VOL. 11 NO. 18
BUZZ Running game a step behind
The quarterback position should be the least of Vols coach Butch Jones’ worries. Did you see that running game April 22 in Neyland Stadium at the Orange and White game? Me neither. It was nonexistent.
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‘Sound of Music’ sounds like success at KHS
Free symphony concerts return
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert on Market Square downtown on Thursday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Home Federal Bank, it kicks off the City of Knoxville’s Concerts on the Square Series. Arrive early and bring blankets and/or chairs or picnic dinners. Parking is free after 6 p.m. in the city-owned Market Square, Walnut Street, Locust Street and State Street garages. Light pops, including classics from Brahms and Beethoven, plus American composers Leroy Anderson and Aaron Copland, and a medley of music by George Gershwin will be performed. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be at the Bijou Theatre, at 803 S. Gay St.
Storytelling at Marble Springs
The Marble Springs Storytelling Festival takes place Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Professional storytellers from the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association will be performing on the historic grounds. This year will include traditional folk musician and Appalachian historian Chip Bailey, whose program will emphasize the contributions of African slaves, Scots-Irish immigrants and Stephen Foster, “Father of American Music.” Gates open at 10 a.m., the Knoxville Dulcimer Group will start at 10:30 and the storytelling will begin at 11. This event is free. The Marble Springs State Historic Site is at 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway.
Also of interest …
Jack Neely, author, Knoxville Mercury columnist and executive director of the Knoxville History Project, will be guest speaker for the League of Women Voters of Knoxville and Knox County annual dinner and meeting Thursday, May 4, at The Southern Depot, 306 W. Depot Ave. Dinner, 6:30 p.m.; speaker, 7; meeting, 7:30. Info/registration: lwvknoxville.org.
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Maria reintroduces music to the children, singing “Do-Re-Mi.” Pictured from left are Erin Gamble as Liesl, Madison Maples as Friedrich, Elizabeth VanOlden as Louisa, Duncan Dilman as Kurt, Cobi Genna as Brigitta, Iris Marlowe as Marta, Lucy Marlowe as Gretl, and Madeline Griffin as Maria. Photos by Nancy Anderson thusiastic crowd at the high school By Nancy Anderson Karns High School Music De- Thursday, April 20. The production featured more partment opened “The Sound of Music,” under the direction of mu- than 40 cast members, including sic teacher Seth Tinsley, to an en- the chorus, choreography by Ni-
cole Jackson and scenery painted by Kimberly Newton. “The Sound of Music” seems to be an adventurous undertaking, but the audience rewarded
the cast with thunderous applause from the opening theme song “The Sound of Music” through the last “So Long, Farewell.” To page A-3
Cinco Fest benefits RAM
By Margie Hagen
For hundreds attending Cinco Fest in Turkey Creek last Friday, it was a time to combine meeting friends to enjoy sampling tacos and tequila with an opportunity to support the mission of Remote Area Medical (RAM). Founder and president Stan Brock shared his story about how it all came to be. As a young cowboy in a remote area of British Guiana (later Guyana), Brock never imagined that his life would evolve from working and managing one of the world’s largest cattle ranches to founding the internationally renowned RAM relief corps. As a 17-year-old wanting to escape the confines of the rigid school system in England
and looking for adventure, Brock set sail from Southampton and journeyed to the area near the equator inhabited by the indigenous Wapishana Indians. Spending 15 years there, he learned firsthand about the struggles endured by the natives lacking any medical care. His own near life-threatening accident there would involve a 26-day trek to the nearest doctor, so he made a vow to work to bring medical care to those with no access or resources to pay. Founded by Brock in 1985, RAM has brought free medical, dental, eye care and even veterinarian services to hundreds of thousands of patients. From humble beginnings, RAM has grown to serve over 32,000 people just last year,
with 11,000 volunteer medical professionals and support staff providing over $10 million in services. And that’s top-notch care, with well-equipped mobile units going around the country and the world to alleviate suffering. There are many heartbreaking stories, but RAM fights that battle one patient at a time. Chief philanthropy officer Anabel Evora said, “With poor health, people can’t get jobs or maintain family life. The work we do enables our patients to feel more confident with better health, dental work to improve a smile, or better vision. Not only does it improve their general welfare, but their financial prospects as well.” To page A-3
April showers don’t stop Community Service Day By Nancy Anderson Rain and wind doused the attendance but not the volunteer spirit at West Park Baptist Church’s second annual Community Service Day held at the church Saturday, April 22. Al Cage, pastor for community care, said the rain held attendance down to about 1,000, a 25 percent decrease from last year. “The rain did put a hit on attendance, but all the volunteers showed up ready and eager to serve, about 300 in all. Only about 1,000 community members came out so that’s down significantly from last year, about 25 percent.” The volunteers took the term “community service” to heart. Not only was there a Health Fair, workshops, care car inspections and a car wash, but Home Team volunteers went to several homes of those in need to build a wheelchair ramp, demolish and remove a shed, and repair a fence. Other Home Team volunteers
Josephine Nguru, 15, Anna Arwood, 16, attempt to draw a crowd in the rain during West Park Baptist Church’s Community Service day held at the church Saturday, April 22. “I don’t think the cars mind if it’s raining or not,” said Arwood. Photos by Nancy Anderson
went to Cedar Bluff Middle school to pick up trash and wash windows while others went to Dogwood Terrace Apartments (senior housing) to mulch and plant flowers. Cage said he had high hopes for next year. “We’re trying to continue to improve and to look at what we’re doing to make sure that we’re addressing the needs of the neighborhood. The Community Care day is specifically geared to provide a helping hand to those in our community, especially in areas where they are underserved like healthcare, homecare and To page A-3
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