PAGE APB The Knoxville Focus September 24, 2018 September 24, 2018 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A1 Now offering online auction services Fountain City Auction for all of your auction needs (865)604-3468 fountaincityauction.com FREE Take One! September 24, 2018 Police Advisory and Review Knox County Committee celebrates 20 years Ethics Committee seeks members Past and By Mike Steely well as non-voting repre- current [email protected] members of sentatives of the sher- the Police Want to be a member iff’s department and the Advisory of Knox County’s Ethics county mayor’s office. and Review Committee? All terms are for four Committee Three new members will years beginning Novem- be appointed soon, two by pose during ber 1. Mayor Glenn Jacobs and the groups’s Resumes should be 20th one by the Knox County Commission. submitted by mail, fax, Anniversary email or hand delivered Friday. The ethics commit- tee in recent years has before Thursday, October Photo 11. The commission office courtesy become active in hear- is in Suite 603 in the City- of Traci ing various complaints by County Building and infor- McDonnel. citizens including issues like campaign violations mation is available at by candidates. Com- (865) 215-2538. The fax plaints are reviewed by number is (865)215-2038 By Mike Steely the law department and [email protected] and the email is commis- the results given to the [email protected]. The Knoxville Police Advisory and Review Com- committee. The commit- Applications for the mittee celebrated 20 years of service as a media- tee has changed a few two seats appointed by tor between the city police and citizens last week. rules about complaints in Mayor Glenn Jacobs can The event, held in the City-County Building Friday that complaints cannot be afternoon, recognized the citizens committee for reviewed if filed 60 days be obtained at Suite 615, its efforts. before an upcoming elec- City County Building, or One of a few such groups in the state, the city tion. call (865)215-2005 or fax PARC committee has been recognized by Knox Other rules contain lan- (865) 215-2002. You may County Mayor Glenn Jacobs as a possible model guage that, once heard, also email mayor@knox- for the county. Formed in 1998 under Mayor Victor a unanimous vote must county.org. Ashe and adopted in ordinance by the City Council be made to find the com- The commission will in 2001 the committee usually meets each quarter plaint valid. Violations of hold a public hearing to in public session to hear comments from the public the county ethics codes interview ethics com- and meetings are moved around throughout the city The Knox County Sheriff’s office hosted a Media Luncheon are then passed to the last week where Sheriff Spangler’s team recognized the mittee candidates on to reach more of the public. PARC also takes com- appropriate department Monday, October 15 at plaints from the public directly. The phone number partnership between the department and media. Sheriff for action. 6:30 p.m. following the is (865) 215-3869. Spangler spoke on the department’s goal of a continued re- Knox County Commis- Knox County Commis- Members of the committee review complaints and lationship and offering transparency with the public. “We sion Chairman Hugh Nys- citizens can lodge complaints directly to Clarence rely on the media to help keep the public informed. We ap- trom is calling for appli- sion Work Session in the Vaughn, the executive director. preciate what you do.” cations for the one posi- main assembly room at Over the past few years PARC has reviewed com- Kimberly Glenn, communications director pictured be- tion the commission 400 West Main Street. plaints involving racial profiling, failure of police offi- side Spangler, announced the launch of the Group Me App appoints. A non-voting Appointments will then cers to turn on their wireless mikes while talking with which will alert the media organizations with breaking ethics commission county be considered on Monday, news. Continued on page 2 commissioner serves as October 22. Diversity Business Enterprise Firm to be evaluating possible Awards recognize five new police and fire headquarters By Mike Steely [email protected] Review for expanding Leg- council to amend the city ends on Washington Pike code relating to temporary companies as leaders The search for a new and McCampbell Drive be serving area permits. The City of Knoxville’s Purchasing submit a bid. For example, they might location for the Knoxville overturned. The planners Also on the agenda are Department honored five small, women- look for opportunities to partner with Police and Fire Depart- voted 12-2 to approve the four pension requests, a and minority-owned businesses for their other companies to team up on large, ment headquarters is get- development. request for approval of customer service, entrepreneurship and complicated projects.” ting serious. The city coun- The Transit Authority is funds for the Knoxville leadership at the third annual Diversity Those honored are: cil is being asked by the asking to permit the mayor Urban League’s Shoes for Business Enterprise (DBE) Awards cer- Arrow Crane Services, Rising Star Award administration to authorize to apply for more than $5.5 School event, a request emony Wednesday. Arrow Crane was touted for its depend- $50,000 in a contract with million in federal and state for funds for Wesley House The awards also saluted City depart- ability and commitment to safety in its Benefield Richters Compa- funds for KAT. Community Center to pur- ments and partners for their commit- nomination: “It is a pleasure to be able to ny, Inc. to assist the city in KAT is also asking for chase camera and an ment to reaching out to DBEs with pro- build a relationship with such an honest evaluating the former St. $912,277 in an applica- access control system, a curement contracts. and hard-working company.” Mary’s Hospital. tion to the state and feder- request for funds for the Every year, $50 million or more is The Cor-Tenn Co., Above and Beyond The site of the hospital, al governments for bus and Tennessee Theater Foun- awarded in City contracts, and roughly Award now owned by Tennova, bus facilities grant assis- dation toward its upcom- 1 in 3 City dollars spent in competitively Cor-Tenn supplies many of the tools would allow both depart- tance with a city match of ing 90th Anniversary Cel- bid contracts went to small businesses used by the City’s Public Service Depart- ments to relocate without $101.364. ebration, and a request for in the last fiscal year. ment, including rechargeable battery- a major building project and The Office of Redevelop- funds to go to Walk with Me “That’s no accident,” said Deputy operated lawn equipment like chainsaws might also include moving ment is asking the coun- to be used to expand the Finance Director Boyce Evans. “We and blowers. Its services have made City the city courts there as well. cil to approve the Indus- walking tour project. know that small businesses help drive horticulture operations more eco-friend- The city council agenda trial Development Board Vice Mayor Finbarr Saun- our local economy, and the City’s Pur- ly and the equipment lighter and more also includes an appeal to negotiate with Orange ders is asking that Council- chasing Department is always eager to durable. from Ronnie Collins, resi- Knoxville Cumberland LLC woman Stephanie Welch be work with local DBEs to help them under- Scientific Sales, Minority-owned Business dent of the Alice Bell/Spring for in lieu of taxes for two approved to replace him on stand the specific contracts coming up of the Year Award Hill Neighborhood Associa- Cumberland Avenue proj- the City Pension Board. for bid and what’s required to bid. Scientific Sales supplies multiple City tion, regarding a planning ects. The city council meets at “In addition, we try to suggest strat- departments – hazardous waste cleanup commission approval. Col- Councilman and Beer 6 p.m. in the main auditori- egies that small mom-and-pop compa- materials used by the Fire Department, lins is asking that the MPC’s Board Chairman George um of the City-County Build- nies might be able to use to successfully Continued on page 2 approval of the Use on Wallace is asking the ing. New Home Improvement & Building Material Auction Saturday, Sept. 29 at 9:30 a.m. Preview Friday 9-5 p.m. Everyone welcome.
