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City Police and Fire not One step, one game at a time relocating to Knoxville College By Mike Steely [email protected]

It may be that Knoxville College failed to fulfill an agreement within the mem- orandum of understanding with the city or success- fully negotiate to alleviate the former school’s debt but the City is back off an agreement. The tentative agreement between Knoxville College and the City would have created space there, after much demolition, environ- ment clean up and then construction to relocate both the police and fire headquarters. The city is now again looking for land suitable for that use. Another factor in the pro- posal was money. Deputy Mayor David Brace notified the college that the school faces a $6 million debt and PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS the city’s estimated clean- With Central High seniors forming a human tunnel, Head Coach Bryson Rosser leads his Bobcats to the field for their 2018 season opener up and construction is esti- Thursday night against Tennessee High of Bristol. The visiting Vikings held on for a 19-16 victory in one of the first games in the state to be mated at about $5 million. played this season. Please see Week 1 prep football coverage, including scores and schedule, in Sports & Recreation, Section C. Brace said the search for a new location will not delay the “much-needed replacement of the out- dated Safety Building “ or Historic Zoning Commission considers three petitions delay the Clayton Family By Pete Gawda Foundations plans to build Fort Sanders. Staff noted that stated that the neighborhood to determine if that action will a $150 million science On Thursday, Aug. 16 the the applicant took care of all does not want a faux-grained mitigate the faux-grained effect. and discovery center on Knoxville Historic Zoning Com- the neighborhood’s concerns. cement fiber board to be used. Christine and Keven Suther- the grounds of the Colise- mission (HZC) had three After considerable discussion Staff feared that granting per- land, the owners of the house um, Auditorium and Safety petitions on the agenda the HZC postponed until next mission would set a prece- at 240 E. Scott in Old North Building. for their consideration. month a decision to allow Sch- dent. Since 2012 there have Knoxville, were granted permis- Currently the city has The house at 1519 Forest Ave. weitzer Properties, Inc. to install been seven construction proj- sion to replace rotted tongue pledged $40 million for a in Fort Sanders is scheduled for faux-grained fiber cement board ects approved in Fourth and Gill and groove flooring on the front new police and fire head- demolition. Mark Bialik of GBS siding rather than smooth finish using cement board siding. In and back porches with a syn- quarters. Engineering was granted per- fiber cement board siding on six of those cases smooth finish thetic tongue and groove mate- “The City is disappoint- mission to build two multi-fami- a newly constructed detached was specified. In one case faux- rial provided the material was ed that this agreement ly dwelling units on that lot and garage at 1019 Eleanor St. in grained was specified to match painted. The HZC further ruled was not able to advance the adjoining lot, 1523. It was Fourth and Gill. The request- rough-hewn cedar. In the fol- that wooden material must be in a timely manner,” Brace determined that the designs ed permission is after the fact lowing month the applicant was used to repair the porch railings. said, adding that future for these two structures appear since the faux-grained siding requested to apply several coats In addition, the HZC received talks about partnership to meet the guidelines for con- has already been installed. The of paint to a small area of the staff reports concerning four with Knoxville College on struction of multi-family units in neighborhood representative garage to allow commissioners Continued on page 2 other projects is possible. Two affordable housing zonings approved on first reading by council By Mike Steely [email protected] changed to RP-2 (Planned “Section 42” and asked if on the 5.1 acre site had Community). Councilwom- KCDC or Elmington would been approved by the plan- Two affordable hous- an Stephanie Welch told manage them when built. ning commission. ing projects were before her fellow members that Thirty units per acre were David Williams, president the Knoxville City Council affordable housing is wel- approved by the planning of the Pond Gap group, said Tuesday, both getting unan- come there and that the commission for that devel- after the meeting that they imous first reading approv- “South Woodlawn Neigh- opment. are requesting the city to al but not without some borhood supports that The Hollywood Drive put some “traffic calming” neighbors objecting. request.” request drew some strong strips along the busy two- Elmington CG LLC is pro- Local resident Keith objections from the Pond lane road. Williams asked posing low income housing McBride had several ques- Gap Neighborhood Associ- the city council “not to take on East Young High Pike in tions about the Young High ation, The Bearden Coun- our neighborhood away” South Knoxville and on Hol- Pike development but said cil, and the Forest Heights and noted the racial diver- PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY lywood Road in the Pond he was not opposed to it. Neighborhood Association sity of the West Knoxville Jeff Davis drew attention to Thursday evenings rally to Gap Community. Both He asked about ingress as well as several residents neighborhood. save Pond Gap from a large apartment complex with a bi- requests ask that exist- and egress, questioned if along the hilly route. Twenty Stacy Varon, who lives on cycle towing a large protest sign. ing commercial zones be the apartments would be four dwelling units per acre Continue on page 3 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus August 20, 2018 Can You Sue a Sound ordinance continues to be Sports Official? discussed by Knoxville City Council The world of you cannot sue By Mike Steely during its next meeting. services related to repairs Produces and Services. [email protected] youth sports is a sports official The council also and maintenance at the The PBA was contracted a crazy place. for something The volume of sound, approved an agreement Sunsphere and Amphithe- for $610,000 to manage Parents take you believe especially from street per- with Toole Design Group for atre at the World’s Fair services related to projects their children’s they screwed formers, continues to be a $150,000 for the Broad- Park. The agreement is at the Ed Cothren Pool, the tee-ball games up while they topic at Knoxville City Coun- way Corridor Improvement for $2,500,000 and was Fulton High School tennis way too seri- are acting as a cil meetings with some Study. Councilwoman requested by the Finance court and the Harriet ously and the sports official. confusion Tuesday on the Lauren Rider said she was Department. It was con- Tubman Park. internet seems By Jedidiah There is one details. “excited to see it’s moving firmed that the city is The mayor was autho- to explode once McKeehan caveat to this, City Attorney Charles forward.” The study will receiving about $40,000 rized to apply for a grant attorneyknoxville@ a week with gmail.com section 62-50- Swanson told the council look at alternatives for the in lease agreements at the along with Knox County for brawls between 203 states that that the ordinance in front intersection of Hall of Fame Sunsphere and much of the $154,568 from the feder- parents at sport- if the sports offi- of them has been changed Drive and Broad and focus repairs involve the elevator al government to improve ing events. There was one cial is found to be acting and asked that the alterna- on the safety of pedestri- there. operation of the criminal such video recently where intentionally or with gross tive ordinance be passed ans and bicycle riders. The Lonsdale Emer- justice system. an AAU basketball team negligence they are not on first reading. The term A contract for $60,000 ald Youth Center develop- The council also fought two referees. immune to suit. I do not “amplified sound” had was also approved with ment received $1 million approved $110,000 from As an attorney, seeing know how you would be been removed and the SmartWorks Partners to in redevelopment funds in Historic Preservation Funds these videos leads me to able to go about proving volume and decimal level perform program manage- an agreement with John- to Knox Heritage for histor- believe that we are not far that a sports official inten- of noise would be used to ment and permitting ser- son & Galyon for the multi- ic preservation work in the from irate parents suing tionally screwed up or was measure noise. vices for small cell attach- purpose recreation, art and Fort Sanders Neighbor- sports officials for making grossly negligent, but if The revised ordinance ments to city street poles. education center. hood. They also allocated decisions that they believe you are dead set on suing passed with only Council- Councilman George Wal- The council also voted $1,750 toward sponsoring cost their children a game. an official, this is what you member Seema Singh-Per- lace asked if the city was funds for the Milton Rob- of Ijams Nature Center’s Thankfully, our legis- must prove. ez opposing both the origi- outsourcing its permitting erts Recreation Center Symphony in the Park fun- lators have put in place Finally, I would point nal proposal and the latest and was told it is. and West Haven Rec- draiser and $ 5,000 to the some statutes that out, if you are going to sue one. Since the alternate The council also voted reation Center for engi- Tennessee Theatre Foun- address the possibility a sports official, you have version passed on “first to permit the mayor to ask neered wood fiber resurfac- dation to use for free public of someone attempting to show them missing a reading” the change will the Public Building Author- ing in contracts with Play events celebrating the the- to sue a sports official. foul, or calling a strike be back before the council ity to perform management Care Wisconsin and Bliss atre’s 90th anniversary. First, Tennessee Code when they should have Annotated section 62-50- called a ball caused you 201 defines a “sports offi- actual damages. Losing cial” as, “any person who a game may not be fun or Remote Area Medical to provide free serves as referee, umpire, may make you mad, but I linesperson or in any simi- do not know that it would lar capacity in supervising rise to the level of caus- medical care in Jefferson County, TN or administering a sports ing you damages that are event and is registered worth suing over. RAM still seeking parking lot will open no later than 12 added. RAM is still in need of addition- and has received training volunteer vision & dental a.m. midnight on Saturday, August 25. al vision and dental professionals to as a sports official.” Jedidiah McKeehan professionals to treat Ticket distribution begins at 3 a.m., and volunteer their time and skills in Jeffer- The next statute, sec- is an attorney practicing people in need patients will be seen in chronological son County. For more information about tion 62-50-202, states in Knox County and sur- order according to their ticket number volunteering at a RAM mobile medical that a sports official work- rounding counties. He Remote Area Medical (RAM™) a when clinic doors open at 6 a.m. This clinic, visit www.ramusa.org or call 865- ing in their official capacity works in many areas, major non-profit provider of mobile process will repeat on Sunday, August 579-1530. is not liable to any person including criminal, per- medical clinics delivering free, high- 26. About Remote Area Medical: RAM or entity in any civil action sonal injury, landlord-ten- quality, dental, vision and medical care According to U.S. census data, the is a major non-profit organization that for damages to a player, ant, probate, and estate to underserved and uninsured individ- poverty rate in Jefferson County is operates mobile medical clinics deliv- participant or specta- planning. Visit attorney- uals—is coming to Jefferson County, 15.7%, exceeding the national average ering free, high-quality, dental, vision, tor as a result of the offi- knoxville.com for more TN. Services available at the RAM clinic of 12.7%. Additionally, nearly one out of and medical services to underserved cial’s act of commission or information about this include dental cleanings, dental fillings, every nine people lacks health insur- and uninsured individuals who do omission arising out of the legal issue and other legal dental extractions, dental x-rays, eye ance coverage. Because of these fac- not have access to or cannot afford official’s duties or activi- issues. exams, eyeglass prescriptions, eye- tors, RAM expects to treat approximate- ties.” This means that glasses made on-site, women’s health ly 500 people from Jefferson County a doctor. RAM’s Corps of more than exams, and general medical exams. and surrounding communities during 120,000 Humanitarian Volunteers is This RAM clinic is made possible thanks the two-day clinic. comprised of licensed dental, vision, to funding from the East Tennessee “RAM has traveled to Jefferson and medical professionals who have Foundation. All RAM services are FREE County, Tennessee many times over the treated more than 740,000 women, and no ID is required. years and is glad to be back providing men, and children delivering $120 mil- Patient parking for the Jefferson free care to people in need,” said Chris lion worth of free health care services. County RAM clinic will be located at Hall, chief operating office of Remote This year, RAM clinics have been held in Strawberry Plains Presbyterian Church, Area Medical. “We appreciate the sup- Haiti, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, New 3168 W Old Andrew Johnson Highway, port of the East Tennessee Founda- Mexico, Oklahoma, Ohio, Kentucky, and Strawberry Plains, TN 37871. The clinic tion for making this clinic possible,” he Virginia. Historic Zoning Commission considers three petitions Cont. from page 1 of 2 steel carriage house install matching storm replace as necessary ver- appearance garage doors windows. Replacement tical board and batten petitions that did not on a detached garage at of rotted siding, repoint- siding, soffit, fascia, trim require commission 2112 Jefferson Ave. in ing the brick foundation and brackets. At 1121 approval and were decid- Edgewood-Park City. The and repairing the original Eleanor St. staff autho- ed on the staff level. Staff other three petitions were front door were authorized rized the rebuilding of approved the installa- in Fourth and Gill. At 201 at 622 Deery St. Also on the top of the front chim- tion of square wooden E. Third Ave, the owners Deery St, the owners of ney and installation of porch posts on existing were allowed to repair the house at 831 were wooden storm windows. piers and the installation the original windows and authorized to repair or

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It was President dom of Information Act. what he’s talking about. ers have been reassur- Of course the media Obama, despite campaign Where was the outrage Perhaps leaking gov- ing us the mainstream would have us believe promises to the contrary, from the free press of the ernment information media is neither mono- President Trump started who utilized the Espionage United States of America? should be aggressively lithic nor do they all think the whole thing, or at best, Act to prosecute those That can be answered pursued, but the media the same thing. When the mainstream media who leaked stories to by pointing to one news sees it as quite terrify- more than 100 newspa- was merely doing its job the press, as well as ter- organization who actu- ing because they like pers join together to con- of reporting the news rorize journalists. It was ally awarded the Obama publishing the informa- demn the president in a fairly. This presumes the Obama’s Justice Depart- administration an award tion leaked. Yet because coordinated attack, that public has no memory ment who got access to for transparency, which it was Obama, they seems an especially pre- of any kind. Few people the personal email of a occurred at an event remained largely silent. posterous assertion. By Steve Hunley, seem to remember the FOX News reporter, while closed to the media. It Which is worse, Trump The press would have Publisher Obama administration at at the same time placing was the Obama adminis- referring to the media as us believe whatever [email protected] one time floated the idea the journalist’s parents tration who named one an “enemy of the people”, Donald Trump does on of placing government and colleagues under sur- journalist as an unindict- or using the FBI to spy a given day, it is unprec- If anyone doubts for a representatives in news- veillance. Obama reg- ed co-conspirator for the on reporters and their edented, or no admin- moment President Donald rooms across the coun- ularly banned photog- sin (not an actual crime) families? Can you imag- istration in the history Trump’s campaign to call try. When Obama depart- raphers for news orga- of having reported news. ine what the press would of the country has ever out the mainstream media ed the White House, he nizations from current Leonard Downie, who do had Trump done pre- done anything like it for misrepresentation, tell- righteously praised the events. Trump wasn’t the was once upon a time cisely what Obama did? before. That only holds ing half the story or push- press. “America needs first president to exten- the executive editor of The fact many of you true if we all have amne- ing outright lies is having you and our democracy sively use social media; the Washington Post, reading this are com- sia, and believe me folks, an effect, last week needs you,” Obama said. Obama used it to avoid described the Obama pletely unaware of what the mainstream media should have caused those “Having you in this build- reporters and went for administration’s deter- has gone on is further really wishes we all had doubts to evaporate. ing has made this place long periods of time with- mination to stop leaks evidence of the double a terrible case of amne- Last Thursday, some 100 work better. It keeps us out holding press confer- as “the most aggressive standard in report- sia right about now. newspapers joined togeth- honest, it makes us work ences. Obama still holds I’ve seen since the Nixon ing the news. When er, one might say collud- harder.” All of that should the worst record in Ameri- administration.” Downie news is reported hon- ed, to publish editorials in have been true, but it was can history for not fulfill- was affiliated with the estly and fairly, there is an effort to blunt Trump’s surely at variance with the ing requests for public Post during the Watergate no double standard. Two affordable housing zonings approved on first reading by council Cont. from page 1

