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PHS to t presentt ‘Guys and Dolls’ Powell High School drama department will present “Guys and Dolls” 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, in the school auditorium. Tickets are $12 for reserved seating and $8 for general admission. Info: 938-2171.

Front Porch now open for lunch Bart and Cindy Elkins have opened The Front Porch for lunch. The quality’s the same, but the portions and prices are smaller. Steak & Chips for $8 or Strawberry Cobb Salad with grilled chicken for $10 are favorites. The lunch menu features 10 entrees; sides including soup and pasta salad and a variety of tea and soda. Info: 859-9260.

Morning Pointe marks first year Tyner Brooks, executive director, told members of the Powell Business and Professional Association that Morning Pointe on Dannaher Drive is virtually at full occupancy as the assisted-living and memory-care facility reached its first anniversary. April activities included a Volunteer Appreciation celebration, a Good Friday memorial service and an Easter Sunday lunch and egg hunt.

Smokey Mountain Meats opens Smokey Mountain Meats has just opened in Knoxville providing high quality bulk meats … steaks, beef, sausage, chicken and pork ... and vegetables. The business is located at 5708 Kingston Pike across from Bearden Elementary school; hours are Monday-Friday 11-6, Saturday 9-2 and Sunday 12-4. Info: page A-6.

New movies Four movies opening this week seem like the calm before the storm: no superheroes, no car chases, no drug dealers. There will be violence – two of them are set during times of war – but don’t expect gangs or buckets of movie blood.

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Carnival coming By Sandra Clark The Knox North Lions Club will host its second spring carnival at h a new site: the old grocery store parking lot at 7144 Clinton Highway in Powell. Rick Long says admission is free and a $20 wristband gets the bearer unlimited amusement rides for a day. The Lions Club has distributed $5 discount coupons to various sponsors and retailers. In addition, $5 discount coupons were given to area elementaryand middle-school students as rewards for academic achievement. This carnival is the Knox North Lions Club’s primary fundraiser. The club supports services for the blind and Whittle Springs Middle School. Dates and times are: Wednesday, April 29, 5-10 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 5-10 p.m.

Friday, May 1, 5-11 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 1-11 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 1-10 p.m. Forever Young Amusements provides clean amusement rides and games; food and beverage concessions; and professional, uniformed employees, Long said. “They clean the carnival site after the show and leave the area in better condition than when they arrived. They have done carnival fundraisers for more than 100 Lions clubs in 15 states.” NewsTalk 98.7 is a media cosponsor with Shopper-News. Discount coupons are free from First Century Bank and Computer Depot on Emory Road; Cutting Crew and Enix Jewelers in Halls; all locations of Your Extra Storage; and Rick Long pushes a mower. He and others worked Saturday to clear the old Rick Long’s office, Harold Long Re- Ingles site on Clinton Highway where the Knox North Lions Club will host a alty, Weichert Realtors, 1527 Dutch carnival April 29 to May 3. Photo by S. Clark Valley Drive. Info: 865-584-9500.

Bailey outlines Powell grant proposal By Sandra Clark When

Frontier Communications announced a $10 million community grant opportunity called America’s Best Communities, the Powell Business and Professional Association Justin Bailey jumped in. “What would we do with $3 million?” we asked. Justin Bailey, co-chair of Enhance Powell, the PBPA’s beautification committee, spoke to the organization last week, outlining both the process of writing the grant and the ideas generated. “With the sidewalks currently in place, 1,000 homes in Broadacres and NorthField are within walking distance of downtown Powell. That’s roughly 3,000 people. You can’t find that anywhere else in Knox County. And we can do even better. We have to connect Crown College students to the downtown businesses. If we connect our sidewalks to Crown, Beaver Creek, Brickyard, Spring, Collier and Sharp that number doubles. “From what we’ve learned during our research, communities

