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" The Low Hanging Fruit of 'Net Neutrality' "
The Low Hanging Fruit of 'Net Neutrality'
And why media reformers must reboot the fight for our public airwaves...
By Brad Friedman on 3/2/2015, 7:05am PT
I didn't want to say anything about this last week, given the hard fought and well won victory of Net Neutrality proponents. They worked hard and long and smartly and organized very well and deserved at least a few days of victory laps for the effort.
Indeed, as noted in attorney Ernie Canning's piece here Thursday, describing the legal contours and challenges the FCC's new ruling attempts to circumnavigate: "The new policy is unquestionably a victory for both the idea of Internet freedom, as well as for the unprecedented campaign waged by the public to advocate in favor of 'Net Neutrality' over the past several years. An outspoken public won the day, for a change, against very powerful interests. It was a victory that, particularly over previous years, seemed to be anything but assured."
So this thought is not meant to diminish the accomplishment of the army of Davids' who defied the odds and managed to defeat an army of Goliaths in a way that was virtually unthinkable even a year ago.
That said...
The battle for Net Neutrality, while praiseworthy and important, always seemed to me to be the lowest hanging fruit for proponents of free and open speech, reporting and public debate. In other words, we've always had Net Neutrality from the beginning of the Internet. The fight finally won last week was simply about keeping it that way.
On the other hand, the FCC oversees --- or, at least, is supposed to --- another area of enormous importance to an informed electorate and to free and open speech: our public airwaves.
The battle to retake the airwaves from a tiny handful of near-monopolistic corporate entities which have long overtaken them, has taken a distant second place (at best) to the battle for Net Neutrality over the years. That, even as the FCC is still required by law to assure those entities exercise their use of broadcast licenses "to operate in the public interest and to afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views of issues of public importance".
Nonetheless, the influence of our public airwaves on our political discourse is arguably as great as its ever been in this country. At least in modern times. As media expert Sue Wilson has painstakingly documented over the years on the pages of The BRAD BLOG, talk radio listenership --- and the influence of its corporate-backed voices --- remains huge.
By way of comparison, as the 2011 chart at right illustrates, while progressives tend to cite Fox "News" as the root of much of our country's disinformed evils, they're not even the half of it. While Glenn Beck, during his heyday on Fox "News", garnered 2 million viewers per afternoon, he still had a radio audience of more than 10 million each morning. The same remains true for Fox' Sean Hannity today, as millions absorb the blatant lies and dishonesty of such talkers --- over our free public airwaves --- as they go to and from work each day.
Rush Limbaugh's listenership, in the meantime, still dwarfs the number of viewers during all of the prime time hours combined each night on Fox "News". And those are just a few of the foot soldiers in the army of rightwing, corporatist voices which now enjoy a virtual stranglehold on those public airwaves.
When one wonders where an entire swath of the nation comes to take on faith completely debunked nonsense such as "death panels in Obamacare", "global warming is a hoax", "Saddam has weapons of mass destruction", while the same nonsense is often sold and cited on Fox "News", it's the unceasing repetition of bullshit as "fact" reverberating across our publicly-owned, but corporately-controlled radio dial that hammers the case home every day for tens of millions of Americans. No matter how ridiculous and easily shown to be false those arguments may be, they are drilled into the brains of Americans hour after hour, day after day and year after year on the freely available airwaves.
And yet, progressives seem to have all but abandoned the fight to force the FCC to do its job and restore fairness or balance in the public interest to the radio waves, while choosing instead to see the Internet as the Future and the public airwaves as a relic of the Past.
They may be right. The public airwaves, at some time in the not-so-distant future, may become completely irrelevant to public discourse and education of the electorate. But, for now at least, that remains anything but the case, no matter how much progressive warriors for Net Neutrality might choose to see it that way.
I pressed Timothy Karr of FreePress.net, a long-time leader in the fight for Net Neutrality, about that issue some years ago while I was guest hosting the Mike Malloy Show. He disputed my assertion that media reformers had abandoned the fight for the public airwaves.
"We have not backed off this issue one inch," he said. He felt a restoration of the Fairness Doctrine which Ronald Reagan dissolved in 1987, however, was not the answer to the problem. He argued that any such government mandate requiring any sort of balance over our public airwaves in regard to controversial issues would be met with successful First Amendment challenges.
Instead, he averred, the answer was in forcing diversity of ownership for radio and TV licensees.
"We are strong believers that in order to create a more accountable, diverse and democratic media system, you have to break up some of the ownership structures that have been put in place over the last 20 years --- basically since the 1996 Telecommunications Act --- that allowed for companies like Clear Channel to consolidate control over 1,200 radio stations."
Following Reagan's dissolution of the long-standing Fairness Doctrine, Karr explained, the "1996 Telecommunications Act sort of kicked out the stops to the consolidation of the industry that we've seen, and that gave rise to the Michael Savages and the Rush Limbaughs and the Sean Hannitys."
"So the work that we're doing right now is to try to find other ways that we can break up ownership structure to limit the amount of radio stations that a single company can control in a certain area, to make sure that there are protections in place that allow for more diversity in ownership."
He noted, at the time, that "minorities make up about 33% of our population...and yet they own only about 5% of our radio and television broadcast licenses." Unfortunately, those ownership numbers have changed very little since my conversation with Karr several years ago.
Indeed, as The BRAD BLOG reported on January 21st, 2009, on the day that Barack Obama was first inaugurated, his then new White House website promised on its "Technology" Page to take action to "Encourage diversity in the ownership of broadcast media...and clarify the public interest obligations of broadcasters who occupy the nation's spectrum."
The statement offered a bit of hope at the time. Yet, by summer of the same year, as I reported at Alternet, that paragraph had been quietly excised from the White House website entirely. The nascent effort seems to have been largely abandoned by both the White House and supposed media reformers in the ensuing years.
"The FCC needs to break up local monopolies," Karr asserted during my radio interview with him in 2010. They need to "set ownership caps on the number of stations that one company can own and also create allowances on the airwaves for diversity of ownership, so that you'll see, rather than five to six companies owning most of the radio and broadcast televisions stations in the country, you'll see hundreds and hundreds of them."
He pointed us, at the time, to Free Press' campaign on media ownership at StopBigMedia.com, where the group continues to draw attention to large corporate media mergers. Unfortunately, the effort seems to have borne little fruit in establishing diversity of any sort on our public airwaves in the meantime. In fact, the problem seems only to have gotten worse since then, as Clear Channel and other licensees of virtually all of our public broadcast frequencies have removed anything but rightwing talk radio from the political spectrum heard over the air.
