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FOCUS Huge Turnout for Alvin Frye Weekly Poll* In your opinion, should meetings of the University of Tennessee Athletics Board be open to the public? YES 72.21% NO 27.79%

Survey conducted January 23, 2014.

* Focus Weekly Polls are conducted by an independent, professional polling company.

Photo by Dan Andrews. Keys in hand, party organizer Cynthia Reeves ushers in local legend Alvin Frye to his surprise birthday party held at the Fountain City Lions Club School Board building last Friday night. reviews Surprise Birthday birthday. Frye is the well known keeping it a secret.” lights were switched off and soon operator of the Exxon Station at The party was held in the Foun- Mr. Frye came inside to a rousing Teacher Party for Fountain City 5306 North Broadway, a civic tain City Lions Club building, which “Happy Birthday” song. Leader Draws 100s leader, and a Navy Veteran. presented a unique challenge to “She told me she couldn’t get The party was a genuine sur- the organizers as Frye, longtime the door open!” he exclaimed. Mrs. Survey By Mike Steely prise, which amazed even the member of the Club, is often the Reeves said he had helped her so [email protected] By Mike Steely hundred or so folks present who person contacted for booking par- many times in the past that she [email protected] It’s a surprise! thought that someone must have ties and events there. knew he’d come to assist her. That’s what the secret invita- told Mr. Frye. With the gathering of well-wish- Frye, a veteran of World War II “I’ve asked the working tion successfully noted, bringing “The response has been really ers growing, Mrs. Reeves had a and stateside during Korea, is a group to continue work- the Fountain City neighborhood great,” said Cynthia Reeves, of plan. A few minutes later she called Fountain City and Knox County ing with me for the rest together Friday night to salute and U. S. Bank, who coordinated the the Lion’s Club, telling Frye that leader and has been married of the year,” Knox County celebrate Alvin Frye on his 90th event. “The hardest part has been she couldn’t open the building. The Continue on page 4 School Superintendent James McIntyre, Jr. told a full house Tuesday. He ‘Revolt’ term said he hopes the working ACB Thrift Store helping community group would become per- manent. debated by By Ralphine Major Many of those attend- ing the Board of Education Commission It was the first pur- meeting were members chase I made at the store of that “working group,” By Mike Steely [email protected] many years ago. A friend chosen by BOE Chair Lynne who always dressed like Fugate and the superin- A discussion of a non- a model told me she tendent. Fugate said she discussion highlighted the shopped there. I went in asked Tonya Coats, presi- work session of the Knox only to browse, but came dent of the Knox County County Commission last out with a lovely name- Education Association, week. Commission Chair brand evening dress that to contribute names. The Tony Norman had placed looked like new. No one group was selected follow- an item on the agenda would ever guess it came ing massive teacher pro- which read “Discussion from a thrift store run by tests about teaching stan- regarding the teacher revolt the American Council of dards, assessments and and Superintendent’s con- the Blind (ACB). evaluations. Photo by Ralphine Major. tract.” At the beginning of A national organization, McIntyre said he consid- the meeting he postponed ACB has been in Knoxville A display in ACB Thrift Store ered the teacher survey the item until the regular since the sixties. Origi- and the group’s recommen- meeting but Sam McKenzie nally located on Henley a retail store. The sea- improve services to the with vision loss as well as dations and announced would not let the wording of Street, the store had to sonal display of apparel millions of older Ameri- receive job listings and some changes. He said the agenda rest. move for the 1982 World’s and merchandise is awe- cans who lose their sight; legislative information.” some testing can be eleimi- He called the use of the Fair. North Central Street some and captures your and working to make our To learn more about ACB nated, that writing assess- word “revolt” problematic became home to ACB attention as soon as you communities more acces- and the invaluable work ments will only be needed and inflammatory, adding for several years until it step inside. Whether it sible to people who are it does, call the toll-free for grades 5, 8, and 11, that it would “tend to moved to Clinton Highway is Christmas, Valentine’s blind.” “100% of the prof- number at 1-800-424- and “Discovery Assess- incite.” beside Northern Tool & day, proms or weddings, its of our thrift stores go to 8666, visit their website ments” can be decided by The commission has Equipment Company. For the creative corner at support these efforts.” at www.acb.org, or go to teachers in Professional hesitated to discuss the the last three years, ACB the entrance is an eye The organization does www.acbradio.org. Learning Groups. He also current teacher protest of has been located in the catcher. The store man- much more. “ACB provides ACB can accept gently said that in future years, teaching standards and Clinton Plaza Shopping ager and his staff stock information to blind and used clothing and shoes not this year, teachers evaluations, waiting for Center which is anchored the merchandise so items visually impaired people for any member of the may choose to have one the School Board to speak by tenants Food City and are neat, clean, and easy via the Braille Forum, a bi- family; hats, handbags, announced and one unan- on the subject, which took Family Dollar. ACB is locat- to see. A brochure on the monthly publication deliv- and jewelry; sellable nounced classroom obser- place that same afternoon ed in the middle near ACE counter includes a wealth ered free of charge to its household items; working vations and that principals across the street at the Hardware. Patrons may of information about this members; operates ACB small appliances; gently can specify a month when Andrew Johnson building. enter from Clinton High- service organization. Radio; works internation- worn furniture; working observations would be Some of the School Board way or from Merchants “ACB Thrift Stores assist ally to improve the lives electrical appliances; made in their schools for members had also men- Drive across from Wal- the community through and rights of the blind in books; antiques and col- this year only. tioned the phrasing on the lace Memorial Baptist recycling of your gently lesser developed coun- lectibles; and drivable McIntyre also said that commission’s agenda. Church. Ample parking is used merchandise; creat- tries; and has a toll-free automobiles. Donations students in kindergarten Some of the other com- available. ing jobs at our locations; hotline designed to help may be dropped off at through 2nd grade will not missioners chimed in with Upon entering, cus- awarding scholarships to anyone learn about equip- the store at 5032 Clinton be required to assess their tomers may be misled visually impaired college ment and programs that Highway or for a donation Continue on page 2 to thinking they are at students; advocating to can help them cope better Continue on page 2 Continue on page 3 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus January 27, 2014 Focus on the Law Guardianship FOCUS Guardianship is jointly charged a court appointed guard- that property to the child’s Weekly Poll governed by Title with their care, ian holds funds for a child, natural guardian or guard- 34 of the Tennes- nurture, wel- state law says that those ians without requiring that In your opinion, should meetings see Code Anno- fare, education funds are not to be expend- a fiduciary be appointed. tated as well as and support” ed to relieve or minimize This allows for easier dis- of the University of Tennessee by multiple court and also with the obligation of the par- tribution in situations like decisions inter- the care, man- ents to support their minor automobile accidents so Athletics Board be open to the preting the same. By Sharon agement and child. that an insurance compa- public? A guardian is a Frankenberg, expenditure of If the parents of a minor ny can pay modest dam- person appointed Attorney at Law their estates.” child are divorced, the court ages owed to a minor child by the court to pro- This responsi- may award guardianship without the court having vide supervision, protec- bility continues as to each of the property of a minor to create a legal guardian- Yes 72.21% tion and assistance over child until the child gradu- child to the parent who, in ship. The court may still No 27.79% the person and/or prop- ates from high school or the court’s judgment, would require a guardian ad litem erty of a minor. A conser- the class of which the child best serve the welfare of be appointed to investigate vator is a person appoint- is a member when the child the minor child and that the particular facts of the ed by the court to provide reaches eighteen years of child’s estate. The guard- situation. The guardian By Age Elected Appointed Total supervision, protection and age graduates, whichever ian appointed by the court ad litem is almost always 18-29 66.67% 33.33% 3 assistance over the person occurs first. If either parent need not be the parent with a lawyer who is qualified 30-49 84.62% 15.38% 39 and/or property of a dis- dies or is incapable of legal custody of that child. under statute to report to 50-65 67.61% 32.39% 142 abled person. Both guard- acting, the guardianship of The custodial decree of the court and recommend ians and conservators are each minor child normally the divorce court does not action to be taken regard- 65+ 73.00% 27.00% 237 called fiduciaries because goes to the other parent. affect the appointment of ing litigation that has Total 72.21% (304) 27.79% (117) 421 the law requires them to Each parent has equal a parent as legal guardian. been filed. If the property perform certain duties to powers, rights and duties If a third party holds exceeds $20,000 in value, By District benefit the person they are with respect to the custo- money or property belong- a guardianship will need to 1 72.00% 28.00% 25 responsible to supervise, dy of their minor children ing to a minor child that be set up for the child by 2 64.15% 35.85% 53 protect and assist. Par- and control of the servic- does not exceed $20,000 the court. You should con- 3 77.08% 22.92% 48 ents are referred to as the es and earnings of each in value, any person may sult an attorney for assis- 4 68.66% 31.34% 67 “natural” guardians of their minor child. Without requir- petition the court for an tance and advice with your minor children because ing court approval, parents order of distribution. If the individual situation. Sharon 5 60.00% 40.00% 40 this relationship is creat- may expend so much of the court determines it is in the Frankenberg is an experi- 6 79.59% 20.41% 49 ed by nature and not cre- net income of each minor best interests of the child, enced attorney licensed 7 76.09% 23.91% 46 ated by a court. Parents of child as is necessary for the court may order any in Tennessee since 1988. 8 71.43% 28.57% 49 minor children, according to the care, maintenance and person holding such prop- Her office number in Knox- 9 81.82% 18.18% 44 state law, “are equally and education of each child. If erty to deliver all or part of ville is (865)539-2100. Total 72.21% (304) 27.79% (117) 421 By Gender ACB Thrift Unknown 72.73% 27.27% 22 Snow Be-Gone Days Female 71.90% 28.10% 210 Store helping Male 72.49% 27.51% 189 store. visit me with her two-year- Total 72.21% (304) 27.79% (117) 421 When I first moved old daughter. Imagine their community Survey conducted January 23, 2014. here in 1979, on a surprise when the little one Cont. from page 1 cold, gray November, saw the white world the the kids came off the next day. I teased her and pickup, call ACB at 865- and yellow signs along Clin- a purchase at ACB, you are school bus. “What are said I ordered it just for her, 688-5884. Donations are ton Highway. Store hours actually helping someone I am thoroughly con- you doing home?” I asked. she had never seen snow. tax deductible. Go by the are Monday through Satur- who cannot see. ACB—it’s vinced the weatherman “There were snow flurries, But those happenings are American Council of the day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. not just a store, it is a store is teasing me unmerci- so they sent us home.” I few and far between now- Blind Thrift Store soon and and Sunday from noon to that changes lives! fully--about the weather. was flabbergasted. Send- a-days. check out the great buys. 5 p.m. It is humbling to Every few days he prints ing them home because of As in all aspects of daily Just look for the dark blue think that when you make in the paper or elaborates some snow flurries? Later, life there’s always a down on TV, with a smile on his I talked to a neighbor who side. Snowstorms are mis- face, SNOW! Only he for- informed me they did that erable to those who have ‘Revolt’ term debated by Commission gets to add that every- for the children’s safety, to go out in them, such as Cont. from page 1 a consent item.” In other action, the com- one surrounding Knoxville especially those who rode medical personnel, road “We had no opportunity missioners heard that will get snow, we only get school buses. But, how crews, fire fighters, and some comments, although to discuss it,” he said. county tax revenue is down a “dusting”. Kentucky will many flurries does it take linemen who bring electrici- the discussion was officially “‘Revolt’ is a strong word,” slightly over projections but get maybe a foot, a lot of to make it snowstorm, ty back into our homes, just postponed. Richard Briggs he said, adding, “I could may be made up in property states, especially in the anyway? I soon learned to anyone who has to go and mentioned he wished have used “uprising.” taxes. They also heard from Northeast, will get tons of expect the kids home when help someone in an emer- “someone could give us a “What the teachers have the new internal auditor it, even Atlanta will be cov- there was a flurry. I thought gency. There is a bright briefing on what is federal, been doing is historic,” and asked her to look into ered sometimes while we to myself, can’t they put salt side, however, the snow state and local mandates.” Norman said. the possibility of using one can count the snowflakes on the roads, put chains on melts away rather quick- Speaking about the Consent items are those audit system, instead of the on our lawns. the tires, get ready for the ly down here. Up North it power the commission has items on the agenda that two currently in place. I would be a wealthy onslaught of a good snow- can last for days due to over the school board and the agenda committee and Commissioner Mike woman if I had a nickel for storm? the wind chill and very low the superintendent, he said, chairman have placed in a Hammond informed com- the many times I was stuck I know in years past temperatures. That is when “There are some things we meeting’s agenda. McKen- mission that $3 million for in the snow up North. (A bit there have been many “cabin fever” develops and can do and some things we zie said any commissioner broadband internet ser- of exaggeration here). I had snowstorms here in Knox- and one wishes for warmer can’t.” can suggest a consent item vice to rural areas is avail- farmers come with their ville, people have told me temperatures. But, all in all, Mike Brown said that a and “pull it back.” able to Tennessee and Knox tractors and pull me out of so, plus I went through two my favorite song is, “LET IT discussion could “bring out In fact many of the items County should apply through snow drifts. I landed cross- or three of them myself. SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET facts that the public needs on last week’s work ses- the state. He said “It would ways on a bridge once due One in 1993, which was IT SNOW!” to know” and added, “This sion were consent items help us with 911.” to snow and many a time I called a “blizzard” and one Thought for the day: I’m is the place to have that dis- and passed without public Commissioner David was forced to drive in the on Valentine’s Day, I forget not afraid of storms for I cussion.” debate, going on to the next Wright told his fellow com- snow to the store to buy the year, and ten inches in am learning how to sail my Norman commended that regular meeting agenda. missioners that the former bread and milk. Of course, April one year. (which was ship. Louisa Mae Alcott the commission’s approval “Many items involving the trash convenient lot on Taze- here in the south, just men- not the same as coming Send comments to: rose- of Superintendent James School Board have come as well Pike was sold for a bid tion the word “snow” and in the winter months). My [email protected] or call (865) McIntyre’s contract exten- consent items,” McKenzie of $17,000. everyone rushes to the niece from Florida came to 748-4717. Thank you. sion came and passed “as said.

