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FOCUS Work to Continue on Urban Food Corridor Weekly Poll* Although Knoxville was Mayors Challenge would I really appreciate all the properties in Knoxville’s “We designed this pro- not selected as one of go to Providence, R.I., with support and encourage- center-city neighbor- posal so that the initial the five winning cities in $1 million awards going ment we received from hoods, providing locally- parts of it can be put in Which Bloomberg Philanthro- to four other cities: Chica- Bloomberg Philanthro- grown produce to stores place by the City even pies’ Mayors Challenge, go, Houston, Philadelphia, pies. Of course it is dis- and restaurants as well without outside funding,” political Mayor Madeline Rogero and Santa Monica, Calif. appointing not to win, but as to residents of areas said Susanna Sutherland, has promised to contin- “Knoxville was honored to we have already begun that often lack afford- who oversaw the Mayors affiliation do ue working on the “Urban be one of 20 finalist cities discussions with our local able, accessible healthy Challenge application as Food Corridor” program from more than 300 that partners in this proposal food. The Knox County director of the City’s Office you consider outlined in Knoxville’s sub- entered,” Mayor Rogero to find other ways to put Health Department and of Sustainability. “We mission for the award. said. “It was a great the program in place.” the Knoxville-Knox County will begin work on those yourself Bloomberg Philanthropies opportunity for us to think The Urban Food Corri- Food Policy Council have pieces, and we will also announced that the $5 creatively about some dor would create working been important partners be looking for other pos- most closely million grand prize in the long-term challenges, and farms on formerly blighted in developing the concept. sible sources of support.” aligned with? Watoto REPUBLICAN Children’s 52.82% Choir inspires DEMOCRAT thousands from 26.67% Uganda to East INDEPENDENT Tennessee 20.51% Survey conducted By Tasha Mahurin Match 12, 2013. [email protected] * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted by an independent, professional polling company. “Audiences are blown away by the stories of hope and transformation that the children share during Partisanship In their performance,” Jea- Knox County, nine Bedell with Watoto Child Care Ministry told The Most Identify As Focus. Republicans Members of the Watoto Children’s Choir serve as By Focus Staff Watoto ambassadors to This week’s Knoxville raise awareness about Focus poll asked the ques- photo by dan andrews. the plight of the orphaned tion: “Which political affilia- and vulnerable children of First Class Maid Jodi listens to 7th grader Tyler Alexander Bloomstead present his Titanic project. tion do you find yourself most Africa and are currently on closely aligned with?” tour in East Tennessee. More than 52% said they The energetic Broadyway- were closely aligned with the style production features Republican Party; just over vibrant, original African A Titanic Surprise 26% said they were more music; dance routines; and First Class Maid Jodi from Pigeon “It’s wonderful – learning is a from the class and to watch the stu- closely aligned with the Dem- life-transforming stories. Forge’s Titanic Museum Attraction living thing. When students learn to dents’ presentations. ocratic Party and 20% said One of those stories paid a surprise visit to seventh grade love learning it enhances every part The Museum is currently gear- they were Independents. belongs to Ashraf Sem- Gresham Middle School Language of their lives and that’s what we’re ing for a book fair, where 10 cel- The district most closely pijja, a 12-year-old boy Arts teacher, Lynn Dare, last Friday. here for,” said Dare on the students’ ebrated authors of Titanic histori- aligned with the Democratic from the Rakai district in The visit was in correlation with weeks of work. “Our entire purpose cal books and novels will make Party in Knox County is the central Uganda. Ashraf’s Dare’s annual focus on everything is to ignite their hearts and their their public appearances together First; the district most closely mother was the youngest Titanic. minds so they will enjoy learning for in April. Titanic fans and followers aligned with the Republican wife of a polygamous man The annual Titanic study began in the rest of their lives.” will have the opportunity to meet party is the Fifth, which is who had fathered about 40 January with classroom discussions First Class Maid Jodi presented and interact with authors of many of centered around the Towne children. Ashraf’s parents and trips to the library for research. Dare with an informative book from these remarkable books during this of Farragut in West Knoxville. both passed away from Each student must write a paper and the Titanic Museum Attraction that unprecedented, six day book signing Almost 67% of likely voters in HIV/AIDS. Since then most give a presentation on an aspect of she can utilize with her instruction. event April 1-7. the Fifth District described of his family have fallen the Titanic of their choice. She then stayed to answer questions themselves as being more Continue on page 3 closely aligned with the Republican Party. The district with the high- est number of people iden- tifying themselves as Inde- Echota District Scouts Hold Annual Dinner pendents is the Sixth Dis- trict, which is northwest Knox The Echota Scout District honor. County. The Third and Ninth held their annual recognition Other honorees were Steph- Districts both had almost a dinner on Saturday, March 9, an Nobert, Samantha Sharpe, quarter or more folks iden- at the Fountain City Presbyteri- Tommy Whitehead, Justin tifying themselves as Inde- an Church. This district covers O’Hara, Ray Tant, Den Leader pendents. Cub Packs, Scout Troops and Training; Robert Byrd, Eric More women than men Venture Crews in Fountain City, Mowers, Melissa Campbell, identified themselves as Halls, Powell, Corryton, Gibbs William Campbell, Scouting for more closely aligned with the and Maynardville. Cubs; Roger Hyman, Scouting Republican Party. Just over Major awards went to: Gene for Boys; Don Dare, Thomas 57% of women felt an iden- Gates, the George Johnston Warwick, Scott Newby, Scout- tification with the GOP. Less Training Award; Greg Bar- master; Gaye Maley, Crew Advi- Left to Right: Gene Gates (George Johnstone Training Award), Troop 154 Bea- than 49% of men said they nett, District Award of Merit; sor; Gaye Naley and Kathryn ver Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church; Greg Barnett (District Award felt more closely aligned with Bill Thomas, District Award Howard, Venturing. Troops 55 of Merit) Cub master, Pack 213 Buffat Heights Baptist; Bill Thomas (District the Republican Party. 27% of of Merit; Amy Heatherly, Dis- and 448 received the National Award of Merit) Crew Advisor, Crew 506 Christ UMC; Amy Heatherly (Dis- men identified themselves trict Award of Merit; and Doug Outdoor Challenge honor. trict Award of Merit) Committee Chair, Troop and Pack 213 Buffat Heights as Independents, while only Buchanan, the Wood Badge Baptist; and Doug Buchanan, Senior District Executive Echota District. 20% of women did so.

We fix, buy, and sell old or antique clocks! PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 18, 2013 Focus on the Law FOCUS Watoto Children’s Choir inspires thousands from Uganda to East Tennessee Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (Pt2) Weekly Poll In Chapter 7 years of age or been pledged to secure the multiple types of debts that bankruptcy, a over; $20,000 for repayment of the debt. For may not be discharged by Which political affiliation do you trustee is selected a married couple, example, a loan to purchase an individual debtor. These in each case. The one of whom is a car or a home mortgage include most taxes, stu- consider yourself most closely trustee is often an 62 or older; and is a secured debt. Often in dent loans, domestic sup- attorney in private $25,000 for a these cases, secured debts port obligations, criminal aligned with? practice but he or married couple, are reaffirmed. Reaffir- fines and debts obtained she is not required both of whom mation is where a written by false pretenses or fraud. REPUBLICAN to be an attorney. By Sharon are 62 or older. agreement is signed so that An honest debtor should Frankenberg, 52.82% The trustee is sub- Attorney at Law Also, $25,000 is the debtor may make ongo- have no trouble obtaining ject to supervision the homestead ing loan payments in order his or her “fresh start” by DEmoCRAt and auditing by exemption for an to keep collateral (eg., a car receiving a bankruptcy dis- 26.67% the United States Trustee. individual who has one or or home) which is pledged charge. INDEPENDENt The job of the trustee is to more minor children in his on a secured debt. Collat- Obviously, this article 20.51% evaluate assets and inter- or her custody. Most retire- eral may also be redeemed does not cover every issue ests owned by the debtor ment and pension accounts by paying the current fair which might arise. You By Age Republican Democrat Independent Total at the start of the case and are exempt. Veterans’ ben- market value in one lump should always contact an 30-49 56.25% 20.83% 22.92% 48 then sell them (with certain efits and Social Security sum. The other alternative attorney to get advice and 50-65 52.17% 23.48% 24.35% 115 exceptions) to satisfy the benefits are exempt. Some is to surrender the collat- assistance with your unique debtor’s creditors. types of insurance policies eral back to the creditor if situation. 65+ 52.42% 29.52% 18.06% 227 When a debtor files a may be exempt. $10,000 of the debtor is unable to pay Total 52.82%(206) 26.67% (104) 20.51% (80) 390 Chapter 7 bankruptcy, he personal property is exempt for it. Sharon Frankenberg is an experi- or she ise entitled to pro- as well. The goal of filing a Chapter enced attorney licensed in Tennes- tect some property from the Different types of debt 7 case is the grant of a dis- see since 1988. She is a sole prac- By District trustee and creditors. This are treated differently. charge to the debtor. This titioner who handles foreclosures, landlord-tenant, probate, collec- 1 29.03% 51.61% 19.35% 31 protected property is iden- Unsecured debts are loan means that your unsecured tions and general civil matters. She 2 53.19% 27.66% 19.15% 47 tified as exempt. A Tennes- obligations that do not debts are wiped out and represents Social Security disability 3 48.48% 24.24% 27.27% 33 see resident in bankruptcy have any collateral secur- may no longer be collected claimants and represents creditors may exempt $5,000 in his or ing their repayment. Unse- from you. While this hap- in bankruptcy proceedings. Her of- 4 50.00% 32.69% 17.31% 52 her homestead, $7,500 for cured debts are usually pens in the vast majority of fice is in Knoxville and she may be 5 66.67% 17.65% 15.69% 51 joint owners. This exemp- medical expenses or credit cases, there are exceptions. reached at (865)539-2100. 6 47.62% 21.43% 30.95% 42 tion increases to $12,500 card bills. Secured debts The Bankruptcy Code in 11 7 63.46% 19.23% 17.31% 52 if the single owner is 62 have collateral that has U.S.C. Section 523 identifies 8 52.27% 29.55% 18.18% 44 9 52.63% 23.68% 23.68% 38 Total 52.82% (206) 26.67% By Gender Waiting for their return Unknown 33.33% 46.67% 20.00% 15 Female 57.56% 27.32% 15.12% 205 One of my daughter Lacey tired, this child would to see “ET” at the movie Male 48.82% 24.12% 27.06% 170 Facebook and I were des- lie in the floor and cry, theater, and my heart To t a l 52.82% (206) 26.67% (104) 20.51% (80) 390 friends posted tined to strug- no sob, uncontrollably. broke when she cried a rather sad gle in at least The more exhausted she during the sad scenes. Survey conducted March 12, 2013. message the part of our lives became the more she During her early years other day. He together. Upon cried, but this little dar- in school, I enrolled her in her. Most of these “wordy was homesick. Those lamented the her arrival, she ling refused to sleep. activities that would give warfares” ended in my were wonderful words relationship looked up at On one particular occa- her exercise and improve yelling, “Don’t slam your to hear from a daughter with his grow- me with eyes sion, she was ill-tempered her physical skills. Karate door, or I’ll take it off the who was hell-bent on get- ing daughter that seemed about having her picture lasted only a couple of hinges!” She never even ting out of the house. By Joe Rector and longed for already capa- taken. The photographer months. She was the only gave the satisfaction of Since that time, Lacey the years before when ble of focusing. The wanted her to cross her girl in the class, and her removing the thing, choos- has been that sweet, he was at the center of message was clear: I’m arms and lean forward on Gi wasn’t one of her favor- ing instead to call me loving daughter I remem- her world. I replied that here now and things a pillow. Lacey wasn’t in ite outfits. She played muffled names from the ber so many years he was only living the are going to change. the mood, and try though T-ball one year and spent other side of the door. ago. Sure, she has her normal life of a parent. Her stubborn streak we might to convince her a couple of years play- On one rough evening, moments, and so do In my case, I should reared its ugly head early. to follow instructions, ing softball but never my daughter announced I, when sparks fly and have known that my When she grew overly the best we ever got was particularly liked them. that she wished she anger erupts. Nowadays, her folding her arms but During middle school could move out and never we know how to handle holding them in mid-air. and high school, my come back. I told her those spats much better, Oh, I had plenty of spe- daughter discovered defi- I was tempted to help and neither of us doubts cial times with her during ance, and she set out to back her bags. After that, the strength of our love. the toddler years. I’d pick master it as if it were an we declared an uneasy So, Facebook friend, her up from daycare, and art. If I said something truce in which she fol- don’t worry. Our children we’d stop at the conve- was white, she coun- lowed the rules Amy and grow and rebel and drive Expires nient store for white pow- tered that it was black. I had set. I have no doubt us crazy. It’s only tempo- 3/22/13 dered doughnuts. She’d Many were the arguments that when she was out rary. In no time at all, they munch away on them and we had in raised voices. with friends that many come home and bathe us survey the world from Lacey never admitted I of them were broken. in their wonderfulness as her car seat. On anoth- was right, and I refused to Amy and I took her to we wrap our loving arms er occasion, I took her concede a single point to college at MTSU. In for- around them. It is tough ty-five minutes, we’d now, but fear not, for we unloaded and turned the always love our children, car toward home. Lacey and they always love us called home and cried, right back. We just have something that broke to wait for their return. my heart. She said she