"This is the big enchilada. This is what's killing us. The fact that the people no longer own the people's airwaves, and in fact they are being lied to over those airwaves," I responded to Karr at the time. "And we're spending a lot of time fighting the necessary fight for Net Neutrality, but it really is, I hate to say it, low hanging fruit, when the big enchilada is taking back our airwaves."
In her 2009 documentary, Broadcast Blues, media maven Wilson used these charts to highlight the radical imbalance of political talk over our public airwaves at the time...
Since the maps above were created, back when 95% of the country could hear Rightwing corporatist talk radio for free over our publicly-owned airwaves, but less than 10% could hear alternative political points of view, the situation has quietly become far worse. Almost all of the commercial progressive stations represented on the second map above have since been replaced with other types of programming.
Clear Channel owned stations such as KPOJ in Portland, Green960 in San Francisco, KTLK in Los Angeles and CBS-owned KPTK in Seattle have all flipped from progressive talk to rightwing talk or other formats in the ensuing years, leaving listeners in those very progressive pockets of the nation, not to mention everywhere else, without free radio access to viewpoints that counter the ubiquitous corporatist narrative.
"If more than just six 'persons' were in charge of radio, as is now the case," Wilson wrote for The BRAD BLOG in 2011, snarkily underscoring the absurdity of "corporate personhood" in her remarks, "we would naturally get more diversity of political thought, more debate over real issues, and more localism, which once was the hallmark of terrestrial radio."
The battle for Net Neutrality --- one that this site has joined since at least 2007 --- was never easy, nor its happy outcome certain. Its importance should, by now, be self-evident to all but those who have been disinformed about it --- ironically enough --- over our public airwaves. But the fight to claw back those very airwaves from corporate interests which fail to use them in the "public interest" has always been a much more difficult fight. It is a fight, however, that should never have been side-tracked and/or abandoned. And now, with the battle for Net Neutrality largely won (save for the inevitable political and legal battles that will be launched in an attempt to undermine it), perhaps proponents of free and open speech can turn some more of their energies back to the fight for our public airwaves.
As I've noted many times over the years, the public airwaves are a very limited entity, a scarce resource, and, thus, their use in the public interest has long ago been determined, by law and the courts, to be an issue of national importance. The government should be protecting those limited resources with the same vigor it protects the limited resources of our National Park system. Free speech proponents must demand no less. Now, perhaps, they'll have a bit more time to do so.
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"The Low Hanging Fruit of 'Net Neutrality'"
... Margot said on 3/2/2015 @ 8:17 am PT...
The concept of "net neutrality" has existed since I was in high school. We have been fighting for this guarantee since about 2000. The message has always been that we must not let what happened to TV and radio happen to the Internet. In other words, people never believed they could win it back once it was gone. So I don't see it as low hanging fruit, rather as a result of learning from past mistakes and fighting earlier and harder than before. Truly, we would have lost it had it not been for the unprecedented impact the Internet has had on everyday life which I argue overshadows the power of the radio or television.
That being said, yes a fight for the airwaves should happen, but the support for it will never be as high as it is for the Internet.
... Ernest A. Canning said on 3/2/2015 @ 9:52 am PT...
Margot @1 wrote:
yes a fight for the airwaves should happen, but the support for it will never be as high as it is for the Internet.
Never say "never," Margot.
It is simply a matter of educating the public to the importance of taking back control of our supposedly "public" airwaves.
While the Internet provides an ideal forum for democratic accountability, the fact remains that 95% of what ordinary people in the U.S. see or hear is filtered through the corporate owned mass media.
While I don't necessarily disagree with Brad's low hanging fruit analysis, I take exception to those who are suggesting that the Internet should be looked at as simply an "alternative" media.
While I suspect my position may be a bit more radical than Brad's, I, for one, believe it intolerable that the one percent can exercise so much control over public discourse by way of corporate ownership of the mass media.
While the FCC 'Net Neutrality' ruling represents an important victory for those who seek to preserve a free and open Internet, it's true significance lies in its potential to serve as a model for a more broad-based, across-the-board media reform.
... Ernest A. Canning said on 3/2/2015 @ 10:00 am PT...
I might add that I take exception to Tim Kerr's contention that restoring the Fairness Doctrine gives rise to an infringement upon the First Amendment --- this despite the Court's positions on the supposed free speech and religious rights of "corporate persons."
The purpose of the First Amendment is to ensure robust public discourse. The real threat to the First Amendment comes from the ability of the corporate media to silence the voices of the vast majority of citizens via monopoly control of the means of mass communication.
... Sue Wilson said on 3/2/2015 @ 12:34 pm PT...
We'll never get the Fairness Doctrine back, I am convinced of that. Free Press' goal of diversifying media ownership is laudable, but I haven't seen any concrete proposals on how to achieve that goal.
The StopRush group has been very effective in educating radio sponsors about exactly what kind of speech they have been sponsoring. As a result, hundreds of sponsors have fled Limbaugh, in turn impacting the iHeartRadio (formerly Clear Channel) bottom line. A bankruptcy may be looming, but even so, iHeart would likely reorganize by spinning off the smaller (and therefore less profitable) stations.
But if iHeart does spin off stations, it is likely that an existing conglomerate will snap them up, rather than their being offered to the general public. Perhaps Free Press could make this the basis for a meaningful proposal for the FCC and/or Congress - allowing the general public the first chance at buying available stations, with their ever so valuable broadcast licenses.
... Ernest A. Canning said on 3/2/2015 @ 2:04 pm PT...
Sue, I don't necessarily disagree that a restoration of the Fairness Doctrine is possible within the existing socio-political framework, which entails dependence upon an FCC which is unduly influenced by a corporate owned media.
It may require nothing short of a revolutionary change that could be only effectuated via the election of a true progressive, like a Bernie Sanders, as President and a like-minded majority sporting the wisdom of a Bill Moyers in Congress. Therein lies the conundrum. Such a change can only be accomplished via a robust public discourse --- one that is essentially precluded by the corporate owned media status quo.
... Soul Rebel said on 3/2/2015 @ 5:00 pm PT...
Talk Radio is dominated by "conservative" radio because Clear Channel and Cumulus have dumped mega millions of dollars into their "talent" (LOL) - Beck, Hannity, Limbaugh... and they are now in debt through these contracts and they are not making their money back through normal advertising revenue because advertisers know these talking heads are toxic. So the only way they can even get a fraction of their outlay back is to saturate the airwaves in every major market. But it's still not working, the listening audience of right wing talk radio is dwindling fast.