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Disagree Agree the results of the recent 51% agreed with a I think all professionally licensed teachers in TEAM schools should have 43.0% 28.3% 16.0% 8.8% 3.8% Teacher Survey of Elemen- balanced calendar for both state-required classroom observations be unannounced. tary and Middle Schools schools. Teachers. This week we Almost half, 49.5%, dis- I think all professionally licensed teachers in TEAM schools should have look at the response from agreed with the system 1 announced and 1 unannounced classroom observation for their 2 state- 9.3% 12.2% 20.6% 36.5% 21.3% High School Teachers. taking part in the PARCC required observations. Last week, the Board testing and 59.3% dis- of Education publicly dis- agreed with participation I think all teachers with Level 5 summative evaluation scores from the prior year should have the state-required observation protocol reduced cussed the survey, but not in the writing assessments 10.6% 14.6% 22.9% 33.6% 18.3% the individual questions or for optional grades. from 2 formal observations per year (covering 2 domains per observation) replies. There may be a dis- 63% disagreed with the to 1 unannounced formal observation cussion next week by the survey statement: “teach- I think the district should transition to a balanced calendar for all schools. 21.1% 14.1% 13.9% 24.2% 26.8% County Commission of the ers in my school/district survey and the contract have the opportunity to pro- I think the district should participate in PARCC field testing. 27.2% 22.3% 23.6% 20.1% 6.8% extension of the superin- vide input regarding the dis- tendent. trict’s strategic direction.” I think the district should participate in the writing assessment for the 32.8% 26.5% 21.3% 15.9% 3.5% The survey results of the Almost 65% felt that optional grades. high school teachers are teachers are NOT trusted somewhat different than to make sound profession- This is the way PLCs function at my school. 9.5% 14.7% 15.2% 43.3% 17.3% the elementary school and al decisions. My PLC enhances my instructional practice. 17.8% 19.9% 22.8% 31.7% 7.8% middle school teacher sur- Almost 60% of the high veys. school teachers disagreed I think Common Core State Standards will benefit instructional practice 19.2% 23.3% 26.6% 25.4% 5.5% We’ve combined the per- with teachers having auton- and student learning. centages in two groups, omy to make decisions Teachers in my school/district have the opportunity to provide input those who disagree or about instruction. 31.3% 32.0% 20.3% 15.2% 1.3% strongly disagree and 70% agreed that their regarding the district’s strategic direction. those who agree or strong- schools were good places Teachers in my school/district are trusted to make sound professional ly agree. Most of the ques- to work and learn but 33.4% 31.3% 12.6% 19.8% 2.8% tion responses fell into more than 45% disagreed decisions about instruction. those groups. that with the survey state- Teachers in my school/district are recognized as educational experts. 34.0% 31.4% 16.7% 15.5% 2.5% 71% of the high school ment: “Overall, my district teachers disagreed with is a good place to work and Teachers in my school/district are encouraged to participate in school, 13.0% 16.7% 30.5% 35.0% 4.8% having two unannounced learn.” district, and/or state leadership roles.

Teachers in my school/district have autonomy to make decisions about 26.9% 32.9% 16.2% 22.2% 1.8% School Board reviews instructional delivery (i.e. pacing, materials and pedagogy). Overall, my school is a good place to work and learn. 3.2% 5.5% 12.1% 45.7% 33.5% Teacher Survey Overall, my district is a good place to work and learn. 17.3% 28.5% 23.8% 26.4% 3.9% Finding Houk at The Old Gray Winter is a good time as he dodged Confed- consecutive terms. During his Knox- to get out and explore A Day Away erates who were part ville years, Houk became very active locally and no matter of Gen. Kirby-Smith’s in Republican politics and formed how long you’ve lived invading force. Once associations that controlled much in Knoxville there are in the gap, Houk’s of the area politically. His son suc- certainly places you regiment had to turn ceeded him in Congress. haven’t visited or vis- around a few weeks Houk’s grave is near a wall in the Cont. from page 1 “Ultimately they make us ited recently with new later and follow Union Old Gray Cemetery. The graveyard teachers, but that “feed- stronger.” surprises. Sometimes forces fleeing into Ohio. contains burials of both Union and back from high schools, She suggested that the researching or explor- It would be another Confederate soldiers from the Knox- middle schools, can be findings of the survey and ing is the reward in year before the Union ville area and is next to the National useful.” the input of the working itself. By Mike Steely forces took Knoxville (Union) Cemetery. A flier from a group of par- group be forwarded to the Take the Old Gray and Cumberland Gap The surprise of the Houk grave ents and teachers present- state and to the governor. Cemetery just off and then occupied is that he died pre-maturely. Local ed to each elected educa- Board member Gloria Broadway near downtown. A walk East Tennessee for the remainder folklore says that the old gentleman tor at the beginning of the Deathridge said that prin- through the old burial ground is a of the Civil War. wrongfully drank a bottle of arsenic meeting questioned how cipals are being pulled out trek through our area’s history. Houk had been a Knoxville attor- while visiting the DePue drug store the teacher survey was pre- of their schools too often Before the Battle of Knoxville, ney prior to the war. He was a sup- and died the next day. pared, how many teachers for meetings and one prin- here was an East Tennessean who porter of staying in the Union and a Another surprise not often noted did not respond, and why cipal present agreed, but found his regiment in dire straits up delegate to the East Tennessee Con- at Old Gray – several of the graves the minutes of the working said that the meetings in London, Kentucky. vention which wanted to declare our purchased there during the war were group were not sent out for were useful. Col. Leonidas Houk had taken his region a separate state. He was born paid for by Confederate money. In several weeks. The board also dis- 3rd Tennessee Volunteer Infantry on a near Boyd’s Creek in Sevier County, 1863, when the Union took the city, Four members of the cussed a possible pay supply mission to support the short- apprenticed as a cabinet maker, and the money was declared worthless. working group spoke to the increase for teachers next lived Union occupation of Cumber- set up a shop in Clinton as a young board. It was also noted that year and noted that deci- land Gap when he was attacked by man. He was self educated and Last week in doing some research 167 pages of comments sions based on the survey Confederate forces under Col. John became interested in studying law on the Kefauver home in Madison- from the teacher survey and working group’s report Scott. The fierce battle saw Houk after a court case involving him and, ville, I pulled several items from the were mentioned by board were the responsibility of loose 111 of his men and much in 1859, was admitted to the bar. internet and my own library to pre- member Indya Kincannon the superintendent and not of his supplies, including hospital In April, 1863, because of poor pare the story. I mistakenly sent a who added, “The level of the board. wagons. The skirmish forced Houk health, Houk retired his commission News-Sentinel story instead of my frustration and stress is With the survey final- to decide between surrendering or but continued to support the North own A Day Away story. very wide spread.” ly discussed in public by retreating. in the struggle. In 1869 Houk moved It was a computer error by me and “We’ve made some mis- the school board, it may With 140 men, Houk pulled back to Knoxville and founded, with Henry I apologize to the readers, the News- takes, so have the teach- also see a discussion now and took back roads and paths back Gibson, a very successful law firm. Sentinel, and The Focus. ers, and so has the prin- before County Commis- to the security of the historic gap, Nine years later Houk was elect- The correct story can be found cipal,” she said, adding sion. but it took him five days to get there ed to Congress and served seven online at www.knoxfocus.com. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus January 27, 2014 Huge Turnout for Alvin Frye Cont. from page 1 current location across to his wife, Mildred, for from Fountain City Lake. 65 years. They have two Many people recognize children, Tommy and Lisa, the station for its sign “No three grandsons, one Hot Dogs, No Lottery, No granddaughter, and one Beer.” great-grandson. Mildred He has been honored as and several family members Knox County “Man of the were on hand and obviously Year” and his name is at kept the surprise a secret. the Central High School Mildred said that when football field. Knox County Alvin graduated from has recognized him with high school, he and some an “Alvin Frye Day” in 2001 friends went to Nashville to and he is a member of the enlist in the Navy. The teens Fountain City Business and expected to return home Professional Association. before being deployed, but More than 55 years in were sent directly to San business has brought Alvin Diego for training. Frye nationwide attention Photo by Dan Andrews. “He’s very proud of having as people who stopped by served in the military. It wrote stories about him. Celebrating with Family. Pictured (l-r) are Lisa Hinchey, Jimmy Stevens and wife Sara Stevens, Tommy Frye, Mildred means a lot to him,” his His local supporters and Frye, Alvin Frye and Tommy Frye, Jr. wife said. friends include politicians, In fact, the first present businesses, teachers, and of gas he ever sold and a Congressman John Duncan, smile so much,” an old Fountain City, Fountain given to him Friday night many, many customers. smiling Mr. Frye said “19.9 Jr., adding “He was a good friend said. City Exxon, Fountain City was a Navy cap with WWII “He’s always been a hard cents.” friend of my dad and a good Everyone wanted their Lion’s Club, Fountain City and Korea embroidered on working man, we’ve had “I work seven days a friend of mine.” photo taken with him. Wrecker Service, Gaylon it. three generations there. week and haven’t had a Everyone had a story The well-wishers included Wilson Insurance, Joe Frye has not always run I’ve always looked up to vacation in 15 years. I about Alvin Frye. A few only business people, laborers, Whaley, Kroger of Fountain the Exxon in the heart of him,” his grandson Tommy haven’t taken a day off in know him from buying gas Central High School teams City, Litton’s Market and Fountain City. In fact, he Frye, Jr. said. three years,” the 90-year- at his station while others and coaches, elected Restaurant, Mynatt Funeral operated another service “He’s worked hard every old man declared. have known him most of officials, family and Home, Rowland Electronics station further down day,” Sheriff J. J. Jones “You’re the man!” his life. In fact, two of the neighbors. and U. S. Bank of Fountain on Broadway until the said, echoing what many of someone yelled across the men present at the party Supporters and sponsors City. interstate bypass took those present said. Sheriff crowd of well wishers. had served in the Navy with of the surprise birthday Happy 90th Birthday, Mr. the Dutch Valley property Jones asked him what was “He’s an icon, the him and shared stories. party included Central Frye! and he moved to the the lowest price per gallon salt of the earth,” said “I’ve never seen Alvin High School, Chick-fil-A of

Henley Bridge Community No Excuses Center to close January 31 I watched the his reactions by I read The Catcher in the shocking things they do. In The Tennessee Depart- is now in its final stages. NFC playoffs the saying that he Rye and liked it. However, I many cases, the reasons ment of Transportation There is currently one lane other Sunday and was still amped don’t agree with the person for their acts include such (TDOT) has announced of traffic open in each saw the specta- up from the in the documentary who things as divorce, parental that the Henley Bridge direction. cle that overshad- adrenaline that stated that Holden Caul- death, boredom, or some Community Center, locat- The due date for total owed the game. A flowed during field was the quintessential disorder. Life is tough. Some- ed at 220 East Blount project completion couple of nights the game. His teenager. Life at that age is times bad things happen, Avenue in Knoxville, will remains June 3, 2014. ago I watched a coach Pete difficult for plenty of folks, and yes, they can become close on Friday, January In addition, the two proj- documentary on By Joe Rector Carrol let us but I’m not so sure young stumbling blocks. At some 31st. ect cameras that were pre- J.D. Salinger. On any [email protected] know “that’s people react to it in the point, however, excuses The Henley Bridge reha- viously accessible at the given night, reports who he is.” extremes that Caulfield did. don’t work anymore. My dad bilitation project, which Henley Bridge webpage of famous people acting Oh, we’re supposed to Yes, the book is a classic, died when I was 13, and yes, began in January of 2011, have been taken down. badly are broadcast over excuse such crude behav- but it’s not necessarily the I did some things of which the television and countless ior because “that’s who he bible for teenage behavior. I’m not proud. When I went social media. To be honest, is?” Television and music per- to college, I realized that I’m over such behavior. Here’s the thing: other sonalities make the news for success or failure depend- Richard Sherman turned players who have been their outrageous behaviors. ed on me and my actions, a dramatic ending of the involved in tension-filled In the last couple of weeks, not the things that had hap- playoff game into some- contests haven’t run their teenage heart throb Justin pened in the past. I believe thing dark and disgusting. mouths with such tirades. Bieber reportedly vandal- the time has come for us A total of 56 million viewers Their adrenaline was pump- ized houses and has been to expect more responsi- watched Sherman contort ing just as much, but they arrested for DUI. Kanye West ble actions from folks; the his face and rant against an knew that stomping on an is notorious for tirades that days of excusing improper opponent. He called the San opponent, whether you like interrupt events and bad- behavior because of some- Francisco receiver “sorry” him or not, isn’t an accept- mouth others. These days, thing that happened years and informed the public that able way to behave, no Lindsay Lohan puts more ago are over. he is the best cornerback in matter what pitiful excuses hours in front of a judge Yes, I’m on a rant, but we the game. he or his coach offers. than a camera. We’re told older folks just don’t under- His behavior is another J.D. Salinger must not that all these people are to stand how every misdeed example of the egocentric have been such a nice guy. be pitied because their lives a person commits is some- stars who are too ready to Folks who knew him said of fame and fortune are so how someone else’s or promote themselves to the he often was difficult. One hard. I can name one hun- some condition’s fault. We, public. What happened to woman said that he did dred people right now who too, goofed up, but most of being a gracious winner? things when he wanted to; would change places with us learned from our mis- Watching the mouthing and that’s just the way he was them and do so without takes and from the spank- self-congratulatory dem- and people had to accept ever getting in trouble. No ing or other punishment our onstrations by players on him on his terms. I’m not so excuses exist for accepting parents offered. The simple the field screams that “gra- sure that any person has the poor behavior or the rich fact is that there weren’t any cious” is a word from the to be accepted when he or and famous. excuses then and shouldn’t past. she is rude, demanding, and These days we hear of be now. Sherman tried to defend inconsiderate. troubled youth and the January 27, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

