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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 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 Fo c u s 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 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. can make a difference.” I Total 30.69% (155) 69.31% (350) 505 tend to sell out early. This festival under the leader- While the apple may have met one of the represen- Survey conducted October 26, 2012 year, approximately 1,600 ship of the chairpersons, been the star of the festi- tatives of an organization apple pies were sold! Signs their main responsibility val, the “core” of the fes- receiving funds this year. at each tent clearly marked is making apple butter. I tival was missions. The This lady shared with me where to find funnel cakes, caught up with them at the Fall Apple Festival is the how amazed she was that apple cider, and finger-lick- apple butter tent where a church’s biggest mission this small body of people in’ ribs. A variety of baked big batch was cooking in outreach, and every penny could have such big hearts. goods, including wonder- a kettle over an open fire. raised during the festival WPC is making a huge dif- ful pies, cakes, candies, “This year my faithful apple is given to missions. Last ference in the lives of cookies, and cupcakes, butter crew made over 500 year, the festival raised over others. They are an exam- filled the tables in the pints,” Peggy told me. “We $22,000! The total raised ple for all of us to follow. I country market. Plenty of sell out every year.” for this year’s festival to am reminded of words from hand-made crafts were on Just past the apple butter date is well over $23,000, the Bible in Galatians 6:9- hand, as well. The neatly was a wagonload of brightly with additional money still 10: “Let us not become manicured grounds provid- colored mums, pumpkins, to come in from the silent weary in doing good, for at ed ample parking for vehi- and squash. With blue auction and church mem- the proper time we will reap cles. I was impressed that skies overhead and Blue- bers’ receipts! The recipi- a harvest if we do not give such a small congregation grass music in the back- ents for this year’s monies up. Therefore, as we have could host such a first-class ground, the atmosphere are Hope Resource Center, opportunity, let us do good event. was certainly festive and Morgan-Scott Project, to all people, especially to I had no sooner arrived fun. Nametags worn by the Wesley House, and a fund those who belong to the when I spotted Beth Dona- many volunteers provided for local ministry projects. family of believers.” hue in the crowd. (Focus clues to those families who We are fortunate to live in the Bible Belt of our great nation where harvest

Photo by Dan Andrews. David Kitts Ph.D. from the Knoxville Police Department and Governor Bill Haslam were recognized last Friday for their work against domestic violence. Coalition recognizes community leaders

Cont. from page 1 coordinator for KPD. State address and having The Community Coali- worked to pass manda- tion on Family Violence tory sentences for repeat focuses on continuing offenders; and David education for victim advo- Kitts Ph.D. from the Knox- cates as well as aware- ville Police Department, ness and advocacy on leg- for his work on the clergy islative issues at the local, task force and as the state, and federal levels. domestic violence training

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He convinced the precisely how each side will After meeting Sarah Emily Walker, I of Obama’s first term is still American people that they do in getting their vote out. believe him. A 4 foot 11 inch straw- opposed by the majority of really do have a legitimate In some states, the Dem- berry blonde, Sarah is a cheerful the American people. choice in this election. ocratic ground machine spitfire at 73. So why did he still have A poll taken last week is more organized than Sarah Walker is the mother of my the lead in this race just by Scott Rasmussen in the GOP. In other states friend, Susan Loveday. She told me By Richie Beeler a few weeks ago? The the days following the final the opposite is true. And it was okay to call her by her first answer lies not with debate asked respondents thanks to the electoral col- name, which I enjoy because it is my With scarcely a week Obama, but with his oppo- who they thought was the lege, even if Romney were By Sarah Baker name, too. Also, Sarah was named remaining until Election nent. Coming out of the winner in the three debates to win the popular vote, the bakers@knoxfocus. com after her grandmother, Sarah, and I Day, the presidential cam- conventions, Americans as a whole. Romney was race could be very close was named after my grandmother, paign of 2012 appears simply were not convinced the choice by a 49% to 41% in a couple of key states Sarah. Funny how things like that can make folks feel to have taken on its final that Mitt Romney was a rea- margin. That poll alone is a - namely Ohio and Paul akin. complexion. Unless Barack sonable choice to replace strong indication that the Ryan’s home state of Wis- Sitting down to dinner with Sarah and Susan at Cracker Obama can pull off an elev- Obama. The Democrats momentum of this race has consin. Barrel, I gained as much comfort and nourishment from enth hour comeback, Mitt had somewhat successful- definitely swung in Rom- Despite winning the state Sarah’s stories as I did from my dumplings and fried okra. Romney is poised to be ly portrayed Romney as a ney’s direction. And it could by double digits in 2008, It occurred to me how easy it is to fall into the trap of com- elected the 45th President wealthy entrepreneur who be irreversible. President Obama is now paring my slate of errors to the clean slates of the young. of the United States. was out of touch with the The trend is evident. Ras- fighting for his political What I should be looking at instead are the rich slates of The race looked very dif- common people. It worked. mussen’s polling of eleven life there. Recent polling those who are more mature. There I will find not only com- ferent a month ago. Presi- For a while. swing states had Presi- shows Obama with a scant fort and nourishment, but also wisdom. dent Obama emerged from With October came dent Obama leading by one 2-point lead in a state that Sarah Walker grew up an only child in . the conventions with a the presidential debate point three weeks ago. That has trended much more Her father worked in Oak Ridge on the Manhattan Project, lead. The GOP gathering in season, where Obama was flip-flopped to a one point conservative over the past and the small family lived in one of the now famous flat Tampa quite frankly failed predicted to have a decided Romney lead the following four years. If Romney could top houses associated with K25. Sarah speaks respect- to deliver the punch Repub- advantage over his oppo- week. But last week in the pull off a win in Wisconsin, fully and lovingly of her father, recalling the time he took to licans had hoped it would nent. But there is where swing state polling, Rom- he could conceivably win create home-made flashcards to help her learn math. to give Romney a much- the race took an unexpect- ney’s lead had grown to the election even without She met her husband, Louis, when she was still in high needed surge of momen- ed turn. Mitt Romney, to the 50-45. That is definitely not Ohio. It is just another of school and he was in the Navy. She recalls going to play tum. After the Democratic surprise of many, executed good news for the Obama the mounting number of tennis with a good friend and coming home “with a hand- convention the following an almost perfectly orches- campaign in the closing scenarios that could turn some sailor in tow.” She knew immediately she should week, all indications were trated strategy to present days of this election. Add to out bad for the President take him home to meet her parents. The couple wrote let- that the President would himself as a truly viable that the early voting factor. on election night. ters for a few years before getting married at Oak Ridge’s coast through October to a alternative to Obama. In most states, people But there is still a week to legendary “Chapel on the Hill.” She and Susan recently comfortable re-election. Romney was the clear have already been voting go. Anything could happen, revisited the chapel where their family began its story. It was not as though winner of the first debate. for nearly two weeks. That from Frankenstorms to Sarah and Lou had over fifty years together, before he Obama had earned a man- The President appeared ill- means the trend in this bombshell revelations, that passed away in 2004. As a “Navy wife” Sarah had adven- date from the American prepared, uncomfortable race is not merely predic- could change the race sig- tures in Jacksonville, Bethesda, Bermuda, Chelsea, and electorate with a stellar first and on the defensive. In tive. It also involves actual nificantly. It ain’t over till it’s more. The couple had three girls and three boys. One son, term. The President’s first the following two confron- votes. over. The fat lady has not Michael, died of congestive heart failure when he was only four years in office have in tations, Obama held his The race is not over by yet sung. four years old. Another son, Donnie, died the same year fact been rather dismal. own, and even “won” in the any means. While they may But she’s definitely clear- as Lou. Sarah Walker has experienced the most intense Unemployment is still high. minds of some analysts. be scientifically done, pres- ing her throat. grief a human being can face. Still, she gets up every day. The economic recovery is But the damage was done. idential polls are seldom “I still cry sometimes,” she says, but she can also smile sluggish when it is visible Romney had done exactly exactly right. There is and laugh sometimes. She enjoys the company of her daughters, Susan, Ann and Sandra, and her son, Bobby. She is a rock and an anchor for her grandchildren. “My mother is a very selfless person who always puts others before herself,” Susan told me. “She is like a book that has only been partially read and waiting to be dis- covered. I hope I never take her love for me for granted.” The Path of Pam Neal I learned a lot from my dinner with Sarah and Susan. For Cont. from page 1 married sons, Brad and Tim, for fifteen years. The min- vital to Pam than ever when example, why should I compare myself to a blank slate and five grandchildren. She istry provides chaplain ser- she was diagnosed with when there is so much more to learn from a book of abun- become a full-time youth gushes when she explains vices to Knoxville police offi- cancer. “Seeing how God dant life like Sarah Walker? minister at Smithwood. that her biggest blessing is cers 24 hours a day, 7 days a took care of me and helped “There’s nothing God calls that both of her sons are very week. She is now the Chap- me through that- it is the dif- you to do,” says Neal, “that strong Christian husbands lain Coordinator and over- ficult times in life that help City, County celebrate He doesn’t give you every- and fathers. Brad, an assis- sees 38 volunteer chap- us realize that God is who He thing you need to do it.” tant principal at First Baptist lains. Because she spent says He is and does what He Food Week At Smithwood, she served Academy in Powell, and his so many years as a police says He will do.” It is obvious in administrative and educa- wife Jennifer have three kids, officer’s wife, she knows a that her struggles have also Cont. from page 1 Hands Food Pantry, is a tion roles and then as Chil- Allyson, Eli, and Sydney. Tim, lot about what these men enabled her to empathize farmers, and it makes ministry of St. James Epis- dren’s Minister at Grace Bap- in marketing at UT Medical and women and their fami- with and to minister to others sense that we would copal Church. The pan- tist Church and at Powell Center, and his wife, Debbie, lies struggle with and their in a meaningful way. “I can choose to celebrate Food try’s work serving the poor United Methodist Church. have two kids, Courtney and needs are very important to see how God has orchestrat- Week at the market to and hungry fits with the “I met Pam Neal when she Camden. her. It is yet another area of ed my steps for this time and thank them for their con- co-op’s mission and the became the Children’s Direc- Pam’s husband Ron is her life where she can see this place,” she says. So can tribution,” said Mayor Bur- purpose of Food Day, to tor at Powell Methodist,” said a retired police officer and God’s faithfulness. we, Pam. So can we. chett. improve health and food Susan Pilkay. “Since then, I Pam has been involved with Six and a half years ago While most events access in our communi- have been blessed to devel- the KPD chaplain ministry God’s faithfulness was more ended last week, “Nour- ty. In addition to monetary op a strong friendship with ishing Change: Helping donations, Three Rivers Pam. Pam has a heart for Hands Food Pantry” con- Market is also accept- ministry and my 10 year old tinues through October ing non-perishable food daughter said it best when 31. Though their Nour- donations for the pantry. she said, ‘She puts her whole ishing Change program, Stop by the store to learn heart into it.’ Pam has made Three Rivers Market more and make a dona- a major impact not only on accepts donations at the tion through the month of the lives of my children but register in support of orga- October. our whole family.” nizations doing good work Three Rivers Market is Pam has been married to in our community. Octo- located at 1100 North her husband, Ron, for forty- ber’s recipient, Helping Central Street. two years. They have two PAGE A4 The Knoxville Fo c u s October 29, 2012 Focus MORE on Chocolate for Seymour & South Knox Sight The Tri-County Lions Club invites you to participate in MPC staff recommends new guidelines for Gov. Hwy. our 1st Annual Chocolate For By Tasha Mahurin Sight Event. This event is to [email protected] additional commercial zoning potential rezoning of the prop- design guidelines as part of raise funds for eye exams and along the highway would not pro- erty. The area is an Agricultur- the 2012 South County Sector glasses for local residents. “Our home owners group is mote the scenic quality of the al Zone, and the South County Plan update. To implement The event will be held Novem- concerned about the way John corridor and have petitioned Sector Plan adopted in 2002 these design guidelines along ber 3, 2012 at the Seymour Sevier Highway is being devel- MPC repeatedly to address shows these parcels as low den- the corridor and protect the United Methodist Church oped,” Carson Dailey of the the issue. According to MPC, sity residential development. The scenic quality of the highway, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is South Doyle Home Owners though this section of High- recommendation for the 2012 a zoning overlay would need $50.00 for participants Association told The Focus. way is designated by the State plan seeks to maintain this area to be drafted and adopted. Entry for attendees is free; Concerns over development of Tennessee as Scenic High- as low density residential devel- Furthermore, MPC has rec- to purchase the chocolate along John Sevier Hwy. domi- way and a Tennessee Parkway, opment. Additionally, several ommended that until such time items tickets will be $1.00 nated the platform at a com- this designation limits only bill- other property owners who have that a zoning overlay is adopt- each. Each booth will need to munity traffic forum held earlier boards and landfills or dumps built commercial structures have ed; additional commercial land determine if their items are this month. Residents expressed within a 1000’ of highway. also created concerns regard- use plan designations and 1-3 tickets. All money collect- frustration related to the com- The issue was brought to the ing the level of scenic corridor zoning within the corridor are ed helps our local residents mercial construction current- forefront when Ricky Adams, protection for the highway. not advisable due to the pub- with eye exams and glasses. ly taking place along the highly who owns the property at 3210 “The highway has been desig- lic’s interest in preserving the Benefits of your participa- traveled highway which is desig- W. John Sevier Highway, began nated as a scenic highway, and scenic nature of the highway. tion include exposure to and nated as ‘scenic’ by the state. commercial construction on it is currently not being devel- Knox County Commission will opportunity for interaction The South County Sector the property. Adams, represent- oped that way,” Daily added. vote on the updated sector plan with event attendees. Oppor- Plan is currently under review. ed by attorney Arthur Seymour, In response to these con- on Monday, November 19. tunity to promote your place Throughout the process, many has requested a land use des- cerns, MPC staff has rec- of business and to be rec- residents have maintained that ignation that would allow for a ommended scenic highway ognized in promotions of the Chocolate For Sight event. Each participant should bring at least 250 samples. These must contain choco- Relay For Life to Establish Permanent late. Tables will be provided. If you need to have access to power please let the Lions Memorial in Sevier County Club know. Set up begins at 8 and must be ready to begin by On Saturday, Novem- on the south side of Patri- provides an ongoing oppor- yahoo.com or (865)382- overall Sevier County Relay 9:30. A brunch will be provided ber 3 at 11:00 a.m., sup- ot Park, next to the camp- tunity for everyone to par- 1523. Granite pavers For Life goal of supporting to all participants. If you have porters of Sevier County’s ground. ticipate in the fight against are $200 and bricks are The American Cancer Soci- any questions please feel free Relay For Life will dedicate “Cancer affects all of cancer, so that we can find $100. All proceeds from ety. to contact Connie Emmons at the Relay For Life Memorial us in some way, wheth- a cure and eliminate those the orders go toward the (865) 456-0127. Brickway at Patriot Park in er directly or indirectly,” statistics,” says Atchley. Pigeon Forge. The memori- says Sevierville Mayor and Bricks and pavers can al is designed to encourage Relay For Life chair, Bryan be dedicated in honor of support for those who are Atchley, himself a cancer someone battling cancer facing cancer; remember survivor. “Cancer does not or in memory of a loved one those lost to cancer, and discriminate; statistics tell and can have a maximum to encourage the residents us that one in three people of three lines per paver with of the county to fight back will be diagnosed with a up to 14 characters per against cancer. Engraved form of cancer at some line. 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Tennova Health and Fitness Center Celebrates 13 Years Tennova Health and was complete. More than Health and Fitness Center 80 hours of land and water month. Whether a member wants Fitness Center is celebrat- 160 of the facility’s cur- also added three new stu- fitness classes per week. During the past 13 years, to develop muscle mass, ing 13 years of serving the rent members joined the dios: a private personal Five personal trainers were Tennova Health and Fitness lose weight, tone muscles North Knoxville community fitness center before its training studio, a Hammer on staff 13 years ago, and Center has remained dedi- or just stay healthy, the fit- this week. opening date. Strength weight room and members exercised with cated to helping members ness center is a place for The facility opened as Since 1999 the fitness a Group Ride studio. them for an average of 25 live a healthy lifestyle. With everyone. St. Mary’s Health and center has incorporated When members joined hours each month. Now more than 65,000 square For more information Fitness Center on Nov. 1, different programs like the fitness center in 1999, members can work out feet of fitness opportuni- on the fitness center, call 1999. Members joined the Training for Life, Boot Camp they could choose from with one of 28 personal ties, Tennova Health and 859-7900 or visit www. fitness center in a trailer and the Elite Kids member- 20 hours of group fitness trainers and average more Fitness Center offers a Tennova.com. stationed in the parking ship for children ages 5 classes. Now members than 440 hours of individu- place where everyone can lot before the building years to 12 years. Tennova are able to participate in ally-targeted exercise each feel comfortable exercising.

