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Powell Elementary glows

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Searching for a basketball coach Critics managed to find fault with Dave Hart’s search for a new Tennessee basketball coach. I thought it was orderly enough. Seek-and-find took only one week. OK, I did flinch when the Louisiana Tech guy turned us down.

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‘Crimes of the Heart’ at PPH The cast is in place for the Powell Playhouse’s upcoming production of “Crimes of the Heart.” The play is set in the early 1970s in Mississippi, five years after Hurricane Camille, and focuses on the reunion of the three MaGrath sisters. Gina Jones will debut as director.

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NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

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.

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.

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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It’s that time of year again at Powell Elementary. Time to don your glowing apparel, sunglasses and teeth (yes, teeth) and switch to black lights in the gym. The Powell Elementary School PTA hosted the 2nd annual Glowa-thon April 25. This walk-a-thon with a twist raises dollars for technology while giving students great exercise during “encore” time. Each grade level gathers as a group in the gym. Lights are turned off leaving only black lights and students can walk, dance or skip laps around the gym. Of course there are prizes. That’s what makes the students glow. Students who raised money were awarded their prizes the day of Glow-a-thon. The more money raised the more glowing prizes they received – everything from flashing sunglasses to glowing teeth was up for grabs. Each student who raised more than $100 was eligible for the grand prize drawing for an iPad mini. The class raising the most money from each grade level won a Popsicle party. Glow-a-thon is one of the big-

Teachers at Powell Elementary get into the Glow-a-thon spirit. Pictured are (front) Mary Catherine Adams, Amy Scott, Kendra Patty, Pam Russell; (back) Melanie Nicely, Julie White and Lindsey Blankenship. Photo by Cindy Taylor gest PTA fundraisers to provide dents. PES students raised more ers, iPads, projectors and laptops improved technology for all stu- than $1,200 to purchase comput- for classrooms. See more pictures A-9

Beer OK’d for Powell’s Real Deal BBQ By Sandra Clark Knox County Beer Board on a 7-4 vote has 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. Commissioner R. Larry 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. Patrick Garrett got an on-premises beer permit for The Rocks Tavern, 7002 Maynardville Highway in Halls Center. The establishment was previously Charley’s Pizza. 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.

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 moRogero mentum building. We need to continue 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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A concert of compassion

(L to R) Chaplain LuAnne Prevost, John Purifoy, Anna Thomas, Steve Boyce and Kimberly Quigley, M.D. Vocalist Steve Boyce, owner of Rush’s Music and cantor at St. John’s Episcopal Church, was part of the trio. The tenor opened the performance in the Senior Behavioral Unit with a moving a cappella rendition of the gospel favorite, “Shall We Gather at the River.” The familiar tune was met with smiles and gnarled, worn ﬁngers tapping on the plastic arms of the hospital recliners. Those who were able joined in the chorus. Boyce also has a very personal connection to communicating with music. “You know the song ‘Sing Me to Heaven?’ As my Mom was passing, our family gathered around her and sang,” Boyce said. “We ended with the doxology ‘Praise God from whom all blessings ﬂow.’

Aging: MEMORY LOSS ■ “Normal aging” – Periodically and temporarily forgetting names, appointments or where you left your keys. ■ Alzheimer’s – Memory problems are especially noticeable when it comes to remembering recent events, names, placement of objects and other new information.

There is such a comfort in music,” he continued. “Music is a powerful, powerful way we speak to each other,” Boyce said. The ﬂutist of the trio, Anna Thomas, concurred. “My Mom had dementia, but she always enjoyed it when we sang and played,” Thomas said. Thomas is director of music at First Presbyterian Church of Oak Ridge and adjunct faculty in music at Roane State Community College. She sings with the Knoxville Choral Society and the Knoxville Chamber Chorale, along with Boyce. Thomas’s ﬂute performance was featured in an instrumental version of “His Eye is on the Sparrow,”

what’s ‘normal’ and what’s not conversations. May repeat and call things by the wrong name

DECISION MAKING ■ “Normal aging” – Making a questionable or debatable decision at times

TIME/PLACE DISORIENTATION

■ Alzheimer’s – Poor judgment when making decisions, such as wearing several shirts on a warm day or giving away large sums of money to solicitors.

■ “Normal aging” – Forgetting the day of the week or why you entered a room.

PERSONALITY TRAITS

■ Alzheimer’s – Becoming lost on your own street or forget where you are, how you got there and how to return home

■ “Normal aging” – Feeling fatigued by work and social obligations now and then or becoming irritable when a routine is disrupted

DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES

■ Alzheimer’s – Changes in mood and personality, such as increased suspicion, rapid and persistent mood swings, withdrawal and disinterest in usual activities

■ “Normal aging” – Sometimes needing assistance with an electronic device. ■ Alzheimer’s – Struggling to complete familiar actions, such as brushing teeth, getting dressed, preparing a meal or placing a telephone call

LANGUAGE PROBLEMS ■ “Normal aging” – Occasionally struggling to find the right word ■ Alzheimer’s – Difficulty completing sentences and following directions and

