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BUZZ

By Betty BeanTwo weeks ago, Amber Roun-

tree, who served on a task force that studied disparities in aca-demic performances among Knox County students, told her school board colleagues there’s some-thing badly wrong with the state’s funding formula for education.

“You need to be talking to your state legislators about the fact that the BEP (Basic Education Plan) is broken, and our kids are not get-ting what they need,” said Roun-tree, who said that working on the task force taught her that most student disparities are caused by poverty, regardless of ethnicity or disability.

“We all have to come together as a community. We have to all reach out to come up with a solu-tion.”

When asked to elaborate, Roun-tree said Knox County Schools’ greatest need is for additional so-

Rountree Brooks

Rountree calls state funding formula ‘broken’

cial workers and guidance coun-selors. She said these positions have never been adequately fund-ed by the BEP, which was created by the Education Improvement Act of 1992 to settle a lawsuit fi led by a group of small school systems that challenged the way the state distributed money between urban and rural school districts.

The BEP was updated in 2007 (becoming BEP 2.0), but leaders of the state’s larger school systems complain that the state has sim-ply shifted the burden for paying

for education to urban districts like Knox County. Periodically, lawmakers consider bills requir-ing the state to fully fund the BEP, but those measures invariably get punted to a summer study com-mittee black hole.

Rountree said many of the “en-hancements” included in the BEP 2.0 reforms have never been fully funded – guidance counselors and social workers among them.

“Whatever money (Gov. Bill) Haslam put forth this past year hasn’t enhanced that area.”

She said Moreland Heights El-ementary School shares a social worker with Pleasant Ridge El-ementary.

“That’s one person trying to meet the needs of 800-plus stu-dents,” she said. “I don’t think there’s a perfect solution, but the way we’re doing it now is obviously not working. We’re at the bottom of the barrel with educational

funding, and I’m not sure how anyone in the state can rah-rah the virtues of the BEP.”

Rountree said she feels “a lack of connection with representa-tives at the state level – like when Bill Dunn was trying to push his voucher bill through, saying he had a letter from the school board, when in reality it was a letter from (board chair) Doug Harris. The majority of the board did not support Dunn’s bill. And the con-versations I’ve had with Harry (Brooks), I’m not sure he thinks the BEP needs to be fi xed.”

Brooks, who chairs the House Education Administration and Planning Committee and served on a task force convened by Gov. Bill Haslam to work on fi nding more money for education, said that state government has worked hard

To page A-3

By Wendy SmithBennett Galleries buzzed with

activity on First Friday as the community fl ocked to a reception and silent auction that was the culmination of this year’s Side-by-Side Visual Arts Apprentice Program.

The Community School of the Arts offers the program, which

Art that makes a difference

Erika and Austin Allen look at circus diorama books created by John Hughes at

the Side-by-Side reception and silent auction at Bennett Galleries. Hughes is a

student apprentice of UT School of Art professor Beauvais Lyons.

Recent Fulton High School graduate Sarah Emory and artist Robin

Surber pose with “Cut Flowers,” a collaborative piece they created for

the Side-by-Side auction. They’ve worked together for fi ve years. Photos by Wendy Smith

enables students to work along-side professional artists in their studios. This is the 20th year of the program.

Some of the pieces in the auc-tion were created collaboratively, while others were created by stu-dents and artists independently.

To page A-3

Tinkerers, knitters, bakers, carvers, illustrators, programmers, cultivators and all kinds of makers will display and demonstrate their creations at Pellissippi State Com-munity College’s second annual MakerPalooza 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat-urday, June 18, in the Megalab of PSCC’s Strawberry Plains Campus. The event is free and open to all.

“Makerpalooza celebrates

STEAM – science, technology, en-gineering, art and math – educa-tion and the National Day of Mak-ing,” said Sarah Graham, a planner of the event and a completion coach of the Southeastern Education and Economic Leadership Consortium grant at Pellissippi State.

“We’re excited to host a variety of makers this year from farmers to welders to knitters and every-

thing in between,” she added. The inaugural Makerpalooza last year was well-attended and featured a variety of technical and craft cre-ations and their makers.

Seth Giles, advanced manufac-turing master lab technician in the Megalab and co-planner of Mak-erpalooza, said, “Makerpalooza creates an environment that re-wards accomplishment – after

all, who doesn’t want to show off their creations? – and also shares information with other makers on how to achieve a task or complete a project, as well as on how a cre-ator arrived at his or her solution.”

Makerpalooza 2.0 is sponsored by Pellissippi State’s Engineering and Media Technologies department. Info: pstcc.edu/emt/makerpalooza

‘MakerPalooza’ set for PSCC Megalab

Gill vs. Staples???Betty Bean profi les Demo-

cratic nominee Evelyn Gill from District 1, only to learn that Rick Staples, the man Gill beat 1704-1507 in the primary, might jump into the race as a write-in candidate.

The Republican nominee is Michael Covington. It could get crowded in District 1.

➤ Read Betty Bean on page A-5

Bearden Rotary gives scholarship

This week The Rotary Guy talks about a hard-working and talented student who will join the University of Tennessee’s Pride of the Southland Marching Band

in the fall – Kaleb Emmert.Kaleb recently graduated

from West High School and a few days ago the Rotary Club of Bearden honored him with its Bob Ely-Art Pickle $2,500 scholarship. Ely and Pickle were both District 6780 Gover-nors and members of Bearden Rotary.

➤ Read Tom King on page A-11

Take One ministryOf the thousands of men

and women who are released from Tennessee prisons each year, nearly half will fi nd themselves behind bars again within three years, state of-fi cials say.

But the new Take One program by the Tennessee Department of Correction aims to reduce that number by partnering with faith-based groups and non-profi ts to help those recently released from prison make their way back into society.

➤ Read J.J. Stambaugh on page A-7

Artist Mark Cline comes to town

Envision Art Gallery is pleased to introduce West Virginia artist Mark H. Cline to the Knoxville art scene.

Cline’s works will be dis-played June 10 through July 8 at Envision Art Gallery, 4050 Sutherland Avenue. This is his fi rst exhibit in the Knoxville area.

Meet the artist while enjoy-ing live music, wine, beer, punch and refreshments from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 10.

➤ Learn more on page A-10

A-2 • JUNE 8, 2016 • BEARDEN Shopper news

News from Paradigm Wealth Partners

Should you use a traditional or Roth IRA?Since their inception in 1974,

Individual Retirement Ac-counts, or IRAs, have become wildly popular. About 42 million US households, or 30 percent, owned at least one type of IRA as of mid-2014. By the end of that year, IRA assets totaled $7.4 tril-lion, which was about 30 percent of US retirement assets.

People like IRAs because they can be invested in just about everything except life insurance or collectibles, so it is possible to make a positive return on your money. Investors with experi-ence in real estate can even use their money to buy real estate through a self-directed IRA.

Unlike employer-sponsored retirement plans, with an IRA, you are the complete owner and the plan is in no way tied to your employment. You can even with-draw money penalty-free before age 59 ½ if it is for a qualifi ed fi rst-time home purchase or education expenses.

For many people, investing in an IRA is an easy decision. Where they struggle is in decid-ing which kind to invest in, a traditional or a Roth.

Benefi ts of investing in a traditional IRA

Prior to 1997, there was only one kind of IRA, which is now re-ferred to as a traditional IRA. It is a tax-deferred retirement account, meaning that is funded with pre-tax money and the taxes are paid when the money is withdrawn in retirement. This is a great benefi t because you have more money available to invest if you don’t have to pay taxes out of it fi rst. Also, people often fi nd themselves in lower tax brackets in retirement, so you may pay less in taxes than you would have originally.

Benefi ts of investing in a Roth IRA

Out of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 a new kind of IRA

was born, named after U.S. Sen. William Roth of Delaware who was the chief legislative sponsor of the act. Roth IRAs differ from traditional ones in a few key ways. The biggest difference is the tax treatment. Whereas tra-ditional IRAs are tax-deferred, with a Roth you pay all taxes up front. The thing that makes Roths so popular, though, is that you don’t have to pay taxes on any of the growth. Everything generated by compounding inter-est stays in your pocket.

Roths also differ from tradi-tional IRAs in that there are no required minimum distributions. So, you can leave your money in the account to grow for perpetu-ity, instead of being required to start taking withdrawals (and stop contributions) at age 70 ½ like with a traditional account. Some people even utilize this aspect of Roth IRAs as a way to provide tax-free income for their grand-children and future generations. In addition to the traditional IRA’s allowances for special withdraw-als, contributions (not growth) can be taken out at any time for any reason without penalty.

There are income limitations on who is allowed to use a Roth IRA. In 2016, singles making over $132,000 cannot contribute to a Roth and the amount they can contribute begins phasing out after $117,000 of earnings. The phase-out period for married tax fi lers is $184,000-$194,000. How-ever, anyone can convert a tradi-tional IRA into a Roth through a “backdoor conversion.”

Which type of account is better for you?

Considering the differing tax treatment, a Roth IRA is almost always better for younger people who have more time to save and, therefore, take advantage of compounding interest. If you are nearing retirement and will need the money early in retire-

ment, you may be better off with a traditional IRA. Many people choose a Roth regardless of their age so that they won’t be re-quired to take distributions and they can leave the money to their families. If you make too much money to be eligible for a tax de-duction for a traditional IRA you are better off with a Roth, though you will have to do a “backdoor” conversion to open one.

I f you are rolling over an old 401(k) to open your IRA your decision regarding the type of account to open will have considerable tax implications. You won’t have to pay any taxes to roll a traditional 401(k) into a traditional IRA, but to roll it into a Roth you will have to pay taxes on the entire account. For this reason, in 2012, 87 percent of new traditional IRA accounts were opened by rollovers as op-posed to only 11 percent of Roth accounts.

The appropriate kind of IRA account for you to open depends on your unique situation and preferences. When making im-portant fi nancial decisions such as this, it is always wise to talk to

an experienced professional who can help you understand your options and the implications of different choices. If you are

considering investing in an IRA, give us a call at 865-251-0808 or email jonathan.bednar@paradigmwealthpartners.com.

About Paradigm Wealth PartnersParadigm Wealth Partners is an independent investment

advisory fi rm that offers unbiased and comprehensive fi nan-cial planning. We serve individuals, families, and businesses near Knoxville, Tennessee. Professional fi nancial planning services include investment planning, retire-ment planning, insurance and estate planning. We invite you to schedule a free consultation to get a second opinion on your fi nancial plan. To learn more about our team, visit our website, read our blog, or contact our offi ce at 865-251-0808.

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide

specifi c advice or recommendations for any individual.

N o strategy assures success or protects against loss.

This information is not intended to be a substitute for specifi c individualized tax advice. We suggest

that you discuss your specifi c tax issues with a qualifi ed tax advisor.

T he Roth IRA off ers tax deferral on any earnings in the account. Withdrawals from the account may be

tax free, as long as they are considered qualifi ed. Limitations and restrictions may apply. Withdrawals

prior to age 59 ½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a

10% IRS penalty tax. Future tax laws can change at any time and may impact the benefi ts of Roth IRAs.

Their tax treatment may change.

Traditional IRA account owners should consider the tax ramifi cations, age and income restrictions in

regards to executing a conversion from a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. The converted amount is gener-

ally subject to income taxation.

BEARDEN Shopper news • JUNE 8, 2016 • A-3 community

COMMUNITY NOTES ■ Council of West Knox

County Homeowners meets

7:15 p.m. each fi rst Tuesday,

Peace Lutheran Church, 621

N. Cedar Bluff Road. Info:

cwkch.com.

■ Family Community Educa-tion-Bearden Club meets

10 a.m. each third Tuesday,

Central Baptist-Bearden, 6300

Deane Hill Drive. Info: Shan-

non Remington, 927-3316.

■ Family Community Educa-tion-Crestwood Club meets

10 a.m. each fourth Thursday,

Grace Lutheran Church, 9076

Middlebrook Pike. Info: Ruby

Freels, 690-8164.

Jean Ash is Front Page Follies honoreeBy Carol Z. Shane

“I’m trying to act retired but I keep getting pulled into volunteer work,” says Jean Ash, this year’s Front Page Follies honoree. A longtime member of the East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists and president/founder of the Front Page Foundation, Ash is on her toes this time of year helping to mount the Foundation’s biggest fund-raiser.

Of the annual send-up of local and national news in skit and song, she says, “I used to be in it. I played Margie Ison! And I played C.H. Butcher’s wife, Shir-ley.” Since the fi rst show in 1979 she’s been “deeply involved,” managing props and ticket sales and even providing her house for script read-throughs.

Two years ago she estab-lished the 501(c)(3) Front Page Foundation with the aid of students in the UT legal department. The pro-cess took a bit longer than it would have going through regular channels, but Ash wanted to work with the stu-dents, who earned academic credits in the process. The Follies fundraiser wasn’t originally as “tax friendly” as it could be, and establish-ing nonprofi t status greatly helped.

A graduate of Gettysburg College (Pa.), Jean contin-ued post-graduate studies at UT-Knoxville in commu-nications and Chinese lan-guage. Known for 20 years as a reporter and anchor at WIVK radio, she recalls, “There was no CNN, and

newspapers had deadlines. The only place for any kind of breaking news was radio up until 6 p.m. when TV news came on.” But come the millenium, Ash says, “Radio news was changing, WIVK was changing, I was changing. I was getting old-er, and no longer into ‘get-ting a call’ in the middle of the night.

She found a new interest in leading tours to China. Having fi rst visited there in 1987 as a tourist, she later spent a two-year stint in the early ‘90s working for China Radio International and CCTV. She loved and un-derstood the country, and soon put her skills to use as a tour guide, working for the Pacifi c Delight company out of New York City. When the 2008 recession hobbled the tourist industry and the company folded, Ash started leading tours of her own. A veteran of more than 50 trips to the Asian nation, she says, “I’m still ready, willing and able!”

Through it all, she re-mained a board member of ETSPJ, and Ash is be-ing recognized for her out-standing career in broad-cast news, her leadership at many levels in the ETSPJ, and her support of journal-ism education. The foun-dation she spearheaded will present Follies-funded scholarships named in Jean’s honor to students studying journalism and electronic media at the UT and Pellissippi State Com-munity College.

There’s also a “roast” of Ash planned for the fall,

but of this Saturday night, she says, “It’s a very special honor because of my com-mitment to journalism go-ing back to grad school. Be-ing honored by your peers is a wonderful thing.”

The 38th annual Front Page Follies will be pre-sented at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Knoxville

Jean Ash has been dedicated to journalism her whole life.

Becca Habegger and Frank Murphy go at it during rehearsal for

the Front Page Follies. Photos by Carol Z. Shane

to get additional funding to local education agencies.

“In Tennessee, we have moved money away from other entities into educa-tion,” Brooks said. “That’s the priority of this governor.”

The Cost Differential Factor (CDF) between ur-ban and rural counties was one of the ways the task force routed additional funds for urban districts, Brooks said.

