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PAGE APB The Knoxville Focus July 12, 2021 July 12, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com ONLINE AUCTIONPAGE A1 July 16, 2021 The Knoxville See photos at The Knoxville fountaincityauction.com Fountain City Auction (865)474-9931 OCUS FREETake One! www.knoxfocus.com F July 12, 2021 Phone: 865-686-9970 | PO Box 18377, Knoxville, TN 37928 | Located at 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37912 Kyle Ward sponsors Juneteenth By Steve Hunley, making Juneteenth a county has chalked up a score of and believes it should be Publisher holiday, Kyle Ward replied ordinances to his credit. For extended to everybody who [email protected] simply, “Juneteenth repre- those who don’t know Kyle wants opportunity. There is an effort under- sents the fulfillment of the Ward personally and have Ward came to Knox way currently to make ultimate American prom- only had glimpses from County for a very good “Juneteenth” a holiday in ise, that all men are creat- the daily newspaper, he is reason, perhaps the best Knox County. The sponsor ed equal. Any occasion to something of a surprise. reason any young man can and driving force behind it celebrate freedom and the No rabble-rouser, Commis- land anywhere: a beautiful will raise a few eyebrows: literal breaking of chains sioner Ward is thoughtful woman. Kyle came to Knox- Commissioner Kyle Ward. should not go unrecognized to others and takes a cere- ville for his future wife Katie, No, the sponsor of the ordi- by county government, and bral approach to govern- who has lived in the Fourth nance isn’t a liberal Demo- soon it won’t.” ment and politics. A young Commission District since crat. Quite the contrary, the Ward is a freshman businessman who served she was three years old. sponsor is a conservative member of the Knox County his country in the military, The two fell in love, mar- Republican. When asked Commission, but has been Kyle Ward takes the prom- ried, bought a home and why he was supporting an active participant and ise of America seriously Continued on page 3 Commissioner Kyle Ward and wife, Katie. Common area Pilot Company surprises 40-year beer, homeless funding and driver with custom Peterbilt truck playgrounds on city agenda By Mike Steely Senior Writer [email protected] The Knoxville City Council will discuss allowing open beer drinking in common areas, such as Market Square, when it meets Tuesday evening. The council agenda item involves revising the city code to create a Common Area Permit in a retailer’s on-premise permit within a common area. The matter is on first reading and two readings are required. A petition signed by about 2,000 people was present- ed to the city for the Market Square open beer idea. The common area permit may be separate from the on- premise permit under regu- lations established by the Pilot Company and Peterbilt surprised 40-year driver Daniel Abshire with a custom Peterbilt truck that is reminiscent of the rig his father, Jim, beer board. drove during his tenure at Pilot. Abshire, right, is pictured with Pilot founder Jim Haslam following the reveal last week. The city legislature will also discuss funding sev- eral homeless programs. Daniel Abshire recognized for years of service Those include $99,000 for supportive services at Pilot Company is recognizing eventually assumed the role of Days in the cab of his truck, the with updated red and yellow Pilot The Foyer low-barrier shel- one of its long-time drivers with lead driver when Jim retired from equivalent of more than 26 years Flying J graphics. ter, $60,000 to the Com- the rig of a lifetime. Carrying on the position in 2013. of safe driving. “Everyone at Peterbilt would munity Action Committee a family tradition, Daniel Abshire “The Abshire family and Pilot • Delivered more than 200 like to congratulate Daniel Abshire for emergency hotel/motel has driven for Pilot for more than transportation are synonymous,” million gallons of fuel, the equiv- and the whole Abshire family for vouchers, and $80,000 to 40 years and was honored for his said Jim Haslam, Founder and alent of 300 Olympic swimming the millions of miles they have the Salvation Army to sup- contributions during a luncheon Chairman Emeritus of Pilot Com- pools. spent on the road delivering fuel port and manage a pro- on July 7 at the company’s Sales pany. “Daniel is the best. And “I’m