PAGE APB The Knoxville Focus May 4, 2020 May 4, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A1 Visit www.knoxfocus.com The Knoxvillele to access FREE OCUS Take One! www.knoxfocus.com F May 4, 2020 Phone: 865-686-9970 | PO Box 18377, Knoxville, TN 37928 | Located at 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912 Returning retirees addressed at pension board meeting By Mike Steely Senior Writer former employees may be they would not be putting in the plan. outside attorney filed a witnessed anything like this [email protected] granted supervisory posi- additional funds into their The UOPP is the cen- motion to dismiss. before.” Knox County Sheriff tions but the sheriff clari- plans. terpiece of the lawsuit Because of filings and In introducing the pen- Tom Spangler sat in on a fied that after 120 days of The UOPP is no longer brought by citizens against the coronavirus outbreak sion board’s budget for the Zoom meeting of the Knox retirement, former employ- open for enrollment but the county last September the matter is now in limbo. coming fiscal year Pension County Retirement and ees may come back to work some who started with that after the county mayor and Owings told the board that Director Jennifer Schroed- Pension Board last week for the department “on plan are still enrolled and commission authorized the Tennessee Supreme er noted that $25,000 was to address a matter deal- entry-level positions and are planning retirement. payment of vacation days Court has extended a court added to support an out- ing with retired department salaries.” “It’s a good thing and a into retirement payments. shutdown through May. side attorney, upping funds employees coming back to The returning employees’ supplement to their retire- The suit is still before the “We’ll not be hearing for outside representation work. pay would not affect their ment,” the sheriff said. Chancery Court after pen- something until June, if to $52,000. The current There was some mis- Uniformed Officers Pen- The board voted to add sion board attorney John then,” Owings said, adding, year has $27,000 desig- understanding that those sion Plan retirement and the “entry level” wordage to Owings and the board’s “None of us have ever nated for that. Beeler votes against constituents on zoning matter By Mike Steely Senior Writer [email protected]

Knoxville’s 8th District is huge in territory—stretching from Forks of the River all the way to beyond Gibbs and Corryton. Starting just east of downtown Knoxville the district borders on Sevier, Jefferson, Grainger, Union and Anderson Counties. Commissioner Richie Beeler represents the 8th Dis- trict, having been appoint- ed to replace Dave Wright, who now serves as the area’s state House representative, on the Knox County Commis- Kara Lockmiller of Knoxville was voted the winner of the Virtual Dogwood Arts Festival. Photo submitted. sion. He has a beef with the fact there is no district rep- resentation on the Knoxville/ By Ken Lay Kara Lockmiller finished in first place Knox Planning Commission. Dogwood Arts and won $500. Vicki Love claimed During the recent zoning por- The COVID-19 pandemic has played second place and earned $300. Tina tion of the Knox County Com- havoc with the 2020 Dogwood Arts Burnetti came in third and won $200. mission meeting, Beeler, who Festival, causing many of its signature Voting was held from March 31 seldom speaks up on issues, announce events to be canceled or postponed. through April 30 and Shannon Herron, delivered a short address. The But the festival still went on virtually and Dogwood Arts Festival Media Coordina- commission was being asked the organizers still kept up the tradition. tor, said that 1,245 votes were cast and to approve a rezoning from Agri- winners of On Friday the festival officials that represents the most ever. cultural to Planned Residen- announced the winners of the annual He also noted that over 6,000 people tial in the Gibbs schools area. art contest, which was held online this The planning commission had annual contest year. Continued on page 2 Continue on page 4 Donations sought for Lions Mobile Vision Lab By Mike Steely said that a tree falling on the equipment and are McFarland said Senior Writer [email protected] the lab did some major mobile. We can set up in that because of the damage. churches, schools, etc., restrictions during the One of the many things Since then the Lions anyplace where we have coronavirus outbreak that Lions Club members Clubs in the region have the room,” he said and the repairs needed do for the community is been raising money to “Before the damage, to provide eyeglasses for repair the damage. He we were doing 80 to 90 to the lab it may be June those who need them. said that the non-profit patients each month and or July before eye exams During the Gatlinburg charity had a $1,000 since we started with the and glasses are available. Fires the club made three deductible and has been mobile lab we’ve provided Donations can be trips there to help. working to raise $1,200. more than 6,000 pairs of made by mail to Smoky Jim McFarland of the “We’re almost there,” glasses.” Mountain Lions Charities, Fountain City Lions Club he said. The mobile lab was P.O. Box 70276, Knoxville, told The Focus that The lab is used to parked behind the Tn. 37938. McFarland damage done to the manufacture glasses Fountain City Lions Smoky Mountain Lions for patients served Club and, because said anyone can do a Charities Mobile Vision through the various East of the damage, the credit card donation by The Fountain City Lions Club is looking for help to repair the Lab on March 3rd set the Tennessee Lions Clubs. manufacturing of glasses calling him at (865)556- Mobile Vision Lab. charity back. McFarland “We’ve moved all has been suspended. 9091.

ONLINE AUCTION FRIDAY, MAY 8 See pictures at fountaincityauction.com 4110 Central Avenue Pike (865)474-9931 Knoxville, TN 37912 865-687-6622 www.cvlcknox.org PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus May 4, 2020 KAT funding grants on Knoxville City Council Agenda By Mike Steely Senior Writer One of the requests, vote “Yes” giving Mayor vote on an agreement on any action by the Prop- for zoning changes. [email protected] for $351,206 from Indya Kincannon permis- with Goodwill Industries erty Naming Committee A contract with Barge When the Knoxville the state, is for bus sion to apply for the funds. to provide all materials, for any new application. Design Solutions may Odds and Ends of This and That City Council meets Tues- engine overhauls and Another resolution equipment and super- The planning commis- get a boost in fund- day they will have a much requires a match of seeks $877,187 for For- vision for recycling at sion has more than a ing, adding $25,000 longer agenda than $39,023 from the city. mula Bus and Bus Facili- five area locations. dozen requests on the for the First Creek Gre- recently. The Zoom meet- A sum of $1.8 mil- ties, with a city match of The council may also agenda including updat- enway and Broadway ing will also be avail- lion is being asked of the $97,466. The city may discuss, on the first of ing some zoning in the Streetscape Project. able on CTV Knoxville. state and federal govern- also seek $5.8 million two readings, amending city code. The chang- The mayor is asking Four of the proposed ment in a block grant for from the state and fed- the Operation and Capi- es deal with buffering, for Sandra Korbelik and resolutions seek fed- local bus service. The city eral government for local tal Budgets for the current off-street parking, and Karyn Adams to become eral and state funds for match is $201,736.The surface transportation. year. Also on the agenda mixed use zones. There’s members of the Board of Knoxville Area Transit. city council will probably The council may also is a 90-day moratorium also several requests Zoning Appeals board. What is a Claims Adjuster? There are the amount that a number of they were offered weird words and by the insurance job titles that I company for encounter in the the damage to legal field. Where their vehicle, but did the job title, maybe there is “bailiff” come some person out from? Why is it By Jedidiah there who was called a “motion McKeehan very happy with to quash” and what they were Left: Vicki Love, leather crafter from Knoxville, took second place and a $300 award. Photo by Kristen Bright Pho- attorneyknoxville@ not a “motion to offered. tography. Right: Mixed-media artist Tina Brunetti of Loudon won $200 with third place. Photo by Bloom Photog- gmail.com squash?” Where As for the raphy. To view works by the three winners, visit klockmillerart.com, vickilovedesigns.com and tinabrunettiart.com. did the title, claims adjuster “guardian ad litem” come who handles the person- from? al injury side of the claim, A very common job title, that adjuster will take a Dogwood Arts announce whose name still does not recorded statement of the make a lot of sense to me injured party, they will dis- is the job title of, “claims cuss the matter with their adjuster,” which is often own insured, and they will winners of annual contest just shortened to, “adjust- review medical records and er.” medical bills incurred by Cont. from page 1 coronavirus pandemic “We were all disappointed We wanted to help the What is a claims adjust- the injured party after the from all 50 states visited forced the annual event but we wanted to keep up artists.” er and what do they do? wreck as well as any other the display on the festival’s to be shut down. this tradition. This is not the first event Claims adjusters are documentation provided by website, allowing it to keep But the Dogwood “We usually do it at to be continued virtually employed by insurance the injured party. up a tradition that goes Arts Festival didn’t give Market Square but this this year. The annual companies and they are After they have reviewed back nearly six decades. in. Festival officials year, we couldn’t but we Chalk Walk was exhibited the internal handlers of all of these items, the Since 1961, the fes- continued the tradition know that people come insurance claims made claims adjuster will gener- tival has showcased the virtually, displaying the from all over to the festival and judged virtually. This against their insured. So, ally make a two part deter- work of artists. In recent work online and allowing and we know that the art year, the annual event lets walk through how an mination. years, the art was dis- people to vote. is the livelihood for a lot had more than 200 artists adjuster does their job. They will first determine played in Market Square “This is our busiest time of these artists, so we participate and 19,500 When a car wreck occurs, how responsible they think during the festival but the of the year,” said Herron. wanted to award $1,000. votes were cast. if someone is injured their insured is for the or their car is damaged injured party’s damages. because of another driver, Then they will deter- then the injured person will mine whether they believe make a claim against the the medical treatment Friendsville and the original ‘Cudjo Cave’ at-fault driver’s insurance. and expenses incurred by Whether you’re still cocooning with Friendsville’s William J. Hack- That claim will be the injured party after the at home or venturing out there are ney prior to 1863. Hackney and the Garry Tener of Broadway Carpets assigned to a claims adjust- wreck were reasonable and s o m e Quakers had long used the cave, has a strong Friendsville con- er. If there is damage to necessary and were relat- v e r y on Hackney’s property, to secretly nection: someone’s car, then that ed to the wreck at issue. A Day Away inter- house run-away slaves as part of “I was raised in the Quaker portion of the claim will be Based on those fac- e s t i n g the Underground Railroad. Friends- Church there. We actually lived called the “property” por- tors, as well as a number p l a c e s ville and nearby Unity (now Unitia) in Maryville. My father was tion of the claim. The inju- of more subtle factors, the nearby were part of that secret system as raised there and my paternal ries to someone’s person claims adjuster will make that escaped slaves fled to the northern grandmother was from there. are the “personal injury” a settlement offer to the you can states. She was a Hackney,” he said. portion of the claim. Those injured party. Or they may take the During the Civil War Hackney and “My paternal grandfather two different claims are offer the injured party noth- family his wife also sheltered up to 50 moved to Friendsville and usually handled by two dif- ing if they determine that to walk people in the cave including Tennes- became a teacher and basket- ferent claims adjusters. their insured was not at- By Mike Steely around see Loyalists hiding from Confeder- ball coach at Friendsville Acad- Property claims are usu- fault, or that the injured without ate conscription. In 1863 he was emy. They are both buried at ally resolved very quickly. party was not really injured being in invited to Knoxville by Union Gener- the church,” Tener said. The adjuster may inspect at all. a crowd. Every town and community al Ambrose Burnsides who offered The cemetery behind the the vehicle or review pho- If the injured party in East Tennessee is unique, fun and him a position on his staff. Despite church has graves going back tographs of the damage, decides to file a lawsuit, educational. sheltering more than 2,000 people many years including those of and then they will calcu- the insurance compa- Friendsville in Blount County isn’t Hackney turned down the honors. early settlers and church offi- late the damage, and/or ny will hire an attorney to your typical little town. Its founding Although Confederates took cials. whether the vehicle should represent their insured at and history say much about the for- horses and supplies belonging to be totaled out as a com- the expense of the insur- titude and spunk of its settlers and church members there, the local and others were sheltered. It is now plete loss and undrivable. ance company. Although residents. farmers treated both sides with kind- said to be filled with dirt. If the vehicle is deemed claims adjusters are not Settled in the 1790s by the Reli- ness. You can stop at the Friends Church to be a total loss, then the attorneys, after a lawsuit gious Society of Friends, or Quak- The cave was never discovered as and walk through the historic grave- claims adjuster may pull is filed, the claims adjuster ers, the early residents opposed war its entrance was concealed by thick yard or browse the main “downtown” valuations of similar vehi- is very much involved in the and slavery. Today about 750 people overgrowth. A nearby spring supplied at your leisure. cles for sale in the region decision-making process reside there in a mix of rural and sub- water and Hackney and his wife pro- The town is one of those places to determine the value of of how the lawyer should urban settings. The community is vided bedding and food through the that recall the small towns of our the vehicle. handle the case or whether about three miles square and locat- Underground Railroad and Civil War area and a friendly place to create Based on the claims they should offer to settle ed just off Highway 321, Lamar Alex- years. Since the publication of the some memories. adjusters’ investigation, the case. ander Highway, between Maryville book the Friendsville cave has been Returning to Knox County you may they will make a settlement and Lenoir City. known as “Cudjo’s Cave.” want to take the new bridge on High- offer to the party with the Jedidiah McKeehan is an Most people don’t know that The name “Cudjo” comes from the way 321 into Lenoir City and drive damaged vehicle. I have attorney practicing in Knox the novel by John Townsend Trow- Jamaican runaway and slave leader, back home along Highway 11 which never personally heard of County and surrounding bridge called “Cudjo’s Cave” came Captain Cudjoe. The Friendsville becomes Kingston Pike. anyone being satisfied with counties. from a conversation the author had cave had a large room where slaves