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Tennova, Senior Apartments approved Laura Bell By Mike Steely Bundy to [email protected] residents was presented, the apartments, have a four story apartments. Miller suggested council sided with the histor- addition built, and tear down the postponing any decision and perform at The old Moses School building ic neighborhood association gymnasium. pushed for an impact study to in Mechanicsville got approval and the Metropolitan Planning Tom Miller and Bentley Marlow, see how adding 76 new resi- Niswonger Tuesday night as the City Council Commission (MPC) in passing Mechanicsville residents, spoke dents to the neighborhood would voted to rezone the property to the zoning change on second against the change. Marlow affect it. Laura Bell Bundy is the true O-1, which permits the proper- reading. asked the council to “leave it Arthur Seymour, Jr., speak- definition of triple threat. This ty to be used for senior citizen Currently owned by the Boys C-6 and we’ll take our chances,” ing for the applicant, said that actor, singer, and dancer has apartments. Although a peti- & Girls Club, the school will saying that almost any useage postponing any action would steadily been capturing audi- tion signed by 40 neighborhood be converted to one-bedroom would be better than the senior Continue on page 4 ences through film, stage, and her infectious music. She has been called funny, sexy, ballsy, the Mayor of Crazytown, the Ambassador of Good Times, Kentucky Wildcat, and mommy to the canine community. Having grown up in Kentucky, her southern roots extend far beyond her hair extensions. They are woven into her most creative endeavors. As a child, her wild imagination inspired her to play characters and tell stories even in her own sand- box. It was this genuine love for performing, writing music, and telling stories that rocketed Bundy from her southern com- fort zone to the bright lights of Broadway and beyond. The Focus’s Dan Andrews asked Five Questions of Bundy preceding her show at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greenville on Saturday, February 1. 1) After recently watching LBB at Cotton Eyed Joe, I noticed that she is one of the few “direct audi- ence interactive performers.” Unlike most performers, who pri- marily perform from the stage, she actually goes into the audience and teaches the audience a new Associated Therapeutics offers Aquatics and Land classes for all ages and fitness levels. Members can take control of arthritis line dance (two step). Then goes pain with the Arthritis Aqua class (certified by the Arthritis Foundation). on stage and sings and performs. After viewing first-hand how suc- cessful it is in getting the audi- ence involved in the music I am wondering why she believes that more country artists are not doing Associated Therapeutics: the same? I think some artists DO inter- act with the audience. But why the majority don’t, I’m not sure. focused on wellness Probably for many reasons... They may have an instrument By Tasha Mahurin The practice grew steadily over the next with the property,” Smith added. “It’s a neat to focus on or the fear of not [email protected] decade, and in 1995, the partners decided correlation, and the architects who handled being able to control the crowd. Associated Therapeutics, Inc. has served to pursue another innovative goal. the project paid homage to the resort’s his- Who knows? I only know why I the Knoxville community for nearly 30 “We wanted to design our ideal facility- com- tory in the design of our facilities.” do it. Because it’s more fun! years. The practice was founded by Andrew plete with an indoor pool, classrooms, and Their location at 2704 Mineral Springs Engaging with an audience is Smith, M.S., P.T. and Thomas Kelly, P.T. in a gym,” Kelly said. “So we hired a Kentucky Avenue, includes the features both Smith and one of the reasons why I per- 1985 and has grown to become one of East architectural firm who had done this type of Kelly wanted to offer and is now home not only form! The relationship between Tennessee’s most trusted names in rehabili- work to design it.” to a thriving physical therapy practice but also the audience and the perform- tation services. Ironically, they purchased a property that Jump Start Health and Fitness, a health club er is an exchange of love, and In the early 1980s, Smith and Kelly both was once home to Whittle Springs Resort. that offers a gym, land and aquatic fitness when you can go there fear- were working as physical therapists at area The resort, which was demolished in 1964, classes, and massage therapy. lessly with them, it can be a hospitals when the health insurance industry served as a retreat from city life in Knoxville From a physical therapy perspective, the very rewarding for both par- began to require shorter hospital stays. during the early 1900s and included a hotel, practice has three full-time physical thera- ties... It’s like any relationship “There weren’t a lot of physical therapists in golf course, and swimming pool. The property pists including Smith and Kelly, who have a really. If you show up, they private practice at the time,” Smith told The also contained mineral springs. At the time, combined 76 years of experience, and Amber show up. The more you give, Focus. “We felt like there was a niche there mineral water was thought to have medicinal Zakrzewski who completed her doctorate the more THEY give! for extended rehabilitative care and decided properties. in physical therapy in 2006. Many of their 2) Take us through a typical to take a chance and pursue that.” “There was a tradition of wellness associated Continue on page 2 Continue on page 2 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus January 27, 2014 Laura Bell Bundy to perform at Niswonger Associated Cont. from page 1 hike when I can and I LOVE now TEND to have a televi- Therapeutics: The Greatest Campaigner of Them All: calendar day (or week) for LBB. to dance. My live shows sion component to their As an actress and a singer it keep me in shape. I don’t career... Or a strong digital focused on must be pretty busy? eat gluten or dairy, and I’m one. wellness Well, it’s constantly chang- very In touch with my body. I think radio is and will ing, and depending on what I think the main reason I can also evolve to include more Cont. from page 1 Senator Estes Kefauver Part Three my focus is at the time (TV sing and dance without lip of an internet component. physical therapy patients show, touring or promoting synching is due to my musi- I’m also hopeful that cars become members of Jump a record), it can complete- cal theater and Broadway will be linked to iTunes or Start Health and Fitness. ly vary. experience. You must almost some music downloading Together, the three ther- Some weeks we have off always sing and dance at system where you can listen apists specialize in the of the TV show. In those the same time in musical to the radio and immediate- treatment of various neu- weeks, I wake up, walk my theater. I’ve been doing it for ly download a song you’ve romuscular, vestibular/ dogs, meditate, work out years, so it’s just become a heard right to a hard drive in balance, and orthopedic and then go work on music muscle in a way... Although your car. There will be music disorders. or music-related projects I still have to exercise it for and TV for every type of “I started at Associated and meetings. Or I may have it to work properly... person, and it will be adver- Therapeutics a couple to travel and do a show in 4) Where does LBB see the tised based on the prefer- of years ago after hip which case I sleep in and entertainment industry going ences in our smart phones. replacement surgery,” catch up on emails/reading in the next five years? Both All of this is already hap- said patient Linda Davis. on planes and then prepare music and television? pening. So five years from “My therapy sessions for a show that night. Well, we are in the Wild now? I can’t even imagine! helped me have a very In the fall of 2013, I found Wild West of entertainment But it will be directly linked successful recovery. After myself doing all of it at once. right now. So who really to technological advances. experiencing how help- I would go to set in the morn- knows. I’d like to be the But LIVE music will always ful and friendly the staff ing, work all day, go to the woman to create a big digi- thrive. Because people need was, I decided to contin- airport for a red eye, arrive in tal network that includes all that experience. ue there for my lifelong a city the next day for a radio entertainment. The internet 5) Let’s talk about the web- health needs. Their staff appearance and show, then has changed and continues site Laurabellbundy.com For also designed a fitness the morning after that I’d fly to change the way we get years it was stagnant. But now plan for me which con- back to LA around 6:00 am our music and watch TV. I that she is with BMLG I noticed Laura Bell Bundy tributes to my continued and go straight back to set think you are going to see it has become a robust and in- success.” and work all day… That was Amazon, Netflix, Xbox and depth site. Surprisingly, there too)... Once you objectively and desires. Say yes to all The fitness club serves an absolutely cuckoo time... Google producing high qual- is even a page from the site feel that you can compete opportunities that come adults of all ages, but My body was pissed off at ity television geo-targeted at that includes business advice with all the talent that is your way when you’re start- is particularly popular me. Now I’m finding a lot the appropriate audiences in Webisodes. So couple surrounding you, acknowl- ing out because it’s about among aging adults or more balance.... whose preferences they questions. edge what makes you learning and experience... those who might not be 3) Let’s talk about stam- already have in their data- 5a) What business advice unique as well as what type You also never know comfortable joining a tra- ina. LBB does not lip sync. bases. There will be prod- would you give someone want- of music makes your heart where a free job will end up ditional gym. She sings and integrates very uct placement that you can ing to move to Nashville to sing. Focus on that, go in taking you... The jobs I did for “We really focus on total energy driven dance moves into buy instantly while you’re become a singer? that direction, and don’t let free took me to Broadway. wellness and lifelong fit- her program. Who is her train- watching with one click Well, with any craft, you anyone divert you. Be cre- Be fearless. ness,” Kelly Williams, who er? What is her advice for stay- because Google or Amazon must practice and work on ative in your approach to 5c) What professional advice has a master’s degree in ing so healthy? will already have your credit your gift. A lot of this advice getting out there. You have would you give someone want- exercise physiology, told Well, I don’t have a trainer card info... can be applied to all of the to create your own opportu- ing to move out to LA to become The Focus. His passion although I’m trying to con- And with music, I think the questions. nities. Don’t just wait to be an actor/actress? is helping people lose vince one of my best friends, relationship between spon- For wanting to be a singer: discovered. Luck is opportu- Same as for Broadway... weight, and he and his Tracy Jai to be one... I am sorship/product and music Learn an instrument, learn nity meets preparation. 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To pare down expenses, Kefauver gave up the rented home he kept in Chattanooga and when the Kefauvers went home to Tennessee, they moved in with friends for the By Ray Hill duration. [email protected] Congressman Kefauver stes Kefauver had Kefauver’s fellow was reelected easily every started out his Southerners quickly came two years, but the politics political life allied to view the Chattanoogan inside his Hamilton county toE the ruling faction in with suspicion. That base continued to evolve. Tennessee politics; that of suspicion would later The political feud between senior Senator Kenneth D. become outright dislike. Judge Will Cummings and McKellar and E. H. Crump, Wilkes Thrasher continued leader of the Shelby County As a Congressman, to rage, but a new force to political machine. With Kefauver generally was be reckoned with appeared his election to Congress supported by labor groups, in the form of Wiley Crouch. in 1939, Kefauver began although he deviated from Couch beat Cummings to to drift away from his the official position taken serve as County Judge, political moorings. When by big labor occasionally. while Cummings still held the young Congressman One such occasion was considerable sway with fought the amendments Kefauver’s support for the County Commission. Senator McKellar passed the Smith-Connally bill. For sometime, all the in the Senate affecting Kefauver’s return to feuding factions supported the Tennessee Valley Chattanooga following Kefauver for Congress. Authority, Kefauver became his vote in favor of the solidly identified as an Smith-Connally legislation Most all of the feuding opponent of McKellar and caused the Congressman factions also strongly Crump. Senator McKellar to be castigated by labor supported Senator K. D. especially came to dislike supporters. Unlike McKellar; in fact, most Estes Kefauver intensely. many Democrats in the were firstly loyal to the McKellar’s loathing of Tennessee Congressional aging senator. As 1946 Kefauver would draw the delegation, Kefauver was approached, the ambitious two men into political opposed to the Taft-Hartley Kefauver began to consider conflict and the ambitious bill, although Kefauver moving up to the United Kefauver would toy with retained considerable States Senate. Kefauver the idea of challenging the personal respect for the From the author’s personal collection. liked McKellar no better old senator for reelection sponsor, Senator Robert Congressman Estes Kefauver personally than McKellar in 1946. A. Taft of Ohio. liked him. McKellar would be seventy-seven Kefauver did not Kefauver surprised years old when he had to waste time in separating some labor leaders with “Oh, in that case we’ll the front page of the political appointments in seek reelection in 1946, himself from his Southern his attitude on legislation; pass it,” Senator Eastland Chattanooga News Free Tennessee. although there were few colleagues in the House. Kefauver did not hesitate quickly said. Press. It was doubly signs the senator was truly While the House was to say he disagreed with a humiliating for Kefauver as Whatever Kefauver’s vulnerable to a serious debating a bill to eliminate particular stand taken by The suddenly amiable the News Free Press was a disappointments in challenge inside the the poll tax, Southern his labor supporters, but Eastland even agreed to newspaper solidly opposed Washington might have Democratic primary. Congressmen were added he would change increase the poor woman’s to him. been, he remained surprised to find Estes his stand if someone could compensation bill by highly popular inside his McKellar’s health was Kefauver wandering from show him where he was $3,500 after it had been The appointment with the Congressional district. beginning to deteriorate the herd. Kefauver was wrong. It was an attitude reduced to $2,500 by the President was supposedly Kefauver was almost as and every fall, fainting subjected to a bitter tirade that both surprised and Senate. made by