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Area Associations Promote Community Local educator on short list for superintendent By Pete Gawda Susan Compton, who cur- One local applicant is among rently serves as superinten- the five finalists for Superinten- dent of three districts in New dent of Knox County Schools. Jersey. She had over 30 years At their meeting on Tuesday experience in Kentucky public morning, January 31, the schools including eight years superintendent search com- as superintendent of Russell mittee whittled down the list Independent Schools. Comp- of 24 applicants to five, all with ton has served as teacher, impressive credentials. band director, principal, direc- One of the applicants, Bob tor of federal programs, direc- Thomas, has over 40 years tor of instruction, assistant experience in public schools, superintendent and school all of it spent in Knox County. superintendent. He is currently assistant super- Applicant Stuart Greenberg intendent. He also served spent 30 years with two school as supervisor of personnel, districts in Florida including personnel specialist, princi- 24 years with the sixth larg- pal and assistant principal at est school district in the U.S., Rule High School, and taught Broward County, Florida. He at Bearden High School and is currently Chief Academic Junior High. Thomas was on Officer of Leon County (Flor- each of the committee mem- ida) Public Schools. He also ber’s short list. served as regional executive The committee has received director and executive direc- several letters of recommen- tor for the Florida Department dation for another candidate, Continued on page 3 MPC Schedules Public Meetings

Photo by Mike Steely Adam Major, Project Manager for Henry and Wallace who purchased Knoxville Center Mall last August, for One Year Plan Update speaks to members of East Towne Business Alliance before conducting a tour of what will become East The Metropolitan Planning 2017. Towne Mall again. Major told the crowd that the owners are actively looking for new stores, medical and Commission has scheduled All meetings begin at 6 p.m. office renters and are considering creating a venue for children. The East Towne Business Alliance meets three meetings to gather public Meetings are specific to the the first Wednesday of every month at 7:45 a.m. at New Harvest Park. input for its annual update of MPC planning sectors. the One Year Plan, a compre- Thursday, Feb. 9 – South Area business and profession- Avenue Campus. Police Chief on Thursday, February 16 for hensive development plan that Sector – Flenniken Landing, al organizations serve to connect David Rausch was the featured breakfast at the Knoxville Cham- covers the entire city and sets 115 Flenniken Avenue and educate citizens in order to speaker and told the group that ber. parameters for zoning deci- Thursday, Feb. 16 – North, work together for growth and the although the Knoxville Police This week, the Fountain City sions. Central and East Sectors – future. Knox County has several Department is ahead in all state BPA will meet Wednesday at noon At these meetings, MPC New Harvest Community Build- such groups that work with each statistics, it still needs communi- at Central Baptist Church. Tim staff will be present to dis- ing, 4775 New Harvest Lane unique community. ty support to succeed in its mis- Petree will speak. On Friday, the cuss amendments occur- Monday, Feb. 27 --- West The East Knoxville Business sion. He remarked that in 2015 North Knoxville BPA will meet at ring in the previous year, pro- and Northwest Sectors – Mid- and Professional Association there were 330,000 police calls the Helen Ross McNabb Center posed amendments for newly dlebrook Pike United Meth- met recently at Pellissippi State and in 2016 there were 250,000. at 7:45 a.m. Interim Superinten- annexed property, and pro- odist Church Fellowship Hall, Community College’s Magnolia The association will meet again dent Buzz Thomas will speak. posed staff amendments for 7234 Middlebrook Pike

Rogero announces grant to improve North Broadway traffic flow Dawn Distler, By Mike Steely [email protected] minutes before crossing. The Knoxville’s little group of officials made Director of Anyone who travels North it across just as the light Transportation, Broadway knows that the busy changed and traffic resumed speaks as Mayor corridor is often a frustrating to whiz by Rogero and driving experience. Car, truck, “We have the money and Councilmen bus and commercial vehicle the plans,” Rogero told about Dan Brown traffic all seem to bottleneck 20 media and public members and Finbarr in Fountain City. That’s exactly over the roar of the traffic just Saunders look where the city decided to hold behind her. She announced a on. Distler a press conference Wednes- new federal grant of $6.4 mil- said the new day to announce federal and lion to improve traffic flow and technology state funds being allotted to transit experience on North finance with improvements. Broadway between downtown federal and state Knoxville Mayor Madeline and Fountain City. funds will make Rogero, her staff, and many She said the new grant will the Broadway of city council members rode be managed by the city and commute the bus from downtown to the state TDOT department as shorter and add the press conference, held the Accelerated Bus Corridor bus shelters. in the parking lot of Virginia project. Photo by Mike College. They had to stand Rogero said that the grant Steely. across Broadway for several Continued on page 2

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The the LLC does not have to file will also permit new bus current investment in tran- written after the pany debts i.e. first big difference you see, a business tax return. shelters, smart traffic lights, sit improvements. Rogero name of the busi- By Jedidiah the debts of the but not always, between the bus pull offs and track city said that the city’s $2 mil- ness. McKeehan company are not two is that a corporation is a Jedidiah McKeehan is buses so riders will know lion already committed to attorneyknoxville@ What do those gmail.com debts that the “big” business, while an LLC an attorney practicing in when the bus will arrive at improvements combines terms mean? owners have to is a “small” business. Why is Knox County and surround- their stop. with the grant to put more What’s the difference pay out of their own pock- that? That’s because LLCs ing counties. He works in Jeff Branham, the City’s than $8 million into the between them? How