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All Milano Claus is alive and well Elizabeth Rowland is the Tara Reade’s accusation could offer up was ques- and campaigning in Ten- Another good example founder and board chair of former vice president Joe tioning the evidence. “I nessee’s 15th House dis- of media bias is the cov- something called the “TN Biden sexually assaulted just don’t feel comfortable trict. Tall, lanky and clean erage being given sev- - China Network.” Evident- her while she served on his throwing away a decent shaven instead of bearded eral GOP governors over senatorial staff and com- man I’ve known for 15 and stout, Matthew Park the proposed re-opening ly Rowland worked for the pare it to that of the accu- years in this time of com- has offered up a smorgas- of their respective states highly respected Coving- sation made against then- plete chaos without there bord of tantalizing goodies following the China virus. ton - Burling law firm, an Supreme Court nominee being a thorough investiga- for consideration in his bid Greg Abbott of Texas, elite Washington, D. C. law Brett Kavanaugh. What tion.” The evidence against to unseat incumbent state Brian Kemp of Georgia and lobbying firm in Bei- By Steve Hunley, happened to the daily trum- Biden is better than it representative Rick Sta- and Kristi Noem of South jing. Considering the many Publisher peting by the media . . . and was against Brett Kava- ples. Park has published Dakota have been pillo- recent exchanges between [email protected] Hollywood types screech- naugh, but Alyssa Milano ried by the press and prac- a Black Agenda Report. the US and China has been ing, “A woman must be gave the Supreme Court The 15th District is not a tically accused of putting about the origin of the believed!” What happened nominee no such courte- black majority district, but everybody’s lives in danger. coronavirus, that particu- The only really bad thing to the crazed-looking types sy. Nor did she show the has a significant black pop- Jared Polis, the governor about being a weekly news- who gnashed their teeth, slightest reluctance to ruin ulation. Park is clearly bid- of Colorado, is doing much lar tie might not do Eliza- paper is preparing an edi- wore sack cloth and ashes the life of a man who was ding for black votes with the same thing in his state, beth Rowland much good torial on one topic. Hardly and wailed (not to the Lord very decent. Now Milano a sweeping confection of but you haven’t heard a politically. a week goes by that I don’t of course as most of those is Tweeting she sees and tasty treats and freebies. word about it. Of course hear from people wonder- people don’t believe in hears Tara Reade, which Among Park’s recommen- Polis is a Democrat and ing why I didn’t write about God), but where are they probably is a great com- that would only matter if dations are allowing the KNOXVILLE this or that. There’s so now? fort to Ms. Reade. black community to super- he was a Republican. much that happens nation- The media coverage of vise police departments, NEWS SENTINEL ally and locally that it is the accusations is proof OUCH STACEY! giving away this and that THE CHINA HYPOCRISY usually difficult to decide positive of the clear bias and a host of other things CONNECTION The Knoxville News- what I might editorialize of the mainstream news Congressman William that will never pass the Sentinel happily jumped about. This week’s edito- media and there is no Lacy Clay, interviewed on Tennessee General Assem- Elizabeth Rowland has rial is about this and that, denying it. the “Tangazo” podcast, bly. In fact, Park’s agenda jumped into the race to suc- on Mayor Glenn Jacobs covering a range of things It would be astonishing didn’t have much nice to is less likely to pass the ceed Bill Dunn in the Ten- with all four paws over the that are going on. if we weren’t used to it by say about Stacey Abrams’ nessee General Assembly. legislature than for pro- salary issue. The Senti- now. New York senator openly campaigning for the Dunn has served admira- gressives to have manger nel has always liked low- Kristin Gillbrand was asked Democratic vice presiden- bly since 1994 and is retir- STUPIDEST scenes in their yards. hanging fruit and immedi- if Democrats were contra- tial nomination. Abrams ing this year. All the candi- Park is enlarging on his QUESTION EVER dicting themselves in their was the failed Democrat- dates running to succeed ately questioned whether existing platform where he Olivia Nuzzi may well reaction to the allegations ic nominee for governor of Dunn are women. County Jacobs and the officehold- is for restorative practices, have asked the stupidest made against Brett Kava- George in the last election Commissioner Michele Car- ers participating in fur- which emphasizes therapy question ever posed during naugh and those against cycle. Abrams lost by some ringer, Knox County Board loughing county employees instead of punishment and a presidential press con- Joe Biden. “No, and I 50,000 votes to Republi- of Education member Patty calls himself a “prison abo- would give up their own sal- ference during the histo- stand by Vice President Joe can Brian Kemp but has Bounds and now Elizabeth litionist.” Park is also loudly aries? Informed they could ry of the United States. A Biden,” Gillbrand croaked. insisted she is the legiti- Rowland are running. Car- against the death penalty. not legally do that, the Sen- reporter for New York mag- “He’s devoted his life to mate governor of Georgia, ringer and Bounds will face One wonders if the fami- tinel changed course and azine, Nuzzi asked Presi- supporting women, and he a view shared by nobody off in the Republican pri- lies who have lost loved dent Trump, “If an Ameri- has vehemently denied this else. mary, while Rowland is wondered if Jacobs and his can president loses more allegation.” So did Kava- Congressman Clay said ones to violence, includ- going to be the Democratic fellow officeholders would Americans in the course naugh. In fact, Brett Kava- he thought it “kinda inap- ing drive-by shootings are nominee. Rowland’s father donate their salaries to of a week than died in naugh denied the allega- propriate” for Abrams to be prison abolitionists? was Michael Y. “Mike” Row- charity. Jacobs indicated Matthew Park’s platform the Vietnam War, does he tions made against him so openly angling for the land who served a few he would consider it, but is a re-warming of the usual deserve to be reelected?” as vehemently as any- job as well as “somewhat terms in the Tennessee the mayor is better off Ari Fleischer, press sec- body possibly could. Tara offensive.” Clay doesn’t social justice warrior’s diet legislature. There aren’t of pablum for progressive financially than many of his retary to President Bush, Reade has had people appear to think Stacy many folks who recall it, colleagues, which put the posted, “It’s clown ques- she told about the alleged Abrams was the winner of people who never did quite but Rowland left the Ten- others on the spot. tions like this that can assault come forward the Georgia gubernatori- manage to grow up. Mat- nessee General Assembly make the briefing a waste and speak on the record. al election, hardly surpris- thew Ocasio-Cortez Park is to run against Congress- The Sentinel knows a of time. The only point of Reade’s mother appar- ing as Kemp was sworn running well to the left of man John J. Duncan, Sr thing or two about employ- the question was to pro- ently called into the Larry in and all. Clay burned Staples and former County in 1976. Rowland, young ees. There are few busi- voke. Not learn anything King Show to repeat the Stacey when he said, “You Commissioner Sam McK- and handsome, could give nesses as expert in run- new. Nuzzi claims it was charge in 1993. Kavana- know, at the race track enzie. a heck of a speech and ning off long-time employ- Staples is the incum- a legitimate question, ugh’s accuser, on the other you cannot show up at the was a pretty friendly fellow. ees than the Knoxville bent representative up for although Fleischer’s post hand, couldn’t remember winner’s window with los- Jimmy Carter was the Dem- News-Sentinel. The pub- provoked her into replying, where the alleged assault er’s tickets. You haven’t reelection. ocratic presidential nomi- lisher and the editor of the telling the former press took place or when, not won anything. You can’t McKenzie is the hus- nee and most folks don’t secretary, “Oh, shut the f_ to mention everyone she show up at the winner’s band of City Councilwoman remember, but Tennessee News-Sentinel are surely _ _ up.” cited as being there said window with loser’s tick- Gwen McKenzie, the vice was Carter’s second best pretty well paid, but some- And there are still people they weren’t. Yet Gillibrand ets and demand anything.” mayor of Knoxville. McK- state in the nation after his how, I don’t think they took who wonder why people thought that was plenty Wonder if that just got too enzie served eight years on native Georgia. Jim Sasser a pay cut or donated their have cut the cord and pay of reason to label Brett real for Stacey? the Knox County Commis- beat Bill Brock for the U. S. salaries to charity. The no attention to people like Kavanaugh as an abuser sion, although East Knox- Senate that year, but Con- Sentinel still has a pub- Olivia Nuzzi. of women. Apparently, ville has nothing to show gressman Duncan, who ran lisher and editor while the for it. Evidently the McK- women must be believed, CHRISTMASTIME scared, won easily. If Mike lesser lights, which include until they aren’t. enzies are looking to col- Rowland couldn’t win, no IN THE CITY veteran reporters and col- HMMM… Nor is Kristin Gillibrand lect as many government Democrat could. hardly the only female Well, progressives hate checks as they possibly A successful attorney, umnists have all pretty COULD IT BE hypocrite running around. using the word Christmas can. Mike Rowland died in much disappeared over HYPOCRISY? Actress Alyssa Milano has and I don’t know how they 1998. It remains to be the years. Odd how nobody If anyone doubts the bias come under some scrutiny feel about Santa Claus seen whether Elizabeth is mentioned that. 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The Knoxville Focus “I hope we can build more one who makes food with organizations and recog- chatted with Terou recently bridges between the com- love and also builds bridges!” nized by Reader’s Digest and and asked a few questions. munity and establish more “Maybe I would have start- ABC’s “Good Morning Amer- Here is what he replied: businesses to support the ed my journey to America ica.” Despite all the atten- Asked about his restau- economy. Be able to bring sooner,” Terou said when tion and accolades, this res- rant and how that’s working ideas and people togeth- asked what he would do over taurateur doesn’t seem to for him he replied, “Being a er to build our county,” he in his life if he had an option. let fame go to his head. restaurant business owner replied when asked about One thing he wouldn’t The honors began with puts me in the position to his hopes for our area. do over is being the owner Yassin Terou opening up his be able to connect with When he’s not working, of a place where every- Middle East food catering the community and grow Terou enjoys spending time one is welcomed. venue Falafel House down- as a person. I love being with his family, “watching my Asked about his favor- town. The Walnut St. loca- able to help give back!” kids grow and going to new ite food his answer was tion officially became a res- The native of Damascus, places and doing new things.” “Falafel, shawarma and Yassin’s Falafel House is hugely popular in taurant in 2014. He later Syria explained, “I chose What does he consid- local breakfast/brunches!” Knoxville. Many people know of the restau- added another restaurant in Knox County because the er main accomplishments How would he like to be rants but how much do you know about the West Knoxville. During the weather was not very cold in life? “Having an awe- remembered? “With a good founder and owner? Yassin Terou is a per- coronavirus pandemic Terou and the expenses to live were some family and being part smile and delicious smell sonable business owner and advocate for has been feeding the home- affordable,” when asked why of the reason my restaurant of my food!” he answered. harmony in our community. less with deliveries, providing he chose to live in Knoxville. was named Nicest Place in

Celebrating Mommy to Mother I admit that I’m in awe were hungry and wanted just realized how much she’d sacri- Mother’s Day of those females with chil- her to fix food. We sat on ficed for us throughout the years. At dren. I am always amazed the potty and need her any rate, we began to refer to that Amid a Pandemic to think that they carry new to complete the clean-up woman in our lives as “Mother,” and By Ralphine Major lives for nine months and tasks. Sometimes, we cried for the rest of her days, that is the [email protected] then go through the pain for “Mommy” because name we used for her. When she Holidays. They are one of to deliver those lives into we were scared by a bad overdid things and appeared to be the few events on the cal- the world. Many go through dream. Most important, we close to collapsing, we’d fuss at her. endar that are not canceled the process again, even wanted Mommy when we “Mother, you’ve got to stop that and these days because of the knowing what lies ahead. By Joe Rector were ill, and her hugs and let us help you.” Those words fell Coronavirus. It is the way Maybe that’s why females [email protected] pats made us feel better. on deaf ears. We reassured Mother in which we must celebrate are God’s greatest cre- At some point, the name that we’d be there for her as she them that has changed. ation. As the years of parenthood “Mommy” was too immature sound- battled cancer and made sure she Mother’s Day is one of wind, the name for that life-giving ing. Maybe because we’d heard knew she could stay home. To this the most popular days of person changes. Daddy use the name or because our day, Jim and I talk about Mother and the year. Phone calls, flow- Picture of our mother, Juan- As soon as a newborn arrives, par- older brother Dal used it, we began the things she said and did. ers, gifts, and family din- ita D. Major, at graduation ents begin talking to it. Before long, saying “Momma.” That’s who had My wife Amy has gone from ners fill the special Sunday from Halls High School, sounds come, and grown-ups coax gone back to school and become “Mommy to Mom to Mother” with to honor mothers. Even Class of 1951. the little one to call them by name. a teacher. Momma is the one who our children. They love and respect as many restaurants are Selfishly, we men try every way in the cooked supper and washed clothes. her and are amazed at all she’s done opening for dine-in cus- have passed on find com- world to have our children utter the That’s who made sure we “toed the for them in their lives. Sometimes tomers, face masks and fort in memories; may word “Daddy” as their first. To be fair, line” and used switches, belts, and Amy might feel inadequate, but a social distancing must still those whose mothers are all children should be encouraged to paddles to correct bad behavior. quick “Mother” is followed with reas- be practiced. Because of still living find joy in their say “Mommy” instead because that The woman loved us, but she also suring words from Lacey and Dallas COVID-19, some mothers presence and the oppor- woman is the main line to life. rode herd on twins who were loud that let her know just how important may be in the hospital or tunity for another year to Jim and I were a surprise in that of mouth, round in stature, and con- she is in the world. their children may be in the create more memories. On the doctor hadn’t known there were stant in motion. Momma was the All of us would do well to offer hospital and family mem- this Mother’s Day, may we two of us until delivery. During those woman who helped the three of us thanks to those wonderful women bers cannot all be together. all enjoy the gift of God’s first years of life, “Mommy” stayed get through and survive the death of who have been there for us through Sadly, some may have even grace. Happy Mother’s home with us. She sewed to bring in our daddy. She was the sole bread life. Men, realize that you are impor- passed away as a victim of Day! extra money to the household, and winner that made sure we had tant, but not as much as Mommy, the virus. Words of Faith: “Her during those times, no such thing clothes and food and education. Momma, and Mother. That’s just the As Mother’s Day is cel- children arise up, and call as daycare existed or would have Gradually, a new name came into facts of live. ebrated this year, may her blessed . . .. Proverbs been condoned. Jim and I squalled use. Maybe it was because we’d Happy Mother’s Day! those whose mothers 31:28 (KJV). out “Mommy” for everything. We gone away to college. Maybe we Beeler votes against constituents on zoning matter Cont. from page 1 high a density for this “two great injustices” in moved to approve the than a Zoom session. is “trying to be as busi- approved a request of plot of land.” He said that the district: one being 4.25 homes per acre. Beeler’s hesitant sup- ness friendly as possible.” developer Scott Davis in Thompson School Road “zero representation” on Kevin Murphy of the port carried the day Sheriff Tom Spangler an 8-3 vote. The propos- is too narrow to handle the planning group and, Knox County Planning with only Dailey and spoke briefly about rumors al calls for “up to five” the additional traffic and two, the rural district Alliance spoke briefly in Commissioner Evelyn that the county jail was dwelling units or a total the plan calls for only has the most develop- favor of 3.25 per acre. Gill voting “No.” not dealing with the virus of 215 new homes along one way into the pro- able land in the county. Commissioner Randy In other action, the problem well. He said Thompson School Road. posed development. “We welcome a certain Smith said the county commission heard Knox that since March 15, 637 Adam Thompson of Scott Davis repre- amount of development should utilize land in the County Mayor Glenn prisoners were released Corryton spoke against sented the applicant, but we don’t want den- Planned Growth Area. Jacobs speak about under court orders. Span- the rezoning stating the Mesana Investments, and sity,” he said, adding, “I Chairman Hugh Nystrom the county’s efforts to gler said that there are neighbors there would said about 40 houses don’t think we’re ready.” agreed since the develop- combat the coronavirus. zero cases among the rather have 3.25 homes have been dropped “Even though I dis- ment is near the schools. He referred to the recent- prisoners at the Rogers per acre. He said the five from the request. agree,” he said, noting he Thompson said there ly announced three phase D. Wilson facility. He units requested is “too Beeler said there are wanted fewer houses, he is strong opposition to plan. Commissioner Jay said he wanted to dispel the large number of asked if businesses would homes and Commission- be certified to open or rumors of overcrowding. er Carson Dailey said remain open and Health Among the long list of Are you turning 65 maybe the vote should Department Director Dr. consent items was the be postponed until a Martha Buchanan said passing on of state funds or new to Medicare? public meeting in May. no, the health department of $950,000 to the Knox “Are we sure we are will do “spot checks.” County Election Com- meeting in May?” asked Jacobs said the new mission to acquire a Commissioner Justin Joint Task Force will new voting system. That Biggs, referring to a have input to any deci- “paper ballot” will be used public meeting rather sion and that the county in the August Primary.