MENTAL TASKS ■ “Normal aging” – Making a mistake when balancing a checkbook or leaving an ingredient out of a recipe every now and then ■ Alzheimer’s – Difficulty with complex mental assignments, such as balancing a checkbook or other tasks involving numbers or following directions

Source: Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides services for individuals and families throughout East Tennessee. Call 865-544-6288 or visit www. alztennessee.org.

during the evening at Senior Behavioral Health. One patient who did not speak was so moved by the piece that he placed his face into his hands and wept openly. Music can be associated with important events and emotions. The connection to a song or piece of music can be so strong that hearing the work after a long period of time evokes a related memory. According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, “music that was listened to from the ages 18-25 is mostly likely to have the strongest responses and the most potential for engagement.” “This has been witnessed as seniors who project a ﬂat affect suddenly begin tapping a toe or mouthing the words to the song,” Prevost explained. “Smiles come across the face as recognition takes place when something familiar is remembered.” Cloudy eyes sparkled and dentured smiles illuminated several faces that night in the hospital when Boyce sang “I Only Have Eyes for You” and “When I Fall in Love.”

There was an even a momentary, impromptu box-step by two staff members in the hallway outside the Day Room when “Tennessee Waltz” was sung. One patient called out, “Hey, can you do some Captain and Tennille? I like that ‘Love Will Keep Us Together’ song!” Just as music can stimulate, it can also soothe by affecting the secretion levels of ﬁve brain chemicals in Alzheimer’s patients. This may contribute to a patient’s relaxed and calm mood. Chaplain Prevost said she hopes to host these special musical events once a quarter for Senior Behavioral Unit patients and their families.

A special unit for special patients Patients age 55 and older who have both medical and psychological needs receive specialized treatment in the Senior Behavioral Unit at Parkwest. In addition to medical diagnoses, typical patients may also have delirium, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, delusions, suicidal ideation and changes in their behaviors. The unit is staffed with registered nurses and certiﬁed nursing assistants to provide for medical needs and psychiatrists to help with behavioral needs. Social workers and case managers also help support patients’ families and plan for future care, treating the whole family dynamic. Referrals to the Senior Behavioral Unit are made by a patient’s primary care physician. Admissions are voluntary or by consent of a person legally appointed as a power of attorney or conservator over the patient. For more information, contact the Senior Behavioral Unit at 865-3731745.

A century after Auguste, Alzheimer’s remains mystery Her name was Auguste, and she was a symptoms are from Alzheimer’s or the remystery to Dr. Alois Alzheimer. sult of other life-threatening diseases such She had a profound memory loss, lan- as Parkinson’s, strokes or tumors as well as guage problems, unfounded suspicions less serious illnesses, medication side efabout her family and other worsening psy- fects or other conditions that may be treatchological changes. able and possibly reversible. When she died in 1906, the German phyBy detecting Alzheimer’s early on, it’s sician – still puzzled by what was then be- possible that doctors can help delay the loss lieved to be a rare disorder – autopsied her of cognitive function. According to the Nabrain and found dramatic shrinkage as well tional Institute on Aging, a few medications as many abnormal clumps and tangled bun- are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug dles of ﬁbers, two of the main features of a Administration to treat mild to moderate disease that would a few years later become Alzheimer’s. known as Alzheimer’s disease. The third Early diagnosis also helps families plan feature is the loss of connections between for the future, make living arrangements, nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. take care of ﬁnancial and legal matters, and Although more than a century has passed develop support networks. and much progress has been made in reSenior Behavioral Health at Parkwest searching the disease, Alzheimer’s largely reprovides an advanced level of care mains a mystery. Irreversible and profor adults ages 55 and older with gressive, it’s a brain disease a wide range of psychiatric and that affects an estimated medical issues. All re5.1 million Americans over ferrals and intakes age 65, slowly destroying are done through memory and thinking Peninsula, a diskills and eventually vision of Parkeven the ability to west. To make carry out the sima referplest tasks. ral or Early to get detection more inmay tell formawhether tion, call a per865-970s o n ’ s Alzheimer’s disease affects 5.1 million Americans over age 65. 1805.

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It wasn’t exactly Carnegie Hall, but the audience couldn’t have been more appreciative of the trio of musicians from the Knoxville Choral Society in the Senior Behavioral Unit at Parkwest . In reality, the volunteer musicians will be performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June. One of the recent compositions by John Purifoy, “Chronicles of Blue and Gray,” will be featured. Purifoy, composer and arranger of choral and piano works, sings with the choir at the Church of Ascension in Knoxville. Chaplain LuAnne Prevost organized the special concert for the 16-bed specialty care unit because she knows from professional and personal experience how patients who may have lost the ability to communicate respond to music – often to the surprise of their relatives or friends. She hopes that by involving family members in a musical experience, they will include music as an enjoyable way to connect to their aging loved ones. “Music searches the recesses of the mind. It helps to uncover what is hidden from view,” said Prevost. “Music does not mandate cognitive function for success. Even during the late stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s, the ability to stay engaged in music occurs because rhythm requires very little cognitive or mental processing.” Prevost, whose father died just two days before the performance, said that it was “incredibly important for me to be here, and that he would have wanted it.” Prevost’s father, the Rev. Joseph Nickell of Maryville, had Alzheimer’s disease and Prevost connected with him by singing and playing music up until the end – long after Nickell had lost the ability to remember and converse in traditional ways.

