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Farragut teacher in running FOCUS Weekly Poll* In your opinion, should for state Teacher of the Year individual personal The Department of in-service trainings – most recently and/or technology. information regarding Education recently announced Knox on Numeracy for the Common Core. She is among 27 regional finalists County School teacher Wanda Lacy Her community involvement is also selected for the statewide competi- handgun carry permits has been selected as a Centers of significant. She integrates ways to tion. The pool of regional finalists will be public information Regional Excellence Finalist for the assist The Love Kitchen and Second be narrowed to nine, then one final- or kept private? 2013-2014 Tennessee Teacher of Harvest Food Bank into her class- ist will be chosen to represent each the Year competition. es. Her 2007 class holds the school of the three grand divisions of the public Wanda Lacy, who was recently record by collecting 13,539 cans of state and The Tennessee Teacher of awarded as the ’ food for Second Harvest. the Year will be selected from those 41.25% High School Teacher of the Year, has She founded the Farragut High three finalists. been with Knox County Schools for Math Academy where she works The final winner will represent PRIVATE thirty years and currently teaches with students and their mentors Tennessee in the National Teacher at Farragut High School where she from community organizations such of the Year competition and is an teaches AP Calculus. Ninety-seven as ORNL, Alcoa Aluminum, and the ambassador for education through- 58.75% Survey conducted percent of her students have earned collaborate out the year. April 10, 2013. college credit since 2007. to further inspire students who are A panel of professional educators * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted Lacy is a Lead teacher at her interested in pursuing careers in from across the state scored appli- by an independent, professional Wanda Lacy school and also assists with mathematics, engineering, science cations to identify these finalists. polling company. Knox Countians Courtyards opens in Fountain City Favor Gun Permits To Be By Tasha Mahurin [email protected] Private “I’m very excited to be By Focus Staff here today,” Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett told This week’s Knoxville those present for a ribbon Focus poll asked likely voters, cutting at The Courtyards “In your opinion, should indi- Senior Living of Fountain vidual personal information City. “Our seniors are a regarding handgun carry very important part of our permits be public or private community.” information?” The Courtyards Senior Almost 59% of Knox Coun- Living held the ribbon cut- tians believe the information ting last week on East should be kept private. Just Inskip Drive in Fountain over 41% believe the infor- City. An alternative to mation should be public many senior living options, record. the Courtyards communi- The only district in Knox ty offers ease and safety County that favored making in a community-style care the information public was environment while focus- the First. Almost 54% of ing on an active lifestyle respondents in the First Dis- photo by dan andrews. and personal involvement. trict favored making handgun Each room or semi-private Michael Mursten, President of The Courtyards Senior Living, is joined by Mayors Rogero and Burchett, Commissioner permit information public. room is large enough for R. Larry Smith, Courtyard staff and Chamber members as he cuts the ribbon last Wednesday. The Second District, which personal furnishings and is much of Fountain City and equipped with a person- While the new facilities for the human spirit of identifies loneliness, help- medical and assisted living North Knoxville, was even al emergency response are impressive, the culture those in their care. All of lessness, and boredom as care that seeks to encour- split, 50% - 50%. system and private, wheel- at The Courtyards truly dis- the company’s adminis- three plagues that cause age both fellowship and Support for making the chair accessible bath- tinguishes the facility from trators are Eden Certified suffering for elders in an independence. information public sharply rooms. Common areas others. The Courtyards is Associates. aged care environment. While independence is dropped inside the Third Dis- include telephones and a privately owned com- The Courtyards admin- These three issues are encouraged, at the Court- trict with over 62% support- cable television to encour- pany whose founders are istration maintains The considered and thought- yards, care is paramount. ing handgun carry permit age visitation and fellow- focused on building a com- Eden Alternative is a “cul- fully combated in the com- Home cooked, family style and personal information to ship. pany dedicated to caring ture-change” model that munity through quality Continue on page 3 be kept private. The Fourth District, cen- tered around Sequoyah Hills, also favored keeping person- al information private, with just over 54% of likely voters Urban Teens Tapped as ‘Growing Leaders’ favoring retaining private information. Eleven inner city Knoxville Anitrea Harris, Hardin The Seventh District, which high school seniors have Valley Academy, Jazmine contains Halls and much of earned slots in the second Smith, Austin-East High North Knox County, was the annual class of Emerald School; Delandra Carter area most strongly in support Youth Fellows, a selective and Jordan Carter, Bearden of keeping personal informa- program that targets stu- High School, and Jeamika tion private with over 70% of dents for leadership roles Burton, West High School. likely voters saying they think in Knoxville’s urban commu- A selection committee handgun permit information nities. chose the 2013 Emerald should remain private. The students and their Youth Fellows for their lead- The Eighth District also high schools are: Preston ership abilities and com- strongly favored keeping Abbott, Horusenga Bellansi- mitment to improving their the information private with ra, CharMya Cason, Brianna community after an ardu- more than 67% believing The 2013 Class of Emerald Youth Fellows are: (l-r, front) CharMya Cason, Brianna Gallman, Christian Kirk, and ous process of interviews handgun permit and person- Gallman, Anitrea Harris, Maicaiela Ash Thompson, Jazmine Smith, and Horusenga Maicaiela Ash Thompson, and screening, said Cedric al information should not be Bellansira; (l-r, back) Jordan Carter, Christian Kirk, Preston Abbott, Delandra all of Fulton High School; Continue on page 2 public record. Carter, and Jeamika Burton.

We fix, buy, and sell old or antique clocks! PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 15, 2013 Focus on the Law FOCUS Introduction to Probate Court Part 1 The process of person made a valid will, that person for your use. In the other counties you Weekly Poll proving a will in is said to have died testate or with a will have to hire an attorney to prepare court is called pro- will. The person who made the will is the necessary documents. If the will In your opinion, should individual bate. In most coun- called the testator. When a person dies does not waive the filing of a bond, the personal information regarding ties in Tennessee without a valid will, that person is said bond will have to be obtained and filed handgun carry permits be public probate jurisdic- to have died intestate. If the will has with the case. After the probate has tion is vested in the an affidavit by the witnesses to the will been opened and the filing fee has information or kept private? chancery court. In attached to it at the same time the will been paid, the clerk will issue Letters other counties, pro- By Sharon was executed, it is considered to be Testamentary and prepare a Notice to Public Frankenberg, bate jurisdiction self proving. If the will is not self prov- Creditors. The Notice to Creditors will Attorney at Law 41.25% has been vested ing, one of the will’s witnesses must be advertised in a local newspaper for in General Ses- prove the validity of the will by testimo- two consecutive weeks. The person- sions Court by private act. Whichever ny or affidavit. al representative must mail notice to Private court exercises probate jurisdiction in Normally, the person designated all creditors of the estate as well. This 58.75% the county where the person who died in the decedent’s will as the executor gives creditors the opportunity to file (decedent) usually resided at the time presents the will for probate but any a claim against the estate. Creditors of his or her death has jurisdiction over interested person may present the will must file their claims with the clerk By Age Public Private Total the estate. See,Tennessee Code Anno- for probate. If no relative steps forward within the earlier of four (4) months 18-29 50.00% 50.00% 2 tated Section 16-16-201. If the dece- to probate the will, a creditor may be from the date of the first publication of 30-49 33.33% 66.67% 51 dent owns real estate in another state, appointed to be the personal represen- this notice or twelve (12) months of the that state may also have jurisdiction tative. If there are more than one will decedent’s death. Late filed claims will 50-65 33.76% 66.24% 157 to administer the real estate located in existence, all of them should be pre- not be allowed. 65+ 47.04% 52.96% 270 in that state. Probate administration is sented to the court. Destruction or con- Obviously, this article does not cover Total 41.25% (198) 58.75% (282) 480 always necessary where one or more of cealment of a will with intent to prevent every issue which might arise. You the heirs is a minor, if some of the heirs probate or defraud is a felony punish- should always contact an attorney to By District demand administration or if there is a able by imprisonment. get advice and assistance with your 1 53.85% 46.15% 26 dispute among the heirs. To open a probate estate, you will unique situation. Next week, I will dis- 2 50.00% 50.00% 62 Upon the decedent’s death, his or her need a petition, an order of probate and cuss administering intestate estates property, both real and personal must the original will. In some counties, the and how to close a probate estate. 3 37.78% 62.22% 45 be distributed according to law. If that probate court has these forms available 4 45.68% 54.32% 81 5 41.18% 58.82% 51 6 43.64% 56.36% 55 7 29.51% 70.49% 61 Heroic Effort 8 32.69% 67.31% 52 9 40.43% 59.57% 47 I’m as big a can… or the best table with a green mug filled bit easier for Mother as she Total 41.25% (198) 58.75% (282) 480 sucker for “feel- they know how to with motor-oil thick coffee, a faced bringing up three boys By Gender good” movies do. That’s what pack of Winston cigarettes, on her own. as any person was true for me. and a small pad. There he I tried to emulate my dad Unknown 53.33% 46.67% 15 around. Unlike My dad died when figured out the budget for our in some ways. Like him, Female 44.44% 55.56% 216 most tough guys, he was 53 and I family and how to stretch too I demanded that my chil- Male 37.75% 62.25% 249 I can watch a was 13. Even in little money over too much dren behave at all times, Total 41.25% (198) 58.75% (282) 480 “chick flick” with that short time, month. and when they didn’t, swats Amy. In fact, one he grew to hero He was wise too. Daddy across their bottoms came Survey conducted April 10, 2013. of the best movies By Joe Rector status in my eyes. rarely uttered negative com- with swiftness. I pushed I’ve seen is “The The man was a ments about others. He and prodded them about Notebook.” There’s some- stern, no-nonsense individu- stressed education and school and am proud to say thing about it that speaks to al that did not suffer fools or demanded that we boys per- that both earned college all of us who’ve been mar- silly sons well. He played ball form well in school. Most of degrees. ried for most of our lives. with us one time, and I saw all, this man expected us to Unlike him, I played with Just the other day, I him in a bathing suit once for behave at all times. My dad my kids. I pushed them to Courtyards opens in Fountain City watched “October Sky” just a few minutes. The rest often told us that we might play for one year Expires for the third of fourth time. of the time he stayed in our not be able to do well in all and later continued to push 4/19/13 Maybe I was in one of those rented cottage on the beach subjects, but we always them to participate in that moods that comes along and swept the sand out the could behave. A bad conduct game, soccer, and band. every so often, but whatev- door. grade was worse than a poor Yes, I was overbearing on er the reason, I found myself His hero status grew academic grade and brought many occasions, and yes, at wrapped up in the scene more after his death and about a strong lecture, a pro- times my kids resented me where the father talks about during my maturation. I real- nouncement of disappoint- and that pushiness. I only a famous scientist being the ized how much he sacri- ment, or even a “tanning of hope that they understand son’s hero. The boy counters ficed for our family. Without a behind.” as I came to understand my that his dad is his real hero. an education, he slaved at Even as he faced the last dad’s demands. Bang! Just like that, I’m a paper mill from the time months of life, Dal Rector In the end, every dad flooded with emotion. It’s he returned from the army showed his heroism. He would like to be his child’s one of those lines that all where he served as a cook. had scraped enough money hero. Such an honor makes dads want to hear their Rotating shift work in a place together to hide in places, the tough times easier to kids utter. I know I have. Of that would today be declared and he would give instruc- bear. If not that, just being course, many of us who are a hazardous site sapped his tions to our mother as to told that these men have fathers make too many mis- strength and health. Still, he what drawer she was to done a good job is welcome takes to ever see ourselves provided for us. look to find cash and toward news. Dads are proud of as heroes. My dad was short on edu- what bill it should go. He left their children; they can only I choose to believe that cation but long on intelli- us with a small insurance hope the feeling is mutual most dads do the best thy gence. He sat at the kitchen policy that made life just a with their own children. Urban Teens Tapped as ‘Growing Leaders’ Continued from page 1 The students have announced plans their first term at colleges and techni- Jackson, director of the EY Fellows. to attend colleges that include the Uni- cal schools which included the Univer- The students will receive mentoring, versity of Tennessee at Knoxville, UT sity of Pennsylvania, the University of leadership training, internship oppor- Chattanooga, East Tennessee State Tennessee, Austin Peay State Univer- tunities, and a personal iPad. The pro- University, Maryville College, Clark sity, and Tennessee State University, gram will follow each Emerald Youth Atlanta University in Atlanta, Bethel among others. Fellow through about age 25. University in McKenzie, and Pellissippi “We are excited about this new Emerald Youth Fellows, a program State Community College. group of young adults because we of Emerald Youth Foundation, receives As part of an emphasis on com- believe their leadership abilities will support from local donors who include munity leadership, the students will serve our community and world. We Equitas Group, United Way and the spend a week this summer in Chicago are overjoyed to hear their plans and Haslam Family Foundation. at the Lawndale Christian Community the concerns that God has already “Our goal is to work with these Church. It has supported a longtime put in their hearts,” said Steve Diggs, students through their post-second- mission including health clinics, after Emerald Youth executive director. ary education—whether it is college school programs, and a housing initia- Emerald Youth Fellows is a program or technical training—and help them tive in a desperately poor area. of Emerald Youth Foundation, which move into their professional lives, the All the students who were in the serves about 1350 children and teens faith community, and in a servant lead- inaugural, 2012 class of Emerald in 14 inner city neighborhoods. ership role in the city,” Jackson said. Youth Fellows successfully finished

