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ISSUE 24 VOLUME 33 FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 1A First Ingles tenant P3 Martial Arts to move ■ MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD [email protected] P3 Martial Arts will be the first tenant in the newly renovated “old” Ingles shopping center building. Currently located in Vil- Photo submitted lage Green shopping center Rick Lewis, a neighbor of Carole Turk, whose home was destroyed by fire Friday, Feb. 12, tried in vain to find Turk’s glasses and — where it has been for five years — P3 will be relocating cell phone following the fire. to 11805 Kingston Pike “some- time in the not-too-distant future” according to owner Scott Bailey, who said the business simply outgrew its space. “We began in 3,200-square feet in Village Green, then Charred, challenged leased another 1,700 square feet,” he said. “We outgrew Daughter tells the depth of her mother’s loss as fire destroys home that and are now leasing almost 10,000 square feet in the MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD “She was at the threshold of her front door, and unable to get Ingles shopping center.” ■ [email protected] out, and our crew with Station 242 helped her to safety,” said The “old” Ingles center, Jeff Devlin, Rural Metro Fire assistant chief of operations. which housed a handful of A Choto community resident and her dog were rescued from “That was, and is, our top priority when we get to the scene, businesses after Ingles built her burning home Friday morning, Feb. 12 — but the house was then we concentrated on fighting the fire,” he added. its new store a few hun- a total loss and the fire remains under investigation. Turk was cared for by neighbors Rick and Ruth Lewis, then dred feet to the west and Carole Turk, who is wheelchair-bound, and her dog, Jade, later transported to Parkwest Medical Center, where she was opened in 2008, had fallen into were saved by Rural Metro Fire department firefighters, who arrived at the home, located at 1628 Nighbert Lane, at 4:18 a.m. See FIRE LOSS on Page 4A See TENANT on Page 2A After 31 Going back-to-back for Town, Brewer says ‘bye’ ■ MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD [email protected] Long-time Town employee Scott Brewer bid Farragut goodbye Friday, Feb. 12, following 31 years of service: 18 in Public Works, culminated as a foreman, before his final 13 years as an engineer tech. “It was just time,” said Brew- er, who is leaving to work as a superintendent with Southern Site Inc., the grading company Alan Sloan most recently working in Far- ragut on McFee Park and Ivey Farms. “There just comes a A repeat PureMagic-HWWW performance by Warriors time in a man’s life when you Celebrating a repeat as PureMagic How the West Was Won champions among six Farragut-area high schools who annually compete know it’s time to move on.” His service was celebrated for best regular season high school football record, Christian Academy of Knoxville players hold the Stetson Hat trophy and $1,000 with a reception Feb. 12 in enlarged check — $500 each from sponsor PureMagic Carwash, represented by Sales & Marketing manager Christopher Peters (light green shirt, right) and contest presenter farragutpress, represented by publisher Tony Cox (sportcoat beside Peters). Led by See BREWER 31, Page 3A head coach Travis Mozingo (plaid shirt, left), the program hosted this ceremony in the school lobby Friday morning, Feb. 12.