"Progressive" radio is moving online as political talk radio is switching format to more sports (that still nobody is listening to.) Clear Channel and Cumulus have cut their own throats and will be bankrupt in a few years.
I encourage everyone to check out a real progressive voice who puts everything online in podcast form. Norman Goldman is at www.normangoldman.com on the air 3-6pm weekdays, but because I am never able to listen at those times, I download his podcast (first hour is free every day) as a subscriber (for $10/month.)
... Larry Bergan said on 3/2/2015 @ 8:58 pm PT...
I spend all my time getting information on the internet because the public airwaves enrage me, but thanks for reminding us that the vast majority of Americans are getting nothing but dangerous fluff, all the time.
You can't run a country with talent shows.
One good thing about the FCC ruling is that cell phone users will now have the same access to information that everybody else has. I don't have a cell, so I'm not sure what they CAN get, but that sounds like a great right to include.
I'm going to have to check out "Broadcast Blues".
That's quite a cast!
... Dredd said on 3/3/2015 @ 6:17 am PT...
Great post Brad.


Unionist campaigners are aiming to storm the charts with a song urging a No vote.
The haunting chorus of 'Why Build Another Wall?' is performed by a newly formed group, Vote No Borders, and based on Auld Lang Syne.
The three-minute self funded number is supported by an online video starring 82-year-old RAF veteran Jimmy Cooney.
Two singers Molly Maher and Caroline Hendry feature on the single, alongside performers from both England and Wales.
Molly said: "As musicians, we wish to empower people to feel they can vote without feeling pressure from their communities, family or friends.
The video supporting the three-minute song shows "voters" building a wall between Scotland and England.
'Why Build Another Wall?' follows the release of a pro-independence parody video introducing mock no voter 'Lady Alba'.


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← St. John's Abbey discloses names of 18 monks suspected of child sex abuse
Klassen: All nine child molesters are "lowest category for risk" to reoffend →
Official Statement of December 9, 2013
Release of Names of Monks Who Likely Have Offended Against Minors
Saint John's Abbey voluntarily is releasing the names of current and former monks who likely have offended against minors. Most of the names previously have been made public. The list includes 18 names: nine monks who are living at Saint John's Abbey under supervised safety plans, seven monks who are deceased and two men who have been dispensed from their religious vows and no longer are connected to the Abbey.
The claims against each of those named were reviewed either by the Abbey's External Review Board or by the Abbot himself. In each case, it was determined that there was sufficient evidence to include the person on the list. In some cases, however, all the facts could not be completely substantiated. Claims against some of those named on the list, for example, were not brought to the Abbey's attention for decades after the accused monk's death. It is in several of these cases where the Abbot made the determination to include the name of the monk on the list despite the lack of corroborating evidence.
The External Review Board was created in 2003. The seven-member panel includes those who have expertise in the treatment of sexual abuse of minors, judges, attorneys and current and former members of law enforcement. In addition, the Board consistently has included a survivor of sexual abuse. The Board is charged with evaluating allegations of sexual abuse against members of the Abbey and making recommendations for action to the Abbot, as well as conducting annual reviews of individual monks' safety plans.
"This list reflects our best efforts to identify those who likely have offended against minors," said Brother Aelred Senna, OSB, spokesperson for the Abbey. "That task often is complicated by the passage of time, the deaths of some of those involved and sometimes incomplete accounts of the past. Even so, we are including all 18 names to provide as complete of a list as we can to acknowledge the pain suffered by victims. This list underscores our commitment to being transparent in our policies and procedures for dealing with allegations of abuse.
"Our commitment is reflected in the policies and procedures implemented over the past decade, particularly the External Review Board. This Board gives victims the assurance that allegations of abuse against minors will be investigated objectively, sensitively and thoroughly," said Brother Aelred.
Bik, Michael
Eckroth, Richard
Gillespie, Thomas
Maiers, Brennan
McDonald, Finian
Moorse, Dunstan
Phillips, James
Schulte, Francisco
Tarlton, Allen
Bennett, Andre†
Blumeyer, Robert†
Dahlheimer, Cosmas†
Hoefgen, Francis*
Hohmann, Othmar†
Keller, Dominic†
Kelly, John*
Wendt, Pirmin†
Wollmering, Bruce†
† = deceased
* = no longer a monk of Saint John's
For more information on Saint John's Abbey's policies and procedures regarding response to sexual abuse, see the Safe Environment section of this web site.
Source: http://www.saintjohnsabbey.org/info/abbey-spokesman/
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This is a collection of articles the Museum provided for the local publications Quick Throttle & Just Ride magazines no longer in production.
The motorcycles on display at the museum sometimes change. Contact us to inquire if a specific bike is on display.
Next time your in town, stop by and check out some of the other finely restored motorcycles on exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum.
During World War II Norbert Riedel had designed a two stroke starter engine for the first LUFTWAFFE jet fighters. After the war he designed a light motorcycle. The American army desperately wanted his jet starter engines and gave him production tools, which could also be used for motorcycle production.
The motorcycle should be easy to build (with the material that was available after the war) and cheap. The egg-shaped engine had a displacement of 98cc and 4.5HP. The cylinder and the head were one piece. The transmission had no neutral gear. Around Christmas 1947 Riedel started for the first test drives.
In 1948 Riedel found a production facility in IMMENSTADT. IMME is a German word for BEE, and the logo and the name for the motorcycle were found. Production started in 1949, but only 80 motorcycles were made in this first year. Production numbers reached 400 a month later, and in 1950 up to 1000 a month. The bikes could be sold, but some financial (and warranty) problems occurred and the IMME AG went out of business. Riedel had designed a new egg-shaped twin 150cc engine and planned a comeback with an improved version off the IMME and a 150cc scooter (TILL ), but in 1951 the factory was shut down again.
Later Norbert Riedel worked for Triumph in Nürnberg and Victoria. He died in 1963 in an avalanche accident.
Built from 1948-51 the Imme was a novel and advanced 100cc two-stroke single designed by Norbert Riedel. the wheels were mounted on stub axles allowing a single sided swing-arm and front forks. the swingarm doubled as the exhaust pipe. A primitive rubber-sprung suspension system was used. A 150cc twin was also built in limited numbers.