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Cont. from page 1 tour globally each year. prey to the disease. As a Each choir consists of 22 result, Ashraf had no one children (11 boys and 11 to look after him. Commu- girls) - ranging from ages nity leaders asked Watoto 6-15. Children have the Child Care Ministries to opportunity to tour one time take Ashraf and his sister, in order for us to allow more Sumaiya, into their care. children the experience of A Watoto housemoth- being part of the choir. er welcomed Ashraf and Since its inception in Sumaiya into her Watoto 1994, 58 choirs have trav- Home and, since then, eled across the globe- from they have received all the Australia to the U.S. Their nurture and nourishment audiences have included they need. Ashraf and his royalty, presidents, min- Watoto brothers and sis- isters, and thousands of ters share the household others throughout the tasks in the home. In his tours. While they capture spare time Ashraf now many hearts, their mission enjoys playing soccer with is to raise awareness for the his many friends and loves millions of children in Africa to dance. who have been orphaned And while the tour raises as a result of HIV/AIDS, war, awareness for the ministry and poverty. and the needs of children in The Watoto Children’s Uganda, it also benefits the Choir kicked-off their six children who participate in month U.S tour in Tom- the choir. ball, TX in January. In Knox- “This is the first time ville, New Covenant Bap- these children have ever tist Church will have a per- been outside of Uganda, formance March 21 at 7 Africa. Traveling with the p.m.; Faith United Method- Watoto Children’s Choir pro- ist Church on March 30 at vides them with an oppor- 6 p.m.; and Rogers Memori- tunity to expand their world al Baptist Church on March view and to further devel- 31 at 10 a.m. All perfor- op as a leader,” Bedell mances are free and open added. to the public. The Watoto Children’s Choir will visit three Knoxville churches in March. There are five choirs that Hoppin’ into Easter A few years boots and sat for Easter lily. School Superintendent, also. written about it, and Christian the atonement of our sins. ago, our big, awhile. It even sat The beautiful, white Easter Elmer’s wife, Alice, served projects are still being creat- Easter is an event that black Labrador long enough for lily is another sign of this as Vacation Bible School ed to tell about its timeless changed the world, giving dog, Buddy, came me to go get the holy holiday. Described as a Director. Many times Elmer message. Thank goodness people hope and mean- up the driveway camera and take trumpet- shaped flower, the would mention “The Lily of for Mel Gibson’s production a ing, new life in Christ, and with something a picture. lily is a reminder of the clas- the Valley” when he spoke few years ago of a movie enti- life eternal. May you be in his mouth. He Rabbits are one sic old hymn, “The Lily of the to the church. tled, “Passion of the Christ.” blessed throughout this walked to the of the signs of the Valley.” I had almost forgot- The most telling sign of Gibson’s quality movie gives Easter season as we remem- edge of the car- Easter season. ten it. Written by Charles Fry Easter is the cross; without a graphic and realistic pre- ber Palm Sunday-- the day port and careful- By Ralphine Major The Easter Bunny in the late 1800’s, genera- it, there would be no Easter. sentation of Jesus’ suffering ralphine3@yahoo. ly set down a wild com comes in all forms- tions have enjoyed its mes- Numerous songs have been and death on the cross for Continue on page 4 baby rabbit. My --from live rabbits sage of hope and comfort. brother, Wayne, to chocolate bun- Wayne reminded me that picked the rabbit up and took nies to stuffed animals and the song was a favorite of it back to the area where he figurines. They represent the many in the church where thought it came from. A few fun side of Easter. Spring- we grew up at Fairview days later, Buddy came up the time and Easter seem to go Baptist. We still associate driveway, again, and gently hand in hand. Leaving winter it, however, with the late set the baby rabbit down in days behind, spring often Elmer Cardwell. Elmer was front of us. Three times this brings new life with the arriv- a dear, dear friend of our scene was repeated. The al of baby animals and new father’s. They both served tiny rabbit seemed unafraid growth of daffodils, flowering as deacons at Fairview, and hopped upon a pair of dogwoods, redbuds, and the and Elmer was the Sunday

WHO IS YOUR HOMETOWN HERO? The Home Federal Bank Hometown Heroes Award recognizes everyday citizens who do extraordinary things for others and for our community. Eight winners will receive public recognition as well as a $2,500 donation in their name to a local nonprofit. A top winner will have an additional $2,500 nonprofit donation made in his or her name.

Recognize your favorite community volunteer – nominate a neighbor today! Nomination forms are available at all Home Federal Bank locations and at www.homefederalbanktn.com. Nomination deadline is Friday, March 29, 2013.

Nominees must live or work in Blount, Anderson, Sevier or Knox county. Service must be performed outside the context of a nominee’s paid employment. Additional guidelines available on the nomination form. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 18, 2013 Focus MORE on Seymour & South Knox Seymour Chamber presents Jim Smith The Seymour Area entertainer of the year. organizers were looking for. tickets for $20 each. in the Seymour commu- be found at www.sey- Chamber of Commerce Smith has the unique ability “We are really lucky The Seymour Area nity through leadership, mourtn.org and banquet announced entertainer to capture audiences both to have such a top Chamber of Commerce networking, and educa- inquires may be made at Jim Smith as the guest large and small with his notch entertainer,” said strives to support econom- tion. More information [email protected] performer for their 2013 voice impressions, including Banquet Chairwom- ic growth and prosperity about the Chamber may Annual General Member- Ray Charles, Freddy Fender, an Shirley Clepper. ship Meeting and Awards George Jones, Conway Over the course of his Banquet on March 22. Twitty, “Just A Swinging,” career, Jim has shared Jim Smith entertained John Anderson and many the stage with many stars for over 300 shows a year more. His down home like George Jones, Jerry for eight years with The family humor and his versa- Reed, Dolly Parton, Ricky Smith Family Theater and tile soulful voice, from sing- Skaggs, Dottie West, his quality showmanship, ing 50s-60s old time rock ‘n and Jerry Lee Lewis. comedic antics, and ver- roll, rhythm and blues, pop, The banquet is at Valley satile voice have won him bluegrass, country, and his Grove Baptist Church, numerous awards includ- goose bump renditions, of includes dinner, and cham- ing Smoky Mountain Press gospel and spiritual songs ber members may pur- Readers Choice Award for were exactly what event chase additional guest

Mount Olive Elementary School students know that “Character Counts!”

The students pictured were chosen by their classmates as being best at showing FAIRNESS in their class. They are truly “Kids of Character!” Congratulations! First Row (L-R) - Kylie Tren- tham, Olivia Demps, Gracie Strader, Archer Shaver, Ambri Campbell, Faith Duncan, Allen Sizemore, Benjamin Nunley. Back row (L-R) - Arielle Brengle, Deonna Lenoir, Rose Gibbs, Principal Angela Harrod, Tommy Walker, Austin Cate, Andrew Foster and Harrison Crisp.

Hoppin’ Picture of baby rabbit by Ralphine Major into Easter Cont. from page 3 Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey-- and Good Friday- - the day Jesus was crucified for our sins that we may have life everlasting. On Easter Sunday, may we all rejoice Brick home with large back Deck. HVAC 2.5 yr old. Great Home with tons of and celebrate the day Jesus space. 2 large family rooms, 3BR on main level with 1.30 acre of mountain arose from the dead. Easter views, close to Norris and mins from truly is a victorious day! Halls. Qualifies for Rural Dvp Loans. “ . . . He’s the Lily of the Buyer to verify Sq ft. Seller to offer a home warranty and will pay up to Valley, the Bright and Morn- REDUCED! ing Star, $2,500 in closing cost. $159,900 He’s the fairest of ten thou- sand to my soul.” (The “Lily of Karen Terry (865) 789-2180 the Valley,” by Charles Fry.) [email protected] http://karen-terry.kwrealty.com March 18, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

