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FOCUS Seymour Middle School Weekly Poll* When voting for the President of Wins $150,000 the United Students, teachers and administrators at Sey- States, what mour Middle School are has the greater $150,000 richer today impact on your after being named 2012 Champions and the grand decision? prize winner in U.S. Cellu- Economic lar’s Calling All Communi- ties campaign. The con- Issues test awards $150,000 to 78.78% the school that garners the most online votes and the Social Issues next 17 schools receive 21.22% $50,000 each. Survey conducted All 18 winners in the November 2, 2012. 2012 campaign were * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted revealed Thursday in a by an independent, professional video from U.S. Cellular’s polling company. president and CEO, Mary N. Dillon, which was posted on the company’s website (uscellular.com). For the third year in a row McClung a school in Seymour, Tenn., Museum a suburb of Knoxville with 11,000 residents, has cap- Hosts Civil tured the top prize in the wireless carrier’s $1 mil- U.S. Cellular and Seymour Middle School celebrate that the school won the $150,000 grand prize in the company’s War Lecture, lion nationwide campaign 2012 Calling All Communities campaign on Nov. 1. U.S. Cellular announced which schools won a share of $1 mil- to support education. Sey- lion in the fourth annual campaign on its website, and company associates visited the school to congratulate the Signing mour Middle School ral- administration, teachers, students, parents and community members. Pictured from left to right: Seymour Middle The Frank H. McClung lied the most votes to School Principal Dr. Faye Nelson; U.S. Cellular Regional Vice President Tom Catani; Shirley Clepper and Autumn Museum will host a book take home the $150,000. Galyon of U.S. Cellular Authorized Agent Network Technologies in Seymour; and U.S. Cellular Agent Area Sales signing and lecture on Dr. In 2011, Seymour Pri- Manager Martin Burgess. Earl J. Hess’ new Civil War mary School was the big book, “The Knoxville Cam- $150,000 winner, and Cookeville. teachers, parents and com- Calling All Communities alumni and local business- paign,” on Sunday, Novem- Seymour High School won “It is exciting that Ten- munities to compete for campaign began, a total es to encourage voting ber 11, 2012. Artist Ken $100,000 the year before. nessee has four Calling this funding. We appreci- of 11 Tennessee schools from the first day to the Smith will also be on hand Seymour joins three other All Communities winners ate U.S. Cellular and com- have a won a total of final weekend,” said Jack to sign prints of his Civil War Tennessee schools in the including the grand prize panies across our state $950,000. Brundige, director of sales artwork, “At First Light.” Top 18, including Pickett winning school for the and nation that are engag- “We’re inspired by the for U.S. Cellular in Tennes- The event will begin at County High School in Byrd- second year in a row,” Gov. ing local communities and tenacity and spirit of this see. “We can’t wait to hear 2:00 p.m. at the museum stown as well as Algood Ele- Bill Haslam said. “Each of making significant invest- year’s winners, who har- about how the schools plan on the University of Ten- mentary School and North- these schools has done a ments in education.” nessed the support from to use the winnings they nessee, Knoxville campus. east Elementary School in great job of rallying their Since U.S. Cellular’s their friends, families, PTAs, worked so hard to earn.” Continue on page 2

Faith the size of a Dale Keasling Is Honoree at 4th paper clip Annual Emerald Youth Legacy Dinner Longtime community servant Dale By Sarah Baker [email protected] wanted to teach them Keasling, CEO of Home Federal Bank, about diversity and toler- will be honoree of the fourth annual Powell Middle School ance, so she asked one Emerald Youth Foundation Legacy received a special guest on of her teachers to teach a Dinner on Nov. 15 at the Knoxville October 16. Linda Hooper, class about the Holocaust. Convention Center. former principal of Whit- Because it is really hard More than 700 guests are expected well Middle School, came to comprehend six-million to attend the event, which will include to speak to the student lives being taken, the stu- a 6 p.m. reception followed by dinner body about the extraordi- dents decided to collect and program at 6:30. World-renowned nary project her students six-million paper clips so gospel singer Wintley Phipps, a two- started back in 1998. that they could see with time Grammy nominee, will sing after The “Paper Clips” project their own eyes what six mil- dinner. Also performing will be the inspired a now famous, lion looks like. They would JustLead Choir, an ensemble of more award-winning documen- know that each paper clip than 50 elementary-high school stu- tary. represented someone real, dents, led by John Jackson. Whitwell is in South- someone with hopes and All proceeds of the event will benefit eastern Tennessee, a little dreams just like they had. Knoxville’s 21-year-old Emerald Youth Pictured with Legacy Dinner honoree Dale Keasling (center) are Emerald over two hours from here. Students chose to use Foundation, which provides faith, edu- Youth participants (from left) Marissa Patrick, Dalton Oaks, Faith Brown, Hooper explained to stu- paper clips because they cation and sports programs to more Kelsey Oxendine, and Elijah McGinnis. dents that in Whitwell at learned that Norwegians than 1,200 inner city children, teens the time, there were no wore them on their lapels and young adults each year. has maintained a BauerFinancial of Greater Knoxville, the Helen Ross Jews, no Catholics, and during World War II as Keasling will be recognized for his five-star rating, the highest possi- McNabb Foundation, Smoky Moun- very few black or Hispanic a silent protest against integrity, leadership and commitment ble, for 82 consecutive quarters. At tain Council of the Boy Scouts, and people. Most of her stu- Hitler. They sent letters to urban youth. Under Keasling’s lead- the same time, Keasling has served Knox Area Rescue Ministries, among dents could not afford to to news organizations and ership, Home Federal Bank, the larg- on the boards of many community others. Tickets and sponsorships are do much traveling. She Continue on page 2 est locally owned bank in Knoxville, organizations, including United Way available at www.emeraldyouth.org. PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s November 5, 2012 FOCUS The truth about polls Weekly Poll When voting for the President of the United States, what has the greater impact on your decision?

Economic Issues 78.78% Social Issues 21.22%

By Age Economic Issues Social Issues Total 18-29 50.00% 50.00% 2 30-49 82.46% 17.54% 57 Linda Hooper answers questions from students Josh Brooks, Keegan Carter, Olivia Sharpe, Josh Brooks and Amber Tinker. 50-65 69.87% 30.13% 156 65+ 83.27% 16.73% 275 Total 78.78% (386) 21.22% (104) 490 Faith the size of a paper clip By Commission District 1 57.14% 42.86% 28 me to see that you can kindness, and picking a “What an honor and treat Cont. from page 1 show honor to people many positive attitude. Tierra it was to meet Mrs. Hooper 2 79.66% 20.34% 59 celebrities. Eventually the ways and to always think Giles, one of the eighth and have her speak to our 3 68.09% 31.91% 47 story of Whitwell appeared of others and not just your- grade Panther Promise students at Powell Middle 4 83.58% 16.42% 67 on “NBC Nightly News” and self,” said Haley Headrick. representatives at Powell School. It still amazes me 5 68.97% 31.03% 58 in the Washington Post. Powell Middle School Middle, said, “Who knows what they accomplished 6 86.21% 13.79% 58 They received paperclips Principal Gary Critsel- you might start a chain with the Paper Clip Proj- from twenty different coun- ous invited Linda Hooper reaction?” ect!” 7 83.08% 16.92% 65 tries and from celebrities to speak as part of the Critselous felt that Hoop- The Book of Luke speaks 8 77.19% 22.81% 57 such as Tom Hanks, Steven school’s Panther Promise er’s message of tolerance of what we can do if we have 9 92.16% 7.84% 51 Spielberg, George W. Bush, Program, a school-wide fit very well with the Panther faith the size of a mustard Total 78.78% (386) 21.22% (104) 490 Bill Clinton, and Bill Cosby. initiative to build character Promise. “I had watched seed, and I know it must be Ultimately, they collected in students. The program the “Paper Clips” video sev- true. Look at what some By Gender 29 million paperclips. concentrates on four ideas: eral times over the past 10 kids from our own state Unknown 84.21% 15.79% 19 “This speech meant a lot pursuing goals, partner- years and enjoyed it very accomplished with faith the Femal 79.61% 20.39% 255 to me because it helped ing with others, practicing much,” said Critselous. size of a paper clip. Male 77.31% 22.69% 216 Total 78.78% (386) 21.22% (104) 490 CHS Band has ‘rockin’ season Survey conducted November 2, 2012 The 2012 Marching AAAA division at the Clinch place trophies within their up of alumni band mem- Season has been a busy River Classic Competition; division in ALL categories bers representing gradua- one for the Central High percussion received a 1st including Drum Major, Color tion classes which spanned School Bobcat Marching place ranking with the color Guard, Percussion, & over- from 1955-2012 The CHS McClung Museum Hosts Civil Band. The band “rocked guard receiving a 2nd place all Band. This was a huge Alumni Pep Band had the War Lecture, Signing out” this year’s halftime ranking within their divi- accomplishment for the opportunity to perform on show with songs from the sion. At the Alcoa March- Bobcat Band proving that the field alongside the cur- Cont. from page 1 Confederate attack on 60s, 70s and 80s featur- ing Band Competition, the their hard work on the field rent Bobcat Band mem- Attendees will have a Union-held Fort Sanders ing “Stairway to Heaven,” Bobcat Band received a definitely paid off! bers as part of the pre- chance to meet the writer in Knoxville. Smith cur- “We Will Rock You.” and Superior rating of all 1s and Other events held during game activities. The first and artist, and to buy rently lives and works in “Don’t Stop Believing.” The won a 2nd place trophy in the month of October CHS Alumni Band Reunion copies of the book and the Southwest Virginia, and is show, aptly named “Chron- the Class AAA division with included a performance was a great success! The print to be signed. an assistant professor of icles of Rock,” did much to the color guard also receiv- at the McGhee Tyson Air- reunion is planned to be Published by The Univer- graphic design at Radford entertain the Bobcat fans! ing a 2nd place trophy. The port as part of the Veterans an annual event in years to sity of Tennessee Press, University. Before this, he “Chronicles of Rock” is defi- percussion dominated their Honor Air Program; this was come coinciding with CHS The Knoxville Campaign lived in the Knoxville area nitely a crowd-pleaser! competition by receiving a a true honor for the Bobcat Homecoming Activities. tells the often-overlooked for over thirty years and is The Bobcat Band com- 1st place trophy in their Band to participate in this Congratulations to the history of the 1863 cam- an alumnus of the Univer- peted in three marching division in addition to being event. October Homecom- 2012 Central High School paign for Knoxville led by sity of Tennessee. band competitions during named the Grand Champi- ing marked a first for the Bobcat Marching Band for Union General Ambrose The museum is located the months of Septem- ons for Class AAA/AAAA. Central High School Band an exciting, award winning Burnside and Confederate at 1327 Circle Park Drive. ber and October. The CHS The Bobcat Band cele- Program which featured marching season!!! General James Longstreet. Photography is welcome Band received an overall brated victory at the Volun- the inaugural performance Submitted by This important campaign in most museum galler- Superior rating in addition teer Classic, held at Heri- of the CHS Alumni Pep Diana McDonald has never received a full ies. Food and drinks are to bringing home a 2nd tage High School, winning Band. This band was made scholarly treatment-until not allowed in the galler- place trophy in the Class a Superior rating and 1st now. In this book Award- ies. The museum’s exhib- winning historian Earl J. its include archaeology, Hess fills a gap in Civil War ancient Egypt, decora- scholarship—a timely con- tive arts, the battle of Fort tribution that coincides Sanders, geology, and fos- with and commemorates sils. Admission is free. the sesquicentennial of the For more informa- Civil War. tion about the McClung Ken Smith’s Civil War Museum and its collec- painting, At First Light, tions and exhibits, visit was commissioned by the http://mcclungmuseum. McClung Museum, and utk.edu. depicts the disastrous