Mayor Rogero Sheriff’s Office Names Officer of the Month Joins Leaders Council For Smart Growth America Mayor Madeline Rogero is one of 22 leading local officials from jurisdictions around the country to join the Advisory Board of Smart Growth America’s new Local Leaders Council. This nonparti- san group of local officials is dedicated to facilitat- ing collaboration and net- working among municipal leaders with a shared interest in using smart growth strategies to gen- erate economic returns, save taxpayer money and provide housing and trans- portation options near jobs, shops and schools. “We must reinvest where disinvestment Photo by Dan Andrews. has occurred, focusing Officer Anthony Riddle (center), pictured with Sergeant Matthew Lusk and Officer Mike Riddle, was named Officer of the Month for on redevelopment from September 2012 by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. On September 12th, Officer Anthony Riddle discovered a woman who was trying to the center and then out, commit suicide by falling off the bridge over Maryville Pike on John Sevier Highway. Officer Riddle alerted dispatch, talked the woman while preserving our nat- down from the railing, and was able to get her in his cruiser for her safety. Officer Riddle has been with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office ural resources and cul- since April 2010. tural and historic assets,” said Mayor Rogero. “I am glad to join the Advisory Board of Smart Growth America’s Local Leaders Council, as it will be a forum for leaders to exchange the good ideas Finding a thinking place that have been demon- Most of us face times when and corrections. The key to solutions for the world’s prob- the road and traffic as I ponder strated to work. I’m look- we need keeping up with our important lems, or at least the ones in my things. More than likely, my ing forward to seeing what to sort thinking is finding the right place life, during that fifteen minutes actions are safer than most of other communities are through our to do it. of standing under the shower the people who yak on the cell doing but also to show- thoughts. Most people declare that they head. phone or text while pointing their case the good progress Maybe a spend shower time singing. I’ve Another place where I can vehicles down the highway. Knoxville has made.” budget prob- done it as well; however, I have think clearly is in the car. Of Our porch is a wonderful loca- As an Advisory Board lem requires also discovered that place is course, I have to deny the urge tion for a think tank. Just the Member, Mayor Rogero our atten- wonderful for thinking. It must to let road rage take over, but other day, I sat in the swing and will work with other tion. At have something to do with the once I do, the problems that I watched traffic zip down Ball accomplished munici- other times, hot water cascading onto a tired think are pressing come to mind. Camp Pike as I tried to come up pal leaders from around By Joe Rector troubling or half-asleep body. Not long after that, the solutions with some writing topics. The the country to guide incidents in a relationship or Before long, my mind is clear to them float to the top of my gentle back-and-forth movement the growth and develop with children and their actions and running high speed. I’ve had consciousness. No one needs the program of this new scream for us to make decisions prayer time and come up with to worry because I am watching Continue on page 2 Continue on page 2

