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FREETake One! March 30, 2015

County Commission Rogero kicks off political season Joint Committee, Abandoned Schools, Peddlers By Mike Steely [email protected]

Any doubt that the Knox County’s Joint Education Committee would contin- ue to function as a buffer between the Commission and the Board of Educa- tion ended last Monday when Commission Chair- man Brad Anders named four to the group. Anders named Commis- sioners Charles Busler, Sam McKenzie, Jeff Smith and Amy Broyles to the group. Despite meeting all of last year with fellow com- mittee members named by the Board of Education, the group accomplished little to heal relations between Hundreds of supporters filled The Standard last Tuesday for Mayor Rogero’s re-election announcement. the two bodies. Com- missioner McKenzie has By Mike Steely [email protected] candidate to oppose her. The pushed for several months primary is September 29th to get the Joint Committee noxville Mayor Made- and the city’s general elec- active again. line Rogero kicked off tion is November 3rd. Early The commissioners Kthe political season voting starts September 9th. also voted to name Ron as she announced her inten- Rogero’s crowd included Rochelle to the District 5 tion to run for re-election Tues- most of the City Council mem- seat on the Knox County day. Rogero, the first female bers, volunteer workers, city Board of Zoning Appeals to be elected as mayor of a workers, and both Republican board, on the recommenda- larger city in Tennessee, drew and Democrat citizens. Rogero tion of Commissioner John a packed house of members told the gathering that Knox Schoonmaker, who held of both political parties at The County Mayor Tim Burchett had that position until appoint- Standard on Jackson Avenue. dropped by to wish her well. ed to replace Dr. Richard The election for mayor and She told the near 700 people Briggs who was elected to council is non-partisan although present that she hopes to con- the State Senate. Photos by Dan Andrews. Rogero is widely known as an tinue the programs she began. Meeting for the first time Mayor Rogero greets a young supporter following her speech at her active Democrat. Local Repub- The city election will also see at 5 p.m. instead of 2 p.m., licans are searching for a Continue on page 2 campaign kick-off last week. Continue on page 4

Boys & Girls Clubs break ground on multipurpose facility Thanks to fundraising Supporters and members efforts from the “Our Kids, of the Boys & Girls Clubs Our Future Campaign,” the of the Tennessee Valley Boys & Girls Clubs of the (BGCTNV) on March Tennessee Valley broke 25 break ground on a ground on facilities that new 54,000-square-foot will allow the organization multipurpose facility to to serve more kids, more be built on the site of the often, in a more meaning- current Haslam Family ful way. Club University on The groundbreaking cer- Caswell Avenue. Thanks emony took place at the to fundraising efforts Haslam Family Club Univer- from the “Our Kids, sity, which will be home to Our Future Campaign,” the Caswell Avenue Com- the organization will plex. Once complete, the build the new complex complex will be a central to help serve more hub for all Boys & Girls kids, more often, in Clubs of the Tennessee a more meaningful Valley activities, and will way. Pictured from allow for enhanced servic- left: BGCTNV board es to impact more youth chair Jim Alexander; across the community. The campaign co-chair new facility will include a Dugan McLaughlin; pool, gymnasium, teen campaign co-chair Tony center, technology center, Hollin; club members medical clinic and admin- Girls Clubs of the Tennes- kids, more often, in a more in technology upgrades Our Future’ campaign,” Mia Davis and William istrative offices. see Valley. “We are still meaningful way.” at all 19 clubs to ensure said Shakayla Blair, a fifth- Watson; BGCTNV “Because of the gener- raising funds for the proj- The number of youth members have access to grader at Inskip Elementa- President and CEO Lisa osity of so many East Ten- ect and continued support served by the clubs will educational tools. ry School who has been a Hurst; Knoxville Mayor nesseans, we are in this is needed as we move for- increase to 7,500 annually “I’d like to thank each member of the Boys & Girls Madeline Rogero; and position to break ground,” ward with the last phase by 2018. Additionally, the and every person, family Club for nine years. “You club member Anndrena said Lisa Hurst, president of our campaign, which Boys & Girls Clubs of the and business that con- Downs. Photo by Dan and CEO of the Boys & will allow us to serve more Tennessee Valley will invest tributed to the ‘Our Kids, Continue on page 2 Andrews.

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The Chalk Board Cumberland Avenue Bits of News About Local Education gets a bidder By Mike Steely By Sally Absher [email protected] Convention Center. [email protected] find the additional funding. As KCS Board The city of Knoxville finally has a bid The city is also looking at floating Chairman Mike McMillan pointed out in on the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape Water Bonds at $ 20 million, Wastewater BEP Funding Lawsuits Officially Begin. February, a lawsuit by Knox County BOE Project, Phase One and Two. Southern Bonds at $30 million and Electric System Superintendents from Knox, Hamilton, would amount to using your tax dollars to Constructors, Inc. has bid $16,869,905 Revenue Bonds at $ 45 million. Davidson, and Shelby Counties met with sue the legislature to force the General to complete the project and the city The Redevelopment Office is asking Gov. Haslam last week hoping to avoid Assembly to raise your taxes. Department of Engineering is asking the council to approve payments in lieu a potential inadequate funding lawsuit McIntyre Working Overtime to Promote the City Council Tuesday to approve the of taxes for Hicks Plastics Company at against the State of Tennessee. His Budget. Dr. McIntyre has been busy bid. 1821 Midpark Road. It’s no secret that Tennessee schools the past few weeks, speaking to anyone The city recently pulled funds from Restrooms for men and women on have been underfunded since the Basic who will listen about why he needs $16M another project and added it to the Market Square are on the agenda in an Education Plan, the state’s funding for- more of your tax dollars for Knox County project because during its first try at agreement with Smee & Busby Architect mula, was put into place in 1992. The for- Schools. getting a bidder no bid was acceptable. for engineering and architectural services mula was revised in 2007, but the Gen- He gave a presentation to the Halls The Cumberland Avenue project may to design and develop plans to the tune eral Assembly has yet to appropriate the Business Club over Spring break. He bet another $1.2 million for construction of $27,250. funds necessary to close the funding gap. even promoted his budget last week on engineering and inspection services Several items are on the “consent” According to the state’s BEP Review Com- the “Rude Awakening” morning talk radio for Phase Two for Vaughn and Melton list including $1,000 from Community mittee, schools statewide are currently show, known to be somewhat more criti- Consulting Engineers. Improvement to Beaumont Magnet underfunded by over a billion dollars per cal of the Super than the other morning The Knoxville Utilities Board is being School, $250 to Gresham Middle School year. talk radio shows. considered for payments in lieu of Foundation, $250 to the Knoxville The Tennessean reports that Haslam KCS is presenting a Community Forum taxes and $80,726 is being asked for Children’s Theater, and $ 100 to Fort has tasked TDOE Commissioner Candice regarding the fiscal year 2015-16 budget a contract with Johnson Controls for Sanders Community Development McQueen with speaking to every superin- process on Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m. at a cooling tower basin coating at the Corporation. tendent statewide about the funds their Amherst Elementary School (5101 Schaad districts need in the short- and long term. Road). The meeting will be streamed live “What we agreed to do is continue this at knoxschools.org/kcstv and broadcast conversation … about what are the spe- live on Comcast Channel 10 and AT&T Boys & Girls Clubs break ground cific things we are going to do that will lead U-verse Channel 99. to better outcomes. Some of those will be Meanwhile, McIntyre has quietly hired Continued from page 1 hungry. funding issues,” Haslam said. another Broad Academy Fellow. Christy have invested in my future and our com- “At the heart of this entire project and Just one day after the meeting with the Hendler joins KCS administration as Direc- munity. I will be forever grateful.” campaign is a desire to take Shakayla’s Governor, Hamilton County and several tor of Planning and Improvement, a new There are many challenges facing story and create hundreds more just like neighboring school boards in the Chatta- position. According to Broadcenter.org, today’s youth that the Boys & Girls Clubs it,” Hurst added. “Today is the begin- nooga area (including Bradley, McMinn, Ms. Hendler comes to us from Nevada, strives to address. In the organization’s ning of that process, and we are thrilled Marion, Grundy, Coffee, and Polk County) where she served as the Director of Accel- four-county service area, more than that so many members of our community filed a lawsuit against the state. Defen- eration Zone Strategy & Operations at 43,000 school-aged children are clas- supported our efforts.” dants in the lawsuit include Governor Washoe County School District. sified as economically disadvantaged. To learn more and to make a dona- Haslam, Ron Ramsey, Beth Harwell, Can- “The objective of the Acceleration Zone Only 22 percent of low-income families tion, community members can visit dice McQueen, and the members of the is to turn around the lowest performing have access to computers, and 82 per- OurKidsOurFuture.com. Supporters Tennessee Board of Education. schools within the district. Prior to joining cent of the kids served at local clubs also are encouraged to share the Boys The lawsuit filed in Davidson County the Broad Residency, Hendler worked at live in food-insecure households, mean- & Girls Clubs story on social media using Chancery Court alleges that the “Tennes- Procter & Gamble for 16 years on brands ing they are hungry or at risk of going #OurKidsOurFuture. see has breached its duty under the Ten- such as Gillette, Olay, Febreze, Dawn, and nessee Constitution to provide a system Folgers as a Product Development manag- of free public education for the children er. Hendler holds a bachelor’s of science of this State and has instead created a in chemical engineering from Penn State Rogero kicks off political season system that impermissibly shifts the cost University and a master’s of business Continued from page 1 oppose Campen in the 5th District. of education to local boards of education, administration from Xavier University.” the election of the three At Large seats Rogero, a county commission schools, teachers and students, result- Broad fellows have a starting salary currently held by George Wallace, Mar- member from 1990 until 1998, also ing in substantially unequal educational between $90 - 100K. Usually a portion shall Stair and Finbarr Saunders. The served and Director of Communi- opportunities across the State.” of the salary is subsidized by Broad, at Fifth District seat, now held by Mark ty Development for two years and The Nashville Scene reports that the least for the first two years…but the county Campen, is also on the ballot as well opposed Bill Haslam for mayor. After governor’s spokesman, David Smith said, is eventually left writing the check. at the election of the Municipal Judge. Haslam was elected he appointed “The governor is very disappointed after Something Amiss in Special Education. All three At Large members attended her as Community Director. Haslam he and the commissioner made the com- Next year, students with Individual Edu- the mayor’s kick-off campaign event. was elected Governor and Council- mitment yesterday to a collaborative pro- cation Plans requiring a focus on basic The Knox County Election Com- man Daniel Brown was selected by cess to work closely with districts on functional academics and preparing stu- mission confirmed that all the cur- the council to serve as Knoxville’s these issues, and litigation will obviously dents for independent living and working rent city council members have first black mayor until Rogero was decrease potential for collaboration.” picked up qualifying petition, along elected to the top city position. It is not known where the state would Continue on page 4 with Jennifer Mirtes, who may

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Not even somehow “find” the money. to Nashville, there’d be no will be following the big Knox County they are not. 30% of our students gradu- The suit claims Tennessee state government. sharks to take a bite out of Superintendent of School ating from high schools are has underpaid teachers There’s really one reason the whale as well. Before Jim McIntyre has spent prepared to either go on to some $532 million; it fur- for this lawsuit: the local it’s all said and done, I the “rainy day” fund down college or get a job. ther claims the state has Boards of Education can’t would be surprised if the to the point where that’s The people who have underfunded classrooms force through tax increas- price tag is over $2 billion. no longer a viable option compiled this sterling some $134 million. Folks, es with the local legisla- Neither Governor Haslam any longer. McIntyre has record want more of your that’s $666 million… so tive bodies to give them nor the legislature have $2 admitted that’s a good money to spend. They are far. more money to spend. As a billion lying around unused; thing, as it will cause the not really suing the gover- By Steve Hunley, Look for that figure to last resort, they are suing for that matter, they don’t school system to manage nor and the legislature, they Publisher escalate and start climbing. the state to force the Gen- have $666 million lying its money better and be are suing YOU. [email protected] Keep in mind this is large- eral Assembly to raise at around unused either. more fiscally responsible. I thought school board ly a claim by the big four the very least, $666 mil- Other programs have been It would have been easier members were elected I’ve always said people urban counties in Tennes- lion new dollars, largely to starved because the educa- to be fiscally responsible to represent the people think the best tax is one see. Evidently a lot of folks merely hand over to teach- tion folks, along with health in the first place. McIntyre who elected them. In this somebody else pays while serving on the local Boards ers. Knox County schools care, have been eating up has taken one-time money instance they are certainly they derive the benefit. of Education in Shelby, already spend over half a what little natural growth and hired dozens of new not putting the people who One could use the same Knox, Davidson, and Hamil- billion dollars annually, yet we have had. employees; he has expand- elected them first. I hope logic with several school ton Counties have forgotten you have Board of Educa- I am not saying teachers ed the bureaucracy at every you are already reaching for systems announcing they about the “small schools” tion members like Doug don’t deserve a raise, but opportunity. Why does the the phone to call your own are filing suit against Gov- lawsuit that put us where “High Tax” Harris who most everyone deserves a Knox County School system member of the Knox County ernor Bill Haslam, Lieuten- we are. Or perhaps they claim the system is “vastly raise who works for a living. need a chief operating offi- Board of Education and let ant Governor Ron Ramsey, don’t care. For those mem- underfunded.” I wonder if When was the last time you cer and a chief executive them know what you feel House Speaker Beth Har- bers who point out Knox he would still think so if and your family got a raise? officer? We got along with- about this issue. well, and the Tennessee County doesn’t get back as the mechanism to collect Sure teachers work hard, out one or the other for Suing the people who Board of Education. much money as it sends to the $666 million was a but most working people decades. fund you is a horrible idea Numbers are beginning Nashville, do you suppose $10 tax on each and every do. All we hear is test scores and will not turn out well to trickle in as the result of California and New York pizza sold in the country? One has to make the are up, yet 77% of graduat- for public school systems the suit being filed and it get back as much as they (Harris is in the fast food presumption all the tax ing Knox County students across the state.

Voucher Bill Hearings Continue in Legislature

The General Assem- people of Tennessee are bottom 5% and be on the free and virtual schools… This fur- representative from Bush’s Foun- bly continued hearings too ignorant to under- and reduced lunch program. The ther depletes the funding for the dation for Excellence in Education on voucher bills last stand that the Hope money available would be the public schools, and puts an insig- also testified in support. week. HB1049 (Dunn) Scholarship was set up BEP allotted amount for that stu- nificant amount of money in the A parent of a special needs (SB0999 by Garden- with a separate fund- dent (BEP contributes $4,182 per private schools.” student, testifying that TN hire) was in the spotlight ing source – the lottery, pupil in Knox County). The private After Dunn clarified that the private schools discriminate was as the House Education while the “opportunity schools would have to be accred- bill includes language that could interrupted by the Education Planning and Adminis- scholarship” would take ited. allow ANY student in a district that Instruction and Programs tration committee con- By Sally Absher money - $148M over An amendment to Dunn’s bill has an underperforming school to committee chair in order to sallyabsher@ tinued hearings from knoxfocus.com the next four years, and requires that these students take become eligible for one of 5,000 end the meeting on time. The the prior week. even more after that - a “nationally accredited, norm- vouchers (up to the 20,000 cap), expensive suits promptly left the If you can’t attend out of the local public referenced test.” Rep. Womack a vote was called and the bill room. The bill will be taken up these committee meetings in school district and give it to pri- explains that this amendment passed 8 to 5. It will be heard in again on March 31. person, the videos stream live vate institutions? Does Rep. Dunn allows the private schools to con- Government Operations Commit- Tennesseans Reclaiming on the General Assembly web- even understand this? tinue using the same curriculum tee on March 31. Educational Excellence (TREE) site. HB1049 sponsor Rep. Dunn He does concede that “when we (standards) and tests they cur- The House Education Instruc- explains that HB0138 “is broader began his remarks by saying he talk about failing schools, we are rently use, from whatever accred- tion and Programs committee in scope and more devoid of had done “a little research to see not talking about failing teachers iting body they use. No more took up HB0138 (Moody) (SB accountability than any voucher what these bottom 5% of schools or failing principals. We are talk- common core for these special 0027 by Gresham) last week. proposal Tennessee has seen look like…it’s really very scary.” ing about failing communities…to voucher kids? Known as the “Individualized Edu- before.” He said under the current truancy improve the schools we’re going He also confirmed that the pri- cation Act,” this voucher plan is “This bill states that a parent of laws, “We have created an envi- to have to improve the communi- vate schools will not be required based on a similar plan in Florida, any child with an IEP, in exchange ronment where a child has to go ties.” This is a great argument for to use TVAAS, either. So now we promoted by former Florida Gov- for a promise to not enroll the to that (school).” Community Schools, but a terrible are comparing apples to avoca- ernor Jeb Bush, and would allow child in public school, may have He said, “The opportuni- argument for vouchers. dos. How can you even compare any of Tennessee’s 120,000 stu- BEP funds deposited into a bank ty scholarship gives the child a He said “Right now we have the two? dents with an Individualized Edu- account the parent controls. The better option.” Maybe he should school choice. And school choice Rep. Craig Fitzhugh said “I have cation Plan (IEP) attend private parent is to use the funds to have done a little more research. means you move.” What? Does grave difficulty for our state to school. educate the child in some fashion, Under RTTT, students in under- Rep. Bill Dunn, from Knox County, move into vouchers at this stage There were a lot of “very expen- whether by enrolling in private performing schools are already know how his own district oper- in the game. If we do this it will be sive suits” in attendance at this school, purchasing an online given the option of transferring to ates? Any student in Knox County eternally detrimental to our public committee hearing last week. learning program, hiring a tutor, another school. can transfer from any school, not school system.” Nashville Pubic radio reports or some other means. This bill But it gets worse. He compared just a school in the bottom 5%, to Fitzhugh explained that unlike that the Beacon Center, a “free specifically states that there will the opportunity scholarship to the another public school (if there is the Hope Scholarship, “the pot of market think tank,” flew parents be NO regulations or standards Hope Scholarship, saying a family space) in the district. And in many money for this program is the BEP from Florida and Arizona to tell applied to a participating is given public dollars, and can cases, transportation is provid- K-12 funds. Tennessee is already legislators how voucher money educational provider. Private decide what is best for that stu- ed. at the bottom of the barrel in fund- paid for tutors to help a home- schools accepting this voucher dent. He calls it “the Hope Schol- He explained that to be eligi- ing for education. We have already schooled child with autism and are not required to be accredited arship for K through 12.” ble for a voucher, a student must taken some of this meager public paid for a blind student to “attend Does Rep. Dunn think the attend a school that is in the funding and given it to charters a top flight private school.” A Continued on page 4 +&464
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 PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus March 30, 2015 TN Commissioner of Education Visits Knoxville By Sally Absher [email protected] well-being. This concept amount of data at my fin- struggle in the early years has shown promise every- gertips in the Department after high school. Of 72,865 Dr. Candice McQueen, where it has been incorpo- of Education. I’m sure Knox high school freshmen in who was sworn in as Ten- rated, and is an excellent County Schools has that 2007, 10,545 students nessee’s new Commission- alternative to vouchers and too.” (14%) did not graduate from er of Education in January, charter schools. The data show: less than high school. 22,334 stu- was in Knoxville last week. Buzz Thomas, Presi- half of all 3rd graders profi- dents (31%) graduated from She visited Pond Gap and dent of Great Schools Part- cient in reading; less than high school to enter the South Knoxville Elementa- nership, introduced Dr. half of all 8th graders pro- workforce with an average ry, two of Knoxville’s Com- McQueen by saying she ficient in reading; less than annual salary of $9,030. munity Schools before “may be the most quali- 40% of all high school stu- 40,235 students (55%) addressing a group of edu- fied person in the state of dents proficient in English enrolled in postsecondary cators, community leaders, Tennessee to be the Com- III; almost 64% off first time education, but only 58% of and school administrators missioner of Education.” freshmen in TN community those were still enrolled one at the Downtown Marriott. He notes that she began colleges took at least one year later. McQueen’s visit was spon- her career as a classroom remedial or development By 2025, she said, 55% sored in part by the Great teacher, teaching in both course (fall 2013); and TN of all new jobs will require Schools Partnership, Knox public and private elemen- ranks in the bottom half of postsecondary education. County Education Asso- tary and middle schools. all states on the Nation’s She cites the combination Photo by Sally Absher. ciation and the League of She also served as a college Report Card or NAEP. of our progress to date, the Buzz Thomas, President of Great Schools Partnership, in- Women Voters of Knoxville/ professor and department She cited improvements changing world, and the troduces Dr. McQueen. Knox County. chair before being named Tennessee has made opportunity of Tennessee priorities through the stra- implement RTI at the level Community Schools, Dean of Lipscomb College recently, including: fastest Promise (which her Power- tegic planning process to promised,” including inclu- operated by the Great of Education in 2008. improving state in 4th and Point presentation actually produce a Draft Strategic sion in core classes as Schools Partnership, are McQueen’s presentation 8th grade NAEP scores; showed as “Grades 13-14”) Plan. much as we potentially can. an initiative that aligns was titled “Taking Tennes- consistent gains on TCAP as the call to reorganize Members of the audience She said her brother “could community resources to see Schools from Good to every year since 2010; fast- around a new vision: Suc- were invited to ask ques- have functioned 100 times improve academic out- Great.” Like most educa- est growing graduation rate cess After Graduation. tions, which included the better if he had been incor- comes, attendance, stu- tion administrators, she is of any state; and improve- The TN Department of following: porated with other students dent behavior, family and enamored with data. “You ment in the ACT statewide Education has established Q. How do you reconcile throughout the school.” community engagement, have to have data that tells average from 19.0 to 19.3. 4 Goals to meet this new increased graduation rates Q. What is your vision for health and safety, school you where you need to go… She said today many vision: as a measure of high school Charter Schools/Vouchers climate and neighborhood I have been amazed at the Tennessee students Goal 1: Tennessee will success with students need- in Tennessee? A. The gover- continue its rapid improve- ing developmental courses nor and administration (the ment and rank in the top in community college? A. DOE) would be for oppor- half of states by 2019 Tennessee does not have tunities to ensure that the Voucher Bill Hearings Goal 2: Tennessee’s high full alignment of high school bottom 5% schools with our school seniors will improve graduation requirements lowest performing kids and faster than those in any and entry requirements for most disadvantaged back- Continue in Legislature other state postsecondary education. grounds have opportunities Cont. from page 3 Goal 3: The average ACT This is part of the strate- that they might otherwise accountability.” Why would our legislators score in Tennessee will be a gic goal around high school not have. or have any operating TREE concludes, “This allow our tax money to 21, allowing more students and postsecondary work. It In her closing remarks, history. A provider need lack of accountability runs be spent without any to earn HOPE scholarships will be part of the strategic Dr. McQueen praised our not actually provide the counter to all of the laws accountability, after Goal 4: A majority of high plan. Community Schools, saying services called for in the that have been passed spending years trying to school graduates will go on Q. How will TN respond she learned a lot that she child’s IEP. The bill calls for in recent years requiring establish accountability to earn a certificate, diplo- to movement towards total would take back and think NO testing or reporting of testing and accountability in our schools?” ma, or degree inclusion for Special Educa- about. She added it is one educational results. ZERO for our public schools. McQueen said that to tion students? A. Based on the most successful ways meet these goals, TN DOE personal experience with to think about Community has established five strate- having a profoundly handi- Schools that she has seen. gic priorities, and five action capped brother, McQueen The Chalk Board teams to clarify these will “work diligently to Cont. from page 2 go, but for some of these he “didn’t even under- (formerly known as CDC-A students, learning inde- stand the concept of students) will be required pendent living skills will testing” and predictably, to have 1 ½ hours of assist them in their adult scored “below basic” in Joint Committee, Abandoned Schools, instruction in common life more than CCSS and every area, through Vine core math and 1 ½ hours standardized computer Middle School where he Peddlers of instruction in common tests.” began to score basic to Cont. from page 1 Commissioner Sam The request sparked a core English daily. By definition, these stu- advanced on TCAP’s, the commissioners also McKenzie said the school debate but eventually Teachers are being dents have “varying mod- to his freshman year at voted to accept $1,000 system is still holding onto passed 10-1. told they have to elimi- erate, severe and pro- West High School, where from Knox Heritage, Inc. possession of Rule High The term “moral turpi- nate some of the much found disabilities,” which Ben tested as “proficient” for the Giffin Elementa- School and said the schools tude” was the focus of the needed life skills curricu- covers a wide range of on both English and Biol- ry School at 1934 Beech hold onto abandoned prop- debate and the term refers lum each day for 3 hours abilities. Special Edu- ogy EOC’s. Street. The building will erties too long. to everyone charged with of common core instruc- cation advocate Kim Kredich adds, “I hate to hopefully be renovated and “We’re getting these murder to a perjury con- tion and to prepare for the Kredich points out that even think of the person sold to a private investor. properties too late. It’s victions. McKenzie said National Center and State when they moved here, he would have become Commissioner Dave Wright costing us more just to the 10 years was “a little Collaborative (NCSC) test KCS recommended her had we agreed to KCS’s pointed out that the historic get them up to sell them,” harsh” but Commission- next spring. son Ben, who has autism, placement recommen- old school is on the “Frag- Commissioner Jeff Ownby er Bob Thomas said that Special Education be placed in a Special dation. Ben is an edu- ile 15 List” and also men- said, adding that the school the majority of people who teacher Gloria John- Class geared toward func- cated young man now, tioned that other schools, system needs some type of would open a door during son said, “SPED teach- tional academic and life and his improvement in such as South High School system to quickly dispose the day to a peddler would ers know these kids, skills. The family advocat- test scores is simply a and Rule High School, are of surplus properties. likely be senior citizens and they know what they can ed instead for inclusion byproduct of his learn- also on the list. Knox County Court Clerk added, “I have no problem do, and they show prog- in the regular education ing, growth, and develop- He said he pulled the Foster Arnett asked com- with 10 years personally.” ress with the kids every classroom, with appropri- ment within the inclusive item from the “consent” mission to pass an ordi- A special session has set day… many of these stu- ate supports. educational setting from list for discussion to “make nance prohibiting the issu- for March 13th at 5 pm. to dents are doing a great Kredich says she is “no preschool through high sure the public knows we ance of peddler and solici- fill the vacancy on the Knox job with their academ- fan of standardized tests,” school.” need to be moving public tor licenses to anyone con- County Judicial Magistrate, ics and we should take but chronicles Ben’s prog- property back to private victed of moral turpitude Seat D. them as far as they can ress from 3rd grade when hands.” within the last 10 years.

