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High schools again Unpaid school provide holiday helpers lunches get By Steve Williams While much of Knoxvil- lians’ interest, along with Audit attention their thoughts and prayers, By Mike Steely said he is concerned has been in the deadly and [email protected] about the “root cause” destructive wildfires that The Knox County School and added, “There’s struck the Sevier County System has been wres- something there.” area recently, the holiday tling with the problem of “I wish I knew,” Oaks season has continued with unpaid student lunches. said of the cause. He its many events on the local While about half the stu- said the unpaid lunches scene. dents in the 88 schools began around 2008 with And once again, high get free or reduced lunch- the downturn in the econ- school student-athletes es there’s a growing omy and has continued to and cheerleaders have number of parents who grow. stepped up to help out. don’t send lunch money “Fifty-three schools “The Halls cheerleaders with their children. receive free or reduced have done several commu- Russ Oaks, Chief Oper- lunches,” Oaks said, nity service projects this ating Officer, told the explaining that the schools Christmas season,” said county’s Audit Committee selected have at least Cheri Duncan, cheer coach, last week that the system 50% of the population via e-mail last week. “We had issued a request for with families falling below worked Fantasy of Trees proposal for collection of the federal guidelines. He and Angel Tree.” the debt but received no agreed that getting social At the Fantasy of Trees, replies. service agencies involved the Halls cheerleaders “We’re going back to in spreading the word worked the Wednesday the well one more time,” about the programs would before Thanksgiving, paint- Oaks said. If no replies are help and said the system ing faces and doing the received on the updated will be “revisiting” the free potholder activities. request Oaks says the lunch program at the end After that, the Halls system is “going to have of this school year. cheerleaders worked two to look at our process” in Internal Auditor Andrea full weekends wrapping collecting the money. Addis reported to the gifts for donations for the Central High cheerleaders, including seniors Kiley Palmer (left) and Emma Kelly, helped “We’re taking in about Audit Committee and Angel Tree at West Town the Salvation Army help others throughout the day and into the night on Dec. 10. 50 percent of what is announced some “Good Mall. charged,” he said, noting News.” “Last weekend (Dec. 10), p.m. at Kroger in Fountain that the system is about She said the peer review we collected over 11 shop- City, reported Coach Jackie $115,000 in arears so far conducted on her depart- ping carts full of donated Raley. and that’s about the same ment resulted in the high- items and wrapped a ton Members of Fulton’s as last year. He explained est rating and said the of gifts for donations,” said softball team were volun- that when the system review, run by an out-of- Duncan. teers at the Subway Race contacts a parent about state audit department, “We feel that it is very Against Cancer the week unpaid food charges “we cost only $3,300 of the important to give back to before Thanksgiving break, try to work through the $15,000 that was pro- the community that has noted Coach Jason Settle. process” and help them jected. been so supportive of us. The Bearden baseball qualify for free or reduced She also reported on We as a squad have every- team partnered with the lunches. audits of Parks and Rec- thing that we need and Salvation Army on Dec. 3 in Bearden High’s boys basketball team helped with the Commissioner Hugh reation’s tool inventory want to make sure that the Red Kettle campaign. annual Weigel’s Family Christmas. Nystrom commented that and said her department others have the same.” “We rang bells and wel- some families may not has recommended that Central High’s cheerlead- comed guests to the Kroger John Rice. “Also, we volun- of Knoxville at the KCAC.” know how to fill out the employees there stop ers rang bells Saturday, at Northshore and Pellisip- teered as ushers on Dec. Jimm Allen, Assistant necessary forms. Audit using their personal tools Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 pi,” said Bulldogs skipper 10 for the Nativity Pageant Continued on page 2 Chairman David Shields Continued on page 4 ‘Tribute Truckster’ is now rolling year round God’s peace and comfort tell us when cardinals appear, angels are near! By Steve Williams It starts with Virginia and In its fourth year on the Emmett Moore, Dave’s par- roads of Knoxville and East ents. Tennessee, the Family “Mom just had her sev- Truckster is looking better enth heavenly birthday,” than ever. said Dave. “It’ll be two Owner Dave Moore has years this coming April given her a bright, fresh when Dad passed away. pea-green paint job, the He was a Marine and World same color she donned War II veteran and received when the Christmas Vaca- the Purple Heart.” tion movie, starring Chevy The other four Moore Chase, came out in 1989. is honoring include Zaevi- But it’s not the original on Dobson, a 15-year-old color on the Truckster that Fulton High sophomore excites Moore the most this student-athlete who was PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS year. It’s the tribute to spe- senselessly killed just While two women take each other’s picture with the Family Truckster, Dave Moore (in Big Orange cap) speaks with cial people Moore is start- about this time last year as Sarah Alexander and her son Harrison Fortenberry, fans of the classic movie Christmas Vacation, outside Knoxville ing with the Truckster. Cont. on page 2 Center last week. PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus December 19, 2016 Difference between a Chapter 13 and a Chapter 7 bankruptcy Te n n e s s e e anyone with little bankruptcy, or a reorgani- situation, or to begin the has the high- to no assets and zation, you have to file a bankruptcy process, it is est number of maybe no job or plan showing how you will best to talk to an attorney bankruptcies of steady source pay off your past-due and with experience in this any state in the of income. The current debt. 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Halls High cheerleaders, including freshmen Maggie Beeler ‘Tribute Truckster’ is now rolling year round (left) and Jaiden Mathes, collected over 11 shopping carts Cont. from page 1 full of donated items at West Town Mall for Angel Tree. also because she cared is decorated with a cardi- Summer Truckster, but he shielded two girls from about others, especially nal and a ribbon the favor- 365 it will be paying trib- gang gunfire. the fans. ite color of each honoree ute not just to the movie, High schools again Moore also is paying “I still remember the wrapped around the cardi- but to individuals that truly tribute to this reporter’s time she dressed up like nal with a bow on top. cared and will be honored father, Bob Williams of a cheerleader and sang Kennedy’s ribbon is red, and remembered 365 with provide holiday helpers Clinton, who enjoyed a Rocky Top with Bruce Pearl white and blue. Dobson’s the Tribute Truckster.” Cont. from page 1 a Thanksgiving tournament ride in the Family Truck- for the fans at a game,” is Fulton maroon. The Truckster received Principal at L & N STEM in the Bahamas,” e-mailed ster during the holidays said Moore. Names of each honor- overall first place awards Academy, stated “Our Melissa Tindell, Director of last year. He passed away The sixth tribute goes to ee also will be listed on in three Christmas parades swim team met at the West Communications at Chris- March 5 at age 87. one of our country’s most the Tribute Truckster’s this year at Wartburg, Towne Mall to shop togeth- tian Academy of Knoxville. “I immediately knew popular presidents and window. Maryville and Oak Ridge. er for the Angel Tree last “CAK players transported how much he cared about what he stood for – John “Tribute Truckster dou- It also has been a big part weekend (Dec. 10). They suitcases of relief supplies his family, his community F. Kennedy. bles as a tribute to indi- of two Christmas Vacation donated quite a bit!” for residents in the Baha- and his Vols,” said Moore. “JFK was and is still viduals who ‘caretributed’ movie theme parties. The Bearden boys bas- mas, who recently suf- “He touched my heart and remembered for his to making our ‘caremuni- “The popularity of the ketball team’s community fered the effects of a hur- reminded me so much of famous quotation – ‘Do ties’ and our world a better Family Truckster has service involved volunteer- ricane.” my father.” not ask what your coun- place because they cared,” grown a lot in the last year ing at the annual Weigel’s The holiday spirit of Lady Vol coaching try can do for you’,” said said Moore. or two,” said Moore. Family Christmas, report- giving will continue this legend Pat Summitt, who Moore. “‘Ask what you can “So Tribute Truckster will Moore offers free rides ed James Scales, Bearden week as Tennessee School died last summer after a do for your country.’ go on year-round paying in the Truckster to kids assistant coach. for the Deaf’s girls basket- battle with Alzheimer’s, is “I like to break that down tribute to those that cared. and kids at heart. Just call “The one that comes to ball team will be shopping being honored not just for to ask what you can do for At Christmas it will be the 865-966-CARE. mind is a service project and delivering Angel Tree her outstanding coaching your community.” Christmas Vacation Truck- our boys basketball team boxes, noted Luke Benson, career and contributions The “Tribute Truckster,” ster and in the summer recently did while playing in TSD Athletic Director. to women’s basketball, but as Moore now calls it, also it will be the Wallyworld 20% OFF a single item
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She squeaked content to allow them to The Sentinel cited a forum California and the rest of lost and demanded he step by in Minnesota, won Illi- reshape the country how- attended by Congressman us would just have to live aside. Moore published nois, Colorado and New ever they wish. Steve Cohen and Congress- with whatever choice those the rest of his “to-do list” Mexico. That was it. If the Folks need to read more man John Conyers. Cony- folks made, but in the pres- on Twitter, which was to Electoral College did not history. Without the smaller ers is an elderly, ultra lib- ent political climate, you abolish the Electoral Col- exist, cities like San Fran- states in this country, from eral congressman who has can bet your boots it would lege, electronic voting and cisco, Boston, New York a population and/or geo- been in Congress since be a Democrat, which is the “restore the voting rights of City, Chicago, and Los graphical standpoint, the 1965. Conyers represents point for these folks prat- former prisoners.” By “pris- Angeles would have out- American union would not the City of Detroit in Con- tling about the Electoral oners”, he means convicts sized influence in determin- be what it is today. gress, while Steve Cohen College. America is not a and ignores the fact felons ing the election of an Amer- Things are becoming By Steve Hunley, represents largely the City democracy, but rather is have the right to petition a ican president. The Demo- more and more polar- Publisher of Memphis. a representative Repub- court to restore their rights. crats would like to confine ized and if the states that [email protected] The Sentinel cited Hil- lic. Hillary Clinton won on Virginia governor Terry the rest of us to the status backed Trump formed a lary Clinton having won the East and West Coasts McAuliffe, a Clinton ally, of having the misfortune in new America, the blue The Knoxville News Sen- more than 2.5 million and in the big cities and attempted to restore the living in a “fly-over” state. states would be bankrupt tinel came out last week more popular votes than was crushed pretty much voting rights of 200,000 Clinton and her campaign in about ten minutes. They with a milquetoast editorial Donald Trump; Clinton won everywhere else. convicted felons, few, if any, team made the crucial mis- ignore one big and perti- noting the Democrats, still better than 60% of the We would not even be of whom had gone through take of flying over Wiscon- nent fact: why would any smarting over the election vote in California, while having this conversation the legal process to have sin and Michigan and now state wish to remain in a of Donald Trump as Presi- Trump won less than 32% were it not for the fact the their rights restored. McAu- Democrats are bellowing Union where they have no dent of the United States, in the Golden State. Clin- leftists and Democrats liffe did manage to restore we need to do away with say nor any voice? want to debate the need for ton’s majority in California simply didn’t think Donald the voting rights of 67,000 the Electoral College. They wouldn’t. Think the Electoral College. Even- was 4,269,978 votes. Is Trump could win under any convicts and some 21,000 Evidently, these people about that. tually the Sentinel came there any rational person circumstances, either the of them registered to vote. think everybody else to the point after traips- who believes California popular vote or in the Elec- Clinton’s strength was ought to shut up, pay more ing around the edge of the should pick the President toral College. Filmmaker almost entirely confined taxes to pay the way of issue. Not surprisingly, of the United States? If Michael Moore lumbered to to the Northeast, the West the Democrats’ favored Committee seeking applicants for superintendent position By Pete Gawda in January. However, if the how to communicate with copies of any applications cost was more than $10,000 the applicant, the applicant’s received. The committee will Knox County is another the committee would have ideal work environment, the meet again on January 31. step closer to having a new to go through the request applicant’s natural style of The committee plans to Superintendent of Education for proposal process to dealing with problems and narrow the field of applicants thanks to action taken at secure a testing company. the applicant’s areas of to 3 to 5. These finalists will Tuesday’s meeting of the This process could take until weakness. be administered a round of Superintendent Search early March. He promised to Committee Chair Amber tests by a testing firm to be Committee. continue his research and Rountree reported that determined and the final Photo by Pete Gawda. Deputy Law Director Gary present definite information the application is already selection will be made by the Attending Tuesday’s Superintendent Search Committee Dupler reported that he was at the next meeting. online and one completed entire Knox County Board of meeting were, left to right. Board of Education members working to secure prices for As an example of the kind application has been Education. Tony Norman, Susan Horn, Amber Rountree and Deputy a testing firm to administer of testing the committee received. Rountree speculated that Law Director Gary Dupler. psychological and other tests was looking for Susan The deadline for submitting if too few people apply the that the committee wanted Horn distributed copies of applications is January 13. At committee might have to process in place and if it upon an initial salary range for the top applicants. He an actual test report. The their next meeting on January evaluate what is keeping didn’t result in a significant of $200,000 to $240,000 stated that if the cost was extensive 23 page report, 17 the committee will review people from applying. number of applicants they as a negotiating tool. This under $10,000 the testing with the name of the subject the applications received. In Interim Superintendent would have to hire an outside salary range will have to be firm could