of geocomputation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and assistant professor of anthropology, discussing “Archaeological Discoveries From Space,” noon, Room C-D of Thompson-Boling Arena. Guests can bring lunch or purchase at the arena.
Florida Georgia Line with special guest Colt Ford & Tyler Farr, 7:30 p.m., Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Tickets: $32.50-$200 (VIP package); www.knoxville-coliseum.com.
UT Singers concert, 8 p.m., Sandra G. Powell Re-cital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 1741 Volun-teer Blvd.
Fiddler Charlie McCarroll, son of Kingston fi d-dler Jimmy McCarroll of the Roane County Ramblers, 8 p.m. Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12 (discounts for JCA members, seniors and students); at www.knoxtix.com, 523-7521 and at the door.
SATURDAY, NOV. 9Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild will meet 10 a.m.-
12:30 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road. Ijams Enchanted Forest, 1 p.m., Ijams Nature Cen-
ter, 2915 Island Home Ave. Animal programs, scavenger hunts, family crafts, plus 2 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Organic Garden and Greenhouse and starting at 3 p.m. tours of the Enchanted Trail. Cost: $8 ($5 for members); age 2 and under free. Call 577-4717, ext. 130, to reserve a start time for a trail walk.
14th annual Southeastern Stomp Fest, step
show, 7 p.m., Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Host: Come-dian Robert Powell. Tickets: $18 in advance at www.knoxvillecoliseum.com; $28 at the door.
Knoxville Choral Society with members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform the Christ-mas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” and J.S. Bach’s “Mag-nifi cat,” 7:30 p.m., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Tickets: $20 ($10 students); at the Bijou box offi ce, from a Choral Society member or at the door.
Runaway Home, 8 p.m., Palace Theater, 113 W. Broadway, Maryville. Tickets: $13 advance (983-3330 or Murlin’s Music World, 429 W. Broadway, Maryville), $15 at the door.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 9-10Feral Feline Friends Kitten Adoption Fair,
noon-6 p.m., Petsmart Adoption Center, 214 Morrell Road. See adoptables at www.kfcf.petfi nder.com. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.
SUNDAY, NOV. 10Knoxville Elks Lodge #160, 5600 Lonas Drive,
“Veterans Appreciation Brunch,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Any veteran with proper ID will dine free; others can dine for $5. Veterans needing transportation should call 588-1879 after 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and after 2 p.m. weekends to make arrangements. The public is invited to attend and help the Elks show appreciation to veterans for their service to our country.
UT Vol Day, 2-5 p.m., West Town Petsmart, 214 Morrell Road. Cat and dog rescue adoptions. Have your pet’s picture taken with UT football players.
Epworth Monthly Singing, 6:30 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Plans will be made for the potluck for the Thanksgiving Eve singing. Info: Claudia Dean, 673-5822.
Sing Out Knoxville, folk-singing circle, 7-9 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Participants use the “Rise Up Singing” songbook, which is provided. Guitars welcome. Free. Info: Bob Grimac, 546-5643 or [email protected].
UT Women’s Choral Showcase Concert, 7:30 p.m., Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209 Jamestowne Blvd.
SUNDAYS, NOV. 10 & 24“Fun Days,” information and activity sessions
on the international educational programs available through the Smoky Mountain Chapter of CISV, for youth ages 10 and up and their parents, will be held 2-4 p.m. Nov. 10 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway, and 2-4 p.m. Nov. 24 at Central UMC, 201 E. Third Ave. 2014 programs will take place in Brazil, Canada, France, Norway and Sweden. Info: www.smokymtncisv.org or Missy Parker at [email protected].
MONDAY, NOV. 11Veterans Day Brown Bag lecture, 12:15 p.m.,
East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Attorney and World War II scholar Jerome Melson will speak on “Sacrifi ce and Valor: East Tennesseans in World War II.” Free admission. Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown-bag lunch.
Tennessee Shines will feature performances by Jeff Black, Gretchen Peters and reader Mac Bartine, 7 p.m., WDVX studio, Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St.; broadcast on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. Tickets: $10, at WDVX and www.BrownPap-erTickets.com. Remaining tickets sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6 p.m. Children 14 and under with a parent admitted free. Info: WDVX.com.
Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra, fall concert, 7 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Free admission. Info: www.tennesseetheatre.com.
