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The Mynatt Beer sales near churches resolution delayed Family By Mike Steely [email protected] there wasn’t enough time to respond Jack Wallace Three before the measure was passed on speaks against generations of What seemed to be a foregone first reading two weeks ago. One coun- eliminating the conclusion to drop the current 300 cilman noted that articles in local distance be- local referees feet required between churches and newspapers, and specially The Knox- tween city beer beer retailers saw some church oppo- ville Focus, came out one day prior to retailers and By Ken Lay sition Tuesday night. The Knoxville Tuesday’s meeting. local churches. City Council heard Jack Wallace and “Three hundred feet isn’t enough,” The decision Gene Mynatt has passed Carlos Harmon of Oakwood Baptist said Jack Wallace, a deacon at Oak- was postponed his family business down to and Doug Stauffer of Antioch Baptist wood, urging the council not only to two weeks. two generations. Well, sort of. speak against the measure. reject dropping any distance between Photo by Mike Mynatt has been a longtime Opponents of the measure said Continued on page 2 Steely. official for scholastic sports in the Knoxville Area and he now works on a football crew with his son Shane, a one-time bas- Sign ordinance to ketball star with Christenber- ry Middle School and football player for Fulton High. change for hospitals, And a third-generation Mynatt, Jared, has put on the entertainment stripes for Friday night football games in recent years. Jared, 24, is Gene’s grandson and districts By Mike Steely Shane’s nephew. [email protected] Grieve said that Pavlis Gene, who began officiating called him about the idea basketball games in 1981, has A move to alter the city’s and said that tweaks of always had a love for sports. year-old sign ordinance to the ordinance “are going “I started in 1981 and I start- allow signs at hospitals to take place.” Pavlis said ed doing basketball games,” for emergency care was the look at creation of said Gene, who worked for Bell strongly opposed Tues- the entertainment over- Telephone Company and AT & day night but the council lay sign ordinance “won’t T before retiring and dedicat- voted to send the idea to take three years, I prom- ing his professional life to offi- the planning commission ise that.” The current over- ciating. “I always enjoyed bas- to come up with a pro- all sign ordinance, champi- ketball.” posal. oned by Grieve, took that Gene started as a basket- Planning Commission long before adoption. ball referee and later moved staff Dan Kelly said the In other business the to football and softball. He’ll MPC was busy but would council voted to change turn 70 in March and hopes do as instructed but major the name of the Sharps to work through the 2017-18 opposition came from Ridge Memorial Park school year. Joyce Feld, President of to “Sharps Ridge Veter- “I’ll probably get out next Scenic Knoxville. Photo by Mike Steely. ans Memorial Park” on year,” he said. “I’ll miss it. “You are going to open requests from Council- I enjoy it because it keeps Knoxville honored the service of its U.S. military veterans with a focus on a big can of worms if you men Mark Campen and me young. I’ve made a lot of Marines with the City’s 91st annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11. open this back up,” she Marshall Stair. The Veter- friends with coaches and the said to the council regard- ans Heritage Site Foun- other officials.” ing tweaking the current Wreaths Across America in dation, who have adopt- Gene’s love of sports was ordinance. ed the park and are pro- passed down to Shane, who The council also asked after his playing days with the Knoxville needs your help the MPC to look at creat- moting several changes Falcons, put on stripes on By Mike Steely on the internet. ing a sign ordinance for there, were present for Friday nights. [email protected] He began getting requests for “entertainment overlays” the vote. Like Gene, Shane has served Veterans Day was last week but wreaths from several states but he in certain parts of the city, The council also voted, as a referee in football and there’s another event coming to could only send seven wreathes to such as Happy Hollar and on first reading, to adjust basketball. He’s still a softball honor veterans and you can get the states. In 2007 Wreaths Across Cumberland Avenue. the city’s compensation umpire and he is also a former involved. On December 17 wreaths America, a non-profit organization Councilman Nick Pavlis plan for employees and baseball umpire. will be placed on graves at Knox was formed with the slogan “Remem- called the sign ordinance postponed a decision on “You build some great rela- County’s three veteran cemeteries. ber, Honor, Teach.” a “living and breathing an agreement to lease tionships,” Shane said. “It’s Wreaths Across America is offering Two years ago the campaign placed document” and said it is the old city hall. They also great to work with Dad. a free wreath for every two wreaths over 700,000 wreaths at 1,000 loca- now reasonable to look voted to rezone a proper- “Dad’s never one to correct that are sponsored. tions including Pearl Harbor, Bunker at creating such districts ty on Texas Avenue from you on the field but after the Ronnie Collins, President of the Hill, Valley Forge and the site of the considering potential for residential to Office. The game, he may pull you aside Alice Bell Spring Hill Neighborhood September 11 Memorial. Knoxville. He also said building is the former Boil- and say ‘Hey, you might’ve Association, reminded everyone of In 2015 County Mayor Tim Bur- that two or three taverns ermaker’s Building and called that play a little dif- the effort earlier this month. chett took up the tribute and, that would not be an entertain- the change was support- ferently. Working with Dad “I first heard about it two years ago year, about $36,000 was raised ment district. ed by the Lonsdale United has really helped me and it’s and have contributed and helped and 1,900 local graves were so hon- Vice Mayor Duane for Change organization. helped Jared.” lay wreaths. As a veteran it is just a ored. Jared has been officiat- small way of giving back,” Collins told The three Knox County cemeteries ing for six seasons and he’ll The Focus. “I’m just trying to make are the National Cemetery on Tyson receive the profession’s high- sure all three cemeteries get com- Street, the Old East Tennessee State est high school honor. He’s pletely covered.” Veterans Cemetery on Lions View been tapped to work at the The national effort goes back many Pike and the new East Tennessee Blue Cross Bowl, in one of Ten- years to Morrill Worchester, owner of State Veterans Cemetery on Gover- nessee’s High School State the Worchester Wreath Company of nor John Sevier Highway. Championship football games. Harrington, Maine. A childhood trip “It’s so important to always honor Shane worked the Blue Cross to Washington, D. C., included a visit our veterans and to not forget those Bowl in 2006. to Arlington National Cemetery. In who have served and are now gone,” “I’m really looking forward to 1992 Worchester’s company had a said Mayor Burchett. “There’s a spe- that, I’m excited,” Jared said. lot of leftover wreaths and decided cial feeling families get when they “I don’t know which game I’ll to place them in an older section of drive past one of our veteran cem- Photo by Mike Steely get. We’ll find that out once it’s the Arlington graveyard. He did so for eteries in Knox County and see a Members of the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation several years and, in 2005, a photo wreath of live greenery placed on cheered as the city council voted to add “Veterans” to Continued on page 3 of the wreath effort there circulated Continued on page 4 the name of the Sharps Ridge Memorial Park. Spotlit on Disleksia PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus November 14, 2016 The Chalk Board Bits of News About Local Education Board of Education to Shannondale weekend in Nashville. Team Head Coach Frank Nauss. part of the change.” meet today Ms. Deathridge was first elect- “As part of the team’s communi- Elementary to hold The Knox County Board of Edu- ed to the Knox County school ty service project we wanted to Student Athletes Sign Shopping Bazaar cation will hold its mid-month board in September 2010, and help another community in their Letters of Intent Local vendors and shops in work session at 5 p.m. on Monday, served as vice-chair in 2013. desire to make a change for the Nov. 14, in the boardroom on the She was re-elected to the school better. Our kids believe that all of Fulton High School’s KeKe Fountain City will be participat- first floor of the Andrew Johnson board in 2014. Knoxville is better when we help McKinney signed her National ing in the Shannondale Shopping Building (912 S. Gay Street). TSBA is a non-profit, private each other to succeed.” Letter of Intent with the Bazaar on Thursday, November The full agenda and available service organization whose mis- The Change Center is a recre- University of Kentucky Wednes- 17 from 4-8 p.m. The public is supporting documentation for sion is to assist school boards ational facility being construct- day, November 9 in the Fulton invited to come to the Shannon- the mid-month work session are in effectively governing school ed in the heart of the center city High School auditorium. available on the Board of Educa- districts. TSBA provides school of Knoxville. The Change Center At the Christian Academy of dale Elementary School gym to tion page of Knox County Schools board members a collective voice will provide youth in and around Knoxville, golfers Davis Shore browse local wares and services website. Supporting documents in matters of legislation and the inner city a safe place to find signed to the University of Ala- and help support Shannondale. may be viewed where available public education concerns. hope and opportunity. bama, Emma Wasson signed to Concessions and childcare will on the website or downloaded in Projected to open in late 2017, Lipscomb University and Caro- be available. a PDF form. The mid-month work Halls High hosting the Center will have free admis- line Cavin signed to Western Ken- Family and community involve- session will be broadcast live on Swim-A-Thon sion and moderate activity fees tucky University. Softball player Comcast Cable Channel 10 and for attractions, games, and con- Lexi Harmon signed to Arkansas ment at school is a key factor in streamed live at knoxschools. fundraiser cessions. In addition, The Change Tech University and volleyballer the success of the students and org. The Halls High School Swim Center Jobs Initiative will include Caroline Henderson signed to providing the high level of educa- Team is hosting a swim-a-thon job training, direct entry-level Presbyterian College. CAK had tion at Shannondale! Throughout fundraiser, Swim for The Change jobs for young people within the three baseball players sign let- Deathridge the year, there are many activi- Appointed to TSBA – Kids Helping Kids, on Thurs- Center, connections to jobs in the ters of intent: Hudson Chastain day, December 8 at the Tennes- greater community, and entrepre- to Transylvania University, Lucas ties and events like this one that Board of Directors see School for the Deaf. Celebrity neurial job creation. Sykes to Cleveland State Commu- benefit the school to create funds Gloria Deathridge, a member swimmers will swim with swim- “My heart is overjoyed! This phe- nity College and Spencer Strider necessary to offer programs such of Knox County Schools Board mers from the Halls Swim Team nomenal gesture is really beau- to Clemson University. as Accelerated Reader, Ticket to of Education representing Dis- and the Tennessee School for the tiful and continues to demon- From Hardin Valley Academy, trict 1, has been appointed to Deaf. Proceeds from the fund- strate that the community wants swimmer Erica Laning signed Read, iXL, and fitness. There a one-year term on the Tennes- raiser will benefit the Halls Swim to change,” said Nicole Chandler, with Arizona State, rower Morgan are many other benefits such as see School Board Association’s Team and The Change Center. Executive Director of The Change Senogles to University of Louis- the school clinic, safety camer- Board of Directors. “In addition to being student Center. “The Halls High School ville, volleyball player Caroline as, the school directory, teacher The appointment to serve as athletes, I’m proud that members Swim team is a shining example Waite to Appalachian State, supplies, field trip supplements one of four at-large members was of the swim team are developing of what happens when young and soccer players Paige Hewitt confirmed at the board’s meeting into young men and women who people become engaged in devel- signed with Belmont University and scholarships, technology on Nov. 5, during the TSBA con- are interested in community ser- oping social responsibility doing and Maggie Wilson with Univer- upgrades, playground mulch, vention that was held over the vice,” said Halls High School Swim their part in their own way to be sity of the South. landscaping, etc. Beer sales Provisional ballots holding near churches up Smith-Johnson race By Mike Steely resolution delayed [email protected] Cont. from page 1 regulations doesn’t stop With only 154 votes difference beer vendors and churches the sale of liquor near a between State Legislator Eddie but also to strengthen the church if a business gets a Smith and former legislator Gloria current regulations. state license. Johnson, the Democrat is holding “I’m not interested in pro- “We’re trying to be fair to off conceding until absentee and tecting landlords,” he said businesses,” he said. provisional ballots are counted. in response to claims that Councilman Marshall Chris Davis of the Election Com- more and more churches Stair said the proposed mission told The Focus that count- are locating in shopping ordinance “doesn’t do a ing the provisional ballots probably centers and by locating lot” and added, “It makes won’t start until today (Monday) and there it inhibits landlords sense to go ahead and vote often about half or more are thrown from renting space to beer it.” out because of bad addresses, sellers. “There hasn’t been a etc. He also said that the 597 pro- Oakwood pastor Carlos lot of complaints,” Coun- visional ballots come from across Harmon also asked the cilwoman Brenda Palmer the county and not just the Smith- council to prohibit any said. Johnson race’s district. church from serving beer “The whole culture is Smith leads the race by the for special events, saying, changing,” said Council- narrow margin, similar to his victo- “Removal of the buffer man Duane Grieve, who ry two years ago when he unseated zone is shortsighted.” had opposed the change Johnson. The 13th District is one of Stauffer asked the coun- but added, “I’ve changed the county’s urban districts. cil to reduce the number of my mind over the past sev- Johnson said she is speaking Photo by Mike Steely retailers and cited church- eral months.” with her attorneys and waiting the es who have schools and When Councilman Wal- final results. She has not conced- State Legislator Eddie Smith with his wife, Lana, and their children after playgrounds for children. lace agreed with the idea ed the election. Wednesday after- voting in Tuesday’s election. Smith is the winner of his re-election efforts for Quoting scripture Stauffer of delaying a decision the noon Johnson filed an injunction the 13th District unless the provisional ballots boost Johnson ahead. said the “Bible explicitly council voted 5-4 to post- with the Chancery Court demand- says it should not be done.” pone the matter. Voting to ing that Cliff Rogers and the Elec- He noted that all four major postpone were Councilmen tion Commission turn over a list of provisional ballot voters from the in Staples got 65.40 % of the votes. cities in the state have Mark Campen, Della Volpe, those provisional ballots. She said her district should be divided from All of the other incumbent Repub- restrictions on the dis- Daniel Brown, Nick Pavlis that given an election law requiring the counted ballots and the names lican state house members in our tance between beer sales and Wallace. provisional ballot voters to appear and addresses be delivered to her. area were reelected. and churches. Rev. Rodney Arnold, who within 48 hours of the election and Until the provisional ballots are Congressman Jimmy Duncan, Jr., “Fairness demands led the proposal to drop the validate their ballot that they didn’t counted Smith has received 11,160 was easily re-elected with 71.6 per- that we move it until two distance, spoke before the have time to respond. She claims votes or 50.35 percent and John- cent against his Democratic oppo- weeks,” Councilman Nick vote and said the church- that there may be enough of the son received 11,006 votes or 46.65 nent Stuart Starr. State Senator Della Volpe said. es in his group has grown provisional votes in her district to percent. Becky Duncan Massey ran unop- Councilman George to fifteen. change the outcome. In the 15th District, the most posed for re-election. Wallace, who had voted “This is not a matter of Johnson and her campaign staff urban state district in Knox County, Donald Trump defeated Hillary with the majority to drop theology, the current state want to assist the ballot cast- Rick Staples easily defeated Pete Clinton in Knox County for U.S. Pres- the distance, said he had law negates city law and ers in obtaining the documenta- Drew and write-in candidate Rhonda ident, getting 58.98% of the vote. no objection to the delay doesn’t protect churches,” tion so their individual ballots will Gallman. He replaces resigning and added the current Arnold said. count. She said the names of the state legislator Joe Armstrong.