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Our Neighborhoods Exploring Candoro By Mike Steely [email protected] In the rear of one of the build- Vestival ings the noted Italian sculpture A walk along the street at the Albert Milani kept an office for entertainment old Candoro Marble Works, just more than 40 years. His hand- off Maryville Pike in Vestal, is carved pieces are famous planned a trek through history in stone. throughout the world. From the beautiful Showroom Built as part of the John J. The Knoxville Focus has you can take a few steps west Craig Company, the marble obtained a list of upcoming and see the remains of what works factory closed in 1982 entertainment planned for the once was one of Knoxville’s and part of it has been pur- May 9 South Knoxville Arts most thriving industries. chased by South Knox Heritage. and Heritage Festival popular- The huge buildings, sitting Many of the buildings are now ly known as “Vestival.” empty and slowly decaying, on the National Register of The 15th annual event in the include the cutting facility, the Historic Places. The Showroom Vestal Community will carry a polishing and shipping building and garage were completed in South Knox History Theme and the boiler room and office, 1923 and designed by Charles I. and will be held at the Candoro all built in 1914. The office sec- Barber, Knoxville’s noted archi- Marble Building. tion still contains the famous tect. That building is now the Entertainment this year will marble floors. center of the annual festival in feature the Y’uns Jug Band, Outside the buildings are fin- Vestal. the Lonetones, Quartjar, The ished and unfinished examples The upcoming Vestival cel- BluePrint with Keith Brown, of various marble sculptures ebration on May 9th will have the Kevin Abernathy Band, created during two “One Ton” a lot of photos and artifacts Evan Carawan and the Celtic events in 2001 and 2006. from the industries that formed Collaborators, Jack Herranen, During those events various Vestal, especially of the marble Matt Foster, Dixieghost, The pieces of left over marble were industry, and will feature a Swill Sippers, Vestival Pickers worked by various artists. Today lot of South Knoxville history. and Grinners, Magician Rick some of the pieces sit beside Neighborhoods are being asked Roberts, Rachel Foster Belly the road as monuments to the to take part and display their Dance, Dragonfly Aerial Acts, past. own history at the event. the Claire Metz Belly Dancers, If you pause as you look at the The Candoro Arts and Festival and Exit 65. marble and the huge buildings Center saved the Showroom and The festival will also include you can imagine a very busy and garage and annually puts on the a Mother’s Day Brunch, cake productive time there when East event. Members hope eventual- walks, square dancing, food Tennessee Marble was in its ly to make the marble complex vendors, and arts and crafts. heyday and the stone was used a history and arts center and South Knoxville neighborhoods around the nation for places like that the former marble factory are being asked to have booths the Smithsonian Museum of will become a magnet for cul- Photo by Mike Steely there to promote the history History and the National Gallery tural tourism. One of the finished pieces of marble beside the road at Candoro Marble and culture of their areas. of Art. Works.

Public meeting set to discuss strategic Turner Twins Celebrate 87 Years plans for neighborhood programs

During the past six Lonsdale neighborhood months, more than 900 into a “model block” that citizens shared their opin- would transform blighted ions and ideas through sur- properties that have been veys and in public meetings and will be acquired. about how Knoxville should A $400,000 Community best allocate its federal Development Block Grant grants in neighborhoods. is proposed to be used Staffers with the City’s by the Knoxville-Knox Community Development County Community Action Department listened, and Committee for emergency they’ve drafted a strategy and minor home repairs for addressing the needs that would rehabilitate 108 identified by the commu- houses. nity. Now, they’re inviting A $250,000 grant to the Knoxvillians to review that City’s Commercial Façade strategy at an April 7 public Improvement Program meeting. would promote economic Feedback on both an development by rehabili- annual plan and a five-year tating or assisting eight

plan – the 2015-16 Annual businesses. Photo by Dan Andrews. Action Plan and the Five- Those are just a few of Year Consolidated Plan – the dozens of projects out- Commissioners Bob Thomas and Jeff Ownby and collected during December at the Knox County Parks will be gathered at 5:30 lined in the plans. Review Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett surprised The Love and Recreation Department’s annual Holiday Festival p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at of the plans and comments Kitchen’s founders, twin sisters Helen Ashe and Ellen of Lights event. the John T. O’Connor Center, are welcome. Besides the Turner, with a donation drop-off during their birthday The Love Kitchen, located at 2418 Martin Luther 611 Winona St. Drafts of City website, copies of the party on Thursday, March 26. The sisters turned 87 King Jr. Blvd., provides meals, clothing and emergen- the documents can be plans can be reviewed at on March 8. cy food packages to the homebound, homeless and viewed at www.cityofknox- the following locations: The donations included several barrels of canned- unemployed. For more information visit http://www. ville.org/development. • The City Department food and a check for more than $2,600. They were thelovekitchen.org/. “This is very specific and o f C o m m u n i t y tangible,” Linda Rust, the Development, fifth floor, Community Development City County Building, 400 Department administra- Main St. tor who’s managed the cit- • Lawson McGhee Library, Hillside guidelines debated at Commission By Mike Steely izen surveys, said about 500 W. Church Ave. [email protected] Not exactly. the following month as guidelines recommend the annual plan. “You can • The main office of the The current hillside and “guidelines.” The plan, (but do not require) up to read it and see exactly Knoxville-Knox County Knoxville and Knox ridgetop guidelines are now in effect and often five or six units per acre what’s being proposed for Community Action County have strict just that, guidelines. cited by the Metropolitan on level ground, two units funding, which agencies Committee, 2247 restrictions for develop- Twenty-five members Planning Commission and per acre on slopes of 15 are proposed to receive Western Ave. ing on sloping hillsides of a task force spent two developers, simply “sits a to 25%, one unit per two grants, and what we antic- Citizens can also get and ridgetops right? The years on research and sev- vision” of land use and acres on slopes of 25 to ipate outcomes to be.” a copy of the draft plans law limits the number of eral public hearings but often has little to do with 50%, and only one unit For example, the Annual by calling the Community houses per acre depend- the final plan was adopted the density of structures per four acres on slopes Action Plan suggests rede- Development Department ing on the slope of the by the city in December in a development. of 40 to 50% grade. veloping a portion of the Continue on page 2 ridge, right? of 2011 and the county Ideally, if followed, the Continue on page 2 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus March 30, 2015 Hillside guidelines debated at Commission Cont. from page 1 that more than 50 acres changed the number from not agree with it,” Brown of the 70 plus acres are at three to six units per includ- said of the former MPC The guidelines came 15% grade and higher but ing the bonus for donating Director’s use of slope up recently in a county their recommendation to a greenway access. protection. Brown said commission zoning hear- the MPC was apparently Chairman Brad Anders that putting all the acre- ing when the MPC recom- overlooked. asked Dave Hill, Deputy age together, including the mended a medium density Brown noted that the MPC Director, if an “OB” slopes that had restricted development be approved total number of units designation would require development, to figure the along Hardin Valley Road. should include only the a use on review and was total number of units is The planning commis- maximum allowed for the told it would not. The “PR” wrong. sion recommended rezon- percentage of grade, He would require such review “That dog don’t hunt,” ing from Agricultural to suggested adding only that and the staff reported that Brown said. Planned Residential, number to the lower sec- the number of units per “You cannot lump the changing the Northwest tion of the development acre could then be recon- total acres together and County Sector Plan to allow and not a total of what sidered. Brown attempted pick an average, that’s Photo by Dan Andrews. for the development, and would be allowed if all the unsuccessfully to send the not the way you do proper Commissioner Mike Brown. allowing a “density of up to land was less than 15%. request back to the MPC planning” he said. six dwelling units per acre The developer prom- and ask the planners to Anders said the MPC approve the recommenda- approval of the concept for the entire site.” ised to dedicate 20 acres come back to commis- “went sideways” on recom- tion and the conversation plan. About 70 acres were in the slope area as a pro- sion with a recommenda- mending six units per acre about changing or amend- Commissioner John involved and approved tected area and allow for tion of the total number for the entire site when the ing the request would alter Schoonmaker asked but not without some con- a greenway access there of units permitted, using planning staff had recom- the originally approved Brown if he would agree fusion over how the hillside which grants a bonus in the hillside and ridgetop mended three units. request. to let the MPC handle the development guidelines the number of units on guidelines. Brown said that if the “This twenty minute dis- number of units per acre if apply. As passed, the the site. He was asking “We spent more than commission approved cussion is just bringing the commission approved development can have up for a zoning of OB which a year working on a slope the sector plan as recom- more uncertainty,” Wright PR (Planned Residential) to a total of 460 units clus- would also allow for offic- protection plan. It’s been mended and then pass the said. for the site at six units per tered in the lower parts of es and medical buildings brought to our attention PR zoning “This last 20 The sector plan passed acre. the land. but said he would compro- that it’s not written in minutes has been wasted with Brown voting NO. Brown said that the MPC Commissioner Mike mise for PR, or planned blood. Whenever I vote here.” “Nobody else want to is made up “by and large Brown questioned the residential. for something I vote for “Everybody sit back stand up?” Brown asked. by people in that business density of the proposed Brown said the MPC staff what is in that plan,” said and take a deep breath,” Brown then attempted and want as much as they development, referring to had recommended up to Commissioner Brown. said Commissioner Dave to send the request back can get. If it takes us to the guidelines. Originally three units per acres but “I know how Mark Wright. He said that he was to MPC again and have put it into law to make it the MPC staff had said the planning commission Donaldson did it and I do speaking personally but the planners come back more than advisory then reads the zoning with a recommendation I’m going to have a resolu- requests. “I’m that restrict the number tion to do it.” being asked of units per acre in com- “Somewhere you have to do some- pliance with the slope pro- to tie the bell on the cat,” thing that I tection guidelines. he said and withdrew his don’t think is The MPC Deputy Director motion to send it back to being recom- said, “You’d be getting the MPC. mended to me same thing if you approve The vote to rezone by MPC.” at six dwelling units per passed with Brown voting He said he acre,” and added that that “No.” would vote to process would require

Public meeting set to discuss strategic plans for neighborhood programs

Continued from page 1 comments may be sent anytime before April 16 to Linda Rust via at 865-215-2120. email at [email protected] The Five-Year Consolidated Plan or in writing by postal mail to Linda outlines Knoxville’s needs, priorities Rust at City of Knoxville, Community and strategies for homeless assis- Development Department, P.O. Box tance, affordable housing, and non- 1631, Knoxville, TN 37901; fax housing community development comments to 865-215-2962 or for program years 2015-19. The call 865-215-2120 for additional 2015-16 Annual Action Plan details information. the proposed use of Community Anyone attending the April 7 Development Block Grant (CDBG), meeting and needing a disability HOME Investment Partnership accommodation should contact the (HOME), and Emergency Solutions City’s ADA Coordinator, Stephanie Grant (ESG) funds for the first year Cook, at [email protected] of the Five-Year Plan, beginning July or 865-215-2034. For an English 1, 2015. interpreter, contact Gwen Winfrey, Comments may be made on the Community Department, at 865- plans through April 16. 215-2290 or at gwinfrey@cityof- Feedback will be gathered at knoxville.org. the April 7 public meeting, or

YES YOU ARE APPROVED! PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus March 30, 2015 March 30, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 The Irrepressible “Happy” Chandler A. B. Chandler of Kentucky

Pages from the Past King Swope (yet another colorful name). King Swope had served a brief term in Congress, but lost his reelection bid in a year that was otherwise a Republican tidal wave. He was later elected to be a judge of the Circuit Court and would be the GOP nom- inee for governor again in 1939. Swope had a very formal By Ray Hill and rather forbidding exte- [email protected] rior and Happy Chandler had great fun referring Few subjects excite as and the following year he to the Republican as “his much commentary as poli- married Mildred Watkins, majesty”. Happy gleeful- tics and sports and Albert who was a teacher. Their ly hung former President B. Chandler played a big union produced four chil- Herbert Hoover around role in both for decades. dren, one of whom, Mimi, Swope’s neck and that ball Serving as governor, would star in a Hollywood and chain was enough to United States senator and movie with Dorothy Lamour sink the Republican’s can- Commissioner of Baseball, before returning home to didacy. A. B. Chandler won “Happy” Chandler was an Kentucky. the general election by just institution. Like most who Chandler was not nick- over ninety-five thousand stayed around long enough, named “Happy” for noth- votes. It was, up until that Chandler became contro- ing and his early career time, the most decisive vic- versial in some aspects, was busy; not only did he tory won by any gubernato- but he also lived to an practice law, but he found rial candidate in Kentucky age where he enjoyed the time to continue coaching history. status of not only an elder and scouting, as well as Once sworn in to office, statesman, but also a living joining numerous fraternal Happy kept his word and icon. A. B. Chandler would organizations. set out to repeal the unpop- totter out into the spot- It was not long before ular sales tax. The legisla- light at sporting events Happy Chandler found his ture quickly complied and well into his eighties and true calling and was select- Governor Chandler then roar out his rendition of ed to chair the Democratic From the author’s personal collection. demanded the legislature “My Old Kentucky Home” Committee for Woodford Governor A. B. “Happy” Chandler repeal the run-off provision and could bring tears to the County. Shortly thereafter, in state primaries it had eyes of not only oldsters, Chandler was named to be enacted under the adminis- but youngsters as well. His the Clerk and Master for was no ordinary politician. elected position. Rhea also receiving the most votes. tration of his predecessor. appearances were referred the Circuit Court. In 1929, Unlike his predecessors, occupied a powerful post Chandler immediately Once again, the legislature to by sportscasters as “one Chandler ran for a seat in Chandler opened an office in the Laffoon administra- became a candidate for the did as the governor asked. of the most emotional the Kentucky State Senate in the Capitol and worked tion as head of the State Democratic nomination for Governor Chandler intro- moments in sports”. and won. A. B. Chandler full time as lieutenant gov- Highway Commission. governor and, as expected, ducing sweeping reforms, Born in Corydon, was a regular Democrat ernor. Previously, lieuten- Governor Laffoon had faced Thomas Rhea in the reorganizing state gov- Kentucky on July 14, and he joined with many of ant governors had only removed Ben Johnson to primary. Happy drew enor- ernment and replacing 1898, Albert Benjamin his colleagues to remove been in Frankfort when the install Rhea as head of the mous crowds, singing “My revenue lost through the Chandler would go on to some of the executive legislature was in session Highway Commission; Rhea Old Kentucky Home” and repeal of the sales tax via excel as an athlete. Happy powers granted the gov- and went home. Despite and Johnson were bitter was a colorful speaker. He other taxes, including an Chandler’s memory proved ernor, due to the fact the the hard economic times, political enemies and had derided Rhea as “Sales income tax. Powerful spe- to be remarkably lucid as unthinkable had happened Governor Laffoon decided supported opposing candi- Tax Tom” and promised cial interests had intended he approached his nine- and the people of Kentucky to implement a sales tax dates for lieutenant gover- to repeal the tax if elect- to induce their allies in the ties. Chandler’s mother had elected a Republican and to his astonishment, nor in 1931. ed. Chandler preached legislature to stall the gov- had apparently been an governor. Happy Chandler announced Governor Laffoon confi- against the combination of ernor’s reforms by delaying orphan and married at her Chandler’s rise to prom- his opposition to a sales dently expected to name “Ruby, Rhea and Ruin” for action until the legislative first opportunity when she inence was rapid and he tax. A bitter battle erupt- Thomas Rhea as the Kentucky and ran second session expired. Once was but fifteen years old. was being mentioned ed between Kentucky Democratic nominee in in the first primary. again, Happy Chandler’s She produced two boys as a candidate to run for Democrats; Chandler and 1935, as he exercised Tom Rhea ran only about enemies underestimated within two years and found Lieutenant Governor in the Speaker of the House considerable control over fourteen thousand votes him. The governor had the she was unable to deal with 1931, only two years after of Representatives, John Y. the State Democratic ahead of A. B. Chandler in legislature adjourn after two young sons and fled. his initial election to the Brown, managed to defeat Committee and held the Democratic primary, only thirty-nine days in ses- Happy Chandler recalled Kentucky State Senate. the sales tax. An outraged the power of patronage while two minor candidates sion, allowing Happy to call in his autobiography his Yet, Happy Chandler’s rise Governor Laffoon insisted throughout Kentucky. siphoned off just over fifty a special session which mother’s leaving her family was not without obsta- the lieutenant governor’s Unfortunately for Thomas thousand votes, leaving had no time limit on how was his earliest childhood cles. As is always the powers be trimmed back by Rhea, Ruby Laffoon under- Rhea short of a majority. long it could remain in ses- memory. Some years case in politics, alliances the State Senate. The gov- estimated Happy Chandler. Had Ruby Laffoon not sion. The special interests later, Chandler located his come together and come ernor’s allies did just that Chandler realized his chanc- insisted upon adding the were bereft of any way to mother and discovered she undone. Chandler faced and the sales tax passed by es to be the Democratic provision for the run-off kill Chandler’s proposals had a new family. opposition at the nominat- exactly one vote each in the gubernatorial nominee election, Thomas Rhea and they were adopted by Happy Chandler learned ing convention from Jack House of Representatives were slim to none if the would have been elected the legislature. the value of hard work Howard, who had the sup- and the State Senate. It contest were held in a nom- governor. Chandler’s reforms not very early in life and was port of Congressman Fred was a pyrrhic victory for inating convention. The Happy Chandler again only saved money for tax- supporting himself at the Vinson, who would later go the governor, as the tax wily Chandler waited until faced Thomas Rhea in payers, but allowed him tender age of eight through on to be Chief Justice of was predictably unpopular Governor Laffoon traveled the run-off election and to pay down the state’s a paper route, as well as the United States Supreme with the public. to Washington, D. C. for a stepped up his attacks on debt significantly, as well performing odd jobs here Court. The thirty-three year Ruby Laffoon was a conference with President both Rhea and the Laffoon as pump more money into and there. While in high old Chandler had the sup- bald, rotund man who was Franklin Roosevelt. administration. Happy education and other public school, Chandler was an port of former Senator forced to walk with the help According to Kentucky’s promised a beleaguered services. Kentucky’s state excellent athlete and was Johnson Camden and of a cane due to having suf- Constitution, whenever people that not only would colleges and universities the captain of his baseball former Congressman Ben fered an injury on the farm the governor was absent he repeal the hated sales received a windfall from team. The future gover- Johnson, who was still a as a youth. Laffoon had from the state, the lieuten- tax, but would not increase Happy Chandler’s adminis- nor’s father had urged his power in Kentucky politics. been kicked by a mule, ant governor was Acting property taxes and fight to tration and it was Governor son to go into the ministry, The support of Johnson and which fractured his hip and Governor. The day after reduce the gasoline tax. Chandler who provided free but Happy preferred to go Camden, along with a few kept him in the hospital for Laffoon left for Washington, Chandler denounced the textbooks for Kentucky on to college and entered other party bosses proved weeks. Once out of the hos- D. C., Acting Governor A. B. common practice by the school children and creat- Transylvania College, which to be critical in Chandler’s pital, Laffoon slipped on a Chandler called the legis- Democratic machine of ed a pension fund for pro- is where he acquired the nomination for Lieutenant patch of ice and reinjured lature into special session assessing public employ- fessional educators. nickname that would stay Governor. The nominee his hip. Laffoon’s adminis- to consider a bill to replace ees a portion of their sala- With his political suc- with him until the end of for governor, Ruby Laffoon tration was notable in one the nominating conventions ries to pay for campaigns. cess as governor, perhaps his life. (certainly one of the more small respect; he named with popular primary elec- Happy Chandler’s drive for it was natural that Happy Chandler played base- colorful names in political an astounding number tions. Laffoon raced home the Democratic nomination Chandler’s eyes began ball, basketball and foot- history) had also been the of people as Kentucky and immediately contested received a boost when he looking to Washington, D. ball, serving as captain of beneficiary of support from “Colonels”, not the least Chandler’s call for a special received the endorsement C. both the baseball and bas- some of the more powerful of whom was Harland session of the legislature, of the two minor candidates ketball teams and was the party bosses, but he would Sanders of Kentucky Fried contending the lieuten- who had run in the first pri- quarterback for the foot- come to loathe his lieuten- Chicken fame. ant governor had no such mary. The momentum was ball team. Happy’s college ant governor. The tangled Being quite ambitious, authority. The Kentucky with Happy and he won the career was almost inter- alliances of the two men Happy Chandler never Court of Appeals disagreed nomination, defeating Tom rupted when he tried out to made them uneasy allies. made any secret of his and upheld Chandler’s call Rhea by just over sixteen join a professional baseball The Democratic ticket intention to run for gover- for a special session later thousand votes. team, but he did not make won easily, especially with nor when Laffoon’s term that month. The best that It was a remarkable the cut and completed his the Great Depression still expired. That idea did Governor Laffoon could do, feat for Chandler to have education. A. B. Chandler causing wide spread suf- not set any too well with considering the popularity opposed the state machine went on to the University fering throughout the Governor Laffoon, who had of allowing the respective and win. of Kentucky to earn his law Bluegrass State and the already hand picked his parties to nominate their Yet the machine was degree and coached high unpopularity of President own successor. The gov- candidates for statewide not accepting the defeat school athletics before Herbert Hoover. From ernor had given his bless- office in primary elections, gracefully. An enraged graduating. the beginning of his term ing to Thomas Rhea. Rhea was to add a provision call- Governor Ruby Laffoon By 1924, Happy Chandler as lieutenant governor, it had been State Treasurer ing for a run-off election bolted the party to support had his law degree in hand was clear A. B. Chandler for Kentucky, which was an between the two candidates the Republican nominee, PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus March 30, 2015

