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New prep FOCUS season opens TOUCHDOWN Weekly Poll* with changes Knox County Readies For Football Season Do you support on and off the or oppose the field extension of James By Steve Williams White South Knox Parkway from A new high school football season kicks off for most Moody Ave, where local teams this week . . . in it currently ends, more ways than one. From new classification to John Sevier alignments to new uniforms, Highway? there are many changes among the teams and their support 78.57% programs. So what’s new? oppose 21.43% “We have a lot going on Survey conducted that is new at Powell this August 15, 2013. year,” pointed out new Pan- * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted thers head coach Tobi Kilg- by an independent, professional polling ore, who will send his squad company. against Fulton, the defending Class 4A state champion, in a Thursday night attraction PART-TIME at Powell that will be tele- SALES POSITION vised on MyVLT starting at 7 o’clock. AVAILABLE.

“We have five new coach- photo by dan andrews. FLEXIBLE es: Jason Grove, Chris Steger, Halls High quarterback Colby Jones runs into the open field against Bearden in last week’s KOC Jamboree at Brent Hughes, Dustin Mynatt HOURS. GREAT Neyland Stadium. The Bulldogs used a goal-line stand to beat the Red Devils 7-0 in the evening’s second game. and Cassen Jackson-Garri- OPPORTUNITY. See Section C for additional Jamboree coverage. son. We are replacing 15 686-9970 starters from last year’s team and 32 starters over the last two seasons, so there will be a lot of new faces playing for Powell this year. “We are also making the jump to 6A in the playoffs, which we are very excit- Volunteer spirit at its finest ed about that opportunity,” By Tasha Mahurin noted Kilgore. [email protected] Off the field, a new char- acter education program “One of the pillars of our has been implemented at ‘Vol for Life’ program is the Powell, according to Kilg- goal of becoming champi- ore, that teaches players ons in the community as life skills through character well as in the classroom education curriculum. It is and on the field.” said called PAL (Pride in Academ- University of Tennessee ics and Life). There is also a head football coach Butch tutoring component to that Jones. program that ensures we Proving that the vol- get each one of the players unteer spirit extends far the academic attention they beyond the gridiron, Univer- deserve, added Kilgore. sity of Tennessee football “I am very excited to begin players spent every Sat- my first year at Powell High urday during the months School,” said Kilgore. “There of June and July working has been a lot of change that on a Habitat for Humani- has happened in the program ty house for Drocella Mug- over the last several months, orewera and Jean Dama- but the pride and tradition of scene Nkurunziza- Rwan- this great program has not dan refugees who now live been altered. We will contin- in Knoxville. ue to represent the Paw in Drocella initially came photo by dan andrews. everything we do and I look to East Tennessee without forward to molding the young her husband and five Members of the Vols football team handed over the keys to a new home last Thursday after working with Habitat men of Powell High School children. Drocella worked for Humanity to build it. into successful members of hard to establish a life in Olga Kayumba; daughter -which is a celebration that philosophies of the Uni- In addition to Habitat society one day.” Knoxville in hopes that her Svetlana Nkurunziza; and would not have been pos- versity of Tennessee foot- for Humanity, the Boys Elsewhere, there will be family would eventually son Patrick Nkurunziza, sible in the apartment they ball program. During the and Girls Clubs of the a new look this season at be able to join her. She are all enrolled in college, previously rented. 2012-13 academic year, Tennessee Valley, East West, which opens at Karns learned to speak English, and Jean, is a student at Head Coach Butch Jones, Tennessee football play- Tennessee Children’s Friday night. and to drive a car. Relying the University of Tennes- a number of Vol players, ers completed a total of Hospital, Special “We signed a 5-year con- on her faith, she also see. and Jean Damascene 1,322 hours of communi- Olympics, numerous local tract with Under Armour and found a church and a job Drocella is thankful for Nkurunziza and Drocella ty service. elementary, middle, and Athletic House, so we’ll be in at Goodwill. the new home, which was Mugorewera’s took part “When you examine the high schools, Read Across all new uniforms this year,” Now reunited with her sponsored in-part by the in a dedication ceremony amount of volunteer hours America, and Knox Area e-mailed West Coach Scott husband and children, Haslam Family Founda- at the newly completed the team has performed, Rescue Missions have all Cummings. “A little more Drocella and Jean are now tion. This Thanksgiving, house last week. it shows the caliber of the benefitted from the Vols flash for the Rebels this year enthusiastic future hom- the family plans to host According to program young men we have here community service efforts than we are used to.” eowners. Their five chil- more than twenty guests leaders, making a posi- at Tennessee to lead our this year. At Catholic, Athletic dren, nieces Yvette Kay- in their home “with much tive difference in the com- program’s rise to the top,” umba, Arlette Mugeni, and fun, dance, and songs” munity is one of the core Jones added. Continue on page 4 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus August 19, 2013 Focus on the Law FOCUS Deadlines Weekly Poll “Habitual pro- tree planted on typically you have 30 days from the date of the injury. crastinators will the fence line for to file a written answer to If the injury was to your real Do you support or oppose the readily testify to a decade and you the allegations contained or personal property (like all the lost oppor- are finally fed up. in the complaint. If you fail your automobile) , you have extension of James White South tunities, missed You might go to to answer within 30 days, three years to file suit for deadlines, failed see an attorney a judgment could be taken that damage. You must sue Knox Parkway from Moody Ave, relationships and about filing a law- against you for whatever for slander six months after where it currently ends, to John even monetary suit to make the the plaintiff has asked for the slanderous words are losses incurred By Sharon neighbor cut his in the complaint. Respond- uttered but you have seven Frankenberg, Sevier Highway? just because of Attorney at Law or her tree. This ing to a lawsuit should years after the death of the one nasty habit attorney might never be put off because decedent to bring an action Support 78.57% of putting things have to give you the result will probably be against the personal rep- off until it is often too late.” the bad news that it may be unwelcome. In the same resentative of an estate. Stephen Richards, Over- too late to get the solution way, there are deadlines The time frames of these Oppose 21.43% coming Procrastination. you seek. This is because to file appeals. If you have deadlines are vastly dif- Victor Kiam once said, the court may decide that applied for Social Security ferent and logic does not By Age Support Oppose Total “Procrastination is oppor- you have known of this disability benefits and been factor into predicting how 18-29 75.00% 25.00% 4 tunity’s natural assassin.” problem for many years, turned down, you have 60 long you have to act. You 30-49 72.73% 27.27% 44 Procrastination is a law- and have acquiesced to days to appeal that deci- must consult the Tennes- yer’s enemy and it may be the situation by not doing sion. If you do not appeal see Code Annotated to be 50-65 71.78% 28.22% 163 your enemy too. something about it in the within 60 days you might sure of what your deadline 65+ 84.06% 15.94% 251 One important legal last ten years. Of course, lose your right to appeal. to sue is. Total 78.57% (363) 21.43% (99) 462 concept that may cause if there were facts that Deadlines to file a law- You should always con- trouble for you is laches excused or justified the suit vary greatly depending tact an attorney to get By Precinct (rhymes with “matches.”) delay, the court might grant upon the subject matter of advice and assistance with SK Com. Ctr. 72.22% 27.78% 54 Laches is a maxim (princi- you the relief you seek but it the suit. These are called your unique situation. You Dogwood 82.35% 17.65% 51 ple) of equity which states is much more difficult than “Statutes of Limitation” should call sooner than that “equity aids the vigi- if you had acted promptly. and every cause of action later so that you don’t miss SK Optimist 69.23% 30.77% 39 lant, not those who slumber Of course, literal dead- must have one. In Tennes- an important deadline. Anderson 65.00% 35.00% 40 on their rights.” Someone lines should always be a see, if you are injured by You may reach my office Mt Olive 83.16% 16.84% 95 may lose their right of legal concern. If you are served the negligence of another in Knoxville at (865)539- Bonny Kate 82.95% 17.05% 88 action if they delay in bring- with a summons and com- are the victim of a “tort.” 2100. Gap Creek 80.56% 19.44% 36 ing that action. If, for exam- plaint (lawsuit), there is a Generally speaking, you ple, you and your neighbor deadline by which you must must sue for the injury to Hopewell 81.36% 18.64% 59 have been arguing over a respond. In state court, your body within one year Total 78.57% (363) 21.43% (99) 462

By Gender Unknown 88.24% 11.76% 17 Female 76.42% 23.58% 212 Early Education Provides Mold for Male 79.83% 20.17% 233 Total 78.57% (363) 21.43% (99) 462 Outstanding Life Survey conducted August 15, 2013. I first heard his small that they Coach J. name on my visit could not con- A. Beeler with Mabel Acuff duct intrasquad presents last year. The s c r i m m a g e s . T h e a trinket former English Knoxville Jour- football teacher shared nal even ran a to Perry with me about picture of Coach McGinnis many of her J. A. Beeler’s at the 1953 former students. small, 18-mem- football A year later, I By Ralphine Major ber squad. The banquet. All saw him stand- ralphine3@yahoo. team had only com seniors on the ing in the lobby a single victory team received at the Gibbs High School among 10 losses. “There a silver 100th Anniversary. I rec- was an almost miraculous football that ognized him from a picture turnaround the next two night. Photo I had seen. The road he seasons,” Perry remem- provided has traveled beyond Gibbs bers. by Perry and back is truly incredible. Gibbs High School was and Carol His accomplishments are J. A. Beeler’s first coaching McGinnis. many---and it all started at job. As the only coach of Gibbs. basketball and football, he Joseph Perry McGinnis, had to teach each position Jr.--known as Perry—grew on the team. The coach up in the Gibbs Communi- was a well-known footballer ty. He attended Gibbs High at Knoxville High School School in the early ‘50s and Milligan College. At Gibbs in the ‘51-52 season. “Other than my Dad, position. “It was a differ- Beeler say: ‘Boys, let’s where he played football Milligan, Beeler and his “Each member of the team Coach Beeler had more ent era during that time in go to the briar patch.’ The and basketball. “The foot- brother, Bill, were football worked very hard and their influence on my life than any high school football,” Perry “briar patch” was trampled ball teams were small com- teammates. Both became efforts paid off,” Perry said. other man,” McGinnis said. said. “There was no drink- down, overgrown black- pared to other Knox County coaches at Knox County Coach J. A. Beeler’s small With Beeler at the helm for ing water allowed on the berry bushes next to the Schools,” Perry recalled. Schools—J. A. at Gibbs and squad of Gibbs Eagles his second year, the ‘52-53 practice field even on the football field where head- During his sophomore year, Bill at Farragut High School. came back to win the next team improved to seven hottest days. If a player on tackling practice was the team of 18 was so The Farragut team won over two years. wins and four losses with a was caught attempting to held. Aside from coaching squad numbering 32 mem- sneak in water, there were the smallest school in the bers! On that team were laps to be run as a conse- county, Beeler had to deal two first team All County quence. “ with many of his players players in Larry E. Clapp at Perry still remembers being from farm families. guard position and the late the anxiety players felt They could not practice until Jimmy Jones at a halfback when they heard Coach their chores were done. During the spring and fall practices, there was hay to be cut and put in the barn. So, the coach tried practic- ing at night. Even then, the young coach soon found himself in quite a dilem- ma. A few in the commu- nity felt that Coach Beeler was not the right coach for Gibbs and wanted him to be replaced. (To be contin- ued in two weeks.)

