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22660 4.8% 211 0.000448637 Ethics Committee may be dumped By Mike Steely Senior Writer [email protected]
When the Knox County Com- mittee on Committees meets Monday afternoon one of the rec- ommendations they may make is to dissolve the Ethics Committee. Commissioner Carson Dailey told the committee’s last meet- ing that the Ethics Committee has become too involved in poli- tics. He cited instances where political candidates and incum- Trump enthusiasts at the Trump rally Monday, December 7 at the Knoxville Expo Center. From left: former County Commissioner R. bent officials have been the sub- Larry Smith, attorney and constitutional scholar Jeff Cobble, colonial re-enactor Roger Whittaker, attorney Rhonda Lee, Tennessee Stands ject of ethics complaints over the founder Gary Humble and state Sen. Mark Pody. Photo by Bill Howard. past two years. The county was required to create an ethics code policy according to Law Director David Buuck. Trump rally held at Knoxville Expo Center Continued on page 2 By Bill Howard or that everything’s done yet. We Pody, of his hope that the elec- Cobble started by telling the On Monday night, some 500 want to go through all the legal tion results can be overturned. crowd that the U.S. is a repub- vociferous supporters let it be processes to make sure that “We are not done, we are not lic, not a democracy, and that known how badly they hope everything is done properly.” giving up. Just because we feel the president and vice president AJ sale, COVID Donald Trump remains presi- On Nov. 3, Joe Biden defeated it’s being called one way, we are selected by electors, not the dent. Trump in the presidential elec- want all the court cases to be people directly. Republican state Sen. Mark tion by several million votes, and heard and we feel that we’re According to Cobble, in 35 funds, Board Pody, who represents the state’s an electoral college advantage gonna be victorious in the end.” states, including Tennessee, 17th district, organized the rally of 306 to 232. Trump’s cam- The event didn’t consist electors are not required to vote of Health at the Expo Center. He’s done paign is contesting the results, entirely of Trump cheerlead- for the candidate that won the so at other locations across the claiming election irregularities, ing. Attorney and Constitution- state’s popular vote. If, after the state. especially in various battle- al scholar Jeff Cobble gave the electors’ votes are counted, no on county “We’re excited about being ground states. The case might crowd a lesson on the nation’s candidate wins a majority, the here,” said Pody. “We know the be headed to the Supreme founding document, and how election goes to the House of election is over but that doesn’t Court. various parts of it could possi- Representatives, where each agenda mean all the ballots are counted “We’re very confident,” said bly help Trump stay in office. Continue on page 3 By Mike Steely Senior Writer [email protected] School board When the Knox County Com- mission meets today at 5 p.m. talks legislative to review a fifty-four item agenda they may discuss a final sales priorities, future agreement with BNA Associates LLC for the historic Andrew John- son Building. The agreement virtual meetings was up for closure last month By Ken Lay but hit a snag when BNA wanted to change the initial use of the The Knox County Board of Edu- building. cation held its regular session The commission meeting will meeting Wednesday. Minutes be “virtual” and can be seen on earlier, KCS announced that the Community Television at 5 p.m. district will switch to virtual learn- Speakers in public forum are ing. being asked to call (865) 215- School campuses will be 2534 or email to a request to closed beginning today (Dec. Dry cleaning is the family business for Fred Williams of Knoxville Cleaners #1. [email protected]. 14) and will remain so through- Chairman Larsen Jay ordered out Winter Break. the virtual meeting since all five In-person students are sched- benchmarks set by the Health uled to return to their buildings Department were in the “Red” on Jan. 5. Knoxville Cleaners #1 zone as the pandemic skyrock- At last week’s meeting, held at ets in Knox County and the state. the Andrew Johnson Building, the Agenda items discussed in the board passed its legislative poli- work session are selected by the cies with a 7-2 vote. The dissent- celebrates 43 years chairman or individual members ing votes came from new board Everybody likes to do business with “family The Knoxville staff is also experienced. Linda and must be approved or reject- member Betsy Henderson and owned and operated” establishments. You’re Houser has worked the counter there for 33 ed at the commission’s regular Mike McMillan. more likely to find honesty, quality service