“We considered the cost of doing business in the community – what does a $40,000 salary buy in Knox County vs. in Hancock County?” It costs more to live in Knox County.”

Brooks said it is up to the local education agen-cies (LEAs) to decide how to allocate the funds they receive.

Numbers provided by the school system indicate that the bulk of Knox County’s increased funding is com-ing from enhancements mandated by the new law, particularly in salaries and medical insurance. There will be a $9.4 million in-crease for instructional funding and a $754,000 in-crease for technology.

The news isn’t totally rosy for KCS, whose fi nance de-partment has asked the state to review an $860,000 fund-

ing cut because of a change in the way “at-risk” students are defi ned. The numbers will be fi nalized in July.

Knox County fi nance di-rector Chris Caldwell said the state provided an addi-tional $12 million to Knox County this year, bringing the state’s local contribution to nearly $195 million.

“A chunk of that would be because of the revised formula,” Caldwell said, cautioning that Knox County still kicks in more revenue to the state than it gets back.

“We’re always going to be a donor county. Sure, we’d love to get more, but the BEP enhancement is defi nitely a step in the right direction.”

Rountree From page A-1

The art created by students refl ected a level of sophis-tication that belied their youth.

Proceeds support the nonprofi t Community School of the Arts. The pri-mary goal of the organiza-tion, which is housed in First Presbyterian Church, is to work with students and families that couldn’t otherwise afford lessons in music, voice, and visual and culinary arts, says Ad-ministrative Director Jenn Sudaria.

Giving students the op-portunity to work closely with professional artists makes a huge difference for them, she says. Parents report that the mentoring relationships improve self-esteem and give students a positive outlook.

The benefi ts run both ways. Cumberland County artist Andy Saftel says that during 30 years of making a living as an artist in East Tennessee, he’s spent a lot of time alone in his studio. Working with students en-ergizes him, he says.

“I get inspired.”This spring, Saftel

worked with Sarah Emory, 18, and Kaylie Weatherly, 16. He has been involved with the program for sev-eral years and worked with dozens of students.

Students work with art-ists January to May each year. Some work with the

same artist for several years, says Sudaria.

Austin Allen attended the reception with his wife, Erika, and brother, Jeremy. Austin and Jeremy Allen were early students of the Community School of the Arts, which was founded in 1992.

Austin started taking classes at age 8 or 9 and con-tinued until he graduated from high school. He started in art and eventually moved over to music. He also took a culinary arts class from Knoxville chef Bruce Bog-artz. He proposed to Erika in Bogartz’ restaurant Icon.

He now works as an engi-neer and has transitioned to simply appreciating art. But the school made a differ-ence in his life, he says.

“It introduced me to peo-ple and opened my eyes to what’s out there and to my potential.”

The work of both broth-ers can be seen in a Side-by-Side Retrospective on display at Bennett Galler-ies, 5308 Kingston Pike, through the end of June.

The Side-by-Side pro-gram is one of 50 fi nalists for the 2016 National Arts and Humanities Youth Awards as chosen by the National Endowment of the Arts and the President’s Committee on Arts and Hu-manities. The fi nal 12 win-ners will be announced at the end of the month.

Art makes diff erence From page A-1

Convention Center. The evening includes dinner, a silent auction, live auction and the revue-style show. Tickets can be reserved on-line at FrontPageFounda-tion.org, or by calling 865-776-8227.

A-4 • JUNE 8, 2016 • BEARDEN Shopper news

Marvin West

Now that Joshua Dobbs is back from his airplane analysis internship, we can resume the discussion of dual-threat quarterbacks.

Those who can compre-hend the awesome NFL numbers achieved by Peyton Manning can score debate points on the advantages of a pro-style quarterback.

In theory, the pro stands tall in the pocket, protected by great blocking boulders. He looks to see if receivers went where he told them to go. He identifi es the desig-nated one or the alternate most likely to succeed and delivers a dart.

This formula sounds good and often prevails, game after game, season af-ter season, for half a lifetime in Peyton’s case.

When coupled with great defense, it may win Super Bowls and lead to many lu-

Dual-threat quarterbacks change the game

crative endorsements of piz-zas and Buicks.

The dual-threat quar-terback changes the game, adds dimensions, the possi-bility of premeditated runs, guaranteed scrambles when the pocket collapses and blockers and rushers are falling over each other.

Immediate relocation improves the temporary chances of remaining up-right and may transform nothing into something. Crowds cheer.

There are potential com-plications. If the dual-threat quarterback is to throw, it is

often on the run. In theory, a moving thrower will miss a moving target more often than a pro-style quarter-back might.

There is another problem. Belligerent NFL lineback-ers, pugnacious corners and mean-spirited safeties will occasionally catch the pesky dual-threat quarterback as he zigs and zags. Their goal, at a minimum, is to discour-age him, thus reducing the yards they have to sprint and the sweat to be blotted from their brows.

Down deep, they would like to disable him, punish him for being such a brat. Sometimes, in their exu-berance, they send him to the hospital. Think RG3, formerly of the Washington Redskins.

College football is differ-ent. The pro-style quarter-back is less certain to domi-

nate. Flaws often pop up in the protection plan. What the dual-threat quarter-back adds to the game keeps defensive coordinators up late at night. Think Johnny Football – before he totally ran astray.

Remember Dewey War-ren? He was a classic pro-style quarterback. He stood his ground, defi ed the rush and completed a pleas-ing number of meaningful passes. He became a legend based on how long it took to successfully complete a one-yard run.

Remember Condredge Holloway? He was a terrifi c dual-threat quarterback. Ben Byrd dubbed him “The Artful Dodger.” Even when defenses hemmed him up, they could never be sure Condredge was offi cially hemmed up.

Condredge was more

than an escape artist. He was an effi cient passer. He set a school record for low interceptions-per-attempts. Only 12 of his 407 were picked off.

Jimmy Streater came along a little later. John Majors called him one of the best athletes he ever coached.

In a dramatic victory over Notre Dame, Jimmy displayed versatility with a 48-yard pass completion, a 51-yard scamper and a fi ve-yard touchdown on an op-tion keeper.

Heath Shuler was hard-nosed. He liked to run into and over opponents. Some-times he pulled the ball down and sped away when he might have been better off staying where he was.

Tee Martin once com-pleted 23 consecutive passes. He threw for 32

Te n ne s s e e touchdowns. He ran for 17. Tee, dual threat, was best known for guiding a national champion-ship sea-son.

Peyton is in the Vol re-cord book with 11,201 pass-ing yards and 89 touch-downs. Except for one stunning naked reverse, Peyton runs were usually desperation moves to save his life.

Dobbs can run well and throw some and think deep-ly.

That creates numerous exciting possibilities. Get-ting hurt would not be the best one. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

Ever been to Turkey Creek during the holiday season? Long traffi c queues, scarce parking slots, crowd-ed store aisles, slow check-outs. Kinda makes a root canal look attractive ... at least to us guys. Too much of a good thing.

Meanwhile, buyers in the east end of the county are left to wonder where are all those farsighted entrepre-neurs with pockets full of discretionary dollars wait-ing for a suitable outlet. No wonder the likes of Amazon are prospering.

It has been suggested that we need to plan an eastside economic summit. What’s that? It’s a gather-ing of the several business and professional organiza-tions and area neighbor-hood groups to help defi ne

NickDella Volpe

Let’s plan for an eastside economic summit

what is needed and would do well here. A catalogue of what the area has to offer. Finally, a joint meeting with businesses and developers to hone a game plan.

There are active BPAs in the north, east, East Towne and Fountain City areas. Also, a dozen or so estab-lished neighborhood groups that are the very bedrock of stability. It’s time to join forces and brainstorm our future, and to educate the greater business commu-nity to look beyond the

pre-conceived perceptions that are sometimes less-than-kind and mostly un-fair, and see what is truly an untapped and desirable market. The truth is there are great communities and great people who live out here. Despite the errant ac-tions of a few – of course, we have those – and the out-of -proportion news reporting sensationalism that unfairly tar its image, the sun has al-ways risen in the east. Time for a second look. We have a lot to offer.

Among our strengths are great neighborhoods with great people! And good roads. We are surrounded by rural towns and counties to the north and east that consider Knoxville their commercial center. They shop and dine here. It’s time

we focus on and advertise those eastside assets and opportunities to the sleep-ing business world.

Good things are already happening.

The Magnolia corridor is about to get a $4.7 mil-lion infrastructure facelift by the city. The Botanical Garden and Arboretum is expanding its already amaz-ing presence, as is the heav-ily-visited tourist attrac-tion called Zoo Knoxville, as well as the many events and shows at Chillhowee Park and the newly-restored Fountain City Lake.

The East Towne business district has a number of fi ne businesses with a regional draw and improving inter-state access. Look at the ex-pansions of Sam’s Club and Walmart, or the constant

foot traffi c at Hom e Depot, Lowe’s and Target.

Did I mention the boom-ing commercial tenants at Forks-of-the-River indus-trial park? Or the planned development at Midway Road and EastBridge?

As for residential neigh-borhoods, Fountain City is a bedrock community, as are Holston Hills, North Hills, Park Ridge and Park City, Alice Bell, Fourth and Gill, and Old North Knoxville to name a few. In older areas, historic homes have been coming back to life through the vision, investment and sweat equity poured in by young families moving back into the city. And, if you didn’t notice, northeast Knox County has been one of the fastest growing hous-ing markets for subdivision

development according tothe 2010 census.

So what’s not to like? Theopportunity is here. Readyto be tapped.

How to begin? With helpfrom the city, the Chamberand meeting facilitators,the BPAs and neighborhoodgroups should meet to refi netheir thoughts, wants andneeds in order to preparefor a fall economic summitor a gathering by any othername that will synthesizethe collective thoughts ofthe greater community intoa cohesive report. Businessleaders, entrepreneurs andplanners will be invited toshare their thoughts withthe group and help reach aconsensus vision and road-map for the future. Thinkpositive. The sky is the lim-it. So let’s get cracking!

Josh Dobbs

BEARDEN Shopper news • JUNE 8, 2016 • A-5 government

Betty Bean

VictorAshe

= Neighborhood Engagement

= City Staff Work

Appendix F — Flow Chart / Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program

B Kick-Off Meeting Neighbors explain

traffic issues. Staff explains Traffic

Safety Program.

Further Study

Indicated?

E Evaluation Meeting

Neighbors detail traffic problems.

F Speed Data Collection & Evaluation

Data from hoses, collisions, KPD.

Qualifies for Engineering

on Point Scale

System?

A Neighborhood

Application Neighborhood

applies for Traffic Safety Study.

H Traffic Calming Feasibilty Study

More in-depth study and analysis.

J Concept Plan

Meeting City presents

plan for deploying

devices &/or route

modifications. Neighbors

provide feedback.

Threshold Met for

Enforcement &/or Further

Study?

yes

yes

yes

Priority Ranking Project Ranks High

or Low?

high

Project will be ranked again in next round.

C Alternate Solutions Staff may suggest

solutions outside the Traffic Safety Program.

D Neighborhood Petition

Impact area defined. Neighborhood gathers

signatures.

no

no

K Detailed Design

City prepares bid-ready detailed design of the

project.

ENFORCEMENT

ENGINEERING

L Bidding &

Construction Projects are bundled for lowest cost.

M Post-Construction

Evaluation

no

More than 50%

approve?

no

EDUCATION

G Speed Data Status

Meeting City shares data results

& analysis with the neighborhood.

yes yes

I Traffic Calming Status Meeting

City shares data results & analysis with the

neighborhood.

low

Tim Wright

School’s out for Evelyn Gill, so she’s taking off her special education teacher hat and getting into cam-paign mode. She’s excited.

“The fi rst district is the heartbeat of the city,” she said. “And I don’t think most people really realize that.”

Gill, a Mississippi native who has lived in Knoxville since 1994, has an impres-sive resume that includes a master’s degree from Rut-gers and extensive experi-ence in business, educ ation and volunteer work. She and her husband, Michael, a well-known music pro-moter and employee of the Knoxville Museum of Art, live in East Knoxville, in the heart of the district, which includes the precincts in Ft. Sanders, downtown, Parkridge and all the neigh-borhoods between Spring Hill and Lonsdale. The in-cumbent commissioner, Sam McKenzie – one of just two Democrats now serv-ing on that body, and the last two elected Democrats in Knox County – is leaving offi ce this year.

Gill has run twice before – in 1997, she came in last in the fi eld of primary can-didates for this same seat after the Black Wednesday debacle. In 2012, she ran a losing campaign against prohibitive favorite Becky Duncan Massey for the District 6 state Senate seat.

For the fi rst time in over 70 years, AAA in East Tennessee will be headed by someone not named Wright. Tim Wright, 69, retires on June 30, after 36 years leading AAA. He followed his father, Luke Wright, who started in 1940, left to serve in the Army Air Corps in World

War II, and returned in 1945 as general manager.

This year marked the 60th anniversary of the safety patrol trip

to Washington for fi fth graders. Recent years have seen some 1,900 students, 240 chaperones, 46 police offi cers, 12 medical folks and 43 motor coaches be part of the weekend trek from Knoxville to Wash-ington, D.C. Wright went on the second trip in 1957 and every one since 1976, including this year’s trip.

Wright is proud of those 60 years and AAA’s spon-sorship. During his tenure, 10 AAA offi ces across the state were opened. The headquarters on Fifth Av-enue in Knoxville was given a major renovation. AAA started an active advocacy program for issues at the state and federal levels, and grew it to the point that lawmakers listened.

Wright is proud to have assembled a team of over 50 who run AAA daily. He says technology and consolidation have been the largest changes, with AAA going from 600 clubs to 20 nationwide.

He recalls being in Bel-gium when the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center occurred. He took a train to London, got to JFK airport in New York and four days later got to Knoxville.

He met his wife of 46 years, Patsy, on a blind date in Chattanooga. In retirement, he plans to spend time with their three daughters and eight grandchildren, who live in Nashville and Roswell, Ga.

■ Marshall Stair wor-ried aloud at a City Council workshop about the loss of revenue from repeal of the state’s Hall income tax, which could cost Knoxville $7 million a year or more by 2022. It is a signifi cant hit on the city treasury. For the town of Farragut, it is much larger in terms of its percentage hit. The fi nal impact will come six years away when the repeal is set to become complete.

However, the Stair

Tim Wright retires from AAA

comment, along with his letter to the editor of the News Sentinel, revealed a concern which the mayor and no other council mem-ber has evidenced publicly prior to the bill becoming law. Council never adopted a resolution expressing opposition. Their concern is being voiced after the fact. The mayor did not raise the issue during her public breakfast with law-makers. She had raised it in private one-on-one meet-ings without effect.

It should cause the council to re-examine its lobbying contract with Tony Thompson (whom this writer hired some 20 years ago) to determine if they are getting the best work, or the council should at least increase its activity in Nashville. The council also needs written reports if they exist from Thompson on what is happening in the Legislature, as the mayor’s offi ce does not brief the council on legislative devel-opments with regularity.