March 18, 2013 $3K donation presented to Love Kitchen Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Parks From State and Recreation Director Doug Bataille arrived at Representative The Love Kitchen last Harry Brooks Thursday to deliver the contributions collected Many people have from the Holiday Festival preconceived ideas of Lights. The donation concerning those of included several hundred us who are active- pounds of food and a ly involved in the check for $3,040. political process. “It was an honor to Unfortunately, much deliver this donation to of that is based on The Love Kitchen, but it news reports that is our community and the dwell on any negativ- people of Knox County ity that comes from who made it possible,” government. Those said Mayor Burchett. of us, who are fortu- Helen Ashe and Ellen nate enough to have Turner, the twin sisters been chosen to serve who founded The Love our state and can see Kitchen, accepted the the daily ins and outs donations. The Love of government opera- Kitchen’s mission is to tion, regularly observe provide meals and emer- the positive experi- gency food packages to ences, as well as the the homebound, home- Photo by dan Andrews. negative, taking place less and unemployed. in Nashville. “This makes us feel Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Parks and Recreation Director Doug Bataille present a check for $3040 to Ellen There are cer- happy we don’t have to and Helen Ashe of The Love Kitchen. tain things that turn anybody around. wonderful?” said Helen of of Lights is presented is free, but donations are on The Love Kitchen, visit we in the legisla- That’s what it’s all about the donation. “We enjoy each December by the accepted to benefit The www.thelovekitchen.org. ture are required – that nobody has to every moment.” Parks and Recreation Love Kitchen. to do as outlined pay anything. Isn’t it The Holiday Festival Department. The event For more information by the Tennessee Constitution. In addi- tion, there are others that we choose to do on our own. It is those things that make us Home Federal awards a “family,” and that is what I wish to dis- cuss today. We are quick to honor mem- scholarships to local UT students bers who have distin- Home Federal Bank Bank of Tennessee guished themselves recently awarded $9,000 scholarships: in service to others. in scholarships to six local Christina L. Alley, a senior For example, just University of Tennessee studying accounting; today on the House students as part of its Chelsea N. Burger, a floor we recognized annual scholarship pro- senior studying supply Rep. Tilman Goins gram at the UT College of chain management; from Morristown who Business Administration. Madison E. Cantrell, administered imme- “We’re honored to sup- a junior studying supply diate assistance to port these students as chain management; one of our employees they prepare for future John M. Geissberger who was experienc- careers,” said Home Jr., a senior studying ing an allergic reac- Federal Bank President marketing; tion and was close to Dale Keasling. “This invest- Adam B. Keck, a senior death. His quick reac- ment in education will soon studying accounting; and tion possibly saved benefit the entire business Benton T. Stott, a senior her life. We rejoice community.” studying accounting. with members when Since 1995 the bank “Home Federal Bank appropriate, and we has provided more than applauds the hard work suffer with those who Home Federal Bank President Dale Keasling and Executive Vice President Debra Smith $175,000 in scholarships and effort of these bright are suffering. Today congratulates the bank’s 2012-2013 University of Tennessee scholarship recipients at the to UT students. students,” said Keasling. we had special prayer recent Home Federal Bank Scholarship luncheon at UT’s Haslam Business Administra- The following Knoxville- “We wish them the best and music in memory area students received and anticipate their great tion Building. This year’s recipients include, from left, Adam Keck, Christina Alley and Continue on page 3 Madison Cantrell. 2012-2013 Home Federal success.”

Molly Huff, Maggie Daves, Valedictorian Salutatorian PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 18, 2013 Newstalk 98.7/Knox Area Rescue Ministries Radiothon Successful in Raising Funds for Needy The fourth annual the support of Newstalk Former KARM clients 1,000 meals daily and shel- Newstalk 98.7 Radiothon 98.7 and Cumulus joined Hallerin Hilton Hill ters over 400 men, women on March 6 to bene- Broadcasting. We appre- on his morning show from 6 and children every night. fit Knox Area Rescue ciate their commitment a.m. until 10 a.m., and Phil KARM also offers innova- Ministries successfully of time and energy to Williams in the afternoon tive job training programs raised $30,000 for those this pressing and worthy from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. that help lead people to in need who receive shel- cause. ” McCartney said. They compared and con- healthy and independent ter, food and other servic- “We also want to thank the trasted compelling stories lives and begin to restore es at KARM. KARM guests and clients of previous life experienc- hope to those who need it KARM Director of Special who shared their inspiring es on the streets with their most. To learn more visit Events Danita McCartney stories, the many volun- lives today. Volunteers www.karm.org. says the Radiothon allows teers who helped behind answered calls from the the station to illustrate the the scenes, and especially phone bank established in Phil Williams and need for KARM’s services so many who called in and the Cumulus Broadcasting Hallerin Hill. to the community. made pledges to care for studios. “We are so grateful for those in need.” KARM serves nearly

Helen Ross McNabb Center promotes Jerry Vagnier to President UGO moves Madisonville location A business with nearly we couldn’t pass it up.” while.” Alabama, Kentucky and Helen Ross McNabb care. 40 years of success in UGO first came to A new roof has been North Carolina. They are Center, Inc. has announced Vagnier has worked East Tennessee and sur- Madisonville in 1988 at put on the store and it all serviced out of the Jerry Vagnier’s promotion tirelessly to advance the rounding states is moving a Warren Street location. will provide much more Athens location. to President. Center’s simple yet pow- its Madisonville location. They moved to Highway room for customers to “People who shop with Vagnier is well known in erful mission of, “improv- UGO is staying on 411 in 1999. shop. Located just before us want to save money,” the community as a ser- ing the lives of the people Highway 411, but on “We started off as a the Highway 411 bypass, Tullock said, “and under- vant-leader both profes- we serve.” He has been March 6 opened its door dry food store in Etowah Tullock said he wouldn’t stand the value of a dollar. sionally and personally. instrumental in providing in the building former- in 1974,” Tullock said. mind seeing a red light Years ago, people from His contributions to the the framework to grow the ly occupied by a Dollar “Our Madisonville store put somewhere near the Madisonville were driving field of behavioral health Center’s continuum of care General Store. was actually our first to store. to Etowah to do business care in East Tennessee both programmatically and “Madisonville is a have refrigeration. Our “Not just for us,” he with us and we decided spans nearly 30 years. geographically. Vagnier’s nice town to be in,” said 25 years in this area said, “but for everybody to put a store here. Now Each year marks progres- vision and creative ability Michael Tullock, presi- shows customers want in the area, not to men- we’re going to give them sion and achievement in to find solutions for needs dent of UGO. “This was a us here. Now we’re going tion it would make coming a bigger and better store both improving current in our community shows great opportunity to have to give them even more and going safer.” to shop in.” programs and creating his outstanding leadership a market with fresh meat reasons to shop with us. UGO now has 36 stores new innovative systems of Continue on page 4 and fresh produce, and We’ll make it worth their in Tennessee, Georgia, From State Representative Harry Brooks Cont. from page 1 best state it can of those daily. of the mother of attempt to do so be. If you send an Speaker Beth in a civil manner. In anticipa- email and do not Harwell who died We spend con- tion of an early receive a per- yesterday. Prayer siderable time adjournment, sonal response, is an important outside of the these next few please under- part of the begin- working day get- weeks will be stand the enor- ning of each ses- ting to know extremely busy. mity of this sion. In addition each other Many bills are task. But keep we have volun- better and making their way your thoughts tary Bible study understand each through the com- coming. I will ask and devotions others views. mittees I am on. a personal favor weekly that are We share many At the same time of you. Please member led. meals where we there are many keep me and the We also do ser- can relax. My other bills going others in your vice projects wife and I often through other prayers as we go for those less invite other leg- committees. I through these fortunate. This islators to visit will not be voting next few weeks. includes partici- us at the camp- on any of those Pray for strength pating in Coats ground where we from other com- and wisdom as for the Cold stay and cook mittees unless we make deci- and Retire Your a hamburger to they make it sions that will Attire. have an oppor- out of commit- be best for the Because we tunity to have tee and onto the citizens of the members spend some down time. House floor. My great state of so much time Quite often we office receives Tennessee. As together, we find that those innumerable always, if there have become things we agree telephone calls is any way that I very close. Even upon are great- and e-mails daily or my office can though we may er than those asking for my be of service to strongly dis- that we differ. All vote one way you, please do agree concern- of us have the or another. It is not hesitate to ing the merits same goal, and not unusual to call. The number of proposed that is to make receive in excess is 615-741- legislation, we Tennessee the of one hundred 6879 or 1-800- 449-8366 ext. 44556 and I can be reached by email at rep. harry.brooks@ capitol.tn.gov. It is an honor to be your representative.

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Crump machine, added governor seeking election Pages from his own endorsement to the United States the Political of Bullard before the Senate as at that time, primary election. Bullard no governor had ever Past would not be a factor been popularly elected in the campaign, which to the U. S. Senate from was a contest between Tennessee. Congressman Ross Bass and Governor Frank Congressman Clement. Bass received strong backing from some There were few Federal employees, real issues between the remnants of the By Ray Hill Congressman Bass and Kefauver organization, [email protected] Governor Clement. Bass and enemies of Frank was perceived by some Clement. Governor ew Tennesseans as the more liberal of the Clement of course had today remember two, but in reality there the backing of many Ross Bass who was little difference in state employees and servedF the Volunteer their ideology. Bass had little trouble raising State in Congress for was strongly supported considerable funds for a decade, as well as a by organized labor and his campaign in 1964. brief term in the United had been one of three While no real campaign States Senate. Bass was Congressmen from the finance reporting existed a participant in some South who had supported at the time, many believe of Tennessee’s fiercest the Civil Rights Act of the Clement campaign political wars and served 1964, another being outspent Ross Bass by in Congress during a time Nashville Congressman as much as two-to-one. when Tennessee was Richard Fulton. The Money was raised from undergoing a profound conservative Nashville state employees and the change in its politics. Banner warned its road builders, who had readers that Bass was always supported Frank Ross Bass was born known as “Labor’s Little Clement, gave freely. March 17, 1918 in Giles Darling”. County, Tennessee. The two daily Bass attended the Bass opened his newspapers in Nashville, public schools and first campaign for the the conservative after graduating from United States Senate Banner and the liberal