6729 Pleasant Ridge Road Knoxville, TN 37921 (865) 938-3403 TNFL735 WWW.POWELLAUCTION.COM PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus September 24, 2018 How Phone Calls, Texts, Emails and Diversity Business Enterprise Awards Posts Will Get You in Trouble Cont. from page 1 states. DCSI served as the I seem to have many times individuals to be careful true. Do not make their prime contractor in fiscal a recurring con- I have heard about their communication case for them by losing for example, or oil contain- year 2017-18 for neigh- versation with cli- someone say, and the damage is done. your temper and venting ment supplies used by borhood drainage proj- ents who I have “Well I have all However, if at all possible, on Facebook or firing off Fleet Services. Nomina- ects, sidewalk repair proj- been hired to the text mes- I tell people to be insane- an angry 2:00 a.m. email tions applauded Scientific ects, upgrades to eight represent, par- sages where ly vague and nice in their Sales’ commitment to cus- Gay Street crosswalks ticularly in family the other person conversations. Do not use Jedidiah McKeehan is tomer service and its role and a Jackson Avenue law matters. I tell said such and profanity ever, regardless an attorney practicing in is enhancing neighborhood streetscape project. them that what- such.” And this of what the other side is Knox County and surround- and environmental safety. By Jedidiah Roadway Solutions, Wom- ever they say in McKeehan does not apply texting. Anything, anything ing counties. He works in Meanwhile, Knoxville person or on the attorneyknoxville@ to just family that the other side can use many areas, including an-owned Business of the Area Transit, SMG, Policy phone, and what- gmail.com law cases. It against you, they will. criminal, divorce, custo- Year Award & Redevelopment, and ever they text, can happen in I tell individuals all of dy, personal injury, land- Roadway Solutions has Plans Review & Inspec- email or post on business law or the time, “think about the lord-tenant, civil litigation helped with replacement of tions / Codes Enforce- Facebook, will most cer- landlord-tenant cases as worst possible thing the and estate planning. Visit guardrails – making streets ment were honored with tainly be played or project- well. person on the other side attorney-knoxville.com for safer, but also eliminating Advocate Awards for their ed on the big screen in the Usually, by the time of this case can say about more information about eyesores of rusted, dam- commitment to outreach courtroom. someone is talking to you, and that is what they this legal issue and other aged older guardrails. to women- and minority- I cannot tell you how me, it is too late to tell will say.” It cannot be more legal issues. Roadway Solutions was owned businesses. also praised for assisting Mike Bannon, KAT’s in the recycling of metal director of maintenance, whenever possible. was recognized with the Design & Construction Ser- Employee Advocate of the A plea for an Early Voting location vices Inc., Small Business of Year Award for his work the Year Award with minority- and women- DCSI “provides quality owned businesses – $1.4 along Clinton Highway workmanship at competi- million in DBE contracts tive prices,” its nomination awarded last year. By Mike Steely [email protected] For several years the Knox County Election Com- PARC 20 years mission has been trying Continued from page 1 to find space for early suspects, and the actions of an off-duty policeman who voting locations around confronted an African-American woman he assumed was the county. The commis- stealing a car. sion now has an agree- Of the 41 cases over the past year, 40 were resolved. ment with a church in Eleven were referred to the city police department for South Knoxville, a leased action and one was referred to the department’s Inter- space in Western Plaza, nal Affairs unit. and other more-or-less Mayor Madeline Rogero said that PARC is the longest permanent polling places running, citizen-run police advisory board in the state and elsewhere. said the 20 years is a “significant milestone” not only for But a suitable location the state but the entire nation. of an Early Voting Pre- “While this is a celebration it is also recognition that cinct along the Clinton cities, now more than ever, need mutual understanding Highway area has been in order to be resilient communities,” she said. a continuing problem. In “We are a diverse city made up of residents of differ- the commission’s work ent religions, cultures and languages. People’s behav- session last week Com- iors, expectations and reactions in stressful situations missioner Charles Busler are often grounded in culture and can create misunder- and Election Commission PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. standings and confusion,” Mayor Rogero said. She added Administrator Cliff Rodg- Knox County Election Administrator Director Cliff Rodgers pleads with the Knox that PARC trains police cadets on culture differences and ers addressed the prob- County Commission to help him locate a suitable and permanent Early Voting location reaches out to ensure that residents have a chance to lem but Busler’s sugges- somewhere along Clinton Highway. Mayor Glenn Jacobs watches as Rodgers called learn about community policing and public safety. tion didn’t sit well with his finding a location to lease “a nightmare..” “When conflicts happen PARC provides an objective fellow commissioners. process that can build trust even in complicated and Busler added the discus- multi-use building, near site, in Clinton Plaza, is no spot,” Rogers said, adding, high-stress situations,” she said, adding, “PARC is a sig- sion item to the agenda the Community Center, longer available and during “I want people to know nificant reason that Knoxville is, and will continue to be, and said he called the could be open in time for the last election the Expo where to vote.” a safe and welcoming city.” election commission the future election cycle Center was used. He said Busler’s idea of build- Speakers at the 20th Anniversary also included Clar- about a property available and said he wants permis- the upcoming State and ing a permanent precinct ence L. Vaughn, Bernard Bernstein, Carol Scott, Sterling in Powell and asked if the sion to start the process. Federal election’s Early in Powell drew immediate Owen, Rev. John A Butler, Chief Eve Thomas and Avis commission is interested Rodgers told the com- Voting in the area will be opposition from several Evans Reid. in buying the lot and build- mission that a perma- at 314 Merchant Drive in commissioners. ing a block building that nent spot in that area of the shopping center that Commissioner Brad could house Early Voting the county is needed and houses Outback Steak- Anders said the election and possibly a county detailed the continual house and the KARM Thrift commission should look clerk’s office. movement of such a pre- Store. at leasing a building on He said the proposed cinct. He said that the last “We need a permanent Cont. on page 3
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No one Post and the New York Judiciary Committee, make seeking to allow only was apparent she had is above the law and Ms. Times and it’s hardly a her statement and let the senators to question their not agreed to appear. The Ford should have precisely coincidence. It confirms American people decide if client, keeping her from agenda changed abruptly the same rights as Judge the suspicion that the she is telling the truth. The having to answer questions with a letter fired off from Kavanaugh. Ford accusation may not court of public opinion will posed to her by other another Ford lawyer who Nobody has been able to be grounded in truth and determine whether or not attorneys. Ford’s lawyers stated Ms. Ford could not explain why it would take is calculated simply to she is believable. are also seeking to ban be expected to testify until days or weeks for Ms. Ford destroy Brett Kavanaugh. The time has come for Judge Kavanaugh from the FBI had completed to relate what only she Nor can we ignore the process to work and By Steve Hunley, the hearing room. They are an investigation of her thinks she knows. Even the hypocrisy of those not work around Christine Publisher also insisting Kavanaugh charges. That information Senator Dianne Feinstein, attempting to assassinate Blasey Ford. A hard deadline [email protected] be questioned before Ms. was disseminated through the Democrat from the life, character, and needs to be set, no more Ford has to answer the an exclusive interview with California who sat on Ford’s reputation of Judge demands entertained, and first question. The forum CNN, which just coincidently initial letter making her Kavanaugh are those get on with it. It’s time for Any reasonable person is the Judiciary Committee happens to be one of the accusation against Judge same people who believe the U. S. Senate to vote would have to conclude of the United States more vocal anti-Trump Kavanaugh for months, in lighter punishments for the nomination of Brett the hearings on the Senate. The senators are news organizations in the has said she couldn’t say juvenile offenders. These Kavanaugh up or down. nomination for Judge Brett certainly not obligated to country. The letter from “everything’s truthful” are the same people who It is wrong to make Kavanaugh to serve on accede to the demands Ford’s attorney included about Ford’s charges. argue a 17-year-old’s brain any presumption that the U. S. Supreme Court of Ms. Ford’s lawyers. One the statement Grassley had Feinstein admitted she isn’t fully formed, yet Brett Christine Blasey Ford is a is nothing less than a deadline has come and scheduled a hearing which doesn’t know if Ford’s Kavanaugh was evidently victim without knowing all circus. Kavanaugh should gone and still no Ms. Ford. would force Ford to sit at accusations are the truth. a flow blown adult at the the facts; what facts are have been confirmed As Senator Chuck Grassley, the same table as Judge The rush on the part of same age. available thus far seem by now but for the last- Chairman of the Senate Kavanaugh, an outright lie. some to “support” Ms. Ford The left cries Ms. Ford’s to indicate there is every minute accusation made Judiciary Committee, Ford’s conditions changed before knowing all the facts life has been threatened; reason to believe the real by Christine Blasey outlined in a letter, all that yet again. That despite is disgraceful, especially so has that of Judge victim is Brett Kavanaugh. Ford, which deserves is expected of Ms. Ford the fact Senator Grassley when considering the Kavanaugh, though we considerable scrutiny. is to give her testimony had offered to allow Ms. hypocrisy of those who The most fundamental which “would reflect her Ford to testify either in conveniently forgot how rule of American law, personal knowledge and public or private, banning the left denigrated those which has set this memory of events.” Yet television cameras. Ford’s women who accused A plea for an Early Voting country apart from many even that appears to be a lawyers seemed horrified former President Bill Clinton others, is any person hurdle for Christine Blasey at the prospect some of sexual misconduct and location along Clinton Highway is presumed innocent Ford. At best, Ms. Ford’s senators might doubt her abuse decades earlier. Cont. from page 2 until proven guilty. The recollections have been story, which is incredible One of the most prominent saying they were just begin- mainstream media and hazy; to say they are skimpy on the face of it. Ms. Ford’s defenders of Clinton, who Clinton Highway that is on ning a discussion on a loca- the journalists - - - who are is being generous. allegations are exactly took every opportunity to a bus line. tion. more political marketing Throughout this entire that; there is not a single debase and demean his “It would disenfranchise Commissioner Evelyn Gill professionals than process, the backtracking shred of evidence nor a accusers, was none other voters in Norwood,” said said that Powell “isn’t the journalists - - - who have has been nothing less solitary witness to back up than his spouse, Hillary. The Commissioner Randy Smith entire district.” merely accepted Ms. Ford’s than astonishing. Ford’s her story. A healthy dose senator from Hawaii who of a Powell location. Smith Busler continued to accusations as the gospel attorney, Debra Katz, of skepticism, especially said men simply ought to went on to say a location in plead his case. are utterly disgusting. confidently promised her as Ms. Ford’s details are “shut up” took PAC money the 3rd District is needed Rodgers told the meeting Another fundamental client would be willing to sparse, seems in order. from a colleague who as well. that “it doesn’t pay to lease aspect of American law testify in public before Clearly, Ms. Ford and her admitted he had slapped “That would leave a big early voting places” and is the right to face one’s the Judiciary Committee attorneys think the only the hell out of his wife. void for Pleasant Ridge added, “It’s a nightmare.” accuser. Yet Christine on national television. fair hearing is one before It is quite obvious and Inskip,” Commissioner The discussion ended as Blasey Ford expects special Once Grassley agreed to senators who support her. the leaks and favorable Michele Carringer said. the commission went on to treatment, far different a hearing to allow Ford to Ms. Ford claims to be a news stories propping up Rodgers responded by other agenda items.