did that ets. LLCs are a fairly new are often companies which many areas, including crimi- Chief Traffic Engineer, told project. company decide between concept, having only been are owned and operated by nal, personal injury, landlord- the gathering that the tran- Improvements along the one or the other? Just based around since the 1970s. the members of the LLC while tenant, probate, and estate sit upgrades will help not Broadway corridor should on what sounded better with The “Corp.” designation a corporation is owned by planning. Visit attorney-knox- only bus riders but citizens be completed by early 2018 their company name? is the abbreviation for a cor- shareholders, with the busi- ville.com for more informa- driving the route as well. and Mayor Rogero said that Let’s first discuss what poration. Similarly, “Inc.” ness being run by a board tion about this legal issue He said that North Broad- she hopes it is finished by those terms mean. The term means that a business is, of directors or a manager. and other legal issues. way already exceeds the the time she leaves office. “LLC” stands for “limited “incorporated.” There is LLCs generally have less route’s capacity by 130% Immigration order causes Board of Education adds second anxiety in the schools local person to short list for By Pete Gawda we speak in one voice,” he asserted. He Immigration and school grades were said Deathridge’s question was a legiti- superintendent topics of discussion at Monday’s work ses- mate one. By Pete Gawda by board member Gloria Mike McMillian said sion of the Knox County Board of Educa- “Our objection is not to being graded,” At their meeting on Deathridge who felt that he had no problem get- tion. he asserted. “Our objection is to reducing Wednesday evening the Tennessee applicants ting away from a single In his report Interim Superintendent a school’s performance to a single letter Knox County Board of Edu- should be given first con- letter grade, however he Buzz Thomas said the president’s execu- grade.” He went on to say that a letter cation added the name of sideration. expressed concern about tive order banning immigrants from Muslim grade can’t be the whole story about the Jon Rysewyk to the short The six applicants were the term “multiple mea- countries has caused concern in the school school. “We don’t give students just one list of applicants for super- to be notified the next sures.” He feared it might system. He said a Supreme Court decision grade, we grade them in multiple subjects.” intendent. Rysewyk joins day. They will submit video be confusing to the gener- stated that the schools are not concerned He suggested asking the state to use a dif- the list with fellow Knox answers to interview ques- al public. with an immigrant’s status—school systems ferent system. Countian Bob Thomas and tions and psychological Roundtree responded are only concerned that students live within Mike McMillan expressed concern that four other applicants that testing questions by Feb- the school system’s boundaries. Thomas the current letter grade system is too com- had been suggested by the ruary 10. On February 21 that the intent was not added that additional counselors have plicated for the general public to under- superintendent selection the committee will meet to make information harder been provided at some schools to relieve stand. committee review the responses. Then to understand. She felt a the anxiety and that information has been Rountree agreed that an alternate Rysewyk is current- on February 28 they will single grade would create sent to all the counselors. He suggested system should be devised that the public ly interim chief academ- narrow the list down to 2 or a false impression. that politicians discuss the merits of the can understand. She stated that in other ic officer for Knox County 3 names to be presented to Lynn Fugate, who was immigration ban while the school system states this system has not worked. She Schools. He began his edu- the board on March 1. On out of town on business keeps the students safe from anxiety. also suggested looking at how much money cation career in 1999 as a March 6 and 7 in-person and appeared via Skype, On a happier note Thomas invited stu- school districts spend per school. teacher in Oliver Springs. interviews and public meet- agreed that one letter dents and parents to attend Career Day “This system is heavily dependent on In 2002 he came to Knox ings will be held with each grade was a bit much. How- February 16 at the Knoxville Expo Center. things we have decided are questionable County Schools where he of the two or three finalists. ever she would prefer to Amber Rountree introduced a resolution at best” was the opinion of Tony Norman. served as teacher and prin- The final selection could be have conversations rather in opposition to letter grades for schools. “I think what we are doing with this resolu- cipal at Karns High School made at a special called than a resolution. She stated that basically this type of rating tion is consistent with what we have done before he became super- meeting on March 20. Deathridge was not in system creates a false ideal. “Our students before.” visor of secondary educa- Turning to other matters, agreement with the letter are more than a single letter grade,” she The resolution is scheduled to be voted tion and executive director the board approved a reso- grade, either. However said. “We need to be proactive. We do on by the board at Wednesday’s regular of innovation and school lution proposed by Amber not think this is an accurate accountabil- session. improvement for Knox Rountree asking the state she felt the board should ity system to show what our schools are Commenting on another matter Roun- County. From July 2014 legislature to repeal legisla- brainstorm to come up with about.” tree said President Trump’s nominee for through December 2016, tion requiring a single letter alternatives. “What can we recommend in its place?” Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos , is the he was the school direc- grade for schools and to The vote on the resolu- asked Gloria Deathridge. least qualified person that could be found. tor for Emerald Charter allow schools to use multi- tion was 8 -1 with McMillan Thomas thanked Rountree for propos- She said DeVos probably could not qualify Schools. ple measures alongside any casting the only “no” vote. ing the resolution. “I think it is important as a substitute teacher in Knox County. Rysewyk was nominated summative designation.