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Neither the Sen- considering McIntyre public from Superinten- tion rate is presently all of tyre’s brilliant solution tinel nor McIntyre really barely ever worked as a dent McIntyre and the 1% - - - that means 99% (satire alert!) in suggest- deserve any credit for that classroom teacher, his school system should of the students at Aus- ing fully one third of the new facility, despite end- entire career has been be high. Knox County tin-East are not ready to seats at the STEM Acade- less ribbon-cuttings. being a bureaucrat and is currently over $1 bil- further their educations my would be held for Vine Of course the Common by gosh, he’s good at it. lion in debt, the school or get a job. The highest Middle School students. Core program is com- The habit of pouring system is spending more preparation rate in Knox That particular “solution” pletely untested and more and more of our tax than half a billion dollars County is at Farragut High does not fix the problem, nobody knows wheth- dollars into failing schools, a year and hungering for School, the most afflu- but also imperils the STEM er it will prove to be just while renaming them more money to spend. ent community in Knox Academy, which has been another educational fad. “magnet” or “excellent” or The Sentinel tells us County, and that rate is sold by the superintendent Nobody in Knox County whatever else a bureau- with the new Common only 42%. Of course you as something else entirely. really should expect mir- crat can think of to make By Steve Hunley, Core program in place, didn’t read a single word The fact students at acles from McIntyre and it sound better hasn’t Publisher we are set to make dra- about that in the Sentinel. Carter Elementary School his rubber-stamp Board addressed the problem, [email protected] matic improvements in The Sentinel mentions are occupying a new build- of Education, except per- much less solved it. preparation rates, mean- the failures at both Sarah ing certainly isn’t because haps for the most starry- The Sentinel is basically The Knoxville News- ing those students who Moore Greene Magnet the Knoxville News-Senti- eyed good government telling us it’s going to take Sentinel has published are ready to go on and School, one of the worst nel supported the notion; types. McIntyre’s great- time and a lot more of yet again another of its further their educations performing schools in quite the contrary as the est and singular accom- our money before we can predictable editorials, or get a job and become Tennessee, and Vine Sentinel habitually edi- plishment as superinten- expect any real results. clamoring for the public productive citizens. That Middle School. The Sen- torialized against giving dent has been his con- What a surprise! to support our schools. is good news, especial- tinel praises McIntyre the Carter community a tinually lavishing more The Sentinel was right ly considering just how for reconstituting both new elementary school. and more bureaucracy about one thing, prob- dismal those figures are schools, although he had In fact, McIntyre himself throughout the school ably by accident. currently. Austin-East little choice, nor did the was opposed to the idea system. Of course,

Getting through the bad times Civil War History in Knoxville My son Dallas Amy is much wiser than either Dallas or I came home a couple am. She knows that one way to soothe the of weekends ago to sting of grief is to cook some good country Discussed in New Book face a tough deci- food. She worked in the kitchen, and when By Tasha Mahurin [email protected] sion. His dog Baxter supper time came (“dinner” comes only on wasn’t doing so well, Sunday and holidays), a casserole dish filled Joan L. Markel, the Civil War curator at and Dallas wanted to with barbeque meatballs (similar to little the University of Tennessee’s McClung take him to Jim Butler, meatloaves) and a pot of fresh green bean Museum of Natural History and Culture, whom he trusts exclu- were waiting. Dallas loaded up, as did I, and recently published a book entitled Knox- sively in situations By Joe Rector he forgot how much he was hurting for a ville in the Civil War. like this. The news [email protected] little while. For dessert, my bride prepared Originally from Boston, Markel has wasn’t good: Baxter a large bowl of “banana-less” banana pud- spent the last 20 years studying the his- was crippled with arthritis, he was stone- ding, and it put a smile on his face. tory of her “adopted home”. Earning a deaf, he was nearly blind, he had bladder The same thing occurs when a loved one PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology in 1987, control problems, and his heart wasn’t in dies. Friends and church family flood us with Joan arrived in Tennessee in 1990 with an good shape. In the end, my son chose to all sorts of foods. Most of them are “coun- interest in the past. With the coming of put Baxter to sleep and, thereby, end his try cooking” and homemade desserts. It the Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemo- suffering. all amounts to comfort food. No, the stuff ration, Joan took on the duties of Civil War Losing a pet is as painful as losing a doesn’t bring back the person, nor does it Curator at the museum, researching and member of the family. Some folks take make us forget them. However, those reci- creating the ‘Battle of Fort Sanders’ per- offense to the suggestion that an animal is pes spark memories of the past when all manent exhibit. Markel hopes the book, in comparable to a human. Perhaps they’ve were together in celebration around the conjunction with the commemoration, will never had a pet, or perhaps they’ve never supper table. leave a lasting impact on the area. had to deal with the loss of one. Whether we lose a family member, close “As a part of the Civil War Sesquicenten- The truth is that many people spend more friend, or pet, the pain is real, and the empti- nial commemoration, this book compiles its 21st-century cultural identity. time each day with dogs or cats than they ness feels big enough to swallow us. We get materials from the vast amount of visual The book boasts more than 200 vin- do with wives and children. Before long, by the best we know how, but when others documentation created for the events of tage images. Among its images, the book each creature learns the habits and idiosyn- surround us with love and good food, the 1861-1865 in East Tennessee. An effort features rarely before seen photos that crasies of the other. They negotiate through void is filled just a little, and an assurance has been made to collect images in mul- document the defenses of the city and an them and live in near harmony. The same that “this too shall pass” settles around tiple formats, images produced as events image of a print of East Tennessee taken can’t be said for two humans who often us. Dallas lost his best buddy; his mother were unfolding to report and analyze the by famed Civil War photographer George allow egos to keep them from co-existing. helped him through a tough day with a stove swirl of military, political, community and Barnard. I know no animals who have filed for full of love. He survived. personal episodes that now constitute the “I hope this book creates an easily divorce or emancipation from their owners. UPDATE preserved record of that time and place,” accessible entry point for history enthu- Even when a person snaps at a pet or The MPC passed the change of rezon- Markel said. siasts to begin their journey into the past ignores it, the animal comes back with noth- ing request that I discussed in last week’s As documented in Knoxville in the Civil of East Tennessee and the nation,” Markel ing but love. All a pooch wants is a pat on column. A new subdivision will replace a War, for four years, from 1861 to 1865, added. the head or a scratch on the belly. The same farm and contain 185 units. The Knox the peaceful Tennessee River Valley was thing can’t be said for us two-legged crea- County Engineering offered nothing to help racked by some of the harshest experi- Ever the local historian, Markel is also tures. We expect much more of a reward the problem and even commented that it ences of the war. At the time, Knoxvillians part of the East Tennessee Civil War Alli- for loving another, and it usually includes a wasn’t that bad. were sharply divided on the issue. This ance, Tennessee Civil War Preservation combination of property and power. The good news is that Rocky Smith of division forced families, schools, church- Association, Knoxville Civil War Roundta- So, Dallas said goodbye to his friend Smithbuilt Homes offered to widen the es, and other aspects of society to oppo- ble and the Knox Area Civil War Sesquicen- and held him as he slipped away. It’s a perilous curve where two vehicles struggle site sides of the deadly conflict. There was tennial Commission, where she serves on gut-wrenching experience, even more so to pass and to do something to make the nowhere to hide from this vicious reality in boards and in various offices. when it’s the first time. We gave ol’ Baxter school crossing area safer. Thanks Rocky. the close-knit city. Markel demonstrates in Knoxville in the Civil War is available at a decent burial and placed some flowers on It’s sometimes surprising how much can be her research that the population of Knox- area bookstores, independent retailers, his grave. Then my son was left to learn how accomplished when two sides talk. ville suffered intensely and the trauma of and online retailers, or through Arcadia to get along without his buddy. those punishing times can still be felt in Publishing.

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This is an “oldie but baseball player just signed Forbes Magazine ranks Johnson University among goodie.” Makes one long a contract for $75,000 a for “dem there days.” I year just to play ball? It most financially fit colleges in the country remember this year well wouldn’t surprise me if Forbes Magazine listed Johnson and Schools Commissions on About the University’s ranking because one of my daugh- someday they’ll make more University among the 100 most Colleges (SACSCOC). in this list, Johnson University ters was born in 1955. I’m than the President. financially fit private colleges in the The list, which was published in President Gary Weedman said, sure many of my readers I never thought I’d see United States. Johnson ranks 56th the August 13, 2013 issue, gave “We are pleased to be included in will also remember. the day all our kitchen on a list that includes universities Johnson an overall grade of “A.” the Forbes list. Fiscal responsibility “I’ll tell you one thing if appliances would be elec- such as Vanderbilt (ranked 54), The ratings are based on several is a founding principle at Johnson, things keep going the way tric. They are even making Sewanee-The University of the financial indicators including as is the commitment to provide they are, it’s going to be electric typewriters now. South (ranked 63) and Rhodes expendable net assets, tuition a quality, affordable college impossible to buy a week’s It’s too bad things are College (ranked 94). as percentage of core revenue, education. Thanks in part to the groceries for $20. so tough nowadays. I see Johnson ranks 10th among the instructional expense per full time support of friends and alumni, we Have you seen the new where a few married women 807 colleges accredited by the equivalent student ratio and the size have been able to maintain both cars coming out next year? have to work to make ends Southern Association of Colleges of the university’s endowment. for decades.” It won’t be long before meet. It won’t be long $2000 will only buy a used before young couples are one. going to have to hire some- If cigarettes keep going one to watch their kids so Ken Jenkins to Present Photo Program up in price, I’m going to they can both work. The LeConte Photographic a living exclusively from have prompted him to see very interesting and quit. A quarter a pack is Thank goodness I won’t Society is proud to present, photography for over 35 that a photograph has the informative program which ridiculous. live to see the day when the “Your Photograph: More years. His desire these days potential to touch someone is free and open to the Did you hear the post Government takes half our Than You See” by local is to inspire others to take in a very positive way. public. This program is not office is thinking about income in taxes. I some- professional photographer, the next step in photography The LeConte Photographic a library sponsored event. charging a dime just to mail times wonder if we are Ken Jenkins. Ken will which takes the emphasis Society will host this For more information a letter? electing the best people to discuss a close look at your off self and places it on photographic program about our photography If they raise the minimum government. portfolio and how it can be helping others to see and to on Saturday, August 31 club, please visit: www. wage to $1.00 nobody will The drive-in restaurant is used to make a difference be encouraged by what they at 10:00 a.m. at the King lecontephotographic.com. be able to hire outside help convenient in nice weather, in the world around us. see. His clients like Zig Ziglar, Library in Sevierville. at the store. but I seriously doubt they Ken has been making Successories, and Hallmark Please join us for this When I first started driv- will ever catch on. ing, who would have thought No one can afford to be gas would someday cost 29 sick any more. $35 a day in cents a gallon. Guess we’ll the hospital is too rich for New prep season opens with changes on and off the field be better off leaving the car my blood.” in the garage. If they think I’ll pay 50 Cont. from page 1 excellent summer. I think he will have “I think another thing that is inter- Kids today are impossi- cents for a haircut, forget Director Jason Surlas reported, “Every- a great year for us.” esting is that we now have four assis- ble. Those duck tail hair- it.” thing with our football program is new. Bradley lost his state record-set- tant coaches who have been head cuts make it impossible to Yes, things were chang- We have a new coaching staff, offen- ting QB, Charlie High, to graduation. coaches: Josh Sellers (at Notre Dame stay groomed. Next thing ing fast in those days, but sivee and defensivee systems, and Sharpe and the Warriors open on the High School in Chattanooga), Kevin you know, boys will be I would give one of these a new classification to play in (4A).” road Friday night at Franklin Road Catlett (at Carter and Clinton), Randy wearing their hair as long years for a day of them. The Irishmen host Chattanooga Notre Academy. Carroll (at Gibbs) and Kevin Julian (at as the girls. Thought for the day: Dame Friday night. Webb School, Division II-A state Halls). Two other coaches in Robby Col- I’m afraid to send my kids Instead of complaining Christian Academy of Knoxville, champion, also has a new quarterback lier and Jay Moore have turned down to the movies any more. that the rose bush is full defending Class 3A state champion, this season in Johnny Chun, reported opportunities to be head coaches. We Ever since they let Clark of thorns, be happy that is among teams that will have a new veteran coach David Meske. also have Clark Wormsley, who will be Gable get by with saying the thorn bush has roses. quarterback this season. “Johnny is a senior who started for coaching his 30th year at Webb.” ‘damn’ in Gone With the German proverb “Our starting quarterback is John us last year in a number of games at Meske’s Spartans play at perennial Wind, it seems every new Send comments to rose- Sharpe,” noted Coach Rusty Brad- DB. He has done very well this pre- state power Maryville Friday night. movie has either ‘hell’ or [email protected]. Thank ley. “He is a junior who has had an season. ‘damn’ in it. you. Did you see where some August 19, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

