June 26, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com Now offering onlinePAGE A1 auction services Fountain City Auction for all of your auction needs (865)604-3468 fountaincityauction.com FREE Take One! June 26, 2017 Tindell’s Celebrates 125 Years in Business By Mike Steely [email protected] company also has stores in Cleveland, Morristown, A huge crowd of Maryville and Sevierville. employees, former He also spoke of how employees, vendors, the company survived customers, county officials downturns in the economy and friends gathered and the housing market and Friday to celebrate 125 told some humorous stories successful years in of the time he “borrowed” business for Tindell’s his father’s Studebaker Building Materials. Truck on his 15th birthday. President Johan van The University of Tennessee Tilburg hosted the event at graduate also spoke of Tindell’s Truss operations briefly working for NASA in Karns, which featured and about playing in the food, live music, children’s sawdust pile as a child. activities, and even a He praised the support dunking booth. Vendors of the company’s suppliers exhibited their wares and and employees. the event drew probably Tindell’s Building Photo by Mike Steely over 1,000 people. The Materials now has 212 event featured the history Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett proclaims Friday as Tindell Building Materials Day in celebration of 125 years in employees and was also of Tindell’s over the years Knox County. Carl and Janice Tindell accepted the honors and Carl Tindell spoke to a large crowd of employees, for- honored by Congressman including early company mer employees, vendors, customers, officials and well-wishers. John Duncan, who could photos. not attend the celebration. Tilburg said a lot of Duncan’s Chief of Staff, people worked hard to put Committee.” by steam. He logged with company said. and changed with the Bob Griffitts, represented the celebration together “My grandfather was a team of horses and I’ve Tindell recalled the times. Tindell’s began the congressman at the and added, “No body born before the Civil War heard he had the first history of the family- in Halls and their Norris event and expressed worked harder than Sue and by 1892 was operating car in Halls,” Carl Tindell, owned company which, Freeway store remains their Duncan’s well wishes and Walker and the 125 Year a saw mill that was driven chairman of the large local over the years, has grown Knoxville location but the congratulations.

Bull looks to ABOVE ‘move forward’ as E-911 director By Ken Lay THE Fire Chief Wilbanks, who repre- For more than a year Alan Bull sented the Users’ Committee has served as the interim director at Wednesday morning’s board of the Knox County E-911 board meeting. “The workers’ comput- and last week he had the interim ers in the field will grey out and REST tag removed from his title. that deprives officers of the most Bull received a one-year con- recent information from 911 dis- tract Wednesday with an option patchers of events at an emer- for a second year in 2018. gency scene. He was named interim director “Most of those glitches occur after Bob Coker was forced out between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. for after unfavorable employee eval- some reason.” uations and his role in the selec- Wilbanks also noted that KPD tion of the Intergraph Computer has had to bear the brunt of Assisted Dispatch System. many of these “glitches.” “We have good people in place Knoxville Police Chief David and they’re working hard,” Bull Rausch says that the potential for said. “I’m excited and I’m looking serious injuries exists although forward to working with them. he said that he wasn’t aware “It’s time for us all to clear of officers being put into direct some things up and it’s time for danger due to the shortcomings us to get moving forward.” of the Intergraph system. One of those “things” is the Knox County Mayor Tim Bur- radio dispatch system approved chett did a little on-site research by Coker. and discovered that bigger met- Bull must immediately deal ropolitan areas such as New York with Intergraph, which went City, Louisville, Kentucky and online two years ago and the dis- Washington, D.C. have had simi- patchers, Knox County Sheriff’s lar problems with Intergraph. Department, the Knoxville Police Intergraph is sending a team Department and local firefight- of representatives to work on ers have had issues with ever Knoxville’s system this week. Photo by Carlos Reveiz - Ashley Wathen / crfoto.com since. “This is the last straw,” said Knoxville spent $6.2 million on Burchett, who chairs the E-911 Farragut High volleyball standout Alexis Parker always works her hardest to help her teams claim Intergraph only to see the system Board. “They need to get in here, soars to make a shot this past season. When asked success. Alexis is a champion in the class and on the grey out at times throughout find out what’s going on, what’s what she will remember most about Parker, an court.” almost every day. wrong. And they need to fix it. Indiana University signee, Farragut Coach Susan Parker is among local high schools’ Student-Athletes “Every eight to 10 hours we “If they don’t, we will need to Davidson replied: “She is the hardest hitter the Lady have some sort of little glitch,” stop payment and take legal of the Year recognized in The Focus this week in Admirals program has had. She has an outstanding said Knox County Assistant action against them.” caring attitude for others, respects the game and Sports & Recreation C1. 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City Council voted Tuesday ing is required by the state Frost suggested $250 evening to authorize the for every employee who per hour that the Hearing mayor to sign an agreement serves beer and must be Officers serve, up from with Siemens Industry for obtained within the first the current $ 150. John- more than $9.5 million for 30 days of their employ- son said the city pays the the conversion. ment. fee and then seeks com- The council also passed The new rule will appar- pensation from the appli- a resolution of intent for ently require a written cants. the city to reimburse itself statement by the busi- The Hearing Officers rule for the aggregate principal ness owner or manager. on issues relating to the amount for the project not to The Beer Board met Tues- suspension or revocation exceed $18 million with the day and could have imple- of beer permits, the issu- proceeds of bonds to be later mented the rule then but ance of fines, plus other issued for the project. several members had disciplinary action result- Erin Gill, Director of the questions. ing from improper conduct Office of Sustainability, said Councilman Nick Della of a business which holds the vote is the first step. Volpe said it would be a beer permit. “KUB takes care but the “unfair tonight” to imple- The Beer Board heard city pays the bill,” she said, ment the change and from more than 20 appli- noting that the change-over Councilman Marshall Stair cants during the meet- should result in cheaper asked if a model plan was ing Tuesday includ- lights, less maintenance, going to be suggested. ing the Dollar General and lower electric bills. Gill Attorney Rob Frost said Store on Pleasant Ridge said the project will now take the requirement should Road. Three applications Photo by Mike Steely. four to six months to set up involve an open question approved were for East and the lights are warranted Senior Fireman Eric “Bo” Merritt (right) and Captain David Frazier speak to the rather than creating a cer- Tennessee Children’s for ten years. She added the Knoxville City Council after being honored by a state proclamation Tuesday. Chief tain plan. Hospital for an August savings should pay the future Stan Sharp watches as the two firemen explain how a baby was caught from a two “It has got to be applied 12th event, Main Event bonds back before that ten story window during an apartment fire on Magnolia Avenue recently. Fireman fairly,” Frost told the Entertainment for a ban- year period. Kevin Tippens was also honored for his rescue efforts. The recognition came through board. quet venue that will also Gills said the city will the efforts of State Representative Rick Staples and State Senator Becky Duncan He suggested that include a zipline and laser be visiting neighborhoods Massey. the new requirement be tag on Kingston Pike, and doing a survey and public adopted at the next Beer The Muse for a “Minute to demonstrations of the Board Meeting. Win” event on July 14th. lighting and installation total bond issue for the Security Service to provide the Beck Cultural Center. Frost also told the will start later this year change to be about $15 security services to recreation The council also voted to with about eight months million. areas and special events. approve an agreement with anticipated until complete. “I’d like to see a few more A contract with Baseline Volunteer Ministry Center to She also said the lighting will constellations from my back Sorts, Inc. for $198,360 was provide $60,000 for services be more directed to streets yard,” Gill said, referring to approved for resurfacing of to people who are homeless Candidate Expo than the current lights the new lights illuminating fourteen tennis courts at Kyle and utilize the Day Resource City Finance Director Jim the streets rather than their Testerman Tennis Complex Center. York said existing city revenue surroundings. at Tyson Park. The Knoxville Police this Thursday will be used until bonds are The council also voted Also approved was a Department could increase By Mike Steely election of Republican and issued. He estimated the to contract with National resolution in memory of from 416 to 420 officers [email protected] Democratic State Execu- Margaret Ross Gaiter on her thanks to approval of an tive positions. passing. Gaiter’s family was application for Becomea grant for Interest a is growing for In November of 2018 present and Councilman $452,283 with the U. S. this year’s race for five the General Election will Daniel Brown noted the late Department of Justice. seats on the Knoxville City have candidates from community leader was also a An applicationFoster for a Council, Parent so much so that the primaries for gover- social justice and civil rights $200,000 grant from the more 30 people have filed nor, federal tSenate and advocate, a public school Justice Department was for the election. With a city House, Tennessee Senate teacher, director of music at also approved for an analysis primary in August and a and Tennessee House. Training starting soon her church and a founder of position in the Internet general election in Novem- Knoxville and Knox Call to enroll 423-470-2300 Crimes Against Children Task ber you’d think the politi- County voters will have a www.fwbfm.com Force. cal season was coming to chance to meet many of Mayor Madeline Rogero an end. their fellow citizens seek- Serving Knox & surrounding counties reminded everyone of the But interest in the 2018 ing political office during city’s July 3th festivities at Knox County election is a Candidate Expo this the Worlds Fair Park. The piggy-backing on the city Thursday from 4:30-8:30 Seymour Weight & Wellness celebration starts at 4 p.m. enthusiasm. 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Did you that probably wasn’t even ties” to lawsuits. Gen- ment runs into the hun- $100,000 and your attor- see the New York Times or legal to begin with. eral Sessions stated he dreds of billions of dollars. ney takes his cut and then the Washington Post clamor Those folks who cease- believes those settlements Two of the groups receiving distributes the money to for Obama’s impeachment? lessly jabber about “com- “should go first to the vic- money from settlements “Mothers Against Drunk Did you see any mainstream passion” and “fairness” tims and then to the Ameri- under the Obama adminis- Driving.” Irrespective of media outlet urge that Eric never once give any thought can people.” Sessions said tration are La Raza, a group how much good one might Holder or Loretta Lynch be to the taxpayers - - - you and the purpose was “not to which promotes and advo- think the group does, I very removed from office, espe- me, the people who work bankroll third-party special cates against deportation much doubt any victim cially when there was no and pay our taxes - - - nor interest groups or the polit- and urges amnesty for ille- would appreciate his or legal basis for robbing the in the end do they really By Steve Hunley, ical friends” of whichever gal aliens. Another group her attorney redistributing taxpayers to give huge set- think about the victims. I Publisher political party happens to receiving largesse from his or her settlement. It tlements to groups that suppose it is currently fash- [email protected] be in power. settlements was Opera- became a common prac- were never parties to the ionable, especially among The practice of corpora- tion Hope, a group based tice under the Obama Jus- lawsuit being settled? Why, leftists, not to place blame Attorney General Jeff Ses- tions settling lawsuits with in California, which presses tice Department. Private of course not. Most of the precisely where it belongs. sions recently announced the federal government by banks to make what they lawyers have no right to mainstream media thought They blame Donald Trump the Department of Jus- funding leftist organiza- refer to as “dignity loans.” give away a client’s settle- it was hunky dory that the for everything, real or imag- tice will no longer engage tions continued under Attor- In essence, they urge banks ment money and neither Justice Department would ined, yet cannot bring them- in the practice of “third ney General Loretta Lynch. to make loans to people does a government lawyer extort money from corpo- selves to truly condemn ter- party settlements.” This None of the entities receiv- who cannot qualify for a have the right to give away rations and give money to rorist acts, no matter how was a common practice ing money were connected mortgage loan because money belonging to the tax- progressive groups they brutal. Even I was aston- by the Department of Jus- to the lawsuits settled by they have no means of payers once victims have believe promoted social jus- ished to see one journalist tice when Eric Holder was the government. The ben- paying it back. been compensated. tice. With those folks the blame the terror attacks in the Attorney General under eficiaries of these windfalls The practice of hand- Yet for years, that was law matters not at all and Manchester, England on the Obama administra- were selected by, naturally, ing out money to groups precisely what the Obama they considered it further the “toxic masculinity” of tion. Leftists have once the Department of Justice. from settlements was administration did. How evidence Barack Obama men. again gnashed their teeth During the Obama admin- always questionable and many folks were aware was indeed the Messiah. Hypocrisy is one thing and wailed when Gener- istration, these designat- many scholars contend it of this common practice? Attorney General Jeff that really is universal and al Sessions announced ed organizations competed has been illegal, as only Over the years, the Obama Sessions deserves com- equal. It comes in every the Department of Justice for money with the actual Congress has the right to administration distribut- mendation for his new form and shape and race would no longer require victims. The Economist appropriate money. ed what may have been policy, which actually takes and color and gender.