Martin Methodist Junior from the author’s personal collection. in Shelbyville on June Tennessean, fought College, enlisted in the Autographed photo of Senator Ross Bass. 6; Governor Clement bitterly throughout the Army Air Corp when the returned to Gallatin, primary campaign. The United States entered Tennessee, a town he Tennessean was avidly World War II. Bass at the time. upon delaying as his wife for throat cancer. A favored for officially for Ross Bass while became a bombardier Nancy was flying back to millionaire contractor who opening his own political the Banner was equally and emerged from the Sutton’s retirement Washington. D. C. It was had been especially close campaigns, later that strong for Frank Clement. war with the rank of from Congress gave Ross a fatal delay as Senator to the late U. S. Senator same month. Bass The Tennessean had long Captain. Returning to Bass the opportunity to Kefauver’s aorta burst K. D. McKellar, Walters naturally tried to identify been opposed to Frank Pulaski, Bass opened a become a candidate to and he died. Kefauver’s had been Tennessee’s himself with the late Clement and regularly flower shop which was succeed him. Facing two sudden death left the long-time Democratic Estes Kefauver, but battered and bruised successful, but it wasn’t serious opponents in choice of a successor National Committeeman. spent much of his time the governor in news long before he became the Democratic primary, solely in the hands of “Mr. Hub” had strongly criticizing the record stories, editorials and interested in politics. Bass ultimately beat his yet another veteran of supported Clement of Frank Clement. cartoons. The cartoons Ross Bass was appointed nearest competitor by Tennessee’s political throughout his career Congressman Bass gave were especially unkind, Postmaster of Pulaski in just over three thousand wars: Frank Clement. and had was not only a Clement hell for a sales if not vicious, featuring 1946 by Congressman votes. Bass worked hard perfectly respectable tax on utilities. Bass Clement attired in a suit Joe L. Evins, with the at being a Congressman, Clement had first choice, but a logical was highly supportive covered in dollar signs. consent of Tennessee’s which paid off as he was been elected governor choice in many respects. of President Lyndon B. In one cartoon from the senior United States immediately challenged in 1952 as a fresh-faced Yet, Clement’s Johnson’s “Great Society” 1964 campaign entitled Senator, Kenneth D. for reelection by his thirty-two year old with appointment of “Hub” and the goal to end “Grasping”, Tom Little, McKellar. predecessor, Pat Sutton a beautiful wife and an Walters to the United poverty in the United the cartoonist for the in the 1956 primary. impressive talent for States Senate sent a States. Tennessean, drew an Giles County was Sutton had been oratory. Clement had subtle signal, as it was enormous hand reaching shuffled in redistricting beaten badly by Senator been the first man ever highly unlikely Senator Governor Clement for the Capitol dome, the and in 1954, the Kefauver in 1954 and Pat elected to a four-year Walters would be a braved temperatures sleeve covered with the Congressman from the Sutton wanted to return term as governor in 1954. candidate to succeed rising to almost one usual dollar signs. Sixth District was James to Congress. Barred from seeking a himself in 1964 when hundred degrees while “Pat’ Sutton. Sutton, second four-year term Tennesseans would addressing an audience As the campaign for too, had come home Ross Bass proved not in 1958, Clement briefly themselves select of several thousand the Democratic senatorial from the war with a to be as vulnerable as toyed with the idea of someone to fill out the people while opening his nomination intensified, distinguished record former Congressman running against Senator remaining two years of first campaign for the U. Governor Clement and was only thirty-three Sutton had hoped; Sutton Albert Gore before the late Estes Kefauver’s S. Senate. Clement deftly chastised Congressman when he had challenged carried only his home deciding to go into forced term. launched his own attack Bass’s vote for the Civil incumbent Congressman county of Lawrence and political exile. Frank on his opponents. He Rights Act of 1964. Wirth Courtney in 1948. that only very narrowly. Clement had returned Congressman Ross swatted M. M. Bullard to Neither Senator Gore Sutton had a flamboyant Bass beat Sutton and to Tennessee’s political Bass announced he the political gutter with nor Senator Walters had personality and proved one other challenger, wars in 1962 when he would be a candidate the comment “Colonel” voted for the bill and the to be a compelling rolling up almost 70% had been reelected to a for the Senate and Bullard’s record was only other member of the speaker. Although a of the vote. Ross Bass third term as governor. Governor Frank Clement confined solely to having Tennessee delegation Democrat, he was much was never again to be Clement was only a indicated he, too, would done business with who had supported it more conservative seriously challenged for few months into a new run for the United States the State of Tennessee was Congressman Dick than Congressman his seat in Congress. four-year term when Senate. A third entrant before Clement’s own Fulton of Nashville. There Courtney, who was Pat Sutton would not Estes Kefauver died. into the 1964 Democratic election as governor. As was fierce opposition in an old-time New Deal give up politics for quite There were numerous primary for the United for Congressman Bass, Tennessee to passage of Democrat. The primary some time, winning Tennesseans who wanted States Senate was Milton Clement carefully noted the bill and Bass himself contest was one of the election as Sheriff of the interim appointment M. Bullard, a wealthy Bass had introduced fifty- did not strongly advertise closest in Tennessee Lawrence County, a to the United States contractor from Newport, five bills since his election his own position during history; Sutton defeated politically potent position. Senate. Many Kefauver Tennessee, Although to Congress a decade the campaign, yet the Congressman Courtney Sutton’s flamboyance loyalists urged Clement wealthy, Bullard attracted previously, only three of black vote in the primary by only fifty-eight votes. and controversial nature to appoint Kefauver’s very little real support which had been passed would prove crucial to the finally caught up with him widow, Nancy. More than across the state. He did by the House. Clement outcome of the race. Pat Sutton was when he was arrested by a few thought Clement receive endorsements defended the notion of a highly ambitious and the FBI and charged as was anxious to go to from an odd assortment he challenged Senator part of a counterfeiting the Senate himself and of ghostly figures from Estes Kefauver in 1954. ring. speculated the governor Tennessee’s political Large Selection of Sutton’s campaign was would appoint himself. history. Lewis Pope, the well financed, receiving During the summer Governor Clement finally old foe of “Boss” Crump, considerable funds of 1963, Senator Estes announced his choice; was for Bullard, as was Used Phones for Sale from oil rich Texans Kefauver became ill Clement appointed former Governor Gordon who loathed Kefauver’s on the Senate floor Herbert S. “Hub” Walters Browning and former at Network Technologies liberalism. Sutton and was rushed to the of Morristown. Walters Knoxville Mayor George campaigned all across hospital. Kefauver was was then seventy- Dempster. Edward 573-8785 Tennessee via helicopter, to have heart surgery, one years old and had Ward “Ned” Carmack, 10922 Chapman Hwy which was quite a novelty an operation he insisted recently survived surgery yet another foe of the Specifi c Carriers Only

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Helen Ross McNabb Center promotes Jerry Vagnier to President

Continued from page 1 Tennessee. Since 1948, the Center has provided qual- ity and compassionate care to children, adults and and professionalism. families facing mental illness, addiction and social Jerry, a licensed clinical social worker, began his challenges. As the Center begins its 65th year of pro- career at the Center as a psychotherapist working with viding services to communities in East Tennessee, its children and adolescents. Through his tenure he has mission remains clear and simple; “Improving the lives held a number of positions and his scope of respon- of the people we serve.” For more information, visit sibilities has continued to grow. www.mcnabbcenter.org or call 865-637-9711. “Jerry has worked for the Center for more than 25 years, helping the Center flourish every step of the way. He has played an integral part in designing sys- tems of care that keep a steady pace in the challeng- ing health care environment, particularly behavioral health care,” states Andy Black, Helen Ross McNabb Center CEO. In his new position as President, Vagnier will oversee the Center’s ongoing operations and his responsibili- ties will increase as the Center continues to grow. The Helen Ross McNabb Center is a premier not- for-profit provider of behavioral health services in East March 18, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