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The Bob and Sheri Show makes debut in Knoxville The Bob and Sheri Show will make their debut on locally owned 106.1 The River (WJRV- FM) on Monday, August 19 from 5:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Bob and Sheri are in 42 Markets and have won dozens of nation- al broadcasting awards over the years. The River Bob and Sheri will maintain its local morning drive show, presence with J Gerard chose Sheri as co- in the studio with local host from over 65 updates including school applicants. closings, weather, com- Although the show is munity events and debut- promoted as female- ing local musicians for air slanted, it has gained a play. The River will also large share of male lis- Small Business Administration Regional Director Walter Perry presents the Tennessee 2013 Minority Small Business maintain all of their exist- teners as well, develop- Champion of the Year Award to the City’s Equal Business Opportunity Program (EBOP) Office. Joshalyn Hundley, the ing local components ing a loyal nationwide City of Knoxville’s EBOP and Title VI Program Coordinator, accepted the award. including Sports with following. Bob and Sheri Mark Packer, Traffic with openly share their quirks Pete Michaels and News and personal lives with City official recognized for with Frank Scott plus a listeners, creating an healthy infusion of music atmosphere. The show from local artists here in does not rely on pranks, East TN. spoof interviews, faked Minority Business Outreach The Bob and Sheri phone calls or laugh Show is a syndicat- tracks. There is little Joshalyn Hundley, coordi- since 2006, organized development. We still have us connect business owners ed U.S. radio program tolerance for sexism, nator of the City of Knoxville’s workshops in government a lot of work to do to get to with resources that are hosted by Bob Lacey and racism, homophobia Equal Business Opportunity contracting and market- where we’d like to be, but available to them.” Sheri Lynch at radio sta- or stereotypical humor Program (EBOP) and Title ing, and chairs the Equal this award recognizes those The U.S. Small Business tion WLNK in Charlotte, about nationalities, reli- VI Program, received the Business Opportunity efforts.” Administration was created North Carolina. The show gions or disabilities. Tennessee 2013 Minority Advisory Committee, which Hundley reports to Director in 1953 to “to aid, counsel, is owned by Greater Discussion of politics is Small Business Champion meets monthly to discuss of Community Relations assist and protect the inter- Media and runs live on rare. At times, topics are of the Year Award last week concerns and opportuni- Tank Strickland, and works ests of small business con- over 40 nationwide affil- quite adult in nature, with in a ceremony at the City ties for local minority-owned closely with the City’s cerns.” The agency provides iates, as well as world- sexually-charged humor. County Building. Walter businesses. Purchasing Department on loans and loan guarantees wide in 177 countries The Bob and Sheri Show Perry, Regional Director for “I want to congratulate efforts to increase City con- to qualifying businesses, and 150 ships at sea has been nominated four the U.S. Small Business Joshalyn on this well-de- tracting with minority-owned as well as counseling on through the American times for Billboard’s “Air Administration, presented served award, and thank businesses. starting and managing a Forces Network,[1] from Personality of the Year.” the award to Hundley for her for her dedication,” “I am grateful for this rec- business. 6 to 10 a.m. ET. They won the New York her outreach to local and Mayor Madeline Rogero ognition from one of our For more information on Bob Lacey and Sheri State Broadcasters regional minority business said. “Minority and small- important agency partners,” the City’s Equal Business Lynch have co-hosted Association Award for owners. business outreach is a pri- Hundley said. “The Small Opportunity Program and the show since 1992 Best Morning Team in Hundley, who has worked ority for the City in all of our Business Administration resources, see www.cityof- when Bob, already 1998. for the City of Knoxville contracting and economic plays a vital role in helping knoxville.org/eqbusop/. established on WLNK’s IBM report calls for ‘Citywide Campaign’ on weatherization The IBM Smarter Cities community on weatheriza- and build on it, to provide The report concludes, The public is encouraged single-largest philanthrop- Challenge team that visit- tion and energy efficiency; help for some of our most “The City will achieve sus- to review the report and ic initiative, assigns a team ed Knoxville this spring has identify funding sources to vulnerable citizens.” tainable energy efficiency send feedback to the City’s of top IBM experts to each issued a final report calling implement improvements; The full report is available targets through its commit- Office of Sustainability by winning city to study a key for a multi-pronged effort to and engage local landlords online at www.cityofknox- ment to collaboration and e-mailing Sustainability@ issue identified by the city’s help low-income residents as part of the discussion. ville.org/smartercities/ business-friendly practic- cityofknoxville.org. leadership. The grant pro- weatherize their homes and “We are grateful for finalreport.pdf. es and by engaging the Quarterly Stakeholder vides consulting services learn more about energy the intensive effort and Among its findings are landlord community. The Council meetings begin on valued at $400,000. efficiency to reduce the thoughtful work of the IBM that more than $4.8 million City should leverage its Thursday, September 26th Knoxville’s application need for emergency utility Smarter Cities Challenge in public and private funds academic and communi- at 9:00 a.m. in the Small asked for advice on the bill assistance. Team,” Mayor Madeline were spent in Knoxville in ty assets to create a long- Assembly Room and are most effective way to con- In the report, the five- Rogero said. “These prob- 2012 to help low-income term solution that delivers open to the public. nect weatherization and member team recommends lem-solving profession- residents pay their utili- education. In the future, Last November, IBM energy education services that the City of Knoxville als from around the world ty bills. By better identify- the City should engage all announced that Knoxville to residents who receive and partners including dedicated three weeks to ing those households and its constituents and gain had been selected for a emergency utility bill assis- KUB, TVA, the Community living here in Knoxville and working with residents and buy-in for a citywide cam- Smarter Cities Challenge tance. The IBM team Action Committee and interviewing a wide range landlords, the IBM team paign to create a stron- grant. Launched in 2011, arrived in Knoxville in April, many others should work of stakeholders to help us says the City and other ger Knoxville. Through the the IBM Smarter Cities and it provided preliminary together toward five goals: deal with a difficult, com- agencies could find long- system of systems the City Challenge is a three-year, findings in May. Develop one voice around a plex challenge. Now it is term solutions that would will make fact-based deci- 100-city, $50-million com- shared vision; harness the up to us in the City and our avoid the need for such sions on how to best spend petitive grant program. The available data; educate the partners to take their work emergency assistance. its precious resources.” program, which is IBM’s PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s August 19, 2013 Paradise Lost Phillips to receive Alan We are well aware of the and how it destroyed the progress our southeast A Day Away community. Gill Leadership Award region has made since TVA I know we’ve heard simi- Richard Phillips, General Manager of numerous technological improvements came and, for the most part lar stories from more local Northeast Knox Utility District in Corryton, including the addition of an automated the benefits out weigh the folks, like former Grantsboro TN, has been chosen to receive the Alan phone system, on-line bill pay options losses. Flood control, elec- or Morgantown people Gill Leadership Award, the highest award and new billing and software upgrade tric power, employment, rec- displaced by dams and given to a utility manager in the water, all while maintaining steady rates and reational lakes, parks, the rising waters, but the song wastewater or gas industry. Phillips, keeping in good financial standing with growth of industry and com- “Paradise” captures the who has been in the utility industry for the state. merce, and the huge social heartbreak of those uproot- 35 years and at Northeast Knox for “Our Board of Commissioners is so changes as a result. ed for progress. 17 years, was presented this award proud of Richard for having received this Sometimes the losses can By Mike Steely For folklorists, music fans, at a recent meeting of the Tennessee honor,” said Ann Acuff, NEKUD’s Board be counted too: the disrup- and environmentalists a Association of Utility District’s (TAUD) in president. “He is deserving of such a tion of our rural culture, the drive to Paradise is edu- Gatlinburg. prestigious award in our industry because displacement of families, and the unex- cational, nostalgic, and heart tugging. Phillips was nominated for this of his dedication to our customers, staff pected social changes that pulled us from Because Paradise is lost to history, noth- award by NEKUD’s Board President Ann and the industry. Under his leadership, the 18th to the 19th and 20th century. ing remains except a little crossroads with Acuff. Under his tenure at NEKUD, the Northeast Knox has kept our rates low In 1959 TVA began building yet anoth- a country diner, a small filling station, and utility’s first automated meter reading while making significant progress in er power plant, this one in Muhlenberg sign for Paradise Road. At the end of the system was installed in 2004, the upgrading our facilities.” County, Ky., on the Green River. The road you’ll find the huge TVA plant on the first water district in Knox County to Phillips has served on the Tennessee plant grew and grew in size and output, Green River. No houses, no farms, only implement this kind of system. He is Water and Wastewater Finance Board, eventually burning most of its coal from high fences and warnings. also responsible for implementing the and is a member and former president right there in the Western Kentucky coal Back at the Paradise intersection some- building of three new storage reservoirs, of the Utility Management Federation fields. one had enough spirit to put up a street new booster pumping stations and a of Knox County. Richard has been Central City, Ky., is northwest of Bowling sign, high up on a power pole, that simply new administrative building to maintain active within TAUD attending various Green on the Western Kentucky Parkway. reads “John Prine.” the utility’s customer growth. Under his training classes, regional meetings and The little town boasts that it’s the home- “They dug for the coal till the land was leadership, Northeast Knox has made conferences. town of the Everly Brothers, who grew forsaken and wrote it all down as the prog- up just three miles away in Brownie. The ress of man,” Prine’s word stated. town’s other boast is that it was a head- Central City, Ky. Is about five or six hours quarters for the Peabody Coal Company. from Knoxville, if you go to Nashville and UT Professors Study Dilemmas in That company’s main contribution there up or drive up to London and across. was employment and strip mining. Today I was surprised, in completing this story, the largest employer there is a state to find out that the Everly Brothers also Sustaining Red Light Camera Programs prison. recorded “Paradise” and that’s only fit- It’s a common driving predicament: As Most municipalities acquire their red Just south of Central City is, or was, ting, don’t you think, for them to do so? you approach the intersection, the light light camera systems through private Paradise, a little port town on the river is yellow. Do you hit the brakes or face vendors and pay for them either through surrounded by Farms. 1959 ended that a red light camera fine? a monthly flat rate or a portion of cita- pretty abruptly as TVA and Peabody Some municipalities engineer their tions. Thus, the more successful red moved into Paradise. traffic signals to force drivers into this light programs are at improving safety “Daddy, won’t you take me back to situation in an effort to generate reve- by decreasing red light running, the less Muhlenberg County, down by the Green nue from the cameras. profitable they become. This creates a River, where Paradise lay? I’m sorry, Professors at the University of predicament for traffic engineers—meet my son, but you’re too late in asking, Tennessee, Knoxville, have analyzed financial guarantees to sustain the pro- Mr. Peabody’s coal train done hauled it this issue to determine if traffic control grams, or increase safety? away.” measures intended to boost red light “Traffic engineers are facing an ethi- So go the words to “Paradise,” written revenue—such as shortening yellow light cal dilemma of balancing revenue gen- and recorded by John Prine for his father. time or increasing the speed limit on a eration to sustain their red light camera Other artists have recorded the song, street—compromise safety. programs with their traffic safety and including John Denver and Johnny Cash. The study by professors Lee Han, Chris efficiency goals,” said Han. “This is a But Prine’s original is the most memora- Cherry and Qiang Yang in the Civil and new conundrum for them.” ble. The song is about the aftermath of Environmental Engineering Department The authors analyzed prior the power plant and the coal company is published in this month’s issue of research related to four traffic signal Transport Policy journal. Continue on page 4 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s August 19, 2013 August 19, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Theodore Francis Green of Rhode Island

