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Colonial Heights UMC FOCUS Hold City and County Weekly Poll* celebrates World Communion In your opinion, in Sunday in unique way Elections at Same Time order to reduce cost, By Tasha Mahurin By Focus Staff should Knoxville City [email protected] Presbyterian Church in the elections should be than 92% of residents in and Knox County early 1930s. The tradition This week’s Knoxville held in conjunction. the Third District, which Members of Colonial was officially adopted by the Focus poll posed the Only approximately is also entirely within elections be held at Heights United Methodist U.S. Presbyterian Church in question, “In your 13% objected. the Knoxville city limits, the same time? Church (UMC) observed World 1936. The celebration has opinion, in order to A staggering 97% of favor combining city Communion Sunday 2013 in a subsequently spread to other reduce costs, should voters inside the Second and county elections. Yes 87.06% unique way. denominations and is now Knoxville City and Knox District, which is entirely Voters all across the No 12.94% Although currently widely celebrated all over the world. County elections be within the confines the City of Knoxville felt acknowledged by several On the first Sunday in October held at the same time?” City of Knoxville, believe more strongly about the Survey conducted September 26, 2013. Christian denominations, World each year denominations who More than 87% the city elections should issue generally than * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted Communion Sunday began of likely voters say be held along with did county voters. by an independent, professional polling at Pittsburgh’s Shadyside Continue on page 4 yes, city and county county elections. More company.

WUTK celebrates ‘College Radio Day’ with critical effort to keep station on air

WUTK-FM 90.3 The Rock, the University of Tennessee’s award- winning radio station that serves as a lab for students, will be conducting an on-air fundraiser on worldwide College Radio Day, Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Station personnel will be actively pushing the fund drive on air, through social media, and by other means, encouraging listeners to donate to the Impact Big Ideas Fund online at www. wutkradio.com throughout the day. WUTK is in immediate need of replacing its transmitter tower, and a goal of $15,000 has been Your set. The station has been able to generate close to $2,000, so far. A Now is the time to new transmitter tower will allow GPA WUTK to continue to transmit the terrestrial signal at 90.3 FM, and could Rally ‘round ‘The Rock’ potentially strengthen the current will not signal within the existing coverage By Michael Grider map. WUTK also streams live audio Guest Columnist through the website, and on the Tune get you In phone application. WUTK signed Are you familiar with WUTK 90.3FM The on the air in 1982, and is operated Rock, the small, student-staffed, non-com- by UT’s Department of Journalism & mercial radio station on the campus of the hired Electronic Media, part of the College University of Tennessee? Maybe you are – No truer of Communications and Information. the station was voted best radio station in w o r d s WUTK is also in need of replacing an the Metro Pulse Readers’ Poll for eight years have been audio production board ($10,000), and in a row, after all. But then again, maybe you s p o ke n, is always looking to generate revenue aren’t a fan of the sometimes-obscure, inde- especially for the station’s operating expenses. pendent rock, alternative and Americana in today’s WUTK receives no direct funding heard on their airwaves. tough job from The University of Tennessee, Whether you’re an avid WUTKer or have m a r k e t and raises a majority of its revenue never heard of this small, 1,000 watt radio By Benny and real through donations, as well as corporate station, you might be much more familiar with w o r l d . sponsorship and underwriting. Live it than you think. Smith This is in-studio performances will also be When you turn on WVLT-TV Local 8 News WUTK General just one of a part of the station’s programming and see Meteorologist Heather Haley giving Manager the many on College Radio Day. Last year, over a weather forecast, you’re watching a WUTK reasons 585 stations in 29 different countries alumna. Present day communications manager Michael why WUTK, the student participated in College Radio Day, Without his experience at WUTK, Mike Grider works a shift at WUTK during his radio station that serves including WUTK. WUTK has been Keith, the voice of the Tennessee Titans Radio college days. as a practical experience voted “Knoxville’s Best Radio Station” Network, may never have yelled “Touchdown laboratory for College for the last eight years-in-a-row in the Titans!” Councilman Rob Frost; Star 102.1 Marc & of Communication and Metro Pulse ‘Best of Knoxville’ annual Some other local sports names – former Kim Show sidekick Tyrone Beach; Nashville’s Information students, as awards, and was also named “Most Vol basketball star Dane Bradshaw, as well as NewsChannel5 Meteorologist Lelan Statom well as other UT majors is Improved College Radio Station in sports radio hosts John Wilkerson and Brent and CNN Executive Producer Tori Blase are such an important place. North America” in 2011 by College Hubbs among them -- spent some time around just a few recognizable names who spent WUTK was started in 1982 Music Journal. Approximately seventy- the mic at WUTK, too. some time working at WUTK – which, in addi- to serve this purpose, but five students work at WUTK every In fact, there’s a long list of WUTKers you tion to its current moniker, The Rock, has been after thirty-one years on semester, and the station has many probably didn’t know you knew. Newly-named known as Album 90, NewRock90 and The the air, serves even more notable alumni in broadcasting and WATE-TV General Manager Dean Littleton; Torch. purposes for not only other professions across the country. man about town and Random Acts of Flow- All of these people, and the hundreds of the UT community, but For more information, interviews, ers founder Larsen Jay; 91.9 WUOT Improvi- others who have passed through the sta- for the greater Knoxville etc., please contact WUTK General sations host Todd Steed; Jack Ryan of WIVK tion’s doors, have had a real impact on their market. And, in the last Manager, Benny Smith at 865-974- and MerleFM renown; former Knoxville City Continue on page 4 2228 or [email protected]. Continue on page 2 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus September 30, 2013 Focus on the Law FOCUS Democracy or Republic? Weekly Poll In a democrat- would always guarantees to every state a of the represented indi- ic form of govern- have the ulti- Republican form of govern- viduals without violating In your opinion, in order to reduce ment, “the sover- mate say. The ment. The word “Democ- their individual rights. All cost, should Knoxville City and eign power resides tree growers racy” is not mentioned any- of these laws are subject in and is exercised only have the where in the Constitution. to the review of the United Knox County elections be held at by the whole body rights that the A republican form of gov- States Supreme Court. The of free citizens lumb er jac k s ernment recognizes the Supreme Court decides if the same time? directly or indi- By Sharon choose to give inalienable rights of individ- laws are constitutional. If Frankenberg, rectly through a them. This is uals. Sovereignty is in each the United States were a Attorney at Law system of repre- s o m e t i m e s individual person, not in the democracy, there would be sentation.” Black’s referred to as group as in a democracy. no need for review because Yes 87.06% Law Dictionary, Fifth Ed. the case of “Majority-over- One may act on his or her the laws were passed by a The whole group holds the Man.” own to solve problems or majority. But because we No 12.94% power. The trouble with Because we hold elec- may act through his or her are a republic, laws may this form of government is tions in this country many representatives as he or be reviewed to assure that By Age Yes No Total that members of a minority people would say that we she chooses. Our govern- individual rights are being 30-49 80.65% 19.35% 31 group must always bend to live in a democracy. That ment is hired by the people, protected under our con- the will of the majority and is incorrect. The United not the other way around. stitution. For example, 50-65 84.73% 15.27% 131 only receive the privileges States of America is a Government agencies are years ago Jim Crow Laws 65+ 89.47% 10.53% 209 granted by the majority. For republic. We pledge our owned by the people and calling for racial segrega- Total 87.06% (323) 12.94% (48) 371 example, imagine a society allegiance to the flag and are obligated to us. When tion were passed but the where 49 percent of the cit- “to the Republic for which we delegate powers to the U.S. Supreme Court ruled izens owned land and grew it stands.” A republic is a government, we do not give that they violated individual By District trees and 51 percent of the representative form of gov- up our own. See, Preamble liberties guaranteed in the 1 86.36% 13.64% 22 citizens were lumberjacks ernment ruled by law. In of U.S. Constitution. Constitution and those laws 2 97.62% 2.38% 42 and ran saw mills. In a pure our nation, that law is first Our elected officials are were struck down. A repub- democracy, the lumber- and foremost the Consti- bound by their oaths to our lican government protects 3 92.50% 7.50% 40 jacks could always outvote tution. This is critical dis- written governing limits those individuals from pop- 4 89.09% 10.91% 55 the tree growers. Of course tinction from many other (the Constitution) and are ular but unfair laws while 5 100.00% [None] 45 the wisdom of cutting down nations in the world. expected to vote together a democratic government 6 88.37% 11.63% 43 all the trees might be dis- The United States Consti- to create laws to address would not. 7 74.42% 25.58% 43 cussed but the lumberjacks tution in Article IV, Section 4 the needs and concerns 8 68.29% 31.71% 41 9 85.00% 15.00% 40 Total 87.06% (323) 12.94% (48) 371 Your GPA will not By Gender Unknown 85.71% 14.29% 14 Female 87.93% 12.07% 174 get you hired Male 86.34% 13.66% 183 Cont. from page 1 and many other fields due Total 87.06% (323) 12.94% (48) 371 eight years, WUTK has to the experience gained been awarded both local from working inside the Survey conducted September 26, 2013. and national awards and basement of Andy Holt fide success. sports, and local events accolades for the station’s Tower, where WUTK is But, WUTK has also that WUTK has been very hard work, influence on located. The professional served many other influential in helping make the market, and success contacts that the students purposes since 1982, happen since 1982. in programming music and make while working at including promoting events, Sadly, WUTK is not more. WUTK open doors that fund raisers, and services funded by The University WUTK, or 90.3 The Rock, allow them to jump start a by very worthwhile non- of Tennessee. UT does as it is known to most of its career in a field that they profits and other causes supply the station space listeners, has been offering are passionate about, and such as Community Shares, to broadcast, and covers invaluable experience to have dreamed about doing Thompson Cancer Survival the utility bill for the space, students by giving them all of their lives. Many WUTK Center, Second Harvest and we are very grateful for training, hands-on jobs, alumni have started part- Food Bank, Joy of Music this. But, to our knowledge, and tasks that not only time jobs or internships School, Market Square WUTK is the only student prepare them for a career at Knoxville businesses District Association. WUTK lab on campus not funded in broadcasting, but in before they graduate due to offers valuable news and by its department, college, many other fields for nearly their experience at WUTK. information about local and or university. All staff thirty-two years.. WUTK Many of those have gone state politics, as well as UT salaries and benefits, alumni have gone on to be on to make those part-time news on “The Hubert Smith station promotional very successful in radio jobs a full-time position. Radio Show’ Sundays from materials, office supplies, (including all three of the Approximately seventy-five 10 a.m. to noon. The show repairs, replacements, and radio company clusters students work at WUTK, also allows the listeners engineer fees are paid for in Knoxville), TV, the each semester, and the to be involved by calling in by money raised by the record industry, concert student demand to work and being part of the show very small staff (3 people) production and promotions, there is higher than ever, live on air. and students through sports broadcasting, public making the original mission WUTK has been the most soliciting underwriting relations, journalism, sales, statement for WUTK a bona consistent tastemaker on sponsorships, listeners the dial for breaking new donations, fund raisers, artists and new music in WUTK apparel sales, and the Knoxville market, and more. It is as daunting has been instrumental in task to cover a budget that helping the careers of major exceeds $100,000 a year, record label bands from while also trying to find the Knoxville like The Judybats, time to train and teach The V-Roys, Superdrag, and seventy-five students, each others, earning WUTK the semester. But, due to some moniker “Local Music’s very passionate staffers Best Friend.” There are and students, we make it many other success stories work. in the world of music,

