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Rabies clinics Rabies vaccination clinics will be held 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at area schools. Cost: $10 per animal. Hosted by the Knox County Health Department and the Knoxville Veterinarian Medical Association at: Carter Middle, Christenberry Elementary, Gibbs Elementary, Norwood Elementary, Ritta Elementary, Shannondale Elementary.
Fontinalis spring luncheon Fontinalis Club will meet for the spring luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at Beaver Brook Country Club. The program will honor a community member for their contribution through the arts, and the Tellico Tappers will perform. Prior to the meeting will be a silent auction.
Clayton Park update Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett listed completion of Clayton Park in Halls as a priority for this year. After the community raised funds to purchase the 12-acre tract, it was deeded to Knox County. Work crews from Engineering and Public Works as well as Parks and Recreation have cleared the land and installed a driveway. Construction is underway now for public restrooms.
Art Center visits the Baxters Tickets remain for the annual spring brunch to support the Fountain City Art Center Saturday, May 10, at the home of Bill and Ginger Baxter. Info: 357-2787 or fcartcenter@ knology.net/.
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During the Gibbs High School JROTC awards ceremony, quilts created by Rebecca Young and the FCCLA club were given to three honored veterans. Shannon Dakin received the Quilt of Valor named “Brave Patriot” in recognition of her 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy. Photos by Ruth White
Vietnam veteran Detlef Bray fought back tears as he was given a quilt named “Ole Liberty.” Teacher and quilt creator Rebecca Young stands in the background.
SFC Grant Dakin received a quilt named “Young Pride” for his 20 years of service in the U.S. Army and was given a photo collage by his cadets as one of his retirement gifts.
Beer permit granted for The Rocks By Sandra Clark Knox County Beer Board has granted Patrick Garrett an onpremises beer permit for The Rocks Tavern, 7002 Maynardville Highway in Halls Center. The establishment was previously Charley’s Pizza. Commissioner R. Larry Smith advised Garrett that he would be inspected often to ensure that he is complying with beer ordinances, particularly service to minors. Then Smith wished him well and said he would be there for the grand opening. Four area establishments were penalized for selling to underaged buyers:
■ Texas Valley Mini Mart, 8920 Maynardville Pike, second offense. The violation occurred on March 13, and a company spokesperson said computers have been reprogrammed to make it impossible for a clerk to bypass the birth-date entry. “We check everyone.” The Beer Board fined the business $1,000. ■ Cargo Oil Co., 7025 Maynardville Pike, second offense. The business was fined $1,000. ■ Smartserv No. 4, 8432 Washington Pike, Jubilee Markets Inc., owner, first offense. The business was fined $500. ■ Bread Box No. 3477, 7100 Tazewell Pike, GPM Southeast LLC, owner, first offense. The
business was fined $500. On a 7-4 vote, the Beer Board approved an on-site permit for Anthony Sanford at Real Deal BBQ Sports Bar, 7545 Brickyard Road in Powell. The business was formerly Corvette’s Bar-B-Que & Catering. Captain Allen “Wolfie” May of the Sheriff’s Office said the applicant is “out on a $75,000 bond for sale and delivery of a controlled substance.” He has not been convicted of any offense. Smith moved that the Beer Board defer action “until after his court date.” But Commissioner Sam McKenzie asked the law director, “Can we do that?” Law Director Bud Armstrong
said the board could defer, but the applicant could appeal to court. “It’s not proper to deny (his request).” Smith said his motion was not to deny but to defer. McKenzie said, “Let’s approve his license but revoke it immediately upon his conviction of a felony.” Armstrong said that revocation would be automatic, and Sanford said his court date is in July. The vote on McKenzie’s substitute motion to approve was: McKenzie, Amy Broyles, Jeff Ownby, Richard Briggs, Brad Anders, Dave Wright and Ed Shouse voting yes; Smith, Mike Brown, Tony Norman and Mike Hammond voting no.
New taxes or no: Both draw applause By Sandra Clark
Knoxville’s mayor wants a 34cent property-tax hike and promises dynamic projects (along with an ordinance-mandated 2.5 percent wage increase for city employees and a charter-mandated 3 percent increase for pensions). The people at her budget address applauded.
Analysis Knox County’s mayor wants no property-tax increase (the last one was at the beginning of Tommy Schumpert’s second term, 15 years ago), promises fewer new programs and no wholesale raises for county employees including teachers and deputies. The people at his budget address applauded. Who are these people, and why are they clapping? Mayor Madeline Rogero must believe she’s got five votes on City Council for her budget or she would have proposed something less. Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis seems
solidly at her side. Mayor Tim Burchett is closely aligned with Knox County Commission, a body unlikely to pass a tax hike even if he proposed it. Luckily, the county’s tax base has grown in the recession so that Burchett has Burchett been able to fund increases of $49 million to Knox County Schools during his term, even without a tax increase. But that has come at the expense of the Sheriff’s Office, where the bottom 90 percent are underpaid. It shortchanges Parks and Recreation, where each year Doug Bataille tries to do more and more with less and less. And the school board says it’s not enough. Both legislative bodies will conduct hearings and vote in May. Rogero’s budget calls for great things including public restrooms on Market Square. That alone
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earned her a standing ovation. She said, “Everywhere I go I hear that we are on the right track. There is an excitement and a buzz for the good things happening in Knoxville. We need to stay on track. We need to keep the momentum building. We need to continue Rogero to invest in building a great city.” Rogero’s $200.5 million general fund budget includes increases for sidewalks and crosswalks, $1.2 million for public infrastructure improvements downtown, $300,000 for continued improvements in the Magnolia Warehouse District, $500,000 to remediate blighted and chronic-problem properties, $500,000 for historic-preservation projects, and $1 million for greenway corridors and improvements to Lakeshore Park, Fountain City Lake and Ijams Nature Center. Whew!
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Burchett’s $31.2 million capital budget has new projects as well: ■ $5 million for Ball Camp Drive phase two ■ $2.5 million for safety improvements at various intersections ■ $750,000 for expansion and upgrades to Carter Convenience Center ■ $300,000 for the development of Plumb Creek Park ■ Funding for 30 new KCSO vehicles and technology/security upgrades Burchett promises fiscal responsibility and a tight fist. Rogero promises leadership for city services “that people have come to expect and demand.” Both mayors got applause because both connect with the people they serve. Both are likable and approachable. Both work hard. Both are middle of the road, with Burchett leaning rightward while Rogero lists to the left. We’ve got the government we deserve. Let’s hear a round of applause.
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Celebrating … the students, athletes and artists of Halls High School.
The show goes on The Masquerade Players have spent many hours working on the dessert theater production of “Steel Magnolias,” which they performed last weekend. Cast members, dressed in colorful costumes and some of the best Southern-style wigs, recreated scenes from the movie while attendees enjoyed a delicious serving of either homemade banana pudding or a brownie hot fudge sundae and their choice of beverage.
Members of the HHS Masquerade Players (at a dress rehearsal Weldon (Annelle), Sierra Knighten (Clairee), Jordan Johnson for “Steel Magnolias”) include Tori Morsch (Shelby), Amber (Ouiser), Kristen Rouse (M’Lynn) and Caitlin Millsaps (Truvy).
Celebrating the arts Students in Jerry Lewis’ Art II class have been busy all year creating works of art to decorate the school hallways and Rural/Metro in Halls. As guests to the school enter the building, they can see two walls of the hallways decorated with murals representing the clubs offered to students. The group worked together to create the murals and paint the finished project. Once that was completed, the students began working on a mural to be installed inside Rural/Metro’s building. They got together and submitted ideas for the mural and then spent many hours painting the work of art. Seniors Rylie Lynch, Holly Nunn, Michael Seagraves and Colin Sheppard work on canvases for Jerry Lewis’ Art II class. Photos by Ruth White
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Ted Hall returns Ted Hall is back on the local news scene, and he stopped by the Halls Senior Center last week to talk during the Super Senior Lun-
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cheon. He talked about his move to Atlanta and decisions that brought his family back to the area. “About two years into the job in Atlanta, my goals changed, my heart changed,� he said. During a trip to Kansas for his wife’s family reunion, their son Keaton had a full-blown seizure, and a golf-ball-size tumor was discovered on his brain. The tumor was cancerous and very rare in children. During Keaton’s illness and
Former Brickey-McCloud cafeteria worker Imogene Jenkins, Ted Hall and John R. McCloud chat after Hall’s presentation at the Halls Senior Center. surgeries, Hall struggled, finally deciding to turn it over to God. “While Keaton was sick, most of our support came from East Tennessee. We received calls, visits and messages from our friends here.�
Before returning to Knoxville, the family visited Maui and considered moving to Hawaii. Keaton told his parents that he wanted to return to Knoxville. Hall began to put out feelers for possible jobs and was interviewed by WVLT.
Wendy Hamilton will sign books from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Ace Hardware in Halls.
He landed the job and is thrilled at how the station pitched in to make it work for his family. Several times Hall told the crowd that he was glad that he went to Atlanta but he’s thrilled to be back in East Tennessee.