Pages from quite nearly backfired on the Political the flamboyant Texan. Johnson pretended to Past lament the loss of Green’s leadership and perfunc- torily bemoaned the fact Green was insistent upon resigning. The elderly Green listened to LBJ’s praise and to Johnson’s horror, announced he was reconsidering his rash By Ray Hill action in resigning his [email protected] committee chairmanship. Senator Green was hus- efore Strom tled out of the committee Thurmond, hearing room to a small Theodore Francis office and had to be con- GreenB was well known vinced yet again to resign. for some years as being Senator Green returned to the oldest member of the the meeting to firmly insist United States Senate. First he thought it better for elected when he was sixty- him to resign his post and nine years old, Theodore assume that of Chairman Francis Green frustrat- Emeritus. ed several generations of Over the twenty-four aspiring politicians who years Theodore Francis figured a vacancy was Green served in the United imminent. Green served States Senate, a host of twenty-four years in the potential successors saw Senate before retiring in their own ambitions frus- 1961. trated as Green showed Theodore Francis Green not the slightest indica- was born on October 2, tion of retiring. Green rou- 1867 in Providence, Rhode tinely repeated his goal of Island. Green was born into being the first senator to a family that could trace seek reelection at the age back its origins to a time of one hundred. He quite when Roger Williams had from the author’s personal collection. nearly made it and as his first settled in Rhode Island Senator Theodore Francis Green of Rhode Island. term expired in 1961, in 1636. The Greens were observers watched to see quite a wealthy family and party dynamic in Rhode Gerry. Until Gerry retired and was sought after by age eighty-eight. what Green would do; if he Theodore received an edu- Island was changing. from the Senate in 1947, hostesses in the nation’s One of the few things chose to run again and won, cation appropriate for the Green managed to defeat the two men would bicker Capitol for dinners and par- Theodore Francis Green he would be ninety-three scion of a family rich in her- Republican incumbent over preferment and ties. Green, although a mil- did not object spending years old just weeks before itage and means, graduat- Norman Case by a deci- patronage in Rhode Island. lionaire, was known for his money on was art, espe- the general election. The ing from Brown University sive margin, after having Green likely got the better frugality, if not downright cially Chinese art. Green Providence Journal, still and Harvard Law School. lost to Governor Case just end of the struggle as his stinginess. One story told amassed an impressive one of the most influen- Theodore Francis Green two years previously. loyalty to Roosevelt gave about Senator Theodore and large collection of tial newspapers in Rhode practiced law as well as In 1934, Green sought him a distinct advantage Francis Green was how he Chinese artifacts through- Island, published an edito- involved himself in sev- reelection as governor in the rough and tumble would occasionally take a out his lifetime. rial that gently, yet firmly eral business activities. while Peter Gerry attempt- of Rhode Island politics, cab and refuse to tip the Theodore Francis Green stated Senator Green was The political bug didn’t ed to win back his seat in which was usually fierce. cabbie, although not before had been assigned to the no longer fit to serve in the bite Green until he was the United States Senate. Green and his secretary, slyly encouraging the dis- Senate Committee on United States Senate and forty, when he won a Both men were successful Edward Higgins, spent con- mayed cabbie to “Be sure Foreign Relations, which should retire. The editorial seat in the Rhode Island and it was not long before siderable time and Green’s and vote Republican!” became his chief interest apparently both surprised House of Representatives. Governor Green decided money to build an organi- Usually the wealthy while a senator. His office and depressed Theodore Green was a Democrat at to break the power of the zation that helped keep Senator Green disdained was extremely well run and Francis Green, it was not a time when Republicans state Republican Party. Senator Green in office for taxicabs for the less expen- his faithful secretary Eddie long before the old sena- dominated Rhode Island The Rhode Island State the next several decades. sive streetcars and could Higgins understood Rhode tor announced he was not politics. Many of the Senate had long been dom- Green was easily reelected often be observed walking Island and politics so well, running for reelection in Democrats in Rhode Island inated by Republicans who in 1942, 1948, and again along Washington streets Rhode Islanders received 1960. were of ethnic extraction, represented largely rural in 1954 when he was to his destination. Green’s excellent constituent ser- Senator Green retired Irish or French, while the areas. Governor Green eighty-seven years old. social calendar was so full vice throughout Green’s from the United States staid Yankees were large- used a contested election Theodore Francis Green another often told story tenure in the Senate. Senate and returned to his ly Republicans. Theodore to prove two Republican was not afraid to get ahead about Green is his arriving Seniority finally brought home in Providence. His Francis Green was an senators had actually lost, of his constituents and his at a Washington party and Green his most cherished health was becoming more exception to that rule, as giving Democrats control support for FDR’s court looking through a small goal: the Chairmanship fragile, although he made was perhaps the most suc- of the State Senate. Green packing proposal was likely calendar he kept inside of the Foreign Relations one of the last of his public cessful Democrat in Rhode had decided not to seek a unpopular with a majority his suit pocket. A woman Committee. Assuming appearances in 1964 when Island, Green’s future col- third term as governor, but of his constituents and asked, “Are you looking the chair in 1957, Green President Lyndon Johnson league, Peter Goelet Gerry. instead ran for the United many were skeptical about to see where you’re going relished the prestige came to Rhode Island to The two men had sever- States Senate in 1936 Green’s support for FDR’s next, Senator Green?”, to enjoyed by the Chairman campaign. Green sat on al similarities; both were against Republican Jesse lend lease program, which which the elderly Green of the Foreign Relations the stage, looking very frail quite wealthy, both were H. Metcalfe. Metcalfe Green himself referred to murmured, “No, I’m trying Committee, but his age and small at ninety-six. The Yankees, both were willing was also a very wealthy as “Aid for America”. Green to figure out where I am was finally catching up with former senator died May to spend freely in support- Yankee, known for living was a strong proponent of now.” him. Green needed hearing 16, 1966 at ninety-eight; ing their own aspirations on his yacht docked along civil rights legislation and Theodore Francis Green aids and had stubbornly had he lived to October, and both employed shrewd the Potomac while the was one of the sponsors was a shrewd politician refused to wear them until he would have been nine- Irishmen as their political Senate was in session. of legislation to allow ser- who got considerable press it became obvious he could ty-nine years old. secretaries. Despite their Senator Metcalfe was a vicemen fighting overseas because of his remarkably not function properly with- The Providence, Rhode similarities, their respec- very successful industrial- during World War II to cast good health despite his out them. It soon became Island airport is named tive political views were ist and owned a significant absentee ballots, a pro- advancing years. When a obvious to his Senate col- for Theodore Francis quite different and neither interest in the influential posal strongly opposed tribe of American Indians leagues that Green was Green and until Strom liked the other. Providence Journal daily by most Southern sena- made Green an honor- not up to the task of chair- Thurmond’s reelection to Theodore Francis newspaper. Green defeat- tors who feared it would ary chief and present- ing the Foreign Relations the Senate at age ninety- Green’s attempts to seek ed Senator Metcalfe and extend voting to African- ed him with an elaborate Committee and Lyndon four, was frequently still public office in his native began yet another career American soldiers. Green eagle-feather headdress, Johnson, Democratic mentioned as the oldest Rhode Island were fre- in the Senate. himself supported a great Senator Green quickly put Leader of the United man to serve in the United quently thwarted, espe- Green was escorted many other bills that were the headdress on his head States Senate, contrived States Senate. cially early in his career. down the aisle in the Senate anathema to his Southern and insisted he be referred the means of painless- Although little remem- Green waged unsuccess- Chamber by his senior col- colleagues, including to by his new name of ly removing Green from bered today, Theodore ful campaigns for governor league Peter Gerry. Green, efforts to eliminate the poll “White Buffalo.” his committee chairman- Francis Green was a genu- in 1912, 1928, and 1930. unlike Senator Gerry, was tax and change the rules Senator Green was also ship. Johnson appeared at ine power in Rhode Island It was not until 1932 that an enthusiastic New Dealer of the Senate to make it an enthusiast of exercise, a meeting of the Foreign and an influential member Green finally achieved his and supported President easier to end filibusters. a far less common inter- Relations Committee after of the United States Senate ambition to become gov- Roosevelt’s bid to enlarge By any standard, Theodore est then and frequented having persuaded Green during some of the most ernor of Rhode Island. The the United States Supreme Francis Green was a stead- the senator’s only gym- to resign his chairmanship difficult times America has national Republican Party Court. Green was also a fer- fast liberal New Dealer. nasium. Green was also and accept the post of faced in its history. had been damaged politi- vent backer of a third term A lifelong bachelor, an avid tennis player and “Chairman Emeritus”. LBJ cally with the onset of the for Franklin Roosevelt, a Green was quite popular continued playing until he proceeded to praise Green Great Depression and the notion that appalled Peter in Washington’s social life finally gave up the sport at so fulsomely that the ploy