Tennessee’s junior good as Senator McKellar spell and bad cold received by Mississippi Congressman pleased labor leaders. Many United States senator, Tom in writing folks and doing attention in the Tennessee John E. Rankin, who Southern Congressmen Congressman Kefauver Stewart, but it was the whatever he could to be newspapers. McKellar had strongly objected to federal and senators were quite later helped Jennings, a powerful Senator McKellar helpful. He returned to also not had real opposition interference in the affairs hostile to big labor at the Knoxville Republican, when who had interceded Chattanooga often and inside the primary since of individual states. Rankin time. It was yet another President Truman intended on behalf of the Baylor never missed an opportunity 1928. Despite having done was also a gleeful racist and aspect of Estes Kefauver’s to veto a claims bill Jennings students. to move around his district personal favors for tens of race-baiter. Congressman political philosophy that had sponsored. Kefauver and visit with voters. thousands of Tennesseans, Rankin pointed a bony put him at odds with other managed to convince Kefauver angrily wrote the McKellar’s battles with TVA finger at Kefauver and Southern legislators. The Truman not to exercise his President’s appointments Kefauver was also Director David Lilienthal cried, “Shame on you, dislike of Kefauver by some veto power. Truman would secretar y, Matthew pleased by finally having had sapped some of his Estes Kefauver!” Southerners became quite later become a bitter enemy Connally, to complain. a child. Nancy and Estes personal popularity back pronounced and it began to of Estes Kefauver and likely Kefauver said it was a Kefauver had almost given home. Congressman Kefauver affect Kefauver’s ability to disliked the Tennessean “shoddy way to do anyone” up on having a family readily admitted his desire pass legislation. as much as did Senator and went onto gripe “to say of their own and were Yet there was little reason to end the poll tax was McKellar. that I am embarrassed is considering adopting a to believe the McKellar – not “politically expedient” According to Kefauver’s putting it mildly.” baby when Mrs. Kefauver Crump alliance had lost any in his home state of biographer, Charles Harry Truman was himself joyfully announced she of its potency at the polls. Tennessee, but retorted he Fontenay, Congressman the product of a political The Congressman was pregnant. Their Jim Nance McCord, the would do what he thought Kefauver had introduced a machine, that of Boss Tom dropped a hint that he daughter Eleanor was gubernatorial candidate was right. It is also true bill to give a woman $10,000 Pendergast of Kansas City. might be less inclined to born, but the child proved supported by McKellar and opposition to the poll tax whose son had been killed A man of intense personal support Truman’s legislative to be exceptionally strong Crump in 1944, had run had been embraced by while working for the and political loyalties, Harry program, especially as it minded and later renamed without opposition inside just about every opponent Civilian Conservation Corp. Truman disliked Kefauver’s seemed those who were herself “Linda.” the Democratic primary to the Crump machine Senator James Eastland independent political less helpful to Truman were and would be running for in Memphis. Generally of Mississippi three times spirit. Kefauver found able to wrangle favors from Absolutely refusing to reelection in 1946. those candidates favored kept Kefauver’s relief bill himself embarrassed as the White House. answer to her given name, by Senator McKellar and from passing, although it the president’s disdain for Estes and Nancy Kefauver, Despite being seventy- Mr. Crump had supported had been approved by the him manifested itself in Kefauver would later along with everyone else, seven years old and having retention of the poll tax, House of Representatives. small ways. Congressman tussle with McKellar over finally capitulated and served in Congress since while opponents to the Kefauver had tried to patronage in Tennessee referred to their daughter 1911 and the United McKellar – Crump alliance Republican Congressman arrange for a class of and rarely ever did he get by the name she had States Senate since 1917, supported repealing the John Jennings, Jr. finally Baylor School students to his way. The venerable chosen for herself. there was no sign the poll tax. walked across the Capitol have their picture taken McKellar had been in aging senator intended to to visit Eastland personally with President Truman and Congress since Kefauver The Kefauver household retire. In fact, quite to the Describing the poll tax as and was bluntly told the was advised by the White was about eight years was growing with the contrary. There was every “repugnant to democracy”, bill would never be passed House the request was old and was accustomed arrival of their daughter reason to believe the old Kefauver went well beyond because it was Kefauver’s impossible. to fighting for control of and including a cook senator intended to run for opposing the poll tax being bill. political patronage in his and two cocker spaniels. a sixth term in 1946. applied to the ballots of Kefauver was therefore home state. More than one Kefauver’s apartment was soldiers fighting in the Judge Jennings replied shocked to see a group of McKellar colleague was seeming ever smaller and Estes Kefauver began World War, saying it “should that it was not Kefauver’s smiling Baylor youngsters left to complain Old Mack he was forced to rent an sounding out friends and not be tolerated” at all. bill, but his own. smiling with Truman on had control of virtually all adjoining apartment to supporters for a potential give the family more living Senate bid in 1946 space. against Tennessee’s most formidable vote-getter The Kefauver family and perhaps the most continued to expand when personally popular political Estes and Nancy adopted a figure in the state. little boy from an adoption agency in Illinois. The PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus January 27, 2014 Shafer Insurance: continually BZA Vice-Chairman growing, continually giving back By Tasha Mahurin is riskier than ever since the number of [email protected] Department of Labor audits has been challenged, Westland For over 50 years, Shafer Insurance increasing over the last few years. Shafer Agency has provided East Tennessee with HR Solutions conducts audits of employ- comprehensive, affordable, customized er policies and practices and recom- Cove delayed insurance coverage. mends “best practice” solutions to help Bo Shafer joined his own father and ensure compliance. Shafer HR Solutions By Mike Steely The objections, voiced at law director, and local [email protected] agency founder, Alex Shafer, in the busi- can become a source for the company’s various meetings of the property owners, the ness in 1963 after his discharge from the Human Resource department. For more than four Zoning Commission, the zoning appeals members U.S. Army. Bo’s son, Andy Shafer, contin- Shafer says continuing education is a hours, the Knox County County Commission, and had their say. It takes five ued the family tradition in 1995 after grad- critical component of the insurance busi- Board of Zoning Appeals the Use on Review hear- votes to pass, modify, or uating from the University of Tennessee. ness and some of the company’s employ- (BZA) heard from both ing, were repeated again. overturn the issue and, at Andy grew up working around the agency, ees have earned special professional sides as residents near The main objections the end of the meeting, and now, even though semi-retired, Bo designations in their field. Certain employ- the proposed Westland could not be considered only seven members were still spends several days a week at their ees in the Property and Casualty Insurance Cove Apartment devel- by the Zoning Appeals there as one had to leave Marion Street headquarters. arena have earned their Chartered opment appealed a deci- Board. The 100 acre early because of a family The business has grown steadily over Property Casualty Underwriter certifica- sion to allow the 312 unit proposed complex has matter. the years and now includes 34 employ- tion or their Associate in Risk Management complex. The Wednesday already been zoned appro- Much of the questions ees. Shafer Insurance sells property and (ARM). Employees in the Benefits Division meeting began with a chal- priately and the commis- came from Carson Dailey, casualty insurance to commercial clients, and in Shafer HR Solutions have earned lenge to Vice-Chairman sion has approved the who, after four hours of including Property insurance, Workers certifications in the Affordable Health John Schoonmaker, who development of both the questions and replies from Compensation insurance, General Care Act from the National Association of lives in the neighborhood, apartments and a marina. other board members and Liability insurance and Automobile insur- Health Underwriters or as a Professional and ended with a post- Density was one of those speakers, suggested that ance. There is an Employee Benefits divi- in Human Resources and Senior ponement of any decision qualifications that could a decision be postponed sion that focuses on designing Company Professional in Human Resources from until the full body can con- not be considered but both until the next meeting on Benefits programs. The company also has the HR Certification Institute. sider the appeal as only sides took their chances February 26 and the vice- a Personal Lines department providing However, continuing education isn’t the 7 of 9 members were to attack or defend it. The chairman agreed. Homeowners, Automobile and Umbrella only component to the corporate culture present. question was between low “We need more time, liability policies. However, the company is at Shafer Insurance. The company also Attorney John King, rep- density and high density, there’s a lot of ques- continually expanding its services in order encourages their employees to give back resenting Huber Properties with the opponents argu- tions that came up here,” to suit their clients’ needs. to the community through organizations as developer, said that ing that a 13 building com- he explained. The board “The Affordable Health Care Act has such as United Way, the Salvation Army, Schoonmaker was an plex on less than 50 acres members were present- really impacted a significant portion of Boy Scouts, the Kiwanis Club, and Big active member of a neigh- is “high density” and the ed with some 400 pages our commercial clients,” Andy told The Brothers, Big Sisters. In fact, the company borhood organization that developers arguing that from both sides prior to Focus. “Because of that, we began Shafer supports 25 local charities. is in “strong opposition” to the approval came with the meeting and anoth- HR Solutions.” As a company grows and “Our philosophy has always been ‘to the development and that the consideration of about er 100 or so pages just reaches certain employee thresholds, whom much is given, much is required’,” voting on the issue may be 70 acres. before the 1:30 session there are certain federal and state laws Andy said. “We always have and will contin- a conflict of interest. Single family homes began. that must be followed. Hiring a qualified ue to give back to this great community.” Schoonmaker respond- versus apartments is The Westland Cove Human Resource professional to stay in For more information on Shafer ed, “I am one of the few an increasing debate in development would be compliance with these laws often is not Insurance or Shafer HR Solutions, con- recognized leaders in West Knoxville and Knox County. located on Fort Loudon financially feasible for smaller employ- tact 865-546-0761. Knox County. Because Recent decisions about Lake on Emory Church ers. However, being out of compliance I reside in a subdivision Inskip’s rezoning to restrict Road near the Pellissippi of 190 homes does not apartments, conversion Parkway. The struggle exclude me.” He went on of the Old Knoxville High between the homeown- Tennova, Senior Apartments approved to say he had been notified School and the Moses er and the developer has Cont. from page 1 a complete traffic study the hospital construction by the county law director School have turned out been ongoing for several was promised but not came as no motion was “not to be involved” in the hundreds of homeown- months. Both sides indi- kill the project because of conducted. made to approve or con- opposition. “I believe I can ers, either on petitions or cated that no matter which deadlines. Several Council Jerry McManus, speak- sider the objections. fulfill my obligations.” at public meetings. way the Board of Zoning members commented on ing for the Penbrook West In other actions, the With that, Schoonmaker After the back and forth Appeals ruless the matter the request. Councilman Subdivision, said that many council voted to appoint went on to chair the meet- debate between lawyers, will probably go to court. George Wallace said that issues have been mostly Jennifer Stone to the Board ing and both sides pre- the developer, citizens, he had received no emails ignored by the City Council of Environmental Appeals sented long presentations. the planning commission, or mail in opposition. and the MPC. and Liliana Burbano Bonilla John Dempster, speak- Melanie Burgess, repre- to the Transportation ing for the Boys & Girls senting Tennova, said that Authority. They moved to Club, said, “Our overhead the development of Dowell table an ordinance about is killing us. If we don’t sell Springs in recent years as signs and billboards, it we’ll board the building a medical neighborhood revised the ordinance up.” The Club has been makes Middlebrook and about permitting tents for looking for a buyer and is Old Weisgarber Road an events to allow home offic- moving out of the histor- ideal location. es in low density neigh- ic school along with the “We’ve made a concen- borhoods, and requested Knoxville Police training trated effort to meet with that $2,572,591 in grant facility. home owners and made money for the Knoxville After the debate, the several changes,” she Area Transit to be matched City Council voted unani- said. She said one traf- with 10% from the City. mously to allow the zoning fic study has been done Council also voted to change. and others would be con- approve transfer of proper- The construction of a ducted one year after the ty at Cityview at Riverwalk new Tennova Hospital hospital opens, and that to the city for a public and Medical Center on the hospital would pay for river walk and approved Middlebrook Pike also got a any changes that may be the application for a grant go-ahead from the council, needed. for $250,000 for the Zoo over objections by neigh- The final approval of the to develop a renewable borhood homeowners. new hospital now goes energy system. The idea Resident Rocky Swingle to the state for a “certifi- is convert animal waste to asked that the decision of cate of need.” Swingle electricity. the MPC’s “Use On Review” said that Tennova has yet Councilman Dan Brown vote be overturned and to file for the state approv- mentioned the recent questioned how the new al and has vowed to con- death of Harold Woods, hospital complex will affect tinue the opposition to a local Union leader and property values. He said that level. The approval of community activist. January 27, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