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Are presidential Virginia and Ohio. If such a closing days of a cam- surveys accurate? poll were accurate, it would paign, undecided voters seem as though the Presi- usually break for the chal- dent were poised to cruise lenger by about a 3 to 1 to re-election. margin. If that model holds But the problem for true, we could be looking Obama is that these at a narrow but significant polls were not alone. The Romney victory. same week, Rasmussen But as I write this, it is By Richie Beeler Research, a reputable inde- only Friday. A weekend pendent polling service, and a day remain before showed Governor Romney this race is decided. Yes, Presidential election with a small lead in all three most Americans will turn polling has been around states. So how can polls in their attention to football since the Great Depres- the same areas come up and other leisure activities sion. Gallup, perhaps the with such significantly dif- this weekend. But Monday best known American poll- ferent results? The answer could be the day when that ing service, has been track- lies in the polling sample. last 3-4% of voters finally ing public opinion on pres- The result of any poll make up their minds. That Hillcrest Tazewell Pike residents had the opportunity to vote on Thursday, November idential candidates since depends on two factors: is the number that will ulti- 1. Ione Collier is one of the residents who exercised her right to vote. Collier is 100 Franklin Delano Roosevelt what questions are you mately decide this elec- years old. A life-long Republican, she has voted in about 20 presidential elections. was in the White House. asking, and perhaps more tion. Collier, who lived in New York State most of her life, moved to Tennessee in 1997. Their final poll before Elec- importantly, whom are you And that’s a number no She has been very aware of the upcoming election and repeatedly asked her niece, tion Day has only been asking. poll can capture. Sharon Nivor, when she was going to get to vote. “It’s wonderful and fabulous,” wrong about the eventual The CBS/NYT poll sur- said Nivor, “that a 100-year-old woman can get up and push the button.” -SBaker winner twice. In 1948 Harry veyed approximately 7-8% Truman stunned the nation more Democrats than by defeating Republican Republicans in the three Thomas Dewey, despite states, assuming a larger polls showing Dewey with a Democratic turnout on 5-point lead. Then in 1976, Election Day. That model Gallup’s final survey showed would have worked well in President Gerald Ford with 2008 when approximate- a one-point advantage over ly 12% more Democrats Jimmy Carter. The Georgia than Republicans went to Governor won by two. the polls. But this is not Gallup’s historical accu- 2008. Most experts actu- racy is well-documented ally believe the GOP turn- and has established their out will be higher than reputation as the most the Democratic this year. trusted polling source for Enthusiasm to vote in this elections in the nation. But election is simply higher in recent years, Gallup has among Republicans than been joined by a myriad of Democrats. other polls, from private Rasmussen took this services such as theirs, to into account in their poll- countless media outlets ing, assuming an essential- and partisan political orga- ly equal turnout between nizations. The result has the two parties in those been an almost indiscern- three battleground states. ible hodgepodge of polls The resulting poll numbers that can often appear all were predictably quite dif- over the map. ferent. So what does this The election of 2012 is mean on Election Day? As definitely no exception to Scott Rasmussen himself this phenomenon. In fact has said, who knows. it may be the worst exam- As encouraging as Ras- ple of it yet. As of last week, mussen’s numbers from there were no less than 31 the battleground states (yes you read that correct- may appear for Romney, ly) national presidential the national numbers are polls. Of those, nineteen not appreciably differ- showed Mitt Romney with ent from other polls. As a small lead, five were tied, of Friday, Rasmussen has and President Obama led the national race in a sta- in seven. That begs sever- tistical dead heat, with al questions. How can polls each candidate garner- be so different? Who is ing support from 48% of going to win this election? those surveyed. Gallup did And perhaps more funda- not poll last week due to mentally, can polls be trust- the disruption from Hurri- ed at all? cane Sandy. As of October As for the first question, 29 they showed Governor it is utterly maddening to Romney with a 51-46 lead. see the profound dispari- But most national polls now ty in some of the polling - show the race essentially not just nationally, but in even. There is one factor, several key battleground however, that has to be states. For example, last worrisome for Obama. week a poll conducted by In virtually every nation- the New York Times and al poll, the President is CBS News showed Obama running below 50%. His- with a modest lead in three tory shows that while polls of these so-called swing tend to tighten in favor of states, namely Florida, the incumbent during the

See the entire paper online at www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A4 The Knoxville Fo c u s November 5, 2012 Focus MORE on Random Acts of Christian Kindness The tall tractor provided the perfect Director, was a busy person at the Trunk- Seymour & South Knox setting for “Dorothy, Aunt Em, and Uncle or-Treat event. She was canvassing the Henry” in “The Wizard of Oz.” Though grounds with a walkie-talkie in hand, but this scene was in took a few minutes to talk with me. Tennessee instead Last year, the event saw well over of Kansas, Ashley 1,500 children! This year, more than Boruff looked every 2,000 adults and children attended the bit the part of “Dor- Trunk-or-Treat. Even the grown-ups who othy,” complete were handing out candy were dressed with braids and in costumes. It was hard to tell who red shoes. She, was having the most fun—the children also, looked right or adults! Debbie told me they give an at home in the cab award each year at their church for the By Ralphine Major of that great big best costume. The winner gets to claim ralphine3@yahoo. com John Deere tractor the title until the next year’s event. “What that belongs to her is RACK?” I asked her. grandfather, Marvin Boruff. Last year, “Random Acts of Christian Kindness,” Ashley appeared in my column 11-7-11 Debbie answered. “Many people have when she was helping her school. On the a heart for foreign missions, and CSBC Saturday night before Halloween, I found certainly does; but we, also, have a heart Ashley and her family helping hand out for community,” she added. After talking candy for their church’s Trunk-or-Treat with her for only a few minutes, it was event. While the tractor fit right in with obvious that Debbie has a huge heart! the rural Gibbs Community, it did not In fact, she started working for East Ten- have a typical trunk like the many cars nessee Heart Consultants twenty-four parked on the hillside. At first glance, years ago. She still works there full- I wondered if they might need the trac- time in various roles, though it seems tor to haul in a wagonload of candy for the RACK Ministry alone could be a full- that long line of little pirates, princesses, time job. In addition to Trunk-or-Treat, and ladybugs. I even saw some children the RACK Ministry includes other events dressed as bumblebees and pumpkins. which give back to the community, such Photo by Dan Andrews. But, this church crew had all the bases as Coats for the Cold, Easter Egg Hunts, Local officials and Ijams supporters explore the new property following the announcement covered. The open field was covered with and distribution of school supplies. of a 22-acre addition last Thursday. The land includes a scenic ridgetop in the growing trucks and cars full of candy. The popcorn and candy, paper and Urban Wilderness Corridor. It is a beautiful lay of land upon a grassy pencils, and crayons and coats are just green hill. The prime piece of proper- items in retail stores. But, when given ty is the future home of Clear Springs through a church’s RACK ministry, such Baptist Church (CSBC) in front of the simple things show God’s love in action. Ijams Grows and Enhances Midway IGA on Tazewell Pike at Emory As I finish writing this piece, I see a beau- Road. The church is currently located tiful harvest scene on the hot plate on on 8518 Thompson School Road in Cor- our kitchen counter with a Bible verse Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness ryton, Tennessee. While the acreage on staring up at me: “He who sows boun- Following the acquisition As a gateway to the South nearby Forks of the River the hill may be vacant with no church tifully will also reap bountifully.” 2 Cor- of a new 22-acre proper- Loop, Ijams is the jump off and William Hastie Natural building in sight, it is far from “empty.” inthians 9:6. Debbie must have seen ty, Ijams Nature Center is point to experience the Area. Whether you are on Already, it has become a shining light in this verse, too, by the many seeds she is expanding to 300 acres Urban Wilderness. Groups bike or on foot, the Ijams the heart of Gibbs Community. On the helping sew. Wherever she is, at work or and further enhancing the like the Appalachian Moun- trail experience is truly previous Saturday, it was the site of Clear at church, this RACK Ministry Director’s South Loop on Knoxville’s tain bike Club (AMBC) have breathtaking, and located Springs’ Fall Festival under a super-sized heart is certainly in the right place! For Urban Wilderness. The embraced Ijams and their only two miles from down- tent. This night, it was the site of Clear more information about RACK or other new property, which lies Tuesday evening rides are town Knoxville makes it an Springs’ 5th Annual Trunk-or-Treat spon- activities at Clear Springs Baptist Church, between Sevierville Pike like mini-festivals boast- easy destination for Knox- sored by the RACK Ministry. I had seen call the church office at 865-688-7674 and Ijams’ Quarries, is a ing 50-60 riders. Another ville residents and the tour- their advertisement in The Focus and or visit their website at www.clearsprings- critically important wooded group, such as the newly ist set. wondered what RACK represents. baptist.net. ridge top in South Knoxville. formed Girls Outside, a vol- The seller, Mr. Jon Bur- Debbie Carpenter, the RACK Ministry Adding it to existing acre- unteer-led group encourag- nett, has long envisioned age will ensure that natural ing young girls to connect his property to be a part views are forever protect- to the outdoors, is also of the Ijams Park. Mr. Bur- ed and new trails will pro- starting their experiences nett grew up near the origi- vide opportunities for both at Ijams before heading nal Ijams family home on active and passive recre- onto other sections of the Island Home Avenue and ation. Urban Wilderness. Plus, his sister, Helene, was a Protecting and support- every week, hundreds of close friend of Mary Ijams, ing parks is gaining momen- visitors enjoy the increas- one of the Ijams daughters. tum locally and nationally. ing number of trails on their Mr. Burnett also served This week, a private donor own. as attorney for the City made the largest gift ever Ijams is continuing to of Knoxville and was an to New York’s Central Park partner with AMBC to com- early Ijams Board Member - $100 million, highlighting plete three additional miles during the 1960s. The Bur- the growing awareness of by the end of the year to nett family is now thrilled how critical parks are to our satisfy a state of Tennes- that their land will be pre- communities. In Knoxville, see Recreational Trails Pro- served and enjoyed by all Ijams Nature Center does gram grant. Those trails will for years to come. just that; its value is akin connect to other sections to Central Park. of the Urban Wilderness at Carol A. 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UT Report: Modest Economic Growth Continues, Some ‘Sore Spots’ Persist Modest employment the forecast in the fall 2012 “Growth will improve as presidential elections and Housing prices, construc- Inflation and gas prices gains, an uptick in con- Business and Economic 2013 unfolds, while 2014 the looming fiscal cliff tion and investment also have been going down, sumer spending on auto- Outlook, released today. promises to yield much also stalled the recovery have been going up. which is “good news for mobiles and marginal The study, prepared by stronger growth for most by adding to policy and “Automobiles and hous- consumers and those on improvements in the hous- the Center for Business measures of economic market uncertainty. ing are two sectors that fixed incomes,” Murray ing industry are indications and Economic Research activity,” said Matt Murray, “Despite some sore typically lead the econo- said. “But the decrease the U.S. and Tennessee (CBER) at the University of CBER associate director spots, there are also my out of the recession,” in inflation is bad news for economies are inching Tennessee, Knoxville, pre- and the report’s author. encouraging signs,” Murray he said. “As these sectors those who have earnings toward recovery. dicts the trajectory of the Slower European eco- said, noting that in spite of continue to improve in the or retirement income that But it will be at least state and national econ- nomic growth has nega- the increased lifespan of quarters ahead, so will is linked to inflation.” another year or two before omies by examining sev- tively affected exports modern cars, consumers overall economic growth, To read the entire report, the economy shows signif- eral economic and fiscal from the U.S., according to have purchased more of especially as the economy visit http://cber.bus.utk. icant growth, according to factors. the report. The upcoming them in recent quarters. moves through 2013.” edu/tefs/fall12.pdf.