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west Tennessee, I won Caty Davis team in showing Norwood photo by Dan andrews. scholarship money that students aspects of the step will help me further my education at the University of program. Norwood Elementary students line up to receive instruction from Northwest Middle Tennessee in the fall,” Davis said. “It’s a partnership between steppers. Now an 18-year-old senior at Karns High School, the two schools,” Liz Thack- you have to get the whole didn’t make other teams to praise,” she added. Davis will be competing at the Miss Tennessee Pageant er, Site Resource Coordina- body thing,” Flood said. “You participate in. Flood start- Flood said her step team in June. She will be one of three 18 year olds compet- tor for Norwood Elementary have to make rhythms and ed coaching step teams has participated in the Knox ing out of 36 contestants and the only contestant from said. Thacker provides small beats with your body,” she eight years ago. She said a County Parks and Recre- the Knoxville area. group instructions, activi- emphasized. She said the group of students came to ation Team Premier Step The Miss Tennessee Scholarship Foundation is ties, dinner, and is the coor- steps don’t have specific her and asked if she could Show. “We were one of the based on a scholastic tradition and has been the cor- dinator for all of those after names, they are named after sponsor them. The principal few teams that competed nerstone of the Miss America program since 1945. school activities for Norwood whichever student starts the said to her that they would in Knox County,” she said. If she wins, Davis will go on to represent the state as students and three other step. need to have practice “so However, “We didn’t com- Miss Tennessee in the Miss America Program held in schools. Flood also teaches sev- many days a week.” After a pete this year though,” she Atlantic City in September. Flood said the process to enth grade math at North- series of practices with that said. She also coaches little Davis’ accomplishments are no small feat. Each year putting on the step camp west Middle School. “I think first team, sometimes prac- league cheerleaders, called 80,000 young ladies participate in local preliminary began when she received an I’m a little more lenient in the ticing until 9, Flood said the the Baby Road Runners; they pageants leading to the Miss America pageant. email from a social worker. classroom than I am with the principal watched the team cheer at Austin East recre- “The Miss American Scholarship Program is the larg- “He asked me to come over girls (step team),” she said. and after a little while told ation games. est scholarship program for young women in the United and have a demonstration “I’m very demanding and we her, “You’re ready. This is The main emphasis on States awarding over $45 million a year at the local, for the elementary kids,” she practice a lot.” it.” Flood has been coaching the step camp is an orien- state, and national level,” Davis added. said. It occurred to her in her Jayla Chandler, an eighth step ever since. tation for the Norwood Ele- Educational achievements and public service con- emails with the officer that grader, said of the step team, “I’ve taken a lot of girls mentary students to learn tinue to be the primary objectives for the Miss America they could do a minicamp “It gives me something to do. who’ve had behavior issues, about extracurricular activi- and the Miss Tennessee organizations. Davis is com- for Norwood Elementary stu- It’s something I enjoy.” Chan- and they’ve changed com- ties and ways to enrich their mitted to both. dents and teach them “what dler said she’s trying to get pletely,” Flood said of coach- lives. “It’s a great way for the On May 4, she will be hosting a benefit to support we do”. into organizations that do ing step. “They’ve become middle school to mentor little Children’s Miracle Network entitled: “Caty’s Dinner and Flood said the steps are step past middle school. great students. We have par- ones to see older students a Show.” The event will be held at 6 p.m. at Beaver modeled after the univer- Flood said she started her ents that come to the bas- and some of the things and Ridge United Methodist Church located at 7753 Oak sities’ Greek fraternity and step teams at Norwood as ketball games often to watch options that are available,” Ridge Hwy. Ticket cost is $12. sorority programs. “For step, something for students who them perform. We get a lot of Thacker said. Courtyards opens in Fountain City Cont. from page 1 offices located in Coral boost to Knox County, and meals are served daily. Springs, FL. we’re glad to see it open,” Laundry service and house- “This facility will not only Burchett concluded. keeping are also included provide important services For more information in the assistance provided. to the residence that will live or to schedule a visit call Non-emergency medical here. This Courtyard Senior (865)688-2666 or visit them care is provided 24 hours Living facility will also pro- online www.courtyardsse- per day. vide an important economic niorliving.com. Furthermore, The Court- yards seeks to strike a bal- ance between topnotch care and fostering an envi- ronment that encourages an active lifestyle, such as gardening in the facility’s community garden. Encour- aging senior citizens to lead an active lifestyle is a con- cern Mayor Burchett also shares. “In Knox County, we commit significant resourc- es to toward our Senior Ser- vices department,” Mayor Burchett shared, “and we’re planning to build our sixth senior center in the next year or so.” Likewise, The Courtyards’ Fountain City location is the sixth for the East Tennessee area, including corporate

SATURDAY. APRIL 20, 2013, 10:30AM PReMIeRe 70 ACRe kNOx COUNTY FARM “Old Montgomery Farm” Near Johnson Bible College & Seven Islands Sells in 11 tracts from 2+ to 9+ acres 90% in rich, green pasture land in high state of cultivation “Montgomery Tract” has 2.65 AC w/main brick home, approx 2500 sq ft, 3 BR, 2 full baths, two 1⁄2 baths, on a gorgeous level tract. Home on Tract 9 is newly remodeled with 2 BR, new OPeN HOUSe roof, hardwood floors and sits on beautiful Friday, April 19th, 9+ acres. Nice large red barn on Tract 16 has 5+ level acres. Tracts 9, 10, 12 & 13 4PM til dark and are mostly pasture with some cozy hardwood forest. The only steep hills are in Saturday before sale. wooded area. Remaining tracts are all pasture, mostly level. Personal Property: DIRECTIONS: From Knoxville take 441/Chap- 10% BUYeRS PReMIUM 620 John Deere Tractor w/wide front end, 2 bottom man Highway and turn Left on to Hendron Chapel John Deere Turning Plow, #38 John Deere mowing ma- Rd for 5.8 mi (at 2.6 mi road turns into Kimberlin WILL Be ADDeD TO chine, Coleman Powermate 5000 Generator, Miller Re- Heights Rd). Turn Right on Trundle Rd for 0.2 mi. eACH SUCCeSSFUL BID gency 200 Commercial ARC Welder, Metal gates (vari- Property on Right., 8427 Trundle Rd, Knoxville TN ous lengths), Used Steel Fence Posts & more items.

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Scpls Seymour Branch to hold ‘One World, One Dream’ Inspirational Reading Club Social Bridge Game With the pre-game scoreboard clock football, and Hua gave a pair of ping The Seymour Branch Library winding down and two basketball pong paddles. Inspirational Reading Club featured teams finishing their warm-ups, The game turned out to be a well author for April 2013 is Jane Xiaopeng Hua of China, could finally played game as the International Team Kirkpatrick. The Club will discuss see his senior project come to beat Team Tennessee 55 to 49. the works of Ms. Kirkpatrick who is fruition. The International team was led by an author, speaker, and teacher. She “My goal for hosting this basketball Ife Akinboyo (Nigeria) 16 points, 11 is internationally recognized for her game was to try and help bridge rebounds; Jeremy Weech (Bahamas) books that encourage and inspire the communication divide between 13 points, 2 assists; Charles An her readers. You may have seen her our international students and local (China) 10 points, 9 rebounds; Taishi stories in over 50 publications such students through a sport we all Hayakawa (Japan) 9 points, 1 rebound; as Decision, Private Pilot, and Daily love,” said Hua a senior at The King’s Xiaopeng Hua (China) 5 points, 3 Guideposts. Academy.” rebounds; Teddy Lin () 2 points, 1 According to her website, www. Sport and language have more rebound; and Wei Chen (China) 2 jkbooks.com/, Ms. Kirkpatrick is the in common than one might think. assists. “author of 20 books including 17 Basketball is a game that anyone can Team Tennessee was led by Adam historical novels. Many of her titles play Hua thought, all it takes is a ball Deatherage (Knoxville) 12 points, 14 are based on the lives of real people and a hoop and it can bring different rebounds; Jacob Higdon (Walland) 11 or incidents set authentically in the nationalities together. points, 3 rebounds; Isaiah Gilmore American West. Her first novel, “A What better way Hua thought than (Alcoa) 10 points, 4 rebounds; Sweetness to the Soul,” won the through a basketball game with all the Josh Keller (Dandridge) 9 points, 2 coveted Wrangler Award from the bells and whistles. rebounds; and Brody Timmerman Western Heritage Center. Her works “My second goal was to gain (Seymour) 7 points, 3 rebounds. have been finalists for the Christy, experience in and have a better “It was a great thing for Hua to do,” Spur, Oregon Book Award, WILLA understanding of what it takes to said Deatherage the Team Tennessee Literary Award and Reader’s Choice organize a large event and hope captain. “Hua did a really good job awards. Several of her titles have people would really enjoy it.” organizing and putting everything been Book of the Month and Literary That is exactly what Hua did. Hua together. We had an awesome time, Guild selections.” Another novel, “A found sponsors; Willie’s Restaurant which was really what the event was Tendering in the Storm,” won Best and Jumbo Buffet Restaurant. He all about.” Original Paperback in the 2007 WILLA had cheerleaders; the academy’s “One World, One Dream” showed Players exchange gifts before the “One World, One Dream” Literary Award and A Flickering Light, middle and high school cheerleaders, how a sport could bring people and basketball game. a story based on her grandmothers’ and even found a dance team when cultures closer together. life was named to Library Journal’s a group of students decided to put In other KA news, the traditional Best Books of 2009. a routine together to perform at spring carnival will take place on To discover more about Jane halftime. campus Saturday, April 27. This Kirkpatrick and her novels, join in Hua recruited a group of international carnival, titled Festival at the Academy, the discussion of this author at the students to play against a group of will be from noon to 4:00 p.m. This SCPLS Seymour Branch Inspirational American students all from Tennessee event is held on the academy campus Reading Club on Thursday, April 18 and billed the game as “One World, in Stokely Gymnasium and on Huskey at 1:00 p.m. For more information One Dream.” Football Field. In conjunction with about the SCPLS Seymour Branch It is a custom in an international the carnival, the academy’s drama Library Inspirational Book Club, basketball game to exchange gifts department will present “Godspell” contact Janet Persichetti at (865) before tipoff, Adam Deatherage Friday and Saturday evenings, April 573-0728. of Team Tennessee exchanged a 26 and 27. April 15, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