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get quilting The Bits â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Pieces Quilt Guild is knee-deep in planning for the upcoming Smoky Mountain Quilt Show. Members brought beautiful works of art to the April meeting for show and tell.

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Tabitha Neilson and Scarlett Bell Silva rehearse for the Powell Playhouse production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crimes of the Heart.â&#x20AC;? Photo submitted â&#x2013;

Members Cyndi Herrmann and Patty Ashworth discussed the best ways to make labels for quilts, both for shows and personal use. Ashworth demonstrated label making using fabric and stamps, while Herrmann chose freezer paper, fabric and computer printouts. Bits â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Pieces Quilt Guild meets at 1 p.m. each fourth Wednesday at the Norris Community Center. Info: Pat Melcher, 498-0124 or bnpquilt@gmail.com/.

Patty Ashworth shows a modern-art quilt.

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The cast is in place for the Powell Playhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crimes of the Heart.â&#x20AC;? The play is set in the early 1970s in Mississippi, ďŹ ve years after Hurricane Camille, and focuses on the reunion of the three MaGrath sisters. Gina Jones will debut as director. Tabitha Neilson will play Lenny MaGrath; Kristyn Marie will play Chick Boyle; Bob Longmire will play the role of Doc Porter; Scarlett Bell Silva will play Meg MaGrath; Katie Dake will play Babe Botrelle; and Steven Miller landed the role of Barnette Lloyd. Neilson hails from Central High School and the University of Tennessee, where she performed in several choral productions. She participated with UT in the International Cathedral Music Festival in Oxford, England. Marie is certiďŹ ed in commercial entertainment and has performed with the Oak Ridge Playhouse, as an extra on ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nashvilleâ&#x20AC;? and on Investigation Discoveryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Murder Comes to Town.â&#x20AC;? Longmire is a cartoon illustrator, vice president of Powell Playhouse and former

art director for WBIR-TV. He began acting at Powell High School under the tutelage of the late Nita Buell Black and owns Longmire Creative Services. Silva is a Knoxville native who is making her ďŹ rst stage appearance in nearly 10 years. She has a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in theatre studies and English literature, has numerous plays under her belt and has performed behind the scenes as well. Dake teaches 6th-grade language arts at Karns Middle School and hopes to pursue a career in theater. Acting has been a hobby since high school at Halls. She most recently appeared on the stage as Shelby in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Steel Magnolias.â&#x20AC;? Miller is a young actor with dreams of becoming a professional. He has performed in PPH productions of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arsenic and Old Lace,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Diary of Adam and Eveâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Odd Couple.â&#x20AC;? He is returning to the stage after more than a year to play Barnette Lloyd in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crimes of the Heart.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crimes of the Heartâ&#x20AC;? opens May 29 and runs through May 31 at Jubilee Banquet Facility with three dinner plays and one matinee.

DAR chair for Junior American Citizens Lora Kaye Pope with award recipients Commander Tom Mariner, Technical Sergeant Tyler Freni and Petty Officer Paige Pelliccio Photo submitted â&#x2013;

DAR awards

The Emory Road DAR presented numerous awards at its April meeting. Commander Tom Mariner was given the Junior American Citizens Thatcher Award for outstanding leadership, dedication and service to the Junior American Citizens (JAC) program through the development of community service, patriotism and histori-

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cal preservation skills in young adults. Petty OfďŹ cer Paige Pelliccio and Technical Sergeant Tyler Freni received the DAR ICA members and volunteers planting flowers at the Inskip Rec Center are John Oglesby, Liliano Good Citizenship Awards, which are given and Gabby Burbano, Betty Jo Mahan and grandson Braiden, Nancy Smith and Steve Mahan. to those dedicated to honor, service, cour- Photo submitted age, leadership and patriotism. Pelliccio The city is wrapping up vided refreshments to keep and Freni spoke during the meeting about â&#x2013; Beautification at the crew hydrated and en- construction on the new their life and future plans. Inskip Rec Center ergized, Home Depot on youth disc golf course at Emory Road DAR meets at 10:30 a.m. The Inskip Community Schaad Road donated the Inskip Park. The course is each third Saturday at the Powell Library. Association took a break petunias and Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best designed primarily for ages from the usual indoor busi- Organics donated mulch. 8-12 but is open to all. The ness meeting in April to On Saturday, volunteers project is expected to have head outdoors and spruce met again â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this time to im- an ofďŹ cial opening date of of WVLT, Voice of the Vols Bert Berup the neighborhood. prove the looks of the com- late spring or early summer. telkamp, former UT football player Nick Since meeting day fell on munity by picking up trash. As a fundraiser, the ICA Reveiz, former NFL player Scott Galyon Earth Day, groups of volunâ&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan to pick up in is still offering to paint the and West High School football coach teers celebrated by planting a different area once each Inskip symbol on driveways, Scott Cummings. red, white and blue petunias month,â&#x20AC;? said ICA president fences or porches for $10. There will be ice-cream-eating conalong with daffodil bulbs in Betty Jo Mahan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want Info: 804-4857 or 679-2748. tests between schools at each location at front of the Inskip-Norwood to keep our neighborhood ICA meets at 6 p.m. each 8 p.m. Recreation Center. looking cleaner and feeling fourth Tuesday at Inskip Reach Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail.com. Inskip Food City pro- proud.â&#x20AC;? Baptist Church.

