Governor Haslam Endorses State House Candidate Gary
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October 29, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A1 INSIDE Silver Years: A Focus on Seniors Section D MONDAY October 29, 2012 FREE- Take One! Nota Bene~ After over 10 years Governor Haslam Endorses across from the Fountain City Lake on Cedar Lane, The Knoxville Focus office has relocated to State House Candidate Gary Loe 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Governor Bill Haslam officially endorsed Suite A in Knoxville. All Gary Loe, Republican candidate for State contact information other House in District 13, on Friday during a break- than the physical address fast meet and greet at Rankin Restaurant in will remain the same. Knoxville. Marianne Dedmon, “Having strong leaders in the state legis- Editor lature is incredibly important, and I know I can count on Gary Loe’s thoughtful approach to tackle tough issues,” said Governor Bill Haslam. “Gary Loe has a true servant’s heart, and works hard on behalf of Knox County FOCUS every day. I am happy to offer my endorse- ment and support to Gary Loe for State Rep- Weekly Poll* resentative.” If the election “I am gratified by the endorsement of Gover- nor Haslam,” said Loe. “If the voters decide to for President send me to the state legislature, I will be com- of the United mitted to working with the Governor to create a better environment for economic growth States were in Knoxville and throughout our state. The held today, for Governor’s endorsement of my candidacy is whom would much appreciated, and will help keep our cam- paign’s momentum going.” you vote? Gary Loe is a local small business owner and attained NCAA All-American honors in track OBAMA 30.69% and field, and lettered at The University of Ten- nessee. Loe’s campaign has been focused on ROMNEY 69.31% how to create a better economic environment Survey conducted for Knoxville and had the endorsement of the October 26, 2012. National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). District 13 includes portions of Knox * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted State Representative Ryan Haynes, State Senator Becky Duncan Massey, Governor Bill Haslam by an independent, professional County and is being vacated by Democrat and State House Candidate Gary Loe met for a breakfast Meet and Greet at Rankin Restaurant polling company. Harry Tindell. last Friday. The Path of Coalition Pam Neal recognizes By Sarah Baker [email protected] community First Baptist Church of leaders Knoxville recently wel- The Community Coali- c o m e d tion on Family Violence P a m presented the 16th Annual N e a l Anita Gregg Memorial as their Luncheon Friday, Octo- new Min- ber 26 at the Foundry. ister of Statistics show that Adminis- one in four women will tration. be abused in their life- Prov- Pam Neal time and one in four teens erbs 3:6 promises that if we will experience abuse in acknowledge the Lord in all a dating relationship. In our ways, he will direct our 2011 there were 19,441 path. Pam Neal is confident calls to 911 in Knox that the Lord has directed County related to domes- her path and called her to tic violence, which is an her new ministry. Her eyes average of one every 27 are filled with joy and grati- minutes. Anita Gregg and tude as she describes the her son, Dwayne Kes- building blocks that pre- terson, lost their lives pared her for this place as a result of domes- she has found to be such tic violence in 1996. a blessing. Community leaders PHOTO BY DAN ANDREWS. Pam worked for the gathered together to Department of Housing Stephanie Welch, Director of Community Development and Planning for Knox County, and Mayor Tim Burchett honor Anita and Dwayne’s and Urban Development for celebrate Food Week at the New Harvest Market’s Farmers Market last Thursday. memory, raise aware- 26 years. During the last ness, and educate the 4 years of that career, she public in the hope of one was also a part-time Youth City, County celebrate Food Week day ending domestic vio- Minister at Smithwood Bap- lence in our community. tist Church. At some point The annual Anita Gregg she began to feel that God While the rest of the nation cel- The goal was to celebrate local with the Knoxville-Knox County Awards were present- was calling her to full-time ebrated Food Day on October 24, farms and markets, promote safer Food Policy Council, celebrated ed at the luncheon. This ministry, but she didn’t Knoxville and Knox County celebrat- and healthier diets, reduce hunger, East Tennessee food heritage at year’s recipients include know how that would work ed a full Week of