Basically, council leaves it to the mayor to handle relations in Nashville. Council is not invited to the mayor’s annual legislative meeting, although it is now a public meeting due to ef-forts of Reps. Eddie Smith and Martin Daniel. Also, it does not help when the mayor openly campaigns against incumbent lawmak-ers and then expects them to work with her. She would be better off staying out of the local campaigns.

■ Knox County is in a better strategic position as Mayor Burchett has extensive legislative experi-ence and knows lawmakers across the state personally. That is not true for the city, with the exception of for-mer Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis, who works in Nashville and has strong legislative ties.

■ Freedom House celebrates 75 years of activ-ity this year as it works to highlight restrictions and bans on freedom of the press. Started in 1941, it has showcased censorship through the world. A major-ity of people on this planet live in countries without free media including China, Russia and Cuba. A founda-tion of a free and demo-cratic society is freedom to express one’s views, especially the media.

Evelyn Gill with her iconic Rosie the Riveter poster

Gill ramps up campaign in District 1

This summer, as the Demo-cratic nominee, she’s no longer the underdog, and she’s planning to stick with the Rosie the Riveter theme that she rode to victory in the primary.

On the surface, it looks like an easy road. No Re-publican has been elected to serve the fi rst district in modern times. In March, Gill’s general election op-ponent, Michael Coving-ton, got 927 votes running unopposed in the Republi-can primary. He has been campaigning for at least a year (although some of his appearances, like march-ing in parades in Farragut and Karns, have been head scratchers). Most notably, he’s been holding public meetings around the dis-trict.

Meanwhile, in the Demo-cratic primary, Gill defeated Rick Staples, whom many considered the favorite, by a 1704-1507 margin, which would appear to give her an insurmountable edge in the Aug. 4 general election

But there are some pos-sible clouds on the horizon, mainly the possibility of Staples mounting a write-in campaign. Staples said he

didn’t start the talk, but he isn’t discouraging the social media rumbles urging his supporters to write him in.

“I will have to pray,” he said. “This thing took me off guard. It took off and I found out about it on the back end. Evidently a large number of people were frus-trated with how this thing went down, and a number of people took it on themselves to do it on their own. I’m go-ing to think that over and get some good advice.”

“How this thing went down” is a reference to the voting patterns that emerged in the primary, with Gill, who has been an active supporter of Bernie Sanders, rolling up large margins in the majority-dominated wards where

Sanders prevailed – down-town, Ft. Sanders and Parkridge – while Staples won the traditional African-American neighborhoods that went for Clinton. Voter turnout was higher in the Sanders wards.

Staples doesn’t have much time to make up his mind. Election coordinator Cliff Rodgers said write-in candidates have until noon, June 15, to fi le a one-page declaration of intent to run. Rodgers said it would be good if Staples made up his mind sooner than later.

“We hope if anybody’s go-ing to do a write in, they’ll do it few days before the deadline because I have to come up with a master list of all possible misspellings, so the votes will count.”

Safety fi rst!

By Sandra ClarkGuess it depends upon

which side of the road you live.

Knox County Clerk Fos-ter Arnett has closed the longtime county satellite offi ce at Halls Center and reopened it across Hwy. 33 in the old Walmart space, now undergoing roadwork on two sides.

In a front page story by Jake Mabe (Halls edition), Arnett says he made the move for safety concerns, citing dampness and mold in the basement of the space at Halls Center.

Arnett previously moved the Knoxville Center mall offi ce and another at Cedar

County Clerk Foster Arnett

has moved the satellite of-

fi ce from Halls Center, at left.

This view from Halls Cen-

ter shows construction

on Hwy. 33. Accessing

the new offi ce requires a

left turn onto Norris Free-

way, ahead on left.

CorrectionThe chart at right, which

ran larger in last week’s paper,

was NOT drawn by Don Par-

nell. The chart, which shows

the path to obtaining neigh-

borhood traffi c calming, was

taken from the city’s website.

Parnell called at 7 a.m.

Wednesday to deny author-

ship; he called again at noon

to request a correction and

apology. And he asked the

money question: How could a

mistake like this happen?

Newspaper errors almost

always occur when the report-

er writes more than we know.

Parnell says he is retired

and hasn’t worked for a pub-

lic entity since the 1980s. The

friend who sent the chart

mentioned Don’s name in the

email, and I assumed Parnell

had drawn it.

I’m sorry for any damage to

Parnell’s reputation as a result

of this error. – S. Clark

Bluff. He’s also sued Knox County because of alleged mold in his offi ces at the City County Building.

As one senior offi cehold-er put it, “Ah, mold. It just follows Foster wherever he goes.” Perhaps it will follow him home. His term ends in 2018.

A-6 • JUNE 8, 2016 • BEARDEN Shopper news

SENIOR NOTES ■ Cumberland Estates

Recreation Center4529 Silver Hill Drive588-3442

Off erings include:

Senior Walkers, 10:30 a.m.,

Monday-Friday.

■ Frank R. Strang Senior Center109 Lovell Heights Road670-6693knoxcounty.org/seniorsMonday-Friday8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Off erings include: card

games; exercise programs;

dance classes; watercolor

classes; Tai Chi; blood pres-

sure checks; Mahjong;

senior-friendly computer

classes.

Register for: Veterans

Services Offi ce visit, 11

a.m. Thursday, June 9;

RSVP: 215-5645. “Grief,

Depression and Adjusting

to Life Changes” lecture

by Sarah Hamblen, noon

Wednesday, June 8. Senior

Mini Expo, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15.

■ John T. O’Connor Senior Center611 Winona St.523-1135knoxseniors.org/oconnor.htmlMonday-Friday8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Off erings include: Card

games, billiards, senior

fi tness, computer classes,

bingo, blood pressure

checks 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday-Friday.

Register for: AAA

Driver Safety Program, 8:30

a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday,

June 9; info/registration:

Kate Fleming, 862-9254.

Veterans Services Offi ce

visit, 10 a.m. Monday, June

13; RSVP: 215-5645. Lunch

and Learn: Clear Captions

representative; RSVP by

Thursday, June 9. Fourth of

July celebration, 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 30; cost, $1

for barbecue lunch; reserva-

tions required.

By Sara BarrettSeniors from all over

Knox County mingled and munched during the fi rst Beyond Bingo held at Sher-rill Hills in West Knoxville.

Sponsored by the Shop-per News, Beyond Bingo featured a slew of vendors and speakers discussing everything seniors want to know about.

Fitness Together, Ten-nessee Orthopaedic Clinic,

Random Acts of Flowers and Placing Animals with Seniors (PAWS) were just a few of the booths available on “Main Street” at Sherrill Hills.

A bevy of gifts were of-fered to fi ll Shopper News tote bags, and door prizes were awarded to a lucky few who completed their Bingo cards by collecting stickers from each vendor.

A fabulous lunch of crois-

sant sandwiches, fresh fruit and delectable cookies was served by Sherrill Hills, and most attendees walked away with armfuls of good-ies including water bottles, note pads and coffee mugs.

Feedback from Beyond Bingo goers was positive, with requests for more speakers at the next event.

Maybe the next event should be called Bigger Be-yond Bingo.

Dee Ruediger straightens her shot to win a free Morgan Stan-

ley hat. She made the shot; she’s golfed since she was 14.

Click Funeral Home funeral director Ina Roberts talks to Bea and Tom Davis about

burial options. Tom won a gift card to Chop House awarded as a door prize.

Lois Emmons and Inez Ratcliff make their way to each vendor

to collect stickers for their Bingo cards. Photos by Sara Barrett

Knox PAWS coordinator Julia

Jackson brought PAWS mem-

ber B.J. to meet new friends.

BEARDEN Shopper news • JUNE 8, 2016 • A-7 faith

VBS NOTES ■ Bearden UMC, 4407 Suther-

land Ave., 6-8 p.m. July 18-21.

Theme: “Cave Quest.” Info/

registration: beardenumc.org.

■ First Farragut UMC, 12733

Kingston Pike, 6-8:30 p.m.

June 13-16. Ages 3 through

fi fth grade. Theme: “Cave

Quest.” Info/registration:

www.ff umc.org under the

events tab.

■ Laurel Church of Christ,

3457 Kingston Pike, June

12-15. Begins Sunday morn-

ing and continues 6 p.m.

Sunday-Wednesday. For ages

3 through those who have

fi nished fi fth grade. Theme:

“Cave Quest.” Info/registra-

tion: 524-1122 or laureloffi ce@

laurelcc.org.

■ Trinity Baptist Church,

7604 Blacks Ferry Road, 6-8

p.m. June 13-17. Ages 5 to 15.

Theme: “Deep Sea Discovery.”

Info: trinitychurchkarns.org.

FAITH NOTES ■ Westside Unitarian Univer-

salist Church, 616 Fretz Road,

holds meditation services

6:30 p.m. each second and

fourth Wednesday. Includes

quiet refl ection, simple music

and readings.

By Carol Z. ShaneIt’s June and school is

out, but many area churches have been buying lots and lots of school supplies.

It’s all part of a gigantic effort by the Holston Con-ference of the United Meth-odist Church to send aid to Ishe Anesu (God Is With Us), a United Methodist mission benefi ng children in Zimbabwe.

Located on the premises of Hilltop UMC in the town of Mutare, Ishe Anesu is an after-school project which provides meals, Christian education, social and family ethics education, and rec-reation. The school offers minor fi rst aid and pays for doctor appointments for the children. It also provides support to keep the kids in school during regular school hours.

Begun by UMC mission-ary Maria Humbane in 1998, it started with 15 children and has grown to include 60 students. Through the annual Holston Conference Hands-On Mission Project, the school is sent food, home products, sewing kits, health kits and school supplies. UMC churches in Knoxville were tasked with providing the latter.

“About all of our churches participated,” says the Rev. Michael Sluder, who has co-ordinated the effort:

“Bearden, Middlebrook Pike, St. Mark, First, Church Street.

“As director of connec-tional ministries for Holston Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, one of my roles is to help

United Methodist Church Holston Conference director of connectional ministries the Rev. Mi-

chael Sluder and the conference’s Knoxville district superintendent Nathan Malone load back-

packs full of school supplies into a shipping container. The container also contains food, medi-

cal and home supplies. It is destined for a United Methodist mission in Zimbabwe and will arrive

there in late August.

Local Methodist churches join for African school kids

coordinate the missional outreach of the conference,” Sluder says.

“We collect the supplies every year at this time and ship them by ocean-going containers to both Liberia and Zimbabwe. They will arrive in Zimbabwe in late August, and we try to have a small team led by the Rev. Dr. Jerry Russell there to help receive them.” Sluder adds that the children “pray and sing their thanks” for

By J.J. StambaughOf the thousands of men

and women who are re-leased from Tennessee pris-ons each year, nearly half will fi nd themselves behind bars again within three years, state offi cials say.

But the new Take One program by the Tennessee Department of Correction is aiming to reduce that number by partnering with faith-based groups and non-profi ts to help those recently released from prison make their way back into society.

The congregation of St. James Episcopal Church in North Knoxville is one of 10 East Tennessee groups to participate.

William Morris, 34, of Jefferson City, spent most of his youth in foster homes before he was turned loose as an adult at age 18. He began working construc-tion, but it didn’t take long for him to develop a serious problem with alcohol. Over the years he committed a se-ries of crimes, usually fueled

by drinking, and eventually was branded as a felon and Habitual Motor Vehicle Of-fender by the courts.

This triggered an eight-year prison term and even-tually led him to meet St. James Rector the Rev. John Mark Wiggers and his wife, Liz Wiggers, when he vol-unteered for the Take One program.

“The concept is you have about 8,000 persons being released each year,” John Mark Wiggers said. “With about 8,000 churches and non-profi ts in Tennessee, we could help mentor folks and help them re-enter society.”

Released about six months ago, Morris says the presence of a church family has kept him from falling into bad habits.

Despite having paid off a chunk of his fees and court costs while doing prison work for 17 cents an hour, Morris has trouble fi nding full-time work that pays a living wage. His biggest ob-stacle is paying the rest of

the money he owes, so he can regain a driver’s license. The lack of a car can prevent even the most skilled construc-tion workers from higher-paying work, said Liz.

“It’s like one step for-ward and two steps back,” she said. No one seems to know exactly what he owes. “I wish we could help him more. A driver’s license would mean a more steady, increased salary.”

A couple of days after this interview, a defense at-torney volunteered to repre-sent Morris free of charge, which means he soon may regain driving privileges.

“Once I was released, (John Mark and Liz) took me into their house and showed me what ‘normal’ is. I had never experienced a real holiday until I went to their house on Thanksgiv-ing and Christmas.”

John Mark hopes that more groups join the Take One program. “This has made me aware that we need to do better as a society

Church off ers parolee support, guidance

cross currentsLynn Pittslpitts48@yahoo.com

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner. … So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then he took one of his ribs and closed up its place with fl esh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and fl esh of my fl esh.

(Genesis 2:18, 21-23a NRSV)

We need each other

I am reading a book about the War of the Roses in medieval England, and am about to embark on an-other one. Those were perilous times for everyone in the country: men were subject to conscription by their lords, women were largely subject to their husbands, and children were subject to their parents, but also to diseases and early death.

We tend to think of that period as one of chivalry and honor, a glamorous, romantic period. It was, in some ways, depending on one’s status.

However, as I read, I found myself considering the lack of toothbrushes and toothpaste, antibiotics, and Kleenex, for heaven’s sake! (It spurred me to plan a “goodie box” to send to someone, anyone – near or far – who doesn’t have such amenities.)

I also considered the way we take such things for granted, ignoring the needs of others. I thought about how we categorize people, based solely on where they live, how much money they have (or don’t have) – without giving a thought to what they might need.

The truth is, sometimes the best gift we can give someone is recognizing them as a fellow human being, who has feelings, aspirations and dreams!

the support they receive. Over at St. Mark UMC,

Barbara Elsea has been in charge of fi lling and collect-ing the backpacks. “Some families got their kids in-volved,” she says. “It’s a won-derful mission,” says church member Bonnie Mauldin.

Church Street UMC’s as-sociate pastor Barbara Clark says her congregants have collected “56 backpacks so far, and each congrega-tion in our area would have

comparable/proportionate numbers.”

“The school, health and food supplies we send each year help keep the children of Ishe Anesu alive and learning and growing,” says Sluder. “We are doing what we can to help in different ways.”

To support the Ishe Anesu project fi nancially, call the district offi ce of the Holston Conference at 865-470-7005 or visit isheanesu.com

at helping people re-enter their communities. Are we going to stand back, or are we going to help people be-come productive citizens?”

A-8 • JUNE 8, 2016 • BEARDEN Shopper news

Story So Far: As the special soccer team continues to loose, the school community refuses to accept defeat. More and more pressure to win is applied.