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The mainstream media We didn’t ask them for a in the mainstream media case of Congressman Tom The media is howling naturally prefer presidents date. We didn’t try to say lamenting Obama’s inten- Price of Georgia, slated to about Trump’s selection of to choose from tax and come with me to dinner. So tion to push back, disman- become the new Secretary Betsy DeVos to head the spenders and advocates then Donald Trump shows tle or replace Bush’s poli- of Health and Human Ser- Education Department. for growing the government up and takes them out and cies. That was, of course, vices. Headlines blare Price Donald Trump wasn’t ever larger, because that is now we’re mad.” When about hope and change. intends to dismantle Obam- elected to install someone what they believe. reminded Nancy Pelosi had They were quick to point acare. What exactly is sur- anointed by the teachers’ The media has attempt- nonchalantly said there out the Bush administra- prising about that? Trump union. ed to dismiss or diminish was no reason to worry tion had been repudiated By Steve Hunley, campaigned long, hard and Democratic presidents Trump’s accomplishment that Donald Trump would at the polls. Liberals can Publisher loudly saying he intend- almost always pick people with the Carrier plant in be elected, Jones replied, gnash their teeth, cover [email protected] ed to dismantle Obama- for their Cabinets who have Indiana. Van Jones, a CNN “Arrogance and elitism, and themselves in sackcloth care if he was elected. decades of experience in contributor, was quite frank I love Nancy Pelosi.” and ashes and wail Hillary Evidently the main- One would think President government; for the rare while appearing on The The media still doesn’t Clinton was a flawed candi- stream media learned not Trump would be expected outsider, those same pres- View. “And I’m going to tell get it, or is simply trying to date (which they certainly a blessed thing follow- to appoint an Obama aco- idents find folks who are you something as a liberal, get its own way. What did didn’t think before she lost ing the election of Donald lyte to serve as HHS Sec- ready, willing and eager when those factories start- they suppose Trump meant the election), but the truth Trump. The media is retary to preserve Obam- to spend the taxpayers’ ed closing, did the NAACP when he referred to drain- is many Americans voted abuzz with varying head- acare. Of course nothing money. GOP presidents are come help? Did Green ing the swamp? for Trump precisely to roll lines, barely bothering to would suit the mainstream more willing to go outside Peace? Did the National When Barack Obama was back the Obama agenda. hide their continuing bias, media better and naturally, and choose experienced Organization for Woman, elected to succeed George Residents express their frustration at rezoning meeting By Pete Gawda the focus of this meeting. “Why does it make sense “We should not be as con- Doyle. He said Vine would “The problem is that “Save our communi- In his opening remarks to move children out of this cerned with growth as with be at capacity if the school for years you have heard ty school,” and “We don’t Interim Superintendent district,” asked one speak- sustaining community,” zone were stretched to the us but not done anything want our children bused Buzz Thomas said he had er, to a round of applause. was the opinion of another geographic boundary of the about it,” was the opinion long distances,” were the heard a lot of rumors includ- He suggested moving other speaker. “Students should river. of one speaker. “You took themes of many speak- ing the rumor that schools students to Vine to bring be able to walk to school. “Bring our children back our comments and you are ers at the school rezoning would be closed. “There are Vine closer to capacity. If you have to bus students that you have already bused going on with your plans. meeting held Tuesday night absolutely no plans to close “We do not have an intent out of our community to out,” was the cry of a con- We are not going to get the at Vine Middle School. our schools,” he asserted. to move students from fill a new school maybe cerned citizen. tail end of the stick. We A large and emotional As at previous meetings, Vine,” responded Oaks. you should build a smaller “Build a bigger and better are not going to allow this crowd in the school audi- Russ Oaks, chief operat- Another speaker said that school. Don’t destroy our Vine before busing kids to to continue.” torium often broke into ing officer for the school while Knox County preach- school to make capacity for Gibbs,” one citizen suggest- “Reassure us you will not applause and shouted system, explained the pro- es community schools, chil- the new school” ed. bus our kids and build us a agreement with their neigh- cess of creating school dren are bused out of their One speaker noted that When asked if the school new school here,” was the bors’ statements. zones. community to go to other geographic features make system got money for plea of another person. This was the sixth and One speaker questioned schools. boundaries to school busing inner city kids, Oaks “We will give you a pro- final meeting to receive the need to bus students “You are going to create zoning. He said the Ten- replied in the negative. posal before the end of the public input on rezoning from Vine to Gibbs when segregation all over again,” nessee River looks like a On a positive note one month,” pledged Thomas for the new middle schools the actual enrollment at complained a speaker who boundary and kids in Vine person urged everyone to “We are going to try to prove at Hardin Valley and Gibbs. Vine is 349 and the capac- grew up during segrega- community ride a bus pull together and to be pro- to you we did listen.” The new Gibbs school was ity is 600. tion. across the river to South- active, not reactive. Local educator on short list for superintendent Cont. from page 1 Education Association. For principal and principal. In of Education and associ- the past 10 years he has his application cover letter ate director for the Flor- served that organization he listed 15 basic priorities ida Center for Reading as statewide membership/ he would use to lead Knox Research at Florida State unified field services coor- County Schools. University. dinator, assistant executive The five nominees were Dale Lynch is currently the director and unified field submitted to the entire superintendent of schools services director. The previ- board of education for in the Hamblen County, the ous 20 years he worked for approval at their regular school system in Morris- Cocke County schools as lit- meeting on February 1. town, where he has served erary coordinator, assistant since 2001. Prior to that he Lynn Pique spent seven years in Eliza- Community bethon City School system Relations Advisor as both assistant super- (866)759.0729 intendent and superinten- [email protected] dent. Before that he served in Washington County as We help families determine the right level of an administrator, a middle care based on budget, care and lifestyle needs. school teacher and a high Our Referral Services are absolutely FREE school teacher and coach. Duran Williams is currently to our families served as we are paid by the employed by the Tennessee senior living communities. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus February 6, 2017 How much is an attorney worth? By Mike Steely [email protected] Pension Board $10,250 in the law office. . “If I’m going into a court- representation couldn’t be and Vice Chair Nick McBride January on top of the month- Board members and Knox room I want them on both resolved during the meeting are no longer members and No, that’s not the begin- ly retainer. County Commissioners Ed sides of me,” she said, and suggested the board McBride was honored briefly ning of a joke. The fact that The law firm of State Sen- Brantley, Bob Thomas, Hugh adding this was the first time continue to operate with for his past service. A spe- the Knox County Pension and ator Robert Overbey (Rob- Nystrom and John Schoon- the board had asked for her both attorney groups for the cial called meeting earlier in Retirement Board is paying ertson and Overbey) gets maker quizzed representa- opinion. next six months. January accepted McBride’s two different law firms more $4,000 a month on retain- tives of the firms about how Finance Director Chris “We’ve still got to do some- resignation and elected Ms. than $9,000 each month is er and the Kimberly Mont- much each could do if only Caldwell, sitting in for Knox thing to trim these costs, Moody as the temporary not funny to some of the pen- gomery and Finley law firm one represented the board County Mayor Tim Burchett, come hell or high water,” said chair person. sion board members. receives $5,000 in retainer. after Schoonmaker and said that the board should Commissioner Thomas. Ashley Huffaker, the school Having two different legal During last month’s Pension Brantley raised the question. spend about $165,000 in Senator Overbey spoke employee member, is leaving firms handling the Pension Board meeting two county The two, with Interim Chair legal fees throughout the briefly and told the board that the board when her appoint- Board’s business apparent- commissioners who sit on Robin Moody, were report- year and asked “as food for his firm has “enjoyed working ment expires on February ly dates back several years. the board questioned the ing on their recommenda- thought” if each firm would as your counsel for 17 years.” 28th Apparently the firms repre- expenditures and wondered tion as members of the Legal consider $65,000 annual- He also said he has no prob- Two new Pension Board sent the board in different why the Knox County Law Review committee and rec- ly in retainer with another lem working with the other members will be selected venues, one for litigation and Department couldn’t handle ommended Kimberly Mont- $40,000 be set aside for the firm on board matters. on a February 9 online elec- one for the daily legal and tax the job without any money gomery and Finley. director to use for unexpect- Thomas said that when a tion. One will be chosen from functions. But the $9,000 from the Pension Board’s Kim Bennett, Executive ed legal fees. new chair is elected a work- non-certified school employ- retainer for the firms doesn’t budget. Director of Pensions and He also suggested that the shop to deal with the issue ees and one from the Knox include additional billings for Deputy Knox County Law Retirement, was called on for director meet with both firms should be scheduled. County-City Teachers Plan. unexpected telephone con- Director David Buuck spoke her opinion and she lament- to iron out “the scope of each The board is in the process Nine people have applied. ferencing, outside confer- during the meeting and said ed the possible loss of Rob- firm.” His motion went to a of changing and March may Information on the election ences, research and legal that the Law Department is, ertson and Overbey, noting vote and was defeated. see the election of a new can be obtained from the drafts. in fact, the board’s attorney the firm “has been with me Commissioner Brant- chair, vice chair and secre- Retirement Office at (865) One firm invoiced the and offered the services of the whole time.” ley told the board the legal tary. Past Chair Rick Trott 215-2323. Willow Bay Gallery Reopens By Mike Steely [email protected] Company, Willow Bay Gallery, we are part owners of Pres- You’ll enjoy working with tige Development of East Lillian Williams at Willow Bay Tennessee, Inc.” Gallery. This knowledgeable “I’ve been very active in and talented woman certain- the Powell Community and ly knows art and is proud to had served on several com- offer it to the public. Lillian, mittees in the Powell Busi- who owns Heritage Pools ness and Professional Asso- with her husband Bruce, ciation. I was instrumental has recently reopened her in acquiring a grant from gallery. the State of Tennessee for Lillian designs and cuts a beautification project on the mats for each painting Emory Road and I-75. The and Bruce makes the beauti- work will be started soon and ful frames. The framed paint- will be completed in the near ings by well-known area art- future,” she said. ists are featured in a beau- “Since our retirement tiful showroom in her new about six years ago we location just to the rear of have decided to reopen Wil- Heritage Pool Co. at 113 lowbay Gallery. Bruce has East Emory Road, just west always been a builder and of the new Kroger Market developer and enjoys work- Place location. ing with wood, which makes The Willow Bay Gallery for a great frame builder. He features prints and giclees makes our frames and I do by Sevierville artist Robert the design work and assem- A. Tino. ble them which makes them “I will be featuring other ready for our customers to local artists including Larry enjoy,” she added. Burton of Townsend, Charlie Winter hours for the gal- Towle, and Rosemary Floyd lery are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. who lives in Farragut,” Lillian Monday through Friday. In said. April she said she’ll probably “We have lived in Powell stay open until 5 p.m. for over 40 years. My hus- You can call Lillian Williams Photo by Mike Steely. band and I have had sever- at (865)938-0384 or drop Willowbay Gallery’s owner, Lillian Williams, stands in front of several paintings by Smoky Mountain artist Robert A. al successful businesses in by and pick the painting that Tino. The newly reopened gallery is located on Emory Road near the new Kroger Market Place and features works by Powell as well, including Heri- you would love to have for various local and regional artists. tage Pool Company, Heritage yourself or for that someone Pool Supply, Powell Roofing special. Gift Certificates are Company, Powell Insulation available.