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Wendy Hamilton will sign books from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Ace Hardware in Halls. She chose the hardware store because that is where her husband, Jim, purchased their first birdfeeder, the inspiration for the book. “The Feeding Tree� is a children’s book about different birds and their habits. “Watching the birds outside the window has become a game for my family,� she said. “My children always ask me about the birds that visit.� Her illustrations are soft, watercolor birds that help tell her sweet story. She will have books available at the signing, or they can be ordered at www. tatepublishing.com.
locations, including the one at 906 E. Emory Road, will host a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Celebrity Scoop 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, May 7. Scoopers will include Alan Williams of WVLT, Voice of the Vols Bert Bertelkamp, former UT football player Nick Reveiz, former NFL player Scott Galyon and West High School football coach Scott Cummings. There will be ice cream eating contests between schools at each location at 8 p.m. â–
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The Woodvale Murphy Hills swim club opened in 1969 and will celebrate its 45th anniversary this summer. Tommy Schumpert was the first manager of the pool, and country singer ■Celebrity scoops Kenny Chesney was once at Bruster’s a lifeguard. The pool is at In case you need it, here’s 4406 Felty Drive in Murphy another reason to eat ice Hills subdivision. cream. Bruster’s Ice Cream
Judy Wallace hugs her brother, Ron, following his induction into the Halls Hall of Fame.
Jennie Kate Purcell, retired English teacher and senior class sponsor, was called to swear in the officers. She relished turning on the noisy crowd and softly saying, “I am waiting.� Silence fell.
The Class of ’64 poses with a ’64 Chevy brought by Jim McManus. They are: (back) Vance Harmon, Don Dossett, (unknown), David Gray, Sterling Lewis, Dan Bolinger, James Kuykendall, Janice Loy Walker; (front) Harry Cardwell, Elizabeth Weaver West, Brenda Allen Wayland, Jennie Kate Purcell (teacher/sponsor), Charlotte Hackney Jellicorse, Barbara Holsenback Fisher, Linda Neeley Atkins and Norma Henegar McCurry. “The Arnold girls� worked the beverage table, even pulling in grand-nephew Ryan Cox, a Halls High senior, for assistance. Brightening the room are Martha Arnold Charnay, Ryan Cox, Esta Arnold and Becky Elrod.
Record crowd for Halls Alumni Banquet By Sandra Clark The cafeteria was packed, and there was enough food at the banquet’s conclusion to feed a family of four for a week. The Halls Alumni Banquet was held on the traditional fourth Saturday in April at the high school. Judson Palmer welcomed attendees and recognized inductees to the Hall of Fame: Allen Elkins, Ron Wallace and Joe Palmer. Heather Freeland, winner of last year’s scholarship, was saluted, but no one could mention the name of this year’s $1,500 winner. The awards day was the following Monday. Officers for 2014-15 were sworn in: Judson Palmer, president; Carl Tindell, vice president; Brenda Smith, secretary; Barbara Mynatt Gaylor, treasurer; Chris Vandergriff, member-at-large. Directors are: Martha Arnold Charnay, Connie Hunter, Mark Duff, Bradley Hodge, Sheila Holbert, Don McConkey, Jim McManus, Debbie Rose, Melissa Rogers Sandling, Mark Silvey
and Janice Loy Walker. The late Joe Palmer was principal of Halls High School from 1948 to 1959, sent to Halls by then-Superintendent Mildred E. Doyle. Judson Palmer and his brother, Bob, accepted the award. Judson said his parents met when both were teachers at the old Loyston Junior High in Union County. Joe taught at Central High before and after his work at Halls. “He had a place in his heart for this community and this school.� Allen Elkins rose high in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) after graduating from Halls High School in 1951. He spoke with military precision, saying high-school years are formative and require good role models. “I had two at Halls – Irene Maxwell, the English teacher, and Buddy Pike, the football coach. “In my view, (Mr. Pike) was the best (Halls High football coach). He started with nothing, no team, no uniforms. He went from zero to a winning team in
three years.â€? Elkins said his mentors in the U.S. Marine Corps “expected everything to be done perfectly. ‌ I love the Marine Corps.â€? He lost his wife of 52 years, Pat, four years ago and now lives in Williamsburg, Va., halfway between his two daughters. Both accompanied their dad to the April 26 banquet. Ron Wallace said he left Halls on a bus for Chicago on April 26, some 50 years ago. He had $14 in his pocket and roomed with Halls guy J.D. Cox until he earned some money working shift work for Ford Motor Co. Wallace said his fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Loy, “taught us to respect the individuals around us and to have aspirations to go higher.â€? Those aspirations took Wallace from a night-shift sweeper to a top job with Ford. He says he could not have scripted a better life. Now he’s back home, serving on the board of the Knox Farmers Co-op and running a farm in East Knox County.
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government Budget hearings: What’s at stake? Mayor Madeline Rogero has proposed an ambitious $200.5 million operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. It is roughly $17 million more than last year’s budget and about $14.5 million more than the city’s expected revenue. If approved, the new budget will require a tax increase of about 34 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of your real property, and on both real and personal property for a business. What does this mean to the taxpayer? How will it affect the city’s competitive position as it vies to attract future residential and commercial development? Budget Snapshot: Salaries and benefits dominate basic services costs. Police, fire and public service form the core of the basic service budget and account for $119.7 million in costs (employing 1,135 of the city’s 1,600 workers), with lesser amounts for engineering, parks and recreation, fleet, administration, etc. Debt service accounts for $24.5 million, based on the city’s $190.8 million in long-term debt (including some $31.4 million in new debt the mayor hopes to issue this year). The city’s website has details. The biggest budget drivers include increased pension costs ($7.4 million, raising the total to $23.4 million), employee raises ($2.5 million), higher health-care costs ($700,000), plus $5 million in capital expenditures. In addition, the mayor has included several million dollars of discretionary spending for community grants ($1.25 million) and other initiatives, like encouraging the arts ($500,000) and establishing a historic-preservation fund ($500,000). The two biggest community grants (there are 60 separate grants) are $250,000 for the proposed Botanical Garden’s Urban Ag Center and $250,000 for the Boys and Girls Club expansion. Under the charter, the new fiscal budget must be in place by mid-June. It will be vetted by the City Council at public hearings on May 21 and put to a vote at the May 27 meeting. Consequences: You are being asked to pay more in property taxes for these additional “investments.” Taxes are a function of a two-variable equation – tax rate x assessed prop-
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What makes JMac run? The second-most commonly cited reason for preferring appointed school superintendents over the elected kind is the contention that elected superintendents are forced to waste half their time campaigning (the first reason is being able to attract a better selection of candidates).
Nick Della Volpe Betty Bean erty value. For residential property the assessment is 25 percent of the appraised value. For commercial, it’s 40 percent. Reappraisals are done every four years and, because they are required by law to be tax-neutral, have resulted in lowering the tax rate. So it’s not really about the tax rate “failing to keep up with inflation.” That rate must drop as appraisals grow. City taxes paid have actually gone up 34 percent (from $79.8 million in 2004 to $106.5 million in 2013). The administration explains it’s only an increase of $85 for a modest $100,000 home. Small, of course, is a relative term – what if you are already struggling on a fi xed income? The 40 percent assessment on business property would, on a $500,000 commercial building, raise the property tax by $680 (to $5,480) before adding the tax on equipment. City residents also pay county taxes. Indirect Consequences: The growth of our city, and its revenue stream, are at stake. Growing the pie (tax base) is better than slicing it thinner and thinner. As city taxes rise, families faced with paying more than double the taxes of someone who lives a few miles away in the county might opt to relocate. For small business, dual taxes can significantly impact the bottom line. Are we inadvertently incentivizing businesses to move from, or not locate in, the city? Will Knox, Blount or Anderson counties seem more attractive? If revenues dip in the uncertain future, will we be tempted to return to the tax well – the very thing that eventually crippled several cities around the countr y? The moral: Look before you leap!
De-politicizing education isn’t the primary argument for appointed supes, but it’s a pretty good one. But does it really hold up under scrutiny? If you’ve been trying to keep up with the community forums, elegant evenings, hard-hat days, ribbon-cuttings, gladsome announcements, unveilings and public chowing-downs of Superintendent James McIntyre this election season, you’re probably worn plumb out.