Hollywood, said neighbors there were an example of the working class and said she was concerned about the blind hill there, safety and security, and the impact on Pond Gap Elementary. Amy Midis of the Forest Heights Neighborhood Association said they were concerned over the level of density and said the proposal for apartments there is not “compatible with the one-story World War II cottages” along the route. She asked the council to send it back to MPC and to use RP1 instead of RP2, which she said would work better. Mary Yates, who lives on top of the hill along the route, said she was concerned about an increase in traffic and the noise such a development might produce. She and two other local residents said the empty site should be a park and not developed. Councilman Andrew PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. Roberto moved to David Williams, President of the Pone Gap Neighborhood Association, uses the bullhorn as local residents gather at the corner of Hollywood Drive approve the Hollywood and Sutherland Avenue to oppose an apartment complex planned for their neighborhood. They were joined by members of adjoining neighborhoods. Drive zoning request but only after asking recommendations on the meets on the 28th and the “We understand the He promised to preserve increase traffic and add several questions and matter. The second and neighborhood opponents concerns,” John Sheppard the pond there possibly and improve sidewalks asking the MPC if the final vote will probably have vowed to continue of Elmington LLC told the with a historic marker, there. council could make some come when the council opposing the rezoning. council and the audience. improve flooding, not to

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The Lost History of ‘The Ballad of Cumberland Gap’ By Mike Steely [email protected] He came from across march north to the safety kinds of water to wash your Cumberland Gap! little nap the gap in Tennessee in a of Ohio and returned to Ten- face September morning of They’re raisin’ hell in “The Ballad of Cumber- section along Clinch River nessee with his unit to face Lay down boys an’take a Sixty-Two. Morgan’s Yan- Cumberland Gap! land Gap” is a standard known locally as “The the enemy in the Battle little nap kees all withdrew Braxton Bragg with his bluegrass folk song, record- Gourd.” Lambdin was a fid- of Murfreesboro. There They’re raisin’ hell in Lay down boys an’take a Rebel band. He ran George ed by various musicians dler who played left-hand- he was captured and his Cumberland Gap! little nap Morgan to the Bluegrass over the years with sever- ed, but used a right-handed much-loved fiddle taken Cumberland Gap with its They’re raisin’ hell in land al variations. One version fiddle. He made the rounds from him. He was impris- cliffs and rocks. The home Cumberland Gap! Lay down boys an’take a has the stanza as: “Cum- at the various campfires oned at Belle Island, where of panther, bear and fox They spiked Long Tom on little nap berland Gap, Cumberland during the brief Union occu- he became ill and died. Lay down boys an’take a the mountain top. And over They’re raisin’ hell in Gap, way down yonder at pation at Cumberland Gap His song, however, lives little nap the cliffs they let him drop Cumberland Gap! Cumberland Gap.” in 1862, playing music for on in different versions and They’re raisin’ hell in Lay down boys an’take a Now Cumberland Gap is The song’s origin is said his fellow soldiers. The men still holds the humor and Cumberland Gap! little nap not very far. It’s just a little to be lost, by most musi- liked his entertainment so hope of the strong Union Me and my wife and our They’re raisin’ hell in piece from Middlesbar cal historians, but in fact it much they pooled their supporters of East Tennes- little chap. All made a living Cumberland Gap! Lay down boys an’take a was composed, or at least funds and bought him a see. at Cumberland Gap They burned the hay, the little nap the roots of it, by an East left-handed fiddle. Here’s Lambdin’s original Lay down boys an’take a meal and meat and left the They’re raisin’ hell in Tennessee loyalist turned Just when Lambdin cre- words to his now famous little nap Rebels nothing to eat Cumberland Gap! Union soldier. One hundred ated his ballad isn’t known song: They’re raisin’ hell in Lay down boys an’take a and fifty-four years ago this but his words point to his month the volunteer was days there and the retreat. The first white man in stationed at the historic The tune lifted the morale Cumberland Gap was pass. of the trapped Union forces Doctor Walker, an English It is a tragic story indeed. at the historic pass and Chap Private Sam Lambdin started the soldiers singing Lay down boys an’take a joined S.P. Carter’s First and whistling. It is said that little nap Tennessee Regiment in before joining up Lambdin They’re raisin’ hell in 1861 and was mustered made his living making Cumberland Gap! into service at a Union whiskey, so you might say Daniel Boone on the Pin- camp near Barbourville, he was an entertainer nacle Rock. He killed Indi- probably at Flat Lick. before and during the war. ans with an old flint lock When Union forces under In those days few songs Lay down boys an’take a General George Morgan were protected by law but little nap took Cumberland Gap the soldiers of Morgan’s They’re raisin’ hell in from Confederate control in army knew who thought the Cumberland Gap! 1862 Lambdin was among tune up and remembered. Cumberland Gap is a those “Yankee” soldiers. Lambdin made the long noted place. There’s three

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Dr. Monica Crane to speak on dealing with caregiver stress, mixed dementia August 28 and September 25 at for The Courtyards Senior with cognitive impairment Science Center in Memphis. To RSVP to the August Living, which operates and neurodegenerative Dr. Crane completed 28th or September 25th The Courtyards Senior Living assisted living and dedicat- dementias. her undergraduate degree program, send an e-mail to ed memory care facilities Dr. Crane founded at Yale University and Laura Copeland at laura@ Dr. Monica Crane, a fel- Knoxville. in Oak Ridge, Knoxville and Genesis Neuroscience her medical degree at courtyardseniorliving.com, lowship-trained geriat- The public is invited Johnson City. She presents Clinic after serving Jefferson Medical College or call (865) 357-1660. ric medicine physician to meet Dr. Crane—the informative talks on aging as Associate Director in Philadelphia. While The Courtyards Senior with special expertise medical director for The at The Courtyards on a reg- and Director of Clinical completing her residen- Living, licensed by the State in Alzheimer’s Disease Courtyards—and to attend ular basis. Research at the Cole cy and fellowship at the of Tennessee, designs its and related dementias, the talk at the senior living Dr. Crane is also the med- Neuroscience Center—now University of Pennsylvania, facilities to offer a warm, will discuss “Dealing with facility. The Courtyards ical director and founder the Pat Summitt Clinic—at Philadelphia, she was hon- safe and caring communi- Caregiver Stress” at 5:30 Oak Ridge is located at of Genesis Neuroscience the University of Tennessee ored as a new investigator ty in a home environment p.m. on Tuesday, August 300 Briarcliff Avenue, Clinic in Knoxville, which Medical Center. She con- by the National Institute of for those in need of elder 28, at The Courtyards Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The opened in April 2017. The tinues to teach as an Mental Health for her work care in small home environ- Senior Living, Oak Ridge Courtyards Knoxville is clinic, at 1400 Dowell Assistant Professor in the in the behavioral symptoms ments. For more informa- and “Mixed Dementia” located at 801 East Inskip Springs Blvd., provides Department of Medicine at of Alzheimer’s disease. She tion, visit The Courtyards at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912. comprehensive evalua- both the Graduate School is a founding member of Senior Living web site at September 25, at The On April 1, 2017 Dr. Crane tion, treatment and clinical of Medicine at UT-Knoxville, the International Society for http://www.courtyardse- Courtyards Senior Living, became medical director trial opportunities for those as well as at the UT Health Frontotemporal Dementias. niorliving.com/. Central Baptist Early Childhood Center cares for kids By Mike Steely [email protected]

What daycare organization is going is to be 50 years old this year? It’s the Central Baptist Church of Fountain City’s Weekday Education Program and they’re looking for photos and stories if you attended or worked there. Fifty years could mean you were there as a child and now possi- PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. bly your grandchildren are there! Misty LaRue shares a storybook Misty LaRue is the Weekday with children at the Central Bap- PHOTO BY ROBERT W. MEADOWS. Education Administrator for the tist Church Early Childhood Cen- 4th District Council member Lauren Rider, Fountain City Art Center Director Sylvia Williams Center, located at 5364 North ter. The Center is in its 50th year and Councilman and Vice Mayor Finbarr Saunders with Mayor Rogero’s proclamation honoring Broadway. Monday through of operation and plans an Open the 14 years that Williams, a co-founder, inspired local artists. Friday, Ms. LaRue and her staff House September 10th from 5 to tend to children from 6 weeks 7 p.m. old through 5 years old. There is also an after school program the years, such as the children for school-aged children and a who spoke no English or those Friday, August 17 named Parent’s Day Out program from who have special dietary needs. 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, “While there are limits, we try to Wednesday and Thursdays for accommodate everyone we can. children aged 2-5. Everything from food allergies to Sylvia Williams Day The Weekday Education religious choices” she said. Center welcomes all children. The rooms of the church’s Ms. LaRue’s staff of 57 caregiv- daycare are packed with toys, By Mike Steely District Councilwoman Lauren people. ers teach a child-friendly cur- books, and educational items. [email protected] Rider presented the honors and The Fountain City Art Center riculum, share bible stories, and Each room is designed for chil- The Fountain City Art Center decoration to Williams Tuesday has about 3,700 artists and lead supervised play breaks. dren of a particular age and is located at 213 Hotel Road evening at the Arts Center. features exhibits, sales, class- “Our staff works hard to stage of development. next to the Fountain City Park “She’s made an incredible es and workshops. create a caring environment The center is open for chil- and, since 2004, one lady has impact and influenced so many The Center is featuring a for the children. I’ve been here dren Monday through Friday been the guiding force there. artists. We need more people since 2004”, says Ms. LaRue. from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Member’s Show now through Sylvia Williams is a co-found- like her in our communities,” “My little girl is two years old Weekday Education Center can September 20th with one or er of the art center and has Saunders told The Focus. and she is enrolled in the be reached by calling Ms. LaRue served as executive director In the proclamation Mayor two entries per person. Center. We’ve got lots of staff at (865)687-1411 or by email- there for 14 years. Friday was Rogero noted that Williams You can contact the art that have been here many ing her at [email protected]. declared “Sylvia Williams Day” had an inspiring attitude to center by calling (865)357- years,” she told The Focus. You may also email the above by Knoxville Mayor Madeline create a welcoming place for 2787r find them on the internet If you ask her she’ll tell you address if you have photos or Rogero. Councilman at Large artists, authors, crafters, musi- at www.fountaincityartcenter. stories about some of the chil- stories about the 50-year old Finbarr Saunders and 4th cians, instructors and creative com. dren who have attended over program.