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Governor Horton could do little, aside from directing his appointees and patronage employees to support Malcolm Patterson, as whatever power he had By Ray Hill once exercised had been [email protected] broken when he had quite nearly been impeached. Malcolm Patterson, prospective voters. By the Only by using means both twice elected governor of fall of 1921, there were ruthless and desperate Tennessee, had attempted rumors Patterson was had Henry Horton avoided to make a political considering challenging impeachment. The real comeback by entering the Senator McKellar inside power behind the throne first U. S. Senate race where the Democratic primary of Governor Horton was the people nominated in 1922. Complicating the Luke Lea. Lea was equally candidates for the general situation was the attitude desperate to keep his hold election in 1915. Patterson of Tennessee’s senior on the governor’s office faced stiff opposition in the U.S. senator, John Knight and his political power and incumbent, Senator Luke Shields. A thoroughly selected Malcolm Patterson Lea, and Congressman crusty and curmudgeonly as the best way to win the Kenneth D. McKellar. man, Shields had been Democratic primary. Neither Patterson nor an opponent of President It was a humiliating end Lea thought the McKellar Woodrow Wilson’s League to a long political career. candidacy would amount of Nations, while McKellar Patterson carried only a to much and pounded was an ardent supporter handful of counties in West each other unmercifully of both Wilson and the Tennessee and Claiborne throughout the campaign. League of Nations. The and Scott counties in East McKellar surprised just Nashville Tennessean Tennessee. Patterson ran about everybody, beating merrily reported Senator a poor third, well behind both Lea and Patterson. Shields had made the eventual winner, Hill The former governor had “sneering” remarks about FROM THE AUTHOR’S PERSONAL COLLECTION McAlister and Lewis Pope, lived through substantial a speech given by his junior Former Governor Malcolm R. Patterson circa 1932. winning barely over 20% of tragedy, losing two wives colleague on the floor of the vote. and his son and namesake. the Senate in support of I intend to do.” two for the better part of a contemplated such action In 1934, Malcolm Rice Young Malcolm Patterson Wilson and the League. The Former Congressman decade. Now Lea published and under no circumstance Patterson retired from the had been severely Tennessean, no admirer of Thetus W. Sims, who an editorial telling readers whatsoever would I enter bench. Whether he retired alcoholic, descended into either Shields or McKellar, had badly wanted to run Patterson was “head and the field as an Independent because of age, illness a life filled with brawls, admitted it was impossible for the Senate in 1915, shoulders above any other candidate. I am a Democrat or the belief he could no low companions, and had to detect any open break announced he, too, would in Tennessee” as a natural and I vote for Democratic longer be elected in Shelby tried to kill a man while between the senators, but enter the senatorial race. politician. “He is a man of nominees.” Patterson later County because of E. H. living in Washington State. reminded readers of what Few took Sims seriously, rare charm and magnificent said he expected the entire Crump’s control is unclear. Eventually, the younger it considered to be Shields’ as he had been defeated intellect,” the Tennessean Democratic ticket to win and Patterson was ailing and Patterson had been duplicitous nature, noting by Gordon Browning for opined. Moreover, the offered to “take the stump” he went to Sarasota, adjudged to be insane “…McKellar’s intimates renomination inside his former governor had “at if necessary in support of Florida to rest. While in and was confined to the are aware that Shields own Congressional district some time or other, but his fellow Democrats. Florida, the former governor Tennessee State Asylum for never breaks that way with in 1920. Noah Cooper never simultaneously, had Perhaps one sign that became increasingly ill. the Insane where he died. political associates.” The was never a serious the support of about every Crump had yet to exert full The Tennessean published Patterson’s own fondness Tennessean opined, “It has candidate either, being Democrat in Tennessee.” control over Memphis and a report Patterson had for alcohol had led him to be been a practice with Shields, little more than a vocal The Tennessean readily Shelby County was Malcolm been admitted to Sarasota the champion of the liquor they pointed out, to wait fringe candidate. Neither acknowledged Patterson’s Patterson’s election as a Hospital due to a heart interests in Tennessee, but until those with whom he Thetus Sims nor Malcolm supporters in the state judge of the Circuit Court. ailment, although his in 1913 the former governor has differences are in close Patterson could sustain had deteriorated steadily Patterson would remain in “condition is not serious.” became a leading advocate quarters before wielding a race against a popular through the years, office for over a decade, The very next day a report and spokesperson for the stiletto.” Patterson had incumbent. Eventually, both admitting, “he could not at least tolerated by the in the Clarksville Leaf- temperance. Many indignantly insisted he had withdrew from the race. gather an encouraging Crump machine. Patterson Chronicle stated the former Tennesseans doubted the been “double-crossed” Few Tennesseans even following” to make a serious also wrote a newspaper governor was quite ill and sincerity of Patterson’s by Shields in the 1915 noticed Sims’ withdrawal, bid against McKellar column called “Day to what had originally believed is “trying to be as busi- switch, especially as he primary, claiming the senior but the former governor’s in 1922. Ruefully, the Day With Gov. Patterson.” to be a heart condition ness friendly as possible.” traveled the country as a senator had promised to announcement was widely Tennessean concluded, Governor Austin Peay was complicated by a Sheriff Tom Spangler paid spokesperson, but back him. Instead, Shields covered by the Tennessee “As a man, as an intelligent wrote Patterson in 1923, serious kidney condition. spoke briefly about rumorsconsidering what had had strongly supported press. Citing “wholly and conscientious force, offering to appoint him Only a day later, the that the county jail was happened to his son, as McKellar. The Tennessean personal reasons” for Patterson today ranks to a judgeship; Peay was Murfreesboro Daily News- not dealing with the virus well as the fact the former speculated Senator Shields his leaving the senatorial high. As a politician he is shrewd enough to realize Journal reported Patterson problem well. He said governor had once been might support Patterson in race, Patterson’s brief passé.” It was certainly true he would surely be criticized was improving. The next that since March 15, 637 discovered in a house 1922 against McKellar. statement to the people Malcolm Patterson was well for the appointment and day every newspaper in prisoners were released of ill repute while drunk, Patterson duly of Tennessee said his beyond his political prime. assured Patterson he was Tennessee reported the under court orders. Span- there is reason to believe announced his candidacy friends were free to choose His loss to McKellar in 1915 quite willing to accept the death of former governor gler said that there are Patterson’s views might for the U. S. Senate in among the remaining had virtually extinguished criticism, but was prepared Malcolm Rice Patterson. have legitimately changed. January of 1922. The candidates. The Clarksville whatever remained of to make the appointment The seventy-three year zero cases among the Surprised by his defeat for former governor quickly Leaf-Chronicle likely came his political career, yet due to friendship for the old former governor’s prisoners at the Rogers the senatorial nomination agreed to a proposal by much closer to the truth Malcolm Patterson could former governor. Governor body was brought back D. Wilson facility. He by Congressman McKellar, another candidate for the when it noted many of the not stay away from politics Peay appointed Patterson home to Tennessee said he wanted to dispel Patterson resumed his Democratic nomination, former governor’s firmest or running for office. as judge of the First Circuit where he was laid to rest rumors of overcrowding. former activities as a Noah Cooper, to limit friends felt there was little Former governor Court of Shelby County and beside his parents. Dr. Among the long list of lecturer for the Anti-Saloon expenditures in the primary chance for Patterson to Patterson caused a bit of the former governor was T. K. Young, pastor of consent items was the League. Apparently the campaign. That likely had defeat McKellar. Patterson a stir when he spoke in his later elected in his own the Idlewild Presbyterian passing on of state funds former governor made less to do with Senator had last been elected to home city of Memphis and right. Church eulogized the of $950,000 to the Knox quite a good living speaking McKellar than another statewide office in 1908 was critical of the Crump Malcolm Patterson would former governor, saying, County Election Com- on behalf of the Anti- aspirant, Guston T. and his defeat by McKellar regime. E. H. Crump had make on final attempt at “His courage and faith in mission to acquire a Saloon League and on the Fitzhugh, who was quite in 1915 had been thorough. yet to fully master Shelby a political comeback. In his convictions led him on new voting system. That Chautauqua circuit; in a wealthy and could self-fund The Tennessean County, but Patterson told 1932, Patterson declared to fight the battles of life.” “paper ballot” will be used letter to his wife, Patterson his senatorial campaign. immediately predicted members of the City Club he would once again run for Right or wrong, what could in the August Primary. wrote he was averaging The Nashville Banner, Patterson’s withdrawal Memphis, “it is the only city the Democratic nomination be a better epitaph for more than $1,000 per a strong proponent of from the Senate race was whose politics is custom- for governor. One indication anyone? meeting in 1918. That was Senator McKellar, had “a blow” to McKellar’s made and handed down of just how much things quite a sum for the time. published a story stating candidacy. Of course the without alteration.” had changed in the state Patterson, a gifted orator, Patterson was inclined to Tennessean was still owned Senator McKellar was the fact Patterson spoke in small and large enter the gubernatorial by former U. S. senator demonstrated his own had the full backing of venues, giving his lectures race, which the former Luke Lea, who had been personal popularity when Luke Lea, his newspaper, in theatres and churches. governor hotly denied. defeated by McKellar in he crushed Guston Fitzhugh and the administration of Despite his decisive “This is untrue in every 1915 as well. Lea and his in the Democratic primary, Governor Henry Horton. During these di cult defeat by McKellar in the particular,” Patterson said, newspaper still showed beating his challenger by a State Treasurer Hill times, join us on 1915 special primary, few “for I have not the slightest considerable animosity two-to-one majority. Almost McAlister had the support Facebook Live every Tennesseans believed idea of offering myself as toward McKellar and noted immediately following of Senator McKellar and Malcolm Patterson was a candidate for governor. the latter had been elected Fitzhugh’s defeat, rumors Mr. Crump, while Lewis Sunday at 11 a.m. done with politics. The How the rumor originated I in a “three-way race” and began to circulate Patterson Pope campaigned as an 3320 New Beverly Church former governor kept up don’t know, except in some was “a political accident.” would enter the general Independent Democrat. Road, Knoxville, Tennessee a busy schedule speaking over-heated brain wild over Suddenly, Lea’s Tennessean election as an Independent Almost seventy-two years 37918 to throngs of Tennesseans politics.” Patterson said he was full of praise for candidate. The former old, Patterson, once the Rev. Eddie Sawyer, Pastor in his work with the Anti- had stated his intention to Malcolm Patterson. Lea governor instantly denied “gamecock” of Tennessee [email protected] Saloon League, exposing run for the U. S. Senate, had apparently forgotten the rumors, saying, “You politics, campaigned 865-546-0001 him to thousands of adding, “…and this is what the hatred between the may say for me that I never with some expectation of www.NewBeverly.org PAGE A6 The Knoxville Focus May 4, 2020 Farragut Citizens Forum gets heated 5G controversy continues By Focus Staff meeting. on YouTube here: https:// for comment. Mitchell told types of radio-frequency The Farragut Mayor and “Mayor Williams claimed youtu.be/2fKXiBjb4Co us, “The purpose of the (RF) microwave radiation Board of Aldermen met via there was a needed work- Mayor Williams criticized Town Charter and the oath to transmit large amounts video conference for their shop and he didn’t want Mitchell next. Williams said, of office is to protect the of data, but requires sig- bi-monthly meeting Thurs- the workshop participants “He wanted us to read the residents of Farragut. In my nificantly closer proxim- day, April 23 and conduct- to have to wait to hear a lot resolution, but what’s in it opinion they are in viola- ity to users, resulting in ed the Citizens Forum at of citizens talk about 5G. is false and can’t be includ- tion of both the Town Char- the dense deployment of the end of the meeting. There were only two work- ed. It doesn’t matter who ter and their oath of office. antennas near residences, Turkey Creek 5G cell tower Because of the COVID-19 shop participants and was he is quoting. It is so much These 5G cell towers are schools, and hospitals, and virus no one could attend of them was an aldermen his opinion, and not proven very dangerous to pregnant Whereas the deployment increased risk of cancer, in person and the Citizens who had to stay to the end fact. He can ask that we do women and young children. of 5G-enabled small cell reproductive problems and Forum was done by email. of the meeting anyway. I a resolution, but he can’t be We are not going to stop antennas in our neighbor- neurological impairments, Two Farragut residents sent believe the Mayor did this the author of it.” defending the residents of hoods raises serious ques- and emails, Laura Squires and to prevent WVLT from film- Mitchell’s response to Farragut. Someone has to. tions regarding the potential Whereas populations Mike Mitchell. They were ing the citizens. this was, “the mayor said I will prepare a new resolu- health and environmental especially at risk from this both criticized by the mayor “Last week was more of he wasn’t smart enough tion and present it to the impacts of long-term expo- exposure include preg- and aldermen. the same, I was not allowed to understand the medical mayor and aldermen in the sure to untested RF micro- nant women, children, the Squires’ email addressed the chance to speak in the studies I’ve provided last next meeting. I will contin- wave radiation frequencies, elderly, and individuals with questions about the 5G cel- video meeting to defend week and now he claims ue to do so until someone and implanted medical devices, lular towers that would be myself or protest the cen- they are false? That doesn’t on the Board of Mayor and Whereas the Federal or cardiac or neurological in residents’ front yards. sorship of not reading the make any sense. Citizens Aldermen stands up to pro- Communications Commis- problems, and Squires asked if there was resolution.” write resolutions quite tect the people of Farragut. sion (FCC) has not conduct- Whereas Swiss Re, the a uniform standard or if the Mitchell received criti- often. I have written a char- If that fails we will have to ed any long- term safety second-largest re-insur- 5G cell towers in upscale cism from the town attor- ter amendment for Knox go to court. My mother died testing of new 5G wireless ance company in the world, neighborhoods would be ney, the mayor, and the County that was passed into of brain cancer and I know technologies, and has failed called 5G a “high impact” more attractive than the 5G vice mayor. Some of the law by the voters of Knox firsthand how devastating to update its human RF liability risk due to health cell towers in average neigh- criticism regarded the res- County. I’ve written numer- this is.” microwave radiation expo- risks in its 2019 SONAR borhoods. The mayor and olution. But the rest was ous resolutions over the sure guidelines since 1996, emerging risks report, and aldermen somehow took from a statement in Mitch- past ten years. The Tennes- Mitchell’s resolution: despite being advised to Whereas the theory offense to this. The ques- ell’s email where he wrote: see law on 5G was written A resolution calling upon do so by the U.S. General that exposure to RF micro- tion was reasonable since “There have been bad fed- by Joelle Phillips from AT&T all telecommunications Accounting Office (GAO), wave radiation is harmless, the Town of Farragut and eral laws in America before and Mandy Young from Veri- companies and public util- the American Academy of which has been the under- the cellular providers have such as the law which pro- zon. The idea that a citizen ities operating in Farra- Pediatrics, and hundreds lying principle of all federal not agreed on the appear- hibited women from voting cannot author a resolution gut, Tennessee to cease of medical and scientific legislation and regulations ance of the cellular towers. and the law that segregat- is ludicrous and complete- the build-out of so-called experts from around the regarding wireless technol- The town maintains it has ed schools and businesses. ly false.” “5G” wireless infrastruc- world, and ogies for more than twenty a standard for the towers Those laws were repealed Mayor Williams said, ture until such technologies Whereas telecommuni- years, has now been proven but the cellular companies as the Telecommunications “With my hand on the Bible I have been proven safe to cations industry leaders false, currently say they are not Act in 1996 will be too. The swore I would uphold all the human health and the envi- have publicly admitted that Now, therefore, be it bound to the Farragut stan- Town of Farragut has repeat- laws of the great State of ronment through indepen- they have not conduced Resolved, that Farragut, dards. By Tennessee law edly claimed it must follow Tennessee and the Consti- dent research and testing. any safety tests to deter- Tennessee calls upon all these 5G cell towers in resi- the bad law in the Telecom- tution of the United States. Whereas the telecom- mine the possible adverse telecommunications com- dents’ front yards can be as munications Act in 1996. I think that is crystal clear munications industry is health and environmental panies and public utili- tall as forty feet. I feel that is a violation of and I will continue to do so. engaged in a massive effects from exposure to RF ties operating in Farra- Farragut resident Mike the town charter and your It does not say anywhere deployment of microwave microwave radiation emit- gut, Tennessee to cease Mitchell created a resolu- oath of office. Other towns in our Charter that it is the and millimeter-wave “small ted by 5G-enabled small and desist in the build-out tion for the mayor and alder- in American have done the job of the Board of Mayor cell” antennas across the cell antennas, and of 5G-enabled small cell men to consider that would opposite and defended the and Aldermen to budget county to facilitate the next Whereas a significant antennas until such tech- pause any 5G cell tower health and public safety of finances in order to wage a generation of wireless com- body of published, peer- nologies have been proven construction until the cel- their residents. I ask the war on the State of Tennes- munications known as 5G, reviewed, independent sci- safe, beyond a reasonable lular providers could pro- Mayor and Aldermen to pro- see to try to abolish a state and ence links exposure to RF doubt through independent vide medical proof the 5G tect the residents of Farra- law, particularly when it is Whereas this new tech- microwave radiation with research, and the public cell towers were safe and gut.” backed by a federal law,” nology uses existing wire- serious environmental and health and welfare can be asked that the resolution be Town Attorney Tom Hale The Focus asked Mitchell less infrastructure and new biological harm, including assured. read into the minutes. Town started first and claimed Attorney Tom Hale and the that since there is disagree- Farragut Mayor Ron Wil- ment among “experts” liams refused to allow the about the safety of 5G resolution to be read aloud. towers in residents’ front The resolution is included at yards the resolution could the end of this article. not be considered. The Focus asked Mike The Focus asked Mitch- Mitchell why the resolution ell about this. Mitchell said, was not read aloud. Mitch- “There is not a single medi- ell replied, “It’s more of the cal, toxicological, or epide- censorship and harassment miological study that shows the people of Farragut have these 5G cell towers are had to put up with from our safe at 25 feet from where elected mayor and alder- people sleep. There are men on this 5G issue. For thousands of peer reviewed 39 years the Citizen Forum medical, toxicological, or has been at the beginning epidemiological studies that of the Mayor and Aldermen show these cell towers can Meeting but Mayor Ron Wil- cause cancer. I have provid- liams has unilaterally moved ed these to the mayor and Citizen Forum to the end of aldermen and in the meet- the meeting to discourage ing last week they actually public participation and free said they were not smart speech. enough to understand the “WVLT TV came to film the medical studies. The town people of Farragut speak- attorney said maybe Mr. ing about 5G in a Mayor and Mitchell could understand Aldermen Meeting and the these studies but he was mayor, at the beginning of not smart enough to. What the meeting without a vote, else can I do? They refuse moved the Citizen Forum to to consider any proof these the end of the meeting even 5G cell towers can hurt though it was listed on the people.” You can watch agenda at the start of the this part of the meeting