March 18, 2013

HMS gym awaiting facelift, new name By Ken Lay

Halls Middle School is looking to give its gymnasium a face- lift and a new name. Athletic director Jay Wormsley confirmed early last week that the school is in the midst of a fundraising drive to redo the gym floor. “I’m looking for us to be able to refinish the floor,” Wormsley said. “We’re raising money for that and we’re about $2,000 or $3,000 short and if anyone wants to make a donation, they can do so by giving to the Halls Middle School Gym Floor Restoration Fund.” Wormsley also con- firmed that the school is Photo by Kara Mckamey looking to dedicate the Grace Christian Academy’s Andrew Byram (34) fires up a shot against Richland midway through the second period in the Class A quarterfinal gym to Demons boys bas- game at the TSSAA state high school basketball tournament in Murfreesboro. Other Rams in the photo are Tanner Hill (10), Trey Stewart (21) ketball coach Bill Warren, and Kobe Kelley (22). Richland held off Grace for a 54-46 win. former Lady Demons coach (and current Halls High track coach) Neil Walker and his wife Pam, who taught physical edu- cation at the school Knox teams are one and for three decades and served as coach of the cheerleading squad. She still attends Demons’ and Lady Demons’ done at boys’ state tourney basketball games. “I’m hoping to have the area teams, Oak Ridge and Richland increased its lead didn’t have enough offen- naming of the gym com- By Steve Williams Maryville, also were ousted in to 14 (38-24) midway through sive firepower to win it. pleted by the time school’s Knoxville’s three represen- Class AAA quarterfinal action. the third period, but back-to- “I was proud of our guys for out,” Wormsley said. tatives at the TSSAA state Only Wartburg, a Class A back 3-point shots by Caleb fighting hard … we just shot The gym dedication boys basketball tournament team, survived and advanced Walker and Luke Shepherd so poorly in that arena, which must receive approv- last week couldn’t make it out to Friday’s semifinals. cut the deficit to eight. sometimes happens to teams.” al of the Knox County of the quarterfinal round. Grace (23-11) fell behind 9-0 “Our pressing defense got Shepherd, a sophomore School Board. Three peti- Grace Christian Acade- in the opening three minutes us back in it,” said Mercer. standout, led Grace with 15 tions are now being cir- my, looking for its first ever and made only one basket in “We forced 24 turnovers.” points and had five of the culated in Halls for com- Class A state tourney victory, the first period. Rams Coach Kobe Kelley’s old-fash- Rams’ 13 steals. Matt Hol- munity to show its sup- was eliminated by Richland Matt Mercer felt his team’s sub- ion 3-point play, a jumper land contributed 12 points. port for the Home of the 54-46 after making a strong par offensive play affected his and free throw, capped a 7-0 First-year Gibbs coach Timmy Demons to be named comeback at MTSU’s Murphy team’s defensive performance. run as Grace battled back Meade said Livingston Acad- Walker-Warren Court. Center in Murfreesboro. “Their two interior guys played and closed the gap to three emy’s inside and outside “The petition is a state- Gibbs, which had made an very well, but we had too many points (42-39) with 5:19 offensive attack was just too ment that the community incredible tourney run to reach defensive breakdowns in the remaining in the game. Shep- much for his Eagles (25-9). is behind this,” Worms- the state tourney for the first first half,” said Mercer. “I think herd made one of two free “We couldn’t guard every- ley said. “It [the renam- time in 26 years, had a cold we were a step behind. The throws to get Grace within thing,” said Meade “We had ing of the gym] is pend- shooting performance and two (offense and defense) go two (48-46) with 1:33 to go. to give something up. They ing board approval.” bowed to Livingston Acad- hand in hand. We weren’t put- But Richland’s Cody Jordan were tough with that combo.” Petitions are at three emy 76-50 in Class AA. ting the ball in the basket and answered by sinking five of Defensively, Gibbs tried 1-3-1 locations including Halls State tourney regular Fulton, it affected our defense.” six free throws and the Rams and 3-2 zones, man-to-man, Middle School, Dale’s in the state tourney for the Grace shot 29 percent from failed to connect on their final full-court pressure and trap- Sports and Beaver- 20th time, couldn’t gener- the field in the first half, while four field goal attempts. ping in half court, said Meade. brook Country Club. ate enough offense and fell Richland (29-6) made 48 per- “It was frustrating – I felt Livingston Academy (29-8) For information or to to Jackson South Side 53-39 cent of its field goal attempts we had chance to win – but shot 58 percent from the field donate to gym floor res- in another Class AA contest. to lead by 13-5 after the first I also was happy to be there toration fund, contact Two other Knoxville- period and 30-20 at halftime. (at state),” said Mercer. “We Continue on page 3 Wormsley at 922-7494. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 18, 2013 Annual Herman Gettelfinger Bass Tournament set Momentum in Tennessee’s Favor? to catch benefits he is lying on the nearly receiver from Maryland Tennessee. He already Meyer and Ohio State. By Alex Norman for the Helen Ross destroyed lifeboat that (and another legacy) has three of the big- If Jones had anoth- McNabb Center Ever since the start he made with tree trunks chose Tennessee as gest recruits in the state, er few weeks, you have of the 2008 season, and branches. Is this well. Coleman Thomas, and he’s not done yet. to wonder if he could The 20th annual Herman the positive moments it? Is this finally the a center from Virgin- And two, that former have gotten Bell. Imag- Gettelfinger Bass Tourna- have been few and far time to be rescued? ia also committed last Vols coach Derek Dooley ine a defensive backfield ment will be held on Satur- between for the Tennes- With that in mind, I week. And remember, was a horrible recruit- with Kelly and Bell? But day, April 6 on Fort Loudoun see football program. give you Tennessee’s the first player to say ok er. Just horrible. In his alas, it was not to be. Lake at the Tellico Canal They are on their recruiting Class of 2014. to UT was Vic Wharton, a three years at Tennessee Kelly and Hurd are now Ramp to benefit the Helen fourth head coach. Yes, National Signing former Knoxville Catho- how many high school acting as an extension of Ross McNabb Center. Their record Day is still around 10 ½ lic player that moved to football games did he the Vols recruiting staff, Grand prize is $10,000 stands at 28-34. months away, and a lot the Nashville area. Those attend? How many high tweeting at fellow seniors based on 150 paid boats. The Vols haven’t can happen before these four players alone make school coaches did he to be about Tennes- All proceeds will assist the won a bowl game. players sign their Nation- up a very promising start try to meet in the state? see’s football program. Helen Ross McNabb Center. Tennessee lost a game al Letter of Intent, but for the Class of 2014. Just read what Hurd So much has been The event will begin at the because they had 13 if you ever doubted the But when running told The Tennessean, “I made in recent years Tellico Canal Ramp and players on the field when effect that momentum back Jalen Hurd, a five- really wanted to go to UT. about wanting people the ease off is at safe light. the clock struck zero, can have on a program, star running back from Last year, they weren’t in associated with the pro- On-site registration begins and lost a game when pay attention what Ten- Beech High School out- such a good position for gram that “want to be at 5:00 a.m. and weigh-in their opponents had 17 nessee did last week. side of Nashville sent a me to go there, but with here.” Phillip Fulmer begins at 3:00 p.m. players on the field when On Sunday, March simple tweet last Thurs- Coach Jones and the wanted to be here and The tournament’s pre- the clock struck zero. 10th when Todd Kelly day morning, the Big new staff, I think it’s the was fired. Lane Kiffin registration fee is $200 per There have been Jr. committed to the Orange world turned… best place for me to go.” didn’t want to be here boat (two-man team) and player arrests, fan Vols. He is rated as the “I have officially com- What this means is and quit. Top recruits the day-of registration fee is unrest, coaching aban- 59th best prospect in mitted to play foot- that if Dooley was still didn’t want to be here. $225 per boat. The registra- donment, shower tech- the nation according to ball at The Universi- Tennessee’s coach, there But now it looks like tion fee includes lunch for niques, Rommel sight- rivals.com, and is pro- ty of Tennessee. #VFL is no way in heck he was there is a coach in place all participants. An optional ings, bamboo growing, jected to play safety at #RiseToTheTop” going to play college foot- that is excited to do his lunker fee is $10 per boat year zero, absurd coach the next level. Todd goes He’s certainly the big- ball in Knoxville. Well, job, and recruits fired which is not included in the buyouts, Gruden rumors, to Webb School, and his gest recruit to commit to unless he was wear- up to be part of a pro- registration fee. The prizes tossed beer bottles, and father Todd Kelly Sr. was the Vols since Eric Berry. ing Crimson or another gram on the rise. will depend on the number many, many empty seats a standout at Tennessee. Two things are becom- visiting team’s jersey. Is the sun finally get- of participants. Pre-Event at Neyland Stadium. But Kelly was a ing clearer and clearer… Jones almost con- ting ready to shine Registration will be held So when something legacy… a local legacy. One, that new Vols vinced five-star safety on Tennessee? on Friday, April 5 at C&C happens that isn’t neg- Getting him to choose coach Butch Jones is Vonn Bell to choose the Stay tuned… Outdoors from 3:00p.m.- ative, Tennessee fans Tennessee was impor- not messing around. In Vols, despite only having 7:00p.m. For more informa- have that same look as tant, but not neces- his introductory press two months to get to tion contact Beth Farrow Tom Hanks had in “Cast- sarily a surprise. conference he talked know him. Bell grew up at 865-329-9030 or Beth. away” when the freight- The next day Neiko about the importance of a Tennessee fan, but [email protected]. er passes by him while Creamer a four-star recruiting in the state of eventually picked Urban State title total for Knoxville in TSSAA basketball remains 13 Hopes are high when cross due to having fewer not classified according to of the ‘08 state tourney Austin-East celebrated a in 1967, falling 46-45 to teams make it to the TSSAA teams than Division I. enrollment. Little schools and Jalen Steele earned girls state title. Coach John Alcoa at Stokely Athlet- state bas- The competition to hoist competed against big that award in ‘09. Jody Anderson’s Lady Roadrun- ic Center. The Warriors’ ketball a gold basketball used schools. Wright is still Fulton’s head ners, led by MVP LaKrystle Jimmy England, who went tourna- to be stiffer. When the Example: Knoxville High coach, having just wrapped Goss, were 37-3 in 2007. on to become an All-Amer- ment in TSSAA started an enroll- captured its first state title up his 28th season. This year marks the ican at UT, was MVP of that pursuit of ment-based classification in 1939. Happy Valley and Austin-East has three 35th anniversary of an tourney. a cham- system with the 1972-73 Hampton, two of those state boys crowns and one all-Knoxville affair at the Rob Jones, who also led pionship, season, all schools in Ten- little schools from upper girls championship. I got 1978 boys’ state tourna- the Vols, was MVP of the By Steve but the nessee – public and pri- East Tennessee, were to see Clifford Ross, who ment in Murfreesboro. It 1982 state, even though Williams odds for vate – played either in state champions in 1950 preached defense, guide was Holston vs. Rule in Austin-East was Class AAA striking gold are low. Class Large or Class Small. and 1960, respectively. the Roadrunners to their the Class AA finals – two runner-up. Sandwiched Teams which made it to While we have 10 state It should be noted the first one. A brick tribute dis- of our schools that are between its 1985 and the Division I high school champions today counting first integrated TSSAA play in front of the school Gone But Not Forgotten. 1987 titles, A-E was Class girls and boys tourneys boys and girls teams, back boys’ state tourney was still recognizes the 1977 Coach Howard Rash’s War- AA runner-up in 1986. at Murfreesboro the past then there were only four. played in 1966. Class AAA champs, who riors came out on top that Starting in 1999, Charles two weeks had a one out Division I went to three In all these years, Knox- were led by tourney MVP night, defeating the Golden Mitchell’s Roadrunners of eight chance of finish- classifications in 1975- ville has had nine state Elston Turner. A-E (34-2) Bears, coached by Johnny came home with the silver ing No. 1 in Class AAA, AA 76, which increased the champions in boys basket- beat Memphis Hamilton Darden, 71-51. Tourney basketball three years in a or A. number of state cham- ball and four in girls bas- 72-59 in the finals. MVP Chris Harris powered row. That’s tough, but a lot Chances were better – pions crowned to six per ketball. John Foster, who assist- Holston (34-1). of coaches out there would one out of four – for the year. TSSAA began Division Think about that for a ed Ross, directed A-E to Going much further back, love to have such a run teams that played for the II basketball state tourneys few moments before we Class AA titles at Vander- Knoxville High claimed on their resume. Darden Division II Class AA and in 1998 and split Division II recognize those precious bilt’s Memorial Gym in its second state crown in almost did, as Rule was A state crowns in Nash- into two classes in 2008. few . . . 1985 and 1987. The ‘85 1941 as Bill Wright was Class AA runner-up two ville the preceding week. If you think the early Fulton was the last local squad, led by tourney MVP selected the tourney’s years in a row, in ‘78 and The path to the state for ‘70s were ancient times, boys team to cut down a Leroy Thompson, posted a MVP. KHS also captured ‘79. Division II, which includes the first TSSAA state bas- net, winning back-to-back 33-1 record. Bethel Hen- the state championship George Pitts, who went private schools that give ketball tournaments were Class AA titles in 2008 and drick earned the award in in 1951, the final year of on to coach many cham- financial aid, also is short- played in 1926. For over 2009. The Falcons’ Domi- ‘87. the school’s existence. The pionship teams at Science er and has less hurdles to 40 years, schools were nic Minor was named MVP Twenty years later, Trojans’ John “Doc” Clark Hill and Brentwood Acad- was a two-time MVP hon- emy, led South-Young to oree in the 1938 and ‘39 second place in Class AA state tourneys. in 1980. Shelley Collier has Bearden and highly suc- guided Webb School to cessful coach Mark Blevins three girls state titles. Her came within one victory of Lady Spartans finished on a Class AAA championship top in Division II in 2007, in 2011. Division II-AA in 2009 and Knoxville has had five Division II-A in 2012. Webb girls teams to finish run- standouts Glory Johnson, ner-up, including Karns in Faith Dupree and Molly the 1980 Class AAA state. Melton were MVPs of those Called the Beaverettes states. back then, Joe Dooley was Silver anyone? Seven- head coach and his star teen Knox County boys player, Pat Hatmaker, who teams have been runners- became a Lady Vol, was up in state basketball. selected the tourney’s Finishing second may be MVP. tough to swallow at first, Webb bowed to Frank- but it’s something to be lin Road Academy 52-45 proud of as time go by. in this year’s Division II-A For a very long time, I finale. The Lady Spartans used to stop and admire also were runners-up in the 1962 second place 2008 and 2011. A-E girls award in Fulton’s trophy took second in 2005. case. Bob Fry coached Knoxville teams com- that team, which included bined for a 2-6 record at the great Ron Widby, who the state this year. But went on to stardom at Ten- then, finding gold never nessee. has been easy. Holston was runner-up PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 18, 2013 March 18, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Central uses big inning to down Halls By Ken Lay coach Mike Cox said after with consecutive hits to and Whaley to extend the us,” Cox said. “Anytime you the Lady ‘Cats’ second dis- For five innings the Halls watching his 10-player load the bases. Morgan home team’s advantage to get a win like this against a trict victory of the young High and Central High soft- squad pound out six hits Dukes then reached on 4-1. Brooke Owen and Cait- team like this, it’s huge for season. ball teams were locked in a and play seven runs in the a fielder’s choice. Hip- lyn Rolen then had back-to- these girls. Russell (2-0) pitched her typical District 3-AAA rival- sixth inning. “Quite hon- sher was retired for the back RBI singles to make “I have 10 players and second consecutive com- ry game. estly, we could play them inning’s second out and it 6-1. Rolen’s hit chased when the look across and plete game. She allowed But that all changed in again and the score could the Lady Devils (0-1, 0-1) Halls starting pitcher Lexi see 17, 18 or 22 girls, one run, six hits, one walk the bottom of the sixth be reversed.” appeared poised to escape Helm from the game. they know that they have and hit a batter. She fin- inning when the Lady Bob- Central (2-0 overall, 2-0 damage. Lauren White relieved to compete and they know ished with three strike- cats scored seven runs in the district) held a 2-1 But that’s not how things Helm and saw the first they have to contribute.” outs. and sealed a crucial ear- lead after the top of the unfolded. batter she face reach as The Lady Devils tried Russell surrendered a ly-season 9-1 victory over sixth before the Lady Bob- “The wheels fell off,” Kaitlyn Howell got aboard to mount a comeback in leadoff double to Katie the Lady Devils Wednes- cats’ bats came to life. Halls coach Bryan Gordon on an error. Hansard the top of the seventh as Scott before retiring eight day night at Fountain City Central began its rally with said. scored on the play to make Leah Hall and Saman- of the next 10 Halls hit- Ballpark. one out. Maleah Hipsher Jordan Hansard, Cen- it 7-1. Courtney Styles tha Warwick each single ters. “I don’t think anybody started things by drawing a tral’s center fielder and closed the scoring with a to open the inning before “Our timing was off at really expected this to walk. Kristyn Parolari and No. 9 hitter, had a two-run two-run single. Central pitcher Kacy Rus- the plate and it’s still early be a 9-1 game,” Central Megan Whaley followed double that scored Parolari “This was a big win for sell slammed the door on Continue on page 4 Powell and Halls Cont. from page 1 split to open season By Ken Lay “Long is a good hitter,” Scar- Emory Road rivals Powell and Halls bro said. “He’s one of the scari- met to open the 2013 high school est hitters in their line-up.” baseball season early last week and Owenby wasn’t shaken by the the two District 3-AAA powerhous- round-tripper. He hurled a com- es split their two-game series and plete game and surrendered just both teams picked up road wins. four hits and appeared to get The season opened Tuesday at Halls stronger as the game went on. High’s Bob Polston Field with the Pan- He’s the starting quarterback thers coming away with a 3-1 victory. on Powell’s football team and The Red Devils evened their record said that prepared him for Tues- and the season series with a 12-5 day’s success on the diamond. victory at Danny T. Maples Field “Football puts the bulldog in you,” on the west side of Emory Road. Owenby said. “I wasn’t surprised The 2013 campaign began 24 that I threw a complete game. hours late as Knox County was “We’ve been throwing for a long pelted by rain on Monday, March time and we’ve worked really hard 10 causing the match-up at Powell in the offseason and it prepares us to be moved to Wednesday. to go long innings. I was just going Both squads were eager to get to let them put the ball in play and underway Tuesday night and the result let my defense do its job. I was was another classic game in the series just working hard for my team.” between the two longtime rivals. Powell took the lead for good in Early on in the season opener, the seventh with two more runs. Halls pitcher Luke Thomp- Panthers left fielder Sam Braden son and Hagen Owenby were led off the frame with a triple and locked in a pitchers’ duel. scored two outs later on a sac- “I thought both pitchers battled,” rifice fly by Austin Bloomer. Red Devils coach Doug Polston said. Weaver’s RBI single provid- That might’ve been the understate- ed the winning margin. ment of the young season as Halls and the Panthers (1-1 overall, 1-1 in Even in defeat, Pol- the district) were locked in a score- ston wasn’t devastated. less deadlock in the first five innings. “We’re sitting here with a bunch “I told coach Polston before the of inexperienced kids,” he said. game that it really didn’t matter “We lost four starting pitchers and what either team had in the dugout eight starters and by [district] tour- nament time, we’re hoping to be a Photo by James Spears because this is a rivalry game,” better team than we are right now. Gibbs’ Hunter Hopson battles with Elizabethton’s Aaron Miller for a rebound in Gibbs’ Powell coach Jay Scarbro said. The contest was truly what “Out of 230 innings that we 54-53 state sectional victory. That win punched the Eagles’ ticket to the TSSAA Class AA played last year, I’ve only got 34 state tournament in Murfreesboro, but Gibbs’ amazing tourney run ended with a 76-50 a rivalry game should be as of those [pitched] innings back loss at the hands of Livingston Academy. Owenby and Thompson kept the two offenses at bay. and I have players starting who The Panthers scored the game’s first hadn’t seen a varsity pitcher.” run in the top of the sixth when Owen- The Red Devils bounced back Tues- by’s sacrifice fly to center field plated day and returned the favor. Halls, Knox teams are one and Dean Kidd. Kidd led off the inning by which took advantage of four Powell reaching on an error. He advanced to errors, overcame a 4-0 deficit. second on a wild pitch. He took third The Red Devils scored all 12 of done at boys’ state tourney on a bunt single by Marcus Weaver. their runs over the final three innings. Cont. from page 1 The loss at the state lead after one period Halls knotted the game in the Halls, which had nine hits at Powell, in the first half, includ- won’t spoil the Eagles’ and steadily pulled away. bottom of the frame on a one-out solo scored six runs in the fifth, four more ing 6 of 11 from 3-point banner year, Meade said. The Falcons (24-9) got home run by catcher Devin Long. in the sixth and two in the seventh. range, to take a 37-21 “It hurts everybody as close as eight points halftime command. For now,” he said, “but in (39-31) in the fourth the game, Gibbs shot 35 a couple of weeks, I period, but eight straight percent and made only 5 think we’ll look back on free throws by Jaylen of 24 from 3-point range. this and really be proud Barford extended the Aaron Corum led Gibbs of the run we had this margin again. Merri- with 18 points but hit year. Being a first year weather’s dunk with 1:23 only 1 of 7 behind the head coach, I couldn’t left was the exclamation 3-point line. Jay Cade be any prouder of this point on the decision. chipped in 15 points. group of seniors. It’s Malik Hicks led the Gibbs had made a lot of a special group. They West Tennesseans comebacks this season. made my transition to with 15 points. Merri- “If you keep get- head coach easy.” weather finished with 10 ting down, it’s going to Veteran Fulton coach points, eight rebounds catch up with you sooner Jody Wright expect- and three steals. or later,” said Coach ed his team to have its Kelvin Jackson came Meade. “Today we got hands full against Jack- off the bench to lead in too big of a hole to son South Side (28-3). Fulton with 17 points get out of. They were “They were ranked No. and six rebounds in 21 a better team than we 1 or No. 2 in the state minutes of playing time. were today.. Got to give throughout the season,” Blake Golden added 12 them credit. They made said Wright the night points and six boards. plays and we didn’t.” before its state opener. The Falcons’ Micah Meade said Gibbs has “They are big and long Goss and Kentel Williams been a better shooting and the most athletic were a combined 1 for 16 team than it showed. He team we’ve played all from the field and Goss also said he didn’t know year long. They are well was 0 for 8 from 3-point if playing in a dome was deserving of their state range. The Falcons over- a factor. “We didn’t shoot ranking. And they have all shot 33 percent from the ball well. Credit their a Mr. Basketball final- the field and were 1 for defense as well. They ist in A.J. Merriweather.” 10 in 3-point attempts. contested shots and Jackson South Side made it hard on us.” jumped out to a 12-6 PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 18, 2013 Arts & Entertainment Satterfield to Discuss Investigative Reporting, Being Female Journalist

