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The Powell High Alumni Reunion will be held Saturday, April 2, at the Jubilee Banquet Facility, 6700 Jubilee Center Way. Registration begins at 4:45 p.m., with a buffet meal at 6. Cost: $24 plus alumni fees of $10. Info: Lynette Brown, 9477371 or LBrown8042@aol.com.

Ted Hall to speak at prayer breakfast News anchor Ted Hall will speak at the annual prayer breakfast sponsored by the Halls Business and Professional Association. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 25, at Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Ted Hall returned to Knoxville as news anchor for WVLTTV in 2014 after working for seven years as news anchor at WXIA in Atlanta. Before that he was a reporter and anchor at WBIR-TV in Knoxville for 18 years. He and wife Lesa lived in the Brickey area. Tickets for the catered event are $10 and available from Sue Walker at swalker@tindells. com or 922-7751 or at the door. It is open to all.

Egg Hunts ■Bells Campground Baptist Church Easter Event, 10 a.m.noon Saturday, March 26, 7816 Bells Campground Road. Includes: skits, singing, craft, an egg hunt for ages 0-fifth grade, refreshments and door prizes. Info: 947-6254. ■Big Ridge State Park Easter egg hunt, Saturday, March 26. Rain or shine. Schedule: 10 a.m., 2 years old and younger; 10:30 a.m., 3-4 years old; 1 p.m. 5-7 years old; 1:30 p.m., 8-10 years old. Bring your basket. Prizes; Easter Bunny. Meet at the Park office. Info: 992-5523. ■Children’s Easter party, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, sponsored by Trentville UMC and Pleasant Hill UMC. Info: 933-5041. ■Community Easter egg hunt, 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27, Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road. Info: 938-8311; www. powellpcusa.org. ■Easter Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m.noon Saturday, March 26, Bells Campground Baptist Church, 7815 Bell Campground Road. Activities include: puppets, skits, a craft and an egg hunt for children through 5th grade, followed by a hot dog lunch. ■Easter Eggstravaganza, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, Union Baptist Church, 6701 Washington Pike, for kids pre-K through 5th grade. Info: DiscoverUnion.org.

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Construction crews are tearing up the Powell High School football field for the installation of a new turf field, sponsored by Pilot/Flying J and the Haslam Family Foundation. Powell is among the first schools to get a new field, although the grant provides new fields for 13 public high schools and $100,000 per school for academic programs. Photo by Ruth White

Emory Road apartments density is ‘done deal’ By Sandra Clark Powell residents raised three issues when Gerald Green, executive director of the Metropolitan Planning Commission visited with the Enhance Powell committee of PBPA last week. First was concern about the density of a 220-unit apartment complex on 14 acres on Emory Road near Central Avenue Pike. Green said that site was designated for multi-family use in the north county sector plan and the zoning and approval of a site plan was done in 2015, before he arrived in town. “So, it’s a done deal,� said one neighbor. “Yes,� said Green. He distributed the site plan which showed above-average construction materials, a pool and dog park. Residents also asked about Dr. Jim Sternberg’s request to rezone 35 acres on Emory Road as general commercial. This is a contentious issue with the land currently zoned for a town center. Planners now say the site is too small for that mix of residential and commercial use. And Sternberg has not secured funding for the development. MPC staff recommended against Sternberg’s request and

the MPC denied it. Sternberg, through attorney John King, then appealed to Knox County Commission. On a motion by District 7 comDoc Sternberg missioner Charles Busler, the commission sided with Sternberg and sent it back to MPC for more study. Green said curb cuts on Emory Road and hodgepodge development without a plan are staff concerns. “He could sell the land in half-acre lots.� Sternberg said he’s already rejected two potential buyers, a cutrate grocery store and low-income housing. He prefers to develop the tract with entrances off Star Mountain Road (which serves the Powell branch library and Powell Animal Hospital). “I live in this community,� he said. “I’m not going to do anything just to put a dollar in my pocket.� Sternberg said since the town center rezoning some 10-plus years ago his land has been taxed at commercial rates, “and I’m still baling hay.� In response to a question, he said it’s not economically feasible

to develop the land as single family residential. Enhance Powell members were generally favorable to Sternberg’s rezoning, but most preferred deed restrictions to prevent intense land use, such as the high density apartments planned just up the street. Green said later he is meeting with Dr. Sternberg next week to

discuss possible deed restrictions. The land extends from Emory Road to Beaver Creek and from Star Mountain Road to the real estate company located in the former home of Sally and A.B. Bell. Justin Bailey talked briefly about a neighborhood conservation district for “downtown Powell� to encourage business and preserve Powell’s oldest buildings.

Feel the ‘Buzz’ for next schools super By Betty Bean

In February, school board member Terry Hill’s colleagues tasked her with vetting candidates for interim schools superintendent and reporting back April 4 with a recommendation for her colleagues. There are several candiBuzz Thomas dates, but almost nobody is talking about anyone but Great Schools Partnership president Oliver “Buzz� Thomas for the job. Thomas gained frontrunner status because he is intimately fa-

miliar with the workings of Knox County Schools, well liked and, in many respects, highly qualified. Board chair Doug Harris kicked that perception up a notch when he undercut Hill by declaring Thomas the best choice before the vetting process had begun. Harris is not running for re-election and is the de facto leader of the fivemember majority that will control the board until new members are seated in September. Hill, who is not a member of the majority coalition, declined to comment on the process. The search for an interim leader became necessary when Superintendent James McIntyre announced in January that he will

resign in July, citing the political reality that after the August elections, his supporters will no longer dominate the new school board. The interim superintendent will take over when McIntyre departs. The initial list of nominated candidates included Knox County Finance Director Chris Caldwell, Human Capital Strategy Director Rodney Russell, Secondary Schools Supervisor Danny Trent, Assistant Superintendent Bob Thomas, retired administrator Ed Hedgepeth and perennial candidate George Hamilton. Caldwell wasted no time saying thanks but no thanks. Sources say Russell and Hedgepeth have now done the same, leaving Buzz

Gerald Green of MPC talks with Lee Robbins following the Enhance Powell meeting at Powell branch library. Photo by S. Clark

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Thomas, Bob Thomas (who was strongly considered for the superintendent’s job in 2008 when McIntyre was selected) and Trent as the remaining viable candidates. But the smart money is on Buzz Thomas. “Buzz has that vision and the ability to sell that dream. He believes in what he does so deeply that people want to be a part of it. That’s a unique personality,� said board member Patti Bounds. “The first time I met Buzz, I sat there in his office and thought to myself, ‘Why did we go all the way to Boston to get Dr. McIntyre when Buzz is so highly qualified?’ To page A-3

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Choosing a new chapter Knoxville woman’s pain eliminated by hysterectomy When Becca Griggs started getting tired, she assumed that she was just getting old. “As women, we don’t pay attention to our bodies,” she said. “You just assume that aches and pains are part of being a woman.” But at only 42, the East Tennessee native wasn’t experiencing the tiredness of growing older. Her body was trying to tell her something. “I have a thyroid condition, so I thought it was a symptom of that. When I went to give blood at a Medic drive, they told me my hematocrit was too low to give,” Griggs explained. “It happened again a couple of months later at the next drive, so I went to see my doctor.” After a round of blood work, Griggs’ doctor referred her to Craig Myers, MD, a gynecologist at Parkwest. She was anemic and had abnormal uterine bleeding, exceptionally painful cramping during menstrual cycles and endometriosis, which is when tissue that usually lines the uterus is growing outside of it. Griggs had also been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome earlier in life. “Becca had a several-year history with painful periods and heavy menstrual cycles,” Dr. Myers explained. “She had gone through several medicinal treatments and the pain continued.” Because she had experienced pain for years and was not planning to have children, Griggs made the decision to move forward with a hysterectomy. “A hysterectomy is not some-

time and pain levels are reduced. Griggs spent only one night in the hospital and was back to volunteering at the Information Desk in four weeks. “I immediately noticed that I had more energy,” Griggs said. “My blood count was back to normal and my pain is gone.” While Griggs did have fears about the early menopause that would be caused by the removal of her ovaries, her experience was not like she expected. Her symptoms dissipated in a few months. “Every woman is different, but I thought it would be a downward spiral and it wasn’t. As women Griggs recommends plenty of prepwe fear the big changes – there aration before the surgery and rest are some things our mothers just afterward. “It takes time to recover,” don’t talk to us about – but it was she said. “But the surgery put the nothing like I thought it would pep back in my step.” be,” she said. Though Griggs remains happy with her choice to get a hysterectomy, she encourages all women Griggs is now able to take trips considering the surgery to take with her husband without their time. Dr. Myers agrees. experiencing severe cramping “Exhaust all nonsurgical opand abdominal pain. tions before moving to a hysterectomy,” he said. “It may be your best answer like it was for Becca, but each patient must have an individualized plan based on her own needs. Any surgery is always thing you just jump into,” Griggs considered major, so the benefits said. “Dr. Myers is very down to and risks should always be talked earth and allowed me to discuss about and worked through.” all of the options. As women, we After her hysterectomy, Griggs are sometimes embarrassed to at Parkwest was second nature. very nervous, and I can’t begin to talk about our issues, but Dr. My- She has volunteered at the hospi- express how wonderful the staff has the energy to do what she loves ers made me feel so comfortable. I tal since December 2013. “I knew was to me. There is a great family again: travel, sing and entertain family and friends. She and her went home and talked it over with Parkwest had excellent standards here.” Because hysterectomies can husband were even able to take a my husband and did my own re- and expectations from being a search. I felt it was the best choice volunteer,” she said. “But when now be completed laparoscopical- trip to Maui last fall, her favorite you’re on the other side of it, it just ly or vaginally instead of abdomi- destination. “The hysterectomy for me.” For Griggs, trusting the staff takes it to a whole new level. I was nally, the invasiveness, recovery brought me back to life,” she said.

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Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal ■ Cancer. Approximately 10 percent of the uterus. Different portions of the of hysterectomies are performed to treat uterus, as well as other organs, may be cancer – either cervical, ovarian or endoremoved at the same time. metrial. ■ Blockage of the bladder or intestines. A hysterectomy may be ■ More than 600,000 hysterectomies performed if there is a blockage of the bladder or intestines by the uterus or a are performed in the U.S. each year. ■ Hysterectomy is the second most growth. common major operation in women of child bearing age. ■ The most common conditions for ■ Total hysterectomy. Includes the hysterectomy are fibroid tumors, endo- removal of the entire uterus, including metriosis and uterine prolapse. the fundus (the part of the uterus above the openings of the fallopian tubes) and the cervix, but not the ovaries. This is the ■ Fibroid tumors. Non-malignant most common type of hysterectomy. ■ Hysterectomy with bilateral tumors may grow and become large, causing pressure on other organs and oophorectomy. Includes the removal of one or both ovaries, and sometimes possibly heavy bleeding or pelvic pain. ■ Endometriosis. Endometrial the fallopian tubes, along with the utercells sometimes grow outside of the uter- us. ■ Radical hysterectomy. Includes us, attach themselves to other organs in the pelvic cavity and bleed each month the removal of the uterus, cervix, the top in accordance with an ovarian cycle. portion of the vagina, most of the tissue This can result in chronic pelvic pain, that surrounds the cervix in the pelvic pain during intercourse and prolonged or cavity and may include the removal of the pelvic lymph nodes. This type is usually heavy bleeding. ■ Endometrial hyperplasia. A done when cancer is present. ■ Supracervical hysterectomy cause of abnormal bleeding, this overthickening of the uterine lining is often (partial or subtotal hysterectomy). due to the presence of continuous estro- Removal of the body of the uterus while gen without progesterone. leaving the cervix intact.