The Internet Curbside and Seniors: recycling An Expanding programs marks Frontier successful first In times past, the Internet year was an uncharted territory for senior Knoxville’s Curbside c i t i z e n s . Recycling Program is one However, year old, and has collect- recent stud- ed more than 5,000 tons ies have of material from 20,000 shown that households. for the first “At this point in time we By Ashlynn time more have collected 5,396.49 Grindstaff than half tons of materials for recy- of the 65+ cling,” said John Homa, population Public Service Department has embraced the use of Solid Waste Project the Internet and its many Manager. “In terms of envi- functions in their lives. ronmental impact, that is Although American adults equivalent to keeping 2,753 ages 65 and over are con- cars off the road for a year sidered least likely out of all by preventing greenhouse other age groups to use the gas emissions, or saving Photo by Dan Andrews. Internet, they are certain- 35,784 trees used to ly beginning to defy those The Concord/ Farragut GOP Club had Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. as guest speaker at their monthly meet- make paper products, or statistics. Not only are ing, on Thursday, November 1 at the Frulatti Café. Congressman Duncan co-signed a letter Wednesday to Sec- saving 4,020 tons of natu- more than half of American retary of State Hillary Clinton and President Obama demanding more information on the September 11th mur- ral resources such as coal seniors using the Internet, der of a U.S. Ambassador and three others in Libya, saying it was “terrible we did not give our diplomats more and iron ore.” a study by Pew Internet security.” Households that signed Continue on page 2 up during initial enroll- ment were provided with a 96-gallon recycling bin. Materials are picked up every two weeks by Waste Bestselling author Dr. Bill Bass on tap Connections, the City’s waste contractor, and deliv- ered to another contrac- tor, Rock-Tenn Recycling. for KWG cocktail party Rock-Tenn processes the materials and ships them Body Farm $40 for co-written seven novels event. She has represented pro- to companies that make founder Dr. Bill members. with Jon Jefferson under “I like the fact that he testers, gang members, recycled products from the Bass will be the Bass founded the pen name Jefferson started the Body Farm from accused drug dealers and plastic and paper and other featured guest the University Bass. Several of the books nothing except an idea and even a serial killer. Plus recyclables collected. at a Knoxville of Tennessee’s have been New York Times it’s had such an impact on she’s an aspiring crime Sign-up for the program Writers’ Guild Anthropology bestsellers. the field of science and also novelist. started in April 2011, and cocktail party Research Bass briefly will dis- law enforcement,” she said. With that background, the initial goal of 20,000 fundraiser in Facility – com- cuss his work before par- “He’s an impartial witness it would be a crime if she households was reached in west Knoxville. monly called tygoers have a chance to and it’s not just prosecutors didn’t give writing a shot. December. Regular curbside The party is Dr. Bill Bass the Body Farm speak with him informally who use him.” The party is limited to service for those enrolled scheduled from – 30 years in a small, intimate setting. Morelock is a force to be 35 attendees. To purchase began last October. Those 6 to 8 p.m. on ago to study He has a lot of fans across reckoned with in her one- a ticket, send a check to signing up now for the pro- Tuesday, Nov. 13 at KWG the decomposition of the nation and here in East woman law office, having Knoxville Writers’ Guild, P.O. gram are placed on a wait- board member Diane human remains. He’s also Tennessee, including local successfully gone after Box 10326, Knoxville, TN ing list. As residents leave Montgomery’s home. Cost the author of the memoir attorney Angela Morelock, large and small companies 37939 or go to www.knox- the program for various is $50 for nonmembers, “Death’s Acre” and has who’s sponsoring the for employment violations. villewritersguild.org. Continue on page 2

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Curbside recycling programs marks Tennessee Home Instead Senior Care to host free successful first year Alzheimer’s training sessions Cont. from page 1 diverting a huge amount the pounds of materials cardboard, and shredded Tennessee Home Instead Senior Care franchise offic- of reusable materials from recycled. The points can paper (shredded paper es will host free, in-person Alzheimer’s training ses- reasons, such as moving local landfills and help- be used for coupons and should be placed in a sions during November, in conjunction with Alzheimer’s out of town, those on top ing protect and sustain discounts at local and paper bag to prevent scat- Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers of the waiting list will be our environment.” national retailers in the tered pieces) Month. moved into the program. The program also pro- area. More details on the Materials that should not The recently launched Alzheimer’s CARE: Changing “As curbside recycling vides recycling carts in program can be found on be recycled include: alumi- Aging Through Research and EducationSM program is a customers ourselves, my the downtown business the web site at www.doy- num foil, aluminum or steel first-of-its-kind training program that addresses current family and I know what district for those resi- ourpartwiththecart.com or frying pans, batteries, and future needs by offering family members a fresh a great service this is,” dents in apartments and by calling 311. ceramics, dishes, electron- approach to Alzheimer’s care. The approach encourages said Mayor Madeline for small businesses in the Acceptable items that ics, food waste, hazard- mental engagement to help relatives remain safely at Rogero. “The results from area. Seventy-two tons of can be recycled in the ous waste, light bulbs, home and in familiar surroundings as long as possible, this first year show that materials have been col- curbside program are: medical waste, mirrors, and family members learn to immerse themselves in Knoxville residents are lected from that part of Plastics: plastic bottles, plastic bags, shrink wrap, the mindsets of their loved ones to help manage difficult the program. City resi- plastic jugs, milk jugs, Styrofoam, trash, window behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s disease. dents recycled an addi- detergent containers, or plate glass, yard waste, For a schedule of the training programs in Tennessee tional 3,091.73 tons of all plastic containers #1-7 Christmas decorations or or to take free online training courses, please visit www. materials at City Drop-Off with the exception of lights, water hoses. (Even helpforalzheimersfamilies.com. Centers during the past Styrofoam though Styrofoam is clas- “As the Baby Boomer population continues to age, 12 months. Metals: aluminum cans, sified as a #6 plastic it is it is essential for current and future caregivers to be Approximately half of steel cans, tin cans. No not processed for recycling educated and prepared on how to manage behaviors the participating house- other metal is accepted in this area by any compa- associated with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Jeff Huber, holds for curbside recy- Glass: bottles, glass jars ny and cannot be placed in president and chief operating officer of Home Instead, cling have signed up for (brown, clear, green only) the recycling carts at this Inc. “We hope that by reaching such a wide audience, Recycle Bank, an incen- Paper: newspaper, mag- time.) more family caregivers will be equipped with the proper tive program that provides azines, junk mail, office knowledge and tools to face the everyday challenges of rewards points based on paper, cereal boxes, the disease.”

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Pages from course taken by many dis- the Political graced military officers and shoot himself. Past Even if untrue, the scandal effectively ended Walsh’s political career, although he remained a member of the United States Senate. Walsh was still important enough to have FDR, run- ning for a fourth term in By Ray Hill 1944, to personally tele- [email protected] phone him at his Clinton, Massachusetts home and hen folks coax him into joining the think of presidential train. Walsh success- had supported every war fulW Irish politicians from effort as a member of the Massachusetts, they tend Senate and advocated a to think in terms of the quick return home for mili- Kennedys, John and Ted. tary personnel. Yet the first and most David Walsh determined enduring Irish-Catholic pol- to run yet again in 1946, itician from Massachusetts despite his surviving sis- was not a Kennedy; it was ters pleading with him to David Ignatius Walsh. For retire. Walsh faced his over three decades, David one time colleague, Henry I. Walsh defied the politi- Cabot Lodge, Jr. The cal tides and consider- younger Lodge, grand- able prejudice to become From the author’s personal collection. son of the elder Senator the most successful Massachusetts Senator David I. Walsh speaking in 1941 Henry Cabot Lodge in spite Democratic politician in of being named “Jr.”, was what was then a staunch- the votes of Republicans, incidentally, was the grand- Walsh yet again demon- worse, the brothel was handsome, young, and a ly Republican state until even those members of the father of John Fitzgerald strated his prowess in win- supposedly frequented by proven vote getter in his the arrival of the Kennedy GOP who were considered Kennedy. In 1924, Walsh ning votes in what was still German agents. The Post own right. Lodge had dynasty. upper crust or “Brahmins”. was seeking reelection a largely Republican state. later identified Senator actually resigned his seat David I. Walsh was born In a state where it was said to a second term in the Butler would again try to X as David I, Walsh. It in the Senate to join the November 11, 1872, one “The Cabots speak only United States Senate, return to the United States was almost certainly true American armed forces of nine children of immi- to the Lodges and the but faced a formidable Senate in 1930, but was Senator Walsh was gay, but during World War II. Lodge grant parents. The Walsh Lodges only speak to God”, obstacle as President defeated by a Democrat the charges against him as ran a dignified campaign family was relatively poor the Irish-Catholic David Calvin Coolidge was head- whose last name was published by the Post were and treated the seven- and more so after the Walsh’s success in win- ing the Republican ticket. oddly enough, Coolidge. highly doubtful. Although ty-three year old Senator untimely death of David ning elections was noth- Coolidge was a highly pop- Senator Walsh, com- some called it a “white- Walsh with respect. Walsh Walsh’s father, who was ing short of a miracle. ular former governor of pleting the last two years wash”, the FBI investigat- campaigned as hard as a comb maker. Mrs. David Walsh quickly Massachusetts and the of the late Henry Cabot ed the allegations against he could, but it was a Walsh helped to keep the established himself as weakness of the nation- Lodge’s term, had to face Walsh and exonerated year when Republicans family afloat by operating a champion of working al Democratic campaign the voters again in 1928. him entirely. Some fellow regained control of both a boarding house. With people, as well democracy. made it certain there would Once again, Republicans senators came to Walsh’s houses of Congress and the help of older siblings, Walsh was pointedly criti- be a tidal wave of votes for made a determined effort defense, especially as the scandal reported in the David Walsh managed to cal of those who sought to the GOP in the Bay State. to remove Walsh from the many believed the allega- Post likely helped to deter- attend college and earned deny greater opportunities Walsh had drawn a top- Senate, but he won by an tions had been made due mine the outcome of the a law degree from Boston for voting and fought hard flight opponent in Frederick even larger margin than to Walsh’s isolationism election. Walsh lost badly University’s law school on behalf of suffrage for H. Gillett, the Republican two years earlier. and hostility toward the to Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. and he practiced law with women during his guber- Speaker of the U. S. House TIME magazine, never British. Senator Bennett who would serve for only an older brother