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NCAA athletes will (likely) soon be compensated By Mark Nagi

It’s been a long time in coming. Finally, it appears that colle- giate athletes will be allowed by the NCAA to receive compensa- tion for their own name, image and likeness. “Throughout our efforts to enhance support for college ath- letes, the NCAA has relied upon considerable feedback from and the engagement of our members, including numerous student-ath- letes, from all three divisions,” said Michael V. Drake, chair of the NCAA Board of Governors DM Miller (center) appears to have a radio between his legs as Rule High coaches get ready for a practice session. At and president of Ohio State. left is Ermal Howard, who played at UT, and at right is Head Coach Ralph Hutchins. Miller later succeeded Hutchins “Allowing promotions and third- as head coach and the Rule field was named after Hutchins. party endorsements is unchart- ed territory.” This isn’t going to happen over- night. Nothing with the NCAA is DM Miller was a winner right from the start ever that simple. So, don’t expect By Steve Williams Tennessee linebacker Henry To’o education and athletics locally said Jon. “Dad was an end and on it and they scored on that To’o to set up autograph ses- Gus Manning, the legendary and across the state. they called a pass play. drive and ended up winning the sions at the local car dealership UT athletic administrator, was Jon Miller, DM’s oldest son, “Dad was supposed to run a game.” come September. Vols basket- once the quarterback at Rule shared a funny story last week little out route or whatever and Jon said DM told him that story ball players won’t be tweeting in High and an older teammate of that involved his dad and Gus, Gus said, ‘Alright Miller, are you “and I think even Gus told me November how an area restau- DM Miller on the Golden Bears’ who is 96 and living at a West going to run an out route? Well, that story years and years ago. rant is their favorite place to eat. football team. Knoxville nursing facility. you better catch the ball, you Since they both told it, I guess But we are getting there. Miller passed away at 94 on “In his first high school football little son of a b----.’ it was true.” “The NCAA’s work to modern- April 15, but made his mark on game at Rule, they put Dad in “Dad caught the pass and While Manning went on to ize name, image and likeness Rule High and was well known in and Gus was the quarterback,” said he got about 15 to 17 yards Continued on page 4 continues, and we plan to make these important changes on the original timeline, no later than SPECIAL NAMES IN SPECIAL PLACES January 2021,” said Gene Smith, Ohio State senior vice president and athletics director and work- He hadn’t planned to coach, but … ing group co-chair. “The board’s decision today (April 29) provides further guidance to each division as they create and adopt appro- Bill Young coached over half of his priate rules changes.” As a fan of college sports (which I enjoy considerably more than the pros), and some- 37 seasons at Bearden one that has covered SEC ath- By Steve Williams SPECIAL NAMES IN when he heard the letics for decades, I’ve seen the Won-loss records SPECIAL PLACES news. hypocrisy of the NCAA’s archaic don’t always tell the Bearden High has 12 athletic Last week, a former rules and regulations firsthand. whole story when it facilities on campus that are player of Young’s, who For all the NCAA talk about how comes to the impact named after people who have was among those they are trying to prepare “stu- a high school football meant a lot to the Bulldogs and instrumental in making dent-athletes” for life when the coach has on his play- Lady Bulldogs sports programs. that recognition happen games end, it’s obvious that the ers, program and com- This week The Focus recognizes: in 2007, answered that NCAA is concerned mostly about munity. • Bill Young Field (football) question. the NCAA. Bill Young was a • Bob LeSueur Track Brad Taylor was head The NIL changes should have good example of that at • Radcliffe-Kelly coach at BHS in 2007 started to be implemented many Bearden. Soccer Complex and three assistants years ago. The ridiculous deci- Young had com- • Turner-Allender Soccer Field on his staff that also sions that the governing body piled an overall record • Bill Wilson Dog Walk had played for Young – has made to keep the status quo of 98-94 in two stints Randall Scott (Class of are borderline immoral. (1977-80 and 1988-2001) with the Bull- 1978), Brian Tanner (Class of 1993) and What harm is there for a “stu- dogs, yet six years later, after ending his Hunter Fendley (Class of 1994) – felt it was dent-athlete” to get a couple long coaching career at Christian Academy time for their former coach to be so hon- With his wife Janet at his side, Bearden Head of hundred bucks to put a pic- of Knoxville, Bearden High named its foot- ored. Coach Bill Young grins after apparently get- ture on their Facebook page of ball field after him. “I think the world of Coach Young,” said ting doused with some wet stuff following a them eating a slice from a local “Why me?” even ran through Bill’s mind Continued on page 2 victory. Continue on page 3 Happy Mother’s Day! CANTRELL’S HEAT & AIR, INC. 5715 Old Tazewell Pike (865)687-2520 PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus May 4, 2020 SPECIAL NAMES IN SPECIAL PLACES Bill Young coached over half of his 37 seasons at Bearden Cont. from page 1 came open. career with five seasons at Taylor, also a member of It turned out; however, Christian Academy of Knox- the Class of 1994. “He David Sexton had already ville (2002-06). still is very special to us. I accepted the position. “But During his time at CAK, don’t know of a better man the next day when David he captured his 200th in football than Bill Young; found out I was interested career win. just the type of person he in it, he told Bob Neff (ath- “I knew it was No. 200 is and his example played letic director) he would like at the time, but I didn’t a huge role in me wanting for me to have it,” said Bill. mention it to anybody,” to be a football coach. Looking back, Young he recalled. “It was just “After his last year to called that “the most piv- between me and my wife.” coach at CAK, me and the otal time” in his coaching The last game of his others were excited to get it career. career was a 50-7 loss to done. Lynn Hill was the ath- “Coaching at South Alcoa in the second round letic director and became turned out to be a great of the 2006 Class 2A play- interim principal that year. experience for me and He played a huge role in my family,” he said. “I had offs. getting the wheels turn- really two good years there “They beat us awful,” ing and making sure all the and it put a good taste in said Young. “But their coach, Gary Rankin, gave things were taken care of PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS my mouth about coaching.” with Knox County Schools South closed after the me the game ball. I had to make it official.” Bearden named its football field after Bill Young in 2007. 1975 school year and already mentioned that I Ralph Reynolds, Young’s merged with Young High to would be stepping down at late brother-in-law, also era, but Young was a versa- in preseason camp that classes. form the new South-Young the end of the season. was instrumental in the tile player for South, primar- summer that he didn’t have “I was kind of in over my High School. “I remember play was process, said Taylor. At the ily used as a pitcher, catch- the speed it took and the head,” he recalled, “but it Knox County hired John stopped and Coach Rankin time, Reynolds was a Well- er or centerfielder. Dolphins had drafted two was interesting.” Clabo, who had been coach came out on the field to ness teacher at Bearden His overall athletic skills or three standout DBs as Weatherford left after at Young, for the head present me with the ball. who took care of a lot of were showcased too when well. that first year, and Young coaching position at South- I thought it was a classy the administrative duties he won the state decathlon Before leaving and became head coach in foot- Young because he had the move on his part.” for the football program. in Nashville as a senior. returning to Knoxville, ball in addition to the other most experience. Coach Young, a math teacher Taylor, who now is the The 1965 South High Young had to turn in his two sports. Young said he understood who has taught Algebra 2 head coach at Karns High, graduate was signed by playbook and was directed He left after his second and had no problem with and Geometry, continued felt there was no better rep- the University of Tennes- to meet with Head Coach year at LaFollette and that decision. to teach at CAK until this resentative for the title – see, where he played bas- Don Shula, who was in his became an assistant foot- Knox County Schools year. He’s teaching at Knox- Bill Young Football Field. ketball and football his first first season at Miami. ball coach at Seminole High gave Young the option ville Christian School this “Coach Young is the type two years before focusing “Coach Shula was very in Sanford, Fla. But after to assist at South-Young year and it marks his 50th of person you want to be solely on football. nice and having known my three games, the head or take the head coach- year in education. around your kids and to He said his role for Ray background, he asked me coach was fired and Young ing position at West High. In addition to winning help mold your kids. You’re Mears’ basketball team if I had ever given thought found himself in the head Young chose to go to West. 200-plus games, his coach- not going to find a better was being a backup for to teaching and coaching,” post again. That season He would only be there for ing highlights include lead- person.” 7-foot, 280-pound center recalled Young. “I told him also was marred by one of one year though, as the During his coaching Tom Boerwinkle, who went I really wasn’t interested. the Seminole players suf- Bearden head job became ing Bearden to the state career, seven different on to play for the Chicago Never even thought about fering a broken neck in a available in 1977 and he quarterfinals in Class 5A high schools were blessed Bulls in the NBA. it.” game. Young made the took it. in 1995 before falling 17-6 to have him “Our size dropped off Later that summer, decision at the semester After four seasons coach- to Murfreesboro Riverdale But the odd thing about considerably when I went however, Young, who had break to return home. ing the Bulldogs, the Oak and guiding CAK to the it was Young never had any in,” said Young, who was majored in Industrial Man- He was washing UPS Ridge position came open. state semifinals in Class intention of being a coach. 6-3, 205. “But we had agement, did accept former trucks when Bobby Gratz Emory Hale had resigned 1A before losing to even- Fortunately, that would played the 1-3-1 zone in UT teammate Derrick came to offer him a posi- at OR and taken the Austin- tual state champion Boyd change. high school and that’s Weatherford’s offer to join tion as assistant coach Peay State University job Buchanan in 2003. Young was an all-round what Mears used, so I had him on his staff as an assis- at Bearden for the 1973 after leading the Wildcats Young’s objectives as a athlete himself at old experience playing in that tant that fall at LaFollette season. That would be the to back-to-back state titles high school football coach, South High in the early to middle position.” High in Campbell County. first of three stints in all at in 1979 and 1980. however, weren’t just about mid-1960s. He was an All- Young was on that 1967 In addition to assisting in the West Knoxville school. At first Young felt he winning games. East Tennessee selection SEC championship team football, Young was head Following that year, the would be crazy to take the “The big thing was to in football, playing quar- too that had Ron Widby coach in basketball and head coaching post at Oak Ridge job. He could try to help them,” he said. terback and free safety for and wrapped up the title baseball plus taught five South, his alma mater, only maintain the pro- “You want them to come Coach Vic Taylor, who he with a three-overtime win gram’s success or go down. out being better people said was a great influence over Mississippi State in But the lure of one of the and realize hard work and on him and his coaching Starkville. state’s top programs even- all that you have to do to career. Taylor would later Young was captain and tually changed his mind be successful is extreme- become Athletic Director the starting free safety as a and he headed to the ly important. In everything for Knoxville city schools senior for Coach Doug Dick- Atomic City. you do, you can learn life and then AD at Catholic ey’s football Vols, who were Young coached the Wild- lessons no matter what High when it was located SEC champions in 1969. cats through the 1987 your success is. on Magnolia Avenue in East Bill married married season and then felt he Knoxville. Janet Guthrie on Valen- “needed a change.” He “I figured up not too long Young made All-State in tine’s Day 1970. She had resigned at Oak Ridge and ago I probably have had basketball under Coach been a majorette at – of all the Bearden post came over 4,000 students in Marshall Bible, who guided places – Bearden High in open that next season, class and over 2,000 ath- the Rockets to fourth place the 1960s and then at the opening the door for Young letes that I had coached in the TSSAA state tourna- University of Tennessee. to return for a final 14-year and been involved with over ment Bill’s junior season in After graduating from UT run with the Bulldogs. the years.” the days before classifica- that spring, Young signed After retiring from For a high school coach tion and integration. a free agent contract with Janet and Bill Young celebrate their 50th wedding anni- the Knox County school and math teacher, those They didn’t select all-star the Miami Dolphins but versary on Valentine’s Day this year with their daughters system, Young finished also are impressive num- teams in baseball in that said he found out quickly Anne (left) and Eileen. his 35-year head coaching bers. LeSueur led Bearden track to title after title By Steve Williams from 1969-84 and his maintain the soccer com- Bob LeSueur is regarded teams combined to win plex and has been a part as one of the greatest track 37 KIL championships, 14 of every improvement proj- and field coaches Knoxville region titles and three state ect for more than 20 years. ever had and Bearden High crowns. His athletes also Coach Radcliffe’s mom named its track after him won 19 individual state Linda Radcliffe has served in 2016. titles by the time he retired as Assistant Coach, Team LeSueur, who was 80 in 1984. Manager and a mentor when he passed away in He was inducted into the to both the boys and girls December of 2016, was Greater Knoxville Sports teams. born in Johnson City and Hall of Fame in 2004. graduated from Science Hill TURNER-ALLENDER High School, ETSU and UT- RADCLIFFE-KELLY SOCCER FIELD Knoxville. He was captain SOCCER COMPLEX The Bearden High Soccer of the ETSU track team. Bearden High’s soccer field (Turner-Allender Field) LeSueur was a teacher complex is named the Rad- is named in honor of former and coach at East, Austin- cliffe-Kelly Soccer Complex head coach Eric Turner and East and Bearden. In addi- in honor of the Radcliffe Bruce Allender, who served tion to track, he also assist- family and former Booster as Booster Club President ed in football. Club President Jim Kelly. in 2000. The Bob LeSueur track Kelly led efforts to turn Allender played an impor- sign in his honor was what was a flood plain into tant part in the planning placed at Bearden in 2016 one of the best high school of the soccer facility, but and Bob LeSueur Day was facilities in the state. He passed away soon after the The Dog Walk at Bearden is named in memory of Head Coach Bill Wilson. proclaimed at the school. was instrumental in secur- project was initiated. LeSueur guided Bearden ing the land and adding Turner directed the to a TSSAA state outdoor lights, grandstands, score- Bearden boys and girls was crowned national the fall of 2010 in honor Wilson was instrumental boys track and field title in board, press box, player teams from 1998 until champion in 2002. and memory of Coach Bill in reviving the campaign to 1975. Bearden’s boys and dugouts, field house and 2014 and amassed over Wilson. Coach Wilson’s build an athletic complex to girls also won an indoor concession stand. 500 wins, five state titles BILL WILSON DOG WALK tenure at Bearden was house the football program title under LeSueur. Coach Ryan Radcliffe’s (three in boys and two in The Bill Wilson Dog rather short, but his impact which was completed in the He coached at Bearden dad Rick Radcliffe helps girls) and his boys team Walk was constructed in at BHS is long lasting. summer of 2010. May 4, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Catholic’s Odusipe Six HVA athletes sign