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As the By Ralphine Major to learn that ralphine3@yahoo. two men ran to com the Backflow the pickup truck Specialty to begin pray- Company they ing over Mike, their wives have used in their land- (Ginny Stinnett and Karen scaping business is actu- Hughes) stayed behind in ally the Stinnett family the car and began pray- business that Larry found- ing also. The Cruze couple ed and son Brad operates. could not have known that In our first conversation, these strangers were ded- Barbara told me she saw icated leaders at Wallace three men coming toward Picture of Mike and Barbara Cruze with their pastor and his wife,Tracy Martin and Dr. Bruce Martin, Pastor of Memorial Baptist Church their truck that evening on Mount Harmony Baptist Church,provided by Barbara Cruze. where they put Mike’s the interstate. “The third name on the prayer list. man was Jesus,” she said. “Through God’s mercy and “Do you recall what he Colorado, among other “Our church family meant stronger in our marriage words reminded me of the grace, we have seen how looked like?” I asked. states across the country. everything during that as well as in our relation- often-quoted scripture in God works,” Barbara said. “I truly didn’t see details- Mike and Barbara’s home time, a lifeline, a support ship with God,” she added. Hebrews 13:2 (KJV): “Be “God has blessed us in so --just the figure of a man,” church, Mount Harmony network in many ways,” Don, Karen, and Ginny not forgetful to entertain many ways.” she answered. Baptist on Strawberry she added. In addition to have even visited the strangers: for thereby Seven years after Mike’s Many local churches, Plains Pike in Knoxville, their church, support came couple’s home church. some have entertained miracle, the strangers who including Sevier Heights Tennessee, provided much from others. “Family and “There is so much power angels unawares.” God is met that evening on the where Mike’s brother support. “Mount Harmony friends provided that same in prayer,” Barbara said great, and God is good! A interstate have become attends, were involved in not only played a role in support, love, and many confidently. “We believe Master Gardener is a living dear Christian friends. praying for Mike. Churches collecting a love offering prayers,” Barbara remem- that Don and Larry praying and breathing witness to Don and Karen Hughes across the state prayed but much, much prayer bers. “It is amazing what over Mike at that moment what God did along a and Ginny Stinnett are for Mike. The Master and support and much love God has done through this. in time is what saved his stretch of interstate when now active members at Gardener’s plight even was shown through food, So much good has come life, and we give all the prayer warriors stopped to Black Oak Heights Baptist reached as far as Virginia, cards, phone calls, and from Mike’s aortic dis- glory to God! They were pray. Church. Sadly, Larry New Hampshire, and visits,” Barbara shared. section. We have grown angels in our eyes!” Her ‘To Transmit in Perfect New exhibits and fall festival at Safety: The Cherokee Code Talkers in WWI’ Sequoyah Birthplace Museum By Mike Steely A Brown Bag Lecture with [email protected] The free museum, owned If you haven’t been to by the Eastern Band of Pat Gang the Sequoyah Birthplace the Cherokee and just While the term “Code Talkers” is often Museum in Vonore recently beyond the Fort Loudoun associated with World War II, the story actu- you’ve got to put it on your State Park on Highway ally begins in WWI, when to avoid German local bucket list. The exhib- 360 or Unicoi Turnpike, is deciphering of messages, the U.S. military its there have changed on an island near where employed Native Americans fluent in both and now give a physical Sequoyah was born. The their native language and English, to send and video recount of the Native American was some- secret messages in battle. The first known famous Cherokee who what crippled his entire life, use of Native Americans in the American mili- invented an alphabet for married and had children, tary to transmit messages under fire was a his tribe. and in his older years went group of Cherokee troops under the American Throughout the museum in search of lost Cherokee 30th Infantry Division serving alongside the you’ll follow the remarkable who fled to Mexico and was British during the during the Second Battle of man’s lifetime culminating never seen again. the Somme in the World War I in September with a striking full-length The museum, complete 1918. video as Sequoyah speaks. with a knowledgeable staff, A student of military history, Pat Gang Cherokee actor Wes Studi a gift shop, amphitheater, holds a BA in history and is the founder of portrays the mixed-blood cabin and blacksmith “Keeping Your Stories Alive,” a local con- silversmith who finally, house, is a true family cern specializing in veteran’s histories, and after years of trying, came adventure. Rhodamer was the author of the book “It Was a Two Egg up with symbols familiar playing a blacksmith on Mission,” recounting an incident during the to his tribe and produced one recent weekend but 8th Air Force bombing campaign against a written alphabet that you never know what cos- Germany in WWII. was adopted and used tume he might be wear- The lecture is sponsored by the Gentry in The Phoenix, the early ing or what character he’s PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory and Cherokee newspaper. playing. Sequoyah speaks through an interactive video featuring is free and open to the public and will begin “Actually all the repre- The gift shop has noted Cherokee actor Wes Studi. The museum features at noon Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the sentations of Sequoyah in Cherokee and Native several new exhibits about the life of the inventor of the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay the museum are patterned American gifts and a large Cherokee alphabet. Admission is free and plans are in the Street, Knoxville. Guests are invited to bring a from Studi’s likeness,” selection of books about works for the Annual Fall Festival there. “Brown Bag” lunch and enjoy the lecture. Soft Museum Director Charlie the tribe and its history. drinks will be available. For more information Rhodamer told The Focus. September is a special Sneed, who will kick off Saturday and Sunday Sept. on the lecture, exhibitions, or museum hours, There’s one known portrait month when the Museum the Sequoyah Birthplace 8-9, draws thousands of call 865-215-8824 or visit the website at of the historic man himself welcomes the Chief of the Museum’s annual Fall visitors. Featured during www.EastTNHistory.org. in the museum. Eastern Band, Richard Festival. 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By Ray Hill [email protected] Former three-term in our campaign to elect Prentice Cooper, consigned President Johnson and to the political sidelines our Democratic nominees following his defeat for the because they know the Democratic nomination for Democratic party will best the United States Senate serve our people.” by Albert Gore in 1958, When President lived in the beautiful red Johnson visited Nashville FROM THE AUTHOR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION. brick mansion built by his to campaign, Prentice Former governors (from left to right) Gordon Browning, Prentice Cooper and Jim Nance McCord, 1964. father in 1904. Cooper Cooper was sitting on Tennessean photo by Jimmy Ellis. shared his home with the platform with Gordon his wife and three young Browning and Jim Nance much minded his loss in Timers’ Celebration.” All it was little wonder Prentice as Tennesseans prepared sons. Evidently Cooper no McCord. The Tennessean the 1958 Senate race, of the former governors Cooper was on hand for to vote in the general longer missed the limelight published a photograph as he seemed to enjoy could claim that particular the 28th annual Tennessee election. Cooper was and was content to make of the three former his retirement. The one- status, although at sixty- Walking Horse National quoted as saying, “We have the occasional public governors showing Cooper time governor thoroughly nine, Prentice Cooper was Celebration, but it also gave more harmony among the comment, attend social and McCord in overcoats enjoyed socializing with the youngest of the lot. Jim Cooper the opportunity leaders of the Democratic functions, especially those against the fall weather, the elite members of his McCord was a vigorous to once again visit with party than any time I can that included other former while Gordon Browning special club comprised eighty-six, while Gordon Gordon Browning. Buford recall.” As the general Tennessee governors, and chatted without a topcoat. of former governors. Any Browning, suffering from Ellington, again a candidate election loomed before make the occasional talk. President Johnson made past differences seemed to Parkinson’s disease, was for governor, was present to the voters, Prentice Cooper Cooper, along with his wife, a point to make special have been forgotten, or at seventy-five. Cooper and watch incumbent governor said, “I am confident of a Hortense, was profoundly mention of the presence the very least buried with his colleagues walked Frank Clement present a Democratic victory. The interested in history of the former governors. the past. When President through the crowds, huge floral horseshoe to irrepressible Gordon and preserving history, “I want to thank my old Lyndon Johnson tapped watching as elderly women the winner of the contest. Browning had traveled especially Tennessee friends Governor Prentice former governor Buford corded cotton and churned The contests for all across Tennessee on history. When Cooper Cooper, Governor Gordon Ellington to serve in his butter. When it came statewide offices inside behalf of Frank Clement, first decided to run for Browning and Governor administration, Prentice time to recognize “special the Democratic primary in who had beaten him in an governor, one skeptical Jim McCord for honoring Cooper found a kind word guests” each of the former 1966 had been especially excessively bitter campaign friend thought him “mighty us with their presence,” LBJ for his friend. Cooper governors took a turn at hard fought and Governor in 1952 and again in 1954. small to run for governor.” boomed. “They’ve all had said he was delighted the microphone and made Frank Clement had Browning had put aside The former governor distinguished records in “Tennessee was so a few remarks. eked out a victory over any personal bitterness was photographed at the this state, and they have all honored” by Ellington’s At the end of 1965, the Senator Ross Bass in the and campaigned gamely opening of the Nashville come over here to appear appointment. ex-governors were guests senatorial primary. In for Clement. Both Cooper offices of the American at this meeting today.” It was in 1965 that State of honor as Vice President the gubernatorial contest and Jim McCord made Association of State and Yet the former governor Representative John Bragg Hubert Humphrey came Buford Ellington only barely speeches in a few counties Local History. Wearing a was not the only sought of Murfreesboro proposed to Nashville to make a edged past a determined on behalf Democratic double breasted suit and after speaker in the family. pensions for Tennessee’s stem-winding speech at challenge by newcomer candidates and both were holding a cup and saucer of Hortense Cooper, a woman former governors. Under a $25 per-plate dinner John Jay Hooker. The likely surprised when coffee, the former governor of remarkable charm, was Bragg’s bill, each former before 6,000 Tennessee former governors were Howard Baker defeated was snapped while invited to make a talk on governor would receive Democrats. Prentice needed decoration when Frank Clement. chatting amiably with Dr. “National Defense” before a pension of $9,250 per Cooper joined Gordon Tennessee Democrats Governor Prentice and Mrs. William Alderson; the Daughters of the year once past the age Browning and Jim McCord assembled a unity meeting Cooper appeared to be Dr. Alderson was the new American Revolution in of sixty-five. Only Gordon and Buford Ellington at the for the fall campaigns. slowing down, although director of the association. the fall of 1964. Prentice Browning, Prentice Cooper speaker’s table. Governor Prentice Cooper, Jim he managed to keep One other organization Cooper spoke to the same and Jim Nance McCord Cooper was in Chattanooga McCord and Gordon up with his schedule of Prentice Cooper remained group on the topic of qualified for the proposed for a two-day conference to Browning were present as appearances, especially devoted to throughout “Peace” before traveling pension. While Prentice welcome delegates for the Democrats attempted to where it concerned his life was the American to Jackson, Tennessee Cooper said nothing, he Citizens’ Council of America heal wounds inflicted in historic preservation. The Legion. Having served once to make the keynote did not need the money, in January of 1966. the primary, especially as slight former governor as state commander of the speech at the meeting of but realized it would be It was an election year Republicans were making was photographed by the American Legion, Cooper the Association for the a blessing for at least in 1966 and both Prentice a strong effort on behalf Tennessean in May of attended the American Preservation of Tennessee one of his peers. Cooper Cooper and Gordon of Howard Baker for the 1967 and the seventy- Legion meeting in Nashville Antiquities gathering at the maintained his silence as browning accepted an US Senate. As it became one year old Cooper’s hair in July of 1964. The Jackson Golf and Country the bill providing pensions invitation from Senator more apparent Baker was had gone white. Prentice former governor proposed Club. Perhaps 125 people for former governors sailed Ross Bass to sit on the making headway in the Cooper looked somewhat a resolution for approval gathered for the former through the state senate, speaker’s platform as he Senate race, Governor thin and frail, likely because of the membership to governor’s speech, which although the amount of the kicked off his reelection Clement cited the former he had been diagnosed condemn the National stressed the importance of pension had been reduced. campaign for a full six-year governors as supporting with intestinal cancer in Council of Churches’ preserving Pinson Mounds Eventually the bill was term. Bass had defeated him in his general election 1965. For the last four brochure on sex education. in Jackson as a historical passed in the House and Governor Frank Clement for campaign. years of his life, the former Cooper believed the NCC site. Cooper told Jackson signed into law by Governor the senatorial nomination Prentice Cooper, one governor endured repeated pamphlet encouraged residents it would be “very Frank Clement. in 1964 to fill the vacancy of “5 living governors” surgeries to remove the sexual promiscuity. The important” to have such Two of Tennessee’s old caused by the 1963 death was honored at a special cancer and each time gathering approved a large park nearby. The political warhorses were of Senator Estes Kefauver. ceremony at Tennessee was assured he had been Cooper’s resolution. former governor recalled on hand when a roadside Clement was once again Technological University in “cured.” Unfortunately, it With the death of the “chief mound stands marker was dedicated running against Bass and October of 1966. Cooper, was not so and Prentice Sergeant Alvin York on 73 feet high” and was “the to the memory of the it was one of Cooper’s rare along with Frank Clement, Cooper entered the Mayo September 2, 1964, former second largest earth built late Sergeant Alvin York appearances on behalf Buford Ellington, Gordon Clinic for the final time in governor Prentice Cooper mound in the country.” in Jamestown: Gordon of another statewide Browning and Jim McCord 1969, lingering there for was one of the 8,000 Cooper seemed especially Browning and Prentice candidate. were all honored by having eight days before dying on people who gathered for interested in acquiring an Cooper. About 100 The ex-governors were halls or dormitories named May 18. York’s funeral. Cooper additional 350 acres for people gathered to honor seated together at a for them on campus. The Tennessean, usually had been friends with the the Pinson Mounds site to York’s memory and watch celebration for Robert Cooper was the featured a critic of Prentice Cooper Medal of Honor winner for develop into recreational as his granddaughter King High, the five foot five speaker for the Nashville politically, summed up the decades. A much happier areas for children. “This Diana pulled the cover off redheaded mayor of Miami, meeting of the Sons of diminutive former governor, obligation befell Cooper large acreage coupled the plaque. What little Florida who was also the Confederate Veterans at the saying he “made up in fight when he was enlisted with the extreme historical press had gathered for Democratic nominee for Biltmore Motel restaurant what he lacked in size.” by Congressman Joe L. value could be used the ceremonies lightly governor that year. Born in early November of 1966. Cooper had fought a valiant Evins on behalf of Lyndon for recreational trips, questioned both Browning in Flat Creek, Tennessee, Cooper made time to join and long battle with cancer Johnson’s presidential and camp-outs for Boy and Cooper. Prentice High returned to his home former governors Gordon before death could take campaign. Evins, the Scouts and other youth Cooper offered the opinion state and Flat Creek where Browning and Jim McCord, him. state campaign director, organizations,” Cooper the York Institute should be 1,000 showed up to meet along with Congressman recruited Tennessee’s four thought. The ex-governor made into a junior college. and greet him, including William Anderson and living former governors was photographed in a dark Browning made the Cooper, Gordon Browning Senator Albert Gore in to participate actively in suit and striped tie standing entirely non-controversial and Jim McCord. Springfield for a rally for LBJ’s election. Gordon amongst four women statement that both Coming from Shelbyville, Governor Frank Clement Browning, Prentice Cooper, dressed to the nines in Sergeant York and the late Jim Nance McCord and front of a floral display. In Secretary of State Cordell Buford Ellington all agreed December Prentice Cooper Hull were immortal in the to support Johnson and was in Lebanon to speak eyes of Tennesseans. Evins crowed, “These at Cumberland University. The former governors distinguished Tennesseans After Cooper’s speech, he obviously enjoyed getting have been outstanding and Mrs. Cooper attended together as all of them governors and have a coffee hosted by the seemed to gather at every dedicated a large portion president of the university, opportunity. Prentice of their lives to the people Dr. Ernest Stockton. Cooper joined Gordon of Tennessee.” Evins told Prentice Cooper was Browning and Jim Nance reporters, “Once again sixty-nine years old in McCord in Dickson, they have united to help 1965 and may not have Tennessee for an “Old PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus August 20, 2018 Visiting historic courthouses politicians frequented the middle of town and, as the of the courthouse. Some and most visited court- Let’s not forget Knox A Day Away local folks anytime an elec- commerce moved mostly 2,000 local citizens pro- houses in our state is County’s Old Courthouse, tion was near and kids away to along Highway tested the removal which the Rhea Courthouse in which sits on the original ran and played on the 411, might be worth a was ordered by the court Dayton. Home of the his- site of the federal block- lawn. The courthouse was drive if you’re down that as “unconstitutional” on a toric Scopes Trial, also the center of local soci- way. public structure. called The Monkey Trial, house which was built ety back then. Folks who The small town still Another interesting the location drew two prior to statehood. There came downtown to shop anchors itself around the courthouse is the Campbell famous men to face each were three other Knox did that and then walked courthouse. County Courthouse in other: William Jennings courthouses but in 1886 over to the courthouse to Originally the first settle- Jacksboro. As new coun- Bryan and Clarence the current building was visit with each other. ment there was a Cherokee ties were formed Campbell Darrow. The 1925 trial constructed and served By Mike Steely The courthouse square village called “Tellico.” The lost land to Union, Scott, drew national press atten- socialization has mostly name was changed after and Claiborne and also tion and pitted Evolution as the main courthouse disappeared nowadays the Hiwassee Purchase lost its first courthouse. against Creationism. until replaced in 1980 by When I was a child the except when the county in 1819 and Madisonville A second was built and The building, now the City-County Building. courthouse square in my government meets or was founded in 1820. It burned. designated a National The old courthouse con- small town was a hub of there’s an interesting trial was named for President In 1929 the current Landmark, has long had tinues to serve the public activity with trials during taking place. James Madison from a courthouse was built of a statue of Bryan and in with various county offic- the week and also on East Tennessee is for- petition presented to the steel and brick to prevent recent years one of Darrow weekends. Whittlers sat tunate to still have most Tennessee government future fires. The building was added. The nearby es and is the home of around the square on of those historic old court- by state representative houses the usual county university is named for the Knox County Election benches, trimming wood houses in the county James Madison Greenway. offices and two court- Bryan. The courthouse is Commission. Outside the back to nothing or making seats. Anyone interested The town was incorporated rooms. Jacksboro is a open to visit and there’s a courthouse are several axe handles and shavings in architecture or history in 1850. small town but almost dou- well-done museum of the monuments to the strug- they often bagged and could spend a day away The courthouse became bles in size during trials. trial in the basement. gles and wars in our area took home as kindling. visiting those buildings. the center of controver- Across the street from the A re-enactment of the Women visited with each Madisonville’s Monroe sy in 2005 when the Ten courthouses are several trial takes place each July and the graves of General other between the post County courthouse is one Commandments were attorney offices. and is incorporated in John Sevier and his two office and the courthouse, of those places in the removed from the walls One of the most noted Dayton’s annual festival. wives.