KAT Named Outstanding Transit System – North America Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is pleased gather public input on KAT’s services Mabry-Hazen House Hosts to announce that the American Public while providing transparency and feed- Transportation Association (APTA) has back; Fourth of July Celebration recognized KAT with the 2017 Out- • Marketing that leverages dollars standing Public Transportation System by focusing on partnerships and social Achievement Award for small transit sys- media Mabry-Hazen House will Mabry-Hazen House site offers easy access to tems (less than 4 million passenger trips/ “Congratulations to Knoxville Area host its second annual offers food and entertain- I-40 without traffic con- year). The award, based on a variety of Transit for being selected as the best Fourth of July Celebra- ment without the traffic. cerns. Tickets may be factors such as sustainability, innova- small public transportation system in tion on Tuesday, July 4th, Tickets are $60 per adult purchased in advance by tion, and efficiency, was announced by North America,” said APTA Acting Pres- 2017. On historic Mabry’s and children under 12 are visiting www.mabryhazen. Mayor Madeline Rogero at Knoxville Sta- ident and CEO Richard A. White. “This Hill attendees will enjoy a free when accompanied com or call 865-522-8661 tion last week. is a very prestigious award. Through its great view of the July 4th by a ticket holder. Tickets for more information. The “We have always known that we have achievements in the past three years, fireworks show, good food, are limited to 200 adults event will take place rain a great transit system in Knoxville,” says Knoxville Area Transit has demonstrated and live music by Eli Fox. to ensure a quality event. or shine. Tickets are non- Rogero. “It is exciting to see KAT recog- that it is a leader in the public transporta- Tours of the historic home Purchase your tickets in refundable. Sponsored by nized by the entire North American tran- tion industry and a role model for other will begin at 6 p.m., and advance to guarantee WDVX, All Occasions Party sit industry.” public transit systems.” dinner will be served at your attendance. There is Rentals, and Crowne Plaza The award considers the past three KAT has continued to make exciting 7:30. Alcohol is BYOB. plenty of parking and the Knoxville. years (2014-2016) and analyzes eleven advances in 2017 as well. As of Decem- different elements of transit service ber, KAT now offers free wifi on all buses; including safety and operations, access Google Trip Planner provides transit infor- and customer service, financial manage- mation and trip planning easily; KAT Festival on the 4th ment and workforce development among unveiled a new website and text mes- others. Some of the factors that led to saging services last week, and is current- July 4th, 2017 Fair Park. KAT’s win include: ly in the process of acquiring real-time World’s Fair Park From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Regal’s Kids • a 20% reduction in preventable acci- bus location information for passengers 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Zone is sure to please kids of all ages dents along with workers compensation via an app. The Festival on the 4th delivers a wide with fun activities by Home Depot and claims reduced by half; “I am so incredibly proud of this team variety of family fun including entertain- Lego building with Bricks for Kids. Join • a creative transit maintenance alli- and all that they have accomplished in ment, activities and treats at the City of us at 4 p.m. for some live music on the ance resulting in a joint procurement for the past three years,” says Dawn Distler, Knoxville’s 4th of July celebration at the Festival Lawn. buses that saved $70,000 per bus; Director of Transit for the City of Knox- World’s Fair Park. Knoxville Symphony OrchestraThe • Improvements in service made to 14 ville. “They have worked so hard, and it The free festival begins at 4 p.m. and musical finale will be performed, start- of 23 routes within the past three years, is exciting to see their work recognized at ends at approximately 10 p.m. at the ing at 8 p.m., by the Knoxville Sympho- including later evening service, improved a national level.” conclusion of the fireworks display. This ny Orchestra. They will present the 33rd frequencies and more weekend service; KAT plans to have a celebration later event is RAIN OR SHINE. Annual FREE Pilot Flying J Independence • Cross training and combining depart- in year to thank the community for its Throughout the day festival goers will Day Concert on the World’s Fair Park’s ments to improve efficiency and increase support and recognize the employees be treated to good music, good food, Performance Lawn. This is a FREE con- customer service hours for the public; and partners who made this recognition good fun and good times on the Festival cert - no ticket required! Fireworks start • Innovative outreach methods that possible. and Performance lawns of the World’s at 9:42 p.m.

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June 26, 2017

Recode Knoxville survey is now open The City of Knoxville and thorough review in nearly the Metropolitan Planning 60 years. Knox County is Commission are inviting projected to add 170,000 the public to participate in residents by 2040, and a Recode Knoxville survey this update of the City’s about the City’s zoning zoning ordinance will help ordinance update. prepare the community The survey should take for that growth by striking 5-10 minutes to com- a balance between pro- plete and will remain open tecting historic charac- through July 7, 2017. It can teristics of neighborhoods be found at www.recode- and creating standards knoxville.com/survey. It that encourage dynam- asks for preferences per- ic growth. It will encour- taining to neighborhoods, age investment, protect corridors, redevelopment, valued community assets, neighborhood commercial and encourage connec- areas, design and land- tivity among people and scaping, and sustainabili- places. ty. The results will be used The next scheduled Photo by Mike Steely. to inform the project and Recode Knoxville meet- will be shared after they Melissa Rose (right) and Thelma Frasier invite you to see the wide selection of furniture, antiques, home décor and ing will be the Stakeholder much more at Expressions Home Store at 6204 Chapman Highway, just behind Kay’s Ice Cream. have been reviewed. Advisory Committee meet- “It’s critical that we receive feedback from ing at 10 a.m. on July 19 the community through- in the Small Assembly out every phase of this Room of the City County Expressions Home Store Building. This meeting is project. The preferenc- es of residents, proper- open to the public, and ty owners, and business all those interested are owners must be known in encouraged to attend. has ‘like new’ for less For more information, order for Recode Knoxville By Mike Steely to appropriately shape please contact Gerald [email protected] store features what Rose and is in the same center furniture but home décor, the city and enhance our Green at 865-215-3758 describes as “West Knox as “Not Too Shabby.” Rose candles, purses, jewelry sense of place for the next or gerald.green@knox- “We now have lots more quality without West Knox said that the two stores and much more. 20-40 years,” said Gerald mpc.org. You can also find space and a lot more furni- prices.” offer shoppers and brows- Rose is joined on Green, Executive Director general information and ture,” said Melissa Rose, Since the store moved to ers “two stores at one Saturdays by Thelma of the MPC. sign up to receive updates owner of Expressions 6204 Chapman Highway, stop.” Frasier and the two are Knoxville’s zoning ordi- on the project at www. Home Store. The popular just behind Kays Ice Cream, Expressions not only has Continue on page 2 nance hasn’t undergone a recodeknoxville.org. MPC new yard signs Jolie Bonavita honored discussed at commission By Mike Steely save the planners about $2,000 per By Mike Steely [email protected] [email protected] month in staff hours. Until the change The Metropolitan Planning the planning staff was putting out the She’s been vital to the Commission’s new yard sign policy signs on the subject property. He said operation of the Knox County came under some heavy question- the employees would be “much better Commission according to ing and scrutiny last week at the Knox off in the office doing work.” Commission Chairman Dave County Commission’s work session. Kelly said that the MPC puts notice Wright. Now Jolie Bonavita, The policy to use various color-coded of applications online and advertis- director of the commission, yard signs for categories like zoning es each notice, as legally required, in is retiring. changes, use on review, etc. received a newspaper. He said applicants are The commission honored some praise. given the sign when they apply and told her last week with a procla- But the policy of requiring applicants that the signs must be posted near a mation from the chairman to post the notification signs them- right-of-way on the property at least and kind words from past selves on the property and the idea of 15 days prior to a public hearing. He and present county commis- only posting the number of the applica- also said that property owners within sioners and officials. Prior to tion drew some remarks. 250 feet of the applicant’s property are the work session a reception These changes had been adopted notified by mail by the MPC as well. was held in the small assem- during an agenda review meeting of Commissioners Ed Brantley, Carson bly room. the MPC and never saw public input in Dailey, Brad Anders, Randy Smith, “For the past 18 years she Photo by Mike Steely. a regular meeting. Commissioner John Charles Busler, Bob Thomas and John has been an advisor, friend Commission Chair Dave Wright and Jolie Bonavita. Schoonmaker put the matter on the Schoonmaker each commented and and mother figure,” Wright agenda and called the new policy an made suggestions. said. He added that she has said. more than two dozen past “administrative rule change.” Smith said the wire frames for the served 61 commissioners Bonavita said that she and present commissioners Dan Kelly, deputy director of the new color-coded signs, which are like and will be sorely missed. could not have wished for assembled for a photo with MPC, said the new policy is a matter political yard signs, may be hard to “She is going into a well- “61 better bosses.” the woman most simply call of cost savings, estimating that it will Continue on page 2 deserved retirement,” he Following the presentation “Jolie.” PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus June 26, 2017 MPC new yard signs discussed Cont. from page 1 boots dirty then you getting a lot of calls about don’t want to work for the the signs and suggested post in rocky ground MPC,” he added. that the MPC staff inform and asked if there is any Anders said the new the county’s constituent policy about turning the policy “might come back services about the new signs back in after use. to bite you. There are lots policy. He referred to the He said that he likes the of issues there.” He sug- recent Knoxville Focus color signs but added gested hiring someone article about the new he “fears there is going part time to put up the signs as the reason he to be a lot more contro- yard signs. placed the discussion on versy than before we had “Let’s give it a whirl the agenda. control.” and see how it goes,” In other business the Busler echoed what Kelly said, adding, “We’re commission discussed Smith said adding, already getting calls.” a traffic problem at “That’s what I’m worried Thomas suggested Blueberry Road near the about.” charging applicants $10 Kroger store on Emory “Seventy-five to eighty for the signs and refund- Road on the “city side” of percent of the people ing the money when the route there. become aware by the the signs are returned. The commission also By Ray Hill signs,” Smith said. Kelly said that probably agreed to name Barbara [email protected] Anders said that if MPC wouldn’t work because Bolton and Donna staffers are checking to the planning staff uses a Sherwood to the Library see if the signs are up permanent magic marker Advisory Board and are they should be prepared to put the case numbers awaiting a name for the to replace missing signs. on the signs. Second District seat “If you don’t get your Schoonmaker said he’s there. The late Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Simmons on their honeymoon in South Dakota, 1946. Photo provided by Rada Simmons Rolison. Expressions Home Store Doctor and Macel has ‘like new’ for less On the Way to South Dakota! Cont. from page 1 10% discount for veterans from Seymour, South By Ralphine Major well known for their style, any day. If you bring in this Knoxville and all around as a nursing assistant for house in Maryville, good tastes and custom- story, you can take 10% Knox County. Many people Their names are famil- him,” Rada said. “One day Tennessee, for the wed- er care. off your entire purchase. have followed us from our iar. I saw Doctor and while at work, he asked ding. The date was “We go to estate sales, The store is open Tuesdays former location and we got Macel mentioned in the her to go on a pheas- October 10, 1946. Rev. buy from customers, and through Saturdays from lots of people by word of late Woodrow Luttrell’s ant-hunting trip to South Brown had been the we like to pass along a noon until 6 p.m. You can mouth,” Melissa said. memories of the “Back Dakota with him and join pastor at Washington good bargain,” Melissa reach the store by calling “Everything is unique, When” series recently pub- some friends there,” she Presbyterian Church in said. She said the store is (865) 240-3715. we care about people and lished in the Focus. Macel added. Corryton. Macel was fond now featuring painted fur- Features now include an Melissa brings in new stuff was Woodrow’s sister. I Her mother was of the blind pastor and his niture and will soon have 1800’s couch, a mirrored every few days,” She said. cannot recall a time when stunned, and her answer wife, Bonnie. Mr. and Mrs. chalk paint. Also featured bench, and a farm-house “Some customers will I did not know the names was direct. “You know Carl Luttrell, Macel’s par- is artwork, antiques, home table. walk around the store two “Doctor and Macel.” But, mom and dad would not ents, and her sister, Betty, decor, candles, purses, “Melissa’s displays give or three times getting dec- the story of their wedding go for that! We would attended. After the early jewelry and much more. people ideas,” said Frasier, orating ideas, it’s a stress and honeymoon is new to have to be married!” It morning marriage cere- Expressions Home who said some customers reliever,” she added. me. Their youngest of four was then that the doctor mony, Pastor Brown and Store also offers a 10% simply come in to browse Expressions Home Store children and my childhood asked her to marry him. Bonnie had a fine break- discount for senior citi- for ideas to design rooms has about 3,000 square friend, Rada, shared the He was meaning to the fast waiting for them. zens on Thursdays and a in their homes and often feet of space and all the couple’s fascinating story whole time. Then, the newlyweds were end up buying something items are very well dis- as it was told to her by her “I think he liked to joke off to South Dakota! that would be ideal for played and coordinated. mother, Macel. with her,” Rada said. In Kentucky, they finally their plans. “We care about people,” “Dad and mother had Macel said yes to the stopped at a local cafe for “We have many people Melissa said. been going out for awhile marriage proposal. They a honeymoon steak late after she started working went to Pastor Brown’s lunch. Macel was starv- ing. As soon as the steak was brought out, the plate ended up on her lap and wedding suit! She was embarrassed, upset, and still hungry. On their first night of travel, they had a flat in the pouring rain and spent the night at a nearby home of a kind, older couple. In spite of the misfortunes, the new bride had a wonder- ful time on the trip. She saw the Corn Palace, the Black Hills, and Mount Rushmore. She even shot a pheasant and had a hat made from the feathers. Doctor and Macel touched hundreds of lives, and Focus readers will have an opportunity to read about their inspiring life in upcoming stories. PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus June 26, 2017 June 26, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Thetus W. Sims The Senator Who Never Was Pages from the Past

By Ray Hill [email protected]