Bycommits Ken Lay to play for Vandy National Conference. During his days on the hardwood at Knox- The Tennessee Volunteers never made Letters of ville Catholic High School, Akeem Odusipe an offer to Odusipe, who made the all-tour- was a dominant post presence, both offen- nament team at the state championships Intent sively and defensively. His talent, combined in Nashville. But he’s staying in-state and By Ken Lay with his 6-foot-9 frame, made him impos- will take his talents to Vanderbilt. sible not to notice. Odusipe closed out his high school Hardin Valley Academy He was recently named to the Tennes- career with a bang as he averaged 10.5 recently had six student- see Sports Writers Association’s Division points and 11 rebounds in two state tour- athletes finalize their col- II-AA All-State Team, along with teammate nament games and those efforts landed lege plans. and sophomore point guard B.J. Edwards. him on the all-tournament team. Edwards Joey Leo, Malaika Grice, Odusipe also helped the Irish go 25-4 was the event’s Most Valuable Player. Declan Brophy, Kyra and win their first-ever state championship But Odusipe, along with others on Catho- Ranvek, Brady Hauk and in basketball. lic’s roster was a leader. He averaged 16.3 Josh Pietarila all signed With his dominance came scholarship points and 11.1 rebounds per game during National Letters of Intent offers and recruiting visits to multiple NCAA his senior campaign. to continue their academic Division I schools. He dazzled fans with his slam dunks and and athletic endeavors. He made a trip to Rhode Island and had made significant improvements between Leo, a baseball player offers from Maryland, Georgia, West Virgin- his junior and senior seasons. He was also for the Hawks, signed with ia, Texas-Arlington and several others. He a versatile defender, as he could guard big Bryan College. He helped received much interest from some of the men as he averaged 2.4 blocks per game HVA win the 2019 Region country’s top college basketball coaches. on the defensive end of the floor. 2-AAA Tournament champi- But his recruiting process was shrouded Longtime Catholic basketball coach Mike onship. in secrecy. Hutchens said he was extremely happy for Grice, who played for That was until late last month. He broke Odusipe. the Lady Hawks basketball his virtual silence on Wednesday, April 22 “We’re proud of Akeem and we’re happy PHOTO BY KELLY KEARSE. team, will move on to Wal- when he finally publicly articulated his deci- for him,” said Hutchens. “This was his Catholic High School big man Akeem Odusipe dunks the ters State Community Col- sion. dream. ball in a game against Mcallie. Odusipe recently com- lege. She was a top scorer He made a verbal commitment to stay “He wanted to play in the Power 5 and mitted to play for Vanderbilt. He helped the Irish win the and rebounder for Hardin in Tennessee and play in the Southeastern he wanted to play in the SEC.” 2020 Division II-AA State Championship. Valley over the last two sea- sons. Brophy, a fullback and out- side linebacker on the HVA NCAA athletes will (likely) soon be compensated football team will remain in Cont. from page 1 I know the counter-argu- was at a friend’s house. basically didn’t care. go into effect. But isn’t it a the Volunteer State and play pizzeria? Why should it be ments. I know the “stu- The friend was playing an O’Bannon sued the good thing that the teenag- at Austin Peay. any issue to the NCAA if dent-athletes” are get- NCAA basketball game. NCAA, which eventually ers that worked hard to get Kyra Ranvek, a soccer a “student-athlete” prof- ting tuition and room and He was playing with the brought us to the point we to this point in their lives player for the Lady Hawks, its in any way due to their board. In recent years 1995 UCLA Bruins. On the are at today. Public opinion will head to Johnson City will finally get compensat- status as a football player? they’ve received more screen was a player with began to change during to play for East Tennessee Aren’t they the ones that compensation in terms of O’Bannon’s number, skin that lawsuit, and then ed for their skills and work State University. earned that status? There food too. But when com- tone, and even the same state and federal govern- ethic? Hauk, a top high school wouldn’t be any issue if a pared to the amount of lefty jump shot. When ment entities got involved. I think it is. swimmer, will continue his regular student did this, so money that specifically O’Bannon approached the When you look back at it career at Grand Canyon Uni- what’s the problem? football and sometimes NCAA asking why his like- that way, last week’s NCAA Mark Nagi is the author versity in Arizona. Why should the fat men’s basketball brings ness was on a video game decision was inevitable. of “Decade of Dysfunc- Pietarila, who had a cats at the NCAA offices in for a University and the when he never gave per- Here’s the thing. Cheat- stellar wrestling career at tion,” which takes an up- in Indianapolis make six overall local economy, it’s mission for that to happen, ing in sports has been Hardin Valley, will continue (or seven!) figure salaries a minuscule number. he was told by the NCAA going on as long as games close look at Tennessee’s grappling for Cumberland while the teenagers are A little over a decade that the player in the game have been played. And crazy coaching search College in Lebanon. He is a the ones breaking their ago, former UCLA basket- wasn’t him. He was also cheating will still occur back in 2017. The book is three-time Class AAA State backs? ball standout Ed O’Bannon told even if it was him, they when the new NIL rules available on Amazon. Runner-up. Area hoops and wrestling standouts honored by TSWA By Ken Lay Academy of Knoxville. Hurst just completed a Player. shooter that I’ve ever had. Seven local high school She helped the Lady stellar career for the Hor- Burnett, meanwhile, He has great basketball basketball players and Irish to their best season nets and will play for UNC- helped the Spartans reach character and he’s going to four wrestlers were recent- in recent history. Catholic Pembroke. Lacey led the their third consecutive Divi- play Division II Basketball ly named to its respective went 11-18 and reached Falcons to a Class AA Sec- sion II-A State Tournament. and he’s not going to have to teams by the Tennessee the state quarterfinals. She tional appearance and was He helped Webb claim the pay a dime to go to school. Sports Writers Association. suffered a season-ending a Mr. Basketball Finalist. state championship in 2020 He’ll have a great career in Bailey Trumm, of Powell Edwards. injury against Greeneville Odusipe, a highly-tout- and coach Ricky Norris had High School, was selected Webb School of Knox- and Catholic closed the ed post player for the Irish, high praise for Burnett, who college.” to the Class AAA girls team ville’s Luke Burnett was season with eight consecu- recently committed to play transferred from Heritage Meanwhile, in wrestling: and Catholic High School selected to the Division II-A tive losses. for the Commodores. He during his sophomore year. Gibbs had three athletes freshman, was named to boys team after helping the She and the Lady Irish will had numerous offers from “He’s a great basketball received all-state honors. the Division II-AA girls team. Spartans reach the state have a new head coach next throughout the country. He player but the biggest thing Marcus Smith (106 pounds) South-Doyle senior Kend- semifinals in Nashville. season as former Daniel was one of the area’s top about him was his willing- and Christian Moore (138 rick Holland was named to Trumm will take her tal- Boone coach Travis Mains post players and the only ness to play in our system,” pounds) were named to the Class AAA boys team. ents to Boone, North Caro- takes over the program. senior starter for the Irish. Norris said of Burnett, who the Class A/AA boys team. Ty Hurst from Carter and lina where she will play at “She’s special,” Mains He was named to the all- will play at the University Kaylee Hayes (125 pounds) Edward Lacey from Fulton Appalachian State. said of Williams. tournament team at the of Alabama-Huntsville next was named to the all-state made the Class AA team. Williams, who will be a Meanwhile, Holland state championships in season. “We got him half- girls team. Catholic forward Akeem rising sophomore for the closed out a stellar career Nashville after helping Cath- way through his sophomore Odusipe, a recent Vanderbilt Lady Irish, burst on to the with the Cherokees last olic’s boys basketball team year, and I saw him score 48 Hardin Valley Academy commitment, was named to scene opening night when season and is still weighing capture its first state title. points in a game for Heri- senior Josh Pietarila (170) the Division II-AA boys team, she had a triple-double in his options for next season Edwards, a rising junior tage. was selected for the Class along with teammate and her first game against Cedar according to South-Doyle point guard, was the state “This was my 29th year AAA boys team. He is a sophomore point guard B.J. Bluff Area rival Christian coach Brian Stewart. tournament’s Most Valuable coaching and he’s the best three-time state runner-up.

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It was a mortgage your house to pay for six. I’d been to a few minor-league a most unexpected situation, but One day in July 2000, I drove weeknight and the crowd was rel- the evening. A hotdog or bag of games over the years, but after hey, they say irony is a big part from McKenzie to the hospital in atively light, so after buying the peanuts won’t bust your weekly that night in Jackson, my fandom of life. The circumstances under Jackson to see Mom. I hung out cheapest ticket, I was able to budget, and a cold beer costs half went to a much higher level. Every which I became a huge fan of in her room for a few hours until choose almost any seat I wanted. or less what you pay at the bigs. time I go back to west Tennessee minor league ball are strong evi- about 7 pm, whereupon I had to And the baseball was great. It’s You also get to sit far closer to the I go to a game in that park if the dence of that adage. leave because visiting hours were called the minor leagues, but field than you would at a major- team is in town. Several times a From the age of eight on, I grew over. Mom didn’t seem to be doing believe me, those guys can play. league game. summer I’m at Smokies Park on up in a small town in west Tennes- really well and I was quite worried. The gap between those players Ten bucks at Smokies Stadium the third-base side. see – McKenzie, in Carroll County But visitation was up and I had to and the major leaguers is pretty in Kodak can get you a seat right If you’ve never been to see the – and in the summer of 1998, cir- go. I teared up as I left her room. small. Of course, virtually all major behind the dugout. If you wanted a Smokies, I highly recommend it. cumstances necessitated that I I don’t remember how, but while leaguers start in the minors and similar seat at Wrigley Field where The baseball is great, the prices move back home with my wid- I was in Mom’s room, I found out then work their way up. the Chicago Cubs play (the Smok- very reasonable, and wherever owed mother. I was 39 and would that Jackson’s minor-league base- No, minor league ball doesn’t ies’ parent team), you’re proba- you sit, you’ll be pretty close to end up living with Mom for three ball team – the West Tenn Dia- have the same electricity that you bly looking at a hundred or more. the field. It’s not called America’s years before I again headed on to mondjaxx (now the Jackson Gen- feel at a major-league park. You And let me say again, the minor pastime for nothing. the next chapter of my life. erals) – were in town that night. certainly don’t get the same sense leaguers play very good baseball There’s been talk for a few years In the summer of 2000, Mom Being a lifelong baseball fan, and of “wow, this is big” that you com- while earning a tiny fraction of about bringing the Smokies back had to go to the hospital, in Jack- really needing some diversion, I monly feel at a big-league game. what their major-league brethren to Knoxville, where the team (by son. Jackson, in Madison County, decided to go to the game before I You’re a whole lot less likely to get paid. other names) played for many is about an hour from McKenzie drove back to McKenzie. I couldn’t be watching future Hall-of-Fam- That night 20 years ago in Jack- years. This baseball fan can only on the way to Memphis. Mom’s possibly have known at the time ers, and you might or might not son is exactly what I needed. It hope.

DM Miller was a fixture at Rule High School for years. Here he’s shown accepting an American flag at a dedication for the Ralph Hutchins Football Field, working at his desk in the principal’s office and getting in a defensive end position as a Golden Bear.

DM Miller was a winner right from the start Cont. from page 1 the city and county school second in the 100 yard boards. He also was on dash and high jump in the obtain his fame as an the TSSAA Board of Con- City-County Championship administrator in UT ath- trol and inducted into the while at Rule. letics, Miller played on an TSSAA Hall of Fame in “He served his country in undefeated Maryville Col- 1994. the U.S. Navy on the USS lege football team that Through the years, Jon Gosper, and couldn’t swim played in the first Tanger- accumulated a lot of admi- a lick. He and mom took ine Bowl, a forerunner of ration for his father and he care of my sister, Libby, for today’s Citrus Bowl. shared those feelings. 64 years, until she moved Miller later became an “I admired my father’s into a group home. He assistant football coach intelligence, athleticism, slept with her on his chest and then the head coach vision and caring/protec- for two years, because she Staying at his alma mater. tionism,” he pointed out. wasn’t projected to live very “Dad graduated from “I think he was the first long, with all of her disabili- Rule in 1944 and a day or person in his family to earn ties and problems. two later he was in the ser- a college degree. He played “And so much more…..” in? vice (Navy),” said Jon. “He college football, finished Get The Knoxville Focus stayed there two years and delivered to your mailbox then went to Maryville Col- lege.” every week for the cost of Jon somewhat followed postage or view the paper in his dad’s footsteps. BANKRUPTCY in its entirety online at “Dad went to Rule and FREE INITIAL became principal and CHAPTER 7 www.knoxfocus.com. I went to Central and Hearings held in my office, notices CONSULTATION became principal,” he can be filed and proceed without pointed out. personal court appearance. Horace M. Brown, During his prestigious Cases can proceed as usual even Attorney career, DM was the only during these trying and perilous 865-982-9489 person to serve on both times. [email protected] Call the office at (865)686-9970 to inquire about a subscription. May 4, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