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A neighborhood watch may be the answer By Mike Steely them if they are interest- [email protected] ed and get their signa- During a recent neigh- ture, address, telephone borhood association number and information meeting several home- about number of people in owners reported a grow- the home. Ask people who From State ing number of thefts and seldom leave their homes suspicious activity that to become watchers, look- Representative appeared to be drug traf- ing out for children, strang- Harry Brooks ficking. The residents ers and unusual activity. spoke with their neigh- You might also think The 110th General borhood police liaison of contacting your local Assembly reconvened this and then began talking of or nearby Neighborhood Monday after a two week forming a neighborhood Association and attend organizational period that watch. their meetings. takes place every other year. There is a smaller neigh- When first establish- The organizational period borhood watch in their ing a watch group, the provides the legislature with area but it is restricted to Knox County Sheriff’s an opportunity to prepare for a little portion of the com- Department website the upcoming session and munity and the homeown- recommends naming a change office assignments ers are now looking into coordinator and block cap- if needed once the Speaker forming a broader watch tains, creating a neighbor- Do you live in a neighborhood watch zone? Often the neighborhood watch areas announces the committee group to help secure hood directory and map, have signs designating such at the neighborhood entrances. You can also check with assignments. I am pleased homes and get homeown- and determining the size Officer John Morgan at 865-215-1519 in the city or Katy Davis at 865-215-5632 if to report that Speaker Beth ers in touch with each of the neighborhood to you are a county resident to see if you are already in a watch zone or to find out how Harwell has chosen to keep other. be involved. The directory to start one. You can find them by email at [email protected] or katy.davis@ me appointed as Chairman The first thing to do in should have the names of knoxsheriff.org. of the House Education establishing a watch group each household member, Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhoods also can help and maintains a list of Neighbor- Administration & Planning is to contact the police or the home address, tele- hood Association and Neighborhood Watch groups that register with the city. You Committee. I will also serve sheriff’s department who phone numbers and an can reach David Massey or Debbie Sharp at 865-215-3232. as a member on the House can provide information, email address. Education Instruction & training, and even assign Once those guidelines Programs Committee, the an officer to advise the are complete the infor- request and the number oversee operations of representative to get House Education & Planning watch group. mation should be sub- of signs depends on the the watch program, hold watch material and serve Subcommittee, and the Then contact your mitted to the sheriff’s number of entrances to meetings or socials to as a liaison between the House Calendar and Rules neighbors. Go door to office. Neighborhood the neighborhood. encourage member- sheriff’s representative Committee. Education will door if possible and ask signs are available upon A coordinator would ship, work with a sheriff’s and the residents. be a major topic this session, and I fully expect these com- mittees to foster meaningful discussions and progress. City accepting Community Governor Haslam gave his Cumberland Estates seventh State of the State address Monday night during Agency Grant applications a joint session of the General The City of Knoxville is to the goals and mission of Assembly. While the speech now accepting applications the City of Knoxville. West Neighborhood covered several important from non-profit organiza- “Non-profit arts and issues, the Governor made tions interested in receiv- community groups con- several announcements ing a Community Agency tribute to the creative and Watch works well pertaining to education Grant (CAG) for Fiscal Year social fabric that makes By Mike Steely that highlight the progress 2017-18, which begins on Knoxville so special,” said [email protected] National Night Out. our great state has been July 1, 2017. Indya Kincannon, Special There are about 400 homes within making. First, Tennesseans Qualifying non-prof- Program Manager for the About ten years ago homeowners in their watch area and the quarterly meet- are the fastest improving in it organizations must City of Knoxville. “The pur- Cumberland Estates noticed an increase ings usually draw 20 to 25 homeowners. the country in math, reading, operate within the City pose of these grants is to in petty thefts with cars and sheds being The National Night Out event draws 100 and as of this year, science. of Knoxville and have help those organizations broken into and robbed. Several neigh- to 300 people. Our state has also narrowed been in operation for at do what they do best for bors banded together to do something The group also maintains a Facebook the gaps between African least five years. All appli- the people of Knoxville.” about the problem. page where members communicate American, Latino and white cants seeking Community The deadline for filing “We got the telephone number from about neighborhood issues, missing students while completely Agency Grant funding will an application is 4 p.m. another neighborhood watch’s sign and pets, suspicious people, thefts, etc. eliminating the gap between choose between two cat- Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. The called,” said Connie Hughes, a founder of The effort has been very successful male and female students. egories and download the City will not consider any the watch group. She recalled, “Officer and Compton explains that “part of it is These improvements would appropriate form for either application postmarked Michelle Goldsberry responded.” getting to know each other.” not have been possible “Arts and Culture” and or received in the Mayor’s “We put a cardboard sign in a front “We empower each other. When a sus- without the hard work of our “Community and Social Office after that time. yard about a meeting,” she said. picious person is seen we call each other students, families, and phe- Services.” (Homeless ser- For additional infor- “Our Neighborhood Watch meets reg- and then give the police information nomenal teachers. Second, vice providers should apply mation about the City of ularly about four times a year and we about when and where,” Compton said. the Governor has proposed for a separate Homeless Knoxville’s Community have a speaker,” said Anna Compton. Hughes explains that keeping the police one of the largest funding Grant via the City’s Agency Grant program, or coordinator of the group. The speakers informed is a preventative measure and increases for public educa- Community Development to obtain an application, have talked about things like the city’s said, “Not everything is a 911 call.” tion in Tennessee history. Department.) visit www.knoxvilletn.gov/ recycling program, animal control, health “Crime is almost non-existent now and Under Governor Haslam’s Priority will be given to citygrants or contact Indya issues, and codes enforcement. we’re told we have the least amount of plan funding would increase CAG proposals from orga- Kincannon at 865-215- The Cumberland Estates West Watch crime than any other neighborhood,” to help schools serve high nizations that contribute 2267. also has an Annual Chili Dinner during Hughes said. Continue on page 4