who had natorial administration. of Representatives. In especially kind to David Champ Clark dismissed one more term before become quite a success- Walsh lost a third race spite of the Republican Walsh, published a portrait the owner of the Post, losing himself to another ful attorney. for governor in 1916, but landslide and being heav- of the Massachusetts sen- Dorothy Schiff, as an “old Irish Catholic Democrat, David Walsh had a very he rebounded from his loss ily outspent and facing a ator that was not especial- hussy”. Senate Majority John F. Kennedy. pleasing personality and by running for the United popular opponent, David I. ly flattering. As he aged, Leader Alben Barkley took Walsh was deeply hurt an equally pleasing appear- State Senate two years Walsh only lost by 20,000 Walsh began to pack on the the floor of the Senate and by his rejection by the ance during his youth, both later against Republican votes. pounds, a fact which dis- loudly denounced the New people of Massachusetts. of which served him well incumbent John Weeks. Walsh resumed prac- tressed him. TIME detailed York Post and reported Publicly, he proclaimed when he won election to a Walsh defeated Weeks ticing law with his broth- Walsh’s wardrobe, not fail- that there was no evidence he was happy to be rid seat in the Massachusetts and began his long ser- er Tom, but his exile from ing to mention his small Senator Walsh had ever of “the burden” of serv- House of Representatives, vice in the Senate. Once the Senate was to be brief. feet, and noted he lived frequented the “house of ing in the Senate, but he in what had been a again, David I. Walsh was The icy Henry Cabot Lodge, at the expensive Carlton degradation” as suggest- remained depressed and Republican constituency. the first Irish-Catholic having been in the United Hotel in Washington, main- ed by the Post. dejected by his defeat. Walsh would later become ever elected to represent States Senate since 1893, taining that for all his pop- Walsh’s sexual orien- He died on June 11, 1947 known as an isolationist as Massachusetts in the died November 9, 1924. ulism, Senator Walsh lived tation had been implied after suffering a cerebral World War II approached United States Senate. Senator Lodge was suc- a very elegant lifestyle. by critics on numer- hemorrhage. and he had a life-long Walsh’s appeal as a ceeded by William M. Walsh was a prominent ous occasions and one Although a statue antipathy, like many of the vote getter, especially Butler, the Chairman of critic of President Herbert Massachusetts business- was erected of Walsh in Irish, toward the British with Republicans and the the Republican National Hoover, describing Hoover man had made the com- Boston in 1954, David Empire. Yet, David Walsh staid Yankees of his state, Committee. Butler and his administration ment he would entrust O’Toole (who was named was also deeply anti-impe- was not because Senator was extremely close to as a failure for its inabil- his daughter to Senator for Senator Walsh) wrote rialist, even when it per- Walsh was ashamed of President Coolidge and ity to deal with the effects Walsh on an around the an interesting book about tained to his own country. his heritage. Walsh was his appointment to the of the deepening depres- world cruise, but wouldn’t the Walsh scandal, which Walsh stoutly opposed also a powerful orator of Senate was heavily influ- sion. Walsh remained trust Walsh with his son in implicates the British American colonialism in the considerable ability and enced by Coolidge’s even more popular in a canoe traveling across who naturally loathed Philippines and throughout he relished the opportu- desire to have his friend Massachusetts, winning a creek. FDR’s person- the Massachusetts sena- his career, he would gen- nity to introduce Eamon become a senator. Butler reelection in 1934 and al dislike of David Walsh tor for his hostility toward erally be opposed to any de Valera, the President was a wealthy industrial- 1940. President Franklin involved more than the their empire. O’Toole sadly form of colonialism. of the Irish Republic, at ist and was perceived to Roosevelt disliked Walsh, senator’s isolationism. The notes that today even Walsh was defeated in a gathering attended by be the spokesman for the especially as Walsh was President once made the Irish-Americans rarely ever his bid for reelection to the thousands at Boston’s Coolidge administration Chairman of the Senate’s comment that “everybody mention David I. Walsh. Massachusetts House of Fenway Park in 1919. At in the Senate, but he was Naval Affairs Committee knew” David Walsh was a Considering all he accom- Representatives, large- the 1924 Democratic not an exceptional candi- and opposed to interna- homosexual. Roosevelt plished in a lengthy career, ly because of his having National Convention, date. A special election tionalism, especially if it allegedly told Majority it is truly a sad thing. strongly supported limit- Senator Walsh urged his for the remainder of Cabot helped the British Empire. Leader Alben Barkley that ing the number of hours fellow Democrats to con- Lodge’s term in the Senate While Walsh agreed with Walsh should follow the women and children could demn the Ku Klux Klan would be held in 1926 and FDR’s belief in a larger work in the course of a outright at a time when the William Butler was anxious navy, the Massachusetts week; Walsh had voted KKK was perhaps at the to remain a senator, but Democratic was fiercely for a fifty-eight hour work height of its political influ- the Democrats chose the opposed to aiding Great week for women and chil- ence in the country. In his most popular candidate Britain as it struggled in dren, which led to his being speech to the convention, available to them: David the early years of World defeated by a Republican. Walsh bitterly assailed Ignatius Walsh. War II, especially before Walsh sought higher the Klan, referring to it as Senator Butler had a lav- American entry into the office in 1910, losing a “this malignant growth”. ishly funded campaign and war. FDR’s opinion of David campaign for Lieutenant Senator Walsh remind- many Massachusetts work- Walsh mattered little and Governor in 1910. He ed the members of his ers, especially in the textile Walsh outran Roosevelt made a respectable race party they regularly con- industry, were warned that in Massachusetts when and ran again in 1912 and demned Republicans and should Butler be defeat- both were on the ballot in won. With his election in Communists and should ed, many factories would 1940. 1912, David Walsh was have little trouble denounc- close and thousands of Senator Walsh’s career the first Democrat to serve ing the Klan as well. jobs would disappear. came to an end in 1942, as Lieutenant Governor in Massachusetts’ elec- President Coolidge did all although he had more than seventy years and was tions were becoming he could to help Butler and four years left to serve in the first Irish-Catholic more competitive; the very the full resources of both the Senate. That year a Democrat to be elected essence of the Boston the administration and the report was published in Governor in 1914. Brahmin, Henry Cabot national Republican Party the New York Post about From the beginning, Lodge, had only narrowly were brought to bear on “Senator X” being discov- Walsh demonstrated an turned back a challenge behalf of William Butler. It ered in a male brothel in astonishing ability to win from John Fitzgerald, who was to no avail, as David Brooklyn. To make matters PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s November 5, 2012 Trick or Treat vote Today, October Some older venom in ads. Voters are 31, all little kids sneaked immune to the name-call- kids are sit- around neighbor- ing and half-truths after so ting in agony as hoods to snatch much exposure. Most of us the school day Jack O’Lanterns just want it over. crawls by. On and smash them The fear comes in their minds are on roads. High after the election is over. the plans made school kids took Our country faces lots of days ago about the opportunity problems, and whoever Halloween. The to re-decorate becomes the next presi- By Joe Rector routes to cover friends and ene- dent faces tough decisions. for trick-or-treat- mies’ yards with Are taxes to be lowered? ing” are plotted, and cos- rolls of toilet paper, and Will entitlements be cut? tumes are laid out and sometimes they soaped Is the country’s debt going ready for donning. It’s a windows or “egged” the to continue to increase? All big night for them. siding and roofs. Most of of that comes with the big- I’ve heard adults and the mischief was in the gest concern of all. It cen- Photo by Dan Andrews. children alike claim that name of innocent fun. ters on a congress that is Commissioner Larry Smith presented Central High School Principal Danny Trent with Halloween is their favor- Too many folks are intent unwilling to work togeth- a check for $3800 from the Central High Alumni Association last Wednesday. Teachers ite day, and I just don’t get upon scaring the stuffing er to fix the problems. Laura Webb, Trudy Rogers, Judy Sullivan and Andrew Turner were also recognized as it. Sure, there’s plenty of out of kids and grown- Partisan politics is prac- Teachers of the Year during the presentation. candy to be taken in bags ups. Staged yard scenes ticed in spite of the plight of and plastic pumpkins and are filled with fake sev- the country. So while both even pillow cases. Yes, ered body parts and blood, sides “fiddle” their ideolo- Hairmasters kids have some fantas- and the more realistic the gy, the country burns. Yes NEW STYLIST! tic costumes that parents scene appears, the better what’s more horrible than Call Whitney Jinks at purchased from stores or people like it. Kids don’t any Halloween costume or 579-5131 that moms spent hours dare eat any treat that movie or front yard set-up designing. Of course, isn’t hermetically sealed, is an election that looks yards are decorated with a fact that prevents little to bring with it no change $2 Off Haircut with coupon Expires 11-30-12 assortments of creepy, ones from ever enjoying a to the same old politics of scary things to bring the homemade cookie or pop- doing nothing. perfect setting to the night corn ball or fried pie made I hope I’m wrong. It for witches and ghosts and by a sweet little neighborly would be better to have goblins. Still, I don’t get it. grandmother. Halloween as a fun time When did Halloween Nope, I just don’t get it. for children than to have become such an important Something else frightens an election that brings with COUPON COUPON event? It doesn’t seem that me much worse, howev- it the fear of a broken gov- CORNER long ago that the night was er, and it’s coming on the ernment. A child’s “trick or characterized by a carved heels of our national scary treat” is an innocent sound pumpkin sitting on the front day. It’s the upcoming elec- to which we adults give steps, a porch light glow- tion. Our nation is count- sweet rewards. The same ing, and “take two pieces ing down the days until line from our government of candy” instructions from we once again choose a might signal the downfall homeowners. Those treats leader. Over the last year of a mighty nation. were for small children; no we’ve witnessed debates, Whichever way your polit- adult would give a teenag- conventions, and nonstop ical views might lean, make er a single piece of candy campaigning. Super PAC’s sure they count. Don’t yell but would instead tell the have entered the fray and “trick or treat.” VOTE! big kids to go home and spent millions while spew- behave. ing their own one-sided