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absence of trauma. Researchers estimate that about 20 percent of American women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis. In addition, another 30 percent of them have osteopenia, which is abnormally low bone density that may eventually deteriorate into osteoporosis, if not treated. About half of all women over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture of the hip, wrist, or vertebra. There are no symptoms in the early stages of osteoporosis. Symptoms occurring late in the disease include low back pain, neck pain, bone pain and tenderness, loss of height over time and stooped posture.

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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-

Hickory chickens

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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small snort of disdain, allow me to point out that a half-ounce package of dried morels is going for about 12 bucks at your local supermarket, which figures out to be about $384 a pound! Somebody must think they’re pretty good. Indeed they are delicious, and the good news is that if you know how, you can forage around and find some for yourself – free. Fungi in general and mushrooms in particular are an important part of nature. Out there in the woods, they go about their business

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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Aglow members Clara Bell, Shirley Myers, Carol Snyder and Diane Shelby give a cookie and information to Walmart shopper Linda Poynter. Photo submitted

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. Testimo-

nies 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 Pastor Gary Vandergriff at his 25th-year celebration at Union and empower them as lead- Baptist Church with Bob and Gladys Mynatt, UBC members for ers in every field of soci- 50 years Photo submitted ety 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.

Pastor Gary Vandergriff: Teaching and beyond By Cindy Taylor

What blooms When they heard these things, they became enraged and ground their teeth at Stephen. But filled with the Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. … (Acts 7: 54-58a NRSV) I don’t know what it will take to convince me of the world’s capacity to hate life, its dark instinct to smash what blooms. (“I Could Tell You Stories,” Patricia Hampl) Stephen was one of the first deacons, a group of seven persons who were chosen to care for the distribution of food among the first Greek Christians. As it turned out, Stephen was capable of more than waiting tables: According to Acts 6: 8, he was “full of grace and power,” and he “did great wonders and signs among the people.” He held his own in a synagogue debate with Cyrenians and Alexandrians, who, having been bested by Stephen, turned on him and accused him of blasphemy. Even in that moment, Stephen was “filled with the Holy Spirit.” He saw a vision of Jesus standing at the right hand

Cross Currents

Lynn Pitts of God, but his accusers dragged him out of the city (why, I wonder – a city ordinance against murder?) and stoned him to death. And, like his Lord before him, he prayed for his murderers: “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” This is just one account of “the world’s capacity to hate life.” Patricia Hampl is as bewildered as the rest of us by this capacity. Her disbe-

lieving statement, quoted above, comes from a passage in her book in which she describes the death of teenager Anne Frank in the Holocaust. There will come a day when no living person survives who actually knew Anne Frank. Will she be forgotten? Or was she a martyr, much like Stephen, who will live on in the hearts and minds of those who admire courage and faithfulness. The irony, of course, is that Stephen was killed by the Jews because he was a Christian, and Anne Frank was killed by German Christians because she was a Jew. The larger questions come straight at our own souls. Do we have the insight, the acumen, the courage to notice and to name hatred or murder 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 can-

didate? 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.

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 centen-

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Powell High juniors who toured the UT campus are Conner Shepard, Bailee Rhodon and Bailey McClanahan Photo submitted

PHS to UT By Cindy Taylor Junior class members at Powell High School who completed the 12-week ACT tutoring program got a special treat. They were invited to tour the University of Tennessee campus. The tour included Neyland Stadium, the Ag Campus and UT Botanical Gardens. It wrapped up with lunch at Presidential Courtyard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Touring Neyland Stadium was an incredible opportunity,â&#x20AC;? said student Bailee Rhodon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoyed seeing the West Level Club and the locker room.â&#x20AC;? Rhodon plans to study animal science at UT. â&#x2013;

Doubleday gets teacher honor

Jennifer Doubleday has been selected as Powell High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teacher of the month. She teaches English, honors English, theatre arts and ADV theatre arts. Doubleday She is also the drama teacher and di-

rects plays for the school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doubleday truly cares about her students and does everything possible to make sure they are successful,â&#x20AC;? said student Brandon Evans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has helped guide me through high school.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doubleday is a fantastic teacher and director who is always there when you need her,â&#x20AC;? said student Meredith Denney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I honestly donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where I would be without her.â&#x20AC;? â&#x2013;

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Art all over Powell High School art students are improving the looks of their school while creating a more positive environment during the PHS Beautification Initiative. Artists pictured are first period students Eduardo Munoz, Jordan McGill, Heather Clark, Emily Schultz and Matthew Freeman. Photos by Cindy Taylor shared it with their friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Third grade certainly felt very famous for a few minutes that day,â&#x20AC;? said Meek. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a great way to celebrate Earth Day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;NASA plans to use the photos received to create a mosaic of Earth,â&#x20AC;? said Meek. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How cool is that!â&#x20AC;?

