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FOCUS Antiques Roadshow Weekly Poll* Do you support or visits Knoxville oppose prayer before public meetings or events? Support 86.95% Oppose 13.05% Survey conducted July 11, 2013.

* Focus Weekly Polls are conducted by an independent, professional polling company.

Knoxvillians, Knox Countians Support Public Prayer By Focus Staff

By Tasha Mahurin This week’s Knoxville At the appraisal event, 5,000 to 6,000 tick- Focus poll posed the [email protected] eted guests received free valuations of their question, “Do you Billed as part adventure, part history lesson, antiques and collectibles from specialists from support or oppose part treasure hunt, PBS’s primetime series the country’s leading auction houses and inde- prayer before public Antiques Roadshow visited Knoxville this past pendent dealers. Each guest was invited to meetings or events?” weekend as part of an eight-city summer pro- bring two items for appraisal. Participating Quite nearly 87% duction tour. The all-day appraisal event was in the local event were appraisers from the Photos by Dan Andrews. of respondents said held in at the Knoxville Convention Center Sat- world’s leading auction houses, including Bon- Top, thousands of visitors came to the Antiques they support prayer urday and was the Antique Roadshow’s first hams & Butterfields, Christie’s, Doyle New York, Roadshow on Saturday to have their items ap- at public meetings visit to Knoxville in its 18-year history. Skinner, and Sotheby’s, along with independent praised. Inset, Greg and Sarah Lawson of Foun- and events. Only just “We are thrilled to be visiting Knoxville for the appraisers and dealers nationwide. tain City Auction took a variety of pieces for ap- over 13% said they first time,” said Roadshow executive producer praisal, including an automoton, a gem roller opposed prayer at public Marsha Bemko. Continue on page 4 organ and an antique lantern. meetings or events. The results were consistent throughout the city and the Severance named Second Congressional District county. Almost 80% of respondents in the Stateswoman of the Year First District replied they supported the idea of By Tasha Mahurin prayer at public meetings and events. The First [email protected] District is entirely inside “I am both humbled and hon- the City of Knoxville. ored to be selected as the States- The strongest woman of the Year from the opposition to the idea Second Congressional District by came from inside the my Congressman, John J. (Jimmy) Fourth District, where Duncan,” Phyllis Severance told almost a third of voters the Focus. said they were opposed to Severance graduated from East prayer at public meetings High School in Knoxville, and she and events. The Fourth then attended the University of District is Sequoyah Hills Tennessee. She met and mar- and West Knoxville. ried Charlie Severance, a former Voters in South UT football player, in 1959. They Knoxville overwhelmingly went on to have 3 sons- Chuck, supported the idea of Marcus, and Michael. While stay- prayer before public ing home with her children, Sever- meetings and events ance became an active community with over 95% of the volunteer. respondents saying the She was a Charter member of support the notion. Fountain City Town Hall and the Respondents in Greater Knoxville Beautification the Seventh District Board. She became interested supported the idea even in the political process in 1970 slightly more strongly. and began volunteering with cam- Both women and paigns on the local, state, and men supported prayer national levels. Pictured as the Statemen Dinner are US Senator Lamar Alexander, Phyllis Severance, Charles Severance, US at public meetings and In 1978, she was the Knox Senator Tim Scott and US Senator Bob Corker. events by an almost County Office Manager for Lamar identical margin. Alexander’s campaign for Gover- (See Steve Hunley’s nor of the State of Tennessee and, ten years later, in 1988, she served Bush’s campaign for President of Area Director for Don Sundquist’s editorial on public after the election, worked on Alex- as the Knox County Office Man- the United States of America campaign for Governor of the State prayer on Page 3.) ander’s staff for 8 years. And just ager for George Herbert Walker In 1994, Severance was the Continue on page 4 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus July 15, 2013 FOCUS Weekly Poll Do you support or oppose prayer before public meetings or events?

Support 86.95%

Oppose 13.05% Hillcrest Healthcare Communities Inc., a for-profit corporation that provides care to the medically indigent of the area, By Age Support Oppose Total and Knox County officially closed a deal last week for the company to buy three facilities it has operated in Knox County 18-29 100.00% [None] 3 since the 1970s. Hillcrest presented Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett with a check for $5.275 million to purchase the 3 30-49 85.37% 14.63% 41 properties which sit on approximately 33 acres collectively. Because it has only previously leased the facilities from the county, Hillcrest has been unable to secure funding to make upgrades to the facilities. Knox County Mayor Tim Bur- 50-65 84.17% 15.83% 120 chett also added that the county will no longer be responsible for upgrades to the facilities. The funds from the sale will 65+ 88.58% 11.42% 219 be used to help pay for the new Carter Elementary School. Total 86.95% (333) 13.05% (50) 383 By District 1 78.95% 21.05% 19 Focus on the Law 2 84.62% 15.38% 52 3 93.18% 6.82% 44 4 67.31% 32.69% 52 Mental Health Commitments 5 87.76% 12.24% 49 6 90.91% 9.09% 44 “Commitment” informed deci- that the statutory require- poses an immediate sub- is the common sions; if he or ments have been met. stantial likelihood of serious 7 95.24% 4.76% 42 term used to she is a parent, “Severe impairment” means harm because of mental ill- 8 90.00% 10.00% 40 describe the group legal custodi- a condition in which an adult ness or serious emotional 9 95.12% 4.88% 41 of procedures for an or guardian or emancipated child as a disturbance may be invol- Total 86.95% (333) 13.05% (50) 383 detaining or admit- acting on behalf result of a mental illness or untarily detained for roughly ting someone who of a child; a con- serious emotional distur- 20 days for emergency diag- By Gender is mentally ill in servator appoint- bance is in danger of seri- nosis, evaluation, and treat- Unknown 80.00% 20.00% 10 Tennessee. There By Sharon ed by the court ous physical harm resulting ment. Two certificates of the Female 87.63% 12.37% 194 Frankenberg, are four basic pro- expressly to from the person’s failure to need for treatment must Attorney at Law Male 86.59% 13.41% 179 cedures and they apply for a per- provide for their own essen- be obtained from two phy- Total 86.95% (333) 13.05% (50) 383 are covered in Ten- son’s admission; tial human needs of health sicians or designated pro- nessee Code, Title 33. In a qualified mental health or safety; or manifests fessionals and then a court Survey conducted July 11, 2013. summary, these procedures professional; and attorney- severe deterioration in rou- order must be obtained to need for care or a sworn Tennessee Code Anno- are as follows: in-fact acting under dura- tine functioning; and is not detain the person for up to statement that the person tated Section 33-7-303(a) Voluntary Admission. A ble powers of attorney for receiving care essential for 5 days pending a probable has refused to be examined requires that the court order person may apply for admis- health care. his or her health or safety. If cause hearing. A person by a certifying professional. him or her diagnosed and sion to a public or private Detention of Persons they need treatment beyond poses a “substantial likeli- If the person has refused evaluated on an outpatient facility for treatment of a with Severe Impairments. 72 hours, emergency invol- hood of serious harm” if they to be examined, the court basis. If the charge was mental illness or emotional A person who is severely untary commitment must have threatened or attempt- may find probable cause to a felony offense against disturbance if he or she is impaired may be detained be pursued. ed suicide or to inflict seri- issue an order to take the the person (such as, rob- 16 years of age or older and up to 72 hours after two Emergency Involuntary ous bodily harm on them- person into custody for up bery, murder and rape) and has the capacity to make physicians have determined Commitment. A person who selves; if they have threat- to 48 hours to be exam- the defendant is already ened or attempted homi- ined. The court must hold detained at the time of the cide or other violent behav- a hearing within 20 days on acquittal, the court may ior; if the person has placed the commitment complaint. order that he or she remain others in reasonable fear of The defendant may demand detained to receive an out- violent behavior and seri- a jury to hear this trial. If patient evaluation to be ous physical harm to them; the court, or jury if a jury is completed within 30 days. or the person in unable to demanded, finds by clear, This evaluation serves to avoid serious impairment or unequivocal, and convincing determine if the individual injury from specific risks. At evidence that the person might be committable on a the probable cause hearing, should be committed, the nonemergency involuntary the court may order anoth- court will order the person basis. The district attor- er 15 days based upon the committed to an appropri- ney general is required to court’s findings that there ate facility. Further, that act consistently with the is a substantial likelihood person will have to be exam- results of this evaluation to that serious harm will occur ined not less than every 6 pursue commitment if there unless the person is placed months to see if they still is a substantial likelihood of under involuntary treat- need to be committed. serious harm by that indi- ment. If they need further Many states have revised vidual. treatment, nonemergency commitment laws to protect Obviously this article involuntary commitment their citizens from perceived does not cover every issue must be pursued. threats from mentally unsta- which might arise. You Nonemergency Involun- ble individuals who may be should always contact an tary Commitment. To initi- found not guilty by a jury but experienced attorney to get ate nonemergency commit- likely to reoffend. If a crim- advice and assistance with ment proceedings, some- inal defendant is acquit- your unique situation. My one must file a sworn com- ted of a charge on a verdict office number is (865) 539- plaint for commitment with of not guilty by reason of 2100. the court accompanied by insanity at the time of the either two certificates of commission of the crime,