And you’re also probably inclined to answer the above-posed question with a big, fat no. Don’t kid yourself. McIntyre’s running hard – maybe to keep his job via the re-election of his school board allies, or maybe simply in the primary of public opinion. Yep, he’s running. But really, what else can he do? Here’s just a small sampling of where he’s been lately (honestly, the guy gets around so much it’s hard to remember everywhere he’s been): On March 31, he presided over a media “hard-hat” day out at the new Career Magnet Academy at Pellissippi State in Strawberry Plains. His incredibly efficient public information chief Melissa Ogden appended a note to the announcement saying her boss would be available for interviews about the 2014-2015 budget after the media tour, thus allowing him to get more bang for his media buck (and also afford him a chance to doff the silly hard hat). On April 8, he hosted a
community forum at Christenberry Elementary School (this is getting to be a popular destination – Mayor Madeline Rogero gave a budget address at the adjacent Jim McIntyre Christenberry ball park a couple of weeks later and announced her intention to ask City Council to raise property taxes to fund city services). McIntyre’s forum was broadcast live, so a large audience likely saw his pitch for more money for schools. Smart money says Rogero gets hers (which means that McIntyre probably wishes he could swap mayors). On April 10, he attended Knox County Council PTA’s Evening of Elegance at The Foundry and posed for some old-fashioned gripand-grins with some of his favorite volunteers, principals and teachers (and also a couple of candidate faves). Foundry food’s pretty good,
Budget includes ‘fig-leaf’ savings
Mayor Rogero’s 34-cent property-tax increase is not necessary except to fund the inflated city pension plan that Rogero refuses to address. In fact, Rogero has also strongly opposed any attempt to reduce city operating expenses such as the Della Volpe effort to remove the mandatory 2.5 percent annual pay raise for employees without regard to merit, performance or current economic conditions. Council members Wallace and Grieve backed him. This tax hike was first predicted in this column six weeks ago. The city pension’s automatic 3 percent increase is even more costly to taxpayers, despite efforts to keep it hidden. City retirees including this writer receive an automatic annual 3 percent increase in our pension (more than those who are currently working) without regard to inflation or lack of inflation, ability to fund it or any other rational standard. Rogero, who personally will benefit from this provision, also opposes its modification for current employees. Rogero will gain annual increases of more than $900 a year for the rest of her life on her city pension (based on $130,000 annual salary) when she retires on or after age 62 or in 2019. Her deputy, Bill Lyons, will do much better by getElection is Tuesday ting an annual jump of at The primary election is least $1,400 annually comTuesday, May 6, for various pounded when he retires (he local positions including is already over 62), based on school board. Polls are open annual salary of $165,000. from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. He also gets a $5,820 an-
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nual car allowance. Rogero urged repeal for this provision for future employees, but the cost savings of that move will only hit in 18 to 20 years. She was warned about this by council members Grieve and Stair, but she ignored them. Now the chickens are coming home to roost at the cost of 34 cents, or a 14 percent increase. The pension increase should be tied to inflation, not to a mandatory annual hike. Rogero opposes letting the voters vote on it. Her budget includes only fig-leaf savings. For example, the cap of a $2,500 pay raise for the 18 employees making over $100,000 a year will save the city $8,110, while the tax hike will generate $14.5 million. The $8,110 savings was wiped out by the cost of the budget luncheon at $8,300. It is truly laughable (if not insulting) that she would cite this as a significant savings while she spends $200,000 for a salary survey that a secretary could have compiled at no cost. Council members Brown, Stair and Grieve opposed it. Della Volpe has received widespread applause among city taxpayers (and boos from city employees) for his
effort to educate voters on mandated annual spending costs that benefit a few while costing everyone. No private-sector firm would do this, nor does the county, state or federal government. This tax hike is only a down payment. There will be more tax hikes after the mayor’s re-election in 2015 to pay off the spiraling pension costs unless council insists on giving city voters a vote through a charter amendment. Knoxville should follow Chattanooga’s lead in curbing current pension costs. ■ Things got heated last Tuesday after City Council adjourned and the TV cameras were turned off. Vice Mayor Pavlis told Della Volpe in front of numerous witnesses his opposition to the budget and tax hike was “irresponsible.” Della Volpe, who said a year ago he nominated Pavlis to be vice mayor, claimed Pavlis was “red faced and shouting at me.” Della Volpe described Pavlis to this writer as “the mayor’s attack dog.” The mayor may need to initiate a charm offensive to calm these troubled councilmanic waters. Last Friday, Della Volpe had shoulder surgery, but it is uncertain whether he will get flowers from the mayor. ■ Folks wanting to support the arts in Fountain City should purchase the $40 ticket to a great luncheon on Saturday, May 10, at the home and gardens of Bill and Ginger Baxter. The gardens are spectacu-
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so this probably wasn’t much of a chore. On April 15, he celebrated Dine Out for Education Day by having breakfast at Shoney’s with beleaguered school board members Pam Trainor and Lynne Fugate (both of whom voted to extend McIntyre’s contract and drew spirited opposition for their trouble). At lunchtime he was on the East side chowing down on Chandler’s famous fried chicken with incumbent Gloria Deathridge (whose support of McIntyre has earned her a couple of opponents). His dinner companion/destination went unrecorded. On April 22, Fugate, Deathridge and Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones joined him to celebrate the facelift at Chilhowee Intermediate School. Non-McIntyre-supporting board member Mike McMillan was also present. One of the high points of the event was the students’ performance of the school song, which celebrated their safe environment for learning and achieving.
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Things grow better at the Fountain City estate of Bill and Ginger Baxter. This photo shows the maple that grew from a sprig handed out as part of then-Mayor Victor Ashe’s 1992 budget message.
lar. Tickets benefit and are available from the Fountain City Arts Center at 213 Hotel Road, Knoxville, TN 37918; 357-2787. ■ The almost instant firing of Frank Phillips by Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones for choking a UT student on April 26 shows what an upcoming election can do. In the old days, Phillips might have continued on the payroll for a long time while investigations were ongoing. The photo by John Messner was conclusive, and the election tomorrow speeded up the decision. Phillips had prior issues but was retained on staff.
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Searching for basketball coaches
Critics managed to find fault with Dave Hart’s search for a new Tennessee basketball coach. I thought it was orderly enough. Seekand-find took only one week. OK, I did flinch when the Louisiana Tech guy turned us down.
If Hart wanted a famous name, he fell short. He did not come back with Butch Jones’ friend, Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat. He didn’t even get Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall, heavily hyped for his 34-0 season. But I am not disappointed with Donnie Tyndall. He wanted the job and didn’t whine about roster problems. If you fretted about this Marvin transition, you should have West been here 16 years ago. Douglas Adair Dickey, Hall of Fame football coach and very interesting athletic diI imagined the athletic rector, faced what seemed director knew where he was a minor task of replacing going. The possibility of Kevin O’Neill. Dickey was not accomneeding a replacement must have entered his mind in plished fishing in the basJanuary or February. ketball pool. He invested
$10,000 of hard-earned UT money in good ol’ Florida buddy Bill Carr to serve as idea man. Carr was a big help. He provided phone numbers. Oklahoma coach Kelvin Sampson, Clemson coach Rick Barnes and Wake Forest coach Dave Odom received early calls but said no thanks. Bill Self, then of Oral Roberts, had Larry Brown’s recommendation, but nothing happened. Dave Bliss popped on and off the radar screen. Iowa State’s Tim Floyd pondered and procrastinated and eventually complicated the search with an untimely phone call. Ricardo Patton of Colorado and Steve Robinson of Tulsa listened politely. They did not receive formal job offers but did benefit from consideration. They
subsequently signed contract extensions with pay raises. Dickey realigned his sights. How about Delaware coach Mike Brey? Nope. Steve Alford of Southwest Missouri State was highly regarded, but Dickey thought he needed more experience. Murray State coach Mark Gottfried emerged as a potential solution. He had won consecutive Ohio Valley Conference championships. For some reason that escapes me, he did not fit. Late in the second week of searching, or early in the third, Dickey announced that a new coach should be in place within a month. Fans moaned. On the assumption that Doug needed help but wouldn’t admit it, a sports-
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unseen, in the form of zillions of microscopic rootlets known as mycelia. They grow into and digest all sorts of organic material, like leaf litter and dying and dead trees, turning them back into good rich soil. When it’s time to reproduce, this out-of-sight network of rootlets makes a fruit that appears aboveground, often seemingly overnight, which we recognize as a mushroom. We’ve all seen shelf fungi on tree trunks, fairy rings of white mushrooms in a yard, all sorts of shapes and colors of ’shrooms beside a path or in the woods. The mushroom is similar to an apple on a tree; it is the fruit of the plant. But instead of seeds, it produces microscopic spores, so small that they can float away on air currents to – it is hoped – start a new batch of mycelia somewhere else. The morels first appear around the middle of March here in East Tennessee and
work their way north as spring progresses. Identifying morels is not difficult. With just a moderate amount of care, morels are, as mushrooms go, pretty unmistakable. They are usually 2 to 4 inches tall, with a short white stem and a conical-shaped cap covered with sharp ridges and pits. They are completely hollow. As with all foraged wild edibles, caution must be used to rule out look-alikes, some of which can cause serious illness and even death. Consult a good field guide or go out with an experienced person. But what good is a morel, after all? Well, they’re a rare delicacy with a hard-to-describe luscious flavor. Once picked, they can be eaten fresh or dried for later use. Just string them up for a few days in a cool, dry place, or give them a few hours in a food dehydrator. Once dry, they will keep in
Springtime here in our part of the world moves each year from south to north and lower to higher elevations in a fairly predictable fashion. And as it moves along it produces a series of events, some exciting, some beautiful and some, well, interesting. Today’s subjects are beautiful and exciting mostly in the eyes of their beholders; interesting, definitely. Hickory chickens are not a Southern female vocal group, nor are they a recipe for barbecued legs and wings. Hickory chickens is a mostly upper East Tennessee-southeastern Kentucky name for a neat group of organisms more properly known as morels. Also known as dry land fish, merkels, molly moochers and 100 other names, they are mushrooms. Now before you give a
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writer compiled a list of possibilities – P.J. Carlesimo of the Portland Trail Blazers, Mack McCarthy of UTChattanooga, Phil Martelli of St. Joseph’s, Jim O’Brien of Boston College, Pete Gillen of Providence, Fran Fraschilla of St. John’s, Ralph Willard of Pitt and Bill Herrion of Drexel. Dickey may not have known where Drexel was. The Dragons don’t play football. I was surprised when Illinois State coach Kevin Stallings turned down Tennessee. He and his wife, Lisa, twice visited Knoxville to check out the situation. He was concerned about filling the arena, but that was explained away. The hunt seemed almost over. Dickey and athlet-
a sealed glass jar for years. Reconstitute the dried morels by a brief soaking in water, making them as good as new; some cooks think they’re even better that way. Many folks like their morels just rolled in flour or cornmeal and fried in butter. Even better to many people is to simmer them in some butter, add some heavy cream and a dash of cooking sherry, and use that as a wondrous sauce for a
ic department assistant Billy Henry, a former basketball coach who could speak the language, flew to Normal, Ill., for a final heart to heart. Soon thereafter Stallings had a change of heart. There was a mishap. Dickey received a call from Tim Floyd while at the Stallings home. I will not attempt to explain how Tennessee ended up with Jerry Green. He may have been a desperation pick. He was 72-70 at Oregon, seventh in the Pac-10 amid rumors that he would be fired. Dickey and another assistant, Mitch Barnhart, went to the Final Four where coaches of all shapes and sizes were clustered. They came home with Green. He did very well in competition but not so hot in public relations. The Green era did not end well. It was almost as frustrating as the search. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
nice beef tenderloin (pardon my salivating). Morels are another of nature’s remarkable curiosities. Check them out in your field guide and cookbook, but don’t expect any morel hunters to tell where their secret places are – that’s closely held information. And for the less adventurous – you don’t have to go tromping around the damp, cold, spring woods to find morels. You can just grab $12 and head for the supermarket. Bon appetit!