Molly Huff, Maggie Daves, Valedictorian Salutatorian PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s October 29, 2012 House to Home Antiques & Collectibles Photographs in the Attic Several The modern in Spain circa 1953 go months ago aspects of pho- for $1,631. I’ve seen a when I began tography in scrapbook collection from writing a weekly terms of value a Marine in China circa column for The and importance 1937-38 sell for $1,840. Knoxville Focus, comes down to A photograph of a ferry in one of my first one very impor- downtown Knoxville before articles was on tant thing and the bridges were built sold early photogra- that is this: for $275 while an elemen- phy. Back then Subject matter. tary school photograph out- By Carl Sloan I promised to Does it have his- door group of students in discuss this torical signifi- Maryville circa 1930 went further. Well the time has cance? Is it an important for $375. come to look at the modern event, a famous person, Do examine carefully with aspects of this very impor- an early scene of cities or history in mind to see if you tant subject, to learn what architecture? Perhaps it harbor photos or films that to look for as far as value is a celebrity or an auto- may be of importance as it and, at the least, what not graphed photo. Possibly was the only way for a per- to dispose of thinking it’s of it is a snap shot taken in manent record to exist in no significance. the military or during and the days gone by. after combat scenes. Even If you have photographs, photographs of local inter- antiques or collectibles that 1950’s original photograph Ernest Hemingway , famous Matador and friend est, sports and even 8mm you are considering selling movie film of travels are I will be glad to give you an on Wednesday, South I do offer insurance, estate leave a message through collected today. assessment with an infor- Knoxville and Seymour and personal property The Knoxville Focus at I can say that I have han- mal appraisal at no cost. on Thursday, and open appraisals at very reason- (865)686-9970 or send dled all of the above and I work as an independent on Friday, all afternoon able rates and include your information or photo- you might be very surprised consultant with Fountain appointments. Please do photographs and written graphs to staff@knoxfocus. as to the money that has City Auction and have been keep in mind that person- researched market values com. I truly enjoy discover- changed hands. Through active in the markets for 30 al on-site evaluations are starting at only $7.00 per ing new items of interest various auction sales, I years. This week I will be exclusively for items that item for estates. For per- for our community and look have seen a snapshot in North and East Knoxville you are seeking to sell and sonal appointments, emails forward to hearing from you of Ernest Hemmingway on Tuesday, West Knoxville not for appraisal purposes. or return phone calls please soon. Finding a thinking place Continued from page 1 is a terrible place for using my mind. Of and squeak of the kids were young and I course, most televi- chains holding up wore parental armor, I sion programs are so the seat put me in a replayed events while bad that I zone out trance. Before long, making rounds in the from them and could, a list of things came yard. The lines usually perhaps, train myself clear. stayed straight, even to think. Another bad During warm weath- though my attention place for such activi- er, I take a seat on was directed toward ties is in a seat in the porch in the morn- finding a solution to front of a computer. ings and evenings. another problem. The Too many other things Sometimes I finish roar of the engine call me away—Face- up a short devotion- and the sweet smell book, email, YouTube. al to start the day off of fresh cut grass I like to find good right. On other occa- combined to remove places for thinking. sions, I listen to the me from everything Many times, thoughts passing cars, singing in the world but that have been sprinkled cicadas and barking seat. Many times, with tears and laughs, dogs of the neighbor- it became apparent and none of that hood. All the while, I’m that the man steer- would have occurred turning over an end- ing the mower was without finding those less supply of ques- the person at fault in special places for tions and concerns. parent-child disputes. some quiet and reflec- By the time I rise to At other times, just tion. All of us could tackle other pursuits, riding through the yard use a little more time my mind is at ease helped cool me down to reflect on important and the world is once before passing down matters and escape again good. punishments. the mind-numbing dis- Oddly enough, the I’ve tried other tractions that bom- place where I do my areas for thinking but bard us each moment best thinking is on discovered they just of life. the seat of a riding don’t work. Sitting in lawn mower. When the front of the television Mayor Rogero Joins Leaders Council For Smart Growth America Continued from page 1 her experience will benefit many nationwide network. The Advisory other jurisdictions,” said William Board of the Local Leaders Council Fulton, Smart Growth America’s is comprised of municipal leaders Vice President for Policy & representing big cities, rural towns, Implementation and former Mayor and suburban communities, each of Ventura, CA. with their own set of challenges and With guidance from the Advisory opportunities. The Advisory Board Board, Smart Growth America convened for the first time on Oct. will begin to recruit the first mem- 1st, 2012, to discuss shared goals bers of the Local Leaders Council. and deliberate on the services the Initially, membership will be by invi- Council would provide its mem- tation with Board members and bers, which will include elected and general members making nomina- appointed decision makers at the tions to grow the network. city and county levels. Members Smart Growth America is the only will receive technical assistance in national organization dedicated to policy development, reviews of best researching, advocating for and practices across a broad range of leading coalitions to bring smart issues, and access to one another growth practices to more commu- to share ideas and lessons in smart nities nationwide. From providing growth implementation. “We are more sidewalks to ensuring more thrilled to have Mayor Rogero join homes are built near public trans- the Advisory Board. From reclama- portation or that productive farms tion of blighted properties to rede- remain a part of our communi- velopment of Knoxville’s South ties, smart growth helps make sure Waterfront to preservation of the people across the nation can live Urban Wilderness, it is clear she in great neighborhoods. For addi- has a strong understanding of how tional information, visit www.smart- to strengthen a community eco- growthamerica.org. nomically while improving quality of life. As an Advisory Board Member, PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s October 29, 2012 October 29, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Thunder On the Mountain: Matthew M. Neely of

Pages from Neely had the express satisfaction of defeating the Political two former antagonists Past that year; he dispatched former Senator Rush Holt easily in the primary and went on to defeat incumbent Republican by a large majority. It was Rush Holt’s last campaign as a Democrat; he became a Republican By Ray Hill and lost a Congressional [email protected] race in 1950 and was only narrowly defeated for a t t h e w governor in 1952. Neely’s Mansfield intense dislike for his old Neely may be opponent faded away when theM most resilient politician Rush Holt was stricken with in our nation’s history. cancer. Neely quietly made Perhaps the only person in it possible for Holt to enter recorded history who made a facility for treatment. a better comeback than Matthew Neely returned Neely was Lazarus and to the United States while Lazarus came back Senate at age seventy- from the dead only once, four and remained there Neely came back from for the rest of his life. He political death repeatedly. was reelected in 1954 at M. M. Neely was born age eighty, but he was not November 9, 1874 in to finish his term. Neely’s Doddridge County, West most relentless opponent Virginia. Neely attended of all, cancer, returned in