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For those generated calling program Chair Elect of the Chamber it and never will. When we besides The Focus and any who doubt it, all one has to which caused some folks to of Commerce this year. Is it have a point of view, it is polling done on the race do is consider the case of receive multiple calls. It is merely a happy coincidence clearly stated as such. Our between State Senator Mayor Tim Burchett. a story about nothing that the Sentinel just happens opinion. The Sentinel folks Stacey Campfield and Burchett stood in the way is being reported by the to come down on the side pretend to be unbiased and Knox County Commissioner of the huge tax increase Sentinel for its own agenda. of the Chamber every time? holier than thou, sort of like Richard Briggs was not demanded by school I don’t think there is a single On every issue? the streetwalker who goes done under the auspices Superintendent James soul who believes it qualifies The Sentinel religiously to church every Sunday. or at the direction of me or McIntyre, which infuriated as real news. backs appointment of Attending church is good The Knoxville Focus. (See the Sentinel folks. The Will the authorities now officials rather than for the soul, but it doesn’t By Steve Hunley, http://24x7.knoxfocus. Sentinel went all in for investigate companies elections because they change the fact that one is Publisher com to view Brigg’s full McIntyre’s proposed tax who misdial a number think it would increase the a streetwalker. [email protected] voicemail to me.) increase, joining with their when sending a fax? Fax influence of the elite and the Again, all any newspaper Senator Campfield partners at the Chamber of machines keep calling until establishment and those has is its own credibility. There are times when came and sat down at Commerce to support it and the fax goes through, which folks believe they would The little flap about a poll silence is not golden and my table, uninvited, at a try and force it down the is mighty annoying for the have the most influence that may have gone haywire this is one of them. political function this past throats of the people of Knox recipient of such calls. Is in doing the picking. Their is much ado about nothing. For those people who still Monday. This gave me the County. Almost daily, the that harassment? Will message is yet again The Sentinel folks can’t just read the Knoxville News- perfect opportunity to tell Sentinel published editorials doctor’s offices, pharmacies clear: the people can’t be come out and say they don’t Sentinel, you may have Senator Campfield that telling readers why the tax and the like be subject to trusted, nor are they smart like or believe the polls noticed the same story neither The Focus nor I had increase was necessary and investigation under the enough, to make important published in The Focus, but about polling and State anything to do whatsoever lauded several Chamber current harassment law? decisions. The Focus, on the the reality is they just can’t Senator Stacey Campfield with the robocall incident. millionaires who banded The only other other hand, has complete let it go. being repeated over and I went on to tell Senator together to buy advertising beneficiary to the and total trust in “We the Whoever is responsible over again. Campfield that as far as I on television to sell the tax Sentinel’s carping is People.” for this situation should The Sentinel has done was concerned, he could increase. Stacey Campfield, who For whatever reason, the have come forward and its best to infer somehow complain to the TBI, the FBI, The Focus opposed the can play the victim for immensely popular weekly offered an explanation and that The Knoxville Focus or the CIA, the NSA and even proposed tax increase once in his controversial Focus poll has gotten under apologized to those folks I personally am involved. the TVA for that matter. It and conducted a poll life. the skin of the Sentinel. who were repeatedly called With its usual penchant does not alter the facts in showing the vast majority The Sentinel’s editorial Clearly they wish to be the by mistake. It should have for accuracy, the Sentinel the least. of Knoxvillians and Knox policy is so predictable that sole voice heard by the been as simple as that. has referred to me as the Frankly, the Sentinel Countians were opposed to a child could successfully people of Knoxville and Any newspaper, as with “editor” of The Focus; I has been outraged since it; the end result was that guess where it will land next. Knox County. Every big any individual, should at am in fact the owner and The Focus began running not a single member of the The Sentinel is the voice of corporation wants to be the very least always be publisher of The Knoxville a weekly poll asking Knox County Commission the political establishment a monopoly and there is honest. Focus. The editor of The Knoxvillians and Knox made a motion to increase in Knoxville and Knox no doubt in my mind the And to be very honest, Focus is Marianne Dedmon, Countians what they think taxes. County and where one finds Sentinel wants to return to sorry boys and girls, The but you’d have to actually go about a variety of issues It was a humiliating the Chamber of Commerce, the good old days where Focus is here to stay and to the trouble of reading the facing our community. I experience for both the Lady Sentinel will surely be they monopolized print no amount of harassment masthead to figure that out. cannot remember just how Sentinel and Chamber found in the same bed. My news in Knox County. is going to change that. This is less a news story, many times Georgiana folks. It was soon after friend Patrick Birmingham, As I have said before, I will than DIRTY POLITICS. Vines of the Sentinel called that the Sentinel started Just why I would want to me to ask about our weekly its political vendetta—and comment in the Sentinel poll and it became apparent that’s exactly what it was— rather than my own paper to me the Sentinel wanted against Mayor Burchett. remains a mystery. But to discredit the poll. The Sentinel started as they want a quote, this The fundamental publishing intimate details Professional Busybodies Publisher’s Position will difference between The of Burchett’s finances. The suffice as my reply. Focus and the Sentinel stories were fueled with After the second Sentinel is that The Focus has an information provided by At It Again article appeared, I did in fact opinion (just like this Burchett’s then-wife, with call Patrick Birmingham, column which you are whom he was engaged in By Steve Hunley, Publisher Frankly, there’s little to say about publisher of the Sentinel, reading) and doesn’t a bitter divorce. Despite [email protected] such nonsense except for the fact and told him that the poll in attempt to disguise the Sentinel folks denying Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis recently too many government officials, politi- question was not done at it. However, of utmost the information came received a letter from some people cal parties, and other professional my request nor was it done importance to The Focus, from Burchett’s spouse, it in Wisconsin who object to the idea busybodies are trying to tell every- for The Focus. we are very interested was obvious to just about the Knoxville City Council opens its body what they can and can’t do, The Knoxville Focus does in what you, the people, everyone where they were deliberations with a simple prayer. even in our own homes. If someone business with Cyragon really think. That’s why getting the material with According to the missive received by really is offended that a public meet- Research to conduct our we conduct a weekly which they constantly beat Councilman Pavlis, the letter declared ing begins with a prayer, just stay weekly polls. Its owner, Ben poll. The Focus poll is the Mayor over the head. the Council meetings opening with a outside the chamber until its done. Farmer, is a mighty fine and an immensely popular Every newspaper has prayer “exclude a significant portion There’s no consideration for those of capable young man and is weekly feature and done a voice and clearly the of Americans from the democratic us who thinks it does no harm what- an excellent pollster, The solely for the purpose Sentinel grew accustomed process.” Someone named Rebecca ever and might do a little good. Knoxville Focus also does of finding out what you to having a monopoly and Markert, representing the Freedom God knows if anyone needs pray- business with the Sentinel, really think about issues longs for a return to those From Religion Foundation, goes on to ing over, it’s just about any govern- which prints The Focus facing our community days. Attempting to discredit say public prayers are “exclusionary.” mental body. One thing that is ter- weekly. Despite doing or country. On the other The Focus is the real reason Just why people in Madison, Wis- ribly wrong with America today is business with the Sentinel, hand, in my opinion, the behind the recurring stories consin are concerned about what’s the majority is expected to give up I have nothing to do with its Sentinel doesn’t give a about polling. Credibility happening in Knoxville, Tennes- its rights to accommodate a squall- content and am relieved to hoot what the people is all a newspaper has. see is a puzzle. Perhaps we ought ing minority. Obama had no dif- say I am not responsible think, but rather tries If a newspaper loses its to say that folks in Wisconsin ought ficulty in telling Republicans he for anything in the Sentinel to tell them what they credibility, it might as well to stop making cheese because won the election and get over it. or any mistakes made by should think. cease to exist. it gives a lot of people gas, there- It’s long past due we told a lot of the Sentinel. I am no more The Sentinel tries to An explanation to this by offending other folks, not to these whining folks they aren’t in responsible should the operate under the guise entire robocall debacle mention the lactose-intolerant. the majority and just get over it. Sentinel make a mistake in of being unbiased and could be very simple. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus July 15, 2013 Focus MORE on Seymour & South Knox Antiques Roadshow visits Knoxville Cont. from page 1 well organized. It seemed we were in and out of lines HCBA holds special place in heart of Among the participants in no time at all,” Greg told were Greg and Sarah The Focus. Lawson, owners of Foun- “We’d definitely go again,” alum Doris Hipsher Holbert tain City Auction. Lawson said Sarah. 1946, 3-year old, Doris Hipsh- laundry--she always did that. I did was in the photography As part of the visit, er’s father, Henry Harding Hipsher, not know how to cook, other than business for 22 years, but Antiques Roadshow also returned from service in World War what I learned in school in Home when he began attending taped field segments in II and went to Harrison Chilhowee Economics classes.” auctions 12 years ago, he and around Knoxville, high- Baptist Academy (now known as After graduating from HCBA in found a new passion in lighting local history and The King’s Academy) to get his 1946, Pastor Kelley had moved to antiques and collectibles. places of interest. These high school diploma and attend- Chicago, Illinois, to pastor a church He later turned it into a suc- segments took place at ed his junior and senior years on there. On his trips back to Harriman cessful business. the Museum of Appalachia the GI Bill. to see his mother he would often The Lawsons brought an in Clinton, the Rhea County “My mother, father and I lived stop by and visit with the Hipsher automaton for appraisal. Courthouse in Dayton, and on what was called “Preacher’s family. The item originally belonged the McClung Museum in Street” on the academy campus,” Upon graduating from the acad- to Captain Peter Burbank, Knoxville proper. Holbert explained. emy herself, Doris returned home a relative of the Vanderbilt From Roadshow’s visit to Simultaneously in attendance Dan Kirkpatrick and Doris Hipsher to Harriman. On one of his routine family, from Staten Island, Knoxville, three episodes of was Rev. Claude Kelley, a pastor visits, Kelley asked Holbert if she NY. He gave the musical television will be created who would play an important role in Holbert’s life. would like a job in Chicago. dome as gift to his house- for inclusion in Season 18, Holbert recalls her earliest memory of Kelley and her “He said he remembered me giving my testimony stat- keeper. The Lawsons pur- airing in 2014. Antiques young life on HCBA’s campus: “During that time, my ing I would go where God wanted me,” she recalled. chased the automaton at a Roadshow, Season 18, will mother gave birth to a baby at Broady’s Clinic in Sevier- When Holbert, then Hipsher, replied that “yes” she local estate from the wom- air on East Tennessee PBS ville. Sadly, the baby died a few hours after being born. would like a job, Kelley called the Director of the Chica- an’s great granddaughter. Mondays at 8 p.m. Rev. Kelley was also attending HCBA at that time. My go Southern Baptist Association. Doris was interviewed “The automaton is In addition to Knoxville, parents did not have much money, so Rev. Kelley car- and hired that same day over the telephone. In 1964, believed to be made in Ger- the 2013 summer tour ried that baby in its casket in his personal car to the she moved to Chicago and lived with the Kelley’s. How- many circa 1870-1880,” cities have included Detroit, grave site in Mooresburg, Tennessee, and conducted ever, no matter where she moved, HCBA still held a spe- Lawson told The Focus. MI on June 1; Jacksonville, the funeral. I was told that was his first funeral.” cial place in her heart. The automaton was FL on June 8; Anaheim, CA Doris Ann (Hipsher) Holbert arrived at the Harrison “From the above, you may see how the lives of Broth- valued between $600- on June 22; and Boise, ID Chilhowee Baptist Academy for the second time in her er Kelley and his family and my family intertwined more 800. on June 29. Still to come is life in September 1960 as a very immature, naive teen- than once. I believe that was no accident and that God They also took a 1902 Baton Rouge, LA on July 27; ager- this time as a student. had His hand on my life all those years. I know without working gem roller in its Kansas City, MO on August “I had always had my mother to make decisions for a doubt that HCBA and everyone that touched my life original packing which was 10; and Richmond, VA on me,” said, Holbert. “She told me how to wear my hair, that year made a huge difference in my Christian life,” appraised at $300-$500. August 17. clothes, etc. I did not know how to wash and dry my she said. “The Roadshow was very The Real Blind Side Many of you probably wished it for many, many blame-the-teachers bandwagon are Severance named Second saw a block buster movie kids whose families have the bleeding hearts who blame pov- a few years ago called The plenty of money. The erty. Some of my brightest, most curi- Congressional District Blind Side starring Sandra Tuohys were well-to-do and ous, most focused students are poor. Bullock. The movie tells they used their resources With free breakfast and free lunch Stateswoman of the Year the true story of Michael to help Michael, but we all and other assistance available, the Cont. from page 1 Oher, a traumatized kid know their money did not deprivation that affects my class- who goes on to become just buy Michael a mira- room the most is the deprivation a first round NFL draft cle. Despite what politi- of values. Kids and parents having of Tennessee. She then pick with the help of Leigh cians on the left or the an anti-intellectual attitude and a served on the staff of Gov- Anne Tuohy and her family. By Sarah Baker right think, money is not lifestyle that provides no structure ernor Don Sundquist, serv- bakers@knoxfocus. The movie demonstrates com the answer. and no respect for learning. I grew ing as the Assistant Com- what a miracle it is when Both sides of the politi- up very poor, but my mother read missioner of the Dept. of Michael Oher is able to cal aisle think money will to me. I grew up watching Nova, not Personnel. She also served accomplish the grade point average fix the education problem in Amer- Two and a Half Men. I was taught to as the Human Resource he needs to qualify for a college foot- ica. The right thinks that money is value knowledge and creativity. My Manager for Knox County ball opportunity, a grade point aver- an incentive, and that if we create parents did not defend me if I did Government from 2000 age my own child would be punished a system of competition and finan- something wrong. My mother was my – 2003. In 2010, Sever- her tireless volunteer spirit, for. Still, it was considered a miracle. cial reward, our schools will improve. mother, not my bff. This is the real ance was the Knox County although Severance cred- Not because Michael is stupid or lazy. Show me someone who became a blind side. This is what politicians Campaign Co-Chair for Bill its her success to a higher Throughout the film, Michael proves teacher because he is motivated by refuse to see. Haslam for Governor, and in power. himself motivated and competent. It money, and I will show you someone Money can buy breakfast, but it 2011, she served as Chair- “God continues to shower is indeed a miracle because Michael who wouldn’t be an effective teacher cannot make sure a child eats it. person of the Knox County me with His blessings, and accomplishes this after living through with all the money in the Bill Gate’s Money can buy computers, but it Republican Party. Although I am grateful for His guid- hell on Earth. Swiss bank account. Climbers are cannot make sure a child turns off a passionate Republican, ance and presence in my Let me remind you of something easily recognizable in teaching cir- his computer and goes to bed at a Severance’s accomplish- life,” Severance, a member else. That miracle was accomplished cles. They’re the ones who talk a decent hour. Money cannot keep ments extend beyond pol- of the First Baptist Church with the help of teachers, coaches, good game but cannot connect with families whole or fix a person’s char- itics. of Fountain City, told The an expensive private tutor, and most the kids. Therefore, the kids do not acter. Money cannot put a child in She has also served on Focus. importantly, the love of the Tuohy perform well in their classes. They her lap and read to him every night. the University Of Tennes- The 37th Tennessee family. At the pricey private school are few and far between. Thank God. I’m not Jesus or even Anne Sullivan, see School Of Music Advi- Republican Party States- the Tuohy children attended, Michael To the folks who think teachers are but I’m a good teacher. Still, I cannot sory Board, the Universi- men’s Dinner was held on Oher was the exception. However, in complacent automatons who could make up for a child’s life experience. ty of Tennessee Chancel- July 12 at the Music City thousands of public schools across do better with an incentive, I shake I cannot take every child I love home lors Associates, the Knox- Center in downtown Nash- this country, he is the rule. I think my head and imagine those folks with me and perform a Leigh Anne ville Opera Board, and ville. This year’s theme for everyone reading this would agree trying to do my job for one day. Then Tuohy miracle: the miracle of con- the Knoxville Opera Guild the Statesmen’s Dinner was that the Tuohy family was the key I laugh inside. It’s more fun than the sistency, of structure, of security, of Board, among others. Sev- “Celebrating Our State”—a ingredient in this miracle, and hun- old trick of imagining people in their values, and of love. No test can mea- erance has received many look at how Tennessee and dreds of times I’ve wished I could underwear. sure that. No politician can legislate awards and recognitions the Republican Party offer give such a miracle to a student, Almost more annoying to me than it. No voucher can buy it. That is the because of her commit- the opportunity for achieve- but I cannot. Believe it or not, I’ve the opportunists jumping on the real blind side. ment to these causes and ment to every individual. July 15, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