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Please join us for an afternoon of food, fun, carriage rides, music, actors and artists and some amazing stories. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus September 24, 2018 Commission focuses on school safety By Mike Steely of Education. discussion were some criti- [email protected] Russ Oaks, the school cal remarks about the state Twenty agenda items system’s chief operating legislatures. were selected for discus- officer, said Knox County “Let’s not start picking sion by new Knox County “is probably doing as much on the state legislature,” Commission Chairman in security as any school Wright said, getting a laugh Hugh Nystrom with input system in the state.” Com- from his fellow commis- from other members during missioner Dave Wright sioners. Wright faces Dem- last week’s work session. said the school system is ocrat Edward Nelson in the Several school board fund- “ahead of the curve” and race for State Representa- ing requests were included Nystrom said “one of the tive District 19. in the discussion although most important things we He went on to explain the commission is, by law, can do is the safety of our that his wife cancelled her required to approve those kids.” membership in a workout items. Oaks said the “lion’s venue when the tax was Nystrom moved the share” of the grant funds go announced. meeting along and most for security people, train- Nystrom chimed in to of the items will reappear ing, cameras and locks. urge people to get involved during today’s regular com- “We’re never finished with the F3 Free workout mission meeting. One of with security,” Oaks told group, a faith based phys- the items that drew some the work session. ical exercise organization comments during the work “SRO officers are invalu- for Christian men. He also session involved approving able,” Commissioner Randy suggested the commission the board of education’s Smith commented. work on a resolution oppos- repayment of almost $19 The work session also ing the tax. million to the county. The approved an agreement “They are taxing people Intragovernmental Memo- with HomeSource East who want to get healthy,” randum of Understanding, Tennessee to provide said Commissioner John between the county mayor, $697,889 in programs to Schoonmaker. commission and the BOE construct 12 units of afford- New Commissioner involved the purchase and able senior rental hous- Larsen Jay said the com- installation of Trane air ing for Willow Place 2. The mission should not spend conditioning and heating funds come from the feder- time talking about the tax equipment that apparently al government through the and suggested sending the PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY was never approved. HUD Home program funds. issue to the commission’s Eighth District Commissioner Dave Wright said the Knox County School System is Another school agenda Wright praised the effort to new Legislative Affairs “ahead of the curve” in providing security in the schools. item, which passed, provide “housing for disad- Committee. involves accepting for vantaged seniors.” Commissioner Charles the system two grants for Wright, a candidate for Busler called the tax a “slap school safety. A $505,730 the Tennessee House, got in the face of taxpayers.” grant with a match of some ribbing during a sep- Jay also announced that $306,210 and a grant arate discussion about the Joint Education Com- of $1,110,230 with a a state ruling to tax exer- mittee may be meeting in match of $765,570 were cise venues, physical train- October with the new mem- approved. Both grants are ers, and membership in bers named by the board of Need from the state Department health clubs. During the education. Cash? Turn unwanted household items into money! Call something.” It is arguably Trebek with a thick plumage Fountain City claimed that tattooing has of white hair and sharp little existed since 12,000 B.C. white mustache. I knew he Auction at Later, it seemed that only had beard a few years ago (865) 604-3468 criminals were tattooed. but I had never seen it. He’s These permanent a very good-looking man, Tattoos and designs-sometimes plain, with or without. There’s a sometimes elaborate, poll being taken for people beards always personal- have to vote for or against his I don’t like either one of served as amulets, status, beard. I’m hoping it is them. I have quite a few symbols, declarations of voted against. He looks friends and relatives who love, signs of religious much younger without it. have both, but that doesn’t belief, adornments, and Then I have a twenty-year mean I don’t like them, I even forms of punishment. old grandson trying to grow just don’t like what they are Maybe so, I still think a beard because it makes doing to themselves. I can they are unsightly, unnec- him look older. Well, it sure understand why men grow essary, and not nice, even does! (I’m sure that neither beards and mustaches, though some of the people one of these guys will read they just get tired of shav- who are adorned with them this column.) ing or perhaps they think are nice. Also, I learned that Well, to each his own. I they look better, but why do they can be removed, if, admire people who want to people subject their bodies later on in life, you didn’t be different, if it doesn’t go to a painful exercise of put- want the unsightly things too far. Tattoos are too far. ting exotic artwork on their on your body anymore. But Beards have been round bodies? And a lot of it isn’t I imagine that would hurt since time began. So be it! exotic but downright horri- just as much as getting Thought for the day: My ble. Do they do it for atten- them on. Then again, some- secret for staying young is tion—to be different from one told me it isn’t too pain- good food, plenty of rest, other people? ful to have a tattoo applied. and a makeup man with a I found out on Google What a surprise when I spray gun.- Bob Hope that the word tattoo comes turned the TV on recently Send commments to: from the Tahitian “tato” for my favorite show, “Jeop- [email protected]. Thank which means “to mark ardy” and there was Alex you. 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DESIGN PRINT MAIL Powell student awarded Coast Guard Foundation scholarship The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-prof- it organization commit- ted to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their fami- lies, announced today that it has awarded a record-breaking 177 new scholarships in 2018. Combined with two Fallen Heroes Scholars and three multi-year award recipi- ents, the Foundation will assist 182 students with $500,000 dollars in sup- port this year. In the 28 years of this program, the Coast Guard Foundation has paid out more than $5.1 million to more than 960 college-aged young Phyllis Burns, owner of Burns Mailing & Printing, Inc. adults to help the fami- lies of Coast Guard mem- bers achieve their goals of higher education. Award recipient Carson From concept to mailbox, Clark, son of BMC Gregory Clark, from Powell, Tennessee, will attend Maryville College in the fall. Burns has you covered The Coast Guard best way to print, designed to Foundation Scholarships By Focus Staff meet all postal regulations and benefit the children Many of us would consider getting them the lowest postal of enlisted men and ordering printing a chore. A lot rates possible. women who are serv- of us wouldn’t even know exact- “A lot of customers are not ing or have served in ly where to begin. Perhaps you familiar with graphic design, the United States Coast only have an idea for your printed printing and mailing but they Guard, whether active piece. You are in for a pleasant don’t have to be when they come duty, reserve, retired or surprise when you choose Burns to us.” deceased. Mailing & Printing for your print- Burns Mailing & Printing, Inc. “The children of the ing and mailing needs because has a unique smart inserter soft- brave men and women an idea is all you need – Burns ware that can insert a personal- of the Coast Guard have can supply the rest. ized letter with a bar code into a shown dedication to their The company is conveniently non-window envelope. It is like a studies and communities. located a short distance from the hand match but without the high The high standards they’ve Papermill Road exit off I-40. At cost of hand matching. They can set for themselves are evi- Burns Mailing & Printing, you will Burns Mailing & Printing, Inc. has 11 employees and are pleased to also print postcards and address dent in the work they’ve find a professional staff that can announce that Jim Ball (red tie) has recently joined their staff as a sales them at the same time, which done,” said Susan Ludwig, handle everything from graphic and account representative. Jim is the former owner of the Ink Spot. means a quicker turn around president, Coast Guard design to offset and digital print- time. Foundation. “We con- ing as well as mailing. Everything their business. They purchased anyone who needs professional- While Burns Mailing & Printing sider these scholarships you need to produce an attrac- their current location in 1994. ly produced literature. “We are a prides itself on clients like not only an investment in tive, effective printed piece – They were high school sweet- one-stop convenience shop from DeRoyal, the Tennessee Lottery the personal ambitions of catalogs, presentation folders, hearts and married for 52 years concept to the mailbox,” Phyllis and other large businesses, the the next generation, but industrial instruction sheets, bro- before Ken passed away in 2014. told The Focus. company welcomes small local also in the future of our chures, postcards-all under one Phyllis took over their grow- “Our customers love our servic- businesses and nonprofits as country.” roof. ing business and today she has es and our long time employees, well. To learn more about the Back in the 1980s, the late Ken a multi-faceted design depart- we treat everyone like family” You can contact Phyllis Burns Coast Guard Foundation, Burns began his printing company ment that is more than able to Phyllis said. She added that the or new sales representative Jim or to help support its work, out of his garage and was joined serve all types of businesses, pricing is fair and that they actu- Ball at (865)584-2265 or email please visit www.coast- by his wife, Phyllis, a decade later, non-profit organizations, politi- ally show customers how they them at [email protected] or guardfoundation.org or call and the two continued to grow cal campaigns and just about can save money by showing the [email protected]. (860) 535-0786.