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August 19, 2013

The American Outlaws Have Arrived in Knoxville By Alex Norman

Soccer will never reach the level of fan interest that foot- ball (the American version) has in this country… but there is no denying its place in our sports landscape. Major League Soccer (MLS) has been in existence since 1996, has grown to 19 teams, and the league con- tinues to expand. Kids continue to pay the sport in every corner of the land. And there have never been more soccer fans in America than we have today. One group that has helped that cause is “The Ameri- can Outlaws.” It was estab- photo by dan andrews. lished in 2007 with the fol- Hardin Valley’s Joe DeFur pulls in a touchdown pass Thursday night at Neyland Stadium. The Hawks dropped a 7-6 decision to Powell at the lowing mission: “To support KOC Kickoff Classic. the United States National Soccer Team through a uni- fied and dedicated group of supporters.” Transfers lead Bulldogs past Knoxville recently became the American Outlaws 91st chapter. “We have a core group here Red Devils in Jamboree of 5 guys who have been so instrumental in helping get By Ken Lay wasn’t filled with excitement. Xavier Johnson, a senior seconds left. The Hawks missed this thing started,” said AO The 2013 high school football Two transfers led Bearden to transfer from Central, threw the an extra point that would’ve Knoxville chapter president season had its unofficial opening victory Thursday night. Running game-winning touchdown pass evened the game. Benji Settlemyre. “Myself, Thursday night with the Knoxville back/defensive back Malachi from Horton, who played at Mor- Powell scored with 3 min- Matt Warren, Jason Galat, Orthopedic Clinic Jamboree at Horton caught a 7-yard touch- ristown West before moving to utes, 29 seconds remaining on Kyle Clark, and Drew Whor- Neyland Stadium. down pass to lead the Bulldogs West Knoxville. Tyshawn Gardin’s 4-yard scoring ley… we all have such pas- The games didn’t mean any- to a 7-0 victory over the Halls Powell 7, Hardin Valley Acade- scamper. Austin Rogers kicked sion for “joga bonito” which thing but many teams looked to Red Devils. He also made a stop my 6: The Hawks scored a touch- the extra point that provided the means “beautiful game”, be in midseason form. on the final play of the 12-min- down when senior quarterback winning margin for the Panthers, and we feel that Knoxville The new season will begin for ute game to preserve the victory Nathan White connected with who were playing their first game really needed this chapter most area teams next week but for the Bulldogs, who went 8-3 sophomore tight end Joe DeFur that didn’t mean that the evening in 2012. on a 6-yard scoring strike with 26 Continue on page 2 Continue on page 2 It’s time to take a Peek at another football season America’s in Ten- “America’s longest running Knoxville, although Leslie was, is and probably always wooden fence. What’s on longest running n e s s e e football guide!” Next year resides in Macon, Ga. will be 2½ by 4½ inches in the other side of the fence guide started in has been will mark its 75th anniver- “Loyal customers just size. is left up to the reader’s published sary. wouldn’t let us quit,” said “People get it, put it in imagination, but my guess Knoxville in 1939 here in Mr. Peek published his Leslie in a telephone inter- their pocket and carry it is there is an exciting foot- There are many pre- Knoxville pigskin guide for 60 years view last week. with them for the whole ball game going on. By the season football publica- By Steve for years. until his death in 1999. The combination of Ernie season,” said Leslie Peek. way, in the drawing, the tions out there for sports Williams T h e His son, Herschel, contin- Peek’s job as an advertis- “That’s why Dad made it boy has a companion at fans to enjoy – Lindy’s, grand- ued the production until ing salesman for The Knox- that size.” his side – a Pekingese dog, Athlon, The Sporting News, d a d d y he passed away in 2004. ville Journal and his love On the first page inside, of course. Phil Steele, USA Today of them all, however, is Now, Leslie Peek, Ernest’s for football sparked the loyal readers each year see “A clever idea of dad’s,” and Sports Illustrated are Peek’Size Football Guide, 76-year-old son, is presi- idea for his football guide. the drawing of a young boy pointed out Leslie. among the giants of this and it was created by a dent of E.W. Peek and And his last name gave the in a football uniform, with Roots for the guide industry on the national Knoxvillian, the late Ear- Company, Inc., and over- guide its identity and char- a leather helmet hang- sprang up in 1936 as a scene. nest Wilburn Peek, in sees the publishing of the acter. ing from his arm, peeking four-page foldout (same Locally, Football Time 1939. It proclaims to be guide. Its office is still in Peek’Size Football Guide through a peep hole in a Continue on page 3 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s August 19, 2013 Transfers lead Bulldogs past Red Hawks looking forward Devils in Jamboree Continued from page 1 under rookie head coach Tobi Kilgore, who previ- to new competition ously served as an assistant at Halls and Central. By Ken Lay varsity seasons in District 3, of our starters last year, so DeFur (senior, tight end/line- Hawks’ coach Wes Jones said he was pleased Hardin Valley Academy which features Oak Ridge, we have some inexperi- backer). with his team’s comeback effort that fell just football coach Wes Jones Powell, Karns and Anderson enced guys playing in those Hardin Valley opened fall short. is glad that his team has an County. spots. camp with five quarterbacks “I like the way that or kids came out and respond- open date in Week 0. This year, the Hawks “I see improvement every including White, Underwood, ed.” Jones said. “We had an interception early but I “We know that we have will renew their rivalry with day and we’re taking baby junior Haddon Hill (who will was disappointed with the missed extra point. a long way to go before we the Beavers to open the steps but we’re not as far also see time at linebacker), “We also had four penalties in that 12-minute play our first game on Aug. season. Their new district along as I would like us to Tyler Lingerfelt and Lucas quarter but those are all correctable mistakes.” 30,” said Jones, who opens schedule includes dates be at this point.” Dobbins. Fulton 28, Clinton 0: The Falcons scored on four his sixth season with the with Maryville, West, Lenoir While the secondary must White will likely start and possessions and showed Knoxville area fans why Hawks. City, Bearden, Farragut, Her- improve, the Hawks have a Jones said that Hill would they are the defending Class 4A State Champi- Hardin Valley went 5-6 itage and William Blount. strong senior class that will likely be the backup. ons. last year and made the play- Jones said that the Hawks look to provide leadership. “Right now, it’s Nathan’s Xavier Hawkins had a 70-yard scoring scamper offs for the third consecu- are looking forward to the “We have a good senior job to lose,” Jones said. to open the game and was on the receiving end tive season. The Hawks, new stiff competition. class so we should have “He’s got 11 games under of a 32-yard touchdown pass from quarterback who open their fifth season “Obviously, we’re pretty great leadership,” Jones his belt so he has experi- Penny Smith. of varsity football against excited,” he said. “That’s the said. ence. Haddon Hill will be Daryl Rollins had a 54-yard scoring scamper rival Karns in Week 1, lost best group of football teams Top returners include: the backup and he’ll also and Zach Winston scored from nine yards out for to eventual Class 6A State in the state of Tennessee. Chris Thomas (senior, wide help us on the other side of Fulton. runner-up Maryville. Hardin “We’re proud to be a part receiver/defensive back); the ball.” Catholic 7, West 6: New Irish coach Steve Mat- Valley has never won a play- of that but we know that we Joe Underwood (senior, White certainly didn’t do thews won his unofficial debut in Knoxville. Logan off game. have a long way to go.” quarterback/linebacker); anything to hurt his chanc- Lacey scored on a 3-yard plunge and kicker Wyatt The Hawks will try to nab Hardin Valley lost three Chandler Viscardis (sopho- es On Thursday night at price converted an extra point to lead the Irish past that elusive playoff win of its four defensive backs more, wide receiver/defen- the Knoxville Orthopedic the Rebels. West, a two-time Class 5A semifinalist, but things will definitely be to graduation and that’s sive back); Nathan White (a Clinic Jamboree. He led the scored on a 9-yard run by Nathan Cottrell. West, more difficult this season. a point of concern as the junior, who looks to start at Hawks on a late scoring however, missed the potential game-tying PAT. District re-alignment has 2013 season looms. quarterback for the second drive where he connected Karns 7, Austin-East 0: Beavers head coach landed Hardin Valley in “We feel like we’ve been straight season); Jordan with Joe DeFur for a touch- Travis Tipton won his debut and spoiled the first District 4-AAA, one of the in camp for about 100 Jackson (senior running down. competition for Roadrunners coach Jeff Phillips. state’s most competitive years,” Jones said. “We’re back/defensive back); Gar- “He threw the ball right Jevon Harper scored on an 8-yard run for the conferences. The Hawks, playing some young guys in rett Curtis (senior, offensive where we wanted him to,” game’s only score. Beavers’ quarterback Matt who played their first four the secondary. We lost three line/defensive line) and Jack Jones said of White. Nauman went 5-for-6 with 83 yards. Roadrunners’ quarterback Keishawn Johnson threw for 101 yards and connected with Michael McMahan on a 71-yard completion. Vikings look forward Karns volleyball hopes Karns’ defense was opportunistic as the Beavers recovered a pair of A-E fumbles. to successful season to return to past glory Webb 14, Gibbs 0: Webb, the defending Division By Ken Lay II-A State Champion, got a pair of touchdown runs By Ken Lay Devils was the 500th vic- against the Eagles. Fullback Brant Mitchell scored As the 2013 football season unfolds, Tennessee For a decade, Karns tory in Williams’ illustrious on a 1-yard run and Robby Strachan had a 64-yard School for the Deaf will hope to answer questions. High School’s volleyball career. scoring scamper for the Spartans, who held Gibbs The Vikings made their unofficial debut Thursday team was a regular at the Karns is looking to return to 22 yards of total offense. night with a 14-0 loss to King’s Academy in a 12-min- Region 2-AAA Tournament. to the top in 2013. And Central 7, Farragut 7: The Bobcats scored on the ute game at the Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic Kickoff Between 2002 and 2010, the Lady Beavers have first play from scrimmage when Austin Kirby threw Classic at Neyland Stadium. the Lady Beavers were managed to avoid injuries a 70-yard scoring strike to JaJuan Stinson. TSD, which will play 8-man football this season, among Tennessee’s top during preseason work- The Admirals knotted the game when Billy Wil- was playing without three starters against the Lions. teams. They also made a outs. liams scored on a 14-yard run. The three players arrived at the school a few days State Tournament appear- “This season, knock on King’s Academy 14, TSD 0: Lions head coach late. ance in 2011. wood, we’re pretty healthy Matt Lowe won his unofficial debut as King’s Acad- “We were without three players because they Over the past two sea- and all those aches and emy downed the Vikings, who normally play 8-man showed up late,” Vikings’ coach Barry Swafford said. sons, Karns remained pains that we had last year, football. Quarterback Adam Deathridge had a “Those three players are starters and that doesn’t competitive. The Lady Bea- have actually been good 48-yard scoring run and kicked two extra points sound like much but when you have a small team vers, however, missed the for us,” said Williams, who for the Lions, who also got a touchdown run from and that means a lot. We should have more guys regional tournament both guided Karns to nine con- Jason Maduafokwa. back next week. years. secutive Region 2-AAA Tour- Grace Christian Academy 14, Anderson County “By TSSAA rules, they couldn’t play tonight.” “We were hurt all last naments between 2002- 7: Rams quarterback Devin Smith threw a pair of Swafford noted that he was looking forward to a year,” Karns coach Kynette 2011. “The aches and long touchdown strikes in a victory over the Maver- successful season. Williams said. “We pulled pains gave me a chance to icks. Smith connected with Jake Waldsclager from “This year, we thought we’d look pretty good but ourselves up last year late play some younger players 54-yards out and hit Kyron Inman on a 40-yard the season will be unpredictable,” he said through an in the season. and now, they’ve all grown score. interpreter. “We lost a lot of skill players last year.” “We went five sets with up.” Carter 8, Lenoir City 0: Hornets’ coach Heath The coach said his team’s major concern is lack Anderson County and they Williams said she’s Woods was victorious in his return to coaching. of depth. were the No. 1 seed in the hoping that her team can Woods missed most of last year due to health rea- TSD’s top returners include: Rashard Witherspoon district tournament.” make another deep playoff sons. Carter won on this night thanks to a 2-yard (a senior quarterback and defensive back) and The Lady Mavericks won run but she admits that the scoring plunge by Toy’shon Winton. Hunter Johnson (a junior running back and defen- the District 3-AAA Tourna- team will have to win and The Hornets picked also picked up a two-point sive lineman). ment over the now depart- get help. conversion. The Vikings’ strength will be athleticism, accord- ed Hardin Valley Academy “We can see ourselves Jocquez Bruce leads Cherokees: South-Doyle’s ing to the coach. Lady Hawks. back in the regionals but Jocquez Bruce rushed for a touchdown and caught They open their 2013 campaign at home this week Meanwhile, the Lady the stars will have to align a scoring pass to lead the Cherokees to a 13-7 win against Georgia School for the Deaf. Beavers beat Halls early just right,” she said. “I think over Campbell County. Other key games on TSD’s schedule include St. in tournament play before the top teams [in District The Cougars got a 4-yard scoring plunge from Andrew’s, Alabama School for the Deaf and Missis- falling in the next round. 