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Knox County KPD officers, employees honored Republican Party Picnic Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and Police Chief David hosted by Halls Rausch presented Officer Of the Month awards to six outstand- Republican Club ing Knoxville Police Department By Lee Johnson, officers and Outstanding Civilian Halls Republican Club Employees of the Month to two dedicated City Employees. The Halls Republican Club Officer Jeff Allgood and will be hosting a Knox County- Officer Robert Cook were recog- wide Republican Party Picnic nized as the January Officers of at Fountain City Park (adjoining the Month. Officer Allgood has Fountain City Lake) on July 20 been with the Knoxville Police from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Department since June 2006; While Halls will be the primary Officer Cook joined the depart- host, all other area Republican ment in August 2008. clubs will be supporting this While demonstrating patrol major event. work to a cadet, Jeff Allgood This family-friendly picnic will noticed the smell of smoke in feature live music (Con Hunley the 8800 block of Kingston plus The Chillbillies with Judge Pike. Officer Allgood tracked the Tim Irwin); games like horse- smoke down to a wooded area shoes, badminton, and croquet; and discovered it was coming and an opportunity to show off from a campfire at a home- your talents onstage. less camp known to belong to There will be Buddy’s bar-b- Kevin Scrimager, aka Bicycle Photo by Dan Andrews cue lunches available--$10 for Red. Officer Allgood encoun- Knoxville Police Department Officer James Gadd, center, was one of several officers and employees hon- adults (age 12+) with a discount- tered a male and female at ored last Tuesday by Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and Police Chief David Rausch. ed rate for younger children. the camp, but could not locate Proceeds will go to Republican Mr. Scrimager. The clean-cut, his arrest. In addition, Barner arrest information with fellow yards from the camp among causes. healthy looking pair’s nice cloth- was also wanted in several addi- officers including Officer Cook. bicycles and debris wedged into We have already heard from ing and overly cordial demeanor tional states for gun and drug The two officers revisited the a drainage pipe. The investiga- over 20 elected officials who seemed out of place for a home- charges. The female, 24-year- site on several occasions yet tion indicated Mr. Scrimager had plan to attend. Others, who less camp. A brief conversation old Haley Tweed of Sevierville, were unsuccessful in locating been fatally stabbed on January plan to run for office, also plan with the pair brought more sus- had originally used her sister’s Mr. Scrimager. On January 25, 8th.” to be there. This picnic will be a picion, and when Officer Allgood information because she mis- 2013, Officer Cook received a Investigators were able to “meet and greet,” and will be a returned to his patrol car, he takenly thought there was a vio- welfare check call in which the detain Barner before he was great chance to have a “one-on- entered the couple’s informa- lation of probation warrant for complainant stated they had extradited to Texas while Tweed one” conversation with any of tion into his laptop to continue her arrest. not heard from Mr. Scrimager was located at a residence in our local government officials. his investigation. Both Barner and Tweed since January 8. Officer Cook Knoxville. Tweed was indicted For an event this size, we need It was quickly apparent that were charged with Criminal contacted Officer Allgood to by a Knox County Grand Jury for volunteers. Please contact the couple had lied about their Trespassing. Barner was also verify the location of the camp. First Degree Murder. Barner will Jacob Swisher (865-200-0422) identities. The male, 38-year- charged with Public Intoxication, Again, Mr. Scrimager could not be charged with First Degree or Bob Crye (865-806-2361). old Gregory Paul Barner, was Resisting Arrest, Evading Arrest be located. An expanded perim- Murder once extradited back to Everyone is invited to come wanted in Texas by the FBI. as well as the outstanding eter of search eventually led to Tennessee from Texas. and join us for a fun-filled after- The U.S. Marshal’s Service also Federal warrants. the discovery of the deaceased Chief Rausch said, “If it noon in the Park—Fountain City had outstanding warrants for Officer Allgood shared the Mr. Scrimger approximately 40 Continue on page 2 Park! Visit Knoxville Board of Directors Renews President’s Contract The Visit Knoxville careful in evaluating community.” conventions. serves on the Tennessee thinking of industry Board of Directors today Visit Knoxville’s Over the past Bumpas has over Tourism Committee partners and board, voted and announced performance and are 18-months, Bumpas 20 years in hotels, and is recognized as a together with our a contract renewal especially pleased with has lead Visit Knoxville venues and destination national and regional passionate staff at Visit for the organization’s Kim’s leadership in through a restructuring marketing and has leader in the tourism Knoxville, make for a President, Kim Bumpas. achieving outstanding process from the obtained the Destination industry. talented and effective The new contract begins results,” said Bo Connor, Knoxville Tourism and Marketing Accreditation Bumpas is quick team,” said Bumpas. “The immediately and runs Chair of Visit Knoxville Sports Corporation to Program’s elite to credit the Board success we have and through June 2016. Board of Directors. Visit Knoxville. Named certification of Certified of Directors, tourism the difference we make The Board of Directors “We are happy that official President in Destination Management stakeholders, and Visit is done as a team, not began discussing the Kim, with her abilities, July 2012, Bumpas Executive (CDME). Knoxville staff for all by one person, and I’m renewal of Bumpas’ energy and proven began focusing on She is one of only two the organization has fortunate to continue to contract several track record, continues reinvigorating Knoxville candidates in the state accomplished over the be a part of such exciting weeks ago. “Our board her commitment to as a travel destination of Tennessee to achieve last year. times of tourism in our members have been our organization and for leisure travelers and this honor. Bumpas also “The progressive community.” PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 15, 2013 KPD officers, employees honored Cont. from page 1 UT Medical Center where complex. description of the vehi- suspect who was continu- he would be unable to catch weren’t for Officer Allgood’s he was in critical condition With the information cle provided by Officer ing to victimize our citizens. the truck from his bicycle, initial observations and and unable to provide any Officer Gadd gained from Capouellez, Captain Jones Their team effort made the immediately relayed the continued investigation information about his inju- the jacket and the recov- spotted the car at a busi- city safer by taking this vehicle’s description, loca- along with Officer Cook’s ries. A search of the crime ery of the victim’s vehicle, ness on Kingston Pike. repeat offender off the tion and direction of travel extra efforts in searching scene by officers turned Investigator Brian Moran Captain Jones followed the street and prevented the to other officers which led the area around the camp- up empty handed. was able to locate a crime vehicle as it drove through victimization of other law Officer Caleb Crothers to site, this homicide would Officer Gadd was briefed scene along with witness- the West Hills neighbor- abiding citizens.” conduct a traffic stop on a have likely gone unsolved. on the injured male when es to the crime. As a result, hood. When the vehicle Cadet Josh Compton vehicle travelling on Grand We congratulate them on his shift began several Investigator Moran was came to a dead end street, was named the Civilian Avenue that matched the a job well done.” hours later. On his own ini- able to charge the sus- the suspect fled on foot Employee of the Month for description given by Cadet Officer James Gadd, tiative Officer Gadd began pect, Mark Cripps, with from the car. April. Cadet Compton has Compton. a veteran of KPD since searching the area includ- Attempted First Degree Using his detailed knowl- been with the Knoxville C a d e t C o m p t o n March 1995, was named ing nearby businesses for Murder. edge of the neighborhood, Police Department since responded to the traffic the February Officer of any type of evidence that “This is an example of Officer Shuler immediate- July 2011. stop scene and confirmed the Month. Officer Gadd’s could help explain the inju- Officer Gadd’s commit- ly responded to the area While working parking the stopped vehicle was commitment and persis- ries to the male. Within a ment to the job on a call he believed the suspect enforcement at the inter- indeed the same vehicle tence led to the capture of short time, Officer Gadd that did not occur on his would run toward. Officer section of Laurel Avenue involved in the hit-and-run. a dangerous suspect in a discovered a jacket with shift, but needed the extra Shuler quickly apprehend- and 12th Street, Cadet The 19-year-old driver of case that would likely have blood on it in the park- attention in order for the ed the suspect. Compton observed a the truck smelled of mari- gone unsolved. ing lot of a business on crime to be solved,” said The suspect, Charles Chevrolet pickup truck with juana. After a positive hit On February 6, 2013, a Chapman Highway. It was Chief Rausch. Chandler, Jr., was charged a significant amount of on the vehicle by a K-9, a citizen with severe head determined the jacket did Captain Don Jones and with Vehicle Burglary, chrome travelling east on search of the vehicle yield- trauma appeared in the belong to the victim. Soon Officers Travis Shuler and Evading Arrest, Possession Laurel Avenue. The truck ed a glass pipe with burnt parking lot of a drug store after, Officer Gadd discov- Robert Capouellez the of Burglary Tools, and attempted a left turn onto marijuana residue and on Chapman Highway. The ered the victim’s vehicle April Officers of the Month. Driving While Privileges 12th Street striking the an open bottle of liquor. victim was transported to parked at an apartment Captain Jones has been Suspended. Chandler curb in the process. The The driver, Justin Dorning with the department since had just been arrested in driver of the truck over-cor- (DOB 4-22-93), was arrest- November 1986. Officer February for a vehicle bur- rected in response, trav- ed and charged with DUI Shuler has been with KPD glary in another apartment eled across 12th Street, and Leaving the Scene of Dogwood Family Dentistry since December 1998 complex. and then struck a parked an Accident. James D. Hazenfield, DDS while Officer Capouellez Chief Rausch said, “Each vehicle. The truck immedi- Chief Rausch said, “Due Same day appointments available has been a member since officer played a pivotal ately left the scene. to Cadet Compton’s quick August 2008. role in apprehending this Cadet Compton realizing Continue on page 4 $20 Look and See exam While responding to a We never charge for pain control suspicious person call in 6502-B Chapman Hwy. an apartment complex Knoxville, TN 37920 on Cresthill Drive, Officer (next to The Rush) 609-9682 Capouellez located a sus- NOW OFFERING EXTENDED HOURS pect committing a vehi- cle burglary. As Officer Capouellez pursued the suspect on foot a second suspect fled the area in a tan Cadillac. During the chase Officer Capouellez was able to relay infor- mation on both suspects including the description of the vehicle to respond- ing officers. Captain Jones imme- diately responded to the area. Based on the

School Board Tours Carter Elementary Knox County Schools Facility Management Supervisor Doug Dillingham, right, gave members of the Knox County Board of Education a tour Carter Elementary School, lo- cated at 8455 Strawberry Plains Pike, on Tuesday, July 9. Photo by Dan Andrews.