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extensively online and then before the council. of two (2) or more mem- or administration affecting Open Meetings Act and, at speaking with several coun- Therefore, in our opinion, bers, with the authority to the conduct of the business the very least, is not con- cil members it has been Mayor Rogero is a voting make decisions for or rec- of the people. The statute sistent with the “open and confirmed by The Focus to member of this body. ommendations to a public declares that a meeting transparent government” the best of our knowledge According to information body on policy or admin- occurs whenever a public she promised while cam- that Mayor Rogero does obtained from the Universi- istration.” T.C.A. § 8-44- body convenes for one of paigning. not, in fact, publicly notice ty of Tennessee Institute for 102(b)(1).” two purposes: to make a As a tie-breaking voting individual meetings with Public Policy regarding the The information provided decision or to deliberate member of city council she council members. Open Meetings Act (com- by the University goes on toward a decision. T.C.A. § should comply with the Some maintain that she monly referred to as the to explain: The Tennessee 8-44-102(b)(2). Therefore, policy of publicly noticing is not required to from the Sunshine Law): “All meet- Supreme Court has held it is not necessary that a any and all meetings with By Steve Hunley, executive seat, in the same ings of any governing body that the act was intended to decision be reached before council members. Publisher manner that Knox County are declared to be public apply to “any governmental the Sunshine Law applies. Again, the big difference [email protected] Mayor Tim Burchett is not meetings.” T.C.A. § 8-44- board, commission, com- “Two or more members of a between the city mayor and required to do so. Howev- 102. mittee, agency or authority governing body should not the county mayor is that According to information er, unlike Mayor Burchett, “Meeting” is statutori- whose members have the deliberate toward a deci- the county mayor does not obtained by The Knoxville Mayor Rogero presides ly defined as “the conven- authority to make policy or sion or make a decision preside over county com- Focus through a Freedom over City Council meetings ing of a governing body of administrative decisions.” on public business without mission meetings and of Information Act request, and may actually vote on a public body for which a Dorrier v. Dark, 537 S.W.2d complying with the Open cannot vote in any event on July 17th, from 2:00 agenda items in the event quorum is required in order 888 (Tenn. 1976). In Dor- Meetings Act.” Op. Tenn. with regard to county com- p.m.-2:30 p.m. Knoxville of a tie vote. to make a decision or to rier, the Supreme Court Atty. Gen. 88-169 (Sept. mission business. On the Mayor Madeline Rogero According to the City of deliberate toward a deci- created a two-part test 19, 1988). other hand, Rogero, as met with Knoxville Coun- Knoxville’s charter Article sion.” T.C.A. § 8-44-102(b) for determining wheth- Whether or not actual mayor, presides over all cilwoman Brenda Palmer. III, Section 303., Item (J): (2). er an organization is sub- deliberation occurred city council meetings and She also met with Knox- The mayor shall preside At first glance it might ject to the Sunshine Law: during these meetings does have the authority to ville Councilman George over all meetings of the appear that the Mayor’s (1) whether its origin and between the Mayor and vote to break a tie, making Wallace on August 21st, council, but shall not have actions are consistent with authority may be traced to council members is irrele- her a voting member of the from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. the right to vote, except the act, however, the infor- state, city or county legisla- vant. Mayor Rogero’s pre- city council. Details regarding the meet- in the event of a tie, [and] mation provided goes on tive action, and (2) whether siding over and participa- ings or what was discussed then the mayor shall have to read: “Governing body” its members have authority tion in the meetings with- therein were not provided. the right to cast the decid- is defined in the statute as to make decisions or rec- out proper public notice After searching ing vote upon the question “any public body consisting ommendations on policy violates the spirit of the Early Education Provides Mold for Outstanding Life (Part IV) Move to Memphis “When I was in ‘meager belong- Golden had five boys and V on the road to becoming the second grade, ings’ that we five girls. Carol, her four a dentist). my mother put were able to take sisters, and five brothers The photo shown here was in my mind the to Memphis were all attended Gibbs. One of taken shortly before Carol’s idea of someday things that would Carol’s sisters, Katy Clen- father died. He wanted all becoming a den- fit in the trunk of denen, was the wife of Max the family together for this tist,” he said. my dad’s 1956 Clendenen. Clendenen last family photo. From the “From that time Ford,” Perry was the long-time princi- oldest to youngest starting on, when other said. “My mother pal at Gibbs High School. at back row from right to kids my age said By Ralphine Major and Aunt Mabel Bob Dagley, former coach left: Katy Clendenen, R.C. Front row from left to right: Gladys Hughes, Johnny ralphine3@yahoo. they didn’t know com (McGinnis Lett at Gibbs, is Carol’s first Golden, Dottie Dozier, Golden, Granny (Sallie), Granddad (Eldridge), Carol what they wanted Dawson), helped cousin. Clyde Golden, James McGinnis, and Eddy Golden. All are deceased except to be when they us move to In Memphis, they were Golden, and Ruby Allison. Clyde and Carol.--from the archives of Carol and Perry grew up, I was happy to say, Memphis.” (Both Perry’s 400 miles from home and McGinnis. ‘I want to be a dentist.’” mother and Aunt Mabel are far from the hills of East Thus began the long and deceased.) Tennessee and family. The successful career of Perry While Perry was an only young couple had each McGinnis. child, Carol was one of ten other---but little else. (The Perry reflects back on his children. Her parents, the Perry McGinnis story contin- career choice: “Through the late Sallie and Eldridge ues in two weeks with Part years and when it became time for college, there was never any thought about pursuing anything else. I’ll have to admit that early on I knew very little about the profession even though always striving for that goal. Dr. Raymond Idol, our family dentist in Corryton, was the only dentist that I ever talked to about den- tistry. His encouragement was important in keeping me on my career path.” Dental school was wait- ing for the talented quar- terback and valedictori- an of Gibbs High School’s Class of 1954. Almost immediately, Perry and his new bride prepared to move. “On our journey to begin dental school, those PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus September 30, 2013 Focus MORE on Vintage Clothes Seymour & South Knox My grandmother, Jose- was sewn and its beading phine Byrd Stout, passed on and embellishments. two great loves to me before I started thinking more and she left this earth. One was decided to elaborate. I told Colonial Heights UMC celebrates World jewelry and the other was her to look for hand stitch- clothes, specifically vintage ing. That type of dress would Communion Sunday in unique way clothing, fabric, textiles and NEVER have been machine accessories. To this very day, made. The texture of the Continued from page 1 By Joey I love vintage fashion items fabric is a clue. Some of those McKinley observe the “Special Sunday” partake in the with all my heart. If I were to fabrics are no longer pro- sacrament of communion. nail down when I first began collect- duced. The original formula for rayon “World Communion day includes all seven ing, these two items would be at the was lost in a fire in the 1940s. Which continents. At Colonial Heights, the Friday prior very beginning. is why, when you find rayon clothing to the (Sunday) service, we decorate each One of my earliest memories is that dates back to as early as 1924, it window to represent a different continent,” of my grandmother, my mother and feels almost exactly like silk. After the church member, Carolyn Wills, a 36 year myself shopping at Miller’s on Gay 1940s that fabric was no longer avail- member of the congregation, told The Focus. Street. Every time Josephine would able, and has never been replicated to Each of the seven windows in the church’s start at the Estee Lauder cosmetics this day. (Rayon is actually produced sanctuary are filled with displays from all over Photo by Dan Andrews counter and every time we would end of cellulose and wood pulp, and is a the world. This year some individual countries, Carolyn Wills displays the Asia window at in the French Room, where I would semi-synthetic fabric.) Those details including China, Japan, Romania, Germany, Colonial Heights UMC. be totally breathless just looking at will help you date certain clothes. and several South American countries, the beautiful clothes. I can’t swear There are a few pattern changes to were specifically highlighted in the décor. was born there. This is the third year that the that my memory is accurate, but in flapper inspired clothing that came Additionally, breads from across the globe are church has celebrated the occasion, and, my mind’s eye I see all pale creamy along in the 1960s and 1970s. These served during the Eucharist. according to members, the festivities get and silvery tones, luxurious draper- changes help separate the original “The celebration brings the whole world bigger and better every year. ies, and chrome and glass for days. 1920s dresses from the newer cloth- together in common with the communion. Its Following the service congregation members To a young girl, it was pure glamour! ing. Even a dress trying to mimic an very powerful,” Wills explained. and guests enjoyed a potluck luncheon in the Then later that evening I would sit on original dress, would likely be manu- While Colonial Heights UMC, celebrates fellowship hall. Momma Jo’s bed as she unpacked and factured with these changes. each continent, members admits that the Colonial Heights UMC is located at 6321 put away her purchases. For hours I You don’t have to go far to find nice continent of Australia holds a special spot in Chapman Highway (Hwy 441) in the Colonial would stand in her closet and look pieces of vintage clothing. They turn their hearts because one of their members Village community of South Knoxville. at fur trimmed car coats and party up at thrift stores on a regular basis. I dresses and walk around in her high find them almost every time I go thrift- heeled shoes while dripping in jewel- ing. You can often find lovely vintage ry, both faux and real, and wondering purses at thrift stores, as well. To me, Now is the time to Rally ‘round ‘The Rock’ when would I ever get to have things though, the best place to find vintage Cont. from page 1 get any direct financial sup- community is faced with so beautiful? apparel will always be in my grand- communities in many ways, port from the University of an opportunity to fill a need It’s this idea of glamour that still mother’s closet. and it’s a safe bet that their Tennessee, according to the that it didn’t previously know intrigues me and keeps me locked If you have questions you can find experience at WUTK helped station’s general manager. existed. This is such an in to vintage clothing and accesso- us at Fountain City Antiques Market, them along the way. Now, the station that has opportunity. I hope you will ries. I recently sold an original flapper 3000 Tazewell Pike in Knoxville, The station also helps sup- helped launch so many suc- make a donation at http:// dress on the internet and an acquain- (865)249-6166. port several local non-profit cessful careers needs our www.wutkradio.com and tance asked me organizations and events by help. WUTK is in need of a support the station that has how I knew it was hosting and publicizing var- new transmitter tower, but been supporting our commu- really an origi- ious benefit concerts and they don’t have the $15,000 nity for over 30 years, even if nal. First off I just supporting several charita- that Station Manager Benny you never knew it. knew, like the way ble events, including Knox- Smith believes it will cost to Michael Grider is a former you know about a ville Brewers’ Jam and Earth- replace the existing one. A WIVK/WNOX radio news good melon. Still, Fest. new tower will allow the sta- anchor and news manager I answered her WUTK has been on the tion to continue broadcast- for WVLT-TV. He currently question that I’d air for more than a quar- ing for years to come, and, serves as communications had it for 30 plus ter century, and, aside from as an added bonus, could manager for Knox County years, the type of the space it occupies in the very well improve the WUTK Mayor Tim Burchett. He is fabric (silk) used, bottom of UT’s Andy Holt coverage area. also a WUTK alumnus. the texture of the Tower, the station does not Sometimes, an entire fabric, the way it September 30, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