TUESDAY, NOV. 12“Coup,” special lecture and discussion featuring
Keel Hunt, Hal Hardin and John Siegenthaler, 6 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Hunt will lecture on his book “Coup: The Day the Democrats Ousted Their Governor, Put Republican Lamar Alex-ander in Offi ce Early, and Stopped a Pardon Scandal,” about the disastrous end of Gov. Ray Blanton. Hardin, a then-U.S. attorney and friend of Blanton who tipped off offi cials that more pardons were planned, and Siegent-haler, then-publisher of the Tennessean, will speak and Hunt will sign books after the lecture.
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When asked about differ-ences between the United States and Great Britain, Ja-net Edkins, a native of Shef-fi eld, England, can’t narrow it down.
Carol Zinavage
Carol’s Corner
Website designer Janet Edkins, formerly
of Sheffi eld, England, in her West
Knoxville offi ce Photo by Carol Zinavage‘Tin’t int’ tin
“Honestly, everything!” she says. “People think that because we have a shared language, we share every-
thing, but it’s not true!”Edkins, who lives in West
Knoxville and runs JayDe-signs, a website design busi-ness, came to America when her computer-programmer husband Chris, originally from Birmingham, England, got a job stateside. One of the fi rst things the couple noticed was how much big-ger everything was – houses, stores, roads.
“Talk about culture shock! The road in front of our com-plex was as big as the M1 mo-torway,” she says, speaking of a major highway around London.
It didn’t help matters that Chris’ fi rst assignment was in Texas, the U.S.’s second-
biggest state after Alaska. “Many people don’t realize
that the whole of Great Brit-ain would fi t into Texas three times!” says Janet in her mu-sical Yorkshire brogue.
She also had some adjust-ing to do in social areas.
“The interesting thing about Texans is that they found it necessary to correct my English pronunciation.”
Thus, Edkins’ “vitamins,” pronounced with a short “i” as in “fi t,” prompted repeti-tions of the long “i” version from her new neighbors.
Pity the poor Texan who ever got a load of authentic, often indecipherable “ex-treme Yorkshire.” If you’ve
ever watched fi lms like “The Full Monty” or “Brassed Off,” you’ve heard it. Among other things, it sounds to Ameri-cans like they’re leaving out the word “the.” “I’m going on bus.” “I’ll put it on table.”
Edkins clarifi es. “It comes from contract-
ing the word ‘the’ into a ‘t’ at the end of the previous word. Thus, ‘I’m going ont’ bus,’ or ‘I’ll put it ont’ table.’ If you lis-ten carefully, you can hear it.”
As an extreme example, she quotes “’Tin’t int’ tin’ – meaning ‘it isn’t in the tin.’” That brings a grin as I try to process what she’s just said.
Just like you’re doing now.After Chris’ two-year stint
in Dallas, the couple moved back to England for a few months while he searched for another job. This time, he landed one in Chicago.
“So we went from Plano, Texas, in August to Chicago in December.”
Recalling the temperature extremes, Janet rolls her eyes and declares, “That was not fair!”
She has unique perspec-tives on the hot-button issue of immigration.
“The whole world is be-coming a melting pot. In Britain, our shared heri-tage makes a difference, but there’s been enormous immi-gration since the formation of
the European Union. There’s also a large infl ux of Carib-bean, Indian and Eastern European cultures.
“People discover that they can go somewhere else, make a better living and send mon-ey home to their families. In the U.S., it’s often people from Mexico. But it’s happen-ing all over the world.
“I know the culture shock I got coming to the U.S. from the U.K., and I speak the lan-guage! Imagine how over-whelmed someone would be, coming from a smaller, poor-er country into a big place like America.
“People want to hold on to their culture. But it can be a two-way street. Learning the new language while holding on to the native culture – that’s the ideal.”
In her spare time, she crafts greeting cards and does Japanese sumi-é ink paintings.
“I’ve been ‘arty’ all my life, making my own clothes, cro-chet, knitting, embroidery, curtains, chair covers, theater props. My creativity feeds into what I do as a business.”
You can see her current projects at jaydesigns.net/ja-netedkins/.
Or as Janet might say af-ter a pint and some good pub food:
“Just look ont’ website.”Send story suggestions to news@
ShopperNewsNow.com
British transplants Chris and Janet Edkins Photo submitted
Meet SprinklesSprinkles is a 5-month-old domes-
tic short hair kitten available for
adoption at Young-Williams Animal
Village, 6400 Kingston Pike. Take
advantage of the Fall in Love with
Cats special and adopt Sprinkles for
$50. She is spayed, up to date on
vaccines and is microchipped. See
adoptable animals like Sprinkles at
either location of YWAC, Kingston
Pike or 3201 Division Street. Info:
www.young-williams.org or 215-
6599. Photo submitted
Shy Shoopy Shoopy is a 3-year-old male. He
doesn’t like his kennel but when
he is let out, he is sweet and
docile. He loves other dogs but
is afraid of small children. His
previous owner had several young
grandchildren who mistreated
him. Shoopy is available for
adoption at the Humane Society
of Tennessee, 6717 Kingston Pike.