For his motorcycle Riedel used only one pipe diameter due to the shortness of material after the war. From this it manufactured the complete framework incl. guidance head and rocker camp, with single sided parallelogram fork as well as the single sided swing arm, to which the engine was fastened and which served at the same time as exhaust. The suspension of the rear wheel was supported by a lying central feather/spring at the crossbar. The two identical wheels were exchangeable. The Riedel R 100, so the official name, carried 4.5 HP out from 99 ccm capacity. Up to the production end of 1951 12,000 were built. The original standard color was oxide-red. Between 1953 and 1956 Große Riedel AG built a 175cc Imme version called the "Große," or "Large One."
Thanks to the Vintage Motos Museum in Denver for providing the bike and information.


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Children's urology fellow wins best basic science award
May 29, 2018 /in Critical Medicine, Emergency Medicine, In Brief, Meetings, Neonatology, Urology /by Innovation District
Rebecca Zee, a Children's urology fellow, was awarded the best basic science prize at the Societies for Pediatric Urology annual meeting for her abstract describing a novel treatment to prevent ischemia reperfusion injury following testicular torsion.
Occurring in 1 in 4,000 males, testicular torsion occurs when the testis twists along the spermatic cord, limiting blood supply to the testicle. Despite prompt surgical intervention and restoration of blood flow, up to 40 percent of patients experience testicular atrophy due to a secondary inflammatory response, or ischemia reperfusion injury. Cytisine, a nicotine analog that the Food and Drug Administration approved for smoking cessation, recently has been found to activate a novel anti-inflammatory cascade, limiting the post-reperfusion inflammatory response.
"Administration of cytisine was recently found to limit inflammation and preserve renal function following warm renal ischemia," Zee says. "We hypothesized that cytisine would similarly prevent ischemia reperfusion injury and limit testicular atrophy following testicular torsion."
Using an established experimental model, Zee and colleagues induced unilateral testicular torsion by anesthetizing the adult male experimental models and rotating their right testicles by 720 degrees for two hours. In the treatment arm, the preclinical models were given cytisine as a 1.5 mg/kg injection one hour before or one hour after creating the testicular torsion. Eighteen hours after blood flow was restored to the right testis, total leukocyte infiltration and inflammatory gene expression were evaluated. Thirty days later, the researchers measured testicular weight and evaluated pro-fibrotic genes.
"We found that the administration of cytisine significantly decreases long-term testicular atrophy and fibrosis following testicular torsion," says Daniel Casella, M.D., a urologist at Children's National Health System and the study's senior author. "What is particularly exciting is that we found similar long-term outcomes in the group that was given cytisine one hour after the creation of testicular torsion. This scenario is much more clinically applicable, given that we would not be able to treat patients until they present with testicular pain," Dr. Casella adds.
Additional research is needed to determine the optimal cytisine dosing and administration regimen, however the researchers are hopeful that they can transition their findings to a pilot clinical trial in the near future.
In addition to Zee and Dr. Casella, the multi-institutional team included Children's co-authors Nazanin Omidi, Christopher Bayne, Michael Hsieh, M.D., and Evaristus Mbanefo, in addition to Elina Mukherjee and Sunder Sims-Lucas, Ph.D., from the University of Pittsburgh.
Financial support for this work was provided by the Joseph E. Robert Jr. Center for Surgical Care.
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A big transformation starting with small changes from within
January 3, 2018 /in Quality and Safety, Quality and Safety News /by Innovation District
"It was novel and exciting to see managers, chiefs, and even front-line staff identify potential 'projects' that could potentially fall under this work," said . Rahul Shah, M.D., Vice President and Chief Quality & Safety Officer. "The change, as the executive leadership hoped, was organic and recognized a true cultural shift."
Like many health care systems, Children's National realizes that in order to provide top care to patients, the hospital and health system have to constantly evolve. In 2013, across the country, the importance of a strong safety and quality program were growing and the organization's executive leadership made it a key priority to deliver the best care and follow best practices to ensure that we were driving value in healthcare. Children's National embarked on a long-term journey, known as Transformation 2018, that would ultimately prove successful in improving quality of care while reducing costs across the hospital system.
When starting this initiative, the leaders at Children's realized that in order to successfully transition from volume-based to value-based care, the change had to occur organically – in other words, led by our own internal teams. Continuously striving to be on the forefront of quality and safety innovation, Children's National has always valued a culture that empowers staff at all levels to be part of transformations, and this initiative was no different. Rahul Shah, M.D., Vice President and Chief Quality & Safety Officer, and Linda Talley, R.N., Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, would lead the effort.
Rather than setting their sights on first targeting populations of patients, as is common practice, the team aimed to make an impact at a more micro level by focusing on particular diseases or diagnoses. This strategy allowed the initiative to start on a small scale and involve staff in numerous divisions across the health system, which would eventually pave the way for bolder and broader population health initiatives.
By integrating changes through individual initiatives, Children's National achieved a combination of quality and cost savings in a number of disease areas, including autism, testicular torsion, idiopathic posterior spinal fusion and sickle cell disease vaso-occlusive crisis.
As the benefits of this effort were realized, leaders throughout the hospital approached the transformation team to see how they too could be a part of the project to transition their divisions.
"It was novel and exciting to see managers, chiefs, and even front-line staff identify potential 'projects' that could potentially fall under this work," said Dr. Shah. "The change, as the executive leadership hoped, was organic and recognized a true cultural shift."
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Straightening out testicular torsion care
May 18, 2017 /in Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology News, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine News, Urology, Urology News /by Innovation District
A new collaborative accelerated care pathway for testicular torsion assessment and treatment may save critical time between diagnosis and intervention.
The clock starts ticking for a child with testicular torsion as soon as the pain starts. To increase the likelihood of successfully salvaging the twisted testicle and spermatic cord, surgical intervention – which involves restoring blood flow to the testis – should ideally occur within six hours from the onset of pain.
That's six hours for a parent to identify that there is a problem, bring a child to the emergency department (ED) and go through all the steps required to get the child to the operating room. This process starts with an emergency physician, who probably doesn't see many cases of this relatively rare condition, being able to identify the potential issue and contact the pediatric urologist on call. Next, diagnostic imaging orders need to be placed and actual imaging needs to occur for the diagnosis to be made. Finally, the patient needs to be moved to the pre-operative area, assessed by the anesthesia team and then taken to surgery.
In April 2016, the Division of Urology at Children's National launched a new, accelerated care pathway for testicular torsion assessment and treatment that was developed collaboratively with the Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology, the Department of Anesthesiology, and the peri-operative and operating room team.