LessSome kind of critters managedfor this cleaning More exercise is just how sometimes I’m in a rush, and at the giant size of the bars. He On occasion, I will break down to sneak their ways into a box much smaller boxes of cereal are. other times, I don’t have an appe- evidently was not a child of the and buy some kind of candy, but of cereal at the house. At first, I remember back when I was a tite for bacon and eggs or some 50’s and 60’s. A Baby Ruth or a I’m so traumatized by the price I thought, boy and my dad, who died August other larger menu item. Payday was so large that a child that the joy in the treat is gone. “Mice,” but 31, 1965, would eat cornflakes. Chips are other food items could only ingest about half of I do realize that time has on further He’d grab a bowl that resembled that have shrunk over the years. the candy. The leftover part was marched on and that things inspection, I a washtub and pour the stuff in. Back in the day, a large bag of stashed in the refrigerator for a decided that That box fed a family of five for at Fritos or Lays Potato Chips was later time. Sugar Daddy suckers are different. I further recog- some kind least a week with some to spare a treat at hour house. We three lived up to their claims as “all nize that prices have increased of little bugs when the next grocery store trip boys would fill ourselves and day suckers.” Mouths and jaws for everything we buy. What I had gotten rolled around. still have the majority of the bag tired long before the pure sugar don’t understand is how we’ve into the stuff. Today, a box of most cereal is left for other times. I discovered treat was eaten, and the remain- allowed companies to increase Off I went in about twelve ounces. That makes Cheetos when I was about thir- ing part was good for later if the prices on products while reduc- By Joe Rector search of for too few servings. Oh sure, a teen and have since loved them. wrapper didn’t stick too tightly to [email protected] ing the amount that a contain- plastic con- family can pour a meager serv- The old bags were stuffed with the surface. er holds. Even toothpaste prices tainers to ing of flakes or oats or shredded big pieces, unlike the scrawny The only things that haven’t have soared, but the tubes hold hold cereals and other types of wheat into their bowls and stretch products today that have more air shrunk over the years are prices. much less than they once did. It foods, and before reorganizing the box over a longer period of than food in them. The Cheetos I suffer from sticker shock every the cabinets, I scrubbed them time, but I thought the reason for are tiny morsels that do little to time I look to purchase a treat. would be nice to occasionally be with soap and vacuumed every- eating cereal for breakfast was to satisfy a craving. My favorite candy is Reese’s able to buy an oversized Reese’s thing. The problem has been have a meal, not a snack. Yes, I I almost laugh out loud when I Cups, but I just can’t bring myself Cup and feel I’ve gotten my mon- solved. know cereal isn’t the healthiest watch the Payday candy commer- to spend a dollar or more for an ey’s worth. However, that’s not What I have noticed during choice for the morning meal, but cial. The announcer talks about item that is half the original size. going to happen in this lifetime.

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Cont. from page 2 admission to the Fiesta might want to take a tribe had long since aban- goes to the local child drive to “downtown” doned those homeland the celebration is vari- advocacy program in the Vonore and a park there, sites and moved further ous crafts and artisans, local court system. visit the Sequoyah Tellico into Southern Tennessee dancers, folklore and sto- You can find out more at Lake Resort and Marina, and Northern Georgia. rytelling, musical enter- the Sequoyah Birthplace the Tellico Blockhouse The 1830’s Trail of Tears tainment and much more. Museum’s website or historic site, the Toqua saw much of the tribe Admission is $ 10 for on Facebook or call the Cemetery, the McGee uprooted and marched the two day event. museum at 423-884- Carson Peninsula Park or with a military escort to Rhodamer says this 6246. The museum is spend the day picnicking year, on September 1st less than an hour away along the waters of Tellico be resettled in Missouri and 2nd, the museum from Knox County by way Lake. and Oklahoma. Those PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY grounds will host the of Maryville and Highway When created the who escaped the forced Tonya Dockery of Tellico Plains created corn-shuck dolls Monroe Life Magazine 411 or via I-75 to Loudon waters of Tellico Lake removal hid in the Smoky recently at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore. Sep- Balloon Fiesta where and follow Highway 72 to flooded the sites of Mountains and, eventu- tember’s festival there will feature many craftspeople, ac- hot air balloons will rise Vonore. the ancient “Overhill” ally, became the Eastern tivities for kids, music and a dancers. into the sky. The $10 While in the area you Cherokee villages. The Band.

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TSSAA Executive Director applauds efforts by A-E and Brainerd

By Steve Williams means the two schools will Appeals by the two Bernard Childress, Exec- “They did more than be allowed to participate schools in February were utive Director of the TSSAA, change their basketball pro- The TSSAA Board of in postseason tournament denied, but for the first time told The Knoxville Focus: grams. They are making a Control’s recent action in play in 2018-19. ever, the Board of Control “The decision made by the difference in their commu- the case of Austin-East Both teams originally allowed the two schools an TSSAA Board of Control was nity. We cannot say enough and Chattanooga Brain- were banned from tourney opportunity to make posi- definitely unprecedented. wonderful things about erd’s boys basketball pro- play for the 2017-18 and tive changes in their pro- “It is always our hope their efforts.” grams may have long-last- 2018-19 seasons. grams for a chance to have that the unfortunate inci- Austin-East Head Coach ing effect. The two schools had been their penalties removed at dent that occurred never Marcus Stanton said he The Board voted Monday, sanctioned by the TSSAA a follow-up hearing. happens anywhere again. and Brainerd Coach Levar Aug. 13, to approve the after their game last Janu- Administrators and If it does for some unfore- Brown were relieved and second appeals of Aus- ary was stopped and report- coaches from Austin-East seen reason, the adminis- pleased after hearing the PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS tin-East and Brainerd and edly a “brawl” broke out on and Brainerd presented tration of both schools has Board’s decision. Marcus Stanton, Austin- remove both the proba- the court. There also were many sportsmanship initia- given every member school “Thanks to all of the hard East boys basketball, glad tion and restrictive proba- reports that fans came on tives and positive changes a blueprint to follow when it work of the kids and teach- to see his players’ reputa- tion placed on their basket- the floor and made the situ- the schools had implement- comes to turning a negative ers in this school for what tions shown in a positive ball programs. This action ation worse. ed since the incident. situation into a positive. Continued on page 2 way. Late start doesn’t bother Lady Bulldogs in opening win By Ken Lay 2018 campaign with a Bearden High School’s 0-0 draw against Chatta- girls soccer team was one nooga Girls Preparatory of the last local squads School on Monday, Aug. to begin its 2018 season. 13. The Lady Bulldogs didn’t He found his scorer waste much time manu- in junior forward Abby facturing a little offense. Brewer, who gave the It took Bearden a little Lady Bulldogs a 1-0 lead less than five minutes to in the fifth minute in their score in its 2-0 victory season opener. over longtime rival Hardin “Abby is one of our

PHOTO BY JAMES SPEARS Valley Academy Thursday leaders this year,” Rad- night at Turner-Allender cliffe said. “She’s been Austin-East quarterback Trey Foster wasn’t easy to tackle for Gibbs’ Nick Odeneal or the Eagles Friday night. He threw Field. starting since she was a three touchdown passes and ran for another in the Roadrunners’ 30-12 victory. Most area teams start- freshman and she’s been ed their respective cam- contributing goals since paigns early last week she was a freshman. and as it turned out, “We manufactured Foster sparks Roadrunners the Lady Bulldogs start- chances all over the field ed their season 38 min- tonight and I thought we utes later than sched- played pretty well. We’ve uled thanks to a lightning had some bad scrim- past Gibbs, 30-12 delay. mages, but this was a By Steve Williams up and stopping A-E in that really good,” he said. Dontae Daniel (75 yards), Bearden coach Ryan pretty good win in a rival- The first quarter couldn’t game-changing second “That’s what I was happy Shi’yana Jackson (58 yards) Radcliffe said that he was ry game. have gone much worse for quarter. about. They got in close and Ke’on Smith (43 yards) anxious to find a consis- Brewer scored the Austin-East High’s football Austin-East will travel to and we kept playing hard.” for touchdowns. tent scorer and the coach game’s second marker team in its season opener Wayne, Ohio in Week 2, After Gibbs failed to take “He showed that he can was also eager to see early in the second half Friday night. while Gibbs has an early advantage of recovering play well,” said Coach Phil- how his Lady Bulldogs as she tallied off a cross But quarterback Trey season open date before an onside kick at the start lips. “It’s good to see Trey would bounce back after from senior Emily Carleva- Foster and a trio of receiv- hosting South-Doyle, anoth- of the game, the Eagles do that, a young guy as a a lackluster ending to the to in the 46th minute. ers hooked up for three big- er swift team, in a Region took a 6-0 lead midway junior come in and step preseason. Bearden failed to cash play touchdowns before 2-5A game in Week 3. through the first quarter up.” “We had some pretty in on some scoring chanc- halftime, sparking a 30-12 Coach Jeff Phillips liked when senior Gavin Collins After a scoreless third poor scrimmages,” said es throughout the match win over Gibbs. how his Roadrunners bat- intercepted a tipped pass quarter, Austin-East netted Radcliffe, who guided but senior goalkeep- Maybe it was the new tled through adversity in and returned it 45 yards to two points when Gibbs Bearden to the Class AAA er Maggie Jones made artificial turf at Sam Ander- the early going as they score. snapped the ball over State semifinals in 2017. some big saves late to son Field that made the had three turnovers and The A-E offense got the its punter’s head and he Radcliffe didn’t have keep Hardin Valley off the Roadrunners look so fast. saw standout Isaiah Ligon bugs out in the second kicked it through the end much to worry about scoreboard. Whatever it was, the Eagles slowed by an ankle injury. quarter and Foster led zone, resulting in a safety. against the Lady Hawks “Maggie has made had a hard time catching “Defensively, we played a 22-point flurry, hitting Continued on page 2 (0-0-1), who opened their Continued on page 2

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PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus August 20, 2018 Whatta ya say big leagues? Gillispie is ready Mick Gillispie, Tennes- because there are so many The fact he grew up in Bal- see Smokies baseball things in my business that timore listening to Hall of broadcast- are out of my control.” Famers Chuck Thompson er since Mick said he’s not good at and Jon Miller call the Ori- 2007, is rubbing elbows with promi- oles’ games in the 1980s on deck nent and influential insiders. and ’90s contributed to his for a major “I try, but I’m just not approach. league gig. good at it,” he said, laugh- I enjoy how Mick inter- After all, ing heartily. “It’s not like call- twines his broadcasts with By Steve he was ing a double.” storytelling and sometimes Williams selected Gillispie, however, has interesting conversations the Ballpark Digest’s Minor built some equity in the with guests who drop by his League Broadcaster of the Smokies’ parent club Chi- booth. Year for 2017. cago Cubs’ organization, I like how he uses colors That’s No. 1 among hun- having worked his seventh and descriptions to paint dreds of others who do what spring training this year, vivid pictures in the minds he does across the country. teaming with Len Kasper of his listeners … “the pitch- A tremendous honor! for the radio broadcast on er peers over his tan leath- But there’s no guarantee Cubs.com. Kasper is the er glove for the signal from he’ll get that call up. Cubs’ television voice in the the catcher” … “the stadi- Becoming an announcer regular season. um candles are now in full in the big leagues may be Pat Hughes, 63, is cur- effect.”

