“I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.”
– Patrick Henry
EAR TO THE GROUND
THE TENNESSEE RIVER Gorge Trust will host its largest event of the year, “Green Tie,” on May 1 at Ashland Farms. Live entertainment will be provided by Kathy Tugman and the Dave Walters Trio and food by 212 Market restaurant.
“This event is tailored to be casual and fun,” said Sarah Quattrochi, outreach and education director of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. “Wear or bring something green and enjoy delicious appetizers, dancing, and a gorgeous evening as you stroll through the beautiful gardens set to be in full bloom. The green factor of this event is your participation which helps protect Tennessee’s Grand Canyon for future generations.”
The event begins at 5 p.m. and lasts until sunset.
A highlight will be the presentation of the Trust’s 2010 Adele Hampton Life Achievement Award for Conservation. This year’s recipient is Hale Booth.
“This award is given in appreciation to those individuals who, in the spirit of the founders of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust, have worked to preserve and protect the Tennessee River Gorge for the benefit of our community and generations to come,” Ms. Quattrochi said.
Cost for the event is $150 per person. Reserved tables for six may be purchased for $1,500. All proceeds will benefit the Trust’s 2010 initiatives. Tickets may be purchased at www.trgt.org. For more information, call 266-0314.
The mission of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust is to enrich the Chattanooga community by conservation of Tennessee’s Grand Canyon through land protection, education and the promotion of good land stewardship. To date, the Tennessee River Gorge Trust has protected over 62 percent of the 27,000 acre Gorge.
TOASTS
CONGRATULATIONS to Norma Carol Gault, who was recently named Ridgeland High School Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Gault’s teaching career spans 27 years including the last 17 at Ridgeland. She taught the previous 10 years at Lakeview High School and the new Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School.
Early in her career as a home economics teacher, the energetic lady taught many young girls how to prepare entire meals, sew their own clothes (including tailoring a coat), and how to design and decorate a home. She taught them how to put on make-up and everything they needed to know about feminine hygiene. And, very importantly, she knew how to make her students feel good about themselves.
Home economics courses eventually morphed into family and consumer science classes, welcoming male as well as female students. Home economics classes were almost exclusively for females students.
At Ridgeland, Mrs. Gault is also the master adviser for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of American (FCCLA) program. Master adviser is a state and national recognition program with rigorous requirements for select FCCLA leaders across the country.
Mrs. Gault was named Miss Home Economics her senior year at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro.
According to her husband, Fred Gault, Mrs. Gault loves her profession.
“She has given her heart and soul for all the students she’s had for her 27 years,” he said.