"What stood out to us when we looked at the total time from identifying the problem to getting to surgery, was the length of time from when the diagnosis was made in the emergency department to the operating room," says Tanya Davis, M.D., a pediatric urologist who led this new initiative along with Harry Rushton, Jr., M.D., chief of the Division of Urology. "It was an area where we could easily identify and streamline the process to accelerate the time for a patient to get from arrival in the ED to the surgical suite."
Now, when a patient presents in the emergency department with the symptoms of testicular torsion, there is a straightforward path mapped out for the physician. "Who you need to talk to, how to reach them, relevant phone numbers, details on when to communicate to the attending physician, the ideal order of activities, the ability for residents to quickly transport the patient rather than waiting for hospital transport to surgery, and, most important, making it clear to everyone involved that this condition is a true emergency when every second matters," Dr. Davis adds.
Analysis of the streamlined care pathway, which emphasizes communication that the condition is a true emergency, has improved time from ED to OR within target ranges.
Since the initiative's launch, 21 cases, from referrals and direct diagnosis, have come into the ED. The new protocol is working efficiently, reducing the mean time from the ED to the OR by more than an hour, now averaging below the team's target goal of less than 2.5 hours from ED arrival to the OR.
Though salvage rates have not improved yet, the team will continue to collect data and monitor the impact of the accelerated pathway. Additionally, Dr. Davis says that a significant need remains for referring emergency and primary care physicians, as well as parents, to understand the condition and its need for urgent treatment. Children's National urologists are developing handouts for both physicians and families to help raise awareness.
The hope is that more general knowledge of testicular torsion will allow parents, primary care doctors and emergency department staff to expedite diagnosis when a child complains of scrotal pain or has visible discoloration, further reducing the time from onset of pain to successful intervention. With such a short window of time for treatment, the accelerated care pathway is showing promising results.
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This updated New York Times bestselling collection of essays by seven-time Grammy nominated singer songwriter Sara Bareilles "resonates with authentic and hard-won truths" (Publishers Weekly)—and features new material on the hit Broadway musical, Waitress.
Sara Bareilles "pours her heart and soul into these essays" (Associated Press), sharing the joys and the struggles that come with creating great work, all while staying true to yourself. Imbued with humor and marked by Sara's confessional writing style, this essay collection tells the inside story behind some of her most popular songs. Well known for her chart-topper "Brave," Sara first broke through in 2007 with her multi-platinum single "Love Song." She has since released seven albums that have sold millions of copies and spawned several hits.
"A breezy, upbeat, and honest reflection of this multitalented artist" (Kirkus Reviews), Sounds Like Me reveals Sara Bareilles, the artist—and the woman—on songwriting, soul searching, and what's discovered along the way.
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Sara Bareilles is a seven-time Grammy nominated American singer-songwriter and musician. She first achieved mainstream success in 2007 with her hit single, "Love Song" and has since released five studio albums and two live DVDs to great acclaim. She composed music and wrote lyrics for the Broadway smash hit, Waitress, for which she earned a Tony Award nomination in 2016. She is also the creator and executive producer of Little Voice on Apple TV+. Bareilles currently resides in New York City.
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Induction of labor is an important tool that obstetricians use in the event of medical complications during pregnancy. Induction of labor is the use of medications to bring on labor in a woman who may not be going into labor on her own. If the mother or baby is at risk, labor can be induced to avoid or minimize complications.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has guidelines established to help Ob-Gyns determine when induction of labor may be appropriate for a given condition. Ob-Gyns use these guidelines, along with their own expertise and knowledge of an individual patient situation, to determine when it is appropriate to induce labor.
Risks and benefits must be weighed, and potential complications must be considered alongside the development of the fetus. Some medical reasons for induction include poor fetal growth and preeclampsia (or high blood pressure in pregnancy), or if the baby still has not been born a week or more after the due date.
To determine the approximate development of the fetus, the Ob-Gyn will use the gestational age. Gestational age is counted in weeks, and a pregnant woman's due date is the day on which she is 40 weeks pregnant. ACOG defines a baby as being "full term" if the baby is born between 39 weeks 0 days and 40 weeks 6 days.
Studies have shown that during this time frame, adverse outcomes for babies are the lowest. A baby is not considered premature unless he or she is born earlier than 37 weeks. Gestational age comes from the estimated due date, which is determined early in the pregnancy using the date of the woman's last menstrual period, along with early ultrasounds.
Elective induction is any induction that is performed when a woman does not have a specific medical diagnosis that requires induction. ACOG, along with other organizations, has advised against any elective induction prior to 39 weeks because of studies demonstrating key fetal development occurring between 37 and 39 weeks.
Although there may be a medical reason to deliver a baby prior to 39 weeks, these organizations say that waiting until 39 weeks to induce offers the best chance of a healthy outcome for the baby.
Because of these guidelines set forth by ACOG, most hospitals and providers will not schedule any elective induction prior to 39 weeks. There is, however, discrepancy among providers whether the provider will perform any elective induction, even if it occurs between 39 and 41-42 weeks.
Some providers do not perform elective inductions because they do not think that the benefits outweigh the risks. For many years, the literature on elective induction seemed to show that one risk of induction was an increased risk of Caesarean delivery, or C-section.
However, a new study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in August 2018 suggests that there was no increased risk of C-section with induction within the study.
The study followed over 6,000 healthy, first-time mothers. The women were randomly assigned to one of two groups. In one group, approximately half of the women had their labor induced at 39 weeks.
The other half of the women waited to go into labor on their own. The study then compared these two groups of women to examine the outcomes for the mothers and the babies.
In the group who underwent elective induction at 39 weeks, the rate of C-section was 3 percent lower than in the group who went into labor on their own. The women in the induction group were also found to have lower rates of blood pressure complications than the women who went into labor on their own.
There was no significant difference in adverse outcomes between the two groups. The study showed that the women in the trial who had an elective induction did not have an increase in bad outcomes, but it did result in lower rates of C-section and high blood pressure complications, such as preeclampsia.
Because the study only followed healthy women who were giving birth for the first time (nulliparous women), the ACOG practice recommendations are only applied to this patient type. The same outcomes may not occur for patients with other complications or for women who have had previous deliveries.
Based on the findings of this new study, elective induction can be a safe option for certain women. As this study is new, providers may or may not change their practice based on the findings. As with any aspect of prenatal care, it is vital for the patient to have a conversation with her healthcare provider to determine what is best for her and her pregnancy.