and years. monthly meeting next week. The legislative policies were fair prices at these places. The owners let the Knoxville Cleaners has always been known The commission may choose implemented for a meeting with same set of values they subscribe to at home for their fast, friendly, courteous service. You to accept a $14 million COVID-19 state legislators, possibly in the bleed over into their business dealings. can get the same day service Monday through grant from the Federal Emergen- coming weeks. Knoxville Cleaners #1 at 3106 Chapman Friday if in by 11 am. cy Management Agency for pan- “I spoke to (State Represen- Highway is one of the community’s oldest family Fred and Linda were married on Valentine’s demic expenditures for this year. tative) Jason Zachary today and owned and operated businesses. On March 1, Day 1976. On March 1, 1977, they assumed A Knoxville-Knox County Sports he said that (the legislature) is 2020, owners Fred and Linda Williams marked management of the Knoxville Cleaners #1. Authority, on both the city and planning to have a special ses- their 43rd anniversary of doing business with Fred was born Jan. 14, 1936 in the old Gen- the county agendas, may be dis- sion before they go back into good old family values in South Knoxville. eral Hospital in Knoxville. Linda is the daughter cussed in anticipation of a pro- session,” KCS Board Chairman The Williams family is among the most quali- of Hoyle and Sue Mount. Fred and Linda have posed Smokies Baseball com- Susan Horn said. “They are going fied dry cleaners in the area. Fred has over 70 four children, Randy Williams and Karen Miller plex near downtown Knoxville. to discuss education and we years of experience in the dry-cleaning busi- of Knoxville, Toni Smart of Nashville and Gene The Volunteer Ministries Center have our legislative policies, so ness. Linda has 53 years of experience. Fred’s Lindsey now of Mexico. They also have seven may get $47,000 to manage (any board member) can speak parents, Hobert and Emily Williams, owned and grandchildren and a great-grandchild. and operate a homeless hous- on behalf of the board, and not operated a dry cleaner in Knoxville during the Stop and visit Fred and Linda at Knoxville ing facility for COVID-19 isolation just the chair.” 1950s. Cleaners #1 for all your dry-cleaning needs. Continue on page 2 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus December 14, 2020 My jobs through the years I think all the various jobs for the first six months and Because of my work at paint. events in the areas near From a distance I had while in school taught $1.15 after that, with time and love for UT sports, I We both were scared, but outside of Knox County. me a great deal about and a half on Sundays. was surprised at how many thinking we were in big I also did the tv logs and people and about life in I also joined a union, people did not go to the Ten- trouble. But they had called obituaries. general. the Retail Wholesale and nessee games when I had us to the office to tell us I was admitted to go to law I always felt food about Department Store Workers, to work on some of the foot- we had been there for six school full-time at George earning most of my spend- which was the union for A&P ball Saturdays. months and were getting a Washington but ended up ing money, and I sold pro- employees. I still have a very clear raise from $1.25 to $1.30 teaching American Govern- grams, cokes and popcorn The summer after I gradu- memory of the first time I an hour. ment and Journalism and at UT football and bas- ated from Holston, I became was called to the office at I worked two summers, advising the school news- By John J. Duncan Jr. ketball games, Knoxville a salesman at Sears on Cen- Sears. At the escalator, I saw 1967 and 1968, full-time paper at TC Williams High [email protected] Knights hockey games, and tral. I got to work full-time David Weaver, who was 18 in the Nixon for President School in Alexandria. worked as a batboy for the that summer to temporarily like me and who had gone campaign and will talk I joined my second union My brother and sisters Knoxville Smokies for five replace a woman who was to Central High School. He more about that in another there, the Alexandria Edu- and I were very fortunate to and a half seasons. out due to a car accident. worked in the paint depart- column. cation Association. I loved have parents who put great My first hourly-paid job I was required to wear a ment. I then worked my senior teaching and will write a full pressure on us in a kind, was for $1.00 an hour as suit and tie and was very I told him I bet I had been year at UT, 1968-69, as a column about that. loving, but strict, way to do a groundskeeper at the proud of that job. I worked “hit by one of those Hall- full-time reporter for The In fact, I loved every