Things in Nashville well as the current have really picked campus, needs to up, as we get closer bond some construc- The trees in our lives to the end of ses- tion projects. The fact A trip to middle leaves offer dabs cut and piled up as if it were sion in 2015. The that they can have Tennessee showed of color to fall days garbage. I suppose that was House Education one bond arranged just how much before avalanching the first time I resented the A d m i n i s t r a t i o n by Tennesseans and damage the recent to the ground. Even unchecked abuse of land and and Planning Sub Tennessee compa- snow and ice storms during the cold days nature’s creations. Committees will be nies instead of them have caused. The of winter, the tree I’ve seen trees take seri- ending the week of From State doing two bonds, one roadsides along stands strong against ous poundings on sever- March 30th, and as Representative in Tennessee and one Interstate 40 were snow and ice and bru- al occasions. In 1974, the we approach the clos- in Florida, will save littered with limbs tally cold winds. same storm system that hit ing of the sub commit- Harry Brooks them hundreds of and downed trees. By Joe Rector In the back yard, a Xenia, Ohio, roared through tees and committees thousands of dollars. For some reason, the [email protected] maple sapling con- Cookeville. I was a student at more legislation will be going to Another bill that I found inter- sight of such damage brought tinued to thrive until it was a Tennessee Tech then, and I the House Floor. The week of esting, which was discussed and on sadness. strong, healthy tree. Amy and I surveyed the damage caused March 30th we will start having passed on March 26 on the House Trees are one of the few were married and living behind by tornadoes that tore through three floor sessions per week. It is Floor, was House Bill 1051 spon- things in our lives that we asso- my old home place. By then, the area. A swath had been characteristic that the legislators sored by Representative Wirgau. ciate with strength. They reach I could chin myself, and one cut up and down the hillsides get short with each other around House Bill 1051 would allow for high into the sky as their limbs particular limb served as the and of Monterey Mountain. In this time as we are working hard foxes to be chased with dogs stretch toward the sun. Huge perfect bar for the exercise. 1982, an ice storm paralyzed to get everything finished. statewide the entire year, except trunks offer support during My mother, brothers, sisters- the Knoxville area for a couple I have received a great number during periods decided on by the some of the toughest condi- in-law, and children escaped of days. It slammed trees and of emails, phone calls and letters fish and wildlife commission. It tions. Trees hint at permanence to the tree in summer months bent many of them with a from constituents in my district would create the opportunity for in our otherwise temporary to enjoy its shade and the cool weight over which they could and from Tennesseans across the fox hunting to be controlled by existence. breezes that came to ease the not recover. They remained state. We are keeping track of all Tennessee wildlife regulations. I When I was a kid, one maple heat. stooped and resembled old the emails, phone calls and letters voted in favor of this bill. tree stood at the side of the That tree succumbed to folks whose spines had curved. and taking note of all the opinions Two bills came through the driveway. Even then it was some kind of disease a couple Crews came to end their miser- on legislation being considered. House Education Administration huge. One limb crooked at just of years ago. Large limbs and ies and left nothing more than Also, we are still having a number and Planning Committee on March the proper angle and lent itself sections of the tree withered chips from ground stumps. The of constituents asking for our 24th that I found very intriguing. to climbing for any children who and died. When nothing else landscape was barren. assistance in regard to Tenncare House Bill 126 would allow a child were adventurous enough. I could be done, the tree was cut. Now we’ve had another ice and disability issues. Generally of a military parent to be eligible never could make it up there for I watched and almost cried as it storm that waylaid thousands most questions are about qualifi- for a Tennessee HOPE scholar- two reasons. First, I was a large was cut into sections. It stung of trees, especially ones in cations for enrollment. ship if the child is classified as child; ah, heck, I was FAT. My as I watched and remembered the Crossville area. Some of One of my bills, House Bill 773, an in-state student at the time of skinny arms and legs couldn’t all those good times that my their limbs snapped and hang was placed on the House Floor enrollment. House Bill 112 would produce enough muscle power family enjoyed. loosely until winds or decay calendar for March 26th and was increase the permissible size of to pull my girth up toward the In high school, I rode the bus bring them down. Others lie, then passed on the floor. House advertisements on school buses limb. Even if I’d been strong on occasion. One tree sat in the dozens at a time, side by side Bill 773 would authorize health from 16 inches high and 60 inches enough to heave myself up to middle of a field on Oak Ridge on the Interstate road shoul- and educational nonprofit corpo- long to 26 inches high and 90 the limb, I’d never have done Highway. It was the most per- ders. Crews work quickly to rations to bond projects through inches long. I believe House Bill so. The other sad fact that I was fectly shaped tree I’d ever seen. remove them from the area, Tennessee bonding agencies for 112 could be a possible revenue afraid of heights kept me from Its beauty was more apparent but once again, the landscape projects inside and outside the source for school systems. I voted enjoying an adventure in that when golden leaves covered it shows the savage attacks it has state if the institution has agreed for on both of these bills and both tree. Even being a few feet off during October. I dreamed of endured. to make its primary place of busi- were passed in my committee. the ground terrified me. So, I building a house in that spot Trees are one of our grand- ness in this state. This bill allows As always, I look forward to stayed grounded as my older and enjoying the tree each and est features from nature. They our Tennessee based universi- continuing my service as your brother and boys in the neigh- every day of my life. offer beauty to our yards and ties and hospitals to save money Representative. I will be in Nashville borhood shinnied up the tree At some point, developers fields. It’s up to us to take good if they have extended their oper- on a regular basis Monday – and spent hours in it. scraped the land and turned care of them. At the same time, ations outside the state and if Thursdays until session ends. More than 50 years later, a vast hay field into a dud of losing them brings about sad- private bonding is necessary Please let me know if I can be of that same maple tree is alive a commercial park. During the ness that mirrors that from the for construction. Point in case, service to you. I can be reached and thriving. It’s lost a couple site preparation, the roots of death of a loved one. No, I don’t Johnson University, located in at my Nashville office at 615-741- of limbs over the years, but it the tree must have been dam- suggest that you hug a tree, but south Knox County, has acquired 6879 or rep.harry.brooks@capi- still stands strong and offers its aged because it lost its leaves, you might look at those special a post-secondary university in tol.tn.gov. It is an honor to be your branches to any children who and before long, the grand tree to you and send up a word of Florida and this new campus, as representative. might come visit. The tree’s died and was unceremoniously thanks for them. March 30, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

March 30, 2015

Dave Hart’s Mess to Clean Up By Alex Norman Recently the only con- stant in coaching a revenue sport at the University of Ten- nessee, has been change. Since 2008 Phillip Fulmer, Lane Kiffi n, Derek Dooley, and Butch Jones have been the football coaches. Bruce Pearl, Cuonzo Martin and Donnie Tyndall have been the men’s basketball coaches. And now, a new contes- tant will enter the arena. On Friday, March 27th, Ten- nessee fi red Donnie Tyndall. For the eighth time in less than 6 ½ years, there will be a coaching change in foot- ball or men’s basketball. And this time, Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Direc- PHOTO BY KRISTY TETER OF KT PHOTOGRAPHY tor of Athletics Dave Hart Peyton Alford gets a hug from Powell High head coach Jay Scarbro as the Panthers celebrate the junior southpaw’s perfect game in a 3-0 win at simply can’t get it wrong. Clinton last week. Hiring Tyndall proved to be a big mistake, and Hart understands that the blame rest on his shoulders. “I bear responsibility for any Powell pitcher gives teammates and all hires that I have ever made, of coaches, of adminis- trators,” said Hart. “And I am proud of my track record in that regard. But I am certain- an assist for perfect game ly not perfect, and I have yet By Steve Williams to meet that man or woman baseman Noah Malicote aware of what was unfolding The 5-11, 185-pounder calls who is. I am certainly not.” Peyton Alford knows fi rsthand made the memorable tag. before him in the fi fth inning. himself “more of a crafty lefty.” Tyndall already had NCAA it takes more than good pitch- Another close call – a 3-2 “After that, it became a real His fast ball clocks around baggage from his years at ing to pitch a perfect game. count -- occurred in one of focal point for me,” he said. 84 to 85 miles per hour. Morehead State, which should “I was pretty much hitting my the late innings, “and I was It didn’t affect how Scar- Alford comes from a “base- have been a red fl ag to Hart. spots and had good velocity,” pretty nervous,” said Alford, bro managed the game. “But I ball family.” Older brother Tyler Tennessee was less than a said Powell High School’s junior but he retired the batter. did become eager to try to get currently is a senior catcher at year removed from being on lefthander last week, recalling Powell teammates also the ball back in his hands. He Cumberland University in Leb- probation. But Hart trust- the perfect game he recorded upheld the baseball tradition had everything working right.” anon, and younger brother, ed Tyndall had changed his in a 3-0 win at Clinton on March of not uttering a word about a The Panthers scored all Taylor, is an eighth grader on ways when he hired him from 23. “The big thing was my team- no-hitter, or in this case, some- three of their runs in the top the Powell Middle School team. Southern Miss last April. mates behind me. Without thing even bigger than that. of the fi rst inning. After that, Peyton primarily plays fi rst Instead, Southern Miss them, I wouldn’t have had it.” “I could tell the guys knew the scoreless innings went base when he’s not on the would be under NCAA scru- One defensive play, in par- something,” said Alford, “but by quickly for both teams. mound and also is the Pan- tiny of its own, due to aca- ticular, came to mind. they were being good team- “It ended up to our benefi t to thers’ leadoff batter. demic impropriety and fi nan- “There was a ground ball to mates and weren’t saying any- get him back on the mound,” “He does a good job for us cial aid violations during Tyn- shortstop,” said Alford. “He had thing … thank goodness.” said the Powell skipper. where ever we put him,” said dall’s tenure. Since Novem- to backhand it and threw a little Powell skipper Jay Scarbro got “As it was about to take Coach Scarbro. “He’s been ber Tennessee has known high, so the fi rst baseman had drawn into the drama as well. shape at the end of the game, our No. 2 pitcher since he about that investigation, and to jump and tag the runner out. “In seven years as a coach everybody sort of worked their fi rst walked in the door of our a black cloud hung over the “That (the swipe tag) was and four years as a player, I way out of the dugout. They school. He threw our second Vols for the entire season, in a really good athletic play by had never seen a seven-in- were ready to go out there district game the fi rst week of which they fi nished 16-16. the fi rst baseman, and that ning perfect game in high and congratulate him.” his freshmen year and since Last week it was learned was his fi rst game this year school baseball,” he said. Alford said his curve ball then he’s been one of our that Tyndall deleted emails playing fi rst base for us. “It was pretty amazing. and change-up were work- top two or three pitchers. that the NCAA would have “It saved it for me. I “I’ve seen a few on TV, but ing really well in the District “He pitched in our region- found relevant to the inves- went and gave him a big, that was just the highlights. I’ve 3-AAA game and he went with al game and sub-state tigation. That interference, old hug after that.” never personally seen one, so it those pitches early in the count game last year. He’s been a coupled with other violations, Shortstop Riely Cooper was a pretty big deal for me.” most of the time, and then fi n- key guy for us all along.” likely would result in at least made the stab. First Scarbro became really ished up with fast balls. And one day he was perfect. Continue on page 2 enjoy every season in comfort CANTRELL’S HEAT & AIR SALES • SERVICE • MAINTENANCE Family Business Serving You Over 20 Years 5715 Old Tazewell Pike Cantrell’s 687-2520 Cares PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus March 30, 2015 Alvarez, Garcia lift Bearden to win over Webb By Ken Lay “You could see that we past Webb netminder Elo “Some guys are just born 11 guys. said. “Of course, it always is Bearden High School still don’t know where each Wittig and into the back of to play soccer and he’s one “We’ve only had about and it always will be. boys soccer coach Ryan other is.” the Spartans’ net. of those guys.” seven days on the field with Radcliffe makes no secret Sure, the Bulldogs (2-0) Radcliffe, Bearden’s The coach, who was an all the weather and then we “These guys want to be of the fact that his young may be trying to piece first-year coach, thinks all-state standout during had Spring Break.” challenged and Bearden team is still in search of an things together but Bearden he’s discovered a rising his playing days with the Bearden took a 3-0 identity. had enough to score a pair star in Garcia, who scored Bulldogs, also spoke highly lead on Alvarez’s second gave us that challenge. “We’re a young team and of early goals against the Bearden’s second goal on of Alvarez, who may be the marker, which came in the We were just a little off these guys don’t know how Spartans (0-1). The Bull- a penalty kick with 12 min- best-kept secret in Knox 47th minute. good they can be,” Radc- dogs took an early 1-0 lead utes remaining in the first County high school soccer The Spartans got on the and we gave up that early liffe said after his squad when junior Gabe Alvarez half after being fouled in early in 2015. board when Zahir Shaikh goal because we let some notched a 3-1 victory over scored on a header in the the goal box. “Gabe is just great up top tallied in the 48th minute. Webb School of Knoxville third minute of the match. “This is Kelvin’s first year and we go as he and Kelvin Webb coach Jared people get behind us. We Tuesday night at Bruce The marker was set up playing soccer and he’s go,” Radcliffe said. “We’re Ziegler was pleased with have a long way to go with Allender Field. “We need when Alvarez took a left- a diamond in the rough,” still a young team and we his squad’s effort despite the little things but the to find ourselves as a team footed cross from Kelvin Radcliffe said. “He sees the have a lot of depth. We’re the season-opening loss. and learn to play together. Garcia and headed the ball field really well. still trying to find the right “Our effort was there,” he effort was there.”

