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Months that begin on a Sunday always have a Friday the 13th in them.
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You breathe on average about 5 million times a year.
US 25 Yard Sale! Spring is here, which means miles of sales beginning in trees budding, flowers bloom- Covington, Kentucky, running ing, animals stirring and through Anderson County people cleaning. If and ending in Woodyou have cleaned out fin, NC. all your closets and gone Buyers can through your make a comgarage and you plete circle are wondering through East what to do with Tennessee. all the stuff you In Corbin, want to get rid of, K e n t u c k y, save it for the US Highway 25 splits 25 Yard Sale, June into Highway 25W, which 4 through June 6, 2015. runs through Anderson County, and Highway The US 25 Yard Sale is 565 25E which goes through Jefferson County, another participating community. They merge back together in Newport, Tennessee. If you live on US 25W in Anderson County, all you have to do to participate is set up your yard sale on your property. If you have residential or commercial property on US 25W, you can set up or allow other people to set up on your property. It is at the discretion of the property owner to establish their own rules and fees.
If you plan on participating in the yard sale, whether you are an individual or a business/ organization, you can submit your location to info@yallcome.org. You can include a list of special items you have for sale. The Anderson County Tourism Council will promote your location and items on Facebook. If you would like to stay up-todate on the US 25 Yard sale, you can follow the Anderson County Tourism Council’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/AndersonCountyTourismCouncil or signup for email updates at www.yallcome.org.
Cedar Springs Christian Bookstore Closes its Doors The era of Cedar Springs Christian Store in Oak Ridge is coming to a close. After years of serving Anderson County, they are closing their doors at the end of June. Soon after, the store on Clinton Highway will also say good-bye. “There has just been a decline in sales over the years,” said co-owner Vicky Geist. It is a testament to how our online buying habits have shut down actual stores that provide help, advice, and even the ability to really engage with a product before you buy it. But there is good news and that is the main store on North Peters Road will remain open and the people at Cedar Springs hope that their many wonderful Anderson County customers will follow them
there. The store has been in business for over 39 years and as Vicky said, “It’s a labor of love and a ministry to all of us that work here.” As June begins, Cedar Springs is having a store-wide sale of up to 60% off all items including the fixtures. Even though they have received many letters from their customers, asking them to please not go out of business, Vicky said it is not what they want to do, but what they have to do. Cedar Springs Christian Store will remain open in Oak Ridge through June and you can still call them at 482-5161. Saying good-bye to yet another store is a reminder of how not shopping local will eventually leave behind a landscape of empty buildings.
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Earth is the only planet not named after a god.
Arboretum Presents Wetlands Program The UT Arboretum Society will present a program on wetlands, “Construction Techniques and the Value of Little Bitty Wetlands” June 16, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. This is both a walking and handson teaching event. The talk will focus on the benefits of small wetlands and how to construct them. Participants will meet at the UT Arboretum parking lot, 901 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, and walk about a quarter mile to the Valley Road Wetlands
from the UT Arboretum park- University of Tennessee. In partnership with the Univering lot. sity of Tennessee ArborePresenting the program are John Byrd, Clinch River Environmental Studies Organization (CRESO) biologist; Steve Forbes, tum, we ARCADIS/civil engineer; will and Andrea Ludwig, Assistant provide proProfessor in Biosystems Engiparticipants neering & Soil Science at the g r a m with information on how they can construct their own wetlands and what they might expect to hop, fly, walk, or crawl into them. Time permitting, John Byrd will take the participants to the Arboretum’s “woodland” wetland which is a mile inside the Arboretum trail system. Sponsoring the program are: CRESO, ARCADIS, UT Forest Resources AgResearch
and Education Center, and the UT Arboretum Society. Byrd, Forbes, and Ludwig explain why little bitty wetlands should be protected: “Small wetlands support a wealth of biodiversity. Unfortunately, their small size and shallow depth makes them vulnerable to development – they are often paved over or filled in with little notice. But these same features are what make them vital habitats. The shallow water rapidly warms in early spring, providing favorable breeding conditions for wetland dependent organisms. Because tiny wetlands regularly dry in late summer, they normally contain no fish. When winter rains refill pools that are void of predatory fish, uniquely wetland adapted animals like the Wood Frog and Spotted Salamander have a greater chance of successful reproduction. There is also higher survival of mosquito eating predators - salamander larvae, dragonfly nymphs, and water striders - in fishless wetlands. Mosquitoes thrive much better in old tires, buckets and jars, clogged gutters, chip bags, and unkempt swimming pools than in healthy wetlands. Reduction of storm water runoff and erosion, improved water quality, and recharging of ground water are other benefits of wetlands,” they explained.
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The program is an outdoor classroom. Constructed or restored wetlands offer educational opportunities ranging from how to select the best sites and construction techniques to creating good habitat structure, and learning methods for chemical and biological monitoring. Natural looking shallow wetlands with gradual slopes are safe and exciting habitats for younger students to study plants and
Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
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Ecclesiastes 5:2
In 1386 a pig in France was executed by public hanging for the murder of a child.
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17th Annual Lavender Festival, Saturday, June 20th Jackson Square Lavender cooking, health, aromatheraFestival returns for a 17th py and all things herbal.There year June 20th. is no admission fee and parking is free in neighboring Oak Ridge, Tenn. -lots, but you will want The 17th Annual to bring a basket or Lavender Festitote and your wallet valwill be held because there will be on Saturday, many things to tempt June 20, from you. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Oak Ridge’s “I wouldn’t miss it,” Historic Jackson said Betsy Prine Square. This h e r b of Knoxville, who fair is a perennial favorite has attended the of folks from all around and festival for about focuses on all that is fresh, six years. “I love healthy, and good for the gardening. I love body and soul. t o see so many vend o r s together, and I love The Lavender Festival trans- that it’s all natural.” forms Jackson Square into a hub of activity, information, The Lavender Festival fun, and of course, laven- doesn’t just celebrate lavender. More than 100 vendors, der. It also features the Interexhibits and demonstrations national Herb Association’s will offer products and infor- “Herb of the Year,”which this mation related to gardening, year isSavory. Savory com-
prises about 14 species of val features local musicians highly aromatic, hardy herbs throughout the day. Allen and shrubs, most being na- McBride, hammered dulcitives of the Mediterranean region. Gardeners, cooks, and nature enthusiasts can be sure to find useful information about how to use Savoryin healthy and beautiful ways at the Lavender Festival. Visit the booth in front of the Jackson Square fountain to learn more about Savory. Throughout the square, vendors will be offering a variety of live plants, herbs, art, crafts, herbal products, jewelry, baskets, pottery, wooden utensils, and more. Foods made with herbs will be available to sample from 9 to 11 a.m. At 2:00 Jordon Langford, Executive Chef at mer, and Liz and the Alexander Guest House Tim, vocal, perform favorite Assisted Livingwill demon- Appalachian music.Other strate grilling with herbs and returning favorite musicians share the results. The Oak Ridge FARM Market will be open as usual across the street from the festival, offering delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, live plants and flowers, cheese, eggs and grassfed beef. Seeking to delight all the senses, the Lavender Festi-
are Mighty House Band, Early Bird Special, Andy Howe, and Good Thymes Ceiledh Band, and new this year, Secret City Winds In the center of the action, a large festival tent will be set up with tables and chairs. Indulge in the local food at your leisure as you sit under the shade of the tent and as the sounds of the music provide the perfect soundtrack to your meal. For the first time, all food vendors will be located in one area of the square. Be certain to bring the kids along as the festival offers many engaging children’s activities. This year, the children’s activities include art with Bob Grimac, seed planting with Montessori School, balloon art, and (See ‘Lavender’ on page 13)
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Coca-Cola would be green if the food colorant wasn’t added.
Concerts on the Commons Returns to Norris for Season 7 For the seventh consecutive RB Morris, one of the Knox- Mitchell, chairman of the Desummer, music lovers will be ville area’s best-known and velopment Board, noted that able to enjoy a weekly line-up most versatile talents, will the success of the program would not have been possible without the participation of Powell-Clinch, which supports the concerts as a way of showing its appreciation to its customers throughout Anderson and Campbell counties.
of free family entertainment on the Norris Commons as the highly popular outdoor music series, Concerts on the Commons, returns for its seventh season. As in previous summers, the schedule will offer a variety of artists featuring a diverse mix of musical styles ranging from bluegrass and folk to swing and hard-charging blues. While a number of the performers will be making their first appearance on our stage this season, the series will be opened and closed by two of the more popular artists from past seasons who will be returning for encore performances.
kickoff the schedule on Friday evening, Friday, June 5, while Jenna and Her Cool Friends, the blues band that had everyone on their feet last year, will conclude this year’s festivities on July 31.
Bird Special, an Oak Ridge group that performs familiar tunes from the folk era of the 1960s and 70s. The next two Friday evenings, the Commons stage will be turned over to the ladies, as Underhill Rose, a popular trio from Asheville, appears on June 19 while songwriter/singer Michaela Anne, a rising star Mitchell noted that, “Only with on the Nashville music horithe co-operation and involve- zon, holds down the stage on ment of a corporate sponsor June 26. like Powell-Clinch have we been able to sustain the quality of our performances and attract the caliber of artists that we have enjoyed during each season of the Concerts on the Commons. We are confident that, again this summer, our concerts will feature a highly talented and entertaining group of artistsfor our Norris audiences.”
Sandwiched in between Following RB Morris is Early these two concerts will be a few more local artists, along with performers from Nashville, North Carolina and Wisconsin. As it has throughout each of the previous six seasons, the series will again be presented by the City’s Community Development Board with the financial assistance of PowellClinch Utility District. Jack
The first July concert, featuring an aspiring young Knoxville singer, Ricky Mitchell, will be combined with the annual Norris Day/ July 4th celebration and will take place on that Saturday evening at 7:30 PM, immediately preceding the traditional fireworks display. The July portion of the series resumes on Friday, July (See ‘Norris’ on page 38)
You are born with 300 bones, by the time you are an adult you will have 206.
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Secret City Festival from 1940s to the Future More than 20,000 visitors and residents will attend the 13th Annual Secret City Festival on June 12th13th in historic Oak Ridge! The Secret City Festival celebrates the end of World War II and Oak Ridge’s heritage from 1945 to the present. Here’s an overview of some of the many activities and events taking place at this year’s festival.
On Saturday, June 13th, the Secret City Festival, Classic Hits 93.1 WNOX, UCOR, and the City of Oak Ridge proudly present the one and only THREE DOG NIGHT! Opening for THREE DOG NIGHT is Legacy. Tickets for both shows are on sale at www.SecretCityFestival.com at the Oak Ridge Civic Center or by calling 865-382-2857.
Let’s Rock! Headline Concerts The Secret City Festival, Merle FM, and LDA Engineering are proud to present THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND on Friday, June 12th, with opening band Steve Rutledge and the Groove Evolution.
History, History and More History! For both young to old and each step in between, the Secret City Festival offers several ways for the community and visitors to learn about the heritage of Oak Ridge. This year’s festival will include “THE BATTLE
FOR NORMANDY” WWII In the Civic Center “Club get out and ride the rails, the Reenactment, featuring ac- Room” visitors will find The Secret City Scenic Excurtors dressed in authentic Center for Oak Ridge Oral sion Train will be chugging along on Friday at uniforms and op11 a.m. and 1 p.m. erating functional and Saturday at heavy artillery 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 from WWII. The p.m. and a 6 p.m. Battle begins at dinner train. This 2pm at A.K. Bisis the only train of sell Park. its kind in the UnitFor a slightly quied States, traveling over a mile eter take on Oak Ridge history, join through the histhe Oak Ridge toric and once seHeritage & Prescret K-25 Departervation Associament of Energy tion (ORHPA) for site where much of one of the most the work during the comprehensive collections History (COROH) “Ask Me, I Manhattan Project was done. of artifacts, memorabilia and Was There” oral history proj- For tickets and additional inphotos from the Manhattan ect where visitors can ask formation, call 865-241-2140 Project. ORHPA’s theme this “original” Oak Ridgers about or visit www.secretcityrailyear is “70 Year Anniversary life during the Manhattan road.com . of the End of WWII 1945”. Project and the years followThe ORHPA displays are lo- ing WWII. The New Hope Center at the cated in the Civic Center “A, If you’re feeling the need to B & C” rooms. (See ‘SCF’ on page 18)
The world’s oldest piece of chewing gum is over 9,000 years old!