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Pages from something for everyone in the Political his platform. The former Congressman said he rec- Past ognized the deficiencies in Tennessee’s education- al system and promised to bring about needed reforms. Mitchell said he would strongly support the TVA and would closely adhere to the “business-like” prin- ciples of former Governor By Ray Hill Gordon Browning in terms [email protected] of not only expenditures, but personnel as well. he administra- In his announcement he tion of Governor was running for governor, Prentice Cooper, J. Ridley Mitchell directly unlikeT that of his prede- challenged Crump, saying cessor Gordon Browning, the Memphis Boss wanted had been relatively quiet. to keep Prentice Cooper in Cooper and Browning were office to maintain his control as different in temperament of the state. Mitchell said as they were in appearance. his election would save the Gordon Browning was a big, people of Tennessee from bluff man with a shock of the “tyrannical dictatorship” hair swept back from his of E. H. Crump. forehead with a tendency Mitchell’s candidacy to being stout, as Browning did not afford Governor loved to eat. Cooper was Cooper the luxury of run- not quite 5’6 and his weight ning a casual campaign. hovered around 145 pounds Prentice Cooper was soon with a full head of hair metic- forced to campaign hard, ulously parted and neatly as Tennesseans had proven combed. Browning was an to be reluctant in granting excellent speaker, a veter- an incumbent governor a an of the rough and tumble third consecutive term. For of Tennessee politics, while the third time, a “coalition” Cooper’s own speeches ticket was formed, consist- were burdened with what ing of Cooper for gover- some considered to be an nor, Tom Stewart for U. S. excessive use of facts and Senate and Leon Jourolman figures. While Cooper’s for Utilities Commissioner. speeches might have been Senator Stewart was him- educational, they were not self facing a determined exactly exciting. challenge from Edward W. With an appearance and “Ned” Carmack, son of the demeanor much like an slain former Senator Edward accountant, perhaps it was W. Carmack. hardly surprising Governor The war was not going Cooper had managed to well for the allied forces in bring Tennessee’s budget 1942 and voters were res- under control. There was tive. Many incumbents all little doubt Cooper would across the nation would seek a second two-year term from the author’s personal collection. face defeat in the elec- in 1940 and once again he National advertisement featuring Tennessee Governor Prentice Cooper, appearing in TIME magazine, 1943. tion that year. Mitchell’s was to be part of another campaign bought ads in “coalition” ticket. This time Tennessee newspapers Governor Cooper would run claim, saying Dempster attended the Democratic convention quite nearly J. Ridley Mitchell. Mitchell underscoring the theme of with Senator K. D. McKellar would not even carry his National Convention that rebelled at the notion of had served in the Congress freedom, asking voters, “We and Utilities Commissioner home county of Knox. year, along with National nomination Wallace, who from 1931-39, giving up are fighting a war for free- Porter Dunlap. Cooper drew Governor Cooper con- Committeeman E. H. Crump, had been a Republican his seat to run a quixotic dom, why not vote for that an opponent in the form of centrated on “nonpolitical” Senator K. D. McKellar most of his life, and FDR race for the U. S. Senate in same freedom?” Mitchell’s Knoxville Mayor George appearances and publicity to and most of Tennessee’s had to threaten to refuse 1938. Despite having run ads urged voters to “Beat Dempster, but the gover- promote his reelection cam- Congressional delegation. the presidential nomina- third in the 1938 Senate Dictator Crump!” nor clearly did not view paign. Photos of Prentice Despite denying any inter- tion if the delegates did not race, Mitchell had made a Not surprisingly, Mitchell Dempster as a significant Cooper shaking hands est in a third term, it was accept his choice. very strong showing in his soon received an endorse- threat to his reelection. with movie producer Jesse obvious to just about every Back home in Tennessee, native Middle Tennessee. ment from former Governor While Dempster main- Lasky, Jr. as Alvin York, an Democrat that Franklin Governor Cooper’s election The contrast between Gordon Browning. Since tained a busy speaking iconic figure in the Volunteer Delano Roosevelt would strategy worked beautiful- Prentice Cooper and J. leaving office in 1939, schedule, traveling to most, State, signed a contract be renominated. Senator ly as he crushed George Ridley Mitchell could not Browning had returned if not all, of Tennessee’s appeared in newspapers McKellar had already Dempster in the Democratic have been greater; Mitchell home to Huntingdon, ninety-five counties, all across Tennessee. The endorsed FDR and while primary. Cooper had won was tall, bald, and dis- Tennessee. Browning had Cooper’s own campaign famous Sergeant York was speaking before a caucus a second term and as he tinguished. The former been elected Judge of the announced the governor widely admired throughout of the Tennessee delegates approached the end of that Congressman was also Chancery Court, a position might not even make a Tennessee and many news- to the national convention, term, the United States was a very good speaker and that had been occupied single speech in his reelec- paper accounts referred to opined that the best choice deeply embroiled in the possessed a demeanor by another former gover- tion bid. By the middle of Prentice Cooper as York’s for vice president was Second World War. one expects of a success- nor, Tom C. Rye. With Rye’s July 1940, only 20,000 “advisor”. It was an asso- Secretary of State Cordell Prentice Cooper, under ful politician. His successor retirement, Browning was pamphlets had been print- ciation which clearly did Hull. Disclaiming any knowl- Tennessee State law, could in Congress, Albert Gore, Sr. elected to an eight-year ed in support of the coali- not hurt the governor’s edge of whom the President seek another two-year term described Mitchell as the term in 1940. tion ticket and those were reputation. might select as his running as governor, although no sort of politician who could Browning’s endorsement distributed to leaders in Actress Mary Howard, who mate, McKellar expressed incumbent had won a third promise every constituent of J. Ridley Mitchell was his each of Tennessee’s coun- had appeared in the movie confidence that Roosevelt consecutive term in almost a new post office and then first foray into state poli- ties to be redistributed to “Abe Lincoln In Illinois”, came would choose the stately one hundred years. Cooper make them happy when the tics since his humiliating voters. to visit Governor Cooper Hull for the vice presiden- was eyeing the Senate seat promised post office never defeat by Prentice Cooper Senator McKellar had along with her mother at tial nomination. held by Tom Stewart, who materialized. Prentice in 1938, a fact Browning no serious opposition of the governor’s mansion One thing was certain; would be up for reelection Cooper was diminutive, himself mentioned during any kind in the primary, on Valentine’s Day. “Abe FDR’s incumbent Vice that same year. Governor short tempered, with a full his speech at McKenzie, opposed only by perennial Lincoln In Illinois” had pre- President, John Nance Cooper’s senatorial ambi- head of carefully combed Tennessee. Browning’s candidate John R. Neal of miered at Lincoln Memorial Garner of Texas, was going tions were apparently sti- hair. Cooper was not neces- praise of Mitchell drew a Knoxville. Dunlap had been University in Harrogate and home to Uvalde. Disgusted fled by K. D. McKellar. sarily a good stump speaker, quick response from E. H. on the Utilities Commission Governor Cooper had met with the notion of a third Senator McKellar enjoyed nor was he overly impres- Crump who dismissed the for quite sometime and Miss Howard on that occa- term for any man, Garner an excellent working rela- sive, although he was clear- former Congressman as “a was expected to easily sion and issued an invi- had tried to compete with tionship with Stewart who ly a good administrator. professional office-seek- win renomination in the tation for her to visit the Roosevelt for the presiden- was largely content to follow Former Congressman er”. Crump pointed out Democratic primary. governor’s residence. tial nomination in 1940 McKellar’s lead on most Mitchell had offered himself Browning’s decrying dicta- George Dempster, while The governor used his without success. Senator issues. Cooper was also as the “harmony” candidate torship after his own bid to waging a more convention- incumbency wisely, making McKellar concluded even if close to Senator McKellar during the 1938 senatorial impose a county-unit plan al campaign, was not exact- many visits for dedica- FDR did not pick Hull as his and when E. H. Crump election, the only position and disenfranchise voters ly setting audiences on fire tions and announcements running mate, there were began grumbling that the left in the war between the as well as control the with his charges that the in various Tennessee com- other qualified Tennesseans state administration was McKellar – Crump axis and state’s election machinery Cooper administration was munities. Cooper was for the place, “including Mr. being unfair to Memphis that of Governor Gordon was hypocritical. Crump dominated by the Crump accompanied on several Crump”. and Shelby County, it was Browning’s state machine. sniffed that no intelligent machine and the governor’s occasions by his Adjutant The Memphis Boss, while McKellar who approached To run against Governor voter could trust Browning’s campaign was funded large- General of the Tennessee enjoying the compliment, the governor to work things Cooper, Mitchell reinvented “head, his heart or his ly through contributions National Guard, Thomas dismissed the notion he out. himself as an opponent of hand”. The Memphis Boss from state employees, a Frazier. Tom Frazier was would allow his name to be When it became read- the Crump organization. said that both Browning charge Governor Cooper the son of former governor placed before the conven- ily clear Senator McKellar C ooper of f icially and Mitchell objected to denied. and U. S. Senator James tion. The Tennessee dele- would not support Cooper announced his reelection the fact Governor Cooper Dempster’s campaign B. Frazier and the broth- gation, like many gathered for the Senate, he opted to bid on April 17, 1942; Ridley had provided the people of manager boldly predicted er of J. B. Frazier, Jr. who at the convention, were seek a third term as gover- Mitchell followed suit the Tennessee with an honest his candidate would go into was then the U. S. Attorney horrified when President nor in 1942. Cooper’s path very next day. Both Cooper and efficient government. Shelby County with a major- for the Eastern District of Roosevelt chose Secretary to reelection that year was and Mitchell promised to The battle for Prentice ity of the vote. The Cooper Tennessee. of Agriculture Henry Wallace more complicated, as he end the poll tax if elected. Cooper’s third term was well campaign snorted at the Prentice Cooper naturally as his running mate. The drew a serious opponent in Mitchell, true to form, had under way. PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 15, 2013 KPD officers, Exploring Nature’s Oddities employees We live in Every 2 honored such a natu- A Day Away hours and 47 Cont. from page 2 rally diverse minutes the area, with spring flows, decisions in this rapidly- lakes, moun- r e l e a s i n g evolving situation, the intox- tains, rivers, a b o u t 5 0 0 icated driver was stopped caves, bluffs, gallons of and brought to justice many kinds water a before he had the opportu- of wildlife, a minute. On nity to hurt any innocent cit- huge assort- the grounds izens. Congratulations on a ment of trees By Mike Steely of the spring job well done.” and plants. is an old Transportation Officer Yet, among all church built Earnest Sealy was rec- these natural things there by the family and a one- ognized as the January are some really odd places room school. Civilian Employee of the we can visit within a day’s What causes the ebb Month for the Knoxville drive. and flow isn’t known and Police Department. Sealy You’d never think of our the water is cold, so there Andrew’s Geyser was once part of a huge resort near Old Fort, N.C. The resort is long has been with KPD since area as being volcanic, but must be some type of bar- gone but the fountain or “geyser” has been restored and is work a drive from the little August 2005. here and there are remind- rier beneath the earth that town just off I-40 east of Asheville. Chief Rausch said, ers that, at one time, we fills up and then empties. “Transportation Officer were. Occasional earth- If you’d like to visit you Sealy consistently goes quakes shake us a bit and just follow Higway 11W to mountain beyond Asheville information about it by little known Historic town. above and beyond his we understand that the Rogersville, go downtown and features a huge arrow- Googling “Andrews Geyser” There’s not only the hot, or expected duties by assist- earth is constantly moving and follow the street thru head, the reconstruct- or going to http://www.visi- warm springs, but dining ing with administrative even here. Yet there are town to Burem Road, bear- ed fort, nearby waterfalls toldfort.com. in the old courtoom, The issues for the transporta- more things that can also ing right until you get Amis and shops, a couple festi- If it’s something a little old Warwick Mansion in tion unit.” remind and surprise us. House Historical Marker. vals each year, and a few more “volcanic” in our Hidden Valley, and relics of Most of these activities Ebbing and Flowing Turn left on Ebb & Flowing miles out of town: Andrew’s region than you should the one-time glory. The Hot are completed on his per- Spring, near Rogersville, Spring Rd. and look for Geyser. take a day trip to Hot Springs Historic Disticts is sonal time and include: gushes forth on sched- the remains of an old mill At one time, many years Spring, N.C. just north- located off Interstate 81 to Development of the work ule with an issue of clear dam. ago as the railroad came east of Asheville or east Interstate 63 to Highway schedule and rotation spring water. The water is For more information you through the area, an indus- of Newport. In the early 220 North. schedule for the six trans- cold and fresh and no one can Google the Chamber trialist had an idea to build 1800’s a resort developed You might want to con- portation officers, develop- really knows why it flows of Commerce there at a resort about half way up there and, over years, sev- tact “The Homestead” ment of the Field Training sometimes and not other hawkinschamber@char- the mountain. The hotel eral. During the years thou- resort there and book a Program for newly hired times. It’s located on the tertn.net or call (423)921- was a popular retreat and sands of people visited room. Between Atlanta and transportation officers , old Amee homestead next 9105. train stop but, by 1903 to “take the waters” and Columbus, Ga., is Warm creating a procedure list to Big Creek and was a There’s an Ebb and Flow or so the resort burned. today you can still do so Springs, where President for patrol officers who fill in popular gathering place for Spring closer to Knoxville All that remained was the in individual cabins. Given Franklin Roosevelt sought as transportation officers frontier militia. Nearby is in Martel Estates near fountain at the bottom of that the Appalachian Trail relief from his crippling ill- to follow which makes their an actual, authentic, one- Muddy Creek just inside the peak. Years later the passes through the town ness. Warm Springs Village service more effective and room school house and Loudon County. plumbing and mountain- and Pisgah National Forest features antiques, crafts, efficient, the researched the drive there, up Highway For anyone looking for side dams were restored is nearby, there’s a growing etc. and some of the town’s handheld metal detectors 11 or Rutledge Pike, takes a really unusual natural and the fountain moved to popularity of the old resort buildings are more than to include reviews, dealers, you by Shield’s Station, the “water” attraction there’s its current location. Think town. 100 years old. The area prices, and product infor- various Granger County an oddity near Old Fort, N. of it as an artesian well, But, did you know there Also features Roosevelt’s mation, the research of Tomato farms, Tate C. that’s often overlooked the water coming from are other Hot Springs within “Little White House,” a cov- procedures and equipment Srings, Bean Station, and by travelers. Old Fort was high above and across the a day’s drive of Knoxville? ered bridge, The Springs to help eliminate the pos- Mooresburg. You can also the site of a Revolutionary valley and spirting up into Bet you didn’t. Complex is open daily for sibility of prisoners moving get a peek at some of the War fort and is a small the air in the round foun- Hot Springs, Virginia, tours. their cuffed hands from the old marble quarries along town just off Interstate tain in the valley. with pools that Thomas back to the front. the way. 40 at the base of the You can get more Jefferson visited, is a July 15, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