job well in school. Holston-Chilhowie ballpark part-time after starting at mark shoppers” who were Knoxville Journal, our morn- I ever had at the time I had Good schools are very when I was 15. UT and had more hours mystery shoppers for Sears. ing daily newspaper. it and thought very serious- important, but I think it is In high school, I worked over the holidays, selling David told me he had The Journal gave titles ly about making my career also true that most people as a bag boy at the A&P gro- cameras, luggage and office just gotten a very angry call instead of money and I was at each place – A&P, Sears, learn just as much or even cery store on Asheville High- equipment, which was all in from a woman to whom he called the Assistant State The Journal and as a high more outside of school. way. I made $1.10 an hour the same department. had sold the wrong color of Editor, writing stories about school teacher. Ethics Committee Joint Education Committee may be dumped Cont. from page 1 Buuck told The Focus hears School Budget Report Friday that the county went beyond the requirements By Mike Steely grades. He said the effort drop in student enroll- Senior Writer of creating a policy and cre- [email protected] to operate that program is ment. About 1,200 stu- ated the Ethics Committee. “significantly costly” and dents are not attending The committee has been “The news continues includes supplying hot virtual or regular classes without an ethics com- to be encouraging,” said spots and online teachers. and he said that might plaint hearing for a couple Knox County School’s He also talked about the lessen funds coming from of years. The county has a chief financial officer to a virus and teachers who the state government. standing ethics code, he meeting of the Joint Edu- are absent because of it McPherson said the state said. cation Committee last or have been sent home is being asked by the “The state does not man- Monday. Ron McPher- because they were in con- county to not include daily date an Ethics Committee,” son told the members tact with positive-test- attendance in the next cal- he said. that local sales tax so far ed teachers or students, culation. Ethics Chairman Michael has put the system about noting that obtaining qual- “We’re about $14 mil- Covington heads the nine- 30% above their current ified substitute teachers is lion over what we pro- County moves ahead with member committee and budget. difficult. jected and have $15 mil- PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY VIA CTV. wrote the Committee on McPherson said the He also detailed the lion on hand in emergen- School board member Patti Lou Bounds and Knox Coun- Committees a defense of budget report doesn’t cost of other COVID-19 cy funds,” he continued, ty Commissioner Carson Dailey listen as the school sys- keeping the ethics group. cover the past two months preventions. “We spend but he added, “Next year alternative Health Committee tem’s chief financial officer presents a budget report to the “We do not support the and the current budget over $500,000 on hand is hazy.” Joint Education Committee last week. proposed dissolution of had been cut some to sanitizers, thermome- The Joint Education the Ethics Committee,” he deal with the COVID-19 ters both portable and Committee met in-person wrote. He said he had con- pandemic. He said that walk throughs, and over in the Andrew Johnson how to keep and attract Commissioner Richie sulted with Kim Frazier, the cuts and the incoming $200,000 for masks,” he Building. qualified teachers and a Beeler is the other co- the vice chair, and said federal CARES Act money said. Joint Education Commit- discussion on coopera- chair and other members the committee “serves a have helped. McPherson said there tee Co-Chair Evetty Satter- tion between public and include Commissioners vital role and is a valuable He looked at the rest are “many unknowns field, who ran the meet- private schools. Carson Dailey, Terry Hill resource for Knox County of the school year and going into the next year.” ing, heard suggestions on The next meeting is set and Dasha Lundy. School to offer a level of unbiased, reported that 19,000 stu- “Virtual learning is not topics such as a budget for January 20 at 4 p.m. board members include transparent execution of dents have opted for vir- going away,” he said. report with each meeting, and tentative dates for Satterfield, Patti Bounds, the Knox County Code of tual learning at differ- The CFO also said that a possible tax increase to the other quarterly meet- Kristi Kristy and Daniel Ethics.” ent schools and different Knox County has had a help the school system, ings in 2021 were set. Watson.