Rain halts showdown Powell’s Joshua Dobbs ‘right in line’ Byfor Ken Layshare of first place “[Lloyd] threw me a fast ball and I was able to get with UT’s Joshua Dobbs Inclement weath- it down the line and score er reared its ugly head those two runs.” It’s not unusu- “Actually, in Thursday night as Mother The Bulldogs added two al for two people the 7th grade, Nature did what no local more runs in the third. to have the same my social studies baseball team has been Bearden pitcher Brady name, but it is teacher told me to unable to do in 2015 Duncan, who retired really interesting look up my name --- stop the Bearden seven straight HVA hit- when that name is on the internet High School and Hardin ters after surrendering Joshua Dobbs. By Steve site to make sure Valley Academy baseball two runs in the first inning, If you’re a Uni- Williams nothing dirty was teams. reached on an error to versity of Tennes- on there. I went The Bulldogs and open the top of the third. see football fan, I know you on there and there was this Hawks were embroiled He was replaced by cour- know who Joshua Dobbs is. guy with my name, and he in a District 4-AAA game tesy runner Connor Cam- But the Vols’ starting quar- played baseball and foot- when the rains came and eron, who gave the Bull- terback is not the only ball ball. He was like a 4-star or brought all of the excite- dogs a 3-2 lead when he player in town with that 3-star recruit. That was the ment to a crashing halt. scored on a double by name. first time I became aware Thursday night’s game David Beam. The freshman centerfield- of him. was suspended in the top Beam, who got two hits er on Powell High School’s “Because of that, I knew of the fourth inning with in the suspended game, junior varsity baseball team of him before anyone else Bearden holding a 5-2 scored Bearden’s fourth also is Joshua Dobbs. really did. I think he was lead. run on a bunt single by While umpiring in a JV a senior in high school The game will resume Porritt. game at Grace Christian then.” on Monday, April 13 at Beam was the last Academy, I literal- At that time, neither knew PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS Bearden’s Phil Garner batter Lloyd faced. Will ly heard about this three Dobbs was going to end up Powell’s Joshua Dobbs says he would like to meet UT’s Ball Park. Thursday’s con- Neely entered the game weeks ago when the PA at UT. Joshua Dobbs someday. test will be finished before and walked two hitters announcer called out Josh “I found that out after one the two teams play their before striking out two to Dobbs’ name as the next of the first spring games he Dobbs shouldn’t sell him- Scarbro. “He’s a contact scheduled tilt (game time end the inning. batter coming up. played in. ‘Hey, there’s a self short. Not from what hitter, a good player. And he was not available at press Bearden, which left This might make an inter- quarterback at UT named the Powell varsity baseball has the makings of becom- time). the bases loaded, added esting column, I thought. Josh Dobbs,’ he recalled coach had to say about ing a good player in years The Hawks (10-1 over- a run in the top of the What’s it like to have the hearing. him. to come, because he has a all, 3-0 in the district) fourth before rain ended same name as the star “That was cool. So I Coach Scarbro said he’s good work ethic. took an early 2-0 lead. the night. quarterback in town? looked him up again, and known Joshua’s parents, “Apparently, the Joshua After Hardin Valley start- The game will resume Get a lot of reaction hey, he really is at Tennes- Patti and David, his entire Dobbs that plays at UT is a er Trevor Lloyd threw a next month with one out about it? A little kidding? see.” life, and they attend the great student and a great scoreless first inning, the in the top of the fourth. How does a young high It wasn’t long before same church, First Baptist all-around person, and this Hawks plated a pair of Bearden will have runners school athlete feel about Powell’a Dobbs started of Powell. That, of course, Joshua Dobbs is right in runs in the bottom of the on second and third with something like that? hearing comments about means Scarbro has known line with him. He really is -- inning. one out. I ran my column idea it. He still does. Joshua since he was a baby academically outstanding. Shortstop Vinny Gam- The game was suspend- by Powell varsity coach Coach Scarbro said boy. He works very hard in the buzza started the rally ed after a lengthy rain Jay Scarbro last week. I opposing teams react when “Great people, great class room. He works very with a one-out double and delay and both coaches also told Coach Scarbro, if they notice the name on the family,” he said. hard on the baseball field. later scored on a double were a bit disappointed Joshua balked at the idea, roster. One teammate even Joshua appears to be a And always does everything by Dylan Harris. Harris as their showdown for a it would end right there. playfully kids him about it. budding baseball stand- the right way.” scored the game’s second share of first place will After Josh said he was “I was at the dentist office out at Powell. He bats left, Powell’s Dobbs has never run when Tyler Thomas have to wait. okay with it, I said some- a couple of weeks ago, and throws right and has good met UT’s Dobbs. reached on an error. “”They made the call thing good might even they saw my name on the speed, which allows him to “No sir, but I really do The Bulldogs (8-1, 3-0) and we’ll have to live with come from it, in addition to screen, and everybody was cover a lot of ground defen- want to though.” He thinks would pull even in the it,” Rice said. “We’ll just just publicizing what Scar- asking if Josh Dobbs, the sively and give Coach Eric the Vols’ junior signal-caller top of the second frame play the next time we play bro called “an interesting, UT quarterback, was going Turner’s JV team a second is a good guy and an inter- when senior left fielder them.” funny coincidence.” to come in. But it was just leadoff man out of the No. esting guy. Josh Smith rapped a two- Hardin Valley coach Joe Joshua Dobbs, When did me.” 9 spot in the batting order. So, your feelings about run double past HVA third Michalski was also a bit you first hear of the Vols’ “Just me?” “I believe he has start- having the same name? baseman Ian Pung and disappointed. Joshua Dobbs? The younger Joshua ed every JV game,” said “I think it’s pretty cool.” down the left-field line. “I think the umpires Smith’s hit scored Kyle made the right call for Porritt and Tommy Kolin- the safety of the players,” sky. Porritt drew a one-out he said. “I would stay here walk to begin the rally and until 10 o’clock tonight to Dave Hart’s Mess to Clean Up Kolinsky, Bearden’s next play but I think it’ll be rain- Cont. from page 1 hitter, who singled. ing all that time.” We vet, also, within the State. Was that a risk zero buyout a year ago, Inclement weather has The Hawks and Bull- a one year ban by the industry, people that know worth taking? Not stand- when Pearl was in final thrown a monkey wrench dogs entered the night’s NCAA, possibly more. the candidate, people that ing here today, it wasn’t.” stages of the three-year at area teams early this play one-half game behind The decision to fire have either worked for or This is where Hart loses show case penalty? season but Smith said Farragut (8-2, 4-0) in the Tyndall after all that coached against or know credibility. The “vet” was And for the Vols fans that hasn’t hampered his district standings. While was easy. But was the the candidate. We vetted obviously not done well. wanting Tennessee to pay work in the batting cage. Bearden and HVA bat- decision to hire Tyn- with the NCAA. We say, But why even take the big bucks for their next “I’ve been working on tled the rain, the Admi- dall a rush job? Cuonzo `Are there any issues at chance in hiring some- head coach, it would be my swing with [coach rals were playing in an Martin has resigned to the institution that this one that has NCAA the first time, wouldn’t John] Rice and [assistant elite tournament in North take the California job, individual is working at?’ punishment on their it? Tennessee simply has coach Buddy] Wilker,” Carolina. Bearden and the and within a week Tyn- We knew about More- resume? Didn’t anyone never been willing to do Smith said. “We’ve had Hawks suffered their lone dall was in Knoxville. head State. We read the on campus learn from the that. They’ll likely go the some bad weather but losses of the season in Hart doesn’t feel report. We talked to More- Bruce Pearl situation? mid-major route, some- even with the bad weath- out-of-state tournaments that errors were made head State. The president Well, Hart now says that thing they’ve done many er, he [Rice] still has us over Spring Break. in researching Tyn- had nothing but very, very he won’t consider hiring times over the decades. working in the cages. dall prior to his hiring. gracious, kind and posi- anyone that has simi- Hart is very unpopular “I think we vetted that tive things to say about lar NCAA issues in their with Tennessee fans, but very well. It was very simi- Donnie, as did Southern background. He is also as long as UT President lar to any search I’ve ever Miss, his prior institution. going to use a search firm Joe DiPietro and UT Chan- been involved in, in terms We vetted that in a stan- with this hire, something cellor Jimmy Creek are of the vetting,” said Hart. dard process way that you has hasn’t done before. in his corner, he’ll prob- “Let me try to describe would vet that. There are For the Vols fans want- ably survive this latest that just a little bit more a lot of coaches out there ing to see Bruce Pearl fiasco. But if this next in detail. When we vet a that have a transgres- back at Tennessee, I have hire doesn’t work out? candidate, we talk to the sion in their history some- a bridge in Brooklyn to A Butch Jones SEC president of the universi- where that had an oppor- sell you. Why would Ten- championship might 3¢ off a gallon of gas up to $1 (40 gallon limit), when ty. We talk to key people tunity to do better, and I nessee hire Pearl today be the only thing that you buy a fountain, ICEE, The Best Gourmet coffee on the campus, the athlet- was convinced at the time and pay Auburn a $5 mil- would save his job. and cappucinno (3¢ off for Bag of Ice or Carwash) ics director, the president, that Donnie had learned lion buyout, when they the compliance people. his lesson from Morehead could have hired him with PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus March 30, 2015 March 30, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Lady Hawks cash in on Karns errors By Ken Lay the edge of the rivalry. For two innings it looked The two schools remain like Hardin Valley Acade- geographic rivals and my pitcher Kaleigh Wynne Dunsmore said that and Karns High’s Dae the loss still stung. Hedger would be locked “It may not be a district in a classic pitcher’s duel. game anymore but it still That was before hurts to lose,” she said. things fell apart for “We had all those errors the Lady Beavers. and you can’t hit the ball Karns made eight errors when you don’t take the and the Lady Hawks bat off your shoulder. made the most of their “We just have to fix chances in a 10-0 six- these things for our inning victory at Karns district games.” High School’s Butler/ For her part, Wynne Conner Softball Field. was stellar in the circle as Hardin Valley (9-4) she threw a two-hit shut- scored its first run in the out and allowed just one top of the third. Designat- Karns runner to reach ed Player Halle McGuire second base. She walked led off with a single and one and struck out 12. an error by the Lady “I felt good tonight,” Beavers allowed her to said Wynne, who threw advance to second, she a one-hitter in a Dis- took third when Haley trict 4-AAA win at William Photo by Dan Andrews, Cloud reached on anoth- Blount on Thursday. “I er Karns miscue. Hardin Vallley Academy’s Halle McGuire slides into third base as Karns High’s Mariah Cooper awaits a throw in the wanted to do better than McGuire scored on Lady Hawks’ 10-0 win over the Lady Beavers Friday night at Karns. I did last night and I did. an RBI single by Sydney “I had more strikeouts. Dukes with nobody out. but our defense hurt she reached on an error the fifth thanks to an was pleased with her When we play back-to- That was the only run of us,” Karns coach Brit- to open the inning. She RBI double by Wynne, team’s performance. back games, I usually do the frame as Hedger got tany Dunsmore said. went to second on a sac- which scored Leslie Bee- “We put the ball in play better in the second one.” a strikeout and induced “We had eight errors.” rifice bunt and scored cham, who singled to and made things happen,” Wynne lost her no-hit Wynne to ground into an The Lady Beavers on a double by Olivia lead off the inning. she said. “[Wynne] was bid when Olivia Baker inning-ending double play. (3-3) committed three LaSorsa, Chelsey Tex- The Lady Hawks added dominant tonight. singled in the bottom of Hedger might’ve avert- more errors in the top of eira then reached base four more runs in the “We’re looking to make the fifth. The Lady Bea- ed a big third inning but the fourth and the Lady on a two-base error sixth as Beecham and some noise this year. Our vers also got an infield she couldn’t overcome her Hawks converted those before another error led Wynne had RBI sin- goal is to win district.” single in the sixth from squad’s shaky defense mistakes into four more to three more runs to gles and Mikaela Chavis Hardin Valley and Jansen Whitaker, who later in the contest. runs on just one hit. make the score 5-0. added a two-run double. Karns were one-time dis- stole second base. “I was happy with the Jodie Parham start- HVA expanded its HVA coach Whitney trict rivals but re-align- pitching performance ed the outburst when advantage to 6-0 in Hickam- Cruze said she ment has taken some of Bulldogs win games, make memories on Florida trip By Steve Williams West team also went to opportunities to play, but on the diamond, losing to Bearden High’s baseball the beach and to see the also for the team to devel- Northside Christian 4-1, team soaked up a lot of Yankees vs. Phillies spring op into a unit,” said Coach Keswick Christian 6-5 in baseball and all that goes training game. McNish. eight innings and Admiral with a trip to Florida during “The week provid- It was a worthwhile trip, Farragut Academy 10-3. spring break. ed practice time and even though West went 0-3 The Bulldogs also were successful, winning three of four games in St. Peters- burg March 16-19. “We have played every player on our varsity roster, and pitched 13 differ- ent guys; it has truly been a team effort,” stated Bearden coach John Rice via e-mail. In their first day of action, the Bulldogs pulled out a 4-3 extra inning win at Pinellas Park. Junior short- stop Bryson Ford led the way, going 3 for 4 at the plate. Senior Josh Smith got the mound win. “We then took our guys over to Buffalo Wild Wings Bearden baseball players, on a spring week trip to Florida, for some post-game food, get reloaded at Buffalo Wild Wings in St. Petersburg before and we went back to work scoring 14 runs in their second win of the day. that night at Lakewood High School,” noted Rice. “That game was an offen- sive one.” and sophomore David Academy 8-1. Bearden won it 14-9 Beam combined for six The week included a trip behind sophomore Bran- hits. Duncan also pitched to Pirate City to see former don Trammell’s 4 for 5 per- five innings and struck out Bearden standout Lane formance and eight strike- six before being relieved Thomas play for the Blue outs in relief from sopho- by junior Paul Underwood, Jays. The 2014 Bearden more pitcher Clark Poyn- who came on and closed graduate, playing with the ter. out the game. Class A Jays squad, went 1 The Bulldogs beat Dixie In its final game on the for 2 at the plate. Hollins High 10-1 on Day trip, Bearden managed only “We have shared meals; 3 as junior Brady Duncan two hits and lost to IMG we have shared baseball; we have shared the beach and some volleyball games; but, we will leave here shar- ing memories that will last a lifetime,” summed up Coach Rice. Back home, Bearden top- pled William Blount 6-2 last Wednesday (March 25) to improve to 8-1 overall and 3-0 in District 4-AAA. West High’s baseball team also went St. Peters- burg for spring break. “We played three games and practiced during the week,” said Rebels Coach Buzz McNish. “It was much needed time due to the Henry Rice, 1-year-old son of Bearden head coach John bad weather in the past Rice, enjoys a sandy beach on the Bulldogs’ spring break month.” trip to St. Pete. While on the trip, the PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus March 30, 2015 Smaller Parking Stalls Suggested By Mike Steely [email protected] more parking spaces on existing company indicated a tenant for and new parking lots as long as the former Walmart has been Cont. from page 3 The Metropolitan Planning the slots are marked. acquired. Commission staff, at the request Kelly indicated that more park- That request, as well as sim- of former Knox County Board of ing changes will be proposed and ilar parking stall sizes downsiz- Zoning and Appeals Chairman called the stall size changes “the es from 200 square feet to 162 John Schoonmaker, is proposing lowest hanging fruit” and dubbed square feet was granted as well a change in parking stall sizes the changes “The Schoonmaker as a request from Will Robinson that would create smaller public Amendment.” Chairman Marcus & Associates at 11424 Hardin parking stalls in off-street lots and Chady said the change in regu- Valley Road. bring those county codes into the lations would be by “bits and The BZA also granted Grace same size as the City of Knoxville pieces” so that future changes Baptist Church at 5920 Beaver and national standards. won’t contradict. Ridge Road permission for a set- Why smaller parking lot stall BZA member Kevin Murphy back from the street from 50 feet sizes? said the parking changes “looks to 13 feet. The church is planning Currently the county requires well written” and asked the chair- to expand and the setback is for a public parking lots for off-street man to write a letter of support to covered extension at the Student parks, like at malls, grocery stores, the county commission endorsing Missionary Building. etc. to be 20 feet long and 10 feet the stall size reduction. New BZA member Ron Rochelle, wide. The city and national stan- Requests for smaller parking who was sworn in at the begin- dard, depending on the type of stalls came up four times at the ning of the meeting by Chancel- parking, is about 17 to 19 feet meeting on request from exist- lor John Weaver, asked the Grace long and only 9 feet wide. A small- ing businesses including three representatives if the change er size of parking slots, accord- requests USPG Portfolio Five, would involve the parking lot for ing to Dan Kelly of the MPC staff, LLC., developers of the former the large facility and was told it is probably the most appealed Walmart Center at 7340 Norris would not. request to come before the BZA. Freeway. The company is a real The setback was granted. Photo by Mike Steely. Wednesday afternoon Kelley estate investment group with Also granted was a smaller addressed the BZA and got their plans to redevelop the former setback at Cedar Grove Baptist Ron Rochelle is sworn in to the Knox County Board of Zoning approval of asking the planning shopping center and was request- Church on Beaver Ridge Road so and Appeals Board by Chancellor John Weaver. Rochelle replaces commission and the county com- ing the parking lot there to hold the church can enclose an out- John Schoonmaker who was chosen as the 5th District County mission to change the ordinanc- more cars at the three address- door picnic shelter to be used for Commissioner after Commissioner Richard Briggs was elected to the es. The change would allow for es there. A spokesman for the storage. State Senate. Sunshine Law Gets City Attention ‘Blackbird By Mike Steely [email protected] city government work- about what the act requires Authority, the Pension ing well,” Mayor Made- and what it prohibits. The Board, Sign Task Force, In response to the line Rogero said in a news city lawyers will also make Public Arts Commission, Fly’ recent questions about release Thursday. the training available upon open meetings and the The open meetings request to non-city boards Police Advisory and Review She already Set in Oak Sunshine Law at the E911 training will be given to a and bodies where the city Committee, Community fills many roles Island, North Car- board meetings, the city is list of city groups and each appoints members. in her daily life- olina, Kat’s vivid Television, Knoxville Util- implementing training by member will be asked to The Sunshine Law --Christian, wife, descriptions and the law department for the sign a document acknowl- applies to groups such as ity Board, Public Building mother of two, detailed delivery various boards, agencies, edging their understand- the Beer Board, City Coun- Authority, and the Knox- and hairdresser. of the events in and commission inside ing and agreement of the cil, Tree Board, Food Policy ville-Knox County Emer- Now, she has the book draw Knoxville. policy. A power point pre- Council, KAT Community added a new the reader into “Transparency and sentation is being pre- Advisory Committee, Met- gency Communications title after her the life of Mollie openness are critical to pared to inform citizens ropolitan Knoxville Airport District (The E911 Board). name: published By Ralphine Major Wells, a pho- author. ralphine3@yahoo. tographer. Kat Kat Chandler com takes her readers was born in Austin, Texas. along on a morning run on Her family moved to East the beach with Mollie and Legislative funding of Women’s Tennessee when she was Jude, her chocolate Lab. five years old, and she They feel Mollie’s pain in a grew up in Knoxville. Not recurring dream and share surprising, the first-time her excitement when meet- Council splits Commission author told me she loves ing new friends, Sam and to read. “I would go to his daughter, Beyla. The By Mike Steely been in business 16 years just incredible.” appreciate the research the library and check out excerpt of “Blackbird Fly” [email protected] and have never introduced Broyles said the Council you’ve gone but I don’t books to read, but I did not is quite intriguing and left What was considered to any legislation during that on Women have an annual think that is a valid point,” like the way some of them this reader anxious to learn be a certain and easy pass- 16 year period,” Schoon- summit and that she said Commissioner Sam ended,” she said. Thus more. ing vote by the Knox County maker said, adding that attends every year when McKenzie. He said that began Kat’s journey of writ- “Blackbird Fly” is avail- Commission last Monday the Council on Women was there’s “not something the mentioning that a woman ing, and “Blackbird Fly” was able on Kindle and Amazon. turned quickly into brou- supposed to be a research agenda” at the commission on the senate committee created. com. More information haha between some of the group but only had one that she must be present voted against the funding The romance novel about about Kat and “Blackbird commissioners. researcher. for a vote. doesn’t mean funding the second chances was pub- Fly” is available at www. The governing body Schoonmaker also said “It’s an organization that council isn’t needed. lished by Tim Holder of TDH tdhcommunications.com. was being asked by Com- that many of the Council’s deserves to continue and “I’m smelling politics and Communications. Tim has On Monday, April 6, Kat missioner Amy Broyles members don’t show up not wind down after the I don’t like that,” McKenzie published numerous books will have a book signing at to express support for a for meetings. He said the next year,” she said. said. of his own or books where Remedy Coffee in the Old State Senate Bill to extend legislation is “dead right “I think there is a gener- “We, as a body, need to he collaborated with other City at 7 p.m. It would be the funding of the Tennes- now” but the motion was al effort to slash and burn consider the merits of this,” writers, but this is his first a great time to meet this see Economic Council on to provide funding through through the state,” she said, he said, adding “Let’s vote time to publish a book delightful author, purchase Women. It had passed the 2019. The current funding noting that the Tennessee it up or down.” written solely by someone a copy of “Blackbird Fly,” commission’s workshop will keep the council alive Human Rights Commis- The vote total was 8 for else. “It seemed like the and continue the adven- a week earlier in a unani- through 2016. sion has had its staff cut notifying the legislature of next logical step,” he told ture with Mollie and Jude. mous vote. The agenda Commissioner Broyles in half. the county’s support for me. “I picked Kat because I wonder what will come item required no funding said the Council does the Commissioner Mike funding, 2 NO votes, and she knew my wife, Angela. of that chance meeting but was simply a message best with “what they’ve got” Brown said the local reso- one pass. Schoonmak- I read the first chapter of with Sam and little Beyla? to the state legislature that and said that the funding lution to support the Coun- er later told The Focus Kat’s manuscript, and I I wonder why it is titled the commission support- is only $300,000 per year, cil on Women was “a moot that the vote was actual- believe she is a talent- “Blackbird Fly?” I wonder ed extending the life of the the smallest funding of any point” since the current ly three passes including ed author,” Tim added. I . . . . council. state entity. She said the legislation failed, to which him, Randy Smith and Dave agree. The Economic Council council turns out a “remark- Broyles replied, “Not yet, Wright. on Women was created able amount of research because it can be brought The resolution passed on by the legislature in 1998 and the return on invest- back up.” its first reading and will face to address the economic ment for Tennesseans is “Mr. Schoonmaker I a final vote next month. needs of women and the council is attached to the Secretary of State’s office. The Council meets quarter- ly and has Board Members that include Knoxville’s Sen- ator Becky Duncan Massey. The council has more than 15 members and a staff of four employees. But the newest Commis- sion member, John Schoon- maker, said he was con- cerned with the vote in the Senate’s Government Oper- ations Committee when the two women members voted against funding the coun- cil. “Apparently the senators are not overwhelmed with this committee. They’ve March 30, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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to his own. Have you ever building blocks of protons, what has been called the mass in the universe. In a wondered why a cruise neutrons and electrons “standard model” of the sense it floats our boat just ship doesn’t sink? The collectively known as the quantum world. Why is as water does in the pool. weight of water displaced “quantum zoo,” perhaps this important or worth six Scientists look for co- by the hull is greater than because there are so many billion dollars and twenty existing and balanced pat- the ship’s weight and con- of these strange “birds.” plus years to discover this terns they call symmetries sequently it floats. Our The quantum theory is now particle? Politicians asked as in the word symmetri- bodies similarly float in almost a century old and this question and then can- cal. I look for patterns as the water which partially our understanding contin- celled America’s machine well. And I search for truth supports our weight. Doc- ues to evolve. The phys- project before squander- just as Socrates did all his tors often recommend ics of the quantum realm ing our money elsewhere. life. water therapy and exercis- drives our computers and I thought about the book/ Humans are inquisitive es done in a pool because cell phones, though we movie Contact and the creatures, it is our nature. they are easier on arthritic don’t understand it and construction of that fiction- Some people side with Swimmimg joints. “we see only in part,” to al machine. In Carl Sagan’s reason and observation Swimming laps is boring quote the Apostle Paul. book some thought it use- to find truth. Some hold I’ve been thinking about love water. We’ve been and my mind often wan- Until just recently, scien- less to ask the questions to “the way, the truth and swimming lately. Not taking Oakley to our com- ders. As I pull my hands tists had identified all the how the universe works, the Life” as a focus to give because I like to swim munity pool lately and and arms backward in the numerous elements of the where did we come from meaning. I hold to both because I don’t. Swim- teaching him to not be Australian crawl I move for- mysterious quantum realm and what is our purpose. perspectives at the same ming for me is not the fluid afraid of the water, holding ward through the water, except the most critical Professor Higgs lived time, analogous to the or powerful strokes of an his breath and closing his but why? Actually, Isaac and elusive one, the Higgs’ long enough to see his particles and waves of the Olympian, but struggling to eyes when he’s dunked. Newton answered the boson. theory confirmed and he quantum world. At times avoid drowning. I remem- It’s a work in progress, but question with his third law In the 1980s a proj- was awarded the 2013 one vision holds greater ber my mother taking a sta- an enjoyable one. It’s cer- of motion in the 1600s. ect began to build the Noble Prize in physic. He sway than the other as I tion wagon load of us kids tainly better than swim- He said, “For every action most complex and larg- earned his Nobel Prize. try and balance the sym- to swimming lessons one ming laps even though there is an equal and est machine ever made Strange as it sounds par- metry. summer rather than utiliz- this is good exercise. By opposite reaction.” As I by man, the Large Hadron ticles and energy waves It is the Easter season, ing the ole time method of the way, if you’re not an pull backward against the Collider (LHC) at the exist simultaneously in the and I am now focused on just throwing a kid in the accomplished swimmer, a water my body is thrust for- CERN physics lab outside quantum world, and the the event that changed water. That may work with snorkel and a mask make ward. So swimming is more Geneva Switzerland. Sim- discovery of the Higgs par- the world. Some mistaken- dogs, but sink or swim is the work of breathing a than time with Oakley, it’s ilar machines accelerate ticle defined the Higgs field ly look for objective proof not an advisable method. lot easier and might be a study of physics! And particles like protons to that suffuses the universe which is not possible. It’s a As a chubby kid I especial- enough to get you out of there’s more. velocities just under the – think about the Force in time to leap in faith like the ly looked forward to post- your arm chair and into a The pool has caused me speed of light and then Star Wars. The Higgs field Russian novelist Dosto- lesson ice cream at Kay’s pool for exercise. to reflect on even deeper crash them into other is analogous to the invis- evsky who said, “If anyone as reward for trying hard. I Splashing in the shallow symmetries. In the 1960s atoms or particles to sim- ible electromagnetic field prove to me that Christ don’t remember much else end with Oakley caused the theoretical physicist ulate the earliest moments around a magnet which was outside the truth, then about swimming classes, me to think of the ancient Peter Higgs predicted a of the Creation. The crash you can outline with iron I would choose to remain but I remember my favorite Greek Archimedes who is fundamental sub-atom- scene debris are then ana- filings or on an Etch-a- with Christ rather than the ice cream was chocolate most famous for his excla- ic particle that now bears lyzed and the quantum zoo Sketch. truth.” Food for thought… almond. The only detail I mation, “Eureka!” Purport- his name. Some may have was observed, moving it Physics at the theoreti- recall of those days was edly, as he lay floating in heard of the Higgs’ boson from theory to observa- cal and experimental level biting into a frozen roach a therapeutic bath he fig- euphemistically called tional reality. is way beyond my pay in the ice cream, mistak- ured out that his body dis- by media types as “the In 2012 the LHC was up grade and stretches my Do you have a question for ing it for an almond. placed a volume of water, God particle.” In previous and running and the debris imagination. How strange Dr. Ferguson? Most little children and and the weight of that dis- essays I’ve mentioned data confirmed the miss- to think that the Higgs field Please e-mail him at especially my grandson placed water was equal the unimaginably small ing link (Higgs’ boson) of is what determines all the [email protected]. Knoxville Becoming Dye The Easter Dementia Friendly City Eggs, But Don’t By Mike Steely representatives of the Handle The Chicks [email protected] mayors, health care pro- Chicks and Health Epidemiologist Tim “A few months ago at viders and other organi- Jones, MD said. “Those our East Knoxville Kroger, zations. She said infor- ducklings pose germs can also get on an elderly lady pulled in mation will be posted a Salmonella cages, coops, feed and and we supposed was online about dealing with water dishes and other going to shop but she people with dementia and risk items where the birds forgot how to get out of that training is being pro- live and roam and can be her car,” said Carolyn vided by the organization Those Easter baskets found on the hands, shoes Pointer Neal. She was to businesses and other are often filled with candy and clothing of people who telling the story to show groups. and colorful eggs. Howev- handle the birds or work how and when the Purple A Purple Angel window er, there is one type of gift or play around them. We Cities Alliance for Demen- decal will be provided you should avoid during recommend families leave tia Awareness Communi- to businesses and orga- the holiday—baby chicks handling of live poultry to ties started. nization who take part and ducklings. people trained in their Neal told the story in the program and the Live poultry commonly appropriate care.” recently at a county com- group hopes to encour- carry Salmonella germs. This is the time of year mission meeting. age other cities to form When humans handle the when chicks and ducklings She said people in the similar groups. birds, the bacteria can arrive at local feed and parking lot responded, communities in the United million people worldwide The Board of Advisors spread. Exposure to Sal- farm stores. The Tennes- surrounded the woman’s States,” she said. suffer from dementia in includes the Alzheim- monella commonly causes see Department of Agri- car, pecked on the win- Neal said that a kickoff its many forms. By 2050 er’s Association of East extreme abdominal upset. culture and the Tennessee dows trying to help and event will take place at 1 it is estimated that 135 Tennessee, Alzheimer’s In severe cases, the illness Department of Health aim eventually a fire truck p.m. May 11th in Market million will suffer. A Purple Tennessee, Courtyards can be fatal. According to arrived. Neal explained Square when Knoxville City is a city that takes Senior Living, Elder Advo- the Centers for Disease to educate customers on that what the new group will be declared a Demen- specific steps to help cates Inc., The Pat Sum- Control, approximately the risks of handling poul- would like to do is teach tia Friendly City. people with dementia feel mitt Foundation, The 400 people die each year try, as well as the long-term people how to react and “Many of the volun- safer when they are out in Senior Directory of East with acute salmonellosis. commitment required for interact with people who teers work in elder care public,” she said, explain- Tennessee, and Trinity Children, the elderly, and proper animal care. have dementia. or related organizations. ing that it means coordi- Hills Senior Living. people with other health Do not let children “The Purple Cities Alli- Many on the task force nating an effort between More than 25 busi- conditions are most sus- younger than five, elderly ance was formed last and board of advisors are local government, indi- nesses and organizations ceptible to a severe reac- persons, or people with summer. There are some there because of a per- viduals, businesses, non- make up the Task Force tion. weak immune systems key folks on the alli- sonal experience,” she profits, health care agen- and Volunteers. “Live poultry may have handle chicks, ducklings ance and it is strictly vol- explained, adding that a cies, faith based com- You can contact Purple Salmonella germs in their or other live poultry. If you unteers. We’ve begun similar initiative in Europe munities and other key Cities at 219-6968 or find droppings and on their do come into contact with to make Knoxville and was founded by Kathy stakeholders. them at www.purplecities. bodies even when they a bird, wash your hands Knox County one of the Broggy. “Estimates show She said the task org or email them at con- appear healthy and clean,” thoroughly with soap and first Dementia Friendly that an estimated 44 force is made up of [email protected].. Tennessee Department of water immediately after. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus March 30, 2015 Pictured are Ruth Byrge, Foster parents needed Denise Rader, Dawn Baker, Kim Whitehead, Kala Wagoner, Linda in Knoxville-Area Alexiades, Cameron Free training Peoples. Photo by Mikaela children who may lack caring Parsley. classes beginning adults in their lives. April 11 Youth Villages provides free training for those interested Youth Villages is current- in becoming foster parents. ly in need of caring adults in The next training session will Knoxville and the surround- begin April 11 at 9 a.m. at the ing areas to open their hearts Youth Villages office, located and homes to children in at 9111 Cross Park Dr., Suite need of a foster family this E475 in Knoxville. spring. These vulnerable chil- In addition, Youth Villages dren need families who will offers continuous support care for them until it is pos- for foster parents, including sible for them to return to 24-hour access to counsel- their birth families or until an ors, support groups and a Ben Atchley Employees Participate in adoptive family is found for monthly stipend to offset the them. Many of these children cost of adding a child to the may be dealing with emo- home. Foster parents also 2015 Mountain Man Memorial March tional or behavioral issues, often have the first right to Twelve employees of the Ben alumnus. First Lieutenant Frank K. Marchers and runners from all or may have suffered abuse, adopt if the child becomes Atchley TN State Veterans Home Wallup was killed in action in Iraq over the United States gather in neglect or abandonment. available for adoption. will be walking in the 2015 Moun- in 2007 when an improvised explo- Gatlinburg annually to Honor those Foster parents provide For more information about tain Man Memorial March on April sive device detonated near his vehi- service member who made the ulti- children with a safe, comfort- the upcoming information 11, to honor over 75 service mem- cle. Upon learning of the death of mate sacrifice for their country. It able environment and moni- sessions or training classes bers and their families. First Lieutenant Walkup a group is a time for these Gold Star par- tor their emotional growth, or how you can change the The Mountain Man Memorial of UT Cadets began looking for a ents to gather and to see that their school progress and physi- life of a child, contact Mariah March began as a way to honor 1LT way to honor Walkup and his family. community has not forgotten our cal health. They also serve Parton at (865)560-2558. Frank K. Walkup, a 2005 University This was when the Mountain Man Heroes. This event is organized by as positive role models to of Tennessee graduate and ROTC Memorial March was born. American Legion Post 2 Knoxville. Closer than you think Why is it so have had nega- worship, we acknowledge life. People sin because a right to expect changed everything, like murder, many people fail tive consequenc- God because He has they forget God. If is very behavior from Chris- rape, and babies dying, to live in rela- es on our own acknowledged us. God difficult to say, “I know I tians. Right living is not it overemphasizes the tion with God lives. Each deci- is our Father, and we are live in Christ, but I don’t optional. If we are “in sovereignty of God. God and serve Him? sion we make His children. Without a care what He thinks and Christ,” we will start being allows tragedies and I think often it is has a ripple relationship with God, life I’m going to do what- changed to act like Christ. atrocities to occur, but because we have By Mark effect, much like will be more than difficult ever I want.” When you This doesn’t mean per- He does not manipu- pushed God away Brackney, a stone being Worship helps con- are truly “in Christ,” He is fectionism because only late them like some pup- or we believe He Minister of the thrown into a nect us to God because Lord and Master. Jesus Jesus was perfect. But it peteer. Paul points out is some remote Arlington Church pool of water. what you worship you determines our being and does mean we are being that there is a “ruler of being, cut off of Christ As the water become like. Since God encompasses everything. transformed by the power the kingdom of the air” from us and is displaced, it created us in His image, Being “in Christ” also of the Spirit of God. (Satan) who is at work not involved in our lives. affects the rest of the only God has the right to means we are part of God is at work in our sowing evil (Eph. 2:1-3). But the Bible makes water around it for quite shape us for His glory and something much larger world, but let’s be careful When bad things happen it clear that God has some distance. Thank- praise. This is why we than ourselves. We and not assume all that to us and others, we been active and contin- fully, God will win, not sin. must worship God, and are part of the church, happens is His action. must remember that we ues to be active for us. Something that will do it well. Worship also Christ’s body. The Good and bad things are never alone. God’s We have each felt the help us keep our minds reminds us that we are church is a community happen to both good love and presence sting of sin in our lives, and hearts on God is wor- “in Christ.” Awareness of of changed people living and bad people. God through His Spirit is with either by choices we have ship. Worship reminds the presence of God and out faith in Christ. People does not cause every- us until we are home made or by the decisions us that God is closer of living with Christ are both in the church and thing to happen. When with Him in heaven. others have made that than we often realize. In keys to guide us through outside the church have you believe God causes