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■ Abdominal hysterectomy. The uterus is removed through the abdomen via a surgical incision about six to eight inches long. This procedure is most commonly used when the ovaries and fallopian tubes are being removed, when the uterus is enlarged or when disease has spread to the pelvic cavity, as in endometriosis or cancer. The main surgical incision can be made either vertically, from the navel down to the pubic bone, or horizontally, along the top of the pubic hairline. ■ Vaginal hysterectomy. The uterus is removed through the vaginal opening. This procedure is most often used in cases of uterine prolapse, or when vaginal repairs are necessary for related conditions. No external incision is made, which means there is no visible scarring. ■ Laparoscope-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). Vaginal hysterectomy is performed with the aid of a laparoscope, a thin, flexible tube containing a video camera. Thin tubes are inserted through tiny incisions in the abdomen near the navel. The uterus is then removed in sections through the laparoscope tube or through the vagina. The type of hysterectomy performed and the technique used to perform the procedure will be determined by your physician, based upon your particular situation.

Becca Griggs’ experience with Parkwest began at the Information Desk, where she has volunteered since 2013. She is one of the 146 local individuals who generously share their skills and time with Parkwest through the volunteer program. “Our volunteers are the face of Parkwest,” Becky Boyd, Volunteer Services manager, said. “They’re so valuable to our patients, families and guests, but they also provide an extra hand to our staff and physicians.” Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and are expected to commit to one 4-hour shift per week. Their assistance is needed in more than 20 service areas in the hospital, and they are matched based on their skills and preferences. The need is greatest for people who can volunteer early morning shifts. There is no typical Parkwest volunteer. Many men and women are retired, no longer have children at home or are looking for a meaningful extracurricular to add to their lives. Volunteer Services is always looking for enthusiastic applicants to join their team. For more information on volunteering at Parkwest, call Becky Boyd at 865-373-1556 or Charlene Howard, volunteer coordinator, at 865-373-1064. To apply online, complete an application at www.TreatedWell.com/Volunteers.

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Feel the ‘Buzz’

Shadavia Hall with Virginia College paints Miley Bailey’s face during the Easter festivities at Fountain City Park.

Devon Reeves watches as Jayden Thomas plays the football toss game, courtesy of U.S. Bank.

Savannah Farmer, Lila Merritt and Trent Merritt pose for pictures with the Easter bunny.

“One of his most amazing qualities is his ability to make everyone feel valued, regardless of their position in life. I have observed this on multiple occasions. I’ve seen him with school cafeteria workers, taking the time to go to each individual and thank them. It doesn’t matter what their position is. That’s just Buzz. He’s a visionary and has brought innovative programs to Knox County.� In the minus column, Bounds wonders how the Great Schools Partnership will raise money without Thomas, and although Thomas is a nationally known author, public speaker, ordained minister and an attorney with four college degrees who habitually graduated at the top of his class and once chaired the Maryville school board, his lack of classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level concerns her. She also worries about his support of SCORE (State Collaborative on Reforming Education), a think tank

From page A-1 that supports the high stakes testing regime that she and many other teachers detest. Finally, Bounds finds Thomas’s offer to be involved in the search for a new superintendent somewhat offensive. “While I would welcome his input, I don’t remember anybody asking him. I don’t see that in that job description at all. I’m thinking, ‘Wait a minute!’� She says she likes Thomas, but “He would not be my first choice.� As a member of the minority faction, however, she said the votes for the Great Schools chief are probably there. Finally, McIntyre’s major nemesis, Mayor Tim Burchett, lobbed a warning shot across Thomas’s bow: “He’s very personable. I like him, but he’s going to have to make some changes if he’s going to be successful.� When pressed, Burchett said that the public is demanding administrative reductions.

Curtain call: Steven Miller (cabbie), Eli Manning (Orderly Wilson), Carolyn Wells (Chauvenet and maid), Ben Pressley (Dr. Sanderson), Renee Denney (Betty Chumley), Katie Smith (Veta Simmons), Charles Denney (Dr. Chumley), Melisa Antrican (Nurse Kelly), Janna Axmacher (Myrtle Mae Simmons) and Scott Rutherford (Judge Omar Gaffney). Not pictured is Karl Hess (Elwood P. Dowd).

Karl Hess, newcomer to Powell Playhouse, handled the lead role of Elwood P. Dowd.

Carolyn Wells is the maid.

“Harvey� was dedicated acknowledged the recent to Hoyt Lansdell, an usher, passing of Helen Seymour, a performer and behind- retired bank executive who the-scenes guy at Powell volunteered as head usher School, gave a strong perfor- Playhouse. The cast also for PPH. mance as the orderly Duane Wilson. He’s the sanitarium’s muscle, but seemed ! open to know Harvey. His love interest is Veta’s daugh ter, Myrtle Mae (ably played

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We hope to see more of Hess in future productions. Carolyn Wells, a special find of Playhouse founder Nita Buell Black, was the nosey maid who just had to hear all the details of Veta’s captivity at the Chumley’s Rest. Wells is just flat funny. Scott Rutherford owned the character of Judge Gaff, 0, * 4 * %2 !! - $ $ & ney. A graduate of Powell , "%*4 ) 3 /) / %# "%*4 ! / %# * 4 * / % # ! + High School, he has fond %1*+ %# * &5 " '" / &5 " &'" memories of Mrs. Buell + "1+/ '* + #/ / / " % + ! ) # ' * 1+/%" *) &5( + #%/ # !1 %# % #+ %* "%# +) Black’s drama class.

‘Harvey’ sells out two performances By Sandra Clark Attending a Powell Playhouse production is a safe bet, but waiting to buy a ticket at the door is high risk. Twice last week (of four performances) the Playhouse turned away people from the spring production of “Harvey� at the Jubilee Banquet Facility. Bob Longmire, making his directing debut at PPH, kept the 1945 Pulitzer prizewinning play moving briskly. And the new sound system, donated by Charlotte Johnson of Lambert Auto Parts, made listening easy. Longmire said the cast rehearsed three nights a week for a month. You know the story. A

Gina Jones, president of Powell Playhouse, with Bob Longmire, who directed “Harvey�

pleasant but eccentric bachelor, Elwood P. Dowd, enjoys the company of an imaginary white rabbit, “Harvey.� Elwood’s sister, Veta, moves back home after the death of their mother. Trying to fit in socially, Veta is appalled by Elwood’s odd ways. She secures the support of Judge Omar Gaffney, administrator of their mother’s estate, to commit Elwood to a sanitarium operated by the vaguely sinister Dr. Chumley. Charles Denney plays this role to perfection while his real-life wife, Renee, plays Chumley’s wife, Betty. A young psychiatrist, Dr. Sanderson, commits Veta by mistake and lets Elwood leave the facility. A chase ensues as Dr. Chumley barhops to find Elwood before the reputation of his clinic is damaged. Eli Manning, a computer teacher at Karns Middle

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Confusing season, proud finish Before you ask, I still don’t know why this Tennessee basketball season was so strange. Sorry, but I cannot explain the Volunteers’ split personality. I do salute the team for never giving up. Sometimes the Vols played better than they were. Nipping Vanderbilt in the SEC tournament was an example. Sometimes, had they just been pitching pennies, they could not have hit the ground. This unusual team was confusing. Some might call it maddening. It often won one half but not the other. It stunned Kentucky. It defeated South Carolina. In the first game without Kevin Punter, it shocked me and LSU. The last four games of the

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regular season were miserable. From beginning to end, Tennessee was consistently inconsistent. It played well in spurts but was totally unpredictable. Sometimes the team was creative in finding ways to lose. It fell with a thud at Missouri, losing to a worse team by missing 10 free throws and getting killed on the backboards. Strangely enough, on other occasions, the Vols won rebounding battles in

total defiance of the laws of size and strength. Armani Moore, in pursuit of the ball, went where some feared to venture. Armani Moore is a warrior. Tip your cap. Because it had no inside game, Tennessee threw up far too many three-point shots. When that didn’t work, it dumped the scoring burden on Punter. He responded with the heart of a champion. We really realized his value when he was lost to the foot fracture. Punter’s output stirred memories of Allan Houston. KP was no match in style points but his accuracy and average were comparable. To Kevin’s credit, his weakest outing was much better than Allan’s disaster of 1993, his final game in or-

ange, SEC tournament, one for 15 from the floor. The Vols lost to Kentucky, 10140. The Vols had 30 turnovers. This Tennessee team was not good. It lost 19 times. Want to talk about bad, just for comparisons? Houston’s dad, Wade, has protected a generation of Tennessee basketball from the “worst� label. The year after Allan went pro, Coach Houston produced a 5-22 record. Three-fifths of the success came at the expense of UT-Martin, Mercer and Tennessee Tech. Long, long ago, John Sines was Tennessee coach. He didn’t have much to work with and it showed in results. Like this team, that 1960 team upset Kentucky.