tougher than becoming a rently Chicago’s radio play- One Sunday afternoon, PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS big league manager. There’s by-play guy and has been the clouds overhead looked Tennessee Smokies broadcaster and Alabama graduate Mick Gillispie wears his UT shirt not much turnover among in that position since 1996. like “Grand Maw’s mashed on Inky Johnson Night at the ball park Aug. 11. The Smokies’ field was decorated with a the folks who describe the Gillispie was asked if he potatoes,” announced Mick. Power T behind home plate and Orange and White checkerboards in the coaching boxes action, while skippers often sees himself as an heir “Well, they were actually for the occasion honoring the former Vol football player. get the axe in one city and apparent someday. like my great-grandmother’s reappear in another. “I’d be ready for it,” he mashed potatoes,” clarified Being good isn’t always answered confidently. “It’s Gillispie, remembering trips Like many announcers, Network, mostly at UT. He really loved it and wanted good enough, and Mick a consistency thing, a work to “Maw and Daddy John’s Mick also has a signature also hosts the Alabama foot- to finish school there. The knows that. Yet, he is deter- thing, a luck thing, too. house. catchphrase he uses after ball pregame and postgame people were really nice.” mined to get there. You’ve got to be lucky.” “I didn’t get to go there a a win … “Whatta ya say!” radio shows on the Crimson Gillispie and his wife “My goal is to get to the In the meantime, I will lot, but when I did go, it was It’s an old family expres- Tide’s flagship station. And Stephanie and 6-year-old major leagues. Plain and continue to enjoy Mick’s always blue skies and white sion he inherited. he’s broadcasted Tuscalo- son Jaichner (Jake) live in simple,” Gillispie said when broadcasts here in East Ten- clouds.” “My grandfather,” said osa County High School’s Knoxville. I interviewed him in the U.S. nessee like many fans of the Gillispie also does a good Mick, “answered the phone football games since 2009. “I love East Tennessee,” Cellular Broadcast Center Tennessee Smokies do. job of staying even keel everyday with ‘Whatta ya Mick’s ties to Alabama said Mick. “I’ve grown to at Smokies Stadium prior Gillispie is not what is through the long season, say.’ My dad did it. My uncle are a story of its own. While really love this area. I’ve to Tennessee’s Southern referred to as a “cookie not getting too high after a does it. My cousins do it. I enrolled at the University of become a fan of the people League Double-A game cutter” broadcaster, a term win or too low after a loss. said I would love to incor- Maryland, he attended a here and their support for against the Biloxi Shuckers used to describe many “Chuck Thompson would porate that into my nightly semester at Alabama in a our team and how intelli- Saturday night, Aug. 11. announcers in this gener- always go through a game broadcasts someway.” national college exchange gent they are. They know “I want to see if my style ation who sound so much that was a tough loss and In addition to announcing program and ended up the game.” of doing a baseball game alike. make it sound like there’s the Smokies, Gillispie wears transferring and graduating Many of those fans also would work at a major He has a style of his own, hope tomorrow,” he recalled, several other broadcasting there. know Mick probably won’t market. I know it would … much like a previous gener- “and that’s what I try to por- hats. During the offsea- “It was way more afford- be on deck much longer. I just hope that happens, ation of great announcers. tray as well.” son, he works for the SEC able,” explained Gillispie. “I Foster sparks Lady Rebels notch comeback win Roadrunners in district match By Ken Lay the Lady Rebels 9-5 to close out the standings. past Gibbs, 30-12 West High School volleyball coach first games. “This win was big for us because it Continued from page 1 Jessica Lee saw her team take a huge It was Halls that opened a big lead in was our first district match,” Lee said. A 47-yard punt return by Kobe Wilson set up a step forward Tuesday night. the second game. The Lady Devils took “It was great to see these girls fight 13-yard touchdown keeper by Foster with nine min- In fact, her young team literally grew a 1-0 lead on a side-out before Cassie through all the early adversity.” utes left, making the score 30-6. up in front of her eyes as it notched a Norris scored four consecutive points Avery Jolley, Mary Austin Slate and A fumble recovery by Amauri Adams ended Gibbs’ 21-25, 22-25, 25-23, 25-10, 15-5 at to give the home team a 4-0 lead. Reaves each had 12 kills for West. next possession. Halls in the District 4-AAA opener for Halls would later open an 8-2 advan- Reserves for both teams played the final four min- both schools. tage before the Lady Rebels rallied to Sophie Cain had 34 assists and the utes and the Eagles tacked on a 5-yard touchdown “We’re a young team and we’re still pull ahead 12-11 thanks to some key first seven service points for the Lady run by sophomore Keegan Katz. learning how to win,” Lee said. “We points from Kimora Reaves. Rebels in the deciding game. Commenting on A-E’s three big scores in the don’t quite know how to win yet but this Halls would do enough to capture a Reaves added eight blocks for the second quarter, new Gibbs head coach Brad Turner is a huge confidence builder for us.” narrow victory in the second set and Lady Rebels. said: “We had some blown assignments in the sec- The Lady Rebels (1-2 overall, 1-0 in take a commanding 2-0 lead in the For Halls, Norris finished with eight ondary. It just came down to tackling.” District 4-AAA) opened their season match. kills, 10 assists and four service aces. Turner was upset with his team committing a 24 hours earlier at Concord Christian, The Lady Devils took a 4-2 lead in the Ward had 12 assists, five digs and couple of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in the where they suffered a pair of two-set third game before the Lady Rebels ral- three aces while Lauren Lawson had game and said that would be a focus in the off week. losses to Farragut (25-20, 25-10) and lied again and this time, West wouldn’t four kills, nine blocks and two aces. “We’re not going to have penalties for unsports- to the host Lady Lions (25-10, 28-26) really relinquish control. The Lady Lady Devils’ coach Jerrilyn Carroll manlike,” he said. “We’re going to play the game the on Monday, Aug. 13. Rebels used a huge run to open an kept things in their proper place after way it’s supposed to be played. We’ve got to do that West came out hot early against the 11-5 lead. seeing her team let one get away. first before we do the Xs and Os. Lady Devils (0-1, 0-1). The Lady Rebels The Lady Devils did manage to tie the “We get the onside kick and we’re moving in ready opened a 17-8 lead in the first game game 13-13 before West won its first “This was our first game and they’re a to score and take some momentum,” Turner recalled, only to see Halls storm back to pull to set of the season. good team,” Carroll said. “We did some “and we get an unsportsmanlike out of bounds call.” within 17-16 thanks to a huge service The Lady Rebels cruised in the final good things and I thought we played Ligon did not play in the second half and was on run by Morgan Ward. two sets en route to capturing an pretty well at times, but we’ve got to the sidelines wearing a boot on his injured ankle. From there, the Lady Devils outscored early share of first place in the district learn how to finish the deal.” Late start doesn’t bother Lady TSSAA Executive Director applauds efforts by A-E Bulldogs in opening win and Brainerd Cont. from page 1 and I really think that we Cont. from page 1 seems that way because of expected to come out here what was on in the media.” some big saves for us and and win,” Brewer said. they did to get us off this Two A-E players have it’s hard to believe that “But we found out that we probation,” said Stanton, transferred to other schools she’s senior,” Radcliffe just couldn’t run around who informed players of the because they were unsure said. “She’s waited her and still expect to win. news with a group text. of the future of the program, turn and now, I really need “Tonight, we came out “A lot of guys were said Stanton. But every- her to be a leader. with heart and we all gave relieved,” he said. “There body else is back, includ- “I think she did a pretty 110 percent.” were a lot of congratula- ing six of the eight juniors good job leading us from HVA coach Jessie Ste- tions. They were happy and on last season’s team. the back.” phens said that her team so was I.” Austin-East and Brain- Bearden will have a still has plenty of work to Stanton also was pleased erd had to go ahead and fill short turnaround. The do. with getting the true repu- their schedules and will not Lady Bulldogs will host “I think that we saw that tation of his players in the play each other in the reg- another longtime rival PHOTO BY KEN LAY. we had some holes tonight public eye. tonight (Aug.20) when they and we have to get those “This is not – regardless ular season, said Stanton. Hardin Valley girls soccer coach Jessie Stephens address- entertain West High in a holes fixed quickly,” Ste- of what people say on the “If everything works out es her players before the Lady Hawks’ showdown against crucial early-season Dis- phens said. “We only have internet or what somebody in the future, we’ll go ahead rival Bearden. The Lady Bulldogs outlasted the Lady trict 2-AAA match. three girls that played var- puts in the paper – who and start up the game Hawks 2-0 Thursday night. Kickoff is slated for 7 sity soccer last year and we are,” said Stanton. “I’ve again,” he added. “I think p.m. we have to get this thing never had a team that’s it will. A lot has happened While Brewer was received a wake-up call in to compete for the District turned around pretty been in a fight, and to this over these last few months, pleased with the win its final scrimmage against 3-AAA Title in 2018. quick.” day I haven’t had a team and now we just have to but said that Bearden Powell, which is expected “We lost against Powell that’s been in a fight, but it build the road back to it.” August 20, 2018 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Whatta ya say big leagues? Gillispie is ready A GLANCE BACK AND A LOOK AHEAD Bearden and Powell notch shutout wins in openers By Steve Williams WEEK 2 ATTRACTIONS: “Tough rivalry game.” Fulton opens its season That’s how Bearden at Central in the Battle High head coach Morgan on Broadway. The match- Shinlever summed up the up also will be the Rival- Bulldogs’ season opener ry Thursday TV game on against West. MyVLT. Bearden won it with a 9-0 Two games on Friday that shutout. will have both teams seek- “It was a great team ing a first win pit Karns at effort,” added Shinlever. Halls and Hardin Valley “Hats off to the young men Academy at West. who worked and played so New Seymour head coach hard for the school Friday Scott Galyon will make his night.” home debut against Clinton.

HE’S BACK: Matt Lowe PREPS OF THE PAST: Ten guided Powell to a surpris- years ago, Aug. 22, 2008 ingly easy 35-0 win over – Sophomore Devrin Young Halls in his first game back made his varsity debut for PHOTO BY DIANN BYRD PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS as head coach at his alma Bearden and was super mater. impressive in a 27-12 win Tennessee Smokies broadcaster and Alabama graduate Mick Gillispie wears his UT shirt At the starting gate! With Powell youth football players taking in the moment (top right), a Powell assistant holds The Panthers’ first four over visiting Carter. on Inky Johnson Night at the ball park Aug. 11. The Smokies’ field was decorated with a back the front row (bottom left) before the Panthers take the field for their 2018 season opener against rival Halls Fri- games this season are all at Young had 194 of his Power T behind home plate and Orange and White checkerboards in the coaching boxes day night. Powell won the Battle of Emory Road for the second year in a row, 35-0. home. Cumberland County 223 total yards in the first for the occasion honoring the former Vol football player. visits this week, followed by half, including a 73-yard TD Fulton and Karns. openers. CAK PLAYS NAVY: That’s after his Warriors lost to with college offers to throw catch. The 5-8, 150-pound- Another strong showing Navy Shuler, the son of Christ School, N.C., 44-7 in at,” said Mozingo. “Those er also intercepted two IMPRESSIVE WINS: South- in upper East Tennessee former UT quarterback Knoxville Friday night: two factors are key when passes and had an 82-yard Doyle blasted Heritage 52-3 had Greeneville rolling at Heath Shuler. “He has a massive offen- you’re a successful quar- kickoff return prior to inter- and Farragut walloped Brad- Dobyns-Bennett 43-3. CAK Coach Travis Moz- sive line in front of him, and terback.” mission. ley Central 34-3 in home ingo’s comments on Navy he has multiple receivers Oak Ridge beats Alcoa dominates Grace Christian By David Klein touchdown on 3rd-and-26. His Hardin Valley 23-7 The Alcoa Tornadoes domi- score made it 35-0 Tornadoes By Alex Norman next snap. Eventually the Wild- the drive. nated Thursday night’s home with 7:35 left in the half. The bad news is that the season cats moved the football to the A fumbled snap on the punt football game against the vis- “Ahmaudd Sankey, he’s a opener did not go as planned for Hardin Valley two yard line, but the gave Oak Ridge the football at the iting Grace Christian Academy beast,” Walker said. “If we can Hardin Valley Academy. The good Hawks defense stiffened, forcing HVA 12. Three plays later, a seven Rams. Alcoa had four rushing get him the ball in screen plays news is that there are still nine Oak Ridge to settle for a chip shot yard scramble by Booker put the touchdowns and two passing like that, you know jet sweeps in games to go. field goal by Brady Hutson. They Wildcats up 23-0. touchdowns to crush the Rams space, he’s really hard to tackle. On Thursday, August 16, the led 3-0 with 7:44 remaining in the “We made too many mistakes,” 49-0. The game was decided at We just ran a little screen play. Hawks fell to Oak Ridge 23-7. It half. said Jones. “We dropped too many the end of the first quarter after It was perfectly blocked by was one of the first games played On Hardin Valley’s next posses- balls in the passing game and in Alcoa scored 28 points. the tackle, guard, and offen- Lady Rebels notch comeback win statewide in 2018. sion, a pass by quarterback Grey- Alcoa got the scoring rolling the special teams game.” sive line. Once he hit that hole, “We did not execute to our son Vaughn sailed on him, and his In the fourth quarter a 23-yard quickly as it took just 1:04 for I think everybody knew you potential,” said Hardin Valley head quarterbacking counterpart (who hookup from Vaughn to Luke Filip- Alcoa to put its first touchdown weren’t bring him down.” in district match coach Wes Jones. “We got beat-up was also playing defense) Herbert kowski brought HVA near midfield. on the board. Jalen McCord ran Alcoa tacked on two more up front.” Booker made the interception at But they’d only gain another yard for a 6-yard touchdown and a scores in the second half. J.R. The game was delayed for 45 the HVA 41. Three plays later, on that drive. 7-0 lead with 10:56 left in the Jones ran for a 15-yard touch- minutes due to severe weather in Booker worked the play action The HVA special teams made a first quarter. down with 3:54 left in the third the area and that might have had to perfection, freezing the Hawks Following two stops of the play with less than seven minutes quarter. The other score came an effect on both offenses during defense and throwing the deep Rams on fourth down, the Tor- to go in the game, blocking a punt on a fourth quarter 4-yard a scoreless first quarter. ball to Jeremy Mitchell. He made a nadoes moved the ball effec- and setting the Hawks up at the touchdown run by Tristen Blan- With three minutes to go in the leaping catch at the one yard line, tively. Quarterback Walker Rus- Oak Ridge 40. A quick pass from kenship. That capped off the opening stanza, Oak Ridge punter and his momentum carried him sell threw a 25-yard slant to Vaughn to Filipkowski moved the scoring at 49-0 Alcoa. Carson Payne couldn’t handle the over the goal line. That 31-yard Tyler Boyd, and Boyd cut up Hawks to the 15. But on fourth For the game, Alcoa finished snap, and Hardin Valley’s Jaylen hookup gave Oak Ridge a 9-0 lead field through the middle of the and 8 from the 13, Vaughn would with 391 total yards. The Torna- Moore recovered a fumble inside with 5:14 left in the half. defense to give Alcoa a 14-0 be intercepted. does ran the ball 35 times for the Wildcats 30-yard line. It was a Late in the second quarter the lead with 4:15 left in the first golden opportunity for the Hawks Hawks moved the football inside Still, the Hawks wouldn’t quit. quarter. 243 yards and were 11 for 18 to get on the scoreboard first. the Oak Ridge 45, but two hold- Kelton Gunn took a handoff on a Running back K’Vaughn Tyson with 148 yards passing. But after a penalty and three ing penalties thwarted the drive, 17-yard gain to the 4. Two plays added to the Tornadoes’ steam- Alcoa head coach Gary unsuccessful plays, they punted keeping the score 9-0 at intermis- later, Gunn ran it up the middle roll. He got a great block and Rankin said, “It was a pretty the football away. sion. for a touchdown with only twenty ran for a 46-yard touchdown to clean game. It was a good open- On the first play of the second In the third quarter, Oak Ridge seconds remaining, ensuring that put the Tornadoes up 21-0 with ing game for us. To be able to quarter, the Wildcats faced third senior Jordan Graham took a Hardin Valley would not be shut- 1:18 left in the first quarter. shut them out is a pretty good and 12 from their own one yard handoff around the right side and out. But for the Hawks to com- Alcoa capped off its first quar- accomplishment. Anytime you line. They just wanted to get some didn’t stop running until he got into pete for a playoff spot this season, ter scoring on GCA’s next pos- shut out Rusty’s (GCA head room to punt the football away. the end zone. That 48-yard scam- they must find some answers in session when Malachi Jared coach Rusty Bradley) team, Instead, junior running back Tyrell per made it 16-0 Wildcats. Later, terms of putting more points on intercepted Ram’s quarter- it’s a pretty good accomplish- Romano made a move, found a Hardin Valley picked up some the board. back Luke Kirby’s tipped pass ment. We had them outmanned lane, and sprinted up the middle momentum when Vaughn found “As we move forward, we have to and took it back 24 yards for a a little bit and we took care of of the field for a 76-yard gain, all Braden Schloff for a 20 yard gain establish an identity on offense,” touchdown. The defensive score business.” the way to the HVA 23. on third and 13 to the Hawks 48. Jones said. made it 28-0 Alcoa. Alcoa plays Knox Central, A holding penalty wiped a It was a terrific catch by Schloff, This week the Hawks will look Looking to add to the scor- Kentucky, in Corbin, Kentucky, Kai’Reese Pendergrass touch- and they’d move into Wildcats ter- to bounce back when they hit the ing fun, Ahmaudd Sankey took Saturday. GCA hosts King’s down off the scoreboard on the ritory, but a holding penalty stalled road to face Knoxville West. a screen pass 52 yards for a Academy Friday. Maryville scores 24 unanswered points, downs Irish 31-10 By Ken Lay respond quickly. Maryville, which quarter. Teffeteller’s scoring run but we won a state championship. has won 159 of its last 162 reg- capped a seven-play, 68-yard drive “Maryville is Maryville and they It was a matchup between a ular-season games dating back that took just 1:30 off the clock. won the game and coach [Derek] pair of state football champions to 2002, engineered an eight- The Rebels (1-0) would add Hunt does a great job with his to open the 2018 season and it play drive that covered 67 yards. one more score before the end of team.” lived up to its billing. The culminating play came when the first half when Cone kicked a Carnes and fellow junior Cade At least until Maryville scored Rebels quarterback Braden 40-yard field goal as time expired, Chambers both made big plays 24 unanswered points to pull away Carnes hurled a 36-yard pass to making the score 17-10. The kick at quarterback for the Rebels on from Catholic and capture a 31-10 Brayden Anderson with 4:46 left was set up when Carnes connect- Opening Night, 2018. victory over the Irish Friday night in the opening frame. Kicker Jack ed with A.J. Davis on a 34-yard Carnes went 16-for-20 for 182 before a capacity crowd at Blaine Cone knotted the game with the completion. yards and a touchdown while PHOTO BY DAN HARRALSON. Stadium. PAT. Catholic appeared to capture a Chambers was 3-for-4 for 20 Catholic quarterback Jack Jancek Catholic, the defending Class After slugging through an even bit of momentum after halftime yards, while making some key celebrates the Irish’s first touch- 5A State Champion, got out of inaugural stanza, the Irish (0-1) but the Irish, who host Chattanoo- plays on the ground. He rushed down of the season. The score the gate fast. The Irish scored took a 10-7 advantage when Rob- ga Baylor this week, were turned for 22 yards. gave the Irish an early lead first when freshman wide receiver ertson booted a 25-yard field goal away on fourth down twice on con- Carnes added 35 rushing yards against Maryville but the Rebels Tommy Winton scored on a 9-yard and this looked to be a heavy- secutive drives. on eight carries. came back to nab a 31-10 victory run with 8 minutes, 28 seconds weight battle. “That’s frustrating when you Still, Matthews commended the Friday night at Blaine Stadium. remaining in the first quarter. But the defending Class 6A get the ball inside their 5-yard line play of his defense. Kicker Paxton Robinson added the Champion Rebels had other ideas. twice and you don’t score, when “I’m really proud of her defense. this week, scored two rushing extra point to make the score 7-0. Maryville, which used two quar- you don’t come away with any Sure, we gave up 31 points but the touchdowns after halftime. Winton was the offensive star for terbacks on this night against points,” Catholic coach Steve Mat- battled,” Matthews said. “When Tee Hodge scored on a 1-yard Catholic as he rushed for 17 yards the Irish, took a 14-10 lead when thews said. “We’re very young and the offense isn’t doing anything, plunge in the third quarter to make and a TD. He also had nine catch- Bryson Teffeteller scored on a we’re just not a very good football it’s hard for the defense to keep the score 24-10. Teffeteller closed es for 93 yards. short 11-yard touchdown scam- team right now. But we will be. I going back out there.” out the scoring with a 4-yard run in The Rebels, however, would per midway through the second promise. We started 0-1 last year Maryville, which hosts Oakland the final frame. PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus August 20, 2018