Having an elective induction is a shared decision between a woman and her provider, taking into account the patient's values, as well as the provider's experience and practices.
Emily Nobles, WHNP, is a nurse practitioner at Atlantic Ob/Gyn in Va. Beach and Chesapeake. Visit www.atlanticobgyn.com for more info.


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Tony has worked in Arts Management for over 20 years, in which time he has programmed events for a range of venues and demographics, primarily as Artistic Director of Arlington Arts, as well as within The Corn Exchange, Newbury. It was at the latter that he led on brand development and marketing for the critically acclaimed Newbury Comedy Festival.
As a theatre practitioner Tony has lectured internationally on ensemble theatre and clowning, and he is the Drama Teacher at Mary Hare School.
Tony has written, directed and produced theatre and comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for over 16 years, in which time his productions have consistently garnered four and five-star reviews in the festival and national press, as well as winning a Three Weeks Editor's Choice Award and a Broadway Baby BOBBY.
While continuing to manage the live and corporate events programme at Arlington Arts, Tony is also part of the Site Management Team and is consulting on long term projects for the Snelsmore site.
Emily has worked in operations within the leisure and entertainment industries for almost five years, encompassing Liberty Ballroom, David Lloyd Gyms and here at Arlington Arts.
As well as managing our accounts and facilities bookings, Emily is also a professional dancer and teacher, having recently performed at Resolutions at The Place, London. Emily is Company Director for West Berkshire's Ace Dance Company, teaching their juniors and the main company.
Vicky trained at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, gaining a 2:2 degree in Theatre Performance Technology. Since graduating she has worked with a wide range of professional companies as both Lighting Designer and Technical Manager. Current companies include ACE Dance Studios, Luke Brown Dance Company, West Berkshire Ballet School and Newbury Youth Theatre. Before joining the team at Arlington Arts Centre, Vicky was the Projectionist and part of the Casual Technical Team at the Corn Exchange in Newbury.
Patricia joined AAC in January 18, having previously worked for the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra. Before this, she was a teacher for many years, teaching piano and music in the curriculum, but decided to make a career change into arts administration via volunteering at Dartington and the Flavel Centre, Dartmouth. She is also an assistant for the newly-established Chiltern Arts Festival. Although her background is in classical music, she loves music of many genres and the performing arts in general. As a graduate of Reading University, she is very happy to be back in Berkshire for the next chapter of her life.
Dean has booked and promoted live music in both Reading and Southampton in the past five years. He did so whilst achieving First Class Honours in his Music Promotion degree and gaining invaluable experience as Stage Manager and Artist Liaison at festivals Rookwood and Bestival respectively. At Arlington Arts he aids in the promotion and marketing of the venue and its events.
We also have a team of dedicated casual workers who you will have seen on the box office or working at the bar at events. If you would like to work for us on the bar or as a Duty Manager at events, you can visit the vacancies page. Alternatively e-mail admin@arlingtonarts.co.uk to find out more information.
Our events also would not run smoothly without our volunteer stewards. If you are interested in becoming a steward, you can visit the volunteering page.


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JOE ADDISON, IRENE BALDWIN, JEFF ARMSTRONG, BIRDIE MAE JONES, MARC MATTHEWS, LINDA FAYE FOSTER, TECORA BURGESS, HAZEL KIRBY VAUGHN, ANN JONES, FRANCES JENKINS, ALBERT LEROY TUCKER, JR., ELIZABETH A. FERGUSON, KATHLEEN LESLEY, DR. HAROLD MILLER, TAMMY RENEE KASWINKEL, BERITA WALL, JOHN PRESTON UNDERWOOD, CREIGHTON 'DAVID' D. GRIGGS III, SARA FARROW, MARIE MOLL, GARY DRIVER, LAKEASHA RUTLEDGE DRAFT
JOE ADDISON
Joseph Clarence Addison, 73, of Easley, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson.
Born in Clarksburg, West VA he was a son of the late Clarence Joseph Addison and Pearl Barker Addison. He retired from the United States Navy, serving in the Vietnam War. Following his military career, he became a truck driver for J. B. Hunt Trucking Company. He was a member of Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church in Ontario, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Diffenbaugh Addison; sons, Michael Joseph Addison of Piedmont, and Major Tod Allen Addison of Chesapeake, VA; four grandchildren; and a sister, Rosemary Ward of Mansfield, Ohio.
The Funeral Service was held at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery with full military honors December 30.
Memorials may be made to the National Military Family Association, 2500 North Van Dorn Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, VA 22302.
IRENE BALDWIN
Elba Irene Belt Baldwin, 71, of Belton, wife of Walter H. Baldwin, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at her home.
Born in Piedmont, she was a daughter of the late Hiram Earl Belt, Sr. and Letha Sanders Belt.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her husband of St. George; daughter, Sheila Renee Poole; step-children, Scott of St. George, Sheila James of Hanahan, Keri Cothran of West Columbia; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Belt Cole, Letha Patrick, Sammie Jo Hembree, all of Belton, Francis Davis of Piedmont; ten grandchildren.
The family received friends December 30 at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer.
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
JEFF ARMSTRONG
Jeffery E. Armstrong, 47, of Pelzer, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2011.
He was born November 11, 1964 in Anderson, to the late Herbert A. Armstrong and Peggy Ann Langston Armstrong.
Surviving are two brothers, Jimmy Armstrong and Johnny Armstrong; a sister, Sarah Ann Knox.
Memorial services were held January 1 at Crestview Baptist Church.
BIRDIE MAE JONES
Birdie Mae Jones, 68, of Mauldin, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Tignal, GA, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Ruby Williams Neubia.
Survivors: husband, US Army Retired SFC Samuel Jones; daughter, Darlene L. Jones of Greenville; son, Rev. H.T. "Terry" Jones of Greenville; sisters, Jeanette Webb, Bernice Cureton, and Marian Houston, all of Greenville and Cornelia "Nita" Chambers of Piedmont; brothers, Jerry Neubia and Edward Neubia, both of Greenville and Samuel Neubia of Mauldin; and one grandchild.
Funeral Service was held Dec. 31 at Rock of Ages Baptist Church with burial in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
MARC MATTHEWS
Marcus Alan Matthews, 54, of 27 McCaughrin Street, died Thursday, December 29, 2011, at his home.
Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Sarah Matthews. He retired from the Southern Pipe Organ Company, was a member of Pelzer Presbyterian Church and was currently serving as the organist for Beulah Community Church.