Players carried the coach off the court. Sines admitted later that he feared a fumble. “We had never practiced that.� The early 1960s were a transition period, from bad basketball to awful to terrible. Two Vols were linked to a point-shaving scandal. Sines’ final team went 4-19. I was there. I recall a Stokely Center game with fewer than 500 fans. I wanted to put their names in the newspaper as the “faithful few.� The late, great Tom Siler saved me from myself. He said I would undoubtedly misspell a name or three and we’d be publishing corrections for a week. He did permit a “crowd� photograph, attorney G. Edward Friar alone in an end section, high above the goal, surrounded by hundreds of

empty seats. Into that setting marched Ray Mears. Good times followed. Through the years, Tennessee has had basketball ups and downs. Considering the circumstances, the down part of this year was understandable. The ending was an up. Seniors enhanced their image with the rout of Auburn, the victory over Vanderbilt and the effort against LSU. They cared. They never stopped caring. Robert Hubbs and Detrick Mostella changed their image. They are now part of the future. If Rick Barnes really has a point guard and can find a center and somebody to replace Punter and Moore, good times are again possible. Keep the faith. Don’t ever give up. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

Lucky 13? State House campaigns warming up Gloria Johnson is running for the Legislature again. Johnson, a oneterm Democrat who represented District 13, was defeated in 2014 by Republican Eddie Smith. Now Smith is running for re-election and (so far) is the only Republican seeking the seat. The filing deadline is April 7 at noon. Interestingly, Johnson may have a democratic opponent. According to the election commission, Don Daugherty, a former county Democratic Party chair, has picked up a petition to run as both a democrat and an independent. He can’t run as both. Instead, Daugherty will have to choose to run as a democrat, independent or not at all. Of course, there’s precedent for Daugherty to run as an independent candidate. In 2010, Daugherty

to seek re-election after Republicans in the Legislature redrew the 13th district to include more Republican Scott voters from west Knoxville. Frith The result was a wideopen seat with no favored candidate. That November, ran as an independent Johnson faced Republican against democratic county Gary Loe and independent commissioner Amy Broyles. candidate Nick Cazana. (Daugherty lost to Broyles, Johnson defeated Loe by 58 percent to 41 percent.) less than 300 votes and was While few observers believe almost certainly assisted by Daugherty would defeat the more than 1,000 votes Johnson in a democratic for Cazana’s independent primary this year, an inde- campaign. Why? pendent run by Daugherty Many observers believe would almost certainly ensure Rep. Eddie Smith’s re- that candidate Nick Cazana benefited from having the election. It would be a cruel irony same name as prominent local developer and Repubfor Gloria Johnson. Johnson first ran for the lican donor Nick Cazana. That’s right. Two differDistrict 13 seat in 2012. The district had been repre- ent guys. Same name. Bottom line, in 2012, Glosented by Democrat Harry Tindell for more than a de- ria Johnson likely won becade, but Tindell chose not cause a lot of voters believed

she was running against two Republicans – and they split enough of the vote to allow Johnson to win. Then four years later, in a turn of events only fitting of Shakespeare or local politics, Eddie Smith may win easily because he’d be running against two Democrats. Regardless, there will be grumbling among Democrats if Johnson fails to defeat Smith this year. District 13 is a winnable district for state democrats – a rarity in East Tennessee – and there is no shortage of strong democratic candidates waiting in the wings. Current county Democratic Party chair Cameron Brooks is young, ambitious and well-liked. Former city council member Charlie Thomas has strong district ties and would make a great candidate for any office. Neither would run

against Gloria Johnson. Democrats shouldn’t wait too long. After 2016, there are only two more election cycles before the next legislative redistricting. Last time around, state Republi-

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City officials ponder election changes In a tabloid with the solitary word “sex� two inches high on the cover, Joe Sullivan pontificated about Knoxville’s election cycle. He made bold claims about Mayor Rogero’s position on a possible charter amendment, but his column lacked actual quotes from Rogero. In a March 15 email to City Council, Deputy Mayor Bill Lyons warned of Sullivan’s column and admitted he was the source. “I also let him know that we wanted to make Council aware of our thinking prior to publication. ...

“Late this morning Joe (said) he had changed his publication date to tomorrow. This email is to make sure you are not taken by surprise.� Lyons wants to extend Mark Campen’s term by two years (until 2021) to move District 5 into cycle with other district races. He wants to retain non-partisan elections on odd-numbered years, forcing city taxpayers to bear the full cost of two elections including early voting. That’s a lot of change. Thanks for sharing, Bill. – S. Clark

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White Lightning with former Bearden High School players noted: (top) McKayla Choate, Kelsey DeVoti, Bekah Copas, Kaylor Susong (Bearden), Elena Schusterick (Bearden), Cassidy Heemsoth (Bearden), Kat Glass( (Bearden); (bottom) Soriya Gast (Bearden), Sadie Coons (Bearden), Cameran McKenry (Bearden), Maiya Hilsinger (Bearden).

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Last season, they were Bulldogs. This season they are Tennessee White Lightning, playing teams along North Georgia’s I-75 corridor from Dalton down to Marietta. The team is composed primarily of former Bearden High School student athletes who resigned from school’s softball team after their coach was summarily fired last year. This year, they are playing travel ball with the North Georgia ASA under former Bearden coach Leonard Sams and assistant coach Adam McKenry. So far, their record is 5-1-1 against tough competition. Principal John Bartlett and athletic director Nathan Lynn announced that Sams’ departure was by mutual decision, with no further public explanation. Sams said he believes that the administration was influenced by the complaints of two sets of disgruntled parents. The mass departure left Bearden with just two returning players. Sams’ replacement wasn’t hired until late July, when Lynn announced that he’d hired Angelica Wade McClerkin, a teacher’s aide who played in college and served a single

Betty Bean season as Sams’ assistant. The school got a TSSAA waiver from the requirement that head coaches must be teachers or have five years’ experience as an assistant. The team reportedly has not fared well in pre-season practice games. Eight of the White Lightning’s 11 players would have been on the Bearden team this year, including six who would have been starters. Another is an incoming freshman transfer from Sevier County who wanted to play for Sams, who had transformed Bearden from cellar-dweller to powerhouse. Last year Sams was named district Coach of the Year and selected to coach the 2016 USA Softball Under-18 team in Spain. The USA team will represent their country in Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona. Sams and McKenry said the players, many of whom are college prospects, are enjoying playing against the elevated competition in North Georgia, but miss the experience of representing their

school. Two seniors who quit playing softball altogether may join the White Lightning for spring league play. Meanwhile, McKenry and team parent/booster Randy Susong, who are stuck with a $40,000 note for a new indoor practice building, have filed an ethics complaint against Lynn, Bartlett, Supervisor of Facilities Management Doug Dillingham and Superintendent James McIntyre. The complaint says the booster club members intended to build the facility in stages, but Lynn and Bartlett informed them that Knox County would not allow for phased construction, so the club voted to secure a loan that McKenry and Susong would guarantee. “This was not a gift from Randy or Adam but a booster club loan that was designed to be repaid over the next season or two.� The complaint charges improprieties in the bidding process and construction glitches that drove up the cost. “Randy Susong and the team did fundraising, parents/players volunteered labor. Coach Sams paid for labor out of his own pocket, and funds from the school account were used to pay for

the $30,000 overage in construction.â€? Sams’ firing shattered the boosters club and obliterated its fundraising ability, leaving Susong and McKenry liable for a $750 monthly note. The complaint charges that Bartlett, Lane, Dillingham and McIntyre “intentionally lied and blatantly violated rules, procedure and protocol. ‌ In short, two Bearden High parents are responsible for paying a loan on a facility that should never have been constructed‌â€? Meanwhile, softball season is starting this week. Here’s a statement from Bartlett issued via Knox County Schools: “Coach McClerkin and the Bearden High School softball team are well prepared for a great season. Sixteen talented and dedicated young women will take the field to kick off the regular season on Monday night and we are extremely excited to see what kind of success they find this year. (signed) Principal John Bartlett, Bearden High Schoolâ€? Sadly, this is wrong. Bearden softball’s first game was 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Grace Christian Academy.

A tough man who loves a tough job We’ve said this before, but Judge Tim Irwin is exactly the right person for the job he holds. The judge of Juvenile Court handles cases ranging from horrendous to heart-breaking. His dad, Eddie, was a city police officer. Tim played football for Central High School, UT and in the NFL for 14 years, mostly with the Minnesota Vikings. In the off seasons, he attended law school. Speaking last week to the Halls Business and Professional Association at Beaver Brook Country Club, Irwin said a key to raising good

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kids is spending time with them. “Children understand when you make a sacrificial gift of time for them. They understand if they are loved. “It’s nice if there’s a mom and dad (at home), but there can be just one person – one who will be disappointed if the kid screws up.�

Irwin supports the Boys and Girls Club with an annual bass tournament with Food City, but he says all the youth groups are good: Scouts, Emerald Youth, Big Brothers. “Anything that places a loving, caring person with a child is good.� Irwin collects stuffed animals to distribute to children in his court. He gathered some 40 in Halls. He and seven magistrates handled 28,000 cases last year, he said, but he loves his job. It’s a chance to show love, even tough love, to some kids who need it most.

Juvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin carries a box of stuffed animals donated by businesses in Halls.

With impending retirements of two key aides, speculation on campus is that UT Knoxville Chancellor Jimmy Cheek may himself retire this year and announce it concurrent with the summer UT Board of Trustees meeting in June. Provost Jimmy Cheek Susan Martin is stepping down, and Margie Nichols, who handles communications for Cheek, has announced her retirement. Cheek turns 70 this year and may be ready to let someone fight the numerous battles UT faces in the Legislature. When contacted for a comment, Nichols said Cheek had not mentioned retirement to her. However, that is not a denial. Cheek has been an active chancellor. He and his wife have been involved in the Knoxville community including strong support for the Knoxville Botanical Gardens. In many ways, he has had a positive impact on UT. However, when Cheek does retire, can Dave Hart be far behind? Also, it will be interesting to see how long Rickey Hall, vice chancellor for diversity, remains. ■Tank Strickland, who was a top aide for four mayors (including me) for over 18 years, “retired� from the city in January. However, it seems the retirement probably was not voluntary. No one is talking which is a statement of sorts in itself. But if more definite information is forthcoming or can be uncovered, it will be covered here. Strickland, who was also chair of Knox County Commission, is well-known and popular in the AfricanAmerican community and respected across the county. He has a keen knowledge of public opinion and his departure from the city is a loss to any mayor, especially one facing issues on Magnolia Avenue. Strickland did not support Rogero when she ran for mayor in 2003 against Bill Haslam. He backed Haslam. It is unclear whether that was a factor in Strickland’s departure, but many think it was. Rogero also did not assist Sam Anderson in remaining on the civil service board when a residency

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issue was raised. Anderson had also backed Haslam in 2003. If Rogero, in fact, engineered Strickland’s departure she owes the public an explanation and an apology for being less than candid. Strickland deserved better. ■Knoxville attorney Caesar Stair IV, older brother of council member Marshall Stair, has been elected president of the Great Smoky Mountains Association which assists in research on plant and animal life in the park. ■Council member Finbarr Saunders has closed his campaign account after four campaigns, two for county commission and two for city council. He won three. He spent most of his account defeating Paul Bonovich last November. Only $2,271 was left and his wife, Ellen Bebb, wrote an email saying it has been dissolved by giving $1,000 to Dogwood Elementary and the remaining $1,271.89 to Pond Gap Elementary. This would indicate Saunders does not plan to run for another public office as he is now term-limited on city council. Bebb has been his diligent and effective political adviser these past few years. Future candidates would be well advised to enlist her help. ■Tom Ingram, political operative who lives in Knoxville, has become an adviser to the John Kasich campaign after working for the Jeb Bush campaign. In 2012 he backed Jon Huntsman. He was a key adviser to Gov. Haslam in his first term as governor. ■Dr. David Northington’s final concert as a faculty member at the UT School of Music was March 6. He concludes an active and distinguished career at UT. He visited Poland while I was ambassador there and performed in several cities in addition to Warsaw where he played in front of the Chopin Monument as well as at the Ambassador’s Residence. Northington has been a great asset to the university and Knoxville. He will continue to be active in the community despite having retired from UTK.