His fee is $150. Info: email info@
humanesocietytennessee.com or
call 573-9675. Photo submitted
REUNION NOTES ■ Rule High Class of 1973 will hold its 40-year reunion Saturday,
Nov. 16, at Bearden Banquet Hall. All graduates are invited. Info:
Mike Doyle, 687-2268, or Juanita McFall Bishop, 804-4816.
■ Halls High School Class of 1984 is planning its 30-year reunion
and is searching for classmates. If you are a graduate of this class
or have information about a graduate of this class, contact Brenda
Gray, 548-7825 or [email protected]; or Jeana Carter Kirby, 556-
9032 or [email protected].
Vendors neededVendors are needed for Rocky Hill Elementary
School’s Candy Cane Cottage Holiday Market that will be held 4-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at the school. Regis-tration is $25. Vendors donate 10 percent of their sales to the school. Info: 300-8197 or email [email protected].
West Valley Middle School also needs vendors for its second annual holiday boutique that will be held at the school 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. Registration fees are $20 for one day and $30 for both days. Vendors donate 10 percent of their sales to the school. Info: 470-0092 or email [email protected].
Proceeds from both events will help the schools’ be-nevolence and community outreach programs.
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Cemetery Lots 492 Mausoleum Crypts at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Side-by-side, eye level. Prime loc. 865-414-1448
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Apts - Unfurnished 71KARNS AREA, 2BR,
stove, refrig., DW, garb. disp., 2 1/2 BA, no pets. $700-$850. 865-691-8822; 660-3584.
Apts - Furnished 72WALBROOK STUDIOS
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Houses - Unfurnished 74FTN. CITY- One level
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Wanted To Rent 82Ret. Private Detective
needs 1-2 BR house, on quiet private property. I will pro-vide security and/or caretaker services in lieu of rent. 323-0937
Manf’d Homes - Sale 851989 Norris 14x60, 840 SF,
2 BR, 1 BA, island kit. w/ appls., new washer & hot water heater, gas frpl, semi furn., set up in Karns park w/stor. shed. $14,500. 865-804-3465
1 OWNER 3BR, very clean. Smoke-free, pet-free, ramp. Lg L-rm, 2 full BAs w/walk-in tub. All kit appls, gas FP, on corner lot w/3-car parking. Util bldg, near bus for school. $65,000. Call 865-357-3415.
I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES.
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Triple Wide 36x60 in Panorama Pointe in Kodak, 3 BR, beautiful view of Mt. LeConte, Eastern Mtn. & Douglas Lake. No land. $35,000. 865-235-3260
Trucking Opportunities 106Drivers: Make
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Orientation Comple-tion Bonus! CDL-A OTR Exp. Req. Call Now: 1-877-725-8241
Business Equipment 133EXECUTIVE DESK,
70x36x30, walnut fin., solid wood, $275/bo. 865-250-4306
Dogs 141CHIHUAHUAS, reg. long
hair, 1st shots & wrmd, $150. Aft 4pm, 423-539-2687; 423-627-2876
Doberman Puppies, large breed, full blood, 2M, 2F, parents on site $350. 865-405-5113
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ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS, AKC, vet checked, 1st shots, $1,300. 423-519-0647
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ENGLISH BULLDOG Pups NKC, $1200. Visa
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German Shepherd Puppies & Adults. AKC. 865-856-6548
Dogs 141GOLDEN Retriever
puppies, AKC, 4 M / $550. Also stud $1,000 & spayed Fem. $500. 423-768-1818
LABRADOODLE
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3M, 1 choc., 2 black, white breast, All shots, dewormed, cute. $1500. [email protected] or text/call 865-221-4353 ***Web ID# 327287***
Labradoodle Pups, no allergies or shed, vet checked w/shots, $400. 585-750-9055 Sweetwater ***Web ID# 326113***
MALTESE AKC adorable pups,
shots & wormed. 865-523-1914
PUPPY NURSERY Many different breeds
Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles,
Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots
& wormed. We do layaways. Health guar. Div. of Animal Welfare
State of TN Dept. of Health.