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PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus February 6, 2017 City Council Sign, beer sale ordinances not overturned By Mike Steely [email protected] storefront churches located in despite several attempts to get Appeals denial of a new sign. and move it back 15 or 20 feet,” shopping centers. The idea failed variances for the height of signs, Seymour said that Monday’s Monday said. Valiant attempts for an ordi- along the same voting lines signs on the sides of buildings, site might be getting a “Grace’s The council voted not to nance amendment and a sign as the original resolution that etc. Chicken” restaurant there and approve the request although ordinance variance failed removed the distance required Bob Monday, owner of the site said that TDOT removed the sign Councilman Nick Pavlis said Tuesday evening at the Knoxville for beer sales next to the houses of a former Hardee’s Restaurant last spring. He said that the state he understood the request City Council. of worship. on Alcoa Highway, asked the has no sign regulations along the for the 40 foot sign but “can’t Councilman Nick Della Volpe Della Volpe was joined in the board to be permitted to replace “Scenic Highway” designation see the hardship.” The council introduced an amendment to the unsuccessful vote by Councilmen a 40-foot sign there that was there and the city’s ordinance voted unanimously to stave off new ordinance which permits Daniel Brown and Nick Pavlis taken down by the state when should not apply because the the challenge to the new Sign the retail sale of beer next to a with the rest of the council voting the right of way was increased. owner didn’t remove the sign, Ordinance. church. His suggested amend- “No” on the motion. Attorney Arthur Seymour, Jr. and the state did. The council also voted to ment would have allowed that The new Sign Ordinance also Monday spoke on behalf of the “Since Hardee’s moved out authorize $35,000 in funds By Ray Hill no-distance separation only for remains in effect city-wide appeal of a Board of Zoning we just want to replace the sign Continue on page 4 [email protected] Do they understand the common man? As I’ve stated some questions. fret when a new car has to the funding of public schools. purchases. Then, under fur- Security and Medicare. before, I’m a polit- I thought be purchased. Our depres- They will have a shortfall, and ther questioning, he admit- Most probably, these rich ical junkie. For a President Trump sion deepens when we see guess who will have to make ted that he contacted the folks will become leaders of week, my atten- was going to the cost of health insurance. up the difference: taxpayers. broker with instructions to the major departments. What tion had been “clear the swamp.” These department heads Your fair share will increase buy the thousands of dollars they do might well affect the directed toward Instead, he’s have no such concerns. so private schools and char- worth of stock. welfare of us common folks. the committee merely replaced They have the best health- ter schools can make money Do these folks have our I’m more than a little wor- hearings for those one set of rich care; they live in mansions off students. best interests in mind? I just ried about the future. Some individuals who people with anoth- that would house our humble Steve Mnuchin owned a don’t know. DeVos is dead might say we must cut enti- had been select- By Joe Rector er. I’ve yet to see abodes multiple times; chauf- bank that foreclosed on thou- set on crippling public edu- tlements, and to that I say [email protected] ed to become a single candi- feurs ferry them from place to sands of homeowners who cation. She champions the Social Security is not an heads of the var- date who is what I place. Their children attend found themselves upside use of vouchers that allow entitlement; we have paid ious agencies. Those ses- call an “average Joe.” These the best private schools and down after the economy went students to attend schools into the fund every time we sions were spectacles that people have worked hard; I then go on to any college that south in 2007. His bank fore- that have the same or less drew a paycheck. It is a sav- left Americans all the more grant them that. However, they choose without fear of closed on one elderly woman success rates with students. ings account that the govern- troubled about the future or I’ve worked hard all my life not being able to cover tuition. who had a short payment by Rex Tillerson was awarded a ment declared that we have. our country. as well but haven’t come Their lives are so far different 27 cents. Another home- friendship medal by Russia’s If our contributions had been For one thing, the nomi- close to making a fraction from ours that they can’t con- owner was faced foreclosure Putin, and it’s not clear if he wisely invested over the nees are wealthy folks. For of the fortunes these candi- ceive of the daily worries that because it was said she didn’t is in favor of continuing sanc- years, we’d have more than instance, Betsy DeVos, the dates have. No, I’m not the we face. live in the house. However, tions against the country for enough to see us through our candidate to head up the sharpest knife in the drawer, Many of these folks also when she was served with its hacking of our election and senior years. Department of Education, but like you, I’m not the dull- have conflicts of interests. those papers, the processor invading Crimea. Tom Price This is not a Democrat has a financial worth of est either. These proposed DeVos has long been a propo- handed them to her at the has long advocated the end of versus Republican issue. approximately $5 billion. leaders have tricks up their nent of vouchers and charter door of that residence. Obamacare, even though his It’s a matter of qualified indi- Rex Tillerson, the State sleeves for making huge schools and private schools. Health and Human new plan does not insure cov- viduals leading the depart- Department candidate, has sums, and they aren’t about Neither she nor her children Services candidate Tom erage for all people. Instead, ments of government in approximately one-half billion to let us know what they are. have ever attended a public Price bought stocks in com- he pledges to make coverage such a way that takes care dollars in assets. Even the The problem with these school. 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By Ray Hill [email protected]