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Webb to coach Lady Beavers softball team By Ken Lay state third baseman at who spent just one season guided the softball squad forward to coming in and named all-Ohio Valley Con- Brittany Webb may be Central. Before arriving as Karns High’s coach. to a 22-14 record. just establishing that we’re ference twice and was a a new face at Karns High at Central, she played her “Karns has always been a Webb, meanwhile, was there to win. four-time member of the School but she’s certainly freshman and sophomore top contender and when a part of a Seymour team “I want to help these OVC’s all-academic team. no stranger to the District seasons at Halls High I played at Central, Karns that reached its third con- kids. I want them to have a After her playing days, 3-AAA softball scene. School. was always tough to play.” secutive Class AAA State good time playing softball she served as a student- Webb, a 2007 Central Webb, who spent last Hutson inherited a pro- Tournament. because I enjoyed playing assistant with the Lady High School graduate, was season as an assistant gram that had won three She’s hoping to guide the at Central and I’ve played Tigers. named to coach the Lady coach at Seymour, is eager consecutive District 3-AAA Lady Beavers to a State ever since I was four and She will teach special Beavers last week. She to take over at Karns, Tournament titles. She Tournament appearance. never missed a season education at Karns after played her final two high where she’ll be the Lady replaced Judy Siebert, “I’m excited about this until after college. It’s all spending the 2012-13 school seasons in Foun- Beavers’ third coach in as who resigned following the position to head up this about helping kids with not school year as a teaching tain City where she and many seasons. 2012 season. program and help them just softball, but with life in assistant in Central’s spe- the Lady Bobcats reached “I’m really excited to be Hutson, who teaches at keep their tradition,” said general.” cial education program. consecutive Class AAA able to coach in a great Bearden Middle School Webb, who played third After high school, Webb State Tournaments. district,” said Webb, who and is an assistant girls base during her high went on to Tennessee She was a two-time all- replaces Kristy Hutson, basketball coach at Karns, school career. “I’m looking State, where she was

Still “The racquets have been my friends.” — Louis Royal Some Bad Head coach Guys in Louis Roy- al (top left) poses with Sports… his Univer- sity of Ten- By Alex Norman nessee 1970 Last week I dropped tennis team, some serious knowledge which cap- on you good people with tured the an article titled “Still Some Southeast- Good Guys in Sports.” ern Confer- This week I’m back with ence cham- an article titled “Still Some pionship. Bad Guys in Sports.” Starting with I’m nothing if not consis- the player tent… to Royal’s Recently Urban Meyer left and go- made it a mission to find ing clock- ways to absolve himself of wise, the Vols any blame with regards to are Ed Pick- Aaron Hernandez. ett, Char- Hernandez, a former Flor- lie Hodges, ida standout that left the Earl Free- Gators and was a fourth man, Robert round draft pick of the New Van Malder, England Patriots in 2010, Tommy Mo- has been charged with zur, Scott Le- murder. Tellier, Jim No one in their right Ward and mind believes that Meyer Bill Monan. holds responsibility for that alleged crime. But Meyer’s discipline record when it Former tennis player, coach, and teacher comes to the three years was Hernandez’s coach has been criticized. And I think it is a fair question to is still a fan of the game he loves ask… By Steve Williams Had Meyer been more Wimbledon championship led to Royal recall- This fact alone – that he had seen the Eng- effective with Hernandez Louis Royal enjoys talking tennis. The ing one of his earliest special times in the lish player on the front end of that 77-year while he was in charge, former University of Tennessee player and sport. As a 12-year-old in 1946, Royal said connection – reveals Royal’s unique perspec- could Hernandez’s life head coach and longtime teacher of the he got to see Fred Perry play in a profes- tive of tennis. turned out differently? game has many stories. It was also around sional tournament in Chattanooga. Perry was “I may have been a ball boy for him,” said Meyer might get the ben- this time of the year, summertime, that many Wimbledon champion in 1936, the last time Royal. “I don’t remember for sure, but I was efit of the doubt if he had of his memories were made. a Great Britain player had won the game’s a ball boy at 12 years old. He had beautiful Englishman Andy Murray’s recent greatest trophy prior to this year. Continue on page 3 Continue on page 3