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YORKIE PUPPIES reg., Chocolate, S&W,
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Horses 143TRAILER 4 Horse
Gooseneck, brand WW, new tires, must see. $3,000 obo. 931-863-4336
Free Pets 145
ADOPT! Looking for an addi-tion to the family?
Visit Young-Williams Animal Center, the official shelter for
Knoxville & Knox County.
Call 215-6599 or visit
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Farmer’s Market 150BUSH HOG, 11 ft hyd.
pickup, good cond. $1600. Phone 865-254-7372
FIBERGLASS PALLETS, 42" x 45", strong & usable, $2.00
ea. 865-674-0251.
MF-175 TRACTOR, low hrs., 8 spd., new seat, tires & canopy. $6000. 865-674-0251.
Household Furn. 204BIG SALE!
B & C MATTRESS, Full $99, Queen, $125, King, $199. Pillow Top.
865-805-3058.
Sofa, loveseat, chair, very good cond. Navy w/ stripes & camel bk, $475. 865-523-7267.
Household Appliances 204aLG FRONT Load
Steam Washer, all options. New -- 2013. $670.bo. 865-659-9957
WHIRLPOOL 25 cu. ft, side-by-side refrig. Icemaker. SS & blk. $800. 865-230-0354
Hobbies 205TRAIN SALE. 100's of
HO, O & G scale model trains. Rain or shine. Sat. Nov. 9, 9a-2p. 16 Thames Court, Fairfield Glade. Call 931-707-8510 for info or directions.
Baby Items 207Jenny Lind baby bed
(crib), exc cond, $100. Princess youth bed by Delta $35. 865-689-6736
Collectibles 213AC Automotive light
bulb cabinet, 19"w x 9"H, $195. 865-332-0036
Conoco Gas old illuminated sign, dbl
sided, 54"w x 20"H. $400. 865-332-0036
GAS PUMP, restored, pure Firebird Racing, $650. Lenoir City 865-332-0036
LEE MIDDLETON doll collection, boxed, exc. shape. HARBOR Light house collection,
exc. shape. Call 865-249-8020.
Collectibles 213OLD DOLL Collection,
sev. made in Ger-many, will sell
separately. 865-690-1746
Arts Crafts 215CREATIVE MEMO-
RIES Scrapbooks & Supplies 50% OFF EVERYTHING! Fri. Nov. 8, 10a-4p & Sat. Nov. 9, 8a-8p at Beaver Ridge Lodge (Karns), 7429 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37921
Medical Supplies 219RIC ™ FLUID OVERLAY
Mattress. $1250. Cost $8800 orig.
Phone 865-705-5421
China Crystal Flatware 221Lenox Holiday China,
Gold & Platinum, 12 Pl. Settings Ea. $1000. 931-854-0490
Boats Motors 232WELLCRAFT 1978 20' almost new Yamaha mtr., center console, trlr incl. Boat is in
exc. cond. Completely refurbished in 2005, $6200. 865-661-5551.
Campers 235
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Motor Homes 237MERCEDES BENZ WINNEBAGO 2013
24 ft. diesel, Only 6K miles, Better than
new! Must sell due to health reasons. $87,900.
Call 865-567-1111.
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Mary Greene enjoys a recent beach trip with husband Adam and sons Jacob (left) and Ryan.
“Ten to 15 years ago, my child would not even have made it. We thank Dr. Stephens every day.” – Mary Greene
A rocky start to a wonderful lifeEven when you do everything
right, pregnancy can be full of uncertainty.
“This was my second child, and I had a perfectly normal pregnancy with the fi rst one,” said Mary Greene of Knoxville. She was surprised to learn, that at 20 weeks into her second pregnancy, her baby boy, Ryan, had developed anemia.
Anemia is a lack of red blood cells. It can lead to a condition called hydropsfetalis, which is when fl uid accumulates in two or more areas of the baby’s body, a life-threatening condition.
The anemia developed because Greene’s own body had an immune system reaction to the baby. His blood contained an antigen called Kell1, inherited from his father, Adam Greene. Mary Greene’s blood did not have the antigen, so she developed anti-Kell1 antibodies, and her immune system began killing off the baby’s red blood cells.
Only about 9 percent of the population has the Kell1 antigen, making this a much more rare condition than Rh factor disease.
“It’s very similar to Rh factor disease, but with Rh you can just get a shot. With anti-Kell1, they haven’t fi gured out a way to do that yet,” said Greene. “It usually shows up in second pregnancies.”
Greene’s physician detected the condition during routine blood work.