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the Game. All three surpass The “Wicked Witch of with printed money and cities, but those people anything I’ve seen on Netf- the West” has decided to neo-Keynesian spending. elected incompetent and lix, especially if you’re a fan remain in her compound Thomas Jefferson once often corrupt officials. of baseball. eating chocolate ice cream said, “When we get piled Once, we taught our chil- Most know the story of from her double-wide freez- upon one another in large dren there are consequenc- Shoeless Joe Jackson and ers instead of reconvening cities, as in Europe, we shall es for choices. Again, Jeffer- the baseball scandal of the Congress. The last Queen become as [sick] (corrupt) son observes, “To compel Chicago Black Soxs depict- of France, Marie Antoinette, as Europe.” I changed the a man to subsidize with his ed in Field of Dreams. In my infamously once said, “Let wording to reflect the Coro- taxes the propagation of opinion, Jackson was inno- them eat cake” when told navirus crisis after read- ideas which he disbelieves cent and manipulated by that starving peasants ing the recent study from and abhors is sinful and corrupt lawyers and sacri- had no bread. She should MIT which found the major tyrannical.” ficed by a corrupt judge and have been more sensitive sources of viral transmis- Perhaps next week the Quotations system to rescue baseball’s of her “Main Street” folks sion in NY City were buses media will discover poor As I write this column, it is of the Department of Jus- reputation. General Flynn, because the French Revo- and the subway system. Joe Biden’s picadillos and day forty-four of our “shel- tice (DOJ). Recently, I came the system has not changed lutionists soon took off her Both were deemed vital by nascent dementia. Perhaps tering in place,” and we’ve across a quote from Lavren- since 1920. royal head. Mayor de Blasio and Gover- “expert” Dr. Fauci will clari- had enough. Tonight, our tiy Beria, head of Joseph Though I’ve become more Perhaps it’s better that nor Cuomo and were never fy his comments regarding neighborhood friends will Stalin’s secret police. He skeptical, I’m usually willing Congress remains shel- shut down. Coupled with hook-up sites like Tinder join us in Blount County at said, “Show me the man, to consider even the per- tered. “No man’s life, liber- high density living in the and “your willingness to take our favorite Mexican res- and I’ll show you the crime.” spectives of those I feel are ty or property is safe while most populous American risks.” Perhaps Pelosi and taurant to celebrate “lib- Little has changed in eighty “confused.” I now admit my the legislature is in ses- city is a recipe for an epi- Democrats will be forced eration” with margaritas years because, with their abject cynicism of Washing- sion.” (Mark Twain) And demic. This also explains to choose America over the and Tex-Mex. The straw soft coup d’état of Presi- ton DC in general and the given the corruption with why California, with cars Chinese communist govern- that broke the camels back dent Trump, James Comey, previous leadership of the the last Corona spending instead of mass transit and ment. Perhaps we will learn occurred when I found Andrew McCabe and John FBI and DOJ. The verdict bill, it was Twain who again disbursed suburban living, the true prevalence of the myself identifying with a clip Brennan echo the dreaded is out on Attorney General observed, “There is no dis- has far less COVID-19 ill- coronavirus with antibody of a sheltered Kermit-the- Stalinist Beria. William Barr, federal pros- tinctly Native American ness and death despite tests, and thereby know frog looking out his window During our coronavirus ecutor John Durham and criminal class, save Con- antibody-documented high the denominator and final- and “dreaming of Mexican imprisonment, we have the current head of the FBI gress.” exposure. ly learn the lethality of the food.” watched a lot of TV. Unfor- Christopher Wray. In final analysis, the The “controversy of this corona scourge. But don’t I love and collect the tunately, so many of the I’m also cynical of the recovery of our country week” (we have a new hold your breath. Too many wisdom of scripture and movies and shows are poor media. If we’ve learned any- and economy is dependent crisis every week) revolves people are too invested in quotations. I even jot down in my opinion and do not thing in the last few years, upon you and me. If we around Trump’s statements Biden, experts, models, my own observations (Fer- measure up to the “per- you might as well be listen- don’t take some risks and regarding Federal relief for money, power and global- gisms) of life which of sonal classics” of my small ing to Tokyo Rose if you’re go to restaurants, stores states. Trump favors relief ism to allow the hoi polloi course have not stood video collection. getting information from and support businesses it for the months where the to learn the truth. the test of time nor rise to Becky and I have missed CNN, MSNBC, the NYT or will be as Christ uttered, “It coronavirus took its toll, but If it weren’t so tragic, I the stature of more noble baseball this spring so we the Washington Post. Mark is finished.” I am no econ- not for years of mismanage- might joke and laugh. How- reflections. again watched the first of Twain once said of the omist and view econom- ment. Bailing out Illinois or ever, “I don’t make jokes. I By the time you read my Kevin Costner’s baseball media, “If you don’t read the ic theory as little better New York’s long-standing just watch the government column General Michael trilogy, Bull Durham. The newspaper you are unin- than sorcery. However, it financial mess and sanctu- and report the facts.” (Will Flynn may have been exon- second in the series is the formed; if you do read the is common sense that the ary city lunacy is unfair to Rogers) erated from the malicious more well-known Field of newspaper you are misin- government can’t fix a twen- the rest of the nation. I feel entrapment of the FBI and Dreams and the series con- formed.” It seems like noth- ty-two trillion-dollar econo- sorry for people in Demo- You may email Dr. Ferguson the dishonest prosecution cludes with For the Love of ing changes. my by flooding the market crat controlled states and at [email protected] Wesley House is expanding service, connections in the community Wesley House Community began a food pantry for program “My son goes to Emerald Acad- and I am so glad I found out blooming during this uncertain Center is stepping up to serve participants. Since March 27, emy and has been out of school about this program!” time as well. Wesley House is their community in more ways the organization has been open now due to the coronavirus for Wesley House has been partnering with non-profits such than one. from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. for the past month and a half. My blessed to continue to sup- as Second Harvest and the Boys When Mayor Kincannon childcare, open for families to husband and I are both “essen- port their program participants Scout to provide food and crafts placed the city of Knoxville come and pick up groceries and tial” workers and have still had during this time, but wanted to for their students. Relation- under the safer at home order have been making weekly door- to work full time. We do not have better support the community ships with community church on March 23, Wesley House step deliveries of food and basic much family around to help with even further. like Ebenezer United Method- knew they had to join the fight household items to 25 senior childcare,” Allen explained. “Since we have received so ist Church, community groups on the frontlines. The Wesley citizens and four families who “Kendal’s teacher mentioned much support, we wanted to and even individual community House team quickly came struggle with transportation. Wesley House so I checked into show our support for the com- members and developed and together to figure out a plan to After a month of a twist on it. It’s difficult for us to trust munity, too” Executive Director flourished over the last month. keep all employees working and services, Wesley House has others to watch our son but I Kara Finger explained. to serve the families and senior served over 200 families and felt like they were taking all of The agency participants in While running a non-profit citizens during this time. seniors through their food the necessary precautions to Takeout Tuesday, where they during a global pandemic has With a few days of plan- pantry and opened their doors keep everyone safe. Wesley purchase lunch for their stu- been anything but easy, Wesley ning and working with com- to any essential employees House has been nothing short dents from local businesses. House Community Center has munity partners as well as the living or working in Knox County of amazing! The staff are always They have purchased food from found the silver lining of receiv- Department of Human Servic- for childcare. very friendly and caring. They Soccer Taco, Brenz Pizza, Har- ing an incredible amount of sup- es, Wesley House obtained a New parent, Keri Allen, even help Kendal do his online by’s, All Occasion Catering, and port and showing love the com- waiver to be open for childcare expresses her appreciation for schooling every day. It has been Buddy’s BBQ, which the kids are munity who has loved them for essential employees and Wesley House during this time. a huge blessing to our family loving! Partnerships are also since 1907. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus May 4, 2020 Treasure Hunt & Online Auction Postponed The Bread of Life Community Television of In John chapter recognized a problem. searching for food. Andrew is nobleman’s son healed from a Knoxville ’s annual Neighbor- six, crowds of people People had come from thinking, “There has got to be a distance. They had heard Jesus hood Treasure Hunt & Online are swarming around as far as ten miles away way to help solve this problem. healed the paralytic lying by the Auction has been postponed Jesus. Jesus and his to find Jesus. In all the Here is a kid’s sack lunch, but pool of Bethesda. But now they from Friday, May 1, to Friday, disciples were tired excitement, there had how far can that go among so couldn’t picture Jesus taking June 5. from constant minis- been no preparations many. A can of sardines and a care of this situation. Why not? It’s not too late to get your try and they went to a made for food and few biscuits to feed thousands!” They had a defective view of neighborhood’s treasures place to get some rest lodging. The people Often, we have no idea what to Christ. Jesus offers a solution donated and entered into the (Mark 6:31). So, Jesus By Mark were in the sun all do with our situation, but the Brackney, in one of the most miraculous auction. You have until Friday, and his disciples take a day and now they are starting point is always to bring Minister of the displays of Christ. In fact, this May 22, to get your items boat across the sea to hungry and tired. Jesus what there is to the attention Arlington Church miracle is recorded in all four entered. Bethsaida for a respite. of Christ asks Philip, “Where are of Jesus. You just will never Gospels. Jesus created the This event is an easy (and The only problem was we going to buy bread know what Jesus will do with it. additional food. socially distant!) way to raise that some people saw for all these people?” Likely Jesus will do something What was Jesus trying to money for your neighborhood where they went and word Jesus already had a plan but he new and creative. We also read teach in this miraculous sign? organization’s future projects. spread. The crowds followed. wanted to test his disciples. He of a third person in the text. He said, “I am the bread of Search your storage areas for The boat headed north, to the wanted to stretch their spiritual He doesn’t have a name but life.” This is the first of seven treasures to donate. spot where the Jordan River understanding of who he was. we remember him. He is the Citywide bidding will begin empties into the Sea of Gali- Philip responds, “Eight months’ boy with the fish and bread. He “I am” statements in John. on Friday, May 22, and run lee. The crowd figured they wages wouldn’t be able to feed could have held on to his lunch Jesus reminds his hearers as through Friday, June 5. A live were going to Bethsaida, two this crowd.” Philip was the mod- sack, but he shares it. the Jewish Passover was near event will be held that night, miles up the Jordan River. So, ern-day CPA; quick with num- The twelve disciples decide (6:4), that just as God provided from 5-8 p.m., to watch the the people take off on foot and bers and things were not adding the only logical decision was to for Israel during the wilderness final bids come in. No bids will actually beat Jesus there. up. He sees the size of the send everyone away to fend for wanderings with bread from be accepted past 8 p.m., and What was the reaction of crowd. He looked at the price themselves. But they missed heaven (manna), Jesus is going winners will be announced Jesus? According to Mark’s of bread. Conclusion: eight something. Jesus. They thought to take care of them now. As we shortly thereafter. gospel, Jesus had compassion months’ wages would not be all they had was a few loaves eat of food to survive physically, If you have any questions, on them. There are 5,000 men enough to feed all the people. of bread and two fish. But we must eat of Jesus to survive call CTV at (865) 215-8848. plus women and children. As Andrew, Peter’s brother, they forgot. They forgot water spiritually (6:57-58). Partake of the day came to a close, they had been out about the crowd changing to wine. They saw a Jesus! LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES received an actual copy of the notice to creditors or (4) months from the date of first publication as if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOTICE TO (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor NOTICE TO described in (1)(A);or COURT than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (4) months from the date of first publication as CREDITORS if the creditor received the copy of the notice less CREDITORS date of death. This the 21ST day of APRIL, 2020 NOTICES described in (1)(A); or ESTATE OF ERIC CORMAN DRUMM than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ESTATE OF CHARMIE ANN GILLIAM MARTIN (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s DOCKET NUMBER 82921-3 (4) months from the date of first publication as DOCKET NUMBER 82909-3 ESTATE OF JOHN RICHARD MILLER date of death This the 16TH day of APRIL, 2020. described in (1)(A); or Notice is hereby given that on the 22ND day (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Notice is hereby given that on the 16 day of PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF DORIS CAMPBELL BEETS of 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the date of death This the 22ND day of APRIL, 2020. APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the MICHAEL A COOPER; EXECUTOR NOTICE Estate of ERIC CORMAN DRUMM who died Feb Estate of CHARMIE ANN GILLIAM MARTIN who 3024 CROSSWINDS LANE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 7, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk ESTATE OF CURTIS GIBSON died Aug 23, 2019, were issued the undersigned SEVIERVILLE, TN 37876 Cause No. CE-29248 LISA BEETS FARHART; EXECUTRIX and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court In the Circuit Court for Blount County 866 BELLE GROVE ROAD Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident JACKSON KRAMER ATTORNEY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 having claims, matured or unmatured, against NEDRA GIBSON; EXECUTRIX and non-resident, having claims, matured or PO BOX 629 ROGER GENE PILIPOVIC, Plaintiff, the estate are required to file the same with the 5249 SINCLAIR DRIVE unmatured, against his or her estate are required KNOXVILLE, TN 37901 v. JAMES C. SHASTID Clerk and Master of the above named court on or KNOXVILLE, TN 37914 to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the LESLIE PAIGE PILIPOVIC, Defendant. ATTORNEY AT LAW before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or above named Court on or before the earlier of the NO. CE-29248 1816 AMARILLO LANE (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims NOTICE TO In this cause, it appearing from the Order of KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date will be forever barred: Publication, that Leslie Paige Pilipovic’s location of the first date of the publication of this notice if JOE M MCAFEE (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the CREDITORS is unknown and cannot by ascertained for service the creditor received an actual copy of this notice ATTORNEY first publication of this notice if the creditor PO BOX 2047 ESTATE OF LEONARD B. MURRAY, JR. of process upon diligent inquiry, it is ordered that to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date received an actual copy of this notice to creditors DOCKET NUMBER 82840-3 publication be made for four successive weeks, NOTICE TO that is four KNOXVILLE, TN 37901 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four as required by law, in The Knoxville Focus, a CREDITORS (4) months from the date of the first (4) months from the date of this first publication; Notice is hereby given that on the 16TH day newspaper published in Knoxville, TN, notifying publication; or or of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of Defendant, Leslie Paige Pilipovic, to file an ESTATE OF WANDA G CALDWELL (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor NOTICE TO (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor the Estate of LEONARD B. MURRAY, JR. who died answer to the above referenced action for divorce DOCKET NUMBER 82703-1 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Feb 5, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the filed with this Court and a copy to Plaintiff’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less CREDITORS if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Attorney, Lance Evans, 5029 Pea Ridge Road, Notice is hereby given that on the 21ST day than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- Maryville, TN 37804, within 30 days from the of 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF PAUL LINDSEY HOBSON (4) months from the date of first publication as resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, last date of publication, exclusive of the last date Estate of WANDA G CALDWELL who died Oct 11, described in (1)(A);or DOCKET NUMBER 82910-1 described in (1)(A); or against his or her estate are required to file the of publication, or a judgment by default may be 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s same with the Clerk and Master of the above entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte as and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, date of death. This the 22ND day of APRIL, 2020 Notice is hereby given that on the 16 day of date of death This the 16 day of APRIL, 2020. named Court on or before the earlier of the dates to said Defendant. If there is no answer, a hearing Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will on Plaintiff’s motion for default judgment may be having claims, matured or unmatured, against ESTATE OF ERIC CORMAN DRUMM the Estate of PAUL LINDSEY HOBSON who died ESTATE OF CHARMIE ANN GILLIAM MARTIN be forever barred: heard after June 11, 2020. the estate are required to file the same with the Feb 19, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the This 6th day of April, 2020. Clerk and Master of the above named court on or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) first publication of this notice if the creditor before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or JANET HOLROYD DRUMM; EXECUTRIX County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- BRENDA GILLIAM MOSELEY; EXECUTRIX received an actual copy of this notice to creditors ______(2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: 1239 FOREST BROOK RD resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, 2912 LITTLE DUG GAP ROAD at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the KNOXVILLE, TN 37919 against his or her estate are required to file the LOUISVILLE, TN. 37777 (4) months from the date of this first publication; STEPHEN OGLE, CLERK & MASTER first date of the publication of this notice if the same with the Clerk and Master of the above or creditor received an actual copy of this notice to DALLIS HOWARD named Court on or before the earlier of the dates CALLEN RAGLE (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date ATTORNEY prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will ATTORNEY AT LAW received an actual copy of the notice to creditors that is four 4820 OLD KINGSTON PIKE STE 200 be forever barred: P.O. BOX 23380 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of the first KNOXVILLE, TN 37919 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37933 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four NOTICE TO publication; or first publication of this notice if the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as CREDITORS (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four NOTICE TO (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF CAROLYN BROWN BAILEY if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of this first publication; CREDITORS date of death This the 16TH day of APRIL, 2020. DOCKET NUMBER 82915-3 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four NOTICE TO or (4) months from the date of first publication as CREDITORS (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF MARK MICHALEC ESTATE OF LEONARD B. MURRAY, JR. described in (1)(A);or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors DOCKET NUMBER 82885-3 Notice is hereby given that on the 17 day of (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s if the creditor received the copy of the notice less PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE{S) APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of date of death. This the 21ST day of APRIL, 2020 ESTATE OF KATHLEEN CLARKSON FREY than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Notice is hereby given that on the 22ND day LEONARD B. MURRAY, III; CO-EXECUTOR the Estate of CAROLYN BROWN BAILEY who died DOCKET NUMBER 82918-3 (4) months from the date of first publication as of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of 245 STERLING RD. Mar 19, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the ESTATE OF WANDA G CALDWELL described in (1)(A); or the Estate of MARK MICHALEC who died May 14, HENDERSONVILLE, TN. 37075 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Notice is hereby given that on the 22ND day (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s 2018, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) of APRIL 2020, letters administration in respect date of death This the 16 day of APRIL, 2020. and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, NICOLE J. MURRAY resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, AIMEE C PERRY; EXECUTRIX of the Estate of KATHLEEN CLARKSON FREY who Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, WEINGEROFF; CO-EXECUTOR against his or her estate are required to file the 7321 EDNA DRIVE died Feb 20, 2020, were issued the undersigned ESTATE OF PAUL LINDSEY HOBSON having claims, matured or unmatured, against his 126 ISLAND DR. same with the Clerk and Master of the above KNOXVILLE, TN 37920 by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court or her estate are required to file the same with the HENDERSONVILLE, TN. 37075 named Court on or before the earlier of the dates of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will DAN SCOTT ATTORNEY and non-resident, having claims, matured or ELIZABETH SKOGMAN HOBSON; EXECUTRIX before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or REBECCA BELL JENKINS be forever barred: PO BOX 547 unmatured, against his or her estate are required 11237 SAM LEE ROAD (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: ATTORNEY AT LAW (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the SEYMOUR, TN 37865 to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37932 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the 9724 KINGSTON PK. STE. 202 first publication of this notice if the creditor above named court on or before the earlier of the first publication of this notice if the creditor KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims ROBERT W WILKINSON received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four will be forever barred. ATTORNEY AT LAW at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; NOTICE TO (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the P.O. BOX 4415 (4) months from the date of this first publication; OAK RIDGE, TN. 37831-4415 NOTICE TO or CREDITORS first publication of this notice if the creditor or (Bl Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor CREDITORS received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF BETTY CATE CLAPP at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less DOCKET NUMBER 82912-3 (4) months from the date of this first publication; NOTICE TO if the creditor received the copy of the notice less ESTATE OF ILA MAE NAPIER than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four or than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four DOCKET NUMBER 82903-3 (4) months from the date of first publication as Notice is hereby given that on the 17TH day (Bl Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor CREDITORS (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of received an actual described in (1)(A); or Notice is hereby given that on the 15TH day (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s the Estate of BETTY CATE CLAPP who died Mar copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor ESTATE OF FREDDIE ELIZABETH JOHNSON (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of date of death This the 17 day of APRIL, 2020. 23, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the received the copy of the notice less than sixty DOCKET NUMBER 82711-3 date of death This the 22ND day of APRIL, 2020. the Estate of ILA MAE NAPIER who died Oct 4, Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk ESTATE OF CAROLYN BROWN BAILEY County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- from the date of first publication as described in Notice is hereby given that on the 17 day ESTATE OF MARK MICHALEC and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (1)(A); or of APRIL 2020, letters of administration c.t.a Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) against his or her estate are required to file the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s in respect of the Estate of FREDDIE ELIZABETH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE($) SHEILA having claims, matured or unmatured, against his PETER TOWLE; EXECUTOR same with the Clerk and Master of the above date of death. This the 22ND day of APRIL, 2020. JOHNSON who died Dec 27, 2019, were issued DIANE PROFFITT; EXECUTRIX PO BOX 12922 or her estate are required to file the same with the P.O. BOX 700 named Court on or before the earlier of the dates the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the KNOXVILLE, TN 37912 Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or FRIENDSVILLE, TN. 37737 prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their’ claims will ESTATE OF KATHLEEN CLARKSON FREY Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or be forever barred: persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, SHARON FRANKENBERG ATORNEY (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: DAVID H LUHN (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) matured or unmatured, against his or her estate PO BOX 31585 (1)(A} Four (4) months from the date of the ATTORNEY AT LAW first publication of this notice if the creditor JOHN W FREY; ADMINISTRATOR are required to file the same with the Clerk and KNOXVILLE, TN 37930 first publication of this 310 N FOREST PARK BLVD received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 8706 VILLA CREST DRIVE Master of the above named court on or before notice if the creditor received an actual copy KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four KNOXVILLE, TN 37923 the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or .(2) of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days (4) months from the date of this first publication; otherwise their claims will be forever barred: NOTICE TO before the date that is four (4) months from the or MICHAEL R CROWDER ATTORNEY (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor PO BOX 442 of the first date of the publication of this notice if CREDITORS (Bl Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor KNOXVILLE, TN 37901 NOTICE TO received an actual copy of the notice to creditors the creditor received an actual copy of this notice ESTATE OF JOHN RICHARD MILLER received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date DOCKET NUMBER 82917-2 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less CREDITORS than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of the first Notice is hereby given that on the 21ST (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF DORIS CAMPBELL BEETS described in (1)(A); or publication: or day of 2020, letters testamentary in respect of described in (1)(A); or DOCKET NUMBER 82895-1 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s CREDITORS (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor the Estate of JOHN RICHARD MILLER who died (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death This the 17TH day of APRIL, 2020. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Feb 20, 2020, were issued the undersigned by date of death This the 15TH day of APRIL, 2020. Notice is hereby given that on the 16TH day ESTATE OF CURTIS GIBSON if the creditor received the copy of the notice the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of ESTATE OF BETTY CATE CLAPP DOCKET NUMBER 82828-3 less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident ESTATE OF ILA MAE NAPIER the Estate of DORIS CAMPBELL BEETS’ who died (4) months from the date of first publication as and non-resident, having claims, matured or Mar 22, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Notice is hereby given that on the 22ND day described in (1) (A); or unmatured, against the estate are required to file PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox SANDRA CATE-DAVIDSON; CO-EXECUTRIX of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s the same with the Clerk and Master of the above MICHAEL CLAY NAPIER; CO-EXECUTOR County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- 220 MARBLE VIEW DRIVE the Estate of CURTIS GIBSON who died Feb 24, date of death. This the 17 day of APRIL, 2020. named court on or before the earlier of the dates 351 LONGMIRE ROAD resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, KNOXVILLE, TN. 37763 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will CLINTON, TN. 37716 against his or her estate are required to file the and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, ESTATE OF FREDDIE ELIZABETH JOHNSON be forever barred: same with the Clerk and Master of the above GLENDA SUSAN CATE CHANDLER; CO- Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date KEITH BRIAN NAPIER; CO-EXECUTOR named Court on or before the earlier of the dates EXECUTRIX 7247 MOUNTAIN MIST LANE having claims, matured or unmatured, against his PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE($) of the first date of the publication of this notice if 12610 OLD STAGE ROAD prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 or her estate are required to file the same with the SUSAN LYNN PAUL; ADMINISTRATRIX CTA the creditor received an actual copy of this notice KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 be forever barred: Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or 623 DOGWOOD TRAIL to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the LYNN TARPY before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or MCKINNEY, TX 75072 that is four EDWARD A. COX, JR. first publication of this notice if the creditor ATTORNEY AT LAW (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (4) months from the date of the first ATTORNEY AT LAW received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE N-290 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the DAVID B HAMILTON publication; or 1111 N NORTHSHORE DRIVE SUITE N-290 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 first publication of this notice if the creditor ATTORNEY AT LAW (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 (4) months from the date of this first publication; received an actual copy of this notice to creditors 1810 MERCHANT DRIVE received an actual copy of the notice to creditors or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of this first publication; than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four May 4, 2020 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3