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Powell defeats Central - Again Gamble helps defending champ CAK advance By Ken Lay Christian Academy of Knoxville football coach Rusty Bradley took a calculated gamble Friday night in the opening round of the Class AAA playoffs. Bradley, after watching his team open a 42-21 lead on the last play before halftime, decid- ed to attempt on onsides kick to open the second half. It all worked for CAK, the defending state champion as John Broyles recovered the kick at the Loudon 29-yard line. Continue on page 3 Rollins, Hawkins spark Falcons to 55-0 Win Photo by Eric Kennedy. Powell defensive end Shar’ron Moore (#44 in orange) chases down Central quarterback Xavier Johnson on Friday night. Moore became By David Klein Powell’s career sack leader during the game by registering his 18th sack, eclipsing former Panther Will Barnes’ previous mark of 17. Moore Playmakers making outstand- and his team mates will host Knoxville West this Friday in second round play. ing plays. Quick strike drives. It was balance running and pass- ing the football. All three were key Panthers will host Knoxville quarter. Rogers hit one of the 2 Plont added the point after, and for the Fulton Falcons Friday night extra point tries, and Powell had Central now trailed 27-7. as they rolled over the Carter Hor- West in Round 2 Friday matched the 20-0 halftime lead The final points of the game nets 55-0 at home. The Falcons’ it had on Central in the October came at the 7:24 mark when dynamic duo of Xavier Hawk- By Bill Mynatt, 18 game. Owenby found Klay Leeper wide ins and Daryl Rollins scored five Powell Panther now. I am look- Unlike that regular season open on a wheel route in the touchdowns between them. Radio Voice of Powell Panther ing forward to the opportunity game that ended with a 20-0 left side of the end zone. The Fulton blazed out to a 35-0 Football on AM 620 WRJZ to coach my team against West score, however, the Panther 15 yard throw and catch, along halftime lead. Led by Hawkins two [email protected] this week. They are a great offense had more left in the with the extra point by Rogers, touchdown catches and Rollins’ football team, and it should be tank this time. stretch the lead to the eventual two running touchdowns, Fulton In a continuation of its regular a really fun matchup.” Powell took the second half winning margin of 33-7. piled up 263 yards of offense in season finale on October 18, the It didn’t take long on Friday opening kickoff and started an On a night when defense the first half. Powell Panther defense stopped night to figure out that Rang 8 play – 87 yard drive to the end was the name of the game for One hundred and sixty of those the Central offense pretty much and his Panthers would get the zone. Owenby again found the the Panthers, it was fitting that yards came on three touchdowns cold on Friday night at Scarbro opportunity to move on. end zone, this time on a nifty senior defensive end/nose as Fulton scored quickly and with Stadium. Holding the Bobcats After winning the toss and 26 yard run behind the block- tackle Shar’ron Moore would put ease. On their first offensive play to just 86 yards of total offense deferring to the second half, ing of his offensive line – Antho- his name in the record books. of the game, Penny Smith lofted in the game, the result was a Powell kicked off to the Bobcats. ny Rivera, Jacob Anderson, Har- With his sack of Bobcat quar- a deep pass to Hawkins, who out- 33-7 Powell domination, moving Central managed one first down rison Jones, Colin Sharp, and terback Xavier Johnson in the leaped the Hornets’ defender and the Panthers in to the second before the Panther defense Robert Hamilton. Owenby was second quarter, Moore became ran for a 55-yard touchdown. round this Friday night at home forced the first of sevenCen- certainly appreciative of their the all time school sack leader Fulton converted the two-point against Knoxville West. That tral punts in the game. Pow- work. with the 18th of his career. conversion for an 8-0 lead with game will be a rematch of last ell’s offense took over at its own “The line, they did a great job Moore had been tied with Will 11:40 lead in the first quarter. year’s semifinal game when the 31 yard line and took just four of blocking for us all night long,” Barnes, now a senior lineman “They were crowding the box Panthers defeated the Rebels plays and 1:47 of game clock to Owenby said. “They’ve done at the University of the Cumber- and obviously trying to stop the 29-6 to advance to the finals. take the lead. The score came that all year.” lands (KY). run and playing a little bit of man In a twist of fate, Powell’s first on a 31 yard Hagen Owenby to Rogers’ kick stretched the “That’s just a great accom- coverage on outside, and we felt year head coach is the same Marcus Weaver pass, and after Panther lead to 27-7 with 8:07 plishment for Shar’ron,” Rang like we could take advantage of it, guy who was the Rebel defen- Austin Rogers’ point after kick, to go in the 3rd. said. “He’s such a high motor and we did,” Fulton Head Coach sive coordinator in that game. Powell took the lead 7-0, a lead Central got on the board with guy and has been an outstand- Rob Black said. “I’m very much grateful for that they would never relin- its only points of the game late ing player for us all year long.” Lightning struck again for (West head coach) Scott Cum- quish. in the period. Moore totaled six tackles for Fulton following a Carter fumble. mings giving me that opportu- Powell scored again just 3 Freshman running back Jer- the Panthers, three of them for Rollins sprinted up the middle nity. I learned a lot from him minutes later, this time on a emiah Howard, subbing for an loss. His biggest hit came on 50 yards for his first touchdown and enjoyed my time at West,” 1-yard run by Owenby, and then injured JaJuan Stinson, scooted the kickoff cover team with a on the night. Fulton led 15-0 in a Rang told me. “However, I once more on another 1-ard in from two yards out to cap a jarring tackle that sent a huge hurry. “I just seen the block, my am a competitor and I am all Owenby run late in the second seven play, 62-yard drive. Cory Continue on page 2 Continue on page 2 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s November 5, 2012 Hurricanes That Have Hit the Vols… By Alex Norman as the Vols head coach, the Tigers would not be push- And remember, Derek won him some fans and take time. Three years later, While watching television Vols became a team that overs any longer. In 2000, Dooley is a Saban disciple… brought attention to the most Vols fans have run out coverage of Hurricane Sandy was despised nationally. Not his Tigers upset the Vols in more on him in a second. women’s game, but it also of patience. The Vols have (and I think we can all agree because they were beating overtime in Death Valley, Urban Meyer cost the sport its best rival- gone 4-17 in SEC play, includ- on the ridiculousness of live everyone (Tennessee fin- and while Tennessee would There were some that ry. He referred to Tennessee ing only one victory (against reporters standing in the ished the 2009 season with exact a measure of revenge questioned whether or not as the “evil empire,” and took Vanderbilt) in their last 12 streets of New Jersey with 80 a 7-6 record), but because with a victory in September Urban Meyer could win the jabs at Lady Vols head coach conference contests. mile an hour winds and tor- the brash Kiffin felt that he of 2001, there was a bigger SEC. His six year run at Flor- Pat Summitt when the oppor- His quirky nature, at one rential downpours all around had to insult other coaches meeting still to come. ida proved those skeptics tunity presented itself. time endearing to Vols fans, them), I had an idea for this to bring attention to his pro- Saban’s seemingly out- wrong in a big way. At Ten- Summitt, who was willing now grades on them like nails week’s article. gram. matched the injured Tigers nessee, Meyer’s departure to do whatever it took to grow on a chalkboard. Dooley was Which “hurricanes” have When he quit abruptly upset the Vols in the 2001 was met with celebration. the game, canceled the Ten- never the Vols first choice, hit Tennessee’s athletic pro- in January of 2010 to take SEC championship game, Florida’s win streak over the nessee/Connecticut series in and with the exception of grams, causing damage and over at Southern California, costing Tennessee a spot Vols today stands at eight 2007. While she never pub- “winning the opening press mayhem along the way? UT students held a mini-riot in the BCS title game at the games. The first six credited licly announced why this hap- conference,” there have (Please keep in mind this is on campus, with a mattress Rose Bowl against Miami. to Meyer. pened, it was reported that been no significant wins… no in no way meant to poke fun burning to boot. Kiffin left a The Vols haven’t been close Tennessee’s futility against the recruitment of former wins over ranked opponents, at the people that Hurricane program in shambles in his to that level since that fateful Meyer was a big reason why national player of the year and very little for Vols fans to Sandy affected and contin- wake, and the Vols have not night in the Georgia Dome. Phillip Fulmer didn’t survive Maya Moore was the reason get excited about. ues to affect.) yet recovered. When Saban came back the 2008 season. for that action. Moore chose Honorable mention: Tim This is a stream of con- Kiffin was a bad fit. He to the SEC at the start of the Geno Auriemma UConn, and Summitt report- Tebow (3-0 as starter vs. sciousness and is in no par- never understood what it 2007 season as the head The long time Connecticut edly believed that rules were Vols), Aaron Craft (the Bruce ticular order… well, except for meant to be the football coach at Alabama, the pain women’s basketball coach broken. Pearl BBQ), Mike Hamilton the first entry. coach at the University of returned for the Vols. The has won seven national Derek Dooley (oh those buyout clauses), Lane Kiffin Tennessee, and the respon- Crimson Tide have beaten championships. As many When Dooley arrived on Debby Jennings (lawsuit) In the history of Tennes- sibilities that came with it. six straight times, including as four of those could have campus in January of 2010 see athletics, has there ever Nick Saban a margin of 31 points in each been in the Lady Vols column to pick up the pieces left been someone that caused When Nick Saban arrived of the last three games. In had Auriemma never found behind by Kiffin’s midnight so much damage? in Baton Rouge, it was clear fact, only one of those meet- his way to Storrs. run, it was understood that During Kiffin’s 14 months fairly quickly that the LSU ings has been close (2009). Auriemma’s brash style a rebuilding job was going to Rollins, Hawkins spark Falcons to 55-0 Win Cont. from page 1 much firepower for Carter in the first half for a 29-0 moving, just break free, 181 yards on eight car- 37-yard run to make the fullback (Trey) made a good on the night. Fulton’s lead. and keep running,” Hawk- ries. final score 55-0 Fulton. block, and I just read his defense came to play also. Shortly before halftime, ins said. The Falcons would tack The Falcons accumulat- hip and took off.” The defense kept getting Fulton ended the half with Fulton forced the Hor- on two more touchdowns. ed 402 yards of offense The Hornets’ offensive good penetration and push- a bang. Following a block nets to punt on their first On the first one, Tyler Stokes and 16.1 yards per play on woes continued as quar- ing the Hornets back. The in the back penalty, Smith possession of the second blocked Jonathan Free- the night. They will host a terback Ryan Kirkland Falcons held the Hornets to threw a short pass to Hawk- half. Rollins showed his man’s punt on the 6-yard second round playoff game threw an interception right 31 yards on 45 plays. ins; he spun out of the magic a third time, blaz- line, snagged the football, Friday night against the #3 to the Falcons’ D.J. Camp- “Defense did a good job tackle, broke a couple of ing around left end for an and scored a touchdown. seed 4A team, the Green- bell. Campbell ran the inter- of swarming to the ball,” more tackles, and ran 60 86-yard touchdown run. Backup running back Elijah ville Greene Devils, who ception back to the Hor- Black said. yards down the sideline for Fulton led 42-0 and overall Clark scored the last Falcon handily defeated Gibbs net’s 3-yard line. On the “Our defense has been a touchdown. It was a sig- for the game, Rollins had touchdown on the night, a 49-0. next play, Campbell dived good all year long. Hats off nature play of the night, and into the end zone for Ful- to those guys, another good one that showed the ability ton’s third touchdown of plan, another good job of of Fulton’s playmakers. The the night. It was the Fal- execution,” Black empha- first half had started and Powell defeats Central - Again cons’ third straight one- sized. ended with Hawkins’ light- Cont. from page 1 punch for Coach Joe Has- their potential opponents play drive, and it gave them Following a couple of ning. Fulton led 35-0, and reaction through the Pan- sell’s team. and seeding affected. That a commanding 22-0 lead stalled drives, Rollins the mercy rule took effect ther sideline and home Powell totaled 441 yards means that the Panthers with 4:30 left in the first scored his second touch- with continuous running of stands. of offense in the game, and and Rebels will meet earli- quarter. down of the game, a the clock. Moore’s senior running managed 26 first