January 27, 2014

Super Achievement for Kippy Brown By Alex Norman

Kippy Brown’s coaching career has taken him across the country for more than three decades. On Sunday, he arrives at the biggest football game on the planet. Brown, a Sweetwater native and former Vols assistant coach, is the Wide Receivers coach for the NFC champion Seattle Sea- hawks. His team will face the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. “Ever since I’ve gotten into the business of pro football, this is what you aspire to do,” said

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ATHLETICS Brown in a phone interview with The Knoxville Focus. “It’s hard Former Central High star Dre Mathieu, now a junior point guard for Minnesota, drives against 6-10 Purdue forward Jay Simpson in to do. It takes luck and the right Big Ten action at Minneapolis on Jan. 5. Mathieu scored 11 points and didn’t miss a shot in the Golden Gophers’ 82-79 victory over the organization and the right play- Boilermakers. ers. This of course is a player’s league. I’ve always said that I am a better coach when I have good players.” Central’s Mathieu making the most Brown added, “This is such a competitive league. I’m very grateful to be here. I’ve able to work with some great guys.” of a Golden opportunity In this game the attention on pass catchers is pointed squarely Little point guard Mathieu (pronounced Matthew) ranked Wisconsin last Wednes- guard Andre Hollins, to an ankle towards the Broncos side of the is the starting point guard at the day night at The Barn in Min- injury on the opening posses- field. Wes Welker, Demaryius from Lonsdale turns University of Minnesota and has neapolis. sion of the game. Thomas, Eric Decker... they’ve put heads in Big Ten led the Golden Gophers to wins Dre, as he is known to his “DeAndre controlled the up big numbers during a record over nationally ranked Big Ten friends back home, hit 8 of 13 game the entire time,” applaud- setting season for quarterback By Steve Williams opponents Ohio State and Wis- field goal attempts, including ed Hollins after the contest. Peyton Manning. consin the past two weeks. both of his tries from 3-point Wisconsin cut the Minneso- On the other hand, the play- A collegiate basketball career Mathieu, a 5-9, 165-pound range, and also collected five ta lead to seven points midway ers Brown is in charge of haven’t that started without fanfare for junior from Lonsdale who com- defensive rebounds, had three through the second half, but gotten much national attention. former Knoxville Central High bines speed, a 40-inch ver- assists and made only one turn- Mathieu responded with six He’s coached perennial All-Pros School star DeAndre Mathieu is tical and a fearless style of over in 28 minutes of action straight points. like Andre Johnson and Calvin now drawing raves in one of the play, scored 18 points, tying against the Badgers. The week before, Mathieu Johnson in previous stops. Seat- nation’s premier conferences. backup center Mo Walker for Mathieu played a key role in outplayed Aaron Craft, Ohio tle receivers Doug Baldwin, Jer- A walk-on freshman at More- game-high honors, in Minne- the victory as the Gophers lost State’s All-America senior maine Kearse, and Golden Tate head State (Ky.) two years ago, sota’s 81-68 victory over No. 9 their leading point-getter, junior Continue on page 2 aren’t household names like Andre and Calvin, but that’s not a priority. “They are underrated. And that’s what happens with a team Red Devils repeat as region wrestling champs that runs the football as much as By Ken Lay we do,” said Brown. “They don’t State Duals for the we’ve been back-to- only two points of the the 152-pound weight get the accolades, but these guys It was a time for a second consecutive year back region champions,” third round. class, Colton McMahan are football players. They play repeat wrestling cham- and for the third time Sayne said. “Our kids “That first bout really won 8-3 decision over on special teams… they do all we pion Thursday night during Shannon Sayne’s wanted this and they went down to the wire Bearden’s Jacob Gerken ask in terms of blocking. We have as Halls High School tenure as head coach. really wrestled well.” and it could’ve gone to give the Red Devils a very good receivers and they are claimed its second con- Bearden (28-6) also Halls 136-pounder either way,” Bulldogs’ 12-0 lead. fun to be around.” secutive Region 2-AAA makes its second Joe Fox set the tone for coach Donnie Floyd said. Bearden got on the Brown’s receiving corps could Dual Championship. straight trip to the State the championship dual “If the hips were a little board when Luis De get a boost with the return of The Red Devils (24-1 in Duals in Franklin on Jan. in the first match when more in the other direc- La Cruz (160) pinned Percy Harvin. He suffered a con- dual meets) successfully 31 and Feb. 1. he earned a 6-5 decision tion it could’ve turned Halls’ Sirrel Robinson cussion in the NFC Divisional defended their 2012-13 Halls might’ve repeat- over the Bulldogs’ David out differently.” at 2:25. Robinson had Playoffs against New Orleans, title with a 40-30 victo- ed as region champi- Garabrandt. The match The Red Devils won a 4-1 lead after the first and didn’t play in the NFC title ry over Bearden before on but the Red Devils was tied 2-2 at the end the next two matches period before losing by game against San Francisco. a boisterous crowd at achieved a first in pro- of the first period and as Andrew Kitts (145 fall early in the second Harvin is once again practicing Halls. gram history. Garabrandt led 5-4 pounds) scored a pin round. That win made with the Seahawks. He might The win over the Bull- “As far as I know, this heading to the final two over Shaun Gambino in the score 12-6. dogs put Halls into the is the first time that minutes. Fox scored the 1 minute, 7 seconds. In Continue on page 3 Continue on page 2 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s January 27, 2014 Lee Pours in 31 to Spark Warriors By David Klein stuff, I really just wanna 17-0 run to take the lead dominated inside in the first halftime as Lee wound up to 14 by the end of the third Coast to coast layups. come out here and show and maintain it for the rest game at CAK. “We wanted with 21 first half points. quarter. Step back jump shots. the people I’ve improved of the game. The Warriors to pressure their guards a “Obviously he shot it really Lucas Campbell was the Three pointers. CAK’s Oteri- since last year,” Lee said. built their run on defense little bit with the zone, then well,” Wells said. “When you second-leading scorer for ah Lee scored in every way The step-back jump shot is and rebounding. back up and make them got a guy scoring that kind the Warriors with 11 points. possible on Thursday night, a new move for Lee. “I’ve “For us to battle back, hit 3’s. We press from a of points, it really helps us During the fourth quarter, pouring in 31 points for the worked on that, putting just to not rattle early, we zone, back to a zone, just out.” the Warriors ran a lot of Warriors. CAK got a big dis- another move in my arse- were able to battle back to protect the paint,” Wells The Tornadoes rallied a clock, milking it down as trict road win, handing the nal,” he said. tonight,” CAK Head Coach added. little bit to start the second they went on to win 62-47. Alcoa Tornadoes their first CAK spotted Alcoa an Shane Wells said. Wells The Warriors ended the half, going on a 6-2 run and With the win, the War- district loss of the season, early 9-2 lead. Alcoa drilled emphasized the game plan first quarter with a 23-12 getting the deficit to 10 riors improved to 13-9, 2-2 62- 47. three straight 3-pointers. was to keep Alcoa out of lead. They would increase points, but from there the in District 4AA. Alcoa is now “With the scoring and CAK responded with a the paint as the Tornadoes that lead to 39-23 at Warriors pushed it back up 12-9, 4-1 in District 4AA.