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So much potential with home on corner lot in Fox Creek SD - $559,900 workshop! Seller has lived in home since 1958! $99,900 this property $167,900 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus September 24, 2018 Tight Legged Jeans on the other hand, had it would have been nice no chance of owning if I’d made an impres- such a pair. We both sion, but I lucked out my possessed round body senior year when I met shapes, and mine was Amy, and by then, I wore more so than his. To get regular stuff without a pair of jeans or pants regard to the latest fash- big enough in the waist ion demands. required buying “husky” Since Amy and I mar- By Joe Rector cuts. That term was ried, she has become Picture from a recent 8-Miler race taken by Bradley Grindstaff. [email protected] code for “fat boy” jeans. the one who chooses my Wearing them with such clothes. Left to me, my Anyone who catch- skinny legs would have wardrobe would consist es even a glimpse of made us look like lol- of sweat pants, t-shirts, Runners, get ready! me immediately recog- lipops. Our pants were and tennis shoes. My Corryton Annual 8-Miler participating runners will nizes the fact that I’m big, and the seats and wife thinks that, on not much of a dress- legs were baggy. 8-Miler and Race and Third receive a finisher’s medal. occasion, a better mode Annual 2-Miler er. Neither am I in the Only during my senior of dress should include 2-Miler Races Race in East The biggest beneficiary least bit interested in year did my body a pair of slacks that Saturday, Tennessee will of the races, however, will the latest fashions. change. Some of it was aren’t so old that the By Ray Hill be the Corryton Community So, it would surprise due to maturity; the October 6, once again take ends are frayed and, [email protected] runners through Food Pantry. The local no one that I balked at other part was the result at the minimum, a polo 2018 at 8 a.m. pantry has provided food to the thought of wear- of surviving on a diet the heart of shirt that hasn’t faded those in need in the Gibbs, ing the pair of jeans of cigarettes, cokes, Corryton Corryton, to a color different from Corryton, and surround- my wife brought home and peanut butter, Community T e n n e s s e e . the original. She’s given ing communities for more the other day. She told mayonnaise and mus- and Senior By Ralphine Major There is no up on my wearing a than 20 years without the me to try them on, and tard sandwiches. Even ralphine3@yahoo. shortage of tie or a suit. I reserve Center, 9331 com use of governmental fund- when I did, they were though I lost several scenic mountain the right to wear those Davis Road, ing. “The funds provided so tight around the legs pounds, I didn’t buy new views as runners things only for the most by this event will be used that I felt smothered. clothes. Instead, pants Corryton, TN 37721 make their way along the special occasions and to continue the mission Amy explained that the that were too large were beautiful rural landscape. for funerals. of the food pantry, which pair was tight-fitting in cinched up with a belt. The races are just days Runners will have the So, Amy returned the away! Hosted by the opportunity to set state is to feed the hungry with- the legs. My legs are so The look wasn’t good, out turning anyone in need skinny that folks have but I survived. tight-legged jeans with- Corryton Community and records for both races. out bringing home a dif- Senior Center and Corryton Previously, 14 state away,” Corryton Community made jokes about them In college, I owned a and Senior Center member for years, so it was no couple of trendier items, ferent pair of slacks. Running Club, the Fourth records have been set That’s fine with me. The in these races. Special Joyce Harrell said. For surprise that I wasn’t at and my shoes were in pairs I already have are medals will be awarded to additional information all interested in wearing style, even though they comfortable and plenty all runners breaking the about the races or spon- them to accentuate that hurt my feet. Jeans good enough to wear 8-mile state record and sorship, contact her at characteristic. The truth were the rage, and most most places. On my the 2-mile state record. All 865-705-7684. is I’ve never been able folks wore earth shoes. to wear the nicest, most I sported a bush jacket return home each day, popular clothing items. with a belt that always I rush to once again My brother was nearly hung loose. No girls put on my shorts and four years older, and came rushing up to me worn out t-shirts. It’s when he was in high because I was dressed only then that I am suit- school, guys wore peg- so well, but that was ably dressed. Oh, and legged pants. They all right since my pur- those items are from were so tight in the legs suits were aimed at places like Walmart or that just pulling them studying to make sure I Costco. I’m not trying over feet was a diffi- earned a college degree to make an impres- cult task. However, the and to perform better sion on anyone these look was stylish, and Dal than I’d done in high days. Comfort is more wore them. Jim and I, school. Okay, I suppose important. WINDSOR GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING • • • • • • • Come... 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Tennessee Talking Horse Congressman Dan Kuykendall Pages from the Past
By Ray Hill [email protected]
Dan Kuykendall (pro- only trailed Lyndon Johnson nounced Kirk-en-dall) was by less than 11,000 the first Republican to be votes in Shelby County. elected to Congress from Kuykendall, a frequently West Tennessee since tart-tongued conservative 1882. Kuykendall was also with a bare knuckles style the first Republican to rep- of politics, was well suited resent E. H. Crump’s former to make a congressional domain of Memphis in the bid against Congressman
House of Representatives; George Grider, who took a FROM THE AUTHOR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION. Kuykendall was also the last more cerebral approach to Autographed photo of Memphis Congressman Dan Kuykendall Republican to represent the politics. area in Congress. Richard Nixon came Kuykendall was not a to campaign for Dan already gearing up to run stands alone among all The departure of many Kuykendall confessed to a Tennessee native, having Kuykendall and two other against Gore. Kuykendall Tennesseans with whom I whites from Kuykendall’s reporter during an interview been born in Cherokee, West Tennessee GOP con- was serious enough to have talked.” Gore added, district had seriously eroded in a Memphis restaurant. Texas. Dan Kuykendall’s job gressional candidates in ponder polling data and “I understood him to say the congressman’s electoral Kuykendall was also candid as an executive with Proctor the fall of 1966. House taking his own poll to deter- that he voted to raise his base, a fact recognized by a about his past support for & Gamble brought him Minority Leader Gerald mine whether he could win salary to $42,500 a year young State Representative disgraced former president to Memphis. Kuykendall Ford also visited Memphis the GOP primary and gen- because he was having named Harold Ford. Ford Richard Nixon. His ties with quickly became active on behalf of Kuykendall. In eral elections. It was clear difficulty getting along on sponsored a huge voter reg- the former president “cer- inside Shelby County’s mid-October, a columnist for there was going to be a $30,000 a year.” istration drive to increase tainly will not do me any Republican party, organiz- the Nashville Tennessean crowded and heated race The congressional pay the African-American vote good” Kuykendall admitted, ing and working for Richard speculated the “high for the Republican nomina- raise was a sore spot and inside the district, while but said it was part of his Nixon’s 1960 presidential hopes” many Republicans tion for governor and some Gore noted the Memphis also benefitting from sup- record as a congressman. campaign. Two years later, had for a Kuykendall vic- Republicans feared a divi- congressman had failed port from whites who were 1974 was a terrible year Kuykendall managed the tory had somewhat dimin- sive GOP primary for the U. to offer an amendment to dismayed and disgusted to run as a Republican congressional campaign ished as George Grider S. Senate would only help the tax bill to increase tax by Kuykendall’s last ditch and Dan Kuykendall was of Bob James who came seemed to be gaining the the Democrats. A poll com- credits for dependents. defense of Richard Nixon. no exception. As the early within 1,200 votes of top- lead in the congressio- missioned by Bill Brock Congressman Kuykendall With Nixon’s eventual res- returns began to come in, pling veteran Congressman nal race. Congressman showed the Chattanoogan snarled the senator had told ignation, Kuykendall’s Congressman Kuykendall Clifford Davis, the last ves- Grider was running as a could beat Kuykendall an “out-and-out unmitigat- position inside his own was leading Harold ford tige of the Crump machine. stalwart supporter of the in a Republican primary. ed lie” as he had not voted congressional district was almost 2-1. Initially, it Kuykendall was no East Johnson administration Whatever his reasoning, in favor of the congressio- weakened further. appeared Kuykendall had Tennessee Republican; Dan while Kuykendall pitched Dan Kuykendall eventual- nal pay hike. Kuykendall Harold Ford had to walk won a narrow victory and Kuykendall was a red meat his campaign as a critic of ly decided to run again for snapped, “Sen. Gore has something of a tightrope as was on television