Cordell Hull, for four- of them quickly concluded teen years the congress- Hull’s personal organization man from Tennessee’s inside the Fourth District Fourth District, had lost made him the overwhelm- his reelection bid in the ing favorite for the congres- 1920 Republican land- sional nomination. Colonel slide. Tennessee had lost Nathan G. Robertson, a three longtime incumbents powerful Democrat from during the 1920 elections: Wilson County, was root- besides Cordell Hull, Thetus ing around the edges of W. Sims of Tennessee’s the race, as was Thomas Eighth District and John A. G. Baskerville, a prominent Moon of the Third District Democrat from Gallatin and From the Author’s personal collection. had been beaten. Sims, Sumner County. Baskerville Congressman Cordell Hull of Tennessee, circa 1928. comfortable in Washington had gotten a taste of pol- and sixty-nine years old at itics from having been would abandon the gover- appear to be taking his in Tennessee. When Leslie Heflin, but the former con- the time of his defeat, had a delegate to the 1920 norship to challenge the people for granted. Shaw made a two-hour gressman was greeted lost the Democratic prima- Democratic National popular McKellar, causing As Hull completed his first stem-winder in Crossville warmly everywhere he ry to Gordon Browning, a Convention in 1920. Both the hopes of others desir- tour of the Fourth District, on behalf of Congressman went inside the Fourth young veteran of the First Robertson and Baskerville ous of being governor to Congressman Wynne F. Clouse’s campaign, report- District. When Cordell Hull World War. Browning had soon dropped plans to run soar. McKellar, who knew Clouse was busy opening ers noticed two thirds of visited friends in Wilson narrowly lost the general when it became all too something about patronage his campaign headquar- the crowd had melted County, he gathered sup- election to Republican Lon obvious most Democrats himself, was not sitting idly ters in his home city of away before the speech’s porters at the courthouse Scott. Congressman Moon, considered Hull’s defeat awaiting a challenge from Cookeville. The congress- conclusion. in Lebanon, Tennessee and like Cordell Hull, had been not only a travesty, but a the Republicans. A fierce man’s campaign was run Hull had no intention of complained he was unable defeated for reelection humiliation to their own partisan himself, McKellar by Oscar Clarke of Algood, allowing the Republicans to spend as much time in by his Republican oppo- community. officially filed charges Tennessee, who had man- to pummel him once again Tennessee as he might like, nent, Joe Brown. Neither Holding heavy majori- against John W. Overall, aged Clouse’s winning cam- on his record with respect as he was “being rushed Browning, Hull nor Moon ties in Congress, as well Tennessee’s Republican paign of 1920. Since then to veterans. A letter signed to death” visiting counties ever stopped running to as the presidency, many National Committeeman, Clarke had become some- by Colonel Harry S. Berry, all across the country on win in 1922. Moon had Republicans discovered for “alleged violation of thing of a controversial a prominent Democrat behalf of Democratic can- already been designated governing was no bed of the civil service act and figure, wanting to become and veteran of the World didates. After stops in two as the Democratic nomi- roses. Republicans, out of the alleged selling or traf- Tennessee’s Collector of War, as well as an official other small hamlets, Hull nee for Congress in 1921 power since the adminis- ficking in federal offices in Internal Revenue. Clouse of the American Legion, was on his way back to when he suddenly died on tration of William Howard Tennessee.” was not successful in secur- was widely disseminat- Washington. June 26, 1921. The six- Taft, were clamoring for Unlike 1920, McKellar ing the office for Clarke and ed throughout the fourth Individual counties inside ty-five year old Moon had jobs and appointments and would be heading the the latter had to settle for a District. Colonel Berry the Fourth District report- been ill during his last cam- the infighting for those posi- Democratic ticket and position as a mere cashier stated, “Mr. Hull was at all ed Hull continued to gain paign for Congress and had tions was fierce. Longtime helped to heal the wounds in the IRS office. Complying times favorable towards ground in his bid to return apparently never really GOP Congressman J. Will left from a bruising guber- with federal law, Clarke the payment of adjusted to Congress. Fentress recovered. Taylor maneuvered skillfully natorial primary between had to give up his job in compensation…” Berry County was one example The Republicans would to preserve his own person- former governor Benton the Nashville IRS office went into painful detail to where Hull was the bene- be hard pressed to hold al power and dominance McMillin and attorney to assume management point out the only disagree- ficiary of support from vir- their gains during the 1922 over Republican patron- Austin Peay of Clarksville. of Congressman Clouse’s ment Congressman Hull tually every Democrat in campaign, although nobody age against his freshmen McMillin, seventy-sev- reelection campaign. had with the payment of the county and not a few counted out the irrepress- colleagues. Congressman en years old and the “Old Clouse was smart the adjusted compensation Republicans who resent- ible Governor Alf Taylor. Clouse tangled with James Warhorse” of Tennessee’s enough to realize that he was the method of financ- ed some of Congressman Governor Taylor, despite S. Beasley, Chairman of the Democratic Party, quite began the campaign as ing it. One means of paying Clouse’s patronage recom- being seventy-four years Republican State Executive nearly won the nomination, the underdog and follow- out the soldiers’ bonus was mendations. Clouse had old, was an able and enter- Committee, over patron- losing by a scant 4,018 ing the primary elections, implementing a national insisted in the appointment taining speaker and person- age. Beasley did little to votes. Peay’s nomination instantly challenged Hull to sales tax, which Hull did of J. D. Wright as postmaster ally popular. Congressmen enhance Congressman came through the returns debate the issues, a chal- not favor. Cordell Hull’s pre- for Jamestown, Tennessee, Wynne F. Clouse, who Clouse’s prestige when he from E. H. Crump’s Shelby lenge the former congress- ferred method of financing much to the chagrin of a had defeated Hull, and snapped Clouse had been County where the lawyer man ignored. The Nashville the soldiers’ bonus was number of other GOP aspi- Congressman Lon Scott “nominated for Congress won 