Salem College but left From the author’s personal collection. 1957. It was to be Neely’s before completing his last battle and while the Former Senator Matthew Mansfield Neely listens to elections returns in 1948. degree, although he did old warrior would make earn a law degree later from Republican state. Following recognized leader of the took the oath of office as political front preclude the occasional appearances on West Virginia University. FDR’s election, it became “Federal faction”, which governor no less than three possibility of refuting this the Senate floor, especially Neely was practicing his solidly Democratic in its was stoutly opposed by the times, as he proposed to assertion.” when Democratic Leader profession in Fairmont, voting habits. Along with “state faction”. Despite the name his own successor to Neely unhappily remained Lyndon Johnson feared West Virginia when he Franklin Roosevelt, West opposition to Neely, he was his seat in the United States governor until 1944 and a close vote, he spent was elected Mayor of his Virginia had elected a reelected by a tremendous Senate. Not to be outdone, later referred to his decision increasingly more time home city. When president new Democratic governor, majority in 1936 even Governor Homer Holt to seek the governorship hospitalized. When appointed H. Guy Kump. Governor with Senator Holt actively insisted he had the right to as the greatest mistake Neely entered the Senate John W. Davis to be Solicitor Kump proved to be a highly stumping against him. appoint Neely’s successor. of his long career. Neely Chamber for the last time, General of the United States effective and talented Few could use the Holt appointed Clarence would invite friends to he was still impeccably in 1913, Matthew Neely administrator, but he was dramatic gesture as well Martin, a conservative and come and visit him at the dressed, but quite frail and ran for and won Davis’s old far more conservative as Matthew Neely and he a former president of the Governor’s Mansion and confined to a wheelchair. Congressional seat. Neely than the liberal Matthew decided to take the fight to American Bar Association. oftentimes referred to his Matthew M. Neely was reelected to Congress M. Neely. Neely promoted his political opponents in Neely appointed Dr. Joseph “confinement” in the state lost his final struggle on in 1914, 1916 and 1918. the candidacy of Rush D. a preemptive strike. After Rosier, the long-time house. West Virginia did January 18, 1958, finally Neely’s political fortunes Holt against his Senate having publicly mused President of the Teacher’s not permit its governors to succumbing to cancer. suffered with the increasing colleague and rival Dr. he would support any College in his home city of seek a second consecutive Neely was forthright in his unpopularity of President Henry Hatfield in 1934. candidate who supported Fairmont. The U. S. Senate term and Neely disliked politics and while loved Wilson and the Republican Holt, then only twenty-nine Franklin Roosevelt for the spent months determining private life. He concluded and admired by many, tide of 1920. Neely lost his years old, faced a crowded West Virginia governorship which appointee was the he would seek election to including organized labor, seat to a Republican, but primary field composed of in 1940, Neely eliminated legitimate member, finally his old Congressional seat, he was cordially disliked immediately set out to win other ambitious and more the various possibilities seating Rosier. which was then occupied by the captains of industry. a seat in the United States experienced Democrats. one by one. Neely finally By 1942, Neely had by a Republican. Neely, Once, after an appallingly Senate in 1922. Neely With Neely’s help and determined he would be eliminated most of his again running with an ailing inappropriate introduction challenged incumbent that of organized labor, the strongest candidate for serious opposition inside FDR who was seeking his at an event sponsored by Senator Howard Sutherland Holt was nominated and governor in 1940. Neely his own party and was fourth term, defeated the Chamber of Commerce, and won. Senator Neely defeated Senator Hatfield, announced he was running intent upon returning to his GOP Congressman A. C. Neely got to his feet and had the misfortune to be despite the fact he would for governor and helped to first love, the United States Schiffler. At seventy years glared at the Master of a candidate in yet another not meet the constitutional recruit a little known local Senate. Former Governor of age, Matthew M. Neely Ceremonies and started Republican year and lost age requirement of thirty judge, Harley M. Kilgore to H. Guy Kump again sought returned to Congress his speech by snapping, his reelection bid in 1928 years until the following challenge Rush Holt in the the Democratic nomination in 1945 as a freshman “And the same to you, sir!” to popular former Governor summer. Democratic primary. The and waged a bitter primary legislator. As we approach Henry Hatfield. Senator Neely soon found threat in the Senate race battle with Neely and while Neely resumed his the holidays, it seems Again undaunted, Neely himself at odds with the was especially dire, as losing, Kump inflicted crusade for Federal funding appropriate to quote the resolved to run for West state administration and former Governor Guy Kump enough damage on Neely for cancer research. It was old West Virginian who was Virginia’s other Senate seat Governor Kump managed had decided to enter the to cause a very surprising a topic dear to his heart, equally adept at thundering in 1930. The Republican to handpick his successor, race. Kump sponsored a result in November. as Neely had lost several from the mountain and incumbent, Guy Goff, opted Attorney General Homer candidate against Neely in Governor Neely was facing fingers on one hand to cooing soft words that not to run and Neely won Holt, another conservative the gubernatorial primary Chapman Revercomb in the cancer. Neely made conjured the warmest of a smashing victory. From Democrat. Neely was while Neely returned the general election and West impassioned pleas for feelings. Governor Matthew that point on Matthew M. soon bitterly disappointed compliment in the Senate Virginia had not elected funding to find a cure for Mansfield Neely issued a Neely’s political fortunes with his protégé Rush Holt race. Neely easily defeated any member of the GOP cancer. Neely had been one 1943 holiday message to would rise and fall, but he when the young man was his opponent and had the to statewide office since of the original Congressional West Virginians fighting remained a genuine force infuriated by his inability to satisfaction of seeing 1928. Neely confidently sponsors of the National across the globe during to be reckoned with in get more patronage from the Harley Kilgore not only win expected to be elected in Cancer Institute Act and World War II. every political campaign Roosevelt administration. the senatorial nomination, 1942, but the war was not throughout the remainder “The Christmas dinner until his death. Federal patronage in West but watching Rush Holt run going well for the allies and of his career was an will not be sumptuous Neely was an old Virginia was largely in a poor third behind former many Kump Democrats unwavering proponent of enough, the snow will not fashioned orator, speaking the hands of Matthew M. Governor Kump. Both exacted their revenge more government aid to be white enough, the sun in a flowery language that Neely and Holt launched a Neely and Kilgore ran with by quietly supporting find a cure for cancer. will not be bright enough, was likely even outdated for bitter and personal attack Franklin Roosevelt, seeking Revercomb. Neely was Neely sought reelection to tempt us to forget you, the time. Neely had a near on his senior colleague. his third term in 1940. astonished to lose to to Congress in 1946, or cease to regret that you photographic memory and Holt’s frustration with the The entire Democratic Revercomb decisively. but was upset by yet are far away on this most would deliver his orations Roosevelt administration ticket in West Virginia was Neely’s statement on his another wave of votes for important holiday of the after having read them only caused him to become successful and Governor defeat was characteristic: Republicans across the year.” once or twice. Oddly, for a one of the least predictable Neely soon wiped out those “A fatalistic philosopher country. Neely returned to It was vintage Neely and successful politician, Neely opponents of FDR in the state employees who owed once said that on election his law practice in Fairmont there will never be another disliked crowds and it was Congress and he was soon their allegiance to the state day the American people and despite being seventy- like him. not uncommon for Neely to one of the leading voices of machine, replacing them have the right to do anything three years old, made give an impressive speech, the isolationist movement with Neely loyalists. they damned please. plans to win back his old only to disappear just as in Congress as well. Matthew M. Neely Recent returns from the Senate seat in 1948. soon as he left the platform. Neely, whose command Matthew Neely was also of the English language something of a dandy, was second to none, fought always impeccably and back and in one speech immaculately dressed. denounced Senator Holt With the election of and perhaps the nicest Franklin Delano Roosevelt, thing he said about his the politics of West Virginia young colleague was that changed dramatically. Prior Holt was a “sewer rat”. to the Great Depression Senator Neely was facing and Roosevelt, West opposition from both the Virginia had been more state administration and often than not a reliably Rush Holt. Neely was the PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s October 29, 2012 Arts & Entertainment

Pellissippi State hosts Mediterranean Writing Contest Winners Cultural Fest Featured at Meeting The Mediterranean on bass guitar. The The Knoxville Writers’ wonderful thing: a young intrigued me but remained and months after 9/11. Sea touches countries ensemble plays classic Guild is pleased to spot- woman on the riverbank mute and lifeless until Martial law, the myopia on three continents, and contemporary light several 2012 writ- playing bagpipes! The sun she reappeared decades of crisis, misinformation bridging the cultures Italian music, including ing contest winners at its glinted on her blond hair later, complete with her and reactionism were the of a vast and exotic pieces written by Italy’s Thursday, Nov. 1 meeting. and the gold of the pipes. story – one of those par- institutional response to expanse. Pellissippi foremost composers. The event, which will It was so incongruent, a ticular joys of writing,” she just a momentary break State Community College Take in the be open to the public, magical moment. Danny added. in the order of things at celebrates that region performances and will begin at 7 p.m., at said, ‘Ah, playing to the Simpson’s work has the beginning of the 21st with the Mediterranean experience the region’s the Laurel Theater, at the river,’” she said. appeared in magazines, century. I became curi- Cultural Festival on Nov. food at an epicurean corner of Laurel Avenue Marion, an editor at the journals and antholo- ous how it would look on a 2. marketplace with fruits and 16th Street in Fort , gies, including KWG’s longer timeline.” The free event is and vegetables and Sanders. A $2 donation is Knoxville, and the author “A Knoxville Christmas, Diana Cruze will read 5-8:30 p.m. in the Goins an Italian café with requested at the door. The of three poetry collections, 2007.” She has a novel in from, “Words and Music,” Building College Center European teas, coffees, building is handicapped suggested they each write progress about a moun- which won first place on the Hardin Valley and desserts. accessible. Additional a poem. tain girl, currently in the in the KWG Award for Campus. The public is Participants also can parking is available at “The resulting pieces revision stage. Creative Non-fiction. This encouraged to attend. sample Spanish paella, Redeemer Church of were remarkably similar, Donna Kapa also had award-winning author said The festival is part of pastitsio with bechamel Knoxville, 1642 Highland each in the moment of success in the Novella she is new to writing. the Arts at Pellissippi topping, Mediterranean Ave. experience, while reach- or Novel Excerpt cate- “Writing is the beginning State series, which pasta salad with California At least one winner from ing into the history of the gory. Her piece, “Knock of a new career for me. I brings to the community avocado, tzatziki sauce each of the six 2012 writ- region’s Scots-Irish heri- Destruction,” won first retired after 32 years in cultural activities with falafel, keftedes ing contest categories tage,” she added. place and is an excerpt sales, the last 25 selling ranging from music and (Greek meatballs), and has agreed to read at the Ann McMurry Simpson from a trilogy. Kapa industrial chemicals, trav- theatre to international hummus and pita bread. meeting, including Linda won prizes in two cate- moved to Knoxville from eling throughout southern celebrations, lectures, The festival is Parsons Marion, who won gories: first place in the New York City, N.Y., Appalachia,” she added. and the fine arts. sponsored by Pellissippi first place in the KWG KWG Award for Fiction, where she was a pri- Also reading at the The Mediterranean State’s Access and Award for Poetry. given in memory of Leslie vate chef, ten years ago. meeting will be Cora Cultural Festival Diversity Office. For more “Winning the poetry Garrett, and second She has also worked as Lay, whose poem, “To showcases the information, call (865) prize is especially mean- place in the Novella or an English teacher and Something Once Lost,” entertainment of the 694-6400 or email Gayle ingful to me because it Novel Excerpt award. She owned a karate school. won second place in the region with the following Wood, director of Access honors my dear friend will be reading her short “Knock Destruction” was Young Writers’ Poetry performances: and Diversity, at gwood@ Libba Moore Gray,” Marion story, “Wednesdays It’s inspired from her time in Prize and Joyce Leo, who a. 6-7 p.m.—Debka pstcc.edu. said of the award. Her Chicken.” Simpson said NYC following the terrorist won second place in the and the Oasis Dancers, T o r e q u e s t poem, “Grace Notes,” the idea for the protago- attacks on Sept. 11. One Act Play / Script cate- a Knoxville-based belly accommodations for began as a “challenge” nist came to her during a “I have become increas- gory for her piece, “Voices dancing group. a disability, contact when she and her hus- KWG workshop. ingly interested in how of the Valley: Black b. 7:10-8:30 p.m.— the executive director band, poet Jeff Daniel “The character Maisie institutional collapse Voices.” Italian violinist Al of Human Resources Marion, were stopped at a and her setting first looks from street level,” For more information Colombo and ensemble. and Affirmative Action red light on Neyland Drive appeared to me years she said. “I experienced a and for a complete list of The group also features for Pellissippi State, in Knoxville. ago in a sketch I did for a little of this directly when 2012 contest winners, Mike Benjamin on (865) 694-6607 or “I heard something like KWG summer workshop I was living in New York visit www.knoxvillewriters- keyboard and vocals humanresources@pstcc. music and rolled down led by Ina Hughes. Maisie City in the days, weeks guild.org. and David Correll edu. my window, then saw this October 29, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