Powell Elementary 3rdgrade students took to the skies last week thanks to an invitation from NASA. Well, at least their photo did. â&#x2013; Central High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class of 1959 will hold its 55th reunion NASA invited people Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23, from all over the world to at Beaver Brook Country Club. take selfies with the hashtag Info: Judy Edenfield Hodge, 531#globalselfie and upload it 4837 or judychs59@mindspring. to social media. com or Harold Knott, 947-3486 â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all wanted in on the or haroldknot@frontier.com. action,â&#x20AC;? said teacher Mandi â&#x2013; Central High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class Meek. of 1989 will reunite June 14. In honor of Earth Day, Tickets are $40. Make checks 3rd-graders and their teachpayable to CHS Class of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 ers gathered, snapped a shot and mail to Felecia Turner, and uploaded their photo. 1103 Darby Lane, Forest, VA Within minutes of being 24551. Info: Felecia (Robbins) posted it was seen by NASA Turner, feleciaturner@hotmail. and became very popular. com or Mark Allen, 4davolz@ Third-grade students and teachers at Powell Elementary surround Hayden Renfro, who holds a NASA liked the photo and comcast.net. message to NASA. Photo submitted

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Gracie Stooksbury, Anna Miller, Abbie Frost, Hayden Dye and Kendal Patty receive their prizes and head to the gym for Glow-a-thon. Photos by C. Taylor

The entire 5th-grade class forms a Glow-a-thon circle around the gym.

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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 ended the evening, with Halls High teacher Kerrie Coley winning for the third year and Michele Carringer outpacing other politicians.

A-E to roll out county’s first audio-production program By Betty Bean Four-question pop quiz: Name a Knox County high school that will soon have a fully equipped audioproduction program with two recording studios and plans to have a dual enrollment program with Pellissippi State. Name a Knox County high school whose seniors have racked up $2 million worth of scholarships. Name a Knox County high school that is consistently excelling in academic growth, as measured by state value-added tests, last year scoring a 5 (two standard deviations above projections on a 1-5 scale). Name a high school whose forensics team won a state championship in one event and had second and third-place ﬁnishes in two others its very ﬁrst year. Give yourself 100 if you answered Austin-East High School. Benny Perry, A-E’s ebullient, perpetual-motion machine of a principal, is itching to tell the world about the gains his school has made. He’s proud of the whole school but can barely contain his excitement about the new audio-production department, which will come fully online in August. He anticipates that it will be an outstanding complement

to the existing performingarts magnet programs – dance, theater arts, band, West African drums and dance and visual arts. “If you want to be a star, if you think you’re a little singer or performer, we can make your music good enough to sell. We can make the music sound right. In fact, if you want to sing, dance or act, this is the place you want to be. We’ve got a lot of good stuff going on here. And it’s not the stuff you think is happening. It’s good stuff.” Perry credits assistant principal Chris Caruthers with coming up with the concept for the new pro-

gram at a national magnet school conference in Tulsa. “He came back and started talking to us about it. We started talking to other folks, and it sounded good to them. It will involve having two recording studios that people can use. Any school in the county can make arrangements to come over and sing, and we’ll make a recording for them. We’ll have the capacity to produce those CDs at a fast pace.” The course has already begun under the leadership of teacher Charles Lewis but will expand into a fullﬂedged program capable of serving 120 students in Au-

gust after the new software and other equipment is installed. “What we hope is, by a student’s senior year, they can have certiﬁcations in the software plus college experience. We’re working with Pellissippi State on a dual enrollment. We’re pretty excited about that. Pellisippi is, too,” Caruthers said. “We’re a magnet school, so we are interested in any kid in Knox County who’d like to start working on a career in sound engineering, and possibly being ready to go out and start working in that ﬁeld with the support of A-E and Pellissippi State,” said Perry.

Michele Carringer wins the pie-eating contest for politicians. At left is Ed Brantley, Carringer’s opponent in the May 6 primary for county commissioner at-large. Photo by R. White

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Adoptable animals win with fundraiser A big crowd gathered in support of the Union County Humane Society for the eighth annual fundraising dinner.