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SENIOR NOTES ■All Senior Centers will be closed Friday, March 25. ■Karns Senior Center 8042 Oak Ridge Highway 951-2653 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; dance classes; exercise programs; mahjong; art classes; farkle dice games; dominoes; a computer lab; billiards room; outdoor grill and kitchen area. Register for: “Bombshell Beauty Makeover,� 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 23. Covenant Wellness Lunch and Learn: “Knee Replacement,� noon Thursday, March 24; $5 includes boxed lunch, (541-4500). Beginning Computer Class, 1-3 p.m. Monday, March 28; fee: $5. Lunch and Learn: “The Big Decision: Levels of Senior Care,� 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29. Super Bingo with Cindy, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31.

Getting your ‘house in order’ By Carol Z. Shane At the beginning of her “House in Order� seminar on end-of-life issues at Turkey Creek Medical Center, facilitator Becky Dodson asked the group of around 60 participants to close their eyes and imagine the details of their own passing. “What will the room look like?� she asked. “Who will be around you?� Just then, a cell phone went off. The ring tone was the theme song from “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.� “OK,� said Dodson, “so we’re in the wild west.� The room erupted in laughter. Such laughter and such a large group indicate a change in the way people are thinking about end-oflife care. “I’ve been talking about advance directives

for 15 years,� says Dodson. “Groups usually number 30 to 40 people. We had 83 preregistered for today. People are becoming more willing to address this topic.� Members of the crowd listened and asked questions as Dodson took them through a booklet prepared by Tennova Health Care titled “House in Order Planning Guide.� When asked about her motivation for attending the seminar, Lorene Battle of West Knoxville, who is in her 70s, said, “I don’t want anything out of order by the time we get to heaven! I don’t want our kids to have to take care of anything.� Lucinda Turbeville, 55, echoed that statement. “I have one son living in Middle Tennessee. This isn’t for

me – this is for him.� Dodson says that aging Baby Boomers “want to be in control� of their own final choices. “Many of them have watched their parents’ declines and they don’t want that to happen to them.� Also helping to facilitate the event were Barbara Wright, Tennova’s director of volunteer services, and the Rev. Will Runyon, chaplain. Dodson was pleased with the turnout. “It’s a hard conversation to have, but it’s going to be hard sooner or later,� she told the group. “Coming today is an act of love for your loved ones.� Dodson, now a vice president at Tennova, was formerly a social worker specializing in geriatrics.

Barbara Wright, Tennova’s director of volunteer services, and Becky Dodson, Tennova vice president. Photo by Carol Z. Shane

Co-ed softball teams forming at Caswell Knox Senior Softball (women 55+ and men 60+) will meet to organize 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Caswell Park. Games will be each Tuesday and Thursday at 9 and 11:30 a.m. April through October. Bring your glove and come to play in a non-competitive league for fun and exercise. $10 fee for city insurance. Info: Bobby Rice at 865-573-2189.

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â– Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: card games; exercise classes; quilting, dominoes, dance classes; scrapbooking, craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee 2 p.m. each Tuesday; Senior Meals program, noon each Wednesday.

Elaine Yarber, photographer, shows a favorite photo – a bee on a dogwood blossom.

Register for: Craft class: set your Easter table with style, 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24. IPad/iPhone class 10-noon Thursday-Friday, March 21-April 1; Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors; cost: $25 by Wednesday, March 30. â– CAC Office on Aging 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxooa@knoxseniors. org

Show and tell at Sherrill Hills By Sandra Clark Bill Rainey was the only artist who could sit on his exhibit during the “show Cartoonist Charlie Daniel of Powell and Edith Williams of South and tell� at Sherrill Hills seKnoxville at Charlie’s 86th birthday party, Dec. 14, 2015. Edith is nior living. Rainey, a furnitwo days younger than Charlie. ture-maker, brought along a table and chair. He also had

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a copy of his recently published memoirs, “As Best I Can Remember.� Originally from Clemson, S.C., Rainey worked and lived in Oak Ridge before his retirement. Elaine Yarber had pho-

tos from her travels to Alaska and Colorado including several from the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park. Yarber moved to Knoxville after living in Illinois, Kansas and Ohio.

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The story of stories A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second and third stories shalt thou make it. (Genesis 6: 16 KJV) It’s funny: you know a word all your life, and suddenly one day you think to wonder: how in the world did the levels of a building come to be known as stories? I looked on the Internet (fount of all knowledge!) and discovered that there is an interesting story behind stories. Noah himself would never have called his ark a three-storied ship because many-storied buildings hadn’t been thought up yet. (The illfated Tower of Babel came later.) And we know that it was centuries before any of these events were recorded on scrolls of parchment. The “stories� mentioned in the King James Version of Noah’s ark story were a product of the seventeenth century, the period when the KJV was translated. It was the late Middle Ages, and humans were once again building large buildings to the glory of God. They added stained

Organizers of Central Baptist Church Fountain City’s fundraiser to support this year’s trip to Romania are pictured behind Precious Moments figurines up for auction: Suzanne Worth, Tracy May, Becky Reagan, Martha Johnson, Fran Mitchell and Crissa Lewis. Photo by Cindy Taylor

Transforming lives in Romania By Cindy Taylor Most folks wouldn’t pick Romania for a vacation. Central Baptist Fountain City church member Fran Mitchell is getting ready to make her third mission trip to that country. Others are taking vacation time from work in order to go. The church has partnered with Missio Link International for several years to make the trip possible. Mitchell says the experience allows team members to give their talents and materials and see immediate results. “We have had young people that changed their

course of direction as a result of their experiences in Romania,� said Mitchell. The team will work at Deborah House, a safe house established years ago to provide professional help, a family and the love of Christ in a safe setting for girls who have suffered abuse or been victims of human trafficking. Mitchell says being involved in the ministry has been a blessing. “I saw young girls come to Deborah House shattered and fearful and watched them transform over the years into happy, healthy young women.�

Mitchell said she has also had the benefit of learning what life was like under Communism, as well as the changes that have taken place since the revolution. She says that on a personal level, continuing to go provides her an opportunity to grow as a Christian and to learn that the love of Christ is universal. The church held a fundraiser with dinner and live and silent auctions on March 5 to support the 10-member team heading to Romania and help with airfare. Set to head out on May

20, some members of the team will lead vacation Bible school while in the country. Others will be spending their time on construction projects. While the goals may change for each trip, Mitchell says the effect on the lives of participants only improves. “This partnership is a meaningful experience that goes beyond any actual task we perform,� she said. “After the first trip I knew I had lifelong friends and that I would want to continue to be a part of their ministry and their lives. These people have become like family to me.�

Anthony Damiano, 13, the Rev. Larry Dial and Austin Housewright, 14, are working hard to sell an upholstered chair to raise money for a youth mission trip scheduled for July.

An early morning downpour did little to dampen the spirits of diehard yard sale enthusiasts last Saturday when Beaver Ridge United

Karns resident Jessica Whaley supports the youth of Beaver Ridge UMC by purchasing household treasures from Lisa Howard, director of youth ministries and communications for the church.

FAITH NOTES Community services ■Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.

Classes/meetings â– First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. â– Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Powell at 6 p.m. Tuesdays through April 5. On April 14, the program will begin meeting on Thursdays with the same time and format. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or info@ powellchurch.com.

Methodist Church held its annual spring yard sale to help fund a major youth mission trip scheduled for July. “We’ve done pretty well so far,� said director of youth ministries Lisa Howard. “The rain kept maybe two vendors away, but not the shoppers. We’ve made oodles so far! “We’re so thankful God gave us sunshine a little while ago. The kids are set on going to Impact Richmond again this year, and the price per kid has gone up to $300. So we’re working hard, but we’re having fun doing it.� Impact Richmond is a missions organization in Richmond, Va. that welcomes Christian youth groups for a week every July to help repair the homes of those in need. While the youth group calendar is packed with activities, trips, and service opportunities throughout the year,

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glass windows to the churches, windows that depicted stories from the Bible as teaching tools for a largely illiterate population who couldn’t read a Bible, even if they had one. And Bibles were not common; they were the product of a lot of work, including translating the texts and copying them by hand with quill and ink (that had to be made!) onto parchment that also had to be created in a laborious process. So it was that the different levels of a church’s building came to be known as stories! And later, any building with more than one level was a two- or three- or fourstoried building!

From Picasso prints to plants to exercise equipment to clothes, vendors like Kim McCall had it all at Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church’s Annual Spring Youth Yard Sale held at the church Saturday, March 19. Pho-

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the annual Impact Richmond trip is a major event the kids work toward all year. “We’ve asked the kids if they’d like to do something else this summer, but they were all very clear. They want to do Impact Richmond. It’s always been a special trip for them as they get the opportunity to go out and help someone hands on. They meet someone, see their need, and help fulfill that need. It’s very special. “Last year, some of the kids reinstalled a front door

for a 97-year-old woman whose door would not close and lock. Now she’s safe and it just means the world that we were able to do that for her. The kids are still talking about it. “We’ll be taking 12 to 15 kids ranging from grade six to grade 12, and there’s something for all of them to do. “It doesn’t matter your age or your size, you can be used for God’s grace ‌ would you like to buy a treasure from the youth booth? There’s still a lot to choose from.â€?

Special services ■Cedar Ford Baptist, 3201 Highway 61 E. in Luttrell, will present “Jesus, Savior of the World� 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 25-26. Everyone for the children following the 10:30 service. Info: 523-5687. ■Easter Sunrise Mountain Top Service, 6:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27, Ober Gatlinburg. Led by local pastors of the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association. The offering collected during the service will be used by the Association in assisting those in need. A breakfast buffet will be available at Ober Gatlinburg’s Seasons of Ober Restaurant, 7:15-10:30 a.m. Info: 436-5423; fun@obergatlinburg.com; obergatlinurg.com.

Youth programs â– Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, is accepting registration for its Summer Weekday Programs for PDO (children 1 year old and walking) and for TNT (elementary school-aged children). Also accepting registration for Fall Preschool and Fall PDO. Forms available in the preschool office. Info: 531-2052.

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Good clean fun By Carol Z. Shane

Kids find lots to do in downtown Chattanooga.

Chattanooga is kid-friendly short trip By Sandra Clark Got kids 12 or younger? Look no farther than Chattanooga for a fascinating one- or two-day adventure. Sleeping: Splurge on a hotel downtown. Look at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Located just off I-27, it’s within walking distance of the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX theater, the Bluff View Art District and the Creative Discovery Museum. Other hotels are strategically spotted around the attractions as well. The Hampton itself is fun with an indoor/outdoor pool and warm towels, a workout gym and a no-charge breakfast buffet. Guest rooms have free WiFi, a 37-inch HDTV, mini-fridge and microwave. The inn has an on-site manager, eager to assist, and 134 guest rooms and suites. Parking is $8/day. Park and walk to restaurants, attractions and even the Tennessee River. Eating: After that wholesome Hampton breakfast, pocket a banana or a muffin for a mid-morning snack. For lunch, look at Puckett’s Grocery. It’s a Tennessee original, founded in the 1950s with restaurants now in Nashville, Franklin and Columbia. In 2015, Puckett’s moved into the huge TGI Friday’s spot and hasn’t missed a beat.