making Republican and deeply con- LBJ. Always something of a Congress while Brock went been around Congress 30 the district remained 58% his victory statement when servative. With a voice that showman, Dan Kuykendall on to defeat Senator Albert years. I was aware that he white; Ford faced the chal- word arrived he had lost. would have done service to highlighted the frustrations Gore in the 1970 Senate hadn’t learned much, but he lenge of energizing his base Several ballot boxes from a radio announcer and his of many voters with inflation, race. When making his certainly should know that a in the African-American black wards had been found trademark horn-rimmed opening his campaign at a announcement he would member of the House can’t community without unduly and the Shelby County glasses, Kuykendall was grocery store and pointing seek reelection to Congress offer an amendment to a alarming the white com- Election Commission tally the GOP nominee for the out the high prices of food and forgo the Senate race, tax bill on the floor.” munity. Ford campaigned showed Harold Ford winning United States Senate in to consumers. Kuykendall Kuykendall said a primary By 1972, his district hard, going door-to-door in by 574 votes. It was one of 1964 against Albert Gore. noted the price of food- campaign “with an uncer- had been slightly recon- many white subdivisions. the closest House races Both of Tennessee’s seats stuffs had risen 4 ½% tain outcome but certain figured and was slowly Ford’s campaign was so well in the country. Kuykendall in the U. S. Senate were up since the first of the year damage to all participants” becoming less white. The organized some opponents was apparently stunned by for election that year due to and quite nearly 16% since weighed heavily in his Democratic nominee to face accused him of attempt- his defeat. “I will ask for a the death of Estes Kefauver Dwight D. Eisenhower had thinking. Congressman Kuykendall in ing to revive bossism and recount,” Kuykendall said. and Kuykendall gave Albert been president. Kuykendall While Dan Kuykendall 1972 was J. O. Patterson, wanting to become a “black Earlier in the campaign, Gore the closest race of charged Democratic admin- decided against running for an African-American min- Crump.” the verbose Dan Kuykendall his career up to that point. istrations and a Democratic the United States Senate, ister. Kuykendall won by a Democrats sensed the had opined, “The only thing Having won considerable Congress was responsible. he was outspoken in his solid 55%, but his percent- opportunity to defeat per- that can beat me is just notoriety from his race for Grider replied wages had belief the GOP gubernato- age was down from 1968 haps as many as three simple arithmetic, voter the Senate, Dan Kuykendall risen faster than the rate of rial nominee should be from and 1970. GOP congressmen in turnout.” Kuykendall had won the Republican nomi- inflation and thought fami- West Tennessee. More spe- When Kuykendall Tennessee. LaMar Baker, tried to do the math in his nation for Congress from lies were spending less on cifically, Kuykendall thought appeared on the House who had succeeded Bill head. “I assume his pen- Tennessee’s Ninth District food overall. As Election the Republican gubernato- floor holding a noose as Brock in Congress, and Dan etration of the white com- and faced incumbent Day approached, just about rial candidate should be congressmen consid- Kuykendall were the prima- munity is the same as my George Grider in the gener- everybody agreed the race from Memphis. A host of ered the impeachment of ry targets of Tennessee penetration of the black al election. Grider had first between Dan Kuykendall East Tennesseans were President Richard Nixon, Democrats. Robin Beard community, and that being been elected to Congress in and Congressman George preparing to run for gov- he said, “I want everybody was being challenged the case, voter turnout is the 1964 after having defeat- Grider would be close. The ernor at the time, includ- in this house to go slow by wealthy attorney Tim entire election.” Kuykendall ed Clifford Davis inside the Tennessean thought Grider ing State Republican Party and not be a part of a leg- Schaeffer, but Schaeffer’s had been right; the election Democratic primary. Grider remained a “slight favorite.” chair Claude Robertson and islative lynch mob.” Some chances of beating the was decided by voter turn won a narrow victory over As Howard Baker was House Speaker Bill Jenkins. Democrats expressed their young and energetic Beard out and Harold Ford had Bob James who was run- winning the race for the Winfield Dunn, a Memphis displeasure by hissing loudly seemed less plausible turned out a big vote in his ning again for Congress United States Senate in dentist, also entered the while most Republican than those of Harold Ford own community. Within a that year. 1966, Dan Kuykendall beat race and immediately gar- congressmen sat in stony and Marilyn Lloyd, who had few days, Congressman Unlike Clifford Davis, who George Grider. Kuykendall nered the support of Dan silence. Kuykendall com- become the Democratic Kuykendall announced he had grown more conserva- proved to be a reasonably Kuykendall. To the sur- pared Nixon to President nominee for Congress after would not challenge the tive over the years, George popular congressman, win- prise of virtually everyone, Andrew Johnson, who the the death of her husband election results and would Grider was a committed lib- ning reelection in 1968 and Dunn won the gubernatorial Memphis congressman Mort in a plane crash. Ray not attempt to regain eral and the race against 1970 easily. Before decid- nomination. said was the victim of polit- Blanton, the Democratic his seat in the House of Dan Kuykendall gave voters ing to run for Congress in Congressman Kuykendall ical backstabbers. nominee for governor, cam- Representatives in the a clear- cut choice. Many 1970, Kuykendall briefly and Senator Gore clashed Kuykendall’s full-throated paigned along side Harold 1976 election. of those Democrats who flirted with running against over tax legislation. defense of Nixon may well Ford in Memphis. “Tennessee’s Talking had supported both the Senator Albert Gore once Preparing to run for reelec- have been popular with Kuykendall and Ford bick- Horse” became a lobbyist Crump regime and Cliff again. Having won a seat tion, the senator sup- highly partisan Republicans, ered over debates and the in Washington and finally Davis were drifting toward in Congress and coming ported increasing the but it would also ultimately congressman finally can- retired to returned to live in the Republican party. Nixon from West Tennessee, personal income tax deduc- harm the congressman’s celled any plans to debate Germantown. Kuykendall, had eked out a narrow vic- Kuykendall was considered tion to $1,000, a proposal reelection chances. his opponent. Kuykendall a skilled carpenter, enjoyed tory inside Shelby County an even stronger candidate, Kuykendall immediately In 1974 Congressman said he realized he would be his family and hobby until in 1960 against John F. especially after having held labeled “phony.” Kuykendall Kuykendall was faced with criticized over his decision his health failed him. Dan Kennedy. Howard Baker Gore to 54% of the vote in scoffed Gore’s notion would two serious political prob- to refuse to debate Ford, Kuykendall died June 12, had carried Shelby County a year that was less than aid the wealthy more than lems, the first being his but noted “there aren’t 2008. by more than 15,000 votes stellar for Republicans. the working class. Gore, district was hemorrhaging many eight-year incumbent Harold Ford went on to over Congressman Ross Kuykendall’s senatorial Tennessee’s “Old Gray Fox”, white folks, either through representatives who debate create a political machine Bass in the 1964 Senate ambitions potentially put retorted, “If Congressman redistricting or flight from their opponents.” By mid- that rivaled that of E. H. race, while Albert Gore him into conflict with East Kuykendall can live on Memphis to the suburbs. October, Congressman Crump, finally relinquishing nudged out Kuykendall Tennessee Congressman $600 per year and can sup- The second was his fierce Kuykendall knew he was his congressional seat to by approximately 10,000 William E. Brock of port each of his dependents defense of embattled in a tough race. “The cam- his twenty-six year old son. votes. Even Barry Goldwater Chattanooga, who was for $50 per month, then he President Richard Nixon. paign has been tight,” PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus September 24, 2018 September 24, 2018 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1