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Working dogs from the sheriff’s office attended, and Officer Phillip King’s K9, Marco, found marijuana hidden by King in seconds flat to show everyone his excellent sniffing abilities. His reward, or “pay,” as King refers to it, is a tennis ball that pops out of the box containing the pot. Deputies Heather Ragan, Missy Carter and Marvin Carter brought their bloodhounds, and Donna Silvey was chauffeur to the fluffy, very squeezable Boudreaux who helps kids read at Fountain City Elementary. Jim Tedford spoke about his 30-year career with shelters, from Knox County to New Orleans to Rochester, N.Y, and back to Knoxville where he is now with PetSafe. Tedford worked with the Knox County Animal Shelter in the early 1990s, taking in 14,000 animals a year. “We were basically a euthanasia factory.” Working in New Orleans, where 400 murders were committed in a year, dogs’ lives weren’t a high priority, he said. He then moved to upstate New York, working

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in a shelter on 140 acres with a $4 million budget, 70 on staff and three veterinarians. “We did tremendous Jim Tedford work there because we had so much tremendous support from the community.” Tedford said it “took an army” to make the Union White Trillium County shelter a reality. “The fact that it exists is a real testament to the leaderWild Ginger ship in this community, to (Heart-leaf Pigs) the public and private partnership, to all of those folks working together.” Tedford stressed the importance of neutering cats and dogs and congratulated the local staff for providing this service. He said sometimes adoptable animals simply “need a ride.” Northern state have a shortage of adoptable dogs. Joshua West of K9SOS described a method his company has designed for bomb detection from a closed room, and how a Jack Russell adopted from the Union County Humane Society was instrumental in creating it. A silent auction with 45 ■ Day camp for adults at ADS items was also part of the fundraiser, which raised Kathy Chesney of Adult $18,000. Day Services in Maynardville “We want to thank ev- invites disabled adults age eryone for coming out to 18-55 to a week-long summer support us,” said Tammy camp with music, stories, acRouse, shelter director. tivities and crafts. Campers “We’ve come so far from can attend a portion of the where we were even eight week with the cost prorated. years ago. It is gratifying to “The camp revolves see the ongoing concern for around a theme demonanimals in our community.” strating the value of each

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‘Pensiero’ for Knoxville By Sherri Gardner Howell Frances Mayes, author of the acclaimed “Under the Tuscan Sun,” has always had a foot in two worlds. Now she is bringing the taste of her “old world” to her new with a new line of wines: Tuscan Sun Wines. A tour to promote the wines and her new book, “Under Magnolia: A Southern Memoir,” will bring her to Knoxville May 22-23. Robin Purvis with Farragut Wine & Spirits is partnering with Seasons Café, 11605 Parkside Drive, to pull three of the author’s loves together: great food paired with her new wines, plus a book signing. The carefully prepared menu has been matched with the new wines and features five of the six wines in the Tuscan Sun line. In addition to talking about wines, abou ab outt he herr wi wine n s,, Mayes Mayyes will also al lso o sign sig ign books book bo okss at the ok the dindin in--

ner. The dinner will be at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, May 22, and is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are being taken at the restaurant, 392-1121. “I am looking forward to my first visit to Knoxville,” says Mayes, from her home in Hillsborough, N.C. She was waiting for husband Edward, who was flying in from their other home in Tuscany for a few days. “We divide our time between the house in Tuscany and here,” Mayes explains. “It can get hectic. I am here now, promoting the wine and the book, and he is in Italy where we are doing some renovation work on the house.” The house, as fans of Mayes know, was what started this life-long adventure for the poet and essayist. On a trip to Italy, Mayes saw and subsequently bought Brama maso sole le, Bramasole, 200-year a neglected, negl ne g ec gl ecte ted d, 2 00-y 00 -yyea ar ol old ld

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‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ author to be guest at wine dinner featuring her new wines Her new book comes home to Georgia and is a memoir of her life and family as she grew up in Fitzgerald, Ga. The wines are the fulfilment of another dream, says Mayes. “I have always wanted to make wine,” she says. “One year, we grew grapes on our property, and we made wine. It was horrible. We decided right then that we were not winemakers!” The desire to have her own label of wines did not go away, however. “I knew what I wanted. I wanted a good wine that you could drink right now. I wanted a wine for food, for sitting down at the table with friends and family and having a good glass of wine. I wanted a price point of $15 to $26. There are enough bottles wine.” $80 $8 0 bo bott ttlles off w ine. in e.” grape growers all Thee gr Th g ap pe gr g ower ow e s ar er aree al a ll

in or near the Tuscany region, some large growers, some small family farms. “We selected them all, and I was very involved in the design and naming of the wines,” she says. “There are four reds and two whites. The labels and the names tell a story.” For example, Pensiero, a Pinot Grigio, is an Italian expression for “A little gift,” says Mayes. It will be paired with the appetizer at the dinner: Fresh-water prawns grilled with shallot oil, presented on tri-colored cous cous with a citrus foam. Permesso, “May I come in,” and Auguri, “My best to you,” are paired with the entrée of seared veal loin, shaved prosciutto ham and gorgonzola cheese, served on a roasted fennel orzo with wi th a duet due uett of ssauces. auce au ces. adventures New ad New adve dvent ntur tures es like lik ikee the th he

wines and new book excite Mayes, who says she is “thrilled” with the response to her new, coming-of-age book, “Under Magnolia.” “Writing about family – especially a family with as many characters as mine – can be scary,” she says. While in Knoxville, Mayes has a full schedule. In addition to the Farragut Wine & Spirits/Seasons wine dinner, on Thursday she will be at a Meet and Greet at Cherokee Country Club from noon to 2 p.m. and a store tasting and bottle signing at Bob’s Package Store from 3 to 6 p.m. On Friday, May 23, Mayes will be at a wine tasting and bottle signing at Campbell Station Wine & Spirits from 3-6 p.m. and a Meet & Greet and an d tasting tast ta stin ing at Drink Dri rink nk Wine Wine Bar p.m. B Ba ar from from 6:30 fr 6:3 30 to 8 p .m .m. m.