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A very big deal At the recent media preview for the May 4 debut of sculptor Richard Jolley’s new installation at the Knoxville Museum of Art, the artist was asked, “How has your work evolved in the last 15 years?” Jolley answered, “Well, the scale is more ambitious.” That’s the understatement of the year. Jolley’s monumental sculpture, “Cycle of Life: Within the Power of Dreams and the Wonder of Infinity,” measures approximately 105 x 30 x 12 feet and weighs more than seven tons. It is one of the largest figurative glass and steel assemblages in the world. Begun in 2009, it’s Jolley’s most ambitious and complex work to date. His mission was to turn public space – the KMA’s newly refurbished Ann and Steve Bailey Hall, named for the generous underwriters of the massive work – into art space. The hall is wellknown as a popular gathering place, hosting weddings, banquets and events such as Alive After Five.
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enthusiasts from all over the country. All enjoyed a Southern-style buffet lunch supplied by Creative Catering of Knoxville. “It’s a great pleasure that we’re all here to see this,” said Robert C. Morgan, who writes for two prestigious international art publications, World Sculpture News and Sculpture Magazine. “I am in awe of this work.” Bobbie Leigh, a freelance writer from New York City, said that she was impressed not only with the Jolley work but with the KMA itself. Commenting on the new exhibition of glass art on the first floor, she said, “Some of this work is so 22nd century! It’s ahead of the curve.” But the star of the day was undoubtedly the Jolley piece. “If my previous works are short stories,” he said, “this is a novel.”
“I feel extra lucky to work on an object of this scale,” said Jolley. “I was given carte blanche, and that’s extremely rare.” The sculpture is “a visual narrative in seven parts on the progression of life,” according to the artist. The first six stages, depicting various aspects of life on Earth, are mounted on the walls. The seventh, suggestive of the sky and cosmos, is suspended dramatically from the ceiling. Asked which part of the sculpture is his favorite, Jolley admitted he’s “quite fond of ‘sky.’ But it’s like asking a parent to choose a favorite ■ Youth concert child!” This Wednesday, the Guests at the preview Knoxville Jazz Youth Orincluded local media representatives and sculpture chestra under the direc-
Alan Carmichael and Cynthia Moxley of Moxley Carmichael Communications enjoy the Jolley exhibition with WBIR general manager Jeff Lee.
Sculptor Richard Jolley answers questions about his monumental work, “Cycle of Life: Within the Power of Dreams and the Wonder of Infinity.” Photos by Carol Zinavage
tion of Tom Lundberg will present a concert featuring Nashville jazz artists and twin brothers Rahsaan and Roland Barber. The KJYO is a high school honors band open to students from across East Tennessee. The ensemble
has performed with Doc Severinsen and Grammyaward-winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin, among others. The Barbers have delighted audiences throughout Tennessee and beyond. The trombonist and saxophonist are accomplished jazz artists whose pedigrees include Manhattan School of Music, the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the NBC Saturday Night Live Band. “I first met Roland and Rahsaan Barber early in their high school careers,” says Tom Lundberg, director of the KJYO. “They were already focused on playing jazz at the highest level. Both are successfully trans-
forming their dreams into viable careers as artists and educators. “I look forward to their impact on the high schoolers who play in the KJYO as well as the Knoxville audience.” The Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra Concert featuring the Barber Brothers begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Bearden High School auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. In addition, the Barbers will present a free master class earlier the same day at 4:30 p.m. in the choral hall, room 012 of the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center at the University of Tennessee. Info: www.knoxjazz.org. Send story suggestions to news@ShopperNewsNow.com.
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Pastor Gary Vandergriff: Teaching and beyond By Cindy Taylor It isn’t often these days that anyone stays at one place in their career for 25 years. For a pastor to stay at the same church for that length of time is even more exceptional. Union Baptist Church celebrated its 25th year under the guidance of pastor Gary Vandergriff April 27 with a reception at the church. Vandergriff took the position as pastor on April 23, 1989, and neither Vandergriff nor his congregation seems ready to part ways. During his tenure at Union Baptist Church, Vandergriff has been a part of the church’s centennial celebration, baptized more than 150 people and seen many of the youth in his congregation called into the ministry. Vandergriff was presented with a plaque at the reception
Aglow members Clara Bell, Shirley Myers, Carol Snyder and Diane Shelby give a cookie and information to Walmart shopper Pastor Gary Vandergriff at his 25th-year celebration at Union Baptist Church with Bob and Glad- Linda Poynter. Photo submitted ys Mynatt, UBC members for 50 years Photo submitted that included the names of those baptized. “I have been blessed to be able to serve the Lord and His people for so long
in one church,” said Vandergriff. Those attending included former members, pastors and their families from
the Midland Baptist Association and members of Bethany Baptist Church and Mooreland Heights Baptist Church.
nance against murder?) and stoned him to death. And, like his Lord before him, he prayed for his murderers: “Lord, do not hold this sin When they heard these things, they became enraged against them.” and ground their teeth at Stephen. But filled with the This is just one account of Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory “the world’s capacity to hate of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. life.” “Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son Patricia Hampl is as beof Man standing at the right hand of God!” But they wildered as the rest of us by covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed tothis capacity. Her disbelievgether against him. Then they dragged him out of the ing statement, quoted above, city and began to stone him. … comes from a passage in her (Acts 7: 54-58a NRSV) book in which she describes the death of teenager Anne I don’t know what it will take to convince me of the Frank in the Holocaust. world’s capacity to hate life, its dark instinct to smash There will come a day what blooms. when no living person sur(“I Could Tell You Stories,” Patricia Hampl) vives who actually knew Anne Frank. Will she be Stephen was one of the forgotten? Or was she a first deacons, a group of martyr, much like SteCross seven persons who were phen, who will live on in Currents chosen to care for the disthe hearts and minds of Lynn tribution of food among the those who admire courage Pitts first Greek Christians. As it and faithfulness. The irony, turned out, Stephen was caof course, is that Stephen pable of more than waiting was killed by the Jews betables: According to Acts 6: turned on him and accused cause he was a Christian, 8, he was “full of grace and him of blasphemy. Even in and Anne Frank was killed power,” and he “did great that moment, Stephen was by German Christians bewonders and signs among “filled with the Holy Spirit.” cause she was a Jew. the people.” He saw a vision of Jesus The larger questions come He held his own in a syna- standing at the right hand straight at our own souls. Do gogue debate with Cyrenians of God, but his accusers we have the insight, the acuand Alexandrians, who, hav- dragged him out of the city men, the courage to notice ing been bested by Stephen, (why, I wonder – a city ordi- and to name hatred or mur-
der when we know it is happening? What are we willing to do about it? In the case of Stephen’s stoning, the Pharisee Saul stood by and held the cloaks of those who were actually hurling the stones. He (Scripture tells us) “approved of their killing” Stephen. Accessory to murder, we would call that today. However, our God had other plans for Saul. (Why does God so frequently choose the least likely candidate? It gives us hope for our own usefulness, I suppose, or else the possibility absolutely terrifies us!) The Lord had to use a blinding vision to get Saul’s attention, then waited during a three-day period of healing and fasting before sending Ananias to restore Saul’s sight. Saul would cease hating life, would become Paul, the Apostle, and would travel the Eastern Mediterranean, preaching the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Stephen is remembered as the first martyr, a young man who grew, who bloomed, was smashed and died, to the everlasting glory of his Lord.