downs on er than most thought they Fulton simply had too 14-yard run with 3:12 left “You just keep your feet mate, linebacker Devin just 60 offensive plays. would. Scott, continued his stel- Neither team turned the Rang has been very vocal lar play by leading his team football over. about the situation. in tackles with 11. Jon The Bobcats close out “It’s just a shame that Strozyk and Josh Single- its season at 6-5, having Powell and West will meet ton each had 5. made the playoffs for the in the second round instead Owenby had a hand in first time since 2006. They of deeper in to the play- each of Powell’s five touch- return 6 offensive players offs like they should have. downs, running for three- who started the game on Chances are that eventu- and passing for two others. Friday, plus Stinson. Look ally we would have had to His 159 rushing yards on for Central to continue its play each other, but for this 18 carries put Owenby improvement in 2013. to be a second round game at an even 1,000 for the The Panthers, ranked #3 instead of later in the play- season. by the Associated Press in offs when it should have Senior Montario Wash- the most recent Class 5A been played is just wrong. ington added 90 yards on state wide poll, will meet They (TSSAA) should have the ground on his 16 tries, West, ranked #4 by the fixed it correctly and given and also passed the 1,000 AP, in a game that most everybody an opportunity yard rushing mark for the thought might come deeper to be where they should year. He now has totaled in the playoffs. However, a have been. While we would 1,005 in 2012. serious misstep in the plac- have had to play West even- Tyshawn Gardin pitched ing and seeding of play- tually, it should have been in 59 yards on 11 rushing off teams has forced that done right when the mis- attempts. game to be played in round take was discovered, as Owenby completed five 2 instead of the quarterfi- was pointed out to them of his nine pass attempts, nals or semifinals. (TSSAA).” good for 101 yards. Weaver With Sullivan South origi- Kickoff at Scarbro Stadi- caught 2 of those, good for nally being omitted in favor um on Friday is scheduled 45 yards. of Cleveland, then inserted for 7 p.m. If you can’t make Howard showed a lot of in to the brackets in place it in person, you can hear promise running the foot- of Cleveland, but placed the broadcast beginning ball for Central, leading in quad two instead of the at 6:30 p.m. on AM 620 his team with 68 yards on TSSAA reworking quads 1 WRJZ and streaming over 17 carries. Once Stinson and 2 to reflect how they the internet at www.powell- returns from the foot injury should have been worked panthersfootball.com . next year, he and Howard in the first place, every look to be a terrific 1-2 team in both quads saw

470 Linda Worth 496 Beulah Armetta 458 Barbara Nelson 452 Sherry Van Meter Thursday No-Tap: High Game Scratch-Male Wednesday Club 55: 300 Bill Byrge Weely achievements for Tuesday, 238 Don George 300 Billy Majors Club 55, October 23. 2012 236 Robert Watkins 298 Jim Bryant 226 Barry Mcgill High Game Scratch-Male High Series Scratch-Male 213 Hubert Gusby High Series Scratch-Male 883 Billy Majors 193 Gene Allmon 623 Robert Watkins 831 Bill Byrge 190 Carl Williams 617 Don George 724 Jim Bryant 190 Roy Skeen 590 Ronnie Russell High Game Scratch-Female High Series Scratch-Male High Game Scratch-Female 244 Margaret Myers 575 Hubert Gusby 191 Carolyn McGill 240 Rosie Moore 556 Gene Allmon 183 Maude Wallace 223 Maria Mills 513 Roy Skeen 180 Beaulah Armetta 180 Mary Tate High Series Scratch-Female High Game Scratch-Female 180 Joanne Wallace 620 Betty Phillips 169 Betty Phillips 620 Margaret Myers 167 Marsha Kavanaugh High Series Scratch-Female 598 Beulah Armetta 166 Janet Huffaker 556 Carolyn Mcgill 497 Mary Tate High Series Scratch-Female Vols shake off the past, set the tone PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s November 5, 2012 November 5, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Local teams come up short at soccer tourney By Ken Lay The Warriors, who at Chattanooga Chris- ranked Farragut Lady for the Lady Admirals, out the scoring in the CHATTANOOGA--- Chris- played Bearden, Far- tian Wednesday night. Admirals were elimi- who jumped out to a 67th minute on a goal tian Academy of Knox- ragut and West High to In that match, the nated by Brentwood 2-0 lead by halftime. assisted by Parchman. ville’s soccer team saw draws this season, were Warriors outshot their 1-0 in Thursday night’s Chelsea Jordan tallied The Lady Admirals’ Dis- its quest for a third State embroiled in a defensive opponents 20-0. semifinal match at the match’s first goal in trict 4-AAA rival Catholic Championship in four struggle as CAK and CPA Hannah Clothier scored Baylor High School. the 11th minute. Parch- also reached the Class years come up short (21-2-2) slugged through twice in that match. Addy It was the first loss man was credited with an AAA State Tournament. Saturday morning. a scoreless first half. Cronan Haley Snider of the season for Far- assist on that marker. The Lady Irish, how- The Lady Warriors suf- Christ Presbyterian’s and Megan Wagner ragut (23-1-1), which Parchman made it ever, had a short stay fered their first loss of Maeson Wampler scored each added single goals. reached the champion- 2-0 with a goal five min- in Chattanooga. the 2012 campaign in the lone goal of the Cronan, Wagner and ship last season and utes later. That marker Catholic, which dropped the Class A/AA Cham- match in the 55th minute. Snider also had assists, won district, regional was set up by Jordan. a 1-0 overtime decision to pionship match at Girls The Warriors might along with Emma Hal- and sectional titles in Parchman extended Germantown-Houston, fin- Preparatory School. have not reached their comb and Laura Morse. both 2011 and 2012. Farragut’s advantage to ished the 2012 campaign It was Christ Pres- ultimate goal but CAK The Warriors shut out The Lady Admirals 3-0 in the 52nd minute with a record of 14-7-4. byterian Academy that was certainly impressive White House 2-0 in Thurs- advanced to the semi- on an unassisted goal. Three of the Lady handed CAK its first loss throughout the first two day’s semifinal round. finals with a 5-0 victo- K.C. Ward scored Far- Irish’s losses came to by recording a 1-0 victory rounds on the big stage. Morse and Hal- ry over Soddy-Daisy on ragut’s fourth goal in the Lady Admirals. that knocked the defend- The Warriors opened comb scored for CAK Wednesday afternoon. the 61st minute. That Houston’s Kelsey ing champions from the tournament play with a while Cronan dished Junior Joanda Parch- marker was assist- Pearce ended the quar- top of the Tennessee high 5-0 victory over Liberty out a pair of assists. man scored two goals ed by Jordan Fierley. terfinal match with a goal school soccer world. in a quarterfinal match In Class AAA: the top- and had a pair of assists Katie Cloud closed in the 102nd minute. Bearden Bruins ready for new season By Ken Lay grade, guard). Bearden Middle School boys basket- Scott, Harshey and Anderson all made ball coach Ben Zorio knows that his team big contributions for the Bruins last year won’t have an easy time this season. and they have been named team cap- “This is going to be a really competitive tains. league this season and if you don’t bring “Tony Scott was an all-county player last your A-game every night, then you’re going year. Zach will play both forward positions to go down,” said Zorio, who has led the and he’ll play a little bit everywhere for us Bruins to two consecutive appearances in this year,” Zorio said. Dawson, who was the Knox County Middle School Basketball injured some last year, is a really tough Conference Championship Game. “We’ve player inside. got a long way to go to get to where I want “Last year, we were injured more than us to be.” any other year that I’ve been here but we The Bruins, who went 19-5 last season did a good job overcoming it. Last year, and finished second in James A. Ivey, Jr. the kids did a really good job. I think we Memorial Basketball Tournament, will played only seven or eight games where open the 2012-13 campaign on Nov. 13 we had all of our guys.” against Christian Academy of Knoxville at Bearden features a solid group of home. Bearden, which went 22-0 in 2010- returners but Zorio said he also expects 11 and won a championship, will then the squad’s newcomers to contribute. travel to Sacred Heart on Nov. 15 before “We have some promising newcomers,” opening conference play at home against said Zorio, who will soon open his seventh Whittle Springs on Nov. 19. season as the Bruins head coach. The Bruins, who were bitten by the Bearden seems to have all the ingre- injury bug last season, will have six return- dients to be a force in the KCMSBC this ers from last year’s squad, including three season, but a title may be hard to come players, who started or saw significant by. playing time in the past. “This year, we will have a very deep Top returners include: Tony Scott (eighth and competitive league,” Zorio said. “The grade, center, who was an all-county per- league is always competitive and this year, former last year); Zach Harshey (eighth if will be just as competitive as it always grade, forward); Dawson Anderson (eighth is, if not more so. grade, forward); Johnny McHenry (eighth “I think Farragut will have a good team grade, guard); Cameron Miller (eighth and Powell will be as good as usual.” grade, guard) and Hunter Green (seventh Gamble helps defending champ CAK advance Cont. from page 1 second half,” Bradley said. crazy as the two teams From there, the Warriors “They really stepped up.” combine for three touch- would coast to a 56-21 That might’ve been the downs over the final 2:22 victory over the Redskins case in the second half but of the half. There were two before a packed house at the Warriors’ defense had scores in the final 33 sec- Warrior Stadium. its troubles in the second onds. “It was really big for us quarter, surrendering three High, who threw for 303 to get that touchdown on touchdowns in the frame. yards and four touchdowns, the last play of the first The Warriors opened a tossed a touchdown pass half to make it a three- 21-0 lead by first quarter’s to Franklin Murchison and score game,” Bradley end but Loudon (6-5) got Rathbone had another said. “Then, they had that back into the contest when short touchdown run. [unsportsmanlike conduct] Redskins quarterback Brewer’s 10-yard touch- penalty, [which moved the Travis Brewer pulled the down pass to Bryston kickoff to the CAK 45]. visitors to within 21-7 on Hardy pulled the Redskins “The way they were a 3-yard run with 10 min- to within 35-21 with 33 returning kicks, I figured utes, 47 seconds remain- seconds left in the half that they would get the ball ing in the second frame. before High and Murchison from about their 35, so we Third-seeded CAK, which connected for a score on decided to try the onsides will host Kingston in a sec- the final play in the half. kick.” ond-round game Friday The Warriors started fast After regaining posses- night, answered on Char- as Rathbone game them a sion, the Warriors scored lie High’s 2-yard touch- 7-0 lead with a 79-yard run three plays later when down pass to Davis Howell on the second play from Corey Rathbone’s 4-yard a short time later to make scrimmage. run gave CAK a 49-21 lead the score 28-7. High threw a pair of scor- just 59 seconds into the Brewer cut CAK’s lead in ing passes to Josh Smith third stanza. half with a 4-yard run with to make it 21-0 late in the CAK’s defense then got 3:09 left until halftime. opening frame. in on the fun. Then things really got The Warriors (10-1) then forced a fumble and Phil- lip Nichols recovered at the Loudon 32. Rathbone, CAK would turn that miscue into points when Rathbone capped a four-play drive with another 4-yard touch- down plunge. “Our defense really did a good job keeping them out of the end zone in the PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s November 5, 2012 GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Austin High Panthers had glory days in football prior to 1960s The heyday for football settle” in the homecoming built a school named Knox- Austin’s 1962 team had a at Austin, an all-black high game after losing the previ- ville Colored High School. By 5-3 record. The ‘63 squad’s school in Knoxville, was in ous year to Memphis Booker 1928, the initial 500 student captain was Thomas Goss, the “pre- T. Washington High. enrollment at KCHS climbed who was referred to as a 1960” era, The ‘56 Austin squad also beyond 1,000 and the first “prospective Eastern