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AMSE Opens 3 New Science-themed Interactive Exhibts Space exploration, supercomputing and neutron science are featured in three new hands-on exhibits at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge.
hibit, visitors can learn about ORNL’s Titan, currently the second most powerful computer in the world, through its miniature counterpart, “Tiny Titan,” which is built with an Xbox videogame conThe exhibits troller, Raspshowcase berry Pi national sciprocessors, ence topics and a televiwith local ties to research at sion screen. the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Labora- The colorful Tiny Titan comtory. puter is designed to interactively teach the basics of par“Bringing more of the mod- allel computing. Unlike serial ern lab into AMSE enhances computers, which only have our mission,” said AMSE di- one processor per core, parrector David Moore. “In ad- allel computers have multiple dition to learning about our processors on each core, past, we hope visitors enjoy enabling much faster calculalearning about the fascinating tions. scope of research ongoing at ORNL.” “Tiny Titan uses an interactive, visual simulation to show In the supercomputing ex- how multiple computers can
work together to speed up the same scientific problem,” said Robert French, OLCF staff scientist and one of the
effect, using heat from the decay of plutonium-238 to generate electricity. ORNL is leading DOE’s production of
used on Cassini. The exhibit contains models of the Cassini spacecraft and a RTG as well as videos explaining the mission’s findings. Finally, AMSE visitors can “become a neutron” in an exhibit that guides people through a simulation of the Spallation Neutron Source, a DOE Office of Science User Facility at ORNL. The SNS is a one-of-a-kind research facility that provides the most intense pulsed neutron beams in the world for scientific research and industrial development.
creators of Tiny Titan. Each of Tiny Titan’s nine cores displays a different colored light, and images on the connected monitor use the same colors to show what each processor is doing. The more colors that light up on the computers, the faster the program will run. AMSE’s new Cassini exhibit features the pioneering spacecraft’s mission to Saturn. Deep-space probes such as Cassini get their power through the thermoelectric
The exhibit explains how non-charged particles called plutonium-238 for NASA. neutrons help scientists “see” into materials without damagORNL also was one of several ing them. Neutrons are used facilities that helped produce in a wide range of research the radioisotope thermoelec(See ‘AMSE’ on page 13) tric generators, or RTGs,
One fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet.
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The HeART of the Community To end the month of May, I want to share an example of how a local civic organization combined the arts with the sciences for which the community of Oak Ridge was founded on. The Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset has long sponsored a science fair for the youth in grades 3,4 and 5 in Roane and Anderson Counties, but this year the group included a new and dynamic component. The visual arts were added to the competition and the event was rebranded the DaVinci Arts and Science Fair. This addition was a crucial step toward the integration of arts and sciences in the STEM model of education and a town rich in both disciplines is the perfect place to make this happen. My reason for mentioning this trend setting event is to show how important the arts are to the language of learning and to the heritage of the Oak Ridge community and surrounding counties. Looking ahead to all that June has to offer, let’s all take advantage of some great summer festivals. The 13th
Annual Secret City Festival is coming to Oak Ridge on June Local Arts 12 & 13 on the Civic Center campus and the Lavender Festival will follow on June 20 Jim in Historic Jackson Square. The Secret City Festival will Dodson feature the Marshall Tucker Band performing Friday, June June is filled with fun at The 12 beginning at 7pm and Oak Ridge Community Art Center.Currently showing in the galleries at the Oak Ridge Art Center are exhibitions by artists who have had long creative careers including “Phyllis Wichner: A Life’s Work, “ a posthumous retrospective, and “Family Ties: Kniseley and Van Wyk”, paintings by Father and Daughter, Ralph Kniseley and Susan Van Wyk. The exhibitions opened on May 9 and will run through June 20. The Art Center is preparing for “TN Creates”, the Three Dog Night will then juried arts and crafts fair held perform onSaturday, June 13 indoors at the Shep Lauder beginning at 7pm.For more Gymnasium during the Secret information on the festivals City Festival, June 12 and 13. go to www.secretcityfestival. As in years past, the fair will comand http://www.jackson- include a variety of original arts and crafts hand-made by squarelavenderfestival.org artisans from throughout the Both events contribute so region. Vendors include jewmuch to the quality of life in elry makers, potters, basket makers, soap makers, doll Anderson County. makers, glass artists, photog-
raphers, pressed botanical experts, weavers, watercolorists, and more. All the artists will be on hand to discuss their work and many will be demonstrating their craft in their booth or in demonstration areas around the fair. In addition, Art Center members and artists will provide demonstrations of a variety of media and techniques including pottery, jewelry, painting and pastels between the hours of 11 AM and 5 PM inside the gym. Raku firings will be demonstrated outside the entry door to the gym where the buses unload. For your convenience, the Art Center will offer a package holding service so you don’t
have to drag a heavy package around or risk damaging your purchases so come shop early and we will take care of your purchases while you enjoy the festival. The Summer Class (See ‘ Arts’ on page 15)
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Coffins used for cremation are usually made with plastic handles.
TN Creates - Juried Crafts Fair at the Secret City Festival TN Creates, the juried arts and crafts fair indoors at the Secret City Festival, showcases some of the fine art and craft forms being practiced in our region. The June 12 & 13 event will be the ninth jured craft fair within the Secret City Festival. The artisans will be showing and demonstrating their creative production. Sponsored by the City and the Oak Ridge Art Center the fair will be held in the Shep Lauder gym at the Civic Center. The show promises to have more than 40 of the area’s finest artists and craftsmen creating or selling their work. Since the show is inside the gym, guests to the fair will find it not only a great place to find some wonderful craft pieces, but a terrific place to cool off. During the show there will be continuous dem-
onstrations in many media by niques. There will be seating members of the Art Center around the demonstrators for including oil and watercolor those who are interested in watching and learning more about the processes artists use. Raku pottery firings will be held both days from 11 AM to 3 PM at the show’s entrance near the bus drop off. While many works will be available for purchase, guests will also be able to purchase, glaze and watch the piece be fired before taking it home with them. Parking will be at the mall with continuous bus service during the festival. All work in TN Creates will be original artwork. Most are one-of-a-kind items created for the event. Artists who will be exhibiting include potters, jewelry makers, painters, gemolopainting, block printing, pot- gists, weavers, glass artists, tery and jewelry making tech- paper artists, basket makers, pressed flower artists, photographers, doll makers, and soap makers. A wonderful variety of materials and techniques will be available. In fact, there will be work in silver, bronze, copper, clay, paper, glass, enamels, wood, and stone. Many of the artists will be working in their booths or will be demonstrating their craft in the Demonstration area at some point during the festival. For those who are al-
ways trying to find the perfect “something” that is unusual, creative and meaningful, there will be wealth of options from which you can select. A collection of handmade cards for a variety of occasions can be selected and placed in a delightful tin to create a welcome
gift for almost anyone. A tin of these handmade wonders is especially welcome for those who have trouble getting out and shopping through the year. It can be easily achieved in minutes in the booth by (See ‘Creates’ on page 16)
The present population is expected to rise to 15 Billion by the year 2080.
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Golden Dragon Acrobat Show to Benefit ORHS Masquers
A truck and a bus with over 2 dozen highly trained acrobats and technicians will pull up to the Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center at the High School on Saturday, July 25. They are there to prepare for a 7pm show guaranteed to amaze. The Golden Dragon Acrobats are proud to visit East Tennessee for the first time in over a decade to represent the very best of this time-honored tradition. The 2015/2016 tour will mark the
36th year of the Golden Drag- spellbinding beauty. ons’ touring career. In November 2005, The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the very best of a time honored circus tradition that began more than twentyfive centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. The reputation of the company is solidly rooted in a commitment to the highest of production values and an attention to artistic details that is unparalleled in the art form. World renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and
kids and families by Disney. Golden Dragons remain the Their Broadway run over the only Chinese acrobatic comthe next six weeks led to adora- pany touring year-round in the United States. More at: goldendragonacrobats.com
Golden Dragon Acrobats made their Broadway debut to a sold out audience at the New Victory Theater, New York’s ultimate theater for
While many school systems across the United States consider whether to continue offering Music, Theatre and Art classes, the Oak Ridge High School is committed to keep these programs strong and vibrant. Proceeds from this special performance will help do this. Additionally, students will have the hands-on opportunity to experience the workings of a live touring production. They will help load and unload equipment, set lighting, usher and take tickets and sell concessions and Artist merchandise. tion and standing ovations from audiences of all ages and universal critical acclaim from the New York press. The run was highlighted by the Golden Dragons receiving two most prestigious New York Drama Desk nominations -- Danny Chang for Unique Theatrical Experience and Angela Chang for Best Choreography. The
The performance is Saturday, July 25, 7pm all seats reserved. Tickets are $25/adult and $10/child 12 & under. Available through www.KnoxvilleTickets.com or by phone at 865-656-4444. The Performing Arts Center is located at the High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge. Parking is Free.
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The 17th Annual Lavender Festival is Staurday, June 20th in Jackson Square, Oak Ridge.
To produce a single pound of honey, a single bee would have to visit 2 million flowers.
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der the festival tent. This is a peaceful event featuring quiet harp music by Becky Hook, street performer Danny Whit- a wonderful herbal lunch, son. Of special interest is the and a guest speaker, Bruce
Judy Van Winkle of Oak Ridge said, “I’ve been coming to the Lavender Festival and herb luncheon for many years. I like that it’s joined with the farmer’s market, I love the arts and crafts, and I usually find some good plants to buy. “I just like being in Jackson Square and celebrating some of our city history.”
booth of Jeri landers, artist, writer and illustrator of three children’s books. An Herb Luncheon will be held the day before the festival, on Friday, June 19, un-
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AMSE (Continued from page 8) projects, from finding cracks in fighter jet wings to helping design new therapeutic drugs. A long-time Smithsonian Affiliate Museum, AMSE became a NASA Affiliate Museum this past year and has launched a number of new public programs. The museum hosted the world premiere of Alvin Weinberg, a documentary on the nuclear scientist who was ORNL’s first laboratory director, and the museum is exploring ways to introduce cutting-edge technologies like robotics and 3D printing into exhibits and programs.
Since January Jackson Square has been under renovation and behind a construction fence. Now that infrastructure has been completed and new sidewalks poured, the new parking lot is ready to be paved and Jackson Square will be ready for tents and visitors just in time Richardson, a tea expert and to celebrate summer solstice Information about AMSE: owner of Elmwood Inn Fine and Lavender Festival. AMSE, located at 300 South Teas.For luncheon reservaTulane Avenue in Oak Ridge, tions, call 865-483-0961. The For more information visit- is open Monday – Saturday cost is $20 and you must re- www.JacksonSquareLaven- from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunserve a spot, because it sells derFestival.org. day 1 – 5 p.m. AMSE tells the out every year. story of the World War II Manhattan Project that created the Secret City of Oak Ridge and the science that evolved. AMSE visitors can use interactive exhibits on basic science, fossil fuels, alternative
energy sources, including nuclear and participate in live demonstrations with audience participation. For more information on AMSE admission, membership, exhibits, programs and classes, go to www.amse.org. To schedule a group visit, call AMSE at 865-576-3200.
Page 14, Visions Magazine, June 2015 cordings, and his music has been prominently featured in ABC-TV’s Nashville. Concert organizers are extremely ex10 with the arrival of globe- cited about the prospect of trotting troubadour David Ol- having Olney on this sumney, one of Nashville’s most mer’s schedule. respected and acclaimed singer/songwriters. Olney For anyone who appreci-
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has been hailed as a master craftsman whose stellar songs have been recorded by Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Del McCoury, Tim O’Brien and Steve Young, among many others. On his own, hehas released more than 20 albums over four decades, including six live re-
ates the music of the swing era and good old fashioned 1930s blues, Devan Jones and the Uptown Stomp, a group of young, gifted, formally trained musicians from Knoxville will definitely have you up and dancing with sounds of blues, ragtime and jazz from the 1930s through
A colony of 500 bats can eat approximately 250,000 insects in an hour. a husband and wife duo from Madison, Wisconsin, Count This Penny, will be making a homecoming of sorts. Anderson County natives Amanda and Allen Rigell bring their near perfect folk harmonies On Friday evening, July 24, and outstanding songwriting the 1950s. They will be appearing on July 17, with tunes from greats such as Fats Waller, Elmore James, Charlie Christian and Muddy Waters.
talent to the Norris stage. Having grown up in Oak Ridge, Amanda and Allen were recently one of the artists in the line-up for last month’s Dogwood Arts Rhythm & Blooms (See ‘Norris’ on page 40)
One in Five adults believe that aliens are hiding in our planet disguised as humans.