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Aglow in the community By Cindy Taylor The women of Aglow in northwest Knoxville headed out to Walmart on Clinton Highway April 23 to hand out free cookies. Members also passed out fliers for the April 26 Spring Gathering and talked to community members about Aglow. All who stopped by were invited to the gathering, where they would enjoy a free lunch. The Spring Gathering is a yearly meeting where East Tennessee Aglow Lighthouses come together to have fellowship, encourage one another and minister to the community. Testimonies were given by women who had received assistance from Aglow and partners such as Celebrate Recovery and House of Mercy. Aglow Ministries has
Lighthouse groups around the country formed within neighborhoods and workplaces. Lighthouses are men and women of Aglow who reach into local communities to feed the homeless, minister in jails and prisons, share Bible studies, work with orphans and much more. Aglow considers these groups to be the heart and soul of the ministry. Generations Project is one emphasis of Aglow International to reach future generations with the gospel and empower them as leaders in every field of society and stage of life. Diane Shelby is president of the local Knoxville chapter. “Our goal is just to bless people,” she said. Aglow info: Diane Shelby at dbsaglow@gmail.com.
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Michele Carringer wins the pie-eating contest for politicians. At left is Ed Brantley and at right is Mike Hammond.
HHS teacher Kerrie Coley was the non-political pie-eating winner for the third year. Photos by Ruth White
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Skyler Becker participated in the pie-eating contest. Although he didn’t win, he created a great Pinocchio look with the whipped cream.
Outdoor classroom goes indoors By Ruth White The wind and rain threatened, but they didn’t spoil the great turnout and fun at the annual Halls Outdoor Classroom celebration. This year’s organizer, AmeriCorps member Logan Kennedy, was pleased, even though the event was moved to the commons at Halls
High. “We had close to 225 people,” he said. Activities for kids included bubble fun, balloon animals, bowling and duck races. Exhibits taught about plants and animals, and David Hall and Friends played some great bluegrass music. The pie-eating contest
Taylor and Makynli Rose look at the Ijams Nature Center display with their mom, Christine, at the Halls Outdoor Classroom celebration.
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Caroline Beeler, Diana Gordon, Kate Smith, Jordan Johnson and Greg Day display their awards. Outstanding seniors Collin Karnes, Andrew Kitts and Lauren Biliter (right) are congratulated by Halls High principal Mark Duff.
Halls High honors top seniors called to receive the tassel for By Ruth White Senior awards day is al- their gown. Garrett Moyers was one ways filled with emotions of two se– tears of sorrow as the year niors to comes to an end, excitereceive the ment over scholarships and Buddy Tarvreflection on four years of er Memorial high school. ScholarHalls High held awards ship. Also day last week, and many receiving scholarships were presented the award to hard-working students. was Austin The top seniors were recog- Moyers Ballenger. nized at the end of the cereVictoria Dishner is this mony, with each student with a 3.5 or higher GPA being year’s valedictorian, and Ma-
Recipients of the Halls Crossroads Women’s League scholarship are Bridget Harris and Jenna Phillips. They are pictured with league member Alma Williams (center). Photo submitted
ria Brinias is the salutatorian. Principal Mark Duff recognized the staff-selected Best Boy, Andrew Kitts, and Best Girl, Lauren Biliter. Most School Spirit (which Duff spontane-
ously renamed the Red Nation Award) went to Collin Karnes. The graduation ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at ThompsonBoling Arena.
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Retired teachers continue to help kids Ernie Israel remembers most. Within the community where they have lived and worked, both men continue to be loved and respected for their accomplishments. Once retired, they were not content to sit on the sidelines, knowing they could still contribute. So they have volunteered Ernie Israel and Larry Graham at the Hardin Valley Academy at middle and elementrack prior to a recent meet. Photo by S. Barrett tary school track and field events, demonstrating kind coaching career that took with Knox County Schools. hearts, boundless energy him to three schools, two of Larry Israel teaches at and respect of their peers. Despite the age differencGraham’s former students Brickey-McCloud Elemenhave become PE teachers. tary and his wife, Kara, es, they still connect with One, Susan Hibbett, even teaches at Pleasant Ridge kids of all types. After all the years, one took the position he vacated Elementary School. after 27 years at Gibbs ElAfter teaching and theme is consistent: the best ementary School. coaching at Powell Middle part is the kids. Israel’s impact is evi- School for 27 years, the Dr. Kendall Graham, a neonatologist at denced by his son, Larry, relationships with play- Baptist Hospital in Nashville, is the son of becoming a PE teacher ers and students are what Larry and Carolyn Graham.
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elor’s degree in elementary education from Florida Atlantic University, a master’s in reading from Nova Southeastern University, a doctorate in organizational leadership/human resource development from Nova Southeastern University, and is working toward a doctorate in higher educational leadership from Capella University. Lori Johnson is an assistant principal at West Haven Elementary. She previously was a TAP master teacher at Dogwood and a kindergarten lead teacher at Maynard. Johnson has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from State University of New York at Buffalo, a master’s in education from Tusculum College, and an educational specialist degree in administration from LMU. Tenisha Marchbanks is a lead teacher at Bearden Middle and pr e v iou sly taught at Nor t hwe s t Middle. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s in elementary education from the University of Tennessee, UT and is working toward an education specialist degree in administration and supervision from UT. Angela Messer is an instrumental music profe ssional dev e l o pme nt specialist, associate director of bands and TAP master teacher at Carter High School. She began teaching in 1997 at Whittle Springs Middle. She has a bachelor’s degree in instrumental music education from UT and a master’s in music education from the VanderCook School of Music in Chicago. Stephanie Prince is a 4th grade teacher at BrickeyMcCloud. She has taught since 2006 at Brickey and Rocky Hill schools. Prince holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s in teacher education from UT. Michelle Wolfenbarger is a TAP master teacher at Ritta School. She has been teaching since 2001 at Adrian Burnett, Carter Elementar y and Holston Middle schools. She has a master’s degree in teaching (elementary education) from the University of Tennessee.
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Morning Pointe virtually full at grand opening By Cindy Taylor Morning Pointe of Powell held its grand opening April 24 and, according to Executive Director Tyner Brooks, the facility is on the verge of being a full house. “This is such a great location and we really appreciate all the support from the community,â€? said Brooks. The facility boasts 53 spacious assisted living apartments with multiple oor-plan choices and 20 additional apartments in The Lantern designed for residents with Alzheimer’s and other memory disor-
ders. Individual care plans are tailored to assure dignity and enhance the quality of life for residents. Pat Caron is regional vice president of operations. “We are all getting older day by day and we know that we have this age wave coming,� said Caron. “Our overall goal and mission is to be a partner with families that need services for their loved ones. For us this is a privilege and a ministry.� Gibbs ROTC opened the program with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a musical presentation by the
Morning Pointe Executive Director Tyner Brooks greets residents JoAnne and Earl Hoff meister and their daughter Debbie Johnson at the facility’s grand opening.
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Haslam to speak at commencement Gov. Bill Haslam is the keynote speaker at Pellissippi State Community College’s Spring Commencement ceremony 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Thompson-Boling Arena. “It’s a great honor to have Gov. Haslam attend and speak at our Commencement,� said Pellissippi State president L. Anthony Wise. “Gov. Haslam has made
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Marco’s makes a splash By Sandra Clark When the tent went up and then the inflatables, we knew something huge was hitting Halls. The new Marco’s Pizza invited family and friends for a “soft” opening. It was anything but that. In fact, cars overflowed the parking lot and into the space of Grace Baptist Church. They spread across Afton Drive into the Birch Tree Plaza and even edged onto the lot of Bob Johnson Insurance. Bright colors, live music and the smell of pizza drew folks from far and near. The place was so busy, we could barely interview Marco. And now it’s here. Marco’s Pizza at 7121 Maynardville Pike has changed the face of Halls – at least in that corner of Afton Drive. Their slogan: “You had a choice and you chose Marco’s Pizza. Thank you.” The menu includes “build your own” pizza from 10inch (small) to 16-inch (Xlarge); there are specialty pizzas and subs, along with salads and sides. Free crust toppers include garlic butter, Roma seasoning and Parmesan cheese. For extra fun, there are “meatball bake” and chicken dippers, “cheeezy” bread and “cinnasquares.” Marco’s specializes in catering and fundraisers. Store hours are Monday through Thursday and Sun-
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HMS golf team wins championship The Halls Middle School girls golf team won the TMSGA District Championship on April 21 at Ruggles Ferry Golf Course. The team defeated Gresham by a score of 88-92. Shown with the championship plaque are Halls golfers Ashley Gideon, Meredith Wormsley and Shelby Liford. The team is coached by Jerry Blevins. Photo submitted
Central honors senior players Members of the Central High softball team were honored las week during the final home game of the season. Pictured ar team members Courtney Styles, Maleah Hipsher and Caitly Rolen. Photo by Ruth White
REUNIONS ■ Central High School’s class of 1959 will hold its 55th reunion Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Info: Judy Edenfield Hodge, 531-4837 or judychs59@mindspring.com or Harold Knott, 947-3486 or haroldknot@frontier.com.