Lunch specials include a meat and three or cherrywood smoked barbecue, the house specialty. Lunch clientele is a mix of tourists and downtown office workers. Servers seem to handle just four or five tables, keeping things moving. Puckett’s offers live music at night. Check the blog or Facebook page for details. For an afternoon pickme-up, visit Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream parlor just a halfblock away. There’s a Rita’s Italian Ice close-by, too, but save room for dinner. For a fancy, sit-down experience, choose Alleia Restaurant on E. Main Street. With Italian and seafood specialties, Alleia garners rave reviews. Just watch for feathers on that grilled duck wings appetizer. Less expensive alternatives for a taste of Chattanooga are Lupi’s Pizza Pies on Broad Street, Campy’s Famous Fried Chicken on Martin Luther King Blvd. and the Bluegrass Grill, E. Main Street. And for dessert, head over to The Hot Chocolatier on Market Street. Gourmet fi xings with coffee or tea. Ahhhhh. Playing: You can’t beat the Creative Discovery Museum, especially for kids as young as 3. Open 10 to 5, seven days a week, the

museum features a special exhibit, “Hot and Seoul, Growing up in Korea� through May 15. Korean War veterans especially will be amazed at the detail in this exhibit. Museum highlights include a kite-flying experiment with torn paper and a jet of air; the bubble pond on the top floor; the hike up the lookout tower; and the acoustical adventures with musical instruments. Kids literally race from room to room. This museum is one giant “Wow!� This is STEM at its hands-on best. Kids can experience the power of mechanics with gears, pulleys and levers. Or they can see plants growing, producing strawberries and more, with bee hives on-site. A fun exhibit for little kids is a life-sized beehive. The kids put on a bee suit labeled queen, worker or drone and then climb into a honey-comb cubby. Every adult in the museum is smiling – well, except perhaps for that woman who chases away anyone who ignores the sign to tap on the glass

while she feeds crickets to a lizard. Not sure if she’s avoiding excitement for the cricket or the lizard. IMAX 3-D Theatre has three features with discounted ticket prices if you watch more than one. We chose “Under the Sea,� a well-crafted visual treat. Forty-five minutes is long enough, though, to keep quiet a kid whose idea of underwater adventure is “Octonauts.�

The Tennessee Aquarium is the granddaddy of attractions, recently expanded to include colorful salt-water creatures. The River Journey is home to the most diverse gathering of freshwater animals in the country, says the website. A highlight is the playful river otters. Ocean Journey, housed in a separate building, includes sharks, jellyfish and penguins. And the gift shop will send you home with T-shirts, books, mugs and mementoes of your Chattanooga visit. You can do this trip, folks, in 24 hours, start to finish from Knoxville. Including the drive.

This is the time of year that East Tennesseeans bless their home. With spring bursting, blooming and breezing all around us, we’re all looking for opportunities to get outside. And what better way for families to enjoy the beauty together this special weekend than a good old-fashioned Easter egg hunt? This Friday and Saturday, RiverView Family Farms, located on Fort Loudoun Lake in Farragut, will be hosting such an event on a gigantic scale. As in over 4,000 brightly colored plastic eggs to find. Both afternoons, all afternoon, continuously. “When I was a child my mother would open up the farm to schoolkids,� says Rachel Williams Samulski, who traces her family’s ownership of the working cattle farm back to 1801. “We love to see kids come out, play, get dirty.� Though eager to share the farm experience with everyone, Samulski is especially interested in young folks who, in this age of high-tech gadgetry, are losing their connection to the land. And she values the intergenerational ties that the farm experience can foster. “In every family,� she says, “someone’s got a connection to a farm – a father, a brother, an uncle.� There’s plenty for everyone to do. There will be live

animals to view, hay bales to climb, a “calf wobble� activity, which Samulski describes as “running like a hamster on a wheel,� craft stations, face painting, live music and hayrides. There will be food available for purchase. “Sometimes grandparents come and sit by the river and play checkers,� says Samulski. “It’s all on the water, so it’s very relaxing.� As for that epic egg hunt, the kids can redeem their baskets of booty for prizes. Those who find rare, special golden eggs will receive a T-shirt that proclaims, “I found the golden egg at Riverview Farm!� This is the fifth year that Samulski and her family have hosted the Easter event. “It’s starting to become a tradition with families,� she notes, and not only year-to-year. In conversation with one family at last year’s event, she mentioned that they looked familiar. “We were here yesterday!� the father replied. “It’s just good clean fun,� says Samulski. “Spring Time – Easter Event on the Farm� happens from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, March 25-26, at RiverView Family Farm, 12130 Prater Lane in Knoxville. Admission for ages 2 and up is $9. Info: riverviewfamilyfarm.com or 603 9347. Send story suggestions to news@shoppernewsnow.com.

Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Cost: $20; $25 after April 11. Info: Wayne, 696-9858; Sara, 588-6098.

REUNION NOTES â– Halls High classes of 2005 and 2006 combined reunion, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, Knoxville Hilton. Tickets: Eventbrite.com. â– Knoxville High School Alumni Association will host the Classes of 19101951, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30, Bearden Banquet

â– Powell High Alumni Reunion, 4:45 p.m. Saturday, April 2, Jubilee Banquet Facility, 6700 Jubilee Center Way. Guest speaker: Dr. Chad Smith, PHS principal and PHS graduate. Info: Lynette Brown, 947-7371 or LBrown8042@ aol.com.

Great advice from a kindred spirit By Sandra Clark Poet and Knoxville native Nikki Giovanni dazzled an overflow crowd last week, speaking here as part of Pellissippi State’s Beyond the Common Book Club and Common Academic Experience. She is now a distinguished professor at Virginia Tech University. She read two poems and talked about coming-of-age as a black woman in Knoxville. But her wise one-liners drew laughter and respect. Try these: ■Get rid of people that make you crazy. ■Don’t put pressure on yourself to change the whole damn world. Just do what

you can do. ■Quit letting the haters determine how you look at yourself. ■Do the things that make sense to you. ■The answer is yes – always yes. In fact, tear out this advice and post it on your wall. Giovanni understand Appalachia and its people. She said it’s better to have car trouble in “some holler� around here than in some city up North. “I’m no fool,� she said. Things were not peaches and cream in Knoxville. Now 72, she recalled when black kids were not allowed in Chilhowee Park. “I can’t stand

amusement parks to this day!� Black citizens could not eat at lunch counters downtown or attend movies. “I remember walking up those steps (to the balcony for blacks) at the Bijou.� But she saluted the spirit of those East Tennesseans who stood with the Union during the Civil War. She nodded at the white families who “would not send people back to be enslaved.� She saluted the West Virginians who said, “We will not send our sons to die so Shenandoah can have slaves.� And she acknowledged teachers from Austin High School, Ms. Emma Stokes (French) and Ms. Alfredda

Delaney (English) as great influences. Her grandfather, John Brown Watson, was a longtime Latin teacher at Austin High. According to her biography, her grandmother Louvenia “cheerfully volunteered her granddaughter Nikki� to protest segregated dining facilities at Rich’s department store (now the UT Conference Center) on Henley Street. “It’s a wonderful thing to be black. I recommend it,� she said at Pellissippi State. She took questions as well. Her advice to aspiring writers: Do not write every day. “Nobody has that much to say.� Instead, read every

day. “Take something in.� Unemployment? “There are so many things to be done.� For instance, figure out how to take wine into space. That needs to be done. Regrets? She watches “Jeopardy� most days and would enjoy being a contestant. “I was a wrong answer once.� At its core, her message was an affirmation of black women, women in general and the people present. Don’t worry about “mistakes,� she said. Those were just learning experiences and many were actually fun at the time. Let’s all say, “Yes!�

Nikki Giovanni speaks to an overflow crowd at Pellissippi State’s Magnolia Avenue campus. Photo by PSCC And a huge thanks to Pellissippi State Community College, its president Anthony Wise, and its Magnolia Avenue campus dean Rosalyn Tillman.

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Powell’s Jenkins, Merritt head to University of the Cumberlands Two seniors from Powell High School recently signed to play football for The Un iver sit y of the Cumberlands in Kentucky next year. B l a k e Jenkins, a four-year Jenkins o f f e n s i v e/ defensive lineman, plans to study exercise science while at UC. He selected the school because of the good contact he had with the coaches, an opportunity to get playing time and his impression that it was an allaround good campus. During his four years at Powell, Blake believes that he has learned to keep pushing and keep working through adversity – good habits to have at the colleMerritt giate level. Coach Rodney Ellison said, “Blake is a hard worker, a strong kid. He’s been a pleasure to coach and he’s going to do good things in the future.� Attending the signing

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with Blake were his parents, Ron and Regina Jenkins, friends and classmates and members of the football team. John Merritt played defensive end for the Panthers for four years. While playing football at Powell, John feels that he has learned to adjust to different systems quickly and be resilient, both qualities that will serve him well in college. His plans are to study business and possibly minor in accounting while at Cumberlands, a school that he says he’s wanted to attend for a long time. He loves the gorgeous campus setting and feels that it’s a great fit for him. PHS coach Rodney Ellison called John a “hard worker with a great attitude� and believes that he will be a good leader for the team. Celebrating with John were his parents, John and Jennifer Merritt, grandparents Steve and Jeanette Brooks, friends and team mates.

Powell High softball team members include: (front) Scarlett Johnson, Kylie Longmire, Marieve Elkins, Brittney Franse; Ashley Harbison, Madison Tidmore, MacKenzie Hayles, MacKenzie Lamb, Lexi Jones, Abby Wallace; (back) coach Jeff Inman; Allison Farr, Karsten Miller, Kennedy Cowden, Haley Schultz, Katherine Cechini, Chelsey Fortner, Ashley Wheeler and coach Lindsay Bridges. Photo submitted

Powell softball season in full swing By Ruth White The high school softball season officially kicked off during Spring Break. While many were off to the beach, the girls at Powell High were heading into practice full force. Here is the schedule for the regular season of the

team. Games are at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted: Thursday, March 24, home; Monday, March 28, at Central; Tuesday, March 29, vs. Clinton at home; Thursday, March 31, at home vs. Halls (5:30 p.m.). April games include the Kingsport Tournament April

By Ruth White

Kids First, a fundraiser for schools, will be held noon-3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Marco’s Pizza in Halls, 7121 Maynardville Pike. Principals and their assistants will battle it out in Marco’s annual pizzaeating contest. Kids will compete in box-folding. Proceeds go to Adrian Burnett, Brickey-McCloud, Copper Ridge, Halls Elementary and St. Joseph’s.