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Throughout election Republican party was no readily acknowledged Hil- did he win, but he won by little attention to them. The night, that barometer con- wiser than their Democrat- lary Clinton “hated” ordi- taking away states believed election results indicate it tinued to move ever down- ic counterparts, settling nary Americans, a dis- to be solidly in Hillary Clin- will be decades before the ward until finally the New on Jeb Bush as the most dain that neither she nor ton’s column. The Mid- mainstream media gains York Times concluded there electable candidate Repub- Barack Obama much both- west was perceived by the any real credibility with the was a 91% chance Donald licans could field in 2016. ered hide, save in elec- elite to be Hillary Clinton’s public. Trump would be elected. Bush proved to be any- tion years. The Demo- impregnable fortress, but The Democrats and The truth is neither the thing but electable, spend- crats truly believed the Donald Trump battered the professional left were Democrats nor the profes- ing $150 million and not coming of Barack Obama down the doors and sacked shocked their own world sional left had believed a winning a single delegate had reshaped the United the castles. -view was rejected at the By Steve Hunley, Trump victory in the general to the Republican National States of America, if not Many Republican estab- polls. Trump’s election Publisher election was remotely pos- Convention. the world. lishment figures, including was a blow to not only [email protected] sible. There was a partic- Most of the signs were Obama campaigned hard Tennessee’s own gover- the ruling class, the news ular contempt on the part there for just about any- for Clinton, telling voters the nor Bill Haslam, refused to media, those who believe When Donald Trump first of the pollsters, political body to see, had they both- election of Donald Trump endorse the GOP nominee. the government owes them announced his intention to professionals, Hollywood ered to look. Trump van- would be a repudiation of Now with the advent of a a living and more besides, seek the Republican pres- celebrities and media elite quished 16 credible and a him and his administra- Trump administration they but the insufferable folks idential nomination, his if anyone had the temerity few not-so-credible chal- tion. Obama was suppos- are likely to be found on the who like to consider them- declaration was greeted to diverge from any opinion lengers in the primaries, edly riding a wave of pop- outside looking in, bereft selves social justice war- with little enthusiasm from that did not end with the winning more votes than ularity, but his popularity of influence on a national riors who are intent upon many GOP regulars and a coronation of Hillary Clin- any other Republican pres- was assessed by the very level. Certainly none of the forcing what they deem to collective giggle from the ton. Obviously, millions of idential candidate in histo- same pollsters who ascer- apostates will likely be suc- be politically correct down ruling elite and the main- working Americans did not ry along the way. In spite of tained Hillary Clinton was cessful in aspiring to higher the throats of other Ameri- stream media. Just last fail to notice the ostenta- Hillary Clinton’s flaws, Dem- unbeatable. office nor will they likely be cans. week, Donald J. Trump tious snobbery and smug ocrats were smug in their Obama frequently ruled successful in choosing their Donald Trump is the first won arguably the biggest self-righteousness. belief she would crush the by decree, bypassing the own successors. person in American histo- upset in the history of our The Democrats had fool- non-politician Trump. Dem- Congress through Exec- The media felt secure in ry to be elected President presidential elections. ishly allowed Hillary Clin- ocrats had been equally utive Orders, to enact an an all out assault on Trump of the United States who Keep in mind, on his way ton, a deeply flawed can- certain Jimmy Carter would agenda that thrilled the left during the general election, did not lead an army or hold to the White House, Donald didate by any measure, to sweep the nation when yet could never pass Con- believing Clinton was cer- an office before becoming Trump obliterated two polit- have the field to herself; running against the actor gress. Now much or most tain to be elected and they Chief Executive. Trump ical dynasties: Bush and it was Hillary’s “turn” and Ronald Reagan. of Barack Obama’s legacy risked little by doing all owes very little to anyone Clinton. most Democrats failed Democrats truly believed can be swept away with the they could to stop Trump. after being elected; Trump As election night pro- to see the warning signs there was a new world stroke of President Donald There was not even a pre- was opposed by virtually gressed, the expected when an eccentric 74 year- order with the reign of Trump’s pen. tense on the part of most of every special interest group landslide for Hillary Clinton old socialist from Vermont Barack Obama. It was not The Republicans who the media they were report- in the country as well as the failed to materialize. The proclaimed himself to be a difficult for the average had been amongst the ing news, but rather trying elite media, Wall Street and television news commen- Democrat and challenged American to perceive many ruling elite were as stunned to influence opinion. Polls most politicians. This is tariat seemed unable to Clinton in the primaries. of these folks viewed the by Trump’s victory every bit that did not conform to the unprecedented in Ameri- grasp the numbers coming Bernie Sanders gave Hillary Age of Obama as the rise as much as the Democrats. accepted wisdom of Hillary can politics. in; not only was Donald Clinton all she could stand of the educated, delighting No Republican presiden- Clinton’s imminent election For those folks ponder- Trump not losing, he was and more besides; had she in the notion they were cel- tial candidate has carried were derided as “outliers” ing a move to Canada or actually winning. The com- not already been anointed ebrating multiculturalism, Wisconsin since Ronald and today those same folks Mexico, Godspeed. You mentators stared into the by the Democratic ruling as well as a solid belief in Reagan in 1984; no Repub- are now seen as shrewd won’t be missed. There are cameras, their body lan- class and been awarded globalism at the expense of lican presidential candidate pollsters. Trump’s election tens of millions of Ameri- guage jerky and stiff, their virtually all of the super del- Americanism. In the wake has carried Pennsylvania left the mainstream media cans who really do want to voices barely able to speak egates, it would have been of riots, police killings and a or Michigan since 1988. exposed as being com- see this country become the unthinkable. The New a horse race. Sanders did failure to address the ene- Donald Trump managed pletely, utterly and abject- great again. York Times had predicted manage to move Clinton mies of America, ordinary a feat that neither John ly WRONG. In the end,

The Mynatt FamilyThree generations of local referees Cont. from page 1 “Both these guys played high game. see some fans there sometimes “I used to umpire in baseball determined [what teams] will get school football and they wanted “I work on Larry Keck’s crew who know that we’re officials. but it got to the place where there.” a way to stay in the game. and Gene, Shane and I always “When I retire, I’ll miss those I didn’t really enjoy it,” Shane Jared is a recent graduate of “But the biggest thing that get to do an eighth-grade game trips to Shoney’s the most.” said. Fulton, so he won’t call the Class every young official has to learn together at John Tarleton Park. Jared noted that there’s always He said he now can handle 4A Title game if the Falcons is that you can’t be a fan. This is It’s great to do this with your time for fun. fans. Because as an official, make it. a job and you’re there to work. family because you know that “We like to cut up and some- he knows that he’s not going to Gene and Shane work on the It takes a while for every young they will always have your back. times, we get on Larry or make everybody happy. same crew and Jared is part of official to learn that. It’s a tough At first, it was hard not to be a fan Gene,” he said. “We love to joke “The biggest thing that you another but that doesn’t mean transition.” but you have to learn to watch the around.” have to understand is that fans that the family trio doesn’t some- Jared, who once had aspira- people that you’re supposed to Shane also began officiating see things through their team’s times get to work together. tions to play college football, got be watching. in college. He does softball and eyes,” Shane said. “We have to “Sometimes, you have Gene, into officiating while attending Being an official is serious busi- football and like Gene, he’s left watch the whole game. Shane and Jared,” Shane said. college at Pellissippi State Com- ness. Crews must be at the game basketball. He’s been around “A fan sees his team on offense “It’s great to get to work with your munity College. an hour-and-a-half before kickoff. long enough to call games involv- and he’s not really concerned family.” “I originally wanted to play col- The members meet at a predeter- ing his former teammates’ and about what the other team is Gene, with his 35 years of offi- lege football and I was at Pel- mined site and travel together. friend’s children and grandchil- doing on defense until the ball ciating experience, is always the lissippi taking classes and my “We talk about the rules on dren. is snapped.” head referee when he takes the grandfather suggested that I get the way to the game,” Gene said. He gave up baseball early in field. into officiating,” Jared said. “It “Then after the game, we get his career but remains in football “I have to be the boss,” he said. was a way for me to stay in the together at Shoney’s to eat. We and softball. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus November 14, 2016 Take a Tasty Walk Voting and Veterans As I pen this column, two major events of the week weigh on my mind---voting with East TN Tours and veterans. It By Mike Steely [email protected] food back home with them in is quite interest- to go boxes,” she said. ing to note how Take a Tasty Walk with East “Make sure to come hungry closely the two TN Tours and I assure you, no one ever are related. Want a tasty walking tour goes away hungry,” Quinn A m e r i c a n s of downtown Knoxville? How said. have just elect- about dining your way along A trained nurse who moved ed a new presi- Gay Street or Market Square to Knoxville at the age of 16, dent to lead our and discovering a bit of histo- she has a love of history and By Ralphine Major country for the ralphine3@yahoo. ry along the way? a passion for good food. com next four years. If your walking shoes are “We’re less expensive than It is the civic ready and you’ve got a hearty other food tours and we try duty of every citizen to participate in appetite then Lauren Quinn’s to support local businesses, the election process. I am remind- Lauren Quinn of East TN Picture of a home with a beautiful East TN Tours is waiting to especially for new residents ed of an inspiring story I read about Tours is waiting to take you on symbol of our freedom---the Ameri- guide you or your party to five of Knoxville. About 95% of the someone who almost did not vote a delicious walking food tour can flag different local restaurants, people on the tour haven’t this year. Then, he was reminded of downtown Knoxville. She all for one price, and you’ll tried these local restaurants of the times years ago when he wit- specializes in local restaurants enjoy a three-hour gastro- and it gets people out of nessed an elderly man who made his who sacrificed all. It is because and gives you a bit of history nomic adventure. Quinn also the groove they’re into,” she way to vote in a wheelchair before all of our veterans that we have the along the way. (Photo courtesy books tours for large groups said. buildings were wheelchair accessi- freedom and opportunity to cast a of East TN Tours) like churches and clubs, and “What’s unique about the ble. That memory changed his mind, vote. the tours are perfect for date tour is that the restaurant August 2016, one month after and he went to vote. Here is a prayer for November nights, birthdays, and anniver- chefs, owners and/or manag- she and her husband moved The week ended with the ever and beyond that God bless Ameri- saries! ers come out to the table and back here in July. important Veterans Day, a day cele- ca, guide and protect her leaders, “I can have anywhere from visit with us,” she explained. “We can do dietary restric- brated with parades and special cer- bless those who have served her, two to twelve people on the East TN Tours invites hungry tions for people,” she said, emonies to honor those who have and protect those who still defend tour, but can accommodate people to join the culinary walk “Basically any variation of served the United States, those still her today! more with advance notice each Tuesday and Saturday at vegetarianism, gluten free, active in the service, and the many and special requests,” Quinn 2 p.m. and park at Visit Knox- no fish/seafood, etc, we can told The Focus. ”We start the ville or local parking garages. handle!” tours at Visit Knoxville, where As we know, UT football rules East TN Tours is partnering guests are given discount cou- most everything around here, with business and attractions pons from local business for so when there’s a home game like Ijams Nature Center zipline later use.” The tour is $89 on a Saturday, the tour will be adventure course called Navi- Wreaths Across America in each as of now, but will likely on Friday instead. Visit Knox- tat, where guests on the tour be set to a lower price start- ville provides parking vouch- get a discount coupon for their ing in January 2017, and stops ers during weekday tours. attraction as well. Knoxville needs your help include places like Frussies Quinn said she’s also consid- “You will also get a behind Continued from page 1 The deadline for donations made Deli, Clancy’s, Archers Bar- ering a smaller tour on Sun- the scenes look at the restau- their loved one’s headstone. I know by check is November 21. Checks beque, FIVE bar and finish- days. rants and meet with wonder- it was special to my mom, when should be made payable to “Wreaths es up with dessert at Sugar Quinn describes herself as ful chefs, owners and manag- she would see one on my father’s Across America” and mailed to 400 Mama’s. a “foodie and home chef” and ers to learn the history of their grave.” Main St., suite 615, Knoxville, TN “I don’t tell the restaurants invites visitors, new arrivals, businesses and the buildings “Our veterans served – and too 37902. Online wreath sponsorships what to prepare. That’s the and native Knoxvillians to take and their future plans to share many died – so we can have the free- will be taken until November 28. You beauty of my concept of a a food walk with her. Grad- their food passion with the dom to celebrate Christmas, go to can go to “knoxcounty.org” and select ’Chef’s Table Tour.’ They know uating from Bearden High world,” she said. church, and to vote on Election Day. the and click on “Wreaths Across we’re coming and make us School and Tennessee Techni- If you are curious and hungry Honoring them is the least we can America” to make a donation. something special, and there’s cal Center for nursing, Quinn you can book a date at EastT- do,” said Mayor Burchett. “Anyone Sponsorships are $15 per wreath, always lots of delicious food. formulated her business NTours.com or call Lauren at or any company or civic organization $30 for two, $75 for five, and $150 So much that I encourage and started selling tickets (865)410-TOUR (8687). can sponsor a wreath this Christmas for 10 wreaths. You can use a credit people to take the remaining and booking tours beginning season.” card or an electronic check.