Munsey family Five generations of the Munsey family gathered for a priceless photograph. Pictured are Nikki Delfino with Lakota Delfino, Katie Munsey with Savannah Brogan; (back) Amber Brogan, Shane Munsey and Shirley O’Dell. Photo submitted
Halls’ softball seniors Halls High honored senior members of the softball team prior to last week’s game against Powell. Pictured are Samantha Warwick, Katie Scott, Vada Major, Kelsey Whited and Alyssa Mabe.
■ Central High School’s class of 1989 will reunite June 14. Tickets are $40. Make checks payable to CHS Class of ’89 and mail to Felecia Turner, 1103 Darby Lane, Forest, Va., 24551. Info: Felecia (Robbins) Turner, feleciaturner@ hotmail.com or Mark Allen, 4davolz@comcast.net.
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Memorial Day Ceremony starts at 4:00pm with bagpiper Andrew McMahan leading the procession to the lake from the park. Speaker: John Becker from Channel 10 Congressman Duncan will be honoring our active duty soldiers.
Games for the kids, horse-drawn carriage rides & good eats including BBQ & homemade ice cream all available for purchase. Fountain City Town Hall will be selling bottled water, soft drinks and baked goods as well as this year’s T-shirt.
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Finding the ‘road to success’ for Tellico Plains woman Menopause can be a relatively easy transition for some women, but for others, it can be filled with extremely uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes, sleep disruption or severe fatigue. Lynnette Balser of Tellico Plains, 55, had been having mild symptoms for about five years, when she had a complete hysterectomy in 2008. The surgery put Balser into full menopause, and the surgeon sent her home with an estrogen patch. “That helped the hot flashes, but nothing else,” said Balser. Balser consulted Dr. G. Walton Smith at Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists about “bioidentical” hormone therapies. These are hormones that, once in the body, are the same molecular composition as the hormones the body would create itself. “I was very impressed Dr. Smith took the time to listen,” said Balser. “He didn’t just tell me what to do, and he seemed to be really up on the research as well. “Before seeing him, I had gone to several doctors after my hysterectomy, and they either didn’t believe in bioidentical hormones or were unable to prescribe them adequately.” Smith talked at length with Balser about the
Balser decided to try a pellet form of estradiol and testosterone. During a painless office procedure, Smith implanted several tiny pellets, about the size of a grain of rice, under the skin near the hip. Balser liked the idea of not having to remember to take pills or apply creams daily. She will have the pellets replaced every three to four months, and they will supply a steady stream of hormones to her body. “I like the way Dr. Smith treats each person as an individual,” said Balser. “He didn’t already have his mind made up as to what we should do. He even talked with my husband, because he’s very involved and interested. He takes the time with you and develops a program that’s suitable to the individual.” It has been nearly two months since Balser began bioidentical hormone therapy. “I’m feeling a lot better,” she said. “We’re not all the way there yet, but for the first time Lynnette Balser, pictured with her husband, Gary, found help with her menopause through Fort I’m really encouraged. My hot flashes are gone, and my other symptoms are improved by Sanders Women’s Specialists. about 25 to 50 percent. My blood tests showed options that would be best for her, from which lets inserted under the skin. that my hormone levels are improving as well. medications she might consider, to various de“He said, ‘These are your options, you tell “I’m encouraged,” she said. “We’re on the livery systems, such as patches, creams or pel- me what works best for you,’ ” said Balser. road to success.”
BHRT – Is it right for you? Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can be a more complete option for treating many of the varied symptoms related to menopause. However, they are not completely without risk or controversy. “Bioidentical doesn’t have a standard medical definition,” explained Dr. G. Walton Smith, a gynecologist with Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Dr. G. Walton “Some people Smith say it’s the same as ‘natural,’ because the hormones are derived from plants. I don’t use that definition because the chemicals have been manipulated by a pharmacist. My definition of bioidentical hormones are those medications which, in the body, are chemically identical to what the body normally
makes,” he said. The Women’s Health Initiative, a major study in 2002, found that two popular hormone drugs, Premarin and Provera, were found to increase the risk of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and blood clots. One large-scale French study, the E3N study, found that topical estradiol and true progesterone do not carry the same risks; however, this was not a placebo controlled study. “We know we can be safer as far as blood clots and strokes are concerned with bioidentical hormones, and maybe for breast cancer as well,” said Smith. Bioidentical hormones are often administered through patches, creams and pellets (which are implanted under the skin), rather than in pill form, so they do not pass through the liver first before going to the rest of the body. But finding the right mix of bioidentical hormones can take time. “It can take six to nine months to find the right dose for a woman,” Smith
said. Also, some types of bioidentical hormones are covered by insurance but others are not. “We discuss typical costs associated with the different options so patients can consider economic impact as they make their decisions” “Ultimately, it comes down to a quality of life issue, and that’s a personal choice,” said Smith. “There’s a lot of weighing of the pros and cons because HRT is always optional.” “Nothing replaces a healthy lifestyle, eating correctly, exercising routinely and taking care of yourself,” said Smith. Some women are able to manage this natural transition without hormones or medications and typically many of the symptoms will resolve on their own within two to five years. “But, every woman should know there are options that can help if their symptoms start affecting their quality of life.” Smith added, “It’s important to sit down and really have a good conversation with your physician or
nurse practitioner about all of the symptoms that you feel may be related to menopause. They can help you as you consider the potential benefits and any potential negatives
Moms of all ages need to get their annual mammograms
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Upcoming ‘Covenant Presents’ highlights hip fracture care region’s elite physicians of many different specialties. The program connects medical professionals with local seniors to present health and lifestyle topics of interest to the group. It costs $5 to attend, is open to the public and lunch is provided. On Wednesday, May 28, Dr. Paul Yau, orthopedic surgeon at the Hip Fracture Center at Fort
Sanders Regional, will talk about hip fractures. The Hip Fracture Center incorporates “best practice” guidelines and has a team of experts to get patients back on their feet. For more information about “Covenant Presents,” or about the programs and services of Covenant Health, call 865-541-4500.
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THURSDAYS THROUGH MAY 22 Diabetes Management Series, 6:30 p.m., Knox County Health Department auditorium, 140 Dameron Ave. Free five-part series; open to the public. To register: 215-5170.
THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Registration open for AMSE Science Explorer Camp for rising 5th, 6th and 7th graders. Two sessions: June 9-13, June 16-20. Info/to register: http://amse. org/visitors/summer-camps/.
MONDAY, MAY 5 Schoolyard Garden Monday, 5 p.m., Paulette Elementary School. Topic: container planting for beauty, vegetables and herbs. Everyone welcome.
TUESDAY, MAY 6 Neighborhood Watch meeting: Big Ridge 4th District, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School. UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.
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appreciated. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326. Union County High School band spring concert, 7 p.m., Union County High School auditorium. Annual plant sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Sale will continue for two weeks. Wildflowers, bushes, ferns, herbs and other plants. Baked goods also available. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Living Well with Diabetes, 2-4 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Deadline to register: Tuesday, May 6. Info: 922-2552. First Lutheran Church senior group 55 Alive meeting, noon, in the meeting room in the church, 1297 N. Broadway. Guest speaker: Laura Halm, news reporter from WATE-TV Channel 6, will speak on “My Life as a Journalist.” Cost: $7, includes lunch. The public is invited; reservations are requested: 524-0344 before noon. “Bloom Where You Are Planted” luncheon, 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Hosted by the Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection. Special program featuring Lisa Stanley from Stanley Green House. Guest speaker: Judith Barth from Dayton, Tenn. Cost: $12 inclusive. Child care by reservation only. Info/reservations: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 9 Union County Farm Day, 9:30 a.m.-lunch, Paulette Elementary School baseball field. Gala Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Union County Senior Citizens Center, Main St. in Maynardville. Music, food, fun. All senior citizens welcome. Church Fish fry, 5:30-8 p.m., Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 4110 Central Ave. Pike. Live band. All you can eat fish, fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, dessert: $10, 12 and up; $5, kids. Info: 687-6622.
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Arts and craft bazaar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairview Baptist Church fellowship hall, 7424 Fairview Road, Corryton. Admission: $1. Concessions and more than 15 vendors on site. Proceeds to benefit a missionary internship in Guatemala. Rabies vaccination clinics, 2-4:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per animal. Hosted by the Knox County Health Department and the Knoxville Veterinarian Medical Association at the following schools: Brickey-McCloud Elementary School, Carter Middle School, Christenberry Elementary School, Copper Ridge Elementary School, Gibbs Elementary School, Norwood Elementary School, Ritta Elementary School, Shannondale Elementary School. Songwriting workshops followed by a songwriterin-the-round style performance, featuring Mary Gauthier, Jim Lauderdale, Scott Miller, Matt Wertz and Drew Ramsey, Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike. Info/to sign up: http://www.ramseyhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/song-writers-flier.pdf or call 865-546-0745. Annual Youth Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Cars, trucks, tractors; no trailered cars. All proceeds go to Youth summer mission trip to Charlotte N.C. Info/to register: www. christumcknox.com; Eric Casteel, 423-506-2269.