Central’s Mathieu making the most of a Golden opportunity Cont. from page 1 got heart and they don’t guard, in leading Minne- believe they’re small. sota to a 63-53 home win “DeAndre Mathieu is one over the No. 11 ranked of those guys. He believes Buckeyes. Mathieu had 13 he’s the biggest guy on the points, five assists, three court. He believes he’s the steals and four rebounds, best point guard in the Big while Craft totaled seven Ten. He’s just made huge points, four assists, one plays for us in every single steal and zero rebounds. game in this Big Ten Con- In a nutshell, Mathieu, ference.” a 2011 Central graduate, In Minnesota’s first con- may be one of the smallest ference game on the road, players in the Big Ten this on Jan. 8 at Penn State, season, but he’s also one Mathieu, after getting a of its biggest stories. halftime lecture from his Disappointed that he coach, scored 14 of his wasn’t offered a scholar- 16 points to lead a 68-65 Photo by Dan Andrews. ship at Morehead State, win. Central High School senior Peyton Reed signed to play football at Kentucky Christian University last week. Pictured after starting nine games, Pitino says with Mathieu, with Reed is Knights’ assistant coach James “Hoot” Gibson. including the last seven it’s like having a coach on of the season, Mathieu the floor. He said his point sought a new basketball guard can take criticism Reed to play football at Kentucky Christian home and found it at Cen- and doesn’t pout, but tral Arizona College. instead responds. By Ken Lay school that has about 600 [people]. there to support me. On my visit, they Dre had a breakout year. Added Gopher teammate Central High School senior line- “It’s in a small football town and had a game. I toured the campus and He was named a Nation- Malik Smith: “What makes man Peyton Reed will take his talents everybody knows everybody. It’s like the chapels. al Junior College Athletic DeAndre a special player to the college gridiron in the fall. a family and it has a good student- “I feel like I’m far enough away from Association first-team All- is he’s the fastest player Reed recently signed a National teacher ratio.” home but I also feel like I can come American and the Player in the country. He knows Letter of Intent to play at Kentucky Reed, who wanted to stay rela- home on the weekend if I want to.” of the Year in the Arizona how to get in the paint and Christian University. Kentucky Chris- tively close to home, said that he Reed, who plans to pursue a nurs- Community College Athlet- find open teammates, and tian is an NAIA School in Grayson, a also found the campus aesthetically ing degree, will receive a minor in the- ic Conference. The honors he can get in the lane and small town that sits at the Kentucky- pleasing. In addition, he noted that ology ---like all Kentucky Christian. led to several Division 1 finish up in the trees, which West Virginia border. he wanted his family to see him play “At their school, everyone takes scholarship offers. a lot of people can’t do.” It’s a small college and Reed said college football. Bible classes and gets a minor in The only things that “Usually,” said assistant that suits him just fine. “It’s a pretty campus and it’s about Bible,” he said. appear to have changed for coach Kimani Young, “a kid “They have a great nursing pro- four-and-a-half hours away from Reed also said that his primary Mathieu since his remark- with his kind of speed gets gram and that’s my major,” said home,” Reed said. “It was important role for the Knights will be on special able 2012-13 campaign out of control. He plays with Reed, who also considered Carson- to me that my parents get a chance teams as he will play as a long snap- is location and weather. It a great pace and is always Newman and Tusculum. “It’s a small to see me play. I want them to be per in the team’s kicking game. got up to 8 degrees in Min- under control.” neapolis when Wiscon- Mathieu has started all sin was in town last week. 20 games for Minnesota, That same day it was 78 which is 15-5 overall and Lady Falcons have little trouble with Central degrees in Coolidge, Az., 4-3 in Big Ten standings By Ken Lay which is about 60 miles through Jan. 22 games. recently due to health you can ask,” said Jen- Central gave all it could south of Phoenix. He’s averaging 11.6 points Fulton High School’s concerns and that added kins, who also serves as but the Lady Falcons In The Barn, built in 1928 and 2.8 rebounds in 28.9 girls basketball team had to the adversity that the Central’s junior varsity girl (16-4) seized control and one of the oldest col- minutes per game. He also little trouble picking up a Lady Bobcats (1-16) have coach. “As a coach, all you of the game early. The lege basketball facilities has 87 assists versus 46 win Tuesday night. faced this season. can ask is to have girls scored the first 18 points in the country still in use, turnovers and 35 steals for The Lady Falcons Jason Jenkins, Central’s who give you all they’ve of the game and darted Dre and his new team- the Gophers, who lead the cruised to a 66-14 victory new head coach, said got. to a 16-0 lead with 5 min- mates kept things quite Big Ten in thefts. over a Central team that he was pleased with his “All you can ask is that utes, 55 seconds remain- warm, shooting 59 per- His shooting percentag- dressed just seven players squad’s effort despite the you have girls who fight ing in the first quarter. cent from the field. Min- es are very good: 83 of 166 and recently lost its head lopsided loss. whether you have a full Fulton opened a 37-4 nesota students, including field goal attempts (50 per- coach. Tony Patterson “Our kids didn’t quit team of 17 or my current lead by the end of the some dressed up like barn- cent), 11 of 23 treys (47.8 was forced to step down and as a coach that’s all squad of seven.” Continue on page 4 yard animals, cheered their percent) and 54 of 67 foul team’s new playmaker. shots (80.6 percent). Minnesota’s fast-paced “So many people passed brand of ball is a perfect on me,” said Mathieu, fit for Mathieu, who was reflecting on his college CAK Rolls 64-51 the subject of a Jan. 14 career. “To get the oppor- By David Klein feature, entitled “Flying tunity to play at the high- third quarter as she scored her points scored seven points in the quarter, as High,” on the basketball est level is really motiva- CAK used a suffocating defense and in transition and made several transi- the Warriors made sure there would not program’s website. tion and really shows that a two-prong scoring attack from Brian- tion jump shots. “She’s a solid player, be any last minute comebacks. The Tor- “When we first got the I did something good, and na Bryant and Anna Hammaker Thurs- very good, that’s what we expect out nadoes made up some ground in the job, we knew we had to I just got to keep working.” day night to down the Alcoa Tornadoes of her every night,” CAK Head Coach last couple of minutes to make the final go get a point guard,” Dre said he has plenty of 64-51. In the win, Bryant scored 24 Steve Denny said. “She kinda hasn’t said Richard Pitino, the reasons to be happy, and margin a 13 point loss. Hannah Trout points and Hammaker had 22. been doing that the last five games, Gophers’ new head coach one in particular. “So many led the Tornadoes with 15 points. The Warriors overcame a sluggish now she’s kinda coming into her own a and son of Louisville coach people from where I’m from start on offense by outscoring the Tor- little bit. It’s the kind of stuff we expect CAK plays at Webb Saturday then Rick Pitino. “I had been don’t get this opportunity.” nadoes 20-7 in the second quarter to out of her,” he added. has two district games next week. able to coach a couple of He’s making the most take a 32-14 halftime lead. Bryant had CAK pushed the lead to 21 points, “We’ve got Kingston at home, then small point guards (earli- of it. eight points by halftime. their largest lead of the game, midway Catholic,” Denny said. “It’s a good few er), which is fine, as long CAK got 8 points from Bryant in the through the fourth quarter. Hammaker weeks to close us out for sure.” as they’re fast and they’ve Super Achievement for Kippy Brown Cont. from page 1 Super Bowl. of our game plan. He’s guys have played a lot of will be rooting for… rooting for the Broncos.” “Every time he plays, he dynamic and makes you ball,” said Brown. “And that “I sit with Tony McDaniel Brown is from East Ten- make only his third appear- can make big plays,” said more explosive on offense. means something. But our (former Vols and current nessee, and had two coach- ance of the season… in the Brown. “He’ll be big part He will add a lot to a good guys have seen it all. It all Seahawks defensive tackle) ing stints with the Vols group that has already comes down to us. We during every meeting and (albeit one that lasted just been playing. Really gives played Denver in the pre- we always talk about Ten- a month following the Lane us an extra boost.” season and feel good about nessee and what is going Kiffin resignation in 2010). Brown and the Seahawks the matchup.” on with the Vols,” said Yes, most Vols fans will be will need to find a way to The Super Bowl certainly Brown. “I was with Peyton cheering for the team in make plays against a pretty has a Tennessee flair to it, Manning when he was a orange on Sunday… good Denver Broncos sec- with seven players/coach- freshman at Tennessee But seeing Kippy Brown ondary. es with Tennessee ties in 1994. I know him and with the Lombardi Trophy “They have a lot of experi- involved in the game. But Archie and Olivia (Peyton’s wouldn’t be a bad result ence. Champ Bailey, Quen- Brown said that he under- parents) well. It’s gonna be either. tin Jammer, Dominique stands which side the large interesting. But I know all Rodgers-Cromartie… those majority of Big Orange fans Tennessee is going to be PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s January 27, 2014 January 27, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Catching up with Malik Red Devils repeat as region Jackson before the Super Bowl wrestling champs By Alex Norman Halls High’s Joe Fox “Great people in Tennessee. I takes the upper hand Malik Jackson was immensely popular had never been to the south, against Bearden’s David before he ever set foot on the University never been around that. Garabrandt in the 138- of Tennessee campus… Football is life in the SEC.” pound bout of the Region He moved to Tennessee from Southern 2-AAA Championship Cal in the summer of 2010, following Malik Jackson match Thursday at an NCAA ruling that Trojans juniors and Halls. Fox won a 6-5 seniors would be allowed to transfer to Knoxville and met the staff. They are thriller and the Red without sitting out a year. This was after great guys,” said Jackson. “They really Devils went on to win a the NCAA hammered Southern Cal with care about the kids, both on and off the second straight title with sanctions, including a two year postseason field. They want to know what the kids a 40-30 win over the ban. And before Lane Kiffin would coach are doing.” Bulldogs. Photo by Dan Central’s Mathieu making the his first game as Trojans head coach. Jackson has had a solid sophomore Andrews. “Great people in Tennessee. I had season with the Broncos, leading the most of a Golden opportunity never been to the south, never been team with 11 Tackles for Loss and 15 Cont. from page 1 at the 1:15 mark of the was tight. around that. Football is life in the SEC,” Quarterback Hits during the regular At 170, Halls picked up bout. “Halls did awesome got heart and they don’tsaid Jackson in a phone interview with season. He also had six quarterback a major decision when The Red Devils won at and my guys did awe- guard, in leading Minne- believe they’re small. The Knoxville Focus. “People there bleed sacks and started five games. Tyler Kalish downed Casey 106 and 113 as Tanner some,” Floyd said. “It all sota to a 63-53 home win “DeAndre Mathieu is oneorange and white. You can really feel how “Having the opportunity to be able to Cain 13-3. That extended Justice and Evan Huling just came down to who over the No. 11 ranked of those guys. He believesmuch it meant to people.” go out and play and make mistakes and the Red Devils’ advantage each won by fall. Jus- won the close matches Buckeyes. Mathieu had 13 he’s the biggest guy on the Jackson did not disappoint Vols fans. still stay out there,” said Jackson. “I trust to 16-6. tice (106 pounds) pinned and Halls won more of points, five assists, three court. He believes he’s theAs part of a Tennessee roster ravaged by myself going out there. It’s important to The Red Devils then Teo Lopez in 2 minutes, those than we did.” steals and four rebounds, best point guard in the Bigplayer defections, he started 24 out of 25 be comfortable. Last season I came in nabbed a pair of wins 46 seconds while Huling Bearden, the Dis- while Craft totaled seven Ten. He’s just made hugegames in two seasons on the defensive and didn’t know what was in store for via forfeit. Brandon Wil- stuck Anaket Nandah trict 4-AAA Champion, points, four assists, one plays for us in every singleline in Knoxville. Jackson was also a First me. I was fortunate to make the team, liams (182) and Tanner in 3:33 to give Halls a advanced to the champi- steal and zero rebounds. game in this Big Ten Con-Team All-SEC performer during his senior and figured things out learning from Elvis Huff (195) each scored 40-18. onship match and to the In a nutshell, Mathieu, ference.” year in 2011. Dumervil and Von Miller. I just wanted to six team points without At 120, Bearden’s Zach Midstate with a 51-25 win a 2011 Central graduate, In Minnesota’s first con- He would be picked in the fifth round show the coaches what I could do and taking the map. Patterson defeated Calvin over District 3 runner-up may be one of the smallest ference game on the road,of the 2012 NFL draft, and end up in a make Tennessee proud.” The Bulldogs pulled to Giles 4-1. In the 126- Gibbs in the semifinals. players in the Big Ten this on Jan. 8 at Penn State,place that has a real Tennessee feeling, Jackson and the Broncos will play the within 28-12 when Tristan pound division Bearden’s The Red Devils, who season, but he’s also one Mathieu, after getting adespite being located over 1300 miles Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII on Majors, a top 220-pound Jeremiah Garabrandt won won the District 3-AAA of its biggest stories. halftime lecture from hisfrom Knoxville. Sunday. Jackson knows the challenge in wrestler, won by forfeit. by fall and in the 132- Championship, advanced Disappointed that he coach, scored 14 of his The Denver Broncos not only have store against the Seahawks offensive line. Bearden heavyweight pound weight class, Ben with a 58-21 victory over wasn’t offered a scholar- 16 points to lead a 68-65Jackson on the roster, but teammates in “They are big and mean and physical,” Musab Henderson pulled Kaemmerer won a 2-0 Hardin Valley Academy. ship at Morehead State, win. Quarterback Peyton Manning, Defensive said Jackson. “They wanted to get after the Bulldogs to within over the Red Devils’ Trey “Our guys came in ready after starting nine games, Pitino says with Mathieu,End Robert Ayres and punter Britton you. If you don’t feel sore coming out of 28-18 when he scored Lepper. to wrestle tonight,” Sayne including the last seven it’s like having a coach onColquitt all played college football at game, you haven’t done enough.” a pin over Jacob Woods Floyd said the match said. of the season, Mathieu the floor. He said his pointTennessee. Broncos offensive assistant Jackson hasn’t been in the NFL very sought a new basketball guard can take criticismcoach Jim Bob Cooter is also a former long, but the opportunity to play in the home and found it at Cen- and doesn’t pout, butVols player. Super Bowl is one he plans to make the tral Arizona College. instead responds. “It’s random, but it’s cool. We get along most of. “We are lucky that we have guys Dre had a breakout year. Added Gopher teammatereally well and talk about Tennessee, like Peyton Manning and Wes Welker He was named a Nation- Malik Smith: “What makesespecially during college football season,” and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie that al Junior College Athletic DeAndre a special playersaid Jackson. “The connection brings have been there before,” said Jackson. Association first-team All- is he’s the fastest playereveryone together… it is something we The veterans talk to us, talk about what American and the Player in the country. He knowshave in common.” we are getting into. The process to go of the Year in the Arizona how to get in the paint and Jackson pays attention to the goings through, and that we should enjoy it… but Community College Athlet- find open teammates, andon with the Tennessee football program, it is a business trip. Peyton will have us ic Conference. The honors he can get in the lane andand has nothing but good things to say ready.” led to several Division 1 finish up in the trees, whichabout head coach Butch Jones and his And finishing up… Jackson had a scholarship offers. a lot of people can’t do.” coaching staff. message for the folks back in Knoxville. The only things that “Usually,” said assistant “After my rookie season I came back “Go Vols!” appear to have changed for coach Kimani Young, “a kid Mathieu since his remark- with his kind of speed gets able 2012-13 campaign out of control. He plays with is location and weather. It a great pace and is always got up to 8 degrees in Min- under control.” neapolis when Wiscon- Mathieu has started all sin was in town last week. 20 games for Minnesota, That same day it was 78 which is 15-5 overall and degrees in Coolidge, Az., 4-3 in Big Ten standings which is about 60 miles through Jan. 22 games. south of Phoenix. He’s averaging 11.6 points In The Barn, built in 1928 and 2.8 rebounds in 28.9 and one of the oldest col- minutes per game. He also lege basketball facilities has 87 assists versus 46 in the country still in use, turnovers and 35 steals for Dre and his new team- the Gophers, who lead the mates kept things quite Big Ten in thefts. warm, shooting 59 per- His shooting percentag- cent from the field. Min- es are very good: 83 of 166 nesota students, including field goal attempts (50 per- some dressed up like barn- cent), 11 of 23 treys (47.8 yard animals, cheered their percent) and 54 of 67 foul team’s new playmaker. shots (80.6 percent). Minnesota’s fast-paced “So many people passed brand of ball is a perfect on me,” said Mathieu, fit for Mathieu, who was reflecting on his college the subject of a Jan. 14 career. “To get the oppor- feature, entitled “Flying tunity to play at the high- High,” on the basketball est level is really motiva- program’s website. tion and really shows that “When we first got the I did something good, and job, we knew we had to I just got to keep working.” go get a point guard,” Dre said he has plenty of said Richard Pitino, the reasons to be happy, and Gophers’ new head coach one in particular. “So many and son of Louisville coach people from where I’m from Rick Pitino. “I had been don’t get this opportunity.” able to coach a couple of He’s making the most small point guards (earli- of it. er), which is fine, as long as they’re fast and they’ve PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s January 27, 2014 Two coaches, a ball player and ‘a dream come true’ The bond former player. Middle School when I first occasionally by phone you’re asleep now, but …’ remembers “the doubters, between high Mathieu was a became the coach at Cen- and text him about once He was so excited about a lot of people that doubt- school coach and star at Knoxville tral. From the time I met per week just to encour- the win. ed him,” mainly because of player doesn’t end Central High from Dre, he shared his desire age him.” “He’s adapting to the Big his small size. when the last shot 2008 through to play D1 basketball. It’s Coach Mitchell has the Ten very well. He’s doing As he’s watched goes through the 2011 with a great to see a kid have a Big Ten Network at home great. He’s up there with Mathieu play at Minneso- net. By Steve dream to play dream to do something and was going to be watch- the big boys, the highest ta this season, he’s still The coach Williams Division 1 col- great, work hard, perse- ing the Minnesota vs. Wis- (college) level you can play. impressed by his speed. wants to see all lege basketball. vere and by God’s hand consin game at 9 the night He’s getting use to it. “He blows by people. of his players, no matter Because of his small size, of blessing in his life over- I phoned him. “Dre is still very interest- “I’m really proud of him. their level of talent, suc- though, there was a time come the odds to see that Having seen Mathieu ed in Central High basket- He had a real good aca- ceed as they journey on it looked like he might not dream fulfilled! play so many times in ball and the community,” demic semester, too. He through life. He hopes to get that opportunity. “I am certainly very high school, Mitchell says pointed out Mitchell. “He wants to get a Business have made a positive dif- But Dre kept chasing his proud of Dre and all he he can still pretty much knows where he came Education degree and ference, big or small, in dream, and today he’s the has accomplished already. tell what Dre is thinking from, so to speak.” coach in high school.” each player’s life. starting point guard at the I know the Knoxville com- by watching his body lan- Mathieu, no doubt, Mitchell said he’s plan- Hearing a simple “Thank University of Minnesota, munity as a whole is root- guage or mannerisms on remembers Mitchell’s ning to attend Dre’s game you, Coach, for all you did and raising eyebrows in ing for him and proud of the court. son, Trey, who is a fresh- at Ohio State in Columbus for me” years later is price- the Big Ten Conference. him. Dre has matured and “I text or talk to Dre a man starter on the Cen- on Feb. 22. less. Mercer coached Mathieu developed as a player and couple times a week, to tral High varsity team this Coach Mercer summed Once-in-a-lifetime play- through his junior season more importantly as an see how his season is season. Trey was about 12 up his thoughts by stat- ers don’t come along in at Central, then moved on adult. It’s awesome to see going and how he’s feel- years old and 5-foot-7 as a ing, “Although it doesn’t the life of every coach. to become head coach at how God has prepared him ing, or to offer an encour- sixth grader when his dad surprise me that Dre has But when one does, it’s Grace Christian Academy. each step along the way on aging word.” coached Dre’s last season had this much success, neat for his former coach Mitchell was Dre’s head his journey to Minnesota. Mitchell remembers with the Bobcats. After a I still find myself, in the to watch him go on and coach his senior year. “Dre had several differ- awakening one day to find growing spurt through middle of watching him shine on the next level, Today, I share with you ent coaches in the past a text message from Dre middle school years at on ESPN, pinching myself and maybe the next. their reactions to Mathieu’s four years that allowed on his phone that had been Gresham, Trey is now 6-3, and saying, ‘Is this really It was enjoyable commu- accomplishments. him to see the game from sent about 2 o’clock in the 190 pounds. happening?’ I then find nicating last week with two “Dre’s experience at different perspectives. He morning after Minnesota Mitchell said he saw on myself wondering: Is this coaches, Matt Mercer and Minnesota, I know, is a had different experiences had beaten Florida State CBSSports.com where kid going to end up in the Mitch Mitchell, who each dream come true for him,” at each stop along the way in a Big Ten/ACC matchup Mathieu had been named NBA? Knowing Dre, he has got to coach Dre Mathieu exclaimed Coach Mercer. that I’m sure made him in early December. one of the nation’s “Big already started dreaming in high school, and feeling “I met Dre as a 5-foot-1 stronger and better. “He started out by Impact Players” in college again!” the pride they have in their 8th grader at Northwest “I speak with Dre saying ‘Coach, I know basketball this season. He

Lady Falcons have little trouble with Central Second-half defense propels Cont. from page 2

first quarter. The Lady Falcons led 50-10 at halftime and didn’t Falcons past Central surrender a point in the fourth By Ken Lay point play by reserve “They beat us off the than its share struggles points for the Falcons, quarter. guard Tyler Cate with dribble and they have recently. who all but put the game “It’s tough to get the girls moti- A stifling second-half 34.4 seconds left in the plenty of shooters.” “We played well in the away with an 18-7 third- vated for a game like this,” Lady defense spelled victo- first half. The shots fell early for first half,” Higgins said. quarter run. He had 11 Falcons’ assistant coach Tyler ry for the Fulton High Central also hit four the Bobcats but Fulton “We played well in just Howell said. “We just had to tell School boys basketball jumpers from beyond (15-4) turned up the about every aspect of points after halftime. them to go out and do what we team Tuesday night. the 3-point arc in the first pressure and Central the game but we had Kelvin Jackson added 16 do. The Falcons turned up half. Center Trey Mitchell score just seven points some breakdowns defen- points for Fulton, which “The good thing about this is the defensive pressure buried a pair of 3-point- in the third quarter and sively. opened a 45-34 lead that it gave us a chance to give after halftime and blew ers. Brett Huffaker and made just three field “We’re a little short- late in the third quarter some girls some valuable play- open a close game en Cate also hit long-range goals in the period. handed and we don’t on a pair of free throws ing time.” route to a 69-52 non-dis- jumpers to keep the Bob- “I think we gave up have as many post play- Tyanna Castle scored a game- trict victory over Central cats within striking dis- seven or eight points ers as other teams do so by Joe Kimber, who high 18 points for Fulton and at Jody Wright Arena. tance. in the third quarter and I’m playing some guards scored seven of his nine Tink White finished with 16. KeKe Fulton was embroiled “In the first half, we that helped us get some in some positions that points after halftime. McKinney and Quay Hines, both in a tight tilt with its North gave them too many space,” Wright said. they’re not used to play- Josh Nance also scored freshman starters for the Lady Knoxville rival early Tues- open looks. We knew Central’s second- ing. In the second half, nine points for the Fal- Falcons, scored eight points each day night and the Bob- Central had a lot of good year coach Jon Higgins, their defensive pressure cons. in the first half. Both played spar- cats (6-12) never could shooters,” Fulton coach a former Fulton assis- got to us.” ingly after halftime. get the lead but they Jody Wright said. “They tant, said it was a tale of Sophomore point Mitchell had 12 points Stephanie Childress led the trailed 29-28 at half- took the shots and they two halves for his team, guard Kentel Williams and Tee Sanford added Lady Bobcats with five points. time thanks to a three- made them. which has endured more scored a game-high 19 11 to lead the Bobcats. Arts & Entertainment