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November 14, 2016 Our Neighborhoods Our Neighborhoods Talahi Park is unique to Knoxville

By Mike Steely will be a more expensive [email protected] and extensive endeavor,” If you haven’t visited Ethier said. this little park yet, you are Ethier said that missing out on a beautiful restoration of Sunhouse place. It may also be one Fountain may include of the most unique parks recreating the 12 bronze in the nation. frogs, as in the original, The only park in the city which sit on lily pads of Knoxville to be listed and spout water into the on the National Register fountain. All of the original of Historic Places, Talahi frogs are missing. Park in Sequoyah Hills was “We’d like a total redo. designed in 1926. For 90 years the Talahi The unique thing about Fountain has been Talahi Park is that it has a cobbled back together. Cherokee theme honoring The concrete has started Sequoyah. The two water to crack and there are features, the Sunhouse several false bottoms in and Panther fountains, the fountain.” have suffered through the The $30,000 in state years and in October the funds came from excess Sequoyah Hills/Kingston state funds according to Pike Association received Ethier. $30,000 from the state to Talahi Park is just west kickoff fundraising efforts of the Sequoyah Greenway

to restore the Sunhouse Photo by Mike Steely. and next to Sequoyah Park. Fountain. The name, which honors Sunhouse Fountain in Sequoyah Hills will be restored and the bronze frogs that once spouted water from the fountain The long narrow park the Cherokee Tribe, was may be included in the restoration. The historic water pool greets people to Talahi Park which can be seen in the back- is surrounded by very originally “Old Papoose ground. nice homes and features Park” and was part of the a large monument at the Talahi subdivision built by entrance overlooking the shape of thunderbirds and donations came from ribbon cutting opening. $30,000 for restoration of Robert L. Foust. The Native the river. Between the and is surrounded by private individuals and the Melina Ethier, the old fountain, bringing American theme runs now streets the park is used an iron fence. Back in city pitched in on the effort. Beautification and the goal of raising $60,000 throughout Sequoyah Hills, by walkers, families, and 2013 the Kingston Pike/ The effort was completed Restoration Director of the to completion. so named for the inventor visitors. Papoose Park Sequoyah Hills Association in 2014 and the park was neighborhood association, “Now our fundraising of the Cherokee Alphabet. there is entered through began a fundraiser to the location that year of told The Focus that an energies will be directed an iron gate designed with restore Papoose Park the Dogwood Arts Festival anonymous donor pledged to Panther Fountain which Kids get structure, guidance at Richard Yoakley School By Mike Steely [email protected] “Kids need structure and guid- ance,” he said, explaining that If you have driven Washington students at Richard Yoakley Pike between Broadway and have been suspended from their I-640 you’ve passed by the “base” schools for various rea- Richard Yoakley School, former- sons. Depending on the offense ly known as Alice Bell School. the students remain there for a Richard Yoakley is not your usual semester or up to a full school Knox County school and you year. may have wondered what they “This is an opportunity for kids do there. in a smaller environment,” he Students in the 6th through said. Smith, now in his second 12th grades attend classes year leading the school staff of there and most of them are there fifty, said he is “impressed with because of behavior issues. the staff.” Principal Seth J. Smith, a 20 “Most of the kids have had year veteran of the county’s very limited academic success. middle and high schools, spoke When they walk in the door we at a recent meeting of the East want them to know we are inter- Towne Business Alliance and ested in them,” Smith said. described the alternative school. Suspended Knox County stu- Photo by Mike Steely. He said the school provides per- dents are mandated to attend Located on Washington Pike the Richard Yoakley School teaches students that have been suspended from sonal relationships to each and the school. Most arrive for class other schools. Depending on the offense the students spend a semester or a school year there. every student. Continue on page 2 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus November 14, 2016

I’ll tell you one thing, if driving, who would have from home businesses, things keep going the way thought gas would some- where products were gen- Magnolia Avenue they are, it’s going to be day cost 29 cents a gallon? erally crafted by hand, to impossible to buy a week’s Guess we’d be better machine-aided production groceries for $20! off leaving the car in the in factories. It really start- discussed at East Have you seen the new garage. ed when Samuel Slater cars coming out next year? Kids today are impossi- brought new manufac- How times It won’t be long before ble. Those duck tail hair- turing technologies from Knoxville meeting $2000 will only buy a used cuts make it impossible to England and founded car. stay groomed. Next things the first U.S. cotton mill in By Mike Steely and diversity was ques- change! [email protected] If cigarettes keep going you know boys will be Beverly, Massachusetts. tioned,” he said, adding, I have a child who was up in price, I’m going to wearing their hair as long And so it began. Each As no candidates “We now have a better born in 1955. I don’t think quit. A quarter a pack is as the girls. generation saw prices rise showed up to speak sense of why things get he/she will mind me dis- ridiculous. I’m afraid to send my in every area of life. The at the monthly meet- done slower.” cussing their age, he/she Did you hear the post kids to the movies any salaries sometimes didn’t ing of the East Knoxville “When the Magnolia lives up North, but the year office is thinking about more. Ever since they let rise along with the com- Community the dozen or Avenue project was intro- 1955 brings back numer- charging a dime just to Clark Gable get by with modities but people man- so citizens who attend- duced you would have ous memories. Here are mail a letter? saying “damn” in “Gone aged to survive. Can you ed turned their attention thought segregation was some comments that were If they raise the mini- With the Wind,” it seems imagine people fifty years to the Magnolia Avenue being brought back,” By Ray Hill made in that year: mum wage to $1, nobody every new movie has “hell” from now exclaiming, “Well, Streetscape proposals Covington said. [email protected] will be able to hire outside or “damn” in it. back in my day, houses and other items in their Councilman Nick Della help at the store. The drive-in restaurant is rented for $1,000, cars area. Volpe said that fears of When I first started convenient in nice weath- were around $20,000, a Organizer Michael gentrification of East er, but I seriously doubt loaf of bread only $3.00”- Covington used the Knoxville would happen they will ever catch on. ---Well, most of us won’t event, held the day before after the historic street No one can afford to be be around then, but our the election last week at project is completed sick any more. $35 a day grandchildren and great- the Burlington Library, to were “misguided.” in the hospital is too rich grandchildren will be. Pity announce that the group One citizens said for my blood. them! will meet through April the proposed improve- Well, you get the gener- Thought for the day: and then disband. ment there is “nothing al idea of life back then. Everybody, sooner or later, “We’ve lived up to our but a landscaping proj- We grumbled and growled sits down to a banquet of mission to get informa- ect” and pointed to the about everything but look consequences. tion out about our con- rumor that a professional where we are now. R o b e r t L o u i s cerns,” Covington said. baseball stadium would I blame this vicious Stevenson. “We started in the be built there may have circle on the Industrial Send comments to: midst of a crisis—Wal- spurred the city’s efforts Revolution which began [email protected] or call greens was closing, there to improve the area. over a century ago when (865) 748-4717. Thank were concerns about the The use of tax production of goods moved you. coliseum and auditorium, Continue on page 4

Photo by Mike Steely. Richard Yoakley Principal Seth Smith speaks to the East Towne Business Alliance about purpose of the alternative school and the “personal relationship” the school tries to establish with every student. Kids get structure, guidance at Richard Yoakley School Continued from page 1 to their homes and not attending an through supplied transportation. alternative school. He said that Knox They then go through a security County Schools are in a “transition check just inside the front door. about how we discipline students.” Each student can earn more and “We are trying to prepare them to more freedom while there. Initially go back to their base schools,” he every student is escorted between said. classes and to meals. One Yoakley student spoke to the Dealing with behavior problems at alliance saying that he’ll miss the Richard Yoakley is “not just one day” structure there when he returns to according to Smith. He said humor- his school. Smith said the school ously that some need a “kick in the teaches the same curriculum as pants and some need a hug.” other middle and high schools but The teachers and the teacher aids adds discipline. work with students about anger, pro- When students process through fanity, social intervention and other Richard Yoakley Smith says he has a issues. Many of the students are farewell for them. He says, “I love you from lower income families. and I never want to see you again.” “Suspension doesn’t work,” he said, referring to students suspended PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Senator Howard Baker Pa r t Six Pages from the Past

By Ray Hill [email protected]

Although Howard Baker Nixon say, “Our great men had not been selected as are the property of the Richard Nixon’s running country. Everett Dirksen mate in 1968, his political of Illinois was and is the star continued to rise. Even common property of the 50 as Howard Baker’s political states.” fortunes rose, 1969 was a Senator Howard Baker difficult year for the Baker made the response to family. President Richard Nixon’s Everett McKinley Dirksen eulogy of his father-in-law. was the last of his kind. A His remarks were typical of golden throated orator of a Senator Baker, as they were time gone by, the “Wizard of brief, simple and quietly Ooze” to some, an artist and eloquent. The theme of patriot to others. Dirksen’s Baker’s remarks about his only child, Joy, was Howard late father-in-law was that Baker’s wife. Everett Everett Dirksen was both Dirksen had been Minority a realist and an idealist. Leader of the United States It was a description that Senate for a decade when Dirksen would have liked. he died on September 9, President Nixon gave 1969. Dirksen had first Senator Dirksen’s widow, come to Congress in 1933 Louella, and the Bakers just as Franklin Delano the use of Air Force One to Roosevelt was inaugurated make the trip back to Illinois as president. Voluntarily, with the body. Dirksen retired from Everett Dirksen’s death Congress in 1948 due to was not only a personal failing eyesight. Two years loss to Howard Baker and later, his eyesight much his family, but it left the improved, Everett Dirksen Republican ranks in the challenged Senator Scott Senate disoriented. Despite

Lucas, then the Majority the family ties, Howard From the Author’s personal collection. Leader of the United Baker had frequently Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee, circa 1975 States Senate. Dirksen disagreed with his father-in- won decisively and had law. When he first arrived remained in the Senate ever in the Senate, Baker had John Sherman Cooper, who Chairman of the Tennessee who gave Senator Albert he was the titular leader since. Senator Dirksen had urged that freshman had been in and out of the Republican Party. Nashville Gore the nickname, “The of Tennessee Democrats, been reelected to another senators be given more Senate since 1946, was industrialist Maxey Jarman Old Gray Fox” of Tennessee Governor Buford Ellington six-year term in 1968 at important assignments, one of the most respected was well financed, while Bill politics. refused to endorse John age seventy-two, but the something that did not meet Republicans in Congress. Jenkins, former Speaker of Senator Howard Jay Hooker. The memory years had not been kind with the approval of Everett Cooper had backed Scott the Tennessee House of Baker, keen on building of the ferocious primary in to the Illinois solon. Once Dirksen. in 1969, but in 1971 he Representatives, became the Republican Party in 1966 still lingered and left somewhat stout and robust, Hugh Scott of generated headlines when the candidate from upper Tennessee, conspicuously the governor bitter. Nor Dirksen began to look thin Pennsylvania became the he endorsed Baker for East Tennessee. Lastly, and pointedly remained did relatively conservative and gaunt. The senator also acting Republican leader of leader. Howard Baker lost there was a young and neutral in the GOP primaries. Ellington do much to help looked older than his years. the United States Senate yet again, but by a smaller remarkably personable The gubernatorial contest Albert Gore. A very heavy smoker, the after Everett Dirksen’s margin than in 1969. dentist from Memphis, was hard fought and Bill Brock beat Albert lines were deeply etched in death. Scott had been Senator Baker did Winfield Dunn. Winfield Dunn emerged as Gore by more than 40,000 his face beneath Dirksen’s in Congress since 1941 not entirely give up his Republicans faced a the winner, running well votes, while Winfield Dunn carefully tousled gray and many of the younger leadership aspirations, primary in the 1970 Senate all across the state, but became the first Republican curls. One reporter once Republican senators began but it would take ten years race as well. Congressman winning 95% of the vote in to be elected governor since commented, “His face looks to urge Howard Baker to run before he managed to make Bill Brock of Chattanooga populous Shelby County. 1920. Dunn beat John like he slept in it.” for Minority Leader. his way to the top of the had been considered an Congressman Bill Brock Jay Hooker by more than Dirksen’s magnificent Baker was hampered Senate hierarchy. Ironically, almost certain candidate crushed Tex Ritter, winning 66,000 votes. voice helped him to become in his first bid to become perhaps Howard Baker’s for the last two years. almost 75% of the vote. Republican victories a recording artist and his Minority Leader due to his most famous assignment C ongre s sman Dan Contentious primaries in statewide elections Gallant Men album became relative youth, as well as in the United States Senate Kuykendall had been were hardly the property of had been rare events, a national best-seller. having been in the Senate may have been as a result interested in running Republicans in Tennessee. usually only possible when When speaking at a only two years. Still, Howard of his challenge to Hugh and had been the GOP The Democrats had a bitter some calamity befell the fundraiser in Chicago in Baker got strong support Scott. Reputedly, Baker was nominee in 1964 against gubernatorial battle of their Democrats but Tennessee 1966, Dirksen had intoned, from many of the “Young placed on the “Watergate” Senator Gore and had run a own, which was won by was no longer a one party “No, you can’t eat freedom, Turks” in the Senate. Baker Committee by Hugh Scott respectable race. Eventually, John Jay Hooker. Senator state. Howard Baker’s or buy anything with it. You also had the support of some as punishment for having Kuykendall decided to seek Albert Gore had faced his election to the United can’t hock it downtown for more powerful Republicans run against him. reelection to Congress own primary, challenged States Senate in 1966 had the things you need. When including Barry Goldwater, Howard Baker played from his Memphis district by Hudley Crockett, who proven not to be some sort a baby curls a chubby arm who had just returned to a pivotal role in helping and Tex Ritter entered the had been a television news of aberration. Republicans around your neck, you can’t the Senate after a four-year the Republican tide to Republican primary. anchor and later press had carried Tennessee eat that feeling either, or buy absence. rise in Tennessee and it Today, those people who secretary to Governor in every presidential anything with it. But what in The sixty-eight year old would soon rise to a peak. recall Tex Ritter remember Ellington. Handsome, election since 1952 with this life means more to you Hugh Scott found himself Governor Buford Ellington him as the late actor articulate, and folksy, the exception of Lyndon than that feeling, or your hard pressed by the forty- had only barely turned John Ritter’s father. Yet Hudley Crockett gave the Johnson’s victory in 1964 freedom?” three year old Howard Baker. back a challenge inside his Tex Ritter had long been senator quite a scare. Gore when GOP nominee Barry Everett Dirksen’s final Soon there were rumors that own party from Nashville a popular entertainer only beat back Crockett’s Goldwater had suggested years were difficult, as he Scott would become leader attorney John Jay Hooker in for decades. Ritter had challenge by 31,000 votes. selling the Tennessee Valley suffered from emphysema, and Senator Baker would 1966 and was not eligible starred in numerous low- Crockett had run surprisingly Authority. once coughing so hard it become the Minority Whip. to succeed himself in 1970. budget westerns from the well in West Tennessee and With the arrival of the New cracked a vertebrae in his Baker immediately denied Tennessee’s senior U. S. mid 1930s until 1950. the fact Senator Gore won Year, Republicans occupied back. After hours, Senator there was any compromise. senator, Albert Gore, was Tex Ritter continued to act just 51% of the vote made both U. S. Senate seats, the Dirksen still clutched a “The people I am counting up for reelection as well. occasionally and was also him an inviting target for governorship and held four highball in one hand and on are first-ballot votes for Despite Howard Baker’s a country music star and Republicans. of the nine Congressional a cigarette in the other. leader. I am not running for victory in 1966, there sang High Noon (also known Albert Gore was anything seats in the Tennessee Dirksen had entered Walter whip,” Baker said. were many Democrats as Do Not Forsake Me Oh but a favorite of the Nixon delegation. Reed Hospital where he Scott cobbled together in Tennessee who fully My Darlin’), the ballad from White House. President Howard Baker would had quietly undergone an an odd coalition of older expected the Democratic the classic movie of the Nixon had faced Democratic have to run for reelection operation for lung cancer conservative Republicans nominees to win the general same name starring Gary majorities in both houses in 1972 and already a West and died five days later. with liberals and moderates election. Cooper. of Congress and wanted Tennessee congressman Doctors valiantly tried to to edge Howard Baker 24 The 1970 Republican Tex Ritter returned to to increase the number of was eyeing his seat longingly. resuscitate Senator Dirksen, – 19. Baker’s relative primary for governor Tennessee, moving to Republicans in both the That congressman was working on him for two hours inexperience in the Senate became a crowded affair Nashville, in 1965. Ritter House and Senate. The Ray Blanton and he, too, before pronouncing the old was the primary reason with at least four serious performed at the Grand Tennessee Senate race would leave his mark on political warrior dead. most senators gave for candidates competing Ol’ Opry. Ritter’s entry into became a priority for the Tennessee and Tennessee Howard and Joy Baker supporting the veteran for the GOP nomination. the U. S. Senate race came Nixon administration. politics, but his legacy would joined the other mourners Hugh Scott. Many Baker loyalists as something of a surprise Howard Baker fell be quite different from that as Everett Dirksen’s body Two years later, Baker supported the candidacy to many, as Bill Brock was in line behind both Bill of Howard Baker. lay in state beneath the ran against Hugh Scott for of