Arts (Continued from page 9) Session will begin the week of June 15-19. The Art Center is again offering a few short “sampler” courses for those who want to try a class but just aren’t ready to commit to an 8 week session. Registration for classes and workshop is going on now.For more information on exhibitions, classes, and other Art Center activities, call (865) 482-1441 or visit our FaceBook page or website at www.oakridgeartcenter.org.
receiving a $25 discount per family. Sessions will be held at The Dance Centre, 108 East Division Road, Oak Ridge. The Showcase performance for family and friends will be Friday, June 19, 5 pm, at Oak Ridge Playhouse. Contact Kathy Gillenwaters at 865805-1307 for more info.For more information or to order tickets visit www.orplayhouse. com or call 865-482-9999.
their pointe shoes within the next couple of years, or have recently earned their pointe shoes and are looking for additional summer work. Dates are July 6 th – 10 th. Cost is $175. ORCBA’s 8 th Annual Summer Dance Camp will be July 27th – 31st. This camp is for girls and boys of all abilities, rising kindergarteners and up. You don’t have to be a prima ballerina for this camp, just come ready to move and have fun! Cost is $85. Contact Wendie Aurin, ORCBA President, at WendieAurin@gmail. com or visit www.orcba.org for more information.
The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will be offering two different summer programs this year. The Pre-Pointe/ Early Pointe Intensive is open Our wonderful Music Arts to ballerinas rising 6th graders School continues to offer op- and up who expect to earn The Oak Ridge Community portunities for those individuals interested in learning to play an instrument or for any current musician wanting to learn a few new skills. Visit their website at www.musicartsschool.org Opening on Friday, July 10 at the Oak Ridge Playhouseis “All Shook Up.” The time is 1955 and Chad, a guitarplaying roustabout just out of the jailhouse and in need of a mechanic, rides his motorcycle into a square little town in a square little state. There he is introduced to Natalie, the town mechanic, who is instantly smitten and promises to fix his bike. Dreaming of love and adventure, she yearns for one true love to take her away, never realizing that her best friend Dennis has a secret crush on her. But before long, the drifter shakes up everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical romance that features the music of Elvis Presley and will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes!The popular Theatre Training Academy will run June 8-19 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm each day. It provides a dynamic learning experience for new and returning students focused on the art and process of theatre drama. Cost is $225 per student with season subscribers
Visions Magazine, June 2015, Page 15 Band’s next performance is Saturday, July 4 - Independence Day Concert: 7:30 p.m., A.K. Bissell Park. The concert will be celebrating America’s Independence Day with mu-
sic followed by the annual Oak Ridge City fireworks display. This concert traditionally draws large crowds, so come (See ‘Arts’ on page 39)
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Creates (Continued from page 10) Mickie Loosli, who will return with a tremendous selection of paper work items including stationary sets, notebooks, cards and gift enclosures. Many of these are perfectly suited to personal use and as gifts for friends or family and offer the buyer a wide range in options. “Mommas Gone to Pot,” mothers who throw things around in the Art Center’s studio (clay, that is), will have a great mix of beautiful pieces that can be used
to serve from, hold keys on the night stand, or decorate a visually dull spot in the living room. Several regional potters will participate and show both functional and decorative pieces. Long time Oak Ridge resident, Joan Ellen Zucker, will offer beautiful casseroles and dishes for a variety of uses. Jewelry never goes out of style – ask any woman – and in TN Creates there will be many fabulous, inventive jewelry makers that are sure to have the perfect item for you. Maybe you are looking for a new set of “Wow” ear-
It is against the law to burp, or sneeze inside a church in Nebraska. rings to make that little black dress go from “office ready” to ready for “dinner out.” There will be several jewelry makers to help you with that dilemma. Ruth Prince, known for her delightful mixes of color and texture in their work, will be among the jewelry makers you will want to peruse and consider. From enameling to dichroic glass to beaded elements, her jewelry has many characters so one is bound to fit the personality for which you might be shopping. Fiber artists at TN Creates will offer some wonderful ideas for now and later in the year - wardrobe or housewares. A handsome rug for in-front of your sink or a clever clutch purse might be just the ticket to create the look you desire. How could you go wrong? Randy McCurdy will return with his naturally inspired pressed wildflower designs that can bring a bit of spring or summer into any space and brighten up a dreary day. Michael Naney
will be showing photographs now so they are available to both framed and unframed your family to begin new traand in forms to share such ditions or revive others at the
as original greeting cards. Gabriella Solomon-Henry will offer ideas for the youngest and, perhaps, oldest person you know. She makes dolls for all ages, fragrant soaps, and personal care items. Some items are perfect for purchase
holidays. Case in point, Ms. Solomon-Henry has wonderful “wish” dolls that would be perfect to share with your family at gatherings in the fall leading up to Christmas. And speaking of the holiday season, “Santa” (See ‘Creates’ on page 45)
“Almost� is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order.
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(Continued from page 7) Department of Energy’s Y-12 Security Complex will be open on Friday and Saturday from 8 am to 5pm for visitors to tour its history center and learn about the contributions of Y-12 to the Oak Ridge community and the Manhattan Project efforts. The American Museum of Science and Energy will once
found scattered around the festival grounds. TN Creates, a juried arts show in the Oak Ridge Civic Center gymnasium, features the area’s finest artisans including woodworkers, potters, photographers, soap makers, gourd and glass artists, jewelers, printmakers, painters, and much more. Other artists will be demonstrating Oak Ridge Arts throughout the day in their and Cultural Activities Arts and crafts vendors, an- booths or in the designated tiques dealers, food vendors demonstration area. and exhibitors can also be Just for Kids This year’s Children’s Festival Area will feature exciting activities for kids of all ages, The Toddler’s Area is always a popular site and will feature inflatable games, a sand treasure pit, hay bale maze, and bumper cars. Older kids will enjoy the arts and crafts area, Little Trains, Eurobungy, the Dino Dig, the Traveling Science Fair sponsored by UTBattelle, and much more. Youth events include water again be hosting the Manhattan Project bus tours from their parking lot. Visit www. SecretCityFestival.com for more information and to find out exact departure times. Tour registration begins at 9 a.m. Visitors to AMSE will receive a special admission price of $1 during the festival.
Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete. slides, Zorbie balls, zip lines, and Jacobs Ladder in the Municipal Building parking lot on Saturday at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
the Secret City Cruise-in Car Show featuring free public viewing of vintage vehicles from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the AMSE lower parking lot and grounds. The car show is sponsored by the Clinton Region AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America). The Pavilion Stage also features free outdoor entertainment both days from music to dancing to juggling to a trampoline show by Flippenout!
Other Outside Events Car enthusiasts will enjoy
The full Secret City Festival schedule with times for all events, festival info and news updates can be found at www.secretcityfestival. com. The Secret City Festival is presented by the City of Oak Ridge, the Arts Council of Oak Ridge and the Oak Ridge Convention & Visitors Bureau. Check out our Secret City Festival Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ SecretCityFestival.
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A Ten Gallon Hat will only hold 3/4 of a Gallon.
The String Workshop, a Tradition in Local Music Anderson County and Oak Ridge City Schools really stress the math and science curriculum, but they are also strong on the inclusion of the arts into the school day, more so than many other districts
art classes are great in and of themselves, but that they also add to, rather than detract from the core classes: Drama classes bolster confidence in public speaking and presentation, visual arts classes train
Artist of the Month
Melissa Bishop and music has been shown to help a student’s understanding of concepts in math. The arts are rich in our area thanks to dedicated teachers and community groups, but there are also those whose business is ingrained into the school arts as well. Jonathan Goldstein, owner of The String Workshop is one such business that has been serving the school children in our area since 1987.
You may know The String Workshop as the tiny store, tucked into the back coraround the region. It is prob- the mind in matters of problem ner of Jackson Square with ably because they know that solving and decision making, violins hanging in the window. On pleasant days, his door is propped open and if you wander in, you may see him behind a large window working amongst wood and strings, key pegs, and varnish. In the front of his shop, you will find various stringed instruments, violin cases, books and sheet music. Jonathan has been renting, selling, and repairing stringed instruments for Anderson
County musicians for almost thirty years. He is a certified luthier and classical guitar player, but it is his craft and his trade that he is known for. He was born and raised in Oak Ridge, but attended Red Wing Tech in Red Wing, Minnesota to learn his craft. Although he enjoyed playing guitar, he really enjoyed fixing and repairing things and thought the life of a luthier was for him. In his years as our local string instrument repairman, Jonathan has seen a wide variety of instruments come through his doors. Many are unremarkable and standard, such as a mass-produced violin, but once in a while, he
gets something special, like a precious violin worth over a hundred-thousand dollars and once he encountered what he calls, “The Holy Grail of Guitars.” It was a Les Paul from the 1950’s, in mint condition of extraordinary quality that had been played by many legends of music. Its value great in more than just dollars.But Jonathan said that all the antique and rare instruments are not original in their construction. It has taken the work of talented luthiers like Jonathan to restore their finish, repair broken necks, and replace tuning pegs. (See ‘Strings’ on page 49)
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The word “puppy” comes from the French poupee, meaning “doll.”
Overheard in Passing…. The manager and an em- Employee: “I thought she was ployee were having the a good friend and hardworker f o l l o w i n g d i s c u s s i o n … when I recommended her. But she dissed me by Employee: “I tried to give her what she said. But I still care the benefit of the doubt.” about her.”
Spiritually Speaking
Manager: “Why should you Manager: “But, why should respect someone who does not respect you?!”
does not respect you?!”
Employee: “But she is my co-worker and I tried to give her as much latitude as I could.”
Employee: “And I tried to listen to her concerns…” “So in everything, do to others what you would have Manager: “But, why should them do to you, for this sums you respect someone who up the Law and the Prophets” does not respect you?!” (Matthew 7:12).
Manager: “But, why should you respect someone who does not respect you?!”
Dr. Curtis McClane
This conversation went back and forth with the manager sounding like you respect someone who a broken record with his response until the employee just quit trying to defend her friend. I could not figure out all of the ways that the employee’s friend was showing her disrespect, but the manager asked a question that I could not get out of my mind. It kept being repeated over and over like a stuck CD track in my brain. Why should I respect someone who does not respect me? This is a great question, and often gets at the heart of testing our resolve to care about
others. What is the answer to this question? Perhaps the Golden Rule comes into play here. I know that we often think people ought to earn respect. But on the other hand, perhaps we should treat people with respect whether they deserve it or not. Jesus put it this way:
Why should I respect someone who does not respect me? Good question. Probably because somewhere along the line I am going to be disre-
spectful to someone else and I need their respect to get me back on track. This “Golden Rule” is recognized universally as one of the highest standards of interpersonal activity. Universal rules are needed for communities to flourish. High standards of conduct are a necessary given. This is because interpersonal activity is the root of community life and activity. Those who live, work and lead in community contexts operating from the Golden Rule garner the kind of respect that attracts not only admiration but also emulation. (See ‘Golden’ on page 37)
Travelling masseuses in ancient Japan were required by law to be blind.
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Of all the words in the English language, the word “SET� has the most definitions.
Just like fingerprints, everyone’s tongue is different.
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Making an Earnest Money Deposit In an ideal world, if you found the home of your dreams, you and the owner could sign a purchase contract, followed by a handshake and, later, your down payment. In the real world, in order to prove your offer to purchase a prop-
erty is “earnest,” or “in good faith,” you need to put money on the table as soon as the ink of your signature dries on the purchase contract. This earnest money deposit is a fraction of your down payment which indicates the buyer’s intent and willingness to execute the agreements laid out in the contract with the seller. The buyer usually pays it in the form of a personal or certified check issued to the real estate brokerage of choice. The deposit will be held in an escrow account, a type of trust fund controlled by both the seller and the buyer, until you successfully complete the closing.
earnest money should not exceed 3-5 percent of the Real Estate purchase contract, while others say 2 percent should be the maximum. Some sellers Scarlet don’t even compute a percentage, but instead ask for Kelley flat amounts in the $5,000Earnest payment amounts $10,000 range. vary widely. The attractiveness of the home’s sales States set their price, the level of interest own legal limits others have expressed in the to the amount of property, and how quickly a earnest monies prospective buyer can move allowed. Average payfrom contract to closing can all ments depend on general criinfluence the sum a seller may teria, such as whether we’re in request as an earnest money a hot or cool housing market. A buyer who can only make a deposit. minimal down payment may How Much Should You Pay? have to fork over more earnest Some industry experts say money as a guarantee he or she will come through with a mortgage. Another buyer can make his or her offer to the seller more attractive by padding the earnest money. How Do You Actually Make the Deposit? In some markets, you won’t have to pay the entire sum all at once. When the buyer and seller sign the purchase contract, the buyer can issue a check for a fraction of the initial down payment, usually between $1,000-$5,000, which will be followed by payment of the remainder of the earnest deposit within a week. During that period, a buyer can hire a home inspector or attorney to verify the contract. Once the seller and the buyer both have signed the contract,
the buyer should issue a check for his earnest money deposit to an escrow account, which is held by a real estate brokerage. That means you make out your check to a real estate brokerage, not an individual. State real estate laws strictly regulate how real estate brokers conduct and manage these separate, professional escrow accounts. Brokers are not allowed to deposit any earnest monies in their own business bank accounts. Nevertheless, make sure to request a receipt for any earnest money handed over to a real estate agent or a brokerage. It should come in the form of a copy of the check on the brokerage’s letterhead along with a signature of the person accepting the check’s delivery and the date and location the check was received. If you’re in a hurry to close on your purchase, be aware that a quick closing date requires a certified check for earnest money. Just like any other money deposited in a bank account, your earnest money is an investment that can earn interest in its escrow account. If it amounts to more than $5,000, you’ll have to fill out IRS Form (See ‘Earnest’ on page 34)
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One square inch of skin on the human hand contains some 72 feet of nerve fiber.