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Small business struggles with regulations By Betty Bean In 2013, the ShopperNews told the story of A-1 Laundry, a mom-and-son Fountain City business struggling to get off the ground under new ownership while facing an array of problems, the foremost of which was an audacious latenight thief who was robbing the change machine and even using pilfered quarters to buy snacks. Issues with government fees and regulations weren’t making matters any easier, either. Day manager Kathy Dawn and her son, owner Ricky Whitener, caught the offender using the old “$20bill on a string� trick with a surveillance camera, identified him via Facebook and

turned him over to police, who arrested and prosecuted The resulting story, “Say hello to Jake,� recounted their remarkable detective work. We checked back with them last week and learned that “Jake� has paid some restitution money (not nearly as much as he stole), and that their business, which Dawn refers to as “the mat,� has drawn a solid base of regular customers, thanks to its friendly, Mayberryesque atmosphere and some unique promotions (Dollar Day Every Day for top loading machines and a free book and magazine Kathy Dawn says running a shelf) and community ser- business is hard, but she’s not vice projects (washing and giving up.

folding clothes for PTA clothes closets and maintaining in-house food and clothing pantry shelves). Dorothy Hahn has been a customer since the business opened. She is one of many regulars with whom Dawn is on a first name basis. “We get a lot of hugs here,� Dawn said. “I will go to no other,� Hahn said. But A-1 Laundry still struggles, primarily because of location. Although its street address is 4883 N. Broadway, the laudromat is tucked away in a strip mall dominated by Big Lots and Food City (behind Panera Bread), and is not visible from the street. “We have a Broadway

address, but we’re not on Broadway,� Dawn said. “People would go down Broadway looking for us and find our competition with our paid advertisement – so now, we don’t put Broadway on ads. We say ‘behind Panera Bead,’ or ‘next to Big Lots.’� A-1 Laundry is allowed a small sign on the mall’s directory, and Dawn and Whitener are convinced that a freestanding sign would help their business. But they are only allowed a temporary banner 60 days a year, and that’s gotten more expensive under the new ordinance – $328 for two months, up from $52 under the old ordinance. Director of Building Inspections Peter Ahrens said

City Council considered cutting back the length of time the banners could be used, but instead left it at 60 days divided into four 15-day periods. “It’s tough when you’re just part of a directory sign and you’re not visible from the street,� Ahrens said. “But the intent (of the ordinance) is that they are to be used when there’s a sale going on, versus having them out there for the entire month.� Dawn said running their own business has been hard for her and her son. “But we’re not giving up. We’ve met so many nice people, and what we provide is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.�

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World Rotary Day in Knoxville is a George Wehrmaker production By Tom King Meet George Wehrmaker, a 15-year member of the Rotary Club of Bearden, a quiet man who does what he does because he Tom King loves Rotary and our community. He is a key figure – perhaps the key figure – in the annual World Rotary Day project that involves Knoxville’s seven Rotary clubs. World Rotary Day is celebrated annually on Feb. 23, marking the anniversary of Rotary International’s founding in 1905 in Chicago. Rotary clubs celebrate this anniversary by participating in an array of

service projects. Knoxville’s clubs embraced a project that began in 2008 by “adopting� a local school or facility that needed a little help – be it installing new playground equipment, mulch for playgrounds, planting new trees and shrubs, doing general landscape work, or building steps or painting classrooms and refurbishing old pavilions. Each year the presidents of the local clubs identify a worthy project. In all but one year the work has been done at a school. In 2015 Rotarians worked at the Cerebral Palsy Group Home in Fountain City on a chilly February Saturday. Here’s where the work has been done each year: 2008-09 – Sarah Moore Green Elementary

2010 – Tennessee School for the Deaf 2011 – South Knoxville Elementary 2012 – Belle Morris Elementary 2013 – Pond Gap Elementary 2014 – Ball Camp Elementary 2015 – Cerebral Palsy Group Home 2016 – Ridgedale Alternative School Wehrmaker is a natural for this work since he owns Brightside Landscape, a company he started in 1998 and today serves more than 90 commercial and residential clients in Knox, Anderson, Roane, Blount and Sevier counties. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agronomy (soils) in 1990 from Texas A&M. So how did Wehrmaker

become involved in this project? “I was working with the group at a school one Saturday when this all began and it was a little bit disorganized, so I started organizing teams to do this and do that and it all worked OK,� he said. “Then someone asked me to coordinate this project and in Rotary you’re not supposed to say no when you’re asked to do something.� He donates his time and expertise in planning each year’s project, visiting the sites, meeting with school principals and the Rotary clubs to outline the project and buying what’s needed. At the sites he coordinates the volunteers. In 2014, he was presented with a prestigious Paul Harris Fellow in honor of his work on this project.

“That really meant a lot to me and it really surprised me,� he says. For the past three years the Knoxville Breakfast Rotary Club has had workdays at Blue Grass Elementary School similar to World Rotary Day projects. Wehrmaker, of course, was asked to help with these and, of course, he said yes. “I really love doing it. I

love Rotary and I know that we do a lot of international work, but I love working on the close-to-home stuff and making a difference,� he explained. “And how much closer can we get than helping the schools that need the help here in town?� Tom King is a retired newspaper editor, a Rotarian for 28 years and past president of the Rotary Club of Farragut. He can be reached at tking535@gmail.com

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Teen Safe Driver Program underway at Powell High School On Wednesday, March 23, all PHS students will see a video produced by State Farm where four students tell their story about how unsafe driving resulted in life-changing negative consequences. Students will then have the opportunity to sign a commitment card to drive safely (no texting/ drinking and driving, wear seat belt, etc.) The Powell Business and Professional Association (PBPA) is hoping for 100 percent participation but wants the students to make a true commitment. In the assemblies – on March 30 for freshman and sophomores, and on April 6 for juniors and seniors – prizes will be presented

to randomly chosen students who signed the commitment card. Prizes include things like gas cards, Dollywood tickets, gift cards, Fitbit and other wonderful rewards. Each class will have winners and great prizes! In addition to the random drawing, seniors have the opportunity to compete in a contest to win scholarship money! The rules of the contest were emailed to parents and given to students at school, so make sure your senior participates if they are looking for ways to lower the cost of post-high school education. The $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the top three entries by seniors! This year’s program wouldn’t

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have been possible without the new SADD chapter of students at PHS and their sponsor, Ms. Kelsey Anito, along with Devin Payne of the Metro Drug Coalition. Committee chair Sage Kohler said, “We hope that through the engagement and efforts of the students, the message of safe driving will be heard loud and clear. If even one teenager will drive more carefully and conscientiously because of this message and event, all the efforts are worth it!” The money for the prizes and the scholarships is donated each year by the Powell Business and Professional Association and several individual business members. This year’s sponsors are listed here:

Dr. Don Wegener, 7311 Clinton Hwy, Powell 865-938-8700 www.powellchiropractic.org

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The competition for seniors only allows students to use their individual talents to develop a message around “safe driving.” Topics can include any safe driving message. For example: ■ don’t drive when tired ■ no texting while driving ■ no drinking and driving ■ don’t be a distraction be a safe passenger ■ or other “safe driving” topic ■ don’t speed, follow the speed limit ■ hands on the wheel, eyes on the road ■ wear your seatbelt Seniors can compete in any number of ways: ■ write an essay or poem ■ create a multi-media message ■ do artwork (painting, poster, sculpture etc) ■ any other method to get out the message

The entries will be judged on: Professionalism Effectiveness of the message Creativity and distinction Entries must be delivered to PHS main office by Thursday, March 31, at 3 p.m. Three scholarships available: $3,000, $2,000, $1,000 Sponsored by Powell Business & Professional Association and individual business sponsors.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Bits ’N Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, 1 p.m., Community Building, Norris. Speaker: Joyce Morgan of The Quilt Patch in LaFollette. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Mary Jane Berry, 494-7841. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, MARCH 23-24 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 “Raised Beds: Build ’Em and Fill ’Em,� 3:154:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Michael Powell. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 2014 Medal of Honor Quilt on display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 215-8824; eths@eastTNhistory.org; easttnhistory.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Chilhowee Park Jacob Building. Tickets: $6 adults, $4 seniors and students; available at the door. Fourth Saturday Jam Session, 7 p.m., Old Rush Strong School, Leadmine Bend Road, Sharps Chapel. Bluegrass, country and gospel music presented by local musicians. Free admission, dancing and snacks; donations appreciated. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. “Name Your Price� rummage sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Lighthouse Christian Church, 8015 Facade Lane. Limited exceptions. Benefits LCC Youth Group. Saturday Lego Club, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Special stage version of the Lantern Tour, 4:30 p.m., Historic Rugby’s Rebecca Johnson Theater. Tickets: $10; reservations recommended. Info/reservations: 423-628-2441.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 26-27 East Tennessee Daffodil flower show, 1-5 p.m., Ellington Plant sciences Building Auditorium, UT Ag. Campus. Free to the public. Info: 591 6774.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Annual dinner and silent auction fundraiser, 6-8 p.m., fellowship hall Crossroads Academy and Little Miracles Learning Center, 105 Fellowship Lane. Dinner tickets: $8. Silent auction only, $5. Info/tickets: 945-1239. “Glass Fusing Workshop� class, 6-8:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Kathy King. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop Series. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net. Happy Travelers Lunch and Gathering, 10:30 a.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Cost: $7. Entertainment: Fredda Valentine. Reservation deadline: Saturday, March 26. Info/reserva-

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tration deadline: March 28. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Documentary Series: “Years of Living Dangerously� – Episode 5, 7-9 p.m., Mac Smith Resource Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: 497-2753 or community@narrowridge.org. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook. Line dancing, noon-1 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. “Spring Fling,� 5:15 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Includes: entertainment by The Blair Experience, silent auction, raffle of an Archie Campbell print and dinner. Cost: $7, or $24 for family. Reservation deadline: March 25. Info/reservations: 922-1412.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 First Friday Comedy, 7-9 p.m., Saw Works Brewing, 708 E. Depot Ave. Free comedy showcase featuring Atlanta comedians Ian Aber and Hayley Ellman. First Friday Knoxville “The Next Level!!!� 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jubilee Banquet Facility, 6700 Jubilee Center Way. Adult party featuring multiple DJs. Advance tickets: $10, 1stfridayknoxville-tnl.eventbrite.com; Simply 10, 2043 N. Broadway; Gams’ Hair Fashions, 1524 University Ave; 615-995-9093. Opening reception for exhibit by Owen Weston, 5-9 p.m. Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Exhibit on display through April 30. Info: BroadwayStudiosAndGalley.com.

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MONDAYS, APRIL 4-25 QED Experimental Comedy Lab, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. Free comedy show blending stand-up, improv, sketch and other performance styles. Donations accepted.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Casual Comedy, 7-9 p.m., Casual Pint-Hardin Valley, 10677 Hardin Valley Road. Free stand-up comedy showcase featuring Derek Sheen from Seattle. Host: Shane Rhyne.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212. Celebrate National Poetry Month with Rose Klix, noon, Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Participants receive complimentary poetry book from Klix. Info: 922-0416.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

“Annie, Jr.,� Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Info: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; info@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

Evening of Storytelling, 7-9 p.m., Mac Smith Resource Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: 497-2753 or community@narrowridge.org. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.