Knoxville Cleaners #1 AJ sale, COVID funds, Board Family owned and operated since 1977 of Health on county agenda Dry Cleaner Special Cont. from page 1 or regular meeting to honor reading and will need a 3 Pants and quarantine for 2021 the late Wanda Moody, a second “Yes” reading to and the Knox County Foren- former commissioner and pass. Currently the Board $ 99 sics Center may be award- community leader who of Health operates as a 12 ed $7,500 for a software passed away recently. state-empowered body and license to track overdose The Knox County Election Must rese t ou o the passage of the Ward cases. Commission, staff and poll proposal would do nothing The use of commission- workers, may also be hon- as the governor’s emergen- HOURS: Mon, Tues, er discretionary funds is ored. cy orders stand. on the agenda as is a Rule Commissioner Kyle Thurs & Fri: 7am-6pm Knox County Mayor Committee recommenda- Ward’s ordinance to limit Glenn Jacobs has sever- Saturday: 8am-2pm tion limiting the calling of the powers of the Board Wednesday & Sunday: “Emergency Meetings” to of Health is also on the al appointments on the be only within the powers of agenda. Ward wants the agenda that include new Fred illiams, ner Closed the commission chairman. board to be an “advisory” and renewed members of Special sessions, currently, group only and give the the Arena Use Committee, Knoxville Cleaners #1 may be called by the chair power to the Knox County the E-911 Board, Three 3106 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 or the Knox County mayor. Mayor and Director of the Rivers Golf Board, and the The commission may Health Department. The Tennessee Technology Cor- (865) 577-9265 pause in the work session ordinance is on its first ridor Development Board.
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Hunter Biden $100 million over a already have candidates unfortunately, society Most folks don’t realize seven-year period even running for city council hasn’t gotten all that much virtually every big sales Now that the 2020 though the families and who want to double or greater that I can tell. tax producing business election is over, the businesses, displaced triple the size of the city’s Gwen McKenzie’s is inside the City of mainstream media has by the building were paid budget to provide free resolution presents a Knoxville’s limits, annexed discovered Hunter Biden. at the time. McKenzie housing and numerous real quandary for the by the city government With the Biden Transition proposes the $100 million other social services. incumbent members of for the revenue. The city Team releasing a press be dispensed through the The only way to do that the Knoxville City Council. provides residents with release acknowledging recommendations of a is through doubling, Several of them are likely Hunter Biden has been By Steve Hunley, little more than fire and proposed African American tripling or quadrupling going to be shaking in under investigation for Publisher police protection, along Equity Restoration Task city taxes. What does their shoes, fearful they the last two years, the [email protected] with garbage pickup and Force. All of this land, if that matter anyway when will be viewed as racists Councilwomen Amelia mainstream media has Is Christmas we want to be blunt about you’re spending other lest they vote to approve Parker, Seema Singh and finally begun reporting Coming Early? it, at one time belonged people’s money? That McKenzie’s resolution. the Socialist Democrats it. The Daily Beast, a to the Cherokee Indians. means folks advocating Council members are want to defund or abolish leftwing publication noted City Councilwoman Which member of the city more expenditures for also supposed to be the Hunter Biden issue the police and spend the Gwen McKenzie launched council is going to propose social services, giveaways stewards of the taxpayers’ had gone “unnoticed”… money on social services. her reelection campaign an Indigenous People’s or freebies or even money and that poses no, it went UNREPORTED It’s Knox County who for next year with an Equity Restoration Task reparations are talking a political problem for by people like the Daily operates the school announcement in the Force? Why doesn’t about increasing the tax them and might very well Beast. The Biden folks system (yes, there are Knoxville News-Sentinel McKenzie sponsor another burden of city residents. affect Gwen McKenzie. acknowledged Hunter was school buildings inside she is sponsoring a resolution offering to Giving an unelected body McKenzie will have to run being investigated for tax resolution to spend pay reparations to the the authority to designate citywide in the general the city, but Knox County evasion issues, while failing $100 million dollars for Cherokees displaced? just how $100 million of election and it may well runs and funds the school to mention Biden’s son is a nebulous repayment Good Lord, that would taxpayer money is spent be a goodly