Prior to 1915, United served in Congress and as States senators from governor for four years, but Tennessee had been elect- his time as Tennessee’s ed by the state legislature. chief executive was turbu- That same year Democrats lent and he was as polar- were anticipating a prima- izing a figure as Luke Lea. ry, a year in advance of Sims made it known he was the 1916 general election. thinking about entering the The primary would include senatorial primary. At six- a run-off election between ty-three, Sims was also the the two top vote getters, oldest of the potential can- something that has never didates for the Democratic From the Author’s personal collection. happened since. nomination. Congressman Thetus W. Sims of Tennessee (standing third from the left). The incumbent senator Congressman Thetus W. was Luke Lea, young, hand- Sims made his entry into Lea was not nearly so the state of Tennessee.” the role of Crassus.” for November of that year. some, flamboyant and pow- the senatorial race on July delicate in answering Sims, Senator Lea concluded While the three Sims said an early prima- erful due to his ownership of 26, 1915, issuing a state- noting the congressman’s his reply to Congressman Tennessee congressmen ry made it impossible for the Nashville Tennessean. ment from Washington, statement had been Sims by saying, “…my hat considered which of them him to make a thorough Lea was also a highly con- D.C. In his announcement released from Washington is also in the ring and I would challenge Senator canvass of the state. Sims troversial figure for many he would be a candidate, “where Congressman Sims am prepared to defend it Luke Lea, Thetus W. Sims thanked those who had Tennessee Democrats as Sims readily acknowledged resides.” Lea described the against residents and non- opened his bid for the supported him and backed he, like his colleague from Tennesseans customarily statement as “interesting” residents alike.” Democratic senatorial nom- into a reelection race and Tennessee, John Knight gave senators and con- and said “If I am to be Owning a widely read ination in Chattanooga. faced an opponent who had Shields, had been elect- gressmen a second term, succeeded in the senate by newspaper, which cov- The Tennessean gleefully declared when it appeared ed by a combination of but felt Luke Lea’s record a non-resident of the state, I ered much of Middle reported the audience was the congressman was run- Independent Democrats in the United States Senate would for personal reasons Tennessee, gave Luke comprised of only some ning for the Senate. and Republicans called was poor. Sims also con- rather be succeeded by Lea certain advantages; 116 people, “a third of Sims was hard pressed “fusionists.” The fusion- demned Lea’s original Congressman Sims than by an advantage he used whom were republicans.” to win renomination to ists also had helped to election by “a fusion of any one I know.” Senator shrewdly to pummel his It was not an impressive his seat in the House of elect Republican Ben democrats and republicans Lea claimed “our relations political opponents. Days opening for a statewide Representatives. The con- W. Hooper governor of without any party nomina- were most intimate and after the exchange with campaign and days later gressman was reelected in Tennessee. Naturally, “reg- tion or indorsement [sic] of cordial until the senatorial Congressman Thetus W. Congressman Sims was 1916 and 1918, but faced ular” Democrats wanted any kind.” bee began to buzz around Sims, Luke Lea published roaring he had been “dou- Gordon Browning, a young to oust Lea after having Sims pointed out Lea the ‘Judge’s’ sylph-like form reaction to Sims’ state- ble-crossed.” Sims was veteran of World War I in defeated Hooper in 1914. had defeated the regu- last January.” Lea said ment from smaller news- reacting to the refusal of the Democratic primary in The Democratic State lar Democratic nominee, since he had first come papers across the state. his colleagues, Kenneth 1920. Overconfident, Sims Executive Committee had former governor Benton to the Senate in 1911 it Not surprisingly, most of McKellar, Cordell Hull, and only came home to cam- agreed to hold the primary McMillin, to get to the U. had been “my privilege to the commentary Lea chose Finis Garrett, to support his paign when he realized too a year in advance to help S. Senate. Congressman enjoy two or three hours” to publish was not friendly campaign. late Browning was a threat diminish Senator Lea’s Sims also readily admitted of Sims’s “company each to the portly congressman. As it appeared certain to his continued tenure in chances of survival. Luke Lea had many admira- day I was in Washington.” The Columbia Herald dis- McKellar would become Congress. Browning tram- There were numerous ble characteristics, saying Lea also pointed out Sims missed Sims’ stated rea- a candidate for the U. S. pled Sims in the primary prospective candidates the senator was “pos- had been “fulsome” in his sons for running for the Senate, Sims bellowed a election, winning 6,900 for the senatorial nomi- sessed of untiring energy, praise of “my course in the Senate and sniffed, “If the warning: “I shall be com- votes to only 3,334 for the nation, including several of exceptional ability and senate and out of it” and Honorable Thetus W. Sims, pelled to regard any attempt incumbent. members of Tennessee’s of much personal magne- the senator had routinely twenty years a member of to bring out any other can- K. D. McKellar had congressional delegation. tism” and had the benefit aided the Congressman’s congress and now a can- didate by those who are beaten both Senator Luke Congressman Cordell of having “all the advantag- reelection efforts. Lea didate for the senate, can opposing Senator Lea as Lea and former governor Hull considered running es of education and envi- readily confessed he had find time between his races a ‘deliberately unfriendly’ Malcolm Patterson for the for the Senate, but finally ronment that wealth and used “whatever influence” for public office he should act.” Democratic nomination for decided to back another affluence could give him…” he could muster “to enable write a political history of The “unfriendly act” was the United States Senate. candidate. Sims said he would make two splendid members of” the state and nation.” The not long in coming. As McKellar dispatched for Congressman Kenneth no comment on Lea’s seem- the congressman’s family Rockwood Times chor- Congressman Sims set- governor Ben W. Hooper, D. McKellar of Memphis ing inability not to interfere to obtain “two of the most tled Sims’ announcement tled into Nashville’s Tulane the GOP nominee, in the was gathering consid- in just about every aspect important and lucrative “didn’t create a ripple” in Hotel, a favorite for politi- 1916 general election. erable support in East of politics in Tennessee, offices of the government Tennessee’s political pool. cians seeking statewide Thetus Sims seemed to Tennessee, a primarily but hit the incumbent over of the District of Columbia.” The Times found the con- office, K. D. McKellar was harbor some resentment Republican region, but was absenteeism. Lea was quick to add the gressman’s announcement on his way to Nashville of McKellar’s success and also expected to run strong While senators “much members of Sims’s family to be a “disappointment and to open his own head- declared himself a candi- in heavily Democratic West older and less vigorous did not live in Tennessee, weak in all its elements.” quarters for seeking the date against McKellar for Tennessee. The persis- and strong than our senior but in Washington, D. C. The Tullahoma Guardian Democratic nomination for the 1922 Democratic nomi- tence of former governor senator were standing like Lea excused his frequent noted Congressman Sims the United States Senate. nation for the U. S. Senate. Malcolm Rice Patterson Spartans through long, absences from the Capitol “fails to state any good Sims was soon complain- Once again Sims made an to make a comeback was weary days and nights, with- due to the fact his own and sufficient reason why ing he had been “shunted” inept start to his campaign thought by many to bolster out sleep, food or drink” family continued to live in he should ever be Mr. Lea’s aside in favor of McKellar, and withdrew well before Luke Lea’s bid for a second Tennessee’s “young, vigor- Tennessee, compelling him successor.” The Guardian who appeared to be a the primary election. term. Patterson was also ous, athletic, Sampson-like to return home more than barked, “Never mind about much stronger candidate Returning to his law from Shelby County, which senator was nowhere to be he might have liked to be the other fellow’s demerits; against Luke Lea. Lea’s practice, Thetus W. Sims was thought likely to dimin- found.” Congressman Sims away from Washington. tell the people of your own Tennessean admitted retired in 1930 and moved ish McKellar’s vote-get- did hint at Lea’s constant Lea charged Thetus Sims merits.” The Lewis County McKellar had gotten into to Washington, D. C. to live ting ability at home. Yet interference in local poli- lived in Washington and Herald disapproved of the the race as easily as Sims, out his remaining years. there was another West tics, noting, “The people only returned to Tennessee Congressman’s attack on but “is going to be hard Despite his ambitions, Tennessean eager to run for can certainly be trusted to campaign for reelection Senator Lea and conclud- to get out” of the primary Thetus W. Sims was the the Democratic senatorial to look after city, county, every other year. “If the ed, Sims’ announcement campaign. senator that never was. nomination: Congressman and state politics proper- democrats of Tennessee “shows him to be to be of After making speeches in Thetus Willrette Sims. ly without the manageri- desire to be represented smaller caliber than we had Maury County and Trenton, Sims represented a al aid and assistance of a in the upper house of thought him to be.” Congressman Thetus W. rural, largely agricultural United States senator, and congress by a resident of A trio of Tennessee con- Sims bowed to the inevita- district and had been in especially at a time when Washington, who will be gressmen - - - Kenneth ble. It became increasing- Congress twenty years. A he must leave his post of there all the time, whether D. McKellar, Finis Garrett ly clear Sims did not have large, heavy-set man with a duty in order to give such congress is in session or and Cordell Hull, referred either the resources or sup- moustache, Thetus W. Sims aid and assistance.” Sims not - - - out of touch and to as “the Triumvirate” by port to continue a state- likely believed himself to be accused Lea of being “a sympathy with his people, Luke Lea’s Tennessean wide campaign and he was an ideal candidate due to political despot” who “if he ignored of their needs, - - - ignored the candi- loath to risk losing his seat his long years in Congress. had the power, would not unmindful of their wants dacy of Thetus W. Sims. in Congress. By comparison, K. D. permit any man to hold any - - - they could make no The Tennessean reported Sims withdrew as a can- McKellar had only served state or federal office who happier selection out of all the three men formed an didate for the United States in Congress for four years, was personally or politically that distinguished company “ambitious Triumvirate that Senate on September 4, having been elected in a offensive to him.” of Tennesseans residing in will work in harmony until 1915. Sims offered a 1911 special election fol- Congressman Sims’ our beautiful capital than the time comes when inevi- rather lame excuse that he lowing the death of incum- lengthy statement brought Thetus Willrette Sims, tably one must play the role would never have become bent George Washington a prompt reply from Senator who some twenty years of Pompey, one the role of a candidate had he known Gordon. Patterson had Luke Lea in his Tennessean. ago resided at Linden, in Julius Caesar and the other the primary would be called PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus June 26, 2017 Scopes Festival planned for Dayton One of at the north Darrow against William the greatest A Day Away C l e v e l a n d Jennings Bryan— one argu- court trials exit. If you ing that evolution should in America take Highway be taught and the other is being re- 30 you’ll backing the Bible as the enacted pass through only authority on creation. as part of D e c a t u r Reserved tickets are $20 the Scopes and Old and general admission is Festival in Washington, $15 on a first-come first- Dayton in the origi- seated basis. Groups of July. nal Rhea more than 10 tickets and The 1925 By Mike Steely County seat. students tickets are given trial, where a The court- a $2 discount. The show is local teach- house is on both funny and entertain- er was charged of ille- the National Register of ing for all ages and spurs a gally teaching evolution, Historic Places and is usu- healthy debate on the his- will be presented on var- ally open for visitors during toric issue. ious days from July 14th regular business hours. Spring City and Rhea to July 22nd in the same Tom Davis, Festival County’s theatrical com- room the original trial took Chairman, told The Focus pany, Tennessee Valley place. Upstairs in the Rhea that several other events Theatre, will present this County Courthouse has have been included in this year’s rendition of “Front been preserved. The musi- year’s festival. Page News” and the play is Photo by Mike Steely. cal features dialogue from “This year we have presented with the cooper- The old Rhea County Courthouse in Dayton, Tn. will again ring out with the arguments the trial transcript and his- added a bluegrass fes- ation of Cumberland County for and against the teaching of Evolution in public schools. The Scopes Festival annually toric accounts leading to tival and competition on Playhouse, Bryan College draws thousands of people to the small county seat and this year there’s also a bluegrass the confrontation. Saturday and are working and the Chattanooga State competition. Dayton, Tennessee, is on a couple more things,” Community College’s the- easy to drive to and locat- he said. The festival will atre department. Life Care Center of Rhea and on July 22 and 23rd scopesfestival.com or by ed on Highway 29. The his- also include a car show Financial support comes County. when no festival activities calling Tennessee Valley toric town can be reached during the weekend of July from Rhea County, the City “Front Page News” will are present on the court- Theatre at (423) 365- off of Interstate 75 by 14-16. of Dayton, the Tennessee be presented at various house lawn. 7529. taking Highway 30 at the The play, “Front Page Arts Commission, First times July 14-16 as part More information Athens exit or Highway 50 News,” pits Clarence Bank of Tennessee and of the festival weekend is available at www. Mesmerized by the beach Neither Out Far and a little more patient. The beach is where our biggest Nor In Deep changes occur. I know that there I become a much more “laid back” The people along the sand individual. Even my movements are All turn and look one way. slower, although aching joints might They turn their back on the land. contribute to that. I sit in a chair, grab They look at the sea all day. a book and cold drink, and don’t’ move for hours. On occasion, folks As long as it takes to pass stroll toward the water. Some play A ship keeps raising its hull; in the surf, while others move their The wetter ground like glass chairs to the water’s edge to allow the Reflects a standing gull waves to wash over their feet. A few make a quick trip to take quick dips The land may vary more; to cool before hustling back to their But wherever the truth may be- chairs and umbrellas. The water comes ashore, For the most part, vacationers And the people look at the sea. migrate to the ocean to renew. It’s a place where a men and women can They cannot look out far. stare out into the distance without They cannot look in deep. having others think something is seri- But when was that ever a bar ously wrong with them. We who make To any watch they keep? the trip simply look out at the vast- ness of the ocean in awe. It proves to Robert Frost us just how insignificant we are in the grander scheme of things. Can you tell that Staring out not too far nor too deep I’m on vacation? is our special way of finding a bit of Yep, Amy and I peace in our lives. Some of us com- are suffering mis- mune with our lord; others reach erably as we sit major decisions about their lives, under an umbrel- whether they concern personal rela- la on the sands tionships, financial problems, or work- of Isle of Palms, related concerns. “Away” from it all is our favorite vaca- the best place to put balance back By Joe Rector tion destination. into life before returning to it. [email protected] Admittedly, my Robert Frost knew a great deal life isn’t enough about people. Some might say this to demand a vacation; I simply like poem is about the shallowness of our some time with the sand and the lives and our inability to find insight. ocean. Amy, on the other hand, NEEDS I’d rather think that Frost knew how a break from life. It’s been too long important a closeness to nature is to since she’s had the chance to escape each person in this world. That’s my the demands of each day. At any rate, take on it, so I’ll end this piece and we’re “sunning and funning” here. return to that view that does so much The Frost poem above accurately for me. describes most of the folks around here. We’re tour- Emmaus Abbey Church ist from all over 1705 Merchant Drive the place. I’ve Knoxville, TN 37912 met a man from New York; I’ve Sunday Worship: 6pm talked with anoth- Christian Counseling er man from just down the road by Appointment M-Th 10am-6pm from where we Office: 865-661-1418 live; and I met a family with a dog www.emmausabbeychurch.org named Snoopy. Normally, we’d have passed each other with a nod of heads at most. However, some- thing happens to folks when we they put on bathing suits. Suddenly, we become a little politer, a little more conversational, June 26, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

June 26, 2017

BEST OF THE PREPS 2016-17 Student-Athletes of the Year

GCA’s Ben Andrews was a captain and Farragut male honoree Adam Fulton leader for the Rams in football and set school records in passing yards and basketball. touchdown passes.