Food, October 22 and support fairness in food pro- the New Harvest Park Farmers Governor Bill Haslam for with her full-time work at to October 26, 2012. The Knoxville- duction and food retail. A variety Market. Legislative Leadership, HUD. Then in 1997, HUD Knox County Week of Food brought of events were held throughout the “The New Harvest Farmers having put domestic vio- was downsizing and this together partners from across the week. Market is an excellent example of lence front and center allowed her to retire and community to move toward healthy, On Food Day itself, Knox County supporting local businesses and during his State of the Continue on page 3 affordable and sustainable food. Mayor Tim Burchett, in partnership Continue on page 3 Continue on page 2 Expires 11-2-12 PAGE A2 The Knoxville FOCUS October 29, 2012 Sharing the Harvest FOCUS FOCUS WeeklyWeekly PollPoll If the election for President By Ralphine Major of the United States were ralphine3@yahoo. com held today, for whom would The beautiful stone you vote? structure looks like it could grace the pages of a maga- zine. It has long been one Barack Obama 30.69% of my favorite church build- A scene from the Washington Presbyterian Church’s 2012 Fall Apple Festival . Photo by Mitt Romney 69.31% ings. Though the “church” Ralphine Major is actually its people, the sight of a house of worship readers may remember have been a part of the festivals are plentiful this is a symbol of our faith, my column on ‘Bama Beth, church for several genera- time of year. They are great By Age Obama Romney Total the center of a community, 4-30-12.) In fact, ‘Bama tions. Most of the volun- family events that are sure 18-29 33.33% 66.67% 6 and often provides stability supporters were in force teers I had never met, but to provide lots of food, fun, 30-49 28.33% 71.67% 60 amid worldly change. On in this Tennessee territo- I soon learned that they and fellowship. For more 50-65 32.37% 67.63% 173 the third Saturday in Octo- ry! The Apple Festival was were the children of class- information on WPC in Cor- 65+ 30.08% 69.92% 266 ber, the “church” moved dedicated to Beth’s mother, mates I once knew. I was ryton and its Annual Apple just across the street from Martha Donahue, the year so impressed to see this Festival, call 865-688- Total 30.69% (155) 69.31% (350) 505 that lovely building known she passed away. I knew younger generation taking 7755 or visit the church’s as Washington Presby- her as a long-time teacher an active role in the festival website at www.visitwpc. By Commission District terian Church (WPC) as it at Gibbs High School, but and keeping strong family org. A familiar face can 1 59.38% 40.63% 32 hosted the 35th Annual Martha also served in many ties to the community. be seen on the website. 2 35.85% 64.15% 53 Apple Festival. roles at her church through At this year’s festi- WPC’s organist is none 3 30.36% 69.64% 56 It was a gorgeous East the years, including organ- val, the quilt was dedi- other than Dr. Bill Snyder, 4 32.79% 67.21% 61 Tennessee day in fall. ist and Clerk of the Session. cated to Patsie Cameron who is best known for play- Autumn had her trees She was always very active because she was such an ing the Mighty Wurlitzer at 5 27.12% 72.88% 59 dressed in hues of yellow, in the festival, as well. avid and talented quilter. the Tennessee Theatre. A 6 27.69% 72.31% 65 red, and orange. I mar- Former Gibbs High School “She helped make quilts rich history of the church, 7 25.97% 74.03% 77 veled at the peaceful teacher Peggy Shipe and that had been given away which is over 200 years old, 8 27.87% 72.13% 61 park-like setting with huge her husband, Jerry, chaired in previous festivals and is also included. 9 21.95% 78.05% 41 tents, a children’s play- the festival for ten years, crafted many other beau- WPC shares their mission ground area, and ever- but this year’s festival was tiful items to sell, such as outreach with these words: Total 30.69% (155) 69.31% (350) 505 greens decorating the hill- co-chaired by Dale and quilted wall hangings, place “This donation of hard work By Gender side. The pavilion was Becky Simmons and Ann mats, and holiday towels. and love shows that it is not Unknown 23.53% 76.47% 17 the place to find pork bar- Bowen. Though Jerry and Her memory created a spe- the size of the congregation Female 32.09% 67.91% 268 beque dinners and home- Peggy are still part of the cial, warm spirit that hov- but rather the size of the made apple pies, though I committee called the “Apple ered over the festival this hearts of its people that Male 29.55% 70.45% 220 had been warned the pies Core” that coordinates the year,” Peggy said.