Salad • 2 cups avocados • 2 tomatoes KCDC’s Five Points Time • 3/4 c. blue cheese • 3 green onions, chopped T h e This recipe is for 4-6 people. I don’t Earns Award d a y s like blue-cheese dressing, but you can are getting longer and warmer, which add any dressing you like. You can make Knoxville’s Community Demonstration (RAD) pro- in 2017 on Bethel Ave., means it’s time to get rid of those very it by the traditional recipe or add your Development Corporation’s gram, utilizing Low-Income and includes 90 units for hot dishes we make when the weather own twist. It is thought to have originat- (KCDC) Five Points redevel- Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) elderly and disabled resi- is cold, such as chili or chicken pot pie. ed in Hollywood in 1930 at the Brown opment has earned a 2019 and Community Investment dents. Phase 2 opened in Yes, it’s salad time, and one of my favor- Derby restaurant and was named after Tennessee’s Best award in Tax Credits (CITC) through 2018, on the east side of ites is Cobb salad. I’m going to tell you the owner, Robert Howard Cobb. the neighborhood stabiliza- THDA. McConnell St. along Martin how to make it. It’s very easy and very Cook bacon until crisp-15-20 min. Add tion category. Additionally, the City Luther King Jr. Ave., and delicious, remaining ingredients, one on top of the Presented in March of Knoxville has invest- is a 10-building, 84-unit other. Then eat and enjoy. by the Tennessee Hous- ed more than $13 million development for families. ing Development Agency in the Five Points site for COBB SALAD Phase 3 opened in 2019, Thought for the day: You’ve got to (THDA) at the Tennessee extensive utilities replace- • 8 slices bacon continue to grow, or you’re just like last Housing Conference in ment; new and widened at the west corner of Martin • 3 hard-boiled eggs-peeled and night’s cornbread--stale and dry. Loret- Nashville, the Tennessee’s streets; additional lighting; Luther King Jr. Ave. and chopped ta Lynn Best awards honor excel- and sidewalk construction McConnell St., and is a • 1 head Romaine lettuce-torn into lence in the development to improve walkability and 28-building, 80-unit com- bite-size pieces Send comments to: rosemerrie@att. or management of afford- connectivity of housing to plex for families. • 4 c. cooked chicken net. Thank you. able housing that reflects the community. Construction is under- the highest standards in Five Points redevelop- way for a 2020 opening of quality and sustainability. ment is based on a master Five Points 4, a 31-building, LORETTA'S CLOSET The Neighborhood Stabili- plan released in 2014, 82-unit complex for fami- zation category recogniz- which followed years of Last Saturday of each month lies at the intersection of Loretta's Closet is a es developments achiev- community input as a Fun begins @ 10 a.m. Kenner Avenue and McCon- mission for women by ing this goal through THDA guide to replace the outdat- Fellowship, snacks, devo- nell Street. The completion women assisting programs or the orchestrat- ed Walter P. Taylor Homes tion, & a trip to THE CLOSET of Five Points 4 will mark women with clothing & ed use of THDA programs and Dr. Lee L. Williams the realization of the Five with other housing organi- Senior Complex develop- accessories. Christus ictor utheran Church Points Master Plan. zations. ments with modern hous- unin natis into 40 Central Aenue ike The investment at Five The $80 million rede- ing units. The four-phase ositis it os noxille 3 Points has elevated the velopment of Five Points plan was designed to build PLEASE JOIN US. (865) 68-66 in East Knoxville includes on previous redevelopment quality of the built environ- the construction of 336 in the area, including the ment as well as the overall You can reserve your legal or public notice modern, energy-efficient adaptive reuse of Eastport aesthetic of the site, creat- housing units through the School and The Residences ing a space that fosters a by emailing [email protected] or U.S. Department of Hous- at Eastport senior housing. sense of pride among resi- (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A);or calling (865) 686-9970. ing and Urban Develop- Phase 1, The Residenc- dents and the broader com- (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ment’s Rental Assistance es at Five Points, opened munity. date of death. This the 21ST day of APRIL, 2020

ESTATE OF JOHN RICHARD MILLER

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) MICHAEL A COOPER; EXECUTOR 3024 CROSSWINDS LANE SEVIERVILLE, TN 37876