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Professional NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon By Ken Lay was the keynote speaker and was introduced by and Tyler Parker. commentator Dr. Jerry Punch, pictured. The more things Despite the youth on Each year, ten individuals with ties to the Greater change for the Cath- Catholic’s boys squad, Knoxville region are inducted into the Hall of Fame olic High School golf Walker has some for their achievements in athletics. The Hall of Fame teams, the more they lofty expectations. Class of 2013 includes Neil Clabo, Doyle Human, stay the same. “Our biggest thing is Ed Irvin, Bernadette Locke-Mattox, Holland Phillips, The Irish and Lady getting to State as a Mary Ellis Richardson, Bill Schmidt, Jay Searcy, Irish will compete in team,” he said. “Last George Underwood and Virginia McGrath Weaver. Class A/AA after spend- year, we put on a show ing the last four years in a horrible monsoon at in District 4-AAA. the district tournament. That district was com- “This is the first year prised of perenni- that we’ve seen a mix Expectations ‘Experienced’ al state powerhouse of new talent. It’s good Farragut along with because it will mix things Maryville and Bearden. up. We have some good ‘Cats aim for Once the Irish made eighth graders who high for HVA golf it to regional play, they are incoming fresh- had to compete with men and they will have Region Tourney the Admirals, Bulldogs the other players ele- By Ken Lay and Rebels along with vate their game too. team in 2013 When Central High School golf coach Tony Pat- District 3-AAA powers The Irish will open By Ken Lay terson talks about his 2013 boys team, one word Halls, Powell, Central their 2013 campaign Johnson. comes to his mind. and Hardin Valley. on July 23 with a match Hardin Valley Academy’s Johnson is back for his The word is “experience.” Despite the re-classi- at Holston Hills against golf team dethroned Halls senior season in 2013. “This is the most experienced team that I’ve had fication, Catholic will be Powell and defending as District 3-AAA Champi- Junior Harris Dodson, who since I’ve been here,” said Patterson, who will soon in another tough con- District 3-AAA Champion on in 2012. also posted a strong dis- open his 10th season as the Bobcats golf coach. ference (District 4-A/ Hardin Valley Academy. The Hawks again have trict finish, also returns. “Our goal is to make it to the region tournament AA) with the likes of Meanwhile the Lady high hopes in 2013. They In addition to those play- like it is and if our guys can play the way they’re capa- Alcoa and Christian Irish’s 2013 squad will not, however, have the ers, the Hawks have three ble of playing, we’ll get there.” Academy of Knoxville. is comprised of a chance to defend their veteran sophomores who The Bobcats are not only battle-tested, they’re “I’ve talked to CAK’s pair of returners who title. will be looking to make an also deep. Central’s boys squad is comprised of coach. We’ve played enjoyed success last Re-alignment has forced impact by season’s end. 10 players, including six returners from last year’s them a lot over the years season. The duo of Hardin Valley to move to That group includes Cooper squad. That team finished fourth in the District 3-AAA when we were in Tri- senior Alexa Pavon is District 4-AAA. There, the Atteberry, Sam Jones and Tournament and came up just short of reaching the ple-A, and I’ve talked to back along with sopho- Hawks will have to compete Tyler Van De Griff. New- Region 2-AAA Tournament. Alcoa’s coach and those more Madison Ray. with perennial state power- comer Anthony Marcinelli, The ‘Cats have three returning seniors in Stephen seem to be the teams Both are battle-test- house Farragut, Bearden a junior, will join the team Hill, Brogan Newgent and Ryan Cardwell. Hill and that everyone is pretty ed and had impressive and Maryville. this season. Newgent have both been in Patterson’s program in much gunning for,” said efforts at the District “Playing against Halls Chambers said he knows each of the three previous seasons while Cardwell Irish third-year head 4-AAA Tournament last and some of the other tal- that he has a talented begins his second season at Central. coach Adam Walker season. Their season ented individuals in District group of golfers. He and his Juniors Hayden Settle and Phillip Campbell also said. “I kind of look at was halted at the Region 3-AAA has prepared us to team are looking forward to return along with sophomore Julian Ball. this as an opportunity 2-AAA Tournament. play in District 4-AAA,” said the upcoming campaign. District re-alignment has sent defending champion for us make an impact. “Last year was Shane Chambers, who will “This is a great time of Hardin Valley to District 4-AAA, seemingly opening “We’re looking to really great for Madi- soon open his fifth season the year,” Chambers said. the competition a bit. The Hawks dethroned Halls make a splash in son because she com- as HVA’s golf coach. “We’re “Golf is starting up and last season after the Red Devils had one several a new division.” peted as a freshman,” in transition. school is getting ready to consecutive district titles. The Catholic boys have Walker said. “Alexa “We’re leaving one tough start. The Gibbs Eagles replace HVA in the district, which three returners from is a steady eddy. district and going into “Summer has started to also includes Clinton, Oak Ridge, Powell, Campbell the 2012 squad. Junior “Last year was fan- another one and our golf- get boring for these kids.” County and Anderson County. Gibbs had success in Matt Holloway looks tastic for both our boys ers are looking forward to The expectations remain District 3-A/AA and Patterson said he feels that the to be the team’s No. and girls. I look forward this.” high for the Hawks. Eagles will provide some stiff competition. 1 player. Senior Mack to maybe getting some Time will tell whether the “Wes Gosselin and “Hardin Valley has a great program but Gibbs has Padgett and sophomore more girls out over the Hawks can dethrone the Hunter Arnold, who grad- a good program too,” Patterson said. “Our district Eli Cox also are back. next couple of years.” Admirals as district cham- uated recently, have set doesn’t get any easier with Gibbs coming in. That trio will be joined The Lady Irish open pions (as they did to the up our program and we’re “These two districts and our region are the tough- by a quartet of fresh- their season on Aug. 1 at Red Devils last season), hoping that we can win the est around. If you get out of our region, and you make men including Kyle Gettysvue Country Club but Hardin Valley returns district, win the region and it to the state, then you’ve done something.” Cottam, Andy Moun- against Maryville and a talented and battle-test- represent Hardin Valley in Continue on page 4 tain, Tyler Seddersen Hardin Valley Academy. ed nucleus from last year’s the State Tournament,” squad that rose to the top Chambers said. “Farragut of the District 3-AAA Tour- has gone to the state mul- nament field. tiple times and they’ve won Hardin Valley’s top three it. players all posted Top-10 “That’s what we’re look- Farragut golfers look to continue winning tradition finishes in last year’s Dis- ing to do.” By Ken Lay players are sophomores The task of replacing “Kayland was all-state trict 3-AAA Tournament. The Hawks open their and juniors. Stuart Thomas will be huge last year and Elizabeth Junior Graham Gosse- season on July 22. They’ll Both Farragut High Juniors Mark Dalton won for the Admirals. played solid golf to help us lin won the district title take on Clinton, Campbell School golf team reached the Region 2-AAA Tourna- “Any time you lose a guy get to the state,” he said. last season. He prevailed County and the host Powell the Class AAA State Tour- ment last season. Fellow like Stuart Thomas, you The third spot is up for on the third playoff hole. Panthers at Beaverbrook nament last season. junior Connor McKay have some huge shoes grabs with a pair of fresh- He edged teammate Tyler Country Club. The Admirals and Lady recently posted a Top-10 to fill,” Cox said. “No one men battling occupy that Admirals, however, saw finished at the Southern guy can do that. We’ll need slot. Ashley Honey and their top players gradu- Junior Tournament. everybody.” Katherine Fu are vying for ate as Stuart Thomas That duo will be joined by Meanwhile, the Lady the position. and Teleri Hughes have a trio of elite sophomores Admirals will be in a similar “These girls have known moved on. Hughes, who including Brian Clark, Tyler position. Hughes’ depar- for a year that this spot was was recently honored by Johnson and Chip Thomas ture leaves an enormous going to be open,” Cox said. the Greater Knoxville Area (Stuart’s younger brother void for them. “they knew that whoever Boys and Girls Club, will who played last season). Farragut has two return- worked harder would be play for the University of “Those five guys are ers in juniors Kayland important for us to make Tennessee this season. going to shoulder the load,” Boling and Elizabeth Keel- another deep run.” Thomas and Hughes may Cox said. “We’re continu- ing. Boling won the Region Re-alignment will factor be gone but Farragut has ing the tradition of having 2-AAA Championship and into District 4-AAA in lofty expectations again a Thomas on the Farragut Keeling had a solid season 2013. Catholic is out and in 2013. Among those High School golf team. and helped the Lady Admi- the Hardin Valley Acade- expectations is ending the “It’s going to be an inter- rals reach the State Tour- my Hawks are in. The Irish season in Murfreesboro. esting year because we nament. posted solid performances The Admirals and Lady have a young team that “I don’t look at those but Cox said things will be Admirals have some youth- has experience. I have a girls as juniors,” Cox said. tougher with the Hawks in ful experience and coach strong sophomore class.” “Those two have been the mix. Jonathan Cox, who begins That may be the under- around for a long time and “Any time you add a his fifth season, is looking statement of the season. they know what I expect school that’s as big as for both of his squads to Cox says his sophomores and I know what to expect Hardin Valley, it make repeat last season’s suc- are good. All of them from them.” things tougher,” he said. cess. are Top-10 golfers in the What Cox expects is stel- “They’re growing and The boys team’s top five state. lar play. they’re getting better every year. “Having Hardin Valley makes our district tough- er.” Farragut’s teams will open their season on July 30 at the Prep Xtra Tourna- ment. The two-day event opens at Sevierville Coun- try Club and concludes at Oak Ridge Country Club. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 15, 2013 July 15, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 WIDNER: Going Wide for Rebounds In the spring of skinny players start to only have an average team. But, overnight I could see how aggres- 1964, Coach Bob grow, muscle up, and if he would put his best effort sive he was becoming, especially Dagley had just com- become more confi- into it, we would have a real good in rebounding. He believed that pleted his first year of dent,” he said. “But, team,” the coach added. every rebound belonged to him coaching at Gibbs High one player bothered me “I don’t recall that he ever said and he fought for it. You cannot School. They started because I felt he had a a word, but just looked down,” find fault with a player for being practicing basketball lot more to give than he Dagley remembers. “I noticed that aggressive in rebounding.” again with those who was showing me. I felt tears coming in his eyes. I reas- Many times, when the outside would make up the that most of the play- sured him of how important he shots from his teammates did 1964-65 team. The By Ralphine Major ers were more serious was to the success of the team. not go in, David was good at tip- coach always scrim- ralphine3@yahoo. about basketball than That player was a senior forward, ping them in—all to the delight of com maged other schools, he was.” This young David Widner.” Eagles’ fans! but especially liked to scrimmage coach was about to go to anoth- I remembered watching Widner “We did our best,” Widner told Kingston. “They were in the state er level of coaching, beyond play and was anxious to talk to me. It is a reoccurring theme tournament most every year,” he defense and diagramed plays. him. I called No. 24. “What kind from every player I talk to: they said. “I knew if we could compete He cared about his players and of coach was Dagley?” I asked worked hard for their beloved with them, we could have a good could not bear to see this play- him. coach. While Widner’s com- team.” His Eagles practiced one er’s talent go untapped. “One “Serious,” he replied. petitive spirit certainly pleased night and played one night each day after the others had gone to The description fit Dagley, but Dagley, the coach had a prob- week during Knoxville’s summer shower, I kept him on the court I always thought Widner had lem. basketball league, also. to talk to him,” Dagley said. “I the serious look of a competi- (Next week continues with Part The second year coach was told him that we had a chance to tor, too. II. This is No. 12 in the series enjoying his role at Gibbs. have a real good ball club, but he “I don’t ever recall having to about the Gibbs Eagles’ amaz- Picture of David Widner from “Over the summer and early in was one of the keys to it. If he get after him again for his lack ing 1964-65 season.) the 1965 Gibbs High School the fall, I began to see those continued like he was, we would of effort.” Dagley said. “Just Yearbook. Former tennis player, coach, and teacher is still a fan of the game he loves Royal’s accuracy became pick up the slack. The two, player, Bob Peirce, who Cont. from page 1 so sharp, “I got somebody who have become best of is standing beside me, tennis strokes, even at that to stand up there where I friends over the years, had climbs over the fence and time, I remember.” could outline them,” he earlier teamed together to drops down onto the court Bobby Riggs and Bill recalled. win the 1962 State doubles and screams, ‘The ball is Tilden also played in the “Later on, they had a little title. good!’ tournament, said Royal. tournament at the park. I Royal became UT’s head “You had about 5,000 “Tilden was in his 50s didn’t know what a tourna- coach in 1968. “We played fans there. Georgia would and had won about six or ment was, but I won it. Then with wooden racquets,” draw that many to a tennis seven national champion- you had to go play against he said. “It was a different match. I had to run past two ships in the 1920s when he the other parks’ winners . . . game back then than it is other courts, and by the was the No. 1 player in the I got my picture in the news- now.” time I got there, the present world. Riggs had won Wim- paper.” Royal’s 1970 squad, led coach of Georgia (Diaz) and bledon. (Many years later, Royal’s tennis career as by two-time All-American Peirce, who wasn’t even in in 1973, Riggs gained even a player was on its way. At Tommy Mozur of Sweetwa- the match, had a hold of greater fame, playing Billie age 14, he won the Tennes- ter, captured the SEC cham- each other. I grabbed the Jean King in the Battle of see state boys champion- pionship. Royal finished Georgia boy. I wasn’t going the Sexes.) ship. He was ranked No. with a nine-year 120-69-1 to let him hit my Tennes- “This was a big tourna- 2 in the South and No. 16 overall record and 38-24 see boy. He (Diaz) and I are ment. They had a lot of in the nation in 1949. The SEC mark. good friends now. Anyway, Coca-Cola money in Chat- following year, he won the “Georgia, over the last 25, the Georgia people start- tanooga. They were proba- State 18-under at age 16 at 30 or 40 years, has been ed booing me. I just said, bly sponsoring it, and prob- Tyson Park in Knoxville. the best in the conference,” We’ll be back, because the Photo by Steve Williams ably paid the winner three Royal became an out- admitted Royal. “Before tournament was going to Louis Royal, former UT tennis player and head coach, or four hundred dollars, standing high school player that, it was Tulane, but they be back down there. We fin- resides in the South Knoxville house his parents John which at that time was a lot at Baylor, which was an got out of the SEC.” ished second that year and Austin Royal and Trula Cora Holt Royal, bought in 1957. of money.” all-boys military academy For the record, Georgia Georgia finished first. That Just recently, he built a mini golf course in his front yard Royal had moved to Chat- when he was there. He also has captured 27 SEC regu- was an exciting time, and I and is planning to have a tournament for kids in his tanooga from Greeneville in played middle linebacker on lar season titles and nine guess I was highly emotion- neighborhood. How about a badminton tourney in the 1943 when his father, John the football team and hit SEC tourney champion- al, and I would take up for future, too, Coach? Austin Royal, got a job with .517 as a second baseman ships. Tennessee and Flor- my kids.” the Internal Revenue Ser- in baseball. ida are a distant second, Beginning in June of the Australian Open (1984). Williams, but even she lost vice. A young Louis “fell in “But I found out I better with 13 combined confer- 1964, Royal headed up Woodruff was a NCAA in this recent Wimbledon. I love” with tennis at nearby stick to tennis,” after going ence crowns. From 1939 the City of Knoxville’s tennis champion (1993) and has guess you’d say American Citizens Park. up against a tough left- through 1964, Tulane won program at Tyson Park for been a longtime assistant tennis is at its lowest ebb “A very famous Civil War hander from Columbia 18 SEC tourney titles. almost 24 years. “I loved coach at UT. Mozur played in a long time. cemetery was there,” said Academy in the Mid-South Royal recalled an emo- teaching, giving lessons. with Arthur Ashe in doubles. “We used to have Jack Royal. “At the end of the Conference championship tional battle at Georgia in I liked the people that I Ashe once wrote a story and Kramer, tops in the world, cemetery were two little game, he recalled. “That 1972 in which he had to met.” called him “The Sweetwater and Bobby Riggs, tops in clay tennis courts. You also pitcher ate me up.” stop a physical altercation Today, at 79, Royal, who Kid.” I think he’s been the the world. We had Pete could pitch horseshoes or Royal lettered in tennis between one of his play- says he is a “born-again best doubles player UT has Sampras, who won about play baseball or kickball or as a freshman at Vander- ers and a Georgia player, Christian,” lives in South ever had. And Davis was a 13 or 14 national cham- shoot marbles. There must bilt in 1954. He then served Manuel Diaz, who is now Knoxville with his dog and SEC champion, playing No. pionships. We had John have been 100 youngsters two years in the Army the Bulldogs’ head coach. companion, “Bear.” 1 singles.” McEnroe, Jimmy Connors hitting tennis balls. I was before resuming his colle- “We were playing a dou- When asked to pick Although he very much and Arthur Ashe, a black nine. Naturally, I got beat giate career at Tennessee, bles match,” said Royal. the top tennis players he remains a fan of the game guy, who won it all. Ashe a lot, so you’d have to get where he played No. 1 sin- “Georgia had won the first thought the Knoxville-ar- and watches the Grand even beat Jimmy Connors back in line.” gles for the Vols for three set. The next point won ea has produced over the Slam tourneys, Royal one time at Wimbledon. Nearby was a storage seasons and was seeded would be match point for years, Royal named Jack acknowledged the interest These are all Americans. building with a smooth No. 4 in the SEC tourney as Georgia or set point for Rogers, Ben Testerman, in tennis now is not what it Where are they now?” side, and Royal told of hit- a senior in 1960. Tennessee. Our player, Paul Chris Woodruff, Mozur and once was for the average Royal said there aren’t ting a tennis ball time and “I was a good player, but Van Min, has a return shot Bill Davis. sports fan. many youngsters left in time again off that wall, as not a great player,” summed right at the top of the net. “Rogers played in the “We had great tennis his old neighborhood, but it bounced back to him. “I up Royal. Instead of just hitting it right ‘40s,” said Royal. “Bobby players,” he said. “America if there are any who want would go up there, because Tommy Bartlett was UT’s into them, he hits a flipping Riggs once said, ‘Rogers was tops in tennis. Before to learn about tennis, he’s I just loved it, and I would head tennis coach at that lob, and the Georgia boy is had the world’s greatest that, the Australians were, willing to give a lesson if start hittin.’ My daddy had time, but also had his hands running back, and as soon overhead,’ which also meant and now it’s foreigners. We he’s able, or for sure, tell bought me a tennis racquet full as one of Ray Mears’ as the ball lands, he hol- he had a great serve. don’t have a person in this a story. for 98 cents, and I wore that assistants in basketball. lers, ‘Out!’ Well, the match “Testerman won a lot of country probably ranked in baby out,” he added, laugh- Royal became a valuable is over.” But not the action. national junior titles and the top six or seven. Now ing. assistant to Bartlett, helping Royal continues: “My made it to the semifinals of in women, we do in Serena Still Some Bad Guys in Sports… Cont. from page 1 And many more. with the family and friends of in terms of his brushes with the without its faults, and rare is the a track record of being a dis- Quarterback Tim Tebow did the victim,” Meyer texted to the law, “Relatively speaking, he had college football coach that hasn’t ciplinarian. But the numbers more than win football games. local paper. “Relating or blam- very minor stuff.” had to deal with players of loose prove that during his six years in His personality helped distract ing these serious charges to the Seriously? Hernandez was moral standing. Gainesville, Meyer was the ulti- fans and media from the numer- University of Florida, myself or questioned in a double shoot- The question is… how do you mate “players coach.” ous off the field issues of the our staff is wrong and irrespon- ing while in Gainesville. He also deal with it? According to The New York Florida football program. sible.... I just received an email allegedly punched a restaurant It is obvious that while at Flor- Times, at least 31 Gators play- Meyer originally chose to from a friend where there is an employee so hard during an ida, Meyer dealt with his players ers were arrested when Meyer ignore the criticism, or at least accusation of multiple failed argument he broke the man’s with kid gloves. It paid off with was at Florida (2005-2010). not to comment. He certainly drug tests by (Aaron) Hernandez ear drum. wins, and two national champi- These weren’t just your every would have been at least par- covered up by University of Flor- Apparently at Florida this kind onships. That’s something that day “player gets caught stealing tially excused for not comment- ida or the coaching staff. This of thing is considered “minor.” even the great Steve Spurrier a candy bar” arrests. Running ing about Hernandez while this is absolutely not true. Hernan- Despite all of these problems, couldn’t do. back Chris Rainey was arrest- case was being formed. dez was held to the same drug Meyer’s suspension of Hernan- Urban Meyer isn’t to blame ed for threatening to kill his girl- But he just couldn’t handle it. testing policy as every other dez was for one game, the 2008 for what Aaron Hernandez friend. Safety Jamar Hornsby Meyer chose reach out to The player.” season opener against Hawaii. became… made fraudulent charges on a Columbus Dispatch. This isn’t a Hernandez himself told NFL And even then Meyer wasn’t But when you read about Mey- credit card of a woman that died surprise considering that Meyer teams that he had failed multi- truthful, saying it was injury relat- er’s history, and then read his in a motorcycle crash. Lineman is now the head coach at Ohio ple drug tests. ed instead of the real reason… responses to criticism, you can Ronnie Wilson opened fire out- State University. Meyer also said in his corre- for a failed drug test. see why winning at all costs side a nightclub with an AK-47. “Prayers and thoughts are spondence with the paper that No college football program is comes with a price… PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 15, 2013 Musical Chair Read a Principals good book It’s hard to believe with the communities There is nothing like reading a good book on Table Wisdom” by Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D. that July 4th marked the where they work. Too a rainy, muggy summer day, which we’ve been I mentioned this book in a recent column and middle of summer for many schools no longer having a lot of lately. For the history buffs you wanted to include it today because of its school kids. I still reel serve as the central must not miss Ken Follett’s book, “Winter of healing power. I want to share one paragraph with the knowledge that points for communities, the World.” I say history buffs because this that I hope will bring peace of mind and settle schools open their doors and part of the reason is tome is a historical novel 940 pages long, the uneasiness of someone’s day: the first part of August or that principals don’t stay you need two hands to hold it, at least I did. “Accidents and natural disasters often the last of July in some long enough to become It is book two of the Century Trilogy. “Fall of cause people to feel that life is fragile. In places. What happened vested in a school or its Giants” was the first book and I don’t think my experience (the author writes), life can By Joe Rector to the policy that school people. A year or two isn’t the third book has been written yet. I could change abruptly and end without warning, [email protected] began the day after Labor enough time to establish be wrong, I’ll have to check that out. but life is not fragile. There is a difference Day? As the doors open, a rapport with folks and “Winter of the World” picks up right where between impermanence and fragility. Even on thousands of Knox County children to define the vision a principal has the first book left off. Five interrelated the physiological level, the body is an intricate and hundreds of teachers and staff for a school. families-- American, German, Russian, English design of checks and balances. Anyone who members will begin the year with I don’t know what the musical and Welsh enter a time of social, political and has witnessed the recovery from such massive new principals at the helm. chair game with Knox County economic turmoil, beginning with the rise of and invasive interventions as bone marrow No one has explained to my principals achieves… other than the Third Reich through the Spanish Civil War transplant or open heart surgery comes away satisfaction why so many Knox upheaval. Sure, some individuals and the great drama of World War 1, to the with a sense of deep respect, if not awe, for County principals are reassigned prove to be poor choices for explosions of American and Soviet atomic the ability of the body to survive. This is true each year. In the paper, ten leadership roles, and they should bombs and the beginning of the long Cold in age as it is in youth. There is a tenacity individuals were named to new be removed. However, wholesale War. toward life which is present at the intracellular positions. That didn’t include moves in our schools might be ways There have been thousands of books written level which even the most sophisticated of principals who had already been for the head of schools to show his concerning this period in our history and I medical interventions would not succeed. moved. This shake-up began in power and to squelch any dissent. have read quite a few of them. All of them The drive to live is strong even in the tiniest earnest during the reign of former “Keep ‘em guessing” might be Mr. were articulate in describing the horror, the human beings. The tenacity of life endures in appointed Superintendent Lindsey, McIntyre’s motto. blood and smoke of battles, the experiences all of us, undiminished, until the moment of and it continues with vigor under At the same time, I firmly believe of people losing their homes, their loved ones, our death.” the guidance of Superintendent that many qualified persons for and their lives. However, Mr. Follett takes you If neither of these books appeals to you, McIntyre. principal positions are already one step further. He takes you into the lives peruse one that will keep you entertained. I was educated in Knox County teaching in the Knox County system. of these five interrelated families and you are There is nothing like a good book to read! Schools. At Ball Camp, D.T. Strange So, the practice of hiring individuals living their lives with them. It is a long journey Thought for the day: Troubles are often occupied the principal’s office from Massachusetts or Nashville but worth the time that is spent in reading this the tools by which God fashions us for better throughout my eight years there. The or any other area further brings in book. Amidst the historical parts there are things. Henry Ward Beecher community knew the man and felt people who aren’t familiar with the moments of flirtation, love stories and not so Send comments to [email protected] comfortable dealing with him during history or customs of a community. happy marriages. or call (865)748-4717. Thank you. good and bad times. He survived a In many cases, doing so is a waste Another book that I really enjoyed is “Kitchen fire that destroyed the older part of of money and, more than likely, an the school and managed a school exercise in futility. The same holds where several students attended true for spending grant money classes in a small building across to hire a company in “Boston” to the road during the rebuilding of the study resource allocation. The school. superintendent will ask the school During my first years at Karns board to kick in a 30% matching High School, Bill Orr was named as fund to hire the firm. Isn’t there a principal. Orr putted to school each local company capable of the task? morning on his scooter and seemed Too, how is spending $1.56 million to look upon students, parents, and a smart allocation of resources? community with cool detachment. What would that money buy for Before long, Mildred Doyle removed the students and teachers of Knox him from Karns and placed him in a County? less visible job at the central office, Most Knox County residents don’t where he remained for the rest of understand the rationale behind his career. moving principals each year. Of Billy K. Nicely replaced Orr, and course, most folks in Knoxville he was the perfect fit. Nicely had don’t understand why they aren’t been an assistant principal, and allowed to elect the superintendent he was known for his fair and for their systems. They figure if their tough approach. He’d whistle while property taxes go toward financing he walked the halls to check on the schools that they should have classrooms and what went on in a say in who sits at the helm of the them. Billy K. loved to talk with system level or the building level. students. He could cut up and laugh Maybe it’s time to swap the with the kids he’d disciplined with central office leadership. This time it the paddle the day before. What was can be filled with someone who has important was his understanding lived in the area and understands of the community and his efforts the culture of the area and who to make sure the school met its places emphasis on stability and needs. permanency. That person might These days, principals don’t subscribe to the belief that “if it have the opportunity to get familiar ain’t broke, don’t fix it.!”

