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Focus' Mike Steely Receives Award from ET Historical Society May 8, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A1 KNOXVILLE FOCUS NOW HIRING SALES REPS AND WRITERS. CALL (865) 686-9970 FREE Take One! May 8, 2017 Focus’ Mike Steely receives award from ET Historical Society By Steve Williams a writer for The Knoxville paper and giving him the passion for Knox County Cherel Henderson may Focus, Mike Steely man- time to do these historical and area history is exem- have summed it up best. ages to add articles on a articles,” added Hender- plary. As publisher, I extend “I think he just has a nat- wide variety of historical son. my heartfelt thanks and ural love for history,” said topics and to inform read- “I see Mike out covering gratitude to the East Ten- the executive director of ers of current events in the a lot of events throughout nessee Historical Society the East Tennessee Histori- history community,” it was the community. I see him for their selection and rec- cal Society after presenting noted within the pages of come and do research and ognition of Mike Steely as Mike Steely of The Knoxville the event’s program. he makes calls to find infor- this year’s media award Focus with a “History in the “His popular ‘A Day Away’ mation, so I know he tries winner.” Media Award” Tuesday eve- column spotlights sites and to do a really good job to Steely has won other ning, May 2, at the Foundry attractions within a day’s inform the public.” awards in his newspaper on World’s Fair Park. drive of Knoxville. His arti- Steve Hunley, publish- career but said this latest The prestigious honor cles are a great contribu- er of The Focus, said: “We honor brought special sat- is part of the historical tion to the public’s knowl- at The Focus are very for- isfaction. society’s annual Awards edge and interest in his- tunate and proud to have “It’s satisfying to me of Excellence program, tory.” Mike Steely as our senior because my family in East which was established in Steely has written about columnist and reporter. Tennessee goes back to 1982. The “History in the the history of many neigh- Mike’s experience spans 1780,” he pointed out. “My Media Award” is present- borhoods throughout Knox nearly 50 years and covers forefathers settled in upper ed to someone in the field County and also stories all roles of the newspaper Cumberland County when of broadcast, print media about surrounding coun- business including owner, it was still considered Ken- or Internet for outstanding ties. publisher, reporter, col- tucky. I’ve been interest- PHOTO BY WILL PADOLL. contributions to the promo- “The Knoxville Focus umnist and sales. Mike’s ed in history ever since my The Focus’ own Mike Steely was recognized by the East tion of the region’s history. deserves a lot of credit integrity and dedication grandmother started telling Tennessee Historical Society last week. “In his busy career as for giving the space in the are second to none. His Continued on page 2 Cultural competency, SUPPORTING EACH OTHER bathroom policy addressed at board of education meeting By Pete Gawda Last Wednesday evening’s meeting of the Knox County School Board was a time when citizens gathered to express their opinions on the emotional and con- troversial issues of cultural competency and the districts bathroom policy con- cerning transgender students. Many of the speakers received applause from the large audience and some even received standing ovations. There were 13 people signed up to speak in the public forum portion of the meeting. However, some of those 13 were not present to speak when their name was called. Crystal Yamazaki, who introduced her- self as the parent of a daughter who is PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS transgender, spoke against the school system bathroom policy. She claimed They are distance runners, yet they share a close bond. After competing in the grueling 1600-meter run in the KIL Championships, her daughter is prohibited from using three runners from different schools (left to right) -- Taylor Cosey of CAK, Callie Tucker of Catholic and Niki Narayani of Webb the girls’ bathroom with her friends. “It -- support each other after the race, as other runners (far right) bend over and try to catch their breath. Narayani placed third, is psychologically damaging and unnec- Tucker fifth and Cosey seventh in the event, which was won by CAK’s Rebecca Story in a stadium record time of 4:48.16. See other essary,” she said of the school policy photos and coverage of the annual KIL meet in The Focus’ Sports & Recreation (Section C). and added that the policy does not allow her daughter to be who she is. Yamazaki claimed that over 40 percent of trans- gender people attempt suicide because they are bullied. She quoted her daughter Burchett’s budget has some special items as saying, “I belong in