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Conventional Wisdom in Unconventional Times: A closer look at Knoxville’s tourism industry By Dan Andrews “The reason bookings are management during that convention center, but the has become more intense dramatic discounts. As (Tasha Mahurin contributed to currently down from years process.” economic downturn after as well. Nashville recent- for national conventions, this report) past is because last year Over the past five years, that meant that we had to ly opened a new conven- the Knoxville Convention [email protected] we were going through the the Knoxville Convention learn to operate leaner,” tion center which boasts Center’s sales and mar- RFP process,” explained Center has hosted upwards Bogert said. “Other cities 1.2 million sq. ft. of avail- keting director, Rebecca The halls of the Knoxville Visit Knoxville President of 230,000 guests annu- are paying cash to attract able space. Williams, said there has Convention Center are Kim Bumpas- referring to ally at the center, bringing conventions. We can’t do Because of an increased been a huge change in the quiet on Monday after- the restructuring of the in an estimated $2.5 mil- that.” supply of meeting space, way organizations book noon. While the conven- former Knoxville Tourism lion in revenue. According In addition to economic trade organizations who conventions. tion center continues to and Sports Corporation, to general manager, downturn the balance of previously booked events “The larger conven- host numerous local and now Visit Knoxville. “The Mary Bogert, several fac- supply and demand has two, four, or even six years tions are waiting longer regional events, the recent interest in Knoxville is still tors have contributed shifted greatly in recent in advance to ensure to book meetings, but the lack of convention activity there. Groups were hesi- to the recent decline in years. New “mega-conven- the availability of space smaller ones are book- at Knoxville’s premier con- tant at the time to commit bookings. tion sites” have popped at prime locations are ing in advance,” she said. vention space has many to an event here given “The year 2008 was up all over the world. now booking one year in “Budgets are being cut.” wondering “why”? the uncertainty of the an excellent year for the Regionally, the competition advance and demanding Continue on page 2

Adam Blake returns to Knoxville with the cast of Disney on Ice By Tasha Mahurin [email protected] “Playing hometown is not something a lot of perform- ers get to go do,” Adam Blake, told the Focus. “Performing with Disney on Ice in Knoxville, is just so, so special.” Although he’ll take the ice at the Civic Coliseum this week with the cast of Since 1966 the Newton Jones Agency has been a family business serving the insur- Disney on Ice, it certainly ance needs people in the Knoxville area. Danny Nash and Jennifer Asbury are in the will not the first time Blake front row and Rachael Lindsay and Sheri Moore are in the second row. (Photo cour- has skated in Knoxville. Knoxville native Adam Blake will perform as the green test of Newton Jones Agency). When he was five years old the West Knoxville army sergeant this week in Disney on Ice. native began playing ice hockey at the Ice Chalet, to families everywhere Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, Newton Jones Agency, and loved every minute of through performing. “It Woody, Pinocchio, Jiminy it. His second season on has always been my goal Cricket, Stitch, Nemo and the team, however, Blake and my dream to skate in the Incredibles – and excit- was “hooked” by another the show,” he said. “I love ing moments from Disney’s Insurance since 1966 player. the feeling that I get from Mulan and The Lion King. By Mike Steely just turn around and pass them over to “Basically, the kid tripped being in front of a huge Make sure to cheer for [email protected] an 800 number,” she explained. me with their hockey stick audience and knowing they hometown favorite Adam On the wall of the family-owned busi- Jennifer works alongside the found- and knocked me down,” he truly appreciate it. I want Blake who will play the role ness is a plaque for independent insur- er’s nephew, Danny Nash, and Jennifer’s recalls. to be the best performer of the green army sergeant ance agencies that pledges personalized niece, Rachael Lindsay. They are joined Blake’s father told him I can be and let nothing from Toy Story and the vil- service. Since 1966 the Newton Jones on the staff by Sheri Moore, an eleven he could no longer play stop my enthusiasm and lain from Mulan. Agency at 6712 Kingston Pike has a his- year associate. The four represent vari- hockey until he learned love for the show.” In the meantime, Blake tory of just that – service. ous insurance companies with cover- to skate and gave him a A century of classic says he is in steady in Earlier this year the founder, Henry age for home, life, auto, boat, umbrella, pair of figure skates. Blake and new Disney stars are rehearsal, optimistically Newton Jones, passed away and his motorcycle, disability, retirement, and fell in love with the sport taking to the ice to share awaiting his performance family continues the “tradition of group medical. and knew as early as high memories, laughs and in Knoxville, and wishes service.” “Relationships are really important to school that he wanted to excitement in this year’s the Vols a successful foot- Thursday morning, Jennifer Asbury us,” Danny said. be a professional ice show presentation- Disney On ball season. was busy working with a client who The Newton Jones Agency began in skater. Ice celebrates 100 Years Tickets for Disney On lives several hours from Knoxville. The Bearden on Forest Court and in the He auditioned for a role of Magic. The celebration Ice celebrates 100 Years person’s insurance policy was about 1970s moved to their current Kingston in the Disney on Ice pro- will be held at the Knoxville of Magic are available to expire and they wanted to renew. Pike location. duction “High School Civic Coliseum, October at www.knoxvilletickets. Jennifer, the daughter of the founder, “Since we represent more than one Musical” and joined Feld 2-6, 2013. com, the Knoxville Civic was working back and forth with the insurance company we’re not captive Entertainments in 2007. The production fea- Coliseum box office or by insurance company trying to find a way to one rate or coverage. You can stay Blake says his great- tures the largest cast ever phone at 865-656-4444. for the payment to be received in time. with us and we’ll work to find a company est achievement is being of Disney stars on ice – “We service our own policies, we don’t Continue on page 2 able to bring happiness Mickey Mouse, Minnie PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s September 30, 2013 Knoxville Post Office Credit Union changes name to TNConnect Credit Union Move Will Allow Tennessee’s Oldest allows to organization postal service set up in members and reach out elected, volunteer Board Credit Union To Reach Out To New to broaden its customer 1692 to today, the goal to new ones.” of Directors, KPOCU’s base and stay competitive of the postal service has KPOCU was found- purpose was to provide Customers, Better Serve Existing Ones in today’s marketplace. All always been to help people ed in 1924, a group of its members with quality On October 1, The Credit Union. credit union offices are in get connected. For financial services. The Knoxville Post Office Credit Credit Union officials the process of being updat- 90 years, KPOCU credit union promot- Union (KPOCU) is chang- announced the name ed with the new identity. has helped our mem- ed the importance of ing its name to TNConnect change, saying that it “From the first American bers connect with savings and provided the finan- loans at affordable cial ser- rates of interest. vices that T o d a y , a s help them Tennessee’s oldest achieve per- existing credit union, sonal goals TNConnect is proud and dreams,” postal employees met of its strong, stable heri- said Linda Childs, in the basement of the tage and tradition of qual- President/CEO. downtown Knoxville Post ity service, providing a full “Under our new Office. This group recog- range of financial prod- name, TNConnect, nized the importance of ucts, from savings and we will remain the the credit union move- loans to checking and same loyal, com- ment and became the credit cards, designed to mitted and solid first members/owners of meet the needs of an ever- credit union that the Knoxville Post Office changing membership. our members have Credit Union. As charter TNConnect Credit Union come to love. The members, they organized has offices in Knoxville TNConnect iden- the credit union using the and Seymour. To learn tity gives us the basic concept of a coop- more, visit www.tncon- opportunity to erative, non-profit financial nectcu.org. expand our ser- institution. Member-owned vices to current and guided by a member- Conventional Wisdom in Unconventional Times: A closer look at Knoxville’s tourism industry Continued from page 1 bookings such as local corporation Locally, Visit Knoxville is responsi- meetings, weddings and non-profit ble for bringing conventions to the city. events to positively impact its oper- The city’s convention center manage- ating budget. ment team says they are supporting “It’s been a tough year because of the visitor bureau’s efforts to attract the tight budgets,” Bogert added. “We more long-term conventions and con- are willing to consider corporate dis- ferences to the city. According to Mary counts for those willing to book a con- Bogert of the Knoxville Convention ference or meeting this year. We have Center, bookings from Visit Knoxville to come up with creative ways to book are currently down. business.” Bogert told The Focus that because According to Bogert, the convention of the slowdown in bookings by Visit center will continue to book as many Knoxville, the center’s staff is not only short-term meetings as possible. She working closely with the bureau, but added that no event is too small for also concentrating on bringing short- the convention center. Bumpas, like- term local and regional events to the wise, says she and her team have facility to continue meeting its operat- a goal to book 15 events within the ing budget. Bumpas and her team are fiscal year for future years. likewise supporting this effort. While convention bookings are “We’re launching a mini-campaign currently slow, tourism statistics internally to generation short-term suggest progress. At the 2013 business, within the year, for this Governor’s Conference last week, it fiscal year, in an effort to further sup- was announced that travel expendi- port the convention center,” she told tures in Knox County grew 2.3% in The Focus. 2012 from $884.2 million to $904.8 Visit Knoxville books conventions million. and other events 18 months or more The Focus will continue to follow into the future. The convention center this story both in print and online. generally works within short-term