portion of system), the health also being looked at for of those folks who were have to cost at least half seems like a bad idea. One city voters might not department, the libraries money laundering and God displaced through the a billion dollars. can wrap it up in a pretty appreciate the idea of the and just about every other alone knows what else. eminent domain exercised According to McKenzie, little bow of social justice, vice mayor trying to jack service you can think of. Apparently, since the by the City of Knoxville the $100 million would but that doesn’t make it up their taxes. By annexing businesses election is over, it’s just during the late 1950s come “largely” through a good idea, much less Mayor Indya Kincannon and buildings, the city hunky dory for the media and 1960s to build the grants. Let’s address fiscally sound. Keep in might be able to give government got a bigger to acknowledge Hunter Civic Auditorium and the that aspect; first of all mind, the adopted budget council members slice of the sales tax pie, Biden might be as pure Coliseum. That’s simply a grant money, whether it of the City of Knoxville was some political cover which largely came at the as the driven slush. There longwinded way of saying comes from the state or just over $336 million, so by forthrightly coming expense of Knox County. are an awful lot of people “reparations.” federal governments, is $100 million is a pretty big out and saying the City One thing for sure is who are going to find it McKenzie, wife of State still money taken from expenditure. can’t afford McKenzie’s McKenzie’s resolution hard to believe the left is Representative Sam taxpayers. Just what Taxpayers have forked resolution. Of course has certainly put her deliberately out to shove McKenzie (yes, they are are these grants and over something like $17 doing so would require colleagues on the spot. I Old Joe Biden off the collecting two checks from how does one get them? trillion in social services some political courage wonder if some of them stage to make room for taxpayers), is proposing a How much of this money and programs since and Kincannon has all the didn’t faint dead away? Chameleon Kamala. County moves ahead with LORETTA'S CLOSET Loretta's Closet is a Last Saturday of each month alternative Health Committee Fun begins @ 10 a.m. mission for women by By Mike Steely The 11-member body are being directed to the follow Roberts Rules of women assisting Fellowship, snacks, devo- Senior Writer will be comprised of two Knox County Commis- Order, have a written and tion, & a trip to THE CLOSET [email protected] women with clothing & economists, one epide- sion website and asked published agenda, meet Following failed miologist, one virologist, to click the button on the in the City-County Building accessories. hristus ictor uther n hurch attempts to limit the two medical profession- right marked "Committee unless otherwise advised, u nin ne ati es into entr l enue ike Knox County Board of als, two psychologist or on Health and Economic require a notice of public positi es ith o s nox ille Health the Knox County social workers, two county Well-being." From there meetings, and be required he p. PLEASE JOIN US. Mayor's office is calling business leaders and the various categories of to hear public forum. for applicants to its new one county commission- membership are listed Committee on Health er. Everyone except the with a link in each to apply. and Economic Well- commissioner would be Each member approved being. The mayor's office appointed by Mayor Glenn for membership would announced the applica- Jacobs and approved serve for four years tion process open as by the commission. except the sole com- of noon last Monday. Applicants have until missioner who would The committee would noon, December 21st and serve during their term. advise the mayor and no email or other meth- The new committee Knox County Commis- ods will be accepted out- would be called to meet sion on health and eco- side the "linked" forms when Mayor Glenn Jacobs nomics issues, with the attached to the announce- or the commission chair- key word being "advise." ment. To apply people man deems it necessary, Trump rally held at Knoxville Expo Center Cont. from page 1 constitutional right to some time,” said Humble. Enriching the lives of those we serve, state has one vote. select them themselves.” “This is not just about an Currently the Democrats The rally, like any such election. This is about a one resident at a time have a majority of the event, had its circus-like fundamental global shift in House’s 435 members. element. In response to the takedown of what you Life at South High starts with a vibrant, welcoming and But each state’s vote can one of the speakers, colo- and I know as America.. The warm environment that is coupled with