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Dale and Teresa Rutherford to retire Profile By Ken Lay on May 1 to spend time this thing on a whim, an outdoors store in West “I sold [letterman’s] with their 3-year-old not knowing what would Knoxville before opening jackets and Teresa sold Homer Dale’s Sports has been grandson. happen in 1985, and the in Halls. them,” Dale said. “She’s an institution in the Halls “I have people come in Halls Community took us The store had humble the backbone in this Hart Community since 1985. and tell me that they’re in.” beginnings before open- whole thing. She’s the By Garrett Strand For nearly three sad and I guess we are, Dale Rutherford was ing in the old Halls Kroger one that makes it go. decades Dale and Teresa too,” Dale Rutherford coaching football at West Community Building. “We’ve been tied down Homer Hart is a guy Rutherford have outfitted said. But in the end, they High School before he The store later moved with this for six days a from Knoxville who is teams from Halls, Gibbs, always say ‘congratula- decided to enter the to its current location week since 1985 and it’ll chasing the dream. Homer Central, Jefferson County tions’ and I guess that sporting goods busi- in the Fred’s Shopping be nice to get up in the started chasing his dream and Powell. speaks for our longevity. ness. He worked at West Center on Maynardville morning and not have to of being a country music The couple will retire “We kind of started Knoxville Sports and at Highway. Continue on page 4 star when he was twelve years old and learned to play guitar. In 2005 Homer Hart met T. W. Cargile, a famous produc- KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER OPEN er in Nashville, who has worked with the likes of Trace Adkins and Jamey Johnson. T.W. Cargile brought Homer Hart over to Nashville for the Country Music Association Awards and to also attend a Jason Aldean show- case event. At the show- photo by dan andrews case event, Jason Aldean Brad Corum, pictured told Homer that his band, above, is one of the 10 mem- the Three Kings, would bers of the 2013-2014 co- be more than willing to hort class. help him record a CD. The Three Kings helped Homer record a promotional CD UT Leadership that he could use to get his name out to local radio Academy stations around Knoxville. Many of the songs on that Announces CD were written by David Lee Murphy, who has writ- New Fellows ten songs for artists such as Kenny Chesney and Ten educators will Jason Aldean. be part of the 2013-14 Shortly after he started cohort of the Leadership spreading the CD around, Academy at the University Homer was introduced to of Tennessee, Knoxville. Mike Hammond of radio The Leadership Academy, station Q93. Through a collaborative venture knowing Mike, Homer has between UT and Knox been able to get many County Schools, prepares shows opening up for big educators to become out- Photo by Dan Andrews. artists such as Charlie standing new school prin- Daniels, Alan Jackson and Mayor Rogero gives an introduction to the new Knoxville Entrepreneur Center before cutting the ribbon with cipals through a full-time, Chris Young. sponsors, KEC members and Chamber members. intensive 15-month fellow- The Knoxville Focus ship program. The class will first started follow- begin work on May 31. ing Homer after seeing Thirty-one educators KEC opens with aim to inspire him play at Merle 96.7’s have gone through the pro- “Jack is Back” event at gram since its inception in entrepreneurs, encourage business the Cotton Eyed Joe cel- 2010. Eight of those fel- ebrating Jack Ryan’s lows are currently head Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and key partners with generous donations from Randy and Jenny return to radio. Since then principals in Knox County celebrated the opening of the Knoxville Entrepreneur Boyd, the Clayton Family Foundation, the Haslam Homer has opened for schools. Center (KEC) April 5 with a traditional red ribbon- Family Foundation, the Cornerstone Foundation, Josh Thompson at the The Leadership Academy cutting ceremony. and a grant from Launch Tennessee. The Knoxville Tennessee Valley Fair and is a part of the UT Center KEC is a business accelerator in downtown Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in the just recently played Merle for Educational Leadership, Knoxville that will help budding entrepreneurs turn development of KEC. 96.7’s ACM Nomination which is housed in the ideas into reality. Located on Market Square, KEC will host meet- Celebration on the Department of Educational “A significant component of Knoxville’s future eco- ings and networking events focused on small busi- Tennessee Riverboat. Leadership and Policy nomic success depends on our ability to attract, ness startups and growth. It offers small private When asked about Studies in the UT College develop and retain talented people,” Mayor Rogero meeting rooms and a conference room, along with Homer Hart, Jack Ryan of Education, Health, and said. “This space will encourage those people and free Wi-Fi service. of Merle 96.7 said, Human Sciences. help them to collaborate on ideas that will translate Knoxville businessman Michael Carroll is the cen- “Everything Homer The 2013-14 fellows will to jobs and a stronger tax base.” ter’s Executive Director. The center will feature boot spend four days a week The Industrial Development Board, through the camps and competitions, development programs, Continue on page 2 City of Knoxville, helped to fund the project along Continue on page 2 Continue on page 2 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 15, 2013 UT Leadership Academy Announces New Fellows Cont. from page 1 Knox County Schools and holds J. Scott Reed is a lead teach- working in a school with an an education specialist degree er for Knox County Schools. experienced mentor principal. in education administration Previously, he worked in special The fifth day will be spent in and supervision from Lincoln education at Richard Yoakley course work and seminars with Memorial University. Alternative School. He has a professors and expert practi- Christopher James is a spe- master’s degree in education- tioner partners. cial education teacher at al administration from UT. To complete the program, Fulton High School. He worked Melissa Stowers works as a students participate in a proj- at Robert L. Osborne High graduation coach at Carter ect that integrates everything School in Marietta, Ga., from High School. She has been with they learn at the academy. 2006 to 2011. He has a mas- Knox County Schools since That project must include an ter’s degree in education with 2004, when she began as an electronic portfolio document- a concentration in special edu- English instructor at West High ing their proficiency in school cation from the University of School. She holds a master’s leadership, and a public pre- Phoenix. degree in secondary education sentation about the 15-month Shelly McGill is an assistant from UT. experience. Fellows graduate principal at Carter Elementary Janene Ward is an instruc- from the program with a mas- School. She has been with Knox tor in South College’s School ter’s or education specialist County Schools since 2006, of Education. She has deliv- degree and a state principal when she began at Brickey- ered several presentations license. McCloud Elementary School. relative to TEAM (Tennessee McGill has an education spe- Educator Acceleration Model) The 2013-14 cohort cialist degree in education and Teacher Advancement administration and supervi- Program in several states. She class: sion from Lincoln Memorial has a master’s degree in edu- Homer Hart Brad Corum has been an University. cation from the University of Continued from page 1 assistant principal at West Dexter Murphy has been with California, Los Angeles. sets out to do, he does. He wanted to play the main stage at the Valley Middle School for four Pond Gap Elementary School Steven York is a sixth grade Tennessee Valley Fair and he did. He wanted to play with some of years. Previously, he was an since 2009, where he is a fifth science teacher and team the biggest country stars in the world and he has. He wanted to assistant principal with both grade teacher and mentor leader at West Valley Middle produce a great country CD with some of the finest musicians in Karns and Powell middle teacher. He has a master’s School, where he has worked Nashville and he just recently completed it. Watch out! When this schools. He has a master’s degree in educational cur- since 2008. He worked at guy sets his mind to something, it happens.” degree in educational admin- riculum and instruction from Sedgefield Middle School in Homer has his first album coming out on May 9. The album will istration and supervision from Lincoln Memorial University. Goose Creek, S.C., for five be available on iTunes, cd baby and at Homer Hart Band concerts. Lincoln Memorial University. Megan O’Dell is an assistant years. He is enrolled in the On this CD, Homer once again worked with songwriter David Lee Tara Howell-Spikes is a first principal at Brickey-McCloud Educational Specialist program Murphy. grade lead teacher at Mount Elementary. She has a mas- at UT. On Monday, April 8, I was invited by Homer Hart to come out to a Olive Elementary School and a ter’s degree in teaching from For photos and more infor- local Knoxville restaurant called Shrimp Oysters and Beer to watch district-wide first grade mentor Tusculum College and has mation about the fellows, him and the band rehearse their new songs for their upcoming teacher for Knox County served in various roles with visit the Knox County Schools shows. The crowd was made up of only ten people who were having Schools. She has nearly a Knox County Schools since website at http://tinyurl.com/ dinner in the restaurant while Homer was practicing, and they all decade of experience with 2004. c86m75r. said they will definitely catch a Homer Hart concert in the very near future. Homer will be having a CD release party on May 9 at the Cotton Eyed Joe when he will open the show for new country artist Casey James. Although Homer is opening up for many of the top names in country music nowadays, don’t be sur- prised if before too long the top country acts are opening up for him! KEC opens with aim to inspire entrepreneurs, encourage business Continued from page 1 and have a roster of mentors and inves- tors to advise upstart businesses. “KEC will be a front door to entrepre- neurial resources and help companies succeed and grow,” Carroll said. “We will have a culture that is supportive and nurtures the ‘can-do’ philosophy most entrepreneurs have.” Workspace Solutions, Design Innovation Architects and Messer Construction contributed materials and time to make the KEC opening possible. For more information about KEC, visit http://knoxec.com/.

Find The Focus on facebook! PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 15, 2013 April 15, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 The Boy Wonder Senator Rush Holt of West Virginia Pages from Matthew M. Neely’s hand- picked successor. When the Political Neely sought to return to Past the United States Senate in 1948, Holt ran in the Democratic primary to chal- lenge him unsuccessfully.

By 1950, Holt’s political metamorphosis was com- plete and he had become a Republican. Holt was nom- inated to run for Congress By Ray Hill by the GOP that year and [email protected] made an impressive show- ing. In 1952, Rush D. Holt olitical success was the Republican nom- can come quickly inee for governor and he and just as quickly quite nearly won. Amidst beP snuffed out. charges of voter fraud, Holt was narrowly edged out, Rush D. Holt of West while still running ahead Virginia is a prime exam- of hugely popular General ple of stunning political Dwight D. Eisenhower, success at an early age, the GOP nominee for his electoral career squan- President. dered either through insis- tence upon remaining true Holt remained in the to his principles or due to West Virginia House of petty feuds and his own Delegates, but after his eccentricities, depending failed gubernatorial cam- upon one’s point of view. paign he discovered he was suffering from cancer. Holt was born into a polit- Holt’s long-time political ical family as his father, Dr. enemy Matthew M. Neely, Matthew D. Holt, was the himself a cancer survi- sometime Mayor of Weston, vor, relented to assist Holt West Virginia. Dr. Holt in getting excellent medi- experienced something of cal care. Despite being a political odyssey leaving reelected to the West the Republican Party when Virginia House of Delegates the Democrats nominated in 1954, Holt lost his battle the “Great Commoner” with cancer and died on William Jennings Bryan February 8, 1955. Rush for the presidency in D. Holt was only forty-nine 1898. Evidently even the years old at the time of his Democratic Party did not death.

suit Dr. Holt who drifted from the author’s personal collection. into the Socialist Party. Holt’s mark on West The elder Holt’s political Senator Rush Dew Holt (left) with then Congressman Jennings Randolph, who Virginia politics extend- and personal beliefs includ- would later serve West Virginia in the United States Senate. ed beyond his death. His ed his own kind of atheism widow, Helen, was appoint- and pacifism. Both were enough to constitutionally chaffed under the arrange- and most of Europe was Holt was little more than ed by Republican Governor somewhat exotic beliefs in occupy the office of United ment, which gave Senator under the boot heel of the an irritant. Judge Harley Cecil Underwood, to serve rugged West Virginia. States senator would ordi- Neely the lion’s share of German army. Senator Kilgore, Neely’s candidate, as Secretary of State in narily have been laughable, patronage in West Virginia. Holt augmented his income won the senatorial nomi- 1958. Although she lost Rush Dew Holt pos- save for the fact Rush Holt’s Holt’s dissatisfaction led by speaking all across the nation while Neely himself the election to succeed her- sessed a keen mind and candidacy attracted the to an open break with both country for handsome fees was nominated for gover- self, Helen Holt ran ahead graduated from West support of West Virginia’s Senator Neely and the while promoting the cause nor. Neely had succeed- of her ticket mates. Virginia University at the most important Democrat, New Deal. Rush Holt, long of America tending to its ed in vanquishing both his tender age of nineteen. He Senator M. M. Neely. believed to harbor many own business and leav- most formidable foes, Rush Rush D. Holt, Jr., son became an educator, first of his father’s own social- ing Europe to sort out its D. Holt and H. Guy Kump, in of Rush and Helen Holt, teaching high school and Amongst the candi- ist views, was soon a vocal own affairs. Holt favored a one election. entered politics in New working as a coach and dates for the Democratic critic of the New Deal and policy of absolute neutrali- Jersey, returning to his later became a teacher at nomination was one Clem perceived as a conserva- ty by the United States and Senator Holt seemed father’s roots as a liber- Salem College. Shaver, a former Chairman tive. Holt repaid his mentor strongly believed war was to live quite well in al Democrat. The young- of the National Democratic Matthew M. Neely by oppos- oftentimes only in the best Washington, having a valet er Holt continues to serve By 1930 the political Party and a deadly enemy ing his Neely’s reelection to interests of the wealthy and sumptuous apartment. in Congress to this day, winds in West Virginia were of Senator Neely. Neely the United States Senate in munitions manufacturers. That lifestyle ended abrupt- although he seems to have changing; largely having would not countenance a 1936. The feud became ly when Holt was defeated very little to say about his been a Republican state, Shaver candidacy, much so bitter the long-suffer- When his Senate seat for reelection. For the rest father. the Depression was begin- less run the risk of serv- ing Neely, a powerful and came up for reelection, of his life, Rush Holt would ning to take its toll and the ing in the Senate with his mesmerizing orator of the Rush D. Holt insisted upon scrape out a living as a Had Rush D. Holt chosen Democratic Party in the rival. Neely, leader of the old school, denounced running again, although writer and lecturer. to work along side Matthew state was led by Matthew “Federal” faction of West his young colleague as a there was every reason to M. Neely, he would very Mansfield Neely, who was Virginia’s Democratic Party, “sewer rat” and that might believe he was no longer After his defeat, Senator likely have continued to running to regain his seat in threw his open support to have been the nicest thing popular with his constitu- Holt continued to live in serve in the United States the United States Senate. young Rush D. Holt and Senator Neely said about ents. Senator Neely was Washington, D. C. still Senate until his death. Rush Holt was running for he brought perhaps the Rush D. Holt. leaving the Senate to make a featured speaker at Holt’s personality was the West Virginia House of most potent factor in a a bid for governor, which many America First rallies such that he enjoyed the Delegates although he was Democratic primary with Neely was easily reelect- would eliminate the oppo- across the country until notoriety of his feuds and only twenty-four years old. him: the support of orga- ed, but Senator Holt con- sition of the state house the Japanese bombed he relished the verbal Holt was elected and drew nized labor. Holt crushed tinued to be a leading machine to Neely’s control Pearl Harbor, which had the injuries he heaped upon considerable attention to his opposition in the opponent of the New Deal of the state Democratic effect of killing isolationism just about everybody who himself as an advocate for Democratic primary, which and became a spokesman Party. Neely recruited a in the United States. had helped him climb the the common people, as included not only Clem for the strong isolationist little known local judge to ladder of political success: well as a fierce critic of pri- Shaver, but also former U. S. feeling in the country prior challenge Holt in the pri- Rush Holt returned to Neely, organized labor and vate power companies. Senator William E. Chilton, to World War II. An uneasy mary. The primary was Weston, West Virginia the New Deal. Holt left a who was also the owner of President Roosevelt was a three-way affair as the where he remained popu- political legacy of family, In 1934 Republican U. S. one of Charleston’s daily trying to do all he could to leader of the state house lar and he returned to the but little else. Senator Henry D. Hatfield newspapers. aid Great Britain against machine, former Governor House of Delegates. From (a relation of the famous the Nazi onslaught, which H. Guy Kump was a can- his base in Weston, Holt Hatfield feuding clan) was Rush D. Holt defeated was about to bring the didate for Holt’s Senate continued to make quixot- up for reelection. A medical Senator Henry Hatfield in British Empire to its knees seat. As Neely and Kump ic campaigns for statewide doctor and former governor, the general election and as the war began. At that battled for the heart and office. Holt sought the Hatfield seemed to be a for- being only twenty-nine, had time, Hitler and his legions soul of West Virginia’s gubernatorial nomination in midable candidate despite to wait six months before seemed unbeatable Democratic Party, Rush 1944, but lost to Governor the widespread economic taking office. Having run suffering in West Virginia. as an all-out supporter All of the Republican of President Franklin D. incumbent Congressmen Roosevelt, Holt took his Dogwood Family Dentistry had been swept out of seat in the Senate where James D. Hazenfield, DDS office with the election of he initially supported Same day appointments available New York Governor Franklin FDR and the New Deal, $20 Look and See exam Delano Roosevelt in 1932 although many believed and there were a host of Holt’s own views were more We never charge for pain control Democrats eager to take extreme than those of the 6502-B Chapman Hwy. on Senator Hatfield in the President. Not content to Knoxville, TN 37920 1934 election. The notion serve as a junior member (next to The Rush) 609-9682 of a candidate not even old of the Senate, Holt soon Now offeriNg exteNded Hours PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 15, 2013 Dale and Teresa Rutherford to retire Continued from page 1