Church Happenings

Fountain City April 5. Easter Sunday Avenue Pike, invites you Elephant Sale at Mascot Seymour United Presbyterian Church Worship at 8:55 a.m. and to come hear the choir United Methodist Church, Methodist Church St. James Episcopal Church March 30-April 2. Holy 11:00 a.m. sing “The Cross Changes Saturday, April l8 from 7 This Wednesday of April St. James Episcopal Week Services from noon Every thing” during the Good a.m. - 10 a.m. All proceeds 1st, the regularly scheduled Church, 1101 N. Broadway, until 12:30 p.m. in the Glenwood Baptist Friday Service starting at go to mission work of United fellowship meal will begin announces Holy Week Chapel Church of Powell 6 p.m. Communion will be Methodist Women. at 5:15 p.m. Small group celebration schedule: April 3. Good Friday Glenwood Baptist Church offered also. On Saturday, studies on various topics Maundy Thursday Holy Service at 7:30 p.m. of Powell, 7212 Central April 4, at 10 a.m., there will North Acres Baptist Church will meet at 6 p.m. Eucharist and Stripping be an egg hunt with prizes Happy Travelers/North Next Sunday, 4/5/15, is of the Altar, April 2, 7:00 and snacks for children Acres Baptist Church the 1st Sunday of April, but p.m.; Good Friday Liturgy 5th grade and under. The invites you to travel with also Easter Sunday and our April 3, 12:00 and 7:00 Resurrection of Jesus them to Paris, Tennessee traditional Easter Sunrise p.m. Stations of the Cross, will be shared. (865)938- to the World’s Biggest Service with breakfast 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. 2611. Fish Fry on Thursday, April starting at 6:30 a.m. This (neighborhood); Easter 23 and Friday 24, 2015. coming Sunday also brings Sunday Services with Holy Mascot United Methodist Cost: $95.00 (double Holy Communion, as well Eucharist will be at 7 a.m. The Mascot United occupancy). Call Derrell as a special donation and 10:30 a.m. The 10:30 Methodist Women group Frye at (865)938-8884. opportunity for local CROSS a.m. service will include is sponsoring a Country Ministries. incense. Easter Breakfast Breakfast, Homemade April 18th has been set will begin at 9:15. The Egg Baked Items and a White aside for the annual Car, Hunt will begin at 12:30 Truck and Tractor Show. p.m. Contact Bobby Jennings for details and how you might Christ is Risen! help make this a success. We invite you to join us for Easter Sunday. Sunday, April 5

Sunrise Service 6:30 a.m. in the Courtyard Breakfast will follow in Parish Hall Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. in the Nave Easter music by the UT Brasswind Quartet begins at 8:15 & 10:45 a.m.

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Local nurseries are coming with healthy annuals, ago. He was not a “boy- people walk by. teenth birthday. He was Remember the movie, perennials, shrubs, orchids, bonsai, succulents, fruit friend” but he was a boy He took me for a boat a licensed pilot. A scary “When Harry Met Sally”? and berry plants and more. Area vendors will also be and a friend. He was ride, on a long boat that but thrilling escapade. He Harry declared that men selling garden art and bird houses. There will be crafts seven years older than could accommodate taught me to believe I could and women could not be and activities for children, music, and free snacks. me and had a car. I was around six people and do anything if I put my mind just “best friends.” He was There will be representatives at tables from Random around fourteen when I met soared over the ocean to it. wrong. My friend is proof Acts of Flowers, Racheff House & Gardens, Ijams Nature him at church. He would waves. How thrilling! When there were three of that. Center, Knoxville Chapter of the Ornithological Society pick me up and bring me He took me to see a foot snow drifts on the side Thought of the day: and Master Gardeners to answer any questions you home again after services. horse jump into a pool on of the road he would turn Friends are those rare might have. He loved to have long con- the Steel Pier, which was a the car lights off and drive people who ask how we are KCCGC consists of eighteen garden clubs in the versations with my grand- big attraction back in those with a full moon lighting our and then wait to hear the Knox County area and is a member of the Tennessee mother. The precious mem- days. We would have sea- way. A fabulous winter pic- answer. Anonymous Federation of Garden Clubs. The group’s focus continues ories cascade through my food dinners around mid- ture. Send comments to: rose- to be on Community gardens. They support Beardsley mind when I think of him. night on the balcony of the He took my grandmoth- [email protected] or call (865) Community Farm, Racheff House and Gardens, Ijams One summer he took my boarding house where we er to my graduation so she 748-4717. Thank you. Nature Center and Knoxville Botanical Garden. Tracing your roots in Tennessee By Mike Steely [email protected] The East Tennessee Histo- get you started and several Workshop where you can five internet sites: Ancestry, Workshop, from 10 a.m. ry Center and Museum has classes are coming up that use individual computers to Family Search, Root Webb, until noon, where you have The many neighborhoods subscriptions to web based could help. If you’ve got a explore Cyndi’s List where Google and Genealogy in access to books, microfilm, in Knox and surrounding genealogy sites to search all basic idea of family history listings are categorized and Time. It’s limited also to 22 manuscripts, and internet counties are made up of dif- over the nation. The McClung you can access the McClung cross referenced with more people and you’re asked to facilities. A tour of the col- ferent people and a grow- Collection also has more Collection at the museum, at than 340,000 genealogical bring the birth dates and lection will be given and, for ing number are not native to than 75,000 books, 3,000 601 Gay Street, on Monday resources on the Internet. birth places of your parents. this event, no reservations East Tennessee. Sadly many printed genealogy papers, or Tuesday from 9 a.m. The instructor will be Eric The Family Search in are required. For informa- natives and newcomers have 15,000 folders about first until 8:30 p.m., Wednesday Head or George Schweitzer Detail Workshop will be tion you can call (865)215- little information about their families of the state, and through Friday from 9 a.m. and the class is limited to 22 held May 30 from 1 until 3 8809. own heritage before their 19,000 rolls of microfilm. until 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays people. The class is Satur- p.m. You can access billions Other upcoming geneal- grandparents. First Families, established from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. or on day, April 18 from 1 until 3 of records and features of ogy workshops and class- According to demograph- by the East Tennessee His- Sundays from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the history center. Family Search, the largest es include using county ic figures of Knox County’s torical Society, is a registry p.m. The genealogy section On May 9, from 1 until 3 free genealogical internet records, and another begin- 444,622 residents more of those people who can of the McClung Collection is p.m., is an Introduction to site. ning genealogy workshop, than 250,570 were born in prove direct descent from a located on the 3rd floor of Internet Genealogy Work- On June 20 is the McClung both planned for July. Tennessee. That’s about 56% person or persons living in the Museum shop where you can explore Genealogical Collection of the population. So if you’re what was to become Tennes- If you’re just getting start- from Tennessee you might see prior to or by 1796. You ed with a genealogy search be related to John Sevier, can get information on First you might want to take some Cherokee Chief Pathkiller, Families by calling (865)215- of the FREE classes being Davy Crockett, Andrew Jack- 8824. There’s a one-time offered at the museum. You son, or even Dolly Parton. $25 membership fee. must pre-register before the But you don’t have to The East Tennessee dates of the classes. be a Tennessee native to Museum and the McClung The next class is Cyndi’s learn about your genealogy. Collection there can help Genealogical Source List PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus March 30, 2015 ANNOUNCEMENTS 55 Alive meeting Central High School or go online to www.Knox- TV over 20 years. Meditate” (2 p.m., May 2, e-mail: pk_hopeisalive@ 55 Alive, the First Luther- Class of 1980 or call villeInstep.com. Tickets for the catered 9, 16)! bellsouth.net. an Senior Group, will meet Melody Majors Johnson at breakfast are $10 and For info and 3-easy www.pkhopeisalive.org on April 9 in the church (423)798-0880. Halls Good Friday available from Sue Walker, meditations, email Meeting Room at noon. 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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Estate of Estate of Estate of Francis Xavier Higgitt belva rogers Schad DockEt NuMbEr 76048-3 Jewell Marie Murphy conner barbara t. Mccoy DockEt NuMbEr 75976-3 Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of March, DockEt NuMbEr 76062-2 DockEt NuMbEr 75740-1 Notice is hereby given that on the 23th day of February, 2015, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of Fran- cis Xavier Higgitt who died Jan 17, 2015, were issued the Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of March, Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of March, 2015, letters testamentary in re- 2015, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of belva undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery rogers Schad who died May 30, 2014, were issued the un- Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident 2015, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of Jewell spect of the Estate of barbara t. Mccoywho died Nov 28, 2014, were issued the under- dersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Marie Murphy conner who died May 14, 2014, were issued against his or her estate are required to file the same with signed by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or be- the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, fore the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) other- Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named against his or her estate are required to file the same with wise their claims will be forever barred. resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or un- the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or be- (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publi- court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims cation of this notice if the creditor received an actual matured, against his or her estate are required to file the fore the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) other- copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days will be forever barred. wise their claims will be forever barred. before the date that is four (4) months from the date of same with the Clerk and Master of the above named (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor this first publication; or court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publi- received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. cation of this notice if the creditor received an actual an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publi- prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of before the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1) (A); or cation of this notice if the creditor received an actual (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to this first publication; or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to death (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1) (A); This the 16 day of March, 2015 an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor this first publication; or or received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days Estate of Francis Xavier Higgitt (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of Personal representative(s): (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received first publication as described in (1) (A); or Pamela H. blakely; Executrix, 3823 Browning Street, Hous- an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor This the 25 day of March, 2015 ton, TX 77005 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days Estate of barbara t. Mccoy death Michael L. Debusk; Attorney At Law, 5344 N. Broadway, Ste. prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of 101, Knoxville, TN 37918 first publication as described in (1) (A); or Personal representative(s): This the 23 day of February, 2015 Estate of belva rogers Schad PUBLISH: 03/30 & 04/06/15 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of Jeff David Mccoy; Executor, 405 Con Kinnon Drive, Lenior City, TN 37772 death Personal representative(s): This the 18th day of March, 2015 Jeffery E Schad; Executor, 7518 Brittany Dr, Knoxville, TN PUBLISH: 03/30 & 04/06/15 37931 Estate of Jewell Marie Murphy conner David b. Hamilton; Attorney At Law, 1810 Merchants Drive, Personal representative(s): 75 FORECLOSURES Knoxville, TN 37912 Patsy S. conner; Executrix, 2819 Clifton Terrace, Chat- tanooga, TN 37407 PUBLISH: 03/30 & 04/06/15 65 COURT NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