be considered a redacted, was very specific the meantime the committee Buzz Thomas noted that recruiting firm. approved by the entire board vendor and as such would listing such things as general members will be able to get the committee had a good The committee agreed of education. be able to administer tests characteristics and behavior, PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus December 19, 2016 M.W. Rhyne Jr. OD is pleased to announce the opening of Unpaid school lunches East Tennessee Binocular Vision Center on January 3, 2017. Cont. from page 1 that the chairman, Addis, “would be fine.” Jones said and Commission Chair he and Addis have already East Tennessee Binocular Vision Center and request the proper Dave Wright meet and look discussed that move and tools before job assign- at Internal Audit to see if it Nystrom asked that the 9051 Executive Park Dr. Suite 401 ments. She also reported is complying with the Knox Hotline be considered at 865-437-3166 that Internal Audit team County Charter. Shields the new Ethics Committee hopes to audit several appointed Addis to coordi- meeting. lthough offering full scope disorders.) Prescribed treatment items in the future includ- nate that effort and sched- Finance Director Chris Aoptometric care, Dr. Rhyne will consists of specialty lenses and vision ing the Payment-In- Lieu of ule meetings of the group. Caldwell told the commit- continue to emphasize the diagnose and therapy. Dr, Rhyne who has 42 years Taxes programs, the Sher- The committee heard a tee that revenue for the treatment of visual disorders associated of experience in this field was recently iff’s Department, the Fee Hotline report from Mark county is up $7.4 million with problems in developmental delays honored by the Consumer Research Offices, the Forensic Center Jones, Human Resourc- over last year. and learning difficulties along with Council of America by his inclusion in and the School’s Physical es Director, who report- “So far we’ve seen the problems caused by trauma (head “Guide to America’s Top Optometrist” Upgrade program. ed receiving only eight revenue growth we expect- injuries, stroke, and other neurological 2016 Edition. Nystrom compliment- complaints in the past six ed,” he said, adding that ed Addis and the four-per- months. Shields asked him property tax collection is son department telling her if there shouldn’t be more good and the overall col- the efforts “have not gone activity on the Hotline and lection rate over the past unnoticed.” Jones said he’s been post- 10 years is about 99 per- Deputy Law Director ing information about the cent. He also said that the David Buuck echoed the service at schools and hotel-motel tax collection is compliment noting that adding it to the new employ- ahead of the budget. Addis took over the Audit ee handbook. The Audit Committee also position following years of Schoonmaker suggested voted to hold the next com- politics there. that the Hotline be moved mittee meeting on Wednes- Commissioner John to the county audit depart- day, January 18 at 1:30. Schoonmaker proposed ment and Jones said that
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December 19, 2016 Our Neighborhoods City seeks Knox County School Museum announces Honor Roll nominations By Mike Steely [email protected] for Good If you or anyone in your family attended a school in Knox County you probably Neighbor have fond memories of the school, your classmates, Award and those bygone days as The City of Knoxville a youth. The Knox County is looking for a few good Museum of Education neighbors. remembers also and is a Good neighbors not special place, a gem of only mow their yards memories, just south of and keep their animals the river. in line. They also wel- Located in the Sarah come new neighbors, Simpson Professional watch out for others, help Development Technology their disabled or elderly Center at 801 Tipton neighbors, attend neigh- Avenue, the museum borhood meetings, pitch paused recently to honor in when needed and gen- The Knox County Museum of Education Honor Roll of 2016 gather for a group photo during the museum’s 10th annual the people who created erally look out for their Induction Ceremony recently. (Photo courtesy of Jack E. Williams) and operate the collection neighbors’ safety and of archives there. quality of life. Historian Robert Booker van Vuuren and Beecher museum is open Monday standing ovation. our Educational Histories, If you know someone was the speaker and he Clap found there was not a through Fridays from 11 Also inducted into the not only for our pride and who fits this description, was an organizer of the source or collection about until 4 p.m. It’s a non- Honor Roll during the enjoyment, but for our nominate him or her for Austin High School Alumni, the schools. The idea of profit corporation and you 10th Birthday Celebration future generations.” the Diana Conn Good director of Beck Cultural a museum blossomed in can donate or volunteer were Beecher Clapp, Sue The Museum relies on Neighbor of the Year Center and the first 2005. A former superin- by calling 865-579-8264 Boyer, Jim Boyer, David the Knox County School Award. African-American elect- tendent, Earl Hoffmeister, extension 1072. You can Huntsinger, Roy Mullins, System for space and phys- “The kind of neigh- ed to the state legislature suggested that Ms. Van also visit the Knox County Mary Halsey, Dr. Sam ical support but is a sep- bors we’re looking for go from Knox County. Bucker Vuuren call Sue Boyer, a Museum of Education on Bratton, Dr. Paul Kelly, arate entity. The system above and beyond the recalled the history of supervisor in the system. the internet at www.knox- Tom Underwood, David does not furnish supplies, call of being neighbor- Knoxville and Knox County The museum opened its schools.org/museum. Armstrong, Jack Williams, equipment or staff. The ly,” says Neighborhood Schools beginning with an doors in 2006 in the histor- Ms. Van Vuuren was hon- Patricia Hunter, and Jody support of the Museum Coordinator David 1871 vote to approve a tax ic old Knoxville High School ored by the museum for Davis. comes from donations Massey. to fund schools. He noted and remained there until it her efforts to establish and In her recent article in and the annual “Sock Last year’s winner, that in 1986 Knoxville moved to its current loca- run the facility. She has the Volunteer Newsletter Hop” event. People can Mechanicsville native merged with Knox County tion in 2013. been the power behind the sent to supporters Ms. donate to honor a loved David Gillette, was to form the current county- At the museum you’ll find effort, author of many arti- Van Vuuren said, “Now one, become a Guardian, honored for his signif- wide school system high school class jackets, cles, and recognized local- we find ourselves need- Ambassador or Friend. icant roles in organiz- He was honored for his annuals, photographs, ly and nationally for her ing additional funds that Donations can be mailed ing the Mechanicsville support of the museum class histories, trophies, efforts. When she was men- will sustain our needs and to Knox County Museum Homecoming parade from its beginnings. and much more. Most of tioned during the ceremo- growth including a part- of Education, 810 Tipton and establishing a The museum began when the volunteers are Knox nies by host Wayne Smith, time employee. Let’s con- Avenue, Knoxville, Tn. two lifelong friends, Benna County graduates and the those attending gave her a tinue to build and preserve 37920. Continue on page 2 Lease of Carter Convenience Center questioned By Mike Steely [email protected] and John Schoonmaker asked years, would expand the facility with no recommendation. Road, approval of a $100,000 the director how long it would in the Carter Community. Smith The commissioners also dis- PetSafe donation for a dog park The future of the Carter take if another site were found said that as Carter grows the cussed picking two topics to at Plumb Creek Park, a $800,000 Convenience Center was dis- that the county could purchase county might want to look for a bring up during a luncheon Community Block Grant to Helen cussed by the Knox County and if two acres at the current new location for the center. today at Litton’s Restaurant Ross McNabb Center for hous- Commission last week in prepa- site is large enough. The director said the county with the state legislative dele- ing of homeless veterans, and ration for tonight’s regular meet- Van de Vate said that the cost has leased the site from gation. Various subjects were a discussion on the future of ing agenda. Keeping the lease could be more than $700,000 Chesney for 10 years and never mentioned but Wright selected Rule High School. Also on con- between the county and John to relocate the trash collection had a problem with the property talking about roads and revenue. sent is approving a contract K. Chesney for $2,000 a month center and construction could owner. He said the county has The revenue topic may include with Dr. Donald S. Keeble as was debated against the idea of take up to a year. He also said tried to buy the site but Chesney asking the legislatures to push Medical Director for the Sheriff’s the county finding suitable land that the proposed agreement doesn’t want to split up his prop- collection of internet sales taxes Corrections Division. and building a county owned and with the property owner can erty there. beyond Amazon, which pays Commissioner Evelyn Gill operated center. be canceled given a 6-month Commissioner Carson Dailey state taxes. questioned a contract with The Convenience Center, just notice. said, “Hopefully we will look to The commissioners also voted Power School Group for assess- off Asheville Highway and south Schoonmaker said that the the future and find a site.” to include in today’s discussion ment management and the of the Andrew Johnson Highway, new convenience center site in “It’s something we’ve been changes proposed by the Rules school’s hiring of Millsaps Gowen gets about 3,700 visits a week Karns “set a standard of excel- working on for years,” Chairman Committee including policy at Government Relations to lobby in according to Dwight Van de Vate, lence out there. It should be the Dave Wright said seaking of the Zoning hearings when an appli- Nashville. Director of Public Works, and is standard for the rest of Knox opportunity to update Karns cant doesn’t appear. Chairman Wright named the last convenience center not County.” before Carter can be updated. Consent items that should Commissioner Ed Brantley owned by the county. Van de Vate said the proposed Smith moved that the idea be pass during today’s meeting to serve on the Arena Use Commissioners Randy Smith agreement, with an option for 10 carried to the regular meeting include the closing of Lovelace Committee. PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus December 19, 2016
Parkridge Neighborhood 1100 when Christianity first came made of wheat or rice with honey, to the area. Before this people cele- poppy seeds, berries and walnuts. promotes Historic Overlay brated in the middle of winter a rite In the past some people would to proclaim the harvest is gone and throw a spoonful of the porridge to look forward to spring. upon the ceiling. If it stuck there, expansion The children in Norway go carol it was meant they would have By Mike Steely Continuing singing and they often dress up good luck and a good harvest. [email protected] but, like the non-contributing I want to add the various tributes as characters from the Christmas Presents were given out on New There are over 944 buildings in buildings, these homes and other to Christmas that are celebrated story such as the Wise Men and Year’s Eve. the Parkridge neighborhood and buildings are scattered across around the world. Shepherds. The most famous It is hard to ascertain if the many, but not all, are within the the neighborhood. Some of the A very interesting country that Christmas custom in Norway is the Russians celebrate Christ’s birth- designated H-1 Historic Overlay structures are important parts celebrates Christmas is India. big Christmas tree which they give day but there are a few who go District. The Parkridge Community of Knoxville’s urban history but Compared to other religious festi- to UK as a present to say “thank to midnight church services. And Organization is urging all the not recognized as historic at this vals, Christmas is quite a small fes- you” for the help UK gave them they have Christmas trees. On New residents to attend an MPC public time. tival in India, due to the number of during world War II. Year’s Eve children hold hands, meeting at the O’Connor Senior The designation would put people who are Christians (about A Norwegian Christmas tree is make a circle around the tree and Center tonight at 6 p.m. not only Parkridge more closely with 2.3%) compared to people who decorated with small paper baskets call for “Grandfather Frost,” their to hear the proposal but also to the larger Edgewood-Park City belong to other religions. The pop- made in the shape of a heart. It is version of Santa Claus, to bring speak up on the expansion. National Register Historic District. ulation of India is over 1 billion, so said that Hans Christian Anderson them presents. By Ray Hill Rebecca Loy, a Parkridge New construction, demolition or there are over 25 million Christians invented them in 1860s. As you can see nearly all the [email protected] resident, has asked The Knoxville exterior renovation, under the in India. Many different types of cakes countries I’ve mentioned cele- Focus to remind home and proposed designation, would be Midnight mass is a very impor- and biscuits are eaten at Christmas. brate this holiday with presents, property owners of the meeting reviewed by the Historic Zoning tant service for Christians in India. One of the most popular is a spe- lots of food and different customs. and touch some of the people not Commission. The whole family will walk to the cial bread that has raisins, candied When all the presents have been included in a notification list of The Parkridge Community mass and this will be followed by peel, and cardamom in it. opened, when the feast is cleared 100 residents being contacted. Organization is a non-profit group a massive feast of different delica- Does Russia celebrate away, when the shreds of wrapping The MPC’s Kaye Graybeal committed to the well-being of the cies and the giving and receiving of Christmas? Yes, to a certain extent. paper are discarded, and when will host the meeting and neighborhood. Formed in 1982 presents. Churches are decorated he Orthodox church does celebrate the sparkling lights are turned off, lead discussion on the idea of the group has worked on historic with poinsettias and candles. Advent which lasts forty days the memory of our Christ’s birth expanding the historic designation zoning issues, gives an annual Instead of traditional Christmas The official Christmas and New and His remarkable love should in order to help preserve the area, neighborhood home tour and trees, a banana or mango tree is Holidays last from December 31, remain with us throughout the thought to be nationally recognized deals with related neighborhood decorated. Christians often put a to January 10. year. Merry Christmas to all! as the best preserved portion of issues. You can get more small oil burning clay lamp on the Mostly the cause of celebration Thought for the day: Thanks be the early 20th century in what was information from the MPC or call flat roofs of their houses to show commemorates the end of a good to God for his indescribable gift! known then as “Park City.” Ms. Graybeal at (865)215-3795. their neighbors Jesus is the light of harvest. Some people don’t eat 2 Corinthians 9:15 More than 800 of the You can also go on facebook to the world. anything on Christmas Eve until Send comments to rosemer- structures are “contributing” Parkridge/Park City and get more Christmas in Norway