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Local teams gear up for gridiron playoffs By Ken Lay game. If the Warriors, with their meeting against the Hor- six games. of their first playoff win. The teams have battled The Spartans (8-1) will high-powered offense, are nets easily. The West High Rebels, Bearden (8-2) is the No. for 11 weeks and now the host the winner of that to defend their title, they’ll Meanwhile, Gibbs, a the two-time defending 7 seed and the Bulldogs best remain in the chase contest on Nov.9. have to go through Alcoa. No. 6 seed, will travel to Class 5A Semifinalists, will travel to Kingsport for State Championships. In Division I Class 2A: The Tornadoes (9-1 and face Greeneville (7-3). earned the No. 4 seed to play the undefeated And those squads will be Grace Christian Acade- District 4-AA Champions) The Greene Devils have and will host South-Doyle Dobyns-Bennett Indians. in the mix to crown State my, which will make its had won seven consecu- brought an end to the Friday night. The Indians (10-0) boast Champions in each of the first playoff appearance in tive state titles until CAK Eagles’ season each of the If the Rebels (8-2) and a potent offensive attack TSSAA’s eight classifica- three years, is the overall snapped that streak with last two years. Panthers advance, they’ll but survived an upset tions. Action begins Friday No. seed. The Rams (9-1) a pair of wins over Alcoa The top quadrant of the see each other on Nov. 9 bid from rival Science Hill night for most teams in a will host either Silverdale last season. Alcoa outlast- Class 5A bracket has a in a rematch of last year’s Friday night. win-or-go-home format. or Hampton on Nov. 9 after ed the Warriors 31-28 in heavy Knox County pres- state semifinal game. The Bulldogs, who lost Two area teams will have earning a first-round bye. the regular-season finale ence as 2012 State Run- In Class 6A: Defending a pair of District 4-AAA opening-round byes. In Class 3A: Defending last week. ner-up Powell is the top State Champ Maryville games to Maryville and Webb School of Knox- State Champion Christian In Class 4A: Fulton (8-2) seed. The Panthers (9-1) (10-0) will host No. 8 rival West, promise to be ville, which has won two Academy of Knoxville (9-1) picked up a No. 2 seed will host District 3-AAA Hardin Valley. a tough out in the 2012 of the last three Division will be the No. 3 seed in and will host No. 7 Carter, rival Central. The Pan- The Hawks (5-5) have postseason. II-A State Titles, will await its quadrant. The Warriors one of the Falcons’ District thers downed the Bob- reached the postseason All playoff games’ kick- the winner of the Harding will host District 4-AA rival 3-AA rivals. The Falcons cats 20-0 in Week 9. Cen- in each of the last three offs are set for 7 p.m. local Academy-Zion Christian Kingston in the first round. won the regular-season tral (6-4) has won of its last years, but are still in search time.

Warwick honored at Bearden Senior Night Alcoa Gets Their Revenge, Edge CAK 31-28 By Alex Norman pull the Warriors within a point. In 2011 the CAK Warriors did Late in the first quarter the something they had never done… Warriors once again found the beat Alcoa. end zone, this time with an eight Actually, they did it twice on the yard touchdown run by Ezekiel way to their first ever state cham- Koko. The Tornadoes got a ter- pionship, while snapping the Tor- rific effort from Wall after a bad nadoes run of seven state titles snap on the two point conversion in a row. try, and led 16-7. On Thursday, October 25th, Early in the second quarter the the Tornadoes had their shot at Warriors once again showcased revenge. In a matchup of the two their passing attack, with High top ranked teams in the state in quickly moving his team down Class 3A (Alcoa #1, CAK #2), the the field, and hitting Franklin Tornadoes edged the Warriors Murchison from seven yards out. 31-28. Their two point conversion was “The game really could have good as well, and Alcoa’s lead gone either way,” said CAK was once again a single point, head coach Rusty Bradley. at 16-15. “I’m pleased with how our kids After an exchange of punts, played. Everyone thought that Alcoa would extend the lead once we were going to get killed. Of again. Jaquez Tyson took the course you never want to lose, pitch, and made a nifty 20 yard but overall I’m encouraged with run to the end zone in which they how the game went.” broke three tackles. Yet another The Tornadoes could not have two point conversion (Malik Love scripted the opening possession untouched on the reverse) gave any better. Alcoa went 62 yards the Tornadoes a 24-15 lead, on 11 plays, and ate up more and that’s where things stood at than 5 ½ minutes of game clock. intermission. Quarterback Peyton Wall ran 11 CAK had possession to start yards up the middle for the first the second half, and High would touchdown of the night. The two toss his third touchdown of the point conversion was converted, night, this time a 9 yarder to and Alcoa had an 8-0 lead. Davis Howell. The two point con- CAK responded quickly, with version would fail, and the War- the big play. Charlie High threw riors trailed 24-15 with 8:23 to a perfect deep ball to Tennes- go in the third quarter.

Photo by Dan Andrews. see verbal commitment Josh On the first play of the fourth Smith, who showed none of the quarter, CAK took their first lead First-year Tennessee women’s head basketball coach and former Bearden Bulldog Holly Warwick ill effects of a broken collarbone of the night. High with an 18 was surprised Friday night at Bearden High School’s Senior Night by the school’s retiring her No. he suffered earlier this season. yard toss to a wide open Howell 22 jersey. Smith caught the pass in stride, in the middle of the end zone and and the 45 yard hookup would Continue on page 2 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s October 29, 2012 Warriors take another Region 2-A/AA Soccer Title By Ken Lay The only blemishes on Christian Academy of the Warriors’ 2012 record Knoxville’s girls soccer team are draws against Bearden, won another Region 2-A/ West and unbeaten Farragut, AA Championship Thursday the Region 2-AAA Champion, night. which boasts a Top-10 The Lady Warriors, who national ranking. dominated District 3-A/AA The Warriors (20-0-3) took en route to claiming both a 1-0 lead in the first half on the regular-season and a goal by Cori Crocker in tournament titles, won the the 34th minute of the title region tournament at home match, which was a rematch Thursday night with a 2-0 of the 2011 Region 2-A/AA victory over Gatlinburg- Championship game. Morse Pittman. picked up an assist on the Senior Laura Foster had a game’s first marker. goal and an assist in CAK’s Morse added a goal of her victory, which allowed the own in the second half to Warriors to host a Section make the score 2-0. Hannah 1-A/AA match, which was Clothier was credited with an held Saturday (results were assist on that goal. unavailable at press time) CAK advanced to but a victory there would give Thur sday’s region CAK an opportunity to win championship game with its fourth Class A/AA State a 7-0 victory over Grace Championship in five years. Christian Academy at home Seymour Middle School’s Volleyball team was undefeated in their regular season and were tournament champions CAK, which has tied three on Tuesday night. for the second year in a row. matches against District In that match, Morse and Pictured are: (Front row, left to right) Lydia Sharp, Cameron McConnell, Team Captain Taylor Weekly, Victoria 4-AAA teams this year, was Laura Foster, two of the Porter, Makayla Berrier, Katelyn Summers, Sierra Dodson, Kaylan Rogers, (Back row) Assistant Coach Maggie set to host Greeneville in Warriors’ reliable seniors, Heaton, Tyller Cox, Hannah Farragut, Kallyn Newport, Hannah White, Savannah King, Taylor Blythe, Coach Saturday’s sectional match. each had a hat trick. Phil Hamilton and Allie Clifton.