PUBLISH: 03/30 & 04/06/15 65 COURT NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY Estate of 65 COURT NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS WHEREAS, Pamela K. Taylor executed a Deed of Trust to Mort- Estate of Margaret M. Watson NOTICE TO CREDITORS gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Sun- Gary Joe Mccoy DockEt NuMbEr 76027-3 Estate of Trust Mortgage, Inc., Lender and Larry A. Weissman, Trustee(s), DockEt NuMbEr 75922-3 Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of March, Jean G. campbell which was dated February 12, 2010 and recorded on February Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of February, 2015, 2015, letters administration in respect of the Estate of Mar- letters administration in respect of the Estate of Gary Joe DockEt NuMbEr 76061-1 16, 2010 in Instrument No. 201002160052869, Knox County, Ten- garet M. Watson who died Feb 6, 2014, were issued the Mccoy who died Dec 26, 2014, were issued the under- Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of March, undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery nessee Register of Deeds. signed by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court 2015, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of Jean of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident G. campbellwho died Feb 6, 2015, were issued the under- WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, signed by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court against his or her estate are required to file the same with debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust against his or her estate are required to file the same with of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or be- non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, SunTrust Mortgage, fore the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) other- the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or be- against his or her estate are required to file the same with wise their claims will be forever barred. Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, fore the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) other- the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or be- (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publi- wise their claims will be forever barred. fore the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) other- PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in cation of this notice if the creditor received an actual wise their claims will be forever barred. the Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publi- (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publi- before the date that is four (4) months from the date of cation of this notice if the creditor received an actual with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee cation of this notice if the creditor received an actual this first publication; or copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days named in said Deed of Trust; and (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received before the date that is four (4) months from the date of before the date that is four (4) months from the date of an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebt- this first publication; or this first publication; or received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days edness has been declared due and payable as provided in said prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the under- first publication as described in (1) (A); or an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of signed, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of death prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1) (A); or power and authority vested in it, will on May 14, 2015, at 10:00AM This the 4 day of February 2015 first publication as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of at the usual and customary location at the Knox County Court- Estate of Gary Joe Mccoy death (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of house, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to Personal representative(s): This the 18 day of March, 2015 death the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described Phyllis k. clark; co-Administrator, P.O. Box 1294, Knoxville, Estate of Jean G. campbell property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: TN 37912 This the 10 day of March, 2015 Personal representative(s): Estate of Margaret M. Watson Situated in District Six (6) of Knox County, Tennessee, without Mary E. Holland; Executrix, 1502 N. Courtney Oak Lane, PUBLISH: 03/30 & 04/06/15 Personal representative(s): Knoxville, TN 37938 the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being known and designated as all of Lot 42 Cascade Villas Subdivision, Donna Watson creel; co-Executor, 638 Farragut Commons 65 COURT NOTICES Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 PUBLISH: 03/30 & 04/06/15 Phase II, as shown by map of same of record entitled "Final Plat for Cascade Villas Subdivision- Phase II, Lots 35-38, 40-42, 90- NOTICE TO CREDITORS 65 COURT NOTICES 95 and 99-101" of record as Instrument Number PUBLISH: 03/30 & 04/06/15 Estate of 200901200067147 in the Register's Office for Knox County, Ten- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Linda Doris Haun Foltz nessee, to which map specific reference is hereby made for a 65 COURT NOTICES Estate of DockEt NuMbEr 76000-3 more particular description thereof. David Guinn Adcock NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of March, 2015, DockEt NuMbEr 76082-1 Access to the subject property is by Declaration of Non-Exclu- letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of Linda Doris Estate of Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of March, sive Joint Permanent Easement of record in Instrument Number Haun Foltz who died Feb 1, 2014, were issued the under- William bryan tucker 2015, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of David 200904200067127 and see also agreement for Maintenance of signed by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court DockEt NuMbEr 76038-2 Guinn Adcock who died Dec 24, 2015, were issued the un- record in Instrument Number 200904200067128 of record in the of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and dersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of March, non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident Register's Office for Knox County, Tennessee. 2015, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of against his or her estate are required to file the same with and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, This conveyance is made subject to the terms, conditions, and William bryan tuckerwho died Feb 7, 2014, were issued against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or be- the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or be- obligations as set forth in Master Deed for Cascade Villas Con- fore the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) other- Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All per- fore the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) other- dominiums of record in Instrument Number 200702070063943, wise their claims will be forever barred. sons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured wise their claims will be forever barred. as amended at Instrument Number 200811070030715, all of (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publi- or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publi- record in the Register's Office for Knox County, Tennessee. cation of this notice if the creditor received an actual file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above cation of this notice if the creditor received an actual named court on or before the earlier of the dates pre- copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days Being the same property conveyed to Pamela K. Taylor by deed scribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever before the date that is four (4) months from the date of before the date that is four (4) months from the date of barred. this first publication; or of record as Instrument Number 201002160052868 in the Regis- this first publication; or ter's Office for Knox County, Tennessee. (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publi- (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received cation of this notice if the creditor received an actual an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor This conveyance is made subject to applicable restrictions, an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days building setback line, existing easements and to all conditions as received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or first publication as described in (1) (A); or shown of record in the Register's Office for Knox County, Ten- first publication as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of nessee. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received death (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor Parcel ID Number: 091OF00203 death received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days This the 24 day of March, 2015 prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of Address/Description: 2118 Beacon Light Way, Knoxville, TN This the 3 day of March, 2015 Estate of David Guinn Adcock first publication as described in (1) (A); or Lorna kent Davis Adcock; Executrix, 3201 Great Meadows 37931. Estate of Linda Doris Haun Foltz (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920 Current Owner(s): Pamela K. Taylor. Personal representative(s): death Stephen c. Walling; Attorney At Law, 709 Market Street, Suite Other Interested Party(ies): N/A Larry Haun; co-Executor, 9155 Peninsula Drive, Tyler, TX This the 12 day of March, 2015 1, Knoxville, TN 37902 75707 Estate of William bryan tucker The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all Wade Adams; co-Executor, 1101 Venido Drive, Knoxville, Personal representative(s): PUBLISH: 03/30 & 04/06/15 matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said TN 37932 property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, Gregory A. Williams; Administrator, 20291 Sweetwater rebecca D. Abbott; Attorney At Law, 118 Huxley Road, Suite Loop, Seminole, AL 36574 65 COURT NOTICES easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior 1, Knoxville, TN 37922 liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture PUBLISH: 03/30 & 04/06/15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLISH: 03/30 & 04/06/15 filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of Estate of Donal c. bosson, Sr. the premises might disclose; and DockEt NuMbEr 75927-2 All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, home- Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of March, 2015, letters administration in respect of the Estate of Donal c. stead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and bosson, Sr. who died Dec 5, 2014, were issued the un- Out with the old; dersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn make room for the new! against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without otherwise their claims will be forever barred. further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publi- cation of this notice if the creditor received an actual the sale set forth above. copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days Fountain City Auction before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information ob- (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received tained will be used for that purpose. offers consignment an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of services and also purchases full and first publication as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee partial estates. death This the 9 day of March, 2015 c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department Estate of Donal c. bosson, Sr. brian bosson; Administrator, 11424 Glen Iris Lane, 277 Mallory Station Road Knoxville, TN 37934 Call Fountain Suite 115 PUBLISH: 03/30 & 04/06/15 City Auction Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 (865) 604-3468 File No.: 14-28177 FC01 fountaincityauction.com Insertion Dates: 03-30, 04-06, 04-13-15 SECTION E, PAGE 2 The Knoxville FOCUS Mar 30, 2015 - Apr 09, 2015

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE SALE Sale at public auction will be on April 20, WHEREAS, default has occurred in 2015 on or about 11:00AM local time, at WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated the performance of the covenants, the North door, Knox County Courthouse, June 14, 2011, and recorded as Instru- terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust Knoxville, Tennessee, conducted by the ment No. 201106290074486, in the dated January 12, 2004, executed by Substitute Trustee as identified and set COBY L. BEACH AND PATRICK J. Knox County Register of Deeds Office forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of BEACH, conveying certain real property Trust executed by SHARON CRIPPEN, to (“Deed of Trust”), Kendall and John therein described to WESLEY D. 75 FORECLOSURES FIRST TITLE CORPORATION, Trustee, on Properties, L.P., by and through Betty B. TURNER, as Trustee, as same appears October 7, 1999, as Instrument No. Pride, General Partner, conveyed in of record in the Register's Office of 199910150029962 in the real property trust to Hugh M. Queener, Trustee for Knox County, Tennessee recorded Jan- records of Knox County Register's Office, uary 14, 2004, at Instrument Number NOTICE OF Tennessee. Pinnacle Bank (formerly Pinnacle Na- 200401140069490; and WHEREAS, the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner of Debt: U.S. Bank National Asso- tional Bank), certain real estate here- beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust ciation, as Trustee, successor in interest to inafter described, to secure the was last transferred and assigned to WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the Bank of America National Association, as payment of the principal sum of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated $312,000, evidenced by a certain Prom- TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Bank National Association, as Trustee for CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF ASSET- January 12, 2004, executed by COBY L. BEACH AND Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., issory Note (“Note”), said instruments BACKED PASS- THROUGH CERTIFI- PATRICK J. BEACH, conveying certain real property therein Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through being incorporated herein by reference; CATES SERIES 2004-WCW2 who is Certificates, Series 2007-RP1 described to WESLEY D. TURNER, as Trustee, as same ap- and now the owner of said debt; and The following real estate located in Knox WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin WHEREAS, by instrument pears of record in the Register's Office of Knox County, Ten- County, Tennessee, will be sold to the Lublin TN, PLLC, having been ap- nessee recorded January 14, 2004, at Instrument Number highest call bidder subject to all unpaid dated June 27, 2013, and recorded as pointed as Substitute Trustee by instru- taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of Instrument No. 201307010000236, in ment to be filed for record in the 200401140069490; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of record: the Knox County Register of Deeds Of- Register's Office of Knox County, Ten- said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to nessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is SITUATE IN DISTRICT 7, FORMERLY 2, fice, Pinnacle Bank; the owner and WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENE- OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN hereby given that the entire indebted- holder of said indebtedness, appointed ness has been declared due and FIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF ASSET-BACKED THE 30TH WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING Joseph H. White, Jr., as Successor payable, and that the undersigned, PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-WCW2 who KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 15, Trustee; and Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the under- ORCHID HILLS SUBDIVISION, UNIT 2, AS WHEREAS, default has been SHOWN ON THE MAP OF THE SAME OF virtue of the power, duty and authority signed,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as RECORD IN MAP BOOK 42-S, PAGE 50, made in the Deed of Trust and the vested and imposed upon said Substi- Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX owner and holder of the Note has de- tute Trustee will, on April 16, 2015 at COUNTY, TENNESSEE. clared the entire balance due and 10:00 AM at the City/County Lobby of Register's Office of Knox County, Tennessee. NOW, THERE- the Knox County Courthouse , located SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, EASE- payable and has instructed the under- FORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has in Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell MENTS, AND SETBACK LINES OF signed Successor Trustee to foreclose at public outcry to the highest and best been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, RECORD IN BOOK 1346, PAGE 86 AND the Deed of Trust in accordance with its bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, MAP BOOK 42-S, PAGE 50, IN SAID REG- Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly ap- the following described property situ- ISTER`S OFFICE. terms and provisions, pointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority ated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CON- NOW, THEREFORE, by the SITUATED IN DISTRICT NUMBER SIX vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on VEYED TO ROBERTA CRIPPEN, UNMAR- authority vested in me as Successor (6) OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, April 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the City/County Lobby of the RIED, AND SHARON CRIPPEN, SINGLE, Trustee under said instruments, I will, on AND WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIM- BY QUITCLAIM DEED FROM ROBERTA Knox County Courthouse , located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the 21st day of April, 2015 at 11 A.M. ITS OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, CRIPPEN, UNMARRIED, DATED MARCH TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN at the front steps of the Old Knox proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder 11, 1997, AND OF RECORD IN WAR- AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 53, RANTY DEED BOOK 2243, PAGE 699, IN for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described County Courthouse, offer for sale and BLOCK E, OF THE FOX DEN VILLAGE SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. sell at public auction to the highest bid- SUBDIVISION, UNIT 3, AS THE SAME property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: SITU- SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, EASE- der for cash, and in bar of the statutory APPEARS OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK ATED IN DISTRICT NUMBER SIX (6) OF KNOX COUNTY, MENT, AND SETBACK LINES OF right of redemption and equitable rights 50-S, PAGE 14 (MAP CABINET D, TENNESSEE, AND WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF RECORD IN BOOK 1346, PAGE 86 AND SLIDE 388-B), IN THE REGISTER`S OF- MAP BOOK 42-S, PAGE 50, IN SAID REG- of redemption, and all other rights and FICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TEN- THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING ISTER`S OFFICE. exemptions of any kind, equitable or NESSEE, SAID LOT BEING MORE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 53, BLOCK E, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CON- statutory, all of which were expressly PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DE- SCRIBED BY MAP AFORESAID, TO OF THE FOX DEN VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, UNIT 3, AS THE VEYED TO ROBERTA CRIPPEN, UNMAR- waived in the Deed of Trust, the prop- RIED, AND SHARON CRIPPEN, SINGLE, erty therein conveyed which is more WHICH MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 50-S, PAGE 14 BY QUITCLAIM DEED FROM ROBERTA IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PAR- particularly described as follows: (MAP CABINET D, SLIDE 388-B), IN THE REGISTER`S OF- CRIPPEN, UNMARRIED, DATED MARCH TICULAR DESCRIPTION, AND AS AC- 11, 1997, AND OF RECORD IN WAR- TRACT I (3006 Tazewell Pike): CORDING TO THE SURVEY OF FICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SAID LOT BEING RANTY DEED BOOK 2243, PAGE 699, IN SITUATED in District Seven (7) of Knox KENNETH D. CHURCH, R.L.S. 1004, MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED BY SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. DATED JANUARY 10, 2004 AND County, Tennessee, within the 34th MAP AFORESAID, TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE Tax ID: 082LH015 BEARING WON: 04-01-01. THIS CON- Ward of the City of Knoxville, Ten- VEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO ALL IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIP- Current Owner(s) of Property: SHARON nessee, and being known and designed APPLICABLE EASEMENTS, RESTRIC- CRIPPEN TION, AND AS ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF KENNETH as Lot 14 in J.L. McCamey’s Addition to TIONS AND BUILDING SETBACK The street address of the above de- LINES OF RECORD IN SAID REGIS- Smithwood, Tennessee. Map of which D. CHURCH, R.L.S. 1004, DATED JANUARY 10, 2004 AND scribed property is believed to be 3201 TER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, BEARING WON: 04-01-01. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE Brooks Road, Knoxville, TN 37914, but is recorded in the Register of Deeds Of- TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 152A-A-007 such address is not part of the legal de- fice for Knox County in Map Book 4, SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE EASEMENTS, RESTRIC- PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street ad- scription of the property sold herein and in Page 103. Said lot fronts 50 feet of the dress of the property is believed to be TIONS AND BUILDING SETBACK LINES OF RECORD IN the event of any discrepancy, the legal de- East side of Tazewell Pike and runs 12401 VALENCIA POINT, scription referenced herein shall control. KNOXVILLE, TN 37922. In the event of SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TEN- back between parallel lines 148-1/2 feet any discrepancy between this street NESSEE. Parcel ID: 152A-A-007 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. to an alley, the southwest corner of said address and the legal description of the street address of the property is believed to be 12401 VA- lot being 100 feet from the intersection THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN property, the legal description shall LENCIA POINT, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922. In the event of any THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER of Minnie Avenue and Tazewell Pike control. CURRENT OWNER(S): COBY L. BEACH AND PATRICK J. BEACH discrepancy between this street address and the legal de- DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITH- BEING the same property OUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: AMER- conveyed in Quit Claim Deed from Betty scription of the property, the legal description shall control. ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND ICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERV- ICES, INC., FOX DEN VILLAGE CURRENT OWNER(S): COBY L. BEACH AND PATRICK J. PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH Brown Pride to Kendall and John Prop- ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE erties, L.P., dated April 24, 2001 and HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., BEACH OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: AMERICAN GEN- HUNTER DOUGLAS FABRICATION TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RE- recorded as Instrument # ERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., FOX DEN VILLAGE SCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET COMPANY-SOUTHEAST, LAFAYETTE 200105050077125 in the Knox County VENETIAN BLINDS, Tennessee Depart- HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., HUNTER DOUGLAS ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PUR- CHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTI- Register of Deeds Office. ment of Revenue The sale of the above- FABRICATION COMPANY-SOUTHEAST, LAFAYETTE VENE- described property shall be subject to TLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE The above described property DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER all matters shown on any recorded plat; TIAN BLINDS, Tennessee Department of Revenue The sale will be sold subject to any and all unpaid SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE any unpaid taxes; any restrictive of the above-described property shall be subject to all mat- AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE taxes, restrictions, easements, and covenants, easements or set-back lines ters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any re- GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. building setback lines, matters show on that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority strictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None the map referenced above, and to any created by a fixture filing; and to any prior or superior liens, judgments or applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A matter that an accurate survey of the DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OB- Deeds of Trust, including, but not limited priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an premises might disclose. This property TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- to the following: is being sold with the express reserva- accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property POSE. tion that it is subject to confirmation by a. Unpaid property taxes of is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to If applicable, the notice requirements of the lender or Substitute Trustee. This T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. $20,379.63 due to the City of Knoxville sale may be rescinded at any time. The confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale All right of equity of redemption, statutory and $18,379.69 due to Knox County. right is reserved to adjourn the day of may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time, and place and otherwise, and homestead are ex- The proceeds of the sale will be ap- the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain pressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and certain without further publication, plied in accordance with the terms and upon announcement at the time and without further publication, upon announcement at the time the title is believed to be good, but the un- dersigned will sell and convey only as provisions of the Deed of Trust. Said place for the sale set forth above. All and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of Substitute Trustee. sale is being made upon the request of right and equity of redemption, statu- tory or otherwise, homestead, and redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, Pinnacle Bank, the owner and holder of dower are expressly waived in said the State of Tennessee Department of the indebtedness secured by the Deed are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is be- Deed of Trust, and the title is believed Revenue, or the State of Tennessee De- of Trust due to the failure of the maker to be good, but the undersigned will sell lieved to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey partment of Labor or Workforce Develop- to comply with all provisions of the and convey only as Substitute Trustee. ment are listed as Interested Parties in the only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where The Property is sold as is, where is, advertisement, then the Notice of this fore- Deed of Trust. is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including without representations or warranties of closure is being given to them and the Sale Should the highest bidder fail to com- any kind, including fitness for a partic- fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition this sale will be subject to the applicable govern- ply with the terms of the bid at the pub- ular use or purpose. In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the Tennessee mental entities’ right to redeem the prop- erty as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and lic sale, then the Successor Trustee shall be subject to the right of redemp- Department of Revenue, pursuant to T.C.A. 67-1-1433C(1) by T.C.A. §67-1-1433. shall have the option of accepting the tion by the Tennessee Department of Revenue, pursuant to T.C.A. 67-1- reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument second highest bid, or the next highest This property is being sold with the ex- 1433C(1) by reason of the following tax Number 201308060009416. Notice of the sale has been given press reservation that the sale is subject bid with which the buyer is able to com- lien(s) of record in: Instrument Number to confirmation by the lender or trustee. to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A. 67-1- ply. 201308060009416. Notice of the sale This sale may be rescinded at any time. If has been given to the State of Ten- The right is reserved to adjourn the day 1433b(1). the sale is set aside for any reason, the nessee in accordance with T.C.A. 67-1- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only of the sale to another date certain with- 1433b(1). THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. to a return of the deposit paid. The Pur- out further publication, upon announce- THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT chaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or ment at the time set forth above. COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA- PURPOSE. the Mortgagee’s attorney. Notice provided by: TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN PLLC, Substitute Trustee MWZM File No. 14-006545-670 Rubin Lublin TN PLLC, Substitute JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, Joseph H. White, Jr., Successor 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Trustee LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Memphis, TN 38103 Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 The Law Office of Joseph H. White, www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Memphis, TN 38103 5217 MARYLAND WAY Jr. www.rubinlublin.com/property-list- Tel: (877) 813-0992 BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 3226 Division St. ings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Knoxville, TN 37919 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #79555 EMAIL: [email protected] (865) 524-6177 Ad #79555 Insertion Dates: 03-16, 03-23, 03-30-15 Insertion Dates: 03-16, 03-23, 03-30-15 Insertion Dates: 03-30, 04-06, 04-13-15 Insertion Dates: 03-16, 03-23, 03-30-15 SECTION E, PAGE 3 www.knoxfocus.com Mar 30, 2015 - Apr 09, 2015 Classified CALL (865) 686-9970 TO PLACE YOUR AD