The game against Pennington Prep was interesting. Crisp, bright weather. It almost made me want to be there. Sure enough, there was a bunch of people who came to watch. Some parents. Ms. Appleton brought our whole class. Mr. Sullivan was there. So was Mr. Tillman. I think he was wearing new beads for the occasion.

After we pretended to get ready, Mr. Lester got us over by a corner and gave us a talk.

“Gentlemen, Pennington isn’t such a great team. They’ve won a few and lost a few. More like you guys.”

“We didn’t win any,” Porter reminded

him.Mr. Lester looked toward the sidelines.

“Today you will,” he said.“How do you know?” asked Barish.“I feel it.”“Where?” Dorman wondered.“And what about tomorrow?” Lifsom

wanted to know.“Gentlemen,” said Mr. Lester, “we can

turn the season around if you really desire it. Why not win for those nice people who have come to cheer?”

“Let them do it for themselves,” said Saltz.

“Now,” concluded Mr. Lester, “come out fi ghting and keep on fi ghting.” He made a pathetic fi st.

Right from the start, we tried. Really. We got together in a circle, touched hands and

started to roar, except just when we began, Eliscue sneezed. So instead of screaming “Fight!” what came out was “Fi . . .” Sneeze! “God bless you.” “God bless you.” “Thanks.”

Not what I’d call a mean team.

As for the game, well . . . there were one or two things. The big moment was when we scored a goal. Really. It was the only score (for our side) so far that season.

I’d like to tell you that Porter brought it smart-ly down the right line, snapped a crisp line shot to Lifsom, who brilliantly passed cross-fi eld to Hays, who smashed it by the helpless, confused goalie . . . except it didn’t happen that way.

As much as I saw it, the goal came about when Lifsom was trying to get the ball out of our territory. That time he actually got his foot on it. The ball even started to go in the right direction. A major improvement.

Then one of their guys intercepted, drop-ping the ball along his body. He began run-ning it back. Our side moved into our auto-matic full retreat.

Somehow, their guy tripped. The ball got away. Dorman realized that the ball was free. He got it moving deep into their turf. I could see how excited he was by the notion that he was actually on the move with not much between him and their goal except their goalie, because of what he did.

What he did was stop and watch.Fenwick came up and — not wanting to

waste a shot because we didn’t get too many — stole the ball from Dorman (who might have fallen asleep for all he moved) and gave a boot. In fact, Fenwick only topped the ball. The ball squirted forward. As for Fenwick, he had kicked so hard and up, he fell down.

What happened next? Their goalie cracked up, laughed so much that he let that little dribbler of a ball keep coming. Meanwhile, Radosh came up from the left and gave the ball a thump, again, right at their goalkeeper.

Their goalie punched it right back. The ball bonked Hays on the head and bounced into their goal.

Mind, I did not say Hays headed the ball in. I said the ball hit him on the head and bounced back. Into the goal. In fact, Hays was so dizzy from the shot that he was ac-tually walking around in circles for a few minutes.

It fi gured: we fi nally score a goal and the guy who scored it never knew what hap-pened.

From the reaction of the people on the sidelines — our people — you would have thought we had just won the Super Bowl and World Series. They went wild.

Actually, I was much more interested in the way Hays was wobbling, like a crazy duck. That was interesting.

As for the other high point, it involved me. It wasn’t so complicated, but since it was me, I had the best view, sort of.

It came about because during the third period my shoe became untied. Normally, I’d wait for a lull in the action to retie it. However, there never were lulls, so as time

went on I was sure my shoe was going to fall off. I had to do something. I bent over to tie it. The shoelace broke. That meant more work. And concentration.

Next moment there was this terrible thud against my back-side. It sent me headfi rst into the net one way, and the ball another way, also into the net.

Buddy Saltz helped me un-tangle myself from the net. “It’s probably not a bad idea to face the fi eld,” he sug-gested.

“Do you want to play goal?” I snapped.

“Not tall enough,” he reminded me.Final score: 18–1.In the locker room, there were some

guys from our other teams. Of course, they had to know what happened to us. We told them.

At fi rst, there were the usual jokes, and then this guy, Roberts, who was captain of the eighth-grade fi rst-string team, stood on a bench and yelled for quiet.

“Look here,” he said, looking right at us. As usual, we were bunched together for self-protection. “The joke’s over,” shouted Rob-erts. “When are you jerks going to get your act together? You’re making us look stupid!”

Fortunately, Mr. Lester came in just then. There might have been a riot. Anyway, Mr. Lester shooed us over into a corner to give us some kindly pointers. Not that anyone listened. It had gotten too frustrating.

Then Mr. Tillman burst in. “Listen up, you guys,” he said to us. We gave him our attention. He would have taken it anyway. There was an angry glint in his eyes that suggested trouble.

“I think I’ve learned my lesson,” he said. “I admit it. I tried to sweet-talk you guys into feeling better about yourselves. That was wrong. What you need to be told is how rotten you looked out there today. I’ve never seen worse. Not around this school. And you need to hear something else. I’ve checked. In the entire history of South Orange River Middle School sports, no team, I repeat, no team, has ever lost all its games.” He paused for effect. “Do you guys want to go down in history as the worst team? Do you?”

There was absolute, stunned silence.“Do you?” He insisted on an answer.“Odds are that we can,” said Fenwick.Mr. Tillman turned savagely. “That’s

a defeatist attitude, Fenwick. Can it!” He stalked out.

Mr. Lester looked embarrassed. “I know you try,” he said softly. “I appreciate that. I just think it would be good to win one game. We play Parkville next. Last game. You should know something. Parkville hasn’t won a game all season either.”

With those words of encouragement, he left us.

“My gosh,” said Barish, “another team as bad as us.”

“Awesome,” said Dorman.“We’ll be playing for ‘Worst in the Uni-

verse,’” said Radosh.There was almost, not quite, a thrill of

excitement.(To be continued.)

Text copyright © 2012 Avi. Illustrations copyright © 2012 Timothy Bush. Reprinted by permission of Breakfast Serials, Inc., www.breakfastserials.com. No part of this publication may be reproduced, displayed, used or distributed without the express written permission of the copyright holder.

CHAPTER TEN: Are we the worst team ever?

“a breakfast serials story”S.O.R. Losers Written by Avi and Illustrated by Timothy Bush

SUMMER CAMPSAdditional listings and information at

ShopperNewsNow.com.

Week of June 12 ■ All American Camp, 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-

Thursday, June 13-16, Angela Floyd Schools,

10845 Kingston Pike. Ages 6 and up. Cost: $125.

Info/registration: angelafl oydschools.com.

■ Concord Park golf camp, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday-

Thursday, June 14-16, Concord Park, 10909 S.

Northshore Drive. Ages 9-17. Cost: $100. Info/

registration: 966-9103.

■ Guest Artist Intensives Session 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday, June 13-17, Studio Arts for Danc-

ers, 1234 Rocky Hill Road. Cost: $250. Info/regis-

tration: StudioArtsForDancers.net or 539-2475.

■ Jurassic Kids Camp, 9-11 a.m. June 14-15,

McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Ages

2-3 with caregiver. Cost: $25, caregiver free/$20

members. Info/registration: mcclungmuseum.

utk.edu or 974-2144.

■ Justice League camp at Ijams, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday-Friday, June 13-17, Ijams Nature Center,

2915 Island Home Ave. Ages 5-8. Cost: $225

members/$250 nonmembers. Info/registration:

Lauren, 577-4717, ext. 135.

■ Mini-Intensive for Young Dancers, 9 a.m.-2

p.m. Monday-Friday, June 13-17, Studio Arts for

Dancers, 1234 Rocky Hill Road. Ages 10-14. Cost:

$200. Ballet experience necessary. Info/registra-

tion: StudioArtsForDancers.net or 539-2475.

■ Phillip Fulmer Hall of Fame Camp, 9 a.m.-4

p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 16-18, Rocky Top

Sports World, 1870 Sports World Blvd., Gatlin-

burg. Ages 7-17. Cost: full camp, $225; partial

camp, $90 per day. Info/registration: RockyTop

SportsWorld.com or 325-0044.

■ Princess Camp, 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday,

June 13-16, Angela Floyd Schools, 6732 Jubilee

Center Way. Ages 2-5. Cost: $125. Info/registra-

tion: angelafl oydschools.com.

■ TN Adventures camp at Ijams Nature Center,

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 13-17,

2915 Island Home Ave. Ages 9-14. Cost: $225

members/$250 nonmembers. Info/registration:

Lauren, 577-4717, ext. 135.

Week of June 19 ■ Concord Park golf camp, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday-

Thursday, June 21-23, Concord Park, 10909 S.

Northshore Drive. Ages 9-17. Cost: $100. Info/

registration: 966-9103.

■ Cooking up Science, 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday,

June 20-24, The Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman

St. Ages 7-8. Cost: $85/$75 members. Info/

registration: themuseknoxville.org/content/

summer-camps-2016 or 594-1494.

■ Dig It! Fun with Fossils, 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday,

June 20-24, McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park

Drive. For ages 9-11 (rising fourth, fi fth and sixth

graders). Cost: $110/$99 members. Info/registra-

tion: mcclungmuseum.utk.edu or 974-2144.

■ Explorer camp at Ijams, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-

Friday, June 20-24, Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island

Home Ave. Ages 9-14. Cost: $245 members/$270

nonmembers; includes a full day off -site trip. Info/

registration: Lauren, 577-4717, ext. 135.

■ Guest Artist Intensives Session 2, 9 a.m.-5

p.m., Studio Arts for Dancers, 1234 Rocky Hill

Road. Monday-Friday, June 20-24. Cost: $250.

Info/registration: StudioArtsForDancers.net or

539-2475.

■ Junior Golf Summer Camp, Tuesday-Thursday,

June 21-23, Ruggles Ferry Golf Club, 8530 N.

Ruggles Ferry Pike. Ages 5-10. Cost: $140. Info/

registration: davidreedgolf.com or 258-4972.

■ Little Masters Camp, 9-11 a.m. Tuesday-Thurs-

day, June 21-23, McClung Museum, 1327 Circle

Park Drive. Ages 4-5. Cost: $35/$30 members.

Info/registration: mcclungmuseum.utk.edu or

974-2144.

■ Mega Sports Camp, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-

Friday, June 20-24, Central Baptist Bearden,

6300 Deane Hill Drive. Ages: rising fi rst through

rising sixth graders. Cost: $25. Info/registration:

cbcbearden.org or 588-0586.

■ PBS Friends Camp, 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Thurs-

day, June 20-23, Angela Floyd Schools, 6732

Jubilee Center Way. Ages 2-5. Cost: $125. Info/

registration: angelafl oydschools.com.

■ Princess Camp, 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday,

June 20-23, Angela Floyd Schools, 10845 Kings-

ton Pike. Ages 2-5. Cost: $125. Info/registration:

angelafl oydschools.com.

■ Think. Play. Create., 9 a.m.-noon Monday-

Friday, June 20-24, The Muse Knoxville, 516 N.

Beaman St. Ages 5-6 and ages 7-8. Cost: $85/$75

members. Info/registration: themuseknoxville.

org/content/summer-camps-2016 or 594-1494.

■ TN Adventures camp at Ijams Nature Center,

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 20-24,

2915 Island Home Ave. Ages 5-8. Cost: $225

members/$250 nonmembers. Info/registration:

Lauren, 577-4717, ext. 135.

Week of June 26 ■ Boys basketball camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-

Thursday, June 27-30, and 9 a.m.-noon Friday,

July 1, Roane State Community College–

Roane County campus gym. Ages 8 through

high school seniors. Cost: $115. Application:

roanestate.edu/athletics. Info: 882-4583.

■ Concord Park golf camp, 9 a.m.-noon, Tues-

day-Thursday, June 28-30, Concord Park, 10909

S. Northshore Drive. Ages 9-17. Cost: $100. Info/

registration: 966-9103.

■ Harry Potter camp at Ijams, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday-Friday, June 27-July 1, Ijams Nature

Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Ages 5-8 and

ages 9-14. Cost: $225 members/$250 nonmem-

bers. Info/registration: Lauren, 577-4717, ext.

135.

■ Junior Chef Academy, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-

Wednesday, June 27-29, Central Baptist Bearden,

6300 Deane Hill Drive. Ages: rising third through

rising sixth graders. Cost: $35. Info/registration:

cbcbearden.org or 588-0586.

■ Junior Golf Summer Camp, Tuesday-Thursday,

June 28-30, Ruggles Ferry Golf Club, 8530 N.

Ruggles Ferry Pike. Ages 8-15. Cost: $160. Info/

registration: davidreedgolf.com or 258-4972.

■ Under the Sea Ballet and Art Camp, 9

a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 27-July

1, Studio Arts for Dancers, 1234 Rocky Hill

Road. Ages 6-13. Cost: $175. Info/registration:

StudioArtsForDancers.net or 539-2475.

Week of July 3 ■ Concord Park golf camp, 9-11 a.m. Tuesday-

Wednesday, July 5-6, Concord Park, 10909 S.

Northshore Drive. Ages 6-8. Cost: $50. Info/

registration: 966-9103.

■ Intensive for Intermediate and Advanced dancers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesdays

and Fridays, July 5-22, Studio Arts for Danc-

ers, 1234 Rocky Hill Road. For rising Level V-VI.

Includes: ballet technique, pointe/variations,

modern, jazz, improvisation, composition,

musical theatre. Cost: $300. Info/registration:

StudioArtsForDancers.net or 539-2475.

BEARDEN Shopper news • JUNE 8, 2016 • A-9 kidsThis camp is for the horses … and kids

Topline Equestrian, lo-cated at 14501 South North-shore Drive, welcomed a gaggle of elementary school campers during its All about Ponies camp May 23.

Sara Barrett

Campers age 5 and up learned all about grooming equines, saddling up and riding into the ring. No ex-perience was necessary to participate, with campers grouped together based on skill level.

Camp operator Jenni-fer Cole Carr has directed

equestr ian s u m m e r camps since 2003, and at Topline for the last three years.

There are riding and non-mount-ed activities

for all campers, and Cole Carr says participants learn about safety around horses, horse care, anatomy, colors and marking, equine diet and riding equipment.

“Horses are amazing,

kind creatures and are fan-tastic for children,” say Cole Carr.

“They teach balance, in-dependence, critical think-ing, confi dence and com-passion. Many children will never have the opportunity to own their own horse or even participate in a year-round lesson schedule that gives them the opportuni-ties to gain all these skills.

“We began hosting camps so that they could grow familiar with horses in a safe and fun environ-ment and yield all the ben-efi ts possible in a short time frame. Some of these camp-ers go on to participate in our lesson program and ride year-round, and many of them just come back year after year for camp to have a great time and grow their skills.”

After using a curry brush, applying fl y spray and cleaning hooves for their four-legged partners, campers applied sunscreen, donned helmets and headed to the fi eld.