still in shock,” Daniel for the Pilot Company. To be a part gram for 10 eligible house- and Support Center headquarters that’s because he learned from Abshire said. “I wasn’t expecting of this celebration is a privilege holds in its Pathway to Hope in Knoxville. the best – his father, Jim. This to be recognized, let alone get a and we look forward to seeing Program. The council may Pilot Company and Peterbilt sur- job requires patience, endurance new truck to drive that also cel- Daniel on the road behind the accept $699,984 in funds prised Daniel at the event, pre- and a deep regard for everyone ebrates my dad’s time with Pilot. from the state to address wheel of his Peterbilt Model 389 senting him with a custom Peter- on the road. We are very proud I remember him driving a Peter- homelessness. outfitted with a throwback design bilt truck that is reminiscent of the of these two long and legendary bilt like this one, and this is my Several playground honoring the legacy of his father,” rig his father, Jim, drove during his careers and it’s an honor to rec- dream truck. We’ve always been improvements in the city said Jason Skoog Peterbilt gen- tenure at Pilot. ognize Daniel for his 40 years at part of the Pilot family, and the may receive funding. Those eral manager and PACCAR vice Family is very important for Pilot Pilot with this specially designed team here, especially the other areas include the Paul Company, which has been a fam- Peterbilt truck.” drivers, always have been part of president. Hogue Park, Inskip Nor- ily-owned business for 63 years, Today, Daniel oversees the the Abshire family. That’s not lip Pilot Company employs more wood Recreation Center, and this tradition rings true with trucks and drivers based in service; it’s how we operate. This than 1,200 drivers as the third Ashley Nicole Dream Play- Jim and Daniel Abshire. In 1971, Staunton and Roanoke, Virgin- just illustrates how true it is. We largest tanker fleet in North Amer- ground, Skyline Park and Jim Abshire was the second driver ia, where he resides. During his are family.” ica and has open positions for Fountain City Park. ever hired by Pilot. Based in Vir- 40-year career, Daniel has: Both Jim and Daniel are fans company drivers, as well as at its The council will also be ginia, Jim became the compa- • Driven 2.5 million miles, of Peterbilt trucks. Inspired by a travel centers across North Amer- asked to increase fund- ny’s first lead driver and drove for the equivalent of five trips to the photo of Jim from the 1970s with ica. To view job opportunities, ing for the Mineral Springs Pilot for 42 years. Following in his moon and back or 1,650 trips his Pilot truck, Peterbilt designed learn more about Pilot Company’s Avenue Bridge Project father’s footsteps, Daniel joined Knoxville-to-New York and back. the truck that Daniel will drive as culture and benefits, and to apply, in a contract with Jones Pilot in 1980 at the age of 21, and • Amassed 9,800 Safety a throwback to the 389 model go to jobs.pilotflyingj.com. Continued on page 4 Deborah Hill-Hobby 2021 FORD ESCAPE NOW HIRING Affiliate Broker The Knoxville Focus is seeking 865-207-5587 Direct Line dynamic sales people with drive and [email protected] a positive attitude. We offer lucrative commissions, flexible hours and a rewarding career in a fun atmosphere. 1201 Snowdon Drive Fountain City Basement Ranch with separate 2026 N Charles G Seviers Blvd . 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The same liberal cities with the officers of both the Lori Lightfoot held a press She hardly ever goes home It is unlikely that Lori where crime and murders police and sheriff’s depart-Where Has the Democratic Party Gone? conference and said that to her gated neighborhood, Lightfoot would have been are exploding are the same ments and always was crime in her city was “on spending most of her time elected in a Democratic city cities that were defund- very grateful for this strong the decline.” in Washington. like Chicago if she had been ing the police and shifting support from our local law She became the laugh- People all over the coun- a straight White woman. law enforcement money to enforcement. ingstock of the nation and try were astounded when Mayor Lightfoot a few politically-correct but very Today, unfortunately, was described on Fox News Mayor Lightfoot declared weeks ago said she was ineffective social programs.