go anywhere if we don’t want to. I’ll probably miss it in a month or so.” Teresa, who is also anticipating retirement, confess- es that she will also miss the business. “I’ll miss the people that we’ve met,” she said. “We’ve also had some great employees. “Of course, we’ve taken good care of them but our employees have been great.” Dale has been a regular at Halls High School sport- ing events and he said that that’s not going to change. “I’ll still be there and I’ll be a loyal supporter,” he said. The couple’s son Russ played football and base- ball at Halls before starring on the diamond at the University of Kentucky. Russ also grew up at Dale’s Sports. Dale and Teresa have had one of Halls’ flourish- ing businesses. They had some early help as the Red Devils won the 1986 State Football Championship. Later, the Tennessee Volunteers won the Sugar Bowl. “Game Day Saturdays used to be one of our busi- est days,” Dale recalled. “We were the only ones who had Tennessee stuff before Wal-Mart and other stores started carrying it.” Dale’s Sports is now a team sports store and the Rutherfords have now served two generations of athletes. “You saw kids when they were young,” Teresa said. “They came in with their parents. “Now, they’re coming in with their kids.” Dale and Teresa both have fond memories. One of the biggest was when Halls athletic director Dink Adams asked them to sell playoff tickets in 1986. “We sold a lot of football tickets and we had a bag full of money,” Dale said. Adams, now retired, was in the store last week and also remembered Halls’ State Championship run. Dale and Teresa may be retiring but the store will remain in business. John Shaw, who owns Solway Sports in Karns, will take over the business. Dale and Teresa will aid in the transition. “I’m not going very far,” Dale said. “Teresa and I will be here from time to time.” Dale said he’ll continue to play and looks for- ward to coaching his grandson Eli. “I’ll probably go back into coaching in a couple of years,” Dale said. “Russ will probably coach him and I want to help him.” April 15, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

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Knoxville’s Andre Doss (left) battles A ‘fighter’ today, and Jesse Aaron Byers of Tellico in hopefully in the future, too the East By Steve Williams “I want to go to the Air Force Academy Tennessee because later in life I would like to be a fight- Golden Andre Doss wants to be a fighter pilot some- er pilot,” said Doss prior to his bout in the Gloves day. East Tennessee Golden Gloves tournament tournament. The 13-year-old Holston Middle School student April 6. already knows some of the basic essentials it will Doss moved a big step closer to the goal Photo take to put him in the wild blue yonder. Math, sci- and dream he has had since age 4 when he by Dan ence and boxing are high on that list. Continue on page 4 Andrews.

Tyler Bray Gets Ready Big inning lifts Eagles By Ken Lay For The NFL Gibbs High School’s base- ball team used a big second By Alex Norman inning to keep its perfect dis- The last time we saw former trict record intact Tuesday night. Vols quarterback Tyler Bray, The Eagles (14-4 overall, he was walking off the field at 6-0 in District 3-AA) scored Neyland Stadium on Novem- five runs in the second inning ber 24, 2012, following a win of their 7-0 victory over Union over Kentucky. County before a packed Most people didn’t expect house at Steve Hunley Field. to see Bray return for his It was the sixth consecutive senior season. district win and fourth straight Those people were cor- league shutout for the Eagles. rect. “We got some clutch hits “It’s been really crazy, trav- with two outs again,” Gibbs eling back and forth from Ten- coach Geff Davis said. “If nessee to California to Indi- we don’t get those key hits, anapolis (for the NFL Com- then this is a 2-0 game.” bine),” said Bray. “Just trying The Eagles, who sent out for different teams, and nine batters to the plate in trying to earn a spot. They the bottom of the second (NFL) like my arm strength, inning, scored their first run my accuracy, worry about my when Pierce Elliott’s sacri- footwork sometimes, they fice fly plated Cade Davis. want me to regain focus, and Elliott’s fly ball gave Gibbs that’s what I’ve been working a 1-0 lead but was the on in the off-season.” second out of the inning. Exactly when Bray will hear The Eagles would score four

his name called at the NFL Photo by Dan Andrews. more times before Patriots Draft remains a mystery of pitcher Samuel Cooper could Gibbs designated hitter Austin Breeden awaits a pitch in the Eagles’ 7-0 victory over Union Tuesday night. course, but there might be With the victory, Gibbs improved to 6-0 in district play. Continue on page 2 no other player in the draft with such extremes in terms of when he is projected to be taken. KNOXVILLE NIGHTHAWKS CBSSports.com and BleacherReport.com believe Bray will go in the second or Schuck returns to Knoxville to spark win third round. ESPN.com has By Ken Lay though we came in 0-4. him going in the third or fourth Ryan Schuck wasted little time announcing “I’m glad to be back in Knoxville and this round. Some sites have him his return to the Knoxville Nighthawks. was a great team win. We won this game on lower and remember, this is Schuck, who played for Knoxville last season, offense, defense and on special teams.” a guy that was, at one time, was recently acquired in a trade with the Ala- Nighthawks coach Cosmo DeMatteo is also believed to be a future first bama Hammers. happy that Schuck, who didn’t report to Ala- round selection. “I came over in a trade from Alabama, said bama, is back in East Tennessee. This could prove to be a Schuck, the Nighthawks wide receiver, who “He’s a veteran player who made big plays stressful time for Bray, but made several key receptions to help Knoxville for us tonight,” said DeMatteo, who picked up he says that he is trying not nab a 31-28 victory over the Albany Panthers his first victory as Knoxville’s coach. “He was to let it bother him. on April 5 at the James White Civic Coliseum. a big boost for us.” Photo by Dan Andrews. “You can’t control where Schuck caught a touchdown pass and made The win was the second in the franchise’s Knoxville Nighthawks defensive back you get drafted. General an on-side kick that sealed the Nighthawks’ two-year history. The Nighthawks, who were Ginikkachi Ibe (3) is tackled after making an Managers and owners make first victory of the season. 1-11 last season, picked up their only win of interception in Knoxville’s recent home game that decision,” said Bray. “So, “These are all great guys and this was a big 2012 in the seventh game of the season. against the Albany Panthers. The Nighthawks until then you work out and win over an Albany team that came in unde- Knoxville got off to a fast start. The Night- knocked the Panthers from the ranks of the worry about the things you feated and won the league last year,” Schuck hawks scored on their first possession on unbeaten with a 31-28 victory on April 5 at Continue on page 4 said. “I knew that we could win this game even Continue on page 3 the James White Civic Coliseum. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 15, 2013 SWISH!! Give—Him—Two! (Part II) “Did you realize indebted to him,” Spitzer President of Carson-Newman at years of her what the team was said. Even now, Les has high that time, Dr Harley Fite. “I prob- career at Halls accomplishing?” I admiration for Coach Dagley ably would not have gone to col- High School asked Les Spitzer, because of the many hours lege if not for him,” Spitzer said of and the remain- who played on the he put into the Eagles’ bas- Dagley. The 6-foot-1 guard played ing years at 1964-65 Gibbs ketball program. I could tell four years of basketball at Car- Gibbs High. basketball team. this former player still has son-Newman and graduated with Les worked “Not really,” an accountant’s mindset— a Bachelor of Science degree in thirty-seven the senior guard he was trying to figure how Business Management. Like his years at Knox- answered. “We By Ralphine Major much the coach actually coach, Les served his country in ville Utilities were traveling and ralphine3@yahoo. made after working so many the military. He served two years Board (KUB) com trying to keep up long hours each day. Spitzer in the Army, one of those in the and retired as our grades; and we added, “I think about how Vietnam War. Vice-President were from a small, rural school.” Coach Dagley ran our program at Les Spitzer is married to his high of Construction. From the basketball court to the Gibbs. He was tops!” school sweetheart, the former When I asked classroom, Spitzer excelled. He The talented team player Judy Staley, who was a Gibbs Dale Maddox, was named salutatorian of his received lots of letters with schol- High School cheerleader. The a former KUB graduating class. The student arship offers from schools across Spitzers have been married forty- employee, if Les and Judy Spitzer who wore No. 30 for the Eagles the Southeast. He decided to stay six years and make their home in he knew Leslie remembers riding the early bus to in Tennessee and took his talent the Gibbs community where they Spitzer, he was quick to answer: work for him for several years.” school. Coach Dagley opened up to Carson-Newman College (now both grew up. Family and commu- “Les was the manager of the Dale is, currently, the administra- the gym early in the morning and University), making him the first nity are important to them. Judy’s Finance & Accounting Depart- tor at Wallace Memorial Baptist players would go there to shoot Gibbs graduate to receive a bas- mother, the late Dora Staley, was ment at KUB and hired me in Church. baskets. He recalls the coach ketball scholarship. Coach Dagley well-known in the community and 1986. This was my first full-time (This is the seventh in a series sweeping the gym floor and clos- went with Spitzer to visit Carson- a long-time cafeteria manager at job as an accountant. Les was a on the 1964-65 Gibbs Eagles’ ing up at eleven o’clock at night. Newman, the coach’s alma mater, Gibbs School. Judy worked for the wonderful mentor and boss. He outstanding year in basketball. “We could not have asked for a and meet the Eagles’ coach- Knox County School System thir- modeled honesty, integrity, and Next week will conclude my time better coach, and I’ll forever be es. They even got to meet the ty-six years. She spent the early character; and I was blessed to with the Spitzers.) Big inning lifts Eagles Steve Hunley Field Cont. from page 1 get out of the inning. Brad Cottrill had a two-run double in the frame. Taylor McMurray added a two- run triple in the frame to give the Eagles a 5-0 lead. Gibbs added single runs in the fifth and sixth. gets even better Brad Parker started the fifth with a By Ken Lay leadoff double and was lifted for courtesy runner Brock Davis. Davis scored the sixth run of the It was a project that was years in game on Trey Carpenter’s one-out single. the making and Gibbs’ High School’s Cooper escaped further damage as Cottrill ground- Steve Hunley Field has received addi- ed out with the bases loaded to end the inning. tional enhancements. Gibbs extended its lead to 7-0 in the sixth. Left Years ago, the Gibbs Community fielder Zach Ogle led off the inning with a single. He came together to renovate the home stole second and advanced to third on a ground- of the Gibbs Eagles baseball team, out my McMurray before scoring on a passed ball. which won the 2010 Class AA State Gibbs finished the game with seven hits. Championship. The Patriots, however, couldn’t gener- “This took years,” Gibbs coach ate much offense. Eagles’ left-handed pitch- Geff Davis said. “The good thing er Andrew Willis hurled a three-hitter. He about this is that the community walked three hitters and struck out seven. came together to do this. “Andrew did a great job,” Coach Davis “This was not a county project. said. “He threw the ball well and did We didn’t get any money from Knox Photo by Dan Andrews. a good job fielding his position. County Schools. It was all done by Improvements to the stands at Hunley Field can be seen behind Gibbs shortstop “It was nice to see him have a good outing.” our booster club and some special Trey Carpenter (23) at bat against Union County. The Eagles opened the week with a 13-0 people who made contributions.” win at Union County on Monday, April 8. The enhancements began in the people who made this happen. Those facility,” Davis said. Gibbs played in a Farragut tournament late last mid-90s and has progressed in people were doing everything from The project may be technically week and has a big night planned at home against phases. Over the past few years, donating money to laying block to complete but Coach Davis said that Alcoa on April 18 when it plays its third annual Pink the press box section, bleachers, furnishing materials.” he’s always still looking to make Out at the Park Game against the Tornadoes. and concession stand were finished. Gibbs now has arguably the best more improvements. The game, which promotes breast cancer aware- During the offseason, the foul line high school baseball stadium in “Every year, we try to make our ness, will feature vendors from 31, Mary Kay and fences were replaced. Knox County and Davis said that he’s facility even better,” he said. “As a Pampered Chef. A mobile mammogram unit will also “This [project] was pretty much extremely proud of that. In fact sev- coach and a teacher, you always try be on site and fans can purchase special t-shirts. finished two years ago,” Davis said. eral years ago when the field portion to make things better. You always All proceeds will benefit the “However we recently got some more was completed, the Gibbs baseball want to leave things better than you Mobile Mammogram unit. foul territory when we replaced the field won a coveted Field of Dreams found them. Action begins with a junior varsity game at 5 p.m. side fences. Award. “If you’re not looking to make things First pitch for the varsity game is slated for 7:30. “I can give you a list of about 100 “We’ll speak up and brag about our better, then it’s time to get out.”