Photo by Carlos Reveiz - Ashley Wathen / crfoto.com Farragut quarterback Adam Fulton throws a pass in a 45-35 win over Independence in the Class 5A state championship game this past season. Fulton is Farragut’s male Student-Athlete of the Year. Emily Bretscher is “the whole package” L&N STEM Academy male honoree Rory says L&N STEM Academy principal Glatt will continue his tennis career at Becky Ashe. Berry College in Georgia. he Focus this week recognizes 10 more TSSAA-member high schools to submit their Student-Athletes of the Year from five respective honorees. Overall, a total of 44 hon- local high schools to wrap up its four- orees from 22 schools were sent in. weekT series. This week the spotlight shines on: The final group includes a female honoree who Berean Christian School – Lily Felts and Pres- was valedictorian and a two-sport standout, a ton Piper. male honoree who became starting quarterback Farragut – Alexis Parker and Adam Fulton. his senior year and led his school to its first- Grace Christian Academy – Ashley Ellison and ever state football championship and another Ben Andrews. female honoree who has committed to play for L&N STEM Academy – Emily Bretscher and the Orange and White after her final year in high Rory Glatt. South-Doyle valedictorian Madison school. South-Doyle – Madison Chandler and Caleb Farragut’s Alexis Parker will take her Chandler will study to become a pharmacist The Focus requested athletic directors at 24 Wender. volleyball game to Indiana University and at ETSU and keep playing tennis for fun. the Big Ten. Indiana volleyball coach says Parker will make an impact By Steve Williams culture we have right now. She’s match for the third year in a row. Indiana University’s volleyball going to have a chance to play a Susan Davidson called Parker website introduces Farragut High variety of positions and will make “one of the most humbling team Three-sport athlete Ashley Ellison would Berean’s Preston Piper was a two-sport tackle any challenge said the Grace Christian product Alexis Parker as a 5-11 an impact.” players I have had the opportuni- standout plus a Christian role model said athletic director. outside hitter/defensive special- Indiana was 17-16 overall last ty to coach. She played our entire his coach. ist. season and 6-14 in the Big Ten. season with an injured ankle … It also points out that she was Parker, Farragut High’s female She actually needed surgery to a PrepVolleyball.com High School Student-Athlete of the Year, will repair her ankle but elected to All-American and two-time All- be missed back home. She had carry her team.” State honoree from Tennessee. a school record 585 total kills in Parker stood out off the court, “Alexis will be a fan favorite leading the Lady Admirals to Dis- too. She earned a TSSAA Aca- because she plays so hard,” says trict 4 and Region 2 titles and a demic Achievement Award with Indiana Coach Sherry Dunbar- third straight appearance in the a 4.11 GPA. Kruzan. “She’s dynamic, aggres- TSSAA Class AAA state finals. Alexis also volunteered to help sive and will push others around Alexis also had 267 blocks, run volleyball youth camps and her to be better. 780 digs and 98 assists as Far- worked for the American Cancer “On top of that, she’s a fantas- ragut finished 46-6 after falling to Society “Strides for Cancer Walk/ Lily Felts has one more volleyball season at Berean Christian before she plays for the tic teammate and will add to the Brentwood in the championship Continued on page 3 Caleb Wender was captain and quarterback Orange and White. in South-Doyle’s turnaround campaign.

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Steve Ray first came to “Pat Walden told me that journey lands Knoxville in 1978 as Don they needed a new coach DeVoe’s first recruit after and he recommended me,” the coach took the reins of Ray said. “I’m still a college him in Estonia the University of Tennessee basketball fan and I’m still By Ken Lay men’s basketball program. a UT fan and I want to do It’s been a long time anything I can to help the Dre Mathieu’s journey in basketball has been a coming but Ray, who last program. roller-coaster ride to say the least. played for the Volunteers “That’s what we’re here It’s taken him from Central High School to More- in 1982, made a return to for. We’re here to make the head State and then out west to Arizona. From there, the local college basketball UT program better. That’s it was on to Minnesota before the real trying times scene. the agenda here. It’s great began. “I spent the last 15 years to see the program back on He went to Las Vegas for an NBA Showcase and in Wisconsin and I decid- the upswing. “I’m a big fan he’s been cut from the NBA’s Development League ed that I’m getting older of coach [Rick] Barnes.” before finally ending up in Estonia, where he got the now and it’s time for me In previous coaching chance to play professionally. to get into some warmer stops, Barnes, who will Former Vol basketball player Steve Ray is coaching in the That journey has landed him back home in K-Town, weather,” said Ray, who soon begin his third season Pilot Rocky Top League for the first time. Ray played for at least temporarily, as he’s back in the Pilot Rocky was recently tapped to in Big Orange Country, has Don DeVoe at Tennessee and won two SEC Championships Top League and playing a few games at Catholic coach the Tillman Compa- established himself as a in Big Orange Country High School. nies team in the Pilot Rocky great coach and prolific “It’s great to be here. It’s great to be back home Top Basketball League. “My recruiter. At Texas, Barnes and great to see my son. I haven’t seen him in 10 blood runs deep Orange coached the likes of Kevin for hoops, he’s been a And he has fond memo- months,” Mathieu said after his Knoxville News- and Knoxville has always Durant, D.J. Augustin, season ticket holder for ries of those teams. Sentinel team knocked off DeRoyal Industries in the been my second home. Tristan Thompson, LaMar- Tennessee football for the “I’m one of like five play- summer season opener for both squads on Monday, “I was coach DeVoe’s first cus Aldridge and T.J. Ford. last 25 years. ers to have two SEC Cham- June 19. “I love playing here and I love being home. recruit [at Tennessee] and I Durant and Aldridge are “I always came to the pionship rings,” said Ray, I haven’t been here in three months. love coach DeVoe. bona fide NBA stars while [football] games, even who has won his first two “It’s great to be back and it’s great to see my family Ray, a native of East St. Thompson has made it when I lived in Wisconsin,” games as a Rocky Top and my friends. But at the same time, I can’t wait to Louis, Illinois, replaces Rick to three consecutive NBA Ray said. League coach. be back where I’m supposed to be. That’s playing Campbell. Campbell, who Finals with LeBron James Ray was once a high Ray relishes the opportu- basketball and earning a paycheck doing it.” coached in the league since and the Cleveland Cava- school coach in Wisconsin nity to coach summer col- Mathieu has had a year full of challenges in 2016- its inception more than a liers. Durant was the 2017 and he’s one of a handful of lege basketball. 17. decade ago, didn’t return in Finals MVP with the Golden Vols hoopsters to have won “We have great players “I went from being cut in the [NBA] Developmental 2017 due to family and pro- State Warriors. Augustin a pair of Southeastern Con- in this league. We have League to playing in Estonia,” he said. fessional obligations. has also had a long profes- ference Championships. pro players, we have SEC But that was just the latest stop in a journey down Pat Walden, another sional career. He played on Tennes- players and we have small a long winding and sometimes bumpy road. Tennessee alum and Pilot “Coach Barnes is a great see’s 1978-79 team that college players,” Ray said. Mathieu, a 2011 Central High School graduate, Rocky Top League coach, recruiter but he’s also a won the SEC Tournament. “Basketball players always was a top player in the KIL during his prep days. knew that the league was great coach,” said Ray, He was also on the 1981- love to play. They love to From Fountain City and a stellar career with the in need of a new coach and who works in the comput- 82 squad that went 20-10 compete and they love to Bobcats, Mathieu went on to Morehead State before he recommended the com- er repair business. and won the regular-sea- win.” leaving that program for the desert and Central Ari- missioner Andre Whitehead In addition to his passion son title. zona College, a junior college in Coolidge, Arizona. He was a JUCO all-American with the Vaqueros and from there; it was off to the Big Ten and Min- nesota. After college was over, Mathieu still wanted to play. He’s in the NBDL with the Iowa Energy and with the NBA Gatorade League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce. Phillip Fulmer is back! Now, Mathieu plays for the Valka/Valga Basketball Club in Estonia. And he’s happy to be there. By Alex Norman relations.” running the athletic depart- university.” “It’s been a journey but it’s also a blessing,” he Indiana volleyball coach says Parker will make an impact Ok… not sure I am used These moves are… wow… ment; did you ever think he It’s no secret that Fulmer said. “I’ve gotten to see different things and I’ve seen to living in a world in which they are actually good, well felt 10% as connected to wanted the job Currie has… different cultures. the University of Tennes- out moves that could mean UT as Fulmer? In the 14 and there may be a feeling “It’s really different. We have two stores there see is making smart deci- positive things for Tennes- months that Lane Kiffin out period between the and they both close up at 8 o’clock at night and sions that also play well in see. was in charge of the foot- two of them, as Currie was there’s really no place to go if you want to eat late the court of public opinion Is this real life? ball program, there wasn’t working closely with Hamil- at night.” with regards to athletics. Basically, ever since the 1% of that affection pres- ton at the time of Fulmer’s But that’s where we are University fired Fulmer in ent. firing. now. November 2008, it has Kiffin tried to turn Ten- But it could also be a sign First, new Tennessee been one PR nightmare nessee into the Southern that the hatchet is being Smith returns athletic director John Currie after another. Cal of the south. He didn’t buried. promoted former Vol Chris The hiring of Lane Kiffin. realize Tennessee was “As a native Tennesse- Woodruff to become the The Bruce Pearl/NCAA already great. an who has given his all new men’s tennis coach. debacle. The hiring of Dave “Phillip has been a tre- for the Vols throughout his home to play This is a non-revenue sport Hart to replace Hamilton. mendous asset to the Uni- life, both as a student-ath- so it might not sound like The decision to eliminate versity of Tennessee both lete on the field and during a big deal, but Woodruff the Lady Vols nickname. on and off the field for a Hall of Fame coaching is from Knoxville, won a The firing of longtime ath- more than 40 years,” Uni- career leading our program in Rocky Top national title as a singles letic department officials versity of Tennessee Presi- to its most dominant and player at Tennessee, and Bud Ford and Debby Jen- dent Joe DiPietro said in a successful era in modern served as an assistant nings. The Title IX related statement released by the history, Coach Fulmer is League coach for the past 13 years. lawsuits. University of Tennessee. “I a perfect ambassador for By Ken Lay It’s a harmless choice and Should I go on? Because have enjoyed the opportu- our University and athletics won that brought with it I still have a lot of room to nity to work with him on the program,” Currie said. “I’ve Luke Smith hasn’t been away from Catholic some good PR for once. fill in this article. UT President’s Council, and appreciated and enjoyed High School very long. In fact, he just graduated Then, Currie brought in But the hiring of Fulmer I look forward to working numerous visits with Coach in May. highly regarded recruiter is a sign that the Universi- with him in a broader sense Fulmer since I returned to But he’s already had a homecoming of sorts. Tony Vitello to take over the ty might finally get it. That to advocate for the Univer- Knoxville, and I am honored Smith, who led the Irish boys basketball to the underachieving Tennessee people that support the Uni- sity with our key stakehold- to work with him in support Class AA Tournament Championship game in baseball program. A young versity want to see those ers.” of President DiPietro and March, played at Catholic High School again last guy with movie star looks that truly love Tennessee “This is a special oppor- Chancellor (Beverly) Daven- week when he made his Pilot Rocky Top Basketball that will bring energy to playing a role in its present tunity for me. I’ve had the port as we serve the Uni- League on Monday, June 19. what once was a success- and future. chance to work with Dr. versity of Tennessee, our He and his DeRoyal Industries team dropped a ful team. Again, a hire that What was it Fulmer said DiPietro for a couple of students and student-ath- 113-105 decision to Knoxville News-Sentinel and most agreed with. during that teary eyed years in a volunteer capac- letes.” Smith scored seven points. And then last week, the press conference? “Our ity, and I was excited when Fulmer’s return keeps But that didn’t spoil the excitement surrounding University of Tennessee Tennessee family is united he approached me with this the positive momentum his return to his one-time home court. announced that former Ten- in its goals, but divided in position,” Fulmer said. “I going at Tennessee. “I love playing on this floor,” said Smith, who was nessee football coach Phil- the right path to get there. look forward to serving UT We will find out together a Class AA Mr. Basketball Finalist and the District lip Fulmer has been hired I love Tennessee too much campuses statewide, our if it continues. 4-AA Most Valuable Player. “It’s always fun to play as the “Special Advisor to to let her stay divided.” communities, and UT ath- on this floor; especially when it’s in a league like the president for communi- Think about it… in the 6 letics for the greater good this when you’re playing against some of the best ty, athletics and university years that Dave Hart was for our great state and the competition around. Smith, who averaged 19 points, 6.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game during his senior Need season as Catholic High’s point guard, had seven Cash? points in his first-ever Pilot Rocky Top League game and drew the tough assignment of guarding former Turn unwanted Central standout and University of Minnesota point household guard Dre’ Mathieu (who now plays professionally in Estonia). items into Smith had a steal against Mathieu. But the former money! Bobcat went 3-for-9 from the floor and made a free throw. DeRoyal held Mathieu to nine points but Call Fountain Smith said he was impressed with the one-time City Auction Bobcat and former Golden Gopher. “I got that one steal against him but, man, he’s at (865) 604- quick,” Smith said of Mathieu. “He’s just a great 3468. Continue on page 4 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus June 26, 2017 June 26, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 BEST OF THE PREPS 2016-17 Student-Athletes of the Year Andrews was ‘the glue’ for GCA in football and basketball By Steve Williams basketball season, she was focuses on science, technology, Gryphons’ male honoree for the honors the past two seasons. named first team All-District and engineering and mathematics. second straight year, after lead- Lily currently holds sever- There is more to sports than All-Region as well as second team “She’s been part of our first ing the school’s best showing al season and career volleyball scoring points. Grace Christian All-KIL. teams that won KISL and regional ever in TSSAA tennis. records at Berean Christian. Academy’s Ben Andrews was a Transitioning into softball, titles and took them to state and “They had a phenomenal run “I have met few student-ath- testament to that. noted Thomas, Ashley had anoth- placed very high. For a school to that state doubles match,” letes with the fire and passion Andrews, GCA’s male Student- er impressive season, amassing that is five years old, that’s pretty said Ashe. “It was really fun to that drives Lily to be the best she Athlete of the Year, was a senior a .554 batting average, 72 RBI, impressive.” watch, and like Emily, Rory is the can be,” said Moyer. “She works football and basketball player in over 60 hits, over 50 runs scored, Bretscher also was a leader whole package. He’s a leader on hard and expects a great deal the 2016-17 school year. 27 stolen bases and nine home of an enthusiastic L&N squad the tennis team as a single player from herself as a team leader “He had a solid year statisti- runs accompanied by a slugging that opposing teams and fans and doubles player. But he also and two-year captain.” cally in both sports, but he truly percentage exceeding 1,000 per- noticed. was the one who would usually Felts first committed to Geor- shined as a captain and leader,” cent. “I was at a meet this past year start the chanting for his team- gia last summer but decommit- said GCA Athletic Director Lincoln Ashley accomplished all this and heard some people around mates. That kind of leadership ted after the Bulldogs made a Thomas. “Through his attitude, while still maintaining her aca- us talking about our team,” said and camaraderie is what we want coaching change and committed effort and example, he was hon- demic standards, added Thomas. Ashe. “As we had athletes in the from all of our student-athletes.” to Tennessee in March. estly the glue that kept both of She was named to the Tennes- water competing in heats, team- Glatt, who will play tennis at Preston Piper, a senior, was those teams together and func- see Coaches Association All-Aca- mates were yelling and clapping Berry College in Georgia, also named Berean Christian’s male tioning at high levels. demic Team, All-District and All- and chanting and just support- had heavy AP credits and a GPA honoree. He was a two-sport “Ben is a consummate leader Region teams as well as being ing each other. I heard some- higher than 3.75. standout for the Eagles in bas- on and off the field and was honored as a selection to the All- body say, ‘Wow, I wish our team ketball and soccer. always helping GCA set new stan- State team. did that.’ Piper was a two-time All-Dis- dards through both academics “It’s because of student lead- Berean Christian trict 2-A basketball player. He was and athletics.” L&N diver Emily ers like Emily that our team does a three-time All-District 2-A/AA In football, Andrews was a that and it’s part of the legacy honors UT honoree in soccer and the dis- member of the All-Region 2-2A Bretscher headed to that’s she leaving.” commitment Felts trict’s Offensive Player of the Year team with over 700 yards receiv- Purdue Emily and L&N’s Jacob Siler, and Piper this past season. ing and eight touchdown catch- who signed with Ohio State, are “As good of a two-sport es. Emily Bretscher, one of the ranked No. 5 in the country for Volleyball standout and Ten- athlete as Preston has been at GCA female honoree Ashley Elli- nation’s top high school divers, female and male synchronized nessee commitment Lily Felts is Berean, he was an even better son, also a senior this past school is L&N STEM Academy’s female diving. Berean Christian School’s female Christian role model and leader,” year, played soccer, basketball Student-Athlete of the Year for As for academics, Bretscher Student-Athlete of the Year for said Chris Lindsay, his basketball and softball for the Lady Rams. the third time, having also been took got all kinds of AP classes 2016 -17. coach. “P, as we call him, has been “She was an all-around athlete selected for the award after her and had a GPA over 3.75. The 5-11 Felts, who will be one of the most humble, selfless that simply found a way to get the sophomore and junior years. “She’s the whole package,” going into her senior year this and coachable young men that job done and would tackle any Bretscher became the school’s added Ashe. “She gets it done in fall, has played at an “extremely I have had the pleasure to work challenge the team faced head first female athlete to sign a Divi- the classroom and in her chosen high level” for four years at BCS, with. No matter what Preston on,” said Thomas. “Ashley was a sion 1 scholarship in any sport athletic field. We feel like she is including her 8th grade season, chooses to do with his life in the direct reflection of a GCA student- and will be going to Purdue this a good representative of a well- said Athletic Director Jason years ahead, I know that he will athlete.” fall. rounded person who is going to Moyer. be successful and always honor In only her second year as a “Emily was a Tennessee state go far.” She is a four-time District 2-A God.” member of the soccer program, champion in two of her four Rory Glatt, a senior on L&N’s Player of the Year as well as four- Ellison was named to the All- years,” said Becky Ashe, princi- runner-up Class A-AA doubles time All-Region 1-A player and District team. During the winter pal of L&N STEM Academy, which team at the state meet, is the also has earned Class A all-state

Indiana volleyball coach says Parker will make an impact Cont. from page 1 brought us back many, rallying around him. He a chance to compete for the Class 5A state semifi- Athlete Award. Race” for four years. many times from being was very positive about his quarterback up there,” nals. In addition to her aca- Adam Fulton, the quar- behind.” approach with how he took said Courtney. “They lost a Senior quarterback Caleb demic prowess, Chandler terback on Farragut’s first- In the state champion- his game. He took it serious quarterback. And what we Wender, the school’s male won athletic honors in two ever state championship ship game, Farragut trailed in the classroom and in the do (offensive schemes) is Student-Athlete of the Year, sports. She was the IMAC football team, was named 35-7 before rallying past hallways and being what what they do. was instrumental in the Goal Keeper of the Year the male Student-Athlete of Independence 45-35 to you want from your senior “I know he will go up turnaround. and a second-team All- the Year. capture the gold. captain and quarterback. there and give it every Wender was the Chero- Region soccer player. “Both of them are out- “Well Adam, he is what Everybody respected Adam shot to play. If not, he’ll be kees’ captain and named Madison also was a two- standing student-athletes you see,” said veteran because of the way he car- a backup quarterback and to the All-Inter Moun- time All-Conference tennis and represent Farragut Head Coach Eddie Court- ried himself. He’s just blue pressing the starting quar- tain Athletic Conference player and two-time district High very well,” said FHS ney. “He’s got great charac- collar about everything he terback to get on the field, team. He also maintained champion in doubles, team- Athletic Director Donald ter. He’s one of the hardest does.” because that’s just the way a 3.9 grade point aver- ing with Adrianna Rimmer Dodgen. workers I’ve had in a long The 6-2, 215-pound he is.” age throughout his senior in 2016 and Chloe Rummel “Alexis in volleyball went time. Fulton, a pro-style QB, set year and won the Chero- this past spring. to the state championship “As a quarterback, he two school records (3,223 kee Award for his exempla- “I will be attending East game three years in row got a chip on his shoul- passing yards and 41 touch- Wender and ry achievements on and off Tennessee State University … and anytime you make der after his sophomore downs) as he completed the field. and majoring in Chemistry it to the state tournament, year because he wasn’t 184 of 333 attempts and Chandler are Wender is going to Car- to become a pharmacist,” that’s a great accomplish- the starting quarterback. had only six intercepted. South-Doyle son-Newman University to said Chandler, who was a ment. He just went out there and The all-stater didn’t get play football and will major member of the National She’s just a wonder- kept competing and beat- a lot of offers. But it only honorees in Religion. Honors Society and Student ful person on and off the ing people out. takes one. Madison Chandler is Council at South-Doyle. “I floor. “When we started last “I’m so proud he’s going Winless in the 2015 foot- the school’s female honor- will not be playing on the “And Adam, what can you fall, we had some scrim- to Concord University in ball season, South-Doyle ee. She was valedictorian tennis or soccer team, but say? This was a storybook mages and he started grow- West Virginia (a Division II bounced back big last year and recipient of the 2017 I want to play intramural year in football and Adam ing up and the kids started school) and actually have and made it all the way to Johnny Mauer Scholar- tennis for fun!”

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UT and Bama should play, but Smith returns not count in division standings home to play Discussion of the oldest run- program being as strong a lot of wind out of the Ten- Tennessee ending ning series in the as it is now, just playing the nessee sails. its traditional South – Auburn Crimson Tide each year is A fresh Alabama team in Rocky Top football series versus Georgia enough of a disadvantage coming off an open date against Alabama – saw its rivals for Tennessee. But having came into Knoxville the continues to pop placed in differ- the Vols playing Alabama next week undefeated and League up from time to By Steve ent divisions. on a rotating basis would ranked No. 1. The 5-1 Vols time and as long Williams To preserve be even worse for many had slipped to No. 11. The Cont. from page 2 these games and now it’s as the Vols keep these classic fans of both teams and Tide rolled 49-10. It was great to get the chance losing to the Crimson Tide, games, the SEC allows for college football in gener- Alabama’s 10th straight player and he really got to play in the league,” he we’ll hear about it more each school in the confer- al. win over Tennessee and around me a few times.” said. “The competition often. ence to have a permanent This longtime series its biggest margin of vic- Smith, who was the here is the best. I understand the unfair- opponent. So Tennessee has always been one of tory over the Vols in 110 2017 Region 2-AA Tour- “You’re playing against ness in the sentiments of has Alabama and Georgia streaks. Tennessee cur- years. nament’s Most Valuable great college and profes- those who think the Ala- has Auburn. Another pop- rently is on the wrong end Still, I’m not in favor Player and The PrepXtra sional players and this can bama game should be ular “crossover” matchup of one, but the Vols have of dropping the annual Player of the Year, was only prepare me for next scheduled on a rotating pits Florida and LSU. had a couple of near wins matchup with Alabama. the Irish’s floor general season. I can only make basis. But there is anoth- The SEC was smart to even in the dark days of The streak has changed and Catholic Coach Mike me better. It can only get er way to make things fair preserve its top annual the post-Phillip Fulmer hands before and it will Hutchens often called his me ready for college bas- and at the same time pre- games. But there is no coaching era. again. former star “the best point ketball and next season.” serve this classic contest. need to count these “cross- Lane Kiffin was a field Many of us still remem- guard in Knoxville. Smith is one of three Since All-America over” contests in the divi- goal away of beating the ber Mike Terry’s inter- And the respect is 2017 high school gradu- halfback Gene McEver sional standings. Division- Tide on the road in 2009. ception in the end zone mutual. ates in the league. Far- returned the opening kick- al championships should But Mount Cody blocked at Neyland Stadium that “It’s great to have ragut alum Nick Rogers (a off 98 yards for a touch- be decided by games Daniel Lincoln’s 44-yard snapped Alabama’s [Hutchens] here in the gym Carson-Newman signee) down to spark a 15-13 win played between division attempt with four seconds 11-game win streak in watching me tonight,” said and Christian Academy of at Alabama in 1928, this members only. That would to go to preserve Bama’s 1982 and Peyton Man- Smith, who also earned a Knoxville product Hunter series has been one of col- be the fair thing to do. 12-10 victory. ning’s touchdown pass to spot on the Tennessee Reynolds (who will play lege football’s most pop- A lot of older Tennes- Two years ago in Tusca- Joey Kent on the opening Sportswriters Associa- at Maryville College next ular – a Southern classic see fans still look at Ala- loosa, Butch Jones’ Vols, play of the 1995 victory tion’s all-state team. “He’s season) are also in the that in the 1930s became bama as the biggest game 15 ½ point underdogs, at Alabama that started a great coach.” league. The three former known for being the game of the year. Many younger took the lead over Ala- a seven-game win streak Like most recent Knox- KIL stars are friends. played on the Third Satur- UT fans consider the Flor- bama in the fourth quar- over the Tide. ville Interscholastic League Smith will continue day in October. ida game as the biggest, ter but couldn’t hold it and It’s an annual classic standouts, Smith grew up his basketball in col- The current controversy and that’s understandable lost 19-14. that’s worth keeping. It’s watching the Pilot Rocky lege, where he’ll play for stems from the Southeast- since the Vols and Gators Tennessee had home also important to make Top League, which began Sewanee. But for now, ern Conference’s adoption are in the same division field advantage last thiigs fair in the division- its 11th season early last he’s enjoying the chance of East and West divisions and have squared off in season, but the Vols were al races. There’s a way we week. Now, he relishes the to play summer hoops at in 1992, with Tennessee many crucial games since coming off their first loss, a can have both. opportunity to be a part of the place he called home put in the East and Ala- divisional play began. 45-38 overtime setback at it. during a stellar high school bama in the West. Even With the Alabama Texas A&M. That loss took “I grew up coming to career. June 26, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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want them to function googol (10100). Strange- themselves as Comcast laws except God’s univer- and not frustrate me. I ly, I find really big num- technical support who sal law and judgement. need these tools to func- bers, describing the vast- would help me resolve We are now recon- tion in the modern world, ness of the universe, my problems. From there structing our lives, includ- even though I sometimes and fantastically small we went down the rabbit ing bank accounts, feel we all have become numbers of the sub- hole which led to the cor- credit cards and pass- slaves to our technol- atomic/quantum world, ruption of our home net- words on all devices as ogy, especially smart- fascinating. These con- work including my com- we await the reformat- phones. They are win- cepts stretch the hori- puter and my wife’s. ting of our compromised dows on a wondrous zons of my imagination. As a Christian I am computer tools. We will world, but I sometimes Contemplation aside, asked to pray for the righ- survive, and consider wonder if these devic- all I really want is for my teous and for those who these troubles as “first es are an Achilles’ heel. tools to work. Most of us are not. Admittedly, it world problems.” Enough Down the Rabbit Hole The danger is surfing the have bundled communi- is harder for the latter. food or safe water is a net or social media sites cation services (TV, inter- What motivates a person much larger issue. How- I don’t pretend to I’ve told Becky she and forfeiting personal net, phone) which con- to be a scoundrel? ever, I view the attack understand how com- doesn’t need a “stud and social interactions. nect us with the world. The great middle-age as terrorism, replete puters work. Like most finder” from Lowes; it There’s an intriguing And that’s where the fight philosopher and theolo- with ransom notices of us, I have a vague might make me jealous. story told in the Gospel began, because just like gian, Thomas Aquinas, and with expensive and comprehension of elec- Actually, I’m not very account of the women the DNC and John Podes- formulated a hierarchy painful consequences. trons swirling through handy around the house. who come to the tomb ta, I was “hacked.” Actu- of laws which defined What is the take home silicon pathways within Becky is our “handy- on Easter morning. They ally, I was the victim of a the universe. Like Venn message in this week’s the devices we hold in mam.” She likes tin- didn’t find Jesus, but different kind of phish- diagrams of concentric missive? There are sev- our hands or sit on our kering with tools and instead encountered an ing attack than Mr. Pod- circles, Aquinas and his eral. I can’t retreat from desktops. I appreci- such. I’d rather be in my angel who filled them esta. Phishing has noth- scholastics imagined that the world, though at the ate quantum mechanics study writing. She has with fear and with joy. ing to do with a rod and the Universal law of God moment I feel violated which describe the phys- been able to teach me Perhaps it’s the same reel. It is the Siren’s call encompassed everything as in a burglary. I must ics of computers that a few things, though with our smartphones. of a cyber attacker. that is. Within a small- trust, but verify. Don’t run the modern world. patience is not one of We must guard against I know better than to er circle he envisioned answer a phone call from But, I don’t understand these gifts. Recent- these devices con- open emails or attach- Divine laws such as the 844-729-5221 (the hack- it. Nor do I feel too badly ly, I learned the value trolling our lives and ments from people I don’t Ten Commandments. ers) or any unknown because Albert Einstein of Teflon tape used to our relationships with know. This was John Pod- Next, an even smaller caller who doesn’t leave a was likewise mystified seal gaskets. The knowl- others and the Spirit. esta’s mistake which sphere of natural laws voicemail. Think the best by the quantum world. edge helped me repair I once read that the opened up the damag- describes nature’s forces of people until proven We are doing a lot of our outdoor grill. Howev- computing power of an ing emails of Hillary Clin- like physics, the behav- otherwise. You can for- “fixing” in our new home. er, despite my success, iPhone is 10 times the ton to the world. My prob- ior of my dog Jack and give others who are co- Mostly this involves hang- there was not a sense capacity of the comput- lem began when I report- me. And lastly, the lowest opted and driven by evil, ing pictures. I’m pretty of joy as experienced ers aboard the Apollo 11 ed problems with our tier of function, are man’s but we humans are not good at finding studs when finding the per- spaceship. My iPhone has newly installed Comcast laws - aka positive law. gods and we cannot because I use the same fect word, writing a good gigabytes of memory. A communication system. Examples of these are forget those who have process to measure sentence or crafting a gigabyte is one with nine I left a phone message the Constitution or even behaved non-virtuous- the size of a patient’s thought provoking essay. zeros, commonly known with the Comcast ser- speed limits on Kings- ly. And lastly, anger and liver or discover fluid in I’ll admit I have