Should You Make Investment Moves Based on a Strong Dollar? The U.S. dollar does not exist in a vacuum — its value, from a global perspective, is determined by its changing strength relative to that of To begin with, it’s important other currencies. Let’s look at to understand just what is an example: Suppose that, in meant by a “strong” dollar. 2011, you traveled to Europe and wanted to trade in one dollar for its equivalent value in euros. At that time, your dollar would have converted to about .75 of a euro. Fast forward to early 2015; if you returned to Europe now, your dollar would fetch you almost one full euro. In other words, you can buy more euros because the dollar is “stronger.” Currently, the U.S. dollar is pumped-up and powerful. But what does a strong dollar mean to you, as an investor?
Financial Advice
George Paynter
the dollar. And it isn’t just the euro; the dollar is strong against almost every other major currency in the world. What has led to this strength? It’s not always easy to determine what’s behind foreign exchange rates — which can fluctuate even more than the stock market — but the recent surge in the dollar seems to be due, at least in part, to In fact, earlier this year, the its obvious connection to the euro hit a 12-year low versus American economy, which has been growing faster than many other economies around the world. The stronger dollar is also due to expectations that interest rates will remain higher in the U.S. than in many other countries. But whatever the reasons for it, the dollar’s strength may be having an impact on your investments. A strengthening dollar typically lowers returns from international investments because you get fewer dollars in exchange for the value in euros or other foreign currencies. And some U.S. companies with a global presence may face challenges due to
lower earnings from their in- guarantee a profit or always ternational operations. protect against loss, it can help reduce the impact of These results might lead you volatility on your portfolio. Be to think that a strong dollar aware, though, that internawould be bad news for the tional investing carries special stock market, but that hasn’t risks beyond currency fluctuabeen the case in the past. At tions, including political and different times, the markets economic instability. have performed well with both a strong and a weak dollar. The strong dollar may have attracted your attention, but In contrast to its impact on don’t be distracted by it — U.S. companies, a strong dol- and don’t overreact. Currency lar can help foreign companies exchange rates can fluctuate compete and may give them rapidly, and no one can predict an earnings boost from their how long a strong dollar enviU.S. sales. Also, the stronger ronment will last. By sticking dollar can help make foreign with a solid, long-term investinvestments “cheaper.” Even ment strategy, you can help more importantly, by taking keep up the “strength” of your advantage of the stronger own dollars. dollar and investing an appropriate amount internationally, About the author... gaining exposure to differ- George Paynter is a Financial ent economies and markets, Advisor with Edward Jones in you can help diversify your Clinton. He can be reached holdings, which is important. for questions and comments Although diversification can’t at 457-1051.
Only 38% of Americans eat breakfast every day.
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Getting Set to Sell: Which Home Upgrades Matter Most? Whether you’re preparing to sell, or just looking to increase your home’s value, it’s important to think about strategic upgrades -- and not just
ing endeavors.
Create Curb Appeal Imagine walking up your driveway as a potential buyer. Does the exterior leave a lasting impression? Begin the process of preparing your home for sale at the front door by creating an inviting entryway that will entice potential buyers even before they step foot inside. Adding a pop of color to your front door will make a statehow; but where to remodel. ment, and changing out the hardware fixtures will update Here are a few ideas to help the look instantly. you prioritize home remodel-
details that can quickly update space, such as installing Real Estate the quality fixtures. As you begin the selection process for new bath fixtures, consider those Scarlet with a timeless style that will be appreciated by you and Kelley a wide variety of home buyCleaning up your lawn, power ers. For versatility, check out washing siding, and planting the Wynford collection from trees, bushes and flowers Moen, which offers a wide are simple ways to invest in your home’s curb appeal. Lining the walkway with solarpowered lights is also a nice touch. Update the Bath Bathrooms and kitchens are the most popular renovation projects, with the greatest number of consumers concentrating their attention on the bath, according to a recent Houzz and Home survey of homeowners. When remodeling, focus on
range of faucet options and finish choices. Increasing storage, along with a few other fixes, can add thousands of dollars to your home’s value, according to a Bankrate.com report. Key updates improve both the look and functionality of (See ‘Upgrades’ on page 34)
James Fixx, the man who popularized jogging in America died of a heart attack while running.
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Make Way for Starlings God created the heavens and the earth and all that is therein. However, I’m not sure why He included starlings. Chunky birds with yellow beaks, starlings appear black from a distance but turn iridescent purplish green in the summer months. Some people consider them beautiful birds. They do have their good points. They are monogamous and devoted parents, they eat obnoxious insects such as flies, and they are gifted at mimicry. They can produce amazing human-like sounds as well as echoing the sounds of other birds. Of course, all of these sounds are loud and boisterous.
our native songbirds and gobble up the suet before the woodpeckers and nuthatches have a chance to sample it. This year starlings have chosen our deck and back yard for their summer vacation spot and visit us on a daily basis. I hear them whistling and chattering in the dogwood tree or redbud tree each time I go outside.
Besides the mess they make on the back deck, the most annoying habit of starlings is their frequent baths. Who knew starlings were so fastidious? I keep a large plastic bird bath on the stump of a maple tree adjacent to the back deck. The tree is not quite dead and has a few leafy branches that manage to sprout each spring. The starlings adore this bird bath. I usually fill it once a day, Starlings are also aggressive but once the starlings arrive, I and greedy. They drive away cannot keep water in it no mat-
Judy Jabber Judy DiGregorio ter how many times I refill it.
I could fill the bird bath with the hose, but that would require me to climb down two flights of stair and drag the hose up and down each time with a hose that never cooperates. It becomes trapped between the steps causing it to kink up. By the time I untangle it, I wonder why I tried to use it. Therefore, I usually fill a one gallon jug of water in the kitchen. I descend one short flight of stairs on the deck and make two trips to completely fill the bird bath. As I repeat this process over and over, I imagine the conversations between starlings.
The starlings behave as if they were at some posh resort anxious to jump into the pool. We seldom see only one starling in the bird bath. Usually there are at least three or four at a time merrily splashing away while others lounge on the deck rail awaiting their turn. I have to admit their unbridled Starling 1: Yahoo, the old lady enthusiasm over the bird bath brought more fresh water. Time for the next pool party! is entertaining.
Starling 2: Me first, me first. Starling 3: Right behind you, buddy. Gotta get this pollen off my feathers. (See ‘Starling’ on page 31)
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The bloodhound is the only animal whose evidence is admissible in court.
Pain Management in Arthritis Imagine two people with identical cases of arthritis. Even on x-rays their joints look exactly alike, and every test comes back with the same results. The only difference: One person is in agony, while the other has relatively little pain. Many people assume there’s a one-to-one relationship between arthritis and pain, meaning if damage to the joints is severe, so is the pain. The truth is more complicated. Many different things can affect pain, from your mood to your diet to your sleep habits. As reported in a recent issue of the Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America, arthritis patients who feel helpless are especially likely to become disabled with pain.
ing. All can help you cope with your condition and get on with your life. Take your medication as directed No matter what kind of arthritis you have, medications can help ease your pain. Some people need nothing more than an occasional over-thecounter pain reliever, like acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen. Others need prescription medicine to alleviate their symptoms or slow the progression of the disease. These are powerful medications, though, so ask your doctor for side effects you should be aware of, and immediately report any that you experience to your doctor.
Warnings have been issued Here’s a look at different ways about naproxen, a nonsteto control arthritis pain. Some roidal anti-inflammatory drug are obvious; some are surpris- that some people use for
Health & Medicine Jim Munsey arthritis pain. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health were conducting a study to determine whether the drug could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, but the study was halted after findings showed that patients who took naproxen were 50 percent more likely to have heart attacks or strokes. The Food and Drug Administration has advised people who take the drug to contact their doctors. Keep those joints moving Regular exercise is a powerful remedy for arthritis. Experts recommend a combination of stretching, range-of-motion exercises (moving the joint through its full range), strength training, and aerobic exercise. As your joints become stronger, more flexible, and more stable, arthritis pain will likely fade and you may need less pain medication. Heat and ice Both heat and cold can ease arthritis pain. Your doctor or physical therapist can help
you decide which is the best choice for you. If your doctor recommends heat, try using a heating pad for about 15 minutes, or taking a warm bath or shower. You can ease the swelling in a joint with an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel, but don’t ice a joint for more than 20 minutes at a time (longer than that can cause frostbite). Keep in mind that cold therapy may be counterproductive if you have circulation problems. Support your joints If a joint is unstable, a splint, brace, or neoprene sleeve may help ease pain and reduce the risk of injury. Ask your doctor or physical therapist if joint support is right for you. Watch your weight Extra pounds put more stress on your joints, especially your knees and hips. Losing just a
few pounds can help relieve the strain. Get your vitamins No matter what kind of arthritis you may have, a balanced diet is essential for good health. Some preliminary studies suggest that two nutrients in particular -- vitamin C and vitamin D -- may show promise for easing osteoarthritis. (Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, builds bone mass, and prevents bone loss; vitamin C helps your body repair tissue.) More studies are needed before this approach can be generally recommended as a treatment for osteoarthritis. Make sure you get enough calcium, which will strengthen your bones and help prevent osteoporosis. Consult your doctor to see if a vitamin supplement is right for you. (See ‘Arthritis’ on page 29)
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It takes more calories to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in it.
Memories of June 6, 1944 Still Linger As the anniversary of this momentous day in history is being remembered, my brain is awash with memories that won’t go away, even after all these years. One thing I vividly remember is that I cried a lot during that time. Being a sensitive teenager, I was overwhelmed at the thought of war and the future-- saying goodbye to friends I feared I would never
see again as they left for the battlefields, mourning the deaths of friends who had been killed in battle, including the death of my brother who died in a plane crash after joining the air force in 1943 at the age of 21, seeing the gold stars in windows of my neighbors depicting a loved one who died in the war. There were many of them, seems like everyone in every
Senior Living Bena Mae
Seivers household was affected and connected to the horror that was happening “across the pond” as we called it-and fearing that the horror could possibly reach our shores. I mailed cartons of cigarettes and other things I thought would remind my soldier friends that we were thinking of them, endured the rationing of many items that were taken for granted during peaceful times, doing all the patriotic things the government asked us to do. Thoughts of our loved one’s in battle were a constant presence in our hearts and minds and we were glad to support them in any way we could. Our sacrifice was minimal compared to what they were going through.
We voraciously read the newspapers and listened to the radio for what was happening on the front lines and clung to every word spoken in such dire tones by the war correspondents reporting from London, France, Belgium, Germany, anywhere our boys were stationed. Many times the news was bad and a dark cloud hovered over our lives for long periods of time. One of my favorite writers was Ernie Pyle who wrote so poignantly and heartbreakingly of the footsoldiers’ daily lives. I cried every time I read his column. Many of my generation who are still alive and reading this will never forget that time in
history. By the Grace of God we are still here to tell it and remember it and hope that history will never repeat itself. As Tom Brokaw wrote, “We Are the Greatest Generation.” And I proudly accept that. But we must never forget our brave fighting men who gave so much to preserve our freedom.
About the author... Ms. Seivers’ articles appear in several newspapers in Kentucky where she has been a columnist for 14 years. She has written a book, Simple Pleasures, which is a collection of stories that focus on family, small town virtues and closeknit neighborhoods in Appalachia during the 30’s and 40’s.
Scientists have tracked butterflies travelling over 3,000 miles.