Knoxville attorney considered the heavy Brock and Winfield Dunn, rotunda of the Capitol. They Minority Leader yet again. Claude K. Robertson, favorite to win the GOP campaigning hard for the heard President Richard Kentucky’s senior senator, who had served as State nomination. It was Tex Ritter Republican ticket. Although PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus November 14, 2016 Hovering Magnolia Avenue won’t hesitate to corner is laid at the feet of or girlfriends. Both par- discussed at East the coach to give him the instructor. She is ents inappropriately an earful about his too hard; she doesn’t inquire about finances. incompetence. All par- explain the material well They want an account- Knoxville meeting ents are keenly aware of enough; her classroom ing of every dime spent. Cont. from page 2 along Magnolia Avenue the score and urge the management prevents Sometimes they contact where people can gather coaches to play to win, the child from learning. bosses to plead for a increment programs along and talk about business even if that means leav- Nothing is ever the fault bump in salary for their Magnolia and the need for development. ing someone else’s child of students, those who children. the city to lure businesses Someone suggested By Joe Rector on the bench for the refuse to pay attention Things are surely dif- there and create a “busi- the former Swan’s Bakery [email protected] entire game. Meanwhile, in class or those who ferent from how most nesses friendly” neighbor- building for that purpose. the most important thing simply refuse to turn in of us grew up. Our par- hood also saw discussion. Della Volpe updated Thwack! Thwack! to those little ones is assignments. If these ents sent us to school Covington said the commu- the others about improve- Thawck! The sound finishing the game so two things are the rea- with warnings that nity needs to be united in ments at East Towne Mall grows louder as the sky that they can claim their sons for low grades, we’d better complete its efforts. Future plans for and said that the former fills with the same sound snacks and drinks. moms want to know if our work and behave. the Standard Knitting Mill Dillard’s store there may be coming from hundreds Parents circle the their children can make Trouble at school meant were also discussed. bought by the new owners or even thousands as classroom and wait up the work they’ve trouble at home. Moms Clarence Vaughn III, at the end of the year. they hover. What can for something nega- refused to do in the first and dads worked hard; Director of the Police Covington announced it be? Helicopter par- tive to occur. Then they place. they had little or no Advisory and Review that County Commissioners ents are either constant- dive bomb teachers;. Even when young time to fit in our ball Committee, asked what Carson Dailey and Michelle ly present or on call to the attacks come in folks enter the work- games that were noth- could be done to lure Carrington will speak at sweep into any situa- the forms of emails, force in permanent jobs, ing more than play. If young professional African the group’s next meeting tions that might arise. phone calls, and princi- some moms and dads we made it to college, Americans to the area on Monday, December 5. It’s a different world pal visits. An assigned are sticking their noses already we knew not and Covington recom- Other commissioners may from the one in which low grade on a report where they don’t belong. to mess around or any mended finding a location also attend. most of us grew up. card is viewed as a dec- They contact employ- financial help that came The smothering by laration of war by moms ers with concerns about from home would dry parents begins early. and dads. They demand their policies. Reports up. The last thing we Take a look at any sport- to know what the prob- have aired that describe wanted was to live at ing event. For instance, lem is. Before long, situations where parents home again. Our time t-ball fields are loaded the line, “My child has come into businesses to had come to spread our with players. Ringing never made a grade argue with bosses over wings and fly. Parents the field is an army of below an A or B” booms the disciplinary actions felt the same way, and, canvas chair toting par- from the parent. They they’ve meted out to as Bill Cosby put it, they ents. Most of the par- also declare that a bad children, even though wanted us out of the ticipants have little grade keeps their young the “child” is a college house before they died. knowledge of the game scholars from obtain- graduate and an adult. Life would be better and even smaller atten- ing scholarship offers Some young adults all-round if parents quit tion spans. They dig in from colleges. And even can’t escape parents at over-protecting their the dirt, sit in the out- when kids go off to col- all. It’s especially bad children. The best way field, or chase each lege, some parents con- when they can’t afford to survive in this world other. tinue to hover and will to pay rent and end up is to meet it head on. Moms and dads are attack over low grades in the basement of their Mistakes become invalu- steely eyed spectators. or make-up work poli- parents’ house. Some able learning tools. They They expect to see their cies. It’s not unheard of moms snoop in their will never happen and children on the field, not for parents to call or visit children’s possessions. children will be forever in the dugout. Dads are professors to discuss They critique wardrobes handicapped in adult convinced that their off- material content and and nag about personal life if helicopter parents spring are superior ath- grades. hygiene. Dads still shot- hover over their children. letes and should always The blame for such gun questions about be in the line-ups. They unacceptable grades groups and boyfriends Your One-Stop Source For Total Car Care

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Hardin prep football playoff roundup Valley makes Central and Fulton will square plays, holds off off again in playoff rematch By Steve Williams Rosser via e-mail Saturday. “Coach Ballard has Riverdale done a great job with his team. I am very fortu- By David Klein The lights will be brighter than ever on Broad- nate to lead such a wonderful group of young way this Friday night. men. The Hardin Valley An unexpected rematch will pit Fulton at Cen- “The key to the win could easily be the Hail Hawks turned back a tral in the Battle of Broadway Part II. Mary that we scored with six seconds left in the last ditch effort by the Many high school football fans had been game. Our defense played lights out again, led Riverdale Warriors to expecting a Catholic vs. Greeneville showdown by Isaac Buell and Jahvere Weste. Our offense win 17-14 Friday night in in the Class 4A quarterfinals this week. But the was unable to score a bunch of touchdowns, the second round of the Falcons and Bobcats pulled off surprising wins but had a consistent running game behind Class 6A playoffs. With in second-round action. the offensive line and running back Jadarius the win, Hardin Valley has Fulton rolled at highly-regarded Catho- Sackie. won a school record nine lic 46-25, while Central took out previously “We are very happy and blessed to be in the games during the season unbeaten Greeneville 16-14 on the road. Now quarterfinals of the playoffs and are looking and travels to unbeaten the two old rivals will be playing for a second forward to another great game against Fulton. PHOTO BY LEXIE GILLAND/ FUL.COM and number 2-ranked time this season and the stakes have probably Coach (Rob) Black has been very successful Johnny Hutchinson (left) and Dorian Oakland on Friday. never been higher in this series. and he will have his team ready to play. Both Williamson share a hug as the Fulton Falcons After taking a 17-6 The Bobcats defeated Fulton 21-19 in the teams are playing good ball and we look for- celebrate a 46-25 win at Catholic Friday night. lead on Andrew Fos- final week of the regular season in Fountain ward to the opportunity to dress up one more ter’s 30-yard field goal, City. Friday night.” the Hawks saw the War- Central advanced in dramatic fashion as Catholic Coach Steve Matthews was gracious ON THE WARPATH: South-Doyle’s Cherokees riors drive 88 yards in quarterback Trey Mitchell threw a 43-yard in defeat. continued their turnaround season with a 51 seconds to score a game-winning touchdown pass to Louis McNair “Fulton played a great game against us, they 34-11 win at Gibbs in Class 5A second-round touchdown on Brady with 6.8 seconds remaining. kept us off balance on offense and made the action. They are now 7-5 after going 0-10 last Stokes’ 12-yard touch- “It was a great game between two really spe- big plays on defense when they needed it, too. season. down catch. The 2-point cial programs,” said Central head coach Bryson They played a great game.” Continued on page 3 conversion by Marquell Odom cut the lead to 17-14 with 1:48 left. Hardin Valley recov- ered the ensuing onsides Roadrunners still have work to do after 74-50 win kick and had a chance By Steve Williams to run out the clock, but from 49 yards out. Gavin Greene’s 4th-and- There’s an old saying in sports that Kicker Eduard Hakizimana also 2 pass to Elijah Jones “offense sells tickets and defense stayed busy, with nine PAT kicks. was just over his head. wins championships.” Hampton junior running back With Riverdale having Based on its latest performance, Hunter Davenport at times looked one final opportuni- if Austin-East’s football team wants like the fastest player on the field as ty to tie the game on a to reach its goal of a state title this he ran off and left the Roadrunners. field goal or take a lead, season, it still has work to do on the His 62-yard scamper on a pitchout the Hawks’ Rook Land- defensive side of the ball. two minutes into the game raised ers sacked quarterback The Roadrunners were impressive eyebrows and gave the Bulldogs an Christian Souffront to on offense in their 74-50 Class 2A early 8-0 lead. force a fourth down. second-round win over visiting Hamp- The Roadrunners, however, would Souffront’s fourth down ton Friday night, but Coach Jeff Phil- score four times before Davenport pass attempt to a War- lips wasn’t pleased with his defense struck again with a 78-yard takeoff. riors’ receiver fell incom- and said that will be a focal point of He would go on to catch TD passes of plete, and Hardin Valley needed improvement by defensive 66 and 78 yards from junior quarter- celebrated the victory. coaches and players this week. PHOTOS BY DARNELL & KEY PHOTOS back Jason Russell and added scor- The Hawks’ offense “Heck no,” Phillips answered when Brothers Xavier and Isaiah Ligon team up on a play Friday night at ing runs from the 1 and 5. Russell was more efficient in the asked if the Roadrunners displayed a Austin-East in the Class 2A playoffs. Xavier, a senior, blocks as Isaiah, also added a 1-yard plunge. first half than the second state championship defense against a freshman, carries the ball for A-E against Hampton at Sam Anderson Austin-East led 21-8 after the first half. Hardin Valley got the Bulldogs from upper East Ten- Field. The Roadrunners outscored the Bulldogs 74-50. quarter, 42-24 at halftime and 55-38 the scoring started with nessee. after three stops. a 29-yard touchdown Austin-East (11-1) will host Happy combined are the most to ever be tal- basketball score. The Roadrunners punted one time pass from Gavin Greene Valley (11-1) in the quarterfinals this lied in a high school game at George Senior quarterback Darius Harper in the third quarter on fourth-and- to Clay Thomas with 9:12 Friday at 7. The Region 1-2A cham- “Dusty” Lennon Stadium. had a huge night in the scoring fest four from the Hampton 49. left in the first quarter. pion Warriors advanced with a 24-7 As the game was finally coming as he ran for four touchdowns and With the Bulldogs trailing by 17 Thomas made the one- win over Grace Christian Academy. to an end after almost three hours, passed for three more. late in the third quarter, Warren inter- handed grab in the right The swift Roadrunners were one press box observer joked, “They Harper’s scoring jaunts covered cepted a pass thrown by Russell. corner of the end zone to stopped only once on offense by played a football game and a track 19, 9 and 54 yards and an easy one The last points of the game came give Hardin Valley a 7-0 Hampton, but their defense at times meet broke out.” from the 1. His scoring passes went with 6:29 remaining. lead. got burned trying to stop the Bull- Not long after it was over, Coach 32 and 41 yards to Kashif Warren “We gave too many big plays due “I stretched out and it dogs, who eliminated A-E from the Phillips had already started preparing and eight yards to Xavier Ligon. to lack of communication amongst cupped right in my hand playoffs last season. for his team’s next game. He wasn’t Shannon Cozart jr. contributed TD the defense,” added Coach Phillips. and I brought it in.,” Clay Coach Phillips believes the 124 in a laughing mood, either. runs of 37 and 56 yards. Gedarian “We were on the field for a long time Cont. on page 2 points scored by the two teams The final tally did look more like a Mobley scooted in from the 1 and and I think that wore us down some.”

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But the Lady Demons surge that made the score of its inside game. time to concentrate on scored back-to-back bas- offense from their guards. had just enough depth to 32-21 and all but put the The Demons got a big getting the ball inside to kets midway through the Moore led Gresham with accomplish what needed to game out of reach. effort from a pair of post [Foster], because even if frame. 12 points. Ferguson and be done. But the Lady Gladiators players and that was he didn’t score, he could The Gladiators never Prince Westfield finished Halls kept its perfect didn’t quit and their coach, enough to help them nab open some things up for trailed but they pulled to with eight points each. record intact with a 41-23 Brett Huffaker, didn’t have a 54-47 non-league victory us.” within 22-21 late in the Brian Bolton added seven victory over the Lady Gladi- any complaints with their over Black Oak Ridge rival The Demons were hot quarter before Halls scored points. ators Thursday night at Halls effort. Gresham at home. early in their first home the final seven points of the The two teams will meet Middle’s Warren-Walker “I was really proud of our Elyjah Foster scored 25 game of the season at first half. again on Monday, Nov. Court. girls,” he said. “They gave it points to lead Halls (1-1) Warren-Walker Court. They “Their pressed rattled 21 for their annual Knox “We had lots of foul trou- all they had. before a spirited crowd in opened a 20-9 lead by first us,” Warren said. “We County Middle School Bas- ble,” Lady Demons coach “They left everything on the home opener for the quarter’s end. played a great first quar- ketball Conference show- Richard Lee said. “We had the floor and you just have Demons, who opened the It appeared that Halls ter and we played a good down in Fountain City. two girls foul out and we had to give the credit to Richard. 2015-16 season with a would cruise by Gresh- minute in the second quar- Both the Demons and two other girls with four fouls He has a great team.” loss to Powell in another am, which lost its season ter, but the five minutes in the Gladiators will open and those were all starters. The Lady Gladiators did non-league rivalry game opener to rival Whittle between weren’t very good. their league schedule this We had 20 fouls tonight. boast a balanced offensive on Monday, Nov. 7. Springs early last week, “This is a game of runs week. Halls will travel to Despite the foul woes that attack. “He’s working hard,” had other ideas. but it’s also a game of West Valley while Gresham plagued Halls (2-0), the Lady Aaniyah Jonson led the Halls Coach Bill Warren Gladiators’ first-year giving up runs. But fortu- will entertain Vine in Foun- Demons managed to hold way with seven points. Mack- said of Foster, who scored head coach Tom Poisal nately for us, when we went tain City. a slim 18-13 advantage as enzie Babb added six. 16 of his game-high total (who formerly coached the through a bad spell, we Tip-off for both games Gresham (1-1) hung tough Both teams return to before halftime. “He played girls at Halls) employed a were able to make some is slated for approximately throughout the first 24 min- action today (Nov. 14) as a good game tonight but he pressure defense and when good plays. Our inexperi- 5:30 p.m. utes of the contest. they open the Knox County still has a long way to go.” the visitors implemented ence showed tonight and Guard Macy Kirby scored Middle School Basketball 16 of her game-high 24 Conference portion of their points before halftime. Halls respective schedules. got its other bucket in that Halls will face a tough test span from Grace Lawson. when it travels to West Valley. New coach inherits veteran squad at Bearden “Gresham hung in there The Lady Gladiators, mean- By Ken Lay and they really played us while, will host Vine. Both Pember (sophomore, forward); for the Deaf 34-7 and Catholic toppled tough in the first half,” said games tip off at 4:30 p.m. Jeremy Parrott is a new face in the Dre’Jean Dave (senior, center); Roman Berean Christian 32-10. Lee, who saw his squad open Gresham and the Lady Bearden High School boys basketball Robinson (sophomore, guard/for- West 19, Knoxville Christian 16: The the 2016-17 campaign with Demons will renew acquain- program. ward); Trey West (sophomore, guard); Rebels boasted a balanced offensive a 48-24 non-league road vic- tances on Monday, Nov. 21 Parrott, the former Cherokee High Kordell Kah (sophomore, forward/ attack against the Knights, who have tory over Emory Road rival for their annual conference School head coach, was tapped to center); Shawn Stacy (sophomore, had back-to-back stellar seasons. Powell on Monday, Nov. 7. tilt in Fountain City and Huf- replace Mark Blevins, who resigned forward); Shamarcus Brown (sopho- Charles Dupree led West High with “In the second half, we were faker has that date circled on after last season, is one of a few new- more, forward/center) and Justin Ket- six points. Tyrone Patterson added able to make a couple of his calendar. comers in the program. terl (junior, center). five and Quez Johnson finished the plays here and there and we “I can’t wait to see them “We’re excited,” said Parrott. “We’re Bearden opens its season Tuesday 12-minute contest with four points. played better.” again at our place,” he said. a little things team. We have to do the at Grace Christian. The Bulldogs host Knoxville Christian, an independent Halls Middle’s defense little things well. We have to rebound Jefferson County Thursday night. Both school which will face some of the and we have to play good defense. the Rams and the Patriots made deep top Knoxville Interscholastic League “We have the hard parts of the postseason runs last year. squads this season, got five points Hardin Valley makes game down. Now, we have to work on Several other area teams were in from Aro Kacoull. some fundamental things.” action Wednesday. Concord Christian 34, TSD 7: The Lions The Bulldogs, who were one of the Webb 16, Austin-East 14: The Spar- boasted a potent and balanced offen- plays, holds off Riverdale top teams in Knoxville during Blevins’ tans were balanced in a win against sive attack in their debut Tuesday as Cont. from page 1 both teams’ defenses held 22-year run, began the Parrott era with the Roadrunners. they had seven players score at least said. “I didn’t even believe it the offenses in check till the a 26-14 victory over Halls Wednesday Emory Lanier and Todd Walker each four points. happened till I got back to fourth quarter when River- night in the Tennova Tip-Off Classic at scored five points. Jarrett Kyle added Matthew Massengill and Brian Lat- the sideline. They said you dale began its comeback on Thompson-Boling Arena. four. timore scored six points each to lead brought it in! It’s great to get Savion Davis’ 55-yard touch- But the new coach wasn’t all that Ronney Pierson and Jalen Tate had the way for Concord. a team win. It’s Hardin Valley down run with 9:25 left to happy after the 12-minute exhibition three points each for Austin-East. The Vikings, meanwhile, got all of history,” Clay added. play. Foster’s field goal gave contest against the Red Devils. Farragut 23, Gibbs 15: Nick Rogers, their offense from Marcus Jones on Hardin Valley scored the Hawks just enough of a “We have to do better with the little the reigning District 4-AAA Player of this night. another touchdown on cushion at 17-6 to withstand things and they better come,” Parrott the Year, scored 19 points for the Catholic 32, Berean Christian 10: The Colton Burns’ 43-yard touch- the Warriors’ rally in the last said. “Those are what are going to Admirals. Irish’s Jackson Rowan equaled the down run. Burns started out few minutes. determine whether we’re just going to Brennan Davis finished with 13 for Eagles’ offensive output in this abbre- running the ball to the left, “It’s a great job by our kids be a good team or if we’re going to do the Eagles. viated game. Catholic also got eight then cut back right for the of hanging in there, being what we want to do,” Carter 22, Central 9: Parker Haun points from Luke Jackson and six from touchdown for a 14-0 lead very resilient and fighting all The pieces are in place as the Bull- had eight points to lead the Hornets Brock Jancek. with 1:28 left in the first the way to the end,” Hawks’ dogs return 11 players who saw time past the Bobcats. Jacob Dunn finished with five points quarter. Head Coach Wes Jones on Bearden’s varsity squad last year. Karns 31, Fulton 27: Teahzjawon for Berean Christian. Riverdale tried a trick play said. “We’ve just played Junior point guard Dakota McGowan Hodge-Harper and Jefferson Holt had CAK 23, South-Doyle 11: The Warriors on special teams in the first great team football. It’s icing has started several games since he late buckets to lift the Beavers past were hot from beyond the 3-point arc half. The Warriors got all the on the cake for these kids arrived as a freshman three years the Falcons, who won the Class AA against the Cherokees. CAK made five way to the Hawks’ 21-yard right here. They played their ago. Sophomore guard Trent Steph- State Title in March. of its seven outside shots en route to line before the Hawks forced hearts out.” ney emerged as one of the area’s top knocking off South-Doyle. a fourth down. The Warriors Jones talked about Fri- players as a freshman last year. I dn Tues ay night’s games: West Isaiah Sulack and Turner Helton tried a fake field goal, but day’s quarterfinal matchup Other key returners who saw key edged Knoxville Christian 19-16; Chris- paced the Warriors with six points Michael Scruggs dropped against 12-0 Oakland. “Why playing time last year or dressed for tian Academy of Knoxville downed each while Hunter Reynolds added six. the pass in the end zone. not play number two? What varsity games last season include: South-Doyle 23-11; Concord Chris- The Cherokees got six points from Following the first quarter, do we got to lose?” Ques Fair (sophomore, guard); Drew tian School routed Tennessee School Raphael Lee. L. R. 