SUNDAY, MAY 11 Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk, 2 p.m., CCC stone building in Big Ridge State Park, Info: 206-9459 or derek.wilson@tn.gov. New Sunday evening worship service, 5 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway. Weather-permitting, Holy Eucharist will be celebrated on the lawn. No experience required. Noisy children and pets are welcome. Bring a picnic dinner if you like. Info: 5235687 or www.stjamesknox.org.
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Deadline to donate items to Shannondale Presbyterian Church’s “Upscale Yard Sale,” noon-4 p.m., at the church, 4600 Tazewell Pike. Sale will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 16-17. Proceeds go toward the bell tower renovations. Pick up for heavy items is available by calling 456-6923.
Bluegrass and BBQ, 5:30-8 p.m., Halls Elementary School. Music, games, inflatables, basket auction, Buddy’s BBQ and hot dogs. “Tofu Tasting” dinner, final session of Healthy Choices plant-based free cooking class, 6 p.m., North Knoxville Seventh-day Adventist Church fellowship hall, 6530 Fountain City Road. Info/to pre-register by May 9: 314-8204 or www.KnoxvilleInstep.com.
Free health clinic provided by the St. Mary’s Legacy Mobile Medical Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Northside Community Center, located behind Washburn School in Grainger County. Spring Concert by the Singing Seniors Choir from O’Connor Senior Center, 10:30 a.m., Powell UMC, 323 W. Emory Road. Free and open to the public.
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THURSDAY, MAY 15
Decoration at Glenwood Cemetery, located on Central Ave. Pike in Powell. Families are encouraged to decorate the graves of their loved ones.
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Monthly seniors meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Heiskell Community Center, 9420 Heiskell Road. Speaker: Connie Miller. Lunch, noon; bingo, 1 p.m. Free; donations
Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 6 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.
Living Well with Diabetes, 2-4 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Deadline to register: Tuesday, May 13. Info: 922-2552. Deadline to register for “An evening with Bill Landry.” Hosted by Knoxville Region UT Chattanooga Alumni Chapter, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 22, University of Tennessee Visitor’s Center, 2712 Neyland Drive. Tickets: $25, includes dinner. For tickets: http://www.mocsconnect. com/2014landry. Info: knoxutcalumni@gmail.com; Natalie Mohr, 470-3790; www.mocsconnect.com/knoxville.
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HALLS – Custom stone & brick 2-story bsmt w/3-car gar. Wooded in back w/seasonal lake view. This home features 7BR/4BA & over 4,800 SF w/plenty of stg. Crown molding throughout, eat-in kit w/ granite tops, LR w/gas FP, mstr on main & BR on main, 3BR & bonus up. Downstairs has 2BR, living rm w/2nd FP & bonus/media rm pre-wired for surround sound. On quiet cul-de-sac. $414,900 (872896)
CLINTON – Great 2-story 3BR/2.5BA. This home features lg eat-in kit open to sun rm, LR w/gas FP & DR w/custom hutch. Updates include: Remodeled mstr BA w/5' shower & subway tile. HVAC 3 yrs, roof 5 yrs. Great deck & level fenced backyard. $199,900 (868000)
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KARNS – Immaculate 3BR/2.5BA, 2-story home on corner lot. Spacious great rm w/FP, formal DR, open eat-in kit, 9' ceilings & crown modeling on main. Bonus rm or 4th BR up. Peaceful screened-in porch off fam rm that leads POWELL – 1.5 acre level, great out to paver patio & seatbuilding spot. $25,000 (880784) ing area w/creek in back. $235,900 (883343)
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Vestival returns with a vengeance By Betsy Pickle When you put a festival in Vestal, it just makes sense to call it Vestival. But after that, anything goes. “This year, we’re having opera for the first time,� says Trudy Monaco, Vestival founder and board member of the Candoro Arts and Heritage Center, which hosts the event at the Candoro Marble building, 4450 Candora Ave. Opera, music that would sound more at home at the Grand Ole Opry and many genres in between will be presented on the three stages at Vestival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested. In addition to the Marble City Opera, performers will include Tim Lee 3, RB Mor-
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est Knoxville resident Lori King didn’t know what to expect when she first got her toddler son Tate Garcia a toy musical instrument. “It was a little alligator with a keyboard on it. I expected him to bang on the keys. But he actually took the time to pick out songs note by note,” the pre-K teacher says. That’s when she realized her son had something special. Tate, now 16, will be a sophomore next year at Bearden High School. And he’s picked up a few more instruments since that alligator. He plays piano, baritone horn, tuba, trombone, clarinet and saxophone. He marched in the band this past year playing marimba, and next year he’ll play synthesizer. He plays guitar, bass and violin. And harmonica and accordion. And drums. And probably kazoo. And he’s been blind since birth. Tate has only recently begun his first formal piano training. But the first piece this “beginner” brought in to play wasn’t “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” It was Frederic Chopin’s Nocturne in E Flat. He had figured out most of it from listening to a demo version on an electric keyboard. We’re talking about an advanced, sophisticated piece of music – easily a college-level piece. Full disclosure: I’m his piano teacher. Chris MacTavish, director of bands at Farragut Middle School, well remembers Tate’s audition on baritone horn for the music program there. The second part of the three-part audition was performing
Tate Garcia’s hands fly as he plays a Chopin piece. Photo by Carol Zinavage
Spurred on by Tate’s enormous talent, MacTavish got in touch with trombonist Tom Lundberg, Bearden High’s jazz band director and a founding member of the prestigious Knoxville Jazz Orchestra. “I credit Chris hugely with Tate’s musical development through middle school,” says Lundberg. “He kept encouraging me to work with Tate. I started teaching him private lessons this past fall through the assistance of an anonymous patron. We worked on trombone technique, learned tunes and improvised for each other, sometimes with Tate on trombone and me on piano and other times vice versa.”
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a prepared piece. Since Tate did not read music at the time, he wasn’t able to learn it beforehand. So “I played it for him on my trombone, and he played it back perfectly after just one listening,” says MacTavish. “I still remember the first day he asked to borrow a trombone,” he continues. “He came into my office after about 45 minutes’ practice and said, ‘Mr. MacTavish, I can play the Star Spangled Banner.’ And he could! He played it from top to bottom. I was floored. “At one point, many students and teachers pitched in and we bought him an accordion. Within 10 minutes he was en-
tertaining the other students by playing their song requests.” The teacher – whom Tate’s family fondly calls “Mr. Mac” – found other imaginative ways to challenge the student. He would ask him to play Christmas carols “in different styles like polka, samba or even as a march. Then to make it more interesting, I would have him transition from one song to another without stopping. “Imagine going from ‘Jingle Bells’ to Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Crazy Train’ to ‘Rocky Top’ to Aaron Copland’s ‘Appalachian Spring.’ “He rarely missed a beat - pun intended!” says MacTavish with a grin.
As Tate’s proficiency, curiosity and ability grew, it soon became apparent that, in order to be fully rounded as a musician, he needed to be able to read music. Lundberg knew exactly what to do. “I encouraged Linda Attanasio, who is Tate’s vision resource aide at BHS, to incorporate the Braille music notation system,” he says. “This enables Tate to participate with the BHS band.” Attanasio picked up the ball. “My job regarding Tate is to make sure all materials needed for him are in Braille, auditory or tactile graphic format,” she says. In addition, she teaches technology skills for computer accessibility and independence, and modifies all visuals to meet his needs in the school environment. She is his bridge to the sighted world. And with Braille music notation, she’s had to learn a few new tricks herself. Attanasio is a veteran of about five years of childhood piano lessons and reads music well enough to transcribe the notes. But speaking of her days as a piano student,
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she says, “I just couldn’t get my hands to go where they needed to go!” In that way, she says, “I don’t think musically. I think in code. But I understood the music and what the piece was trying to do. “You have to understand the nuances. When I work with Tate, we go in little ‘chunks’ until he gets the notes and the phrasing. “But the better he gets, the less I have to work with him on that!” The Braille music notation system has little in common with the sighted system. The standard music staff of lines and spaces has no place here, and rhythms are conveyed in a completely different way. It’s difficult for anyone schooled in the traditional system to comprehend. But it’s no problem for Tate. When a wrong note is pointed out, he reaches for the bumps on the page and identifies it instantly. “Oh – that’s a G flat, not a G natural,” he murmurs, while instantly correcting the faulty note on the keyboard and never, ever making the same mistake again. By the way, he started learning to read music only late last year, during the Christmas holidays. Now he learns pieces as fast as Attanasio can get them into Braille. Tate’s dad, Roger Jervis, a machinist, is amazed at the music that his son makes. When asked where he gets the talent, he laughs helplessly and says, “I don’t know! I guess it just comes from God!” The King-Jervises are faithful mem-
bers of Grassy Hill Baptist Church, where Tate is – you guessed it – a busy member of the praise band. His other siblings – Ken, 20, Curtis, 18, and Biyanka, 13, also display musical talent, from singing to guitar and bass to the drums. Dad Roger is handy with the guitar and the mandolin. Mom Lori loves to listen and says that all her kids have “been immersed in music since before they were born.” These days, “Team Tate” is looking to the future and considering where his place might be in the musical landscape. Linda Attanasio says it is part of her job to seek out opportunities to transition him for post-high school life. She’s been gathering information from various sources about music schools and the different types of music professions. Tate himself is eager to learn jazz. He probably will be delving deeper into that very soon; Knoxville is, after all, one of the best jazz towns in the state, with plentiful organizations, players and instructors. As for further down the line, the mention of the Berklee College of Music in Boston – a famed Mecca for jazz students – lights up his whole face. Right now he’s getting ready for his school band concert and a big piano recital, both in May. There’s plenty of practicing awaiting him every day, but Tate doesn’t mind. “Music,” he says, “helps me to see the world.”