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4A • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 For more information or to advertise call 675-639 letterstotheeditor presstalk Member of FCRGD responds to Mayor 671-TALK (8255) In the Feb. 4 issue, the farragutpress ran a they “have a monopoly on what is the correct or [email protected] story titled “FCRGD-led 244 ‘table’ demands, re- vision for the future of the Town of Farragut.” quests fall short.” How is it wrong for the people of Farragut to • Thank you farragutpress for taking the time to print In that story, unsubstantiated allegations want to be heard? This is America. Not Russia. the information about this huge problem that our town leaders from Farragut Mayor Ron Williams were quot- The truth is the Mayor and Aldermen want a have concerning the proposal to build hundreds of more apart- ed. Williams accused unnamed people in Far- monopoly on what is the correct vision for the ments. Having lived here most of my life, it has saddened me ragut of harassment. Williams vaguely implied future of the Town of Farragut. That was prov- deeply over the years to see so many greenspaces disappear. In the local citizen Group Farragut Citizens for en when the Mayor and Aldermen completely light of the hundreds and hundreds of signatures opposing this Responsible Growth and Development were at ignored the hundreds of people who told them development, I understand that possibly the (Board of Mayor fault. they did not want the Biddle Farm project as and Aldermen) may (have been holding) a class on government Why did the farragutpress print these un- designed. (in the form of columns)? Hmmm — something is not right. proven allegations? The story took on an ugly What is so hypocritical is that the Mayor re- • The people of the Town of Farragut have been dropped Op-Ed tone due to the unwarranted unproven quires the following rules for the people of Far- on our heads during a trust fall with our elected officials. We charges by Williams. ragut to send e-mail comments to the Mayor will never again trust the mess that the BOMA is. I will be elated What Williams did not say is that in the his- and Aldermen: to get to vote out the current Farragut Aldermen as their mis- tory of the town of Farragut, no single issue has 6. Comments shall address issues, not individ- deeds and refusal to act in the will of the people and in the best had more community response than the three uals or personalities; interest of our children is a travesty. They should be ashamed ordinances on the Biddle Farm in the Board of 7. Comments may support or oppose issues or of themselves because of their refusal to listen to their constitu- Mayor and Aldermen meeting on Jan. 28. 244 measures, but the motives of those with differing ents. The very reason we live in this community is because of its Farragut citizens wrote e-mail comments re- views shall not be questioned or attacked charm and lack of dense housing developments. The proposal questing that the vote on the Biddle Farm be 8. Personal attacks and malicious comments of around 1,000 apartments in three developments will destroy tabled or voted down. shall not be tolerated Farragut. There was a change.org petition with over Williams’ attacks and malicious comments to 1,500 signatures that the Mayor and Aldermen the people of Farragut are a gross double stan- • Please keep calls to a 90-second maximum (call 671-8255 24 also ignored. dard. The Emperor wears no clothes here. The hours a day, seven days a week); Please keep e-mailed Presstalks Not only did Williams falsely allege harass- Mayor owes the people of Farragut an apology. to 250 words maximum ([email protected]); ment, he further insulted the people of Farragut • Libelous and malicious comments will not be published; pro- by claiming that this group of people believe Mike Mitchell, FCRGD member fanity will be edited out; • Comments remain anonymous. Much praise for the late Rob Goebel, Horne Fire loss investigation by Knox County I would like to make a few comments, per our not only in its paper, but with economic devel- From page 1A Sheriff’s Office fire marshal. community, on various topics. opment opportunities. Mr. Horne has incredible Coping, Go Fund Me set up First and foremost, I would like to thank the national experience in various business mat- treated for smoke inhalation The house fire was just the farragutpress for its coverage last week of the ters, and has even served as a board member for and later released, according latest recent blow for Turk and passing of Mr. Rob Goebel. Mr. Goebel, along the prominent and international not-for-profit to her daughter, Kristy Conk- her family, as she lost her hus- with Ms. Alexis Clayton, were both murdered Samaritan’s Purse, which many know through lin of Jefferson, Georgia. Turk band, Jim Turk, Jan. 5. by a coward Jan. 24 at a local eatery where they its “Operation Christmas Child” program. has since gone to live with her “It’s just been one thing af- worked. I knew Rob professionally from his pre- Over the years, Mr. Horne has donated much daughter. ter another,” her daughter vious management duties of Calhoun’s at Tur- to our community (time, expertise, artwork, “Her neighbors were such a said Monday, Feb. 15. key Creek. During the early 2000s to its conclu- land, etc.) without compensation. With all of blessing,” Conklin said. The Turks had lived in their sion in 2010, the Farragut Community Alliance this being said, it is very disappointing in com- At the time crews arrived, home for 27 years, and Conklin held its board meetings, its Leadership Far- prehending the negative “tone” by some mem- the home was already “80 per- said her mother “lost every- ragut program, and several candidate forums bers of the community — towards the gracious cent engulfed” according to thing. and open houses at Calhoun’s banquet room. opportunities Mr. Horne brings to his hometown RMF. Their efforts were fur- “We are so thankful she and Rob was an incredible supporter and spon- — as documented, ironically, in his own paper ther hampered when a 2,800- her puppy are OK, but she only sor of the FCA and the Farragut community. over the past months. The community needs to foot fire hose was run over by a got out with the clothes on her Rob was always a joy to talk to and had a great be thankful for Mr. Horne on many fronts, in- car, whose driver did not stop. back and is basically going to sense of humor, but most importantly was con- cluding his continued investments and opportu- The hose was “busted” and have to start over,” the daugh- sistently looking to help others in various ways. nities (Horne is owner of Republic Newspaper, likely damaged the vehicle, ter added. It was no surprise to hear of his heroic actions Inc., parent company of (farragutpress). RMFD reported. “She doesn’t know what during his last seconds of life as told to me by Lastly, I would like to inform the community “Someone came around a caused the fire. She said she his sister at his visitation, as that was the hon- of a current public relations initiative that is curve and not only hit the hose, heard a ‘pop, pop, pop’ then a orable type of man Rob was. preparing the City of Knoxville and Knox Coun- but dragged it, and that caused loud ‘whoosh,’ which woke her Secondly, I would like to thank Mr. Doug ty elected officials for a proposed downtown it to burst,” Devlin said. up. The next thing she knew, Horne for his lifetime commitment to the Far- baseball stadium. This is a great opportunity “We were already 2,300 feet she saw flames.” ragut community in which he is a resident, in- for any community EXCEPT for the use of pub- from the hydrant, so we had A family friend, Margaret vestor and volunteer. Many communities do not lic taxpayer money, tax concessions and bonds. to set up a relay pump, which Marsh, set up a Go Fund Me have a local paper serving as the historical re- It is common (and extensively documented) is not something that happens account over the weekend to cord of the community, and the farragutpress is knowledge that public funds for professional super quick,” he added. “Un- help Turk move forward. delivered free without subscription each week stadiums and similar venues is a horrible risk fortunately, this delay allowed “She is going to need every- by a dedicated team supported by Mr. Horne. for communities. I have witnessed this firsthand the fire to grow and damage thing,” Conklin said. “We had We are very fortunate to have a premier local in Memphis during the 1990s and researched more of the home that may to go buy her new clothes over paper, as proven through the numerous acco- such public-private partnerships as part of my not have been damaged had the weekend, but she will also lades the farragutpress has achieved through Master of Public Administration program of the supply line not been driven need furniture and other items the Tennessee Press Association, etc. that same era. Knox County government has no over and destroyed. in the future because we are Local papers are facing incredible challenges business in pursuing this fiduciary risk, and if I “Please do not drive over hoping to get her into a retire- in a post Internet/social media world, and espe- was the Knox County Mayor I would avoid this fire hoses in the streets. If you ment community or an apart- cially during the past year with COVID-19/Chi- public partnership/investment at all cost. don’t know what it is, don’t ment.” nese Virus, and as such our community is very drive over it.” To make a donation, visit fortunate of Mr. Horne’s continued investment Bill Johns, Farragut He said the fire is under the https://gofundme/fa531771.