Fountain City Art Center: Open Entries for Artists, New Art Classes By Sylvia Williams exhibiting at the Fountain Wednesday, March 5 from The Fountain City Art City Art Center through 1-4 p.m. Center is in its 10th year February 13. It is a brilliant On Saturday, April 5,Paul and going strong! show with a wide variety of DeMarrais will instruct an The Fountain City Art subject matter depicted “Oil Pastel Landscape Center will be taking by about 35 water media Workshop” using his entries for its 3rd annual artists. No admission is theme show on Tuesday. charged to the viewing own superior handmade February 18 from 10 a.m. public. pastels. to 5 p.m. This judged show FCAC also has a Please contact the is open to all 2-D and 3-D wide variety of classes Center if you would like artists. The theme this year and workshops in oils, to enroll in a class or is “Illumination.” All entries watercolor, drawing, workshop or just come by must in some way reflect acrylics, clay, jewelry and take in the current the theme. Our judge is making, and handmade exhibit and the warm and UT 4-D arts professor books. On January 29 and friendly atmosphere. Norman Magden. Eight 30, Denae Oglesby will Over the past two years, awards will be announced have a Precious Metal clay and presented at the workshop on mold making LeGrand Music Studio has exhibit’s opening reception and construction. offered classical and folk on Friday, February 21 On February 1, Bob guitar lessons and music from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 Meadows will be instructing theory classes. The studio, p.m. Guidelines and entry “The Cinderella Papers,” a located in the Fountain forms are available at the workshop on transforming City Art Center, is now Fountain City Art Center, ordinary paper with dazzling offering piano and voice. located at 213 Hotel enhancement techniques Soon to come: lessons for Avenue, Knoxville 37918; for use in handmade dulcimer and mandolin. If by email; or from the books. interested, contact Andy website. Contact the Center On February 8, J. Austin at: fcartcenter@knology. Jennings is holding a LeGrand at (865)223- net; (865)357-2787; www. “Collage and Mixed Media 5885 or andy@lmstudios. fountaincityartctr.com. Workshop.” She also has org. View his website at Currently, the Knoxville a new class in “Acrylic www.legrandmusicstudio. Watercolor Society is Painting” beginning on com. Jennifer Austin Jennings, FCAC instructor, works on a new acrylic painting. January 27, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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I’ve been surprised how Focus! A recent article in proliferation of cells in express my views of histo- few readers suggest topics Nature Cell Biology report- 30% of all cancers, 40% ry in my opinion column. I for my column, other than ed that scientists in Aus- of colon cancers, 90% of told this person that I was my wife who knows I’m tralia have managed to pancreatic and a large unqualified to comprehend always “looking” for a manipulate the genes of percentage of lung can- the equations of quantum story. I’ve said many times skin cells and transform cers. The next generation mechanics, but you don’t that my stories walk into them into embryonic stem of therapy for cancer may need a history degree to my medical practice, but cells. These in turn were be chemicals which bind understand how it speaks that has changed. Inter- able to be manipulated to an activation site on to us through the ages. estingly, medical journals to produce kidney cells. the mutant RAS enzyme So there you have it. still provide a treasure These preliminary results system. This breakthrough Three hundred essays trove of topics and often give realistic hope that may be as revolutionary about medicine, philoso- bring to mind patients I’ve someday organs can be as the inhibitors of anoth- phy, spirituality, history, treated over the years. grown from a patient’s own er enzyme family called politics and a brief travel 300 Recently, I wrote about body to replace diseased kinases already used in sojourn. Perhaps I’ll sur- strokes, which remains ones. And someday, folks chronic leukemia, lung and prise you someday with We humans organize our Coast of Italy or in the a hot topic now as we try like my patient, Mr. Smith other cancers. more art critiques as I did world around the rhythmic Argentinean pampas, but to identify people early with polycystic kidney dis- I’ve wondered if you of the Sistine Chapel. I cycles of life. We just cel- I don’t think the Focus’s with stroke syndromes so ease, will be saved from can grow without change. don’t have a degree in art ebrated the dawn of a New editor, Mr. Hunley, would that aggressive clot bust- a transplant and immune This may be a philosophi- history either, but I used Year, even though little has foot the bill. ing drugs might be used. suppressing drugs nec- cal question, but it may be to serve as a docent at the changed for most between Many writers find suc- Mr. Jones was a patient of essary to suppress rejec- germane to writers. I trust Knoxville Museum of Art. December 31st and Janu- cess in a particular genre mine whose stroke result- tion of another’s harvest- my wife’s judgment. She Perhaps I’m like the guy ary 1st – unless you’re this and often fail when they ed in a permanent uncon- ed organ. says I have a unique ability who once spent the night columnist. Even now with attempt to move their trollable movement of Another article in JAMA to make complex medical in a Holiday Inn Express. winter’s chill we look for- prose into new areas. An his arm. He and his wife (Journal of the American issues understandable. Someday I might even tell ward to the cycling of sea- example is John Gresham decided to fly to the west Medical Association) gives I am a teacher at heart; you about my beer and sons and the inevitable of “A Time to Kill” fame. A coast and visit extended hope to patients like Mrs. after all the word doctor wine making skills, or my springtime which always notable exception is the family; and that’s when Brown who has advanced comes from the Latin word farming interests. As to follows. famous science fiction the fight began. You see lung cancer. Australian “docere” which means to the latter, I welcome any This is my three hun- writer, Isaac Asimov who a businessman and the researchers described teach. For thirty-seven pointers, as I try to turn dredth essay for the Focus, was a polymath. (Look farmer found themselves their efforts to find drugs years I’ve taught doctors, hard scrabble south Knox- and I considered whether it up and learn a modern in tight quarters of coach to inhibit a family of mutant nurses, medical students ville soil into productive this third centennial essay synonym for a Renais- class. Unfortunately, the proteins called K RAS and patients. Now I write land. should be something spe- sance man.) This remark- businessman was unsym- enzymes. Enzymes are and teach in The Focus. P.S. I have plenty of cial. I’ve even considered able individual published pathetic as Mr. Jones’ arm proteins which facilitate Some have appreciat- horse hockey available! taking this column in a dif- books in every section of repeatedly jerked sideways chemical reactions which ed my exegesis of medi- ferent direction because I the Dewey Decimal library into his cup of coffee! run our bodily functions. cal issues. Some have wonder if it has become too system. Last night I ref- Lately, I’ve been intrigued In health these genetical- liked my personal reflec- Do you have a question for stylized and predictable. erenced his commentary by genetic medical reports. ly derived K RAS proteins tions. Some have taken Dr. Ferguson? My “travelogue” series last “Guide to the Bible” and I wrote about epigenetics regulate cell growth and issue with my politics, and Please e-mail him at fall was well received, and at bedtime I wound down in a recent Focus essay cell death. A mutant form one told me I didn’t have a [email protected]. I’d be happy to do further with one of Asimov’s last and challenge you to keep of the enzyme is associat- degree in history and was research along the Amalfi sci-fi novels. up to date by reading The ed with the uncontrolled therefore unqualified to

Pellissippi State students save classmate’s life For Eric Flynn, the 2013 of Holt, Sands and Doug holiday season was a Walston, Safety and Secu- time to feel particularly rity supervisor at Pellissip- blessed. pi State. “What [they] did During an English class means the world to me, in early December at Pel- to my children and to my lissippi State Community family.” College, Flynn collapsed During a small ceremony at his desk after suffering Monday, Dec. 16, L. Antho- a heart attack. Two class- ny Wise Jr., the college’s mates, Alice Holt and Mary president, recognized Holt, Elizabeth Sands, adminis- Sands and Walston for tered CPR and emergen- their actions by present- cy care until help arrived— ing them each with a Pel- and aided in saving Flynn’s lissippi State shield. Pellissippi State Community College student Eric Flynn, center, suffered a heart attack during a class in early December. life. “The Pellissippi State He was aided by, from left, students Jordan Sugg, Alice Holt and Mary Elizabeth Sands, and security officer Doug “If they hadn’t been shield symbolizes power Walston, who administered CPR and provided other emergency care until emergency medical professionals could there, I wouldn’t be here,” and strength,” he said. arrive. Flynn, a single parent, said Continued on page 3 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s January 27, 2014 Unique fundraising event using Knox County Health Department offers two unusual canvas to change lives On Saturday, February 1, Kitchen, Union Ave Books, classes to help those with chronic disease from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., Pioneer House, Chop Shop The Jewel Building at 525 Hair Studio, The Well, and While they are among the most preventable, chronic Diabetes Management Series North Gay Street will host Suttree’s High Gravity conditions like diabetes, heart disease and cancer are one of the most creative Tavern. also among the most prevalent and costly health problems This five-part series teaches participants how proper fundraising events in town, Paint the TaTas originally facing our country. According to the Centers for Disease diet, medication, stress management and exercise can the 5th Annual Breast- began as the idea of Bekki Control and Prevention, 75 percent of our nation’s health keep them healthier and help them feel better. It focuses strokes- Knoxville Paint Vaden as a way to raise care dollars goes to treat chronic disease. on the day-to-day management of diabetes, awareness of the TaTas Auction and Gala money to help an uninsured “Being diagnosed with a chronic condition is a life- what causes blood sugar levels to rise and the vigilance cancer fundraising event, friend who was struggling changing event. Managing it can be time consuming and required in monitoring the disease. Individuals diagnosed featuring guest emcee to pay for her breast cancer overwhelming,” said Susan Fowlkes, Knox County Health as diabetic or pre-diabetic as well as family members of Madame Onca O’Leary, treatments. With the help Department (KCHD) director of clinical nutrition. “That’s those with di]abetes are encouraged to attend. along with Sidecar Sympo- of local artists and pho- why we offer two free series of classes.” When: February 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6 from 12 to sium and The Follie Girls, tographers such as Ammi Living Well with Chronic Conditions 1 p.m. The Jabal Connection, Knight and Tovah Green- Where: Knox County Health Department auditorium, and even a breast-themed wood over the past five Developed by Stanford University, this evidence-based 140 Dameron Ave. songwriting contest. But years the event has grown series is an effective education program for people with Those interested in attending either class may call the real stars of the show exponentially as more and chronic health problems like arthritis and lung and heart (865)215-5170 to register. Parking is free. will be the rather unique more local women want to disease. The six-part series teaches self-management of Due to the prevalence of chronic conditions, KCHD photographs of over 200 be involved. disease and explores solutions to the social, physical and administers several prevention programs aimed at reduc- volunteer “canvases” who “This event has grown emotional effects of chronic conditions. ing a variety of these diseases and the associated risk fac- gathered at Ironwood Stu- from just seven local ladies When: February 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 4, 11 from tors. These programs include the Nutrition Education Activ- dios in November 2013 to to over 200 this year and 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ity Training (NEAT) after-school initiative, worksite wellness have their chests painted we couldn’t be any happi- Where: Knox County Health Department classroom, programs, breastfeeding promotion and advocacy, walking in a variety of designs and er. And this year, with so 140 Dameron Ave. school bus programs, tobacco cessation initiatives, and photographed from chin to many women willing to vol- community engagement to facilitate a culture of health. navel to be auctioned off at unteer their time and tal- the event. Additional items ents, we are able to estab- to be auctioned off include lish a framework for this to Advanced Orthopaedic Center formed at UTMC a private house party with not just be one event per To best meet the fast needs,” said Joseph R. orthopaedic group, includ- • Fracture Care singer-songwriter and host year but a series of events growing needs in the region Landsman, Jr., President ing orthopaedic physicians • Hand and Upper of the ‘The Writers Block’ and projects that marry for joint replacements as and CEO of The University of specially trained in trauma Extremity on 105.3 FM Karen Reyn- the worlds of art and heal- well as treatment of frac- Tennessee Medical Center. care. The medical center • Hip Resurfacing olds, as well as golf les- ing. Though this year we tures, traumatic injuries and “We’ll do this by dedicating now has five operating • Total Hip Replacement sons, dinner and spa pack- will be offering help to two sports-related concerns, a team that works close- room suites dedicated to • Total Knee Replace- ages, a 2-night stay at the local women facing finan- officials at The University of ly together to analyze the orthopaedic cases. ment The Oliver Hotel and more. cial concerns resulting Tennessee Medical Center latest research and advanc- Becky Ashin will lead • Orthopaedic Trauma “This event will truly be from cancer treatments, announced the formation es in the field as well as the the Advanced Orthopaedic • Education and Preven- like no other in Knoxville, we hope to be able to do of the Advanced Orthopae- best treatment capabilities Center as vice president tion Services (to include from the vaudeville enter- more in the future. There dic Center. The center rep- to determine the best care and Dr. Scott T. Smith will Osteoporosis, Falls Preven- tainment to the art on the are even plans to estab- resents an expansion of the plan for our patients.” serve as medical advisor. tion and Surgery Prepara- walls, there will be some- lish a 501 (c) 3 non-profit medical center’s national- According to Lands- Through their leadership tion). thing fun and different for organization,” said Jennie ly recognized orthopaedic man, the medical center and collaboration, Lands- The Advanced Ortho- everyone to enjoy” says Caissie. According to pho- care and will coordinate the has more than doubled its man said, the center will paedic Center becomes Fundraising Committee tographer and event orga- full spectrum of patient and number of knee and hip provide patients with spe- the medical center’s sixth Chair Jennie Caissie. nizer Tovah Greenwood, community education and replacement cases in the cific treatment plans aimed Center of Excellence, join- This year, for the first time “We have not worked with diagnostic and treatment past five years. Additionally, at superior outcomes. The ing the Brain & Spine Insti- ever, the all-volunteer, com- any organizations to get modalities for orthopaedic Landsman said, the med- center’s vision is to improve tute, Cancer Institute, mittee-driven grassroots potential beneficiaries; issues. ical center encountered a quality, enhance access, Center for Women and Chil- group used photographs sadly they have come to “The Advanced Ortho- sharp rise in the number reduce costs and expand dren’s Health, Emergency from previous years to pro- us each year. It all started paedic Center at The Uni- of patients suffering from services for patients seek- and Trauma Services, and duce a calendar, which is with a close friend who was versity of Tennessee Medi- arthritis, traumas, sports ing care of musculoskeletal Heart Lung Vascular Insti- available at a variety of recently diagnosed and the cal Center will allow us to injuries and broken bones. injuries or diseases. tute. For more information locations around Knoxville next year it was a friend of improve the quality of life In the past year, the Specialty services offered about the Advanced Ortho- such as Green Earth Empo- a friend and so on.” for so many in our com- medical center added will include the following: paedic Center, call (865) rium, Big Fatty’s Catering munity with orthopaedic several specialists to its • Foot and Ankle 305-8388. Faith Church Happenings