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I am especially proud the second quarter on 3rd and opportunity this young football 45-13 loss at Elizabethton in of the seniors this year. It 20 that led to a long touchdown SECOND ROUND team has ahead of them,” said the Class 3A playoffs. can be very difficult to have a pass to Dylan Street. He’s the (Friday, Nov. 11) head coach Clark Duncan via “We struggled last night coaching change in your senior fastest player we have seen CLASS 6A e-mail. “Defensively, we played in several areas,” said CAK season, but they’re a special all year. He runs a laser 4.3 Hardin Valley Academy 17, Riverdale 14 great, forcing five turnovers head coach Travis Mozingo via group of young men, who come 40-yard. They got a field goal Maryville 42, Dobyns-Bennett 14 against a very good offensive e-mail. “We turned the football from great families. I am excit- late in the second quarter that CLAS S 5A team. Offensively, we ran the over, which always makes it ed for the future of CAK foot- made it 17-7 at half. M orristown West 20, Halls 17 ball exceptionally well. Our difficult to win – several turn- ball.” “We lost our tailback (con- South-Doyle 34, Gibbs 11 offensive line did a great job overs left the defense with RASOE M U T D: Grace Chris- cussion) and a starting lineman Farragut 33, Rhea County 30 against a very big and physi- short fields, compounding our tian Academy head coach in the first half (knee injury). In CLAS S 4A cal defensive line. Overall, we struggles. Adding to that was Randy McKamey said it was a game like tonight’s, it makes Central 16, Greeneville 14 played all three phases of the our continued battle with inju- a “tough loss” after his Rams it tough when kids go down. Fulton 46, Catholic 25 game well. We will need to con- ries Friday night. were eliminated 24-7 at Happy You’re playing in a hostile envi- CLAS S 3A tinue to do this in order to com- “Elizabethton is a well-round- Valley in the Class 2A playoffs. ronment and to top it, playing Alcoa 55, Scott 28 pete against a very good Mor- ed team, so give their players “We fought bad field position a very well-coached team that Elizabethton 45, CAK 13 ristown West team this Friday and coaches credit. battle all night,” said McKamey is 11-1.” CLAS S 2A Austin-East 74, Hampton 50 Happy Valley 24, Grace Christian 7 A season of many turns may end up where Vols wanted CLAS S 1A The 2016 Tennes- Gators and a victo- We would heal up some and get having fun and maybe the team Coalfield 54, Cloudland 14 see football season ry at Georgia after we our legs back. Yes, the fresh- chemistry had improved. Greenback 49, Oneida 7 neared like most thought the game was er Vols would run off and leave At the same time the Vols were DVI I SION II-A others, with anticipa- lost. Hail Mary! those Gamecocks in Columbia. putting an end to their three- Webb 24, Harding Academy 21 tion and excitement, I texted my daughter, What I thought would be a romp game losing streak, Florida was though many thought Tabatha, who was root- became a struggle. I still thought on their way to losing at Arkan- SCHEDULE this one might be spe- By Steve ing on the Big Orange we would pull it out. We could sas. Friday, Nov. 18 cial. Williams from London, with one kick a field goal and win in over- Now it has become a season (All games start 7 p.m. local time) I tempered all the word … Hallelujah! … time. But the 58-yard attempt of hope. preseason fuss a little and wrote the following was about 10 yards out of our If Tennessee, which beat Ken- QUARTERFINALS by asking if nationally-ranked week this season had already kicker’s range. tucky 49-36 Saturday, wins out CLASS 6A Tennessee was a paper tiger or given UT fans their money’s An extension of that defeat against Missouri and Vanderbilt Blackman (9-3) at Maryville (12-0) for real. worth. came the news that Jalen Hurd and the Gators lose at LSU this Hardin Valley Academy (9-3) at Oakland (12-0) The season started with sur- Then it became a season was leaving the team. I thought coming weekend, which is very CLAS S 5A prising concern as the Vols had of frustration at Texas A&M, a he made a big mistake to end likely, the Vols can pack their M orristown West (10-2) at South-Doyle (7-5) to go overtime to turn back Appa- 45-38 loss in double overtime. his UT career that way. He should bags for Atlanta and the SEC Ooltewah (10-2) at Farragut (11-1) lachia State, overcome a terrible I wrote the Vols, despite all of have at least finished the season. championship game on Dec. 3. CLAS S 4A first quarter against Virginia Tech those turnovers, could still have As for Hurd’s departure hurting I can see all those car flags Fulton (8-4) at Central (10-2) in front of the big crowd at Bris- won if Butch had gone for two! the Vols on the field, I had already with the Power T flapping in the CLAS S 3A tol and beat Ohio by only nine Frustration changed to disap- seen enough of John Kelly to breeze heading down I-75 South Elizabethton (11-1) at Alcoa (11-1) points. pointment in the 49-10 beating know he would be a more pro- now. CLAS S 2A Concern turned into a punch we took from Alabama. We were ductive running back in Butch’s And a win in Atlanta would Happy Valley (11-1) at Austin-East (11-1) in the gut when this Tennessee already beat up enough with all read-option system. And ditto for mean … well, who knows? CLAS S 1A team fell behind Florida 21-0 in those injuries and sidelined start- Alvin Kamara when he’s healthy. Butch has to say “It’s one Coalfield (11-1) atG reenback (12-0) the first half. ers, so the loss didn’t hurt all that The Vols responded with a game at a time.” But you and me Then all of a sudden it became much, as in the back of my mind 55-0 win over Tennessee Tech and all Vol fans, we can say it’s SEMIFINALS a season of thrills, with 38 unan- I kind of expected it. and I’ve heard some say they fun to hope and dream. DIVISION II-A swered points against those The off week would help us. felt the UT players looked to be It’s still that kind of season. Webb (10-1) at St. George’s (10-2) Anything is possible… By Alex Norman could get a job coaching at Dillon HS in Texas Tennessee… there are so many things that for Joshua Dobbs in Quinten Dormady and A Cleveland franchise won a major sports (that joke for all you Friday Night Lights fans need to happen on your playing fields and Jarrett Guarantano. John Kelly looks to be championship. out there). The Rebels could decide to run in your athletic department that seem out of the real deal at running back. The recruiting The Chicago Cubs won the World Series. no offensive plays and only punt. You never reach. Let’s give it a go. classes have been in the top 10-15 range A reality TV star will be our next President. know. The Lady Vols nickname needs to come since Butch Jones’s arrival, and should be If 2016 has proven anything to us, it is that In the professional side, the Tennessee back for all women’s sports. While for a time it there again come February. The SEC East anything is possible. Titans haven’t played in the Super Bowl since looks like a pipe dream this is something that isn’t exactly murder’s row either in terms So it got me thinking about things related the year 2000, and the franchise itself has really could happen. With the tenure of ath- of quality coaches. Win the division and all to Tennessee and the world of sports. What never won an NFL title. Heck, you’d have letic director Dave Hart about to end (he will you have to do is one game in Atlanta. Also, are some things that seem to be centered to go back to 1961 when the Oilers were step down now later than June 30, 2017), the maybe Alabama coach Nick Saban decides only in the fantasy world that could one day winning their second straight AFL champion- main proponent for what has been a public he is done yelling at the local media and his happen? ship to find a time when those fans weren’t relations fiasco will leave the UT campus. 19 year old players and wants to take anoth- Let’s light this candle. depressed at the end of the year. Whoever takes his place *cough David Black- er crack at the NFL. Perhaps the NCAA actu- Starting on the high school football side… But maybe second year quarterback burn hire David Blackburn this isn’t a tough ally realizes that Ole Miss is a cauldron of vio- did you know that the Maryville Rebels have Marcus Mariota is as good as advertised. choice cough* will immediately get a boost if lations and lays down penalties. ended every season by playing for the state He’s certainly shown flashes of brilliance this Tennessee announces the return of the most Maybe Butch Jones quits for the Purdue championship for 12 straight years? That’s season. At press time the Titans had won 4 recognizable brands in women’s athletics to job and Jon Gruden comes to Tennessee. right. The last time the Rebels didn’t play for of their first 9 games. 4-5! Progress! Team all its teams. My friend said he saw Gruden at Litton’s it is the big gold ball was in 2003, when they lost ownership could actually do a google search On the field of play itself, Tennessee wins finally happening you guys! in the state semifinals in overtime at Morris- and realize that Mike Mularkey has now been the Southeastern Conference championship. Look, 2016 has proven that the improba- town West. a head coach with three NFL franchises and It’s been 18 years since Tee Martin, Peerless ble can occur. Life is unpredictable. So climb It is possible that the Rebels will one day has a combined record or 22-44 in those Price and Al Wilson lead the Vols to their title aboard, fasten your seatbelt and try to get have a season in which they aren’t one of stops and sweet Jesus why is he your head on their way to the BCS championship. But something out of the ride, even if you don’t the last two teams standing. The bus could coach? Maybe the Titans should hire Quar- hey… why not Tennessee and why not in the think you will ever get to your destination. break down and the Rebels forced to forfeit les. next couple of years? The Vols have a solid That goes for both life and sports… doesn’t a playoff game. Head coach George Quarles And then there is college athletics. Oh stable of quarterbacks ready to take over it? Lady Admirals ‘ready to go’ this season By Ken Lay But the Lady Admirals have some “I don’t know what their role will made two Class AAA State Tourna- Kimora Reaves and four from key pieces back from last sea- be,” Mayfield said of his two new ment appearances in the last four Kiana Welch. Farragut High School’s girls bas- son’s squad, which posted a 20-10 seniors. “Erin was a big goal scorer years. But the Lady Bulldogs must Kate Bass and Rebecca Caloro ketball team won 20 games last record. in soccer, and tonight, she had a big replace some key pieces as they scored four points apiece for Con- season but the campaign was a Farragut is eager to erase some 3-point goal for us. compete in the toughest league in cord Christian School. colossal disappointment by Lady bad memories that shrouded last “Our sophomore class is strong East Tennessee. Strong finish propels Lady War- Admirals’ standards. year’s campaign. and we have some good freshmen Shekina McLaughlin scored six riors: CAK scored the final 10 points Farragut, a regular at the Region “I think this team is ready to go,” coming in.” points to pace a balanced and of its tilt against South-Doyle. 2-AAA Tournament in recent years, Mayfield said. “But we’re still a Farragut dropped a 22-18 deci- potent offensive attack against The Lady Warriors held a narrow was bounced by rival Hardin Valley young team. We’re even younger sion to Austin-East before bounc- the Lady Devils, who got their bas- 8-7 lead before getting hot down Academy in the District 4-AAA than we were last year. ing back to beat Gibbs in the pair kets from Panda Riggs and Griffen the stretch in an 18-7 victory over Tournament quarterfinals. The “We’re a little small, so rebound- of abbreviated exhibition games. Parker. the Lady Cherokees, who got three Lady Admirals, who finished fifth in ing could be a concern. But we have The season opened Tuesday points from both Cara Browning the district last season, had their some good senior leadership.” I n oTHER games Wednesday night with Catholic, West High, and Adalys Brown. season prematurely ended by the Key returners for the Lady Admi- nit gh : Christian Academy of Knoxville and Freshman Reagan Tate buried a Lady Hawks. rals include: Shelby Matthews Fulton 28, Karns 6: Tilia Tinsley Concord Christian opening their pair of long-range jumpers to key “Last year was a disappointment (senior, point guard); Morgan Car- scored eight points as the Lady Fal- respective seasons with exhibition CAK’s late surge. but we won 20 games,” Farragut baugh (sophomore, guard); Jamie cons cruised over the Lady Bea- victories. Concord Christian 15, Tennessee coach Jason Mayfield said. “The Dallas (senior, guard); Brooke Chris- vers. KeKe McKinney, who recently Lady Irish rout Berean Christian: S chool for the Deaf 10: Abby Collins, effort was always there for us last tian (sophomore, guard/forward); committed to play her college bas- Catholic erupted for 26 points in 12 Ashley Penland and Madi Mee year but the execution wasn’t. Sydney Chapman (sophomore, for- ketball at Kentucky, added six for minutes Tuesday night as it routed each scored three points to lead “We lost some close games, ward/guard) and Kate McMurry Fulton. the Lady Eagles 27-2. the Lady Lions to victory over the including that game to Hardin Valley (senior, guard/forward). Carter 21, Central 4: Bailey Trumm The Lady Irish, who struggled Lady Vikings. [in the district tournament]. It was Farragut, which split a pair of scored 10 points for the Lady Hor- mightily last season, got six points That trio all return from last disappointing to get knocked out 12-minute games at the Tennova nets, who had little trouble with the each from Alanah Story, Rachel year’s squad and accounted for a in the district tournament and not Tip-Off Classic at Thompson-Boling Lady Bobcats. DeBaar and Carlee Hart. good deal of Concord’s offensive get as far as we have gotten in the Arena last week, boasts a talent- Bearden 25, Halls 4: Nine play- Allie Hancock scored Berean’s production in 2015-16. past.” ed crop of incoming freshmen as ers scored for the Lady Bulldogs, lone bucket. Morcheshia Phillips and Amber Farragut lost some players to well as senior newcomers Erin Van- who have won the last two District West 16, Knoxville Christian 8: The Holmes scored four points apiece graduation, including Miranda Hoosier (who recently completed a 4-AAA Titles and are the defending Lady Rebels, who have struggled for TSD. Burt (its top scorer last year) and stellar soccer career at the school) Region 2-AAA champions. in recent years, downed the Lady Maegan Hudson to graduation. and Jennifer McBride. Bearden (27-7 last season) has Knights behind six points from PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus November 14, 2016 L ove for running produces titles Story calls it ‘definitely a race to and scholarship for Schumacher By Steve Williams remember’ after state win She started out running cross country By Steve Williams performed!” LOCAL S SHINE: In addi- just for the love of it her freshman year at Story bettered last sea- tion to Story and Niamh The King’s Academy. The TSSAA’s list of state son’s time by 56 seconds. Schumacher of The King’s Winning her first TSSAA state title during champions in cross coun- She and the Lady Warriors Academy winning state the spring of her sophomore season in the try looks complete now. finished third behind Cen- titles, Webb junior Carter 1600-meter run was the launching pad Rebecca Story’s name is tral Magnet High of Mur- Coughlin repeated as state to where she is today – a five-time state on it. freesboro and Knoxville champion in the Division champion and University of The Christian Academy Catholic. II-A boys field and Catho- Tennessee commitment. of Knoxville junior, one of CAK teammate Taylor lic senior Georde Goodwyn Niamh Schumacher (pronounced “Knee- the nation’s top prep dis- Cosey placed third. Catho- won the Class A-AA boys of Shoe-mocker”) capped her prep cross tance runners, finally cap- lic’s Shila Kapaya and Callie race with teammate Jake country career Saturday, Nov. 5, with her tured her first state cross Tucker came in fourth and Renfree taking second as second Division II-A state championship Niamh Schumacher was certainly dressed country championship Nov. ninth, respectively. the Irishmen successfully and she did it with a bang. for the occasion as she signed scholarship 5. She said it was “definite- “Percy Warner is unques- defended their state crown. She had the best time of all the champi- papers with the University of Tennessee ly a race to remember.” tionably one of the more Coughlin covered the ons in the four classifications, covering the last week. The cross country and track Story was clocked in 17 difficult courses in Tennes- course in 15:57.16, while 5k (3.1 mile) Steeplechase course at Percy standout already has won five state minutes, 49.7 seconds see, but it has always been Goodwyn was clocked in Warner Park in Nashville in 17 minutes, championships competing for The King’s on the 5k (3.1 mile) Stee- a course I look forward to,” 16:12.94. 38.65 seconds. That was an astounding Academy. plechase course at Percy added Story. “My experi- Webb’s boys and girls 75 seconds faster than she had run when Warner Park in Nashville. ence with the course has teams each made it five she won the state last fall as a junior. “As I continued to see improvements in She was the Class A-AA typically been positive. This state titles in a row. The Schumacher, who signed scholarship my performance, I was motivated to train state runner-up the past year I enjoyed just relaxing Lady Spartans’ Niki Naray- papers with UT Wednesday, credits “con- intentionally and get better. I think winning two seasons. and running the course ani took second place. sistent training” and having the right my first state title at the end of my sopho- “I had been training all without being concerned Oak Ridge’s boys team “mentality” for making such a remarkable more year was the biggest turning point in year to prepare for cham- with strategy. finished in third place in reduction in her time. my running. I gained confidence and truly pionship and post-season “I believe the competitive Class AAA as senior Jake Niamh was thrilled with her performance began to view myself as a runner.” and one of my goals was field in all divisions in Ten- Etheridge led the Wildcats at the state and very surprised by her time. And the runner became a champion. winning individual and nessee this season creat- with an 11th place show- “I steadily increased my mileage and “I think she will end up being a seven- team cross country state ed some fast times on the ing. dedicated more time to recovery and time state champion,” said Athletic Direc- titles,” said Story via e-mail. course. The weather con- West’s girls, getting a strength training,” she explained via e-mail tor Marc Weekly, expecting to see her win “I love the team aspect ditions were favorable with ninth place showing from last week. “Running is all about consis- a third 1600 crown and second 3200 title of cross country and the sunny skies and a mild tem- freshman Madeline Shook tency, and it is amazing to see how con- during the outdoor season. tradition of the Percy perature making it a great and 12th place from Lind- sistent training can result in such large “Niamh is very disciplined with cross Warner state course. I am day for running!” sey Stallworth, came in fifth improvements. country and the way she prepares for her very proud of how we all in Class AAA. “While I was racing I really tried to enjoy races,” e-mailed TKA Coach Jeff Ayers, it and remember how lucky I am to be able noting how she trained for this season’s to run. I think that mentality was one of regionals as an example. the biggest factors in improving my time “At the end of the race, she felt slug- from last year.” gish and realized she had over trained Schumacher picked Tennessee over Ala- that week. The next week for the state bama and Texas A&M. meet, she adjusted by cutting back the “I was drawn to UT by the coaches number of miles she ran. This is tough for because they have so much experience her because she loves to run. and are extremely passionate about the “She also watches what she eats. Most program,” she said. teenagers eat whatever they like. Niamh “The University is great academically, is very careful about what goes into her and it has an excellent program for what I body, because she knows that will affect want to study (nutrition).” how she runs.” In the beginning, Schumacher wasn’t Schumacher also has been a standout concerned about victories and titles. She in the classroom, compiling a 4.25 GPA, simply loved to run. said Ayers.