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Wedding plan leads Ogle to launch Rhodes-Tec TAMMY CHEEK continue (to make the hand ■ [email protected] sanitizers) and sell them … stores need it, hospitals need Coming up with the idea it. I thought I could help the for his business last October, community.” when he started making hand After conducting a lot of re- sanitizers for his wedding, search and using CDC’s COVID Dylan Ogle of Hardin Valley requirements as a starting launched Rhodes-Tec, LLC., in point, he put his own spin on December 2020. the product. Creating a new hand sani- “I really wanted the best tizer that moisturizes and for it,” Ogle said. “I wanted adds essential oils, “I thought to make sure it’s natural, and of (the hand sanitizers) during I wanted to be sure it was lo- Tammy Cheek the wedding for our wedding cally sourced. guests, but we had so few peo- “I’m all about local, helping Ribbon cut of ‘Inspirations’ at new studio ple that I didn’t get a chance to the local people,” he added, actually give it to them,” Ogle, noting the alcohol comes from Kimberly Delacourt (with scissors), owner of IDS Inspirations Dance & Gymnastics Knoxville, joined 28, recalled about certain de- a local chemical company and supporters, staff and Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce members as she prepared to cut tails of his marriage to Tiffany the ribbon during the Chamber-sponsored event at the studio, 10541 Kingston Pike, Wednesday, Hopkins. “I thought I would See OGLE’S NEW BIZ on Page 6A Feb. 10.

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Ogle’s new biz In coming up with a name for Briefs construction, was named new sile Range project,” a Y-12 press director of operations. release stated. “When a tight de- From page 5A the business, Ogle laughed and From page 5A said Rhodes-Tech “just popped • East Tennessee Commu- livery schedule ruled out other the oils come from a local es- into my head.” Coffey replaces Josh Sulfridge, nity Design Center recently methods, Steward and Peak sential oil maker. To purchase the sanitizers, who moved to Atlanta, Georgia, was presented with an official took a creative look at the past” “People like it,” Ogle said. visit Rhodes-Tec LLC Face- to establish a new basement, wa- proclamation from the Tennes- … bringing back “a technology As he book page, which provides terproofing, see Senate by state Sens. Becky that had not been used at Y-12 made more quotes, sizes and choices of crawl space Duncan Massey (R-District 6) on reactor components since repair, con- product, he essential oils. Customers can and Dr. Richard M. Briggs (R- the 1960s.” crete lev- District 7) recognizing the firm improved post on the page. eling and and its work during the past 50 upon it. “They can get multitudes (of founda- years. City of Knoxville Mayor Ogle said essential oils),” he said. Among tion repair Indya Kincannon also publicly Rhodes- those are lemongrass, pepper- operation recognized ETCDC and its 50 Got any Tec’s hand mint for winter months, euca- within the years of service to non-profits sanitizers lyptus, tea tree, lavender and company. and community groups. biz news? are quick sweet orange. “Lavender is a Jason Nel- • As development engineers -drying popular scent,” he said. “Peo- son, who at Y-12 in Oak Ridge, Jason [email protected] and, while Ogle ple love lavender.” The bottles has been Nelson Steward and Jonathan Peak it includes range from 32 (1.082 ounces) to with the of Knoxville recently “created or call 91 percent isopropyl alcohol, 38 milliliters (1.284 ounces). company for more than six years a corrosion protective coating he uses moisturizers. Meanwhile Ogle, who grew and has 18 years of experience for reactor components for a 865-218-8873 “It doesn’t dry your hands up in Hardin Valley and is a in residential and commercial high-priority White Sands Mis- out,” he added. Class of 2012 Hardin Valley Ogle also uses essential oils, Academy graduate, also works so “you don’t get that bad al- for his dad, Mark Ogle, at Har- cohol smell,” he said. “I smell din Valley Body Shop. (the product) myself when I While starting his business make it to make sure (the oils) has been both stressful and overcome the smell of the al- fun, he said, “I just thought I cohol. I want to make sure the would try to help because of customers happy.” COVID.”