JACKSON KRAMER ATTORNEY PO BOX 629 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES KNOXVILLE, TN 37901 Notice is hereby given that on the 15TH day before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (4) months from the date of first publication as This the 28 day of APRIL, 2020. LEXINGTON, KY. 40517 NOTICE TO of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. described in (1) (A); or NOTICE TO the Estate of FRANCES DISNEY SWERSKY who (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF MILBREY HINRICHS RACHEL RALSTON MANCL CREDITORS died Feb 12, 2020, were issued the undersigned first publication of this notice if the creditor date of death. ATTORNEY AT LAW CREDITORS ESTATE OF MARK ROBERT ORR by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court received an actual copy of this notice to creditors PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 100 MED TECH PARKWAY, SUITE 110 DOCKET NUMBER 82901-1 of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four This the 27 day of APRIL, 2020. PATRICIA WOOLWINE; ADMINISTRATRIX JOHNSON CITY, TN. 37604 ESTATE OF LEONARD B. MURRAY, JR. and non-resident, having claims, matured or (4) months from the date of this first publication; 3506 WOODMONT BLVD DOCKET NUMBER 82840-3 Notice is hereby given that on the 15TH day unmatured, against his or her estate are required or ESTATE OF MARGARET NASHVILLE, TN. 37215 to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor COE PLUMLEE CAGLE Notice is hereby given that on the 16TH dayof APRIL 2020, letters administration in respect of the Estate of MARK ROBERT ORR who died above named court on or before the earlier of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors NOTICE TO of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their if the creditor received the copy of the notice less PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) the Estate of LEONARD B. MURRAY, JR. who diedMar 14, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox claims will be forever barred. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four CATHERINE MIRIAM CAGLE; J SCOTT GRISWOLD CREDITORS Feb 5, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date (4) months from the date of first publication as ADMINISTRATRIX CTA ATTORNEY AT LAW Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of KnoxCounty, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- ESTATE OF BETTY J. BURNETTE resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, of the first publication of this notice if the creditor described in (1)(A); or 916 MOUNTAIN ROAD 617 W MAIN STREET County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- received an actual copy of this notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s CLINTON, TN. 37716 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 DOCKET NUMBER 82923-2 resident, having claims, matured or unmatured,against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four date of death. This the 22ND day of APRIL, 2020. against his or her estate are required to file the (4) months from the date of this first publication; ANNE M MCKINNEY same with the Clerk and Master of the abovenamed court on or before the earlier of the dates Notice is hereby given that on the 24TH day prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will or ESTATE OF WALTER L WILLIS ATTORNEY AT LAW named Court on or before the earlier of the dates (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 1019 ORCHID DRIVE NOTICE TO of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. of the Estate of BETTY J. BURNETTE who died (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 be forever barred: if the creditor received the copy of the notice less W. DAVID WILLIS; ADMINSTRATOR 2516 CREDITORS Mar 20, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox received an actual copy of this notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four GRAY HENDRIX ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN 37931 first publication of this notice if the creditor (4) months from the date the first publication as ESTATE OF ELIZABETH C. LEWIS County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- received an actual copy of this notice to creditorsat least sixty (60) days before the date that is four DOCKET NUMBER 82929-2 resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (4) months from the date of this first publication; described in (1) (A); or P NEWMAN BANKSTON ATTORNEY NOTICE TO at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the PO BOX 2047 against his or her estate are required to file the (4) months from the date of this first publication;or same with the Clerk and Master of the above (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor decedent’s date of death This the 15TH day of KNOXVILLE, TN 37901 CREDITORS or APRIL, 2020. Notice is hereby given that on the 27TH day named Court on or before the earlier of the dates (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditorreceived an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF DAVID G. CRAIG of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ESTATE OF FRANCES DISNEY SWERSKY NOTICE TO DOCKET NUMBER 82926-2 of the Estate of ELIZABETH C. LEWIS who died be forever barred: if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Dec 15, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four(4) months from the date of first publication as Notice is hereby given that on the 24TH day Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox first publication of this notice if the creditor described in (1)(A); or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) CREDITORS (4) months from the date of first publication as LISA ANNE SWERSKY MYERS; of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- received an actual copy of this notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF MARY JO BAIRD the Estate of DAVID G. CRAIG who died Mar 9, resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four date of death. This the 15TH day of APRIL, 2020. EXECUTOR 10529 LEADENHALL GARDENS (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s WAY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 DOCKET NUMBER 82925-1 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk against his or her estate (4) months from the date of this first publication; date of death This the 16TH day of APRIL, 2020. and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, are required to file the same with the Clerk or ESTATE OF MARK ROBERT ORR EDWARD A. COX, JR. Notice is hereby given that on the 24TH day Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, and Master of the above named Court on or before (BJ Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF LEONARD B. MURRAY, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of having claims, matured or unmatured, against his the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) received an actual copy of the notice to creditors PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) the Estate of MARY JO BAIRD who died Mar 29, or her estate are required to file the same with the otherwise their claims will be forever barred: if the creditor received the copy of the notice less ROBERT H. ORR; CO-EXECUTOR 1111 N. NORTHSHORE DRIVE, SUITE N-290 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE{S) KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four LEONARD B. MURRAY, III; CO-EXECUTOR 626 BROOME ROAD and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or first publication of this notice if the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as 245 STERLING RD. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37909 Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: received an actual copy of this notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or HENDERSONVILLE, TN. 37075 NOTICE TO having claims, matured or unmatured, against his (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s DONNA J. ORR; CO-EXECUTOR or her estate are required to file the same with the first publication of this notice if the creditor (4) months from the date of this first publication; date of death This the 24TH day of APRIL, 2020. NICOLE J. MURRAY 626 BROOME ROAD CREDITORS Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors or WEINGEROFF; CO-EXECUTOR KNOXVILLE, TN. 37909 before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF BETTY J. BURNETTE 126 ISLAND DR. ESTATE OF DOROTHY E. THOMAS (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (4) months from the date of this first publication; received an actual copy of the notice to creditors HENDERSONVILLE, TN. 37075 RICHARD T. WALLACE DOCKET NUMBER 82908-2 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ATTORNEY AT LAW first publication of this notice if the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four SANDRA M. SMITH; EXECUTRIX REBECCA BELL JENKINS 109 PARKWAY, SUITE 2 Notice is hereby given that on the 16TH day received an actual copy of this notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (4) months from the date of first publication as P.O. BOX 456 ATTORNEY AT LAW SEVIERVILLE, TN. 37862 of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less described in (1)(A); or WALLAND, TN. 37886 9724 KINGSTON PK. STE. 202 of the Estate of DOROTHY E. THOMAS who died (4) months from the date of this first publication; than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 Mar 23, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the or (4) months from the date of first publication as date of death This the 27TH day of APRIL, 2020. KEVIN DEAN NOTICE TO Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor described in (1)(A); or ATTORNEY AT LAW County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ESTATE OF ELIZABETH C. LEWIS 550 W. MAIN ST. STE. 500 CREDITORS resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less date of death This the 24TH day of APRIL, 2020. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 NOTICE TO ESTATE OF JAMES DENVER PARTIN against his or her estate are required to file the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE{S) DOCKET NUMBER 82808-1 same with the Clerk and Master of the above (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF DAVID G. CRAIG JOHN PORTER; EXECUTOR CREDITORS named Court on or before the earlier of the dates described in (1)(A); or 3908 KENILWORTH DRIVE SW Notice is hereby given that on the 15 day of prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 NOTICE TO ESTATE OF ILA MAE NAPIER be forever barred: date of death This the 24TH day of APRIL, 2020. ELIZABETH A. CRAIG; EXECUTRIX DOCKET NUMBER 82903-3 APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of JAMES DENVER PARTIN who died (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the 6429 WESTMINSTER RD. M SAMANTHA PARRIS CREDITORS Sep 23, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the first publication of this ESTATE OF MARY JO BAIRD KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 ATTORNEY AT LAW Notice is hereby given that on the 15TH day notice if the creditor received an actual copy 4610 CENTRAL AVENUE PIKE, SUITE 102 ESTATE OF SHIRLEY B. TODD of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox DOCKET NUMBER 82911-2 County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) JACKSON KRAMER KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 the Estate of ILA MAE NAPIER who died Oct 4, before the date that is four (4) months from the BARRY BELL; EXECUTOR ATTORNEY AT LAW 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerkresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Notice is hereby given that on the 27TH day against his or her estate are required to file the date of this first publication; or 2304 CEDAR LN. P.O. BOX 629 and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, same with the Clerk and Master of the above the Estate of SHIRLEY B. TODD who died Mar 7, named Court on or before the earlier of the dates received an actual NOTICE TO having claims, matured or unmatured, against his copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor JON MCMURRAY JOHNSON 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk or her estate are required to file the same with theprescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, be forever barred: received the copy of the notice less than sixty ATTORNEY AT LAW CREDITORS Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months 10413 KINGSTON PK. STE. 200 NOTICE TO Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the ESTATE OF JEAN LOUISE CROKER PETKE having claims, matured or unmatured, against his first publication of this notice if the creditor from the date of first publication as described in KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)(A); or CREDITORS DOCKET NUMBER 82888-3 or her estate (1)(A} Four (4) months from the date of thereceived an actual copy of this notice to creditors are required to file the same with the Clerk at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s first publication of this date of death This the 16TH day of APRIL, 2020. ESTATE OF MILBREY HINRICHS Notice is hereby given that on the 27TH day and Master of the above named Court on or before notice if the creditor received an actual copy(4) months from the date of this first publication; DOCKET NUMBER 82930-3 of APRIL 2020, letters testamentary in respect of the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) or NOTICE TO of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days ESTATE OF DOROTHY E. THOMAS the Estate of JEAN LOUISE CROKER PETKE who otherwise their claims will be forever barred: before the date that is four (4) months from the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day of died Dec 1, 2019, were issued the undersigned (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the date of this first publication; or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors APRIL 2020, letters administration in respect of by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court first publication of this notice if the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (Bl Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor E. KRISTIE GIORDANO; EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF MARGARET COE the Estate of MILBREY HINRICHS who died Oct of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident received an actual copy of this notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PLUMLEE CAGLE 16, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the and non-resident, having claims, matured or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as 1822 NANTASKET ROAD if the creditor received the copy of the notice less KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 DOCKET NUMBER 82898-1 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox unmatured, against his or her estate are required (4) months from the date of this first publication; than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is fourdescribed in (1)(A); or County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the or (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, above named Court on or before the earlier of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor date of death This the 15 day of APRIL, 2020. DALE C. ALLEN described in (1)(A); or ATTORNEY AT LAW of APRIL 2020, letters of administration c.t.a against his or her estate are required to file the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s in respect of the Estate of MARGARET COE same with the Clerk and Master of the above will be forever barred: if the creditor received the copy of the notice less ESTATE OF JAMES DENVER PARTIN P.O. BOX 900 date of death This the 15TH day of APRIL, 2020. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901-0900 PLUMLEE CAGLE who died Feb 15, 2020, were named court on or before the earlier of the dates (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will first publication of this notice if the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF ILA MAE NAPIER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. be forever barred. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or RONNA M PARTIN; EXECUTRIX All persons, resident and non-resident, having (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) B136 WALKER ROAD NOTICE TO claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her first publication of this notice if the creditor (4) months from the date of this first publication; date of death This the 27TH day of APRIL, 2020. MICHAEL CLAY NAPIER; CO-EXECUTOR KNOXVILLE, TN. 37938 estate are required to file the same with the Clerk received an actual copy of this notice to creditors or 351 LONGMIRE ROAD CREDITORS and Master of the above named court on or before at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF SHIRLEY B. TODD CLINTON, TN. 37716 STEVEN L WILLIAMS the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) (4) months from the date of this first publication; received an actual copy of the notice to creditors ATTORNEY AT LAW ESTATE OF WALTER L WILLIS otherwise their claims will be forever barred: or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) KEITH BRIAN NAPIER; CO-EXECUTOR 329 ELLIS AVENUE DOCKET NUMBER 82920-2 (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four CAROL ANN WILLIAMS; EXECUTRIX 12610 OLD STAGE ROAD MARYVILLE, TN. 37804 of the first date of the publication of this notice if received an actual (4) months from the date of first publication as 455 CUSICK CIRCLE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 Notice is hereby given that on the 22ND day the creditor received an actual copy of this notice described in (1)(A); or LENOIR CITY, TN. 37772 of APRIL 2020, letters administration in respect to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s EDWARD A. COX, JR. of the Estate of WALTER L WILLIS who died Dec date that is four received the copy of the notice less than sixty date of death This the 27TH day of APRIL, 2020. ATTORNEY AT LAW NOTICE TO 4, 2019, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk (4) months from the date of the first (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months 1111 N NORTHSHORE DRIVE SUITE N-290 and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, publication: or from the date of first publication as described in ESTATE OF JEAN LOUISE CROKER PETKE CAROLYN LEVY GILLIAM KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 CREDITORS Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (1)(A); or ATTORNEY AT LAW ESTATE OF FRANCES DISNEY SWERSKY having claims, matured or unmatured, against his received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 10805 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200 DOCKET NUMBER 82902-2 or her estate are required to file the same with the if the creditor received the copy of the notice date of death. FREDERICK H. PETKE; EXECUTOR KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 Clerk and Master of the above named court on or less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is 404 GROVES POINT WAY PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus May 4, 2020 Burning bridges wreaked havoc in early days of the Civil War By Mike Steely Senior Writer Carter was told to “stop Bristol and Chattanooga all (Rebel) supplies passing and to repair telegraph [email protected] on the east Tennessee and lines already damaged by In the early days of the Virginia Railroad.” the Loyalists. war the Confederate take- Andrew Johnson, serv- Meanwhile, Carter over of East Tennessee ing as Union military gov- returned to Camp Robin- drew the attention of many ernor of Tennessee while son and departed there politicians from the region, exiled in Kentucky, gave his on October 18, along with and pleas for relief were approval to the plan. three Union officers, bound taken directly to the presi- William Carter met for east Tennessee. Accom- dent. Abraham Lincoln rec- secretly with President Lin- panying him were Cap- ognized the loyal citizens of coln and then traveled to tain David Fry of Greene central Appalachia, espe- talk with General George County; Captain Thomas cially those in east Tennes- Thomas, field command- Tipton of Sullivan County; see. er of Union forces in Ken- and Lieutenant Arch Myers A directive issued on tucky, at his headquarters of Blount County. June 29, 1861, was signed at Camp Dick Robinson. Several railroad bridges by President Lincoln and Carter’s plan developed were targeted for destruc- set afoot a secret effort and he decided to select tion, but only a few were to assist both the citi- hand-picked volunteers actually burned. The most zens of the region and the from among the East Ten- noteworthy attempts Union Army effort as well. nessee Loyalists still living involved Carter County It involved transferring a in the region. At the same Loyalists who were friends A lone Confederate stands guard at the Strawberry Plains railroad bridge where Union naval officer to army ser- time he attempted to arm and neighbors of the Carter loyalists attempted to burn the structure. The early days of the Civil War saw several vice, sending him to over- the citizen militias there, family. Each of the secret bridge burnings in our area. see the effort, arm loyal and in October he asked agents were officially

citizens, and raise Cain his superiors to assist. sworn into Union Service, by surprising Confederate “You will please furnish but were not fully identified and Mississippi. It will be B.M.G. O’Brien, Berry Prich- at bridges over the Watau- leaders with a little hit and the bearers with as much until after the war. prudent to fortify the pass ard, Henry Slagle, James ga and Holston Rivers. The run. lead, rifle powder, and as Unfortunately many of before leaving it in your P. Scott, James Williams, bridge at Carter’s Depot, It involved disrupting much caps as you can for the bridge burners, as well rear,” he wrote. Elijah Simmerly, Pleasant today called Watauga, was Rebel supply lines by burn- Scott and Morgan Coun- as most of the Loyalist The bridge burners went M. Williams, and Benjamin struck along with one over ing railroad bridges. ties. You need not fear to population, expected the about their work, risking F. Treadway. Lick Creek. Samuel P. Carter, a Carter trust these people, they action to be the forerunner their lives and those of A few of the bridge burn- The bridge across the County native, received his will open the war for you by of a massive Union libera- their known relatives, but ers wore hoods, including Holston at Strawberry orders through Simon Cam- routing these small bodies tion of their homeland. the Union invasion did not the future officer Daniel Plains, on the east Ten- eron, Secretary of War, and of marauding cavalry...” Union Army Commander follow. Slover, but many deliber- nessee and Virginia road, from Greeneville’s Senator He also directed deliv- General George B. McClel- The night of November ately refused to conceal was saved from destruc- Andrew Johnson. ery of the ammunition lan, while hesitant, never- 8, 1861, was to live in the their identity, and were tion by the “self-sacrificing Cameron wrote to the and suggested the men theless gave his permis- memory of east Tennesse- recognized by Rebel bridge act of a humble individual,” Lieutenant General of the go by way of Monticello sion to the Kentucky com- ans for many years. Many guards. Captain Tipton according to the Southern Union Army, giving him or Jamestown, Kentucky. mander on November 7th. of the citizen soldiers are acted as messenger from press. The heroic Confed- orders concerning Carter: Carter then joined his refu- “It therefore seems identified here, many of W.B. Carter and Andrew erate guard was identified ”You are hereby direct- gee brother, William Blount proper that you should whom went on to become Johnson to the local bridge as James Keelan, who was ed to send an officer to Carter, at “Camp Calvert” remain on the defensive “official” Union soldiers burning organizers. said to have fought a dozen Tennessee to muster into near London to plot further. on the line from Louisville and officers: Daniel Slover, Nine bridges were target- bridge burners, killing one the service of the United At about the same time, to Nashville while you throw John F. Burrows, John C. ed on the one night; four and wounding another. States 10,000 men... rebels dispatched Vir- the mass of your forces by Burchfield, Gibson O. Col- of which were success- Keelan was himself wound- “The Ordinance Bureau ginia units to Bristol, Ala- rapid march to Cumber- lins, Walter Collins, Landon fully destroyed. Four men ed several times, but the will forward to Cincinna- bama units to Chattanoo- land Gap or Walker’s Gap Carter, M.L. Cameron, Jack- struck the bridge at Zol- burners retreated without ti, Ohio, 10,000 stands of ga, and Memphis units to in Knoxville in order to son Carriger, James T. Dav- licoffer (now called Bluff damaging the span. arms and accoutrements... Chattanooga. Confeder- occupy the railroad at that enport, Samuel Davenport, City), led by Daniel Stover. to be carried through Ken- ate President Jefferson point and thus enable the Daniel Ellis, John Fondrin, Strikes were also planned tucky to east Tennessee... Davis sent Virginia Engi- loyal citizens of east Ten- William M. Gourley, Hender- to muster into service at neer Corps to east Tennes- nessee to rise, while you at son Garland, William F.M. the same time, in south- see with detailed orders the same time cut off the Hyder, J.K. 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