“They did all those screenings blood tests, and they found out I have it, but they just didn’t know severity,” she said. “At around 22 to 23 weeks, it started to get a little more severe.”
Greene’s obstetrician referred her to high-risk pregnancy
Drs. Gary Stephens (left) and Perry Roussis spe-
cialize in high-risk pregnancy care at the Fort
Sanders Perinatal Center.
Specialized care for high-risk pregnanciesThe Fort Sanders Perinatal Center,
located at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, focuses on providing comprehensive pregnancy care to high-risk mothers in complicated pregnancies.
Staffed by perinatologists Gary Stephens, D.O., and Perry Roussis, M.D., the center is equipped with the latest in high-resolution ultrasound for prenatal diagnostic testing. It also has four nurse practitioners, a certifi ed nurse-midwife and two genetic counselors on staff.
“We have specialized training in high-risk pregnancies and have a lot of experience with complications,” said Stephens. “We’ve both been doing this over 20 years.”
Most women are referred to the center by their obstetricians when complications arise in pregnancy – discovering twins or triplets, for example.
Others come to the center because they’ve had previous pregnancy problems or underlying health problems.
“Any woman with high blood pressure, diabetes or some genetic disorders would be considered high-risk,” explained Stephens.
“Or, if she’s had a previous complicated pregnancy, she’s considered high risk during another one.”
After delivery, babies born at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center have East Tennessee Children’s Hospital just across the street and connected by an underground tunnel, if extra care is needed.
“If there’s a problem with the baby, we have all the resources of Children’s Hospital to help take care of and stabilized those babies,” said Stephens.
But Stephens added that it’s best for a high-risk woman to come to the Perinatal Center before she gets pregnant.
“If someone’s not sure, or they think they may be likely to have a high risk pregnancy, one of the best things we can do for them is to see them before they get pregnant,” Stephens said.
“We can develop a plan of care to optimize their outcome,” he said. “We can change their medications, or have them meet with a genetic counselor. Seeing those women ahead of time can really have a large impact on the outcome.”
continued to monitor Greene’s baby by ultrasound, looking forsigns of anemia. In the course of the pregnancy, little Ryan had atotal of four blood transfusions, every three weeks or so.
“I had the same nursing team every time,” said Greene. “I felt like Fort Sanders was my second home in some ways. I spent more time there than with my husband and son!”
But all that time paid off. Ryanwas born in September 2011, at 36 weeks gestation, and requiredonly one more blood transfusion after birth. He weighed 6 pounds,7 ounces.
Today, Ryan is 19 months old, very healthy and almost as big as his brother Jacob, 3. “He’s largeand in charge,” said Greene. “Andhe’s a fi reball.”
Greene said she still has a few marks on her stomach where the needles went in.
“They remind me how blessed Iam to have my son here. I realizewe are very blessed to havechildren in the fi rst place and Ilooked at this as a blessing and miracle,” she said.
“Ten to 15 years ago, my child would not even have made it. We thank Dr. Stephens every day.”
specialist Gary Stephens, D.O., who practices at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center’s Perinatal Center.
Stephens said Greene’s baby would need blood transfusions in the womb.
That’s right … in the womb. “Well, at fi rst I was freaked out,”
said Greene. “But Dr. Stephens was great; he kept me very calm and made sure all my questions were answered.”
Using a long needle guided by ultrasound, Stephens inserted it through Greene’s abdomen and into the baby’s umbilical cord. Once in place, Stephens began infusing the cord with new blood, a process that took a total of about an hour, Greene said.
“Dr. Stephens explained the whole process, and even during the procedure he kept talking to me,” she said. “He kept the ultrasound on the whole time, so I watched
most of the transfusions.” Greene also stayed overnight
at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center for monitoring.
“The procedure can often induce contractions, so I had to stay overnight to be monitored,” she said. “It really wasn’t very painful, except for the contractions. It was important for me to stay calm, and the nursing staff was wonderful helping me do that.”
In the following weeks, Stephens
What makes a pregnancy high risk? Multiple miscarriages –
women who have lost previous pregnancies
Pre-term labor – when the mother goes into labor prematurely
Gestational diabetes – when the blood sugar level of the mother elevates during pregnancy
Hypertension in pregnancy – the mother’s blood pressure rises to abnormally high levels
Multiple fetuses – multiples place an added strain on the mother and babies, and require special skills to manage a pregnancy to term.
Previous pregnancies with complications
Health problems and/or a family history of genetic disorders in the mother
For more information on the
Fort Sanders Perinatal Center
and high-risk pregnancies,
call 865-673-FORT (3678).
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