Beuerlein Lifts Farragut to second Bearden Run Game Impresses in 24-0 Win By David Klein straight Region Title 34-yard line. By Ken Lay night against Hardin Valley Hardin Valley, which The Bearden Bulldogs executed a strong Bearden took over with about 5:30 left in Farragut High School’s Academy. dropped a 2-0 decision in running game and impressive defense the second quarter. The Bulldogs proceed- girls soccer team beat a The Lady Admirals, the the season opener against Friday night at home to beat the Catholic ed to go on a 13-play drive. Walls finished familiar opponent Thurs- defending 2011 Region the Lady Admirals, tested Irish 24-0. The Bulldogs rushed 46 times off the drive with a one-yard touchdown day night to win the Region 2-AAA Champions, were set Farragut senior net minder for 228 yards and three touchdowns in the and his second touchdown of the game. 2-AAA Tournament Champi- to host Science Hill Saturday Katy Hill early but Hill made victory. The Bulldogs opened up a two score lead onship. in a Section 1-AAA elimina- three stops in the opening The Bulldog defense held Catholic to as the first half ended with Bearden lead- The Lady Admirals (21- tion match. The Lady Irish 40 minutes. 214 total yards. About the only thing that ing 14-0. 0-1) notched their third win (13-6-4) were set to travel to The match was a show- stopped the Bulldogs were penalties. Offi- The second half brought another long this season over district rival Morristown West Saturday. down between two of the cials penalized Bearden 11 times for 105 Bearden offensive drive that lasted six min- Catholic at Farragut Soccer Results were unavailable at state’s top goalkeepers in yards. Catholic wasn’t much better. The Irish utes and resulted in a field goal for a 17-0 Stadium. press time but Saturday’s Hill and Lady Hawks’ junior were penalized nine times for 92 yards. lead. The Bulldogs initially had to punt on The latest win was a 2-0 two winners move on to this Jordan Beets. “We will address that,” Bearden Head the drive from their own end zone, but they decision in a rematch of the week’s State Tournament. Beets made 15 saves Coach Brad Taylor said of the penalties. found new life due to a roughing the kicker District 4-AAA Title match. Farragut reached the (including 10 in the second “That’s something we’ve worked on all year. penalty and an unsportsmanlike conduct Farragut prevailed there championship match last half) to keep Hardin Valley The last half of the season we’ve gotten penalty on the Irish. 1-0. season. within striking distance. a lot better with penalties,” Bulldog Head Following an exchange of possessions, In the regional final, the The Lady Admirals, who “I’m really proud of my Coach Brad Taylor emphasized. the Irish got the ball back at the Bearden Lady Admirals, who are Ten- have rarely been tested this girls,” Lady Hawks’ coach Bearden utilized two long drives on 49-yard line. Quarterback Stuart Smith nessee’s top-ranked Class season, advanced to Thurs- Mike McLean said. “We offense to go up 14-0 over the Irish in the threw an interception right to Ethan Pol- 3A team and boast a No. 4 day’s championship game competed and we defended first half. Both of the Bulldogs’ drives were lack. It was the first turnover of the game, national ranking, got a pair with a 3-1 win over the pretty well. more than five minutes in length. and it proved fatal for the Irish. of goals from junior midfield- Lady Hawks, who finished “Farragut is such a great Following a punt by Catholic, Bearden Bearden’s Trent Waters rumbled off two er Katie Beuerlein, who was their 2012 campaign with a team.” drove methodically down the field. The Bull- straight powerful runs in Bearden territory playing with a rib injury. 13-4-2 record. HVA might’ve kept the Lady dogs mixed it up both running and passing to set up the Bulldogs with a first-and-goal. She also scored the final In that match, Chelsea Admirals at bay throughout the football. Bearden’s drive appeared to Two plays later, Christian Robinson capped goal of Farragut’s 3-1 victo- Jordan gave the Lady Admi- much of the opening half. derail when the referee called holding on off Bearden’s third touchdown with a one- ry in Tuesday night Region rals a 1-0 lead with a goal in Farragut, however, wasted the Bulldogs. However, Catholic declined yard run and made it 24-0 Bulldogs. 2-AAA Semifinal Tuesday the 21st. little time putting things the penalty to bring up a third down instead Catholic had one last chance to get points away in the second half. The of a 2nd and 21. on the board following a 62-yard kickoff game’s second goal came That holding call decline haunted the Irish return. However, Smith threw his second from senior defender Heath- on the next play as Bearden’s Nicky Frizen interception of the game to Tommy Smith er Murphy, who has emerged found Hunter Johnson on a tiptoe catch on of the Bulldogs. Bearden then ran out the as a playmaker. the right sideline for an 18-yard gain. Irish clock for the 24-0 victory. “She’s been working really fans howled in protest that Johnson’s catch “We ran the ball well, which was good,” hard for that goal all season,” was out of bounds. Three plays later, Josh Taylor said. “It was nice for us to get a shut- Jordan said. “Tonight, she Walls scored his first rushing touchdown out on this last regular season game,” he finally got it and it was from two yards; Bearden led 7-0 with 7:58 added. great.” in the second quarter. “We feel pretty confident in our offensive Beuerlein scored the Catholic had a chance to even the score; line every down to get that push,” Frizen game’s third goal and made and drove into Bulldog territory. The big play said of the running game. it 3-0 in the 70th minute. came on a Griffin DeLong 25-yard gain. Bearden finished the regular season 8-2 HVA got its lone marker on However, the Bearden defense stiffened, and awaits their first opponent in the play- a late penalty kick from Ellie stopping the Irish on fourth down at the offs next week. Myrick. Alcoa Gets Their Revenge, Edge CAK 31-28 Cont. from page 1 down situation, but Wall 31-28 with 6:08 to go. be the Warriors last oppor- the Warriors were on top faked it, threw to Love CAK drove inside the tunity, as the Tornadoes 28-24. for a key first down to Alcoa 30, but on 4th and 4, ran out the clock, and won It apIpeared that the keep the drive alive. And High’s pass to Smith was the District 4-AA title. Warriors would get the when Tyson dove in from knocked away, and Alcoa High played one of his football right back after a couple of yards away, regained possession with best games in what has forcing Alcoa into a fourth Alcoa was back in the lead, only 3:29 to play. It would been a stellar high school career, with 279 yards Large Selection of 469 Barbara Nelson 497 Mary Tate passing, four touchdowns 450 Mary Matlock and no interceptions. 450 Linda Worth Thursday No-Tap: “He threw in some tight

Used Phones for Sale Wednesday Club 55: High Game Scratch-Male windows and handled Weekly achievements for Tuesday, 300 Gene Allmon things really well,” said at Network Technologies Club 55, October 16, 2012 High Gamae Scratch-Male 300 Ralph Allmon Bradley. “He made some 258 Don George 300 James Holsenback plays with his feet too.” 573-8785 High Game Scratch--Male 248 Barry McGill As has been the case in 10922 Chapman Hwy 245 Gene Allmon 237 Robert Watkins High Series Scratch-Male recent years, the odds are Specifi c Carriers 236 Stanley Taylor 777 Gary Wilson that we’ll see a rematch 207 John Fisher Only HIgh Series Scratch-Male 774 Billy Majors in the Class 3A quarterfi-

727 Don George 755 Gene Allmon nals. Call For Details High Series Scratch--Male 635 Gary Wilson 580 John Fisher 629 Robert Watkins High Game Scratch-Female If that is indeed the case, 573 Gene Allmon 254 Ella Dowling the Warriors will relish the 570 Stanley Taylor High Game Scratch-Female 2426 Betty Phillips opportunity for some pay- Current Models 208 Kathy Cate 222 Margaret Myers back of their own. “After in stock now! Hgh Game Scratch--Female 189 Susie Martin the loss our guys reacted 185 Mary Matlock 189 Carolyn Mcgill High Series Scratch-Female Prices range 50% as I expected them to. We 183 Betty Phillips 645 Betty Phillips realize we let some things to 70% off retail. 179 Mary Skeen High Series Scratch-Female 638 Margaret Myers slip away,” said Bradley. “I Phones in like- 534 Carolyn Mcgill 600 Nedra Satterfield hope we get the opportuni- new condition! High Series Scratch-Female 518 Kathy Cate 515 Betty Phillips ty to play them again.” Vols shake off the past, set the tone PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s October 29, 2012 October 29, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN East High Mountaineers started fast and finished strong The East High School East was the first tenant Polston’s 1960 and Early victories over Everett Mountaineers had their in the school building, 1962 teams were AA Divi- and Oak Ridge had vaulted rifles loaded and came out which today houses Aus- sion champs in the Knox- East to No. 4 in the state. firing in tin-East. Austin, a former ville Football League and The Mountaineers made it Mountaineer Fight Song their first all-black school and East, the ‘62 squad was 8-2, to 9-0 but their streak was football a former all-white school, the first East team to win snapped by Holston 13-6. season in were combined in 1968 to more than six games since East played in the Athens On, on Mountaineers! 1951. form the integrated Austin- the school opened in ‘51. Optimist Bowl but lost to E v e n East High School. Rodney Harkleroad and McMinn County Central a review East reportedly began to Randy Wells were captains and its All-State quarter- We are right for the fight By Steve story of enroll black students in the for the ‘62 team, which lost back Phil Pierce. Williams the season early 1960s as the Knox- to Knoxville Central 13-7 in East’s Dennis Troutman tonight in the new school’s year- ville city schools under- the Optimist Bowl. also was an All-State hon- book, The Beacon, stated went a slow process of Until the TSSAA ‘s play- oree and Back of the Year the Mountaineers started racial integration. off system began in 1969, in Knoxville. Buzz Wynn Hold that ball and hit that “with a bang.” East’s first football team bowl games were how the was named All-City. Other East romped past “highly finished with a 7-3 record area’s best teams were standouts that year includ- line, every Mountaineer star rated” Rule 19-0 in the first and made a post-season rewarded. East had been ed Barr y Lail, Gar y McGhee, game played by the Blue trip to Jacksonville, Fla., to 0-4 in bowl games until the Gary Painter, Mike Smith, will shine and Gray. The review story play in the Meminak Bowl Mountaineers’ 1963 team Steve Morton, Joe Kemp, went on to note “Big Buddy but lost to Jacksonville Lee went 6-3-1 and posted a Alfred Harrison, George We’ll fight, fight, fight for Cruze was the standout, 19-13. 25-6 win over Oneida in Walker, Jimmy Humphries scoring two touchdowns to Coach Charles Moffett’s the Civic Bowl. and Mike Blair. the Blue and Gray start off the season that Mountaineers dropped East was KFL AAA Divi- In 1967, East High’s final was to bring him so much to 3-6-1 in their second sion champion in 1965, season, the Mountaineers fame.” season but bounced back going 8-2, posting five were 7-2-1 and A Division And we’ll roll to the goal, Cruze became a high to 6-4 in 1953 and were shutouts and regaining champs. They beat King- school All-American end “city champs.” the “joy jug” from arch-rival sport 12-6 in their last Mountaineers and went on to re-establish Jim Reasonover took Holston. The Mountaineers game. Bob Neal and Blair the wide receiver position over the football program were 17th in the state Lit- were defensive co-cap- at UT and earn All-Ameri- in 1955 and coached for tenhouse Ratings but, sur- tains, while Eddie Johnson We will kick, pass and run ca honors with the Vols in five years. His teams com- prisingly, did not receive a and Morton were offensive 1956. bined for a .500 won-loss bowl invitation. co-captains. ‘til the Battle is won and East was just part of record, except for a low Don Gossett was an all- In the review of the final the local high school land- mark of 1-8 in 1958. state tackle on the ‘65 football season in the last we’ll bring home the victory, scape that underwent Bob Polston, who had team and signed with yearbook, it was proudly a major change in the been an assistant on Rea- Alabama. Fullback Dick noted that in retaliation for autumn of 1951. With sonover’s staff, took over Padgett earned All-East the stinging loss to Holston MOUNTAINEERS!!!!!!! the closing of Knoxville as head coach in 1960 and Tennessee honors. the year before, the Moun- High, new schools also the Mountaineers enjoyed The Beacon proclaimed taineers “returned the tra- opened at South, West and plenty of success over their the 1966 campaign as ditional victor’s jug to its Fulton. last eight seasons. East’s “best season” ever. rightful place.” PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s October 29, 2012