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Fans can go to the Ten- nessee Titans Facebook Page (Facebook.com/ Titans) and vote for one of four possible logos. Voting is open until Monday, April 22, and the winning logo will be revealed on April 25, the first day of the 2013 NFL Draft. The Titans took on their current identity in 1999, the same year their new (Up to $1, when you buy a downtown Nashville stadi- fountain drink, ICEE, Gourmet um—now called LP Field— opened. coffee or Delicious cappuccino) PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 15, 2013 April 15, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Conaty twins can be double trouble for Catholic opponents It’s no surprise the a couple of years. Added Kathleen: “We rough night at the plate,” Conaty twins have had Their dad, Michael were very blessed not to said Bailey. “Kathleen success- Conaty, was their first be in a situation where one made a huge defensive ful athlet- coach. twin was better than the play up the middle and ic careers “We started playing other in school, sports or hits a double to give us a at Knox- when we were 3 years old anything. Even our GPA is chance. We just couldn’t ville Cath- with Vance Link at KYS,” almost the same, only one- bunt her in. olic High recalled Clare. hundredth of a point differ- “In our last game, Clare By Steve School. Their first team was the ent, if that.” was hitting the ball like Williams After all, White Sox. Growing up playing base- crazy and Kathleen was with their mother being “The glory days,” says ball with boys, Kathleen struggling at the plate. the program director for Clare. and Clare hadn’t played “Some nights, both are Knox Youth Sports, Kath- Patrick and first cousin until they got to on, and we’re hard to beat leen and Clare practically Tommy Conaty also were high school. Now they are when they’re both on.” grew up on the ball fields on that first baseball team, among the top softball In basketball this past at Lakeshore Park and in and Clare still remembers players in Knox County. season, Kathleen aver- the gyms used by KYS. some parents thinking the They’ve been playing for aged around seven points The identical twins, now White Sox got an advan- Catholic Coach Sarah and five assists as point seniors at Catholic, were tage from the league rule Bailey, former UT center- guard, while Clare aver- the youngest siblings in a that allowed family mem- fielder, since their sopho- aged 12 points as the sports-minded family, too. bers to play on the same more year. shooting guard. At times, Big brother Michael, their team. When asked what they they would swap positions, senior by 14 years, made a Ann Marie Conaty have meant to the Catholic a “part of the twin thing.” lasting impression on his became the KYS program softball program following Most memorable baby sisters as a heck of director when her twins a recent 2-1, nine-inning moments in basketball a 3-point shooter for the started in kindergarten. loss at Bearden, Coach during their prep careers? Irishmen in the late ‘90s. She’s always been mom. Bailey initially responded, Kathleen: “Beating Clare (left) and Kathleen Conaty played baseball with the Their sister, Molly, was a Kathleen and Clare have “Oh goodness,” as if there Webb my freshman year boys growing up. Now the twin sisters are “the backbone” Catholic cheerleader for always been on the same was so much she could say was awesome.” of Catholic High’s softball team, says Coach Sarah Bailey. four years and played vol- team, which they both feel and she didn’t know where Clare: “In the jamboree, leyball a couple of sea- has been like having “a to begin. I had a half-court buzzer- sons. Brother Patrick, just rock” to lean on. “They’re the backbone beater in Thompson-Bol- play again,” said Kath- Kathleen. a year older, played football And as far as being of our team,” she said. ing.” leen. “It’s always been our throughout high school, twins, “We always pushed “Whether it’s making a Standing 5 feet, 3 inches Added Clare: “They were dream,” said Clare. “We making his mark at safety, each other to be better,” play on defense or getting tall, the twins were usual- scared of what we can worked hard. It all paid off and also played basketball said Clare. a clutch hit, they always ly the smallest girls on the do.” and finally happened.” seem to step up.” court, but were the leading Replay: With Kathleen The two watched the Clare is Catholic’s catch- rebounders on the team – at quarterback and Clare movie Rudy after getting er and hits No. 3 in the a testament to their com- at wide receiver, the twins the news. batting order. Kathleen, petitiveness and determi- shook off the coach’s call The Conaty twins, at this the shortstop, bats in the nation. for a screen pass on the time, do not plan on par- clean-up spot. There also was what first play of the game and ticipating in varsity athlet- “The thing that’s great,” they called the “notori- hooked up with a 70-yard ics at Notre Dame. But if a said Coach Bailey, “is when ous” powder puff football touchdown bomb. powder puff football game one has a bad night, the game in the fall of 2011 The Conaty twins were is scheduled, look out! other picks it up. It’s like when the juniors, led by notified by letter recently South Bend will never be an added bonus.” the Conaty twins, beat the about their future college the same. The game at Bearden seniors for the first time in destination. Nor will Lakeshore In the “glory days,” members of the White Sox baseball was an example of just school history. “We just found out two Park. team includes (left to right) Clare Conaty, Tommy Conaty, that. “It caused such an weeks ago we were accept- Patrick Conaty and Kathleen Conaty. “Clare was having a uproar they won’t let us ed to Notre Dame,” said

Schuck returns to Knoxville to spark win Cont. from page 1 lead. The score was set up was the only scoring in the Daccus Turman’s 1-yard by Schuck’s 25-yard recep- third quarter. plunge. Armando Cuko’s tion. Cuko picked an Uno Knoxville’s defense was extra point failed but the when he banged the ensuing again strong in the fourth Nighthawks had a 6-0 lead kickoff through the uprights, quarter as Albany missed with 7 minutes, 11 seconds making the score 17-14 with a field goal and the Night- remaining in the first quar- 5:12 remaining in the first hawks recovered a Pan- ter. half. thers’ fumble. The Panthers (3-1) Albany went ahead 21-17 Cuko gave Knoxville a answered with a long drive on Lester’s second touch- 31-21 lead with a field goal that was capped by a 1-yard down pass. The TD culminat- with 4:11 left in the game. plunge by quarterback Cecil ed a three-minute drive. Albany pulled to 31-28 on Lester. Ryan Gates’ PAT gave Schuck’s touchdown a touchdown pass by Lester Albany a 7-6 lead with 1:39 reception gave Knoxville a with four seconds left before left in the opening stanza. 24-21 lead with 53.7 sec- Schuck’s on-side kick recov- The Nighthawks, who play onds left. ery sealed the win. their next game at Louisiana The Nighthawks’ defense Schuck, who joined the on April 20, took a 13-7 lead came up big on Albany’s Nighthawks on Monday, on Randy Hippeard’s 1-yard final possession and Gates April 1, has won the hearts touchdown run. missed a field goal. of fans. Albany regained the lead A field goal from Cuko The Albany game also when Lester connected with made it 27-21 just before marked the home debut of Aaron Wheeler on an 8-yard halftime. linebacker Cassen Jackson- touchdown strike. Knoxville extended its Garrison, a 2003 Central Knoxville got a field goal advantage to 28-21 when High graduate, who played from Cucko on its next pos- Cuko scored an Uno on the at Vanderbilt. session to take a 16-14 second-half kickoff. That PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 15, 2013 Former Bearden QB finds boxing ‘very draining’ Tyler Bray Gets Ready By Steve Williams something to compete in. the five judges. For The NFL “It’s a lot of fun. It’s been a blast. With the win, Kohler earned Continued from page 1 Nicky Frizen appreciates Rocky It’s the purest form of competi- a berth in the Southern Golden can control.” even more now. tion.” Gloves tournament, which was Bray’s dedication, which was questioned by some Getting his first taste of boxing in Frizen, who helped lead Bearden scheduled this past weekend. during his time in Knoxville, doesn’t appear to be an the East Tennessee Golden Gloves to an 8-2 record last fall before a Pannell received the ETGG tour- issue these days. tournament April 6, Bearden High’s first-round playoff loss at Kingsport nament’s “Best Sportsmanship “It’s your job,” said Bray. “Just like if you were working at senior quarterback last season Dobyns-Bennett, will now have Award.” an insurance company, you gotta work every day. I work scored a 4-1 decision over Easton some boxing stories to share with In the Novice 120-pound cham- out every day and make sure that my body is in shape so Dabestan in a 170-pound Novice his new football teammates in col- pionship match, John Breeden of I can work out at the highest level.” bout, which was announced as the lege when he reports in August. He Knoxville lost a 5-0 decision to Bray added, “I went out to APLA (Athletes’ Performance “Best Fight of the Night.” said he’s not sure if he’ll continue Breland Dossitt of Red Bank. – Los Angeles), trained there, they put me on a plan, I Several flurries of punches high- with his new sport. Eduordo Teron defeated Jader had a workout plan…” lighted the match, which consisted “Boxing keeps you light,” said the Taylor 5-0 in the Novice 100-pound Bray looks considerably different than when he played of three 3-minute rounds, to the 5-foot-10-inch Frzen, who plans to bout between two Knoxville boxers. at Tennessee, gaining more than 20 pounds. He weighed crowd’s delight and left the two get back up to his football playing Knoxville’s Michael Lowe also in at 232 pounds during the NFL Combine in February. boxers drained and leg weary. weight of close to 190 pounds. “I’ll earned a 5-0 decision over Kend- Last season the National Football League was home to “It was very draining,” said Frizen. have to start focusing on football.” rick Marble of Chattanooga YCAP in a youth movement at the quarterback position. Rookies “I hadn’t experienced anything like In other action involving Knoxville the Novice 110-pound division. Andrew Luck (Indianapolis), Robert Griffin III (Washing- that in football as a quarterback. boxers, Mike Pannell lost a some- Aaron Pippin of Knoxville scored ton) and Russell Wilson (Seattle) each led their respective Maybe the running backs do.” what controversial 3-2 decision to a 3-2 win over Matthew McGaha teams to the playoffs. Colin Kaepernick was one touch- Frizen, who will continue his foot- Joseph Kohler of Campbell County of Campbell County in the Novice down away from helping San Francisco win the Super ball career at the University of Cum- in the 230-pound Open weight 195-pound battle. Knoxville’s Juan Bowl in only his second year in the league (and first as a berlands in Williamsburg, Ky., this class. Quintero won by retirement at the starting quarterback). fall, got into boxing about three Pannell appeared to be the more end of the second round of his But Bray doesn’t believe he would be handed that level months ago. powerful of the two fighters and Novice 141-pound bout with Rog- of responsibility this fall. “Once football season ended I seemed to throw a lot more punch- ersville’s Dan Edwards. “In my first year I want to get the playbook down. This needed something to do to stay es as he constantly moved in on his The tournament’s “Best Boxer draft class isn’t expected to start right away,” said Bray. in shape,” said the former Bulldog opponent. But Kohler was accurate Award” went to Dezmond Carpen- “I need to learn the offense, gain a year of experience field general. with his punches and his efficient ter of Johnson City’s Fear No One before taking over that starting role.” “I always was a fan of the Rocky attack apparently allowed him to team. Bray ranks fourth in Tennessee history in terms of movie, so I decided to try boxing, receive higher scores from three of touchdown passes (69), passing yards (7,444) and pass- ing attempts (922). He threw for a UT record 530 yards in a win over Troy, and threw for more than 400 yards in a single game four times, also a UT record. Bray’s college A ‘fighter’ today, and hopefully in the future, too career is a mixed bag as far as results are concerned. Cont. from page 1 His record as a starter was 13-11, without a win over any Force Academy in Colora- can get in.” That’s three and the round appeared of the Vols biggest rivals. recently was accepted into do Springs, “I can get on days a week – Mondays, to end in a standoff. The The Tennessee football program that Bray walked into Knox County Schools’ L&N the U.S. Air Force boxing Tuesdays and Thursdays, third round also was wasn’t the Tennessee he expected. Bray and his family STEM Academy, where he team.” from 7 to 9 p.m. Other close. relocated from California to Knoxville in January of 2010, will begin taking classes in From the sport of days he “keeps exercis- “Andre loves boxing,” only to have Lane Kiffin, the coach he committed to, leave the 2013-14 school year. boxing, Doss receives ing.” said his coach, L.M. Sams, with no warning a few days later. Kiffin’s replacement, The acronym STEM ref- “combat skills and physi- Doss lost a 4-1 deci- after the match: “He has Derek Dooley, wasn’t someone that Bray ever really con- erences Science, Tech- cal training” he’ll need to sion to Jesse Aaron Byers a lot of talent. He’s just nected with. nology, Engineering and make the team. of Tellico in the ETGG learning. Still, Bray says that he will look back fondly on his time Mathematics. What’s also needed to Novice Division’s 105- “Andre’s got the heart at Tennessee. “The STEM Academy reach his goal are “straight pound weight class. – that’s the biggest thing. “College was fun, I got to spend time with the guys for focuses on math and sci- As” in school, he said. Doss started out as the He works hard at it and he three years, and it was a great experience.” ence, which I need to get Tracy Miller Davis, head aggressor in the first of loves it.” And Bray will be seeing fellow UT alums Justin Hunter, in the Air Force Academy,” of Golden Gloves in Knox- the bout’s three rounds. Sams also pointed out Cordarrelle Patterson, and Da’Rick Rogers at the next said Doss. ville, has been impressed The Tellico boxer, howev- Doss has a 4.0 grade point level as well. “It’s just something I by Doss’ dedication to er, rallied and unleashed average, which is equally “We’ve always been close, I talk to those guys just was born wanting to do.” boxing after one year. one punch that almost important to reaching his about every other day,” said Bray. “We trained together If Doss someday does Doss trains at the Ace dropped Doss’ knee to the lifelong dream of being a for UT Pro Day, spent time with each other.” receive appointment to Miller Golden Gloves mat. In the second round, fighter pilot. Bray’s future lies in professional football. It is up him the United States Air Boxing Arena “everyday I Byers got the edge early to decide how long he gets to spend there. April 15, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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fix everything. Perhaps reliance on modern medi- understand that patients Therefore, we must someday we will extend cal science. It goes, “To are tired and want to protect the aged, the human life to our spe- an Irishman, death is move on. Most of us are infirm, and the unborn, cies limit of approximate- imminent; to an English- familiar with Advanced as well as the rest of ly one hundred and ten man death is inevitable; Directives where we us who still are func- years. We have a long to an American death is state what levels of care tional and productive. way to go to reach that negotiable.” The Hos- we want if we develop My little lady let go goal. I once read that if pice movement is a part a terminal illness and after only two and half science was able to eradi- of the palliative care phi- no longer are able to days in Hospice. She cate all cancer we would losophy which sets limits make decisions for our- now resides elsewhere, only increase human life and defines goals of care. selves. It takes love to as well as in our hearts expectancy by two years. Sometimes the goal is let go of a loved one. It and memories. I don’t The Palliative Care per- to “Let go and let God.” also takes love and trust mean to romanticize spective arose out of the Some might find it shock- to have these difficult death, but consider awareness that there ing that a man of science discussions with your these excerpts from “The In Transition comes a time when less embraces a theistic per- family before a crisis, and Prophet” by Kahil Gibran: testing and more caring spective. This was not spare them the emotional “For what is it to My patient could not instead of allowing them is the way to limit suffer- the case in my training agony at the end of life. die, but to stand get better. In fact, all to move on to the next. ing. Not infrequently, I or in my youth, but I’m I’ve observed that a naked in the wind and our efforts had failed to Since the Age of remind my patients that wiser now and I welcome big issue beyond resus- melt into the sun? even slow her inexora- Enlightenment we have there are things I can’t the help of a broader per- citation or a breathing And what is it to cease ble decline. There often been driven by obser- fix. This is, of course, spective. The danger machine is tube feed- breathing, but to free comes a time when doing vational reality and sci- a tongue-in-cheek quip is assuming we doctors ing and the notion of the breath from its rest- more is wrong, and con- ence. Great advance- because I don’t walk on know what is right. Sci- starvation. There is no less tides that it may rise tinuing medical treat- ments have occurred in water nor do I fix wrin- ence does not possess right or absolute answer and expand and seek ments is futile. It was technology and medi- kles. I am only a man moral qualms. Moral- for this decision, but I’ll God unencumbered?” time to step back, even cine which have led to trying to do my best ity falls within the pur- leave you with one per- if it meant my little lady increased life expectancy and my duty, to God view of theology, ethics spective to consider. Are would meet her Maker and health. It is estimat- and country, for those I and philosophy. Eutha- you hungry when you before the rest of us. ed that the average life care for (paraphrasing nasia is legal in Washing- have the flu? Most have Sometimes families of expectancy in Jesus’ time the Boy Scout motto). I ton State, Oregon and in observed that we’re not. dying patients interpret was about thirty years. tell patients if they ever Europe. However, I am I could bore you with withholding aggressive However, even in 1900 find themselves in the opposed to any man’s the physiologic reasons medical treatment as a Americans could only presence of a doctor prerogative in this issue. why terminal patients lack of concern or com- expect to live forty-sev- who projects the atti- What is necessary is aren’t hungry. Actually, passion. Actually, it’s en years. Now, with anti- tude of infallibility, they compassion and under- an improving appetite is the desire to limit suffer- biotics, clean water and should quickly leave his/ standing. Doctors must a sign of healing, and its ing that motivates doc- modern medicine, our her presence, because be sensitive to not only absence is the opposite. tors to pull back and stop life expectancy is eighty if he’s not already dan- the patient’s needs and Life is precious at testing or continue ther- or more years. And yet, gerous he soon will be. desires, but those of any age. Who knows, Do you have a question for apies that merely tether there is a limit to human I heard a story once the family as well. Fam- life may exist nowhere Dr. Ferguson? someone to this world life, and science can’t which emphasized our ilies sometimes can’t else in the Universe. Please e-mail him at [email protected].