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AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 South Northshore Drive. Registration: Paul Johnson, 675-0694. Info: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822. Bluegrass, noon-3 p.m., Marcos Pizza, 7121 Maynardville Pike. Info: 377-4403. “Drip Irrigation: Putting it Together,� 10:30 a.m.-noon, Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, All Saints Catholic Church, 620 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Presented by Master Gardeners of Knox County. Free and open to the public. Info: 215-2340. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. “Maximizing Your Social Security� workshop, 10:30 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Presented by Darrell Keathley, COFFE. Info: 922-2552. “Mosaic Stepping Stone� class, 1-6 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Jessica Kortz. Registration deadline: March 26. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts. net. Open music jam, 7-9:30 p.m., Mac Smith Resource Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: 4972753 or community@narrowridge.org.

Happy Travelers Trip: “The Nerd,� 1 p.m. CST, Cumberland County Playhouse. Bus leaves North Acres Baptist Church, 9:30 a.m.; Expo Center, 10 a.m.; Flying J, 10:30 a.m. Lunch: Cumberland Mountain State Park. Reservation deadline: Monday, April 4. Info/reservations: Derrell Frye, 938-8884 or 254-8884. Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212. “Salvage Jewelry� class, 6-9 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Sarah Brobst. Registration deadline: April 5. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 “DIY: Learn how to make eco-friendly home cleaners,� 2-3:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

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“Beginning Writing� workshop, 6-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Kathleen Fearing. Auditions for Shakespeare on the Square, Registration deadline: April 7. Info/registration: 494Emporium Building, 100 S. Gay St. Hosted by Tennes9854; appalachianarts.net. see Stage Company. Times: 1-3 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 “Getting Your House in Order� seminar, 10-11 p.m. Sunday. All auditions by appointment only. Info/ a.m.., North Knoxville Medical Center, 7565 Dannaher appointments: 546-4280; tennesseestage@comcast.net; Drive, Sister Elizabeth Room. Free; registration retennesseestage.com. quired. Info/registration: 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682) or Tennova.com. “Ginseng: Gold in the Smoky Mountains,� 3:15American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., 4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Janie Bitner. Free and Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 387-5522. open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Pizza Ha’s, 8-9:30 p.m., Pizza Hoss, 7215 Clinton Highway. Free monthly stand-up comedy showcase featuring local and regional comedians on the second Thursday of each month. “Handbuilding With Clay� class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., MaynardAppalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville ville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784. Highway, Norris. Instructor: Janet McCracken. Regis-

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When Fountain City artist Emily Shane wakes up in the morning, art is the first thing on her mind. So it’s appropriate that her workshop is right there in her bedroom. Her materials are carefully organized by colorr and nd d texture. Prototypes and templates cover the workspace counter, and on one end is a commercial paper cutter. Examples of her work line the walls. At first glance they resemble Asian folded paper. But on a closer look, it’s clear that the colorful geometric pieces surrounding mirrors or filling frames are something much less exotic. They are meticulously-cut Reader’s Digest Condensed Book covers in an array of retro prints, cloth and paper, textured and smooth, in every color of the rainbow. The idea first took hold 10 years ago. At a Halls branch library book sale, the artist spotted boxes of books that were headed for the dump. “At least let us recycle these,� said Shane. “When we got them home we discovered the beautiful designs hiding under the dust covers. We are creative people, and we are always casting about for something creative we can do. And it was important to us that these things not go in a landfill. Using them for something beautiful has ended up being the icing on the cake.� Shane, a native of Maryville, has a bachelor’s degree in music and film from Sarah Lawrence College. She loves composition – in both art and music – and symmetry. “I’ve always been nearsighted, so I think my worldview is very close up,� she said. “And as an art-

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Shane sees potential in all types of castoffs. “HVAC� was made using a metal grate she found on the ground beside a dumpster. The piece was purchased during a recent exhibit of Shane’s work at the River Gallery in Chattanooga.

day, April 4, continuing through the month. Some of her work is available at www.etsyemily.com. She accepts commissions, too. Now, Shane is looking for a local outlet to sell her pieces. “I want to share these with people,� she said. “It’s art for art’s sake, beauty for beauty’s sake. No meaning, no politics. It’s what I wake up wanting to do in the morning.� Info: www.Emily ShaneArt.com

From page 1 ist, I like the challenge of limitation. It helps me wrangle all my ideas into a manageable space. An oil painting, it’s too infinite. I can’t handle it. My personality is very detail oriented.â€? And that personality is apparent in her work. It took several years and several tries before Shane found her stride as an artist. Her first piece was a triptych of condensed book covers, framed and matted. “It just sat in the living room for a while,â€? she said. “But I had a feeling that it could be something.â€? She experimented with useful items like notepads and coasters, but felt drawn to collages. Now her work ranges from large fine-art pieces to home dĂŠcor items such as mirrors and room divider screens. With a referral from landscape artist Ruth Koh, Shane took part in a December 2015 show at the River Gallery in Chattanooga. Some of her pieces sold, and the gallery offered to represent her. She’s an active member of the Knoxville Arts and Culture Alliance, with whom she’s been featured several times, and her work will be showcased at the Fountain City branch of the Knox County Library starting Mon-

“Quilt Square,� one of Shane’s many functional pieces, features a mirror in the middle. Photos by Emily Shane This room divider screen constructed of Reader’s Digest Condensed Book covers on a wooden frame was commissioned by a stockbroker for her office.

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‘Yardening’ your way to fresh produce “It’s not something you’re going to By Nancy Anderson commit your whole summer to, and According to Dr. Natalie Baumgarner, you’ll get some fruits of your labor assistant professor of residential and conquickly.� sumer horticulture at UT, “yardening� is A few important factors to consider gaining in popularity as more and more when planning edible landscaping folks interested in food security are sun requirements, access and quality turn to edible to water and soil quality. landscaping. While lettuce and spin“By working edible ach can use less sun, most plants into the way we food crops like tomatoes would naturally manage need six to eight hours of our yards, we gain greatfull sunlight per day. er control over the quality of food on our dinner “When placing conplates. tainers and raised beds think in terms of not only “You don’t have to have sunlight but water accessian acre or half-acre plot. bility too. You can grow a great deal in A “Patio Snacker� a very small space. cucumber plant. Photo “You’ll have to water every courtesy Burpee Home Gardens day. Containers and raised “It can be anything from beds tend to dry out quickly. blueberry shrubs mixed So you want to make sure it’s in with landscape beds or not an overwhelming challenge to water raised beds off the patio, or even containfrequently. ers on the front porch. “On a small scale, the best way to get “The industry is really beginning to around poor soil quality is a raised bed or take notice too. It’s easier now more than container filled with mixed media specifiever as seeds are developed specifically cally designed for vegetable crop producfor containers. Tools and practices are tion, which you can get at any garden store.� becoming more available for folks interested in growing their own food in small “Yardening� is not about discontinuspaces,� said Baumgarner. ing lawns and other landscaping practices. It’s about making the most out of She said the key to success for the our space by incorporating edibles into novice is to start small. Don’t get overthe landscaping to improve our own food whelmed. Growing a salad garden or an quality. herb garden is a great place to start. “Getting fresh, quality produce into our Start with tomatoes in a container and hands can make a big impact on our health basil in another. and well-being. Plus, it’s really satisfying There are small cucumbers called “Pato look down at the dinner plate filled with tio Snackers� that can be grown in a conthe delicious fruits of your own labor.� tainer as well. For more information and gardening “There are great short season/cool seaadvice visit UT Extension Institute of Agson crops that will work right now. Kale, riculture at https://extension.tennessee. collards and all sorts of lettuces can provide edu/knox/Pages/default.aspx food for your plate in as little as a month.

A surprising way to make spring cleaning simple During the last century, vinegar has become increasingly recognized as a low cost and eco-friendly household product. From cooking and canning, to cleaning items indoors and out, homeowners are discovering that this eco-friendly, acetic liquid is as versatile as it is useful. Learn how vinegar can make it easier to tackle common tasks around the house and discover more uses for cleaning vinegar at VinegarTips.com.

Here are a few: â– Clean off the blades of a well-worn can opener with an old toothbrush soaked with vinegar to help remove dirt and grease. â– Clean your ice/water dispenser by running vinegar through the system. Flush the vinegar out by running water through the system for 30-60 seconds. â– Rid your dishwasher of mineral buildup by pouring half a cup of vinegar into the reservoir and running an empty cycle. You can also use vinegar in the dishwasher instead of another glass cleaner to keep your glassware sparkling. â– Renew sponges and dishrags by placing them in just enough water to cover them. Then add one-fourth cup of vinegar and let them soak overnight. â– Remove dark stains on an aluminum pot by boiling two cups of vinegar. For stained and smelly plastic food containers and lunch boxes, wipe them with a cloth dampened with vinegar. â– To clean a grease-splattered oven door window, saturate it with vinegar. Keep the door open for 10-15 minutes before wiping with a sponge.

■Deodorize the garbage disposal by pouring in half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar. Let sit for five minutes then run hot water down the disposal. ■Avoid using toxic chemicals where you store food; wipe up spills in the fridge with vinegar. ■Spray shower doors with vinegar after you’ve squeegeed the glass – or before you turn on the water – to help release hard water deposits. ■Clean shower door tracks by filling them with vinegar and letting it sit for a few hours. Pour hot water into the tracks and scrub away any remaining film with a toothbrush. ■To make the toilet bowl sparkle, pour in a cup or more of vinegar and let it sit for several hours or overnight. Scrub well with the toilet brush and flush. ■Restore yellowed clothing by soaking garments overnight in a solution of 12 parts warm water and one part vinegar. Wash them the following morning. ■Soak new garments in a few cups of vinegar for 10-15 minutes before washing to stop dyes from running in the wash. ■If frequent ironing has left your iron plate dirty, make a paste from one part vinegar and one part salt to scrub it clean. ■Remove scorch marks from an iron by rubbing it with a warm solution of equal parts vinegar and salt. If that doesn’t work, use a cloth dampened with vinegar. ■Forgot that you left wet laundry in the machine and it now smells moldy? Pour a few cups of vinegar in the machine and wash the clothes in hot water. Then run a normal cycle with detergent to rinse the clothes.