3-AAA] will probably be Nick Bailey. sippi School for the Deaf. The win over the Lady Red Continue on page 3 The American Outlaws Have Arrived in Knoxville Cont. from page 1 They have rotated loca- they decide if they want to a fantastic time to be a fan even extended invitations an MLS team! It is just so tions for the get-togeth- join and most times after of the USMNT,” said Set- for soccer fans to join them exciting to see all of this to happen. There is a very ers, but recently changed they come for that first tlemyre. “Myself and every on a bus trip to the game. happening before our strong soccer community to having a “home bar,” match they are hooked other soccer fan across the “AO chapters are really eyes.” in Knoxville, so we thought Ray’s ESG near West Town and they join and become States have been dream- like family and they all Settlemyre said that the we really need an AO chap- Mall. part of the AO Family! It ing of this to happen here embrace each other,” said best part of this whole ter here.” “It is such a difference gets pretty intense at our in the USA.” Settlemyre. “We are really experience has been the The US Men’s National watching a match togeth- viewing parties! We chant, “We would love to be one looking forward to meeting camaraderie… “Everybody Team has matches (friend- er with fellow people who we sing, we yell, and we of the biggest AO chapters the other chapters in Sep- that comes out and views lies, World Cup qualifiers, share your passion for the just have a fun time!” in the south, and we cer- tember at Columbus!” with us really feels like Gold Cup, etc.) across game,” said Settlemyre. The US Men’s Nation- tainly have the potential to The goal of The American family! And I can’t begin to the world, just about all “It is very addicting and al Team is currently atop be that chapter!” Outlaws, and AO Knoxville, tell you all the friendships of which are televised in that is why people keep their group for World Cup On September 10th, AO is to help grow the game in that I have made in this some way, shape or form. coming back! That’s why qualifying, and could clinch Knoxville members will this country. short time of starting the AO Knoxville, like other we invite people out to just a spot in the 2014 World make the 5 ½ hour drive “We would love for the AO Knoxville.” AO chapters, holds view- come see what American Cup with a win at Costa north to Columbus, Ohio… US to have a fan base like AO Knoxville is very ing parties during games. Outlaws is all about before Rica on September 6th. and will be in attendance European countries, and active on social media. “It is a fantastic time to for a huge World Cup qual- it is starting to happen,” They post details about be a fan of the game, and ifier, as the USMNT faces said Settlemyre. “Also, I their club and all gather- even more importantly it is rival Mexico. AO Lexington feel that the south needs ings on Facebook (Amer- ican Outlaws: Knoxville Chapter) and on twitter (@ AO Knoxville). 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(Up to $1, when you buy a fountain drink, ICEE, Gourmet coffee or Delicious cappuccino) PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s August 19, 2013 August 19, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 It’s time to take a Peek at another football season Cont. from page 1 through 1990, with 40 dif- and figures. From confer- about publishing Peek’Size Anne Thompson, current to make everyone more size) of football schedules ferent editions of the guide ence standings of the pre- guides. owner of Thompson Photo a w a r e o f produced by Mr. Peek for being produced. Some vious year to rules changes “Just the tradition,” he Products, was a young college and high school 40,000 guides were circu- for the upcoming college answered. “The loyal cus- great-grand- teams in the Knoxville, lated in Knoxville and Bir- season, some 50 pages tomers and thousands of Maryville, Jefferson City mingham alone each year are packed. fans. The excite- and Johnson City areas. during that time. Other big I’ve always been fasci- m e n t On the cover of the Knox- markets were Dallas, Lex- nated with the Peek’Size ville edition was the title ington, Jacksonville, Miami guide. It’s – Official 1936 Football and Columbus, Ga. defi- Schedule and Scorecard The different editions nite- for University of Tennes- were created to include ly a see, Knoxville High and local high schools’ upcom- throw- Central High. ing season schedules and back.to The first Peek’Size Foot- previous season’s results a long- ball Guide in 1939 only in each area. ago era, had a Knoxville edition. In The high schools’ sched- but still 1940, there were editions ules and scores, of course, e x i s t s for Knoxville and Nash- remain one of the top sell- today much ville. ing points of Peek’Size like it always “Dad didn’t make any Football Guide, and Leslie has. money the first two years,” Peek claims no other such I have said Leslie, “but later on, preseason guide in the a 1 9 7 9 even he was amazed with nation supplements its Peek’Size how much people loved college and pro info with g u i d e . I t college football.” preps. includes black- The company’s office Because of its longev- and-white head was moved in 1951 to ity, Peek’Size Football shots of former Cumberland Avenue, one Guide, known for its col- legendary Ala- block off Henley Street, orful cover of college pen- bama head coach and remained there for 40 nants, has become a col- Bear Bryant and the years. Being “close to the lector’s item as well as Crimson Tide’s Major post office,” said Leslie, a source of information. Ogilvie, and UT Coach Peek and that was beneficial, as the busi- It doesn’t make predic- Johnny Majors with the guides are still pub- ness’ mailing increased as tions about the upcoming Vols defensive back daugh- lished. the football guide grew in season as others do, but Roland James. ter of the original “My collection of Peek popularity. instead prides itself on its I asked Leslie Peek o f owner of the family’s busi- guides began in the 1970’s Its heyday was 1970 accurate reporting of facts what he enjoys most another new ness, Jim Thompson, when with my dad,” added Bright. book each year.” the company first started “Since then, I’ve been The 2013 Peek’Size making the guides avail- able to collect every guide guides will arrive in Knox- able for its customers except the first one. There ville this week and will be more than 50 years ago, are only a few known to be available free at the follow- said Leslie. in existence.” ing businesses: Thompson Doug Bright, a Webb Many Peek’Size issues Lady Hawks face Photo Products, Shafer School teacher, is a volun- from past years remain and Insurance Company, Fisher teer on-line-assistant for can be purchased. “I think Tire Company, Bridges Peek’Size guides. they would make a great Funeral Home, Fred’s Align- “My role with Peek is Father’s Day or Christmas challenges in new district ment Service, Enix Jewel- very minimal at best,” gift,” said Leslie. The per- ers, TN Vein Center, Rose noted Doug recently. “I set fect size, too, for a stocking By Ken Lay we had another starter who decided not to Mortuary and Enrichment up a Facebook and Twit- stuffer, I might add. Hardin Valley Academy will face a new return,” Rosenke said. “This year we have Federal Credit Union. ter group for Leslie just set of challenges when it hits the volley- six or seven players back and they’re all ball court in 2013. juniors and we’re sprinkling in some fresh- The Lady Hawks, who open their season men and sophomores. tonight (Aug. 19) at Catholic with match- “We want to build up our play so that es against the host Lady Irish and Grace we’re peaking in October. Last year, I think Christian Academy, has moved into Dis- we peaked late in September.” trict 4-AAA and coach Mike Rosenke said Top returners include: Mandi Hylton the new district will make things more dif- (junior, setter); Lacy Cantrell (junior, ficult for his team. middle blocker); Maura Emert (junior, out- “ I think they’re [the two are Class AAA side hitter); Sarah Wysor (junior, opposite districts] are close but I think District 4 player); Chase Rathfoot (junior, libero) and is better from top to bottom,” Rosenke Magen Payne (junior, outside hitter). said. “District 3 is tough but we had some The team’s key newcomer is junior nights last year when we really weren’t middle blocker Cherise Kameron. challenged. Rosenke said his squad’s biggest “Now, we’ll be challenged every night. strength is team chemistry. The level of play, night in and night out, will “The biggest strength is chemistry,” he be better and we can attest to that.” said. “The girls all get along and that’s Hardin Valley went 44-13 last season huge.” and finished second in the District 3-AAA The squad’s biggest weakness, accord- Tournament. The Lady Hawks reached ing to the fourth-year head coach, is com- the Region 2-AAA Tournament and were munication. eliminated by District 4-AAA Champion “This is a fun group,” Rosenke said. Farragut. “They’re all really coachable but the big- Hardin Valley enters the 2013 cam- gest thing that we need to work on is com- paign without a senior on its roster. But munication. Continue on page 3that doesn’t mean that the Lady Hawks “When you’re not coaching a group of are inexperienced. They have six juniors extroverts, you have to find creative ways who saw significant playing time as soph- to teach them how to communicate. Com- omores last year. munication might be a weakness now, but “Volleyball is a year-to-year sport and we’re hoping that that will be strength by last year, we lost three seniors and four the end of the season.” starters. We lost three senior starters and Karns volleyball hopes to return to past glory Cont. from page 2 which opens its season at I look for her to really con- Karns, Clinton, Oak Ridge home Wednesday against tribute for us during the and Halls and I’m not Christian Academy of second half of the season,” taking anything away from Knoxville, include: Lind- Williams said. “Hannah has Anderson County. I just sey Wright (senior, middle really stepped up. know that they lost five or blocker); Jessica Severs “Maqulea played JV last six seniors last year.” (senior, outside hitter); year, so she’s got a little bit Karns has been battle- Liz Grimm (junior, outside of a chip on her shoulder. tested over the past two hitter); Courtney Bailey She can play anywhere on seasons and the Lady (junior, setter); Lindsey the floor and she can do Beavers are hoping that Wildman (junior, setter) everything.” that will be a factor this and Loren Letmon (junior, Williams said her team’s season. opposite). strengths include serving “Our motto this year is Key newcomers include: and hitting. The squad’s ‘United Front’ and we’re Karlie Hoyle (a senior weakness is defense. battle-tested now,” Wil- transfer from Oregon); “We serve well and we liams said. “They’re ready Hannah Benson (a sopho- hit well,” she said. “We to go to war for each other. more libero) and Maqulea need to work on blocking They know that they’re Lattimore (a junior defen- and our serve receive. going to get a battle every sive specialist, who looks “We need to work on get- night, whether they want to contribute with her ver- ting that first contact.” one or not.” satility. Top returners for Karns, “Karlie is 6-1 or 6-2 and PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s August 19, 2013 HOME CONF. MyVLT2 GAMES RIVALRY PREP FOOTBALL GAME THURSDAY focus IN GOLD GAME WEEK 0 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK Aug. 22-24 Aug. 29-31 Sept. 5-7 Sept. 12-14 Sept. 19-21 Sept. 26-28 Oct. 3-5 Oct. 10-12 Oct. 17-19 Oct. 24-26 Oct. 31-Nov. 2 vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. GA School St. Andrews AL School NC School SC School MS School Oak Level SC School tba tba tba for Deaf Sewanee for Deaf for Deaf for Deaf for Deaf NC for Deaf TSD Class A, D1 vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Maryville Baylor OPEN CAK Friendship OPEN DCA BGA Ezell- Knoxville King’s Christian Harding Catholic Academy WEBB Class A, D2 vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. Sullivan Clinton Cocke Heritage Jefferson OPEN South Sevier Morristown Morristown Cherokee North County County Doyle County West East SEYMOUR Class AAA, D2