the girls’ bathroom By Mike Steely [email protected] what he is proposing is rather Morristown. Building. because I am a girl, I am transgender and unusual. Parks and Recreation will “These events are putting there is nothing wrong with that.” Within the $798 million About $750 thousand is host a public meeting on the heads in beds, diners in res- Another speaker, Brianna Rosenbaum, budget Knox County Mayor Tim being requested by the mayor BMX proposal on Thursday, taurants and shoppers in read to the board an account of a court Burchett proposed last week for a proposed BMX bike facil- June 1 at 6 p.m. to hear from stores,” he added. case challenging the bathroom policy of are the standard appropriation ity. Burchett said that the the public on the proposal. The county mayor said that a New Jersey school district. requests you’d expect: money money will go for new athletic “BMX is surging in popular- once the facility is built it won’t She cited medical organizations that to schools (over $471 million), fields at South-Doyle Middle ity and organized BMX events just be for large events but claim that being transgender in itself public safety (more than $84 School and a new BMX track at are having millions of dollars also for local use. He said the is not a disorder but that emotional million), and engineering and the site of the current stadium. in economic impact on cities track should boost local tour- problems come when students are not public works ($5.1 million). BMX, or Bicycle Motor Cross, around our area like Louis- ism in South Knoxville. allowed to express their gender. Although the proposed budget is a track for off road bicycles ville, Kentucky, and Rocky The mayor is also asking the Stephanie Webb of LGBT claimed that is about 3.48% higher than the and there are five tracks in Hill, South Carolina,” Burchett Knox County Commission for Knoxville students are being denied current budget, Burchett is pro- the state in Cleveland, Duck- told the budget presentation funding to purchase 45 new basic dignities. posing no new taxes. Some of town, Nashville, Memphis and meeting at the City-County Continued on page 3 Continued on page 4 2009 STINGRAY 180 RX $10,995 18ft. RUSTY WALLACE HONDA 865-938-4222 I-75@CALLAHAN, N.KNOX www.rustywallacehonda.com PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus May 8, 2017 City Council Rogero’s budget, honors, zoning By Mike Steely [email protected] Goodwill Industries staffing at the city’s Deadline nears for five recycling drop-off centers could also be When the Knoxville City Council meets approved. Tuesday evening they will not only begin Several Breadbox convenience stores crowded council primary discussion of Mayor Rogero’s proposed could be approved for wine sales during the By Mike Steely budget but will also discuss an agreement meeting. Daniel Brown has swol- interested in the seat. with Bandit Lites for improvements to the An ordinance regulating indoor climate- [email protected] len to 15 people, includ- They are Greg Knox, Sep- Knoxville Civic Auditorium. The $145,589 controlled self-storage facilities may be The number of people ing the three latest to hanie Welch, Ken Bradley, contract would hire the company to remove authorized for several zoning areas and the interested in becoming one pick up a petition: Joyce Debbie Hensley, Kevin Hill, and replace the “fly rail system” on the stage. council may also adopt the planning commis- of the five new city coun- Brown, Pete Drew and Andrew Wilson and Rebec- The system controls quick scene changes, sion’s one-year plans. cil members continues to Damon Rawls. Also pick- ca Parr. lighting, etc. The council may also consider several grow as the May 18th filing ing up petitions for the Five people have picked The council should discuss keeping the zoning changes along Central Avenue Pike. deadline nears. At least 34 East Knoxville seat Brown up petitions for the 2nd current tax rate at $2.7257 per $100 of Councilman Nick Della Volpe is asking for people have picked up peti- holds were John A Butler, District seat held by Duane assessed value for real estate during the emergency funding of $500 for Belle Morris tions from the Knox County Andre S. Canty, Maurice Grieve. The potential can- next fiscal year. Elementary School to purchase a tent shade Election Commission. How L. Clark, Sr., Michael Cov- didates include Brandon The council may also vote to honor James to cover the outdoor classroom there. Coun- many of those will actually ington, Therea Cox, Kelsey Bruce, Wayne Christens- “Jim” Thorniley Beltner and pass a resolu- cilman Mark Campen is asking for $200 for return the petition or how Finch, David Gillette, Lin- en, Andrew Roberto, Wil- tion making May 12th “Chronic Fatigue Syn- Inskip School to purchase materials for a many more candidates coln Lincoln, Gwen McKen- liam P.
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