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Todd Richesin of Todd Richesin Interiors is politely answering questions about himself – how he wandered through a designer’s shop with his parents when he was 7 and picked out a rug for their home that they are still using today, how the Upstairs and Downstairs storefronts on Kingston Pike came to be – but enough of this. He really wants to talk about his work – interior design. Knowing what you love in décor is instinctual, Richesin says. Figuring out how those “loves” translate into a beautiful, warm and livable room? “That’s my job,” says the designer. Richesin will tell you what he likes, his favorites, if you insist, but he says he finds that pretty much irrelevant. “Designers who insist on putting their stamp on everything are not listening to their customers,” says Richesin. “That’s not the way I work. When you hire me, we become a team. I want you to take advantage of my training, experience and expertise, but I have to listen to you in order to be successful.” First step is figuring out the inspiration – be that a color, a favorite piece of furniture, a rug. Then comes the plan. Like an architect or an engineer, Richesin says, “First, we measure.” The rooms or whole house, depending on the project, is put to paper. On that paper, Richesin will draw everything under consideration so the team can look at scope, scale and function as well as beauty. His goal is to bring “effortless and timeless design” to each client’s home, and Richesin has extensive resources to fully design each project. He also pays attention to the structure and the livability of colors and patterns. “You have to look at the bones of a piece and get that right. Most people live with design decisions a minimum of 10 years. ” Richesin doesn’t shy away from his reputation as being one of the best and most respected talents in interior design. “I am completely accessible, and my work is classic, fun, fresh and, most of all, inspired. The inspiration is you, so call me. I want to talk to you so we can get started creating a room or a whole house that you will love,” says Richesin.

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Chris McKenry, a Knox native who spent 15 years in Los Angeles, has returned to open Closets by McKenry. His home studio showcases the firm’s designs. Office, pantry, garage, laundry room, closets, even the craft room, will inspire clients to their possibilities. “My home is a living, breathing opportunity to see how the storage systems are used,” he says. “Everything is completely custom. There’s nothing out of the box.” For instance, Chris adapted his guest room closet for use as a hobby/ craft room – a space so unique, he was asked to collaborate with designer Todd Richesin to create a similar room for the upcoming Symphony League Show House, April 9-24 at 1316 Legacy Cove Way. Chris also will lead two workshops during the event. McKenry has extensive training as a member of NAPO, the National Association of Professional Organizers, and once served on their board of directors. He works with folks like himself who enjoy order; he also helps those who are tangled in clutter. “It’s not just finding a place for everything but you’ve got to understand how the client thinks and how they use their space before starting.” McKenry uses his home space well. Look for media storage under the stairwell – a secure spot for DVDs, sound system and extra storage. The master closet makes dressing easy with a pull-out ironing board, overhead luggage compartments and neatly organized suits, slacks, shirts, neckties, belts and accessories. His garage features cabinet storage, slat wall and workspace for days when he lifts the garage door to enjoy the outdoors. And remember, Chris designed in an already-built house and can do the same for you. His additions flow from room-to-room. He’s achieved a calm ambience that makes you want to sit awhile. And that’s when he can tell you about the day Col. Harland Sanders came to dinner. ...

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The designers at G&G Interiors are experienced professionals who are eager to Merri Lee Fox, Jenny Adams, Brian Curtis create unique living and Sarah Bohleber environments for their clients. Four designers specialize in both commercial and residential projects from inception to completion. “We are a full-service design firm with great resources,” said designer Brian Curtis. “We take pride in our customer service and attention to detail.” G&G Interiors has grown to include a 12,000 square-foot furniture and lighting showroom, a fine art gallery and interior design services. A second location in Nashville is under construction and should open in late spring. Designers are owner Merri Lee Fox, Brian Curtis, Sarah Bohleber and Jenny Adams. Together they bring over 50 years of design experience. Their biographies and credentials are listed on the firm’s website at gg-interiors.com The designers help clients select drapery fabrics, rugs, wall colors/coverings, floor finishes, and even bath, and kitchen hardware. The gallery of fine art – both paintings and accessories – enables clients to see how a particular item will adapt to their decorating design. “It’s helpful for the clients to be able to touch and feel the fabrics,” said Curtis. The designs pictured here are understated with neutral tones. White, grey and taupe are prominent. Curtis said these are a “popular palette” for many clients. But he stressed it’s important for the designer to understand the client’s vision in order to create functional design. “Whether you are looking for a glamorous style with shimmer and shine or something charming with a touch of lovely and livable, we can accommodate your personality with the best that the market has to offer, combining value and exceptional quality, Fox writes on the website. “Creating sophisticated environments, our designers work intimately with clients to ensure that each space is both timeless and engaging.”

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Raised from the dead By Carol Z. Shane At one time, Mark Harrell’s living room was the exact opposite. The band director, composer and French hornist with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra lives in an 1888 two-story Craftsman house that, at least for a while, served as a mortuary. “The room we’re sitting in now used to be the viewing room,� he says. “The casket probably sat over there.� He describes the footprint of the room as he found it when he bought the house and the various changes he’s made in order to make it more suitable for its current status as a restored historic home. “This wall had been removed in order to make

All updates have had to pass muster with the house’s historic zoning overlay. An upstairs window, long exposed to the elements, required meticulous restoration. the room bigger for a gathering. I reHarrell asked one of his KSO placed it.� He points out a cohorts, celwide ceiling list D. Scot Williams, border he installed as a who is also “solving� – known as a way to disa fine cabiguise rough netmaker, to edges and help. Along with several meld the former business’ pieces of fur60s-era plaster niture, Wilceiling back into liams has made the spirit of the and installed one 1880s. He’s updated beautifully crafted mahogany door and is the kitchen, which, he says, used to be where working on two more. Two eras meet when Harrell pairs his grandmother’s medallion-back the corpses were preOne night venture sofa with a modern coffee table by cabinetmaker D. Scot Williams. pared for viewing. to say the home has Though he’s unsure been “raised from the of the exact dates, dead.� through 1980s.� The home was in deplorable condition Harrell estimates that his stood abandoned and ne- when Harrell bought it in Harrell, who admits he house served as a mortu- glected for many years af- 1998 and began restora- often feels that his tastes ary “sometime in the 1950s ter the business closed and tions. and outlook belong to an

earlier time, has furnished his home with family antiques and carefully-restored secondhand-store finds. One chandelier, found “in Lanston, S.C., in pieces,� was originally gas-lit. Harrell and friend Walter Spears, a local music supporter, educator, and recent MLK Day honoree, restored and refit it for electricity. “It took two of us to hang it,� he says of the weighty antique, which now holds pride of place in the living room. The home also holds a wealth of family documentation and history – fitting for someone who can trace his tribe back to Revolutionary War times. Harrell is looking forward to more renovations in due course. “I’ve just worked on it little by little as I’ve had the money,� he says. “I’ve learned a lot with it.� The result is a home designed very much for the living.

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Energy Star-qualified fresh air skylights, with decor-enhancing, energy-efficient blinds, add style while providing natural light and passive ventilation. Operated by programmable remote control, the solar powered skylights and blinds, plus installation costs, are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit.

Let natural light enhance your home decor omething about warmer weather inspires homeowners to lavish attention on their homes. While painting and decluttering are great ways to revitalize home decor, there’s no better way to breathe new life into interior spaces than decorating with light. Incorporating light into interior design can go far beyond a few strategically placed, attractive lamps and some upgraded overhead lights. It’s possible to use both natural and artificial lighting to complement other decor and architectural elements, and to create a brighter, upbeat mood that makes your home more enjoyable year-round.

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There’s no debating the benefits of natural light for boosting mood. Enhance day lighting by lightening up window treatments to allow for as much sunshine as possible. Choose fresh paint colors that play well with the directional lighting and consider installing skylights in rooms where adding windows isn’t practical or where more balanced natural light can add drama and differentiate living spaces. Adding skylights is a relatively low-cost, but high impact home improvement that can be accom■Lighting types plished by a professional Every home needs a little in a day or two or over a of each of the following types single weekend. They not of lighting to meet your only enhance home decor, needs throughout the day: but deliver energy-saving ■Task lighting focuses benefits as well. Fresh air light into a specific area, skylights can help reduce for tasks that require more dependence on artificial illumination. lighting and mechanical ■Accent lighting shines ventilation, which saves a light on decorative elemoney on electricity bills. ments, such as art or archiSkylights can work in tectural features. concert with vertical win■Ambient lighting prodows to provide improved vides general lighting for passive ventilation that imeveryday activities. proves air quality and ener■Natural lighting from gy efficiency. For example, above makes a home feel Energy Star-qualified fresh open and inviting, while air skylights, such as those also providing balanced at veluxusa.com, let you cirlight for reading, cooking culate air in your home with

flexible features to match your needs. Manual and electric venting models are available, but top-of-the-line, solar-powered fresh air models offer all the features of modern, no-leak skylights plus significant savings on product and installation costs. They feature a solar panel that charges a hidden internal battery, which operates the control system. These skylights require no wiring, making for easy and costeffective installation. An integrated rain sensor automatically closes the units in case of inclement weather and all Velux skylights offer three layers of water protection backed by installation and no-leak warranties. A variety of light-filtering, light-blocking and light-controlling solar powered blinds are also available in a mix of designer colors and patterns to enhance decor while improving skylight energy efficiency by as much as 45 percent. The skylights, as well as the blinds, are operated by a programmable remote control and are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit, as are installation costs.

ing will always be needed, whether at night or for a dreary day. Choose light fi xtures – including floor and table lamps – that continue the bright, easy atmosphere you’ve already created with color and natural light. Keep in mind the importance of layering light with a mix of sources throughout a room and choose lighting styles that fit the room’s purpose. For example, in kitchens where a lot of work gets done, overhead and under-counter lights provide the best illumination for cooking and other chores. In bedrooms, wall sconces and table lamps provide softer, more soothing light. Don’t overlook energy efficiency when you’re revamping your artificial lighting. You can boost your home’s energy efficiency by replacing old, electricityguzzling incandescent light bulbs with energy-sipping CFLs and LEDs. For more ideas on lightening up your home and to view the available types of skylights, blinds and accessories, visit whyskylights.com. â–

Lightening colors

Some hues absorb more light, making them appear â– Upgrading other darker and causing the light sources room to look dark as well. While you take steps to Fresh paint brightens any maximize the amount of room, but to amplify the natural light that enters effect choose lighter, less your home, artificial light- intense colors such as pas-

tels, whites and grays. Remember that colors appear truer when they are awash in natural light. Continue the color upgrade through key decorating elements, such as

upholstery fabric, accent rugs, window treatments and wall art. Replace heavy drapes with translucent sheers that admit natural light and give rooms an airy, open feeling.

WHICH SKYLIGHTS ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR HOME? Here are some room-by-room basics for choosing where to add skylights and the types that are best for each space.

Kitchens With skylights overhead, you can use wall space in your kitchen for more cabinets and shelves without sacrificing natural light. For enhanced ventilation, fresh air skylights let you release warm moist air and clear cooking odors from your home. Light from above also provides balanced kitchen lighting for cooking tasks, such as chopping and peeling.

Baths Bathroom skylights provide the ultimate in natural light and fresh air without compromising privacy. Use the remote to open the skylight when showering to silently whisk away moisture and humidity – with no fan noise or power expense. For smaller, or half, baths where traditional skylights may not fit, Velux Sun Tunnel tubular skylights offer natural light during the day plus a light kit for 24/7 lighting. They are inexpensive and can be installed by an experienced DIYer or professional in a few hours.

Family rooms Choose solar powered skylights and blinds operated by programmable remote control to adjust both light and ventilation. Open the blinds to reduce electric lighting costs and lower them for diffused lighting when watching television.

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• MARCH 23, 2016 • Shopper news

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