Newton Jones Agency, Insurance since 1966 Cont. from page 1 said. them in touch with and policy that’s right “And that allows us younger people need- for you,” Danny said. to give more attention ing insurance. You can The legacy of the to each individual and find them at www.new- Newton Jones Agency their needs,” added tonjonesagency.com. has served several Rachael. The telephone number generations of clients: The Newton Jones is 588-3558. grandparents, their chil- Agency also has a The agency is open dren and their children’s Facebook page, hosted Monday through children. by Rachael, who adds Thursday 8:30 until “We no longer write another generation 4:30 and Fridays 8:30 business or commer- to the company and until 4 p.m. cial insurance,” Danny Jennifer said it puts PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s September 30, 2013 September 30, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Judge Camille Kelley & Miss Georgia Tann Pages from the Boss; it had the highest comfortable bungalow type seems unlikely she fooled infant mortality rate in the structure of some 2,200 practically everybody save the Political country. square feet, three bedrooms for Boss Crump. Past Miss Georgia Tann was and two baths. Miss Tann And Miss Georgia Tann born in 1891, the daugh- lived there with her partner, had a lot of people fooled. ter of a judge in Mississippi. Ann Atwood Hollinsworth. Georgia Tann helped to Georgia was a noncon- Tann officially adopted Mrs. formulate the laws on adop- formist at an early age, Hollinsworth in Dyer County tion in Tennessee, some of altering her name from a few years before her which exist to this day. Due Beulah George Tann to the death. Mrs. Hollinsworth to the nature of her busi- more feminine “Georgia.” had a son, Jack, who was ness, it was imperative to Georgia was not an espe- killed in an American Airlines Miss Tann that adoption cially attractive woman and plane crash in 1943. Mrs. records remained confiden- Image courtesy of Mr. Jack watson. By Ray Hill she displayed little interest Hollinsworth would outlive tial and closed. Miss Tann Miss Georgia Tann, painted by Ann Hollinsworth” [email protected] in settling down and marry- her partner by almost fifty was quite secretive and ing. Instead, Georgia Tann years, dying in 1995. there appear to be instanc- Camille McGee Kelley, pursued one of the few ave- Once a baby was in Miss es where she even deceived is good reason to believe devastating. judge of the Shelby County nues available to women Tann’s custody, she would her own lawyer. Georgia Judge Kelley was paid by The focus of Governor Family Court, was a jewel in who wished to become pro- alter the birth records Tann would contact Judge Miss Georgia Tann for her Browning’s comments had the crown of the Memphis fessionals in that era: social beyond all recognition and Kelley with a list of changes cooperation. less to do with the children, machine of Edward Hull work. It not only afforded create a more acceptable in Tennessee’s laws which By the 1940s, some their parents or the theft Crump. At the time of her Georgia the opportunity for story accounting for the she believed needed to uncomfortable questions of babies than profiteering appointment in 1920, Kelley a career, but a means to baby’s birth, which was cal- be changed. Judge Kelley were being asked. Miss illegally while the Tennessee was only one of two female escape from her home and culated to appeal to pro- would then send the list on Tann owned consider- Children’s Home Society judges in the South and the her domineering father. spective adoptive parents. her own stationery to Abe able property, including received state funding. only woman to sit as a juve- Miss Tann rapidly con- Rather than simply being Waldauer, giving Waldauer a motel, a large farm and Browning’s choice to lead nile court judge. cluded poor people could the child of a single mother the notion those changes home named “Tannwood” the investigation was attor- Kelley was highly popu- not possibly be fit parents. or poor couple, the baby was were requested by Judge and was driven about town ney Robert L. Taylor (later lar in Memphis and Shelby Her comments about poor the result of a brief union Kelley and the Shelby County in a chauffeured Cadillac for years a federal judge sit- County, an easily recogniz- people having children were between a young mother Family Court. limousine. Evidently folks ting in Knoxville) who termed able figure in her trademark both cruel and derisive; of good breeding and her Many of the children given were encouraged to believe many of the adoptions by dresses, furs and a large Miss Tann referred to them boyfriend of equally social up or sold for adoption by Georgia Tann came from Georgia Tann as “mail order flower always pinned to her as “breeders” and the moth- standing. Miss Tann was Miss Georgia Tann were for- a prominent and wealthy adoptions”. Taylor’s report chest. Kelley looked pre- ers as “cows.” not above creating a back- tunate enough to find loving Mississippi family, so fewer revealed some judges in cisely like what she was: a When Miss Georgia Tann ground for a particular child homes, but there were many eyebrows were raised than Memphis had urged that friendly, well-to-do grand- embarked upon her unfor- to suit prospective adoptive who were far less lucky. might have been the case the Tennessee Children’s mother who was somewhat tunate career, adoption was parents. There were numerous sto- otherwise. Very few social Home Society be investi- smug and condescending in hardly a common practice. Georgia Tann’s personal ries of birth parents and workers had the means to gated years ago. Georgia freely dispensing her mater- She would refine it to an appearance likely actually mothers who literally spent employ a chauffeur who Tann’s operation had also nal wisdom to anyone who art form and one that paid aided her in concealing her their entire lives trying to actually wore a uniform. been investigated by John would listen. handsomely. true nature. A rather dumpy locate their lost children. The Crump machine suf- Brown, U. S. Attorney for The Memphis Boss was Miss Tann was hired by woman, who usually looked Miss Tann conceived the fered devastating defeats in the Western District of always highly sensitive to the the Mississippi Children’s rather rumpled, looked like idea of placing ads in local the 1948 elections. Crump Tennessee and a McKellar attacks of opponents on his Home-Finding Society and anything save for the aris- newspapers, complete with refused to support Senator appointee. Brown’s probe political machine and Crump she began finding homes for tocrat she pretended to a photograph of a child Tom Stewart for reelection clearly indicated adop- countenanced no graft or children, but soon discov- be. Her graying hair was well scrubbed and nicely that year, preferring instead tive parents were being corruption from his subor- ered there were men and cut short and seemed only dressed under the headline, to back Cookeville Judge seriously overcharged for dinates. At the first hint of women who were nothing haphazardly styled. Miss “Want A Real Live Christmas John A. Mitchell, whom the investigation and transpor- corruption, Crump moved less than desperate to have Georgia Tann looked quite Present?” Another featured Memphis Boss had never tations costs. Tennessee’s with alacrity in removing the a child and they were willing innocuous; she did not seem a smiling little boy grasping even met. Crump’s politi- Commissioner of Welfare offender from office. Yet the to pay. Miss Tann visited the in any way threatening. She a ball under the headline, cal partner, Senator K. D. had concluded that more reign of the matronly juve- home of a poor young widow appeared to be an inoffen- “Yours for the Asking!” McKellar, tried to change than 1000 babies sent to nile court judge would prove named Rose Harvey, who sive middle-aged woman The advertisement, which Crump’s mind, but was New York and California had to be one of the worst cases lived in a cabin in Jasper, and likely looked precisely ran in the Memphis Press unsuccessful. Senator cost the parents perhaps of corruption in modern Mississippi. Rose was ill, like what many perceived Scimitar on December 8, McKellar did not believe as much as $1,000,000, a Memphis history and a sore suffering from diabetes, to be a professional social 1935, read: Judge Mitchell was a strong sum roughly equivalent to embarrassment to Crump. and pregnant. Her two-year worker. “Yours for the asking! candidate, a reality that approximately $9,700,000 One cannot detail the life old son, Onyx, was playing Miss Tann, for all her faults “George wants to play became more abundant- in today’s dollars. and service of Judge Camille on the porch when Georgia and loathsome nature, was catch but needs a Daddy to ly clear as the Democratic Ironically, Miss Georgia Kelley without relating the Tann arrived and took the quite shrewd. She employed complete the team. ‘Catch primary approached. Both Tann was by that time out- history of Miss Georgia Tann, little boy. Rose’s father was Abe Waldauer, a high-rank- this ball, Daddy!’ How would McKellar and Crump were side the reach of the law. who operated the Tennessee convinced to sign legal doc- ing member of the Crump YOU like to have this hand- backing incumbent Jim Within days of the gover- Children’s Home Society. uments stating his daugh- machine, as her attorney. some five-year old to play Nance McCord for the nor’s press conference, Miss Tann would have a ter was an unfit mother and In Memphis, Waldauer was ‘catch’ with you? How would gubernatorial nomination in Georgia Tann died from powerful, albeit malevo- had abandoned Onyx. The extremely well connect- you like his chubby arms to 1948, but Governor McCord cancer inside her home and lent, influence upon adop- brown-haired, brown-eyed ed and he proved to be slip around your neck and was mortally wounded by in the comfort of her own tion of children. Like Judge little boy was given to anoth- an effective ally in lobby- give you a bear-like hug? His having instituted a sales tax bed. Tann died from uterine Camille Kelley, Miss Georgia er family and even though ing the Tennessee General name is George and he may for education. Tennesseans cancer and strangely had Tann had a matronly and Rose managed to hire an Assembly. Waldauer was be yours for the asking, if apparently less appreciated never sought any kind of benign appearance and no attorney, she could not get sympathetic to Miss Tann, you hurry along your request the free textbooks for their treatment. Death came for less than First Lady Eleanor her child back. as he was an adoptive father to the Christmas Baby Editor children than they resented her before the law could. Roosevelt believed her to It was that same year himself. Miss Tann’s first of the Press-Scimitar. the new tax. McCord was Camille Kelley, for thirty be an expert in the field of that Georgia Tann adopted contact with Abe Waldauer “In cooperation with opposed by former Governor years judge of Shelby childcare. Perhaps no one a child herself; Miss Tann seems to have been in Miss Georgia Tann of the Gordon Browning, a long- County’s Family Court, in the State of Tennessee adopted a baby girl whom 1933 when she wanted the Tennessee Children’s Home time opponent of both quickly announced she had more to do with the con- she named June. Quoted lawyer’s help with her invalid Society, the Press-Scimitar Crump and McKellar. The was resigning for reasons fidentiality laws adopted by in Barbara Raymond’s book brother. Georgia Tann wrote will place 25 babies for election of Gordon Browning of health. It was readily the General Assembly than about Miss Georgia Tann, a petulant letter to Waldauer adoption this Christmas.” and Estes Kefauver in the apparent Crump had forced Georgia Tann. Miss Tann June’s daughter Vicci said, on January 28, 1933, com- Even the local newspa- Senate race ended the long her resignation from the used those laws to her “Mother said Georgia Tann plaining, “I have tried sever- pers believed they were domination of Tennessee bench. Past seventy at advantage and apparently was a cold fish; she gave her al times recently to see you rendering a real service to politics by Senator McKellar the time, Judge Kelley also destroyed, altered or oth- material things, but nothing and talk with you in regard to the children by finding them and E. H. Crump. escaped prosecution, retir- erwise tampered with birth else. I don’t why she both- my brother’s claim against loving homes. The whispers surround- ing quietly and living with her records to the extent where ered to adopt her.” the government.” Like Judge Kelley, Miss ing Miss Georgia Tann’s son, where she died from a it became impossible to By 1924, Miss Georgia Eventually Waldauer Georgia Tann was actually Tennessee Children’s Home stroke in 1955. determine the parentage of Tann was in Memphis, became both Georgia Tann’s lauded by an unsuspecting Society soon reached the The victims, the children thousands of children. Tennessee and started the personal attorney as well population for what most ears of Governor Browning. adopted out to families Miss Georgia Tann turned Tennessee Children’s Home as that of the Tennessee believed to be her good The governor realized were across the country, were adoption into a money- Society. In time, some of the Children’s Home Society. work. National publications the allegations true, it would only granted the right to view making enterprise and at wealthiest couples in the The Board of the Tennessee referred to her as “the fore- be a profound embarrass- their birth certificates and a time when