wasn’t cele- the first star has appeared in the [email protected]. Thank you. structures for the Historic Overlay information. brated until about the year 1000 or sky, then they will eat a porridge No Habla Ingles Stepping outside our comfort zones everyday life is like for these students. is a scary thing. Little control over many For most of them, English is a language situations is avail- that they speak in broken strands. They able, and our pick up on common terms and phrases, nerves are frayed but too often they can’t decipher what in dealing with the others are saying. By the end of the day, simplest tasks. all these young folks want is to put on We can learn so their headsets, listen to their music, much about the and forget about a world in which com- rest of the world munication is difficult. They are anxious and, in some to go home where their families speak By Joe Rector cases, learn to a common language and life is more [email protected] empathize with comfortable. others. I approached one student who was Recently, I sub- new to the class. The teacher hadn’t yet stituted for a class in ELL (English created a folder for him, so I retrieved a Language Learners), better known to thick packet of worksheets and handed some of us as English as a Second it to him with instructions to complete Language. FIfteen students arrived in the work during class. He smiled and first period, and they made their ways nodded. I walked back to my desk and to assigned seats. The first orders of watched. The boy flipped one page business each day includes observing at a time, and his face was a mixture a moment of silence and saying the of confusion, frustration, and a bit of pledge of allegiance to the flag. I hushed anger. My lack of knowledge of Spanish the students and assumed that they put me at the same disadvantage that understood what I had said. They stood the student faced. Because we could and placed hands over their hearts, not communicate, he couldn’t tell me and they dutifully stumbled through that he did not understand, and I was recitation of the pledge. The fact that unable to explain instructions or offer they didn’t understand the words they any help to him. were reciting was apparent. The Spanish-speaking population I wrote a couple of sentences on the of the US continues to grow. Folks will board; students were to correct the arrive with little or no ability to speak mistakes in them. Many finished the the language of this country. Not being work in short order, but some, instead, able to do so will isolate them and con- reached for cell phones. They typed the demn them to a struggling existence. sentence into those phones and found What we must do is teach them the lan- the Spanish translation. That is the way guage as soon as possible and make it they completed the work. the first and most important objective. Throughout the class period, stu- Then these new people to our country dents chattered and giggled and will find assimilating into the American laughed. They also conversed in culture much easier. At the same time, Spanish, a language in which I am not we should understand the struggles in the least bit proficient. That meant that they face and extend both help I had no idea what they were saying. and understanding. Think of it this An uncomfortable feeling settled over way: how comfortable would you be if me. Were they commenting about me? your family suddenly moved south of Was the laughter the result of an action the border and tried to start a new life I’d done? Was the class conspiring to from scratch without speaking the lan- leave the room and me behind? After guage? It’s not a matter of liking or dis- several uneasy minutes, I instructed liking them. It’s a matter of empathizing the class to converse only in English. I with them and the difficult times they was teasing them but hoped they might face. As good, caring people, we must at least use some of the language that be willing to offer as much help as pos- I did comprehend. sible until they are fully integrated into It was then that I realized what our country and its culture. City seeks nominations for Good Neighbor Award Continued from page 1 neighborhood entrance sign. other finalists, will be recognized at Additionally, he helped a neighbor the 2017 Neighborhood Conference care for her ill husband and sister, on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the and then, after their deaths, took her Knoxville Convention Center. into his own home so she wouldn’t To learn more and download a nom- be alone. ination form, visit www.knoxvilletn. The award was named for the gov/neighborhoods and click on Good late Diana Conn, a beloved member Neighbor of the Year Award. of South Knoxville’s Old Sevier Nominations should be sent by Community Group; she died Sept. 11, Tuesday, Jan. 17, to Debbie Sharp by 2012, and was presented the inaugu- email to [email protected] or by ral award posthumously at the 2013 mail to Office of Neighborhoods, City Neighborhood Conference. of Knoxville, P.O. Box 1631, Knoxville, A committee of the Mayor’s TN 37901. Or call Debbie at 865- Neighborhood Advisory Council will 215-4382 to receive a hard copy of select the winner, who, along with the form in the mail. PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus December 19, 2016 December 19, 2016 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3
Senator Howard Baker Pa r t El e v e n Both of Tennessee’s sena- Pages from the Past tors, Howard Baker and Jim Sasser, spoke of the floor of the United States Senate when Lamar Alexander had to be sworn in as governor early to keep incumbent Ray Blanton from granting more pardons. The outgo- ing governor was engulfed in a scandal that would rob him of his office, rep- utation, and eventually, his freedom. Saying it was By Ray Hill “a sad time for my state,” [email protected] Senator Baker praised Democrats like House Senator Howard Baker regretted the endorsement Speaker Ned McWherter entered the fall general since and endorsed Baker’s and Lieutenant Governor election after having fol- reelection bid. While the John Wilder for cooperat- lowed a strategy of orga- Tennessean believed Jane ing in removing Blanton nizing early and avoiding Eskind was “able and quali- from office and swearing controversy. Baker’s oppo- fied” to serve in the United in Alexander. Sasser’s own nent, Jane Eskind, had States Senate, the newspa- comments were little differ- won the Democratic pri- per believed Howard Baker ent from those of Senator mary by self-funding and was the better choice for Baker, but added, “We are had tried to take advan- Tennesseans. bringing to a close what in tage of the senator’s sup- President Jimmy Carter the past few weeks has
port for the Panama Canal came to Tennessee to cam- From the Author’s personal collection. become a sad and tragic Treaty. The treaty was not paign for the Democratic chapter in the history of our Senator Howard Baker and former California governor Ronald Reagan in Huntsville, popular in many quarters ticket in late October of state.” TN in 1976. in Tennessee, although it 1978. Describing guber- Howard Baker still wanted was questionably that a lib- natorial nominee Jake was in West Tennessee area we will have come Senate Minority Leader to be President of the eral Democrat would have Butcher as “a true trea- talking agriculture. Baker next Tuesday.” Baker con- good news aside from United States as did quite opposed a president of her sure,” Carter ladled praise noted that the 2.8 mil- fided to one audience his his own reelection; the a few other Republicans in own party. on Jane Eskind, predicting lion farms in the country polls showed him with a Republicans had a net gain a field that seemed to be That fall Mrs. Eskind and Tennesseans would “make provided work for almost “12 to 15%” lead over Jane of three seats in the U. S. growing daily. As Ronald Democratic gubernatori- Jim Sasser the senior sen- 1.4 million people, which Eskind. Senate. Reagan toured Capitol Hill, al nominee Jake Butcher ator from Tennessee” by was more than the steel Election Day fell on Reelected to a third Baker acknowledged the received the endorse- defeating Howard Baker. and automobile indus- November 7, 1978. It was term in the United States former California governor ment of the Tennessee Carter said Eskind was tries. Senator Baker said, cold and rainy through- Senate, Howard Baker enjoyed “a clear advantage” Labor Council. Governor “tough, competent, and “America’s farmers are the out much of Tennessee as planned a trip to Moscow but noted the nomination Ray Blanton castigated she knows government.” most efficient and produc- voters went to the polls. after the first of the year. was not “locked up.” Baker Republicans at the Labor President Carter told the tive in the world.” While Lamar Alexander, Baker would join five of loaned Reagan an office Council’s state conven- audience in Nashville Mrs. Some Democrats, espe- Jake Butcher and Jane his colleagues leaving for as the former governor tion. “And remember that Eskind “comes with a clear cially those strongly sup- Eskind hustled for votes Europe in January of 1979. dined with Barry Goldwater voting for a Republican eye and a clean-sweeping porting Jake Butcher in until the last minute, The delegation intended to and Strom Thurmond and means reverse and going broom. She cast her lot his race against Lamar Senator Howard Baker stop in Brussels to talk to spent time wooing moder- backwards,” Blanton said. with the little people.” The Alexander, felt Jane Eskind took his mind off the elec- NATO officials before leav- ate Republicans like John “But if you want the state President turned to Butcher was lagging so far behind tion by playing tennis. Jane ing for the Soviet Union. Danforth of Missouri and and country to go forward, and grabbed the banker’s Howard Baker, she would Eskind maintained the sen- Senator Baker frankly con- liberal senators Jacob look at the Democratic list.” arm, lifting it in the tradi- be “a drag on the ticket.” atorial race was neck and fessed he was “concerned Javits of New York and Bob The governor was dismis- tional pose of victory, seem- Senator Baker boarded neck, while Senator Baker that the U. S. is conced- Packwood of Oregon. sive of Lamar Alexander’s ing to forget about Jane his campaign train once predicted he would win ing too much in an effort By April of 1979 unof ficial - walk across Tennessee. Eskind. Mrs. Eskind quick- again and reporters noticed comfortably. to reach an early SALT II ly announced, “I am a can- Alexander would mark ly grabbed Carter’s left arm the Republican was drawing Election results began to agreement.” Thoughtful didate for the Republican where he was standing and and raised it above her large crowds in traditionally pour and proved Baker’s and usually politically cau- presidential nomination start from the same point, head. Ray Blanton provided Democratic counties. Just polling was accurate. One tious, Senator Baker admit- and I plan to win” to an a notion that Blanton found some “tension” to Carter’s before the election, Senator television station called ted it was “unlikely, but not audience in Dover, New irritating. “I’m always sus- visit and his standing with Baker’s train pulled into Baker the winner nineteen impossible” he would sup- Hampshire. Baker said he picious of a person who his fellow Democrats was Union Station in Nashville. minutes after the polls port SALT II. Upon returning believed he had the best doesn’t know where he is,” illustrated by the fact he Baker talked about infla- had closed. Senator Baker from his trip to Moscow, the chance to be elected in the governor told the labor was “booed lightly” by tion, saying, “We’ve got our went down to claim victory Tennessean said he was 1980 and was “determined delegates. “Someone who some in the crowd when ox in a ditch, and we’ve got at his Knoxville headquar- more determined to exam- not to divide the party… I has to take a piece of chalk it was his turn to speak. to get it out.” While cam- ters before Jane Eskind ine every aspect of not have not arrived at this and mark down where he Carter had praised a host paigning in Murfreesboro, had even given her conces- merely the language of the decision easily, but I have was standing. How in the of Tennessee Democrats Baker spoke to about 750 sions speech. proposed treaty, but Soviet made it.” While Howard hell is he going to run from Andrew Jackson to people and was joined Governor Ray Blanton military movements across Baker was campaigning the state government?” Estes Kefauver without by Ben Hall McFarlin, a appeared on live cover- the globe. While appearing in New Hampshire, his Governor Blanton con- ever mentioning the gov- Democratic county exec- age by local Nashville TV on the venerable political third trip to the state, he cluded by saying, “I want ernor. President Carter utive. Baker was relaxed stations and had snapped talk show Meet the Press, said, “I don’t want to run to commend to you every headlined a fundraiser as he campaigned and he never appeared “with Baker speculated the oppo- for president; I want to be Democrat on the ticket.” for Tennessee Democrats amused supporters while mental incompetents” save sition to SALT II did not have president.” Blanton was followed to at the Hyatt Hotel where campaigning in Tullahoma for press conferences, had enough votes to defeat the Howard Baker seemed the stage by Senator Jim guests paid $250 for a when a truck emblazoned refused to go live with measure, but said there to be the best bet for Sasser, who brought laugh- bowl of white beans and with signs touting Eskind Republican Congressman was “a substantial suspi- Tennessee to nominate ter from the delegates cornbread. At the party and Butcher drove by. Robin Beard. By the time cion of that treaty, whether and elect a President of when he pointed out “my fundraiser Carter praised “Let’s stop a minute and the governor did appear on it is in our best interests or the United States. Estes grandfather once told me Tennessee Democrats for pay attention to the Eskind television, it was all over. not.” The Tennessee sena- Kefauver never had to that if you want to live like their success in recent signs and acknowledge that Another Democrat, John tor had told Soviet strong- face perhaps the most a Republican then you had years, saying Tennessee if they can’t get up a crowd, Jay Hooker, noted, “Blanton man Leonid Brezhnev that popular figure of his own better vote Democratic.” had once been Republican, we’ll get it up for them,” the probably feels worse than it was his own opinion the day, Dwight D. Eisenhower, When Jane Eskind climbed but, “You’ve changed all senator quipped. While anyone. I’m sure he got the Senate should take into in an election. Howard to the podium, she urged that, and I’m proud of campaigning in Wartrace, message.” Jane Eskind was account the conduct of the Baker had to face another the labor delegates to it.” While campaigning in Tennessee, a local high gracious and when asked Soviet Union in considering figure who would sit astride “fight Howard Baker just as Tennessee, Carter bragged school band greeted why she believed she the SALT II Treaty. American politics for most long as he has fought us all that, “Not too long ago, the Senator Baker with a rous- lost, replied she didn’t get Howard Baker’s col- of the decade of the eight- these years.” Mrs. Eskind Congress and I restored full ing rendition of “Happy enough votes. leagues evidently approved ies: Ronald Reagan. insisted, “He hasn’t kept citizenship to (Confederate) Days Are Here Again”, Senator Howard Baker of his leadership as they Editor’s Note: The Howard the faith with Tennessee.” President Jefferson which had been the theme and Lamar Alexander reelected him Minority Baker series will pick back Senator Howard Baker Davis.” song for President Franklin both won easily. Baker Leader without opposition. up later in 2017. only began campaigning full Carter’s visit to Tennessee D. Roosevelt. The veteran tallied 55% of the vote, time in mid-October. Jane shattered rumors that the campaigner concluded, while Eskind won just Eskind’s campaign received president had made some “Based on the warmth and over 40% of the vote. The a blow when the Nashville sort of agreement with outpouring of the crowds, I rest went to Independent Tennessean endorsed Baker not to oppose the am convinced that Middle Tom Anderson. The mid- Baker. The Tennessean senator’s reelection bid in Tennessee will be the best term elections brought the editorial recalled Howard exchange for support of the Baker had been the first Panama Canal Treaty. We would like to wish our Republican it had ever While Eskind cam- endorsed for a “major paigned in East Tennessee customers a Merry Christmas statewide” office. The and talked about Social Tennessean said it had not Security, Howard Baker and a Happy New Year. Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag and title. WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. 8028 Chapman Hwy Restrictions may apply. See Dealer for details. 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Hey Saint Nick (No, not you Saban), please give us a new coach Dear Santa, It’s that time of year when I send you a list of things I would like to see in the world of sports. This year though it’s going to be a little dif- ferent. I’m focusing on Tennessee foot- ball and specifically head coach Butch Jones. He didn’t have the By Steve kind of season most Tennessee fans Williams were expecting. The 8-4 record was far from it. Even the 5-0 start was shaky. The Vols still had a chance to win the SEC East after the upsetting loss at South Carolina, and things were looking good until LSU failed to help us and beat Florida. A trip to the Sugar Bowl would have been a sweet consolation, but Tennessee got run over at Vander- bilt. Former Vol Tim Irwin, on his Sunday morning radio show, described it best. He said the Commodores’ running lanes looked like “interstates.” Photo by Ken Lay. While Tennessee fans’ feelings ranged from disap- Powell guard Haley Schubert (in motion) had a big game to lift the Lady Panthers in a comeback win over Emory Road pointment to disgust, Butch spent only 41 words in rival Halls Tuesday night. Schubert scored 14 points for Powell, which trailed at halftime, in a 54-30 district win over his opening statement about the loss to the Commo- the Lady Devils. dores in his post-game media conference that night. That was nowhere near enough to make us feel better. For comparison, after the unbelievable win at Geor- Big second half propels gia, Butch tossed out 374 words. Stability is a key to having a solid program in major college football. And with that said, the UT program will be better off if Jones can be successful and return Lady Panthers over Halls 54-30 the Vols to SEC title contention like they’ve been many By Ken Lay times before. On the other hand, every disappoint- “At halftime, we just talked about quarter rally and took a 20-18 lead ing season makes it that much harder to get back For the first half of its District 4-AAA taking care of the ball and I think that thanks in part to the efforts of Panda to that level. basketball game against rival Halls our defense picked up the pressure in Riggs and Griffen Parker. Not having an athletic director aboard (lame duck the Powell High School girls basket- the second half and that led to some Parker had seven of her eight AD Dave Hart seems to be just soaking the clock until ball team struggled. The Lady Pan- easy opportunities on offense,” Webb points in the second stanza while retirement day) makes things even worse. A true AD thers were down by two points at half- said. “I was really proud of the way Riggs, the only Lady Devils player to could issue Jones a vote of confidence or put his time. the girls played in the second half.” post double figures in the contest had fanny on the hot seat. As it is, Jones’ status is up in But a halftime pep talk from coach The Lady Panthers (7-4 overall, four of her 11 points before halftime. the air. He lost support from a good portion of the fan Chrstin Webb was all that Powell 4-1 in the district) did enough early Harper Cherry had five points over the base this season. It’s not good when one becomes needed to spark a big second half and to open a 12-9 first quarter lead at first 16 minutes for Halls but she was the butt of jokes. result in a 54-30 victory over the Lady home against their rivals but the Lady completely silenced after the break. Santa, my fondest memory of this past campaign Devils at Jim Hunter Gymnasium. Devils (4-7, 3-2) mounted a second- Continued on page 3 was seeing an ecstatic Butch Jones break down on the field after Josh Dobbs’ Hail Mary pass to Jauan Jennings beat Georgia in Athens. Butch was overcome by emotion. The TV camera caught a glimpse of his deliriously happy face before he dropped down to one knee I believe to say thanks. Dynamic Guard Duo Sparks Rebels to Win That brief look reminded me of Johnny Majors’ facial By David Klein happen,” he emphasized. progressing,” Eldridge said. give up some rebounds. We expression when assistant coach Bill Higdon jumped Blackmon did his damage “It was the first sign that we wanted to score more in the into his arms on the sidelines after the Miracle at Led by its outstand- by slashing to the hoop for looked like a pretty good paint than they did because South Bend in 1991. ing guard duo of Easton scores while Upchurch basketball team. We finally we knew they would be As a Tennessee fan myself, it warmed my heart to Upchurch and T.D. Black- made three 3-pointers put two to three quarters shooting a lot of 3’s.” see Coach Jones show so much excitement about a mon, the Maryville Rebels’ during the game. “When together. We didn’t turn it Maryville’s biggest lead Vol victory. It wasn’t planned, that’s for sure. boys’ basketball team you got somebody that over, we made shots, and was 22 points in the fourth Butch needs to let his feelings out more often. He defeated the Hardin Valley goes to the goal really well, we got to the rim really well. quarter before Hardin Val- needs to celebrate when Tennessee fans celebrate. Academy Hawks 75-60 on it opens up the outside,” I was really pleased with He needs to hurt when Tennessee fans hurt. He can’t ley’s Tristen Waite poured Tuesday, December 13. Upchurch said. “We usual- the performance tonight.” just say it. He has to show it. in 15 of his game-high 28 Upchurch scored 17 and ly work well together.” Maryville out-rebound- So I’ve put together a list of things I would like to points. Blackmon had 13 points. Maryville led most of the ed Hardin Valley and see from Butch in the future. Change, remember, can “Those two guys have game and started to pull nearly doubled the Hawks’ Maryville improved to be good . . . started for three years,” away from Hardin Valley rebounds in the first half, 6-2, 2-1 in District 4AAA Butch, don’t be so uptight. Loosen up. Unbutton Maryville Head Coach Mark during the third quarter as according to Eldridge. “We and hosted Lenoir City your collar. Let your shirttail out sometimes. Eldridge said. “Those two the Rebels outscored the thought we had an advan- on Friday, December 16. Come to work a little later. Let others do their job guys are as good as any- Hawks 20 to 9 in the quar- tage in the paint,” Eldridge Hardin Valley fell to 5-5, 2-1 and trust they will. Work smart but find time for fun and body around. When you ter. said. “The way they play, in District 4AAA and hosted maybe a few pranks. (Rick Barnes, I’ve heard, could have two senior guards that “As the game pro- they can get hot, but the Bearden on Friday, Decem- assist you in this area) Enjoy the moment. Cherish how are really good, good things gressed, our distance kept way they play, they can also ber 16. Continued on page 2
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The Bull- final stanza when Catholic and I don’t think there’s any Robinson scored 13 points said Hutchens, Catho- in the last two seasons dogs, at their best, have opened an 80-44 lead. doubt about that, especial- for Bearden. lic High School’s longtime because former Bearden beaten Maryville and routed “I can’t remember them ly after tonight,” Hutchens Bearden may have boys basketball coach. coach Mark Blevins decid- Farragut. They, however, losing at home like this,” said. “You can’t press us.” endured a tough night Played well? ed to drop the series after have lost to Stone Memo- Hutchens said. Bearden tried and paid against the Irish but the The Irish certainly did. a close win in 2014. rial and Austin-East. Catholic senior point dearly. Bulldogs bounced back They handed Bearden an “We had that close game Against Catholic, it was Luke Smith guard showed When the Irish broke Tuesday night to notch a 82-51 defeat in a non-dis- when I started four fresh- a night of struggles for the the fans in attendance why the Bulldogs press, they 51-36 District 4-AAA win trict road game on Monday, men and coming off the host Bulldogs. The Irish he’s one of the state’s top scored easily. Smith was over defending district tour- Dec. 12. It was the Bulldogs floor, Mark told me that he opened a 27-13 lead by the players. He buried six shots the night’s big star. nament champion Heri- worst home loss in recent was going to quit playing end of the opening quarter from beyond the 3-point arc But he picked up plenty tage. memory, us,” Hutchens said. and things were never really en route torching the Bull- of help from his supporting Bearden (5-4 overall, Catholic (6-1) has played Blevins is now coaching in doubt from the outset. dogs for 33 points. cast. 3-0 in the district) got 28 all of its games on the road in Alabama after his tenure “We were good tonight,” And when Smith didn’t Center Brock Jancek points from Fair and led this season. The Irish have with the Bulldogs ended in Hutchens said. “Our score, he was busy beat- scored 20 points. Chase the Mountaineers 29-12 lost just once and that was tumultuous fashion last defense played well.” ing Bearden’s pressure Kuerschen added 16 points at halftime. Panthers overcome slow start to down Red Devils 62-43 By Ken Lay end of the quarter. Powell actu- four points after the break and in the third quarter. Powell High School boys bas- ally had a 13-9 lead before Halls that was all the points that the But Powell quickly recaptured ketball coach Gary Barnes wasn’t scored the final four points as Red Devils could muster after the the upper hand and expanded its pleased with his team’s start Connor Sparks made a pair of break. advantage to 40-31 when Jonah Tuesday night. steals and converted the Powell Halls coach Randy Moore said Miller buried a 3-pointer with “We didn’t come out ready miscues into two easy layups. that Corvette received very little 1:02 left in the frame. to play,” Barnes said after his The Panthers quickly turned help after the game and added Biliter made it 40-33 as time Panthers overcame a sluggish the tide in the second stanza as that he was ashamed after the expired. start to nab a key 62-43 District Desmond Billingsley got hot. The game. Powell posted a dominant 3-AAA victory over Emory Road sophomore guard scored seven “When you only have one guy fourth-quarter effort. There, the rival Halls before a spirited crowd points in the second quarter and scoring, you’re not going to beat Panthers got some big contribu- Photo by Ken Lay. at Jeff Hunter Gymnasium. “We knocked down a shot just before anybody,” Moore said. “I think tions from players who had been didn’t have the energy that we’ve halftime to give Powell a 32-22 Powell just out executed us. They relatively quiet all night. Powell’s Matt Samples (22) battles had in most of our games. lead after the break. played faster and they played Josh Woods scored six of his with Halls High’s Jordan Biliter in “Maybe we were just a little From there, the game was harder. seven points over the final eight the Panthers’ 62-43 victory over intense.” never in doubt despite that the “I’m embarrassed. As a coach, minutes. Charlie Richards also the Red Devils Tuesday night in Powell (8-3 overall, 3-2 in Red Devils (7-4, 4-1) were able I’m embarrassed with our execu- had five points in the final frame Powell. the district) fell behind the Red to hang around thanks to guard tion.” and Caleb Tripp, who led Powell Devils 9-2 early before bouncing Jordan Corvette, who led all scor- Despite their offensive woes, with 20 points, had five in the “I was really pleased with the back. The Panthers closed out ers with 27 points. the Red Devils were still in the fourth quarter. Richards finished way that we executed in that the opening quarter with an 11-4 Corvette, who buried five game. Halls, which pulled to the game with nine points. fourth quarter,” he said. “There’s surge and the spurt enabled the 3-pointers in the contest, had within 32-31 when Corvette Barnes said his team really a lot of positive that we can take home team to pull even. Powell 17 of Halls High’s 21 second made a steal and hit a layup with came alive in the latter stages of out of here. It’s always positive knotted the game 13-13 by the half points. Jordan Biliter scored 2 minutes, 22 seconds remaining the game. any time you beat Halls.” RECEIVE $400 OFF* Hey Saint Nick (No, not you select Stressless® recliners or Saban), please give us a new coach just like you do. Let them have criticized you. Don’t Cont. from page 1 $200 OFF Stressless® seating referee and you coach. sweat the small stuff. fortunate you are to have They’ll respect you for it. I’m not seeking to change when you donate $50 to the job you do. Go home a And every now and then Butch the person. But I little earlier. Stop and smell when you do have to growl, would like to see a differ- charity. the roses occasionally on they’ll pay closer attention ent Coach Jones. We need the way. to your complaint. to see him hurt when we’re *See your sales associate for complete details. 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The other runners After struggling earlier at the free throw has been selected by the were super nice which line, Gentry was perfect in overtime. “I was USATF to represent Team made the entire weekend very, very nervous at the foul line,” Gentry USA in Edinburgh, Scot- really fun.” said. However, she drilled all of her free land at the Great Edin- Schumacher, a senior throws in overtime. “I knew I had it, and burgh Cross Country Chal- who has signed with UT, knew I could make it.” lenge in January. was very disappointed with Gentry also credited the late defense by “It is an honor to go, her performance. the Hawks. “Our defense was very on point and I look forward to trav- “My body just felt weak tonight,” she said. eling with USA Olympians from the very start of the Maryville rallied from a 40-33 deficit with and professional runners race, which has never hap- 5:44 left in the fourth quarter by going on next month and represent- pened to me before,” she an 11-4 game-closing run. The Rebels tied ing the United States,” said via e-mail. the game on Lindsey Taylor’s layup with six said Story via e-mail last “I am, however, thrilled seconds left. Olivia Pepperman’s blocked week. to have finished as an All- shot sent the game to overtime on the Story posted a time of American, and I think that Hawks’ last possession. 