Tennessee women: Book of accomplishments geared to students A book book eevent vent ve nt h held eld el d la last st week at the Bearden Branch Library celebrated Tennessee women who changed history. The compilation of their stories, “Tennessee Women of Vision and Courage,” was published with the next generation of women leaders in mind. Second District County Commissioner Amy Broyles was inspired to organize the book reading after meeting editors Charlotte Crawford and Ruth Johnson Smiley in Nashville. She was further inspired to use discretionary funds to purchase copies of the book for every middle- and high-school library in the county, 20 copies for the public library and three copies for the women’s detention facility. Crawford, who lives in Farragut, and Smiley, who lives in Oak Ridge, decided to put together a book about the state’s notable women after working together on an American Association of University Women newsletter about women leaders. They chose the featured women by soliciting nominations from women’s and

writers’ groups. An advisory council whittled the list of 100 down to 22. They represent different time periods, different parts of the state and a variety of talents. Twenty contemporary Tennessee women were chosen to tell their stories, and several were on hand to sign books. Like those they wrote about, the authors come from different backgrounds. Some are educators or journalists. One is a retired scientist. Another is a senior at Webb School of Knoxville. Shopper-News writer and editor Sherri Gardner Howell is one of the authors. Local female leaders were invited to read their favorite biographies. Kim Lauth, president of League of Women Voters of Knoxville/Knox County, chose the biography of Margaret “Peggy” Thompson Heddleson, written by Ann Thornfield-Long. Since she was unable to have children, Heddleson adopted three children with her first husband. After he returned from serving in Korea, he became abusive. She survived by escaping

with her children and selling her artwork. She found her calling in the creation of banners that addressed women’s issues like abuse and rape and eventually married another artist, Fred Heddleson. She is credited with designing the life-size doll-

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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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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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big changes,” said Hittinger. “We can accomplish that one tree at a time.” Hittinger had a hand in the planting from Food City Powell manager Terri Gilbert and human relations coordinator Rachel Walker. The trio headed to the elementary school on Arbor Day to plant the tree and talk to the kids about the importance of preserving the earth. “This is one of my pas-

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Clabough outlines land conservancy goals By Bonny C. Millard Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear that Bill Clabough is passionate about the work he does for the Foothills Land Conservancy, which works to preserve land and environments in the Southern Appalachian region for future generations. Clabough, FLC executive director since 2006, shared success stories of the conservancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts over the years with members of the Rotary Club of Farragut. The nonprofit organization has finalized partnerships protecting 47,000 acres in

26 counties and three states. This past year alone, FLC secured the pr ote c t ion of more than 11,000 acres. Clabough said lands are preserved on volunBill Clabough a tary basis through a conservation easement. FLC is granted the easement through a contractual agreement that outlines prohibited uses of the land while reserving

rights for the property owners. For instance, a property easement might allow the possibility of two new houses built on it but nothing more. Or the land might be forever restricted to being a working farm or a horse farm. While the landowner still owns the property and can still live there, the tract is protected from commercial or other development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we really do is work with people,â&#x20AC;? said Clabough, who showed a presentation of many of the

property owners and the land that is now protected into perpetuity. The photos displayed many scenic areas including creeks, waterfalls, fields and ridgetop views in surrounding counties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will always stay like that,â&#x20AC;? he said several times. Foothills is headquartered in Blount County not far from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park , but Clabough travels around to many counties throughout the state to educate owners about how

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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/.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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Professional-level performing arts at Grace By Shannon Morris For a school to have a drama or musical theater department is not a strange thing. When a school puts on productions that rival local theaters, however, it is another thing altogether. Over the years at Grace Christian Academy, that’s exactly what has been taking place in the musical and dramatic arts areas. GCA has been blessed by a host of talented student performers, as well as some truly incredible faculty and staff members with hearts for the performing arts; that is likely not a big surprise. What may surprise you is that the school’s productions have been increasing in their technological and theatrical production levels in some rather amazing ways. One example of a show that took on some very professional qualities and effects was the recent production of “The Wizard of Oz,” a musical theater

presentation that was unique on several levels. First, it was a project that involved all of the age groups within the Academy. While the key roles were played by high school students, some parts were handled by some talented middle school students. In addition, the roles of the diminutive Munchkins were tackled by students from the lower school. For this production, a live orchestra was employed, offering a real air of professionalism to the entire show. As always, the vocal talents were impressive, and the choreography was beautifully demonstrated. In fact, there was even a live dog on hand to play the role of Toto! But the performances were made even more realistic with the use of some incredible special effects. The entire stage was adorned with a massive video screen upon which a wide array of images was projected.

Shelby Rodgers as Glinda speaks to the Munchkins in “The Wizard of Oz.”