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time. Perhaps the notion formal and stiff, so I’ll there aren’t enough neu- She said, “It’s like living of American exceptional- apologize to grammar- rologists in Knoxville to with a squirrel, Dr. Fer- ism has been pilloried in ians and my editor-wife see stroke patients at guson!” I managed a the halls of academia for and proceed.) Late in night. I shouldn’t be sur- sympathetic smile while so long that young people Paul’s career and life the prised because years secretly wishing that this have lost confidence in Apostle and philosopher ago I learned that emer- overweight lady had some themselves and their would say, “I fought the gency CT scans in the of his energy and activ- country, and now expect good fight, I finished the middle of the night are ity. I quipped, “You know someone to give them a race and kept the faith.” often interpreted by radi- it takes time to break in great job with benefits I’m trying to do so myself ologists in Australia who new shoes, and you don’t and lots of free time. Our these days as medicine are awake at 2 am EST. throw them away unless medical group used a becomes increasingly a Bob Dylan once they’re worn out.” She renowned national agency job to so many and less a crooned, “Oh, the times got the message and got to find a new physician life calling or profession. they are a chang’n.” I well, and went home to “Midl’n, just Midl’n” for our group who would My patient awakened agree, and the times her slightly nutty partner. embrace a traditional in the middle of the night demand changes. You’ve My life partner toler- I ended last week’s within the Millennial gen- office medical practice with the sensation that heard the advice that ates my increasingly fre- essay with the observa- eration. This oft quoted and care for their patients his face felt funny. As he we should choose to be quent midl’n attitudes tions of Rafe Hollister, survey described Millenni- when hospitalized. We rushed to the bathroom glad in our circumstanc- and encourages me. It moonshiner and philos- als as frustrated that they couldn’t find anyone and and a mirror he noticed es, but not necessarily is said that a physician opher on the Andy Grif- will not be as successful so my partners became that his right arm was for the troubles before should heal himself. fith Show. I open this as their parents, the Baby my former partners and weak and clumsy as well. us. As I age I sometimes Maybe he should listen week’s missive with Boomers. It is well known left hospital practice. His drooping face was say thank you that I’m still to his spiritual mentor another observation that the Baby Boomers The ennui that per- confirmed by his alarmed around to even have cir- and wife. After all the of Rafe. People often reaped the benefits of vades our country is as wife, so they rushed to cumstances. I’ve asked choice of a good attitude greet each other with the unparalleled freedom and palpable as a swollen the nearest emergen- many people if they would is the best medicine. euphemistic question, opportunity that came knee. There are excep- cy room where a stroke like to be sixteen again. “How are you?” but with- from the sacrifices of the tions, but more and was diagnosed by the ER However, there’s a catch: out the expectation of a Greatest Generation. A more I sense frustration (emergency room) doctor you don’t get to take serious answer. Actual- patient of that era recent- or an “I don’t care atti- and a CAT scan. As my the lessons of life with ly, we often already know ly told me that when she tude.” A sense of res- patient was awaiting you. In my nonscientific how people are doing was growing up “Chicken ignation is in our hospi- admission to the hospital survey all have chosen from their body language was a Sunday-only meal.” tal, in my patients and in for more tests, the emer- wisdom and wrinkles over which speaks loudly to Perhaps the dissat- me, where often the best gency physician told him youth and its confusion. those with observation- isfaction of Millennials I can muster these days that a neurologist was My hospitalized patient al skills. I think I’ll adopt is a result of the rotten is “Midl’n, just midl’n.” coming to see him for a with pneumonia was a Rafe’s response when economy and job scar- There is a scripture in neurological consultation. study in the conservation people ask me how I city despite the unprece- the 2nd epistle of Timo- Imagine my surprise when of energy and reminded am doing. “Midl’n, just dented level of education thy that I love and identify my patient and his wife me of a beach ball. As I midl’n,” says it all for me in our graduates. Per- with. (I know you’re not later told me of the robot entered her room I looked these days. Lately, I’m haps it’s the realization supposed to end a sen- escorted by the ER nurse. for her high energy hus- just hang’n in there. that nine million Ameri- tence in a preposition, but You see, the neurologist band, and after examin- Do you have a question for I recently read a survey can jobs are gone forever sometimes avoiding this was in Atlanta and the ing her I asked how his Dr. Ferguson? that recorded a serious and that three fourths of grammatical rule makes consultation was done recent retirement was Please e-mail him at level of dissatisfaction new jobs are only part- prose seem excessively by Skype! Apparently, going for both of them. [email protected]. Man Run To Fight Prostate Cancer this Saturday

The American Cancer States for 2013 and about is holding its 6th annual in the region can help pro- a one-mile fun run/walk is the Regal Entertain- Society estimates about 29,720 men will die of THE MAN RUN for Pros- mote awareness by partic- as well as live bands and ment Group. Organizers of 238,590 new cases of prostate cancer. tate Cancer Awareness ipating in THE MAN RUN entertainment along the THE MAN RUN would like prostate cancer will be The University of Ten- presented by Regal Enter- on Saturday, Aug. 24 held course, a special recog- to recognize support for diagnosed in the United nessee Medical Center tainment Group. Families on UT Medical Center’s nition for prostate cancer the event from SunTrust campus. survivors and educational Foundation, Provision ““THE MAN RUN is an tables about the disease. Center for Proton Therapy, excellent opportunity for All of the proceeds from Alcoa, University Urology, families to come togeth- the event stay in East Ten- Urology and Urologic Sur- er, have a good time and nessee for prostate cancer gery, Theragenics, Jason’s support prostate cancer research, outreach and Deli, Threds and Newell- education and outreach educational programs. Rubbermaid, as well as programs in the Knoxville Individual and team media sponsors Knoxville area,” said Allan Beall, entries are both available News Sentinel and WBIR- chair of THE MAN RUN and for THE MAN RUN. A “Sleep TV. THE MAN RUN is also prostate cancer survivor. In” category also is option- sponsored by and part “It is the region’s first com- al for those who wish to of the national Prostate munity-wide event to rec- donate but are unable to Awareness and Cancer ognize prostate cancer as attend the event. Addition- Education (PACE) Race a significant health issue al donations are accepted series to increase nation- and to celebrate prostate online and are tax deduct- al awareness of prostate cancer survivors while pro- ible. For more information, cancer and men’s health moting prostate cancer visit www.manrun.org or issues. For more informa- awareness.” call (865) 305-8577. tion about the PACE Race THE MAN RUN features The 2013 THE MAN series visit www.pacerace. a 10K and 5K race and RUN presenting sponsor org. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s August 19, 2013 Learn Healthy Shopping Options At Free Grocery Store Tour Whether the labels Join Seiber on Wednes- place that can make or food labels and select- required. To reserve bed, not-for-profit aca- on food products leave day, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. at break your eating habits ing food items that fit your space on a tour, demic medical center, you scratching your the Food City located at from a healthy living per- your desired eating call (865) 305-6970 serves as a referral head or you’re just look- 4344 Maynardville High- spective,” said Janet plan. Upcoming Grocery or visit online at www. center for Eastern Ten- ing for some ideas for a way in Maynardville for Seiber. “Learning to make Store Tours include: utmedicalcenter.org/ nessee, Southeast Ken- great tasting and healthy this free program pre- better choices in the • Wednesday, Aug. healthylivingkitchen. tucky and Western North snack, The University sented by the Healthy grocery store really can 28, 10:30 a.m., Food The mission of The Carolina. The medical of Tennessee Medical Living Kitchen team. Here help you toward a health- City, 4344 Maynard- University of Tennes- center, the region’s only Center can help you. Reg- you will have the oppor- ier overall lifestyle.” ville Hwy, Maynardville see Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center, is istered dietitian Janet tunity to walk the aisles The registered dieti- • Wednesday, the region’s only hospi- one of the largest employ- Seiber, RD, CDE from the with a nutrition expert tians from UT Medical Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m., tal to achieve status as ers in Knoxville. For medical center will teach and get the answers to Center will give you a Food City, 2712 Loves a Magnet® recognized more information about you how to make the right all those questions you tour around area Food Creek Road (near Wash- organization, is to serve The University of Ten- choices for a healthy always wanted to know City stores and share ington Pike) Knoxville through healing, educa- nessee Medical Center, lifestyle when you’re while at the store. tips on healthy grocery While the tours are tion and discovery. UT visit online at www. at the grocery store. “The grocery store is a shopping, comparing free, registration is Medical Center, a 581- utmedicalcenter.org. Faith Luck, Coincidence, or Something Else Life has a way that fate is not Bible that never directly days. As if that was not challenged by her uncle the Jews can defend them- to sometimes turn about luck or mentions God’s name, but long enough, he extended Mordecai to go before the selves from attack. After a on a dime. One coincidence. The you can find Him all over the party by seven days. king and beg for mercy. The day of victory where more minute all seems events of her the place), you will find During this time, the king king does not know that than seventy five thou- to be going well life give plenty yourself in the city of Susa, wanted to show off the Esther is a Jew, so after sand foes of the Jews were and the next, well, of evidence the capital of the Persian beauty of his wife, Queen three days of prayer and killed as well as Haman’s you know. Is your that God’s fin- Empire. King Cyrus has Vashti. The queen was not fasting, she courageously sons, a huge party was cel- By Mark fate left to chance Brackney, gerprints are all passed on and now there about to be paraded in goes before the king, put- ebrated. The Jews contin- and luck? Is your over the place. is a new King. His name front of a bunch of drunk- ting her own life in danger, ue to celebrate this event Minister of the destiny like a roll of Arlington Church As you pick up is Xerxes. Earlier, the Jews en men as eye candy. She to reveal the wicked plot each year and it is called the dice, or is there of Christ the action in this had been carried off into refuses and is banished and save her people from Purim. It is celebrated on someone working amazing book of captivity to Babylon by from the kingdom. extinction. March 10 as a reminder behind the scenes? When the Old Testament called King Nebuchadnezzar. Next, we find a yearlong Esther found herself at that God is working behind you look at the life of Esther (which incidental- Now the Persian Empire beauty pageant in order to the right place and at the the scenes to accomplish Esther, you clearly realize ly is the only book in the controls the region of the select a new queen and right time to deliver her His purposes whether in world from India to the here is where an orphaned people, which is no acci- Jerusalem or Persia. Mediterranean. Many of Jew by the name of Esther dent or coincidence that Esther could have the Jews, about fifty thou- finds herself being select- a Jewish girl is in such a ignored her cousin and sand, have already gone ed as the queen of one of place as this. The king gone on living incogni- back to resettle Judah the most powerful men responds to her request, to at the expense of her after seventy years of cap- in the world. Her beauty, Haman’s wicked plan is people. But Esther rose tivity, but many other Jews however, is much more revealed, and Haman ends to the occasion for which have remained in Persia. than skin deep. Haman, up through some ironic God created her. Consid- Esther was an orphan the right hand henchman events to be hanged on er what difficulty you are raised by her older cousin, of Xerxes, designed a plot the same gallows he built faced with now and real- Mordecai. They were living to annihilate all the Jews for Mordecai to be hung ize that it may have been in Susa when during the in the 127 provinces of on. Mordecai raised to given to you “for such a third year of Xerxes reign, Persia on a given date in Haman’s elevated position time as this.” he threw a party that lasted the future, roughly eleven and a new decree sent out one hundred and eighty months away. Esther is through the provinces that