National Healthcare Knoxville, Knox County achieve Decisions Day Set Tennova Healthcare facili- ties, along with other national, state and community organi- top rankings in ‘Let’s Move!’ zations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the impor- The National League of Cities (NLC) has tance of advance healthcare recognized City of Knoxville Mayor Mad- decision-making—an effort eline Rogero and Knox County Mayor Tim that has culminated in the Burchett for recent completion of key formal designation of April 16 health and wellness goals for “Let’s Move! as National Healthcare Deci- Cities, Towns and Counties” (LMCTC), rank- sions Day (NHDD). As a par- ing Knoxville and Knox County #1 in the ticipating organization, Ten- nation among participating cities. nova Healthcare facilities are LMCTC is a major component of First providing free House-In-Order Lady Michelle Obama’s comprehensive books, information and tools Let’s Move! initiative, which is dedicated for the public to talk about their to solving the childhood obesity epidemic wishes with family, friends and within a generation. healthcare providers, and exe- “Local elected officials play a critical role cute written advance directives in addressing childhood obesity in our coun- (healthcare power of attorney try and communities, and we commend and living will) in accordance those leaders being recognized for their Photo by Dan Andrews. with Tennessee state laws. achievements in taking action to improve Mayors Rogero and Burchett, Superintendent McIntrye and Knox County Health A booth will be set up at healthy eating and physical activity in their Department Head Dr. Martha Buchanan were proud to announce Knoxville/Knox County’s these Tennova facilities: communities,” said NLC President Marie #1 national ranking in the Let’s Move initiative. North Knoxville Medical Cen- Lopez Rogers, mayor of Avondale, Ariz. ter—Tuesday, April 16 in the Mayor Rogero, Mayor Burchett, and The Let’s Move! program establishes which have worked cooperatively to help cafeteria—10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. five goals for participating cities and coun- improve access to healthy affordable food Turkey Creek Medical Jim McIntyre held a press conference to ties. Four gold medals and one bronze were and increase opportunities for physical Continued on page 2 announce the national recognition. awarded to both Knoxville and Knox County, Continued on page 3 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 15, 2013 Faith Retirees for God Have you unlikely people Peter, who was impul- accept glory for them- a nation through this numerous occasions: will- heard someone God used: Abra- sive; Martha, a worrier; selves. People who strug- elderly, infertile couple. ingness to move to a for- say, “The Lord ham and Sarah, the Samaritan woman, gle with sin and the pain What looks to be impos- eign land at God’s com- works in mys- an elderly infer- who couldn’t keep a hus- of life are the perfect can- sible with man is more mand, willingness to sur- terious ways?” tile couple; Isaac, band; Thomas, a man didates to give God all the than possible with God. render his child to God. This is a line who was inse- full of doubts; Paul, who glory He deserves. This God’s timing is differ- This doesn’t mean Abra- of a hymn writ- cure, Joseph, a had destroyed church- gives me hope! I realize ent from ours. Even with ham was perfect. He ten in the eigh- By Mark slave; Moses, es and killed Chris- from examining the pages Abraham and Sarah, the struggled with fear and Brackney, teenth centu- who hated public tians and struggled of Scripture that God can promise of a child from with God’s timing as evi- ry by William Minister of the speaking; David, with poor health; Mat- do great things through which this nation (Israel) denced by tying to help Arlington Church Cowper. This an adulterer; thew, a tax collector anyone, including us! would come from was still God out by starting a of Christ line describes Gideon, who and notorious sinner. God will call us at vari- twenty-four years off in family, not through his a truth: God does work was fearful; Sampson, God is in the habit ous times to follow Him in the distance from when it wife, but Sarah’s hand- in ways beyond us, mys- who was proud; Rahab, of using people who ways that will not be com- was announced to Abra- maid. His disobedience terious ways. The Bible who was immoral; Elijah, others would not dream fortable. You might think, ham at seventy-five years led to some consequenc- is full of these head who was suicidal; Jeremi- of selecting to perform like Abraham and Sarah, of age. It would not be es still felt today (con- scratching choices God ah, who was depressed; important tasks. But that in your retirement until Abraham was ninety- flict between Jews and makes, and most of the Jonah, who was disobe- this is just the point. The years your life has pretty nine years old this prom- Arabs). But Abraham, in times we find this in God dient; Naomi, who was a story of God is all about much been lived out. ised child would arrive. his retirement years, grew picking unlikely people widow; Mary, a poor teen- Him receiving glory. Who But God had other plans Abraham was known from his mistakes and to accomplish his plans. ager; John the Baptist, better to give Him glory for them, huge plans. for his faith, which trusted God to build a Consider some of the eccentric to say the least; than people who can’t God was going to build was demonstrated on nation through his seed. A Good Day’s Work … If you should look through the window The sewing team makes the pajama of the Fireside Room at Fountain City bottoms and pairs them with soft white Presbyterian Church on any Wednesday t-shirts, which are distributed to children from 9 a.m. until about 2:30 p.m., you are when their parents come in to get food for sure to see Pat Wyrick and church friends the family. There are 10 different church- hard at work. They bring sewing machines es in the area that participate by help- and make pajamas… about 300 pairs of ing provide much-needed food and cloth- them. ing through the Ministry Center, which Pat Wyrick found out many of the chil- is physically located at Central Baptist dren of families who are being served by Church of Fountain City. the Fountain City Ministry Center sleep If you would like to contribute flannel in their clothing. Under her guidance, she material, thread, money or other supplies, and other members of her church decid- please contact Pat through Fountain City ed everyone deserves something soft and Presbyterian Church at (865)688-2163. warm to put on at night. The pajamas, All that hard work the volunteers put in which are made of flannel material, have during the day certainly helps area chil- led some of her friends to jokingly call this dren get a good night’s sleep. A Good Night’s Sleep special endeavor, “Pat’s Sweatshop.” Submitted by: Carolyn Housley, Fountain City Ministry Church Happenings Christus Victor - Missiouri Synod. A lun- p.m. offering selections for 688-7399. Admission is the “Groundskeepers” Lutheran Church cheon will follow the dedi- Spring & Summer Clothing free. group will meet to spruce Christus Victor Lutheran cation. CVLC is located at & Gear up the church grounds. Church will celebrate its 4110 Central Avenue Pike, Also New this year will be Knoxville Fellowship At 5:30 p.m. the same 45th Anniversary at the Knoxville. . Call 687-6622 the Charity Pre-Sale Event Luncheon Saturday, Gaile and Herb dedication of a statue of for more information. on Thursday, April 18 from The Knoxville Fellow- Todd will host a dinner for Jesus Christ in their Memo- 6-8 p.m. For $5 / person ship Luncheon (KFL) will the youth handbell group at rial Garden on Sunday, Clear Springs Baptist Church admission, Shoppers will meet April 16, 2013 at the their home. April 21. The special ser- The Children & Teen be able to come for the top Golden Corral on Clinton “Jubilation” is April 21 vice will begin at at 9:15 Spring Consignment Sale picks and best selection. Highway at noon. Luckey – 23 in Kingsport at the a.m. and will be conduct- will be held on Friday, April Proceeds to assist in pur- Steele will be the guest Meadowview Resort for ed by Rev. Paavola, Pres- 19th from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. chasing medicines for the speaker. adults aged 50+. This ident of the Mid-South as well as Saturday, April CSBC 2013 Evangelism / Even though Luckey year’s theme is “Grace & District, Lutheran Church 20th from 8:30 a.m. - 2 Medical Mission Trip to Rio Steele has lived in many Gratitude.” de Janeiro, Brazil in June. places around the globe, The annual Car, Truck & he seems to be drawn back Tractor Show is scheduled Freeway Church of God to Tennessee – temporary for next Saturday, April 27. A Benefit Signing will be home, until he moves to Many volunteers are still held Saturday, April 20 at that eternal home with needed for many neces- Freeway Church of God, Christ Jesus. sary functions that day! with The Anchormen and As a child, Luckey was Contact Rev. Darren Kitts local singers. Chili Supper taught the simple truths of or Bobby Jennings. at 5:00 p.m., singing at the Gospel – that he was The annual Camp Wesley 6:30 p.m. Church is at Nor- a sinner. It did not matter Woods Golf Tournament riss Freeway and Hinds the degree or amount of is scheduled for April 29 Creek Rd. sin; what mattered was the at Green Meadows golf saving grace of God. So at course in Alcoa, TN. Reg- Gospel Singing age 8, Luckey trusted in istration begins at 11 a.m. Gospel Singing at Judy’s Christ and began a won- with 12:30 p.m. tee time, Barn every Saturday at derful journey as a servant and shotgun start. 7:30 p.m. Judy’s Barn is of the King. Further information on located in Union County, off any of the above items or Hickory Valley Road, behind Seymour United other matters, please call Big Ridge School. For more Methodist Church the church office at 573- information, call Jim Wyrick This Saturday morning, 9711 or visit www.seymou- at 254-0820 or DC Hale at April 20, starting at 9 a.m., rumc.org.