little as a billion. I once wrote viceman who had just ton Pike. Obviously, Aqui- hatred will destroy more a patient’s chest. Doc- patience with my com- a story about really big installed our system and nas did not envision com- than just your computer. tors call this percussion. puter tools. On a prac- numbers such as tera- within fifteen minutes puter hackers, but would Our finishing carpenter tical level, I don’t care bytes (1012, a trillion), a I received a phone call have undoubtedly placed You may email Dr. Ferguson just called it “thumping.” why they work, I just quadrillion (1015), and a from agents identifying them outside any of the at [email protected] When in Rome Over the next Roman citizen. mankind’s insistence Romans makes it clear overcome obstacles due them to get along and to few weeks, I will Paul used this of rejecting God, God that we are more than to race and religion. The quit offending each other be sharing some opportunity of gave them over to their conquerors though Jesus book talks about the (Romans 14). thoughts from the imprisonment own desires (Romans who loved us. We no division and jealousy that Paul does an amazing book of Romans and ultimate 1). Depravity and sin longer live according to existed between Gentile job declaring a message in the New travel to Rome spread like gangrene. the flesh, but now have and Jewish Christians. of hope, peace, and Testament. This where he faced Jews and Gentiles had no life in the Spirit (Romans The Jews thought that God reconciliation, a message letter of Paul’s is By Mark trial to share right judging each other 8). Due to our salvation, loved them more since desperately needed a rich book with Brackney, the good news (Romans 2) because we are able to offer our they were added first to today. The Jewish and many themes Minister of the message of they both had fallen lives as living sacrifices the Kingdom of God at the Gentile Christians could that continue to Arlington Church Jesus Christ short of the glory of God to God. We no longer feast of Pentecost (Acts love each and get along impact the lives of Christ to C ae s ar’s (Romans 3). Paul then live according to the 2). The Gentiles thought and thus declare the glory of Christians today. You household. lays out clearly the plan ways of this world, but God loved them more of God as they impacted discover, as you read this Paul writes this letter of salvation. Some Bible are transformed by the because they were added their wicked culture that book, that Paul had a heart to set things straight. He teachers have labeled renewing of our minds. to the kingdom of God included Emperor Worship from the Roman Empire. begins by pointing out that this the “Roman road” Love is our guide and our later due to the unbelief and intense persecution. He was called the Apostle humanity is hopelessly to salvation. Paul talks response, even in the of many Jews (Romans In fact, the church had to the Gentiles. The book wicked. Men and women about the importance midst of persecution, as 11). They had trouble to go underground in of Acts shows that after took their eyes off of God of faith (Romans 4) and we overcome evil with worshipping together Rome (the catacombs) Paul was arrested in and began worshipping baptism into Jesus Christ good (Romans 12). and offended each other for a season in order to Jerusalem, he appealed created things instead in order to experience The book of Romans by what they ate at their continue to worship the to Caesar since he was a of the creator. Due to new life (Romans 6). also helps people potluck meals. Paul tells eternal God. $300 2808 Sutherland Avenue OFF Knoxville, TN 37919 Your full ReBath 865-240-4351 system www. rebath.com/knoxville *Restrictions apply. Not valid with any other offer. Quick and Easy, Without the Hassle! Call Re-Bath Looking for easy access to your Our low threshold for easy access shower? 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Bumgarner, Tennessee’s wet and Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture and muddy spring quickly gave Tennessee Extension Master way to a hot and sunny Gardener Coordinator summer. For the state’s farmers and for the cus- One of the joys of shade tomers who wait anxiously gardening is the oppor- for seasonal you-pick farms tunity to have a taste of and farmers markets to Tennessee woodlands open, the race is on to fill in our own backyards. buckets, market booths, Two common forest flow- pantries and home freez- ers found in Tennessee ers with local produce. are Heuchera and Tiarel- Fruits in particular have la. Better known as coral relatively brief growing sea- bells or alum root, Heu- sons, and the recent turn chera has several spe- in the weather caused cies that vary in distri- blueberry and blackberry bution across the state Foamy bells ( x Huecherella) tend to bring together the flowering look of coral bells crops to ripen rapidly. Early and are more common and some of leaf patterns and shapes of foamflower. Pictured is the cultivar named peaches are available at in Middle and East Ten- ‘Catching Fire’. Photo by N. Bumgarner, courtesy UTIA. some Tennessee orchards. Look for blackberries at the nessee. Tiarella, or foam- Warm temperatures and farmers market! flower, is most common sunshine are necessary for in East Tennessee. Many together the flowering obvious reasons, but the of organic matter. Some fruits to develop sweetness June through July. selections of these and look of coral bells and diversity in native species coral bells have more abil- and finish maturation, so Garden produce has other species not native some of the leaf patterns in both of these parents ity to thrive in more stress- farm and farmers market also picked up speed, and to Tennessee can be and shapes of foamflow- provides the opportunity ful environments. So, such visitors are experiencing early summer favorites like found in nurseries; how- er. Often you’ll see these for crosses that thrive in a parents can be chosen to an unexpected abundance summer squash, zucchinis, ever, as close members of crosses with dark pat- range of conditions. bring to the cross better of berries. A regular sprin- green beans and cucum- the Saxifragaceae family, terns in the center of the Site selection and man- tolerance of hot and humid kling of pop-up storms kept bers have abruptly hit farm- some of their respective, leaves or a more deeply agement are important summer conditions, which plants plump, even in the ers markets with color and distinct attributes can be cut or lobed leaf than to enjoying foamy bells were often lacking in early sweltering heat. variety. found in the intergeneric most coral bells. In real- over the long term. When Heucherella introductions. Depending on varieties To make the most of this cross x Heucherella. This ity, this is an oversimpli- selecting a site, keep in Recent breeding efforts and location, blueberry summer sweetness, con- hybrid commonly goes by fication. You can now find mind that often these have used Heuchera vil- harvests stretch from June sumers can use the Pick the name foamy bells in bronze and purple leaves plants reside natively in losa as a parent, which through most of the month Tennessee mobile app, the U.S., which gets a nod and even silver tones in the understory of forests. was an important step in of August. Peach season or visit the Pick Tennes- for logic, but receives no foamy bells (like ‘Cracked Foamflower, more delivering foamy bells that extends from mid-June see website at www.PickT- naming bonus points for Ice’) and a range of flower than coral bells, tends to perform better in Tennes- through August and black- nProducts.org to find farms creativity. colors and characteris- prefer very moist locations see-type climates. Cultivar berry harvest will be in full and markets nearby. As a general state- tics. We tend to focus on and is found on stream names, such as ‘Alabama swing from the latter part of ment, foamy bells bring plant color and shape for banks with higher levels Cont. on page 4 Legal & public notices

POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 47.221 Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock TENNESSEE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME, 125.00 feet to an iron pin marking the southwest 2002, as Instrument No. 200205070092058 in ACRES AS PER SURVEY OF JAMES L. NICHOLS, & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the AS ESTABLISHED BY MASTER DEED OF RECORD corner of Lot 3; thence North 02 deg. 20 min. West the real property records of Knox County Register’s Foreclosure RLS # 2452, 2122 WAYLAND ROAD, KNOXVILLE, power and authority vested in it, will on July 18, BEARING INSTRUMENT NO. 200804070074922 along the common dividing line between Lots 3 and Office, Tennessee. TN 37914, DATED OCTOBER 19,2005. 2017, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary AND AMENDMENTS BEARING INSTRUMENT 4, 785.3 feet to an iron pin in the southern line of Owner of Debt: NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC notices Tax ID: N/A location at the Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, NO. 200905210075754 AND INSTRUMENT Maloney Road; thence South 75 deg. 36 min. West D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Current Owner(s) of Property: TIM WILHOIT Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the NO. 200912160041134 AND REGIME PLAT along the southern line of Maloney Road, 150.00 The following real estate located in Knox AND SHANNON WILHOIT AND TIM WILHOIT highest and best bidder for cash, the following OF RECORD BEARING INSTRUMENT NO. feet to an iron pin, the place of beginning, as shown County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call The street address of the above described described property situated in Knox County, 200710160031957, ALL IN THE REGISTER`S by survey of W.E. Lack, Engineer, Knoxville, TN, bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and SUBSTITUTE property is believed to be 9211 BROCK ROAD, Tennessee, to wit: OFFICE, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH bearing date of October 24, 1955 and revised encumbrances of record: KNOXVILLE, TN 37938, but such address is not Situated in District No. Eight (8) of Knox County, SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A August 25, 1956. Being the property located at 6311 Tell Mynatt TRUSTEE’S SALE part of the legal description of the property sold Tennessee, and being known and designated as all MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION; TOGETHER NO BOUNDARY SURVEY WAS MADE AT THE Road, in the City of Knoxville, TN Zip Code: 37938 Sale at public auction will be on July 25, herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal of Lot 28, Unit 2, Fairview Village Subdivision, as WITH A PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF SUCH TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE. Knox County, Tennessee. 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the description referenced herein shall control. shown by map of same of record in Map Book GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND LIMITED THIS CONVEYANCE is made subject to Situated in District No. Eighth of Knox County, North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS 78-S, Page 28 (Map Cabinet F, Slide 75C), in the COMMON ELEMENTS AS ARE APPURTENANT applicable restrictions, easements, etc. of record in Tennessee. Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee IN POSSESSION. Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, to THERETO. Map Book 19, Page 63 and Plat Cabinet B, Slide Beginning at point in the Northeast right of way as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN which map specific reference is hereby made for a Parcel ID: 057FJ00100A 299B in the Register`s Office for Knox County, line of the Tell Mynatt Road, said point being North to Deed of Trust executed by TIM WILHOIT AND THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, more particular description. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of Tennessee. 51 deg. 50 min. East of the intersection of said SHANNON WILHOIT AND TIM WILHOIT, to TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER Being the same property conveyed to Jeffery the property is believed to be 700 SYDNEY BEAN Being the same property conveyed to W. Tell Mynatt Road with the Bell Road a distance of DWIGHT B. GRIZZELL, Trustee, on October 25, PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE Holbert, unmarried from Secretary of Veterans WAY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918. In the event of Jennings Stroud, married by deed dated June 28, 330 feet more or less; thence going North 37 deg. 2005, as Instrument No. 200511010039667 in TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH Affairs by Deed dated March 24, 2015, and of any discrepancy between this street address and 2004, recorded July 7, 2004 and shown of record 35 min. West with the line of James Haynes and the real property records of Knox County Register’s ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY record in Instrument 201504270057871, in the the legal description of the property, the legal in Instrument No. 200407070001899 in the wife a distance of 300 feet to an iron pin; thence Office, Tennessee and re-filed as Instrument No. TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee. description shall control. Register`s Office for Knox County, Tennessee. going North 51 deg. 30 min. East, a distance of 149 200601270063712 in the real property records of OF THE PURCHASER. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE Parcel ID Number: 021IB-028 CURRENT OWNER(S): VERNON L. BISHOP, W. Jennings Stroud, died testate on April 28, feet to an iron pin; thence continuing with the line Knox County Register’s Office, Tennessee. FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE Address/Description: 7425 Maverick Lane, JR., PATRICIA E. BISHOP 2012 and by Last Will and Testament admitted of James C. Haynes and wife going South 37 deg. Owner of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, National SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF Corryton, TN 37721. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of to probate in the Probate Court for Knox County, 35 min. East a distance of 300 feet to a point in Association as Trustee for Option One Mortgage THE PURCHASE PRICE. THE PURCHASER SHALL Current Owner(s): The Estate of Jeffery the above-described property shall be subject to Tennessee, No. 72371-1, the property herein above the Northeast right of way line of said Tell Mynatt Loan Trust 2006-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE Holbert. all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid described was devised to Frances Stroud. Road; thence going South 51 deg. 50 min. West Series 2006-1 GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. Other Interested Party(ies): N/A taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- Tax ID: 135GB006 with the right of way line of Tell Mynatt Road a The following real estate located in Knox OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MOUNTAIN The sale of the property described above shall back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or Current Owner(s) of Property: FRANCES distance of 149 feet to an iron pin, the point of County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call NATIONAL BANK AND HALLSDALE POWELL be subject to all matters shown on any recorded encumbrances as well as any priority created by a STROUD Beginning. Said tract contains 1.03 acres more or bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and UTILITY DISTRICT AND OPTION ONE MORTGAGE plat; any and all liens against said property for fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate The street address of the above described less. Said tract if conveyed to subject drainage and encumbrances of record: CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, survey of the premises might disclose. This property property is believed to be 3112 Maloney Road, utility easements inside all lot lines. SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) (FORMERLY AND CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. AND easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; is being sold with the express reservation that it is Knoxville, TN 37920, but such address is not Being the same property conveyed to Robert EIGHT (8)) OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HALLSDALE POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute part of the legal description of the property sold L. Beeler by Last Will and Testament from Charles AND BEING ONE (1) TRACTS OF LAND MORE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal O. Beeler filed for record on 04/03/98 in Book 118, PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE and any matter than an accurate survey of the The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale description referenced herein shall control. page 0194, Register`s Office for Knox County. LYING WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. premises might disclose; and to another day, time, and place certain without SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS Tax ID: 020-143.05 OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. All right and equity of redemption, statutory further publication, upon announcement at the IN POSSESSION. Current Owner(s) of Property: ROBERT L. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS 35-5-101 have been met. or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly time and place for the sale set forth above. All right THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN BEELER FOLLOWS: All right of equity of redemption, statutory and waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, The street address of the above described BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN FOUND AT otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey homestead, and dower are expressly waived in TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER property is believed to be 6311 Tell Mynatt Rd, FENCE AND 50` R/W LINE OF BROCK ROAD, said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE Knoxville, TN 37938, but such address is not BEING APPROXIMATELY 3842` FROM THE convey only as Substitute Trustee. to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH part of the legal description of the property sold INTERSECTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BROCK If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the and place certain without further publication, upon as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal ROAD AND TEXAS VALLEY ROAD; THENCE 1 State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or announcement at the time and place for the sale set where is, without representations or warranties TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY description referenced herein shall control. the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or OF THE PURCHASER. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE CALL WITH D.B 2187 PG.499, N 31 DEG 56`31” forth above. of any kind, including fitness for a particular use SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS Workforce Development are listed as Interested FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE W 887.99` TO AN IRON PIN FOUND AT FENCE This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any or purpose. IN POSSESSION. Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF INTERSECTION, PASSING A 12” MAPLE AT information obtained will be used for that purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will THE PURCHASE PRICE. THE PURCHASER SHALL 296.08`, AND THE CENTER OF T.V.A. HIGH A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER right to redeem the property as required by 26 GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. AT 433.73`; THENCE 7 CALLS WITH D.B. Q-6 c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Ste 310 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH PG. 383 (UNION COUNTY) N 30 DEG. 47` 12” This property is being sold with the express THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT E 190.38` TO AN IRON PIN FOUND AT FENCE Atlanta, GA 30341 Memphis, TN 38103 ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation PH: 404-789-2661 FX: 404-294-0919 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY BEND; THENCE N 16 DEG. 57` 24” E 220.91` TO by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. AN IRON PIN FOUND AT FENCE BEND; THENCE File No.: 17-07654 FC01 Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846- OF THE PURCHASER. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be Ad #118426 If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE N 36 DEG. 29` 31” E 83.35` TO AN IRON PIN entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The 35-5-101 have been met. FOUND AT FENCE BEND; THENCE N 54 DEG. 06` 06/19/2017, 06/26/2017, 07/03/2017 SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF Purchaser shall have no further recourse against All right of equity of redemption, statutory and THE PURCHASE PRICE. THE PURCHASER SHALL 28” E 185.93` TO AN IRON PIN FOUND AT FENCE the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in BEND; THENCE N 46 DEG. 29` 41” E 87.37` NOTICE OF HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE attorney. said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. TO A 22” OAK AT FENCE BEND; THENCE N 28 MWZM File No. 13-005263-670 convey only as Substitute Trustee. DEG. 29` 52” E 150.46` TO A 9” SOURWOOD SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: LVNV FUNDING MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, P. C., If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the LLC ASSIGNEE HSBC/ORCHARD-PLATINUM MPL AT FENCE BEND; THENCE N. 22 DEG. 50` 55” Substitute Trustee(s) TRUSTEES SALE TRUSTEE’S SALE State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or E. 161.67 TO A POINT IN THE CENTER OF SUCK AND FRED ABBOTT F/U/B/O THE HARTFORD PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT STONE CREEK, PASSING A 12” POPLAR IN FENCE 5217 MARYLAND WAY WHEREAS, default has occurred in the Sale at public auction will be on July 25, Workforce Development are listed as Interested LINE AT 147.59`; THENCE 5 CALLS WITH D.B. performance of the covenants, terms and conditions 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027 Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. M-4 PG.39 (UNION COUNTY) N 60 DEG. 24” 49` E PHONE: (615) 238-3630 of a Deed of Trust dated May 11, 2011, executed North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will 323.09` TO A 12” OAK AT FENCE BEND; THENCE by VERNON L. BISHOP, JR., PATRICIA E. BISHOP, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. EMAIL: [email protected] be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ 35-5-101 have been met. N 69 DEG. 44` 49” E 174.89` TO A 24” MAPLE conveying certain real property therein described to as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant right to redeem the property as required by 26 AT FENCE BEND; THENCE N 80 DEG. 06` 00” E GLENN BALLETTO, as Trustee, as same appears to Deed of Trust executed by FRANCES STROUD, All right of equity of redemption, statutory and U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in 149.49` TO A 10” OAK AT FENCE BEND; THEN of record in the Register’s Office of Knox County, to BROADWAY TITLE, INC., Trustee, on September This property is being sold with the express N 70 DEG. 29` 19” E 86.36` TO AN IRON PIN Tennessee recorded May 18, 2011, at Instrument 6, 2013, as Instrument No. 201309190019108 in said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and NOTICE OF reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation convey only as Substitute Trustee. FOUND; THENCE S 73 DEG. 54` 48” E 248.13` Number 201105180066799; the real property records of Knox County Register’s by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the TO AN IRON PIN FOUND AT FENCE BEND; THENCE FORECLOSURE SALE and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Office, Tennessee. for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or 2 CALLS WITH D.B. O-3 PG. 37 (UNION COUNTY) Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Owner of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The S. 44 DEG. 40` 34” E. 494.47` TO AN IRON PIN FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION who is now The following real estate located in Knox Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or FOUND IN FENCE; THENCE S 45 DEG. 13` 52” E STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY the owner of said debt; County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s Workforce Development are listed as Interested 355.98` TO AN IRON PIN FOUND IN FENCE AND WHEREAS, Jeffery Holbert, Unmarried and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and attorney. Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this IN THE 50` R/W OF BROCK ROAD; THENCE 11 executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute encumbrances of record: MWZM File No. 17-000108-220 foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will CALLS WITH R/W, S. 48 DEG. 17` 34” W. 333.82` Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Primary Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the SITUATE in District No. 9 of Knox County, MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, be subject to the applicable governmental entities’ TO A POINT; THENCE A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, Capital Mortgage, LLC, Lender and Southeast Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. Tennessee and without the corporate limits of the P. C., Substitute Trustee(s) right to redeem the property as required by 26 R=500.00` L=99.54` CH=S 53 DEG. 59` 46” Title & Escrow, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that City of Knoxville and being all of Lot No. 4 in the PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. W 99.38` TO A POINT; THENCE S 59 DEG. 41` April 24, 2015 and recorded on April 27, 2015 in the entire indebtedness has been declared due and PROPERTY OF W.R. and J.A. BRAKEBILL as shown 5217 MARYLAND WAY This property is being sold with the express 59” W 334.79` TO A POINT; THENCE A CURVE Instrument No. 201504270057872, Knox County, payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, by map record in Map Book 19, page 63, Plat BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027 reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation TO THE LEFT, R=200.00` L=40.94` CH=S 53 Tennessee Register of Deeds. PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed Cabinet B, Slide 299B in the Register`s Office for PHONE: (615) 238-3630 by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside DEG. 50` 06” W 40.87` TO A POINT; THENCE WHEREAS, default having been made in the agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority Knox County, Tennessee and having a frontage of EMAIL: [email protected] for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be S. 47 DEG 58` 14” W. 154.74` TO A POINT, payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee 150.00 feet on the southern side of Maloney Road entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The THENCE A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, R=150.00` secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current will, on July 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM in the lobby of and being more particularly bounded and described Purchaser shall have no further recourse against L=40.28` CH=S 55 DEG. 39` 46” W 40.16` holder of said Deed of Trust, Primary Capital the Knox County Courthouse City-County Building as follows: SUBSTITUTE the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s TO A POINT; THENCE S 63 DEG. 21` 18” W Mortgage, LLC, (the “Holder”), appointed the 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN, located in Knoxville, BEGINNING at an iron pin in the southern line attorney. 217.20` TO A POINT; THENCE A CURVE TO THE undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the of Maloney Road, distant in an easterly direction TRUSTEE’S SALE MWZM File No. 17-000056-505 LEFT, R=750.00` L= 277.48` CH=S 52 DEG Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds 1,159.2 feet, more or less, from the point of 45` 21” W 275.90` TO A POINT; THENCE S 42 Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox County, ONLY, the following described property situated in intersection of the southern line of Maloney Road Sale at public auction will be on July 6, 2017 MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, P. C., DEG. 09` 25” W 257.17` TO A POINT PASSING Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: with the eastern line of Alcoa Highway, said point on or about 10:00AM local time, at the North Side Substitute Trustee(s) THE CENTER OF T.V.A. HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) OF KNOX of beginning marking the northeast corner of Lot Entrance, City County Building, 400 Main Street, PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 TRANSMISSION LINES AT 180.71`; THENCE A of Trust; and COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHOUT THE CORPORATE 5; thence South 04 deg. 28 min. East along the Knoxville, TN 37902, conducted by the Substitute 5217 MARYLAND WAY CURVE TO THE RIGHT, R=1000.00` L= 134.20` NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, common dividing line between Lots 4 and 5, 798.7 Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027 CH=S 46 DEG. 00` 06” W 134.10` TO A POINT; the entire indebtedness has been declared due and AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS feet to an iron pin in Davis`s northern line; thence pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by ROBERT L. PHONE: (615) 238-3630 THENCE S 49 DEG. 50` 47” W 157.14` TO THE payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the UNIT 1, EVANS GATE CONDOMINIUMS, A with said line of Davis, North 66 deg. 57 min. East BEELER, to Kathy J. Winstead, Trustee, on April 30, EMAIL: [email protected] PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus June 26, 2017 June 26, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 Most dogs dislike July 4 Does your dog really The results desperate times Hobo the Wonder Dog will friends survive the holiday are in and eighty while fighting post links on his Facebook with the least stress pos- know how you feel? percent of dogs for our freedom page of his favorite music sible. Observe your pets, if Knox County Public Genius of Birds’ by Jen- overwhelming- dogs were mar- selections for your conve- they start trembling, hiding, Library invites the public nifer Ackerman, ‘Are We ly dislike Fourth veled for their nience. pacing, vocalizing, or being to join Dr. Todd Free- Smart Enough to Know of July celebra- bravery and hon- • Create a special place destructive do not scold or berg for a discussion of How Smart Animals Are?’ tions. Our histo- ored by being indoors where your pets feel coddle them this may aggra- “Beyond Words: What by Frans de Waal, and ry is rich in inspir- returned to their safe away from doors and vate their noise phobia Animals Think and Feel” ‘Other Minds’ by Peter ing stories of By Howard Baker, owners. windows for a retreat from and make things worse. by Carl Safina at 12 p.m. Godfrey-Smith. One of the how our founding RN BSN We know dogs the festivities. Research studies on desen- on Wednesday, June 28 best of this recent flurry of fathers fought and cats have • Stay with your pet during sitizing your dog from loud in the East Tennessee books is ‘Beyond Words’ for our separa- a heightened fireworks and be normal as noises can be effective but History Center auditori- by Carl Safina.” tion from British rule. We sense of sound and smell possible. Your dog will pick usually require at least a six- um, 601 S. Gay Street. Book Sandwiched In often neglect the history of and fireworks are guaran- up on your feelings of frus- ty-day training program. Books Sandwiched In is will continue July 26 our country and the impor- teed to deliver a multisenso- trations and a perception of Not all dogs are fearless sponsored by the Friends when Jackie Clay, Execu- tant role the dogs of our ry extravaganza for your dog danger that can make their of sounds and will chase of Knox County Public tive Director, Free Medical Founding Fathers played in or cat. Fireworks are packed fear intensified. cannon-balls shot from a Library. Attendees may Clinic of Oak Ridge, and early America. During the with loud noises, flashes of • Keep windows, curtains, cannon. Remember act bring lunch. Drinks are Ronni Chandler, Director siege of Yorktown in 1781 a bright light, and smells of and doors closed. If your pet normal, do not scold or available to purchase. of Project Grad Knoxville, large British Bulldog chased sulfur. It’s no wonder most thinks the noises are coming coddle, plan ahead, and “How intelligent are non- return to continue the dis- cannonballs fired at Colonial dogs loathe the Fourth of from inside the home, they you and your pet will find human animals? Do they cussion of “Rac(e)ing to troops; obviously all dogs do July celebrations. Hobo the will try to escape. freedom from the noises have self-awareness? Do Class: Confronting Pov- not fear loud noises. In Octo- Wonder Dog suggest the fol- • Proper identification on of the holiday. Two hundred they have deep relation- erty and Race in Schools ber 1777 after the Battle of lowing safety tips for keep- your pet and microchipping forty years ago, General Wil- ships with one anoth- and Classrooms” by Rich- Germantown Colonial troops ing your four-legged family can help reunite you with liam Howe learned a valu- er in ways that echo our ard A. Milner IV. On August found a foxhound identified members comfortable and your pet in the event you able lesson: having your own relationships? These 23, Dr. Victor Erik Ray, UT as belonging to British Gen- safe during the Fourth of become separated. dog properly identified and kinds of questions have Department of Sociology, eral William Howe. General July Holiday. No doubt the Fourth of tagged is your best bet of been asked by humans for will lead a discussion of George Washington cleaned, • Turn on a television or July holiday is stressful for being reunited with your dog centuries,” Freeberg says. “Stamped from the Begin- brushed, fed, and returned radio louder than normal. our pets. Preparation with in the event you are sepa- “A number of recent books ning: The Definitive Histo- the dog to his owner Gen- Research indicates classi- the above tips will help you rated. attempt to answer these ry of Racist Ideas in Amer- eral William Howe. Even in cal music is calming to dogs. and your trusted four-legged questions, including ‘The ica” by Ibram X. Kendi. ANNOUNCEMENTS Beekeepers Meeting summer Shakespeare Fes- 7:00 p.m. nightly out- not by.” Shakespeare on the see the Square! The Knox County Bee- tival, featuring the com- doors on Market Square THE COMPLETE WORKS Square productions are For more information keepers Association’s edies Two Gentlemen of What happens when OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE performed on a rough rep- about the Tennessee Stage next monthly meeting is Verona and The Complete a young man suddenly (Abridged) lica of the new Globe The- Company, Shakespeare On Monday, July 3, 7-9 p.m. Works of William Shake- finds his best friend’s girl- July 14, 16, 20, 22, 28, atre in London (a recon- The Square or its support at New Harvest Park Com- speare (Abridged). friend more desirable than 30, Aug. 3, 5, 11, 13 struction of Shakespeare’s guild, Buddies of the Bard munity Building. Program The Complete Works his own? Shakespeare’s 7:00 p.m. nightly out- original theater). The plays (BOB), call 546-4280 or topics: BEE Stings, Reac- of William Shakespeare refreshing comedy of first doors on Market Square are presented in the time- e-mail tennesseestage@ tions & Medications and (Abridged) opens the fes- love is complete with wily What can we say, but: less style of Elizabethan comcast.net. Plants Our Bees Like. tival on Thursday, July 13, servants, disguised lovers 37 Plays. Three Actors. 