‘Experienced’ ‘Cats aim for Region Tourney Cont. from page 2 playing competitive high school golf Central also has four freshmen for the first time. joining the fray this year. Tyler Huff- “I’m just happy to have them,” Pat- man, Dane Rheinecker, Kaleb Cooper terson said. “They’ve all been work- and Hunter Palmer are new to the ing hard. program and they all may struggle to “They’ve never played on a team crack into the scoring lineup. before, so that’s new to them. We’ll “They’ll have an extremely hard see what happens but I’m extremely time [scoring] this year and that’s no happy just to have them.” knock on my freshman class,” Pat- The three juniors are Jordon Brock, terson said. “I’m extremely excited Maddie Tuggle and Mabry Moore. about the freshman class.” The Bobcats and Lady Bobcats will Central’s numbers in boys golf are open their season on July 25 against up. But Central also has three girls Halls and Powell at Millstone in Mor- and for the first time in a nearly a ristown. That course will host the Dis- decade the Lady Bobcats will field trict 3-AAA Tournament for the third a full team. consecutive year. “This is the first time since the first year that I was here that we’ll have a complete girls team,” Patter- son said. “I’ve had some indi- viduals here and there.” Central, which had no girls last (Up to $1, when you buy a season, has fountain drink, ICEE, Gourmet three juniors who will be coffee or Delicious cappuccino) July 15, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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ridiculous and fallacious the authorities. Some- We recognize this as ludi- because of my parents, evolutionary argument. thing happened to these crously improbable, but and they came into the I have the belief that people that changed their not impossible. I ask world because of their there is an Absolute good, lives in a way no corpse you which is more likely: parents. Extrapolating though I will never attain is capable of doing. His- a Universe based on backwards we come to a that degree of perfection. torians say that legends chance where Ferguson’s “first cause” that science However, because I have take decades, if not produce essays and mon- currently understands as this standard by which generations, to devel- keys duplicate Shake- the Big Bang or the Gen- to measure my thoughts op. Again, something speare; or a design and esis Point. Genesis 1:1-2 and actions, I can deter- happened and within a Designer with a pur- says that before that mine what is right or vir- a few years the Way of pose and plan, though creation moment there tuous, and what is not. Christ spread all over the admittedly often myste- was nothing except the My conscience is where Roman world and contin- rious and inscrutable. I Creator. “In the begin- this touchstone resides ues to resonate with us see the Designer at work ning God created the and frequently intercedes thousands of years later. everywhere, even in me. heavens and the earth. Conscience in me with “groans too At one point in my life I was somewhat of And the earth was with- deep for words.” All of I was solely a man of sci- an underachiever in my out form, and void; and “To go against con- city in the country. With- us carry this spark of the ence. Now, I am also a youth. I was more inter- darkness was upon the science is neither out getting into statisti- Divinity within us, and we man of faith. Once there ested in sports and girls face of the deep.” What right nor safe.” cal nuances of surveys, I are taught how to inter- was a prohibition against than books. However, a beautiful and poetic Martin Luther come away sensing that act with the Spirit by our speaking of such mat- when I went college I description of causality. Perhaps it’s a bit late we Knoxvillians live in an parents, our communi- ters in the halls of medi- buckled down and worked Something happened to talk about Indepen- oasis of sanity and we ty and our church. This cine. Now, I sing of the hard to achieve my goal. 13.5 billion years ago dence Day, but I wanted should be very thank- area should remain sep- Creator’s work that I I’ve come to realize that and continues to happen everyone to know that ful. I believe something arate from the state. see in a sunset or in the my education in science in my heart. Seek and Knoxville Tennessee was is happening in Knoxville. History tells us that intricacy and wonder was inadequate, and I’ve listen to that inner voice named the most patriotic Lately, I’ve been think- Jesus lived in the backwa- of thoughtful life. spent the last twenty and you won’t go wrong. city in the United States ing about conscience, ters of the Roman Empire As far as we can see years in the humani- according to a recent that inner voice which two thousand years the Universe extends, ties. History, philosophy, USA Today poll. I real- guides us. Luminaries ago. The Bible and mul- from quarks to quasars art, music, poetry, liter- ize most polls are biased down through the ages tiple other sources attest and probably beyond. If ature and religion were and even more trouble- have mused upon this to his life, his teaching, I walk on the beach and not mentioned in medi- some is our leaders’ mysterious essence of his crucifixion and his see ripples in the sand cal school and internal dependence on these humanity, as well as its death. What some dis- I might conclude that medicine training. This often statistically flawed origin. Some hold that pute is the reason his tidal forces and waves was a mistake. Doctors head counts. However, virtue (right behavior) is body disappeared from crushed sea shells and without the humanities I was intrigued that we little more than an evo- its tomb. However, non- piled them at the shore- are not well rounded and were again number one. lutionary strategy which believers can’t explain line. However, if I come may be unable to truly I mentioned some promotes comity and a why his followers, who upon a sandcastle I con- care for their patients. weeks ago another poll social order furthering our had been cowering in clude that this was the Aristotle was a man of done by the Barna Group species. However, to say fear after the crucifixion, work of intelligent design. observational truth – in and reported in the News that a soldier who falls suddenly reappeared in Someone once wrote that other words, a man of Sentinel. This nation- on a grenade to save his the Jerusalem Temple given enough time a room science. He argued elo- Do you have a question for al survey found Knox- comrades so that they and risked their lives full of monkeys with type quently for a perspec- Dr. Ferguson? ville Tennessee to be the may one day pass on proclaiming the Gospel writers would type all the tive known as causality. Please e-mail him at most “biblically minded” their genetic heritage is a message and defying works of Shakespeare. This holds that I am here [email protected].