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and offer an alterna- now the work begins to exists. A theist believes He challenged the skep- tive to those Hillary Clin- reverse the damage done in a much greater reality, tic by observing, if there ton called “deplorables” to the country. Mr. Corker, one which even encom- is no God, why is there so and Obama referred to Mr. Alexander and Mr. passes materialism. How much good in the world? as “bitter clingers” (to Duncan, WE THE PEOPLE could the “experts” be Apparently, retreat is our guns and religion). are watching and it’s time so blind and wrong about not my destiny, espe- Donald Trump is a to step up and be count- the Trump phenomenon? cially now that I asked leader defined as some- ed. No more excuses. Perhaps they refused for and witnessed a mir- one who has fundamen- Hollywood, the resi- to see. Of the many sta- acle. God’s words to the tal principles, express- dent communist of CNN, tistics in this Presiden- prophet Micah (6:8) now es a clear vision, and Van Jones, and the anar- tial contest, two stand resonate even stron- is able to gain consen- chist and puppet-mas- out for me. First, Clin- ger with me as I con- sus. He rose to the presi- ter George Soros and ton received 6 million sider justice and mercy dency as the personifi- his MoveOn.org certainly fewer votes than Obama and a humble heart. The Walls Came Tumbling cation of a movement have not expressed any in 2012. Many like Colin In the first few weeks that ultimately defeated bonhomie for Trump. In Kaepernick didn’t vote. of his presidency, Obama Down the world’s “rulers and fact, MoveOn has orga- Perhaps some of these told Paul Ryan, “elec- As I drove to work This was going to be my powers and forces of nized hundreds of pro- are assuaging their tions have consequenc- November 7, 2008, I last essay for the Focus. darkness.” His opposi- tests already, despite the guilt and earning a pay- es.” Yes, the country marveled at how normal I had begun to feel “What tion was legion. With the fact that as yet Trump check on protest lines. is due for a correction, everything looked, where difference does it make?” exception of a few groups has no power. Nor has The second fact is but the world will not in fact everything had For the last several every sector of world- he any responsibility for that evangelical Chris- end with the election of changed. Obama had just weeks I’d been thinking wide power hated Trump the mess Obama and tians came out in droves Donald Trump, just as been elected President about what I’d say after except We The People. the Democrats have cre- against Clinton’s abor- it didn’t when President on the promise of “hope ten years of weekly col- I wish I believed that ated. Perhaps they all tion policy and to effect Obama was elected. and change.” We got the umns. The title was to be, Hillary Clinton was sin- fear a man of resolve and future Supreme Court As a theist, I embrace change, and this almost “It is Finished.” Though cere in her excellent con- the 60 million who sup- choices. Like many Chris- the notion that there is destroyed our hope. How- I had hope, history and cession speech wish- port him and the “new tians, I prayed for a mir- a purpose and a plan ever, we didn’t protest in pragmatism led me to ing Trump success. And American revolution.” acle along the lines of beyond our abilities to 2008 as paid anarchists believe that nothing I wish I believed Obama Tolerance is often 2 Chronicles 7:14. I see comprehend. Hillary Clin- do now in big cities. Per- would ever change, and was similarly sincere. I necessary in a civilized the Trump miracle as ton said, “We are stronger haps we cried inside, but my hopes would again hope that Paul Ryan and and multicultural coun- Providence in action together,” and she’s right. we went to work, rather be dashed by leftists and Republicans will coalesce try like America. I toler- through his/her/Spirit’s We are also stronger if we than asking our bosses feckless Republicans. around the President- ate college neophytes human foot soldiers. Yes, keep looking up. I have a to let us off like “cream- And then the walls elect, and will use the and disengaged zombies I know there’s no mate- hierarchy for prayer con- puff” college kids who of Jericho (Washington) greatest power this party who only follow the Kar- rialist proof of this. But cerns. Cub fans might are asking their profes- came tumbling down has possessed since dashians, whose minds there’s also no proof be shocked that I didn’t sors to excuse them when one man refused the 1920s for the good are so easily twisted by against my interpretation ask for God’s interven- from class to mourn Hil- to bend a knee to the tyr- of American’s freedom the dishonest media, of prayers and events. tion. However, if you con- lary Clinton’s defeat. anny of progressives and and prosperity. We’ll see. indoctrinating professors As I consider the events sider the majesty and Empathy is projecting the ruling elite. Donald Republicans captured and George Soros propa- swirling around me, per- mystery of the universe, yourself into another and J. Trump acknowledges The People’s House in ganda. After all, Joseph haps it would be easier I just wonder if a recent- to feel as they do. I am that he only leads the 1994 and offered the Goebbels proved that to embrace a monastic ly departed “Cubbie” not gloating over Trump’s movement. He recog- Contract with America. “the big lie” works. How- life and be oblivious to might have influenced historic victory because nized that 70% of Ameri- They faltered and failed. ever, sometimes intoler- the world and its evils. the Almighty with a Chi- I know how Democrat- cans believed the coun- And nothing was done to ance is both necessary However, to paraphrase cago Cubs baseball cap. liberal-progressives, try was going in the oppose Obama after the and appropriate. I am the Master, to whom “Never Trumpers,” the wrong direction, per- people gave Republicans intolerant of slavery, liars, much is given, much media and the “Ruling haps because he saw the House in 2010 and Nazis and anarchists. is expected. St. Augus- class” must feel. I felt as they did. Trump was then the Senate in 2014. A materialist believes tine was once asked similarly many times over able to explain in simple I agree with the experts that only what he can to explain why there so You may email Dr. Ferguson the last eight years. terms what was wrong and Trump who say that understand or observe much evil in the world. at [email protected] Jesus and Justice If you take time to to do in that culture (John spreading like gangbusters. A fire among them. see is a body of believers that read the Bible, you 4:27). Jesus made the had been lit that was not going Is this realistic for today? If gladly study the Bible, pray, sing, can’t help but notice hero of one of His sto- to be extinguished. Christiani- every poor person were part of and fellowship with one anoth- God’s concern all over ries a hated foreigner, a ty would spread throughout the a community of faith that took er. They share life together. This the place for the poor. Samaritan (Luke 10:26). world in the following centuries. Jesus’ words seriously, I believe means they know each other and When you look at the Jesus even welcomed The fellowship they experienced this would be realistic. The prob- are involved in each other’s lives. life of Jesus, you find children into His arms, and shared with one another was lem is that many of our church- They learn who is hurting or has Him healing the sick By Mark another social taboo at contagious (Acts 2:42-47). es are more focused on build- special needs. Due to this, there Brackney, and preaching the good that time that saw little As recorded in Acts 2:41, ing magnificent edifices and were no needy among them. news to the poor (Mat- Minister of the concern for children there were three thousand con- ministries to focus on ourselves God expects us to take care of Arlington Church thew 11:4-5). The poor (Luke 18:15). Jesus verts added to the church in one instead of caring for the most vul- our own families first and fore- of Christ were not only physical- spent time with outcasts day. These folks didn’t live in a nerable. I honestly wonder what most (I Timothy 5:8). Next, we ly struggling, but they like shepherds, lepers, commune, yet they took care of Jesus would say if He worshipped are to take care of those inside were spiritually poor as well. and tax collectors. each other. Later, Acts 4:34-37 at many of our places of worship. our community of faith (Galatians Jesus came for sinners, not the Jesus had a heart for all people, records how some of the more I’m convicted. 6:10). Finally, we are to do good righteous (Matthew 9:13). This but especially the most vulnera- wealthy believers sold some of In Acts 2:42-47, we see a group to all people (Galatians 6:10). upset many people, particularly ble of society. His concern was their possessions to give to their of Christ followers who are not Helping people is not an option; the religious leaders. Jesus hung not lost on His followers. After poorer struggling brothers and worshipping because they have it is expected because God has out with riff raff. Jesus talked the resurrection and ascension of sisters in Christ. Due to this, we to, are expected to, or are doing done so much for us. with women, a no-no for a rabbi Jesus, we find the infant church are told that there was no needy it for selfish reasons. 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PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus November 14, 2016 Smoky Mountain Children’s Home Fall Benefit Auction & Dinner a Big Success For Smoky Mountain and offerings…a time for Brian Gamble of Thomp- Children’s Home, the fall thanksgiving and cele- son Carr & Associates months of October and bration for God’s faithful- Real Estate. During the November are designat- ness…a time for sharing delicious evening dinner, ed as Fall Harvest Festival and caring. catered by Chef’s Cater- months—a time for church- For its celebration this ing, the audience watched es, businesses and individ- year, SMCH hosted its three paintings come alive uals to give contributions Second Annual Fall Har- in minutes as Paul Murray to this benevolent organi- vest Benefit Dinner and painted with a symphony of zation through monetary Auction on Tuesday, Octo- magic, choreographed to means or gifts in kind. ber 25, 2016, at the Mof- syncopated music. Paint- These contributions help fett Dining Hall in Sevi- ings were made available to provide food, clothing, erville. This year’s event for purchase to the high- shelter, and educational developed into a unique est bidder in the public opportunities for less for- experience that captivat- auction. tunate children and youth ed the audience with the The evening then gave in their care. Fall Harvest unleashed talent of inter- way to the sounds of auc- Approximately fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000) was raised to put new carpet in the is a time for remember- national artist Paul Murray tioneer, Brian Gamble, 27-year-old dining hall. It was an eventful and amazing evening as international artist ing the Children’s Home performing on stage com- as he took bids on large Paul Murray painted three pictures live on stage, then auctioned them for the benefit of through special projects bined with auctioneer Cont. on page 3 SMCH. L egal & public notices same appears of record in the Register’s Office will, on December 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the 288-B, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF CURRENT OWNER(S): CHRISTOPHER M CURRENT OWNER(S): MARY B. BERRIOS of Knox County, Tennessee recorded May 27, North Side Entrance of the City County Building, DEEDS FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO MARTIN, LAURA L. MARTIN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SECRETARY Foreclosure 2005, at Instrument Number 200505270095392 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to WHICH PLAT SPECIFIC REFERENCE IN HEREBY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CAVALRY SPV OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT The sale (as modified by “Loan Modification Agreement” at sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. I, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF GE RETAIL BANK/LOWE`S of the above-described property shall be subject to notices Instrument Number 201403280055350); for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following Parcel ID: 019MA051 CONSUMER, JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said described property situated in Knox County, PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST ON FINGHERHUT taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Tennessee, to wit: the property is believed to be 4903 STEWART DIRECT MARKETING, JEFFERSON CAPITAL back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, A Delaware Limited SITUATE IN THE SIXTH (6TH) CIVIL DISTRICT RIDGE RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37938. In the event SYSTEMS, LLC. The sale of the above-described encumbrances as well as any priority created by a NOTICE OF Liability Company who is now the owner of said OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHOUT THE of any discrepancy between this street address property shall be subject to all matters shown on fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate debt; CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, and the legal description of the property, the legal any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive survey of the premises might disclose. This property SUBSTITUTE and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TENNESSEE, THE SAME BEING LOT 27, BLOCK E, description shall control. covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be is being sold with the express reservation that it is TRUSTEE’S SALE TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute SPANISH TRAILS ADDITION, UNIT 2, ACCORDING CURRENT OWNER(S): ERIC FLANIGAN, HOLLY applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the TO THE MAP OF THE SAME OF RECORD IN MAP K. FLANIGAN as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. WHEREAS, default has occurred in the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. CABINET E. SLIDE 41-C (MAP BOOK 53-S, PAGE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of any matter that an accurate survey of the premises The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale performance of the covenants, terms and conditions NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that 55), IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX the above-described property shall be subject to might disclose. This property is being sold with the to another day, time, and place certain without of a Deed of Trust dated May 2, 2014, executed the entire indebtedness has been declared due and COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SAID PROPERTY BEING all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid express reservation that it is subject to confirmation further publication, upon announcement at the by JUDY L. PECK, conveying certain real property payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS SHOWN ON THE taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may time and place for the sale set forth above. All right therein described to Liberty Title, as Trustee, as PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed MAP OF AFORESAID ADDITION TO WHICH MAP back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, same appears of record in the Register’s Office of agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A encumbrances as well as any priority created by a adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in Knox County, Tennessee recorded May 13, 2014, vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION, AND BEING fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate and place certain without further publication, upon said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be at Instrument Number 201405130064091; will, on December 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF W. L. CLARK, survey of the premises might disclose. This property announcement at the time and place for the sale good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said North Side Entrance of the City County Building, JR., SURVEYOR, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, is being sold with the express reservation that it is set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to BEARING DATE JANUARY 5, 1975. subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are where is, without representations or warranties UNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP. who is now sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder Parcel ID: 105 JB 029 Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the of any kind, including fitness for a particular use the owner of said debt; for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale title is believed to be good, but the undersigned or purpose. and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin described property situated in Knox County, the property is believed to be 1505 BARCELONA to another day, time, and place certain without will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Tennessee, to wit: DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923. In the event of further publication, upon announcement at the The Property is sold as is, where is, without A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the SITUATED IN THE 1ST CIVIL DISTRICT OF any discrepancy between this street address and time and place for the sale set forth above. All right representations or warranties of any kind, including USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. NOW, KNOX COUNTY, TN, WITHIN THE 12TH WARD the legal description of the property, the legal and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, fitness for a particular use or purpose. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, BEING ALL OF LOT description shall control. homestead, and dower are expressly waived in THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 indebtedness has been declared due and payable, NO. 6 IN HOWELLS ADDITION, AS SHOWN BY CURRENT OWNER(S): DENISE D. PARKER, said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Memphis, TN 38103 and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, MAP OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 65-S, PAGE 91, JAMES H. PARKER good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, REGISTER`S OFFICE OF KNOX COUNTY, TN, SAID OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 LOT FRONTING 96.38 FEET ON THE NORTHWEST the above-described property shall be subject to by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested where is, without representations or warranties 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Ad #105496: 2016-11-07 2016-11-14, 2016-11-21 and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on SIDE OF BROOKS ROAD, AND BEING MORE all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid of any kind, including fitness for a particular use Memphis, TN 38103 December 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the North Side PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- or purpose. www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Entrance of the City County Building, 400 Main SHOWN ON SAID MAP OF RECORD AFORESAID, back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 NOTICE OF Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to sell at AND AS SHOWN BY SURVEY OF WADE B. NANCE, encumbrances as well as any priority created by a A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Ad #105496: 2016-11-07 2016-11-14, 2016-11-21 public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash SURVEYOR, DATED MAY 17, 1988. SUBJECT TO fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SUBSTITUTE or certified funds ONLY, the following described EASEMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND SET-BACK survey of the premises might disclose. This property Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to LINES OF RECORD AT MAP BOOK 65-S, PAGE 91 is being sold with the express reservation that it is 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 TRUSTEE’S SALE wit: OF THE KNOX COUNTY REGISTER`S OFFICE. subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Memphis, TN 38103 NOTICE OF THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS Parcel ID: 082MD006 Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php WHEREAS, default has occurred in the SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KNOX, STATE OF PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 SUBSTITUTE performance of the covenants, terms and conditions TENNESSEE, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: of the property is believed to be 2569 BROOKS to another day, time, and place certain without Ad #105460: 2016-11-07 2016-11-14, 2016-11-21 of a Deed of Trust dated July 28, 2012, executed SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. THREE (3) OF KNOX AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37914. In the event of further publication, upon announcement at the TRUSTEE’S SALE by DOUGLAS HACKWELL, MONIQUE HACKWELL, COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN THE 20TH any discrepancy between this street address and time and place for the sale set forth above. All right conveying certain real property therein described WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, the legal description of the property, the legal and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, WHEREAS, default has occurred in the to JOSEPH B PITT. JR., as Trustee, as same BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 503 IN description shall control. homestead, and dower are expressly waived in NOTICE OF performance of the covenants, terms and conditions appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox BON VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, CURRENT OWNER(S): RANDOLPH ALVIN said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be of a Deed of Trust dated September 30, 2009, County, Tennessee recorded August 27, 2012, at TENNESSEE, AND HAVING A FRONTAGE OF 45 BROWN JR., MARIA JARITO BROWN good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only SUBSTITUTE executed by MARY B. BERRIOS, conveying certain Instrument Number 201208270012899; FEET ON NORTHERN OR NORTHWESTERN SIDE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, real property therein described to CHARLES E. and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said OF WEST EMERALD AVENUE AND EXTENDING the above-described property shall be subject to where is, without representations or warranties TRUSTEE’S SALE TONKINCANCELLED II, as Trustee, as same appears of record Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES 125 FEET TO all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid of any kind, including fitness for a particular use in the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. who is now the A 10 FOOT ALLEY. taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- or purpose. WHEREAS, default has occurred in the recorded October 2, 2009, at Instrument Number owner of said debt; PARCEL ID: 0810K028. COMMONLY KNOWN back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT performance of the covenants, terms and conditions 200910020023913; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin AS 917 WEST EMERALD AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN encumbrances as well as any priority created by a A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE of a Deed of Trust dated February 17, 2006, and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute 37921, HOWEVER BY SHOWING THIS ADDRESS fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. executed by CHRISTOPHER M MARTIN, LAURA Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the NO ADDITIONAL COVERAGE IS PROVIDED. survey of the premises might disclose. This property Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee L. MARTIN, conveying certain real property therein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. Parcel ID: 0810K028 is being sold with the express reservation that it is 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 described to STERLING TITLES INC, as Trustee, of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Memphis, TN 38103 as same appears of record in the Register’s Office Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as the entire indebtedness has been declared due and the property is believed to be 917 West Emerald Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php of Knox County, Tennessee recorded February 22, Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921. In the event of any The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 2006, at Instrument Number 200602220070411; record in the Register’s Office of Knox County, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Tennessee. discrepancy between this street address and to another day, time, and place certain without Ad #105406: 2016-11-07 2016-11-14, 2016-11-21 agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the legal description of the property, the legal further publication, upon announcement at the vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, the entire indebtedness has been declared due and description shall control. time and place for the sale set forth above. All right will, on December 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the CURRENT OWNER(S): JUDY L. PECK and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, on behalf of the holders of the Asset Backed payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed City/County Lobby of the Knox County Courthouse, OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of homestead, and dower are expressly waived in NOTICE OF located in Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at the above-described property shall be subject to said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be Series NC 2006-HE4 Asset Backed Pass-Through agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority Certificates, Series NC 2006-HE4 who is now the vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only SUBSTITUTE or certified funds ONLY, the following described taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, owner of said debt; will, on December 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the TRUSTEE’S SALE and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin North Side Entrance of the City County Building, property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or where is, without representations or warranties wit: encumbrances as well as any priority created by a of any kind, including fitness for a particular use TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to WHEREAS, default has occurred in the Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate or purpose. performance of the covenants, terms and conditions IN THE COUNTY OF KNOX IN THE STATE OF TN survey of the premises might disclose. This property THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. NOW, for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following of a Deed of Trust dated August 18, 2007, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire described property situated in Knox County, SITUATED IN THE SIXTH CIVIL DISTRICT OF is being sold with the express reservation that it is A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE executed by ERIC FLANIGAN, HOLLY K. FLANIGAN, USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. indebtedness has been declared due and payable, Tennessee, to wit: KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT THE subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute conveying certain real property therein described CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. THREE OF to BENJAMIN DAVID BAER, as Trustee, as same as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE WITHIN THE 26TH AND BEING ALL OF LOT 6, CHEVY SUBDIVISION, The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 appears of record in the Register’s Office of Knox Memphis, TN 38103 by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK to another day, time, and place certain without County, Tennessee recorded August 28, 2007, at 67-S, PAGE 84, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR further publication, upon announcement at the www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED ALL OF LET Instrument Number 200708280018249; on December 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the City/ NO. 139 IN WHAT IS KNOWN AS CITY HOMES KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCORDING TO time and place for the sale set forth above. All right Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said County Lobby of the Knox County Courthouse, SUBDIVISION OF WA. GRIFFIN AND PEARLIE M. THE SURVEY OF PHILLIP V. LYNN. SURVEYOR, and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, Ad #105214: 2016-11-07 2016-11-14, 2016-11-21 Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned located in Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at CRUZE PROPERTY, UNIT NO. 3, AS SHOWN BY KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. homestead, and dower are expressly waived in to Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R by MCM Capital Parcel ID: 105GJ006 said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be Partners, LLLP FKA MCM Capital Partners, LLC, its public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash MAP OF SAID UNIT OF RECORD IN CABINET B, or certified funds ONLY, the following described SLIDE 84-A (FORMERLY MAP BOOK 14, PAGE PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only Trustee who is now the owner of said debt; and of the property is believed to be 9004 Chevy as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, NOTICE OF property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to 134), IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF KNOX WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Ln, Knoxville, TN 37923. In the event of any where is, without representations or warranties having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by wit: COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SAID LOT LYING AND of any kind, including fitness for a particular use SUBSTITUTE SITUATED IN THE 7TH (FORMERLY 2ND) BEING SITUATED ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF discrepancy between this street address and instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s the legal description of the property, the legal or purpose. Office of Knox County, Tennessee. CIVIL DISTRICT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FEATHER STREET, HAVING A FRONTAGE OF 55 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT TRUSTEE’S SALE WITHINTHE 35TH WARD OF THE CITY OF FEET THEREON, EXTENDING BACK BETWEEN description shall control. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that CURRENT OWNER(S): DOUGLAS HACKWELL, A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the the entire indebtedness has been declared due and KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, THE SAME BEING PARALLEL LINES IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION T USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. LOT 5, W.S.MCFADDEN ADDITION, ACCORDING THE WESTERN LINE OF O.P. JENKINS PROPERTY, MONIQUE HACKWELL performance of the covenants, terms and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Secretary of Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November 25, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed TO THE MAP OF THE SAME OF RECORD IN AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 MAP BOOK 18, PAGE 113, IN THE REGISTER`S DESCRIBED AS FOLLOW, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT Housing and Urban Development The sale of the 2009, executed by DENISE D. PARKER, JAMES H. agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority above-described property shall be subject to all Memphis, TN 38103 PARKER, conveying certain real property therein vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND A POINT IN THE EASTERN LINE OF FEATHERS www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: STREET DISTANT IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid described to CHARLES E.TONKIN II, as Trustee, as will, on December 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 same appears of record in the Register’s Office of North Side Entrance of the City County Building, BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTHEAST 793 FEET FROM THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF Ad #105164: 2016-11-07 2016-11-14, 2016-11-21 LINE OF JACKSBORO PIKE, COMMON CORNER THE EASTERN LINE OF FEATHERS STREET WITH back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or Knox County, Tennessee recorded November 25, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to encumbrances as well as any priority created by a 2009, at Instrument Number 200911250036809; sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder BETWEEN LOTS 4 AND 5, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHERN LINE OF TROTTER AVENUE, IF DISTANT 503 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY FROM THE BOTH HE PRODUCED TO THEIR INTERSECTION, fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following survey of the premises might disclose. This property Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to described property situated in Knox County, POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHEAST POINT AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE NOTICE OF LINE OF BROADWAY AND THE NORTHEAST DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN LOT NOS, 138 AND 139, is being sold with the express reservation that it is Nationstar Mortgage LLC who is now the owner of Tennessee, to wit: subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute said debt; ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN KNOX LINE OF JACKSBORO PIKE; THENCE FROM SAID IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION, 138.17 FEET TO A SUBSTITUTE BEGINNING POINT ALONG THE DIVIDING LINE POINT IN THE WESTERN LINE OF O.P. JENKINS Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, AS DESCRIBED The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute BETWEEN LOTS 4 AND 5, NORTH 44 DEG. 20 PROPERTY; THENCE WITH SAID JENKINS LINE IN TRUSTEE’S SALE IN DEED INST # 20060404-0082547, ID# to another day, time, and place certain without Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the 019MA05I, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: MIN. EAST, 204 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION, 55 FEET TO A POINT; further publication, upon announcement at the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. SITUATED IN THE SIXTH (6TH) CIVIL DISTRICT SOUTH 41 DEG. EAST, 100 FEET TO AN IRON PIN THENCE ALONG THE DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN WHEREAS, default has occurred in the CORNER TO LOT 4 OF THE MARGARET C. TINDELL LOT NOS. 140 AND 139, IN A WESTERLY time and place for the sale set forth above. All right performance of the covenants, terms and conditions NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHOUT the entire indebtedness has been declared due and THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SUBDIVISION; THENCE WITH THE LINE OF SAID DIRECTION, 138.57 FEET TO A POINT IN THE and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, of a Deed of Trust dated May 25, 2005, executed LOT 4, SOUTH 44 DEG. WEST, 201.4 FEET TO EASTERN LINE OF FEATHERS STREET; THENCE homestead, and dower are expressly waived in by RANDOLPH ALVIN BROWN JR., MARIA JARITO payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, KNOXVILLE. TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN THE NORTHEAST LINE OF JACKSBORO PIKE; WITH THE EASTERN LINE OF FEATHERS STREET, said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be BROWN, conveying certain real property therein PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 87, STEWART RIDGE THENCE WITH THE LINE OF JACKSBORO PIKE, IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION, 55 FEET TO THE good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only described to LARS SCHULLER, as Trustee, as agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority SUBDIVISION, UNIT I, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee SAME OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET M, SLIDE NORTH 42 DEG. 30 MIN. WEST, 100 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING, AS SHOWN BY SURVEY OF as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; ACCORDING TO THE SEHORN AND KENNEDY, ENGINEERS, KNOXVILLE, where is, without representations or warranties SURVEY OF PRENTICE L. COX, SURVEYOR, DATED TENNESSEE, DATED JUNE 5, 1945; SAID of any kind, including fitness for a particular use APRIL 11, 1953. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED IS THE PREMISES BEING IMPROVED WITH DWELLING or purpose. SAME AS FOUND IN PRIOR DEED OF RECORD AS HOUSE BEARING CITY NO. 3538 FEATHERS THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A BOUNDARY LINE SURVEY WAS NOT DONE AT STREET, SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE THE TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE. COUNTY, TENNESSEE. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Email [email protected] to Parcel ID: 048MB007 Parcel ID: 109FF-014 Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 the property is believed to be 5706 JACKSBORO the property is believed to be 3538 FEATHERS Memphis, TN 38103 PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918. In the event of ST, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920-0000. In the event www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php place your legal or public notice. any discrepancy between this street address and of any discrepancy between this street address Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 the legal description of the property, the legal and the legal description of the property, the legal Ad #105496: 2016-11-07 2016-11-14, 2016-11-21 description shall control. description shall control. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 SMCH Fall Hobo’s Winter Reads Benefit As we close exploration. 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A Practical Guide to Martin’s). journal Computers in or contact us at: howard@ extends a heart-felt Thank Horowitz details just how Making Life Happier for The movie tie-in edition Human Behavior in their howardsbaker.com. You to all of the many con- much the nose of a dog You and Your Cat” by John of Bowen’s affecting study found that videos tributors who made this knows in this fascinating Bradshaw & Sarah Ellis autobiographical story of cats can boost energy event a success. L egal & public notices Memphis, TN 38103 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox (60) days before the date that is four (4) months weeks. NOTICE OF www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- from the date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty SUBSTITUTE Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (60) days from the date the creditor received an This 27th day of October, 2016 Ad #105496: 2016-11-07 2016-11-14, 2016-11-21 against his or her estate are required to file the actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor same with the Clerk and Master of the above received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) TRUSTEE’S SALE /s/ Howard G. Hogan named court on or before the earlier of the dates days prior to the date that is four (4) months from NOTICE OF COURT prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will the date of first publication as described in (1) (A); Clerk and Master be forever barred. or WHEREAS, default has occurred in the SUBSTITUTE (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s performance of the covenants, terms and conditions NOTICES publication of this notice if the creditor received an date of death NON-RESIDENT of a Deed of Trust dated August 7, 2009, executed TRUSTEE’S SALE actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty This the 20TH day of OCTOBER, 2016 by TANJA L. WILLIAMS, conveying certain real NON-RESIDENT (60) days before the date that is four (4) months Estate of ANNIS L. WOLFENBARGER NOTICE property therein described to TOUCHDOWN from the date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty JOHN WOLFENBARGER; CO-EXECUTOR TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in WHEREAS, default has occurred in the NOTICE (60) days from the date the creditor received an 2423 HOLBROOK DR., TO: JAMAL ANTOINE ALLEN the Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee performance of the covenants, terms and conditions actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor KNOXVILLE, TN 37918 IN RE: HOPE LATOYA ALLEN VS recorded August 11, 2009, at Instrument Number of a Deed of Trust dated June 22, 2009, executed TO: DUSTIN BROOKS RICHARDS and the received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) JAMAL ANTOINE ALLEN 200908110011539; by ROBERT J. DAVIS, TABITHA DAVIS, conveying UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER, alleged days prior to the date that is four (4) months from JAMES WOLFENBARGER; CO-EXECUTOR NO. 191989-3 and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said certain real property therein described to HUGH father of APEX LEWIS RICHARDS, born 10- the date of first publication as described in (1) (A); 2840 DAYBREAK WAY, Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to M. QUEENER, as Trustee, as same appears of 13-2014, Margate, Broward Florida to LAURA or STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TN 37871 Nationstar Mortgage LLC who is now the owner of ELIZABETH CULPEPPER (MYERS) mother. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX record in the Register’s Office of Knox County, COUNTY, TENNESSEE said debt; Tennessee recorded June 25, 2009, at Instrument IN RE: ADOPTION OF APEX LEWIS date of death Publish dates: 11/7 and 11/14/2016 and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin Number 200906250085521 (as modified by RICHARDS DOCKET #1-401-16 This the 21ST day of OCTOBER, 2016 In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Loan Modification Agreement at Instrument No. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, Estate of BILLIE ANN HENDERSON filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the 201603100052329); TENNESSEE MARY RUTH HENDERSON NON-RESIDENT Jamal Antoine Allen a non resident of the State Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. NOW, and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said In this cause, it appearing from the Petition MCQUESSN; ADMINISTRATRIX of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to filed, which is sworn to, that the respondents, 670 RIVER RD., NOTICE ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so indebtedness has been declared due and payable, DUSTIN BROOKS RICHARDS and the UNKNOWN LOUDON, TN 37774 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner TO: UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER that the ordinary process of law cannot be served and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, of said debt; BIOLOGICAL FATHER, alleged fathers of the child, Dates Published: 11/7 AND 11/14/2016 as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, are either a non-resident of the state or whose IN RE: SAVANNAH FAITH COPELAND upon Jamal Antoine Allen, it is ordered that said and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin NO. 192527-1 defendant Jamal Antoine Allen file an answer by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute present whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on diligent search and inquiry, so that ordinary service NOTICE TO IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the COUNTY, TENNESSEE December 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the North Side Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. of process of law cannot be served upon them. at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Barbara W. Clark Entrance of the City County Building, 400 Main Accordingly it is ORDERED by the Court that the CREDITORS In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint an, Attorneys whose address is 2415 E Magnolia NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to sell at respondents, DUSTIN BROOKS RICHARDS and the Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917 within thirty (30) the entire indebtedness has been declared due and Estate of UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER, a non-resident public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER, file an Answer days of the last date of publication or a judgment or certified funds ONLY, the following described with the Circuit Court Clerk, Catherine Shanks, LINDA LEE PHIPPS of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed Docket Number 78237-5 cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and by default will be taken against you and the cause property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority P.O. Box 379, Knoxville, TN 37901 and with N. wit: David Roberts, Jr. attorney for the petitioners, Notice is hereby given that on the 27TH day inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot set for hearing Ex Parte as to you before Chancellor vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee of OCTOBER 2016, letters testamentary in respect be served upon UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER, Mike Moyers at the Knox County Chancery SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. FIVE (5) OF KNOX will, on December 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the whose address is P.O. Box 2564, Knoxville TN COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND WITHIN THE 44TH 37901 within thirty (30) days of the last date of of the Estate of LINDA LEE PHIPPS who died JUNE it is ordered that said defendant, UNKNOWN Court, Division 111, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, North Side Entrance of the City County Building, 2, 2016 were issued the undersigned by the Clerk BIOLOGICAL FATHER, file an answer with the Clerk WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, proceed to publication or a judgement by default will be taken Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF against you and the cause set for hearing ex parte and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, in a The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, Tennessee and with Reggie Keaton, an Attorney LOT 16, BLOCK B, FAIROAKS SUBDIVISION, UNIT as you before Judge KRISTI M. DAVIS, CIRCUIT consecutive weeks. for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following having claims, matured or unmatured, against his whose address is, P.O. Box 39, Knoxville, TN 4, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF SAME OF RECORD IN described property situated in Knox County, JUDGE at the Knox County Circuit Court, Div. 1, This 24th day of October, 2016 MAP BOOK 58-S, PAGE 40, IN THE REGISTER`S 400 Main St. Knoxville TN 37902. This notice will or her estate are required to file the same with the 37901 within thirty (30) days of the last date of Tennessee, to wit: Clerk and Master of the above named court on or publication or a judgment by default will be taken /s/ Howard G. Hogan OFFICE OR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. 6 OF KNOX be published in The Knoxville Focus newspaper for MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR four (4) consecutive weeks. before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) against you and the cause will be set for hearing Ex- Clerk and Master COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT otherwise their claims will be forever barred. Parte as to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. ANY AND THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF This the 17th day of October , 2016 ALL MATTERS OF RECORD, INCLUDING, BUT NOT /s/ CATHERINE SHANKS, Circuit Court Clerk (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first the Knox County Chancery Court, Division I, at 400 PNticeublic o : KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN publication of this notice if the creditor received an W. Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This LIMITED TO, RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING SETBACK AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 18, OF Published: 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 LINES, AND ANY EASEMENTS OF RECORD IN MAP actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty notice will be published in a The Knoxville Focus Blount County PAINTER FARMS SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN (60) days before the date that is four (4) months Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. BOOK 58 S, PAGE 40, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE BY MAP RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NO. Circuit Court FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. INCLUDING, NON-RESIDENT from the date of this first publication; or (B) Sixty This 25th day of October, 2016. Petition for Adoption 200601050057634, IN THE KNOX COUNTY (60) days from the date the creditor received an BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 10 FT. EASEMENTS ON REGISTER`S OFFICE, TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC EXTERIOR LOT LINES WITH 5 FT. INTERIOR LOT NOTICE actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor /s/ Howard G. Hogan REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) Clerk and Master The unknown Father of Desiree Rachelle LINE EASEMENTS AS WELL AS 15 FT. SEWER PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. TO: HUSEYIN CAKMAK Stansberry is given notice for the termination of EASEMENTS WITH 7.5 EACH SIDE OF LINE. days prior to the date that is four (4) months from Parcel ID: 078GC-016 IN RE: BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES the date of first publication as described in (1) (A); parental rights and for adoption of this child is INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY AND ALL PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of OF EAST TENNESSEE, Plaintiff vs. APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, BUILDING SETBACK or filed in Maryville, Blount County Circuit Court by the property is believed to be 7105 PONDSIDE HUSEYIN CAKMAK, Defendent (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s LINES, AND ANY EASEMENTS WHICH MAY BE OF NON-RESIDENT James and Martha Ward. A Default Judgment will LANE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37931. In the event of NO. 192592-3 date of death RECORD IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE. be granted at a subsequent hearing if no response any discrepancy between this street address and IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR This the 27TH day of OCTOBER, 2016 NOTICE Parcel ID: 092F-B-033.00 is made within sixty (60) day of the last date of the legal description of the property, the legal KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE Estate of LINDA LEE PHIPPS PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of description shall control. In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint TY WILLIAM PHIPPS; EXEUTOR TO: ANY PERSON CLAIMING A publication to their attorney, H. Allen Bray, 1501 E. the property is believed to be 6336 CADBURY CURRENT OWNER(S): ROBERT J. DAVIS, filed, which is verified, and the Motion for Publication 4812 WILKSHIRE DR., SPOUSAL INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921. In the event of TABITHA DAVIS of Non-Resident Notice and Affidavit in support KNOXVILLE,TN 37921 LOCATED AT 1602 MCCROSKEY any discrepancy between this street address and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of thereof, that the Defendant, HUSEYIN CAKMAK, is AVE. KNOXVILLE TN 37917 the legal description of the property, the legal the above-described property shall be subject to a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose NATALIE J. IVEY IN RE: NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC VS ANY description shall control. all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PERSON CLAIMING A SPOUSAL INTEREST IN CURRENT OWNER(S): TANJA L. WILLIAMS taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of 110COGDILL RD., REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1602 MCCROSKEY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or law cannot be served upon him, IT IS ORDERED that KNOXVILLE, TN 37921 AVE. KNOXVILLE TN 37917 Misc. the above-described property shall be subject to encumbrances as well as any priority created by a said Defendant file an Answer or other responsive NO. 192231-2 all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate pleadings with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Publish dates: 11/7 and 11/14/2016 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX Notices taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- survey of the premises might disclose. This property Court of Knoxville ,TN 37902, and with Stewart COUNTY, TENNESSEE back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or is being sold with the express reservation that it is M. Crane, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 577 In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint encumbrances as well as any priority created by a subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Pickle Road, Loudon, TN 37774 within thirty (30) filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant Any fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. days of the last date of publication of this notice, person claiming a spousal interest in real property survey of the premises might disclose. This property The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale or a judgment by default will be taken against you NOTICE TO located at 1602 McCroskey Ave. Knoxville, TN is being sold with the express reservation that it is to another day, time, and place certain without and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to you 37917 a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, NticefPo o ublic subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute further publication, upon announcement at the This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus CREDITORS or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. time and place for the sale set forth above. All right Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary Auctions The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, This 31st day of October 2016 Estate of process of law cannot be served upon Any person to another day, time, and place certain without homestead, and dower are expressly waived in /s/ Howard G. Hogan ANNIS L. WOLFENBARGER claiming a spousal interest in real property located Public auction Monday November 28st, 2016 at further publication, upon announcement at the at 1602 McCroskey Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917, it said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be Clerk and Master Docket Number 78184-3 noon at Fox Road Marina time and place for the sale set forth above. All right good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only Published 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 and 11/28/2016 Notice is hereby given that on the 20TH day is ordered that said defendant Any person claiming and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, of OCTOBER 2016, letters testamentary in respect a spousal interest in real property located at 1602 Sylvan pontoon boat homestead, and dower are expressly waived in where is, without representations or warranties of the Estate of ANNIS L. WOLFENBARGER who McCroskey Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917 file an answer To satisfy the account of Bill Iannazzio said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be of any kind, including fitness for a particular use NOTICE TO died Oct 2, 2016 were issued the undersigned by with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only or purpose. the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knoxville, Tennessee and with Nicholas H. Adler an , Public auction Monday November 28st, 2016 at as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT CREDITORS Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and Attorneys whose address is 6 Cadillac Dr. Suite 140 noon at Fox Road Marina where is, without representations or warranties A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Brentwood, TN 37027 within thirty (30) days of the Rinker Fiesta Vee 330 of any kind, including fitness for a particular use USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Estate of against his or her estate are required to file the same last date of publication or a judgment by default will To satisfy the account of Darol Craker or purpose. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee BILLIE ANN HENDERSON with the Clerk and Master of the above named court be taken against you and the cause set for hearing THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Docket Number 78211-3 on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) Ex Parte as to you before Chancellor Clarence A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Memphis, TN 38103 Notice is hereby given that on the 21ST day of or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. Pridemore Jr. at the Knox County Chancery Court, Public auction Monday November 28st, 2016 at USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php OCTOBER 2016, letters testamentary in respect of (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first Division 11, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 1pm at Volunteer Landing Marina Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 the Estate of BILLIE ANN HENDERSON who died publication of this notice if the creditor received an 37902. This notice will be published in a The Chapparal 27ft cruiser 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Ad #105496: 2016-11-07 2016-11-14, 2016-11-21 SEP 19, 2016 were issued the undersigned by the actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) consecutive To satisfy the account of Vincent Jones PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus November 14, 2016 One Change Can Reduce Your Energy Consumption BY Up To 40%.

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