Campers played games under the shade trees out-side the riding area while waiting for their turn in the saddle.

Additional camps will be held June 13-17 and July 6-8. Info: www.toplineeq.com.

Conta Cawdill and her horse are led by Bailey Lones. Photos byS. Barrett

Ashley Hudson helps camper Malia Mullins clean the hoof of

a horse.

Campers Emmett O’Meara, Malia Mullins and Emma Kate Prib-

an wait their turn to ride.

Bailey Lones lets Tex

the horse sniff her

bracelet while camp-

ers Kinley Shoemake,

Abby Arritt and

Eli Smith watch in

amazement.

Early bird sale forFair tickets

Concert and discounted admission tickets for the 97th annual Tennessee Val-ley Fair are on sale for a lim-ited time. Guests can save an average of 20 percent by purchasing tickets early.

Specials include: Adult admission, $8 (regularly $10); child admission, $6 (regularly $7); family fun pack, $28 (regularly $39), includes two adult admis-sions, two child admissions

and a parking pass; fair fun pack, $32 (regularly $47), includes four adult admis-sions and a parking pass.

Other specials include: a 3-day pass, $20 (regu-larly $30); all-you-can-ride wristbands, $14 (regularly $22), for opening day, Sept. 9, only; wristbands, $16 (regularly $20), Monday-Thursday; or $21 (regularly $25), weekend special.

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Cole Carr

Pellissippi State studentsplace fi rst in math competition

Pellissippi State Community College placed fi rst in this year’s statewide Student Mathematics

League competition. The event has two rounds with fi ve winners each, and those students’

scores constituted the college’s fi nal standings. Among the 11 top fi nishers are Joey Allston,

Michaela Shoff ner; (back) Trent Walker, Brendan Sweet and Michael Bryant. Photo submitted

mission for $5. Info: tnval-leyfair.or g or 865-215-1482

A-10 • JUNE 8, 2016 • BEARDEN Shopper news

By Carol Z. ShanePowell resident Chris

Boler, newly-appointed president of CUSO – ORNL Federal Credit Union’s Service Organization, also known as CU Community LLC – believes that in this increasingly technology-driven age, “it’s real im-portant to make a personal connection.”

Boler began his career with ORNL in 2010 as a mortgage and loan process-ing agent. His enthusiasm has earned him promotions to mortgage sales manager, assistant vice president of sales and service, and vice president of sales and service. “We are a not-for-profi t fi nancial cooperative, locally owned and operated by our members,” he says, and it’s clear that he be-lieves wholeheartedly in the credit union model.

Boler received his bach-elor’s degree in business management from Carson-

Chris Boler, appointed in March as president of CUSO, ORNL Federal Credit Union’s Service Organization, enjoys time with his family. Shown with Boler are wife Leslie, son Todd and daughter Molly. Photo submitted

Chris Boler: providing the personal touch for ORNL FCU

Newman University, and his MBA at UT Martin. He is currently fi nishing up his third year of South-

ORNL FCU.“It’s about treating peo-

ple how you would want to be treated,” he says. He de-scribes what he’s aiming for in employee/customer rela-tions as “a kind of concierge service,” saying that, for instance, a customer look-ing for the restroom should be escorted there, not just pointed in the right direc-tion. It’s that personal touch and regard for the customer, he believes, that counteracts the increasing use of tech-nology in virtually every industry.

Boler enjoys spending time on Norris Lake with his family: wife Leslie, an account representative for beauty and skincare company gloProfessional, daughter Molly, 6, and son Todd, 3.

An inveterate sports fan, Boler says, “Any kind of sports event they’ll sell tick-ets to, I’ll buy!” He recently attended the Indy 500 and was at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby in early May. And “we’re huge Ten-nessee Titans fans,” he says. The Bolers also enjoyed the recent Kenny Chesney/Mi-randa Lambert concert.

Boler says he can also frequently be found on the golf course.

It’s all part of an active life for this young profes-sional, just one of the bright lights at ORNL FCU.

BIZ NOTES ■ N. Jean Wilson, FNP, has

joined Summit Medical Group at Farragut as a family nurse practitioner. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master’s degree in nursing and earned her MBA from Meredith College in Raleigh. A longtime family nurse prac-titioner, she and her husband, Gene, have lived in Farragut for 29 years. Info: 966-3940.

■ Aram Demirjian has been hired as music director for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra after a year-long search and vetting process. Demirjian was most recently associate conductor of the Kansas City Symphony. He has done extensive guest conducting and previously served on the faculty of the New England Conservatory Preparatory School.

■ Elizabeth Hall, Registered Dietitian with Food City, re-ceived one of six Supermarket Dietitian of the Year awards at the recent convention of Produce for Better Health Foundation in Scottsdale, Ari-zona. The award recognizes achievement in promoting fruits and vegetables through store programming and sig-nage, social media and more.

■ Lori Hamilton received a Retail Champion award, at the recent Produce for Better Health Foundation conven-tion in Scottsdale. Hamilton, who is Food City’s director of healthy initiatives, ac-cepted the award on behalf of the company. “We strive to promote fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegeta-bles,” she said, “as all are great sources to incorporate into our diet.”

Jean Wilson Lori HamiltonElizabeth HallDemirjian

east Regional Credit Union Management School at the University of Georgia in Athens, and will graduate this month.

In March of 2016 he was named president of the ORNL Credit Union Ser-vice Organization (CUSO.) It’s a people-oriented facet of ORNL that suits him well. Boler will be respon-sible for growing and en-riching partnerships with other credit unions, and enhancing available mem-ber services throughout the 32-branch system of

West Virginia artist to exhibit at

Envision Art Gallery

“Winging It” (above) is part of The Nature of Power exhibit at Envision Art Gallery June 10 through July 8.

“Blue” (at right) is also on dis-play. The opening reception is 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 10, at

4050 Sutherland Avenue.

Envision Art Gallery is pleased to introduce West Virginia artist Mark H. Cline to the Knoxville art scene. Cline’s works will be displayed June 10 through July 8 at Envision Art Gal-lery, 4050 Sutherland Av-enue. This is his fi rst exhibit in the Knoxville area.

Meet the artist while enjoying live music, wine, beer, punch and refresh-ments from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 10.

Envision Art Gallery owner, artist Kay List, calls Cline “a creative, innovative artist painting with oils on fabric.

“His topics are masculine, dramatic, humorous and slightly controversial,” she says, encouraging women to bring the men in their life to this show as it is timed to be just before Father’s Day.

Mark Harrison Cline holds degrees in fi ne arts from Vir-ginia Commonwealth Uni-versity (MFA, 1991) and West Virginia University (BFA, 1989). He fi nanced 100 per-cent of his undergraduate education, graduating magna cum laude.

While working as an art-ist, he also is employed as an art teacher at Eastern Greenbrier Middle School. He enjoys music, hav-ing participated with the Groove Driver band and performed as a solo artist.

Cline’s art is sold at gal-leries in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. He has gained national recog-nition, participating in ju-ried shows in Alexandria, Va., and at Cheekwood in Nashville, Tenn. Info: kay@kaylistart.com or 865-438-4154

Two retired executives have been inducted into the Tennessee Credit Union Hall of Fame.

Tom Hilton, retired CEO of Y-12 Federal Credit Union, and M. Wayne Hope, retired CEO of Enrichment Federal Credit Union, were the only 2016 inductees, both representing the East Tennessee Region.

Beginning in 2010, the Hall of Fame has recognized the commitment, leadership and service deserving indi-viduals have made to the credit union movement.

Hilton served Y-12 FCU for 21 years, growing the institution from $135 mil-lion in assets to $650 mil-lion in assets at the time of his retirement. He was in-volved locally with Emory Valley Center, Girls Inc., Girls and Boys Clubs, and March of Dimes. He served as the United Way of Ander-son County campaign chair in 2012 as well as board chair in 2015. He is a past president of the Oak Ridge Rotary Club and served as a board member and past chair of the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

Additionally, he was past president of the Methodist Medical Center Founda-tion and served on the KIF Board to raise money to benefi t the Ronald McDon-ald House.

In retirement, he remains active in community affairs, continuing his service with the Anderson County Unit-ed Way Board and the Ro-tary Club of Oak Ridge.

Hilton served on the Ten-nessee Credit Union League board of directors for six years and was board chair from 2002-03.

M. Wayne Hope served the credit union movement for 39 years, growing En-richment Federal Credit Union from $180 million in assets to $425 million in assets in the 22 years he served as the CEO.

During that time the credit union not only grew in assets, services provided and customer service rat-ings, but he also successful-ly changed the credit union name from K-25 FCU to En-richment FCU.

Hope served on the Vol-unteer Corporate Credit Union Board for 13 years and was board chair from 2000-01 and again from 2002-04.

He served on the Ten-nessee Credit Union League board of directors and served one term as board chair.

He helped organize the Easy Street ATM Network, a regional surcharge-free ATM network with local credit unions. This network was a tremendous help to smaller credit unions in the area with little or no ATMs.

Hope is involved in the Oak Ridge Rotary Club where he served as com-munity fund treasurer; the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce where he served as treasurer for three years, and as past chair of the Knoxville Better Business Bureau.

Tennessee Credit Union Hall of Fame inducts retired CEOs

Tom Hilton and Wayne Hope are inducted into the state credit union Hall of Fame.

BEARDEN Shopper news • JUNE 8, 2016 • A-11 business

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the rotary guyTom Kingtking535@gmail.com

Last week The Rotary Guy told you about the Rota-ry Club of Knoxville honoring its two 2016 Teachers of

the Year. This week we’ll tell you about a hard-working and talented student who will join the University of Tennes-see’s Pride of the Southland Marching Band in the fall – Kaleb Emmert.

Kaleb recently graduated from West High School and a few days ago the Rotary Club of Bearden hon-ored him with its Bob Ely-Art Pickle $2,500 scholarship. Ely and Pickle were both District 6780 Governors

and members of Bearden Rotary.Janice Mitchell, chair of the club’s Youth Services/

Development Committee, tells us the selection criteria is simple. “A student, male or female, who represents need and aptitude and is a good student academically.”

Janet says she was “blown away” by Kaleb’s accom-plishments. “He will be majoring in music education and wants to be a band director,” she said. “His major instrument is the clarinet and a whole list of others. In person, he is about 6-5 and a natty dresser. His band director at West High School (Jeremy Lumpkin) was his mentor and inspiration and Kaleb gives high praise to his mother (Amy Zarychta) for giving him great character traits.”

“My mom is my role model … she puts everything she has into whatever she’s doing and I try to do the same,” he said.

Kaleb also plays the cello, double bass, marimba and vibraphone. His goal is to become a high school band director and then move into the same job at the university level.

“I got interested in music in the seventh grade and taught myself to play the double bass, and I also taught myself to read music that year,” he says. “I’m good at memorizing and I learned to read music in about two weeks.” His mom says he’s also into writing music now.

He says he enjoys volunteer work and volunteer s at Ijams Nature Center and at UT as well.

Bearden Rotary presents Ely-Pickle scholarship

Kaleb Emmert

By Sherry WittActivity in the local real estate

market continued its upward trend last month, as 1,212 prop-erties were trans-ferred in Knox Coun-ty during the period ending on Tuesday, May 31. That fi gure represented an in-crease of nearly 200 sales over last May’s

total, and surpassed this April’s ac-tivity by 99.

The aggregate value of property transferred also continued to rise,

climbing to $268 million in May after an April total of $242 million. It was the largest May output since 2007, and bested May 2016 by about $50 million.

Mortgage lending remained steady in May as around $344 million was borrowed against real estate in Knox County, compared to approximately $347 million during April. Last spring lending levels were rather high, with $372 million borrowed through mort-gages and refi nancing.

There were two particularly large commercial transfers recorded in Knox County in May. One was the sale of multiple parcels in the development known as The Marketplace, located on

Kingston Pike. The total sale price list-ed for this transaction was $7,394,625. The other involved multiple lots in The Village at Hardin Valley, which were sold for $7.3 million. The largest mort-gage recorded in May was a loan in the amount of $20,612,500, fi nancing the Woodlands West residential complex off Walker Springs Rd.

As we near the halfway point of 2016, this year continues to be ahead of the 2015 pace in virtually every re-cording category. Property sales are outrunning 2015 activity by around $130 million, and mortgage lending is about $30 million above last year’s levels.

Lending holds steady as real estate sales rise

Witt

News from Offi ce of Register of Deeds

Networking at Beltone

Beltone Hearing Care Center

staff members Nataly Cao,

Michael Murphy, Tabbatha

Lowery and Jean McAllister

are hosting nearly 75 Knox-

ville business professionals

at the weekly Farragut West

Knox Chamber networking

social held at the Beltone

Hearing Care Center, 12744

Kingston Pike. Photo by Nancy Anderson

Jasen Bradley stands at the entrance of Fitness Together in Farragut with the “turnaround” award. Photo by S. Barrett

The owners and staff of Fitness Together in Farragut have won the Turn Around award during a nationwide convention in Ft. Lauderdale.

The location in the Vil-lage Green Shopping Center was selected out of more than 160 locations across the country.

The Turn Around award is given to the studio show-ing the most improvement from one year to the next.

“We’d be lying if we said it was easy,” says trainer and Farragut location man-ager Jasen Bradley.

Owner Andrew Hender-son says, “The key for this

studio was to build a strong team to support the great clients we have.

“The team worked so hard to get this studio back on its feet, and I am honored to share this award with the clients and staff members who have helped this studio turn around so quickly.”

Fitness Together wins national award

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Joshua and Kelsey Reese

married a couple of months

after his thyroid cancer surgery at Fort

Sanders Regional Medical Center.

HEALTH & LIFESTYLESB June 8, 2016

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Considering his optionsResearch leads school psychologist to choose Fort Sanders Regional for thyroid cancer surgeryAs a school psychologist for Anderson County Schools,

Joshua Reese, 31, evaluates children who may need extra services in school. But Reese put those research skills to work for himself nearly a year ago when he was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer.

“My endocrinologist gave me several surgeons’ names and I did research on them, looking at their credentials and reading about thyroid cancer,” said Reese. He chose Dr. Troy F. Kimsey, a surgical oncologist on the medical staff of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

“I felt really comfortable with Dr. Kimsey. I contem-plated and prayed over it, and I felt like it was a good fi t,” he said.

The process began in July 2015, when Reese felt a lump on the left side of his neck. “You could see it protruding; it was palpable. At fi rst I thought it was some lymph node thing, but it grew,” said Reese. His primary care doctor ordered an ultrasound and a CT scan to get images of the mass that was in his lymph nodes.

“He sent me to an ear, nose and throat doctor, and I had the mass removed at the end of August. We did not believe it was cancerous at the time,” said Reese. “He thought it was a cyst. But I got the results back in Sep-tember, and found out it was thyroid cancer.