National Healthcare Decisions Day Set Cont. from page 1 lobby—8 a.m. – 2 p.m. families and healthcare Center –Tuesday, April Everyone will receive providers will have to 16 in the cafeteria—10 free information about struggle with making diffi- a.m. to 2 p.m. advance care plan- cult healthcare decisions Physician’s Regional ning and advance in the absence of guid- Medical Center—Tues- directive forms. ance from the patient. day, April 16 in the main “As a result of Nation- Healthcare providers and lobby—8 a.m. to 2 p.m. al Healthcare Decisions facilities will be better Newport Medical Day, many more people equipped to address Center—Tuesday, April in our community can be advance healthcare plan- 16 in the main lobby expected to have thought- ning issues before a crisis from 11 a.m.—2 p.m. ful conversations about and will be able to honor Lafollette Medical Cen- their healthcare deci- patient wishes when the ter—Wednesday, April sions and complete reli- time comes to do so.” 17 from 8 a.m.—Noon in able advance directives For more information the Outpatient Lobby to make their wishes about National Health- Jefferson Memori- known,” said Becky care Decision Day, please al Hospital—Monday, Dodson, Vice President of visit www.nationalhealth- April 22 at the first floor Mission Services. “Fewer caredecisionsday.org. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 15, 2013 April 15, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 House to Home Knoxville, Knox County achieve top rankings in ‘Let’s Move!’ Cont. from page 1 part due to the advances conference the second activity. spearheaded by our School annual Let’s Move! Event, “We all know how impor- Nutrition Department.” to be held in Victor Ashe tant it is for young people to All LMCTC cities have the Park and Holston Chilhowee learn healthy living habits opportunity to earn up to Ballpark from 10 a.m. to 2 and to have plenty of oppor- five gold medals, one for p.m. on Saturday, May 4. tunities to be physically each actionable goal they The Let’s Move! Event active. This recognition of commit to as part of the ini- allows children of all our Let’s Move! efforts is a tiative. The five goal areas ages and their families great testament to the ded- are: to “explore a greenway of ication and partnership of Goal 1: Start Early, Start activities” for free. Local the City, the County and Smart: Promoting best prac- organizations offer activ- our local schools. It takes tices for nutrition, physical ities along the trails to Happy 102nd! all of us working together activity, and screen time in encourage Knoxville youth to make a difference for early care and education to eat healthier and move Laura Parlon, a resident of Windsor Methodist Church. our children,” said Mayor settings; more outside. More than Gardens Assisted Living, turned 102 on At the age of 95, Laura joined her Rogero. Goal 2: My Plate, Your 1,000 local children partici- April 1, 2013. She had a birthday party youngest son on her “great adventure.” “The Knox County Health Place: Prominently dis- pated in last year’s inaugu- with all her friends at Windsor. She rode with him from Lafayette, Indi- Department does an out- playing MyPlate nutrition- ral event. Laura Elizabeth Schwamberger Parlon ana to Denver, Colorado and back to standing job of improving al information in all munici- Joe Walsh, Knoxville was born April 1, 1911, in Otterbein, Indi- Lafayette in his Peterbilt semi truck! student health in our com- pal or county venues where Parks and Recreation ana and married William L. Parlon on She loved it and when contacted by cell munity,” said Mayor Bur- food is served; Director and co-chair of November 6, 1937. She graduated from phone about how she liked it she said “I chett. “This national recog- Goal 3: Smart Servings for the Let’s Move! Event, Otterbein High School in 1929 and is a think I want to buy one of these!” nition is well deserved and Students: Increasing partic- says it was the planning of graduate of the Home Hospital Nursing During her lifetime, Laura has seen 18 speaks to the cooperative ipation in school breakfast a grassroots “greenway of School. Laura worked in nursing doing Presidents in office. She’s lived through effort by county, city and and lunch programs; activities” event pitched by mostly private duty nursing, which at two World Wars, the Great Depression school officials to improve Goal 4: Model Food Ser- Coordinated School Health the time paid $6.00 for a 20 hour shift. and many exciting inventions. She’s the wellbeing of our chil- vice: Implementing healthy Specialist Aneisa MacDon- She then became a housewife for many lived on a farm, in small towns and large dren.” and sustainable food ser- ald that catalyzed Knoxville years. cities. She’s seen automobiles come into Dr. McIntyre added, vice guidelines that are and Knox County’s involve- When the Parlons retired, they moved popularity, electricity and running water “Under the direction of our aligned with the Dietary ment with the national Let’s to Knoxville for several years then moved come into homes and other major his- School Nutrition Director Guidelines for Americans; Move! campaign. to Port Charlotte, Florida. Shortly after torical events and inventions like tele- Jon Dickl, we are working Goal 5: Active Kids at For more information the death of her husband of 69 years phones, refrigerators, electric stoves, hard to incorporate healthy Play: Increasing opportuni- about LMCTC and Knoxville she moved to Knoxville to Windsor Gar- washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, and nutritious meals for ties for physical activity. and Knox County’s accom- dens Assisted Living. microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, our students and staff. In Both Knoxville and Knox plishments, please visit Laura has three children, Tom Parlon TV, stereo, movies, VCRs, DVDs, CDs, fact, several students County have earned a gold www.healthycommunities- of Bokeelia, Fl., Dave Parlon of Denver, cell phones, computers, men walking from Sarah Moore Greene medal for all of the Let’s healthyfuture.org. Co. and Janet Hubbard of Powell. She on the moon, space stations being built, Magnet were invited by First Move! goals except Goal For more information on has seven grandchildren, fifteen great- space shuttles, televised wars, air travel Lady Michelle Obama to 3, for which both parties the Knoxville Let’s Move! grandchildren, and ten great-great grand- and much more modern medicine being help plant the White House received a bronze. Event on May 4, please children. She is a member of the Powell practiced then when she was an RN! Kitchen Garden. This was a The Mayors also visit www.letsmoveknox- magnificent honor, in large announced at the press ville.com. Antiques & Collectibles ANNOUNCEMENTS Annual Pink Out Day Major Coin Auction April 20 Gibbs High Baseball team will host their 3rd annual “Pink Out at the Park” Thursday, April 18 in the games against A vast amount won’t be dis- high resolution. wish to sell or for a free Alcoa. Junior Varsity game is at 5:00 followed by the Varsity of gold and silver appointed. Proxibid will be host- assessment please call game at 7:30. There will be vendors from 31, Pampered coins will be up The oppor- ing this live event which FCA at (865)604-3468 Chef, Mary Kay and Avon set up, as well as event t-shirts for auction on tunity is, well, will be broadcast world- and ask for Carl Sloan. I for sale. Most importantly there will be a mobile mammo- Saturday, April rich as most of wide. You may view the love to help. gram unit there. 20 starting at these are sell- lots now at AuctionZip. * Correction. Last week, The first year this event was held was in honor of a noon. Hundreds ing ungrad- com or at Proxibid.com as I featured an article on Gibbs mother who had lost the battle against cancer. That of great silver dol- ed and, as bidding has already start- Legal Shield where you night, a baseball mother was diagnosed with early stages lars, many in bril- we all know, ed online. The big 16x10’ may have an attorney on of breast cancer through this screening. She is still here liant near-mint the higher screen will project each lot call 24/7 for legal help of today and will be throwing out the first pitch! All proceeds By Carl Sloan condition, as well the grade the so you may see in great all kinds for only $17.00 a will go to the Mobile Mammogram Unit. as super gold more a coin details the coins as they month. The site for Ellen coins will be featured at can be worth. Fifty Dollar sell. For those of you who Rochelle to contact her Central High Baccalaureate a no reserve auction held Gold Canadian Maple may have coins and money directly is GreatLegalBen- Family, friends and members of the community are invit- by Fountain City Auction Leaf sealed from mint, this is a great way to get efit.com/Ellen Rochelle. ed to attend the Baccalaureate Service to honor Central (4109 Central Ave Pike, Fifty Yuan Gold Panda an education on values as She is the local agent to High School seniors. The service will be held at 2 p.m., 37912). 24K mint sealed, Phillip well as identification. Pre- answer any questions and Sunday, May 5 at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Folks, these coins have II 1670s gold coin and view will be available this her contact information is The church is located at 212 Hotel Road. Science teach- been in storage since the dozens of other fine gold week and security will be on the site. I am a member er, Adam Wilson, is the guest speaker. He is also the FCA 1960s and are just incred- coins. Many Morgan dol- on the premises. and I highly recommend sponsor for Central. Many area pastors will be involved ible to see. The auction lars were in stacks and See you Saturday and Legal Shield to anyone as in the celebration. The Bel Canto choir from the Central will feature all coins in this are so brilliant that no be sure to come hungry they are nationwide and High School Choral Department, and a brass quintet from sale so plan on joining the photograph can do them as plenty of Sarah’s good you are always protected the Central High School Band will perform special music. excitement as there are justice even though we did vittles will be available all no matter where you are. Central’s commencement will be held Wednesday, May no reserves. With 487 lots try by scanning the front day as usual. For infor- 15 at 8 p.m. at Thompson Boling Arena. For additional and nearly 2000 coins you and back of each one at mation on items you may Continued on page 4 PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 15, 2013 CLASSIFIEDS bulletin opportunity Real Estate Real Estate board for rent for rent NORTH KNOXVILLE 2BR/1BA W/ 9 MILE YARD sALE LAUNDRY ROOM: $800 MONTH 50+ sALES /1ST & LAST MONTH RIDGEVIEW RD OFF TAZeWELL 865-719-4357. APRIL 19-20 8AM-? Cranberry Cherry Pie RAIN /SHINE 9mileYardSale.NET Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches) employment ...... 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed 3/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided Acrylic or Oil painting 2 tablespoons cornstarch class. May 2nd - May 30th 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling cost $90 Thursday 1 egg white 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Knoxville 1 teaspoon water Art Studio located on Broadway. Call 659-1535 Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim Betty for information even with the edge of plate. Set aside. In a large to register. 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bloomKnoxville in 2013 Dogwood Edition | The Knoxville Focus E2 www.knoxfocus.com Bikes & Blooms Experience the Dogwood Trails the green and lean How much: Free, but pre-registration is required. way on a bicycle by way of an organized or self-guided Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com ride! As one of the Festival’s Covenant Health’s Offi- Sunday, April 21 cial Health and Fitness events, Bikes and Blooms is an exciting way to get people of all ages pedaling toward Leaving the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center, a healthy lifestyle. riders will ride through downtown and loop through Bikes & Blooms is presented by Covenant Health and historic neighborhoods in North Knoxville. sponsored by Subway. When: April 21 at 3:00pm Saturday, April 20 Where: Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center [900 Volunteer Landing Lane] Observe the beauty of the Dogwood Trails from the How much: Free, but pre-registration is required. seat of a bicycle as you ride from the Outdoor Knoxville Register online at OutdoorKnoxville.com Adventure Center to the colorful gardens that frame Both are scenic 8-mile rides for everyone to enjoy and Island Home Boulevard. Riders will enjoy river views will be led by a member of the Tennessee Valley Bikes. and tranquil forests as they continue on the greenway All ages and skill levels are welcomed on both rides. to Ijams Nature Center then returning to the Outdoor Helmets are required. KPD will provide some traf- Knoxville Adventure Center. fic control, but the roads will not be closed during the When: April 20 at 3:00pm rides. The trail is open all day for bikers. Route maps Where: Outdoor Knoxville Adventure for five of the Dogwood Trails are available online at Center [900 Volunteer Landing Lane] www.dogwoodarts.com and at the bike ride. Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus E3 Experience Knoxville’s Outdoor Adventures at Outdoor KnoxFest Three days of Urban The event is produced hikes exploring Knox- • Mountain Bike Adventure for everyone by Legacy Parks Founda- ville’s Urban Wilder- Checkpoint Race hosted from an outdoor enthusi- tion, a Knoxville-based ness led by Ijams Nature by the Tennessee Valley ast to someone who simply non-profit actively work- Center, Missy Kane Bikes and Appalachian loves to Get Out & Play! ing to make East Tennes- and TREK South Mountain Bike Club Experience Knoxville see a recreational desti- from a bicycle seat, stand nation of the Southeast. • Twilight Criterium • Advanced Moun- up paddle board, canoe, Most of the events are free Road Race hosted by tain Bike Ride led trail, climbing wall, slack of charge and include: Knox Velo and South- by the Appalachian Southeast. During the past the map as a premier line and more during Out- ern Cycling Operations Mountain Bike Club five years Legacy Parks outdoor recreation door KnoxFest. Teamed • The Pickel Road Foundation has raised community. Launched in with the Dogwood Arts Rides led by the Smoky • “First Time in the more than $3 million 2012, the three-pronged Festival, a nationally Mountain Wheel- Woods” mountain bike The event has attracted for parks, greenways project capitalizes on renowned, month-long men Bike Club with ride with Appalachian participants from and recreational venues, the exceptional outdoor celebration of the natu- options of 20, 40 and Mountain Bike Club throughout the region, added more than 200 recreational assets found ral and cultural beauty of 60 mile bike rides including Asheville, acres of parkland to i n a nd a rou nd K nox v i l le. It East Tennessee, Outdoor • “Where’s the Trail?” Chattanooga, Nashville, Knox County and helped includes a new Adventure KnoxFest promises to • Urban Wilder- mountain bike rides and Atlanta. protect nearly 1,000 acres Center, a website and be bigger and better this ness Trail Run led by led by the Appalachian Proceeds from the of farm and forestland in a three-day festival year! Find us on facebook Knoxville Track Club Mountain Bike Club event benefit Legacy Parks East Tennessee. showcasing Knoxville’s at Outdoor KnoxFest. Foundation, a Knoxville- The Outdoor Knoxville Urban Wilderness. The Outdoor Knox- • Bicycle Maintenance • Disc Golf Clinic and based non-profit actively init iat ive is cha mpioned by For more details and to ville Adventure Center Clinics sponsored by Singles Tournament working to make East Legacy Parks Foundation register for the events visit at Knoxville’s Volunteer Tennessee Valley Bikes hosted by the Knox- Tennessee a recreational as a major step towards outdoorknoxville.com. Landing will be the hub ville Disc Golf Club destination of the putting Knoxville on for this year’s mix of out- • On the Trail Moun- door recreational venues tain Bike Clinic taught • Bikes ‘N Blooms that encourages people of by Fountain City Pedaler scenic bike rides led by all ages and levels of expe- Tennessee Valley Bikes rience to participate. From • Get Out & Play activ- guided trail rides, runs, ities provided by River • Get on the Green- hikes and paddles, the Sports, YMCA and UT way Runs led by the festival showcases Knox- Outdoor Program Knoxville Track Club ville’s outdoor amenities with a special spotlight • Fly Fishing 101 • Group Paddle on on the Urban Wilder- classes taught by 3 the River guided by ness, a 1,000-acre urban Rivers Angler UT Outdoor Program playground only minutes and City of Knoxville from downtown. • Series of guided E4 www.knoxfocus.com Experience Artists’ Studios at the Dogwood Art DeTour