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Farragut wins Regional Golf Titles at Three Ridges By Ken Lay of these kids. They came the Admirals. Farragut High School together on a tough course. Hardin Valley Academy’s made it a clean sweep “They’ve worked hard all Jeremy Jones qualified for Tuesday at the Region 2 season. They set their goals the state championships Large Schools Champi- and they’ve achieved them. as an individual. His 74 onships Tuesday at Three They continue to work hard netted him a spot in Tues- Ridges Golf Course. and we’re not taking our day’s field. The Admirals and Lady foot off the gas just yet. Farragut’s girls also Admirals each won their We’ll head down and we’ll cruised to victory. Lexanne respective titles. They’re play a couple of practice Halama led the Lady Admi- next stop will be this week’s rounds to get ready.” rals with a 74. That was Large Schools State Tour- The two-day 36-hole good for third in the indi- nament and coach Kathy tournament opens Tues- vidual standings. Aynsleigh Nagy said her squads are day morning. Martin had a 76 for Farra- heading to WillowBrook In last week’s regional gut. Country Club in Manches- tournament, the Admirals Central’s Alyssa Mont- ter with some big plans. defeated Catholic by 37 gomery won the tourna- “We’re hoping to bring strokes. Steven Haremski ment with a 2-under 70 to the hardware back to Far- took Low Medalist honors claim her fourth consecu- ragut,” said Nagy, who is as he fired an even-par 72. tive region championship. in the midst of her second Luke Simpson carded a She’ll play collegiately at season at the helm for the 73. Connor Price posted a Virginia Tech. The Farragut High School golf teams swept last week’s Region 2 Large School Champion- Farragut High School pro- 76 and Chad Homan’s 77 ships Tuesday at Three Ridges Golf Club. The Admirals and Lady Admirals will play at grams. “I’m really proud rounded out the scoring for Continue on page 2 this week’s state tournament in Manchester. Photo submitted. Bearden shuts out CAK 47-0 By Alex Norman
Last week Bearden lost their first game of the season against Science Hill. Unfortunately for CAK, they were the next team on the Bulldogs’ schedule. On Friday, September 21, Bearden made the quick trip west and beat the Warriors 47-0. “We knew we had to do things that were more our style of play and clean up some mistakes that were detrimental,” said Bearden head coach Morgan Shinlever. “It just felt good to come out with my teammates and play as good as we did,” PHOTO BY ASHLEY JOHNSON said Bearden wide receiver Kahlil Abdullah. “We South-Doyle junior Nate Adebayo looks to turn the corner in the Cherokees’ 35-13 win over Carter in a Region 2-5A executed really well. All week in practice went contest Friday night in South Knoxville. smooth. Bouncing back from a loss feels good.” The game was scoreless as Bearden (5-1) took possession of the football at the CAK 44 yard line with 7:28 to go in the first quar- South-Doyle’s second-half play ter. The Ironside connection paid off from the eight yard line, as junior quarterback Collin Ironside found senior tight end Addison Iron- side for a touchdown, making it 7-0 Bearden. takes sting out of Hornets In the second quarter the Bulldogs offense really By Steve Williams got going. First it was a 17-yard quarterback keeper 35-13 Friday night at Billy K. Nicely on a 7-yard bootleg that extended the by Collin Ironside, and it was 13-0. Later, he went South-Doyle fans’ view of their Stadium in a Region 2-5A matchup. lead to 21-13 with 9:04 showing in to the air again and looked for Abdullah. The senior team’s sideline wasn’t a pretty sight. “We said at halftime they’ve got the fourth quarter. pass catcher was tightly covered but made a terrific The Cherokees’ Elijah Young, one of to come out and play as they have Two passes over the middle – grab in the end zone. That 18-yard play increased the state’s top running backs, was been coached and have practiced,” a 29-yarder to Lex Scott and an the Bearden lead to 20-0. Then, with 2:52 to go nursing “bumps and bruises” and not said South-Doyle Head Coach Clark 11-yarder to Farrell Scott – had set in the first half, Ironside and Abdullah connect- in uniform. Duncan. “If you do that, we’ll come up the score. ed again, this time on an eight-yard pass play. The scene on the field also was back in the dressing room happy. And With the Cherokees’ defense con- At intermission, it was 27-0 Bearden. causing some worry. Visiting Carter they did do that.” tinuing to hold Carter in check in the Ironside’s fourth touchdown pass of the game was playing like it had an upset win Trailing 13-7, Ball hauled in a pass second half, Ezra Young returned a was in the third quarter, a 41 yard toss to D.J. in its plans and led at halftime. from Brang, broke two tackles and punt 45 yards to the Hornets’ 3-yard Cox, who corralled the football with one hand But that changed in the second raced to the end zone to complete line to put South-Doyle in position and brought it to his chest as he ran into the end half. a 44-yard scoring play to get South- to break the game open. Santana zone. “We’ve been running the ball a lot this Nate Adebayo and Ezra Young Doyle rolling in the third quarter. Luke Curtis rushed in for the touchdown season and we thought this was a good oppor- picked up the slack in Elijah’s absence Lynn’s extra-point kick put the Chero- on the next play and Lynn’s PAT made tunity to get our receivers going a little bit,” and joined wide receiver Ton’Quez kees ahead 14-13. it 28-13. said Ironside. “We put an emphasis on that this Ball and quarterback Mason Brang in Brang faked a handoff to the right Wide open in the end zone, Ezra week and it seemed to work pretty well.” leading South-Doyle past the Hornets and reversed back to the left to score Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 in comfort CANTRELL’S HEAT & AIR SALES • SERVICE • MAINTENANCE Family Business Serving You Over 20 Years 71 O T P Cantrell’s 87-2 20 Cares PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus September 24, 2018 Pratt had a ‘very nurturing and caring spirit for her girls’ Fulton classroom. People look to cheerleader them to be leaders. coach retires after “And if they couldn’t do 22 years it, they didn’t need to be a cheerleader and didn’t have to have that Fulton By Steve Williams uniform on, which I’m very Kim Beeler Pratt “shed proud of. I was one and I a few tears” when she live in this community and attended her first Fulton always have.” High home football game Pratt looks forward to this season. spending more time with That was understand- her 11 grandchildren. able since she had been “I keep a grandkid or two the Falcons’ cheerlead- all the time because my er coach the previous 22 kids are in their 30s and years. It was a tough deci- active,” she said. “And I still sion for her to retire from sew a lot. The cheerleader something she had loved uniforms need altering all to do for so long. the time.” “It was hard to look Kim in her senior year as a Coach Rob Black had two down there and know I cheerleader at Fulton High. daughters and a niece who wasn’t down there,” said were cheerleaders under Pratt recently in her office, Kim Pratt’s retirement as Fulton’s longtime cheerleading coach was recognized at the Pratt. where she still works as the school’s final regular season home game last basketball season. Her squad made the pre- community support – dona- “Kim will be missed after school’s registrar. sentation of flowers and gifts that included a rocking chair. tions and fund raising.” doing this for so long,” he “It was a hard decision, Pratt’s teams won the said. “She had a tremen- but 22 years – that’s a long Wright also noted Pratt Pratt had been involved in go-getter. She was a three- Spirit Award at the TSSAA dous amount of school time and I’ve got grandkids had reached the point cheerleading for 47 years. sport athlete in high school, state basketball tourna- spirit and pride in every- and great-grandkids now, where she was coaching “A lot of time,” she said. participating in basketball, ment three times. Howev- thing that she did and pride so I have a lot of other a second generation of “A lot of good memories.” tennis and track in addi- er, Pratt chose not to take in our athletic program. I things going on.” cheerleaders. “That dynam- But it’s changed a lot tion to being a cheerleader. part in team cheerleading have a lot of respect for her. Her twin great-grand- ic is really neat when you over time, even at Fulton, She also was an assistant competitions, mainly for “The one thing my daugh- daughters turned 11 get to see that as a coach. said Pratt. softball coach at Fulton for financial reasons. But she ters would say is Kim is very months old on Sept. 12. “Kim has had such an “A lot of girls are being three years in the early to has had some of her girls compassionate and always Maybe Kim, 59, will see impact on our school,” raised by their grandpar- mid-2000s. go on and cheer in college cared about them, cared them cheer at Fulton some- added Wright. “She is like ents or by somebody else,” When folks heard she and said Asia White is cur- what they looked like and day, too. They would join a a jack of all trades. she said. “There wasn’t a was retiring, “Everybody rently at ETSU. cared about how they per- long list of others in her “I think I speak on behalf lot of parent involvement said, ‘You afraid you might Pratt also was a discipli- formed. She cared about immediate family who has, of not only the coaches for me. So I think that I slow down or it might make narian. them as human beings, including herself, a 1977 but our administration. We played a bigger role, maybe you old?’ And the answer “We had rules they had and so as a dad, that FHS graduate. appreciate all that she did. more of a parent, aunt or to that is No!” said Kim. “I to go by and if they broke means something to me.” Also on that list of eight She was a huge part of the grandparent role than have plenty of other things rules they got demerits Coach Wright said the are a sister, three daugh- athletic and sports scene maybe I would have at a lot going on. I still help (new and would get benched,” role of the cheerleader in ters, one granddaughter here for a long time.” of places, because we have coach) Donna Stout with she said. “If they accumu- high school athletics is “an and two nieces. Pratt said she has been kids that are just not raised the cheerleaders. I still lated too many demerits, unsung role. They’re the In addition to that, involved in cheerleading by a mom.” sew uniforms for her for the they would get kicked off ones who are responsible there’s the Fulton family “in one shape or form” Like Rob Black some- girls. And I sew prom dress- the team. for the culture at your sport- and the many girls who since she was 12 years old times is a father figure to es for these kids here when “I tried to give them a ing events a lot of times rooted on the Maroon and starting out at Whittle one of his football play- they need it. So I have a lot chance or two. I was a and the atmosphere at your and White in football and Springs Junior High. ers, Pratt was sometimes of things going on. I’m not softie in some ways, but I ball games. basketball from 1996-97 “As soon as I got out of a mother figure to one of slowing down.” told them that they would “They’re the face of your through 2017-18 under the high school, I coached my her cheerleaders. Being cheer coach was not embarrass their par- school at your sporting direction and watchful eye first squad at 18 years old, She said that will be nearly a year-round posi- ents, their community, events. The fans can’t see of Pratt. the Baby Falcons squad,” what she misses the most. tion for Pratt, since the this school or me or them- the faces of the football “We refer to ourselves as she recalled. “Just being that mentor or Fulton squad cheers for selves.” players. They see the faces the Fulton family and Kim In 1996, Bob Black, then having that fellowship with both the football and bas- One season, Pratt kicked of the girls we have out exemplifies that as much Fulton’s AD, became the the girls, because I raised ketball teams from August off five at one time for inap- there on the track cheering. as anybody,” said Jody high school’s cheerleader daughters and I kind of into March. Tryouts for the propriate behavior. “They are a huge part of Wright, the school’s athletic sponsor when no one else knew some of the things next season are usually in “There were very few your athletic scene, always director and longtime boys would. He got Kim to coach they were going through. early May and then there’s years that I went the whole have been and always will basketball head coach. the team and that lasted “I was raised in a difficult summer practice. April was year without kicking some- be. We’ve been fortunate. “She has had a very nur- four years until she official- home. I had two good par- the only month off. body off,” she said. Through the past, we’ve turing and caring spirit for ly took over the cheerlead- ents, but there were issues. “A lot of practice and When social media had some outstanding her girls. They refer to her ing program. And so when the girls were a lot of fund raising of became popular, Pratt kept young ladies cheering for as Granny. Your grandmoth- From her seventh grade going through issues … course because cheerlead- tabs on that, too. us and Kim was a huge part er is your family member, year at Whittle Springs to they would come to me with ing is a minor sport,” said “They would be ambas- of that.” so you see the relationship the end of the basketball things.” Pratt. “We don’t get gate sadors for this school,” there.” season this past March; Pratt always has been a money. We rely solely on she said. “Act right in the Lady Bulldogs shut out rival Farragut 4-0 By Ken Lay we could take all the emotion out beat them [in the state section- not for the effort of freshman net- game.” of the game.” al] last year. But we lost to them minder Caroline Ekern, who made Bearden scored the game’s Bearden High School girls The Lady Bulldogs (11-4) in the regular season. I didn’t play 17 saves in the contest. final goal when Abby Brewer con- soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe clinched the District 2-AAA regu- varsity as a freshman, but I know “She played a good game and verted a penalty kick early in the wasn’t sure what to expect when lar-season championship with a [the varsity team] lost.” made some big saves for us,” Far- second half. She buried the set his team took the field Thursday win over Morristown West earlier “It’s Farragut and it’s the game ragut coach Drew Payne said of piece in the 46th minute. night. last week. that you look forward to all year. Ekern. “They [the Lady Bulldogs] While the Lady Admirals are But it didn’t take him long to The Bearden-Farragut soccer When you lose it, it’s a big heart- are fast and they’re athletic. battling injuries, Bearden is finally like what he saw as the Lady Bull- rivalry may have lost some of break.” “We were just trying to get it to getting healthy as the 2018 reg- dogs notched a 4-0 non-district its luster since the match is no The Lady Bulldogs took a 2-0 halftime with it 0-0.” ular season heads into its home victory over Kingston Pike rival longer a district tilt, but don’t say lead when Taylor Cross tallied Payne, Farragut’s second year stretch. Farragut before a spirited crowd that to Bearden junior Alex Smith, in the eighth minute. Bearden head coach, said the injuries “We’re a physical team and at Turner Allender Field. who scored the game’s first goal would extend its advantage to were problematic for his side. we’re finally getting healthy,” Rad- “We knew this was a rivalry on a hot and humid Thursday 3-0 when Kaylin Scott, a fresh- “We were without five starters cliffe said. “We’re getting some of game and we knew that emotions night. man scored in the 39th minute. and that certainly doesn’t help. our more physical players back. would be running high,” Radcliffe “We’ve won two in a row now After that the game wasn’t in We’re already pretty young. We “In our losses, we didn’t win said after his team notched a against Farragut,” said Smith, doubt as the Lady Bulldogs out- had a car wreck, two weeks ago, a lot of 50/50 balls. Tonight, we second consecutive victory over who opened the scoring with a shot the Lady Admirals (5-6) 14-0 the night of the Farragut-Oak won the 50/50 balls and we’re the Lady Admirals, who were bat- marker in the sixth minute after over the first 40 minutes. Ridge football game. That took starting to get our players back tling a number of injuries. “We she was awaiting a rebound in Things would’ve been much four of them out. who are physical and who win knew that if we could get a goal, front of the Farragut net. “We worse for the Lady Admirals if “They wrecked going to that those 50/50 balls.” Farragut wins ByCAK Ken Lay boys and girls reach state golf championships Manchester. and Grace Christian Acad- For the Spartans, won the Division Ii-A East Regional HARRISON --- It was a CAK’s boys claimed emy took fourth (328) The Mayes led the way with a Region District 1 Champi- Cont. from page 1 big week for area Division the Region Title Wednes- Spartans had Eli Mayes 75. Reese Britt had a 79. onship on Monday, Sept. Halls High’s Shelby Liford II-A Golfers as both the day. The Warriors had a qualify for the state tour- Tyler Reed posted an 86 17, both clinched berths in (72) and Catholic’s Kenne- Division II-A East Region team score of 293 and nament as an individual. and Harrison Stephenson the state championships. dy Noe (78) claimed the District 1 Championships edged Boyd Buchanan by He shot a 73. carded an 89. Allie Cooper, who won other individual berths in and the Division II-East six strokes. Both the War- The District Champion- The Rams got a pair of the district, had an 85 West Tennessee. Region Tournaments were riors and Buccaneers will ships were held Monday, 79s from Benji Bash and Wednesday and Kennedy In the Region1 Large contested last week. advance to next month’s Sept. 17 at Three Ridges. Spencer Myers. Michael Smith shot an 86. School Championships The Regional Champion- state championships. CAK won the district with Human shot an 82 and Will Boyd Buchanan’s Lydia Thursday in Jonesborough: ships were held Wednes- CAK’s Cade Russell took a score of 305. Webb and Paul finished with an 88. Campbell was Low Medal- Three area golfers notched day at Bear Trace-Harri- Low Medalist Honors as he Grace finished in a tie for In Wednesday’s girls ist, firing a 4-over 76. a spot at state. Carter High son Bay and both Chris- fired a 3-under 69. Mitch- second (341). region tournament, the Grace Christian Acade- School Cooper Hayes was tian Academy of Knox- ell Deeson posted a 71. Wilson had a 1-over 73 Lady Warriors took the my’s Virginia Pirkle had a the Low Medalist. He fired ville teams advancing Aaron Frazer finished with and claimed the individual runner-up spot with a 92 to qualify for the state a 67. to the Division II-A State a 76 and Kaleb Wilson title. Frazer finished with a team total of 171. Boyd tournament. The Lady South-Doyle’s Jacob King Championships at Willow- carded a 77. 74, Russell had a 77 and Buchan won the title with Rams took third in the carded a 79 and Seymour’s Brook Country Club, which Webb School of Knox- Deeson finished with an 171. The Lady Buccaneers region while Webb finished Carson Atkins posted an will be held Oct. 1-2 in ville finished third (327) 81. and Lady Warriors, who fourth. 