adoptions in country would adopt babies Children’s Home Society most leading light in adop- ment to Crump and his records of their adoptions Tennessee cost the prince- from Georgia Tann. Several included some of the “best” tion laws” in the country. machine. Browning autho- by the State of Tennessee in ly sum of $7, some adop- movie stars adopted babies people in Memphis; Walter Eleanor Roosevelt actually rized an investigation and 1995. Some were reunited tions brokered by Tann cost from Miss Georgia Tann, Chandler would go on to sought Miss Tann’s advice announced the findings at with members of their fami- as much as $5,000, roughly including Joan Crawford, serve as Congressman on issues regarding child a press conference. They lies and some are still look- the equivalent of $84,000 in Lana Turner, and Dick Powel from the district, as well as welfare and President Harry were both appalling and ing to this day. today’s currency. Miss Tann and his wife, June Allyson. Mayor of Memphis. John Truman invited her to his operated her Tennessee Governor and Mrs. Herbert Reichman was a former inauguration. If anything, Children’s Home Society Lehman adopted a baby Shelby County sheriff and Miss Georgia Tann was out- before the extensive welfare from Georgia Tann; Lehman Mrs. E. W. Hale was the wife wardly respectable. state existed in this country; was the lieutenant governor of the head of the Shelby Miss Tann’s alliance with Dogwood Family Dentistry there was little in the way of to Franklin D. Roosevelt and County Commission. The Judge Kelley gave her enor- James D. Hazenfield, DDS support, financial or other- FDR’s successor. He was famous author Pearl Buck mous power. Armed with Same day appointments available wise, single mother’s could also enormously wealthy, even wished to collaborate not only the power of the $20 Look and See exam count on at the time. being the heir to Lehman on a book with Georgia court, Miss Tann had the We never charge for pain control Crump’s Memphis was Brothers. Tann. Yet some suppose resources at her command 6502-B Chapman Hwy. well run and Memphis won Georgia Tann owned con- E. H. Crump knew exactly from the Memphis Police Knoxville, TN 37920 numerous awards for its siderable property and pur- what Miss Tann was doing Department and the Shelby (next to The Rush) cleanliness, safety, etc., yet chased a home in Memphis and she somehow enjoyed County’s sheriff’s office 609-9682 one statistic likely vexed at 91 Stonewall Street, a his personal protection. It through Judge Kelley. There NOW OFFERING EXTENDED HOURS PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s September 30, 2013 Faith Light to Darkness to Light

In the opening chap- The story of the Bible began in a beau- Jews would finally sit on the throne and the Roman Empire that this was the most ters of the life of Christ, tiful garden. After creation, God joined lead the nation against her enemies. She prolonged and painful manner of death a bright light in the dark Adam and Eve. He desired to fellowship would be freed from Roman oppression. someone could die. Jesus was stripped sky guided the Magi with His creation. But man chose their Yet this was not God’s plan. Jesus is not of clothing, nailed to a cross with four to to the location of the plan over God’s plan. Adam and Eve had going to kill others. Jesus is going to give six-inch nails, and eventually died of blood Christ child. In Jesus’ to be removed from the garden as man- His life for others. loss and suffocation. final hours of life, the By Mark kind experienced separation and conflict For just thirty pieces of silver, Jesus is The exact moment Jesus died was 3 opposite takes place. Brackney, with creation, self, and others. betrayed into the hands of the religious p.m. This was the time of day the after- Darkness comes over Minister of the But God, in His mercy and eternal plan, leaders. After a night of mock trial after noon sacrifice was offered. At the exact the land in the middle Arlington Church knew that this would happen. God had a mock trial and beating after beating, moment Jesus breathed His last breath, of the day. The theme of Christ plan in place from before creation to pro- Jesus is finally sentenced to death. His a lamb was being slain for the sins of the of darkness permeates vide a way back into fellowship with Him faithful disciples for the previous three people in the Temple. Without the shed- the closing moments of Jesus’ ministry on (I Peter 1:20). The Bible shows us God’s years have deserted Him. Jesus is left ding of blood, there is no forgiveness of earth. Jesus experienced absolute betray- plan, beginning with a nation, Israel, alone to face His accusers. sins. But the real sacrifice was not hap- al and abandonment from friends, the whom God in the flesh would be born into. As if the scourging was not enough pening inside the city, but outside on a crowds, and the religious community. Just As Jesus rides into town on that infamous punishment for an innocent, blameless hill called Golgotha. Jesus came to save days after the crowd welcomed Jesus with Palm Sunday, we see the Prince of Peace man to face (two-thirds of those who the people from their sins. Satan thought palm branches and shouts of praise, they riding among the cheering crowd. The were scourged died), Jesus faces cruci- he won, but in reality he lost. The light will now shout “Crucify Him!” Jews deliverer has come. The King of the fixion. Everyone knew during the days of shine again in three days – hallelujah! Church Happenings celebrating their 110th anni- visiting and food downstairs budget for 2014. each. “Turkeys in the Straw” Erin Presbyterian Church (Oct. 4-6, 2013) featuring versary and homecoming on in the Fellowship Hall. A training session for “Safe bluegrass band will enter- Friendship Force of Guest Speaker, Dr. Brad Sunday, October 6, 2013. All Seymour United Methodist Sanctuaries” is scheduled tain at this one-day event to Knoxville meets at 6:30 on Harrub, will be held at at former members and clergy Church from 3-5 p.m. on Oct. 20 at “explore” the campgrounds Tuesday, October 1 at Erin the Great Smoky Mountains are invited to attend. There The Sacrament of Holy Broadway United Methodist in good fellowship. Presbyterian Church located Church of Christ. will be visiting and fellowship Communion will be offered Church. This is a required at 200 Lockett Road. Those Brad Harrub current- at 9:30am and you can rem- along with a special offer- program for all those working with last names beginning ly serves as the Executive inisce with those you may ing for CROSS Ministries, as with children and/or youth, or with M-Z are asked to bring Director of Focus Press and not have seen in a long time. normally is done on every 1st who plan to do so. refreshments. For more infor- co-editor of Think magazine. Church service will begin at Sunday. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, Camp mation, call 693-0322. He earned a doctorate in 10:30 am. Feel free to tell Also, on Sunday, Oct. 6, Wesley Woods will host Gillespie Avenue Baptist Anatomy and Neurobiology of some of your memories the Finance Team will meet “You’re NEVER Too Old to Church from the University of of Lincoln Park. After the at 12:15 p.m. to begin the Camp” for older adults age Gillespie Avenue Baptist Tennessee and has written service, there will be more work of formulating the 50 and above at cost of $5 Church, 1701 Gillespie several books. Dr. Harrub was Avenue, will host their bian- a speaker at the International nual homecoming on Sunday Conference on Creationism morning October 6, 2013. and has appeared on the Morning service will begin “Origins” television show. at 10:45 with a covered dish Great Smoky Mountains meal to follow at noon. All Church of Christ is located members, former members at 3078 Veterans Boulevard, and friends are invited. Pigeon Forge, TN. Great Smoky Mountains Lincoln Park United Methodist Church of Christ Church THE TRUTH ABOUT Lincoln Park United ORIGINS, A FREE Seminar Methodist Church will be September 30, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

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A Look Ahead, Rams stay unbeaten with win over CAK 27-13 A Glance Back By Ken Lay the Warriors but the win home team a 7-0 lead with The next big play would stanza. Both the Rams Grace Christian Acade- come easily. 7 minutes, 31 seconds left go the Warriors way. CAK and Warriors’ squandered my’s football team kept its The Rams (6-0) darted in the opening quarter. had a seven-play stall at quality scoring chances Red Devils, perfect record intact Friday to a fast start. They took The Warriors (2-4) had its on 38 and was forced as both constructed long night in a game against its the opening kickoff and their first drive thwarted to punt. The kick hit a GCA drives that didn’t generate Beavers to vie biggest non-district rival. returned it to their own when Geoffrey McReyn- player and was recovered points. The Rams scored the 15-yard line. olds picked off a pass by the Warriors ant the CAK had an 8-play drive for first win first 14 points of their From there, Grace Chris- from quarterback John Rams’ 16-yard line. stall at the Grace 17. The annual showdown against tian engineered a 10-play Sharp. The turnover gave Drew Jost would score Warriors, however, would By Steve Williams two-time defending Class drive that was capped by the Rams possession at two plays later on an 8-yard come up empty when Ste- 3A State Champion Chris- a 5-yard touchdown run by the CAK 23. Grace would run to make it 14-7 late in phen Neu missed a 34-yard Victory No. 1 will be up tian Academy of Knoxville senior running back Nathan score four plays later when the first quarter. field goal. for grabs when Karns hosts Grace would go on to notch Silver. Skylar Sexton added Kyron Inman scored on a The two teams slugged Halls on the high school foot- a 27-13 home victory over the extra point to give the 6-yard scamper. through a scoreless second Continue on page 2 ball scene Friday night. Both teams are winless heading into Week 6 and expected to be fired up by the rare cir- cumstances of the match- up. A Fulton runaway on The Beavers (0-6) played a close game with Clinton last Thursday night before bowing 32-27. The Red Devils (0-5) Broadway, 69-14 fell to Campbell County 56-0 By Steve Williams on Friday. the battle on Broadway, includ- game. After logging shutouts in doubt that they will be the defend- Austin-East got into the The Battle of North Knoxville ing a 56-20 victory in 1995 – the their first three games, they have ing state champions against next win column for the first time is back on again. Fulton started previous most points scored in allowed 29 points in their last year.” this season with a 21-18 vic- a new chapter in the old rivalry the series, which first began in three outings. Speedster Xavier Hawkins led tory over Chattanooga Brain- with a record point total. 1951. “The outcome of this game the way with four touchdowns. erd last week. The Roadrun- The undefeated Falcons rolled Big plays on offense, defense really speaks to Coach (Rob) He caught passes of 52 and 53 ners, now 1-5 under first-year to a 69-14 win over Central and special teams propelled Black and his staff and his kids,” yards from quarterback Penny head coach Jeff Phillips, will Friday night at Bob Black Field, Fulton to its sixth win and highest said Central Coach Joe Hassell. Smith and had a 29-yard run from play at Gatlinburg-Pittman in the first meeting between the two scoring output of the season. The “They are a tremendous foot- scrimmage and a 65-yard punt this week’s Rivalry Thursday schools in 15 years. Falcons, who play a District 3-AA ball team. They’re the defending return for his scores. Daryl Roll- Game on MyVLT at 7 p.m. The Bob- cats had game at Pigeon Forge this week, state champions in their classifi- ins-Davis, another fleet Falcon, Friday’s headliners will won 12 straight in are now averaging 57.8 points per cation (4A). There’s no reason to tallied on runs of 7 and 2 yards. include Central traveling to He also had two other TD dashes, Anderson County in a District including a 71-yarder, nullified by 3-AAA clash. Powell, which penalties. handed Anderson County its Smith had a 20-yard touch- first district loss, 41-27, last down run in addition to his two TD week, will play at pass-happy passes in a strong first-half per- Clinton in another key 3-AAA formance. Domonique Williams contest. hauled back a punt 77 yards Other attractions match for six points and reserve backs Seymour at South-Doyle, Sidney Jackson and De’Ontay Tate Hardin Valley Academy at scored from 11 and 26 yards, Farragut and Bearden at respectively. Josh Coleman con- West. verted nine extra-point kicks. Central, now 2-3 overall, got MARKED MEN: South-Doyle a 1-yard scoring plunge from Coach Clark Duncan says JaJuan Stinson and an 81-yard opposing teams “do focus” TD pass play from a scrambling on Jocquez Bruce, the Chero- Austin Kirby to a wide open Cedric kees’ talented junior running Washington. back. “Fortunately, we have Fulton led 20-7 after one quar- other players that are very ter, 34-7 at halftime and 55-14 talented and force teams to after three stops. defend the entire field.” “When you have the caliber Duncan also noted that of athletes that they have,” said Bruce, a Division 1 prospect, Hassell, “any single routine play “has a great work ethic.” Continue on page 2 On the flip side, Seymour quarterback Nick Sexton will be in the cross hairs of Photo by John Valentine South-Doyle’s defense in the upcoming showdown of Dis- Fulton’s Xavier Hawkins leaps trict 2-AAA rivals. high to make a one-handed catch “Nick Sexton is a great in the Falcons’ 69-14 win over football player,” pointed out Central Friday night. Hawkins Coach Duncan. “Nick comes scored four touchdowns as the from a long line of football “Battle of North Knoxville” Continue on page 2 rivalry was renewed. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s September 30, 2013 End of the Road for Knoxville’s Todd Helton By Alex Norman move from team to team, he to charges of “driving while Helton threatened well. but there was more to did it all with one ball club. ability impaired,” was legal action, and Hagin Helton was a very good accomplish at UT. That spring Last week Todd Helton He played in more than sentenced to one year of apologized, saying that he quarterback, and while Helton carried the Vols to the played his final professional 2240 games in a Rockies probation, 24 hours of meant supplements and not his time playing for Johnny College World Series for the baseball game, ending the uniform. Yankees shortstop community service, and steroids. Majors and Phillip Fulmer first time in 44 years with his career of one of Knoxville’s Derek Jeter is the only active fined $400. “I have never done steroids. was limited (he was a backup bat and his arm. As much as top athletes of all time… in player to have played more According to denverpost. I have never had to do them,” to Heisman Trophy runner- his prowess at the plate is any sport. games with a single team. com, in court Helton said, Helton told reporters at the up Heath Shuler in 1992 known, Helton’s clutch relief For 17 seasons, he was the “It’s been a good run to be “I am very regretful. I have time. “I don’t think anybody and 1993), he did have pitching secured key wins all on and off field representative with one team as long as I taken measured to ensure it should do steroids and it’s his moments. When Jerry year. of the Colorado Rockies have, to be able to go out and never happens again.” amazing that something that Colquitt ripped up his knee in There’s already a street baseball club. play it has been an honor But other than that one guy says can cause this the first quarter of the 1994 named after him on the UT The stats are impressive, and a blessing,” Helton said mistake, Helton’s career has much havoc.” season opener against UCLA, campus, and his number even for someone that played to Fox Sports in the middle been relatively controversy- Helton almost never Helton was called into action, has been retired at Lindsey in the thin air of the Rocky of September. “I respect free. played for the Rockies. He nearly leading the Vols to a Nelson Stadium. Mountains. As of Thursday, my opponents, respect the Back in 2005, a was a highly sought after comeback victory at the Rose But will Helton make it to September 26th, Helton’s game, just go out and live by former Colorado Rockies prospect coming out of Bowl. (He even laid a block the Hall of Fame someday? lifetime batting average was that every day.” broadcaster named Wayne Knoxville Central High School on a UCLA defender which He’ll get some votes… a lot .317, with 369 home runs, He was not perfect. Last Hagin said that he was told in 1992, and was selected in can still be seen on those of votes… and only time will 1,406 runs batted in, and February Helton was arrested by former Rockies manager the second round by the San “big hits” highlight videos). tell if Cooperstown can make 2,518 hits. for DUI and careless driving. Don Baylor that Helton tried Diego Padres. But both sides The following week Helton some room. He was a five-time National His blood alcohol level was “the juice.” In the steroid couldn’t agree on finances, would lead the Vols to a In the meantime, baseball League All-Star, a three-time tested at .102, slightly above era, just about every player so Helton chose to attend victory at rival Georgia. loses one of the best of its Gold Glove Award Winner and the legal limit in Colorado of has been accused of using the University of Tennessee, After a knee injury against era. a four-time Silver Slugger. .08. performance enhancing where he would not only star Mississippi State, Helton’s And he got his start in And in this age when players In May he pleaded guilty drugs. in baseball, but in football as football days were done, Knoxville.

Butch didn’t take advantage of A Fulton runaway on Broadway, 69-14 Cont. from page 1 plays in all phases of the and a fumble recovery that can become a dangerous game,” he added. “Hope- set up the Falcons’ second Lady Luck’s kindness play for you and one that fully, we can continue to do touchdown. Josh Poplar led Butch Jones, and you wouldn’t as Steve Spurrier has been can end up with points on that.” the Central defense with new head foot- have found pre- known to do, but it’s just the scoreboard.” The mistakes? seven tackles. Blake Lawson ball coach at the game expecta- as bad to leave one in the As impressive as Fulton “I thought our tackling had four stops and a fumble University of Ten- tions very high game too long. was, the Falcons weren’t was poor at times tonight,” recovery that stopped the nessee, already among UT fans. It was easy to see Peter- error free, noted their answered Black. “We Falcons’ opening drive – the has something In fact, the man was uncomfortable coach. missed a lot of tackles just only possession Fulton did in common with By Steve fewest number and struggling. In fact, the “We did make a few mis- bumping people or reach- not reach paydirt. his predecessors, Williams of Tennessee play of both teams was takes tonight,” said Black. ing and grabbing and arm “I told the team any loss Derek Dooley and fans ever report- so sloppy, much of the “I’m not going to take any- tackling. We’ve got to work that you have is not accept- Lane Kiffin. He’s let edly made the first half would qualify for thing away from our team on that. The first couple of able at Central,” said Has- a signature win slip away. trip to Gainesville. Southeastern Conference and our effort. I thought we games of the year I thought sell. “We’re not going to Florida was ripe for the Not long after the open- Football Bloopers. (Coming played well and made a ton our tackling was poor and fight the good fight. Losing plucking two Saturdays ing kickoff, however, the soon on the Big Ten net- of big plays.” we worked on it really hard is unacceptable. ago, like a fat, juicy orange unlikelihood of a victory work). Black pointed to eight and got better at it. We made “We’re going to let this hanging in a sun-splashed took a dramatic turn for We’ll never know, but had sacks, three interceptions, some good tackles tonight, one hurt a little bit for 24 grove. Butch came home the better. Jones made a quarterback the long offensive plays but I thought we struggled hours, and then we’re going empty handed. Florida couldn’t get a change sooner, instead of from scrimmage, good quar- in that area a lot.” to try and gear up and pre- As you may painfully punt off on its end of the losing 31-17, the Vols may terback play and said “hat’s Kenny Marsh led the pare for a major district recall, Kiffin’s Vols beat field, lost its starting quar- have been able to jump out off” to the special teams for Fulton defense with three game coming up with Ander- Alabama everywhere but terback to a season-end- to a much bigger lead than the punt returns. “We made sacks, seven total tackles son County.” on the scoreboard in 2009, ing injury not long after that 7-0 and post their biggest but Lane took his foot off and also lost a fumble. SEC win since the coaching the pedal and tried to win it I didn’t have a problem days of Phillip Fulmer. Rams stay unbeaten with win over CAK at the end with a field goal. with Jones starting Nathan Jones has made posi- Cont. from page 1 the ball and CAK’s Jake Mor- option and Inman threw a Mount Cody blocked the Peterman at quarterback. tive changes in the UT foot- After the errant field goal ganstern recovered. 29-yard scoring strike to kick, preserving not only a The coach explained Nate ball program off the field attempt, Grace drove to the The Warriors would even- Kobe Kelley to extend Grace’s Crimson Tide victory but a had earned the start in since coming aboard last Warriors’ 11 before Devin tually score off the miscue advantage to 21-13. national title as well. practice. I did feel Butch December, and he and his Smith, the Rams senior quar- as Jost pulled the visitors to Smith then connected In 2010, Dooley’s first left him in the game way staff’s recruiting efforts terback, lofted a pass that within 14-13 with a 1-yard with Cameron Kuerschen season at UT, the Vols had too long. have received high marks was picked off by Billy Spen- scoring plunge with 7:07 left on a 33-yard pass to make already begun celebrat- With the breaks going so far. cer. in the frame. Neu missed the it 27-13 with 2:50 left in the ing a huge upset win over against Florida like they On the field, I’m not sure Grace might’ve have come extra point. contest. LSU in the Bayou, when a were in the early going, Tennessee’s offensive per- away with a convincing win Silver fumbled at the CAK CAK coach Rusty Bradley yellow flag was spotted. and Peterman respond- sonnel is suited for the on the scoreboard but Smith 1-yard line and the Warriors kept the loss in perspective. In the wild finish, Tennes- ing with his own mis- read-option style of play, was obviously disturbed by again pounced on the loose “Our kids competed and see had 13 players on the takes (a botched hand- but the Vols have been the turnovers. ball. They couldn’t do any- I’m proud of that,” he said. field. The Tigers got an off, two interceptions and more disciplined, particu- “When we came in to thing as Silver, who coughed “They played hard and we extra play and scored the a fumble) instead of cash- larly in play execution and camp, we decided that it was up the ball, quickly atoned were able to create turn- winning touchdown with no ing in on the opportunities, committing a low number State Championship or bust,” by intercepting a pass from overs but we just didn’t get a time on the clock. Derek Jones should have pulled of penalties. The defense, he said. The scoreboard may Sharpe. couple of touchdowns. never managed to live that him much, much sooner back in a four-man front, say 27-13 but if we’re going “Nathan fumbled on the “Our kids are getting a blunder down while he was and gotten former starter is performing better and to get to the State Champi- 1-yard line and he never lesson in perseverance. We here. Justin Worley in the game. Michael Palardy has gotten onship Game, we’re going to fumbles,” Grace coach just have to keep working Dooley’s three seasons Tennessee totaled 31 off to a good start in the have to eliminate the turn- Randy McKamey said. “It hard and we have to stay the as UT’s coach turned into yards on 25 plays in the kicking game. overs.” was just one of those freak- course.” one stroke of bad luck first half. Peterman com- Butch’s sideline demean- CAK got the ball first in the ish things. The Warriors will have an after another. pleted 4 of 11 passes for or is much different than third stanza and three-and- The Rams would score open date this week while Misfortune certainly five yards. what we’ve seen in the out. their final two TDs through the Rams travel to Meigs wasn’t the case for Ten- When Lady Luck first past. There’s no question- The Rams fumbled on the the air. The first score of the County. nessee against Florida smiled at Nathan, it was ing his passion. I just hope first two possessions after fourth quarter came when this season. In fact, Lady like the prettiest girl in he doesn’t snap some- halftime. McReynolds lost McKamey called a halfback Luck has never smiled on school had just said hello thing. the Vols in the Swamp like to the shyest boy. He didn’t A signature win in the she did this year. Problem handle the moment very Swamp would have been Red Devils, Beavers to vie for first win was Tennessee didn’t take well. so sweet, like taking a Cont. from page 1 advantage of her kind- I could see that. I’ve chomp out of a fat, juicy players in his family and his grandfather their sixth win this week against visiting ness, and I doubt we’ll ever heard many of you say you orange just plucked from (David Sexton) was a longtime success- Union County. see