Earth Fare ing, Bevis said he always has been in to health and fitness. From page 5A “He was an avid Earth Fare food philosophy,” Bevis said. customer,” she said. “He just “That was one of the things couldn’t let (Earth Fare) go, so when we opened the doors in he bought it out of bankruptcy 1975 that we have stayed true in an auction. He got all of the to. property, as well as the name “You won’t find any artifi- brand and logos. cial fats, colors, sweeteners, “This store, in the bankrupt- preservatives, bleached flour cy, was almost destroyed, ”Be- — any of that — in our store,” vis added. “They went through she added. “Even all of our liquidation, and with that they food made in our kitchen and sold off property, cases, aisles, on our hot bar, they don’t have speakers from the ceiling. So, the artificial colors, preserva- when we knew we wanted to tives, so we keep it clean.” come back here, it was like Although the store closed putting together a Humpty last February — after Earth Dumpty, putting all the pieces Fare declared bankruptcy — back together.” Bevis said that was the same The crew started on the store time plans for the re-opening about six months ago. began. “It’s amazing how this store “In that process, there turned out,” Bevis said. “But, were two key local leaders in this store had a great follow- Asheville, who did not want to ing. There’re a lot of local busi- see Earth Fare close, so they nesses who support us, as well started the process of gather- as guests — customers — and ing funds and understanding team members. the business, and they decided “We had a lot of team mem- to bring back Earth Fare,” Be- bers come back,” she added. vis said. The store’s hours are from 8 “The plan was not for 50 am. to 9 p.m., Monday through stores — it was for three to Sunday. start with — but we’ve seen a “We will open one hour ear- great growth and interest in ly on Mondays for senior and those stores. Three went to high-risk shopping,” Bevis eight and then this (store) is said. No. 19,” she added. For more information, call Now owned by hotel and rac- the store at 865-777-3837. quet clubs owner Dennis Huls-

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1312 RUDDER OAKS WAY. Gated community. 1.27 acres of privacy with close in west convenience on a Cul-De-Sac. Elegance and warmth abound. 5 bedrooms ( one bedroom is a media room at present time) 4 full and 2 half baths. Welcoming large entry showcasing the waterfall, inground salt water pool with water feature and spa. Kitchen with generous cabinets, tremendous counter space, granite counter tops, island bar, gas cook top, double ovens, pot filler, and stainless appliances which is open to the vaulted living room. Large bay in the keeping room with a vaulted wood ceiling and massive fireplace. Formal dining room with floor to ceiling windows. Master on the main level plus second bedroom. Master bedroom with a fireplace. Master bath with heated floors, whirlpool, dual sinks, walk in closet with additional cedar closet. Fabulous outdoor entertaining with inground salt water pool with water feature, spa, waterfall, covered patio, cabana, 1/2 bath, outdoor shower, bar and wood burning fireplace with gas starter. The Sell- ers added a variable speed pump reducing the cost to run the pool to less than $20 a month. Auto water level features for pool and hot tub. Pool, hot tub, and waterfall can be controlled from your phone. Arched doorways, soaring ceilings, huge windows, and stone details add to the ambience. Media room which can be converted back to a bedroom. Custom acoustic wall panels easily removable.. Media room heat pump added in November 2016. 2 ton and 4 ton gas packs furnaces added November 2018. Sellers added central vacuum and automated pool system. There is room for expansion above the master bedroom if the Buyers desired. TV’s in bathroom and pool area do convey. Speakers on the outside bar do not convey. Projector and audio equipment in the media room do not convey. Racks holding the equipment convey. Kitchen refrigerator “as is”. Outdoor refrigerator and gas grill do not convey. Steam humidification system added to main level gas pack heating unit. HVAC automated system added to main level units. Control via phone app or computer. $1,375,000 (MLS 1134243)