Jamie Satterfield, Knox- Sentinel” since 1994 and ville’s leading crime and said, “I will be speaking courts reporter, will share on two key subjects - the some of her trade secrets struggle to be a woman and her experiences being in the men’s world of hard a woman in a male dom- news and the techniques inated field at the April of investigative reporting.” Knoxville Writers’ Guild Her 24 years of experi- On Friday March 15, the Orangery hosted the full Brad Walker Orchestra in the Phoenix meeting. ence makes her more than ballroom. The Brad Walker Orchestra played a two hour performance for guests to dance The event, which will be qualified as an expert on and celebrate another memorable night together. open to the public, begins both topics. She has at 7 p.m., Thursday, April received numerous state 4, at the Laurel Theater, and national awards for 5 questions with Brad Walker at the corner of Laurel investigative reporting Jamie Satterfield Avenue and 16th Street in and crime and courts cov- 1) Big band has seen a resurgence lately in My normal band is the big band 15 Fort Sanders. A $2 dona- erage. She was dubbed Center and Poynter Insti- popularity. Why do you think it is so popular? pieces. The combo consists of 4 to 5 musi- tion is requested at the by the “New York Times” tute. Satterfield began her I think it’s popular not only with the older cians. Both have vocals by Valerie Duke. door. The building is hand- as a pioneer in the use of career at “The Mountain generation, but more with the younger gen- The difference between the two is well the icapped accessible. Addi- social media, particularly Press” in Sevierville and is eration because it’s music that has always bigger band has a much fuller sound and tional parking is available Twitter, to report on trials a graduate of the Univer- and will be in our society. It’s great music to more contrast to the music plus great dance at Redeemer Church of and other news. She has sity of Tennessee. not only impress a young lady but actually music. The combo, we play more jazz and Knoxville, 1642 Highland been awarded numerous For more information have some kind of romance on the dance dinner type music. Ave. fellowships, including the about this and other KWG floor. 5) Tell us about this big event at The Orange- Satterfield has worked Loyola Law School for Jour- events, visit www.knoxville- 2) Who are your role models in the big band ry? for the “Knoxville News nalists program, the Knight writersguild.org. industry? Myself and Blake from the Orangery saw My friend Ray Anthony (House big band a need to start up a possible monthly public at Playboy and famous big band leader), big band dance because of the request and Glenn Miller, Bob Havens, Tommy Dorsey crowd we receive from our regular combo Pellissippi State art faculty member named to and Buddy Morrow. performances at the Orangery. I think this 3) How many instruments do you perform? a great ideal because we play mostly pri- City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee I play trombone and try to sing haha. vate gigs and we’ve been having so many Jeffrey Lockett, Art professor and pro- as the Harriet V. Cornell Museum of Fine 4) What is the difference between your normal request from our public fans to start up a gram coordinator at Pellissippi State Com- Art in Florida and the Ewing Gallery at the band and the big band? big band/swing dances somewhere. munity College, has been invited by Knox- University of Tennessee. He has served as ville Mayor Madeline Rogero to serve a an instructor and visiting artist for multiple three-year term on the City of Knoxville arts institutes across Tennessee. Lockett Central uses big inning to down Halls Public Arts Committee. is the owner of Highland Pottery. The committee was created in 2008 to Lockett earned a bachelor’s degree in Continued from page 3 with a four-pitch walk and by Owen and Rolen. Han- enrich the lives of Knoxville residents and art from Rollins College in Winter Park, for us,” Gordon said. “All took second on a wild sard scored on a single by visitors through the involvement of profes- Fla., and an M.F.A. in ceramics from UT. He the credit goes to them pitch. She moved to third Styles, who had two hits sional artists in integrating public artwork has been a full-time member of Pellissip- and their pitcher. on a sacrifice bunt by and drove in three runs. throughout the city. The members over- pi State’s Art faculty for the past 23 years “She kept us off-balance Rolen. Owen scored on an The Lady Devils pulled to see all the artwork in downtown Knoxville, and currently teaches Ceramics I (Hand- all night and the bottom RBI single by Howell. within 2-1 in the top of the Lockett says, including approximately 50 building) and Ceramics II (Throwing). line is that we didn’t hit The Lady Bobcats added fourth. Katie Corum was sculptures along Gay and Church streets For more information about Pellissip- the ball.” another run in the third. hit by a pitch and reached and in Krutch Park. pi State’s art course offerings, visit www. Central took a 1-0 lead Hansard led off the frame third on a single by Alyssa Lockett’s work has been included in pstcc.edu or call (865) 694-6400. To learn with some small ball in the and was hit by a pitch. Mabe. Corum scored when countless local, regional, and national exhi- about upcoming exhibits, go to www.pstcc. bottom of the first inning. She reached third on con- Leah Hall grounded out. bitions and is housed in such collections edu/arts. Owen led off the frame secutive sacrifice bunts March 18, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