Not only did this screen provide for some incredibly large backdrops during the musical, but it served to assist in offering a full-color production as well as a black and white one, just like in the movie. By combining black and white images on the screen, along with sepia Students Jaylen Haluska, MaryBeth Davis, Trey Northcutt and Reese lighting and brown and neutral Haluska portray the Scarecrow, Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman and the clothing on the actors, the audiCowardly Lion in the Grace production of “The Wizard of Oz.” ence was brought from the dull images of black and white to the sparkling display of full color! These effects were dazzling, to say the least. Another recent production by the GCA High School drama department, the classic “Peter Pan,” also saw some fascinating technology. For these performances, a system of wires and cables was employed which allowed some of the cast members to actually “ y” through the air! students ministered through By Rachel M. Hannon You can just imagine the impact Grace Christian Academy’s music in several venues. The upon the audience when Peter High School Ensemble earned Ensemble visited and perand the children began to soar another Gold Superior, the formed in two Chattanooga high above the stage, a feat that highest achievement for each schools and at Grace Baptist was very unusual for a school individual choir, at the Atlanta Church in Hiram, Ga. production. Senior Lauren Hensley reHeritage International ChoAt GCA, we believe that it is ral Festival April 2014. Along ects on her three years of Encritical for our students to be with the Gold Superior, the semble tours: “It is great leadexposed to the very best opporEnsemble received an invita- ing churches in their corporate tunities that are possible, and tion to participate the 2015 time of worship. Looking out this is no different in the perElite Festival of Gold Honor’s at the people as we are singing, forming arts. These unique efChoral Competition. The En- you can tell they don’t always fects open our students to very semble was one of only three get to worship in that way. It real possibilities, as well as givchoirs at the festival to receive is awesome being able to bring ing the audiences an unmatched them together.” this invitation. experience while they are there. Kathryn Carringer, a freshThe 64-student Ensemble The end results are productions consists of GCA high schoolers man, shares that her favorite of which performers, students, from a variety of backgrounds part of the trip was “singing faculty, and even our entire who all have a love for shar- in the different schools and community can be proud. ing Christ through music. In churches. We went non-stop addition to the many Atlanta the whole time. There was no landmarks that the students down time, but it was an awevisited, which included Stone some experience and a great Mountain, the Georgia Aquar- ministry opportunity.” ium, and Coke World, the

Award-winning ensemble ministers through music

Night of the Arts! By Sophie De La Rosa, GCA senior Adrenaline pumping, hearts racing, ngers tapping – GCA’s annual Night of the Arts is nally here! A chance for kindergarten through 12th grade students to reveal the masterpieces they have been working on all year. The evening featured live music from GCA’s award-winning ensemble and jaw-dropping performances from the drama department. All the hard work has led up to this night. Painting, sculpting; harmonizing, rehearsing; memorizing, coordinating. Not much thought is given to the preparations for Night of the Arts. “People show up for Night of the Arts and see our nished pieces, but they don’t see the hours that we spend working on them,” says 12th grader Elizabeth Raby. Creating a work of art is not as

simple as some make it look. It starts with a blank page and a lot of imagination. Elizabeth thinks that one of the most stressful things about working with paint is that every stroke you make is permanent: “One of my self-portraits started to look like a cat, so I had to work through it. It turned out better than I expected.” Matthew Jones, another 12th grader, however, prefers digital painting, where there is an undo button. “I’m such a perfectionist, so having the undo button makes things a lot easier. I can’t exactly spill coffee on Photoshop, you know?” Matt likes that digital painting is not seen very often, and it was this eye-catching uniqueness that brought home rst place in the painting category. “It was really encouraging to win rst place with my piece, ‘The Right Wire.’ Typically, not a

lot of people see my art, so it was cool to see how they responded to it.” Elizabeth Raby also received positive feedback on her artwork. “My parents hadn’t seen my nished pieces until tonight, so I was anxious to see how they’d react. They really liked my work, and I was really surprised when I placed second in 3D Art.” The award for Best of Show went to a pencil drawing called “Illusion” by senior DeLys Valentine, who also won rst in photography with a picture titled “Locket.” Chris Crawford, a sophomore, won rst in Printmaking with his piece “Eli” and also won rst in 3D Art with “Ronan,” a clay bust. First place for Mixed Media went to senior Sophia De La Rosa with her piece “Word on the Street,” and Grace Academy senior DeLys Valentine won Best of Show for rst place in Drawing went to her pencil drawing, “Illusion,” and first place in photography for junior Kendall Spurr’s “Drum.” “Locket.” Photo by Sophie De La Rosa

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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

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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The Muse in Knoxville offers fun learning activities for local kids. Photo provided by The Muse

campers get to learn how to use chemistry concepts along with everyday household items to make some pretty entertaining surprises such as slime and even erupting volcanoes. Children in the next age group up have the chance to learn all about electricity and explosions in “Chemistry Investigation.” For the more mechanically inclined kids, a camp called “Crazy Contraptions” gives participants the opportunity to

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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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Look for low-cost horseback-riding lessons for kids or ask some friends if your kids can pay a visit to their farm in the summer. Kallie Hopper rides her quarter horse, Elvis.

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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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