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FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 1B 11863 Kingston Pike | 865-675-6397 | farragutpress.com Webb rolls to district basketball boys title CAK reaches finals thanks to huge rally KEN LAY ■ Correspondent Zach Garabrandt KNOXVILLE -— For the third consecutive season, the Webb School of Knoxville boys basketball team is the Divi- sion II-A East Region District 1 Tournament champion. The top-seeded Spartans Alan Sloan used some early stifling defense to get past Cedar Bluff Brady Curns of Hardin Valley Academy (facing camera) has the edge on James Grimes of Heritage area rival Christian Academy in the Region 3-AAA Wrestling tourney 106-pound final at FHS Saturday, Feb. 13. Curns won 4-2. of Knoxville, the No. 3 seed, 83-55 in the title tilt Saturday night, Feb. 15, in Webb’s Lee Athletic Center. The Spartans (25-2) closed Garabrandt, Meade, the opening frame on a 12-3 run to take an 18-7 lead by stanza’s end. From there, Matheson Meade Webb would never really lose Burns, Curns champs control of the contest against the third-seeded Warriors, although CAK (18-9) would hang Three other area boys, six girls also earn wrestling state berths around and remain within striking distance for a while ALAN SLOAN teammate and fellow senior Dylan Burns (104- despite committing numerous ■ editor@farragutpress 29 career record), a two-time region runner-up turnovers against Webb’s de- who was champ at 126 Saturday. fensive pressure. Three area wrestlers well-versed in the Divi- New to region championship success is “I thought we had a pretty sion I-AAA state wrestling tournament — cap- freshman Brady Curns of Hardin Valley Acad- good way about us defensively, turing Region 3-AAA championships last week emy (13-2 season record), who defeated James and by doing that, it allowed — will be joined by a freshman region champ Grimes of Heritage 4-2 in the 106-pound final our offense to get going,” in their state trip to Chattanooga. Saturday. Webb head coach Ricky Nor- Farragut senior Zach Garabrandt (130-41 “He’s an awesome kid, works hard. I’m super ris said. “Then we were able career record), who repeated as 138 region happy for him,” HVA head coach Marc Giles to get some guys in some good champ at FHS Saturday, Feb. 13, is joined by said of Curns. “... Very deserving. We look spots and got them some good three-time region champ Matheson Meade of forward to more stuff in the future.” opportunities. Bearden at 170 (119-21 career record), a third- “I think our pressure wore place state finisher in 2019, along with Bulldogs See WRESTLING on Page 6C Dylan Burns them out and really became too much for them,” he added. Lukas Walls led Webb with a game-high 22 points. Jaylon Hoops titans showdown goes to Irish; Green and David Sanger each scored 16 points. Luke Lentz chipped in with 13 and Devin Lady Dawgs stop Ensworth streak Mixon finished with seven for the Spartans. KEN LAY coach Mike Hutchens said of Edwards, This game featured two teams ranked Dante Oliver, sophomore ■ named Most Valuable Player of the 2020 second in Tennessee in their respective Correspondent wing, led CAK to this game Division II-AA state tourney after leading classifications: the Bulldogs in Division I- after the Warriors erased a 17- KNOXVILLE — B.J. Edwards has a the Irish to the program’s first hoops state AAA and the Irish in Division II-AA. point deficit late in the third knack for stepping up when his team title. “He was really feeling it tonight.” Bearden clung to a 29-26 edge at half- quarter at No. 2 seed Concord needs him most, and he did that again ear- “This was a tight game against a good time. It was 15-15 after one quarter. Christian School, rallying past lier this week. team and my teammates did a good job get- But after the break, the Irish cranked up the Lions 66-64 in the tourney Edwards, a junior guard and Mr. Bas- ting me the ball,” Edwards said. “I needed their defense. Catholic surrendered just semifinals Thursday, Feb. 11. ketball Finalist statewide, scored 22 of his to take over the game for us to get a win.” six points in the third stanza. (More on this game later in the game-high 34 points after halftime to help “I think he made winning plays,” KCHS also got 12 points from guard Blue story). the Knoxville Catholic High School boys Bearden head coach Jeremy Parrott said. Cain. Elijah Bredwood led the Bulldogs Oliver scored 18 against basketball team nab a 61-51 non-region “But he’s their best player and that’s what with 13 points. Walker Kyle added 11. Webb, while Luke Carter and victory over Bearden High School in a bat- he’s supposed to do.” BHS girls shock Ensworth Denzel Jackson finished with tle of Knoxville Area hoops heavyweights It was the second victory over the Bull- One of the nation’s longest high school Monday night, Feb. 15, at BHS. dogs (24-3) this season for the Irish (19-3), See WEBB-CAK on Page 6C “That’s just what he does,” Catholic head winning 60-48 at KCHS in December. See IRISH-BHS TEAMS on Page 6C Despite late Lakeway surge, Lady Warriors district runner-up ALAN SLOAN 69-50 district tourney title win ■ [email protected] at LCA Friday, Feb. 12. “We had some girls knock WHITE PINE — While down some shots,” said CAK Lakeway Christian Academy head coach Abby Williams star post Maggie Vick sat out about Lady Warriors guards much of the first half versus Emma Carroll (14 points) and Christian Academy of Knox- Madi Jones (team-high 15), ville with two fouls, the Lady while guard Keira Leffew (12 Warriors played this powerful points) “played really well ... Region II-A East Division I top got to the rim.” seed even for two-and-a-half CAK (19-10), the No. 2 tour- quarters. ney seed, lost both regular sea- But missing their own stand- son games to LCA decisively. out post, Caroline Meyers, Pulling away while led by to an injury, and feeling the the inside scoring of Vick (17 effects of Lakeway’s tighter points) along with forward Nia man-to-man defense during Ivie, tourney and regular sea- Alan Sloan most of the second half, the son district MVP (22 points), CAK Lady Warriors display their Division II-A East District 1 runner-up plaque Friday, Feb. 12. Lady Lions pulled away for a Lakeway improved to 23-5. 2B • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY,Senior FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Night KNOXVILLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Nicholas Renfree and parents, Lauren Arnone and parents, Avery Berger and parents, Dr. Tim and Erica Renfree Joe and Linda Arnone Michael and Kimberly Berger