He is survived by his twin brother, Mike Matthews, of the home; and special niece, Jennifer Sisk, of Powdersville.
Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 2012, at Pelzer Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Les Shattuck, the Rev. Aaron Ochart and Mr. Dale Harper officiating. Burial followed at Pine Lawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Beulah Community Church, c/o Laurie Rowe, 119 Robinwood Lane, Pelzer, SC 29669, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
LINDA FAYE FOSTER
Linda Faye Wilson Foster, 64, wife of Albert Foster, of Piedmont, died December 29, 2011 at the McCall Hospice House.
A native of York County, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Katherine Holbert Wilson, a retired employee of Industrial Housecleaning and a member of First Christian Fellowship in Greenville.
Surviving are children, Donnie Stewart, Jr. and Andy Stewart both of Greer, Kenny Stewart of Duncan, Todd Stewart of Wellford, Tammy Stewart of Pelzer, Dakota and Bailey Foster both of the home; one brother, Jerry Wilson of Columbia; one sister, Christine Duncan of Rock Hill; eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held December 31 at The Wood Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens.
TECORA BURGESS
WILLIAMSTON – Tecora Chapman Burgess, 97, of 109 Nickie Drive, died Monday, December 26, 2011, at Hosanna Health and Rehab of Piedmont.
Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Carrie Cooley Chapman. She retired from Metric Shirt Plant and was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Belton.
Surviving are sons, Vernon (Betty) Burgess, of Piedmont, and Silas Burgess, of Williamston; daughters, Pearl Thayer, of Tampa, FL, Faye Lewis, Edna (Lee) Redus and Shirley (Danny) Cooper, all of Williamston, and Shelby Tant, of Belton; sister, Marie Lowe, of Belton; brother, Andrew Chapman, of Belton; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and twelve great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Audrey Copeland; two sisters; and five brothers.
Visitation was 2-3 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Funeral services followed at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Anderson.
The family is at the residence.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to ARK Hospice, 101 Grace Drive, Easley, SC 29640.
HAZEL KIRBY VAUGHN
Hazel Kirby Vaughn, 77, of Greenville, wife of Gene Vaughn, died December 21, 2011 at her home.
Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis C. and Maebell Ramey Kirby.
She was a homemaker and a member of Sans Souci Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband are, daughter, Cynthia Huie of Greenville; two sons, Richard Vaughn of Easley and Stanley Vaughn of Pelzer; two sisters, Dot Hammond of Simpsonville and Joan Bridges of Anderson; and eight grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Upstate SC Chapter, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000, Greenville, SC 29601.
Funeral service was held December 23 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home Downtown Chapel. Burial followed in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Sallie Ann Brock Jones, 75, of Williamston, widow of Curtis Milford Jones, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at AnMed.
Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of Lela Brock and the late John Henry Brock. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are son Frankie Jones of Belton; her mother of Williamston; one granddaughter; and great granddaughter.
Funeral services were held December 29 at the funeral home chapel of Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Burial followed in New Silverbrook Cemetery, Anderson.
FRANCES JENKINS
Frances Drawdy Jenkins, 82, of Simpsonville, widow of Walter Lewis Jenkins, Thursday, December 22, 2011, at her home.
Surviving are daughter, Laverne Gill of Pelzer; sons, David Taylor(Terri) of Simpsonville, Ray Taylor of Myrtle Beach, Skip Jenkins of Simpsonville; sister, Gladys Sexton of Clover; brother, Alvin Drawdy of Clover; granddaughter reared in the home, Melanie Jenkins; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held December 26 at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
ELIZABETH A. FERGUSON
Elizabeth Ferguson, 78, of Piedmont, died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Laurens County, she was the daughter of the late Austell and Maggie Hailstock Ferguson.
Surviving are daughters, Sandra Workman of the home, Brenda Sligh and Deborah Dawkins, both of Mauldin; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held December 24 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
ALBERT LEROY TUCKER, JR.
Albert Leroy Tucker, Jr., 81, of Greenville, husband of Jeanne Blackmon Tucker, died Thursday, December 22, 2011.
Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Albert L. Tucker, Sr., and Virgie Christopher Tucker.
He served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne during the Korean War and retired from M.L. Garrett.
He was a member of Parisview Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife are, two sons, Ronald Wade Tucker of Belton and Donald Bruce Tucker of Piedmont; two daughters, Cynthia Lenora Tucker-Hipps of Powdersville and Susan Lane Tucker-Smith of Simpsonville; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; five brothers, Carroll, David, Jim, Ken, and Mike Tucker; three sisters, Martha Tucker, Faye Bryant and Judy Merck.
Life Celebration service was held January 1 at Parisview Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Parisview Baptist Church Building Fund, 100 Bud Street, Greenville, SC 29617.
KATHLEEN LESLEY
Kathleen Lesley, 96, wife of the late Willie T. Lesley, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at Capstone Health and Rehab.
Born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late Tom and Maybell Lollis Hammonds, she was a homemaker and a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are one brother, Clyde F. Hammonds of Williamston and three sisters, Frances N. Mauldin, Lois L. Smith and Faye Stewart, all of Easley.
Funeral services were held December 28, 2011 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home, Downtown. Burial followed in Smith Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Rock Springs Baptist Church, 201 Rock Springs Road, Easley, SC 29642.
DR. HAROLD MILLER
Dr. William Harold Miller, 73, husband of Anna Chadwick Miller, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at his home.
Born in Anderson County, he was a son of the late Colie Wilson and Lizzie Mae McClain Miller. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. He was a retired pastor and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He had ministered to others through mission work in the following locations: Jamaica, Trinidad, Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Ukraine, Cuba and the United States. He pastored churches in North Carolina, Kentucky and South Carolina. He was serving as pastor at Riverside Baptist Church in Belton.
Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are; two sons, Ricky Miller of Anderson and Randy Miller of Andrews, NC; two daughters, Sandy Mays of Columbus, OH and Vanna Clampitt of Ellijay, GA; five brothers, Buddy Miller of Donalds, Roger Miller of Anderson, Doug Miller of Pelzer, Alfred Miller of Honea Path and Gene Owens of Anderson; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Dec. 27 at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Anderson.
TAMMY RENEE KASWINKEL
Tammy Renee Browning Kaswinkel, 37, wife of Mathew Christian Kaswinkel of Anderson, died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at her home.
Born in Missouri Valley, IA, she was the daughter of Mary Lou Drury of Spartanburg. She was a member of Harvest Community Church in Lilburn, GA and was a homemaker.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her children, Christopher, Justin, Mary Faith and Dalton Kaswinkel of the home; and a sister, Tresa Browning of Pelzer.