March 18, 2013

firmly believe in the mes- conservare and means to increasingly ostracized by President Obama call sage. Illiteracy of the Bible keep safe the traditions those who collaborate with themselves modern pro- and our collective history of the past. This is not a wrong. The likes of John gressives. is the path to subjugation. staid philosophy, but is a McCain would have railed “How should we then I’m not a Catholic, but measured one. Obama at me were I as influen- live?” We must get educat- I find myself strange- said his desire is to trans- tial as Senator Rand Paul, ed and get involved. You ly drawn to the drama in form America. He voiced our modern day Mr. Smith should not trust the quis- Rome and the Catholic even more radical perspec- gone to Washington. ling media or me; find your Church. I watched as the tives in his book “Dreams The Progressive philoso- own truth. Don’t expect white smoke rose from from My Father.” I read the phy, masquerading as the our dysfunctional govern- the chimney of the Sis- book; did you? As a writer Democrat Party, had its ment to fix your problems tine Chapel heralding the I believe what an author origins as a populist move- or take care of you. Refuse election of the Vicar of writes is the truest reflec- ment in the late 1800s. to be enslaved and ban- Rome and the new Spiri- tion of his heart. You can Originally, it opposed the ished to the government Quislings tual Leader of a quarter of tell if writing is honest and injustices of the Industri- plantation. Resist giving the world’s population. I sincere even if you don’t al Revolution and Robber the government more of Groucho Marx once similar argument was believe anything that fur- agree with the writer. I Barons like Vanderbilt your labors (taxes) in the quipped, “These are my made in the “Victory of thers the faithful benefits don’t agree with Obama’s and Carnegie, but later hopes that they’ll throw principles; and if you don’t Reason” by Rodney Stark. our collective civilization. vision for America even brought us such popular you some beans and rice like these, I have others.” I Both historians think that I find it offensive that TV though his book was beau- programs as our graduat- over the fence at the end started thinking about this Western culture is under talking heads immediately tifully written. ed income tax and prohibi- of the day. We The People old joke as I picked up a assault and is in decline. set out to denigrate Fran- In 1940 The London tion. You see, the govern- must say NO! to tyranny. penny in the Kroger park- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn cis I for his defense of mar- Times first used the term ment needed more money Marco Rubio said it well, ing lot. My wife thinks I’m in The Gulag Archipela- riage, his belief that abor- quisling for those who col- and needed to control its “We don’t need a new Idea. crazy, but I like to go to the go said that to subjugate tion is wrong, and con- laborated with the con- children. The American The Idea is called “Ameri- grocery and she encourag- a people you must take traception is against the quering Nazi war machine. People eventually turned ca,” and it still works.” es this quirkiness. I real- away their history. We are teachings of Catholicism. The term came from the on Progressives, but in ize that pennies are almost again repeating the mis- Progressives and secular- Norwegian politician 1924 John Dewey rebrand- worthless these days, but takes of past civilizations ists howled when the Car- Vidkun Quisling who assist- ed them as “Modern Liber- the principle stamped on as we allow our schools to dinals selected a man who ed in the overthrow of his als.” Please recognize that the coin resonates in my take history away from our stood up for his beliefs in government so he could our Founders were Classi- soul. Pennies proclaim, children. his own country and was become its titular leader cal Liberals who believed “In God We Trust.” I do, Sometimes I see glim- internally banished for under the Nazis. in constitutionally limited and this is a foundational mers of hope and think opposing the liberal Argen- I cannot support some- government and individual principle for me. perhaps the sleepers tinean president, Cristina thing I know in my heart is freedom, the opposite of I’m reading a book called are awakening. The His- Kirchner. It took the inter- wrong; and I believe Amer- Progressivism. “And How Should We Then tory Channel is now run- vention of Pope Jean Paul ica has been led down “Modern” Liberalism of Live.” The author, Francis ning a series called The II to restore Francis’ stat- the wrong path. I have the last fifty years, which Schaeffer, is a philosopher, Bible and I saw an inter- ure in the Church, and we been advised to compro- brought us The Great Soci- an art historian and a man view with the producers can only hope he can now mise my principles. I have ety, has been a dismal of faith. He chronicles the on TV. I was impressed by reform the bureaucracy of been ordered to change failure. How instructive rise of our Western cul- their sincerity, and though the Vatican and raise the the words in my column that Liberals have again Do you have a question for ture and attributes much I might quibble with their stature of Christendom. by those outside my rebranded themselves Dr. Ferguson? of what we are to Judeo- artistic license of the The word conservative Focus family. I have been as Modern Progressives. Please e-mail him at [email protected]. Christian precepts. A greatest story ever told, I comes from the Latin word called vile names and I am Both Hillary Clinton and

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Cardiac catheteriza- will be located on the gram is a logical next cancer patients cope with skin color. “This is an exciting tions in the new lab will second floor of the hos- step for the North Knox- appearance-related side The Look Good Feel Better announcement for North be performed by mem- pital, across from sur- ville campus as it con- effects from cancer treat- program is offered as a part- Knox and surrounding bers of East Tennes- gery. The catheterization tinues to expand its ment by teaching them nership of the American counties,” said Rob Fol- see Heart Consultants. lab will build on what has scope of services to sup- beauty tips to enhance their Cancer Society, Personal lowell, CEO of North “Prior to this approval, already been unprec- port the North Knoxville looks and self-image. Care Products Council Asso- Knoxville Medical Center. patients who would ben- edented growth at the community,” Mike Gar- A training session for new ciation, and the Profession- “Our community was efit from a heart cath- facility since becoming field, Market CEO said. volunteers will be held on al Beauty Association. The extremely supportive eterization procedure Tennova in October of “The construction will Monday, March 25 from free, non-medical program of heart services being would have to be trans- 2011. The North Knox- be a significant invest- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at does not endorse particular offered at our hospital ferred to another hos- ville Medical Center ment to this campus.” the organization’s Knoxville products, manufacturers or and even wrote letters of pital,” said Kyle McCoy, campus has opened a office, 871 N. Weisgarber salons. All cosmetics used support to the Agency.” M.D., Tennova Cardiolo- 15-bed oncology wing Rd. in the group program have Heart catheterization gist. “This approval gives on the 5th floor, added To register, please contact been donated. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 18, 2013 Faith Dealing with the Doldrums Have you ever felt the blues? Elijah is still discouraged and You know, one of those days ends up traveling to the moun- when you just feel like stay- tain of Horeb, where he hides ing in bed and never getting in a cave. Elijah becomes self- up? While I have never expe- focused and distressed. But, rienced full blown depression God doesn’t give up on Elijah. (and thankfully there are Doc- God affirms Elijah and his min- Congratulations to Knoxville Territory Citation Achievers: Joel Newman tors and medication to help By Mark istry and tells him he is not Brackney, (Seymour FBC), Ruth Vanderford (Parkway), Mason Powell (Seymour FBC – with this), I have dealt with the alone. Elijah doesn’t think Also the all around gold medalist and scholarship winner for public speaking and Minister of the blues. I believe most people there are any faithful Israel- preaching), Shawna Wood (Grace BC) and Tim Kane (West Park). experience times of depression Arlington Church ites left who are not worship- of Christ or exhaustion. When this hap- ping idols. God tells him there pens, it can create anxiety and worry, are seven thousand others like him and and cause one to lose focus on God. that he needs to get out of the cave and What steps can one take to get out of back to work (I Kings 19:13-18).. the doldrums? As I think about times I go through the Eusebia Presbyterian welcomes Holy Week I am reminded of a very famous doldrums, I have been a bit like Elijah. prophet of Israel, Elijah. God did amaz- I get focused on self and start having a Members and friends of historic Euse- of the ancient Office of Tenebrae (“shad- ing miracles through this man. He could pity party and think about how life is dif- bia Presbyterian Church will assemble out- ows”). With the sanctuary in total dark- multiply flour and oil for a widow who ficult and unfair. Truth be known, life is side the sanctuary at 10:45 a.m. March ness the church bell will toll 33 times. was close to starving (1 Kings 17:14). difficult and not fair. But the troubles of 24 to begin their Holy Week pilgrimage. Then everyone will leave in silence. He could raise a dead child back to life this world provide a tremendous oppor- Bearing palm branches, they will march On Easter Day, March 31, at 7:30 a.m. (I Kings 17:21-22). He could cause fire tunity to reflect our faith and confidence into the church, joining in hymns and a members will process to the standing cross to fall down from heaven and consume in the Lord. God would not have us special liturgy for Passion/Palm Sunday. in the 18th-century graveyard for a brief a sacrifice (I Kings 18:38). Yet in all of hide in our bedrooms or retreat behind Interim pastor Dr. Dwyn Moung- sunrise service. Breakfast for all will follow. these great acts of God working through closed doors. God would remind us that er will speak on “Was Jesus a Hick?” Festival worship in witness to the res- Elijah, he struggled with the blues. we are not alone. And even if we were Worship will include a dramatic read- urrection is at 10:45 a.m. Acolytes, lit- At the height of Elijah’s prophetic min- alone, God is always with us. ing, for male and female voices, of the urgists, and clergy will process behind istry, the wicked queen of Israel, Jezeb- So… the next time you just don’t want Passion story of St. Luke. an Easter banner. Mounger’s sermon el, sent the army out to hunt down and to get out of bed, pray and ask God to On Maundy Thursday, March 28, will be “Dying Beyond Your Means.” kill Elijah. Instead of being bolstered in strengthen you and remind you of your members of the congregation and of The congregation invites members and his faith and confidence that God would purpose to glorify Him with your life. Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church will visitors to bring with them to either protect him, Elijah flees for his life. He is You and I have every reason to get out unite at Eusebia for a 7 p.m. service of or both services fresh flowers, and in despair and asks God to take his life. of bed in the morning to shine the love Holy Communion, led by Mounger and to insert them onto a hand-crafted cross. What is God’s response? He doesn’t of Christ. And once you remember His the Rev. Dr. Eugene Thomas, of Rocky Eusebia Church is located at 1701 Bur- chew him out or grant his request and great love for you, you will begin to love Springs. The sacrament is open to all the nett Station Rd., corner of U.S. 411, take his life; God sends an angel to min- others and the doldrums will be a thing baptized, regardless of denomination. between Seymour and Maryville. ister to him (1 Kings 19:4-6). of the past. Worship will conclude with an adaptation Church Happenings Beaver Ridge United The fun filled day will start beaverridge.com. Church March 30 at 11 a.m. information. Throughout the Lenten Methodist Church with the pancake break- office 690-1060 or see us Easter sunrise service at season, the sacrament of Beaver Ridge United fast at 8:30 a.m. cooked on the web: www.beaverrid- 7:20 a.m. at Meridian Cem- St. Paul United Holy Communion is offered Methodist Church will by United Methodist Men. geumc.com. etery on Sevierville Pike. Methodist Church to anyone who so desires began the celebration of Danny the Magician will put Easter musical “It Is Fin- St. Paul United Method- receiving same at 6:15 p.m. Holy Week with Passion/ on a magical show at 9:30 Glenwood Baptist ished” will be presented by ist Church, located at 4014 in the Chapel every Wednes- Palm Sunday Services followed by the children’s Church of Powell the Sanctuary and Young Garden Drive in Fountain day. on March 24 at 9:00 and Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 Glenwood Baptist Church At Heart Choirs on Sunday, City, will be hosting an Friday, March 22 brings 11:00 a.m. At the begin- on the church lawn. Come of Powell invites you to cel- March 31 at 10:50 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt complete the next gathering of the ning of both the 9:00 (con- bring your family and join ebrate Easter in a Good For more information with Games, Crafts, Face “Scrapbooking” fellowship temporary) and 11:00 (tra- the fun! Friday Service on March please call 577-6617. Painting and a visit from group at 6 p.m. in the Fel- ditional) worship services, Beaver Ridge is starting 29, at 7:00 p.m. The choir the Easter Bunny himself!! lowship Hall. the children will march in registrations for Preschool, will be in costumes as they Rio Praise and Festivities begin at 10:00 The “Groundskeepers” and wave palm branches. Parents Day out and T-N-T sing and tell the Story. Worship Center a.m. on Saturday, March ministry will join forces with The annual Easter Pan- Summer Programs! To 7212 Central Avenue Pike. On Easter Sunday, March 23, so please make plans many other volunteers for a cake Breakfast will be register call 865-531- (865) 938-2611. 31, Rio Praise and Wor- to join us for this fun-filled church-wide workday on Sat- held Saturday, March 30. 2052 or email imacindo@ ship Center, 3702 Knox event. urday, March 23, to spruce Knoxville Fellowship Lane, Knoxville, TN 37917, up both inside and out for Luncheon will have Special Celebra- Seymour United Easter. Signup sheets for the The Knoxville Fellowship tion and Dedication of new Methodist Church various tasks are posted in Luncheon will meet March location beginning at 10:30 A special Easter Sun- 19, 2013 at the Golden a.m. Following morn- rise worship service will be main hallway. Next Sunday, Corral on Clinton Highway ing service, lunch will be held at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Palm Sunday, March 24, the at noon. Charles Hyder will served. On Sunday after- March 31, followed by break- Soul Sisters will host a bake be the guest speaker. noon, Senior Pastors Don fast. sale with proceeds going to and Opal Dalton will host All Sunday school class- “Imagine No Malaria.” All Meridian Baptist Church a “Meet and Greet” until es begin at 10 a.m., for a bakers are welcomed to Meridian Baptist Church, 4 p.m. All are welcome to 45-minute, Biblically-based submit their goodies before 6513 Chapman Hwy, will come by for part, or all, study period between the 4 p.m. on Friday, March 22 have a Children’s Easter of the day’s events! Call two worship services. or bring them by 8:30 a.m. Egg Hunt on Saturday, 865-684-6055 for more The Wednesday evening that Sunday! fellowship meal starts at The annual Car Show 5:30 p.m. Small group stud- is scheduled for Satur- ies follow at 6:30 p.m. Please day, April 27. Volunteers make dinner reservations on needed for many neces- Sunday or by noon Tues. sary functions that day! PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 18, 2013 March 18, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 Antiques & Collectibles Fine painting discovered House to Home from phone call