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Five young ballerinas … headed to the summer camp of their dreams By Anne Hart
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hen they gather to talk about it, their eyes sparkle with excitement, anticipation and sheer joy. That’s not surprising. Poised as they have become through years and years of training and practice, practice, practice, they are still teenagers, these five longtime students at Knoxville’s prestigious Studio Arts for Dancers. They bubble over with all the enthusiasm one would expect of girls their age facing a new challenge that comes wrapped around an incredible opportunity. They’re amazingly accomplished dancers, perhaps even future prima ballerinas, but they’re still high school girls headed off to a great adventure, and they can hardly contain themselves when they get together to discuss it. The close friendship molded through their work is apparent. All are also high academic achievers at local schools, and they are being rewarded for both academic excellence and proficiency in their art by acceptance to the coveted Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts. Only 25 students were accepted for the dance program, and to have five from one studio is exceptional. The selections were made last winter after each applicant had gone through a demanding two-hour audition, which consisted of both ballet and modern dance. The four-week program encompasses dance, filmmaking, theatre, music and the visual arts and takes place during June at Middle Tennessee State University. Danc-
Megan Ducote, Elisabeth Nebenfuehr, Lindsay Howard, Laura Patterson and McKenzie Duncan strike a pose just before evening class at Studio Arts for Dancers. Photo by A. Hart
ers will be studying under internationally acclaimed professional dancers and instructors. The program takes place in the summer, but it is certainly no summer camp in the traditional sense. The training is rigorous. Students will attend class eight hours a day, seven days a week, and they have homework at night. Cell phones must be left in dorm rooms during the day. There will be no breaks for family vacations or trips to the beach. This is serious stuff for serious students of dance.
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The five students from Studio Arts for Dancers are: Megan DuCote, a rising junior at Knoxville Catholic High School and the daughter of Garnetta and Joey DuCote; Elisabeth Nebenfuehr, a rising senior at Bearden High School and the daughter of Sabine and Andreas Nebenfuehr; Lindsay Howard, a rising junior at Bearden and the daughter of Julie and David Howard; Laura Patterson, a rising junior at Knoxville Catholic and the daughter of Diana and John Patterson; and McKenzie Duncan, a rising junior at Rivers Edge Chris-
tian Academy and the daughter of Heather and Gaspare Duncan. And about those parents, Lindsay Howard says, “We could not have gotten where we are today without parental support. All of our parents are so supportive of what we’re doing.” Each of the girls echoes her comments. Lindsay has been dancing for 11 years and says she may major in dance psychology in college. She also says she has “made lifelong friends” at the dance studio, another sentiment agreed to by her fellow dancers. Megan has been dancing for nine years and says she may find a career in physical therapy, perhaps relating to dance. “Dance is something that helps you find yourself,” she says. “It also gives you new ways to express yourself.” Elisabeth, a dancer for seven years, says, “Dance is fun. It can make you forget everything else. It just makes you happy.” Laura, a dance student for 11 years, says she wants to do something with dance in the future. “Maybe I’ll be a choreographer,” she says with a smile. McKenzie, who has been a dance student for 12 years, says whatever she finds herself doing in the future, “Dance will help. I have learned a lot through it.” Lisa Hall McKee, who founded Studio Arts for Dancers in 1990, says one of the best things about dance “is that it prepares young people for life. It’s not just dance. It also teaches young people to show respect for others, to be responsible and to compete with grace. These girls will do very well, whatever they choose to do in life.” McKee says the friendships formed through the dance classes are remarkable. “Not long ago I attended a wedding where the bride and all the bridesmaids had been students here.” “It’s a sisterhood,” Lindsay says. “That’s what happens here.”
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Discovery museum Summer camp has always been one of the favorite pastimes of summer vacation for kids. Now, with the recent re-opening of a local children’s science-themed museum, there are even more options in the area with the discovery-loving youngster in mind. Many of us remember the children’s discovery museum that was tucked inside Chilhowee Park in East Knoxville years ago. It has recently re-opened as The Muse and has plenty of unique scenarios for curious kids to have fun while learning about different areas of science. Their summer-camp program gives children a chance to have some hands-on fun while learning about the world around them at the same time. Best of all, there is something for each specific age group. The themes of the various camps offered cover an array of science-related subject matter. In “Cool Chemistry!”
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learn all about the science behind mechanical devices as well as a chance to make one of their own. Some of the camps offered even use Legos to help illustrate certain concepts. A Middle Ages-themed camp gives Lego lovers the opportunity to build a catapult and defeat a dragon, ultimately leading to camper knighthood if the challenge is successfully completed. Another camp boasts themes of robotics and includes Legos as well.
But the fun doesn’t stop there. “We will also be offering special hands-on science and art activities on Saturdays throughout the summer that will be included in regular admission,” says Ellie Kittrell, Executive Director at The Muse. “In May we will be opening up an outdoor play space in addition to our fourthousand square feet of exhibit and play spaces and will also have a booth at the Destination Imagination Global Finals at the Knoxville Convention Center,” she adds. The center will also be co-hosting the Science Village at the Children’s Festival of Reading in World’s Fair Park on May 17. The re-opening of The Muse brings lots of special new learning opportunities to the children of the Knoxville area. The museum includes a planetarium as well as plenty of educational exibits. Handson toddler activities are also offered throughout the week. Info: www.themuseknoxville.com or email info@themuseknoxville.org
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Low cost, cost, high education summer By Cindy Taylor Ah … the sweet smell of flowers in the air, the summer sun on your shoulders and “Oh no! The kids are out of school!” Now what? With summer fast approaching, it is time for parents to start thinking about ways to keep children active and involved during the warm and potentially lazy months. Here are a few tips to get you started in planning for those long days of summer.
Elementary school kids
While we all (students, teachers and parents) need and deserve a break in the summer, it is imperative to keep some type of routine of learning. Young children often learn without even realizing they are doing so. For example, when you’re traveling, award points for words they can read on billboards or road signs and have them calculate their total. An ice-cream run could be the reward for a certain number of points. At home or while traveling, give them a newspaper, magazine or church bulletin and ask them to circle all the words they can read. Have them read aloud, and ask them questions about what they read. Flash cards are great for math and memory games and can be played anywhere. For those who can read and write, have them write letters to hand-deliver or mail. The free reading program at the public library is always fun and endorsed by all teachers. If you have friends who own a working farm, ask if you can arrange a tour.
Middle school kids
Use time in the summer as an opportunity to develop your relationship with your children. Finding activities to do as a family is important for staying connected to your kids. This could be as simple as a picnic in a park or your own backyard, gardening, or going to local ballgames. Children work hard at school all year, and it is important for them to find joy during summer vacation.
For high-schoolers
Parents often think a student of this age is the hardest to connect with, but deliberately spending quality time with your teenagers could lead to the most fun summer you’ve ever had. One option for teens who may be home alone during the summer is to provide them with a camera (not a cell phone) that can easily go where they go. That can also be
Summer reading programs at area libraries provide an array of learning opportunities at no cost. Knoxville Zoo volunteer coordinator Jessica Hurley brings friends to the Powell library.
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a learning experience. Challenge them to find unusual birds, plants or flowers to photograph. Present them with a journal to log what they see. Parents can spend evenings with their kids, giving them time to show what they documented during the days. When vacationing, nearly any destination has some historic significance. Try to take at least a small portion of a day to explore museums, local/ethnic cuisine or notable landmarks. Consider starting a family book club reading youngadult novels. If your teen liked the movie, he or she will probably like the book. Book discussions over dinner can be fun for everyone. Parents can set physical and academic achievement goals that earn rewards for any age. Summer chores can include cooking, cleaning and practical home skills. Volunteering at a science center or animal shelter or spending time with the elderly can help grow a child. Enjoying creative time with your children in the summer will help launch them later. Check out familyfriendlyknoxville.com for free/inexpensive fun. Sit with your kids as they Google “free children’s activities” and see what they can find. Visit parentingteens.about.com for more ideas. It is important to keep kids learning while not taking away their summer. Parents should remember what it was like when they were kids. Maybe the most important thing of all for parents to remember is to be sure to take time to praise all accomplishments! Thank you to teachers Kara Israel, Mandi Meek and Rachel Kirkpatrick and school counselor Nikki Gregory for contributing to this article.
Give kids newspapers, magazines, scissors and glue and let them make an art collage of items that they find interesting. This can spur great conversations and teach parents about their children. Meredith Key recycles empty shotgun shells into art.
Take kids to a farmers market and let them pick out a new food to try. File photos by Cindy Taylor
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