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nOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 75 FORECLOSURES nOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the WHEREAS,Tommy L. Clifton and Carol covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July Clifton executed a Deed of Trust to Mort- Sale at public auction will be on April 25, 2001, executed by TAMMI I. KRONER AND WILLIAM D. gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., 27, 2015 on or about 11:00AM local KRONER, conveying certain real property therein described Lender and Larry A. Weissman, Trustee(s), time, at the North door, Knox County to WESLEY D. TURNER, as Trustee, as same appears of which was dated September 25, 2012 and Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, con- 75 FORECLOSURES record in the Register's Office of Union County, Tennessee recorded on October 2, 2012 in Instrument ducted by the Substitute Trustee as iden- tified and set forth herein below, pursuant recorded August 1, 2001, in Deed Book TD12, Page 481; and No. 201210020021603, Knox County, Ten- nessee Register of Deeds. to Deed of Trust executed by TIMOTHY E nOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was WHEREAS, default having been made in GARDNER AND HEATHER L GARDNER, last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust the payment of the debt(s) and to H. WALLACE MORONEY, ESQ., STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY Company formerly known as Bankers Trust Company of Cal- obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Trustee, on December 2, 2009, as Instru- Deed of Trust and the current holder of ment No. 200912030038493 in the real WHEREAS, Zachary S. Feltner-Reichert ifornia, N.A., as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust said Deed of Trust, Suntrust Mortgage, property records of Knox County Regis- and Melanie D. Feltner-Reichert executed 2001-3 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the under- ter's Office, Tennessee. a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been ap- signed, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substi- Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Owner of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing, pointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for tute Trustee, by an instrument duly Midwest Mortgage Capital, LLC, a Mis- LLC record in the Register's Office of Union County, Tennessee. recorded in the Office of the Register of souri Corporation, Lender and Frank Alvs- Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, with all The following real estate located in Knox NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire in- tad, Trustee(s), which was dated October the rights, powers and privileges of the County, Tennessee, will be sold to the 15, 2009 and recorded on October 29, debtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the original Trustee named in said Deed of highest call bidder subject to all unpaid 2009 in Instrument No. 200910290030137, undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or Trust; and taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of Knox County, Tennessee Register of record: his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and au- NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby Deeds. thority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, given that the entire indebtedness has SITUATED in District No. Six (6) of Knox WHEREAS, default having been made in been declared due and payable as pro- County, Tennessee, and without the cor- on April 23, 2015 at 01:00 PM at the Front Entrance of the the payment of the debt(s) and vided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, porate limits of the City of Knoxville, Ten- obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Union County Courthouse , located in Maynardville, Ten- and that as agent for the undersigned, nessee, and being known and designated Deed of Trust and the current holder of nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, as Lot 3, Tidewater subdivision, as shown said Deed of Trust, CitiMortgage, Inc., (the best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following de- by virtue of the power and authority vested on the Plat of the same of record In Plat in it, will on April 16, 2015, at 10:00AM at “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, scribed property situated in Union County, Tennessee, to wit: Cabinet K, Slide 11-C (formerly Map Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute the usual and customary location at the Book 86-s, Page 39), in the Register`s Of- SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) OF UNION COUNTY, Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Ten- fice for Knox County, Tennessee, to which the Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox TENNESSEE, AND PARTLY IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to plat specific reference is hereby made for the highest and best bidder for cash, the County, Tennessee, with all the rights, CONTAINING 5.01 ACRES AND LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE a more particular description and accord- following described property situated in powers and privileges of the original ing to the survey of Kenneth D. Church, OF BROCK ROAD AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and Surveyor, dated June 13, 1993, Drawing BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON Situated in District Number Seven (7) of NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby #93-928. AN IRON PIN IN THE SOUTHERN LINE OF BROCK ROAD, Knox County, Tennessee, within the 31st given that the entire indebtedness has BEING the same property conveyed to SAID IRON PIN BEING LOCATED 1,712 FEET EAST OF THE Ward of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, been declared due and payable as pro- and being known and designated as all of Timothy E. Gardner and Heather L. Gard- INTERSECTION THEREOF WITH WELCH ROAD AND COR- vided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, Lot 29 and part of Lot 30, Block A, Holston ner, Husband and wife, by deed dated and that as agent for the undersigned, NER WITH PROPERTY OF EFFLER; THENCE FROM SAID Hills, Section 1, as shown on the map of December 2, 2009, of record In Instru- Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, POINT OF BEGINNING AND RUNNING SOUTH 86 DEGREES the same of record in Plat Cabinet A, Slide ment ID# 200912030038492, in the Reg- by virtue of the power and authority vested 46 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 73.61 FEET TO AN IRON 286D formerly known as Map Book 9, ister`s Office for KNOX County, in it, will on April 16, 2015, at 10:00AM at Page 27, in the Register's Office for Knox Tennessee. PIN; THENCE LEAVING BROCK ROAD AND RUNNING the usual and customary location at the County, Tennessee, and being more par- Tax ID: 105LE-003 Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Ten- DOWN THE CENTER OF AN ACCESS EASEMENT LYING 12 ticularly bounded and described accord- Current Owner(s) of Property: TIMOTHY nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to 1/2 FEET EACH SIDE OF THE CENTER LINE THEREOF, THE ing to the survey of Kenneth D. Church, E GARDNER AND HEATHER L GARD- the highest and best bidder for cash, the Surveyor, dated November 23, 1998, FOLLOWING CALLS AND DISTANCES: NORTH 86 DEGREES NER following described property situated in Bearing Word Order Number 98-11-28, as 51 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST, 81.86 FEET; SOUTH 63 Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: follows, to-wit: Beginning at an existing The street address of the above de- DEGREES 09 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST, 52.31 FEET; iron rod in the South Right-of-Way West- scribed property is believed to be Situate in District 9 of Knox County, Ten- 1813 over Terrace, in the line of Lot 30, said iron nessee, in ward 27 of the City of Knoxville, SOUTH 53 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST, CANBY HILLS ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TN rod being located in a northwesterly direc- and being all of Lot 6, in the Resubdivision 59.81 FEET; SOUTH 40 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 16 SEC- 37923, but such address is not part of the tion 461 feet, more or less, from the point legal description of the property sold of Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7, Meador's First Addi- ONDS EAST, 60.12 FEET; SOUTH 38 DEGREES 30 MINUTES of intersection of the Southwest Right-of- tion, a Resubdivision of part of Lots 1, 2, herein and in the event of any discrep- 15 SECONDS WEST, 104.63 FEET; SOUTH 19 DEGREES 46 Way of Westover Terrace and the Right-of- ancy, the legal description referenced and 3, Southwood Section Addition; as Way of Holston Hills Road; thence with a MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, 125.85 FEET; AND SOUTH 41 herein shall control. shown by the Map of record in Map Cabi- severance line of Lot 30, South 07 de- DEGREES 13 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 233.16 FEET TO net B, Slide 234-A, in the Register's Office grees, 21 minutes, 41 seconds, East, SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) for Knox County, Tennessee, and the sur- AN IRON PIN MARKING THE TERMINATION OF SAID AC- 211.13 feet to an existing iron rod in the RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. vey by Bruce McClellan, R.L.S., dated May CESS EASEMENT; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 15 DE- Northwest Right-of-Way of Holston Hills THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO AD- 3, 1996, to Both of which specific refer- GREES 46 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST, 269.01 FEET TO Road; thence with said Right-of- Way, JOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO AN- ence is hereby made for a more complete South 76 degrees 08 minutes, 49 Sec- AN IRON PIN NEAR THE KNOX/UNION COUNTY LINE; OTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN and particular description onds, West, 120.08 feet to an existing iron WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 24 DEGREES 11 MINUTES pipe, corner to lot 28; thence with the line Being the same property conveyed to UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME of Lot 28, North 13 Degrees, 28 minutes, Zachary S. Feltner-Reichert and wife 52 SECONDS WEST, 364.76 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH 00 seconds, West, 2870.13 feet to an ex- Melanie D. Feltner-Reichert by Deed from LINE OF PROPERTY OF EFFLER; THENCE RUNNING ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE isting iron rod in the Southwest Right-of- Michael Raymond Haynes recorded TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NORTH 10 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST Way and with a curve to the right having a RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS 12/23/2003 in Deed Book Page ALONG THE LINE OF EFFLER AND CROSSING BACK INTO radius of 1,315 feet, a chord bearing of 200312230064385, in the Register's Office SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE UNION COUNTY, A DISTANCE OF 822 FEET TO AN IRON South 77 degrees 30 minutes 26 seconds, of Knox County, Tennessee. East, a chord distance of 158.52 feet to PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE PIN; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 10 DEGREES 29 MIN- This conveyance is made and accepted the point of beginning. ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE UTES 42 SECONDS WEST, 267.80 FEET TO THE IRON PIN DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER together with and subject to all applicable This conveyance is subject to all applica- SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE easements, conditions, reservations, MARKING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING TRACT 1 AS ble restrictions, easements, set –back AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE covenants, restrictions, and building set SHOWN BY SURVEY OF PERRY WALKER, DATED OCTO- lines, and other conditions shown of GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. back liens, including, but not limited to, BER 7, 1995, CONTAINING 5.01 ACRES, BEARING DRAW- record in the Register's Office for Knox such as are shown and noted on maps County, Tennessee. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None ING NO, 705-2690. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT and contained or cited in Deeds in the Being and intending to be the same THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A TO APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, TO BUILDING SETBACK Chain of Title to the property here con- property conveyed to Tommy L. Clifton DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OB- veyed. See Deed Book 825, Page 593; LINES, AND ALL EXISTING EASEMENTS OF RECORD. THE and wife, Carol Clifton by Special Warranty TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- Deed Book 13685, Page 462; and Deed ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS THE SAME AS THE PREVIOUS Deed dated October 8, 2002, and POSE. Book 1485, Page 135, in said Register's recorded in Instrument Number DEED OF RECORD; NO BOUNDARY SURVEY HAVING BEEN If applicable, the notice requirements of Office 200210250036094, in the Register's Office MADE AT THE TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE. Parcel ID: 082- T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. Parcel ID Number: 123KK001 for Knox County, Tennessee. 048.02 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the Parcel ID Number: 083GB-032 All right of equity of redemption, statu- Address/Description: 500 Stone Road, tory and otherwise, and homestead are property is believed to be 299 BROCK RD, MAYNARDVILLE, Address/Description: 5000 Westover Knoxville, TN 37920. expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, TN 37807. In the event of any discrepancy between this street Terrace, Knoxville, TN 37914. Current Owner(s): Zachary Feltner-Re- and the title is believed to be good, but address and the legal description of the property, the legal de- ichert. Current Owner(s): Tommy L. Clifton and the undersigned will sell and convey only scription shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): TAMMI I. KRO- Carol Clifton Other Interested Party(ies): N/A as Substitute Trustee. NER AND WILLIAM D. KRONER OTHER INTERESTED Other Interested Party(ies): Capitol One If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, The sale of the property described above Bank (USA), N.A.; Midland Funding LLC shall be subject to all matters shown on PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be the State of Tennessee Department of The sale of the property described above any recorded plat; any and all liens against subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid Revenue, or the State of Tennessee De- shall be subject to all matters shown on said property for unpaid property taxes; partment of Labor or Workforce Develop- taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines any recorded plat; any and all liens against any restrictive covenants, easements or ment are listed as Interested Parties in the that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as said property for unpaid property taxes; set-back lines that may be applicable; any advertisement, then the Notice of this well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter any restrictive covenants, easements or prior liens or encumbrances as well as any foreclosure is being given to them and the that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This set-back lines that may be applicable; any Sale will be subject to the applicable gov- priority created by a fixture filing; a deed prior liens or encumbrances as well as any ernmental entities’ right to redeem the of trust; and any matter than an accurate property is being sold with the express reservation that it is priority created by a fixture filing; a deed property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. of trust; and any matter than an accurate and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. All right and equity of redemption, statu- This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved survey of the premises might disclose; and This property is being sold with the ex- tory or otherwise, homestead, and dower to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place All right and equity of redemption, statu- are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, tory or otherwise, homestead, and dower press reservation that the sale is subject certain without further publication, upon announcement at the and the title is believed to be good, but the are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, to confirmation by the lender or trustee. undersigned will sell and convey only as time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity and the title is believed to be good, but the This sale may be rescinded at any time. Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower undersigned will sell and convey only as If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled to adjourn the day of the sale to another are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is be- Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another only to a return of the deposit paid. The day, time, and place certain without further lieved to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey publication, upon announcement at the day, time, and place certain without further Purchaser shall have no further recourse only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where time and place for the sale set forth above. publication, upon announcement at the against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including time and place for the sale set forth above. the Mortgagee’s attorney. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for fitness for a particular use or purpose. This office is attempting to collect a debt. MWZM File No. 15-000257-670 Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. that purpose. LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 PURPOSE. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 5217 MARYLAND WAY Rubin Lublin TN PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 277 Mallory Station Road 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 277 Mallory Station Road PHONE: (615) 238-3630 Suite 115 Memphis, TN 38103 Suite 115 EMAIL: [email protected] Franklin, TN 37067 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Franklin, TN 37067 Insertion Dates: 03-16, 03-23, 03-30- PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 Tel: (877) 813-0992 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 15 File No.: 15-02608 Fax: (404) 601-5846 File No.: 15-04745 FC01 Ad #79497 Insertion Dates: 03-23, 03-30, 04-06-15 Insertion Dates: 03-23, 03-30, 04-06-15 Insertion Dates: 03-23, 03-30, 04-06-15 SECTION E, PAGE 4 The Knoxville FOCUS Mar 30, 2015 - Apr 09, 2015

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the Sale at public auction will be on April 27, Sale at public auction will be on April 27, covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 29, 2005, 2015 on or about 11:00AM local time, at executed by MALCOLM S. JEFFERYS A/K/A MALCOLM SHERAURD JEF- 2015 on or about 11:00AM local time, at the North door, Knox County Courthouse, FERYS, conveying certain real property therein described to JAMES G. the North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, conducted by the RICKMAN, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register's Office Knoxville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set of Knox County, Tennessee recorded May 5, 2005, at Instrument Number 200505050088358; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of 75 FORECLOSURES Trust was last transferred and assigned to PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSO- forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by WAYMAN EUGENE CIATION SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER WITH NATIONAL CITY Trust executed by ROBERT HOLIFIELD, to SCOTT, to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee, on BANK who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the under- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PARK PLACE TITLE & ESCROW, Trustee, April 5, 2005, as Instrument No. signed,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute on November 18, 2011, as Instrument No. 200505170092033 in the real property Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register's Office of Knox County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the en- 201111220028269 in the real property records of Knox County Register's Office, tire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the under- STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY Tennessee. records of Knox County Register's Office, signed, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed WHEREAS, Frances C. Kiser executed a Tennessee. Owner of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NA- agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon TIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE said Substitute Trustee will, on April 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Deed of Trust to Home Federal Bank of Owner of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing, FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURI- City/County Lobby of the Knox County Courthouse, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Lender and Investor's Trust LLC TIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS- Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder Company, Trustee(s), which was dated The following real estate located in Knox THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: SITUATED IN DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE February 27, 2004 and recorded on March County, Tennessee, will be sold to the 2005-R5 (5) OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN THE 41ST WARD OF 1, 2004 in Instrument No. highest call bidder subject to all unpaid The following real estate located in Knox THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN AND DES- 200403010081203, Knox County, Ten- taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of County, Tennessee, will be sold to the IGNATED AS LOT 22, WINDY HILL SUBDIVISION, UNIT 2, AS SHOWN BY nessee Register of Deeds. record: highest call bidder subject to all unpaid MAP OF SAME OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET N, SLIDE 138-C, IN THE taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP WHEREAS, default having been made in SITUATED IN THE SIXTH (6TH) CIVIL SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR record: the payment of the debt(s) and DISTRICT OF KNOX COUNTY, TEN- DESCRIPTION. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO ALL APPLI- ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF obligation(s) thereby secured by the said NESSEE, AND WITHOUT THE CORPO- CABLE RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, BUILDING SETBACK LINES AND LAND SITUATE IN DISTRICT SEVENTH ALL CONDITIONS AS SHOWN ON THE RECORDED MAP. Parcel ID: Deed of Trust and the current holder of RATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF (7TH) OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 080CJ 021 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is said Deed of Trust, CitiMortgage, Inc., suc- KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING AND WITHIN THE 31ST WARD OF THE believed to be 1448 CARRIE BELLE DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37912. In the KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal descrip- cessor by merger to Principle Residential CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, tion of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT Mortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed LOT NUMBER NINETEEN (19), FOX- KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS ALL OF OWNER(S): MALCOLM S. JEFFERYS A/K/A MALCOLM SHERAURD JEF- WORTH SUBDIVISION, UNIT 4, AS the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as LOT 25, BLOCK S, HOLSTON HILLS FERYS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PNC Bank, National Association, Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly SHOWN BY MAP OF RECORD IN MAP SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3, AS SHOWN PIONEER CREDIT COMPANY The sale of the above-described property recorded in the Office of the Register of CABINET P, SLIDE 121-D, REGISTER`S ON THE MAP OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid 9, PAGE 27, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, with all OFFICE, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created TO WHICH MAP REFERENCE IS HERE KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH the rights, powers and privileges of the MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DE- might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that original Trustee named in said Deed of MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DE- SCRIPTION THEREOF. it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale Trust; and SCRIPTION. SAID PREMISES ARE IM- may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of Tax ID: 046EC-019 NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby PROVED WITH DWELLING FRONTING the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, given that the entire indebtedness has Current Owner(s) of Property: ROBERT ON CRESTWOOD DRIVE AS SHOWN BY upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All THE SURVEY OF CHURCH AND RABUN, right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and been declared due and payable as pro- HOLIFIELD CONSULTING ENGINEERS, DATED AU- dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed vided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, The street address of the above de- GUST 22, 1979, DRAWING NO. 79-8-57. to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute and that as agent for the undersigned, scribed property is believed to be 8541 Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or war- Tax ID: 071ME-015 ranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, Rayworth Trial, Powell, TN 37849, but Current Owner(s) of Property: WAYMAN THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA- by virtue of the power and authority vested such address is not part of the legal de- EUGENE SCOTT TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. in it, will on April 16, 2015, at 10:00AM at scription of the property sold herein and in The street address of the above de- Rubin Lublin TN PLLC, Substitute Trustee the usual and customary location at the the event of any discrepancy, the legal de- scribed property is believed to be 5615 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Ten- scription referenced herein shall control. Memphis, TN 38103 Crestwood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914, nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php but such address is not part of the legal Tel: (877) 813-0992 the highest and best bidder for cash, the RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. description of the property sold herein and Fax: (404) 601-5846 following described property situated in THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN in the event of any discrepancy, the legal Ad #79930 Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER description referenced herein shall control. Insertion Dates: 03-30, 04-06, 04-13-15 Situated in District No. 6 of Knox County, DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITH- SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) 75 FORECLOSURES RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. Tennessee without the corporate limits of OUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON the City of Knoxville, Tennessee and being ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN known and designated as all of Lot 34 of PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER NOTICE OF DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITH- Tuscany Gardens Subdivision, Unit 1, as ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RE- OUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON shown by Map of record in Map Cabinet WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, SCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 20, 2004, executed O, Slide 55-B, in the Register's Office for PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PUR- by DOUGLAS E. ADAMS AND PAULA G. ADAMS, PAULA G. ADAMS, con- Knox County, Tennessee, to which Map ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE CHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTI- veying certain real property therein described to Charles E. Tonkin, II, as specific reference is hereby made for a TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RE- Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register's Office of Knox County, TLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE more particular description. SCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET Tennessee recorded October 22, 2004, at Instrument Number DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PUR- 200410220033980; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of No boundary survey having been made SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE CHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTI- Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL- at the time of this conveyance and the AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE TLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE LON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFI- property description being the same as of GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER CATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, the previous Deed of record. SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE SERIES 2004-15 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Parcel ID Number: 056GA 057 AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register's Office of Knox Address/Description: 8033 Verona Lane, DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OB- County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the en- OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CITY OF Powell, TN 37849. TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- tire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the under- KNOXVILLE AND OCCUPANT signed, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed POSE. Current Owner(s): Frances C. Kiser. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon Other Interested Party(ies): Mortgage If applicable, the notice requirements of DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OB- said Substitute Trustee will, on April 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the North Side Entrance of the City County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- 37902, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for All right of equity of redemption, statutory POSE. nominee for E-Loan, Inc.. cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in and otherwise, and homestead are ex- If applicable, the notice requirements of The sale of the property described above Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) OF pressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. shall be subject to all matters shown on KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF the title is believed to be good, but the un- All right of equity of redemption, statutory THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN AND DES- any recorded plat; any and all liens against dersigned will sell and convey only as and otherwise, and homestead are ex- IGNATED AS LOT 29, MEADOWCREST SUBDIVISION, UNIT I, AS SHOWN said property for unpaid property taxes; Substitute Trustee. pressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and ON THE PLAT OF THE SAME OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET M, SLIDE any restrictive covenants, easements or the title is believed to be good, but the un- 302-C, REGISTER`S OFFICE, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, set-back lines that may be applicable; any dersigned will sell and convey only as PLAT SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICU- the State of Tennessee Department of prior liens or encumbrances as well as any Substitute Trustee. LAR DESCRIPTION. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO ANY Revenue, or the State of Tennessee De- AND ALL RESTRICTIONS, SETBACK LINES AND EASEMENTS OF priority created by a fixture filing; a deed If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, partment of Labor or Workforce Develop- RECORD IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. of trust; and any matter than an accurate the State of Tennessee Department of ment are listed as Interested Parties in the Parcel ID: 038 HA 011 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the survey of the premises might disclose; and Revenue, or the State of Tennessee De- property is believed to be 2818 FAWNRIDGE LN, KNOXVILLE, TN 37938. advertisement, then the Notice of this fore- partment of Labor or Workforce Develop- All right and equity of redemption, statu- In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal closure is being given to them and the Sale ment are listed as Interested Parties in the description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT tory or otherwise, homestead, and dower will be subject to the applicable govern- advertisement, then the Notice of this fore- OWNER(S): DOUGLAS E. ADAMS AND PAULA G. ADAMS OTHER INTER- are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, mental entities’ right to redeem the prop- closure is being given to them and the Sale ESTED PARTIES: Citifinancial,Inc., Palisades Collection LLC Assignee of and the title is believed to be good, but the erty as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and will be subject to the applicable govern- HSBC, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee of CVI Loan GT Trust I undersigned will sell and convey only as T.C.A. §67-1-1433. mental entities’ right to redeem the prop- The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved erty as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, This property is being sold with the ex- easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or en- to adjourn the day of the sale to another T.C.A. §67-1-1433. press reservation that the sale is subject cumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any This property is being sold with the ex- day, time, and place certain without further to confirmation by the lender or trustee. matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This prop- press reservation that the sale is subject publication, upon announcement at the This sale may be rescinded at any time. If erty is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confir- to confirmation by the lender or trustee. time and place for the sale set forth above. the sale is set aside for any reason, the mation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at This sale may be rescinded at any time. If any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, This office is attempting to collect a debt. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only the sale is set aside for any reason, the time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at Any information obtained will be used for to a return of the deposit paid. The Pur- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of re- that purpose. chaser shall have no further recourse to a return of the deposit paid. The Pur- demption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or chaser shall have no further recourse waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the the Mortgagee’s attorney. against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee the Mortgagee’s attorney. is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, MWZM File No. 15-000286-670 including fitness for a particular use or purpose. c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department MWZM File No. 14-004090-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA- 277 Mallory Station Road JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Suite 115 PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 Rubin Lublin TN PLLC, Substitute Trustee PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Franklin, TN 37067 5217 MARYLAND WAY 5217 MARYLAND WAY Memphis, TN 38103 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 File No.: 14-30008 FC01 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 Fax: (404) 601-5846 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] Ad #80048 Insertion Dates: 03-16, 03-23, 03-30-15 Insertion Dates: 03-16, 03-23, 03-30-15 Insertion Dates: 03-16, 03-23, 03-30-15 Insertion Dates: 03-30, 04-06, 04-13-15 SECTION E, PAGE 5 knoxfocus.com Mar 30, 2015 - Apr 09, 2015