Beaver Ridge United January 29 at 5:15 p.m. Peyton Manning’s Faith Methodist Church Following, there will be var- Beaver Ridge United ious small group studies Any fan of it makes me any displease Him before I Ah, but do I “pray for Methodist Church offers beginning at 6:00 p.m. Peyton Manning less a Christian. get to Heaven myself. I victory?” No, except as Exercise Classes to help The 2014 weekend ses- knows that Man- I just want my believe, too, that life is a generic thing. I pray to you with your New Years sion for “Divine Rhythm” ning is a class act. actions to speak much better and freer keep both teams injury Resolution! Beaver Ridge for ages 18 – 35 begins But what many louder, and I when you’re committed free, and personally, that I is excited to offer Line in Gatlinburg starting this fans of Manning don’t want to be to God in that way. I find use whatever talent I have Dancing Classes on Mon- Friday, Jan. 31 through may not be aware more of a target being with others whose to the best of my ability. days from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Feb. 2nd. Sterchi Girl Scout Troops Support Pat Summitt Foundation. of is his Christian By Mark for criticism than faith is the same has But I don’t think God really Instructor Sharon Carmi- Next Sunday, being a 1st Mr. Adam Waller and Mr. Patrick Wade from the Pat Summitt Foundation faith. A friend Brackney, I already am. made me stronger. J.C. cares about who wins foot- chael may be reached at Sunday, Seymour United accepted a donation from the Sterchi Elementary Girl Scout Troops 20457 and from church made Minister of the Somebody sees Watts and Steve Largent, ball games, except as win- [email protected]. Methodist Church will offer 20719 on January 16. Last fall the troops learned about Alzheimer’s disease and me aware of some Arlington Church you drinking a for example. They’re both ning might influence the Low-Impact Aerobics is Holy Communion and an participated in the Alzheimer’s Pansy Project. They planted purple and orange of Christ comments Peyton beer, which I do, in Congress now. We had character of some person offered on Tuesdays from opportunity for a special pansies in honor of Alzheimer’s awareness and to support the Pat Summitt made about his faith from and they think, “Hmmmm, voluntary pregame chapel or group. Besides, if the 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. and Thurs- donation to CROSS Minis- Foundation. The girls then began raising money to support a cure by selling his book Manning, which Peyton says he’s this, that, at Tennessee, and I attend Colts were playing the days from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. tries, as is the usual case purple ribbons, contributing their coins and collecting donations. The check he co-wrote with his father or the other, and there he chapel every Sunday with Cowboys and I prayed for You may contact Elizabeth for 1st Sundays. of $200 was presented to Mr. Waller and Mr. Wade by the troops at Sterchi Archie Manning in 2001. is drinking alcohol. What’s players on the team in Indi- the Colts and Troy Aikman at 458-1864 or elizabeth. Elementary. During the presentation, two of the troop members, Hannah and Here are some excerpts that all about?” anapolis. I have spoken to prayed for the Cowboys, [email protected]. Beaver Haley Koeninghain, discussed the impact that the disease has had on their lives from his book: Christians drink beer. So church youth groups, and wouldn’t that make it a Ridge also offers a Walk- through their grandmother’s diagnosis. “Like my dad, I make it do non-Christians. Chris- at Christian high schools. standoff? ing Track available for a point when I speak to tians also make mistakes, And then simply as a Chris- I do feel this way about use during regular church groups to talk about prior- just as non-Christians do. tian, and not as good a it. Dad says it can take office hours or anytime ities, and when it’s school My faith doesn’t make me one as I’d like to be. twenty years to make a The Family Life Center is kids, I rank those priori- perfect, it makes me for- How do I justify foot- reputation, and five min- open for activities. To use ties as: faith, family, and given, and provides me ball in the context of “love utes to ruin it. I want my the Track please notify education, then football… the assurance I looked for your enemy?” I say to kids, reputation to be able to the church or preschool My faith has been number half my life ago. I think God well, football is most defi- make it through whatev- office. Church office: 690- one since I was thirteen answered our prayers with nitely a “collision sport,” er five-minute crises I run 1060 web: www.beaver- years old and heard from Cooper, and that was a and I can’t deny it jars your into. And I’m a lot more ridgeumc.com. the pulpit on a Sunday test of our faith. But I also teeth and at the extreme comfortable knowing Seymour United morning in New Orleans think I’ve been blessed— can break your bones. where my help is” (Man- Methodist Church a simple question: “If you having so little go wrong in But I’ve never seen it as ning, 362-364). The regularly scheduled died today, are you one my life, and being given so a “violent game,” there fellowship meals continue hundred percent sure much. I pray every night, are rules to prevent that, this Wednesday evening, you’d go to heaven?”… sometimes long prayers and I know I don’t have I committed my life to about a lot of things and to hate anybody on the Christ, and that faith has a lot of people, but I don’t other side to play as hard been most important to talk about it or brag about as I can within the rules. me ever since. Some play- it because that’s between I think you’d have to get ers get more vocal about God and me, and I’m no inside my head to appre- it—the Reggie Whites, for better than anybody else ciate it, but I do love foot- example—and some point in God’s sight. ball. And, yes, I’d play it to Heaven after scoring But I consider myself for nothing if that was the a touchdown and praise fortunate to be able to go only way, even now when God after games. I have to Him for guidance, and I’m no longer a child. I find no problem with that. But I I hope (and pray) I don’t no contradiction in foot- don’t do it, and don’t think do too many things that ball and my faith. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s January 27, 2014 January 27, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 Echota District House to Home Scout Annual Dinner next month ANNOUNCEMENTS Turn in unwanted medications, 8th District Republican The Echota Scout Dis- Club meeting trict, will hold their annual The 8th District Repub- recognition dinner, on mercury thermometers lican Club will meet the Thursday, February 13 at 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m., at the Fountain The City of Knoxville digital thermometer in January 28, 2014 at Carter City Presbyterian Church, and other local sponsors exchange. High School. The address Fellowship Hall, 500 Main are hosting a collection of The goal of the collec- is 210 Carter School Road. Street. Fountain City. unwanted medicines and tion is to prevent these Ray H. Jenkins, candidate The guest speaker will a used mercury thermom- pharmaceutical and over- for Circuit Court Judge, Divi- be Randy Boyd, President eter exchange on Friday, the-counter products sion 1 will be the speaker. of the Great Smoky Moun- Jan. 31st, and Saturday, from getting into area The meeting begins at 7 tain Council, Boy Scouts of Feb. 1st. water resources – or into p.m. America. He is the CEO of The event will be offered the hands of children – Radio Systems, that has 9 a.m.-3 p.m. both days and to make sure they AARP Smart Driver done extensive communi- during the Healthy Living are disposed of in a safe, February Classes ty service in the Knoxville Expo in the Knoxville Con- environmentally-friendly For registration informa- area, including numerous vention Center. manner. Sponsors of the two- the University of Tennes- tion about these and all Dog Parks. Boyd is the Spe- It’s an easy way for res- Any empty plastic con- day collection are the see’s Academy of Stu- other AARP Smart Driver cial Advisor on Higher Edu- idents to turn in unwant- tainers left with the event City of Knoxville’s Office dent Pharmacists. classes, please call Caro- cation to the Governor of ed or outdated prescrip- organizers will be recy- of Solid Waste, Healthy Can’t make it to the Jan. lyn Rambo at (865)584- Tennessee Bill Haslam. tion medicines, over-the- cled. Living Expo, the Knox- 31 or Feb. 1 collection 9964. He and his wife are active counter medications and The effort is part of ville Police Department, event? Old medicines can February 5 and 6, 9:30 members of numerous used mercury thermome- an ongoing, nationwide the Knox County Health be brought anytime to the a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Oak community organizations. ters for proper disposal. effort to reduce the Department, the Knox Knoxville Police Depart- Ridge Senior Center, 728 The evening includes a Residents turning in amount of drugs, fra- County Solid Waste ment, 800 Howard Baker Emory Valley Road, Oak catered dinner, with door medications or thermom- grances, sunscreen prod- Department, the Knox- Jr. Ave., and deposited in Ridge prizes to all attendees. For eters will receive one free ucts and nutritional sup- ville Utilities Board, the a secure collection con- February 12 and 13, 1 additional information and entry to the Healthy Living plements that are enter- Tennessee Department tainer located near the a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chey- tickets, contact Chris Agee, Expo. In addition, those ing water resources by of Environment and Con- information desk. enne Ambulatory Center, District Executive, at (876) turning in mercury ther- either being flushed or servation, the Hallsdale- 566-0639. mometers will receive a poured down drains. Powell Utility District and Cont. on page 4

CHARACTER COUNTS! at Mount Olive. Congratulations to the latest group of Kid of Character Winners at Mount Olive Elementary School! These students were chosen for being best at showing RESPONSIBILITY! Pictured in the front row (L-R): Meaghan Cutting, Parker Kersey, Rowan Unger, Matthew Brantley, Brody Bean and Diana Aguilar. Back row: Benjamin Nunley, Sophia Ellis, Delaney McCarley, Sarah Child, Principal Mrs Brown, Kelsey O’Brien, Skylar Cogar and Zane Unger. Not pictured is Madeline Baker. These students know that CHARACTER COUNTS!

Sterchi Girl Scout Troops Support Pat Summitt Foundation. Mr. Adam Waller and Mr. Patrick Wade from the Pat Summitt Foundation accepted a donation from the Sterchi Elementary Girl Scout Troops 20457 and 20719 on January 16. Last fall the troops learned about Alzheimer’s disease and participated in the Alzheimer’s Pansy Project. They planted purple and orange pansies in honor of Alzheimer’s awareness and to support the Pat Summitt Foundation. The girls then began raising money to support a cure by selling purple ribbons, contributing their coins and collecting donations. The check of $200 was presented to Mr. Waller and Mr. Wade by the troops at Sterchi Elementary. During the presentation, two of the troop members, Hannah and Haley Koeninghain, discussed the impact that the disease has had on their lives through their grandmother’s diagnosis. Pellissippi State students save classmate’s life Continued from page 1 Another student called 911, and “The gold color symbolizes wisdom. Walston and Jordan Suggs, a lab You used all of those things to take assistant, helped the first respond- care of Eric and give him the best ers find Flynn and get him on his way possible chance of success. We to the hospital. thank you for your great and heroic Sands, who works at Parkwest Med- action.” ical Center, where Flynn was taken, Flynn, a Business Administration/ checked in on him frequently, as did Management student, says he was Holt, Walston and others. Flynn was making his way from the parking lot hospitalized for 11 days and under- to his classroom when he began to went an angioplasty and stent place- feel tired. He remembers walking into ment, a surgical operation that opens English class but doesn’t remember a partially blocked artery. collapsing. “Everyone was going the extra mile. Holt and Sands, both Nursing stu- You’ve had a lot of people pulling for dents, noticed Flynn slump at his you, even if you didn’t know it,” Wal- desk and immediately began admin- ston said. istering CPR. “It’s overwhelming to know how “We were working on portfolios, many people care,” Flynn said. heard a noise and looked up to see For more information about Pellis- Eric sort of slumped over,” said Holt. sippi State, visit www.pstcc.edu or “We jumped up and ran over there.” call (865) 694-6400. PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s January 27, 2014 O’Connor Center to hold Pancake Fest CLASSIFIEDS It’s pancake time in Ten- sale now and can be pur- off their pancake-flipping nessee! It’s time again for chased at the Center or skills. Pancake Fest 2014 Pancake Fest, the annual from O’Connor Advisory Pancake Fest is a great Tuesday, February 18 bulletin Real Estate for rent fund-raiser at the O’Connor Board members. way to incorporate a meet- 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. board Center. The date has been Pancakes-To-Go will be ing with a fun outing. There O’Connor Senior Center N. KNOXVILLE VERY NICE set for Tuesday, February ready at 7:00 a.m. and can is limited space available 611 Winona Street 2BR/2BA CONdO $695/MO 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 be picked up on your way for your group to hold its $5.00 NOW AVAILABLE. 1YR LEASE p.m. There will be an abun- to work to share with your meeting while indulging in 688-9988X112 dance of pancakes, sau- employees or co-workers. pancakes and sharing in ...... sage, orange juice, milk, Just give a call to 523- the other activities planned wide variety of services and coffee. The chef and 1135 to place your order. for the day. To reserve your for senior adults. Many of fOUNTAIN CITY N. KNOXVILLE team from UT Medical Cen- B97.5 FM with Ashley space, call 523-1135 and these service providers will 1 & 2 BDRM APARTMENTS, ter’s Healthy Living Kitch- and Brad in the morning speak to Sue Massingill. have informational booths FROM $375.+ www. en will once again be pre- will be at the Center bright The North Addition will at Pancake Fest to help knoxapartments.net paring the famous “Heart and early and will be broad- once again be turned into you find the services you CALL TENANT’S CHOICesm Healthy” pancakes that casting live throughout the a bargain hunter’s delight or your family member may (865) 637-9118 have been such a hit for morning hours. WVLT-TV with craft and special- need. Auto for sale the past couple of years! will also be on site at 5:00 ty items that are beauti- New this year will be Tickets for Pancake Fest a.m., reminding everyone ful and affordably priced. O’Connor T-shirts and Pan- 2014 will remain at $5, of this special day. Other You can also find informa- cake Fest aprons offered which includes the “all you local media personalities tion there about many of for sale! Bring some extra can eat” pancake menu and community leaders will the O’Connor Center pro- cash so you can take home and admission to other be on hand throughout the grams. these special memen- activities. Tickets are on morning so they can show Knox County has a toes.

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