exceptional, be determined by a major- nial re-enactor Roger Whit- doctrine of non-resistance personalized and supportive care. ity of its electors. If, of Ten- taker, wearing 1770s garb, against arbitrary power and nessee’s 11 votes, six or stood up and began loudly South High offers Assisted Living, Memory Care oppression is absurd and more vote for Trump, then chanting “stop-the-steal,” and Respite Care with first-class amenities to slavish. Here’s what that Tennessee’s one vote for as he waved his Ameri- accommodate our residents’ individual lifestyles. president goes to Trump. can flag. The crowd quickly means: You and I as Ten- Cobble told the crowd, chimed in. nesseans have a duty to to great applause, that at As moving as any of the resist arbitrary power.” Call (865) 333-3064 to the moment a majority of speakers was Tennes- Humble took a swipe states have Republican- see Stands founder Gary at what many on the right schedule a tour today! dominated legislatures. Humble. Only a few months believe is the government’s Presumably, a majority of old, Tennessee Stands is, excessive use of power – the 50 states’ individual according to its mission both locally and national- votes could go for Trump. statement, a “nonprofit ly - concerning COVID-19. Said Cobble: “In Geor- social advocacy organiza- “Unelected boards of city gia and Pennsylvania and tion that serves to protect health don’t make laws,” all the battleground states the individual liberties of all he declaimed, referencing we need to be press- Tennesseans as stated in Knoxville. ing the state legislatures, the Tennessee State Con- especially those that are stitution.” “Government overreach,” under Republican control The crowd ate up Hum- according to Humble, is that they need to exer- ble’s message of oppres- why there have been rising cise their own authority to sive government stifling cit- national rates of social pick the electors and not izens’ freedoms. pathologies, including sui- allow people to select the “We are in a war that has cide, depression and child electors. They have every been going on now for quite abuse. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus December 14, 2020 South High: How to take care of yourself this holiday season We have officially hit hol- your physical health! Our living a healthy lifestyle is flu vaccine, take other pre- that someone is always without the stress of man- iday season! We’re hoping Vibrant Life® directors important, it is also good ventive measures to fight available to help with any- aging the work of daily life. that this season is the most ensure that there are a to allow yourself to indulge germs. Remember to fre- thing from completing daily From regular housekeep- wonderful part of 2020 (it number of mental health- in a few more treats than quently wash your hands, tasks and managing medi- ing to chef-prepared meals, won’t be hard to top many boosting activities every usual. Don’t overthink it wear a mask, and social cations, to building commu- your loved one can focus on parts of this year!) for you week, so you can choose but remember to still mix distance. nity connections. the things that bring them and your family. While we from things like a relaxing in some healthy vegetables Enjoying the holidays with First-class senior living joy, not chores. know that many people walk to enjoy some fresh or lean meats in order to your family and friends is Our community is Extraordinary health are shifting their focus to air, arts and crafts, writing get the nutrients you need. the most important part of designed with comfort and and wellness program spreading joy to others, the letters to your loved ones, And of course, drink plenty the season, so do your best character in mind. Formerly Well-being is an essen- staff of South High wants to or even spending a day just of water to stay hydrated. to keep yourself healthy home to South High School, tial part of living your best make sure we remind you relaxing. This year has def- • Combat germs. and happy! While you are our building is full of his- life. At South High, we offer to take the time to take initely been difficult, so be This year, we’ve learned visiting with family this toric charm. Once you are daily group wellness activ- care of yourself and pro- sure you are communicat- a lot about how to keep season, consider explor- here, you are home! ities. Your loved one can tect others. ing with those around you each other safe from ing our Assisted Living or Top-notch services create their own day based Here are some of our tips if you are feeling depressed viruses and bacteria. But Memory Care services. and amenities on their interests, prefer- for staying healthy this holi- or overwhelmed. with flu season upon us, Our wonderful and highly South High Senior Living ences, routines and abili- day season: • Indulge in treats. it’s doubly important to trained care staff are avail- is full-service and afford- ties. • Invest in your In our opinion, the best make sure you’re putting able 24 hours a day to sup- able. We want to help your Explore our beautiful and mental health. Devote some desserts and snacks are the CDC’s best practic- port your loved one, to give loved one maintain a life- vibrant community today! time to your mental health typically around during the es to use! Besides simply both you and them peace style that is exciting, social Happy Holidays from South – it’s just as important as holiday season. So, while arming yourself with the of mind with the knowledge and adventurous, and High Senior Living! How Do I Get a Divorce? School board talks legislative If you are con- is not worked out marriage is such a person- templating get- by the parties, at al thing, divorce cases can ting a divorce, some point there often get bogged down in priorities, future virtual you may not will be a trial. In fights over the smallest understand how divorce cases, things. to even start the there is no jury. A I once had a case that meetings process. judge is the sole almost went to a trial Although it may individual who will because both parties could Cont. from page 1 including Patti Bounds, to 10 if a person has been seem strange, By Jedidiah be deciding what not agree who got specific In the board forum, Virginia Babb and Evetty exposed to the virus. you are actually McKeehan the outcome of a Christmas ornaments. member Daniel Watson Satterfield, said that they The board also suing your spouse divorce case is. The easiest way to do a opened a discussion on were of the opinion that attorneyknoxville@ recognized teachers for a divorce. I would note, I divorce quickly and easily whether the board will the board should continue gmail.com Marcia Southern, Caitlin That means that have never had a is to consult with an attor- switch to virtual meetings, in-person meetings as Seidler and Wendie Love a divorce goes through the judge NOT grant a divorce. ney that will be brutal- much as the Knox County long as school buildings for recent awards. court system just like a If one person in a marriage ly honest with you about Board of Health does and remain open. Southern was named personal injury or contract wants to get a divorce, and what to expect throughout Knox County Commission Knox County Health Simon Youth Foundation case. the other one wants to the process, and who will has opted to do in the Department Director Dr. Teacher of the Year for That may seem strange stay married, I am sorry to advise you how to achieve near future. Martha Buchanan also 2020. given that a marriage is a tell you, but the judge will your goals while still work- His plan met with addressed the board Love was named 2021 personal relationship being grant the divorce. The final ing quickly to conclude the opposition at this time, regarding the changes in decided on by a judge. It outcome may be delayed case. but that is subject to the COVID-19 quarantine Tennessee Art Education does not feel correct that for some period of time, Jedidiah McKeehan is change. protocol. Association Special a judge should rule over but eventually if someone an attorney practicing in “I think we’re better She said that Knox Needs Educator of the a divorce as they would a wants to be divorced, they Knox County and surround- when we meet here in this County has adopted the Year and Seidler was contract dispute, which we will have that divorce grant- ing counties. Visit attor- room,” Horn said. “But we revised Center for Disease named Tennessee Art think of as a business rela- ed to them. ney-knoxville.com for more can change (to virtual) Control protocols, which Education Association tionship. The main issues that information about this legal with a 48-hour notice.” includes a reduction in East Region Art Educator Unfortunately, that is the the judge usually is decid- issue and other legal issues. Several board members, quarantine days from 14 of the Year for 2021. case. You have to file a Com- ing is, who gets the stuff, plaint for divorce with the where the kids will be living, court and that Complaint whether child support will has to be served upon the be awarded and how much person you are divorcing. will be awarded, and wheth- The Complaint is the same er alimony will be award- name of the document ed, and how much will be served upon a defendant in awarded. a contract dispute or a car As I have just explained it, wreck case, or a real estate that may make the process dispute lawsuit. sound straightforward and As you go through the easy, and a good attorney legal process of getting will try to make the process divorced, if an agreement work that way, but because
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