“I saw Dr. Kimsey on a Thursday and he said, ‘Let’s get this thing out.’ He was very confi dent, and I felt like he was the right one to do the surgery,” said Reese.

Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer, although it is three times more common in women than men.

“It has a very good prognosis, certainly a 90-plus per-cent cure,” said Kimsey. “We measure thyroid cancer in 30-year survival rates instead of fi ve years, and if a person is less than 45 years old, it’s typically a lower stage of can-cer and a better prognosis. There are other more aggres-sive types of thyroid cancer, but they’re very uncommon.”

In October, Dr. Kimsey completely removed Reese’s thyroid gland, along with the rest of the lymph nodes on the left side of his neck. Kimsey also transplanted one of Reese’s parathyroid glands into the thyroid area. These rice-sized glands control the level of calcium in the body.

“I was in the hospital three nights,” Reese said. “Going in, I was expecting at least one night in the hospital, but my calcium had diffi culty balancing out so I had to take a lot of calcium,” Reese said.

“I received excellent care at Fort Sanders,” said Reese. “Everyone encouraged me. They rally around you – it was a very positive experience. I had not been in the hospital since I was 5 years old, so it was all really a new experi-ence to me. It was defi nitely great care.”

About a month after surgery, Reese followed up with a thyroid ablation performed by his endocrinologist. The thyroid gland absorbs nearly all iodine in the body. For

a thyroid ablation, the patient eats a low-iodine diet for a few weeks, and then ingests a radioactive iodine pill or liquid. The radiation goes straight to the remaining thyroid cells, while having little effect on the rest of the body. Perhaps the trickiest part is that the patient must stay away from other people for a few days so as not to expose them to radia-tion.

“I went to Fort Sanders and took a nuclear iodine pill, and then I had to be by myself for three days, in isola-tion,” said Reese. He went straight to a lake house owned by the parents of his fi ancée (now his wife, Kelsey Reese).

“So I had a nice weekend by myself, for 72 hours of isolation. Really there were no major side effects,” Reese said. “I just hung out at the lake and watched TV. They had stocked the house with food for me. There was some anxiousness of not knowing the results of my up-coming scan, so that was the biggest part.”

Fortunately, by the fi rst week of December the scan results were back and it was good news. “I got cleared the fi rst week of December, and got married the third week of December,” said Reese. “It was a wild ride for a few months.”

Today Reese takes daily thy-roid replacement hormones, but is back to working with students at school. At fi rst they were curious about the scar on his neck.

“I said I was attacked by pirates,’ ” he joked. “No, I told them what happened, and they were very understanding. I feel like it helps relate to some students.

“I ran the Covenant Health Half Marathon a few weeks ago,” Reese added. “Married life is good. I have to take thyroid medication and keep an eye on it, but I’m doing well.

“It was just an incredible experience with Dr. Kimsey. He’s a faithful man – he prayed with me before surgery, which was an awesome experience. Seeing his confi dence made me feel really good about what I was getting into. Overall, it was a good experience. I overwhelmingly felt cared for at Fort Sanders.”

Surgical oncologist Troy Kimsey, MD, of Fort Sanders Regional, has a

special understand-ing of Joshua Re-ese’s case. That’s because, like Reese, Kimsey is a thyroid cancer survivor. “I underwent a total thyroidectomy in December, 2012,” Kimsey says.

“The overall prognosis for dif-ferentiated thyroid cancer is excellent,”

Kimsey says, “so my challenge has been not to take the diagnosis too lightly, but

also to be grateful it was not a diagnosis with a much worse prognosis.”

Kimsey underwent periodic follow up ultrasounds and labs with no evidence of cancer.

“I take too much for granted,” Kim-sey says. “It helps me make the most of today when I realize how easily it can be taken away.”

If it seems like more people are hav-ing thyroid surgery these days, it’s not your imagination. “Thyroid cancer oc-curs about three times more often in women than men,” Kimsey says. More than 47,000 cases of thyroid cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women this year and more than 15,000 cases in men. “The incidence of thyroid can-

cer has increased in recent years due to the increased detection of nodules with more utilized and higher quality thyroid ultrasounds,” Kimsey explains. “How-ever, the death rate from thyroid can-cer has remained relatively stable over many years.”

“Most thyroid cancers develop in pa-tients with no known risk factors. Nev-ertheless, some people are at a greater risk than others. Anyone exposed to ion-izing radiation, especially in childhood, is at risk of developing thyroid cancer. In addition, anyone who develops a thyroid nodule before the age of 20 has a higher risk of having thyroid cancer. There are also genetic syndromes that lead to an increased incidence of thyroid cancers,

so family history plays a signifi cant role.There are several types of thyroid

cancer, but the vast majority are differ-entiated thyroid cancers, which means they carry cells that are similar to those found in a healthy thyroid. The differ-entiated cancers are comprised of pap-illary thyroid cancer and follicular thy-roid cancer, and they have a very good prognosis.

Other types of thyroid cancer include medullary thyroid cancer, anaplastic thyroid cancer and thyroid lymphoma. If detected early, the majority of thyroid cancers can be treated successfully.

To learn more, search “thyroid can-cer” at www.fsregional.com, or call 865-541-1111.

Troy Kimsey, MD

Surgeon and survivorUnderstanding thyroid cancer

B-2 • JUNE 8, 2016 • Shopper news

Transportation

Automobiles for Sale

Buick LaCrosse 2007, silver, leather int, 168K mi, exc cond, $5,000. (865)980-2023.

CHRYSLER SEBRING - 1997. red, 2 DR, good clean condition, cold AC 206,000 mi., $800. (865)659-7449.

FORD TAURUS WAGON 2001 V6, new tires, $3200.

Lenoir City (865)635-8228.

Sports and Imports

ACURA TL -2004. Black w/black leath-er int. Satellite radio, sunroof, tint-ed windows, blue tooth capable, heated seats & mirrors. 236k mi. $4500/b.o. (423)887-3524.

BMW Z3 - 1998. gar. kept, mint cond., 39K mi., $15,000. 865-607-3007(865)573-3549.

HONDA CIVIC EX 2015, alloys, 6500mi, sunroof, bluetooth, Camera, $16,500. (865)660-9191.

NISSAN MAXIMA - 2013. Premier. Glass roof, leather, 16k mi, like new. $17,500 (423)295-5393.

SATURN SC3 - 2001. 1 owner, 98k mi,very clean, dependable, 35 + mpg,records avail. $3195. (865)405-5491.

TOYOTA MR2 - 19895 spd. trans, white, good eng., 135K , proj-ect car. Morristown (256) 520-7837

VW Sport Wagon 2012, alwaysgaraged, well maint., exc cond., low mi, $12,000. (865)933-6802.

Sport Utility Vehicles

HONDA PILOT 2012. Honda Pilot Tour-ing 2012, 4WD, fully loaded, 47K mi, exc cond, $21,500. (423)295-5393.

KIA SORENTO LX- 2014. A/C ice cold. All scheduled maintence. All records. Always garaged. Excellent cond. Looks and drives great! Must See! Clean Carfax. 1 owner. Satellite radio. Still under factory warranty. Retired and no longer need 2 cars. $17,000. Contact 865-340-6261

LINCOLN MKX - 2013. In Halls-priced $1000 under KBB Elite package..backup camera,re-mote-gate-start-lock keylessstart,NAV,voice/touch screen 4 CD,Nav,Radio Climate etc. Tan/Blk interior yew wood inlay..front seats cooled all are heated 6way seats 22 in low profiles-got it all 75,000 mi., $19,500. (865)617-3840.

SUBARU FORESTER - 2002, well maint.,138K mi, $4,000. (865)766-0245.

Trucks

FORD F-150 - 2005. Ford F150 2005, long bed, runs great, AT, tow hitch, $3500 obo. (865) 573-3830.

FORD F150 1997. blown engine,

parts for sale. 865-254-5322.

Classic Cars

1974 Mercedes Benz 450 SL, silver, Conv., 2 tops, $6900 obo.

(865)386-1643.

AUTO STORAGE

SECURE CLIMATE

CONTROL STORAGE$50/monthPowell, TN

Claude Yow

865-924-7718I WOULD LIKE TO BUY

a 1970 or 1971 Mercedes 280SL, or a 1961 - 1975 Jaguar XKE, or a Porsche 911, 912 or a 1970s or 1980’s Ferrari. I am willing to buy running or not run-ning. Any Condition. I’m a local guy living in Grainger county. If you have

one or know of one please call Call (865)621-4012.

Vehicles Wanted

FAST$$ CASH $$

4 JUNK AUTOS

865-216-5052865-856-8106

Recreation

Boats/Motors/Marine

15’ BASS BOAT brand - new seats, 2batteries, 60 HP Evinrude, new trol. mtr, new DF, new steering cable,spare tire & bearing buddies. $1600.(423)292-2294.

Boats/Motors/Marine

1979 LAKEFLITE TRI-HULL fishing boat& trlr. 25 HP Johnson, 3 HP Evin-rude, new tires on trlr, kept in dry, $1000/b.o. (865)922-2401. 804-6313

1979 SOMERSET ALUMINUM HOUSE-BOAT - For sale by owner. 14’ x 58’ Sleeps 8, Master BR, 2 bunk beds, MerCrusier V8 engine, generator, A/C, full galley, bath w/ walk-in shower. New roof, new counter-tops, many updates. Great cond! $57,500 For appt contact (865)414-3439 or (865) 922-8141

- 2009 Bayliner Marine Corp 175SBowrider White 3.0 Mercruiser 135 HP 17.6 Feet Stern Drive I/O Fiber-glass (423)420-6354.

MAXUM CRUISER 25’, Low hours, exceptional cond., must see,$11,950. 865-376-5167

MERCURY OUTBOARD PROPELLORS, Solas Titan stainless steel 3 blade, 13 1/4 inch x 19 pitch. $350 firm.Also Mercury alum. 3 blade, 13 inch x 19 pitch, $150. Call (865)223-9123.

Campers & RV’s

1989 PROWLER, 29 ft $2000. (865)591-5492 or865-591-2162.

2007 POPUP sleeps 9. 12ft. Box A.Cawning, furnace. Ref. Clean $5500. 423-869-4529. (423)869-4529.

2008 DOUBLETREE Select Suite 5th wheel, 36’, 3 slides, great cond. Must see, $29,900. (865)599-7133.

AIR STREAM 1969, 29’, completely restored, ready for the road, $6500.(870) 763-8166.

HOLIDAY RAMBLER IMPERIAL for saleor trade, 37’ - slide - diesel, great shape, also 2002 Saturn tow car.$29,000. For Info. Call 865-250-8252.

JAYCO DESIGNER 34’ 2000, 5th wheelcamper, 1 lg. slide, exc. cond. $8995 obo. (865)368-8578.

Montana 2008 3075RL 5th Wheel, Reduced price.

$22,000 3 slide outs, Artic pack-age,2 recliners, central air, new tires,appls., great, microwave,

gas/electric water heater, 2 TVs, power front jacks,

new awning, no children/dogs, thermal pane windows, holding

tanks inside heated area, 34 feet, dinette chairs), king bed,

washer/dryer prep, parallel batteries, never had leaks.

Tows like dream. Call 865-661-8269

NEW & PRE-OWNED

CLEARANCE SALE

ALL 2015 MODELS MUST GO!!!!

Check Us Out AtNorthgaterv.com

or call 865-681-3030

Golf Carts

2006 ClubCar golf cart. New batteriesNov 2015. $3400 or best offer. Ph. 865-964-8092. (865)964-8092.

Motorcycles/Mopeds

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2009 - Ultra Classic, 1 owner, mint cond., garage kept, $14,900. Fully accessorized, 103 ci, black pearl, clear title,10,500 mi. Just serviced. Interested inquiries only. Call 865-274-0007 or can text for pictures.

HD 1999 Softail Custom FXSTC, 1 ownr, gar kept, great cond, sinister blue & pearl paint, extras, $7500 obo. (865) 801-5715

Wanted: Sidecar adaptable to late model Harley Davidson. Color, style & year not important. 865-805-8038

Off Road Vehicles

2014 POLARIS RZR 800S Perfect cond., very clean w/41 hrs. 300 mi. Extras include; new doors,

roof, windshield & mud busters. Only rode 4 times, Well maintained.

$10,250. (865)399-2859.

Jobs

Driver/Transport

DRIVERS: CDL-A - CDL – A 1 yr. exp.,Earn $1,250 + per week, Great Week-end Hometime, Excellent Benefits & Bonuses, 100% No Touch/70% D & H 888-406-9046

DRIVERS: DEDICATED HOME WEEK-LY! $1100+/WK! CDL-A, 6 MOS OTR, GOOD BACKGRND. APPLY: WWW.MTSTRANS.COM MTS: 800-305-7223

Employment

Find help here

ServicesOffered

Electric Providers

RETIRED ELECTRICTIAN

Available for small jobs and ser-vice calls. Ceiling fan specialty.

Call Wayne at (865)455-6217

General Services

ADVANTAGEREMODELING &

HANDYMAN SERVICEJIMMY THE PROFESSIONAL

HANDYMAN!!Can fix, repair or install anything

around the house! Appliances, ceramic tile, decks,

drywall, fencing, electrical, garage doors,

hardwoods, irrigation, crawlspace moisture, mold & odor control, landscape,

masonry, painting, plumbing. Any Remodeling Needs you wish

to have done or completed!

EMERGENCY SERVICE 24/7Retired Vet. looking to keep busy.

Call (865)281-8080

Home Maint./Repair

HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICEWill clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed.

(865)288-0556

Farmer’s Mkt/Trading Post

Farm Buildings

BARNS - SHEDSGARAGES - CARPORTS

PATIO COVERSBUILT ON YOUR PROPERTY

FREE ESTIMATES!

Millen Garage Builders 865-679-5330

Farm Products

AT YOUR SITE LOGS TO LUMBER

USING A WOOD MIZER PORTABLE SAW MILL

865-986-4264

Logs2Lumber.com

FRESH HAY, 4X4 ROLLS, IN BLAINE $25 a roll, 100 rolls or more -

$20 a roll. (865) 216-5387

WANTED TO BUY STANDING SAW TIMBER

Call 865-719-1623

Livestock & Supplies

BLACK BULLS & BLACK HEIFERS

Call (865)856-3947

Pets

Dogs

BOUVIER DES FLANDER puppies,15 wks old, parents on site, Call(865)202-5240.

DACHSHUND PUPS - 2 boys - (1) LH & (1) smooth; (1) girl - LH, AKC, shots,7 wks, choc. & tan. $500. (865)223-7162; 865-680-4244.

ENGLISH BULL DOG PUPPIES - AKC, 3M, 1 F, $1500. www.BetterBulls.com; 865-254-5420.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC, WestGerman bldlns, 5M, 3 F, vet ck’d. health guar. $700. 865-322-6251.

GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES - F1B,males & fem. avail. Parents onpremise. Must see. (423)733-9252

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, AKC, $700. 1st shots, vet ckd, Phone 931-808-0293.