Arthritis
(Continued from page 27) Watch out for so-called miracle diets But beware of miracle diets that promise to cure arthritis pain. According to the Arthritis Foundation, many so-called “arthritis diets” are unproven
and potentially dangerous. The foundation urges arthritis patients to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while going easy on bad fats and cholesterol. (Try working up to 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.) In other words, arthritis doesn’t change the basics of healthy eating .
Your Home Magazine, June 2015 Page 29 Eat to fight joint inflammation Nuts, seeds and other plantbased foods contain antioxidants and plant chemicals, which may reduce activity of the COX-2 enzyme and thus help ease joint inflammation. The Arthritis Foundation also suggest increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, found
in fatty fish such as salmon. Get plenty of sleep Sleeplessness and pain can form a vicious cycle. The more pain you feel, the harder it is to get a good night’s sleep. And according to a report in the Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America, a lack of sleep makes a person more vulnerable to pain. The National Institutes of Health recommends that arthritis patients aim for eight to 10 hours of sleep each night. If this seems like an impossible dream, ask your doctor for advice. Keep a diary of your pain The diary can help you understand your condition and give your doctor important clues for treatment. The very act of putting pen to paper can also give you a much-needed feeling of control.
Consider massage therapy Massage can help ease the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Be sure to find someone who is used to working with patients with arthritis. Practice relaxation Because people tend to stiffen up and tense their muscles when they are in pain, its important to practice relaxation, whether it is through guided imagery, self-hypnosis, or other methods that allow you to calm and control your mind and body, according to arthritis experts. Meditation is another way to achieve this balance
About the author... Jim Munsey is owner of Munsey Pharmacy located in Oak Ridge. Call 483-8429th yourquestions or comments.
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11% of the World is left handed.
Spring and Summer Dishes to Enjoy Spring came in with more hot temperatures than we wanted. I’d like to see Springs like we used to have that remained in the 70s at least through May. I’m hoping this won’t be a hot and dry summer and all those plants we have set out will thrive.
certain things you just don’t waste time on planting. We Let’s can’t have corn because beCook! tween coons, crows, deer and squirrels devouring those vegetables we get nothing. Birds and other animals also eat most the strawberries and tuce. With either name, it blueberries. sure is good. If you are like us, there are Squirrels dig up corn as fast “Killed” Lettuce as it is planted. We have one Cook several less squirrel because he slices got into the power line and knocked out the electricity. The repairmen said it happens a lot around here.
Mary Cox
If you are new to the South, the first recipe is an East Tennessee must have when Spring lettuce is ready to pick. Some call it wilted lettuce but most in our area call it “killed” let-
of bacon, drain and crumble; save grease. Tear up lettuce leaves and thinly slice small green onions over all. Heat grease and pour over the lettuce and onions, wilting the lettuce. Serve immediately. Tossed Salad One head lettuce, Romaine, etc. cut or torn in pieces 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/4 cup chopped radishes 1/4 cup snipped parsley 1/2 cup celery 1/4 cup chopped green pep-
per 1/4 cup chopped green olives 1/2 cup diced tomato, seeds removed 1/4 cup sliced green onions 4 tsp. Parmesan cheese 4 tsp. crumbled cooked bacon (more if desired) Italian dressing or your favorite Croutons, seasoned Toss and serve.
ing to get rid of a few pounds.
Low-Cal Carrots 3 medium carrots, cut in strips 1 tsp. low calorie margarine 1 tsp. brown sugar 1/8 tsp. ground ginger
APARTMENTS
Cook carrots in small amount of boiling water until crisptender. Melt margarine in pan and stir in sugar and ginger. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts. Add drained carrots and stir until coated and hot. Seems just about everyone is trying to loose weight after a winter of staying indoors because of our unusual weather. Walking wasn’t even on our list, so now I am also try-
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Diet Milk Shake 1/2 cup skim milk 1 pkg. Sweet ‘N Low 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup favorite fruit Few ice cubes Put in to blender and blend well. (See ‘Recipes’ on page 31)
their tepees after their children were born, hence the names Sitting Bull and Running Water. 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix 1 can cream of chicken soup 1-1/2 cups water
When strawberries are in season, I use this Bisquick shortcake recipe. We like it (Continued from page 30) much better than the sponge Spread rice in bottom of bak- cakes from grocery stores. If not dieting, this recipe can ing dish. Top with chicken be prepared and let cook until pieces. Spread dry onion Strawberry Shortcakes you return from church. mix over chicken. Mix soup 2-1/4 cups Reduced Fat Biswith water and pour over all. quick Sunday Dinner Chicken Cover tightly. Bake at 350 de- 3 TBS. sugar 1/2 cup rice grees for one hour OR at 250 3 TBS. margarine or butter, Chicken pieces or breast degrees for 2-1/2 hours. melted strips 2/3 cup skim milk
Recipes
Your Home Magazine, June 2015, Page 31 Sweetened sliced strawber- forms. Drop by 6 spoonsries ful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-11 minutes unWhip topping til golden brown. Split warm Heat oven to 425 degrees. shortcakes; fill and top with Stir Bisquick, sugar, marga- strawberries and topping. rine and milk until soft dough
Starling
select someone else’s yard for their visit next year. I hope (Continued from page 26) my neighbors enjoy the new plastic bird baths I left on their Starling 4: Move over guys, I back decks. need some room.
About the author...
Starling 5: Let’s see who can Judy Lockhart DiGregorio is splash out the most water in a local humorist and speaker 10 seconds! and the author of Life Among the Lilliputians, Memories of a I suppose I should not be so Loose Woman, and Jest Judy judgmental about starlings. (CD). This column is reprinted They are God’s creatures, from Life Among the Lillipuafter all. In the future, I will tians with permission of Celtic do my best to tolerate them Cat Publishing. while encouraging them to
Others
buffoon asked, “WHAT DID YOU TEACH?????”
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Ms. Seivers’ articles appear in asked?” He answered, “In 1975. Why several newspapers in Kentucky where she has been a do you ask?” columnist for 14 years. She “You were in my class,” I ex- has written a book, Simple Pleasures, which is a collection claimed. of stories that focus on family, He looked at me closely, then small town virtues and closethat ugly old bald, wrinkled knit neighborhoods in Appalafaced, gray haired pompous chia during the 30’s and 40’s.
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To See Ourselves as Others See Us Senior Living Bena Mae
Seivers One of life’s greatest embarrassments is running into someone you went to school with and fail to recognize when you meet up with them many years later. It’s funny, they remember you but you don’t remember them. This has happened to all of us at one time or another and it’s a total embarrassment. There is no easy way to get out of it. Although it was not a class reunion, my husband and I attended an army reunion
of his buddies who fought together in Europe in WWII. It was their first reunion and they hadn’t seen each other for a number of years since the war had ended. There was an air of excitement about seeing those with whom my husband had shared so many experiences, stories to re-live, jokes to be re-told, but not so much about the day-to-day fighting they endured throughout France, Belgium, and Germany, especially where the fighting had been so intense. They never talked much about that. On the day of the lookedforward to event, my husband and I entered the restaurant where the reunion was to be held and began looking for the social room where the gathering was to take place. We searched one room after another and finally came upon a large group of old men and women. “This can’t be the right room,” we smugly told ourselves, “we’re not that old.” Upon checking with the desk, we found that it really was the right room and those “old” people were the buddies my husband hadn’t seen in years. It was then we realized that we, too, were part of the “old” people we had scoffed at. The following story hits the nail on the head. It was given to me by a friend who suggested that ‘’we see ourselves as others see us.’’ I’d like to share it with you because it’s too good to keep. You’ll love it. “ -- Hello, my name is Alice. I was sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment with a new dentist. I noticed his DDS diploma on the wall which bore his full name. Suddenly I remembered a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name
had been in my high school class some 40-odd years ago. Could it be the same guy that I had a crush on way back then? Seeing him, however, I quickly discarded any such thought.
This balding, gray-haired man with the deeply lined face was way too old to have been my classmate. After he examined my teeth, I asked him if he had attended the same school as I had
years ago. “Yes I did. I’m a Mustang,” he gleamed with pride. “When did you graduate, I (See ‘Others’ on page 31)
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to be drowned and replaced with a new one.
Controlling the Color of Hydrangea Blooms Many folks grow hydrangeas to enjoy the long-lasting flowers in their landscape. As an added bonus, the blooms of these lovely plants can be easily dried for year-round enjoyment, and unlike most other plants, the color of some
hydrangea blossoms can be controlled or changed by gardeners. This is accomplished by regulating the acidity of the soil that the hydrangeas are planted in. Not all hydrangea varieties can change color. Those that are naturally white will remain white no matter what the soil type they’re grown in. Most hydrangea blooms tend to subtly change color as they mature, but gardeners can only manipulate the colors of those that are naturally blue or pink. This would include the colored Big Leaf and Pee Gee varieties. Big Leaf hydrangeas are also known as mopheads or lacecaps. If your hydrangea has blue blooms, amending the soil
at least two years old, and the plants well before Gardening water applying this soil amendment. Tips One tablespoon of aluminum sulfate per gallon of water is Meredith recommended, and may be England applied throughout the growing season to retain the to make it more alkaline will blue blooms. change the blooms to pink. Likewise, a pink hydrangea may be changed to blue by increasing the acidity of the soil. It is much easier to change a pink hydrangea to blue than it is to change one from its natural blue color to pink. And it’s If the much easier to control the soil is naturally color of hydrangeas that are acidic with a low pH, the color grown in pots than if they’re of the hydrangeas will natugrown in the ground. rally tend to be shades of blue The presence of aluminum in the soil will make a hydrangea bloom blue. Garden centers will carry aluminum sulfate that can be added to the soil around hydrangeas to make the soil more acidic and help them develop a blue color. Be careful when using aluminum sulfate, as too much can burn the roots and harm the plant. Apply it around plants that are
or purple, and sometimes both colors simultaneously. If you have acidic soil but would rather have pink hydrangea blossoms, the plants must not be given the opportunity to use the aluminum in the soil. To accomplish this the pH needs to be raised to between 6.0 and 6.2. Be careful to not raise the pH above 6.4. If the pH is that high, the plant will not be able to take up iron and will suffer. A fertilizer high in phosphorus will also prevent the plant from taking up aluminum from the soil. Hydrangeas planted near concrete sidewalks or a concrete foundation are more likely to produce pink blossoms. Lime can leach out (See ‘Blooms’ on page 35)
The male name Steven is from Greek and means “crown.”
Page 34, Your Home Magazine, June 2015 carpets and drapery professionally cleaned on a regular basis, especially if you have (Continued from page 23) (Continued from page 25) pets. If your home could use the bathroom. Try adding a deep clean, it might be W-9 to receive the interest. storage or installing a new worth investing in a profesSomething Went Wrong, shower curtain rod. A curved sional service. How Do I Get it Back? shower rod, such as those from Moen, can add up to an Concentrating on essential If you can’t secure the necesadditional seven inches of repairs and easy updates can sary down payment or mortspace in the shower. change the perception of your gage loan to buy the house of home and help you make the your dreams even though you signed the purchase contract, A Little Clean Up most from your sale. you may need to forfeit some More than two out of five real of your deposit. The home estate professionals rank dirt, seller took the house off the smells and clutter high on market for you and now he their list of costliest homefaces the loss of valuable time selling mistakes, according and money due to your default to a recent survey by Conon the contract. sumer Reports. Smells could indicate a serious problem in Although most purchase conthe home, such as mold or tracts stipulate that a seller mildew. can keep the earnest money deposit if a buyer fails to comUse a dehumidifier to dry out plete the purchase of a home, damp areas. Also, have your the seller and the buyer can
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find a fair solution on how to caused the seller some harddistribute the earnest money ship, but such a sad scenario deposit between them. is the exception, not the rule. Hope that if something goes wrong early in the process, the seller will surrender his claim on the deposit and return it to the buyer, after a small cancellation fee is subtracted by the brokerage. If all else fails, be prepared to write the money off as a penalty for having
It’s important to know that this earnest money deposit is not an extra cost of buying a home. It will be credited towards the down payment at closing, and in case it exceeds your mortgage down payment, you will receive the balance at closing.
The largest recorded snowflake was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick.
Blooms (Continued from page 33) of the concrete and keep the soil pH too high to produce blue blooms. If you absolutely must have blue hydrangeas
near a concreted area, it’s to cut them at the right time. best to grow them in pots. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to dry hydrangea blooms that Hydrangeas make excellent have been cut at their peak of cut flowers and the dried color. For best results, allow blooms make beautiful ar- the blossoms to dry somewhat rangements. The key to suc- on the plant before cutting cessfully drying hydrangeas is them. Even the white hydran-
Your Home Magazine, June 2015, Page 35 geas will turn colors as they age, and most commonly they will turn slightly green, but may also turn light pink or even burgundy. The best time to harvest the blooms for drying is after they begin to change color and dry a bit in late summer to early fall. After collecting the blooms, they can be placed in a dry, airy room out of direct sunlight until fully dried. They may be left standing in a dry vase or hung upside down.