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thought that one debate The fall season in Ten- been my destiny to sit and theory was later validated was between Michelle nessee is special. There’s contemplate my navel, as Indochina fell to com- Obama and Ann Romney. something about the light nature or the mysteries munist domination. His- Or are these undecided early in the morning as of the Universe, except tory shows that Truman’s trying to find some way the sun rises or late in the occasionally in The Focus! legacy has risen, whereas to override what they see day before sunset that When this essay is done Jimmy Carter’s continues around them and vote for frames the trees in such a I’ll be back in the office to decline. the President anyway? way as to emphasize their and hospital caring for my Mitt Romney was not Maybe it’s the religious color and beauty. The patients. It’s been this way my first, second or third angle which figured prom- fall colors occur because all my career, but it cannot choice for a presiden- inently in the 1960 elec- of chemical changes in last forever. The politics of tial candidate. Howev- tion when some believed a dying chlorophyll. Chloro- this world are taking their er, he has grown in stat- Catholic like John Kennedy phyll in leaves is respon- toll. Increasingly, I find ure before our eyes in a would bow to Rome rather sible for photosynthesis myself at war with “the way few would have imag- than to the Constitution or and is composed of hydro- powers and the rulers and ined. I’ve done my home- The Edge of the Precipice the interests of his coun- gen, oxygen, nitrogen and the forces of darkness.” work on both candidates “The exercise of the and limb to vote; this free- try. But that was 50 years carbon atoms arranged in At this point I endeavor to and I now see Governor elective franchise is a dom recently purchased ago and we’re much more a ring surrounding a cen- “finish the race and keep Romney as uniquely quali- sacred duty of as solemn with American blood and sophisticated these days tral atom of magnesium. the faith.” We shall have fied as our leader at this a nature as man can be treasure. A colleague of and eschew bigotry. How amazing that the our answer soon and I will place and time. Folks, we called to perform.” -Daniel mine is from Romania. Recently, I was struck by oxygen carrying hemoglo- have my direction. need change. We need to Webster She tells me that Ameri- the concluding pitch of the bin in our red blood cells History tells us that step back from the edge of We hear a lot these days cans are fools to surren- Libertarian Party’s candi- has the same ring struc- Harry Truman was a fail- the cliff and not follow the about “rights.” There are der their freedom to the date, Gary Johnson. He ture only with iron replac- ure at all his previous President over the edge to healthcare rights, repro- State. She should know said, “Waste your vote on ing the magnesium. All life enterprises. His rise to certain destruction at the ductive rights, living-wage because she and her hus- me.” I’ll agree that even a on Earth is surely related. the presidency began bottom of the chasm. rights, and now we hear band escaped the commu- meaningless vote for the The chlorophyll catches with minor public posts that the United Nations is nist horrors of the Ceaus- Green Party or Mr. Johnson light energy from the sun, and later by promotion of sending representatives escu regime in 1989. is better than no vote at all. extracts carbon from the a powerful political boss in to monitor our election to I agree with President But, giving up this sacred atmosphere and makes . Because Frank- ensure that voting rights Obama who said at the right is in my opinion a vio- plant cells and trees pro- lin D. Roosevelt replaced aren’t abused. This espe- end of the third presiden- lation of citizenship. Per- ducing water and oxygen the vice president on the cially strikes me as ludi- tial debate that the choice haps Americans need an as a byproduct. Animals ticket each time he ran, crous. An organization of between Governor Romney eleventh commandment and humans take in the Truman found himself in tyrants and elitists deign and him are stark and obvi- that says, Thou shalt vote. oxygen expired by trees the right place at the right to tell Americans what is ous. It amazes me that However, maybe I’m just and use it to oxidize (burn) time to realize his desti- fair and just. there are still people who too invested in my coun- food, producing energy for ny. As president he rose Unfortunately, even in are undecided in this age try and the “cares of the the work of our bodies. to the occasion and made the record year of 2008, of unprecedented informa- world” as the hymn goes. The byproducts of bodily the tough but correct deci- barely two-thirds of eligible tion. Are these people not I have to be more careful combustion are water and sions to end the 2nd World citizens voted in the presi- paying attention? Appar- these days and conscious- carbon dioxide that are War with the atomic bomb Do you have a question for dential election. I remem- ently one guy in New York ly refocus on the beauty recycled to the plants of and to resist communist Dr. Ferguson? Please ber the purple thumbs of wasn’t. He was interviewed and majesty of the world the Earth. domination in the Korean e-mail him at jferguson@ Iraqis as they risked life on a late night TV show and around me. Unfortunately, it has not Peninsula. The domino summithealthcare.com.

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The month of October tory and “souling,” which consisted of going door to marks their 67th wedding anniversary! door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for “soul Continued on page 2 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s October 29, 2012 What Does Halloween Mean? Cont. from page 1 84-Year-Old Fulfills Life-Long Dream to cakes” and other treats. shucking corn. ”Mumming” or “guising,” What is corn-shucking, parading around in cos- you ask? You get a pile of Become Author, Hosts Book Signing tumes, chanting rhymes corn stalks in the barn, she learned the ins and and play-acting was a strip them down for ears outs of getting something somewhat late addition of corn and if you get a published. Halloween customs. red one, you may kiss According to Margaret, Well, let’s get away from whomever you want. But getting a book published is the somber tones of Hal- the most fun of Hallow- much harder than writing it. loween and dwell on the een is coming home and She writes her stories in a “fun” parts. throwing all the goodies spiral notebook. She tried It is sad that today’s chil- down on the living room using the computer, but the dren have to be careful of rug! writing flows better from the treats they get, have Have a Happy Hallow- pen onto paper, she said. to be careful of darkened een! When it came to publishing places, and can not travel Thought for the day: though, she had to learn alone. They can have fun When you are reluctant about getting a copyright, by going in groups, going to change, think of the editing and making correc- to parties at homes, or beauty of Autumn. Anon- tions and changes on the schools and churches. ymous computer. But that didn’t Adults can also socialize Send comments to 84-year-old Northgate Terrace resident and local author Margaret Bowling, center, signs stop her. Her first novel was by entertaining with par- [email protected] or copies of her first novel “Mountain Refuge” for Knoxville’s Community Development published by Infinity Publish- ties, wearing costumes, call 865-748-4717 Corporation (KCDC) Senior Asset Manager Terri Evans, left, and city of Knoxville ing on Aug. 31 of this year, bobbing for apples, and Recreation Coordinator Debbie Jackson, right at a book signing event on Oct. 16. and her journey to becom- ing an author culminated at Earlier this month, to remind them that it is a the book signing on Tues- 84-year-old Northgate Ter- novel, fiction.” day. Bowling said she plans race resident Margaret Born and raised in East to keep on writing and to Bowling fulfilled her life- Tennessee, Margaret was expect more books in the long dream of becoming an one of six children and the future. author as she held a book oldest daughter. Her affinity “Ms. Bowling is evidence signing of her first published for story-telling began with of the wonderful, talented work in the social hall at a poem she wrote for her residents we have living Northgate Terrace, a Knox- school newspaper in grade here at KCDC, and I am ville’s Community Develop- school. “It was so good, privileged to be able to work ment Corporation property. people didn’t believe I really with them each day,” KCDC Bowling has lived at North- wrote it,” she said. Executive Director and CEO gate Terrace since 1989. Bowling worked most of Alvin Nance said. “We’re The story, “Mountain her life at Standard Knitting proud to have a published Refuge,” is based on the Mills and the Lazy Boy Fur- author at Northgate Ter- life of her great grandfa- niture factory, but she con- race, and we look forward to ther who grew up in Scott stantly created stories and Ms. Bowling’s next book!” County, Tennessee. For poems in her head. Once Since 1936, KCDC has a while he moved to Ala- she retired, she began to been dedicated to enhanc- bama, but something hap- write them down and copy ing the quality of life for the pened that made him seek them at Kinkos for her citizens of Knoxville. KCDC’s refuge back in the Tennes- friends. mission is to improve and see mountains of his child- “I just loved to see my transform neighborhoods hood. stuff in print,” she said. This and communities by pro- But she was quick to interest led her to investi- viding quality affordable remind readers that it is fic- gate publishing options. Her housing, advancing devel- tion. “My cousins read the friends at Knoxville Assisted opment initiatives and fos- book and say, ‘Margaret, Transport, a service of CAC, tering self-sufficiency. For you know that didn’t happen took her to a writing class at more information, call (865) that way,’” she said. “I have the O’Connor Center where 403-1100.