17 minutes, 35.4 seconds my performance at Foot Besides her free throws in overtime, over the 5K course in the Locker Nationals will be Gentry drilled a 3-pointer, the only field goal 38th annual Foot Locker extremely motivating to Hardin Valley scored in overtime. Nationals at Morley Field, me as I train for indoor and Powered by an effective defense, the Balboa Park. It was Story’s outdoor track.” Hawks went on a 14-2 run to end the third first time to run in the Foot Niamh called it an quarter with a 38-29 lead. Locker event. “incredible experience” to The Hawks’ Bekah Hampton led Hardin Sophomore Claudia run with the nation’s best. Valley in scoring with 16 points, 12 of those Lane of Malibu, Calif., led “It was such an honor to came in the first half as Hardin Valley took all the way in capturing be surrounded by runners a 21-19 halftime lead. first place with a time of who I admire and then be Above: Rebecca Story of CAK Courtney Carruthers of Maryville led all 17:04.8. Nevada Mareno, able to test myself against takes third place in Foot Locker scorers with 24 points. a senior from Raleigh, fin- them. I really enjoyed the Cross Country Nationals Dec. “We played good defense down the ished second in 17:08.3. feeling of being part of a 10 in San Diego. Left: Niamh stretch,” Hawks’ Head Coach Jennifer Gal- Niamh Schumacher team for the South, and Schumacher of The King’s loway said. “It was just a great win for our of The King’s Academy making friends with people Academy earned third-team All- program. Maryville’s a very, very, good (17:57.3) came in 15th who love running as much America honors for finishing in team, a very well respected program. Our place to earn third-team as I do.” 15th place in the Foot Locker girls knew that we were going to have to All-America honors. Schumacher placed third Cross Country Nationals. give 32 minutes of basketball. In this case “I felt really great about in the South regional with it was a little bit longer.” how I performed,” stated a time of 17:24 to qualify Hardin Valley improved to 9-1, 3-0 in Dis- Story, who made first-team for the nationals. trict 4AAA and played Bearden Friday night, All-America by finishing in Reed Brown of South December 16.Maryville fell to 4-4 overall, the top five. Lake, Tex., captured the 1-2 in District 4AAA and played Lenoir City “I felt good the whole Foot Locker boys’ nation- Friday. race and I executed my al crown. He took control strategy on the course in the final quarter mile of place in four regional by attacking the hills and a race that featured more races, which were held moving up one place at than 10 lead changes en across the country in the a time. I was really excit- route to a 15:01.8 victory. Midwest (Kenosha, Wis.), ed about coming in third The South swept the Northeast (Bronx, N.Y.), against such a competitive team titles. South (Charlotte, N.C.) and field.” Qualifying for the Foot West (Walnut, Calif.). Story said the Foot Locker Nationals took Big second half propels Lady Panthers over Halls 54-30 Cont. from page 1 contest. three 3-pointers after half- “In the second half, Powell time and scored 11 of her The Lady Devils took came out and turned up the 13 points over the final 16 a 23-18 lead when Riggs heat,” Halls coach Randy minutes to give the Lady nailed a long-range jumper Moore said. “In the second Panthers the spark that to start the third quarter half, Powell came out and they needed to notch a cru- before Powell’s defense played hard and our girls cial home league win. was able to clamp down were passive. She was one of three and stymie the Halls High Halls managed to score Powell players to post offensive attack. just one point in the final double figures in the scor- After Riggs converted period and that was a free ing column. Haley Schu- her third-quarter 3-point- throw by Parker. bert led all scorers with 14 er, Powell defense surren- The Lady Panthers closed points and Kaitlyn Lentz fin- dered just seven points the game with a 19-1 run. ished with 10. throughout the rest of the Brooke Huffaker buried
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That for- lead at the break. the head coach of an NFL American Athletic Confer- was born on third base in the postseason, they mula has helped the Lady The Lady Bulldogs, who team (Oakland). ence. The Cougars aren’t in the football world. His are required to talk to the Bulldogs; the two-time led 17-4 by first quarter’s Lane Kiffin has been the a blueblood, but they’ve Dad is Monte Kiffin, the media by the bowls. Oth- defending District 4-AAA end, also got a significant head coach of two of the proven to be capable of legendary football coach, erwise they are quiet as a Champions, get off to a from freshman post pres- all-time top 15 college pro- hanging with the big boys. so Lane got his foot in the church mouse. blazing start. ence Jakhyia Davis, who grams (Tennessee, South- They’ve also turned into door early and often. Lane Kiffin got into trouble Bearden (9-0 overall, 3-0 finished the game with 14 ern California). a program that serves as was a 31 year old South- when he spoke to report- in the district) is at its best points, including eight over Lane Kiffin has been a springboard to Power 5 ern Cal assistant coach ers. At Alabama all he had when it shares the basket- the first 16 minutes. the offensive coordinator conference jobs. Art Briles got the head coaching job to worry about was coach- ball. The Lady Bulldogs, The Lady Bulldogs dom- for an Alabama team that (Baylor), Kevin Sumlin with the Oakland Raid- ing football. But at Florida who picked up a couple of inated things inside but has won three straight (Texas A&M) and now ers in 2007. He got the Atlantic, that won’t be the victories early this week, that was only part of the SEC titles and is poised to Tom Herman (Texas) each gig mostly because Raid- case. The Owls haven’t lost several players to grad- story. Junior point guard, win their second nation- spent a relatively short ers team owner Al Davis been to a bowl game since uation. But that hasn’t hin- one of the area’s top out- al championship in a row, period of time at Houston couldn’t get Steve Sarki- 2008, and have won only dered their efforts out of side shooters, buried three thanks in part to his tute- in the past decade. sian to take it. So Davis 9 games in the past 3 the gate. 3-point shots and had 12 lage of quarterbacks. But Houston promot- walked down the hall at seasons combined. They “I just can’t say enough points, Annaka Hall, a And today, Lane Kiffin ed offensive coordinator Southern Cal and simply needed to do something about the effort that these sophomore guard/forward, is the new head coach at Major Applewhite instead hired the next assistant to jump start their pro- girls give every night,” added eight points. Florida Atlantic University, of giving the reigns to he could find. Fired after gram and get them some Bearden coach Justin Alanah Story led the Lady based in that tradition rich Kiffin. And according a little over a year, Kiffin attention, and hiring Lane Underwood said after his Irish with six points. college football hotbed of to Houston’s Board of was hired only a couple of Kiffin will do just that. squad used a potent and Bearden returned to the Boca Raton. Regents Chairman Tilman months later by Tennes- But remember, with the balanced scoring attack floor Tuesday night and So how did this (makes Fertitta, it wasn’t that see, and we all know how publicity will come criti- to rout Catholic 55-16 at notched a 58-30 District quotes motion with fin- tough a decision. that ended. cism. The first recruit to home on Monday, Dec. 12. 4-AAA home win over Heri- gers) happen? Wasn’t “He was no closer than A little over three years sign with Florida Atlantic “Everybody but one player tage. Kiffin’s image supposed anybody else. Those (sto- at Southern Cal only since Kiffin’s hiring is JUCO scored for us and I think Against the Lady Moun- to have been rehabilitated ries about him being brought more embarrass- quarterback De’Andre the girls did a good job find- taineers, Lee scored 17 by now after three years close) are all put out ment, but somehow Kiffin Johnson. If the name rings ing our girls in the post and while van Rij added 10. working for Nick Saban in by his agents, because kept getting chance to a bell, it should. Johnson I thought our post players Hall, Soldner and Jalia Arn- Tuscaloosa? that’s the way they play prove himself. was kicked out of Flor- really did a good job.” wine, another one of Knox- The answer is obvi- the game. Lane Kiffin did Now, at 41, Kiffin will ida State for punching a \Against the Lady Irish ville’s top shooters, finished ously yes, but it hasn’t not show me anything that once again have an oppor- woman in a bar last year. (1-6), it was Isabel Soldner with eight points apiece. worked out that way. Kif- Major Applewhite did not tunity to show everyone But Kiffin is willing to give ( a returner from last year’s Bearden has won its first fin’s name was put into show me,” Fertitta said to that he has matured, and Johnson a chance, despite team and junior Grace van three league games. The the coaching echo cham- a Houston radio station. that he is no longer the his mistakes. Reportedly Rij ( a newcomer) who took Lady Bulldogs have routed ber by sports media and “Sure, he’s been a head brash jerk we all saw in the University president control of the contest. rival Farragut and Heri- his agent Jimmy Sexton, coach and he’s been an Knoxville and Los Ange- and AD signed off on the Soldner scored three tage. They’ve also picked but it never got any trac- OK head coach. But I can les. decision to bring Johnson points (all in the first quar- up a tough 44-35 road tion with the people that tell you this. (Kiffin) was The best thing to to Boca. ter) but was a solid force win at Maryville. The Lady actually matter. The ath- not a safe hire.” happen to Kiffin was the Lane Kiffin and Florida on the glass against Cath- Rebels entered the season letic directors at Power 5 Kiffin never got a sniff at Nick Saban media policy. Atlantic sound made for olic, which had a height with a chance to dethrone conference schools simply LSU or Oregon. He couldn’t Alabama assistant coach- each other. disadvantage inside. She Bearden as district cham- didn’t want to take the get an interview the year es are only allowed to combined with van Rij to pion. chance. before at Syracuse. speak to reporters once Mayor announces ‘rapid response’ greenways service crew Mayor Madeline Rogero side, an ATV, and a skid “Basically, we now have combined total of a 1.1-mile The new crew will sup- Community Organization on Wednesday introduced steer. The crew even has a crew waking up every greenway. plement an innovative con- also plans to build a plaza the City’s new Greenways two mountain bikes that day thinking specifically Joe Walsh, the City’s tract the City has in place and pavilion adjacent to the Service Crew, which will will assist in quickly access- about greenways – how Parks and Recreation Direc- with the Appalachian Moun- arch and greenway in the build two new miles of ing the more remote parts to improve greenways as tor, said this connection will tain Bike Club to maintain near future. greenway per year while of the greenways system. a daily service to Knox- eventually link to Fort Dick- all trails in the Urban Wil- The Greenways Service also addressing ongoing The equipment cost about ville residents,” said Chad erson Park and the Urban derness. Crew is the most recent maintenance of the City’s $135,000. Weth, Public Service Direc- Wilderness trail system, as Officials also celebrated reorganization effort to nearly 100-mile network of The creation of the new tor. “We’re also looking for- outlined in the Greenways the completion of the Vestal enhance service on City greenways and trails. in-house Greenways Ser- ward to assisting Parks and Feasibility Study. Gateway Arch on Wednes- greenways. In 2012, Mayor “With the Greenways Fea- vice Crew will speed up the Recreation as they expand “We’re excited to have the day, which will serve as a Rogero and Police Chief sibility Study, we now have City’s response to mainte- the greenway system.” Greenways Service Crew to portal to the Mary Vestal David Rausch announced a plan to connect green- nance requests from res- The announcement was maintain and build green- Greenway once the exten- the Knoxville Police Depart- ways throughout Knoxville. idents through the City’s made Wednesday at the ways in-house,” Walsh said. sion is completed. ment’s Parks and Green- This new crew will expedite 311 Call Center. Dedicat- corner of Martin Mill Pike “This gives us the ability to Gene Burr and Mallia ways Patrol unit, a team of our progress in linking more ing a crew to focus solely on and Ogle Avenue, which will pursue our plan of a city- Engineering designed the eight officers that systemat- neighborhoods into our greenways also will accel- soon be the end point for wide connected greenway arch, which would have ically surveys all parks and greenways network,” said erate construction of new the 0.7-mile Mary Vestal network.” cost an estimated $30,000 greenways within the City. Mayor Rogero. “Addition- trails at a key time. Greenway extension. The Officials stipulated at were it not for a long list For more information on ally, this crew means that Last summer, City offi- Greenways Service Crew Wednesday’s announce- of local community mem- City greenways, please visit we have a rapid response cials unveiled a detailed began work on the exten- ment that while the goal bers donating time, labor www.knoxvilletn.gov/green- team to address mainte- plan for strategically adding sion earlier this month. The will be to build two miles and materials. The Vestal ways. nance calls reported to 311 24 miles of connected segment will take advan- in-house per year through by greenway users.” greenways in 13 different tage of a closed street adja- the new Greenways Ser- The five-person service corridors. The Greenway cent to Vestal United Meth- vice Crew, a large resurfac- crew will hit the greenways Corridor Feasibility Study odist Church and connect ing project of an existing daily, armed with a small is a blueprint for the most to the existing greenway in greenway could occasion- fleet of new equipment, comprehensive greenways Mary Vestal Park, forming a ally affect that number. including an off-road truck, build-out in the City’s his- a wood chipper, a small- tory. The City currently has er greenway-sized dump $3 million in capital funding truck that will be able to marked for greenway con- release mulch on either struction. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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What is it about the Hol- and lived and was con- infinitely more plausible There is truth in walking iday Season and Christ- demned on trumped up than the notion that the the walk, earning street mas that women seek for charges and crucified. universe just “popped” into creds and thereby being their families? It’s not the There is no evidence to being 13.5 billion years ago able to talk the talk. Yes, “magic” of a David Cop- contradict that Jesus led (from where?) and thought- omniscient God knew what perfield which is orches- anything but an exemplary ful life was inevitable, given it was to be a man, but by trated and comes, so to life. And through his teach- sufficient time and oppor- virtue of his life in Jesus, we speak, from the outside ing and actions, which are tunity. experience God in a palpa- in. I believe the genuine still changing lives and the Panentheism (not pan- ble way. Jesus came, “grew magic of Christmas origi- world today, he earned theism) is the philosophi- in stature and wisdom,” nates deep inside and then street creds (credentials). cal concept that all of Cre- and by living an exemplary radiates outward into a After the crucifixion, ation exists in the creat- life and teaching The Way broken and often dysfunc- Christians believe Jesus ed and sustaining sphere he imparted The Truth to Street Creds tional world. Even Ebenezer was resurrected from the of God. In keeping with humanity. Scrooge finally figured this dead (not resuscitated). this notion, the Christian In the prologue of my About this time every and I use Christmas movies out. He was subsequently seen apologist, C. S. Lewis held novel, “Epiphany,” (online year, lady friends of mine and holiday music to help I’m a contemplative guy, by more than five hundred that God exists outside of at Amazon and Barnes & begin to talk about how us transition from late fall a thinker. Patients used to people over the ensuing space and time - because Noble) the reason for the stressed-out they are. into the Holiday Season. ask me if I did surgery and I seven weeks before return- He created it. The Scholas- Creation is explored. How- Apparently, their nurturing And there are also par- would often point to a repli- ing (ascending) to heaven. tics led by Thomas Aquinas ever, the Bible trumps my gene shifts into full throt- ties and decorations that ca of Rodin’s famous sculp- Christians believe God, in the 1300s came to the philosophical musings and tle as the winter solstice help us become acclimat- ture on my desk called The embodied in Jesus, lived concept that everything is creation theology by more nears, and women feel ed. And, though not my Thinker and say, “No, I’m among us virtuously, taught contained with the univer- importantly explaining our they must make Christmas style, lots of folks send a thinker not a cutter.” As us and ultimately sacrificed sal law/will of God. Within purpose. Simply put, our “magical” for their children Christmas greeting cards. a Christian, Christmas is himself for the sins of all this sphere, the Divine laws purpose is to love and and family. In a day where letters by philosophically and theo- men. Christians believe of God, like the Ten Com- “praise God from whom all Now, don’t get me snail mail are few, these logically important for me, that those who trust in mandments, operate. And blessings flow,” and to love wrong, I appreciate my greetings are a welcome perhaps even more so than Jesus Christ are promised then, like Russian Nest- others as we love ourselves wife’s efforts. Heck, I and hello from sometimes lost Easter. These days, my a better life now and salva- ing Dolls, the next sphere - and as He loves us. These the rest of our clan bene- friends. Even shopping can reflections on the Advent tion in an afterlife. of nature and natural law are tall orders and we often fit mightily from the nurtur- be tolerable if done in the Season, are of Christ enter- I accept, no, I embrace, operates. An example is my fall short of this ideal. How- ing and loving gene she and right spirit. ing the world. He would this mystery and blessing dog, Jack, who follows his ever, I believe Jesus Christ/ most other women pos- Advent candles and change the course of his- because it makes my life nature and acts like a dog. God/Spirit completely sess. I was shocked, how- church sermons also help tory, define Judeo-Christian better now and there is the The innermost sphere and understands our limitations ever, when Becky asked me. The word Advent Western civilization and hope of then. But there is lowest hierarchical function and loves us anyway; per- my blessing to forego put- derives from a Latin word orchestrate our hope and more. The Bible is the story is positive law, the laws of haps as we always love our ting up Christmas garlands (adventus) for arrival, por- our salvation. of where we came from and man. children. It is a mystery and inside our house this year tending the latest and Expanding on this notion, why we’re here. I’ve come But God realized that it a Christmas gift, as well as - she had already decorat- annual arrival of the Christ what was Jesus’ purpose to believe that the uni- wasn’t working. Man, who an everyday blessing. ed outside and inside else- in our hearts. He is, after when he was born in Pal- verse, as well as all space was given free will, was where. all, the reason for the estine two thousand years and time, is a creation of repeatedly choosing his Getting into the Christ- season, despite what sec- ago? Historians, atheists the power and will of God. way rather than The Way. mas spirit is a state of mind ularists, militant atheists and Christians agree that This is called the Intelligent As result, God decided that sometimes needs to and self proclaimed “free- Jesus of Nazareth was a Design and Designer per- to become incarnate and You may email Dr. Ferguson be sought or kindled. Becky thinkers” say. real person who was born spective. To me, it seems live as an exemplary man. at [email protected] Five Cold Weather Survival Tips Christmas in With Hallow- Hobo’s Five Cold can cause an automobile to Healthy Weight. I have een and Thanks- Weather Surviv- become too hot for your pet. heard a little extra weight giving memories al Tips will help It is never safe to leave Fido on a dog during the winter Nature, Part 2 quickly fading, you navigate the in an automobile unattend- helps them keep warm. Here is and require deep, fertile, most of us now dangers of cold ed. 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Sign Up At: www.freedom424.org/r4It/races/knoxville Legal & public notices and place certain without further publication, COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE 26TH WARD encumbrances as well as any priority created by a the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. upon announcement at the time and place for OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, BEING ALL OF LOT fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate MWZM File No. 16-000679-670 Foreclosure the sale set forth above. All right and equity of NOTICE OF 7 IN HILLWOOD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, UNIT 2, survey of the premises might disclose. This property redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK is being sold with the express reservation that it is MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, notices and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of FORECLOSURE SALE 28, PAGE 90, REGISTER`S OFFICE OF KNOX subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute P. C., Substitute Trustee(s) Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SAID LOT LYING ON THE Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute EAST SIDE OF DEXTER LANE TURNAROUND, The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale 5217 MARYLAND WAY NOTICE OF Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED to another day, time, and place certain without BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027 without representations or warranties of any kind, WHEREAS, James A Jackson, Jr and Tamekia AND DESCRIBED AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP further publication, upon announcement at the PHONE: (615) 238-3630 SUBSTITUTE including fitness for a particular use or purpose. L Jackson executed a Deed of Trust to Regions OF RECORD AFORESAID, AND AS SHOWN BY time and place for the sale set forth above. All right EMAIL: [email protected] TRUSTEE’S SALE THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, Lender and Susan SURVEY OF G. T. TROTTER, JR., SURVEYOR, and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Voss, Trustee(s), which was dated November DATED MAY 19, 1978. homestead, and dower are expressly waived in 8, 2013 and recorded on November 12, 2013 WHEREAS, default has occurred in the USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Parcel ID: 095N-A-040.00 said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be SUBSTITUTE in Instrument No. 201311120030208, Knox performance of the covenants, terms and conditions Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. of a Deed of Trust dated August 7, 2007, executed 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 of the property is believed to be 2632 DEXTER as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the by ALFRED LAMAR GRIFFIN AND EVON GRIFFIN, Memphis, TN 38103 LANE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920. In the event of where is, without representations or warranties payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby Sale at public auction will be on January conveying certain real property therein described www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php any discrepancy between this street address and of any kind, including fitness for a particular use secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current 10, 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR., as Trustee, as same Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 the legal description of the property, the legal or purpose. holder of said Deed of Trust, Regions Bank d/b/a at the North door, Knox County Courthouse, appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox Ad #108204: 2016-12-19 2016-12-26, 2017-01-02 description shall control. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT Regions Mortgage, (the “Holder”), appointed the Knoxville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute County, Tennessee recorded August 15, 2007, at CURRENT OWNER(S): BRENDA GASKIN- A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, Instrument Number 200708150014609 (see also, RILEY USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by NANCY JO “Default Judgment and Final Order” at Instrument SUBSTITUTE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: AUTO CREDIT Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox County, LATSHA AND ROBERT RALPH LATSHA, to TITLE Number 201609230019431); OF KNOXVILLE The sale of the above-described Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and PROFESSIONALS, INC, Trustee, on December 20, and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said TRUSTEE’S SALE property shall be subject to all matters shown on Memphis, TN 38103 privileges of the original Trustee named in said 2006, as Instrument No. 200612270052382 Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Sale at public auction will be on January 19, Deed of Trust; and in the real property records of Knox County to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY covenants, easements or set-back lines that may Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as Ad #107776: 2016-12-05 2016-12-12, 2016-12-19 Register’s Office, Tennessee. MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, the entire indebtedness has been declared due and well as any priority created by a fixture filing; Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the and to any matter that an accurate survey of ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING LP who is now the owner of said debt; as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, the premises might disclose. This property is SUBSTITUTE to Deed of Trust executed by DAVID KAVANAUGH Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by being sold with the express reservation that it is 1, 2007 MASTR ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute AND LELANA ASBRAND, to LINCOLN TITLE, TRUST 2007-HE1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the virtue of the power and authority vested in it, subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee, on June 10, 2014, as Instrument No. will on January 10, 2017, at 10:00AM at the Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HE1 Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. 201406120070198 in the real property records Sale at public auction will be on January 10, The following real estate located in Knox NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given usual and customary location at the Knox County The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale of Knox County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell to another day, time, and place certain without 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call that the entire indebtedness has been declared Owner of Debt: NATIONAL BANK OF KANSAS North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for further publication, upon announcement at the CITY cash, the following described property situated in time and place for the sale set forth above. All right Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee encumbrances of record: Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly The following real estate located in Knox as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. 6 OF KNOX appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call SITUATED in District Number Six (6) of Knox homestead, and dower are expressly waived in to Deed of Trust executed by JOHN HUMPHREY COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND WITHOUT THE authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and AND HELEN BEATRICE HUMPHREY AND HELEN CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, Trustee will, on January 19, 2017 at 10:00 AM County, Tennessee, and without the corporate said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be encumbrances of record: limits of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only B HUMPHREY, to WESLEY D. TURNER, Trustee, TENNESSEE AND BEING KNOWN AND at the North Side Entrance of the City County THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS on September 23, 1999, as Instrument No. DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 51, PHEASANT`S Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, being known and designated as all of Lot 64, as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KNOX, STATE OF of the Yarnell Station Subdivision, Unit 1, as where is, without representations or warranties 199910080028431 in the real property records GLEN SUBDIVISION, UNIT 1, AS SHOWN BY MAP proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest TENNESSEE, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: of Knox County Register’s Office, Tennessee. OF SAME OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET L, SLOT and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the same appears of record at Instrument No. of any kind, including fitness for a particular use SITUATED in district number (6) of Knox 201209120016819, in the Register’s Office or purpose. Owner of Debt: U.S. Bank National 317-A, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX the following described property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, and without the corporate Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC County, Tennessee, to wit: for Knox County, Tennessee, to which specific THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT limits of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and reference is hereby made for a more particular A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE SITUATED IN THE SECOND (FORMERLY being known and designated as all of Lot No. 33, Certificates, Series 2005-SC1 PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. FIRST) CIVIL DISTRICT OF KNOX COUNTY, description. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Wood Harbour Subdivision, Unit 3, as the same Being the same property conveyed to James Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute The following real estate located in Knox Tax ID: 105KE-021 TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE NINTH WARD OF THE appears of record in Map Cabinet K, Slide 245-D, in County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call Current Owner(s) of Property: NANCY JO CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, BEING KNOWN A. Jackson, Jr. and Tamekia L. Jackson, Husband Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 the Register`s Office for Knox County, Tennessee, and Wife, by Deed dated November 8th, 2013, of Memphis, TN 38103 bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and LATSHA AND ROBERT RALPH LATSHA AND DESIGNATED AS THE SOUTHERN PORTION to which map specific reference is hereby made for encumbrances of record: The street address of the above described OF LOT 65, MOSES FAIRVIEW ADDITION TO record in Instrument No. 201311120030207, in www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php a more particular description of said lot and also the Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee. Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 8621 STRAW property is believed to be 1533 PHEASANTS KNOXVILLE, BEING RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 5, according to the survey of Michael B. Luethke, TN PLAINS PIKE, KNOXVILLE, KNOX COUNTY, GLENN DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923, but Parcel ID Number: 117LC038 Ad #107978: 2016-12-19 2016-12-26, 2017-01-02 PAGE 174, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE OF RLS No. 842, Knoxville, Tennessee, dated March STATE OF TENNESSEE 37924, AND: such address is not part of the legal description KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE Address/Description: 1358 Yarnell Station 12, 1996 and bearing drawing No. 96099. Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932. SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. EIGHT OF of the property sold herein and in the event of FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT Being the same property conveyed to David NOTICE OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND WITHOUT any discrepancy, the legal description referenced THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CANSLER AVENUE Current Owner(s): James A. Jackson, Jr. and Kavanaugh and Lelana Asbrand, husband and wife Tamekia L. Jackson. SUBSTITUTE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF herein shall control. (FORMERLY MCGHEE STREET) AND DORA by deed from Michael P Miller and wife Ann L Miller KNOXVILLE, AND BWING KNOWN AS PART OF SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTWARDLY ALONG Other Interested Party(ies): N/A dated June 11, 2014 and recorded 6/12/2014 as The sale of the property described above shall TRUSTEE’S SALE THRE GILBREATH LOT OF RESUB OF BLOCK 2, IN POSSESSION. CANSLER AVENUE, 50 FEET TO THE CORNER OF instrument number 201406120070197 in the OF MAE HINES SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN LOT 66 IN MOSES FAIRVIEW ADDITION; THENCE be subject to all matters shown on any recorded Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee. plat; any and all liens against said property for WHEREAS, default has occurred in the MAP OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 22, PAGE 12, THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, NORTHWARDLY ALONG THE WESTERN LINE OF Purported Address: 10912 Twin Harbour performance of the covenants, terms and conditions IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER SAID LOT 66, 100 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, Drive, Knoxville TN 37934 easements or set-back lines that may be of a Deed of Trust dated July 30, 2012, executed TENNESSEE. PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE WESTWARDLY, 50 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE Tax ID: 143NE-033 by CARRIE WALKER, DAVID C. WALKER, conveying BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH EASTERN LINE OF DORA STREET, 100 FEET applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well Current Owner(s) of Property: DAVID as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of certain real property therein described to RADIANT TO JOHN D. HUMPHREY AND WIFE, HELEN B. ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE FROM THE CORNER OF DORA AND CANSLER KAVANAUGH AND LELANA ASBRAND TITLE LLC, as Trustee, as same appears of record HUMPHREY ON 06/21/88, BY DEED FROM DANIEL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHWARDLY ALONG THE trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of The street address of the above described the premises might disclose; and in the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee WAYNE COLLIER AND WIFE, JACKIE DIANA IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, EASTERN LINE OF DORA STREET, 100 FEET TO property is believed to be 10912 Twin Harbour recorded August 3, 2012, at Instrument Number COLLIER, FILED FOR RECORD ON 06/21/88, IN THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE THE BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH: SITUATED IN All right and equity of redemption, statutory Dr., Knoxville, TN 37934, but such address is or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly 201208030007433; BOOK 1949, PAGE 759, REGISTER`S OFFICE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT THE SECOND (FORMERLY FIRST) CIVIL DISTRICT not part of the legal description of the property and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, believed to be good, but the undersigned will Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned Tax ID: 062 26403 FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, NINTH WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, the legal description referenced herein shall to LakeView Loan Servicing, LLC. who is now the Current Owner(s) of Property: JOHN THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. TENNESSEE, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The control. right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale owner of said debt; HUMPHREY AND HELEN BEATRICE HUMPHREY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: DEPARTMENT AS THE NORTHERN PORTION OF LOT 65, MOSES SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin AND HELEN B HUMPHREY OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE FAIRVIEW ADDITION TO KNOXVILLE, BEING to another day, time, and place certain without IN POSSESSION. further publication, upon announcement at the TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute The street address of the above described SERVICE RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 5, PAGE 174, IN THE THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the property is believed to be 8621 STRAW PLAINS THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE OF KNOX COUNTY, time and place for the sale set forth above. THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, This office is attempting to collect a debt. Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37924, but such address AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE FULL DESCRIBED TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that is not part of the legal description of the property USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON AN IRON PIN Any information obtained will be used for that PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE purpose. the entire indebtedness has been declared due and sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. LOCATED AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, legal description referenced herein shall control. 35-5-117 have been met. OF THE NORTHERN RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS All right of equity of redemption, statutory and CANSLER AVENUE AND THE EASTERN RIGHT OF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority IN POSSESSION. otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in WAY LINE OF DORA STREET. THENCE WITH THE 6 Cadillac Drive, Suite 140 IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, Brentwood, TN 37027 vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be EASTERN RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF DORA STREET THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE will, on January 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only NORTH 34 DEG. 59 MIN. 43 SEC. WEST 100.28 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT File No.: 16-18666 FC01 North Side Entrance of the City County Building, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER as Substitute Trustee. FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE This sale is also subject to the right of THENCE CONTINUING WITH THE EASTERN FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH redemption by the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE/ RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF DORA STREET NORTH THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, pursuant to 26 34 DEG. 59 MIN. 43 SEC. WEST 59.35 FEET OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MERS AND NOTICE OF described property situated in Knox County, RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. U.S.C. 7425 by reason of the following tax lien(s) TO AN IRON PIN IN THE SOUTHERN RIGHT OF FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY SUBSTITUTE Tennessee, to wit: IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, of record in the original amount of $2,587.59 as WAY LINE OF A 10 FOOT ALLEY. THENCE WITH THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. NINE (9) OF KNOX THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE Instrument No. 201003260060762$2,306.02 as THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE 10 AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE TRUSTEE’S SALE COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN THE 27TH ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT Instrument No. 200702220068113$5,626.61 as FOOT ALLEY NORTH 52 DEG. 11 MIN. 53 SEC. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO Instrument No. 201308160012003$39,072.73 EAST 50.19 FEET TO AN IRON PIN BEING A If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. WHEREAS, default has occurred in the AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, as Instrument No. 200503110071561$8,142.02 COMMON CORNER TO LOT 66R1. THENCE WITH 35-5-117 have been met. performance of the covenants, terms and 27, MOUNTAIN STONE, UNIT II, AS SHOWN ON THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. as Instrument No. 201603070051427 in the THE COMMON PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 66R1 All right of equity of redemption, statutory and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 30, THE PLAT OF THE SAME OF RECORD IN MAP OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MERS real property records of Knox County Register’s SOUTH 34 DEG. 56 MIN. 51 SEC. EAST 61.22 otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in 2001, executed by BRENDA GASKIN-RILEY , BOOK 75-S, PAGE 14, REGISTER`S OFFICE, KNOX AND FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, LLC Office, Tennessee and re-filed as Instrument No. FEET TO AN IRON PIN. THENCE CROSSING LOT said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be conveying certain real property therein described COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT SPECIFIC AND GAULT FINANCIAL, LLC AND CAVALRY 201609190018342 in the real property records 65 SOUTH 54 DEG. 19 MIN. 32 SEC. WEST 50.08 good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only to ALLEN J. WARE, as Trustee, as same appears REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PORTFOLIO SERVICES LLC AND MIDLAND of Knox County Register’s Office, Tennessee. FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING as Substitute Trustee. of record in the Register’s Office of Knox County, PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION AND ACCORDING TO FUNDING LLC ASSIGNEE OF BENEFICIAL If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the 0.07 ACRES ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the Tennessee recorded May 9, 2001, at Instrument THE SURVEY OF WADE B. NANCE, SURVEYOR, THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or HOWARD T. DAWSON RLS NO. 1301 AND BEING State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or Number 200105090077571; DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1997, BEARING DRAWING AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or DATED 11-26-01 AND BEARING DRAWING NO. the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said NO.A-17571. THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS THE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Workforce Development are listed as Interested 01 0505A. Workforce Development are listed as Interested Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned SAME AS THE PREVIOUS DEED OF RECORD, NO If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of Parcel ID: 094F-N-038 Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of to The Bank Of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank BOUNDARY SURVEY HAVING BEEN MADE AT THE 35-5-117 have been met. this foreclosure is being given to them and the PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address this foreclosure is being given to them and the of New York, As Trustee For The Holders of The TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE. THIS CONVEYANCE All right of equity of redemption, statutory and Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental of the property is believed to be 301 CANSLER Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental EQCC Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2001-1F IS MADE SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in entities’ right to redeem the property as required AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921. In the event of entities’ right to redeem the property as required who is now the owner of said debt; EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND BUILDING SET said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. any discrepancy between this street address and by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin BACK LINES. good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only This property is being sold with the express the legal description of the property, the legal This property is being sold with the express TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute TAX AND PARCEL ID: 123MG027 as Substitute Trustee. reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation description shall control. reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the COMMON ADDRESS: 216 MT. DAVID DR., If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded CURRENT OWNER(S): ALFRED LAMAR by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. KNOXVILLE, TN 37920, KNOX COUNTY State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, GRIFFIN AND EVON GRIFFIN at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given Parcel ID: 123MG027 the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to that the entire indebtedness has been declared PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of Workforce Development are listed as Interested a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall the above-described property shall be subject to all a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin the property is believed to be 216 MOUNT DAVID Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920. In the event of this foreclosure is being given to them and the the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and any discrepancy between this street address and Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental MWZM File No. 15-003131-670 set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior MWZM File No. 16-000057-391 authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute the legal description of the property, the legal entities’ right to redeem the property as required MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, liens or encumbrances as well as any priority MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, Trustee will, on January 19, 2017 at 10:00 description shall control. by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. P. C., Substitute Trustee(s) created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that P. C., Substitute Trustee(s) AM at the City/County Lobby of the Knox County CURRENT OWNER(S): CARRIE WALKER, This property is being sold with the express PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Premier Building, Suite 404 Courthouse, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, DAVID C. WALKER reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation 5217 MARYLAND WAY This property is being sold with the express 5217 Maryland Way proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027 reservation that it is subject to confirmation by Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the above-described property shall be subject to at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, PHONE: (615) 238-3630 the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may PHONE: (615) 238-3630 the following described property situated in Knox all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to EMAIL: [email protected] be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to EMAIL: [email protected] County, Tennessee, to wit: taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. NINE (9) OF KNOX back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus December 19, 2016 December 19, 2016 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 We Beheld His Glory Christmas in Nature By Mark Brackney Cont. from page 1 sure to bring the plant out Christmas time alongside out.” “I had hoped they got all the cancer.” tree (the Rosemary tree to a sunny spot for the other pines and firs. 