the Vols get as many saw it, too. I never did hear a sun-splashed grove. ful coach in the Knox County Schools breaks there again. Butch comment on why he There will be other system. MIDWAY POINT: Farragut (2-3) had an Florida had beaten Ten- waited until late in the first opportunities on down “Nick presents concerns for any defense open date last week and will play four of nessee eight years in a row half to replace Peterman. the road for such a treat. with his ability to throw and run as well. In its remaining five games at home. and was a 17-point pick Did anyone even ask him Hopefully, Lady Luck will order for us to compete with Seymour and “I feel that having a bye week is very to make it nine straight. about it? continue to hang out with have a chance to win, we will have to limit beneficial when you can schedule it at Couple the odds-makers’ I don’t want a UT coach us, and Butch will push all big plays by Sexton, Tanner Sise and Brax- mid-season,” noted Admirals Coach Eddie line with a 59-14 loss at that yanks a quarterback the right buttons. ton Dockery and minimize our mistakes. Courtney. “It allows you to give your body Oregon the week before, out of the game as quick “The atmosphere will be great Friday and mind a rest after the preseason grind night and will exemplify what high school and five competitive games. We also use football is all about.” it to reevaluate and work on basic fun- damentals in order to help all players to BUSY BEE: Carter’s Hank Black was a improve.” versatile contributor in the unbeaten Hor- nets’ impressive 44-10 win over South- EX-VOL VISITS: Dale Jones, former Ten- Doyle last week For starters, the senior nessee linebacker great and current Appa- wide receiver, defensive back and kicker, lachian State assistant coach, was check- returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for ing out prospects at the Farragut-Fulton a touchdown. He also had a 23-yard TD game on Sept. 13. Fulton standout run- reception and booted five extra-point kicks ning back Daryl Rollins-Davis reported- and a 45-yard field goal. ly has received a scholarship offer from (Up to $1, when you buy a Black and the Hornets, who appear to Appalachian State, which is a member of be on a collision course to play at Fulton the Southern Conference. Middle Tennes- fountain drink, ICEE, Gourmet for the District 3-AA title in the regular see State joins Appalachian State as Rol- coffee or Delicious cappuccino) season finale on Nov. 1, will be going after lins-Davis’ top offers. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s September 30, 2013 September 30, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Webb boys take second at State --- again Perfection nets volleyball By Ken Lay a score of 156. Christian Academy of led the way with an 84 For the second con- Webb, which has posted Knoxville claimed a while Madison Ray fin- title for Farragut secutive year the Webb two consecutive second- regional championship ished with a 113. By Ken Lay Senior setter Tessa Watson boys golf team posted place finishes on Tennes- Monday, Sept. 23 at Rug- In the Region 2-A/AA and juniors Emma Milstead a runner-up finish at the see’s biggest high school gles Ferry. Lady Warriors boys tournament: Alcoa Susan Davidson couldn’t and Raegan Grooms have Division II-A State Tourna- golf stage, will return all of senior Sophia Schubert advanced to state with have been happier Thursday dominated. Natalie Hartman ment. its players next season. won Low Medalist Honors a 296 at Ruggles Ferry. night. has emerged recently as one The Spartans fired a While the Spartans with a 1-under 71. Hunter Tidwell (71) was “I want our kids to celebrate of the district’s top servers combined 610 in the were competing for a CAK (154) edged Knox Low Medalist and led the their accomplishments,” said along with Watson. two-day 36-hole event at State Championship, the County rival Grace Chris- Tornadoes to a title. Davidson, the Farragut High “Natalie has been all over Willowbrook Golf Club in Lady Spartans left Man- tian Academy by one Catholic was second School volleyball coach who the place,” Davidson said. “She Manchester. chester with a fifth-place stroke to nab the lone (307). Christian Acade- saw her team complete a had an eight-point run Thurs- Webb finished second finish at the State Cham- team berth at this week’s my of Knoxville was third perfect District 4-AAA regular day. “She’s hitting the ball well behind St. George’s in pionships. State Tournament in Man- (313) and Carter finished season with a pair of victories and she’s serving well but it all the State Championship, Franklin Road Academy chester. fourth. at Hardin Valley Academy. “This starts with our passers. which concluded Tuesday won the event with a two- Caroline Calvin fired an The Hornets’ Jeremy was one of their goals going “Tessa is moving the ball afternoon. St George’s round team score of 322. 83 for the Lady Warriors Fultz had a 71 and actu- into the season and we play in around better. If we don’t have Grant Hirschman fired a FRA posted a four-stroke and Ryann Whitson had ally shared Low Medal- one of the toughest districts in our passers then we can’t two-round score of 139 victory over First Assem- a 103, which was dropped ist honors. He made the the state.” make those hits.” for a team that had nine bly (326), St. Mary’s was from CAK’s team score. State Tournament as an The Lady Admirals (37-6 A pair of middle blockers, seniors. third (355) followed by The Lady Rams, who individual along with Cath- overall, 14-0 in the district) Anne Abernathy and Sarah Blake Smith posted the Northpoint (371) and finished second, missed olic’s Matt Holloway (73) culminated their district cam- Whitney, has emerged as a top score for the Spar- Webb (399). qualifying as a team. and CAK’s Davis Shore paign with a 25-8, 25-5 win dynamic duo up front. tans, posting a two-round Shelby Bergner finished Grace Christian did have (73) and Grant Roberts over Lenoir City. Farragut, Farragut’s service game score of 148. He fired a 15th overall with a 36-hole three individuals make (75). which beat West and Bearden has been nearly flawless as 73 in first-round action score of 194. She had a this week’s state tour- Local Class AAA teams Tuesday night, opened Thurs- Watson and Hartman (who on Monday, Sept. 23. He 93 in the first round. Ann nament field. Mackenzie will play in Regional day night’s action by sweeping had a nine-point run against shot a 75 on Tuesday. Legg-Margiotta shot a Hodge led Grace with a Championship Tourna- the host Lady Hawks 25-22, the Lady Bulldogs that all but Thomas Keaton finished 205 and Ashley Bergner 5-over 77. Emery Ward ments today (Sept.30). 25-12. sealed the match and district with a 151, including a had a 215, which did not had a 78 and Blythe Scriv- The Region 1-AAA Tour- “We had a tough first game championship Tuesday night) 75 in the second round. figure in the scoring for ner shot an 81. ney will be at The Coun- against Hardin Valley,” David- have sparked things early. Turner South posted a the Lady Spartans. The Catholic Lady Irish try Club. Green Meadow in son said. “They had a great Teamwork has been the key 36-hole score of 155 and Lady Warriors win Region finished third with a team Alcoa will host the Region match. to success. Grant Bodie finished with 2-A/AA Tournament: score of 197. Alexis Pavon 2 Championships. “[Lady Hawks coach] Mike “We play as a team and we [Rosenke] has struggled play for each other,” Watson because he’s had so many inju- said. ries. But he has a great team Senior Aditi Rengknekar, Powers’ hat trick nets win for Lady Hawks and they’ve battled all year.” who missed last season due The perfect conference cam- to injury, agreed. By Ken Lay old story. paign nets Farragut the No. 1 “We’re young but we’re a Gabby Powers is play- “This has been the story seed in the upcoming postsea- good team,” she said. ing her first year of soccer for our defense all year,” son tournament at Lenoir City. Farragut has hopes of reach- at Hardin Valley Acade- Turner said. “We’ve given Tournament play opens on Oct. ing the Class AAA State Tour- my but she’s wasted little up dumb goals all year. 8 and The Lady Admirals will nament but Davidson knows time finding a home with “Our defense just hasn’t look to defend their 2012 Dis- that won’t be easy. The Lady the Lady Hawks. come up with a big game trict 4-AAA Tournament title. Admirals will have to play well “This was a very impor- all year and for us to get Farragut won last year as a No. to reach the Region 2-AAA tant game and I knew to state; we’re going to 2 seed. The Lady Admirals fin- Tournament. every goal would count,” have big games from our ished second in Region 2-AAA “In our district any of the said Powers, a sopho- defense.” behind the Lady Bulldogs, who top teams [Bearden, Farragut, more transfer from Webb Bearden goalkeeper Katie Cottrell leaps unsuccessfully Seltzer’s second marker won last season’s regular-sea- HVA, Maryville, William Blount School of Knoxville who to make a save in the Lady Bulldogs’ 3-2 District 4-AAA pulled Bearden to within son district title. and Heritage can all knock you scored a hat trick to lead loss to Hardin Valley Academy at Bruce Allender Field. 3-2 with 53.3 seconds left The Lady Admirals have off,” Davidson said. “If you put Hardin Valley to a 3-2 Dis- Photo by Dan Andrews. in the match. enjoyed success this year any of those teams in another trict 4-AAA victory over district and the girls have advantage was short- because someone different district, they could win it.” host Bearden at Bruce done well, especially con- lived as Powers scored has come up big every night. Allender Field Thursday sidering that we had to the equalizer four min- Rams stay unbeaten with win over CAK night, “They scored a goal play six of seven games utes later. in the last minute so that on the road and to end She would add two more just goes to show you that up tied with Farragut [for markers over the next 33 every goal counts. This is a regular-season district minutes to give the Lady my first year at Hardin title] is really big,” HVA Hawks a 3-1 lead by the Valley Academy and every coach Mike McLean said. 69th minute. Her second game has been tough,” “They may get the [top tally came in the 64th The Lady Hawks (9-0-4 seed in the district tour- minute. Powers complet- overall, 4-0-2 in the dis- nament on goal differen- ed her hat trick five min- trict) have had a difficult tial.” utes later. journey in 2013. It all The Lady Hawks may “She has 13 goals started when district re- have won the game but for us,” McLean said of alignment landed them in both defenses and goal- Powers. “She’s our lead- the toughest district in the keepers stole the show in ing scorer and she’s been state alongside Bearden, the first 40 minutes as the scoring a lot of goals all Farragut, Maryville and game was locked in a 0-0 year.” West. tie at halftime. Beets shared McLean’s Then the schedule Bearden (11-3-1, 4-2) sentiments. made things even tough- scored first when Ashley “Gabby makes things er as the Lady Hawks had Seltzer took a corner kick happy for us,” said Beets, to play six of their seven from Mallory Denning and who finished the night district matches on the promptly banged it past with 12 saves against road. The Hawks respond- Lady Hawks senior net one of the county’s top ed by tying Farragut and minder Jordan Beets, an offensive attacks. “She’s Maryville and beating all-state performer in each an incredible player and West and Bearden. Both of the last two seasons, to having her on our team is of those victories came on give the home team a 1-0 really a benefit. the road last week. lead in the 42nd minute. For Bearden coach Eric “We’re in this new The Lady Bulldogs’ Turner, it was the same