Community Health Alliance enters collaborative Conservation Groups Raise Concerns About Impact of agreements in East, West Tennessee Proposed Mine on Wildlife, Water Community Health Alliance (CHA), Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare 1,000 physicians. Tennova’s six hos- Local and national conservation groups are raising con- Tennessee’s health insurance CO-OP System in Morristown. The health pitals include: Physicians Regional cerns about the degradation of local creeks and the Clear has entered into collaborative agree- system also operates a psychiatric Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medi- Fork of the Cumberland River by the proposed 578-acre ments with three new partners on facility, Peninsula Hospital, a divi- cal Center, North Knoxville Medical Clear Fork Surface Mine in Claiborne County, Tennessee. both ends of the state. Communi- sion of Parkwest Medical Center, in Center, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, The Tennessee Clean Water Network (“TCWN”), Sierra ty Health Alliance is assembling its Blount County. Consistently ranked LaFollette Medical Center and New- Club, Defenders of Wildlife and Statewide Organizing for preferred provider network across among the top 100 health systems port Medical Center. Community eMpowerment (“SOCM”), have filed a petition the state, on target to rollout health in the country, Covenant Health has “Tennova considers Community with the Tennessee Board of Water Quality, Oil and Gas to plans for qualified individuals and more than 10,000 employees and Health Alliance to be a valued health seek review of the decision by the Tennessee Department small businesses in Tennessee physicians who deliver quality care care partner and we’re excited about of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) that degrada- beginning this October. to thousands of East Tennessee res- this opportunity,” said Mike Garfield, tion of Rock Creek, Straight Creek and the Clear Fork of Covenant Health and Tenno- idents. Market CEO of Tennova Healthcare. the Cumberland River is justified by economic and social va Healthcare both serve the East “Covenant Health, working with its “This partnership will allow us to necessity. Tennessee region. Decatur County affiliated physicians, is pleased to provide our community high-quali- “The last thing Claiborne County needs is another strip General Hospital, located in Par- work with Community Health Alliance ty services in a new and collabora- mine,” said TCWN attorney Stephanie Matheny. “Strip sons, Tennessee west of Nashville, in this expansion of affordable health tive way.” mining does not provide sustainable economic opportu- is CHA’s first rural facility partner. care coverage for East Tennesse- Decatur County General Hospi- nities, harms the quality of life for people who live in the Covenant Health’s acute care hos- ans,” said Anthony L. Spezia, Cove- tal is a 22-bed not-for-profit county nearby communities and destroys water quality.” pitals include Fort Sanders Region- nant Health President and CEO. owned facility in Parsons, Tennes- The groups allege that TDEC violated Tennessee’s al and Parkwest Medical Centers in This agreement also provides see. The hospital opened in 1963 Antidegradation Statement, which prohibits lowering of Knoxville, Methodist Medical Center CHA’s East Tennessee members with and earned its accreditation through water quality in rivers that are designated as Exception- in Oak Ridge, Fort Loudoun Medi- coverage to Tennova Healthcare’s the Joint Commission on Accredi- al Tennessee Waters, including several of the receiving cal Center in Lenoir City, LeConte six acute care hospitals, 25 ancil- tation of Healthcare Organization streams for the Clear Fork mine, except in very limited cir- Medical Center in Sevierville, Roane lary centers and 36 employed medi- in 1996. Decatur County General cumstances. Medical Center in Harriman, and cal groups representing more than Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 15, 2013 Conservation Groups Raise Concerns About Faith Impact of Proposed Mine on Wildlife, Water Continued from page 1 several other new mines recently “The antidegradation rule is not proposed in the same vicinity, might a mere formality,” explained Axel further harm the federally threat- Ringe of the Tennessee Chapter of ened blackside dace. “Blackside the Sierra Club. “It requires TDEC dace are barely surviving in the Clear to show that alternatives to more Fork watershed. The health of this God’s Messengers pollution -- including better treat- little fish is linked to our own health. Have you had one For most of those wife, Jezebel. But the people ment -- are not feasible. The mining If our waters are too polluted for the of those days lately 208 years of the divid- wanted to worship gods of their company also has to demonstrate dace, they will be too polluted for the where it would have ed kingdom, the evil own choosing. that degradation is economically or local community as well,” said Jane been better just to kings of Israel and We are not much different socially necessary and will not harm Davenport, attorney for Defenders stay in bed? There Judah allowed, partici- today. Consider how much existing water quality. None of that of Wildlife. are days like that pated, and encouraged time, energy, and money we happened here.” For a copy of the petition and where things seem immorality to run ram- use on things that have no eter- The organizations are particularly other documents, go to www.tcwn. to go from bad to By Mark pant throughout the nal value. Compare this to the concerned that this mine, along with org/cleanwater1. worse. This was the Brackney, land. How would you amount of time, energy, and case after God divid- Minister of the respond if you were money we use for God. Do you Community Health Alliance enters collaborative ed the nation of Israel Arlington Church God? When your com- remember the “Black Friday” of Christ into two kingdoms (I puter locks up, you go (day after Thanksgiving) when agreements in East, West Tennessee Kings 12). The nation at this through a process to reboot or a worker opening a door at a Continued from page 1 CO-OP, created as part of the Afford- point was in a period of spiri- reset the computer. I think I large retail store was crushed Hospital employs 147 people able Care Act. With CHA, consumers tual decline, which lasted for would have done this to Israel, to death by the rush of shop- and is one of the largest employ- have a choice and a VOICE in their about 208 years. During this to reboot and start over with a pers? I don’t recall this ever ers in the county, which is known health care coverage. A few things period, the two kingdoms had different nation. But God did happening to someone opening as an outdoor enthusiast destina- that make the company unique: a combined total of thirty-eight that once already as recorded the doors of a church building. tion. DCGH is dedicated to providing Transparency through its member different kings. Only five of in the story of Noah, and God God wants us to worship Him compassionate, convenient, high- governance, nonprofit status with all these followed after God. All of promised not to do that again. only and He is willing to go to quality care. funds dispersed back into the com- the rest are described as “evil”. God loves His chosen people great extremes to reclaim those “We couldn’t be more pleased at pany to benefit members, patient- What a difficult period of time despite their rebellion and con- who have turned against Him the quality and resources our part- focused and provider-engaged care, this would have been to raise tinues to call them back into fel- (Example of the prophet Hosea ners bring to our shared mission of customer friendly size and atti- a family. lowship. who was told to marry a prosti- increasing access to care, reduc- tude. Just like any insurance com- In our nation, we have had During this period of time, tute who continued to be unfaith- ing costs and improving patient out- pany, Community Health Alliance forty-four presidents over a God sent special messengers ful to Hosea, yet he continued comes,” said Jerry Burgess, Com- is an approved carrier, regulated period of time just a bit longer called prophets to call the to love her. This describes what munity Health Alliance president by the Tennessee Department of than the 208 years of the divid- people to repentance for their God did for Israel even though and CEO. “This is a very exciting time Commerce and Insurance, and ed kingdom. I can’t think of any rebellion against God. In the they kept prostituting them- for health care in Tennessee. Con- is a member of the State Guar- of these presidents that I would northern kingdom of Israel, God selves to idols). God calls us to sumers across the state will bene- anty Fund. Enrollment opportuni- describe as outright “evil.” I used nine different prophets. return to Him. If you are away fit in October from the groundwork ties begin on Oct.1, with policies may not like some of their deci- Elijah was one of these who from God right now, repent and that is being created now.” effective Jan. 1, 2014. For more sions, but to describe someone spoke words of judgment to the come home. Community Health Alliance (CHA) information, visit www.chatn.org as “evil” is quite a statement. evil king Ahab and his wicked is Tennessee’s health insurance or call 888-415-3332.

Halls Christian Church’s VBS HCC’s VBS “HayDay” is Church Happenings scheduled for the evenings of Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, Seymour United church garden areas and August 3rd. The evening starts Methodist Church grounds. with a meal at 5:45pm and fun The weekly fellowship Looking ahead, an “Abol- activites 6:15 to 9:00 p.m. The meals on Wednesday eve- ishing Poverty Conference” closing ceremony will be on nings are not being held will be held for pastors and Sunday morning, August 4th at during the months of June laity at Cokesbury Center 10:45 a.m. with a noon lunch to and July, but they will in Knoxville, TN from 10 follow. Call 922-4210. resume in August. a.m. – 3 p.m. Information On Saturday, July 20th, and signups at: http://hol- at 9 a.m., the “Ground- ston.org/ministries/advo- skeepers” fellowship group cacy/poverty/ meets for general cleanup The Youth program plans work in and around the a trip to the Smokies base- ball game on Sunday, July 28th. Signups are under- way. For further information, please call the church office at 573-9711 or visit www.seymourumc.org. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 15, 2013 July 15, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 House to Home Hydrangeas: The Classic Southern Blooms Every Southern garden The most popular species In mopheads, ‘Nikko hydrangea and it often should have hydrangeas. of Hydrangea is Hydrangea Blue’ is a popular variety produces heads over 10 They are a classic flower- Macrophylla, which is com- which has large heads of inches in diameter. ‘Gran- ing shrub of monly known as French, rich blue to pink flowers. diflora’ is similar but has the past and bigleaf, garden or florist’s Another favorite mophead smaller heads. many of us hydrangea. It has been is ‘Merritt’s Supreme’ The Oakleaf hydrangea r e m e m b e r said that French hydran- with its showy pinkish red (quercifolia) is a dramatic, them from geas define the South like blooms. Lacecaps offer white-blooming shrub with our child- sweet tea and cornbread. flattened flower heads with four seasons of interest. By Mike hoods at They are favorite flowers a ring of very delicate flo- Its deeply lobed leaves turn Cruze, our grand- that Southerners love to rets. ‘Blue Wave’ is a vigor- orange, red and purple in Master Gardener parents gar- clip and share with family ous grower and should be fall. The Oakleaf Hydran- dens. The and friends. In the warm the first lacecap that you gea can tolerate and even good news is that now we days of summer, big bal- plant. ‘Veitchii’ has very thrive in much sunnier loca- can grow many hydran- loons of delicate blooms in large sterile flowers, white tions than mopheads and geas that our grandmoth- blues, pinks, purples and at first, turning red. ‘White lacecaps (macrophyllas). ers never dreamed of. white seem to float up like Wave’ has white flowers, The Oakleaf can also thrive Hydrangeas are a favorite magic from the lush, green becoming flushed green. in much drier soils like its for weddings, bridal show- foliage of these shrubs. Now there are plenty of cousins. ‘Snowflake’ is the ers and fresh and dried This Japanese native is offerings of repeat-bloom- most common variety with floral arrangements. rated in USDA Cold-hardi- ing hydrangeas to choose blooms that appear to be With 23 species of ness zones to Zone 6. This from. Try ‘Dooley’ (A vari- double. The bloom season deciduous and evergreen popular species reaches ety from Vince Dooley, is much longer than that shrubs and climbers, few 6 1/2 feet and has glossy former head coach at Geor- of the single. Do not con- other groups of shrubs green, fleshy leaves. It is gia), ‘Endless Summer’, fuse ‘Snowflake’ with in late summer and turn garden, adding sumptu- can match the hydran- grown in a great variety of ‘Mini Penny’ and ‘Twist n ‘Snow Queen’ which is a pink in some forms during ous colorful blooms and geas for their floral effect. colors, both lacecaps and Shout’. single bloom. The blooms fall. ‘Grandiflora’ bears they make wonderful cut Although individual flowers mopheads. White forms Another very common of most Oakleaf Hydran- large heads of mainly ster- flowers and arrangements. are small, they are borne are always white but blue hydrangea is ‘Anna- geas gradually take on a ile flowers that turn pink in Dried hydrangeas can be in large heads. They also flowers become pink on belle’. It is in the Hydran- pink tint as they age. fall. ‘Kyushu’ is upright, enjoyed all year long!! have attractive foliage with alkaline soils. Blue flow- gra Arborescens species. Then there are the with glossy leaves and They are also a fabulous good autumn color. Most ers are produced in acid This fast-growing shrub Hydrangea Paniculata heads with few sterile flow- pass along flower. species of hydrangeas can soil with pH 5.5 and lower makes a rounded bush 5 better known as PeeGee. ers. One of the most pop- be grown in either partial and pink flowers are pro- feet in height. The broad This vigorous and extreme- ular varieties is ‘Limelight’ “Flowers... a proud shade or full sun. They duced in alkaline soil with lacecap heads of white ly hardy species can grow which is a beautiful panic- assertion that a ray of prefer a moist, rich soil and pH 7 and higher. You know flowers open during late to a large size, some 16 ulata. beauty outvalues all the should be planted where mopheads with their big, summer and early fall. It is feet. Its large conical Hydrangeas are a beau- utilities of the world.”-- watering isn’t a problem. round clusters of color. a stunning white blooming flower clusters open white tiful addition to your Ralph Waldo Emerson ANNOUNCEMENTS Antiques & Collectibles ETTAC calls for For more information, truck, volunteers please call (865) 219- What is hot in the markets? For the past five years 0130 and ask to speak Sales in the mar- Homburg Drive in West Knox- and place settings sitting around the East Tennessee Tech- with either Lois Symington ketplace overall ville and their new mall is a table. Nowadays it’s computers, nology Access Center has or Jeff Drum. reflect some chang- located in the warehouse dis- TV, email, texting and the like to the collected, refurbished, and es that I think you trict at 1401 McCalla Ave near point that adults and children often redistributed durable medi- Financial Literacy Course should be aware of. the Old City. A visit to either eat at different times and even dif- cal equipment to people of The Knoxville Area The mid-centu- will give you a quick education ferent foods on the same day and all ages who do not have Urban League is holding ry and modern arts as well as a ton of fun. in different rooms or places. the means to pay for it. a three-week Financial Lit- genre has taken a The next market upswing I miss the old days as much as Items have included wheel- eracy Course on Tuesday very large leap in has been the interest in coun- anyone but this is the reality of our chairs, walkers, shower evenings from 5:30 to 7 interest and demand try style items though a twist times. Even the old timers admit seats, transfer benches, p.m., July 23, July 30 and globally. Sales have By Carl Sloan has occurred. Designers are that the reason they want to sell bedside commodes, lifts, Aug. 6, 1514 East Fifth been reflected from taking items that have been these kinds of items is they too hospital beds, and count- Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. costume jewelry up to fine modern “repurposed,” making a home have don’t use them and the kids don’t less other devices. Within Course instruction covers art sold in top galleries and auc- a unique look. This involves taking want them. It is goodbye fine china the past six months the topics such as developing tions. In many ways they are sur- old country items and making them and hello Corelle Ware. You may ETTAC’s ReUse program a household budget, build- passing antiques in all categories, serve a purpose, such as hanging be surprised that your bow glass has given away or loaned ing or repairing credit, and so now is the time to understand a chicken cage to hold pots and oak china cabinet may, when pur- 427 pieces of equipment making wise spending and pay attention to this rising pans, using a wooden ladder as a chased, get painted and sold as to 283 people in Knox and choices to meet long-term demand. shelf to display items, using lan- shabby chic which is also popular surrounding counties. goals, such as purchasing Most everyone has items in their terns as chandelier, etc. The mes- today. In order to keep up with a home. There is no cost homes from the 1950s, 60s and sage here is that many items that Yes, traditional antiques are still the pressing demand for to participate, but space even 70s and this is what is meant you may have in your shed or base- selling and not doing badly, yet I these devices, ETTAC des- is limited. Info: 865-524- by “mid-century.” The boomerang ment could be of interest when uti- just wish to make my readers aware perately needs any larger 5511; www.thekaul.org. furniture of the 1950s , modern lized in a different manner. of the markets today. As always, if make car, pick-up truck or Scandinavian items with sleek In contrast, items that held high you need help assessing any items SUV with a hitch that is in Gibbs High School design, the bright colors of blue, values yesterday, such as dining that you are considering selling I am good working condition. 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