VOL. 11 NO. 19
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May 10, 2017
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BUZZ UT prof is first Carnegie winner
For the first time, a UT professor has received a major Carnegie fellowship. Nathan J. Kelly, associate professor of political science, has been named a 2017 Andrew Carnegie Research Fellow. Kelly is one of 35 scholars nationwide who will receive up to $200,000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to complete a book or major study. Kelly will use the award to complete his book, “America’s Inequality Trap.� Kelly’s research shows that rising economic inequality reduces the prospect of major reforms and policy changes within U.S. political institutions.
Denisha Miller sings the role of Lisa in “The Stronger� May 18-19. Kathryn Frady, artistic director of Marble City Opera, sings the lead role of Violetta, a young woman dying of consumption, in its March production of Verdi’s “La Traviata� at Historic Westwood. The company is celebrating its fourth year of bringing opera into community spaces in May.
Faith matters to you, and to us
“One of the beautiful things I love about the Lord is the fact that anyone that comes into contact with God can’t leave that encounter the same way that he came.�
Julia Metry sings the role of Estelle in “The Stronger� May 18-19.
A contender for attention again
Marble City Opera celebrates new performance, fourth birthday
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Marble City Opera has new reasons to celebrate. The city’s chamber opera company that performs mostly in small, innovative spaces is about to unveil a new production. “The Stronger,� a one-act opera about two women who spar in a tavern,
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Read more from Matthew Best, a new columnist, page A-9
“Heavyweight boxing has my attention for the first time in 20 years. And it should have yours. “The heavyweight boxing champion used to be somebody. Remember? He used to be a contender – for our attention, for our worldwide admiration.� See sports columnist Jesse Smithey, page A-10
Why is UT doing this?
Former Knoxville mayor Victor Ashe raises questions about the salary for UT’s new vice chancellor for communications. It’s more than twice the going market rate.
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See “Last Words,� page A-10
Healing through horses Looking for something fun and rewarding to do this summer? Do you enjoy working with horses and/or people? Shangri-la Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) needs volunteers to assist special needs children and adults with therapeutic horseback riding lessons. Junior Vol Training (ages 10-12) is Thursday, May 25, from 5-7 p.m. Lesson Vol Training (ages 13+) is Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Horse experience is not necessary, closed toed shoes are a must. For more information, call Brittany at 865-988-4711 or visit www.rideatstar.org. Located at 11800 Highway 11E in Lenoir City.
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will be at Holly’s Gourmet Market, 5107 Kingston Pike, May 18-19. Seating for a special dinner will be at 6:30 p.m., and the performance that features sopranos Julia Metry and Denisha Miller will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20, with dinner separate. And, Marble City Opera is about
to turn four years old. The feisty startup company that began in 2013 as a way to make opera more accessible celebrates a birthday in late May. It has a solid track record in Knoxville, under artistic director, co-founder and singer Kathryn Frady and new general director Brandon Gibson. It has staged
sold-out productions of “La Traviata,� “Chocolate and Wine,� “Amal and the Night Visitors,� “Sweets by Kate� and many more in creative venues like bars, historic homes, churches and other spaces that match the story setting. To page A-3
On the job with Sergeant Carter By Margie Hagen
It’s National Pet Week, that time of year when we recognize our companions, but don’t worry; you don’t have to send a card! That got me wondering why Farragut residents make so many calls to Animal Control; last year there were over 300 reports made, and Sergeant Debbie Carter’s staff responded to every one. As the supervisor of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit, Cart-
er’s team is responsible for all calls within the roughly 500-square-mile area, and that includes all animals. Complaints include excessive barking, livestock running loose, dog bites and neglect or abuse. Farragut runs the gamut, but most are nuisance calls involving neighbors annoyed by barking dogs. After 10 minutes of a dog’s continual barking, their owners can be cited. Carter says owners sometimes get used to hearing their dog bark and they tune it out,
but neighbors might not be so forgiving. “Before you call us, try talking to your neighbor and let them know it’s a disturbance,� said Carter. “You can train and socialize your dog not to bark. There are all kinds of practical solutions available.� E-collars emit a signal or vibration, citronella collars deter with a spray, and there are even birdhouses that sound a distracting tone. To page A-3
Alzheimer’s event to help faith leaders A conference designed to help faith leaders to support Alzheimer’s sufferers and their families will take place Thursday, May 18, at Lighthouse Event Center, 6800 Baum Drive. Alzheimer’s Tennessee is hosting the East Tennessee Regional Clergy Conference, which begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. Presenters will include: ■■William Blevins, Ph.D., from The Blevins Institute for Spiritual and Mental Health at Carson-Newman University, who will address anticipatory grief. Blevins brings nearly 50 years as a counselor and educator as well as his personal experience with grief to the topic. “I have always been interested in the well-being of persons. I just couldn’t get the idea of helping people out of my mind, or out of my heart,� he says. ■■In 1997, Carlen Maddux’s wife, Martha, received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. With his
training and instincts as a journalist, the only way he knows how to share their intimate journey with Alzheimer’s is through his journalistic style. Theirs is a story filled with spiritual breakthroughs, fears, failures, heartwarming encounters, and thought-provoking revelations. He shares how, even in the darkest moments, their journey is one of hope. ■■Dr. O.H. Oliveira, Ph.D., clinical and medical psychologist, will provide an overview of the impact of dementia on the church ministry. Oliveira received his degree in clinical psychology from the University of Tennessee and did his internship in medical psychology at Duke University Medical Center. He served as the clinical director of Covenant Health Senior Services. Dr. Oliveira authored the book “Living with Old Age.� ■■Kerry Howland, former UT women’s basketball assistant academic director, will be the
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special lunchtime speaker. Places of worship are great sources of strength for local families and among the first places many turn to for help. “Ministers are on the front lines in offering support for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their families,� says Linda Johnson, Alzheimer’s Tennessee director of programs. “This conference will give faith leaders the tools they need to offer support and to identify families in their congregations who may need help. It’s very important to recognize the signs that someone needs support even if he or she has not yet come forward to ask for help.� Advance registration is required and seating is limited. Cost is $20 and CEU credits are available. The fee includes materials, breakfast and lunch. For more information or to sign up, call Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. at 865-5446288 or visit www.alzTennessee.org.
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