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(Continued from page 47) Most garden centers and discount stores carry similar products. I chose a liquid fertilizer because liquid fertilizers are absorbed both through the roots and systemically through the foliage, so they work quicker. I used a sprayer that attaches to the end of the garden hose to apply the fertilizer, but do not use the same hose end sprayer that you use for lawn fertilizers. There could be residual weed killer still in the sprayer. About those hose end sprayers. I purchased one that is supposed to automatically mix the proper ratio for you. I used it to apply a general insecticide, and it worked, but it sure seemed like I went through a lot more
Either method works well. The method used to dry them isn’t nearly as important as the timing for gathering the blooms.
About the author...
Meredith England has been an avid gardener for many years and has grown tomatoes by the acre, along with many other vegetables, flowers and landscape plants. Meredith recommends www.freeplants. com as a great place to learn more about gardening.
insecticide than I needed. When I used it for the fertilizer the screen on the little pick up hose inside the jar kept getting clogged with the tiny solids in the fertilizer. I recommend using a solution of one part liquid fertilizer to one part water in the sprayer jar, and applying at a heavier rate.
Watch the liquid in the sprayer jar, and if it isn’t going down remove the lid and clean the little screen by spraying it with water from the garden hose. Read the application instructions on the container to determine how much fertilizer to apply, and how often. A fertilizer high in phosphorous will increase flower production. You will see a difference. Remember the golden rule of applying fertilizers. “Not enough, is always better than too much.”
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The tip of a bullwhip moves so fast that the sound it makes is actually a tiny sonic boom.
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The film is considered the greatest ever made by many critics.
Golden (Continued from page 20) This “Golden Rule” is gold! Long-lasting wisdom is the accumulation of life’s hardwon lessons. Our western culture of youth-emphasis often ignores the lessons of wisdom. We know that gold is of one of the least tarnished metals available for fashioning rings. I always point to the powerful image and metaphor of that characteristic when the groom slips the ring on the bride’s finger during a wedding ceremony. The Golden Rule has been demonstrated down through the centuries to be tried and true.
lighted last year 7 cultures that celebrate aging and respect their elders. One needs to be added…the Christian culture. The church of Jesus Christ is the community of faith where individuals are taught and see modeled respect for others. This is why inter-generational faith communities are crucial for spiritual maturation and the growth of character. This “Golden Rule” sums up Law and the Prophets.
The law was never meant to be used to harm others.The law was never meant to belittle people. In the Old Testament there was a law of equalization, so to speak, when the “eye for an eye, and tooth The Huffington Post high- for a tooth” regulation was
implemented. It was given as a way to deter personal injury and aggravated assault by assuring victims that they could legally pursue the return of justice if injured in such a way. The imposed limitation became often an excuse or permission to exact revenge. This was never the intent. Prophets’ messages of doom and gloom were actually rooted in lack of application of the Golden Rule. Civil, religious, commercial and domestic leaders involved in all kinds of sins and scandals prompted the prophetic messages of accountability.If ancient Israel had practiced the Golden Rule, there would have been no need for the Exile according to the Hebrew Scriptures. This “Golden Rule” replaces the iron rule, the copper rule, and the diamond rule. Let me explain how each is representative of a basic way of living. The iron rule says, “might/power makes right.” The copper rule is the flashy and narcissistic way of life that promotes self and denigrates others. The diamond rulecutsothers, leaving its mark and
abuse on the personhood of others. The Golden Rule trumps all of these approaches to life. The other rules are all about self and destroying others. The Golden Rule affirms that its very practice honors others as we would desire to be honored.
practice.
This “Golden Rule” was epitomized by Jesus. Everywhere we turn in the gospels, Jesus is treating others with utmost grace and respect. The religious leaders are another story for another time. But, the average person was the target for Jesus’ caring ministry. Think of the woman at the well. Think of the crippled man beside the Pool of Bethesda. Think of the ten lepers. There are so many wonderful examples during his ministry where Jesus spent time with the disenfranchised, the marginalized, and the “fringes” of society. He offered them focused attention and respect, putting the Golden Rule into
Respect. It is a Judeo-Christian virtue that goes way beyond what is expected. My, how our community, culture and country is crying out for it now! Let us live by the Golden Rule!
So, will every manager respect every employee? Maybe not, but the one who honors God will! Will every employee respect every employee? Maybe not, but the one who honors God certainly will!
About the author... Curtis is the Preaching Minister of the Highland View Church of Christ. He is now entering his 13th year with the congregation here in Oak Ridge. He has written a book on Christian Hospitality entitled: “The Habitat of Hospitality: Being Jesus for a world in need.”Access this website for more details: www.ketchpublishing.com/Hospitality.htm
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Ancient Greeks practiced a form (ineffective) of birth control that consisted of...
shows before large crowds in from one of last summer’s several different venues. most popular groups, Jenna & Her Cool Friends, one of (Continued from page 6) The final concert of the sea- the most dynamic and enterMusic Festival in Downtown son, on Friday, July 31, will taining bands on the Knoxville music scene. They are led by vocalist Jenna Jefferson and boast some of the best and hippest musicians in town. Anyone who was in the audience for last year’s concert will definitely want to make plans to be there for what is certain to be a grand finale.
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The Friday night concerts begin at 7 PM, and everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and picnic basket. For more details on each week’s scheduled artists, visit Facebook for ConKnoxville, performing several feature a return engagement certs on the Commons. If you
would like to receive a weekly notice about each concert, Saturday, July 4 send your e-mail address to Ricky Mitchell concertsonthecommons@ www.facebook.com/mitricky gmail.com . Friday, July 10 Here’s this summer’s comDavid Olney plete Concerts on the Comwww.davidolney.com mons schedule: Friday, July 17 Friday, June 5 Devan Jones & The UpRB Morris town Stompdevanjones.com www.rbmorris.com Friday, June 12 Friday, July 24 Early Bird Special Count This Penny earlybirdspecialband.com countthispenny.com Friday, June 19 Underhill Rose www.underhillrose.com
Friday, July 31 Jenna & Her Cool Friends jennaandhercoolfriends.com
Friday, June 26 Michaela Anne www.michaelaanne.com
Pictured is Underhill Rose performing Friday, June 19.
having a woman hold her breath, making her squat, and sneezing.
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(Continued from page 15) early for good seating.For more information call 865-4823568 or visit www.orcb.org. There are MANY different types of camps offered this summer at the Children’s
Museum of Oak Ridge. To see the complete list of camps available visit the Museum’s webpage at www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.orgor call 865-482-1074. You are sure to find a great camp for your child in the selections offered at the Children’s Museum! They begin in June and con-
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tinue throughout the summer! is “Wildflowers”. You have to be a Camera Club Member to The Camera Club of Oak enter the competition, but visiRidge meeting will be June tors are always welcome!. For 9 at Roane State Community more information, visit www. College in the City Room lo- cameraclubofoakridge.org. cated at 701 Briarcliff Road in Oak Ridge across from Na- For further information about tional Fitness. The theme of any of these exciting events, this month’s club competition contact the Arts Council Office at 482-4432 or visit the ACOR website at www.artscouncilofoakridge.org. If you have a
Wetlands (Continued from page 4) animals that were once historically common on the landscape. Celebrating 50 years in 2015, this program is one of many lectures and activities that will be offered this year by the UT Arboretum Society. The free program is being co-sponsored by the UT Forest Resource and Education Center, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014. The Forest Resources AgResearch and Education
smartphone or tablet download our free app to keep updated. Search Oak Ridge Arts Council to find the new app.
About the author... Jim Dodson is the contributing writer for the Arts Council of Oak Ridge and can be reached at 865-256-2580 or via his email: jdodsonart@ aol.com. Center is one of 10 outdoor laboratories located throughout the state as part of the UT AgResearch system. AgResearch is a division of the UT Institute of Agriculture. The Institute of Agriculture also provides instruction, research and public service through the UT College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, UT AgResearch and UT Extension offices, with locations in every county in the state. To learn more about this lecture or the UT Arboretum Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org or call 483-3571.
The average lead pencil will write a line about 35 miles long...
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The Secret City Excursion Train! Located way out on the west to the heritage of the city, stepping onto the train side of Oak Ridge feels like turning back is one of the the clock and stepping city’s on during the heyday of passenger railroading! Each car and locomotive has been lovingly restored to its former splendor. The most enteropen air concession taining secrets! The Secret City Excursion train – car has souvenirs and snacks located by the Heritage Cen- available for sale – adding to ter and “Wheat” station.True the excitement of the trip!
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Naomi Asher The Southern Appalachia Railway Museum has been running the Secret City Excursion Train since 1998. The train primarily runs from spring through the fall – in rain and shine! It departs from the Heritage Center (formerly K-25) and runs along poplar creek and highway 327 – winding through the beautiful hills and valleys of East Tennessee. The air conditioned coaches and dining cars all have air conditioning and are restored from
the 1940’s era of train travel.
tives.
The train collection found and running at the SCET is a nationally recognized collection with one of the four remaining southern railway E8 passenger locomotives, three of t h e four
The SARM sponsors the operation of the Secret City Excursion train in Oak Ridge, TN which operates many times throughout the year – last year the ridership was over 5,000! The train is operated and maintained by a group of volunteers of all ages and professions.
cars from the Central of Georgia’s man ‘o war streamliner, and the largest collection of former Louisville and Nashville diesel locomo-
If you are looking for a fun Saturday afternoon activity, jump on a Secret City Scenic Tour! The ride is approximately 14 miles and lasts around an hour. For photography enthusiasts, there are plenty of opportunities to get great landscapes – as well as great shots of the other locomotives and cars in various stages of refurbishment. (See ‘Train’ on page 48)
or write approximately 50,000 English words.
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Atomic Rowing in Oak Ridge If you have not yet thought about summer camp for the kids and you would like them to get exercise, be outdoors, learn team work, and gain a little maturity, then you might consider rowing. These results apply to adults as well.
as their sense of fun to Atomic Rowing, making lessons and Business camps enjoyable and producReview tive for adults and kids. They prefer that rowers be at least Melissa thirteen in order to fit into the boats properly because they Bishop are one-size fits all. They have had rowers as young as ten core, plus it is also an act of Atomic Rowing in Oak Ridge and eleven, but it really all de- balance. The object is to not was founded in 1978, but pends upon maturity and size. only get to the finish line first, under the name Oak Ridge but to not tip over on your way Rowing Association (ORRA). This summer, Atomic Rowing there. To make the group more in- will have camps available for clusive to people from other all skill levels for ages thirteen Atomic Rowing is not just for areas, they changed the name and up. Most camps last for Oak Ridge residents. People in 2007. Since the 1970’s three days and include learn- come from all over the Knoxcompetitive rowing has found ing how to row, intermediate, ville area to participate in its home on Melton Lake for and master’s. The camps are rowing on one of the more practice and hosting regattas. a good way for newcomers to perfect lakes for the sport. the sport to see if it is some- Melton Lake is known for its Co-coaches Evelyn Radford thing they would like to pursue thirty miles of flat glass-like and Ryan Worth have been and join the club. Ryan said surface and scenery both rowing most of their lives and it is a great sport for building being great conditions for an bring their experience as well strength in the arms, legs, and enjoyable row. Not to mention their convenient docks.
restaurants, and shopping to • Six convenient launch/recovery docks be enjoyed in Oak Ridge. Visiting crews have access • Expansive space for equipment storage and staging to:
• 30 miles of flat, sheltered • Free trailer parking water • 30 launches available for rent • A 7-lane 2000m buoyed race (gasoline included) course (marked every 250m) (See ‘Rowing’ on page 48) They host US Rowing National Championships, NCAA Champions and many conference and regional championships. And rowers love coming to Melton Lake for a regatta because of the 30 miles of flat, sheltered water, convenient docks, a huge facility for equipment and storage, not to mention all the hotels,
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The Matami Tribe of West Africa play their own version of football,...
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instead of a normal football they use a human skull.