GOLDENDOODLE - English cream F1B,no shedding, great temperaments.$750. (865)466-4380

Lab Puppies, 6 wks old, 1st shots & wormed, hips & eyes cleared, black $550, choc. $650. (423) 465-0594

LAB PUPS AKC REG - 6 weeks. 1st shots & wormed. 2 yellow, M & F,$400; 1 black F $300. (865)457-9368

LABRADOODLES, GOLDEN DOODLES - DOUBLE DOODLES. DOB 4/17/16. Non-shedding, intelligent, litter box trained. 865-591-7220

MALTI POO Beautiful tiny puppies, no hair shedding, shots. 865-717-9493

Mini Schnauzer pups, AKC reg, black & black/silver, champ. sire & dam,pet or show, 865-207-6199

www.hardinhaus.com

Dogs

MINI SCHNAUZERS. CKC. Salt & peppper, 1st shots & dew claws, $600. Call (423) 736-0277.

Miniature Mastiff Bulldogs. Cane Corso/French Bulldog cross. Beau-tiful blues, shots, healthy, $600-$1,000. (865) 457-5907

Pembrooke Welsh Corgi puppies - AKC Reg. Parents on Premise. Adorable little munchkins. Home raised. (423)733-9252

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.

Go to Facebook, Judys Puppy Nursery Updates.

423-566-3647

SHIH TZU puppies, AKC, beautifulcolors, Females $600; Males $500. Shots UTD. Warranty. 423-618-8038

ST. BERNARD PUPPY - AKC reg. fem. 9 wks. old, vet ck’d. Shots & worming, health guar., $1200. (423)506-8772.

STANDARD POODLE puppies, AKC, M&F, all colors avail. Shots &wormed. $600. (423) 967-3906

STANDARD POODLE puppies, shots, wormed, reg., $850. (423)754-2863

WIRE HAIRED TERRIERS, females, shots, worming, $125. (423)271-5129

YORKIE F & M TINY PUPS - CKC, beau-ties. Blk/tan. Very playful. (865)306-1933

Merchandise

Antiques

Going Out of Business after 27 years.Booth 88 at Dutch Valley AntiqueMall 2401 Dutch Valley Dr. 37918.

Appliances

GOOD AS NEW

APPLIANCES 90 Day Warranty

865-851-90532001 E. Magnolia Ave.

Cemetery Lots

HIGHLAND Memorial, 2 lots w/crypts,1 opening & closing. $7200 value. $3500/b.o. (865)637-3629

Collectibles

BUYING OLD US COINS90% silver, halves, quarters & dimes,

old silver dollars, proof sets, silver & gold eagles, krands & maple leafs, class rings, wedding bands, anything

10, 14, & 18k gold old currency before 1928

WEST SIDE COINS & COLLECTIBLES7004 KINGSTON PK

CALL 584-8070

Exercise Equipment

Total exercise indoors in the cool - Aero Pilates 4 cord premiere studio model w/foot web on 6 leg stand. Manual, wall chart, small TV to fol-low DVDs, $200. (865) 717-6730

Furniture

2 DINING ROOM TABLES - each with 6 chairs, bar height, light wood, like new. $275 ea. or both for $500. (865)635-8228.

2 twin beds w/bedding, $125 ea. 3 pcBR furn. $125. Pedestal kit table w/4 chairs $75. Loveseat $200. Coffee table $75. Oversize wooden rocker $75. Refrig $25. Curio cabinet $70. (865)249-8560

ROLL TOP DESK & CHAIR, Drexel sofa,oriental 8x10 rug, computer desk & chair, king sz. matt. & springs, oil painting & pictures, Henredon king size headboard. (865)675-1959

Lawn & Garden

JOHN DEERE X475 - 192 hrs, 48” deck, like new. $4995 obo (865)599-0516

Merchandise - Misc.

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! - Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT Complete Treatment System Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com (618)351-7570

SMOKE HOLLOW GAS SMOKER MODEL 44241G2 - Includes cover and LP tank (865)856-3333

Musical

C3 Hammond church organ $3300; Leslie speaker $1100. Call/text 443-553-9618 Sevierville

Sporting Goods

POOL TABLE, 8’ - 3/4” slate top, pool sticks, stands & pool balls, table cover. Like new. $750. (865)986-5203

Tools

WOOD LATHE with copy crafter & tools, $150. (865)680-5979

Announcements

Adoptions

ADOPT: - A childless, financially secure couple seeks to adopt. Will provide safe, creative, happy, loving home. FT at home parent. Expenses paid. Courtney and Ela 1-855-883-0433 or www.momsadopt.com

ADOPTION: - Adopting your newborn is a gift

we’ll treasure. Secure endless love awaits your newborn. Maria & John

877-321-9494 Exp. pd.

ADOPTION:Loving couple promises your baby a

secure home. Denise & Nick. 1-888-449-0803

ENERGETIC, STRONG WILLED, YOUNG, Widowed, New York Teacher looking to create a family through adoption. Vowing to provide love, stability, &opportunities. Contact me at

1-888-488-0551 or www.RandeeLovesChildren.com

Financial

Consolidation Loans

FIRST SUN FINANCEWe make loans up to $1000. We do

credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals.

See manager for details.865-687-3228

Real EstateSales

North

3 ACRE WOODED HILLSIDE HOME -North, $167,500. Seperate 4th BR,3rd BA living area. Much new. Hugecovered deck. Info box at gate. Can’t see house so call. Mile marker 4.8Tazewell Pike. No lease or owner fin. Text 865-604-7187; (865)687-5502

BRICK RANCHER - 3118 Walnoaks Rd, 3BR, 1 BA, Updated, new flooring $139,900. (865)531-3119

West

BRICK RANCHER. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 10117 El Pinar Dr. $284,900. No agents. By Owner. (865) 256-3836

FARRAGUT. 2 stry, 3-4 BR, 2.5 BA, 3 cargar., prof. landscaping w/irrigation, fncd bkyard, great family nghbrd. comm. pool, $299,000. 865-388-2387

RANCHER BELMONT WEST - 980 Pon-der Rd., 3BR, 980 Ponder Rd. 3 BR, 2 BA, kit., den, LR, DR, all brick FP,2 car gar. Fenced backyard, 2 min.to public & private schools. Settled, quiet, safe neighborhood. 1st timeon market. Sell as is. Appt. Only. $140,900 865-216-6990 865-776-0227

Condos-Furn

CONDO, KNOXVILLE Senior Living. $69,900. 2 BR, 1.5 BA upstairs, pool, storage, furn. Move in ready. Seller financing avail. (843)683-8272

Condos-Unfurn

8725 Wimbledon Dr. 37923. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, newly painted throughout, new carpet, $179,000. (865) 531-3119

WEST, GREYWOOD CROSSING By Owner, Park Like setting, immacu-late, move in ready, 2BR, 2 full BA, 1level, FP, deck, new 3/4” hdwd flrs,new appl, 2 car gar. $154,900 or b.o.(865)617-9293. (865)966-0277

Manufactured Homes

Amherst Ridge MHP. Like new 16x70, vinyl siding, shingle roof, 3 BR, 2 BA. Only $17,500. Chris 865-207-8825

I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES1990 up, any size OK

865-384-5643

For Sale By Owner

FOR SALE BY OWNER, 1700 Evening Shade Lane, 4BR, For Sale by Owner Dogwood Trails Subdivision. 4974 sqft finished with 575 unfinishedstorage. 4BR, 4Full baths, 2 half,2 car garage, 2 story with finished basement. 1700 Evening ShadeLane 37919. $595,000.

Contact 865-310-5932.

Real Estate Auction

ABSOLUTE AUCTION Online Only

5.84 acres Norris Lake Front TractMariner Point Rd LaFollette760 ft deep water lake front

City Water, Unrestrictedwww.ayersauctionrealty.com TAL 407

Real EstateRentals

Apartments - Furnished

WALBROOK STUDIOS 865-251-3607$145 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV,

Ph, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lease.

Apartments - Unfurn.

1,2,3 BR

$355 - $460/mo.

GREAT VALUE

RIVERSIDE MANORALCOA HWY

865-970-2267*Pools, Laundries, Appl.*5 min. to UT & airport

www.riversidemanorapts.com

1BR APT, NORTHEAST w/util. $220 aweek, $320 moves you in.

Call 865-250-3823 no text.

2 BR TOWNHOUSES South - Taliwa Gardens $585 - $625

1 1/2 bth, W/D conn. (865) 577-1687

BEST DEAL OUT WEST! - 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695. No pets. Parking @ front door.

(865)470-8686

BROADWAY TOWERS62 AND OLDER

Or Physically Mobility Impaired1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site.

Immediate housing if qualified.Section 8-202.

865-524-4092 for appt.TDD 1-800-927-9275

MORNINGSIDE GARDENS1 BR Apt Now AvailableELDERLY OR DISABLED

COMPLEX

A/C, Heat, Water & Electric Incl,OnSite Laundry, Computer Center

& Resident ServicesGreat location! On the Bus Line!

Close to Shopping! Rent Based on Income,

Some Restrictions ApplyCall 865-523-4133. TODAY

for more information

SOUTH KNOX - Large and clean. 1BR, 1 BA, appls, water, garbage p/u incl.

$425. 250-9209 or 389-2336

Homes Unfurnished

ROCKY HILL 3BR, 1 1/2 BA, hrdwds,encl. gar., lg. dwnsts den w/wood stv, cul-de-sac, $995 mo. (865)573-5206.

S.W. Area. 3 BR, 1 BA country home, priv., $800 mo + dep. & refs.(865)717-9493

WEST - Gettysvue area, $1800, 1 yr. old, 3BR, 2 1/2BA,

main level luxury master, spacious w/hardwoods, granite,

high ceilings, FP, etc. etc. Call (865)919-3323 or 360-5109.

Condos Unfurnished

SEQUOYAH SQUARE 3636 Taliluna Ave., Sequoyah Hills,1BR condo, appx. 750 SF, great ngh-brhd., close to downtown & UT, $750 mo., 1 yr. lse. 865-607-1747.

Real EstateCommercial

Commercial Property /Sale

COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RETAIL -363 N Main St, CLINTON Office orretail/parking lot/5200 sf/AC/Gasheat/Masonry & steel/3 PHASE Power/Available immediately. FSBO$175,000 Neg. Sale or Lease. Call(865)216-2951

NORTH 17,000 SF bldg on 2.25 acres,needs repair. Ideal for entertainment center, church or apts. $225,000.

865-544-1717; 865-740-0990.

Wanted to Buy

MINI STORAGE Qualified buyer seeking local

storage facilities. 100 minimum units per location.

Contact: Brackfield & Associates, GP (865) 691-8195

Offices/Warehouses/Rent

OFFICE SPACE, very high traffic & great location, 1650 SF, 5 offices, reception area & 3 bathrms, 3200 Tazewill Pk 37918. $950 mo. (865) 281-2522 ext 105.

Retail Space/Rent

Convenience Store for LEASE, busy Highway with neighborhood.

Knoxville, Call 865-560-9989

Call 922-4136 or 218-WEST for advertising infoCaMoneyMy

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Shopper news • JUNE 8, 2016 • B-3

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8Magician Michael Messing, 2 p.m., Farragut

Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Info: 777-1750.

Quidditch Match!, 3-4 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. For preschool and school-age children. Info: 215-8750.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 8-9AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Fort

Sanders’ Senior Center of Sevier County, 1220 W. Main St., Sevierville. Info/registration: Diane Lewis, 982-1887.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30

p.m., AAA Maryville offi ce, 715 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway. Four-hour course helps reduce points for traffi c offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252.

AAA’s Roadwise: Safe Driving for Mature Operators, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Eight-hour course approved by the state of Tennessee for insurance premium discounts for eligible drivers. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252.

Book signing and reading with Danny Bernstein: “Forests, Alligators, Battlefi elds: My Journey Through the National Parks of the South,” 6 p.m., Union Avenue Books, 517 Union Ave. Info: unionavebooks.com.

“Killer Tomatoes vs Tomato Killers,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardeners Joe Pardue and Marcia Griswold. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.

Pizza Ha’s, 8-9:30 p.m., Pizza Hoss, 7215 Clinton Highway. Free stand-up comedy show featuring local comedian Sean Simoneau.

Shakespeare for Kids, 10 a.m., Sequoyah Branch Library, 1140 Southgate Road. Presented by the Tennessee Stage Company; featuring “The Merry Wives of Windsor” and “King Lear.” Info: 525-1541.

Variety Thursday: featuring Josh Cantrell, 7-9 p.m., Bill Lyons Pavilion, Market Square. Free music performances each Thursday. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Info: Knoxvilletn.gov/concerts.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 9-10“iPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors” class, 10

a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/payment deadline: June 9. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/register; in person at the Town Hall; 218-3375.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10Book signing and reading with Nick

Penniman: “Nation on the Take: How Big Money Corrupts Our Democracy and What We Can Do About It,” 6 p.m., Union Avenue Books, 517 Union Ave. Info: unionavebooks.com.

La Inedita (from Peru) & Paul Edelman, 10 p.m. Preservation Pub, 28 Market Square. Info: scruffycity.com.

Storytelling LIVE!! presented by Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association, 7-9 p.m., Vienna Coffee House, 212 College St., Maryville. Donations accepted. Storytellers: Jim Eastin, Sheri Liles, Ruthie McIntyre, Janice Brooks-Headrick, Rick Elliott. Info: Sheri Liles, 680-8453, spinningmaid@gmail.com or smokymountaintellers.org.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 10-11The McKameys’ annual Hometown Singing,

Second Baptist Church in Clinton. Friday: 7:30 p.m. special guest The Inspirations from Bryson City, N.C.; Saturday, 6 p.m. special guest The Primitive Quartet from Candler, N.C. Reserved seating, $16; general admission, $13. Info/tickets: 457-3678.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 10-12Summer Fiction Writing Retreat, Firefl y

Farms, 195 Tobby Hollow Lane. Open to writers of all backgrounds. Cost: $200. Includes: one-on-one and group instruction, writing supplies, food, drinks, transportation to and from the airport, and all on-site amenities. Info/weekend pass: sundresspublications.com/safta/programs.htm.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 10-26“Charlie & the Chocolate Factory,”

Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Info/tickets: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; info@childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11Bark in the Park, 3-8 p.m., World’s Fair Park Festival

Lawn. Fundraiser for the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley. $5 donation at the gate includes: Kid’s Korner, Grayson Subaru Misting Tent, pet contests and more. Info: humanesocietytennessee.com/bark-in-the-park/.

Big Kahuna Wing Festival, noon-8 p.m., World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley St. Featuring: wing-eating competition, wing-cooking competition, live music, silent auction, and kids’ corner and entertainment. Advance tickets: $10, available at BKWFestival.com, Big Kahuna Wings Bar & Grill or any participating Food City. At-door tickets. $15; children under 8 free. Info: BKWFestival.com.