First of all, I painting , oil on wish to thank wood panel, all the folks in of a Victori- our community an woman in that have called fine attire and or written me a very elabo- to assess their rate frame. antiques and The art was collectibles. It unsigned, yet a has been a true skilled painting pleasure to help By Carl Sloan in the early era our neighbors of the Impres- with no-cost, accurate sionist style and Europe- assessments of their pos- an as well. I gave Kami sessions. I have been able an assessment of $400- to assist folks who wish to $600 market value. He sell their items, collections, was smart to have some- and even estates through one with experience to consignment to auction help him understand what in a proper venue. Other he had. I asked if the paint- times, I am asked to help ing could be the subject those who have no inten- for my weekly column and tion of selling their items Kami happily agreed so identify them by assess- here it is! Knox County 4-H Teams: 1st Row: Juniors: Andrea Gaddis, Brandon Livingston, Alyssa Stephenson: 2nd Row: Junior ing their age, authentic- Neighbors, let me hear High: McKenzee Petree, Jennifer Johannes, Nick Knoefel, Chris Carris, Lydia McCurdy, Aidan Ohle, Sage Bambery: ity, and potential value. I from you. I love to help 3rd Row: Seniors: Rachael Millard, Catherine Albert, Moriah Brothers, Sophie Antol really welcome your calls give you straight answers and have met more won- without sugar coating, so derful people than I can that you may have better count. knowledge on what you Knox County 4-Hers Today was really no dif- have. I am a generalist ferent. We were loading up with three decades of an estate collection when I experience. I specialize in received a call to look at a military, fine arts, paint- bring home the blue painting. Kami Darakshani ings, bronzes, coins and came in with no intention currency, modern art and By Nick Knoefel Moriah Brothers placed 2nd to sell his item, however, he styles, primitives, Ameri- 7th grade 4H correspondent in the individual speech con- was looking for advice on a can furniture, jewelry, ster- On February 16, the Knox test; Rachael Millard and painting that had been in ling flatware, folk art, pot- County 4-H Senior Team Sarah Millard (not pictured) his family for many years tery of all types, toys, pho- went to Roane State in Har- placed 1st in the team pre- and previously belonged tography, musical instru- riman and took home 1st sentation contest. In the to his mother. ments, and other items. I place ribbons for Senior individual State Senior Divi- do well documented insur- High Division Team Champs sion Hippology Competition ance appraisals at a very in the State Hippology Com- the following awards were reasonable costs. It may petition and 1st place rib- presented: R. Millard placed take a bit for me to get bons for Senior High Division 1st , Brothers placed 2nd , back with you, but I always Team Champs in the Horse and Albert placed 8th. In the will give you a return call Bowl Competition. Their win Junior High individual Hippol- or email as soon as possi- qualifies them for the Nation- ogy Competition, McKenzee 1st PLACE STATE WINNERS: Moriah Brothers, Catherine ble with available appoint- al 4-H Hippology and Horse Petree placed 9th. Albert, Sophie Antol and Rachael Millard. ment times. You may con- Bowl Competition in Louis- All four Knox County tact me by email. Fountain- ville, KY in November 2013 teams, comprised of four- campus. (picture below). team presentation) allow He unwrapped a small [email protected] to compete. They will also teen 4-H Students grades Regional Results: Junior senior (9th-12th grade) painting in an elabo- or call (865)604-3468 to be competing at the South- 4th thru 12th , competed at Team: Individual Placing: 4-H members to demon- rate frame. I was very speak with Greg Lawson, ern Regional in Monroe, LA the State Competition after Andrea Gaddis 1st. Team strate their equine knowl- impressed with the qual- owner of Fountain City in July. Other State Awards qualifying at Eastern Region- Placing: 3rd in Hippology. edge and skills while also ity of the picture and the Auction, and leave me a were presented: Catherine al Hippology and Horse Bowl Junior High Team: Individu- developing public speaking frame. What I saw was message. Albert placed 1st in the Competition held on January al Hippology Placing: Lydia skills. The Horse Bowl con- an 1870’s Impressionist individual speech contest, 19th at the UT Agricultural McCurdy 4th and McKenzee test challenges youth to Petree 8th. Knox County A learn scientific information Team Placing: 2nd in Hippol- about horse nutrition, repro- ogy and 2nd in Horse Bowl. duction, genetics, behavior, Knox County B Team placed health and management. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6th in Hippology and 4th in The Hippology Contest is a CHS Class of 1963 Reunion 18, 2013. The Meet & Paul will be the speaker. Annual Perennial Plant Horse Bowl. Senior High written test which allows 4-H The Central High School Greet starts at 6 p.m.; the Call GOP Headquarters for Sale will be held Saturday, Team: Individual Hippology youth to demonstrate skills Class of 1963 is looking meeting proper begins at more information at (865) April 20, from 10:00 a.m. Placing: Rachael Millard 1st, they have learned in equine for lost classmates as we 7 p.m. 689-4671. to 2:00 p.m. at North Hills Catherine Albert 3rd, Broth- science, horse judging and prepare to celebrate our The guest speaker will Park. There will be plenty ers 4th: Team Placing: 1st in identification of horse relat- 50th Reunion this spring. be John Duncan III, Knox Listening Hearts meeting of green signs to direct Hippology and 1st in Horse ed tack and equipment. If you are part of this class County Trustee. Listening Hearts, A Gath- people to the park, which Bowl. Way to go Knox County and have not heard from The Republican Lincoln ering of Bereaved Moms - is just south of Kenilworth The communications con- 4-H for representing the the committee about the Day Dinner is slated for will meet 3:00-5:00 p.m. with an entrance off Ken- tests (public speaking, indi- Region and State with such upcoming “golden reunion” Friday, April 12, 2013. Tick- on Saturday, April 6, in the nington. vidual presentation and Tennessee pride. please email or mail your ets are $30 per person. west conference room at Donations of any empty information. Email your The dinner will be held at the Eye Institute (formerly pots you have sitting contact info to: ajrader@ Rothchild’s (8807 Kings- the Baptist Eye Institute), around your garage will be bellsouth.net or mail to ton Pike, Knoxville, TN 2020 Kay Street, Knox- happily accepted! CHS Class of ’63, 5428 37923) at 6:00 p.m. Pro- ville, TN. Along with perenni- Kesterbrooke Blvd., Knox- gram will begin at 7:30 als, there will be beautiful ville, TN 37918. p.m. Former Texas Con- North Hills Garden Club blooming annuals, arts & gressman and Republican Annual Perennial Plant Sale crafts booths, and a bake Continue on page 4 Fountain City Easter presidential contender Ron North Hills Garden Club Egg Hunt Join us for the Fountain City Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Fountain City Park, spon- sored by Angela Floyd Schools and Virginia Col- lege! The Annual Fountain City Easter Egg Hunt is a yearly tradition bringing together kids of all ages and their parents to enjoy a fun day of food, vendors, games and, of course, Easter egg hunting. The event is free and open to the public. There will also be a visit from the Easter Bunny!

Halls Republican Club Meeting The Halls Republican Club will be meeting at the Boys & Girls Club of Halls/ Powell (1819 Dry Gap Rd. just off of E. Emory Rd. across from Brickey School) on Monday, March PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 18, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS Cont. from page 3 sale. Plan to enjoy sand- CLASSIFIEDS wiches, hot dogs, cook- ies, brownies, cool drinks, Real Estate public notice public notice employment Real Estate for sale for rent and much more as you browse. To arrange donations or to inquire about setting up a booth, please email dsb- [email protected].

Second Annual Liberians & Friends African Fashion Show The Liberian Association of Knoxville TN, is having our Second Annual Liberi- ans & Friends African Fash- ion Show on March 30, 2013. The Fashion Show NORTH KNOXVILLE 2BR/1BA W/ will be at the Beck Cultur- LAUNDRY ROOM: $800 MONTH al Exchange Center, 1927 /1ST & LAST MONTH Dandridge Avenue, Knox- 865-719-4357. ville TN 37915. For sale

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