90 theatrical presentations. Reminder: The August at Market Square. It contin- and Crab – the most lov- Minutes. Don’t Try This At The Tennessee Stage South Knox Meeting 7 annual picnic at Wash- ues through Aug. 12, alter- able, ill mannered canine Home! Company encourages our ington Presbyterian Pavil- nating performances with ever to grace the stage. Val- The Complete Works audiences to spend an eve- Commissioner Carson ion at 6:00 p.m. is open to Two Gentlemen of Verona entine and Proteus, the two of William Shakespeare ning on the Square: do a Dailey and School Board anyone interested in honey which runs July 14 - Aug. gents in question, prove (Abridged) is directed by H. little shopping, have a nice member Amber Rountree bees. Admission is free. 13. that Romeo was not the Caitlin Corbitt and Two Gen- dinner, see the play and will be at the G&D Market THE TWO GENTLEMEN only young lad in Verona to tlemen of Verona is direct- maybe stop by a pub after- and Deli meeting with the Shakespeare on the Square OF VERONA fall in love! “What light is ed by Amy Hubbard, found- ward. All of this and more is citizens of the 9th District The Tennessee Stage July 13, 15, 21, 23, 27, light, if Silvia be not seen/ ing Artistic Director of The available on Market Square on Tuesday, June 27 from Company presents its 27th 29, Aug. 4, 6, 10, 126 What joy is joy if Silvia be Actor’s Co-Op. nightly. So come early and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Legal & public notices Courtroom, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville, that is four (4) months from the date of this first persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, NOTICE TO (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s COURT TN; further, that failure to answer before or appear publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are date of death. on that date will result in the judgment being taken the creditor received an actual copy of the notice required to file the same with the Clerk and Master CREDITORS against him and entry of a Final Order. This notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of of the above named Court on or before the earlier This the 1ST day of JUNE, 2017. will be published in the Knoxville Focus for four (4) the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their NOTICES ESTATE OF MARGARET LOUISE POE successive weeks. date that is four (4) months from the date of first claims will be forever barred: DOCKET NUMBER 79055-1 This the __ day of ______, 2017. publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first ESTATE OF JOHNNY H. TAYLOR Non-Resident months from the decedent’s date of death. publication of this notice if the creditor received an Notice is hereby given that on the 20TH day PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOtice Sevier County Juvenile Court Clerk actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty of JUNE 2017, letters administration in respect of RONALD W. TAYLOR; ADMINISTRATOR This the 21ST day of JUNE, 2017. (60) days before the date that is four (4) months the Estate of 3345 SHAW DR., CURT ALLEN LAVINE – Vs – from the date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty KNOXVILLE, TN 37917 JULIE ANN LAVINE ESTATE OF NANCY ELIZABETH (60) days from the date the creditor received an MARGARET LOUISE POE DOCKET # 137853 MAPLES BROWN actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) who died May 4, 2017, were issued the IN THE FOURTH CIRCUITCOURT OF KNOX NON-RESIDENT JAMES W. BROWN; ADMINISTRATOR days prior to the date that is four (4) months from undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the COUNTY, TENNESSEE 2207 SOUTHERN SHADE BLVD., the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All NOTICE KNOXVILLE, TN 37932 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, MISC. filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant JULIE TO: ANGELA O’NEIL, DOVER O’NEIL AND of death matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are ANN LAVINE is a non-resident of the State of MERCY HEALTH PARTNERS, INC.; required to file the same with the Clerk and Master Notices Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be IN RE: CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING NOTICE TO This the 13TH day of JUNE, 2017. of the above named court on or before the earlier ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry so that LLC v. ANGELA O’NEIL¬ of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their the ordinary process of law cannot be serve upon NO. 193356-2 CREDITORS ESTATE OF JOHN EDWARD GASTON claims will be forever barred. LEGAL SECTION 94 JULIE ANN LAVINE. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first WILLIE MAE LAREW GASTON; EXECUTRIX IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX ESTATE OF JAMES ARTHUR CHANDLER publication of this notice if the creditor received an Knox County will receive bids for the following 2233 HILLSBORO HEIGHTS, actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty answer to an action of COMPLINT FOR DIVORCE COUNTY, TENNESSEE DOCKET NUMBER 79091-1 items & services: filed by CURT ALLEN LAVINE, Plaintiff herein, with KNOXVILLE, TN 3 7 92 0 (60) days before the date that is four (4) months In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint Bid 2574, Skytrak Lift, due 7-27-17 the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, and filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants Notice is hereby given that on the 21ST day from the date of this first publication; or with NICHOLAS D. BUNSINE, Plaintiff’s Attorney ANGELA O’NEIL, DOVER O’NEIL AND MERCY of JUNE 2017, letters testamentary in respect of JON G. ROACH (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor For additional information call 865-215-5777, whose address is 800 SOUTH GAY STREET SUITE HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. a non-resident of the the Estate of ATTORNEY-AT-LAW received an actual copy of the notice to creditors stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North 2001 KNOXVILLE, TN 37929, within thirty (30) State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot P.O. BOX 131, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, or visit days of the last date of publication, and if you do not be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so JAMES ARTHUR CHANDLER KNOXVILLE, TN 37901 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four our website: www.knoxcounty.org/procurement. answer or otherwise respond, a Default Judgement that the ordinary process of law cannot be served (4) months from the date of first publication as To bid on Knox County surplus items, go to www. described in (1)(A); or may be entered against you on the thirtieth (30th) upon ANGELA O’NEIL, DOVER O’NEIL AND MERCY who died May 29, 2017, were issued the govdeals.com. day after the fourth (4th) publication. This notice HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. it is ordered that said undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the NOTICE TO (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s will be published in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper defendants ANGELA O’NEIL, DOVER O’NEIL AND Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All date of death. for four (4) consecutive weeks. MERCY HEALTH PARTNERS, INC. file an answer persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, CREDITORS This the 20TH day of JUNE, 2017. This is the 31ST day of MAY, 201 with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are ESTATE OF FRANCES BEATRICE MCAMIS in Knoxville, Tennessee and with Nicholas H. required to file the same with the Clerk and Master DOCKET NUMBER 79038-2 S/ MIKE HAMMOND Adler, an Attorneys whose address is, 6 Cadillac of the above named Court on or before the earlier ESTATE OF MARGARET LOUISE POE PUBLIC NOTICE: PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Clerk Drive Ste. 140 Brentwood, TN 37027 within of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their Notice is hereby given that on the 15TH day thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or claims will be forever barred:(1)(A) Four (4) months Knoxville Regional Transportation of JUNE 2017, letters testamentary in respect of EDGAR A. POE, JR.; ADMINISTRATOR S/ Kathy Lewis a judgment by default will be taken against you from the date of the first publication of this notice the Estate of Planning Organization Deputy Clerk and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice 8216 BURNELL LANE, Technical Committee Meeting, July 11, 2017 KNOXVILLE, TN 37920 you before Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. at to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date FRANCES BEATRICE MCAMIS the Knox County Chancery Court, Division II, 400 that is four (4) months from the date of this first Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning who died May 13, 2017, were issued the Organization (TPO) Technical Committee will meet NON-RESIDENT notice will be published in a The Knoxville Focus the creditor received an actual copy of the notice undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the NOTICE TO on Tuesday, July 11th at 9 a.m. in the Small NOTICE Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. to creditors if the creditor received the copy of Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All This 30th day of May, 2017. the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, CREDITORS Assembly Room of the City/County Building, 400 vs. DOCKET NO: 14-000052 ______date that is four (4) months from the date of first matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are Main Street, Knoxville, TN. The full Agenda will ______publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR required to file the same with the Clerk and Master ESTATE OF JOHNNY H. TAYLOR be available on the TPO website approximately one Clerk and Master months from the decedent’s date of death SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE of the above named Court on or before the earlier DOCKET NUMBER 78361-3 week prior to the meeting and can be found here: of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their This the 21ST day of JUNE, 2017. www.knoxtrans.org/meeting. If you would like a Return Custody of Cassie Marie NOTICE TO claims will be forever barred: Notice is hereby given that on the 1ST day of copy of the final Agenda please contact the TPO. Wilkerson, DOB: April 20, 2002 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first JUNE 2017, letters administration in respect of the If you need assistance or accommodation for a BY: REBECCA MARIE ADAMS ESTATE OF JAMES ARTHUR CHANDLER publication of this notice if the creditor received an CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Estate of CARL T. ADAMS actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty disability please notify the TPO three business days PHYLLIS JUNE CHANDLER MISY MARIE HILLBOURNE ESTATE OF N (60) days before the date that is four (4) months JOHNNY H. TAYLOR in advance of the meeting and we will be glad to FANSLER; EXECUTRIX from the date of this first publication; or work with you in obliging any reasonable request. vs ANCY ELIZABETH MAPLES BROWN 5236 MOUNTAIN CREST DR., (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 865-215-2694 or [email protected]. LYNN O’CONNER DOCKET NUMBER 79067-1 KNOXVILLE, TN 37918 who died Nov 21, 2016, were issued the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 6/26/17 & 7/3/2017 undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the In this cause, it appearing from the original file Notice is hereby given that on the 21ST day of if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. and the Agreed Petition and Motion heretofore filed JUNE 2017, letters administration in respect of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four All persons, resident and non-resident, having by the Petitioner, Rebecca Marie Adams, that the Estate of NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of first publication as claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her Notice of Auction Respondent, Lynn O’Conner is a non-resident of described in (1)(A); or estate are required to file the same with the Clerk the State of Tennessee, or his whereabouts cannot NANCY ELIZABETH MAPLES BROWN CREDITORS (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s and Master of the above named court on or before THE OWNERS AND LIEN HOLDERS OF be ascertained so that ordinary process cannot be date of death the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) served upon him, it is Ordered that said Respondent who died Mar 29, 2017, were issued the ESTATE OF JOHN EDWARD GASTON otherwise their claims will be forever barred. VEHICLES LISTED BELOW ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED file an Answer with the Juvenile Court of Sevier undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the DOCKET NUMBER 79056-2 This the 15TH day of JUNE, 2017. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first OF THEIR RIGHT TO PAY IN FULL ALL CHARGES County, Tennessee, and a copy with Petitioner, Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All publication of this notice if the creditor received an AND CLAIM THEIR VEHICLES BEING HELD AT Rebecca Marie Adams, Attorney, R. Brandon persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Notice is hereby given that on the 13TH day ESTATE OF FRANCES BEATRICE MCAMIS actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty MADDOX AUTOMOTIVE 4053 DOUGLAS DAM White, whose address is 216 Phoenix Court, Suite matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are of JUNE 2017, letters testamentary in respect of PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (60) days before the date that is four (4) months RD KODAK TN 37764 FAILURE TO CLAIM SAID D, Seymour, Tennessee 37865, within thirty (30) required to file the same with the Clerk and Master the Estate of from the date of this first publication; or VEHICLES WILL BE DEEMED AS WAIVER TO ALL days of the last date of publication, exclusive of the of the above named court on or before the earlier MARK E. MCAMIS; CO-EXECUTOR (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor RIGHTS, TITLE, AND CONSENT TO DISPOSE OF day of publication, or a judgment by default may be of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their JOHN EDWARD GASTON 1616 CHICORY COURT, received an actual copy of the notice to creditors entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte as to claims will be forever barred.(1)(A) Four (4) months MARYVILLE, TN 37801 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less SAID VEHICLES AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON 7-08-17. him. Further for the purpose of hearing the matter to from the date of the first publication of this notice who died Apr 13, 2017, were issued the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four AT THE ABOVE FORESAID LOCATION TO SATISFY be heard on the August 2, 2017 , 2017 at 9:00 a.m. if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the GREGORY S. MCAMIS; CO-EXECUTOR (4) months from the date of first publication as DEBT: or as soon as this cause can be heard in the Juvenile to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All 928 MIDSOUTH DR., KNOXVILLE, TN 37919 described in (1)(A); or 2002 SUZUKI XL7 VIN#JS3TX92V224118229 PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus June 26, 2017 UT Gardens’ June 2017 Plant of the Month: Estate Auction 2909 W. Highway 11E • Strawberry Plains, TN 37871 Foamy Bells Saturday, July 1, 2017 • 10:00 A.M. Cont. from page 2 Dividing the plants every and container growing can the Children’s Garden and Selling as a special attraction: 1940 FORD PICKUP TRUCK TOTALLY RESTORED Sunrise’ and ‘Sweet Tea’ few years will also main- be an excellent option for you’ll find some in those TRACTORS: KUBOTA 5140 4WD + LA 1153 FRONT END LOADER- JD 2155 4WD are some examples of tain their longevity in the some of these beautiful shady plantings along the EQUIPED FOR FRONT END LOADER- FORD 340 B /w FRONT END LOADER- BELAURUS 35 HP. these crosses, and their garden. specimens. In fact, some path, while they are can names give clues as to Good soil drainage, of the most impressive be found in some slightly FARM EQUIPMENT: GILL WOODS STR72-2 PASTURE RENOVATOR-7 FT. BUSH HOG ON potential adaptation to though, is essential which- displays I have seen were protected sites around the WHEELS-8FT. KODIAK BUSH HOG ON WHEELS-JD 72” LOADER BUCKET-AG APROX. 300 GAL. SPRAYER ON WHEELS-POST HOLE DIGGER-SEVERAL LIVESTOCK FEEDERS-SUB our types of summers. ever of these species or on porches in containers building in Crossville. In SOIL-HAY FEEDER- 1 ROW CULTIVATOR-66” QUICK LOADER BUCKET-(2) 3PT. HITCH Light shade to part sun is cultivars you are grow- where moisture and light Jackson, you can find Heu- HAY SPEARS-POND SCOOP-QUICK ATTACH HAY SPEAR-BLUE MULE CREEP FEEDER- going to be a good choice ing. Poor drainage, espe- can be tailored. cherella and many other 6X16 FT. GOOSE NECK CATTLE TRAILER-CARRY ALL-TAG ALONG STOCK TRAILER 6.5 for most Tennessee gar- cially in the winter, can Foamy bells and their shade options around the X 12-SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR-FARMALL SCRAPPER BLADE-4FT.+ 8FT.+ 1OFT+ dens, and moderate rather damage these plants. So, cousins can be found at gazebo. So, select a 12FT.+ 14 FT. 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