85. September 24, 2018 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 A GLANCE BACK AND A LOOK AHEAD Eagles turned around season by ‘believing in each other’ By Steve Williams Turner. All-Star football game in Decem- Gibbs High’s football season “Overcoming adversity and ber at Austin Peay State Univer- WEEK 7 HEADLINERS: The Battle took a turn in an opposite direc- believing in each other,” summed sity. of Black Oak Ridge, match- tion during its Sept. 14 game up Turner. ing Halls at Central in Fountain against Campbell County. That made it happen. TACKLE HUNGER: In cooperation City this season, always draws a Owning a 0-3 record and trail- The Eagles made it two in a with Seymour and South-Doyle crowd. ing 20-0 in their fourth game, the row Friday with a 33-17 win over high schools, CROSS Food Min- Other key region games this Eagles made a U-turn and rallied Morristown East and host Sevier istry will have a community food Friday include Seymour at South- for a 34-27 win over the Cougars. County this week as they try to drive on Friday night at the foot- Doyle, Farragut at Science Hill, “The offense played great and even their Region 2-5A record at ball game at South-Doyle. Catholic at Rhea County and controlled the line of scrimmage,” 1-1. Canned items can be brought Webb School at Chattanooga said Brad Turner, recalling the vic- to the gate where Doug Daniel, Notre Dame. tory – his first as Gibbs’ new head COMPTON HONORED: Rylie Executive Director, will have a Campbell County at Powell will coach. “The defense made some Compton, Central High senior, team of volunteers ready to take kick off the action on the Rivalry stops at crucial times. The kids was recently selected to the the items to a box truck. Thursday TV tilt. played hard and got some con- 2018-19 Tennessee Cheerlead- This food drive would empower fidence.” ing Coaches Association All-State the mission of CROSS of provid- PREPS OF THE PAST: Five years Gibbs’ Ethan Humphries ran cheerleading squad. She was ing physical and spiritual help to ago, Sept. 20, 2013 – Brody PHOTO BY NICOLE COONEY / FULCOM for 188 yards and quarterback nominated by CHS Coach Jackie those who are hungry in our com- Rollins showed his versatility in Battle of state powers Dalton Wright threw a touchdown Raley. munities. South-Doyle’s 41-14 win over Fulton senior running back pass and ran the offense. Wright Compton was one of 20 cheer- Cocke County. The Cherokees’ Robquan Thomas carries the GREER RESIGNS: also had a Pick 6 on defense. leaders chosen out of 34 finalists. Les Greer, in quarterback passed for 92 yards ball with a couple of Maryville “The first three teams we Selections were based on aca- his first year as head football and one touchdown, rushed for Red Rebels in pursuit during Fri- played (Austin-East, South-Doyle demic performance, honor and coach and athletic director at The 36 yards and one TD and inter- day night’s game at Bob Black and David Crockett) are ranked achievements, community ser- King’s Academy, turned in his res- cepted two passes, returning one Field. The Falcons got off to a fast in the top 10 in the state,” point- vice, an essay and scores from ignation last weekend after the for a TD. start, but Maryville came back ed out Coach Turner. “We were an interview and tryout. winless Lions’ fifth loss. Running back Joc Bruce gained to win 35-20. Maryville, a Class in every game at halftime. We Compton will be presented a TKA President Matt Mercer 119 yards on eight carries and 6A team, and Fulton, a Class 5A focused on being a fourth quar- medal of recognition at the 2018 made the announcement and also scored three touchdowns. team, are rated among the state’s ter team and finishing. TSSAA State Cheerleading Cham- added that Jonnathan Sellers had Defensively, Harley Wheeler best in their respective classifica- “The first victory was great pionships at MTSU in November. been named interim head coach. made 17 tackles as South-Doyle tions. because of how hard our players The All-State squad also will Greer was previously the defen- improved to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in fought after being 0-3,” added perform at the Toyota Tennessee sive coordinator at Catholic. District 2-AAA.
South-Doyle’s second-half play takes sting out of Hornets Cont. from page 1 Cherokees’ only touch- Coach Duncan. “But we down in the first half. just kept fighting and we Young hauled in a 19-yard Small but tough Quez needed this. We needed pass from Brang to com- Witherspoon got away for some adversity. We found plete the scoring with 1:55 a 30-yard touchdown as adversity two weeks ago remaining. Carter regained the lead and didn’t respond to it. Kenneth Cox’s 1-yard TD 13-7 lead with 12.9 sec- Tonight we did and that run and Caleb Chunn’s PAT onds left in the half. With- was huge for us. It will help had put Carter ahead 7-0 erspoon’s TD capped the us down the road.” in the first quarter. 96-yard march that was With the win, South- After Lynn misfired on a aided by an unsportsman- Doyle improved to 5-1 44-yard field goal attempt like conduct penalty and overall and 3-0 in the in the second quarter, defensive holding foul on region. Carter dropped to Carter quarterback Jona- the Cherokees. Cox also 1-5 for all games and 1-2 than Rynes led a drive to had a 17-yard run in the in the region. the Hornets’ 42. Facing drive. Vic Wharton, Carter’s a fourth-and-one, Carter Carter didn’t threaten interim head coach, said went for it, but Rynes was in the second half, getting the “primary focus” has to tackled for a one-yard no closer than the South- be on playing four quarters loss. Doyle 45-yard line against and finishing. South-Doyle capital- the Cherokees’ defense. The Hornets host Fulton ized on the field posi- “Carter came out and Friday, while South-Doyle tion. Adebayo used a played hard and we strug- will entertain Seymour in nifty spin move to score gled and that was partly its homecoming game. from 13 yards out for the them and partly us,” said PHOTO BY KEN LAY Central High’s Adryanna Brown and Halls High’s Kendall Medders battle for the ball in Tuesday night’s Battle for Black Oak Ridge bragging rights. The Lady Devils notched a 3-1 victory over the Lady Bobcats at home. Lady Devils claim Black Oak Ridge bragging rights in soccer By Ken Lay “She’s been just phe- of course, those don’t nomenal for us.” count,” Mize said. “Our Despite being outshot, Halls, despite only mus- midfielders were stand- the Halls High School tering to shots against ing around. Our midfield- girls soccer team pre- Central’s defense, took ers weren’t supporting our On Friday, September 21, Bearden hit the road for a 47-0 win at CAK. vailed in the 2018 install- a 1-0 lead early in the forwards or our attack- ment of the Black Oak match when Cierra ing mids, and that’s why Ridge soccer rivalry. Huff, a freshman tal- we didn’t score when we Central had 11 shots lied in the 16th minute. Bearden shuts out CAK 47-0 on goal but it was the The Lady Bobcats would had all of those shots. But Cont. from page 1 “He’s very talented with very senior heavy team is Lady Devils who put more pull even when fresh- their keeper was good. With 8:06 to go in the the ball in his hands and because we were able to into the back of the net man midfielder Lyric “She did a great job and third quarter, Collin Iron- he showed out tonight,” get them in games when in a 3-1 victory over the Fowler scored with less they wanted this game a side’s night was finished, said Collin Ironside. they were young. We had Lady Bobcats Tuesday at than five minutes remain- little more than we did.” giving way to Eli Snyder. With that score, the to play them. So anytime Halls Elementary School. ing in the opening half. Halls (4-3) would score He threw it to Abdullah on mercy rule was put into you can get multiple kids Central (5-4) outshot Central held a huge twice in the second half. the far sideline, who shook effect, which meant the in and let them get real Halls 8-2 in the first half advantage in both shots Kendall Medders, a junior, off two defenders and out- clock would run continu- snaps, it’s important.” but Lady Devils’ goal- and scoring opportuni- had both goals after raced the rest of the War- ously the rest of the game A 39-yard scamper by keeper Austen Meyers ties and the Lady Bob- the break for the Lady riors defense for a 60-yard (as long as the cush- sophomore Makai Wil- made seven saves over cats also had shots hit Devils. Huff assisted on touchdown, his third of ion remained at least 35 liams closed out the scor- the first 40 minutes. the crossbar, go off the both of those markers. the evening. That made it points). This also gave ing. “Austen Meyers is a top of the net or simply go Medders gave her 41-0. “Kahlil is a very ath- Bearden a chance to get Next week Bearden hits very good keeper,” Halls wide of the goal frame and letic young man that is a their backups some valu- the road for a huge Region coach Mike Horner said. that left Central coach side a 2-1 lead in the th big difference maker,” said able minutes. “I don’t 1-6A game against King- “She’s made great saves Bill Mize a bit frustrated. 45 minute. That goal Shinlever. “When he starts think there is any substi- sport Dobyns-Bennett, for us all season and “We outshot them would prove to be the feeling good and making tution for experience,” said while CAK (1-5) travels to she’s worked hard not [almost] 2-1 and we game winner. She would plays he can do a lot of Shinlever. “That’s one of Silverdale Academy. to get scored on. She’s also had shots go over add an insurance tally good things.” the reasons we have a been great for us all year. the top of the goal and in the 79th minute. PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus September 24, 2018
CAREACTER STAR Farragut: Preston Webb. South-Doyle: David Hull. ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Fulton: Dasani Moore. TSD: Malcolm Williamson. (Week 6) Gibbs: Chazz Lovette. TKA: Tommy Gagne. Austin-East: Kobe Wilson. GCA: Nick Krauss. Bearden: Eli Snyder. Halls: Matthew Kreiman. Webb: Turley Wall. CAK: Max Smith. HVA: Dawson Hardesty. West: Xavier Davis. Carter: Damien Daniels. Karns: Daniel Kitts. UT: Marquez Callaway Catholic: Blaine Dolin. Powell: Chase Morgan. Central: Eli Sharp. Seymour: J.D. Kendell. (Week of UTEP game)
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