CAREACTER STAR Central: Tyler Bost. Karns: Nick Rhodes. ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Farragut: Cooper Mashburn. Powell: Riley Bryant. (Week 1) Fulton: Xavier Malone. Seymour: Bryan Rhoton. Austin East: Trey Foster. Gibbs: Mason Allen. South-Doyle: Jordun Wilson. Bearden: Chandler Nix. Grace Christian: Bradley Rash. TSD: D.J. Cross. CAK: Davis Gregory. Halls: Avery Robertson. The King’s Academy: Levi Hall. Carter: Colin Norton. Hardin Valley: Grayson Webb: Jahlil Jefferson. Catholic: Adam Margolis. Vaughn. West: Ben Skvara.

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essays. Some people like of compassion rather than was the influential Knox- revenue. Again, thanks to all what I say. Some don’t. one of a shared experience. ville citizen who kindly rec- of you. Some offer constructive I recently read of a tempo- ommended me for medi- The crux of this essay is critique. Some just rail and rizing technique/prayer cal school. There was the to encourage you to notice opine that I should shut which might help bridle your guy in medical school who and thank those who have up. You have to have “thick tongue, change your atti- gently coaxed me with made a difference in your skin” to be willing to cast tude or eschew knee-jerk logic to reengage the Spirit. life, but to also look for and your thoughts/words onto Twitter responses. A simple There was the friend who extend kindness in simple the Internet or in a news- “Help me Jesus/Lord/ challenged me to do spiri- and everyday situations. paper. I suspect the NSA, Spirit” before responding tual journaling which led Some are reticent to notice CIA and FBI have an elec- to a myriad of modern day to my writing avocation. and thank others, perhaps tronic file on me just as they interactions might move the And there was Mr. Hunley, for fear of being perceived have on everyone who has ball down the field, to use a The Focus publisher, who as manipulative or insin- posted to social or print football analogy since we’re ten years ago asked me to cere. The “Help me Jesus” Gratitude media. If you doubt me, approaching that season. write a column in his paper prayer may help in these go to the Focus archives As we closed our last about health and wellness. situations or when you’re All doctors, and I think from Mars, Women Are from and read my essay Googol Fellowship gathering, the I find it amazing that 50,000 cut-off by a crazy driver on most professionals, are Venus, but guys, imagine regarding the NSA’s Bluff- venerable member of our readers a week peruse The Alcoa highway! required to participate in being among a gaggle of dale, Utah facility for the col- group challenged each of Focus and perchance see And, if you’re given the continuing education to stay women and trying to voice lection of metadata. us to reach out to someone my words. And who would gift of a compliment, accept up to date and to maintain a man’s opinion. Actually, all The most recent chap- in the next week who has have thought that my mus- it with gratitude. At one time their licenses. Last week, these Christian ladies are ter in our Fellowship’s book been helpful or someone ings might be considered in in my life I felt uncomfort- I attended an educational quite gracious and cut me focused on giving and who was influential in life’s all fifty states and seventy- able with compliments, course on the opioid crisis a lot of slack because I am receiving compliments. I journey. It didn’t take me three countries through The and would often respond in as part of my continuing courageous enough to keep believe the world would be a long to think of the person Focus online? a self deprecating fashion, medical education (CME) showing up. better place if more people who has made the most dif- And last, but not least, in “Oh, it’s nothing.” Because requirements for the year. Several months ago I thanked others, projecting ference in my life and write this exercise of gratitude, I I was so focused on myself, Although pain management mentioned that our Fellow- genuine appreciation of her a letter. Yes, you heard want to thank my readers. I couldn’t receive a gift and the abuse of opioids ship is currently studying a people, who, for instance, me correctly, I wrote and Perhaps this sounds cheesy, extended to me. I’ve grown are important issues, my book which is the founda- bag your groceries. And it mailed her a letter by snail- but I hope not insincere. since then and now realize interests lie elsewhere. tion of the Stephen Minis- takes so little to read the mail. The art of letter writing Though it is harder to read a gift is good for both the Actually, I participate try (see my essay Across the cashier’s nametag and ask is in danger in our modern negative feedback than giver and the receiver. in CME every week as a Void in The Knoxville Focus her how she’s holding up. world of email, texting and “atta boys,” all thoughtful It is healthy to think the member of the Fellowship May 24, 2018). The aim of After all, we are Southern- Twitter. considerations are appreci- best of people because Group. Every Wednesday the book is to teach Chris- ers, and “bless her heart” Over the years I have ated. It goes without saying, most of them are good. Of morning, for the last half tians how to be assertive should be a good admoni- sought out and thanked appreciation of The Focus course there are excep- dozen years, I engage in instead of being passive, tion rather than some pas- others who have influ- is measured by readership tions in this “fallen world,” Continuing Man Education aggressive or even passive- sive-aggressive quip. enced my life. There was which translates to adver- but focusing on evil will just because I am the lone male aggressive. The word empathy means my high school chemistry tising and financial success. sour your soul. Perhaps the left in a Bible study group One section of the book projecting yourself into the and physics teacher who I am assured The Focus is “haters” will consider my of a dozen women and me. deals with how to give and condition of another. It is a taught me a method to bal- financially sound and not words. Over the years all the other accept criticism which is different level of feeling than ance chemical equations going the way of other news- guys have fled to the hills. certainly apropo if one is a sympathy, a term which and handle large numbers papers who are hemorrhag- You may email Dr. Ferguson We all know that Men Are columnist penning opinion best describes a feeling in math calculations. There ing readers and advertising at [email protected] Don’t Miss the Fall Gardening through the Gardeners’ Festival dog days of summer August 28 August is a month of heat, heat and layer of mulch or organic compost be deadheading. Deadhead and clip more heat. This is a crucial time for around them to help protect them from annuals and perennials to keep them Plateau AgResearch Center hosts your lawn, flowers, shrubs the heat and to help hold moisture blooming. The same holds true with Tenth Annual Fall Gardeners’ and trees. It’s the time in. This also helps to alleviate water roses—trim current blooms as they Festival of year when our gardens runoff and allows the plant to absorb wane and new blooms will replace can get a little less than the water. As you know, in East Ten- them. Deadhead your perennials Budding landscapers, gardening enthusiasts and crisp and fresh looking nessee, the drought can continue up before they seed, unless of course you anyone interested in plants are invited to attend the due to the summer heat. through October and even into Novem- are propagating them. Perennials such Tenth Annual Fall Gardeners’ Festival August 28 in By Mike Cruze It is particularly important ber. Luckily, so far this summer, we as Coneflowers and Rudbeckia can Crossville. Hosted by the University of Tennessee Pla- Master during this time to water haven’t experienced great drought just be deadheaded to the next leaf and teau AgResearch and Education Center, this event is a Gardener your plants and lawn reg- much heat. 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performance of the covenants, terms and ENERGYRIGHT SOLUTIONSThe sale of the above- OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME

conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March described property shall be subject to all matters the above-described property shall be subject to all PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAMES A. WELCH TO: LEE ANN TRENTHAM 25, 2005, executed by REBECCA GAMBRELL, shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid JR. AND WIFE, NANCY A. WELCH DEED FROM IN RE: JAMES D. TRENTHAM conveying certain real property therein described any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back NOTICE OF taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or SALLY G. PARISH AND HUSBAND , DANIEL v. LEE ANN TRENTHAM to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR., as Trustee, as same lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior V. PARISH DATED 12-15-15 AND FILED OF NO. 196417-3 appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox encumbrances as well as any priority created FORECLOSURE SALE liens or encumbrances as well as any priority RECORD ON 12-21-15 IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER County, Tennessee recorded April 7, 2005, at by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that 201512210037294 IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS STATE OF TENNESSEE, Knox COUNTY IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX Instrument Number 200504070079423; accurate survey of the premises might disclose. an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. WHEREAS, STEPHANIE B. HAGA executed COUNTY, TENNESSEE and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said This property is being sold with the express This property is being sold with the express Parcel ID: 069BE007 reservation that it is subject to confirmation by a Deed of Trust to MORTGAG ELECTRONIC reservation that it is subject to confirmation by PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may the property is believed to be 4507 ESTONIA filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, LEE be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to FOR NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918. In the event of ANN TRENTHAM is a non-resident of the State BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE Lender and ROBBIE L. MCLEAN, Trustee(s), which CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, any discrepancy between this street address and of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot and place certain without further publication, was dated SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 and recorded and place certain without further publication, the legal description of the property, the legal be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-3 on SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 as Instrument No. who is now the owner of said debt; upon announcement at the time and place for upon announcement at the time and place for description shall control. so that the ordinary process of law cannot be the sale set forth above. All right and equity of 200609270027620 Knox County, Tennessee the sale set forth above. All right and equity of CURRENT OWNER(S): JAMES A. WELCH, served upon LEE ANN TRENTHAM it is ordered andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin Register of Deeds. TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, NANCY A. WELCH that said defendant file an answer with the Clerk and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of WHEREAS, default having been made in the and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the the above-described property shall be subject to all Tennessee and with Gail F. Wortley, an Attorney undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid whose address is 3715 Powers Street, Knoxville, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given holder of said Deed of Trust, 20 CAP FUND 1, that the entire indebtedness has been declared Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or TN 37917, within thirty (30) days of the last date without representations or warranties of any kind, LLC, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, without representations or warranties of any kind, set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior of publication of this notice, or a judgment by due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Cruikshank Ersin, LLC, as Substitute Trustee, by including fitness for a particular use or purpose. including fitness for a particular use or purpose. liens or encumbrances as well as any priority default will be taken against you and the cause set Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that for hearing Ex Parte as to you before Chancellor appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and Register of Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Michael Moyers at the Knox County Chancery authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute with all the rights, powers and privileges of the Trustee will, on September 6, 2018 at 10:00 OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This property is being sold with the express Court, Division III, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, reservation that it is subject to confirmation by Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published AM at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell Substitute Trustee119 S. Substitute Trustee the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may in a The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) that the entire indebtedness has been declared 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to consecutive weeks. at public outcry to the highest and best bidder Main Street, Suite 500 due and payable as provided in said Deed of for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following Memphis, TN 38103 Memphis, TN 38103 adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, This 8th day of August, 2018. Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php and place certain without further publication, described property situated in Knox County, www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php undersigned, Cruikshank Ersin, LLC, Substitute Tennessee, to wit: Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 upon announcement at the time and place for ______Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority Ad #141921 08/13/2018, 08/20/2018, 08/27/2018 the sale set forth above. All right and equity of SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. 6 OF KNOX Ad #141942 08/06/2018, 08/13/2018, 08/20/2018 vested in it, will on AUGUST 23, 2018 at 1:00 COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND WITHOUT THE redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, Clerk and Master PM at the usual and customary location at the and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, TN AND BEING ALL OF LOT 16, BLOCK G, NOTICE OF Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute KINGS GATE SUBDIVISION, UNIT 3, REVISED NOTICE OF and best bidder for cash, the following described AS SHOWN BY MAP OF SAID SUBDIVISION OF SUBSTITUTE Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, SUBSTITUTE property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to without representations or warranties of any kind, NON-RESIDENT RECORD IN MAP BOOK 55-S, PAGE 1 IN THE wit: Situated in District No. Six of Knox County, TRUSTEE’S SALE KNOX COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE, SAID including fitness for a particular use or purpose. TRUSTEE’S SALE Tennessee, without the corporate limited of the THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO NOTICE LOT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being known WHEREAS, default has occurred in the AND DESCRIBED AS SHOWN ON MAP OF SAID performance of the covenants, terms and COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION TO: SANDRA L. ARNOLD, WHEREAS, default has occurred in the and designated as all of Lot 1, Block F, Northshore OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SUBDIVISION OF RECORD AFORESAID TO WHICH performance of the covenants, terms and Woods, Second Addition as shown by map of conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 11, IN RE: PARKWAY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE 2012, executed by ROBERT M. WYMAN, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 26, record in Map Book 25, Page 72, in the Register’s 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. 2005, executed by JEFFREY DOLLAR, LEAANNE Office for Knox County, Tennessee, to which conveying certain real property therein described v. SANDRA L. ARNOLD Parcel ID: 152KB-010 to GLENN BALLETO, as Trustee, as same appears Memphis, TN 38103 NO. 195769-3 B. DOLLAR, conveying certain real property maps specific reference is hereby made for a more www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of therein described to MARY L ARONOV OF SHELBY particular description; and according to the survey of record in the Register’s Office of Knox County, IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX the property is believed to be 11924 BERWICK Tennessee recorded July 20, 2012, at Instrument Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 COUNTY, TENNESSEE COUNTY, as Trustee, as same appears of record in of Stanley E. Hinds, Surveyor, dated November Ad #142712 08/20/2018, 08/27/2018, 09/03/2018 LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922. In the event of the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee 14, 1995. Number 201207200003965; In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint any discrepancy between this street address and recorded October 3, 2005, at Instrument Number This is being given subject to that certain and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said filed, which is verified, that the defendant, the legal description of the property, the legal 200510030030201; Deed of Trust made by Stephanie B. Haga to Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned SANDRA L. ARNOLD, is a non-resident of the description shall control. and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Robbie L. McLean;, as Trustee, substitution of to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION who is State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts CURRENT OWNER(S): REBECCA GAMBRELL Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned trustee appointing Appointment of Successor now the owner of said debt; COURT cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, Wilson and Associates, PLLC for New andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot the above-described property shall be subject to all Indenture Trustee for the FBR Securitization Trust Century Mortgage Corporation, in the amount of TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute be served upon SANDRA L. ARNOLD. matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid 2005-5, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2005-5 $128,000.00 dated September 21, 2006, and Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the NOTICES IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or who is now the owner of said debt; filed September 27, 2006, as Instrument No. Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin 200609270027619, in the Register of Deeds for NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Melanie liens or encumbrances as well as any priority TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Knox County, Tennessee. Assigned to Deutsche that the entire indebtedness has been declared E. Davis, an Attorney whose address is, 217 E. created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin NON-RESIDENT Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804, within an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly thirty (30) days of the last date of publication This property is being sold with the express NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given January 1, 2007 Securitized Asset-Backed appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and NOTICE of this notice, or a judgment by default will be reservation that it is subject to confirmation by taken against you and the cause set for hearing Ex that the entire indebtedness has been declared Receivables LLC Trust 2007-HE1 Mortgage authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute TO: KRISTINA HILGERSON the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-HE1 as Trustee will, on September 27, 2018 at 10:00 Parte as to you before Chancellor Michael Moyers be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to IN RE: MIKHAIL GONDARENKO at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division III, Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly Instrument No. 201008130009286. AM at the North Side Entrance of the City County v. KRISTINA HILGERSON adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and Parcel ID Number: .`133MB-006 Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. and place certain without further publication, ¬ This notice will be published in a The Knoxville authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Address/Description: 1601 BUCKEYE RD, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest NO. 193892-1 upon announcement at the time and place for Trustee will, on September 6, 2018 at 10:00 KNOXVILLE, TN 37919. and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, Focus Newspaper in Knoxville, TN for four (4) the sale set forth above. All right and equity of IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX consecutive weeks. AM at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County Current Owner(s): STEPHANIE B. HAGA. the following described property situated in Knox COUNTY, TENNESSEE redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell Other Interested Parties: Lakeside Village County, Tennessee, to wit: This 6th day of August, 2018. and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint ______Clerk and Master at public outcry to the highest and best bidder Partners, LLC A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following The sale of the property described above shall IN KNOX COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute KRISTINA HILGERSON, non-residents of the State described property situated in Knox County, be subject to all matters shown on any recorded DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: SITUATED of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, Tennessee, to wit: plat; any and all liens against said property for IN DISTRICT NO. SEVEN (7) OF KNOX COUNTY, NOTICE TO without representations or warranties of any kind, ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SEVEN (7) OF unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN THE 37TH WARD that the ordinary process of law cannot be served including fitness for a particular use or purpose. KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT easements or set-back lines that may be OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, CREDITORS THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO upon KRISTINA HILGERSON, it is ordered that THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL said defendant, KRISTINA HILGERSON, file an COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK F, FOUNTAIN CITY KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery ESTATE OF EUGENE MICHAEL EDWARDS OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. of trust; and any matter that an accurate survey HEIGHTS ADDITION, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 107, WYNGATE Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Vanessa DOCKET NUMBER 80378-1 Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, of the premises might disclose; and All right and SAME RECORD IN PLAT CABINET A, SLIDES SUBDIVISION, UNIT 4, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT Samano, an Attorney whose address is, P.O. Box Notice is hereby given that on the 8 day of Substitute Trustee equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, 83-D, 84-A, 232-A, AND 232-B (FORMERLY MAP OF THE SAME OF SAID SUBDIVISION OF RECORD 5051, TN 37928, within thirty (30) days of the JUNE 2018, letters testamentary in respect of the 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 homestead, and dower are expressly waived in BOOK 3, PAGE 118 AND MAP BOOK 7, PAGES AT INST. NOS. 200105170080119 & 120, IN last date of publication or a judgment by default Estate of EUGENE MICHAEL EDWARDS who died Memphis, TN 38103 THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be 75-76), IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php will be taken against you and the cause will be set Mar 10, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLATS SPECIFIC good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC for hearing Ex-Parte as to you before Chancellor Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 as Substitute Trustee. A review of the records at REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE John F. Weaver in the Knox County Chancery County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- Ad #141577 08/06/2018, 08/13/2018, 08/20/2018 PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. the Register’s Office disclosed that the Property PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. Court, Division I, at 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, may be subject to certain matters set forth below Parcel ID: 058OA-019.00 / 020.00 resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Parcel ID: 049NC049 Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published against his or her estate are required to file the PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of and that the entities named in the first paragraph PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of in a The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) NOTICE OF of this Notice: Lakeside Village Partners, LLC, for the property is believed to be 1804 CEDAR LN, same with the Clerk and Master of the above the property is believed to be 5818 MATALIN consecutive weeks. named Court on or before the earlier of the dates LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918. In the event of Instrument No. 201707140002871 . The right is KNOXVILLE, TN 37918. In the event of any This 30th day of July, 2018. SUBSTITUTE reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another discrepancy between this street address and prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will any discrepancy between this street address and ______Clerk and Master be forever barred: the legal description of the property, the legal day, time, and place certain without further the legal description of the property, the legal TRUSTEE’S SALE publication, upon announcement at the time and description shall control. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the description shall control. first publication of this notice if the creditor WHEREAS, default has occurred in the CURRENT OWNER(S): JEFFREY DOLLAR, place for the sale set forth above. This office is CURRENT OWNER(S): ROBERT M. WYMAN attempting to collect a debt. Any information OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of received an actual copy of this notice to creditors performance of the covenants, terms and LEAANNE B. DOLLAR at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CAPITAL obtained will be used for that purpose. the above-described property shall be subject to all NON-RESIDENT Cruikshank Ersin, LLC, Substitute Trustee matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid (4) months from the date of this first publication; 6, 2012, executed by KEITH H. GILLIS, LISA A. ONE BANK SIGNET BANK, VIRGINIA, CAVALRY or GILLIS, conveying certain real property therein SPV I, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF HSBC BANK c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department, taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or NOTICE 6065 Roswell Rd, Ste 680, set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor described to NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE OF NEVADA, NA/ORCHARD BANK, Internal received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NEW YORK, INC., as Trustee, as same appears Revenue Service (TN), JAY S. DESVAUX, DDS, Atlanta, GA 30328 Ph: (770) 884-8184, liens or encumbrances as well as any priority To: THE KNOXVILLE FOCUS FX: 770-884-8114, File No.: 18T2142 created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that if the creditor received the copy of the notice less of record in the Register’s Office of Knox County, PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY, UNIVERSITY than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Tennessee recorded November 16, 2012, at OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER, WYNGATE an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. ANGELA MORGAN ANDRADE -Vs- This property is being sold with the express JOSE APOLINAR ANDRADE (4) months from the date of first publication as Instrument Number 201211160032254; HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.The sale of described in (1)(A); or and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said the above-described property shall be subject to all reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may Docket # 143528 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid NOTICE OF date of death to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION who is taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to SUBSTITUTE adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX now the owner of said debt; set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior This the 10TH day of March, 2018. andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin liens or encumbrances as well as any priority and place certain without further publication, COUNTY, TENNESSEE TRUSTEE’S SALE upon announcement at the time and place for In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S} Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. the sale set forth above. All right and equity of filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant WHEREAS, default has occurred in the redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. This property is being sold with the express performance of the covenants, terms and JOSE APOLINAR ANDRADE is a non-resident of and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts ELOISE EDWARDS POTEAT; EXECUTRIX NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given reservation that it is subject to confirmation by conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 22, 3438 PEPPERCORN COURT that the entire indebtedness has been declared the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and 2009, executed by Jose A San Miguel and Mary undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute GASTONIA, NC 28056 due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to Donna San Miguel, conveying certain real property inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, be served upon JOSE APOLINAR ANDRADE . therein described to KERRY WEBB, as Trustee, as without representations or warranties of any kind, DAN D RHEA ATTORNEY appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and and place certain without further publication, same appears of record in the Register’s Office of IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an including fitness for a particular use or purpose. answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE AT LAW P.O. BOX 300 authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute upon announcement at the time and place for Knox County, Tennessee recorded October 28, KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901-0300 Trustee will, on September 6, 2018 at 12:00 the sale set forth above. All right and equity of THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO filed by ANGELA MORGAN ANDRADE, Plaintiff 2009, at Instrument Number 200910280029759; COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PM in the lobby of the Knox County Courthouse redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, City-County Building 400 Main Street, Knoxville, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Tennessee, and with L. CLAY WHITE, Plaintiff’s Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee NOTICE TO TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper who is Attorney whose address is 213 E. MOODY AVE. and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 KNOXVILLE TN 37920, within thirty now the owner of said debt; Memphis, TN 38103 CREDITORS the following described property situated in Knox Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin (30) days of the last date of publication, County, Tennessee, to wit: without representations or warranties of any kind, www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, ESTATE OF JOSEPH SIDNEY MIRACLE TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Tel: (877) 813-0992Fax: (404) 601-5846 THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: including fitness for a particular use or purpose.In Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the a Default Judgment may be entered against you DOCKET NUMBER 80690-1 SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) OF addition this sale shall be subject to the right of Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. Ad #142711 08/20/2018, 08/27/2018, 09/03/2018 on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth (4th) KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHOUT redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given publication. This notice will be published in The Notice is hereby given that on the 13 day of THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of that the entire indebtedness has been declared Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. AUGUST 2018, letters testamentary in respect of KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin This the 31ST day of JULY, 2018. the Estate of JOSEPH SIDNEY MIRACLE who died AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 73, LAKESHIRE Number 201711270032528. Notice of the Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly NOTICE OF Jul 12, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the SUBDIVISION, UNIT III, AS SHOWN ON PLAT sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and SUBSTITUTE ______Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET E, SLIDE 164- AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Mike Hammond County, Tennessee. All persons, B, (MAP BOOK 62-S, PAGE 23), REGISTER`S In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of Trustee will, on September 13, 2018 at 12:00 TRUSTEE’S SALE Clerk resident and non-resident, having claims, matured OFFICE, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PM at the North side of the City County Building, or unmatured, against the estate are required to PLAT SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN, proceed to sell WHEREAS, default has occurred in the ______file the same with the Clerk and Master ofthe FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION, AND the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument at public outcry to the highest and best bidder performance of the covenants, terms and Deputy Clerk above named court on or before the earlier of the AS SHOWN ON SURVEY OF JAMES LOVEDAY, Number 201805180068130. Notice of the for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 15, dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims SURVEYOR, DATED FEBRUARY 23, 2007, sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF described property situated in Knox County, 2015, executed by JAMES A. WELCH, NANCY A. will be forever barred: JOB NO. 07037. BEING THE SAME PARCEL AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). Tennessee, to wit: WELCH, conveying certain real property therein (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the CONVEYED TO KEITH H. GILLIS AND LISA A. In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) OF described to TITLE PROFESSIONALS, as Trustee, NOTICE OF first date of the publication of this notice if the GILLIS FROM ZACHARY JONATHAN GOLDBERG redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT as same appears of record in the Register’s ACCOUNTING AND creditor received an actual copy of this notice to AND ALENA SVEJDOVA GOLDBERG, BY VIRTUE pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF Office of Knox County, Tennessee recorded creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, BEING KNOWN AND December 21, 2015, at Instrument Number SETTLEMENT that is four (4) months from the date of the first DESIGNATED AS LOT 25, BLOCK F; CRESTWOOD 201512210037295; publication; or HILLS SUBDIVISION, UNIT 5, AS SHOWN ON THE and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said In The Chancery Court for Knox County, (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor MAP OF THE SAME OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned Probate Division received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 43-S PAGE 62, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION who is To: Heirs of Marcie Maxwell Holteen if the creditor received the copy of the notice less You can reserve your legal KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP now the owner of said debt; In Re: The Estate Of Joan Craft Clough Parris than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A andWHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin Docket Number 771041-1 (4) months from the date of first publication as MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION, SAID LOT TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute In this cause, it appearing that an accounting/ described in (1)(A);or or public notice by emailing BEING IMPROVED WITH DWELLING FRONTING Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the settlement has been filed by the personal (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ON DORSET DRIVE. THIS CONVEYANCE IS Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. representative, which is sworn to, and it further date of death. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD IN NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given appearing that the following beneficiaries and [email protected] or DEED BOOK 1322, PAGE 333, IN THE RECORDS that the entire indebtedness has been declared unknown heirs are non-residents of the state of This the 13 day of AUGUST, 2018 OF KNOX COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE, due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Tennessee or whose whereabouts cannot be AND TO BUILDING LINES AND ALL EXISTING Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly ascertained upon diligent search and inequity, to ESTATE OF JOSEPH SIDNEY MIRACLE EASEMENTS THEREIN, 35 FOOT MINIMUM appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and wit: heirs of Marcie Holteen, pursuant to TCA § PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S} calling (865) 686-9970. BUILDING SETBACK LINE FROM DORSET DRIVE, authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute 30-2-603 this notice is published to advise the ELIZABETH LUCILLE DYKES; EXECUTRIX 5 FOOT UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT Trustee will, on September 20, 2018 at 12:00 above beneficiaries and all interested parties that 6310 HIGH DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 August 20, 2018 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 Recode Knoxville Have a Barnabas, draft zoning map now available Be a Barnabas The first draft of the updated map to see how We first read of Barnabas was a devout to Peter and James. With them often as Barnabas updated zoning map is the ordinance changes will Barnabas in Acts 4:36- Jew who apparently came Barnabas’ endorsement, and Saul. But at some now available online. The affect them,” said Gerald 37. Barnabas’ given name to know Christ while in the other apostles were point during that first map reflects the proposed Green, Executive Director w a s Jerusalem. He may have willing to give him a missionary journey, Luke changes to the ordinance of the Metropolitan Plan- Joseph. even been a witness to chance. starts referring to them and shows how they would ning Commission. “The L i k e the resurrection. He may At least ten years as Paul and Barnabas. be applied to existing prop- ordinance will help shape Paul, he have been there on the passed since Barnabas I believe Barnabas was erties. Knoxville for the next 20 to was a day of Pentecost (Acts had put Paul on a ship more than good with this Comments on the map 40 years, so it is important Jew who 2) when three thousand headed from Jerusalem role reversal. His protégé will be accepted through to share your comments lived were baptized into Christ. to Tarsus, in order to had grown up and God Sept. 13, 2018, and will and concerns before the By Mark outside We also learn from Acts 4 save Paul from people was using him in great be evaluated for incorpo- final draft is presented to Brackney, of the that Barnabas sold a field who wanted to kill him. ways. ration into a second draft City Council.” Minister of the H o l y and gave the proceeds to Now Barnabas had been Without Barnabas, that will be released later Knoxville’s zoning code Arlington Church L a n d the apostles to be used sent by the apostles to Paul may have lived out this fall. A special webpage hasn’t undergone a thor- of Christ ( p a r t to support their work and see what the Spirit was his days making tents in has been developed to ough review in nearly 60 of the the needs of the believers doing among the new the family business in help gather location-spe- years, and this update Diaspora). He was from in Jerusalem. He was an believers in Antioch his hometown of Tarsus. cific comments. will allow the city to adopt the island of Cyprus. extravagant giver. Syria, the third largest It was Barnabas who To help understand the modern standards. It will He was also a Levite. The apostles gave city of the Roman Empire believed in Paul when he proposed changes to the also help protect and Some Levites took on a Joseph the name at this time. Luke tells first came to Jerusalem. zoning ordinance and map, enhance Knoxville’s sense number of roles: priests, Barnabas, which means us (Acts 11:23-24) that It was Barnabas who additional documents are of place over the next few musicians, teachers, “son of encouragement,” Barnabas encouraged introduced him to the available on the website at decades. judges, and accountants. which describes his the congregation to keep apostles. It was Barnabas www.recodeknoxville.com. Knox County is projected The Levites maintained character. In Acts 9:27, doing what they were who found him during You can find a document to add 170,000 residents the Temple and the we see how Barnabas doing. Luke also adds the in-between years in that gives an overview of by 2040, and this update articles of the Temple. was one of the leaders that Barnabas was a Tarsus and brought him some of the guiding prin- of the City’s zoning ordi- As Levites were spread in the Jerusalem church good man, full of the Holy to Antioch where his ciples behind the update. nance will help prepare throughout the Roman that was willing to take Spirit and of faith. Oh to ministry launched. There is also an equiva- the community for that Empire, they would assist a chance on Paul when be described by those We don’t have one book lency table that illustrates growth by striking a bal- at the various synagogues all the others were afraid words. Barnabas was Barnabas wrote, yet most general alignments of the ance between protecting to read Scripture and of him. generous, an encourager, of the New Testament districts in the current historic characteristics of other worship duties. Barnabas brought Paul a good person, filled with would not have been ordinance and what those neighborhoods and creat- the Holy Spirit and the written without the zones will be in the updat- ing standards that encour- gift of faith. encouragement he gave ed ordinance. age dynamic growth. It will At some point, the to Paul. Do you have a Along with the map, the encourage investment, Holy Spirit brought to Barnabas in your life? second draft of the ordi- protect valued community Barnabas’ mind the We need mentors. We nance is now available. assets, and support con- young Pharisee he had need someone who sees Both are being present- nectivity among people sent to Tarsus ten years in us what we can’t see ed at a series of commu- and places. earlier (Acts 11:25-26). in ourselves. Not only nity meetings throughout For more information, Barnabas went with Paul do we need a Barnabas, August and into the fall. please contact Gerald on his first missionary but we also need to be Meeting details can be Green at 865-215-3758 or journey. At the beginning a Barnabas to someone found at www.recodeknox- [email protected]. You of the trip, Barnabas was else that needs our ville.com. can also sign up to receive the more prominent of encouragement. “It’s important that updates on the project at the two. Luke refers to the public explores the www.recodeknoxville.com. LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four NON-RESIDENT estate are required to file the same with the Clerk NOTICE TO ESTATE OF HARRY RICHARD WARREN (4) months from the date of first publication as APPLICATION FOR NOTICE and Master of the above named court on or before CREDITORS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) described in (1)(A); or TITLE the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) JAMES E BOSHEARS; (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s TO: STEVE RATLIFF otherwise their claims will be forever barred. ESTATE OF BENNY JAMES LANGFORD EXECUTOR P.O. BOX 61 date of death IN RE: WILLIFORD, et al v. RATLIFF, et al (l)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first DOCKET NUMBER 80648-1 JACKSBORO, TN. 37757 An application to apply for a title on a 2016 ¬ publication of this notice if the creditor received This the 10 day of AUGUST, 2018. Boom TMEC150T-8 moped has been started. BILL FIX ATTORNEY AT LAW 1-190-18 an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least Notice is hereby given that on the 2 day of The moped is black and red and was obtained on sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) AUGUST 2018, letters testamentary in respect of 408 N CEDAR BLUFF ROAD, SUITE 260 8/12/18 and has a VIN of L6MT8TBG0G1100098. months from the date of this first publication; or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 ESTATE OF JAMES HARVEY SMITH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, the Estate of BENNY JAMES LANGFORD who died PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) a request to any and all parties holding an interest TENNESSEE (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Jul 6, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the LUKE ALLEN; EXECUTOR P.O. BOX 3866 in the vehicle to contact the person in possession In this Cause, it appearing from the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox of the vehicle by certified mail, return receipt COOKEVILLE, TN. 38502’ Complaint filed, Motion for Publication in lieu if the creditor received the copy of the notice less County, Tennessee. All persons, requested to Tyler White at 1017 Morrell road, of Personal Service, Order of the Court for than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four resident and non-resident, having claims, matured NOTICE TO Knoxville TN. all parties must have mail certified / Publication and sworn affidavit that the defendant (4) months from the date of first publication as or unmatured, against the estate are required to DAN W HOLBROOK ATTORNEY AT LAW dated within 10 business days of 8/20/2018 STEVE RATLIFF, non-residents of the State of described in (1)(A); or file the same with the Clerk and Master ofthe CREDITORS 900 S GAY STREET, 14TH (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be above named court on or before the earlier of the ESTATE OF VIRGINIA MAE RICKETT FLOOR KNOXVILLE, TN.. 37902 date of death. ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims DOCKET NUMBER 79469-1 that the ordinary process of law cannot be served will be forever barred: PUBLIC NOTICE upon STEVE RATLIFF, it is ordered that said This the l day of AUGUST, 2018. (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day defendant, STEVE RATLIFF, file an answer with first date of the publication of this notice if the of JULY 2018, limited letters administration Annual Report for year ending June 30, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Catherine Quist at creditor received an actual copy of this notice to in respect of the Estate of VIRGINIA MAE MISC. 2018 is available at address below if requested Knoxville, Tennessee and with Patrick L. Looper, ESTATE OF SHARON LYNN EMERY creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date RICKETT who died Jul 29, 2017, were issued in writing. West End Christian School, 1716 an Attorney whose address is, 800 S. Gay Street, that is four (4) months from the date of the first the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Starmont Trail, Knoxville, TN 37909. Suite 2000, Knoxville, Tennessee 37929, within PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) publication; or Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. NOTICES West End Christian School admits students thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a JENNIFER LYNN ROSE; ADMINISTRATRIX (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor All persons, resident and non-resident, having LEGAL SECTION 94 of any race, color, national and ethnic origin judgment by default will be taken against you and 3109 INDIGO LANE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her to all the rights, privileges, programs, and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as to if the creditor estate are required to file the same with the Clerk activities generally accorded or made available to you before Judge Kristi Davis in the Knox County KEVIN A DEAN ATTORNEY received the copy of the notice less than sixty Knox County will receive bids for the following students at the school. It does not discriminate and Master of the above named court on or before items & services: Circuit Court, Division I, at 400 W. Main Street, AT LAW P.O. BOX 39 (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This notice will be KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901-0039 from the date of first publication as described in otherwise their claims will be forever barred. origin in administration of its educational published in a The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for (1)(A);or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the Bid 2724, Auto Parts, due 9/20/18; policies, admissions policies, scholarship and four (4) consecutive weeks. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s first publication of this notice if the creditor Bid 2725, Wireless Clock Systems, due loan programs, and athletic and other school- NOTICE TO date of death. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 9/19/18; administered programs. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Bid 2727, Maintenance of Proprietary Water NON-RESIDENT CREDITORS This the 2 day of AUGUST, 2018 (4) months from the date of this first publication; Quality Devices, due 9/25/18; PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE ESTATE OF FRANKLIN MARION HUMPHREY or Bid 2730, General Medical Supplies, due ESTATE OF BENNY JAMES LANGFORD (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 9/24/18; DOCKET NUMBER 80626-3 The annual return of the Shirley Foundation, TO: BRANDON L. WILSON; received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Bid 2731, Handguns, due 9/20/18 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Inc. for year ending June 30, 2018 is available IN RE: HUYEN M.D. DO v. Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at address below, for inspection during normal BRANDON L. WILSON of AUGUST 2018, letters testamentary in For additional information call 865-215-5777, business hours by any citizens who request ¬ EMMA L WILSON; EXECUTRIX (4) months from the date of first publication as respect of the Estate of FRANKLIN MARION stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North in writing in the next 180 days. The Shirley NO. 196452-2 7316 ASHFORD GLEN DRIVE described in (1)(A); or HUMPHREY who died Feb 18, 2018, were issued KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, Foundation, Inc. 1716 Starmont Trail, Knoxville, the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ date of death. TN 37909 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus COUNTY, TENNESSEE SCOTT B HAHN ATTORNEY AT LAW This the 30 day of JULY, 2018. All persons, resident and non-resident, having 5344 N BROADWAY, SUITE 101 items, go to www.govdeals.com. In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 ESTATE OF VIRGINIA MAE RICKETT estate are required to file the same with the Clerk BRANDON L. WILSON a non-resident of the State and Master of the above named Court on or before of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, otherwise their claims will be forever barred: ROGER F DARDEN; so that the ordinary process of law cannot be (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the NOTICE TO ADMINISTRATOR AD LITEM served upon BRANDON L. WILSON it is ordered first publication of this notice if the creditor CREDITORS 4825 YARBERRY ROAD that said defendant BRANDON L. WILSON file received an actual copy of this notice to creditors LENOIR CITY, TN. 37772 an answer with the Clerk and Master of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ESTATE OF HARRY RICHARD WARREN Chancery Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and with (4) months from the date of this first publication; DOCKET NUMBER 80677-3 Stanley F. LaDuke, an Attorneys whose address or is, 108 Sherway Rd. Knoxville TN 37922 within (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of NOTICE TO thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors AUGUST 2018, letters testamentary in respect CREDITORS a judgment by default will be taken against you if the creditor received the copy of the notice less of the Estate of HARRY RICHARD WARREN who and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four died May 31, 2018, were issued the undersigned to you before Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, ESTATE OF JAMES HARVEY SMITH (4) months from the date of first publication as by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery DOCKET NUMBER 80675-1 Jr. at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division described in (1)(A); or Court of Knox County, Tennessee. II, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s All persons, resident and non-resident, having Notice is hereby given that on the 10 day of This notice will be published in a The Knoxville date of death claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her Focus Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. AUGUST 2018, letters testamentary in respect of estate are required to file the same with the Clerk This 15th day of August, 2018. the Estate of JAMES HARVEY SMITH who died This the 1 day of AUGUST, 2018. and Master of the above named Court on or before May 4, 2018, were issued the undersigned by the ______Clerk and Master the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF FRANKLIN MARION HUMPHREY otherwise their claims will be forever barred: County, Tennessee. All persons, (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the resident and non-resident, having claims, matured PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) first publication of this notice if the creditor or unmatured, against his or her estate are required NOTICE TO received an actual copy of this notice to creditors to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the CREDITORS VICKIE GREENE; CO-EXECUTOR at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four above named Court on or before the earlier of the 202 ANDERSON DRIVE (4) months from the date of this first publication; dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims ESTATE OF SHARON LYNN EMERY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 or will be forever barred: DOCKET NUMBER 80646-2 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the FRANKLIN S HUMPHREY; CO-EXECUTOR received an actual copy of the notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of 347 MCKINNEY ROAD if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of this notice to creditors AUGUST 2018, letters administration in respect BLAINE, TN. 37709 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four of the Estate of SHARON LYNN EMERY who (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of this first publication; died May 14, 2018, were issued the undersigned described in (1)(A); or or by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Court of Knox County, Tennessee. date of death received an actual copy of the notice to creditors All persons, resident and non-resident, having This the 9 day of AUGUST, 2018. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus August 20, 2018 Telethon Raises $210,000 Towards New Radio System in Smokies Friends of the Smokies collected $2.5 million effort will leverage $1.25 $210,525 in donations Wednesday million in federal funds and grants to during its 24th annual Friends Across match every donation made to Friends of the Mountains Telethon from hundreds the Smokies. The state-of-the-art radio of callers, online donations, and support upgrades will allow rangers to respond from sponsors Dollywood, Mast General more quickly and effectively to emer- Store, Pilot Flying J, and SmartBank. gency situations in the park, keep more Since 1995, Friends of the Smokies’ than 11 million annual visitors safe, and telethons have raised more than $3.9 communicate with emergency services in million in support of America’s most- surrounding communities. In addition to visited national park. The telethon was this capital campaign project, Friends of A full day of learning and fun is planned for the 2018 Fall Gardeners’ Festival in Crossville. broadcast live Wednesday night on WBIR the Smokies will provide more than $1.2 UT experts, master gardeners and nursery professionals will all be in attendance to in Knoxville, TN, WLOS in Asheville, NC, million in annual support to the nation- and on Facebook. answer questions and share knowledge for growers, gardeners and landscape enthusiasts. al park. “This community has always come Photo courtesy UTIA. During Wednesday’s program, Smart- together to meet the needs of the nation- Bank presented a check for $15,000 and al park in their own backyard and this Sugarland Cellars presented a $16,000 night was no exception,” said Cassius Don’t Miss the Fall check to support the fundraising efforts. Cash, Superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), Justice Gary Wade, Friends of the Smok- whose wife and daughter volunteered ies’ founding board chair and dean of Gardeners’ Festival August 28 during the broadcast. “Our friends and Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan neighbors on both sides of the moun- School of Law, pledged $5,000 on behalf Cont. from page 1 Association is a program part of the UT Institute of tains pledged their support – even my of the school during the broadcast. In 2013 the UT Gar- of the county’s UT Exten- Agriculture. daughter’s high school teacher called Friends of the Smokies’ president Jim dens, Crossville, became sion office. The Plateau The University of Ten- in to make a donation. We are so thank- Hart thanked the generous donors who the third site in the UT Gar- AgResearch and Educa- nessee Institute of Agri- ful to have Friends of the Smokies in our called and donated online, “To have a dens’ statewide plant col- tion Center is one of 10 culture celebrates 50 corner.” record-breaking fundraiser during our lection, which is now desig- outdoor laboratories locat- years of excellence in pro- Donations made Wednesday night will 25th anniversary is truly a testament to nated at the state’s official ed throughout the state as viding Real. Life. Solu- support the organization’s 25th Anniver- the generosity of this community. We are botanical garden. part of the UT AgResearch tions. through teaching, sary Signature Project to upgrade the so grateful for the tremendous support The Cumberland system. Both UT Extension discovery and service. park’s emergency radio systems. The as we close in on our $2.5 million goal.” County Master Gardeners and UT AgResearch are ag.tennessee.edu.

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