Church Happenings Seymour United or by noon on Tuesdays. for additional information UMC on Sept. 12th from Methodist Church Small group studies and/or signups. 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. This We welcome Mario Kee also resume this Wed. of Friday, Aug. 23rd, the time the theme is “Every- as our new Praise Team 8/21/13, and every fol- “Scrapbooking” fellow- thing Old is New Again” Leader & Youth Director lowing Wednesday eve- ship group will meet at with guest speaker, Bill and pray for his success ning at 6:00 p.m. A list of the church at 6 p.m. Con- Landry of the Heartland in these leadership roles. the classes to be offered tact Janelle McBride for Series on TV. The Wednesday evening is now available. details. Further information on weekly fellowship meals One of these small On Saturday, Aug. 24th, any of the above items or resume this Wednesday, groups, starting next a Health Fair will be held other matters, please call 8/21/13, beginning at Wednesday, August 28, at the church in the Fel- our church office at 573- 5:15 p.m. This “opening” will be the “Grief Sharing” lowship Hall beginning at 9711. Our informational week, is a cook-out picnic ministry, open to anyone in 9 a.m. website is: www.seymou- meal, but folks are asked the community who might Next Sunday, Aug. 25th, rumc.org. to bring a covered dish be undergoing any form the Youth are invited to the We are conveniently and/or dessert. Reserva- of grief related issues. Morrison’s home for their located at the corner of tions need made Sundays Contact Buddy Greene annual “fun in the park” Chapman Hwy and Sim- outing, at 5;30 p.m. mons Rd., just one block Signups are now being north of the Boyd’s Creek accepted for the next & Rt. 411 intersection with Golden Opportunities Chapman Hwy. event at Maryville First PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s August 19, 2013 August 19, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 House to Home

John Sevier Days Living History Weekend At Marble Springs Marble Springs State 5:00 p.m. You can expect the award-winning “The per adult (16+); $3 per Historic Site will be hosting to enjoy 18th century Mysterious Lost State of child (7-15); 6 and under a weekend of Living demonstrations such as Franklin” will be on view FREE; Parking is free. History in celebration open-hearth cooking; through the weekend. All proceeds benefit the of the life and times spinning and weaving, Food, drinks, and special mission of preservation of the first governor of blacksmithing, weapons treats will be available. and education of the Tennessee, John Sevier, demonstrations, which Details are subject to Marble Springs State in commemoration of will showcase tomahawks change. Historic Site. his 268th birthday. John and period-appropriate Please join us with All activities take place Sevier Days Living History firearms; 18th century your family and friends at the Marble Springs Weekend will take place style militia drills; regional and enjoy an early State Historic Site: 1220 Saturday, September 21, craft demonstrations, autumn event to kick off West Governor John from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 historic lectures and a memorable fall season Sevier Highway, Knoxville, p.m. & Sunday, September more! The Nolichucky at Marble Springs! TN 37920. 22, from 12:00 p.m. to Pictures production of Admission: $5.00 Cool Down in the Cave Historic Cherokee Caverns cave is stroller and wheelchair For more information, contact 3rd Annual Senior Prom at Windsor in Knoxville will be open to the accessible. Jim Whidby. 865-982-7261 or Gardens Assisted Living public on Saturday, August 24th Guests will enjoy 1,000 feet of [email protected]. from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. the trails and are encouraged to Proceeds benefit the maintenance Windsor Gardens Assisted Living held their 3rd annual The cave is located at 8524 Oak bring their favorite flashlight (not and preservation of Cherokee Senior Prom, “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” on Friday, Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN required) and of course, bring a Caverns which is run by volunteers July 26th. A great time was had by all, as everyone 37931. Admission is $8.00 per camera to take some fantastic and only open to the public a few enjoyed the Big Band sounds of Hugh Livingston and the person (cash or credit/debit cards photos of the cave! Experience the times each year. Private tours Silver Project, as well as delicious refreshments! Pictured accepted). Children 6 and under geologic beauty and the year round can be booked online at www. above: Imogene Tyree and Tott Wilson dance to the sounds are free. Plenty of free parking 58 degree temperature which is cherokeecaverns.com of Hugh Livingston. and rest rooms are available. The nature’s air conditioning.

30th annual I Love Ossoli Tea The 30th annual I Love Ossoli Tea was held at the Ossoli Circle Clubhouse on August 5. Several committee members volunteered to bring their own china to set the tables for tea, setting a mood of “Downton Abby” for the afternoon affair complete with delicious hor d’oevres. The Tea Room at the Paris Apartment made the authentic English scones. The program included vocal selections by Linda Williams and Jerry Hurst, accompanied by pianist Stephanie Wayland.

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This week I would like to share my views of current inter- est, sell through values and what I see being in the markets on a daily basis. We ve r y By Carl Sloan recently have learned from the Antiques Road Show’s visit to Knoxville that most items brought forward to assess are typically less than $500, no matter Tippy says, “Hey!” where they go in the country for an event. This is because as time and Retro items are now in high generations change, so does the demand from this time to include col- market. lectibles, furniture, decorative items, As I work with estates on a full- clothing, jewelry and more. In other time basis, I see the attachment to words what you throw out or give to items that were hot 30 years ago and charity these days can be more valu- now not so much. It’s not that the able than what you think. market is bad; on the contrary, it is Staples have remained and gained actually very good. Times and desires are items such as country folk primi- have changed quite a bit. Fancy Vic- tives *Hot !*, silver and gold coins torian era furniture is still wanted, *Hot !*, retro and antique toys *Hot yet does not command the prices !*, military from Civil War to WW2 of the past. The same is true with *Hot !*, as well as 1940s pin-up cal- other items usually considered sta- endars as well as playing cards. ples of investment and pride , includ- If you need more information, just ing: china sets, dolls, clocks, glass- give me a call. I am always seeking ware, many decorative items, etc. No items of interest and there is much matter the quality, many items are more to talk about than I have listed just not bringing a lot of money due here. It is simple and free of charge. to the lack of interest in this point Call (865)604-3468 and ask Greg of time. at Fountain City Auction to get you Now the good news, or should I in touch with me in order to discuss say the great news, is that the same and assess your item or even estate folks have the right stuff but simply without any commitment . Many don’t understand it as being valu- times I can help with a phone call or able. Items from the 1930s through email yet am always willing to visit if the 1980s can be sought after and needed at no charge to you. Have a command large sums. Blessed Week! PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s August 19, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS Free Health Fair 7:00-8:00 p.m. The Club For more information call East TN will meet Tuesday, in Nashville. Ken Stone, Parkinson’s please come On Saturday, Aug.24 at meets at the Boys & Girls Sue Chesney, 661-6709; August 20 in Oak Ridge at Senior Therapy Consultant join us and we will learn Seymour United Method- Club of Halls/Powell locat- Mildred Thompson 216- Kern United Methodist from Medtronic will accom- together! For more infor- ist Church from 9 a.m. to ed at 1819 Dry Gap Pike 4313; Diana Moore 332- Church, 451 East Tenn. pany him. Ken Stone/ mation please contact: noon. There will be blood just off of E. Emory Rd. 9822/687-2804; Donna Ave., in the church Family Medtronic will also provide Karen Sampsell: 865-482- pressure checks, vision across from Brickey-Mc- Ogle 604-0139; Gaye Van- Life Center from 11:30 a light lunch. 4867, or by e-mail: pk_ and speech screening, Cloud Elementary School. dergill 546-0531. - 1:30. This month’s We meet on the 3rd hopeisalive@bellsouth. carotid ultrasound, and This month’s guest speak- topic is “What’s new with Tuesday of the month and net. See us on the web: more. Also, there will be er will be Knox County Parkinson Support Group DBS?” presented by Dr. welcome you to be a part www.pkhopeisalive.org balloons, snacks, and Sheriff, J.J. Jones. PK Hope Is Alive Par- Peter Hedera, Neurologist of our Self-Help Group! face-painting for kids. The kinson Support Group of from Vanderbilt Hospital If you or a loved one has church is located at 107 Hillcrest Reunion Simmons Rd. in Seymour. All past and present employees from all shifts Halls Republican of Hillcrest are welcome to Club Meeting attend a Reunion on Sat- CLASSIFIEDS The Halls Republican urday, August 24, from 1 Club will meet on Monday, – 5 p.m. at Shoney’s on August 19, 2013. Fellow- Broadway. Each guest will public notice neighborhood For sale Real Estate ship and snacks from 6:00- be responsible for their sales for rent 7:00 p.m.; meeting from own meal and gratuity. 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