Cadence Craft and Trade: Time Travel and Fine Food Downtown Clinton has become a hot spot for seekers of the old, the rare, and items offine craftsmanship. It has been a growing antique district that attracts people near and far for the treasures to be found within the historic buildings
that line Main Street and its crossroads. But over the past Business year, a most ambitious project Review has begun of renovating and honoring the J.R. Daugherty Melissa Furniture Building on the corner of Main and Church Street. Bishop The entire five-story building, along with all its finery and into a museum of artifacts bare bones, has been taken from throughout history, and on by Cadence Craft and they’re all for sale! Trade. J.R. Daugherty was a man Owner Craig Hansen has who opened his furniture and been restoring, repurposing, hardware store in 1936, right and revitalizing antique items before 60,000 people began and buildings for many years moving to Anderson County andis now bringing the J.R. to work for Clinton Iron Works. Daugherty building back to He made his fortune supplylife, honoring its story as well ing them with everything they as telling one of its own. Han- needed to live comfortably, sen has turned the landmark while his name and building became a part of the area’s nostalgia. The building itself is an antique with a story, but inside you will find an assortment of art and artifacts rare in nature and haunted by the lives of those who used them when they were modern, everyday conveniences and delights. Hansen specializes in the odd, old, and rare, made evident as you pass by the window displaying a full-sized sarcophagus. Upon inquiry, you will find that it actually folds out into a wet bar. A pharaoh was never entombed in it, but many interesting parties must have come out of it. Once inside Cadence, you will find beautiful furniture, industrial objects, and a section that represents the history of sound, starting withThomas Edison’s version of the record player, which was a spinning cylinder, as well as his attempt at making a flat vinyl record. There is a rare and mintcondition Swiss music box from 1860, as well as the first radio models by RCA. Beyond the Victrolas, you will find a used book store stocked without-of-print classicssuch as the entire Hardy Boys Se-
ries. And there are oddities on the shelves as well such as antebellum editions of Harper’s Bazaar. Hansen’s oldest
that he plans to make use of. As the shop continues to organize and restore, print making classes will be offered
book is from 1598, bound in giving people hands-on press lambskin and is a Dissertation experience. of the Psalms. Cadence is also providing Mr. Hansen is a fan of lithog- spaces for rent so that local raphy and printing presses, (See ‘Cadence’ on page 45) several reside at Cadence
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A Boeing 747’s wingspan is longer than the Wright brothers’ first flight.
Coal Creek Smokehouse: Great Family Fare You know that warm-welcoming feeling you get when you are invited to a family dinner and you get to come into their home, sit down and are made to feel a part of the family as they serve up some of their recipes, handed-down
you get to be a part of their teasing, hear the various versions of family stories, and see beneath it all how close they really are? It’s a good feeling, and may be one of the quintessential elements to southern hospitality. Rather than wait-
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Melissa Bishop Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Rocky Top.
Once you visit, you will return, not only for the hospitality, but for the food. These people take it seriously. Not only are most of the recipes from the kids’ grandmother Sarah Ann Lee, but their mother Luci Daniel Bates created all the sauces that accompany the meats, that are all smoked low and slow in one of their many reverse flow smokers. But the Hot Mama, or the BB Queen or Mama’s Ranch or mustard through the generations. And ing for such an invitation, you sauces are just what you although they may keep their can invite yourself to this kind might call icing on the cake as recipes and methods a secret, of experience at Coal Creek the meats stand on their own in flavor with a dry rub. Like any family, the people at Coal Creek Smokehouse have a funny story or two about how it all started. But these stories become three or four when you take into account the different versions each one has to tell. Apparently, they did not intend to open up a restaurant, their gas grill just went out. At least that’s how David tells it.
When they started shopping for a new grill, they discovered smokers and treated themselves. Sean Daugherty got so into the process, he went to a “Que” school to learn how to perfect the process. The family thought of using Sean’s new talent by owning a food truck, but found out that by law, you cannot run a food truck out of your home, but have to have a commissary, so the family bought one. It was the house built on Main Street at the turn of the century and owned by beloved resident Mary Wright. The price was right, but soon people smelled the good smell of smoking meats and started knocking on the door wanting to come in and eat, so the family put in some tables and then some more inside and out. It
was the food that drew them in but it was that feeling of being invited to a home-cooked meal that made them want to stay. Each recipe is made and served by one of many family members. If they are not family by blood, they are family by just being beloved family friends and co-workers. Elaina, the one who can be seen cooking the homemade sides of mac and cheese, baked beans, or spicy coleslaw, was at one time Luci’s cleaning lady at home who came to help clean and set up the restaurant. Soon she was behind the stove and became an indispensable member of the family business. (See ‘Bar-B-Que’ on page 47)
A duck’s quack doesn’t echo anywhere, no one knows why.
Creates (Continued from page 16) Joesph Moore will share his “Santa Claus Trilogy” from the North Pole Press as well as an abundance of “Yuletide cheer.” These are just a few of the fine artists and craftsmen and women that will be in TN Creates. All the artisans and crafters will have wonderful items, all do beautifully crafted work that is bound to please any shopper. Many of the participants are members of the Foothills Craft Guild which started over 40 years ago in Oak Ridge.
The event will provide a hold/ pick-up service so patrons will not have to worry about carrying purchases during the festival. Items purchased from any TN Creates vendor can be bagged, labeled, and held at the Art Center main booth so purchasers may wander the festival unencumbered. Items may be picked up before six o’clock as they travel to the shuttle stop outside the gym doors. The Art Center is providing the service for the convenience of patrons and to allow people to enjoy the festival while safe keeping their purchases. TN Creates is the perfect op-
Visions Magazine, June 2015, Page 45 portunity to see quality work to purchase for yourself or to start your holiday shopping early and it’s free – there is no entry fee. For more information, call the Art Center at 482-1441 or visit our website at www.oakridgeartcenter.org.
Cadence (Continued from page 43) artists can display and sell their work. If you find that perfect painting, you can have it framed on the second floor by Lucky Lane. His business The Finicky Framer,was formerly in Powell, but has moved into Cadence and is providing custom framing on site, with a wide selection of frames to choose from including natural wood. Lucky’s special for the month of June is 25% off framing for graduation photos and diplomas. Among the list of wonders to be found inside Cadence, you must include the food. Amelia’s Café, a restaurant and coffee shop, with unexpected high-quality, scrumptious food is nestled in the large bay windows that open to the view of the antique district. It is an ideal spot to enjoy espresso or sandwiches, salads, or pie. Looking at all the amazing items at Cadence Craft and Trade could take up a good part of you day, so you will want to take a break for lunch, or start with a hearty southern breakfast, but the food alone
is worth the trip. I’m a lover of potato salad, but very picky about it as well because it is one of those dishes that can be really good or really bad, but Amelia’s was one of the best I have ever had; full of flavor that did not rely on mustard or vinegar. The Reuben sandwich on marbled rye was fine dining sandwich style and the homemade apple pie was fresh and steaming hot. So I returned for more and found the veggie sandwich on panini bread just as delightful, as was my second helping of potato salad. The Daugherty building is large enough to house the big plans Craig Hansen has in store. The basement is in the process of being restored and renovated to accommodate a full-scale restaurant with a menu that promises to be as eclectic as the antique items that live above it. With all the many reasons to visit the Daugherty building, find it at 307 North Main Street in Clinton and you can call them at (865) 214-7084. They are closed on Sundays.
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The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds.
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The elephant is the only mammal that can’t jump!
Create more Blossoms on Your Flowers, Shrubs and Trees The secret to making your flowering trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials bloom more is in the numbers. All fertilizers have analysis numbers on package. T h e s e numbers represent the percentage of each chemical the contains. For example, 12-12-12 is a typical garden garden fertilizer that would contain 12% nitrogen, 12%phosphorous, and 12% potassium. The quick explanation is; nitrogen produces vegetative, or top growth, phospho-
Bar-B-Que (Continued from page 44) Coal Creek Smokehouse has all the tasty things a smokehouse has to offer, but always with a rich flavor. Candied bacon has a deep smoky flavor balanced by a maple-sweet finish and it’s what they use in their BLT Sammiches. The rib plates come with castiron skillet cornbread either regular or cheesy jalapeño cornbread. And with a grand
rous produces flower buds, fruit, and root development, while potassium builds strong healthy plants. Most lawn grasses are vigorous growers and therefore require significantly more nitrogen than the other plants in your yard. A lawn fertilizer would have an analysis of 26-3-3, indicating a fertilizer high in nitrogen. You would not want to use a fertilizer containing such a high percentage of nitrogen on landscape plants because it would be very easy to burn them. You must also keep in choice in beers and hard ciders to choose from, a complete night out can be had at the Smokehouse, especially on Monday nights for Karoke and Tuesdays on Open Mic night, but as Luci said “We always welcome people to get up and play music.” The good word about Coal Creek Smokehouse has spread into Knoxville where they will soon open their second location: Coal Creek Smokehouse at The Pint
Gardening Tips
Meredith England mind that many lawn fertilizers contain broad leaf weed killers, and most ornamental plants have broad leaves. The fertilizer doesn’t know the difference, and it will damage or kill ornamental trees and shrubs. During the summer months the growth rate of most plants slows down, and when plants are not actively growing, they need very little nitrogen. Although not vigorously putting on new growth, many plants such as Dogwood Trees, House on Merchants Road. It is a twenty-one and over pub, and the menu will be extended to other tastes as well as the Coal Creek favorites. If you would like to view the entire menu visit their website at www.coalcreeksmokehouse.com or their Facebook page where you will also find photos of the food, the place, and the people. They are located at 211 South Main Street in Rocky Top. Or call them at 865-630-1442.
phorous, and a little potassium. I recently purchased a liquid fertilizer with an analysis of 5-30- 5, ideal for flower production. Because the product is sold as a bloom producer, the manufacture also added To encourage flower bud a little chelated iron, mangaproduction you can apply a nese, and zinc, all good for fertilizer that contains a small your plants as well. percentage of nitrogen, a (See ‘Flowers’ on page 35) higher percentage of phosRhododendrons, and Azaleas are quietly working to produce flower buds for next year. Annual and perennial flowers are also busy making new flower buds.
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Rowing (Continued from page 41) • Shell and oar rentals, ranging from 1x to 8+ • Indoor erg, strength, and video review facility • Spacious and affordable hotels located just minutes away from the race course • A wide variety of grocery stores and shopping centers
Train
to choose from Atomic rowing trains yearround and split up into two seasons: spring and fall. The races are different for each. The spring season consists of training and competitions in short-sprint races and the fall is reserved for long-distance training and regattas. Throughout the season, the juniors train Mondays through Fridays for two hours in the evening and one practice on Saturday mornings. The mastory both of the city and the trains you are riding in. The volunteers are clearly both very knowledgeable and extremely enthusiastic about the trains. By the end of your trip – you will be too! If you hang around for a little while after the train has stopped, the amazing volunteers will give you a tour of the train and even let you up to honk the train horn. It’s great fun for all ages!
(Continued from page 40) If you are looking for something a little different, try one of the dinner trains! SCET runs a dinner train each month during the summer (June 20th, July 18th, August 15, and September 19th). To celebrate holidays, think about a train ride! Specials include Santa Trains in December, specials for Thanksgiving and a Halloween For more information and to Spooktacular, and the wildly get the train schedule, check popular valentines train. out their website at www.secretcityrailroad.com or call Each train ride includes a tour 865-241-2140. guide who will give some his-
In most advertisements, including newspapers, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10. ter’s group trains two to three days a week. If you would like to learn more about ORRA or Atomic Rowing, visit their website at www. orra.org or call them at 865482-6538 or if you have any questions, email them directly at info@orra.org
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or get some advice on instruments for next school year’s orchestra students.
Jonathan can talk about musical instruments and their history as any fan of the craft can. His door will be open during the Lavender Festival, so stop in and talk to Jonathan about your interest in an instrument
The String Workshop is usually closed on Sundays and Mondays, but the rest of the week, you can find Jonathan at 225 Jackson Square in Oak Ridge. Or you can call him at (865) 483-8075.
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Community Calendar The Community Calendar listings are free for musical events, theaters, art galleries, museums, community groups, public events, and non-profit groups. To submit your Community Calendar event please email us at: chris@acvisionsmag.com. In your email subject line include the words” “Community Calendar Listing.” Please be sure to include the organization name, event discription, time, dates, place, cost, contact name and phonenumber with any submitted listing. Please note that we are unable to receive calendar listings by US Mail, Fax or phone calls. Deadline to submit entries for consideration is the 20th day of each month.