College according notched wins over Pikeville, completely new high school star” in the Austinian. to Avon W. Alcoa, Rockwood and Wash- for black students was built In the early years, some of Rollins Sr., ington High of Chattanooga. at 1401 Vine Avenue. The the Knoxville Colored High Executive Its two losses came at the school took back its original School games were played Director/ hands of rival Chattanooga name of Austin High. against college teams. In By Steve CEO of the Howard and Columbia, S.C. In 1952, the school moved 1928, according to The Echo, Williams Beck Cultur- Paul Hogue, who went to 1807 Vine Avenue, just a the school’s yearbook, KCHS al Exchange on to achieve basketball little farther east, where it lost its opener to Morristown Center, Inc. fame in college at Cincinna- remained until its consoli- College 6-0 but later in the Austin High drew student- ti, was a junior on the Pan- dation with East. A renovat- season beat Greeneville Col- athletes from a “35-mile thers’ football team that fall. ed Vine Middle School now lege 54-0 and Nelson Merry radius” that included areas You could easily spot him in exists in the last Austin High College 33-0. outside Knox County in those the yearbook’s team photo. location. Austin High played more days, because blacks had no He was the tall one on the Dwight Lewis wrote this local teams in 1965, with other school to attend. With back row. Paul’s father, Ottis about Austin’s 1964 team losses to Carter, East and the collection of talented Thomas Hogue, was Austin in the yearbook. “The Pan- Rule and wins over Karns athletes from Knoxville and High’s principal from 1949 thers, invaded by other and West. South High was nearby towns, it was like the until 1968, when the school schools in the city, were able added to the 1966 schedule. Austin High Panthers were closed and integrated with to keep their top players.” In 1967, Austin’s last season, an all-star team. Knoxville East to form Austin- Austin defeated Cook High of the Panthers were 1-6-1 with “I think they were good East High School. Athens in the season opener a 0-0 tie against Catholic, a enough to beat UT (freshmen Austin’s 1957 team had 39-6 and finished with a 6-0 win over Claiborne and a team),” said Rollins, who also an 8-2 record, which includ- 3-4-1 record. The team was 57-6 loss to East, the school pointed out Knoxville Col- ed a 13-7 win over Sterling led by captain Raleigh Wynn in which it would soon join. lege won a national champi- High of Greenville, S.C., and and co-captain Clarence onship in 1956 and Tennes- a victory over Huntsville, Ala., Duncan. see State University also was in the Panthers’ homecom- Wynn was the subject of particularly strong in football ing game. a feature story written by at that time in history. Austin High was named Lewis. “Austin’s ‘Mr. Versa- According to the Austinian, in honor of Emily L. Austin. tile’, one of the greatest ath- the school’s yearbook, Aus- Miss Austin, a white woman, letes and leaders in the histo- tin’s 1956 team posted a 6-2 came to Knoxville from Phil- ry of our school, is none other record under the direction adelphia in 1870 to work than tall, handsome Raleigh of Coach G.H. Lennon. Two as a teacher of Black chil- Wynn,” wrote Lewis. games stood out from that dren. She reportedly raised All of Austin’s game in season. The Panthers played $6,000 in the north to erect 1964 were played against Lucey Laney High of Augus- a colored school in Knox- teams outside of Knox- ta, Ga., for the first time and ville, and in May of 1879 ville, and included wins over posted a come-from-behind appeared before Knoxville’s Athens, Bledsoe County and 20-12 victory, after trailing Board of Aldermen. W. Morristown and a tie with 12-0 at the end of the first Austin High opened in Alcoa Hall. The losses came Photo by James Spears quarter. The season review 1879 and was located on against Riverside, Chatta- story also noted the Pan- Central Avenue until 1916, nooga B.T. Washington, Pearl Gibbs Jay Cade is tackled by Greeneville defense in Friday night’s playoff game. thers “had an old score to when the city of Knoxville and Howard. Greeneville went on to beat Gibbs 49-0. November 5, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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We’ll be flying across Did you know that the Delhi-belly. Folks, there is viral disease transmitted three time zones and cabins of airplanes are no such thing as an antibi- by mosquitoes, especial- ending Daylight Savings only pressurized to 6000- otic that fits all needs. ly in certain Caribbean Time this weekend and I’m 8000 feet? In other The Health Department areas, and carries the col- concerned. I have learned words, if you have serious is often used as a resource orful and descriptive mon- over the last six months heart or lung disease you by travelers. They do have iker “break back fever.” that you don’t mess with may need supplemental standard vaccines like Obviously, wearing proper a baby’s schedule. I may oxygen just as if you had tetanus and diphtheria clothing and using mosqui- need one of those goodie driven to the top of Pike’s boosters that are advis- to netting and repellants bags before the weekend Peak. Prolonged sitting is able every ten years. And such as DEET are prefer- is over. also problematic with long they have exotic vaccines able to a broken back. Our trip and Oakley’s plane flights, especially in and protocols to adminis- People often ask me for napping/feeding schedule the cramped coach class! ter them. However, I rec- sleeping pills when they got me to thinking about I advise patients to wiggle ommend that you see your travel. I had a patient travel medicine which has their toes, get up and walk doctor to discuss where who passed out in a plane Emporiatics evolved into the specialty around, and do deep knee you’re going, what you’ll be galley after two high balls B a b i e s reminding called emporiatrics. This bends in the airplane galley doing, and preventive mea- and an Ambien sleeping require a me that discipline deals with the while waiting for the bath- sures that are most appro- pill, so I’m pretty sensitive lot of work, a baby’s complexities of travel and room to clear. This helps priate for you. An exam- to these requests. Some even for mouth is travel safety. These days to compress the veins in ple emphasizes my point: years ago Becky and I grandpar- very sen- Americans think nothing the legs and to prevent Hepatitis B is endemic made the journey to Aus- ents. I sitive, so of jumping on a plane and blood clots. People at high (common) in Southeast tralia. It’s a tough trip and know this naturally flying to the ends of the risk of blood clots can use Asia. Should all travelers I believe it should be made because my they use earth. One of my sayings medications to prevent to this region get hepati- sedated! We left Knoxville wife keeps it to test is, “Get on a plane, rent a these problems. Obvious- tis B vaccinations which at 4 p.m. on Thursday and our grand- the world car, and you can see the ly this issue should be dis- require a series of three landed in Sydney at 8 a.m. son, Oakley, around world.” However, another cussed with your doctor. shots over six months? I Saturday (we did cross the during the them. Fergism is “getting sick is Not infrequently patients don’t think this is wise International Date Line). I week and My CBE bad, but being sick far from call me for a prescription if your travel is going to tried to calculate how and I help on Let’s Go! (continu- home is even worse.” to prevent motion sickness be short or to developed when to take melatonin to Wednesday ing baby Oakley doesn’t worry while they’re on a cruise. areas like Tokyo, and if reset my internal clock as afternoons. I education) about what he puts in his However, they rarely con- you’re not planning to get we traveled to the other marvel at Becky’s patience will continue this weekend mouth, but you should. sider the side effects of a tattoo or to be intimate side and to the bottom and expertise. The half as we fly to San Diego for Consideration of food prep- the sea sickness patch. with the locals. of the world. The charts life of medical informa- a family wedding. We’re aration and water safety is Often patients ask me for Every year people travel and calculations vexed tion is twenty years. Per- even preparing goodie very important when trav- an antibiotic “in case of a to foreign lands without me and I’m not sure any- haps the same is true with bags for the journey, but eling. Having a Coke on respiratory infection” (usu- taking malaria prophylax- thing helped except being baby-knowledge because I not for us; the treats are the rocks may sound won- ally viral) or for diarrhea, is and return to America younger than I am now. seem to have forgotten a for our fellow travelers on derful in the Guatema- but don’t consider that with the miserable and Though precautions are lot since my girls were tiny, the plane who may be sit- lan heat, but I don’t rec- antibiotics often cause potentially fatal malarial advisable, travel is still thirty years ago. I recently ting near “The Oakes.” A ommend it! I once got a diarrhea or that the bac- disease. Mosquitoes can wonderful and I say, “Bon asked Becky why Oakley crying baby on a cross tainted cup of hot coffee in teria of sinus infections carry and transmit this pro- voyage!” But see your trav- tries to put everything in country airplane trip can the Guatemala City Airport are entirely different than tozoan illness or other viral el-sensitive doctor first. his mouth. She answered be tough and might pro- that I paid dearly for over those that produce Mon- infections like West Nile in her graceful manner voke a Halloween trick. the next several days. tezuma’s revenge or the Virus. Dengue is another Wave of Purple and Persimmon Hits Downtown Knoxville for YWCA’s Walk Women, men, and chil- dren of all ages flooded the streets of downtown Knox- ville Friday, October 19 with purple and persimmon as they honored victims of domestic abuse with a silent awareness walk. Bits and pieces The YWCA Week without Violence is a worldwide My ninety-three year old second cousin sent me campaign that takes place this email from Harrisburg, Pa. and I thought it was during the month of Octo- noteworthy enough to pass along. ber to encourage commu- WHAT IF WE TREATED OUR BIBLES LIKE OUR CELL nities to take part in rais- PHONES? ing awareness and provid- Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our ing alternatives to creat- Bibles like our cell phones? ing a domestic free world. What if we carried it around in our purses or pock- Throughout this week the impact that they make on like these are an excellent further proves that domes- ets? YWCA hosts events and these women’s lives,” says way to show them that the tic violence can happen What if you flipped through it several times a activities to get people Goodwill Computer Lab community cares more anywhere and to anyone. day? and organizations involved Program Manager, Penny than they think.” If you or someone you What if we turned back to get it if we forgot it? and educated to help stop Williams. “Victims need to Statistics show that know is suffering from What if we used it to receive messages from the violence in their communi- know their communities one in four women will be domestic violence please text? ties. support them because that a victim of domestic vio- be sure to call the YWCA at What if we treated it like we couldn’t live without “I am a very big support- is what is going to get them lence during their lifetime. 865-623-6126. er of the YWCA and the back on their feet. Walks This disturbing statistic Continued on page 2 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s November 5, 2012