are like houses and every house needs a living room. A walkable downtown is the living room of the community. Our living room needs a remodel. A rebranding. We are one of the only communities in Knox County with a true downtown. We just aren’t using it to its full potential. The walkability will increase retail and recreation. “We need five acres near downtown Powell for a multi-use building. This would house a community center, senior center, Powell Playhouse and a business incubator/co-working space for new local start-ups. “Why would we not put this within walking distance to what could be 6,000 people with increased walkability?” By April 29, the committee will know whether Powell is a quarterfinalist. If so, that’s an immediate $35,000 grant and the chance to compete for up to $3 million. Bailey, a real estate agent and fifth-generation Powell resident, defined the Emory Road business corridor from Spring Street to Halftime Pizza as Historic Powell Station. Economic growth and community stability will come from a concerted effort to promote events to

draw families to downtown Powell. Bailey laid out a vision where a family could walk to downtown, shop at a boutique, get a sandwich and soft drink, watch a baseball game at Powell High School and return home along lighted sidewalks. “We don’t want to force businesses to do a makeover. We don’t even want every business to look alike. It’s like football. We don’t want everyone to wear the same number, but we want folks to know we’re on the same team.” The 60 or so attending the PBPA

were captivated by Bailey’s vision. They were sold when he flashed slides of commercial buildings as they stand and showed what they could be. He promoted a disc golf course and kayak takeout at Powell Station Park, showed the design for “Welcome to Powell” signs at the interstate, and talked about a Neighborhood Conservation designation for Historic Powell Station. Yes, we’ve got the vision. Now we need that $3 million first prize.

Outdoor KnoxFest is this weekend By Betsy Pickle Spring cleaning seems to be at the top of everyone’s to-do list, and Outdoor KnoxFest is not immune. In the middle of this weekend’s lineup of fun activities is the SweetWater Clean Sweep River Clean-up. Outdoor KnoxFest takes place this Friday-Sunday, April 24-26, at the Outdoor Adventure Center at Volunteer Landing and around South Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. SweetWater Brewing Co. and Aubrey’s restaurants are presenting this new event for Outdoor

KnoxFest. “The SweetWater Clean Sweep is a natural addition to our weekend outdoor festival,” says Carol Evans, executive director of Legacy Parks Foundation. “SweetWater is committed to clean-water efforts through multiple initiatives, so we approached them about partnering on a river cleanup.” At 2 p.m. Saturday, people are encouraged to meet at Gov. Ned McWherter/Riverside Landing Park with their own watercraft. They will then float to the AdvenTo page A-3

Playhouse romps through ‘Night of January 16th’ With a jury selected from the audience, competing attorneys Chuck Severance (prosecutor Flint) and Mark Johnson (defense attorney Stevens) battled to convict Melody McMahan (Karen Andre) of murder. One play-goer said the acting was a spoof on Perry Mason-type dramas. The characters certainly were distinctive. Gina Jones directed the Ayn Rand play, set in the 1930s in New York City. Severance gets kudos for memorizing lines – page upon page of lines. Grant McMahan as Officer Elmer Sweeney brought down the house with his

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flighty widow of the victim. Scott Rutherford owned the role of the gangster Guts Regan, a character played on Broadway by Walter Pidgeon. Crowd favorite Carolyn Wells did not disappoint as the prim and pious Magda Svenson. Rounding out the cast were Dan McMahan (bailiff), Hoyt Lansdell (judge), Chuck Denney as Dr. Kirkland Carolyn Wells as Magda Tabitha Nelson (stenographer), Jean Weeden (court Svenson clerk), Chuck Denney (medical examiner), Chrissly sideways glances and sured and unapologetic for tina Perkins, Flash Black, racy dialogue. her unconventional views Allen Robertson, Sheila McMahan, Colby Russell Melody McMahan and lifestyle. played Karen Andre as Carly Johnson caught and Wendy Myers. The play marked the Rand would have wanted. the character of Nancy Lee She was intense, self-as- Faulkner, the somewhat close of the Powell Play-

house’s fourth season. It was good to see Jim Black at his post and watch Mona Napier point out the exits. Gina Jones paid tribute to the Playhouse’s founder, writing: “I am amazed at the growing support to carry on the legacy of Mrs. Nita Buell Black. We miss her dearly but are so blessed by this gift she left our community.” “The Night of January 16th” was an ambitious undertaking by the amateur company. A record 18 actors performed – and that’s not counting the 12 jurors who labored toward a verdict with each performance. – S. Clark

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