Katie Shipe Madeline Thompson Sydney Peck and family and family and family

Savannah Watson and Sam Sompayrac and family, which Jeila Greenlee her mother, Anita Watson includes KCHS president and family Dickie Sompayrac, Sam’s father WEBB SCHOOL of KNOXVILLE (Due to space limitations in the Feburary 18th issue, senior members of the school’s W.O.W. Network are honored here)

Jackson Bradley

Connor Frost and Stephens with parents, mother, Jennifer Gray Kristi and Chris Stephens

Josh Chapman

Lily Grace Thome and parents, Reese Britt with parents, J.T. and Rita Thome Rob and Liz Britt

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Concord Christian School’s Girls Basketball Senior Night honored ﬁve student/athletes participating in their ﬁnal CCS season Friday, Feb. 5. Four hoops cheerleading seniors joined Hope Arnold, the lone basketball senior player. Each was escorted by a parent or parents to center-court, where they were recognized for various accomplishments and goals.

Hope Arnold with parents, Julie and Steve Arnold

Tali Beeler and parents, Sandra and John Beeler Cheerleader Ella Denham with parents, Mike and Tracy Denham

Cheerleader Harley Dearing with her mother, Lisa Lily Scott and parents, Terri and Brent Scott

Photos: Alan Sloan

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FHS football signees, standing from left, are Trey Nesbitt (Missouri Western State Above: Carson Mitchell,Shelton State CC (Alabama), Baseball, with family and University), Camden Kuhn (Samford University, Alabama) and Eli Purcell (Wofford FHS head coach Matt Buckner (far left) College, South Carolina). Sitting, from left, are Bridges Coffey (Tennessee Tech), Canaan Jackson (Missouri Western State) and Logan Foody (University of Dayton, Ohio).

Bryce Burkey, Cleveland State CC, Baseball, with family and FHS head coach Matt Buckner (far right)

Cathy Hu, track & ﬁeld/Cross Jessie Rennick, Track & Field David W. Rhodes. Track & Field, High Country, (Bryan College, Dayton, Rhea Point University (North Carolina) with MIT, with County), with parents father, David A. Rhodes parents

Parker Evans, Tusculum AJ Rinehart, University, Walters State, Baseball, with Golf, with family family and FHS head coach Matt Buckner Photos (far right) Alan Sloan

BEARDEN HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOGS

Jalen Nevels, Emory & Henry College Jay Pemberton, Emory & Henry College Ty Seritt, Emory & Henry College (Virginia), Football, with family (Virginia), Football, and family (Virginia), Football, and family

Photos Michelle Hollenhead FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 5B HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY HAWKS

Braxton Clarke, Midland College, football, with parents Audrey and Michel Clarke Kate Salsbury, Carson-Newman University, Swimming, with family and coach Gardner Howland, right

Ian Salyer, Carson-Newman University, track & ﬁeld with parents, Marta and Nathan Salyer

Right: Deshawn Carey-Parker, Tusculum University Football with family

Photos Tammy Cheek

KNOXVILLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Emma Schaad, Tusculum University softball, with family Kennedy Noe, University of North Georgia, golf, with family

Landon Cox, Carson, Newman University, football, with family Luke Davenport, Middle Tennessee State University, football, with family

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Corey Williams, University of Pikeville (Kentucky), football with parents, Christopher and Renee Williams lijah Bane, Rhodes College (Memphis), football, with family