AMSE AMSE opens three new science-themed interactive exhibits 2015—Space exploration, supercomputing and neutron science are featured in three new hands-on exhibits at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. The exhibits showcase national science topics with local ties to research at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. “Bringing more of the modern lab into AMSE enhances our mission,” said AMSE director David Moore. “In addition to learning about our past, we hope visitors enjoy learning about the fascinating scope of research ongoing at ORNL.” In the supercomputing exhibit, visitors can learn about ORNL’s Titan, currently the second most powerful com-
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puter in the world, through its miniature counterpart, “Tiny Titan,” which is built with an Xbox videogame controller, Raspberry Pi processors, and a television screen. The colorful Tiny Titan computer is designed to interactively teach the basics of parallel computing. Unlike serial computers, which only have one processor per core, parallel computers have multiple processors on each core, enabling much faster calculations. “Tiny Titan uses an interactive, visual simulation to show how multiple computers can work together to speed up the same scientific problem,” said Robert French, OLCF staff scientist and one of the creators of Tiny Titan. Each of Tiny Titan’s nine cores displays a different colored light, and images on the connected monitor use the same colors to show what each
processor is doing. The more colors that light up on the computers, the faster the program will run. AMSE’s new Cassini exhibit features the pioneering spacecraft’s mission to Saturn. Deep-space probes such as Cassini get their power through the thermoelectric effect, using heat from the decay of plutonium-238 to generate electricity. ORNL is leading DOE’s production of plutonium-238 for NASA. Please note: The American Museum of Science and Energy, located at 300 South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge, is open Monday - Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday from 1 - 5 pm. Admission is Adults $5.00, Seniors (65+) $4.00, Students (6 17) $3.00 and Children ( 5 and under) no charge. Group rates are available with advance res-
ervations. AMSE memberships are Family $40, Grandparents $35, Individuals $25 and Family & Friends $75. AMSE members receive unlimited AMSE visits and free admission to 250
museums that participated in the ASTC Passport Program. AMSE members receive discounts on Discovery Shop merchandise, discounts on camps,
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Page 50, Visions Magazine, June 2015 (Continued from page 49) classes, workshops and birthday parties. For more information on AMSE memberships, exhibits, programs and events, go to www.amse.org To schedule a museum group visit, call AMSE at (865) 576-3200.
Children’s Museum The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 W. Outer Dr., is offering fall pottery classes with professional clay artist Sherrie Carris. She has a BFA from the University of Texas, an MFA from the University of Iowa and a teaching certification from the University of Tennessee. To register, stop by or call the museum at 482-1074 or see www. childrensmuseumofoakridge. org.
Museum of Appalachia The Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate and a not-for-profit organization, is located 16 miles north of Knoxville, one mile east of I-75, exit 122. For more information, call 865-494-7680, or visit the web site at www. museumofappalachia.org.
UT Arboretum Tuesday, June 16
Benefits of Wetlands Program, The UT Arboretum Society will present a program on wetlands, “Construction Techniques and the Value of Little Bitty Wetlands” June 16, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. This is both a walking and handson teaching event. The talk will focus on the benefits of small wetlands and how to construct them. Participants will meet at the UT Arboretum parking lot, 901 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, and walk about a quarter mile to the Valley Road Wetlands from the UT Arboretum parking lot.Byrd, Forbes, and Ludwig explain why little bitty wetlands should be protected:“Small wetlands support a wealth of biodiversity. Unfortunately, their small size and shallow depth makes them vulnerable to development – they are often paved over or filled in with little notice. But these same features are what make them vital habitats. The shallow water rapidly warms in early spring, providing favorable breeding conditions for wetland dependent organisms. Because tiny wetlands regularly dry in late summer, they normally contain no fish. When winter rains refill pools that are void of predatory fish, uniquely wetland adapted animals like the Wood Frog and Spotted Salamander have a greater chance of successful reproduction. There is also higher survival of mosquito eating predators - salamander larvae, dragonfly nymphs, and water striders - in fishless wetlands. Mosquitoes thrive much better in old tires, buckets and jars, clogged gutters, chip bags, and unkempt swimming pools than in healthy wetlands. Reduction of storm water runoff and erosion, improved water quality, and recharging of ground water are
The word “puppy” comes from the French poupee, meaning “doll.” other benefits of wetlands,” they society.org or call 483-3571. explained. To learn more about this lecture or the UT Arboretum The University of Tennessee Society, go to www.utarboretum- Arboretum Society is a 48 year
old, non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the objectives and programs of the University of Tennessee’s 250acre Arboretum in Oak Ridge. Proceeds from fund-raising events go toward the operating expenses and endowment fund for the UT Arboretum. To learn more about the Arboretum Society, and the UT Arboretum Endowment Fund, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org. For more information on the plant sale, call 865-482-6656.
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OR March 16, 23, 30, OR May 11, 18, 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This class will be suitable for those who have never taken a class in clay and also for those with some experience who would like to continue to explore the many facets of working with clay. Appalachian Arts. Earlybird Cost: Register and pay Handbuilding with Clay, with by 2 weeks before class start and Janet McCracken, CHOICE OF: the cost is $40 for Craft Center Mondays, January, 12, 19, 26 members, $50 for nonmembers.
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Visions Magazine, June 2015, Page 51 Within 2 weeks of class start, Cost: $50/$60. All students must also pay a $30 studio fee to the Pottery Department on the first day for clay, glaze and firing. Registration deadline: One Week Prior to Class Start.
lege in Knoxville, TN. She is a beholder of all things herbs. This passion led her to create Carmen’s Herbs, Balms and Salves, a small farmer’s market business of organically-crafted herbal skincare focused on the Creator and The Appalachian Arts Craft the awareness of self-nurturing Center is a nonprofit center practices. She can be reached promoting traditional art- at cbrown9673@aol.com. ists and crafts. The shop and class facility are located at Saturday, June 27 2716 Andersonville Highway Pellissippi State Culinary In61 in Norris, Tenn., one mile stitute – Free Student Culinary east of I-75 north at Exit 122. Presentation with Chef John You must pre-register and pay Alunni $10. 10:30 – 12:00. for all classes in advance. Call Join Chef Alunni as his culinary the center at 865-494-9854 to students show off their skills in register. www.appalachian- the herb farm kitchen. This is a great opportunity to learn about arts.net. the culinary degree program offered at Pellissippi State College, Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm and career opportunities in the culinary arts. Come sample their Saturday, June 6 th 5 Annual Fairy Folk Festival! tasty dishes! On the Menu:Pasta Free Event! 10:00-3:00. “While with basil pesto and roasted pephuman-folk slumber, the fairies pers Caprese salad kabobs with espy. Stars without number, balsamic dressing Cucumber onsprinkling the sky.” -The Song ion salad. John Alunni’s culinary of the Windflower Fairy –Cic- career as a chef spans from time ely Mary Barker. Free for All in the US Army to some of the Fairies!-Fairy search, ribbon finest restaurants in the Pocono dancing, fairy refreshments, & Mountains, including head chef at face painting! Come dressed as Caesars Resort. a fairy and receive a free gift! Fairy Fun Activities ongoing during the Day! “Plant a Container Fairy Garden” (8”) - $10, “Make a Magical Fairy Door” - $7, “Make a Fairy Dust Necklace” $5, Pre-Registration requested but not required to attend. Preregistration and payment required for Fairy Fun Activities by June 4th.
Saturday, June 27 Learn to Make Your Own Summer Herbal Body Care Products, Demo/Class with Kathy E. Burke Mihalczo $30. 1:00-2:30. Learn to make aromatic, herbal body care products with all natural ingredients that are perfect for the sizzling summer season! Sun, wind, salt water, and chlorine can be very harsh and drying to the hair and skin, so you’ll need these nature-made treatments for protection, and to gently rejuvenate and nourish your body after time in the sun or water.
Saturday, June 13 East Meets West: Western Herbalism and TCM(Traditional Chine Medicine), Herbal Health Class with Carmen L. Brown $25 . 10:30 – 12:00 In a fusion of Western Herbalism and Traditional Chinese Medicine phi- Closed Father’s Day - June 21st losophy, students will learn how to craft unique herbal tea blends Erin’s Meadow is located at for optimal health support and wellness throughout the seasons. For example, students will learn to use lemon balm, chamomile and lavender to support the nervous system during times of stress and emotional unrest. For a healthy digestive system, fennel, ginger, and anise are respected remedies. Additionally, studentswill create a custom blended herbal tea to take home. Carmen L. Brown is an assistant professor of English at a community col-
132 England Dr, Clinton (Marlow Community) Phone is 4351452, www.erinsmeadowherbfarm.com.
Clinch River Yarn Co. The Clinch River Yarn Company holds classes many days each month. Please go online to www. clinchriveryarns.com for a complete listing of times and dates for the classes above. Clinich River Yarn company is located at 725 N. Charles G. Seivers Boulevard in Clinton. Phone: 269-4528.
Music
Concerts on the Commons For the seventh consecutive summer, music lovers will be able to enjoy a weekly line-up of free family entertainment on the Norris Commons as the highly popular outdoor music series, Concerts on the Commons, returns for its seventh season. The Friday night concerts begin at 7 PM, and everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and picnic basket. For more details on each week’s scheduled artists, visit Facebook for Concerts on the Commons. If you would like to receive a weekly notice about each concert, send your e-mail address to concertsonthecommons@gmail. com . Here’s this summer’s complete Concerts on the Commons schedule: Friday, June 5 RB Morris www.rbmorris.com Friday, June 12 Early Bird Special earlybirdspecialband.com Friday, June 19 Underhill Rose www.underhillrose.com
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make-up match occurs on Sunday at 1:30pm. Questions? Call Rangan at 474-0519.
Theater /Arts
Friday, July 10 David Olney www.davidolney.com
July 10 - July 26 All Shook Up. The Oak Ridge Playhouse presents All Shook Up. The time is 1955. Chad, a Friday, July 17 guitar-playing roustabout just Devan Jones & The Uptown out of the jailhouse and in need Stompdevanjones.com of a mechanic, rides his motor cycle into a square little town in Friday, July 24 a square little state. There he is Count This Penny intro-duced to Natalie, the town countthispenny.com mechanic, who is instantly smitten and promises to fix his bike. Friday, July 31 Dreaming of love and adventure, Jenna & Her Cool Friends she yearns for one true love to jennaandhercoolfriends.com take her away, never realizing that her best friend Dennis has a secret crush on her. But before long, the drifter shakes up everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling Saturday Tennis Every Saturday of the year, there musical romance that features is an informal drop-in doubles the music of Elvis Presley and will tennis match at the Jackson have you jumpin’ out of your blue Square tennis courts on Broad- suede shoes! For ticket informaway Avenue in Oak Ridge. They tion call 482-9999 or go online to meet at 1:30pm in the winter and www.orplayhouse.com. The Oak 9am in the summer. Ask for the Ridge Playhouse is located at 227 Coordinator when you arrive and Broadway Avenue in Oak Ridge. you will be matched up with players of similar playing ability. If cancelled due to bad weather, a (Continued on Page 54)
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is in the air for Francis Henshall, who was recently fired and looking to make his mark. Circumstances find him suddenly working for not one, but two bosses. Faced
with the distractions of a buxom bookkeeper, a self-important actor, and select members of the local criminal community, all the while fighting mounting mistaken identities and confusion, Francis goes out of his way to serve both his “guvnors” while keeping his moonlighting a secret. But how long can he keep them apart? Fast-paced and infectious, the hilarity is as boundless as Francis’ massive appetite. For ticket information call 482-9999 or go online to www.orplayhouse.com. The Oak Ridge Playhouse is located at 227 Broadway Avenue in Oak Ridge. October 3 &4 The Adventures of Nate the Great. The Oak Ridge Playhouse presents The Adventures of Nate the Great. Who is Nate the Great? Why, he is none other than the sharpest kid detective ever to solve his neighborhood’s mysteries! With his faithful dog, Sludge, and his loyal friends at his side, he solves important cases while always remembering to leave a note for his mother and wear his galoshes! Inspired by classic spy movies, this marvelous show for young audiences offers a unique look at the mysteries of everyday life through the magnifying glass of a child’s eye. For ticket information call 482-9999 or go online to www.orplayhouse.com. The Oak Ridge Playhouse is located at 227 Broadway Avenue in Oak Ridge. November 20 - December 6 The Christmas Story - The Musical. The Oak Ridge Playhouse presents The Adventures of The Christmas Story - The Musical. Based on the movie classic, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action air rifle. Set in the 1940s Midwest, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to fulfill his desire for the cov-eted BB gun only to be constantly rebuffed with echoes of “You’ll shoot your eye out!” With tongues stuck to frozen flagpoles; Christmas at the Chinese restaurant; and the “major award,” all the iconic scenes from the film are here, along with exciting new treats for both long-time fans of the film as well as those encountering this delightful coming of age tale for the first time. For ticket information call 482-9999 or go online to www.orplayhouse.com.
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