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NOTICEs 65 COUrT NOTICEs NON-rEsIdENT NOTICE TO Thomas Edward Baird Jr NOTICE OF FOrECLOsUrE sALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION IN RE: Jessica Irene Baird vs Thomas Edward Baird Jr NO. 188993-1 In Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee In compliance with TCA 66-14-102 thru 66-14-106 the STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, following cars will besold on April 17, 2015, 2015 @ 2:00 which is sworn to, that the defendant Thomas Edward WHEREAS, Joshua E Hugo and Anne PM @ Chestnut Street Transport & Recovery,Inc., 5000 Baird Jr, a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or Sutherland Hugo executed a Deed of Trust whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent to PNC Mortgage, a division of PNC Bank, Rutledge Pike Knoxville, TN if total bill is not paid by date search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law of sale. cannot be served upon Thomas Edward Baird Jr, it is or- National Association, Lender and Shapiro dered that said defendant Thomas Edward Baird Jrfile and Kirsch, LLP, Trustee(s), which was an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery 2000 HON ACCOR 2005 PON G6 Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Angela D. Lowe dated April 14, 2011 and recorded on Au- 75 FOrECLOsUrEs an, attorneys whose address is 3814 Powers Street, gust 24, 2011 in Instrument No. 1HGCG5643YA153396 1G2ZG528254130269 Knoxville, TN 37917 in thirty (30) days of the last date of 201108240010283, and modified by doc- publication or a judgment by default will be taken against 2001 DOD 1500 1999 BUI REGAL you and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to you be- sUBsTITUTE TrUsTEE's sALE ument dated August 1, 2014, recorded in 3B7HC13Z11G177017 2G4WB52K4X1562767 fore Chancellor John Weaver at the Knox County Instrument No. 201410210022300 in Knox Chancery Court, Division 1, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Sale at public auction will be on April 27, 1987 JEE CHERO 2003 TOY CAMRY Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published in the 2015 on or about 11:00AM local time, at County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. the North door, Knox County Courthouse, WHEREAS, default having been made in 1JCML7714HT061778 4T1BE32K53U149720 THIS 10TH DAY OF MAR, 2015. Knoxville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set the payment of the debt(s) and 2006 NIS MAXIM 1995 CHE CAMAR s/s Howard G. Hogan forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of obligation(s) thereby secured by the said HOWARD G. HOGAN Trust executed by AMY E HENDERSON, 1N4BA41EX6C826830 2G1FP22S9S2146956 Clerk and Master to QUICKSEARCH INC, Trustee, on Sep- Deed of Trust and the current holder of PUBLISH: 03/23/15, 3/30/15, 4/6/15 AND 4/13/2015 tember 15, 2004, as Instrument No. said Deed of Trust, PNC Bank, National 1990 HON ACCOR 1993 FOR CROWN 200409240025944 in the real property records of Knox County Register's Office, Association, (the “Holder”), appointed the JHMCB7668LC021501 2FACP73W3PX119891 65 COUrT NOTICEs Tennessee. undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as 1992 HON ACCOR 1999 PON GRAND Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly NON-rEsIdENT NOTICE 1HGCB7652NL009308 1G2WJ52M4XF324746 TO Shiloh L. Bowens Owner of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW recorded in the Office of the Register of IN RE: Sir Charles H. Bowens vs Shiloh L. Bowers YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF 2003 LEX ES300 NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR ALTER- Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, with all NO. 189156-2 NATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-28CB, MORT- the rights, powers and privileges of the JTHBF30G330140536 In Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, original Trustee named in said Deed of In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, SERIES 2004-28CB 1994 PLY VOYAG which is sworn to, that the defendant Shiloh L. Bowens, Trust; and a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose 1P4GH44R7RX335361 Publish:03/30/15 whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search The following real estate located in Knox NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot County, Tennessee, will be sold to the given that the entire indebtedness has be served upon Shiloh L. Bowens, it is ordered that said highest call bidder subject to all unpaid defendant Shiloh L. Bowens file an answer with the Clerk taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of been declared due and payable as pro- and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Ten- record: NOTICE OF PUBLIC/PrIvATE AUCTION nessee and with Sir Charles H. Bowens whose address vided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, is 1717 Maple Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918 in thirty (30) and that as agent for the undersigned, days of the last date of publication or a judgment by de- fault will be taken against you and the cause set for hear- SITUATED IN THE 9TH CIVIL DISTRICT Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND The following described vehicles impounded/repaired/towed ing Ex Parte as to you before Chancellor Clarence WITHIN THE 27TH WARDS OF THE CITY by virtue of the power and authority vested Pridemore Jr. at the Knox County Chancery Court, Divi- will be sold at public and/or private auction in compliance with sion 11, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND in it, will on April 23, 2015, at 10:00AM at the Tennessee Public Acts 1967, Chapter 240, House Bill 379. This notice will be published in the Knoxville Focus for BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS The sale will be held at Jim’s Garage and Wrecker Service’s Ve- four (4) consecutive weeks. ALL OF LOT 1, SECOND ADDITION OF the usual and customary location at the hicle Impoundment Lot located at 5906 Walden Street, Knoxville, THIS 4TH DAY OF MAR, 2015. LAKE FOREST, AS SHOWN BY PLAT MAP Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Ten- OF SAME OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET Tennessee 37919. s/s Howard G. Hogan nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to B, SLIDE 31D, IN THE REGISTER`S OF- These vehicles have been checked through the files of the HOWARD G. HOGAN FICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, the highest and best bidder for cash, the Commissioner of Revenue, Title Section, Division of Motor Vehi- Clerk and Master TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE following described property situated in cles, Department of Revenue, State of Tennessee. In appropriate PUBLISH: 03/23/15, 3/30/15, 4/6/15 AND 4/13/2015 IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTIC- cases, the vehicles have been checked in other states and the ULAR DESCRIPTION. Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: owners and/or lienholders have been notified by certified mail. 85 mIsC. NOTICEs BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CON- All that certain parcel of land situated in In those instances where no vehicle identification/serial number VEYED TO AMY E. HENDERSON, UN- or license number was available, this Public Notice in the news- NON-rEsIdENT NOTICE MARRIED, BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY the Sixth (6th) Civil District of Knox County, paper will comply with the law. TO Unknown Heirs of: Brian E. Horton and Frank E. 23, 2004, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT State of Tennessee, without the corporate Horton # 200403030062103, IN THE OFFICE The failure of the owner/lienholder to exercise their rights to re- limits of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, AFORESAID. (FURTHER BEING THE claim any vehicle listed below, not bearing a VIN/Serial number, IN RE: Frank E. Horton vs Brian E. Horton and the un- SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CEN- being an irregular lot, fronting 230.17 feet shall be deemed a waiver of all rights and title and authorization known heirs of Brian E. Horton and Frank E. Horton TEX HOME EQUITY CO., LLC, BY DEED on the Southeastern line of Hidden Brook to sell said described vehicle(s). NO. 189067-3 DATED JULY 18, 2003, IN THE OFFICE In Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee AFORESAID.) Lane, and being known and designated as 07 HYUNDIA 1HGEJ6570YL044930 In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, all of Lot 17, Unit 2 Bell Air Plantation, a 5NPET46C67H243072 00 MERCURY COUGAR which is sworn to, that the defendant Unknown Heirs of: Tax ID: 123FE-006 subdivision to Knox County, Tennessee, as 86 YAMAHA 1ZWFT61L8Y5603864 Brian E. Horton and Frank E. Horton, a non-resident of JYAIRROO4GAOO1540 05 NISSAN ALTIMA the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot shown by plat of the same of record in Plat 05 PONTIAC VIBE 1N4AL11D75C243321 be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that 5Y252638352416390 09 FORD FOCUS Current Owner(s) of Property: AMY E Cabinet N, Slide 201-A and 201-B, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Un- HENDERSON 06 PONTIAC G6 1FAHP36N29W246549 recorded August 17, 1994, in the Office of IG2ZF55B964230509 99 HONDA ACCORD known Heirs of: Brian E. Horton and Frank E. Horton, it 01 NISSAN SENTRA 1HGCG1658XA019015 is ordered that said defendant Unknown Heirs of: Brian the Register of Deeds for Knox County, 3N1CB51D21L426639 06 AUDI E. Horton and Frank E. Horton file an answer with the The street address of the above de- 93 LEXUS SC400 WAUPG74F56N030253 Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, scribed property is believed to be 101 W Tennessee, to which plat specific refer- JT8UZ30C9P0025250 04 CHEVY IMPALA Tennessee and with Stanley F. Roden an, Attorney Red Bud Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920-5051, ence is hereby made for a more particular 06 FORD CROWN VIC 2G1WH52K049221455 but such address is not part of the legal 2FAHP71WX6X165645 04 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER whose address is 10269 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN description. 37922 within thirty (30) days of the last date of publica- description of the property sold herein and 00 FORD FOCUS 1GNES16S146234849 1FAFP34P24W199176 00 FORD EXPEDITION tion or a judgment by default will be taken against you in the event of any discrepancy, the legal Being the same property conveyed to 93 HONDA CIVIC 1FMRU17LXYLCU147 description referenced herein shall control. and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to you before 2HGEH2354PH507606 Chancellor Mike Moyers at the Knox County Chancery Joshua E. Hugo by Quit Claim Deed dated 96 FORD EXPLORER Court, Division 111, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Ten- October 13, 2005, from Laura Mary Hugo 1FMCU24X0TUC76028 Publish: 02/09/2015 SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) 93 CYRYSLER N YORKER nessee 37902. This notice will be published in the RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. of record bearing Instrument Number 1C3XV66R9PD117995 Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. 200511150043315, recorded November 00 HONDA CIVIC THIS 12TH DAY OF FEB, 2015. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN 15, 2005, in the Office of the Register of s/s Howard G. Hogan THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER Deeds for Knox County, Tennessee, in HOWARD G. HOGAN DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITH- Clerk and Master OUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON compliance with the marital dissolution NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION PUBLISH: 03/23/15, 3/30/15, 4/6/15 AND 4/13/2015 ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND agreement entered as part of the Final PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH In compliance with TCA 66-14-102 thru 66-14-106 the Judgement for Divorce between Laura ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE following cars will be sold on April 17, 2015, 2015 @ 2:00 65 COUrT NOTICEs TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RE- Mary Hugo, Plaintiff, and Joshua Ethan SCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET PM @ Cedar Bluff Towing, Inc. 623 Simmons Road NON-rEsIdENT NOTICE Hugo, Defendant, under Docket Number ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PUR- Knoxville, TN if total bill is not paid by date of sale. TO All Unknown Heirs-at-Law of Jeanette Zacharczyp CHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTI- M05-0160108-3, Chancery Court for Knox TLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE IN RE: Tennessee Housing Development Agency vs County, Tennessee. Missy Roach, All Unknown Heirs-at-Law of Jeanette DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER Zacharczyp Etc. SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE Parcel ID Number: 020OA017 AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE 2002 FOR MUSTA 1994 FOR TEMPO NO. 188636-1 GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. Address/Description: 6054 Hidden 1FAFP42X72F150104 1FAPP36X1RK209416 In Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee 1994 LIN MK8 1994 TOY CAMRY Brook Lane, Knoxville, TN 37938. In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, 1LNLM91V5RY752139 4T1GK12E4RU019692 which is sworn to, that the defendant All Unknown Heirs- OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: JUNIOR DOT - WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL BANK Current Owner(s): Joshua E. Hugo and 1998 FOR ESCOR 1972 CHE C10 CCE1421106303 at-Law of Jeanette Zacharczyp, a non-resident of the Anne Sutherland Hugo. 3FALP1133WR133907 2001 LIN TOWN State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the 1996 NIS SENTR 1LNHM81W11Y609721 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A Other Interested Party(ies): First Ten- ordinary process of law cannot be served upon All Un- 1N4AB41D6TC729524 1999 HON ACCOR known Heirs-at-Law of Jeanette Zacharczyp, it is or- DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OB- nessee Bank National Association. TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- 1995 CHE CAMAR 1HGCG5650XA078521 dered that said defendant All Unknown Heirs-at-Law of POSE. 2G1FP22SXS2199309 2011 CHR 200 Jeanette Zacharczyp file an answer with the Clerk and The sale of the property described above Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee shall be subject to all matters shown on 2006 HON CIVIC 1C3BC4FB2BN542629 and with Joshua R. Hopkins an, attorneys whose ad- 2HGFG12886H514960 1996 HON ACCOR If applicable, the notice requirements of any recorded plat; any and all liens against dress is 3740 Davinci Court Suite 150, Peachtree Cor- T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. 2002 HON ACCOR 1HGCE6674TA009399 ners, GA 30092 in thirty (30) days of the last date of said property for unpaid property taxes; 1HGCG56762A001453 2005 GMC ENVOY publication or a judgment by default will be taken against any restrictive covenants, easements or you and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to you be- All right of equity of redemption, statutory 1999 FOR F350 1GKDT13S252217769 fore Chancellor John Weaver at the Knox County and otherwise, and homestead are ex- set-back lines that may be applicable; any 1FTSW31S0XEE51645 1991 DOD CARAV Chancery Court, Division 1, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, pressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and prior liens or encumbrances as well as any 1996 FOR THUND 1B4GK54R0MX659317 Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published in the the title is believed to be good, but the un- Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. priority created by a fixture filing; a deed 1FALP6240TH131002 Publish: 03/30/15 dersigned will sell and convey only as THIS 10TH DAY OF MAR, 2015. Substitute Trustee. of trust; and any matter than an accurate s/s Howard G. Hogan survey of the premises might disclose; and HOWARD G. HOGAN If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, NON-rEsIdENT NOTICE Clerk and Master the State of Tennessee Department of All right and equity of redemption, statu- Stephen Andrew Cole PUBLISH: 03/23/15, 3/30/15, 4/6/15 AND 4/13/2015 Revenue, or the State of Tennessee De- tory or otherwise, homestead, and dower vs. partment of Labor or Workforce Develop- ment are listed as Interested Parties in the are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, Whitney Thompson Martin advertisement, then the Notice of this fore- and the title is believed to be good, but the Docket # 129072 85 mIsC. NOTICEs closure is being given to them and the Sale undersigned will sell and convey only as In the Fourth Circuit Court of Knox County, Ten- will be subject to the applicable govern- nessee PUBLIC NOTICE: mental entities’ right to redeem the prop- Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, erty as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and to adjourn the day of the sale to another which is sworn to, that the defendant Whitney T.C.A. §67-1-1433. Thompson Martin is a non-resident of the State of Knoxville Regional Transportation day, time, and place certain without further Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascer- Planning Organization publication, upon announcement at the tained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the This property is being sold with the ex- ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Whit- Technical Committee Meeting, April 14, 2015 press reservation that the sale is subject time and place for the sale set forth above. ney Thompson Martin. to confirmation by the lender or trustee. IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an answer The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning This sale may be rescinded at any time. If This office is attempting to collect a debt. to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE filed by Organization (TPO) Technical Committee will the sale is set aside for any reason, the Any information obtained will be used for Stephen Andrew Cole, Plaintiff herein, with the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only meet on Tuesday, April 14th at 9 a.m. in the that purpose. Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, and to a return of the deposit paid. The Pur- with T. Kenan Smith, Esq, Plaintiff’s Attorney whose Small Assembly Room of the City/County Build- chaser shall have no further recourse address is 617 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37901- ing, against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or 0869 within thirty (30) days of the last date of publi- 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN. The full the Mortgagee’s attorney. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee cation, and if you do not answer or otherwise respond, a Default Judgment may be entered Agenda will be available on the TPO website c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department against you on the thirtieth (30th) day after the fourth approximately one week prior to the meeting MWZM File No. 14-006222-670 (4th) publication. This notice will be published in The and can be found here: 277 Mallory Station Road Knoxville Focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. THIS THE 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015. www.knoxtrans.org/meetings/techagen.htm. If JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, Suite 115 you would like a copy of the Agenda please LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) s/s Mike Hammond contact the MPC. 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bloomKnoxville in 2015 Dogwood Edition | The Knoxville Focus F2 www.knoxfocus.com 2015 Dogwood Arts features South Knoxville As the South Knoxville area contin- reminiscent of the picturesque Neo-Tu- ues to grow and revitalize in the wake dor construction in the popular Cotswold of the re-opening of the Henley Street style. It’s easy to draw the comparison Bridge, Dogwood Arts recognizes this to England’s Area of Outstanding Natu- sector of Knoxville as a whole deserves ral Beauty, renowned for stone buildings, publicity. In addition to the Chapman mountainous views, and diversity of flora Highway Dogwood Trail, South Knox- and fauna. The Smoky Mountains, vis- ville has the Island Home Neighbor- ible from many ridge top houses, are only hood, Ijams Nature Center, Fort Dicker- 30 minutes away, yet residents often say son, High Ground Park, Candoro Marble, when hiking and biking along the 42-mile the 42 miles of trails in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Loop, which includes Urban Wilderness and so much more. With 30 percent more tree coverage Ijams Nature Center, it feels residents than anywhere else in the city, South often say hikes feels like the Smokies are Knoxville is one of the few places where right here in Knoxville. The new Tennes- From the 1920s to 1970s, Candoro Marble Company served as one of the largest marble proces- visitors can see an abundance of mature see Pink Marble Trail links 10 points of sors in the U.S. Designed by the famous architect Charles Barber in the style known as Beaux interest in a driving trail highlighting the Arts, the exterior of the building is marble. Inside visitors will find the former showroom displays native Dogwoods. The quaint cottage of inlaid marble walls and floors. Affiliated with The John J. Craig Company, marble processed at architecture of houses along the Chap- city’s best examples of the once-boom- Candoro was used in many historically significant building projects, such as the New York Public man Highway Dogwood Trail and ing marble industry that earned Knox- Library iconic lion statues of “Patience” and “Fortitude.” Open only during special events; the best the Island Home Garden Byway are ville the nickname of “Marble City.” time to visit is in May during Vestival Festival. See carving tools and learn about master sculptor Albert Milani and the ornamental ironworks gates by Samuel Yellin. Photo/M.Steely. Spring Special! Largest Selection of Fountains in the Knoxville Area

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elcome to Chapman Highway Dogwood Trail, where wild red bud trees vie with the dogwoods in beauty. This trail is a Wtwo-part story; please follow the pink lines through Colonial Village and Lake Forest Neighborhoods. On the left is the natural spring-fed Butterfly Lake where Great Blue Herons, ducks and geese are often seen along the edges of the quiet water. A variety of birds and wildlife are drawn to this area because of the old established trees and large wooded areas. Notice the lovely rock gardens with bright can- dytuft, tulips and creeping phlox. These modest cot- tage-style houses offer the convenience of easy access to downtown and are a favorite with those who like the feeling of privacy and seclusion. At street inter- sections, it is possible to look down on drifts of wild OPEN GARDENS dogwood trees whose massed blooms turn the hill- 1. RICK HILL side white. Dogwood branches almost meet over- 6014 Kaywood Drive, 37920 head as the trail dips down West Redbud Drive. (Lake Forest) Crossing at the light, you enter Lake Forest and on Continued on page 5 F4 www.knoxfocus.com Dogwood Arts set to kick-off month-long celebration of region’s arts, culture and natural beauty This year, Dogwood Arts in Knoxville’s vibrant and whose origination as a fea- area. All studios will have can enjoy cooking dem- Featured Open Gardens will feature up to a dozen growing music scene. With tured event of Dogwood completed works of art for onstrations, festive food – Unique gardens will be different events through- the stages now set exclu- Arts drew inspiration from sale. creations, and delicious open for private tours the out April for residents and sively along downtown a 16th century Italian hap- ADMISSION: Free wine and beer pairings at weekend of April 25 & 26. visitors to experience, from Knoxville’s Jackson Avenue pening, turns Knoxville’s Dogwood Arts Festival the Culinary Arts Stage. Dogwood Trails and local art exhibits and open in the Old City, Rhythm N’ downtown sidewalks into – April 17-19 :: Market There will also be live per- Open Gardens – Take a gardens to live music and Blooms has an undeniable a seemingly infinite canvas Square & Krutch Park formances all weekend stroll, bike ride or run performances. The cel- atmosphere of urban cre- for the region’s most talent- (Downtown Knoxville) long on the Market Square through these special- ebration will kick-off on ativity and historic flair. ed professional and student With quality arts and stage, the Union Avenue ly selected, South Knox- Wednesday, April 1 with This year’s musical lineup artists. crafts booths, arts in pop-up stage, and the ville gardens during the A Very Special Arts Festi- will showcase chart-climb- ADMISSION: Free action, performing arts, Children’s stage, includ- peak blooming season in val, a one-of-a-kind event ers, first-timers, and high- Dogwood Art DeTour – culinary arts demonstra- ing an act from the world’s April. celebrating Knox County ly-lauded acts from varied April 11-12 :: Artists’ stu- tions and tastings, and an only professional identical Art in Public Places students with diverse abil- musical backgrounds dios throughout the area expanded children’s cre- twin Harp Duo. Addition- Knoxville – Displays of ities and the various artis- with a large percentage Dogwood Art DeTour ation station, several blocks ally, Blooming Boulevard large-scale sculptures will tic skills they are learn- having Knoxville-based provides an intimate look of downtown Knoxville returns to the Dogwood be on year-long exhibit in ing in the classroom, and roots. The Decemberists, into local artists’ working will be transformed into a Arts Festival this year Downtown Knoxville and concluding with Bikes & The Dirty Guv’nahs, Delta studios. Visitors are invited lively three-day street fair providing unique color- McGhee Tyson Airport. Blooms on April 25-26, Spirit and Drive-by Truck- to watch as the artists pro- with more than 60 local ful flower markets filled For more information, which features a scenic ers are just a few of the acts duce some of East Tennes- and regional juried artists with live, blooming plants, visit www.dogwoodarts. 8-mile bike ride each day set to perform. see’s spectacular works of exhibiting and selling their herbs, flowers and trees. com or call (865)637- through various neighbor- ADMISSION: Day Pass: art while a variety of artis- original work. In addi- ADMISSION: Free 4561. hoods and tranquil settings $30 | Weekend Pass: $60 | tic media will be on display tion to the artist areas in Further events to high- near downtown Knoxville. VIP Pass: $125 showcasing the diverse tal- Market Square and Krutch light the month-long cel- Additional highlighted Tickets available for ents that are present in this Park extension, attendees ebration include: events include: purchase online at www. Rhythm N’ Blooms rhythmnbloomsfest.com – April 10-12 :: Venues Chalk Walk – April 11 :: along Jackson Avenue Market Square & Krutch (The Old City) Park (Downtown Knox- In just six years, Rhythm ville) N’ Blooms has become The Chalk Walk cele- one of the fastest-grow- brates its seventh year and ing events during Dog- remains one of the fan wood Arts’ April celebra- favorites among Dogwood tion, standing on its own Arts visitors each April. as a landmark weekend The street painting festival, Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus F5 chapman highway Dogwood Trail Cont. from page 3 When you turn left in 1836. Center and Mead’s lion statues in front of the As the trail comes to an the left is the other half onto Centerwood, behind As you come down the Quarry. New York Public Library. end, turn left and in 30 of the original spring- the third house on the hill on East Lake Forest Throughout the neigh- Local builders used the minutes you will be in the fed lake, which was split right, there is a fenced Drive and intersect with borhood, you will see smaller left over pieces to Smokies and turn right when Chapman Highway in graveyard where rel- May Apple, you are only examples of Tennes- construct retaining walls, and in 3 miles you will be was constructed. The trail atives of Sam Houston a block away from the see Pink Marble, once arched doorways, chim- in downtown Knoxville. follows the winding road are buried. Sam Hous- Post Oak neighborhood mined by over 35 quar- neys, patios, and whole For more information around Lake Forest Pres- ton lived near here in his entrance The Urban Wil- ries in the Knoxville area. houses. The new neigh- about the Dogwood Arts byterian Church, which youth and became Gover- derness Loop, which con- Larger blocks were used borhood stone entry sign special events and festi- hosts several seasonal nor of Tennessee in 1827 nects William Hastie Nat- in buildings all over the celebrates the heritage vals, visit www.dogwoo- social events for attend- before moving to Texas to ural Area (4.7 miles of U.S. or carved into monu- and architecture of this darts.com. ees as well as residents. “Remember the Alamo” trails) with Ijams Nature ments, such as the famous lasting legacy.

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OPEN GARDENS 4. DICK & ANN GRAF 3505 Bluff Point, 37920

5. DR. RICHARD GILLESPIE 2117 Manor Drive, 37920