Jackson Bradley, Cornell University (Ivy League), football, with family

Jackson Musrock, University of Memphis, baseball, with family

Jordan Sandberg, Washington University (St. Louis), volleyball, with family

Noelle Fuchs, Duke University, women’s rowing, with family

Tabb Layton, Centre College (Kentucky), football, with family Photos Alan Sloan

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Hardin Valley’s roadside litter problem was have great access to be able to Sutton said he picked that particular stretch of tackled head on last week by local business owner do roadside clean-up in a larger roadway “because I have a lot of customers (among Jackson Sutton. scale, or can’t do it safely.” the neighborhoods) back that way, and they com- “I saw on social media where people were upset Sutton decided to lead by explained a lot about the trash. I was aware of it, and about the trash situation, and my customers have ample, announcing on Facebook was also hoping to not only make the people I work complained about it,” said the Hardin Valley Acad- he would lead a collection effort for happy and give them a reason to smile, but also emy Class of 2019 graduate who has owned and “to restore some areas,” starting thought we could make even more people happy that operated Sutt’s Landscaping since 2018. “But I also Wednesday, Feb. 10, and encour- way. noticed how a lot of people complaining weren’t re- aged residents to post roads that Sutton “We were very careful to do it safely, but there were ally doing anything about it. needed the most attention. some places we just couldn’t get to or were private “I did find a litter group that goes out twice a year, He and co-workers Eric Branner and Zane Canti- but I thought if we could maybe do it monthly, it nella picked up supplies and worked for seven hours See CLEAN UP on Page 5C Boy Scout sees R-Metro need, sparks ‘Toy SACKs’ Eagle project TAMMY CHEEK and a small packet of ‘toys’ to help distract special needs kids in times of emergency and ■ [email protected] stress. Farragut Boy Scout Tyler Perry has put “I thought that this was a great idea, but I together an Eagle Scout project to help Rural realized something was missing. You can’t of- Metro Fire and special needs youths at the fer a child some simple toys and expect that to same time. solve the problem. For a special needs child in Perry, a Concord-area resident and member the middle of a sensory meltdown, there is no of Troop 15, which meets at Virtue Cumber- reasoning. land Presbyterian Church, recently presented “You can’t focus on anything except the 20 Sensory Calming Kits, which he calls “Toy sights, sounds or smells that are bothering you. SACKs,” to Rural Metro Fire to be used for You react, sometimes violently, in some effort children with special needs. He will sit for the to stop the constant assault on your senses. In Boy Scout Board of Review in March to earn this state, no amount of crayons or toy cars his Eagle Scout award. will help. For Perry, the son of Dean and Tracy Perry, “I know because I am autistic. You have to the project was dear to his heart. first address the sights, noises, and smells that “Most Eagle Scout projects are outdoor are traumatizing you. buildings, landscaping or cleanup,” said Perry, “There are tools that can help with that. who has been scouting since the second grade. Many special needs kids have these tools to “This wasn’t really me.” help them, but might not be with them in a Perry describes how he discovered “Toy time of emergency. These items can also offer Photo submitted SACSs” in the following paragraphs: comfort to any child who needs it. Then, the Farragut Boy Scout Tyler Perry, left delivers the Sensory Calming “One day, I saw a story on the news. It was toys can be added to help.” Kits to Capt. Jeff Bagwell, Rural Metro Fire public information about a firefighter in another city that has an officer. autistic child who developed a helpful guide See ‘TOY SACKS’ on Page 5C Spelling out new challenges, Girl Scout Troop leaders talk online cookie sales TAMMY CHEEK Appalachians, stated in the press release. “While ■ [email protected] the pandemic has changed that tradition, it remains important that anyone who wants to sup- Despite COVID restrictions, Farragut resi- port the development of these young girls and dents still can support their local Girl Scouts in order cookies can still easily — and safely — do their cookie sales campaign. so.” The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appala- “Each Troop gets to decide how they would chians are offering online ordering and delivery like to do the cookie sales given the COVID situ- for its cookies to keep everyone safe during the ation,” said Amy Shved, leader of Troop 21110, ongoing pandemic. The cookie sales campaign, which meets at Farragut Christian Church. which started Jan. 1, allows customers to visit “For troops that wanted to do digital cookie www.iwantcookies.org to place an order that orders, basically, each of the girls had an op- will be shipped immediately to their door, ac- portunity to create a profile. They have a link cording to a press release from the Girl Scouts they can share on any social media or through of Southern Appalachia Council. e-mails with friends, family, co-workers, people “In years past, it was easy to find Girl Scout like that. Photo submitted cookies, as our confident young girls set up and “And, if an individual is wanting to sup- Jiu Bei Childress, left, and Madyn Williams, members of Girl ran their cookie booths all over town,” Lynne Scout Troop 20294 in Farragut, are selling Girl Scout cookies Fugate, CEO of the Girl Scouts of the Southern See ONLINE COOKIES on Page 4C online this year.

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Cheerleaders, from left, are freshmen Mia Holloway, Chanley Nagle and Emma Knight, and senior Marla Lowery #HVHawkNation Basketball tournament time at Hardin Valley Academy brought out the “usual suspects” in the school’s gym Tuesday night, Feb. 16. Parents of players joined cheerleaders among Hawks fans ready to support the boys varsity team, as HVA hosted Lenoir City in the opening round of the District 4-AAA Tournament.