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for descendants of the accompany me on my tours of the exhibits. I’ve Rome. After all, “Christ Mayans who still speak “Bucket Trip.” Our expec- compared other works to conquered Caesar,” it just dialects of ancient Quiche. tations were exceeded as these masterpiece fres- took 300 years until Con- Do you remember the Star we experienced the Dal- coes of Michelangelo and stantine declared Christi- Trek character Warf? He matian coast. Now, it’s on Raphael whose visions anity the official religion of is a fictional Klingon, and to Rome and the last trea- and colors are now forev- the Empire. if you’ve heard his guttur- sure on my list. er embedded within the I’ll end to allow space for al sounding speech on TV The great Renaissance plaster walls. Michelangelo and Rapha- with its abrupt and clipped sculpture Michelangelo is Art is, I believe, unique el and with an adjective cadence, replete with click- best known for his paint- to the beholder. Not for the incredibly beautiful ing sounds from the back ings of the Sistine Chapel. everyone will be moved Trevi Fountain of Bernini: of his throat, you get some Included is the iconic Cre- by Michelangelo’s and “Bellissimo!” sense of Quiche. ation of Adam depicting Raphael’s works, or by my I was similarly flum- God’s life-giving touch passion. I do believe that moxed once riding a tram reaching across space and as you learn about some- Bellissimo in Prague. Slavic languag- time to bring life to Adam. thing, you appreciate it es are alien to a western- Michelangelo didn’t want more. However, I do rec- I am Trinitarian at heart, me to expand my horizons er’s ear. I couldn’t under- the project because he ognize the Count Basie and Becky maintains I by seeing the world. Most stand the stops called thought painting was infe- theory, “If it sounds good can find three choices for of us remember the story by the Czech conductor rior to sculpting. Howev- it is,” and if it’s pleasing to any situation. I believe of George Bailey in It’s a despite a tram map in er, Pope Julius II insisted, the eye it’s likewise good. four choices are too many Wonderful Life. George my hand. Romance lan- ultimately making him an Our guide and new in most situations, and wanted to travel the world, guages like Spanish and offer he couldn’t refuse: friend Nino showed us two are too few. I’m not but never did. I have seen French whose roots are the young upstart Rapha- his city Rome, or as he a numerologist, but one the world and I’ve also had Roman are easily recog- el would be given the com- says, “Roma” with his lyri- choice is no choice at all, a wonderful life. nizable – even if you don’t mission. So, Michelange- cal Italian that made me so you can see why I opt Language intrigues me. understand what they’re lo hoisted himself onto think of Roberto our gon- for three. We use words as tools to saying. I’m glad English is a scaffold one hundred dolier in Venice. Rome is a I conclude my travel trilo- exchange detailed infor- my native language even feet above the floor of the city of five million with 600 gy this week, and perhaps mation with each other. though I’ve been a student Pope’s new chapel for four churches and 300 foun- I’ll return to some dry-as- The Tower of Babel is an of English since first grade. years, completing his mon- tains. Ancient ruins mingle toast medical topic next ancient story where man English is an amalgam of umental work in 1512. with modern life powered week, but I make no prom- became too prideful and many languages and I’m To see this masterpiece by Smart cars and scoot- ises. As I’ve said before, I attempted to build a tower told it’s a hard language cleaned of the soot and ers which seem to mingle write about what intrigues (ziggurat) to Heaven. The to master. I guess that’s grime of centuries, releas- with pedestrians. As tour- me at the moment. story continues as God true because the British, ing the master’s color-filled ists we saw the Coliseum My life has been thwarts those efforts by New Yorkers, and South- palate, was a twenty-five that once held 50,000 blessed, and I thank The introducing various lan- erners all have such a hard year dream of mine now spectators for gladiatori- Master daily for Grace, a guages among the build- time understanding each fulfilled. al games, and the Circus great marriage, and rea- ers who then were unable other. And I won’t men- Raphael was not to be Maximus where Charlton sonably good health. I to continue their “Stairway tion the dialectical issues denied because next door Heston, as the fictional Ben was also blessed with to Heaven.” of Aussies or the brogue to the Chapel he painted Hur, raced chariots before good parents who taught I’ve coordinated a of my friends in Edinburgh, his own masterpiece, The 250,000. We saw the me virtue and about patri- half dozen medical mis- Scotland. School of Athens. Years Forum, monuments and Do you have a question for otism. They enabled me to sion trips to Guatema- I had two somewhat self- ago I served as a volun- dozens of churches. It’s Dr. Ferguson? obtain a first class educa- la in Central America. In ish goals when I convinced teer docent at the Knox- not surprising that there Please e-mail him at tion, and they encouraged the mountains we cared Becky and our friends to ville Museum of Art leading are so many churches in [email protected].

KCHD’s fall Diabetes Management Series to start COMING AGAIN---BUT WHEN? October 3 were included I can’t to work. phrase, “no man knows the Classes are free through proper diet, med- conjecture, but we aren’t Christopher Columbus hour.” Jesus said, “Even I ication, stress manage- I usu- supposed to understand was a better sailor than a know not the hour, only God and open to the ment and exercise. Park- ally shy away from writing everything that was writ- prophet. He predicted the knows.” public ing is free. Those inter- about religious topics but ten in God’s Word. “for end to come in 1657. Isaac One of my favorite para- ested in attending should I just read a fascinating now we see through a glass Newton, a great scientist bles is in Matthew 25, the Being diagnosed with call 865-215-5170 to reg- book by Jerry Newcombe darkly....” but a poor theologian set story of the five wise virgins diabetes is a life-chang- ister. (1999) that I feel I must There is one thing about the date at 1715. and the five foolish ones. ing event. Managing the “Successfully man- share with everyone. this book which cannot William Miller--Christ will The wise virgins took oil disease can be time con- aging diabetes requires I think I have read the be contested-- every word in come at the end of the for their lamps, the fool- suming and overwhelm- both awareness of what Bible at least eight times it is true. When Jesus said, Jewish year 1843. After this ish ones did not. At mid- ing. That’s why the Knox causes blood sugar levels in my lifetime--at least. It “I will come in the clouds failure his followers revised night the cry went out, “The County Health Depart- to rise and diligence in is a fascinating book full of heaven with power and it to October 22, 1844. bridegroom is coming!” The ment (KCHD) offers a monitoring those levels,” of prophesies, parables, great glory,” it is true. But Second Adventists, the Mil- foolish virgins had to go buy free Diabetes Manage- said Susan Fowlkes, and very able to cope with when? lerite offshoot said Christ some oil, but the wise vir- ment Series three times a KCHD director of clini- these modern times as it So why, then, do we have will return 1873/1874. gins were prepared. When year. The fall classes take cal nutrition who over- did back in the Old Tes- all this disputing about Charles Tate Russell, the foolish virgins came place Thursdays in Octo- sees the program. “We tament. There are some the arrival of our Lord? founder of Jehovah’s Wit- back to the banquet the ber (Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 encourage people to bring foolish people who think it False predictions have nesses predictwd Christ door was shut. They cried, and 31) from 6:30 to 7:30 spouses or other family should be “updated” to our existed since the first cen- will return in 1874. Later, “Open the door for us.” But p.m. in the Knox County members to the classes, times but they overlook the tury. Some members of he said Armageddon will the bridegroom replied, “I Health Department audi- so the whole family can fact that God’s book is good the Thessalonian church take place in 1914. And the tell you the truth, I don’t torium, 140 Dameron Ave. learn together.” for every generation, every thought His coming was list goes on and on. These know you.” And that is the The five-part series pro- High levels of blood century every millennium. soon, so they quit their people were earnest in gist of the whole parable. vides information on how sugar over long periods of Some of it is boring, such work. Paul rebuked them their beliefs but tragically BE PREPARED! to manage the disease Cont. on page 2 as the Begats. Why they and told them to get back they did not understand the Continued on page 3 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s September 30, 2013 7th Annual Senior Appreciation Picnic

Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett (pictured above right) hosted the 7th Annual Senior Appreciation Picnic on Friday, September 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John Tarleton Park. The picnic included lunch, live music and a mini-health fair. Partners for the 2013 Senior Appreciation Picnic include Independent Insurance Consultants and the Senior Directory as platinum sponsors, Morning Pointe Assisted Living & Alzheimer’s Memory Care as a gold sponsor, and several others. Photos by Dan Andrews.

KCHD’s fall Diabetes Management Series to start October 3 There is no place like Home Cont. from page 1 debilitating complications. Individuals diagnosed as time can cause blindness, KCHD’s Diabetes Manage- diabetic or pre-diabetic are • Light Housekeeping neuropathy, and kidney ment Series is designed encouraged to attend. and blood vessel disease, to provide a broad scope In 2011, it was estimat- • Laundry assistance which may necessitate of information to help pre- ed that almost 1 out of 10 • Feeding and meals amputation of legs or feet, vent the destructive con- (9.8 percent) Knox County • Companionship heart disease, or other sequences of the disease. adults (18+ years) have been diagnosed with diabe- • Errand services tes by a health profession- • Grocery shopping al. That same year, it was estimated that 11.3 per- • Bathing and grooming cent of Tennessee adults • Help with mobility issues have been diagnosed with diabetes, which is more than twice the 1996 esti- mate of 5 percent. Accord- ing to the Centers for Dis- ease Control and Preven- tion, 18.8 million people in the U.S. have been diag- nosed with diabetes and an For a Safe and Secure estimated 7 million people have the disease but are undiagnosed. If current Alternative to trends continue, 1 out of 3 U.S. adults will have diabe- Assisted Living, tes by 2050. The Diabetes Manage- Call or Click Today for a ment Series has been a highly sought after KCHD FREE Needs Assessment program since the 1970s. Due to the prevalence of the disease, KCHD also administers several pre- vention programs aimed 865-922-3030 at reducing diabetes rates, including the Nutrition Edu- www.caretn.com cation Activity Training (NEAT) after-school pro- gram, mini-grants for local Gift Certificate businesses to improve diet and physical activity, walk- * 4 Hours Free ing school bus programs, breast-feeding promotion Mention code FREECARE and advocacy, communi- * Restrictions Apply ty engagement programs, and more. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s September 30, 2013 September 30, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 COMING AGAIN---BUT WHEN? Cont. from page 1 Jesus’ words. It is hard for Rule. Read this book. I us humans to live exempla- learned a lot from it. I hope Stop quibbling over when ry lives because only God you do too. He is coming. Prepare your- is perfect but we can still Thought for the day: self for that great day. I am do the best we can to get Kind words can be short not a “religious” person per ready for His coming. Be and easy to speak, but se, but I do try to live my life kind, help the poor, love their echoes are truly end- as a Christian according to God, and follow the Golden less. Mother Theresa PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s September 30, 2013 Congratulations ANNOUNCEMENTS Chris Wilson gradu- October Democratic “Getting the Most Out of 451 East Tennessee Ave, in of wines from around the ated from Officer Candi- Women’s Meeting Your Medications” at 10:30 the Family Life Center from world provided by Terrance date School at Ft. Benning The Knox County Dem- a.m. followed by talk at 11:30–1:30. This month’s Pate General Manager of in Columbus, GA. Chris ocratic Women’s club will 11:30 a.m. by David Dew- topic will be “Cognitive chang- Cedar Bluff Wine and Spir- received his commission meet the second Tuesday hurst, on “Developemental es in the Parkinson Patient” its. The featured artist will as a Second Lieutenant of each month at 6 p.m. at and Revitalization of Down- presented by Dr. Nelleke Van be Darryl Steel, a Tennes- in the United States Army, Shoney’s on Western Avenue town Knoxville,” Ossoli Club- Wouwe. For more information see artist who specializes serving in the Infantry Branch and graduated in the in Knoxville. New members house, 2511 Kingston Pike. pleas contact Karen Samp- in water color and gouache. top twenty of his class. Chris attended basic training are always WELCOME! Call Info: 865-523-6698. sell at (865)482-4867. Other highlights of the event at Ft. Jackson in Columbia, SC and received The Army 742-8234 for more info. PK Hope Is Alive Toast to Style will include a silent auction Achievement Medal for graduating with the top physi- Ossoli Circle meeting PK Hope Is Alive Parkinson A Toast to Style, an artist and hourly drawings. cal fitness score for his unit. 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