A memorial service was held Dec. 28 in the chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home.
BERITA WALL
Berita Wall, 83, died on Friday, December 30, 2011.
She was born in Bylue, TN, to the late Rufus Wall and Chessie Mae Moss Wall.
She retired from Kemet Electronics.
Surviving are two sons, Terry Walls and Jimmy Ballard; two daughters, Tammy Jefferson and Charlene Osborne; two brothers, John Walls and Joe Walls; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held January 1 at Point Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Newport, TN.
Memorials may be made to McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.
JOHN PRESTON UNDERWOOD
July 4, 1932 – Dec. 30, 2011
John Preston Underwood, 79, of Belton, went home to heaven on Friday, December 30, 2011 at his residence. Born in Greenup, Illinois, he was son of the late Walter E. and Cordelia Brandenburg Underwood. For over 33 years he was a most devoted husband to his wife, Frances Ellen Underwood, mother of his children.
John retired at the rank of Tech Sergeant after a distinguished 21 year career as a Missile Maintainer, Radio Repairman and Combat Controller in the United States Air Force. A Korean War veteran, he accomplished more than 200 jumps as a Master Paratrooper during his military career. He loved his country with a passion. In addition he worked for 15 years for the Michelin Corporation in Greenville. John dearly loved and supported his church, Big Creek Baptist Church of Williamston.
John's legacy is continued by sons Frederick E. Cooper of Hendersonville, NC, and Chaplain, Lt. Col. Ron Underwood (Paulette) of Sumter; daughters Cathy F. Matheny (John) of Williamston, Jonnie Ellen Lagrifolle of Williamston, Kimberly Ruth Keepfer (Scott) of Williamston, Victoria Jane Hartley (Ray) of Myrtle Beach, and Carol Lyn Chandler of Anderson; nieces Jeannie Duke and Kaye Beatty, both of Greenville; and loving friend and companion Johnnie Bell of Williamston. John also is survived by 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by a brother, Walter Underwood and a sister, Betty Merz.
The service celebrating the life of Mr. Underwood was held on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at 3 p.m. at the Big Creek Baptist Church of Williamston, with the Rev. Mitch Gambrell officiating.
Interment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial park. The family will be at the residence and received friends at the church on Monday from 1 PM – 2:30 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to Big Creek Baptist Church, 820 S. Hamilton St., Williamston, SC 29697.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Anderson.
CREIGHTON 'DAVID' D. GRIGGS III
Creighton "David" D. Griggs III, 55, of Fostoria, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, December 30, 2011.
He was born January 8, 1956 in Greenville, S.C. to Creighton David Griggs, Jr. and the late Betty Claire (Bledsoe) Griggs. He married Abigail Knox in Fostoria and she survives him.
David was a 1974 Woodmont High School, S.C. graduate. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and received his Master's Degree in Speech and Theater from Lander University in S.C. David had been an employee of the former Atlas Crankshaft, most recently ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft Co., in Fostoria and Sears in Defiance. He recently graduated from Brown Mackie College with a nursing license. He wrote poetry, loved drawing and music, and was an avid fan of Clemson football.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Abigail; children, Haley Griggs, Anastasia Gross, Belinda Griggs, Troy and Tanner Gross, Creighton Griggs IV, all of Fostoria, Brandi and Stetson Griggs, both of Kings Mountain, NC, and Megan Reid, of Florida; three grandchildren, Grayson, Landon, and Joselyn; father, Creighton David (Anna) Griggs Jr., Greenwood and Piedmont, SC.; a brother, Michael Griggs, S.C.; a sister, Lisa (Tom) Fitts, N.C.; and grandmother-in-law, Patricia Knox, of Findlay.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Griggs, mother-in-law, Linda Knox, and grandfather-in-law, Kenneth Knox.
Visitation was Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at MANN-HARE-HOENING FUNERAL HOME, 407 N. Countyline St., Fostoria, where funeral services were on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Committal services and interment followed at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria.
Memorial contributions are requested to the Griggs family for the establishment of a fund for his children's education.
Online expressions of sympathy, fond memories, or photos may be shared by visiting www.mann-harefh.com.
SARA FARROW
Sara Virginia Crymes Farrow, 85, widow of Bruce Farrow, died Sunday, January 1, 2012.
She was born in Williamston to the late W.M. Crymes and Adie Walker Crymes.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fountain Inn.
Surviving are two sons, Dan Farrow and Ray Farrow; sister, Beatrice Davis; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral service was held Tuesday in the mausoleum chapel at Cannon Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 503, Mauldin, SC 29662.
MARIE MOLL
Marie Ashley Moll, 34, of Pelzer, died Monday, January 2, 2012 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of John Walter Moll, Jr. and Melody Yvonne Heaton-Coker Riley.
Surviving are her father of Easley; mother and step-father, Robert Riley, Jr. of Pelzer; grandparents, John W. Moll, Sr. and Bessie M. Moll of Anderson; brother, Joshua Andrew Moll; sister, Shawn Christin "Chrissy" Moll Banner of Preston, Connecticut.
The family members are at their respective homes and will receive friends 1-2:30 pm Friday, January 6 at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer.
Graveside services will follow at 3 pm Friday at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
GARY DRIVER
Gary Driver Sr., 70, of the Antreville Community in Abbeville County, husband of Brenda Gibbs Driver, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at his home.
Born in Pelzer, he was a son of the late John C. and Grace Bishop Driver.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam war and was a lineman. He was a member of First Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of the home; three children, Tracy M. Driver of Belton, Clarence Gary "Junior" Driver Jr. of Williamston and Tanya D. Foxworth of Iva; four brothers, James Driver of Anderson, George Driver of Tennessee, Kenneth Driver of Iva and Tom Driver of Holden Beach, NC; sister, Barbara Gilreata of Easley; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday from 3-4 p.m. at First Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in Old Silver Brook Cemetery in Anderson with military honors.
Memorials may be made to the Connie Maxwell Children's Home, P.O. Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29646.
LAKEASHA RUTLEDGE DRAFT
LaKeasha Rutledge Draft, 38, of Atlanta, GA, died December 27, 2011 at her home.
She was born in Anderson County to Tommy and Alice Gail Rutledge.
Surviving is her husband, Chris Draft.
Funeral services were held December 31 at Calvary Baptist Church in Williamston.
Interment followed in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery.
ALBERT LEROY TUCKER
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