Habitat Work Day Ten members of Beaver Ridge Faith UMC participated in a recent Habitat of Anderson County work day. The group got to meet Church Happenings the homeowner and members of her family as they did finishing Beaver Ridge United Luncheon (KFL) will meet work, yard cleanup, sidewalk Methodist Church November 6, 2012 at the construction, and completion Beaver Ridge United Golden Corral on Clin- of a storage building. Methodist Church, located ton Highway, Knoxville at Pictured are : Front Row- Tom at 7753 Oak Ridge Hwy. will noon. Deborah B. Smith Becker, Courtney Meacham, again open our doors for a will be the guest speaker. Leslie Little, Rev. Catherine FREE Thanksgiving Dinner Nance, Brad Nance, Amy prepared by members. This Seymour United Rector. Back Row- Chris Little, is your invitation to join us Methodist Church Bill Becker, Dean Little and Joe in the Family Life Center on The “Soul Sisters” ladies Rector Thanksgiving Day. Dinner fellowship and service will be served between group’s regular meeting is 11:30 and 1:00. Come join scheduled for the evening us on Thanksgiving Day for of Tuesday, November 6. Bits and pieces wonderful food and fellow- The Older Adult Ministries ship! Council will meet at 4 p.m. Cont. from page 1 Now for some thoughts Thursday.” And the third her head and says, “I sure Reservations may be on Wednesday in Rm. 201. on seniors: man chimed in, “So am I, hope I never get that for- made by contacting the The Wednesday evening it? SENIOR DRIVING: let’s have a beer!” getful.” She knocks on the church office but are not “Fellowship Meals” are held What if we gave it to kids As a senior citizen was SENILE table for good measure and required. each week at 5:30 p.m., fol- as a gift? driving down the freeway, Three sisters, aged, nine- then yells, “You two embar- Beaver Ridge United lowed this week by a gener- What if we used it when his car phone rang. Answer- ty-two, ninety-four, and nine- rass me. I’ll come up and Methodist Church will have al worship service at 6:30 we traveled? ing, he heard his wife’s ty-six live in a house togeth- help both of you as soon as a HEALING & PRAYER Ser- p.m. Make dinner reserva- What if we used it in case voice urgently warning him, er. One night the ninety-six I see who’s at the door!” I vice Sunday, November 18 tions Sunday or before noon of emergency? “Herman, I just heard on the year old draws a bath. She hope these gave you a good at 7:00 p.m. The 45-minute on Tuesdays. This is something to make news that there’s a car going puts one foot in and pauses. laugh. service is a quiet and reflec- On Friday evening, from you go....hmm...where is my the wrong way on Interstate She yells down the stairs, Thought for the day: Two tive time in the Chapel and 7- 9 p.m., Girlfriends Unlim- Bible? 77. Please be careful.” “Was I getting in or out of kinds of people on earth is open to the community. ited will meet in the Fellow- Oh, and one more thing. “Heck,” said Herman, “it’s the bath?” The ninety-four- can be seen, the people For more information ship Hall. Unlike our cell phones, not just one car. It’s hun- year old yells back, “I dont who lift and the people on this or other programs Next Sunday, Nov. 11th, we don’t have to worry dreds of them!” know, I’ll come up and see.” who lean. please call the office at690- the youth will participate about being disconnected I CAN HEAR JUST FINE She starts up the stairs Ella Wheeler Wilcox 1060. Web: www.beaver- in a District Youth Event at because Jesus already paid Three retirees, each with and pauses. then she yells, ridgeumc.com. Broadway UMC, from 5 – 8 the bill. And no dropped a hearing loss, were play- “Was I going up the stairs or p.m. calls! ing golf one fine March day. down?” The ninety-two year Knoxville Fellowship Makes you think, “where One remarked to the other, old is sitting at the kitchen Luncheon are my priorities?” “”Windy, isn’t it?” “No, “ table having tea, listening The Knoxville Fellowship the second man said, “it’s to her sisters. She shakes PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s November 5, 2012 November 5, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 Antiques & Collectibles House to Home Camellias For Prolific Autumn And Winter Blooms There are now many cultivars of winter as ‘Winters Interlude’ (pink anemone); ‘Win- hardy camellias which no longer makes ter’s Star’ (pale pink single). growing camellias in Tennes- One of my favorites, the Camellia Sasanqua see but a dream. Many bloom ‘Yuletide’ (sometimes referred to as Christ- in early autumn with others that mas Camellia) is stunning blooming in winter begin blooming from late winter with its beautiful red blossoms, especially through mid-April. when slightly snow-covered!! What a beauti- These beauties display beau- ful sight to behold!! By Mike Cruze, tiful glossy evergreen foliage Another camellia is the Camellia sinesis, Master that is best protected when or tea bush as it is commonly known. The Rare 1916 ad for Coca-Cola Gardener being kept out of harsh wester- finest teas are made from the top two leaves ly winter winds. Camellias prefer and bud of each of the plant’s shoot. It is part sun to shade conditions thriving in high grown commercially throughout Asia where The Audacity Of Coke indirect light or partial sun exposures. Camel- it is native. The tea bush is a beautiful orna- lias prefer a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5. mental shrub that does well in our Tennessee Go to any business there to see. This mas- Camellias are typically 6-15 feet tall, although landscapes. This camellia will thrive well in class in school or college sive advertising worked there are smaller (2 ft) and larger (to 20 ft) shade and even tolerates full sun. It shows and you will not escape because the loyalty to varieties as well. Width is 5-7 feet. They have good heat and drought tolerance. Flowering learning about the the product became a large, rose-like blooms with colors ranging starts in September and can continue into world’s greatest advertis- staple and was the first from white to pink to red to yellow. early December. It blooms with fragrant white er in history, Coca-Cola. time in history such a The most common varieties are either the flowers. There are some selections with pink The company started in campaign of this size Camellia japonica which bloom in winter or flowers and some with varigated foliage. the 1880s with modest for a single item made early spring. They have large leaves and flow- As you can see, Camellias have several vari- advertising such as tip the product take first ers. Camellia sasanqua have smaller darker eties and options that do well here in East trays, logos and such. place in the market. This leaves along with smaller blossoms and bloom Tennessee and provide prolific blooming in Other soft drink com- By Carl Sloan lesson was learned and in fall. Sasanqua camellias are hardier, more fall, winter and even into spring. Your garden panies were doing the has been copied until drought-tolerant and disease-resistant than and you will appreciate seeing these blooms same to get their name out there today yet Coca-Cola was the first japonicas. throughout the fall and winter!!!! to develop a loyal public. to present mega advertising. Some outstanding cultivars are ‘Pink Icicle’ HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM ME TO ALL Then around the turn of the cen- Today Coca-Cola collectibles (pink semi-double); ‘April Tryst’ (dark red anem- OF YOU!!!!---So much to be thankful for!!! In tury, Asa Candler purchased the and antiques bring top dollar and one) and ‘April Remembered’---these begin all the hustle and bustle of getting ready for recipe for a syrup product from Dr. are a proven good investment for blooming from late winter through mid-April. Thanksgiving, take a moment to focus on what Pemberton in Atlanta. Candler then the future. If you were to give me a The ‘winter’ series bloom in early autumn such being thankful is all about!! went into a very aggressive cam- choice to invest in gold at today’s paign to wholesale the syrup to out- prices or the same for good old lets and businesses to be mixed Coca-Cola items, I would take the with water and carbonation, aka latter every time. I worked at an ‘fountain drinks.’ auction once where an original I actually worked at Doc Cox’s Coca-Cola chewing gum paper Drug Store on Broadway near down- bookmark sold for over $1,300. town Knoxville as my first job at the Folks, this is why you don’t throw age of 14. I would pour the syrup to things out before getting a profes- the line in the dispenser, add water sional opinion. If you are interest- and pull the handle to mix it with ed in selling one item or an estate the carbonation. Doc Cox was one I offer a unique service to access of the last holdouts doing this and your items at no cost to you by a per- my duties also included dipping ice sonal appointment when needed. cream, selling penny candy and, I am able to do a few of these in when a bit slow, I would take the person by appointment every week company bicycle to go deliver pre- and we can always talk by phone to scriptions to the folks in the Fourth discuss your items first. I may not & Gill neighborhood. be the person that you hire to help The world had long gone to the liquidate your personal properties bottled products for mass sales by yet I am confident that I will do no the 1900s and here is where the harm and be honest with my opin- advertising aspect went over the ions through many years of experi- moon for the masses. Competi- ence in our community. tion was tough as many were in the Please email staff@knoxfocus. soda business and here is where com so they may forward your con- the Coca- Cola company changed tact information. I represent Foun- the world of advertising forever and tain City Auction as an independent to this day a giant in name recog- by my choice and am able to offer nition. The company began to have you lots of choices for your consid- their logo placed everywhere - on eration. You may be surprised in buildings, windows, trolleys, coins, what you have and never dreamed fan pulls, signs, on every item you was valuable! can imagine the red button was ANNOUNCEMENTS Bearden High School presents Hall at 5806 Kingston Pike (next to ‘Legally Blonde’ Buddy’s BBQ and .2 mile east of the Bearden High School students intersection of Kingston Pike and will perform the Tony-award winning Northshore Dr.) To attend the talk Broadway show “Legally Blonde-The only is $5.00. (Students with current Musical.” This will be the first time this IDs are admitted free.) Alternatively, Broadway show has been performed you can come at 7:00 p.m. and enjoy by a high school in the Knoxville area. a delicious buffet dinner which is The production includes a cast of forty $15.00 for members and $17.00 students, a twenty student stage crew for non-members (including talk). To and orchestra under the direction of make dinner reservations, please Mrs. Leann Dickson, Musical Theater call (865) 671-9001 by 11:00 a.m. teacher. Performances will be at on Monday, November 12. We look Bearden High School on November forward to seeing you there! 8 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., and November Fontinalis Club meeting 11 at 2:30. Tickets will be available at Fontinalis Club will meet on the door: $8 for students and $10 for Thursday, November 8, 2012, at adults. November 10 will be Alumni Central Baptist Church, 5364 N. Night “Pink Out!” as former students Broadway, in Fountain City. The from across the country will return Board meeting will be at 9:30 a.m., for Saturday’s performance dressed Coffee Hour at 10:00 a.m., and the in pink! Club Meeting at 10:30 a.m.. The Civil War Roundtable Intellectual Growth program will On Tuesday, November 13, 2012, feature speaker, Barbara Bley, from the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable Virginia College. will host nationally known historian FCAC New Class Openings Edwin C. Bearss as its speaker. Mr. The Fountain City Art Center Bearss is Chief Historian Emeritus for has some openings in some of our the National Park Service and speaks most popular long running classes: nationwide on topics concerning the Oil Painting with Aurora H. Bull on American Civil War. At 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Fridays, Watercolor Mr. Bearss will speak on the topic: with Mary Secrist on Thursday “Fredericksburg: Burnside Meets evenings or with Kate McCullough Lee.” The talk is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on Wednesday afternoons. We and will be at the Bearden Banquet Continue on page 4 PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s November 5, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS Cont. from page 3 a.m. Business Meeting, at offer a wide variety of 11:30 a.m. Classifieds classes and workshops Plant Based/Vegan public notice employment Real Estate Real Estate for most age levels and Thanksgiving Cooking Class for rent for sale skills. If you are interested A plant-based/vegan GENTLEMAN STROKE in enrolling, please contact cooking school will take POWELL 2BR/1BA NEXT TO MOBILE HOME FOR SALE us: fcartcenter@knology. place on Sunday, November SURVIVOR SEEKING MATURE, DRUG / ALCOHOL FREE LIVE POWELL ELEMENTARY $750 1&3/4 ACRES 3BR / 2BA net; 865.357.2787; www. 11, 2012, 3 p.m., at the +$750 DEPT.865-604-4635 LARGE LIVING ROOM, LARGE fountaincityartctr.com. 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