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5034 N Broadway, (865) 922-5500 Suite 240 Office Knoxville, TN 37918 Legal & public notices 35-5-117 have been met. OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, BEING respect of the Estate of MARGARET MILLER SUBSTITUTE All right of equity of redemption, statutory and KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 20, BLOCK SEAGRAVES who died NOV 18, 2016, were issued NON-RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT TRUSTEE’S SALE otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in W, CRESTWOOD HILLS ADDITION, UNIT SIX, the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the NOTICE said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be SECTION TWO, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF THE Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All NOTICE Sale at public auction will be on January 3, good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only SAME OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 52-S, PAGE persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, TO: ABRAHAM Z. POTTS 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the as Substitute Trustee. 43, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX matured or unmatured, against his or her estate TO: HUSEYIN CAKMAK North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SAID PROPERTY BEING are required to file the same with the Clerk and IN RE: MARIANA R. POTTS BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS SHOWN ON Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or Master of the above named court on or before V. ABRAHAM Z. POTTS IN RE: BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or MAP AFORESAID ADDITION, TO WHICH MAP the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) NO: 192722-1 Deed of Trust executed by SARAH B THOMAS, to Workforce Development are listed as Interested REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR otherwise their claims will be forever barred. IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX OF EAST TENNESSEE, Plaintiff vs. WESLEY D. TURNER, Trustee, on July 20, 2004, Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of DESCRIPTION. THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the COUNTY, TENNESSEE HUSEYIN CAKMAK, Defendent as Instrument No. 200408020009518 in the real this foreclosure is being given to them and the TO ALL RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, SETBACK first publication of this notice if the creditor In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint 192592-3 LINES, AND OTHER CONDITIONS SHOWN OF property records of Knox County Register’s Office, Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental received an actual copy of this notice to creditors filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR Tennessee. entities’ right to redeem the property as required RECORD IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four ABRAHAM Z. POTTS , non-residents of the State Owner of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. COUNTY, TENNESSEE. (4) months from the date of this first publication; of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR This property is being sold with the express Parcel ID: 105ND-020 or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry , so In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors that the ordinary process of law cannot be served filed, which is verified, and the Motion for the property is believed to be 8906 LYME LN, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded if the creditor received the copy of the notice less upon ABRAHAM Z. POTTS, it is ordered that said Publication of Non-Resident Notice and Affidavit SERIES 2004-R9 at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923. In the event of any defendant, ABRAHAM Z. POTTS , file an answer than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four in support thereof, that the Defendant, HUSEYIN The following real estate located in Knox the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to discrepancy between this street address and (4) months from the date of first publication as with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall the legal description of the property, the legal described in (1) (A); or of Knoxville, Tennessee and with CURTIS W. CAKMAK, is a non-resident of the State of bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, description shall control. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ISABELL, an Attorney whose address is 251 Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be CURRENT OWNER(S): PAGI D. BRANAUM, encumbrances of record: the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. date of death SHORT STREET, CLINTON, TN 37716, within ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) OF MWZM File No. 16-002890-670 RICHARD L. BRANAUM thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or This the 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2016 that the ordinary process of law cannot be served KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Capital Estate of MARGARET MILLER SEAGRAVES a judgement by default will be taken against you THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF P. C., Substitute Trustee(s) One Bank, USA, N.A., Chase Bank USA, N.A., SUSAN SEAGRAVES; EXECUTRIX and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-parte as to upon him, IT IS ORDERED that said Defendant KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN Premier Building, Suite 404 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in the Knox file an Answer or other responsive pleadings with SYSTEMS INC AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST 5313 ENDICOTT RIDGE AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 33, WESTBROOKE 5217 Maryland Way LN. KNOXVILLE, TN 37918 County Chancery Court, Division I, at 400 W. Main the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of SUBDIVISION, UNIT 1, A PLANNED UNIT Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP. AN OP SUB. OF St. Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This notice will MLB&T CO. FSB The sale of the above-described Knoxville ,TN 37902, and with Stewart M. Crane, DEVELOPMENT, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF PHONE: (615) 238-3630 PUBLISH: 12/19/2016 & 12/26/16 be published in a The Knoxville Focus Newspaper SAME OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET N, SLIDE EMAIL: [email protected] property shall be subject to all matters shown on for four (4) weeks. plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 577 Pickle 249-D, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive This 5th day of December, 2016 . Road, Loudon, TN 37774 within thirty (30) days covenants, easements or set-back lines that may COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC of the last date of publication of this notice, or REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as Clerk & Master PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. NOTICE OF well as any priority created by a fixture filing; Howard G. Hogan a judgment by default will be taken against you TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO and to any matter that an accurate survey of NOTICE TO and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to you JOINT PERMANENT EASEMENT OR RECORD SUBSTITUTE the premises might disclose. This property is This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus IN OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 2160, PAGE being sold with the express reservation that it is CREDITORS NOTICE Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. 1142, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX TRUSTEE’S SALE subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SEE ALSO INST. NO. Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. Cause No. 192663-2 This 31st day of October 2016 WHEREAS, default has occurred in the Estate of 199910260032687 The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale KENNETH R. SCHNEIDER In the Chancery Court for /s/ Howard G. Hogan DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS performance of the covenants, terms and to another day, time, and place certain without Knox County, Tennessee conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February Docket number 78177-2 Clerk and Master TAKEN FROM A PRIOR DEED AND WITHOUT further publication, upon announcement at the Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of Adoption of Bella Joy Gene’ Kirkland, BENEFIT OF AN UPDATED SURVEY. PREPARER 8,2007, executed by PAGI D. BRANAUM, time and place for the sale set forth above. All right DOB: August 27, 2008 and Jazmyn Published: 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 RICHARD L. BRANAUM, conveying certain NOVEMBER, 2016, letters testamentary in respect MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, of the Estate of KENNETH R. SCHNEIDERwho died Marissa Kirkland, DOB: October 23, 2006 real property therein described to US TITLE , homestead, and dower are expressly waived in ACCURACY OF SAID DESCRIPTION. September 22, 2016, were issued the undersigned Tax ID: 104KJ-033 as Trustee, as same appears of record in the said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be By: Susan Patricia Kirkland and Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Current Owner(s) of Property: SARAH B of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident Terry Gene Kirkland, Petitioners THOMAS recorded February 12, 2007, at Instrument as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, Number 200702120064976; where is, without representations or warranties and non-resident, having claims, matured or Misc. The street address of the above described unmatured, against his or her estate are required Tiffany Nicole Kirkland, Co-Petitioner and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said of any kind, including fitness for a particular use v. property is believed to be 9912 OAKLEDGE WAY to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned or purpose. Rafael Perez Martinez, Respondent , KNOXVILLE , TN 37931, but such address is above named court on or before the earlier of the not part of the legal description of the property to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT In this cause, it appearing from the Order of Notices dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, successor in interest to Bank of America, National A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Publication, that the residence of the Respondent, the legal description referenced herein shall Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. will be forever barred. Rafael Perez Martinez, is unknown and cannot control. LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the be ascertained upon diligent inquiry, it is ordered Legal Section 94 SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 first publication of this notice if the creditor that publication be made for four successive IN POSSESSION. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series Memphis, TN 38103 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors weeks, as required by law, in The Knoxville Knox County will receive bids for the following at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN 2007-1 who is now the owner of said debt; www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Focus, a newspaper published in Knoxville, TN, items & services: and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 (4) months from the date of this first publication; THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, notifying Respondent Rafael Perez Martinez Bid 2470, Long Term Leased Fiber/Ethernet TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Ad #106994: 2016-12-05 2016-12-12, 2016-12-19 or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor to file an answer with this court and a copy to PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Plaintiff’s attorney, Virginia L. Couch, whose and Internet Service for Public Library, due TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less address is 11907 Kingston Pike, Suite 201, 01/18/17; ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Knoxville, Tennessee 37934, within 30 days from RFQ 2478, Professional Engineering and the entire indebtedness has been declared due (4) months from the date of first publication as RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. COURT the last date of publication, exclusive of last day Design Services, due 01/16/17; IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin described in (1) (A); or of publication, or a judgment by default may be THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s entered and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as Bid 2483, Maintenance of Proprietary Water ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, NOTICES date of death to said Respondent. If there is no answer, a hearing Quality Devices, due 01/20/17 PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO duty and authority vested and imposed upon said This the 22 day of NOVEMBER, 2016 on Petitioners’ motion for default judgment shall For additional information call 865-215-5777, Substitute Trustee will, on January 5, 2017 at Estate of KENNETH R. SCHNEIDER FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, NOTICE TO be heard on to be set, 2016. Failure to answer or stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. 12:00 PM at the North side of the City County WENDY S. SCHNEIDER; EXECUTRIX appear may result in termination of Respondent’s OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MERS AND Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, CREDITORS 11144 PLEASANT FOREST parental rights to the children referenced above. Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, WESTBROOK SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest DR. KNOXVILLE TN 37934 or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ ASSOCIATION and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, Estate of NATALIE J IVEY; ATTORNEY AT LAW This 18th day of November 2016. purchasing. To bid on Knox County surplus items, THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT the following described property situated in 110 COGDILL RD. KNOXVILLE TN 37922 MARGARET MILLER SEAGRAVES /s/ Howard G. Hogan go to www.govdeals.com. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: SITUATE IN Docket number 78352-3 PUBLISH: 12/19/2016 Clerk and Master USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE SIXTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF KNOX COUNTY, Notice is hereby given that on the 6TH DAY If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. TENNESSEE, WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF DECEMBER, 2016, letters testamentary in Published 12/5; 12/12; 12/19; 12/26/2016 PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus December 19, 2016 Your One-Stop Source For Total Car Care
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