Free Fishing Day, 8 a.m.-noon, The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 S. Northshore Dr. Fishing equipment provided; door prize drawings for kids; free hot dogs and snacks. Info: Joe Durnin, 755-4997.

Front Page Follies, 6 p.m., Knoxville Convention Center. Includes: silent auction, dinner, live auction, musical revue. Tickets: $125/ table of 10, $1,000. Proceeds fund journalism scholarships at UT and Pellissippi State community College. Tickets: FrontPageFoundation.org. Info: Melanie Staten, 776-8227.

“Killer Tomatoes vs Tomato Killers,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Presented by Master Gardeners Joe Pardue and Marcia Griswold. Free and open to the public. Info: 588-8813 or knoxlib.org.

Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.

Mid South Navy Nurse Association meeting, 9:30 a.m. Homewood Suites conference room, Turkey Creek. All nurses who served in the Corps are invited. Info: 938-1996.

Nief-norf Summer Music Festival: Wild Energy and Pleaides, 5 p.m., Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. A $10 donation is suggested; proceeds benefi t nief-norf and Ijams Nature Center. Info: 577-4717.

Oak Ridge Community Orchestra open rehearsal at the Secret City Festival, 10 a.m.-noon, northeast corner of the Civic Center, adjacent to the Oak Ridge Community Arts booth. Info: Cyndi Jeffers, orcopersonnelmanager@gmail.com.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Jodie Manross and Laith Keilany, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

Statehood Day celebration, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Marble Springs, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Includes: guided tours, encampments, open hearth cooking demonstrations, 18th century music. Info: 573-5508 or marblesprings.net.

Statehood Day celebration, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Crescent Bend House & Gardens, 2728 Kingston Pike. Free admission. Info: 637-3163 or crescentbend.com.

Statehood Day celebration, noon-3 p.m., Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Includes: free tours with a birthday cake celebrating the birthday of the state of Tennessee as well as the birthday of Col. Francis Alexander Ramsey. Info: 546-0745 or ramseyhouse.org.

Stream Treasure Hunt, 10 a.m.-noon, Founders Park at Campbell Station, 405 N. Campbell Station Road. Part of the town of Farragut Stormwater Matters project “One Year Down the Drain: Turkey Creek.” To sign up: volunteerknoxville.org. Info: Lori Saal, lsaal@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

SUNDAY-MONDAY, JUNE 12-13Open auditions for “The Boor” presentation by

The Moving Theatre, 3-5 p.m. Sunday and 5-7 p.m. Monday, Thomas Episcopal Church, 5401 Tiffany Lane. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Resume and headshot are helpful but not required. Info: MovingTheatreKnoxville@gmail.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 13All Over the Page: “The Book of Unknown

Americans” by Cristina Henriquez, 6:30 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 3 p.m., Howard Pinkston Branch Library, 7732 Martin Mill Pike. Info: 573-0436.

QED Experimental Comedy Lab, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. Free weekly comedy show blending stand-up, improv, sketch and other performance styles. Donations accepted.

Stress Reduction and Meditation Techniques for Adults, 6:30 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Presented by Brenda Rasch, Physical Therapist. Registration required. Info/registration: 777-1750.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14Einstein Simplifi ed Comedy Improv troop,

8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, 32 Market Square. Free admission.

Harvey Broome Group meeting, 7 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Program: “Tales from the Trail” presented by Bert Emmerson, 2015 Appalachian Trail Chaplain.

“Jazz Tuesday,” 8-10 p.m., Bill Lyons Pavilion, Market Square. Free music performances each Tuesday. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Info/schedule: www.facebook.com/CityofKnoxvilleSpecialEvents.

Knoxville Civil War Round Table, 7 p.m., Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Speaker: James I. Robertson Jr. will present “The Four-Legged Soldier in the Civil War.” Cost: dinner and presentation, $15 members/$17 nonmembers; presentation only $3/$5. Reservations for buffet required by Monday, June 13. Info/reservations: 671-9001.

Shakespeare for Kids, 2 p.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Presented by the

Tennessee Stage Company; featuring “The Merry Wives of Windsor” and “King Lear.” Info: 470-8663.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14-15“Advanced iPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors”

class, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/payment deadline: June 14. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/register; in person at the Town Hall; 218-3375.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15Brown Bag Lecture: “East Tennessee in World

War II” with Dewaine Speaks and Ray Clift, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 215-8824.

Craft: Paper bag puppets, 2 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. For ages 2 and older. Info: 777-1750.

Katbus storytime with Anne Victoria, 10:30 a.m., South Knoxville Branch Library, 4500 Chapman Highway. Info: 573-1772.

Shakespeare for Kids, 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Presented by the Tennessee Stage Company; featuring “The Merry Wives of Windsor” and “King Lear.” Info: 215-8750.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 4 p.m.,

South Knoxville Branch Library, 4500 Chapman Highway. Info: 573-1772.

Lecture on fi refl ies, 7:30-9:30 p.m., UT Arboretum Auditorium, 901 S. Illinois Ave. This program is not about synchronous fi refl ies. A donation of $5 per car is requested. Info: utarboretumsociety.org or 483-3571.

Magician Michael Messing, 10 a.m., Sequoyah Branch Library, 1140 Southgate Road. Info: 525-1541.

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of West Knoxville presentation, 11 a.m.-noon, Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: trma422.tigerrockmartialarts.com.

Variety Thursday: featuring La Fever, 7-9 p.m., Bill Lyons Pavilion, Market Square. Free music performances each Thursday. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Info: Knoxvilletn.gov/concerts.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17“How to Use Facebook for Seniors” class,

10 a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: June 17. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/register; in person at the Town Hall; 218-3375.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 17-18“Night at the McClung Museum” family

sleepover, 7 p.m.-8 a.m., McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Drive. For children ages 5-11 and their parents. Tickets: $40 per person members; $50 nonmembers. Info/tickets: 974-2144 or mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.

Quilt show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Hosted by the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee. Admission, $7; two-day pass, $10. Info: smokymtnquilters.com or on Facebook.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18Citizen Science Symposium at the UT

Gardens, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 2431 Joe Johnson Drive. Cost: $50, Friends of the UT Gardens members; $60 nonmembers. Children under 18: $10 members; $15 nonmembers. Includes lunch. Info/registration: tiny.utk.edu/gardenscience.

Father’s Day Hike, 9 a.m., UT Arboretum, 901 S. Illinois Ave. in Oak Ridge. Meet-and-greet with coffee, donuts and juice from 8:30-9 a.m. Short trail hike, 1-1.5 hours. Free, but donations welcome. Info: utarboretumsociety.org or 483-3571.

Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.

Lavender Festival and A Taste of Tennessee Wines, Historic Jackson Square in Oak Ridge. Festival, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; A Taste of Tennessee Wines, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Portion of proceeds go to the Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge. Info: jacksonsquarelavenderfestival.org.

The McClung Genealogical Collection, 10 a.m.-noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Learn to use the resources in the collection in genealogical research. Tour of collection included. Instructor: Steve Cotham, MA, MLS, Manager, McClung Collection, Knox County Public Library. No registration necessary. Info: 215-8801.

Rain barrel workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Sponsored by the Water Quality Forum. Cost: $40 per barrel. Preregistration required. Info/registration: Kellie, kcaughor@utk.edu or 974-2151.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m. Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Robin Bennett, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

Vintage baseball, noon and 2:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 18-19Farragut Lions Club Hole-in-One Shoot Out

qualifi cations, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 11863 Kingston Pike. Daily prizes awarded. Grand Prize 2016 Smart Car. 3 balls for $5. Proceeds to support Lions Club vision-related and other programs.

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Preparing for parenthoodTeddy Bear University helps fi rst time parents get ready for their new addition

Travis Lakin quietly holds his newborn son in their West Knoxville home on a warm, sunny day. There will no doubt come a day when the two will be playing tag or tossing a ball outside in the front yard. For now, Travis is content to cradle baby Chase in his arms while mom Kayce takes a break.

“I’ve always wanted to be a dad,” Travis says. “It’s something I’ve looked forward to for as long as I can remember, and it’s a joy and a privilege.”

Being a parent is one of those life expe-riences no one can completely prepare you for. That’s a problem for people like Travis and Kayce.

“We’re both very big planners,” Travis says, “so we like to know what’s going to be ahead.”

That’s why the Lakins signed up for Teddy Bear University at Parkwest Medi-cal Center long before baby Chase was due. Kayce is a nurse manager at Parkwest, so she already knew the kind of reputation the hospital has for its care of moms-to-be dur-ing labor and delivery. Having a class that helps expectant parents prepare for the new arrival was icing on the cake.

While there’s no substitute for the expe-rience of having a baby, there is plenty of in-sider information that can help couples like the Lakins feel more at ease in the process. “It was good for us just to mentally prepare for the coming months,” says Travis, who is a nurse practitioner.

Kayce celebrated her fi rst Mother’s Day as a parent this year, and now Travis is get-ting ready to enjoy his fi rst Father’s Day as a dad. Kayce says she and Travis discussed family plans on one of their fi rst dates, and were happy to fi nd out they were both on the same page.

“It was just such a blessing when I met Travis to know that there would be some-one I would want to start a life with, and raise children with,” Kayce says.

They were married on May 3, 2014, and last year when they found out they were going to have a baby, they knew where they wanted to deliver. They regis-tered for a class to get ready, choosing the

Kayce and Travis Lakin welcome baby Chase into the world on May 4, 2016, at Parkwest Medical

Center.

Fatherhood brings with it a host of new adventures and new responsibilities. If you’re getting ready to become a dad, here’s some advice from the experts.

BE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE. Your attitude is critical. Be supportive and pay attention to your partner’s needs. Your support is very helpful during this time.

DISCUSS THE DYNAMICS. When a baby comes into a family, it changes the relationship between the parents. Those changes come more easily when you are prepared.

GET A GRIP ON YOUR FINANCES. Keep a re-cord of how much money you’re spending, and look for ways to trim costs. Update your insurance policies and get a will.

GET EDUCATED. Sign up for a class that will teach you about the basics of caring for a

newborn. Join the baby’s mother for impor-tant prenatal visits to the doctor’s offi ce.

DECIDE ON DELIVERY OPTIONS. It is impor-tant to discuss your delivery expectations prior to going in to labor. Take time to talk about each of your preferences. This will re-lieve some stress on delivery day.

GET THE HOUSE READY. Assemble the baby furniture, baby-proof the house, and ad-dress any issues related to family pets.

KEEP THE PARTNERSHIP GOING. The help, support and positive attitude that make pregnancy better for the baby’s mother will also make her a better mom. Regularly ask the question, “What can I do to help?”

REMAIN CALM. Remember that plenty of men have become fathers in the past. They survived the transition, and so will you.

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Making a plan for fatherhood

“Super Saturday” option.While a fi ve-week course is usually rec-

ommended for fi rst time parents, the one-day, Saturday course is an option for those who aren’t able to attend multiple classes that cover several weeks, or those with experience. Teddy Bear University also of-fers an online course, which is particularly helpful for expectant mothers who are on bedrest, or parents who may live in outly-ing counties.

Every option through Teddy Bear Uni-versity gives expectant parents the knowl-edge, skills and confi dence to meet the challenges ahead. “It was good for us to walk through the experience of what to ex-pect leading up to the birth, and how that would play out,” Travis says.

“I think the biggest thing for me was cov-ering how to care for my son, and defi nitely breast feeding,” Kayce says, “and since the instructor was a lactation consultant, it helped a lot.”

Travis and Kayce both say the instructor

was personable and gave great examples to clarify the lessons that were being taught.

Before learning how to take care of the baby, Travis learned how to help his wife. Then came the lessons on how to be a par-ent, using baby-sized mannequins for hands-on learning.

“We actually gave a baby a bath that day,” Travis says, laughing, “that was a good thing!” Travis also learned how to change a diaper, something he’d never done up to that point.

When the big day fi nally came, Kayce and Travis were swept into the welcoming en-vironment at Parkwest Medi-cal Center. Kayce liked the way every part of labor and delivery happens in the homelike atmosphere of one comfortable room.

“We couldn’t have asked for anything better,” Travis says of the care they re-ceived.

Baby Chase Lakin made his grand en-trance into the world on May 4, the day after his mom and dad celebrated their second wedding anniversary. Travis cut the umbilical cord, then watched in won-der as a nurse cleaned and swaddled the baby.

After that, it was time for little Chase to meet his mother for the fi rst time. Kayce sighs as she remembers the emotional mo-ment.

“It’s such an amazing feeling, because you’ve gone through this whole day, it’s built up the emotions of everything you’ve dreamed about, and then here he is,” Kayce says. “You see his face and it’s so amazing, you almost don’t believe it’s real.”

Once she met her son, Kayce didn’t want him to leave her side. Fortunately, he didn’t have to. “At Parkwest the baby stays in the room with you, and I liked that a lot,” Kayce says. Travis agrees.

“Some places have a separate nurs-ery where they take the baby away for a while,” Travis says. “It was good to have the baby in the room with us, especially with us being new, just trying to intro-duce ourselves to him and getting used to having a child.”

Settled into their home with the baby, the Lakins are no longer just a couple,

they are part of a growing family. The Lakins say they’re excited

about watching baby Chase as he reaches each new milestone and progresses

through life.“Just helping him become

the person he is intended to be, we’re very excited about that,” Travis says. “Every day is a new experience, it’s a new journey, it’s a great one – it’s just a privilege to have

a child.”For information about childbirth ser-

vices at Parkwest Medical Center, or to fi nd out more about Teddy Bear University, visit treatedwell.com/childbirth, or call 865-374-PARK.

At the Parkwest Childbirth Center, expectant mothers and family mem-bers are welcomed within 30 days of the day of delivery to preregister and discuss what to expect. Mothers must be at least 36 weeks into pregnancy to preregister. Patients are encouraged to share their wishes for the day of birth, including what medication they may or may not want during labor. Because of this registration, patients do not have to fi ll out paperwork or provide medi-cal history on the day of delivery.

“They get a tour of our department and get to meet everyone so there’s less ambiguity about what will hap-pen when they’re in labor,” Teresa Paris, RN, MSHS, BSN, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, Childbirth Center manager, said. “The service we provide allows women and their families to focus on

delivery when they come back to have their baby,”

During delivery, patients are accom-panied by a nurse clinician from East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, who monitors each delivery and can step in if neonatal issues arise. Infants who need additional care can also be quick-ly transferred to Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Following delivery, a lactation con-sultant visits each mother and answers questions about and assists in teaching techniques for breastfeeding. “Babies are not born knowing how to breast-feed, so we try to be hands on and sup-port each mother,” Paris said. “We un-derstand that it’s a personal choice and will help no matter what the patient decides. Formula is available, and we abide by parent preference.”

For more information about the Parkwest Childbirth Center, visit www.TreatedWell.com/Childbirth or call (865) 374-PARK.

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