When it comes to art, DOWNTOWN: the creative process can be Burning Fork Studio, WHAT: Dogwood Art just as interesting as the LLC DeTour [Artists’ Studio finished product. Dog- Lahla Deakins – Stone- Openings] wood Art DeTour pro- ware, Porcelain, Iron- WHERE: Artist studios vides an intimate look speckled Stoneware, throughout the area into local artists’ working Cotton Fabric, and WHEN: April 20 & 21, studios. Visitors are invit- Thread. 514 W. Jackson 10 am to 5 pm daily ed to watch as the artists Ave. Suite 103 Knoxville, HOW MUCH: produce some of East Ten- TN 37902 (606) 424-7991 Free Admission nessee’s spectacular works Ironwood Studios of art. Preston Farabow – Orna- Take some time to enjoy mental & Architectur- NORTH: a spring day with the arts. al Iron; Sculpture. John KC Leatherwerks/ A variety of artistic media McGilvray – Woodwork; Studio of Diane Corey will be on display show- cabinetry & furniture. Diane Corey – Leath- casing the diverse talents Karen Noggle – Leath- er2119 Ridgecrest Drive that are present in this erwork & Outdoor Gear Knoxville, TN 37918 area. All studios will have Design. 119 Jennings (865) 687-0060 completed works of art for Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917 Slocum House Studio sale! (865) 207-7710 Kathy Slocum – Stone Barb Bewernitz – Wood Terri Cadman & Martha Cummins – Wood. Linda Peterson – Stone, 2-D oils & acrylics Sheila Rauen – Fiber Nan Jacobsohn – Clay Gay Morton – Glass sculpture Lisa Wolff – stone 6722 Long Shadow Way Knoxville, TN 37918 (865) 688-6039 Sassy Glass Studio Lisa Gifford Mueller – Fused glass 5000 Parkdale Road Knoxville, TN 37912 (865) 406-3870 Bungo Glass Studio Shawn Bungo – Flame- worked Glass 2502 North Park Blvd Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 851 – 7938 SOUTH: Marble City Glass- works. Matt Salley – Hot Glass. Chris Szaton – Glass. 1045 Artella Drive. Knoxville, TN Cont. on page 8 Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus E5

NORTHByway begins and HILLS ends at North hills blvd. and washington pike

NORTH HILLS Residential Open Gardens Open April 10 – 28 : 11am – 2pm 10. Lloyd Ronnie King 1629 North Hills Boulevard, 37917 (North Hills) 11. Kevin Fincher 1624 North Hills Boulevard, 37917 (North Hills)

NORTH HILLS Residential CAMERA SITES Open April 10 – 28 : 11am – 2pm 25. Stephanie and Art Clancy, III

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37920. (865) 257-2969 37922. (865) 206-2937 Bruce Bennett C’est Levy Custom Mable Stephanie Levy – Por- Bruce Bennett – Stone, celain Jewelry, Clay. 625 Tennessee Marble 4419 Oakhurst Drive Knox- Candora Ave Knoxville, ville, TN 37919(865) 951- TN 39720. (865) 579-2547 1101 SOUTHWEST: WEST: Highland Pottery Aud Pottery Studio Lisa Kurtz – clay Audrey Jaccard – Stone- Cynthis Yeager – mixed- ware. 12818 Geyser Lane media. Janis Proffitt Knoxville, TN 37934 – wood. Brad Green- (865) 705-6672 wood – copper. 9139 Seaward Whitehead Hemingway Grove Wendy Seaward – Intui- Circle Knoxville, TN tive Beadwork Jewelry 37922. (865) 216-8650 Richard Whitehead – Stone Sculpture by Paintings & Drawings Bill Cook, Jr. Bill Cook, 9423 Continental Dr. Jr. – Marble, Limestone Knoxville, TN 37922 & Alabaster. 9821 West- (865)531-3820 land Drive Knoxville, TN E6 www.knoxfocus.com Fountain City Garden Side Dogwood Trail

Garden Side: Wel- commercially developed Leaving Garden Drive, come to the Garden by grafting the wild pink the Trail climbs half- Side of the Fountain on white dogwood root- way up the steep side City Dogwood Trail, stock.) At the end of this of Black Oak Ridge to where spring comes a street, the Trail turns enter Beverly Acres, little later and lingers left on Jacksboro Pike. where handsome houses longer. Because of Foun- Stone columns mark blend into their forest tain City’s high eleva- the right turn into Har- setting and acid-loving tion, dogwood blossoms rill Hills, where clouds azaleas flourish in the often are just opening of white blossoms over- rich woodland loam. here when other Trails hang colorful plantings The lovely “weeping have passed their peak. of azaleas and wisteria, dogwood” is unique to The Garden Side of the with an occasional dark the Knoxville area. Its Trail begins on Gibbs red maple tree for con- slender, pliant branch- Road, noted since the trast and emphasis. On es sweep down from the Forest Lane, between Panorama Side. the left) occupies the early 1920s for its double Dogwood, Crestwood top of the trunk. Wher- masses of brilliant aza- Panorama Side: Wel- site of a large hotel that row of bright pink dog- and Briarcliff Roads, ever it chooses to grow, a leas in unusual shades. come to the Panorama was surrounded by cot- woods. (There are native wildflowers carpet the weeping dogwood must The route contin- Side of the Fountain City tages and annexes. pink dogwood trees shady glens. Look for be left undisturbed. It ues on Garden Drive to Dogwood Trail, that Vacationers reached in Knoxville’s wood- violets – blue, purple cannot be transplanted. North Broadway, where begins and ends in a his- the resort from Knox- lands but are very pale white and particolored A right turn from a charming garden tri- toric area. On the right ville on a dummy-line in color. Pink and red – wild blue phlox, may Garden Drive onto Bri- angle is planted and is Fountain City Park, railroad with open side dogwoods have been apples and trillium. arcliff leads into an area maintained by the maintained by the Lions cars pulled by a minia- of concentrated beauty Fountain City Coun- Club. Behind the park ture steam engine. By the known as “Fantasyland.” cil of Garden Clubs. is a steep cliff where the time the hotel burned Beneath white cano- The Fountain City clear spring for Foun- early in the 1900’s, Foun- pies of dogwood blos- Dogwood Trail contin- tain City’s name bub- tain City had grown into soms, dooryard gardens ues on the other side of bles out of solid rock. a prosperous commu- glow with candytuft, the highway. Turn left on In the 1890s the area nity connected to down- tulips, iris (Tennes- Broadway to the stop- around this spring town Knoxville by an see’s state flower), nar- light at Hotel Avenue, developed into a pop- inter-urban trolley line. cissae, and perhaps late where signs mark the ular resort. Gresham daffodils. Go slow on entrance of the Trail’s Junior High School (on Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus E7 By way of Gresham and Edonia Drives, the Trail comes up to Grove Fountain city east Park. Now a left turn on Walkup Drive Residential Open Garden affords the first glimpse of a pan- Open April 10 – 28 : 11am – 2pm oramic view from Black Oak Ridge 5. Bill and Ginger Baxter (many varieties of dogwood) across the city to the distant Smoky 3901 Sam Cooper Road, 37918 Mountains. After circling the large (Fountain City) white frame house built by C.H. McClung in 1912, take a second look at the view from Brabson Drive. Grove Road and Unity Drive lead to “Belcaro”, an imposing Italiante villa built in the 1920’s by Judge Hugh L. McClung. A very sharp right turn brings the Trail onto Martha Berry Drive, where the glorious panorama reappears. Beyond Ridgecrest and wooded Parkdale roads, the route skirts the western brow of Black Oak Ridge on Snowden and Buckthorn Drives. Charm- ing homes framed by dogwoods con- tinue into heavily wooded valley known as Sherwood Forest. Nottingham Road climbs up to rejoin Martha Berry Drive. Feast your eyes once more on the Great Valley of East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains on the far horizons. Grove and Gresham Drives wind down from the heights to the early day resort. Holbrook and Kingwood Roads bring the Trail to Midlake Drive. Look for the one-of-a-kind stone well with a peaked roof on the left. Ahead, at the end of this street, is the heart-shaped Fountain City Lake – a beloved landmark known to earli- er generations as “the duck pond.” This was the end for the little train in the 1890s and for 20th century street cars. The Panorama Trail bears left around the lake to the end at Broad- way. Turn right to reach I-75, I-40 and downtown via I-275. E8 www.knoxfocus.com

Fountain city WEst Residential camera site Regional Fine Open April 10 – 28 : 11am – 2pm 27. Doug and Oda Wyatt 5901 Parkdale Road, 37912 (Ft. City-Panorama) Art Exhibition The finest progressive artists of our region will showcase their work in the Regional Fine Art Exhibition! Fine art encompassing all styles and genres Where: Emporium Center from both for Arts and Culture, emerging 100 South Gay Street, and estab- Knoxville, TN 37902 lished art- When: April 5-26, 2013 ists will be Times: Monday- Friday, selected by 10:00am – 5:00pm David J. How Much: Free Reyes for exhibition. David J. Reyes, Curator of Exhibitions and Collections, has served at the Huntsville Museum of Art in Huntsville, AL, since 1994. Prior to 2004 he was Exhibition Coordinator and Registrar for the museum. He was formerly Curatorial Assistant at the Rockford Art Museum in Rockford, IL. Mr. Reyes has worked on over 100 major exhibitions at the Huntsville Museum of Art, including the prestigious Red Clay Survey, a recurring juried exhibition of contemporary art with more than 1,200 applicants from the Southeast region. In addition, Mr. Reyes has juried numerous regional independent art competitions. Mr. Reyes received his B.F.A. from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in Milwaukee, WI. To purchase a piece from the Regional Fine Art Exhibition, please call (865) 637.4561

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