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ment. Photo by Dan Andrews. * A home may be subject to debt, which means it is The Echo Ridge shuttle drops off residents for Early Voting last Thursday at Downtown West. Early Voting less valuable than it appears and could be an ongoing continues this week through Thursday, November 1. All locations will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. except for the expense when living in retirement. City-County building. Locations for the last week of Early Voting include Downtown West, Halls Recreation * Relying on a home as retirement savings tends to Center, Farragut Town Hall, Carter Branch Library, Love Kitchen, City-County Building, New Harvest Park, discourage other saving. 6631 Clinton Highway, Ste. 112 in Powell, 4026 Chapman Highway in South Knoxville and next to Emery’s 2. Don’t think maximizing investment return is a savings 5&10 and the University Center on Cumberland Drive. plan. Maximizing investment return is an important focus of retirement planning. However, sometimes we fall into the trap of seeking outsized returns to compensate for our failure to save consistently over our time. There is no substitute for disciplined and regular saving. Faith-Based Organizations Can Help 3. Do maximize Roth assets. A Roth IRA or 401(k) can provide tax-free income, if you hold the account for five years and have attained age 59 1/2.  Roth Senior Members Get Financial Help IRAs also have the added benefit of being exempt from the tax rules requiring distributions starting at age 70 1/2 . to Pay for Medicine Costs Prior income limits on converting a traditional IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA were eliminated in 2010, which It’s a big challenge: newsletters, and face-to- outreach, the real pur- with disabilities year-round makes these unique retirement planning products more Many low-income Medi- face advising at the church pose of the program is to to obtain their medicines broadly available. Of course, converting a non-Roth care enrollees have trou- or even in the member’s help people stay healthy at the lowest possible retirement asset into a Roth retirement asset triggers ble paying their health home. The key to the out- and live independently as cost. Individuals interested recognition of the tax gain on the converted value. insurance copays and reach campaign, though, long as they can. People in the service can contact 4. Do have a retirement income plan. Some financial pro- deductibles—even though is the active involvement who can see their doctor the program at any time for fessionals suggest 80 percent of your pre-retirement they are eligible for finan- of religious organizations— when they need to and information and individual income is a good retirement income goal. With this goal cial assistance with these churches, synagogues, proceed with treatment, advising. AMOS frequently you can then compare your expected monthly retire- expenses. They just don’t temples, mosques, or such as taking their med- helps younger family mem- ment income from Social Security and any pension plan know about the help or associations of individual icines, according to doc- bers as well as Medicare to your target monthly retirement income amount. Any how to get it. Working in congregations—because tor’s orders, tend to be enrollees, too. Everyone shortfall is the amount you will need to make up each partnership with local they are most likely to be healthier than those who involved needs to know month by tapping your other savings. Also consider an churches and other faith- aware of isolated individu- postpone doctor visits and not only what Medicare is, annuity contract from a life insurer to provide additional based organizations, the als and their health-care skip their meds because but also how it works and guaranteed lifetime income, which will both cover more Knoxville-Knox County CAC needs. they can’t afford them. how to get the most out of of your target retirement income and manage the risks Office on Aging is current- While the financial assis- AMOS also serves Knox the benefits. that you invest poorly or live longer than expected. ly conducting an outreach tance is the focus of the County seniors and people 5. Do plan for inflation and increasing health care costs. campaign to reach these Inflation and health care costs are twin traps that can under-served individuals. erode the value of your retirement plan if you do not Faith-based outreach consider and plan for them. One strategy is to calculate activities are being con- a more modest income at the beginning of retirement ducted throughout the and then increasing the income amount each year by state and nation. In Knox the inflation rate. County, the outreach and 6. Do maximize Social Security as insurance protection. advising are being con- For most Americans the decision to defer Social Secu- ducted by the Office on rity payments as long as possible is an important action Aging’s Affordable Medi- to ensure not outliving one’s assets. Social Security is cine Options for Seniors typically a large source of retirement income, and its (AMOS) program. The value is enhanced because it is government guaranteed service is free. For more and provides inflation-adjusted payments. information, congrega- 7. Do stress test your retirement plan. The 2008 econom- tional leaders can call ic recession gave rise to bank bailouts and, in turn, the the office at (865) 524- stress testing of banks to ensure ongoing viability. This 2786, and ask for David thinking can and should also be applied to your retire- Holden, program manag- ment planning. For example, how would your retirement er. Groups and individuals plan work if your investments grow at 3 percent a year outside Knox County can instead of 8 percent? What if your income declines over contact Tennessee’s Medi- time? Stress testing your retirement plan could sug- care SHIP service (State gest you change your planning assumptions. You might Health Insurance Assis- decide to work longer, which reduces the number of tance Program) at 1-877- years that you will need your retirement assets to sup- 801-0044. port you. Other adjustments that you can make include Activities of the out- saving more now, changing the risk profile of your invest- reach campaign include ments, and buying products with a lifetime income guar- presentations to seniors’ antee so you are less exposed to market risk and the groups, inserts for church risk that you will live longer than expected. bulletins, stories for PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s October 29, 2012 October 29, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D5 Church Happenings First Lutheran Church located at 1207 N. Broad- First Lutheran Church way. For more information Faith will present 55 Alive On and reservations, call the Thursday, November 8th church office before noon, at 12:00 noon. The guest 524-0366. speaker will be Dan Jordan, Fountain City United No worry in the Storms of Life former Foreign Service Offi- Methodist Church cer in the US Dept of State CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE Over the past few weeks, I have was hired and mom and dad moved presence and sustenance occurred in Washington DC and was on Nov. 3 from 8:30 a.m. - been tempted to succumb to feeling to the country, about sixty miles several winters later. Dad was assigned to the US Embas- 2:00 p.m. $3.00 Brown down. We have a number of individ- north of Detroit, where dad became barely making enough money to sy at Bucharest, Romania. Bag-A-Bargain begins at uals in our church the executive director of the Michi- keep food on the table. Our clothes Mr. Jordan is a member of noon. Rain or Shine. See family facing gan Christian Youth Camp. consisted of hand-me-downs, and First Lutheran Church. A hot our ad on D6! ex traordinar y It was a rough start for Mom and my older brother was in dire need meal will be served, $6.50 Knoxville Fellowship challenges due Dad as they moved our family, which of a new pair of boots and a winter per person. Reservations, Luncheon to major health consisted at the time of my twin coat. I was able to wear my older please. Everyone is invited. The Knoxville Fellowship issues, aging, brother, John, and my older brother brother’s coat and boots from the The church meeting room is Luncheon (KFL) will meet and relocation. David, who is sixteen months older year before. This is when God used October 30, 2012 at the With the impend- than me. My grandparents, at the our dog to perform a mighty deed. By Mark Golden Corral on Clinton ing election, time, thought my dad was crazy for Our dog arrived with a brand new Brackney, Highway, Knoxville at noon. worry can set in leaving a secure job with great ben- coat in mouth just as the weath- Minister of the Mary Burke will be the guest about the future efits for a job with half the salary er was turning cold in November. Arlington Church speaker. of Christ of this nation. and huge demands. The camp It was a perfect size for my broth- Seymour United Many economists house was infested with rodents (I er. Not only that, a couple of days Methodist Church worry that we could be going back can still smell the moth balls), con- later he brought in a boot – a per- Next Sunday, Nov. 4th, into another recession. Combined stantly leaked water in the base- fect fit for my brother. The next day brings the blessing of Holy with these worries are the daily spir- ment after each rain, and had many he brought the other boot. My par- Communion at both servic- itual battles taking place in each interior and exterior needs. Only ents couldn’t believe it. In fact, my es, an opportunity to donate of our lives. What are we to do? a few months on the job, Dad was dad took the coat and boots to the to CROSS Ministries, the Jesus would say, “Trust me with all confronted by an IRS agent, who area neighbors wondering if some- 2nd of our two annual “Com- your concerns.” We serve a faithful threatened to arrest him because one lost them. We just knew our mitment Consecration” Sun- God who has not forgotten us in the the taxes had not been paid by the dog was ruining the day for anoth- days, and a Finance Team midst of our struggles. I am remind- camp for several years. Dad was er family. But no family could be meeting at 3 p.m. Everyone, ed of an amazing story of God’s pro- unaware of this negligence since found. pray about your stewardship vision for my family many years ago he was just getting a grip on the You can’t convince me nor my responsibilities. during a difficult time. bookkeeping. Thankfully, the agent parents or brother that God did not Dad was an accountant for Ford backed off when he got the whole orchestrate this gift to a desperate Motor Company at their world story, but the camp was in finan- family. God gives us exactly what headquarters in Dearborn, MI. He cial straits to say the least. About we need when we need it. I don’t worked with the youth at the church seven months into this new work for always understand His time table they attended, as well as serving the Lord, my twin brother, John, was or why certain things happen, but as church treasurer. Several of the killed in a tractor accident at the I know He cares and He loves us. elders at the church heard of the camp. It was a time of faith-testing Stand firm in your faith when the manager position opening at the and God proved faithful in so many storms of life hit. God will see you Did You Know…. local youth camp and encouraged ways during those dark days. through. On December 31, 2012 insurance companies my dad to interview for the job. He One such miracle of God’s will make millions of dollars off pati ents who forgo necessary and preventi ve dental care. Many people who have dental insurance do not realize that their plans provide benefi ts up to a certain dollar amount annually. Thus, the insur- ance dollars allocated to pay dental claims on Suffering Up By 56% many pati ents are never used and, unfortunately, Human suffering is all in a happier time. Suffer- of suffering. grace, love, and forgive- those dollars cannot be carried over year-to-year. around us and people ing goes back to biblical Our society over time has ness, you find gentleness The bott om line: what the pati ent doesn’t use seem to times so we know suffer- improved and refined the with a deeper healing as they lose. be suf- ing has always been part of art of inflicting suffering on you realize they stand with fering life. Without sorrow could one another as if there is you and help carry the Now is the ti me to consider your dental needs m o r e there be happiness—would a reward for it. We disre- burden. You still have the and how your remaining dental benefi ts can help e v e r y we know the joy of laugh- gard or minimize the pain same illness, the same dis- you pay for your treatment. Take advantage of d a y . ter? felt by the teenager who ease, the same cares—but your valuable unused dental insurance benefi ts In my Suffering is all around us was dumped before the the difference is the grace before you lose them. child- every day and it knows no prom by saying “it is just of caring improves the sci- By Howard hood boundaries of age, wealth a date,” or the loss of pet ence of medicine. We are here to help you. Give Judy or Elaine Baker, mem- or health. For the teenag- by saying “it is just a dog.” You don’t have to be a a call at (865) 577-7535 to schedule an RN BSN ories I er who suffers from acne Our lives are full of “could doctor or nurse—have the appointment. seem- or the disappointment of have—would haves”, and right words or phrases; ingly cannot recall spe- being dumped before the “only ifs,” as we get caught the giving of one’s time Sincerely, cifics about suffering, prom, their pain is real and up in providing for our fami- enhances healing by stand- Dr. Robert Freeman was it because as child I just as devastating. The lies from day to day, week ing with those who suffer. I 6555 Chapman Hwy www.KnoxvillesDentist.com could not recognize suf- person who loses a job and to week, month to month, am convinced as we share fering, was I simply shel- suddenly faces unemploy- as our own suffering fades the struggles of others the P.S. Find out about interest free fi nancing opti ons tered from the suffering ment in a down economy, or into the obscurity of every- weight of our own cares for dental care around me—or did we live a spouse files for divorce— day lives. The mundane are lightened. Together by what if all this happens on causes the suffering of encouraging, love, accep- the same day. None of the others to fade into accep- tance, and forgiveness, above illustrates or begins tance or worse we blame we reassure and support to describe the suffering those who suffer. those who suffer while we associated with the loss We all have stories of a inflict love and healing on of a child or loved one, a doctor or nurse who have those we touch. devastating illness, addic- great bedside manners, tion, hunger, or disas- and how these talent- For questions, com- ter. We all suffer—some ed individuals impact the ments, or suggestions on in silence, some unheard, care and perception of a topics you want to read and some without com- person’s ailment. When about please email me at: passion nonetheless, we your healthcare provider is howard@howardsbaker. all will experience the pain embodied with kindness, com. 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