Photos by Alan Sloan

The family of Hawks junior guard Sophomore cheerleader Loryn Crocker, Jada Reed, 6 months, is in good care Nick Liakonis are younger brother, left, holds junior cheerleader while being held by grandma, Candy Theo, and father, Tony Liakonis Makenna Bayne Fansler, as Jada’s mom, Leslie Reed, is close by

The family of Hawks senior forward The family of HVA junior post Dale Henley, The parents of HVA junior guard Jaylen Jones are younger brother, from left, parents, John and Julian McCoy are Carrie and Jaxon, and mother, Krista Jones Lisa Henley, and younger brother, Neal Dorian McCoy

Shane Wells, Jennifer Galloway, HVA varsity girls head coach, left, alongside children, Bryan Brown_HVA HVA boys varsity Reese, 9, left, and Bo, 6, with Tiffany Cantrell, Lady Hawks athletics director plus head coach varsity assistant coach track & field and cross country head coach FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • 3C 4C • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 fp 10-Day-plus Some chewing gums Press Planner can harm your dog Q: My uncle’s dog ate chewing gun over the weekend. His dog, Buddy, was just fine, and he didn’t give it a second thought. Send your events to [email protected] — But I have heard chewing gum can make dogs really sick. What For more Press Planner visit www.farragutpress.com gives? R.W., Farragut A: Not all chewing gums create problems for dogs, but I as- • GO! Contemporary Dance you don’t have one, MEDIC er committee meetings. Visit sume that you have heard about sugar-free gum containing xy- Works presents “The Search will provide a mask. 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‘Toy SACKs’ some kind “These (Toy SACKs) are to be From page 1C of a device stored on fire trucks and other or a toy that emergency vehicles to address ‘Mama K No. 1 Vol’ at CCS “They can calm (the young can soothe sensory overload issues in spe- people) in an emergency, them and cial needs children, as well as whether it be a fire or a medi- calm them any child who needs a little cal event or an accident,” said to where extra comfort during a time of Capt. Jeff Bagwell, public in- they can stress,” the father added. formation officer for Rural communi- The kits contain items such Metro Fire. “(Perry) put to- cate better, as noise-reduction head- gether one (kit) for each (fire) — it always phones, dark migraine-level engine. makes it Perry sunglasses, odor-reducing “He is a 100 percent fantastic better.” masks, weighted blankets, a young man to put this togeth- There are more than $5,000 sensory calming brush, an er for his Eagle Scout project,” worth of tools and toys in the electronic dry erase board Kienzl Bagwell added about Tyler. kits, Perry’s father, Dean Per- for non-verbal children, indi- When RMF arrives on a ry, said. vidually packed wet wipes, a scene “with a child who’s ex- “And, (they) even gave us laminated tip sheet with tips periencing some kind of an extra supplies,” Bagwell said. on working with special needs event, whether it be a medi- “He even created a video that children and a booklet explain- cal event, an accident or just we can show our people on ing the contents of the kit. locked in the car — and we’ve what’s in the kit and how to Dean said the toys included had that happen — it’s hard use it.” are stuffed animals, stress to communicate with some of Despite the pandemic, “This balls, fidget spinners, click these kids, depending on their would allow (Bagwell) to up- fidgets, calming board books, level of special needs that they load it onto their Rural Metro coloring books, activity work- may have,” Bagwell said. website and allow his people to books featuring firefighters “To give them a stuffed ani- be trained before distributing and other officers of the com- mal — or you can give them the kit,” Dean said. munity, crayons and Play-doh.

Alan Sloan or just wave. It was really en- “We had some folks indicate Clean Up Now designated as Concord Christian School athletics’ “#1 Volun- From page 1C couraging to us when we were they wanted to volunteer last working,” Sutton said. week; but really, there wasn’t teer,’ Dawn ‘Mama K” Kienzl was recognized during a ceremony property, and we didn’t want He is hoping the effort will time to involve others in the featuring a banner (above left) being unveiled, which now hangs to trespass,” he added. “... It become a monthly endeavor cleanup ...,” he added. “We above the gym floor, before the CCS Lady Lions hoops game ver- was a really great feeling when and include other volunteers. may end up doing our own Fa- sus Maryville Apostolic Friday, Feb. 5. “Mama K” gives a big hug we could see how much better “I know of several troubled cebook page for the cleanup, to Robin Baxter (left in photo), CCS administrative assistant to everything looked as we were areas, like Campbell Station, but right now if people want to the athletic director. As hoops official scorekeeper, “What sets going along.” from Hardin Valley into Far- get involved they can call me Dawn apart from others (is) her dedication and volunteering are They also got inspiration ragut,” he said, indicating that or text me (865-304-3230). from drivers as they worked. stretch is on his radar. “Sev- “I really just want to make not limited by having a child enrolled at the school. Rather, she “We had a lot of people slow eral areas were mentioned on people smile everywhere they is motivated by a genuine desire to help and invest in the athletic down and thank us and tell us Facebook needing some trash go in our Valley.” programs at CCS to improve, sustain and help them function what a good job we were doing, pickup. more efficiently ...,” it was told during the ceremony.

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