9,079 votes to 1,732 Tennessean sniffed it was levying a tax on “war prof- rants who apparently were were off and running for by chance and elected by for McMillin. McKellar had only proper for Judge Hull its.” Berry explained, “There supporting Hull. reelection. Congressman accident.” been opposed for renomi- to ignore Clouse’s invitation was never any opposition Election Day returned Joe Brown, who had defeat- Beasley had added insult nation by Captain Guston to debate as it would be ter- on the part of Mr. Hull as Tennessee to the ed John Moon, opted not to to injury, describing Wynne Fitzhugh, a wealthy attor- rible were Hull to neglect to the claim of ex-service- Democratic column. run again and resume his F. Clouse as “the down on a ney who was part owner of “the duties of chairman men, but only a question Governor Alf Taylor lost to law practice. tiny feather in the tip of the the Memphis Commercial of a great party to partic- as to how the funds should Austin Peay by more than Cordell Hull was deter- wing of a very small hum- Appeal. McKellar’s can- ipate in a debate where be raised.” 38,000 votes. Senator mined to regain his own mingbird that was caught didacy had been bitterly only his personal fortunes Senator McKellar, who McKellar beat Newell place in Congress and on the crest of the Harding opposed by his rival Luke are at stake.” Hull’s refus- had amply demonstrated Sanders by more than during the interim had – Taylor tornado and swept Lea, whom McKellar had al to debate his opponent, his own personal populari- 80,000 votes and Cordell been elected Chairman of into Congress.” defeated for reelection six the Tennessean thought, ty by crushing his opponent Hull won almost 63% of the the Democratic National Clouse’s fellow freshman years previously. Lea’s own proved the former con- in the primary campaigns, vote in Tennessee’s Fourth Committee. That position Republican Congressman newspaper, the Nashville gressman was worthy of came to the Fourth District Congressional District. gave him even more prom- Lon Scott, representing Tennessean had regularly “the confidence that the to make a plea for support Congressman Clouse was inence nationally and rein- Tennessee’s Eighth District, assailed McKellar at every Democratic party has by Democrats for guber- able to carry only five of forced the notion with his was also feuding with John opportunity, but the sena- reposed in him…” The natorial nominee Austin the fourteen counties former constituents that Overall and James Beasley tor crushed Fitzhugh in the Tennessean chortled if Peay. McKellar also paid while Cordell Hull won huge Hull was a national figure over patronage in his own primary. Despite the hard Wynne Clouse wanted to special tribute to Cordell majorities in the remaining while the Republican incum- district. Beasley paid a fought primary campaign, debate someone, he should Hull and urged Democrats counties. bent was merely another courtesy call on both con- Democrats entered the fall debate James S. Beasley. to return Hull to Congress. Cordell Hull was return- freshman GOP congress- gressmen during a visit to campaign united. Tennessee Republicans Senator Tom Heflin of ing to Washington, D. C. man. Hull did not resign Washington and reputed- Cordell Hull toured believed they had field- Alabama came to Carthage, to resume his career as a his position as Chairman ly assured both he would the Fourth District and if ed a strong and respect- Tennessee to campaign member of Congress. of the Democratic National support them for reelec- Democrats had tried to woo able ticket headed by Alf for the Democratic ticket Committee to begin his tion, although it did little to the votes of newly enfran- Taylor and Newell Sanders. and his assessment that own campaign to be elect- smooth out the differences chised women in 1920, Sanders had served a brief Cordell Hull was “presiden- ed to Congress; instead, between them. they redoubled their efforts term in the United States tial timber” was met with he concentrated upon not Many Republicans appar- in 1922. Hull paid special Senate by appointment and “prolonged applause” from only returning to Congress, ently believed the landslide attention to female voters was the GOP’s candidate the audience. McKellar but also electing as many of 1920 was the dawn of during his 1922 campaign. against Senator McKellar confidently predicted a Democrats as possible in a new era of Republican The former congressman in the general election. Democratic victory, saying the 1922 election cycle. domination and it was urged women in particular Still, even the most opti- the statewide ticket would Hull had kept his political until the Great Depression. to be sure they paid their mistic Republican held win “by at least 30,000 fences mended and had It remained to be seen if poll taxes to be able to vote. out little hope for Wynne majority or more in the spent more time inside the Tennessee would become Throughout the campaign, F. Clouse’s reelection to coming election.” Senator Fourth District than he had a truly two-party state, yet Cordell Hull campaigned as Congress in 1922. National McKellar had been “in half prior to his defeat. Not every Tennessee Republicans if he were the incumbent, Republicans did not exactly the counties in Judge Hull’s Democrat in the Fourth prepared to challenge not the challenger. Well abandon Clouse during the district” and was certain of District was ready to simply Senator K. D. McKellar, who financed and even better fall campaign and sent in Hull’s victory in the general hand the nomination to Hull was up for his second six- organized, Hull entered the some speakers to aid the election. by default. A host of ambi- year term in 1922. Rumors 1922 campaign with an congressman’s reelection Hull’s own speeches tious Democrats began to abounded that the seven- air of superb confidence, bid, although none were were more sedate affairs feel out the race, but all ty-four year old Alf Taylor yet he was careful not to widely known, especially than that of the colorful City Council PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus February 6, 2017 City Police won’t ask Sign, beer sale ordinances not overturned Cont. from page 2 obligation by the city and Stakeholder Advisory Buchanan, Terrence for Walter P. Moore and could save the utility entity Committee. The group Carter, Dr. Caroline Cooley, immigration status Associates to conduct a about $4 million. will provide feedback to Mary English, Chris Folden, structural diagnosis of The city’s sidewalk upcoming major changes Duane Grieve, Brian Hann, By Mike Steely [email protected] the “C” parking garage replacement project was in the city’s zoning code. Don Horton, Dave Irwin, at the Civil Auditorium authorized $1,132,635 Rogero said that the city Amy Midis, Amy Nolan, Joy Just prior to the start of the city council’s meeting and Coliseum. The coun- in a contract with Design has hired a consultant to O’Shell, Joe Petre, Patrick Tuesday Mayor Madeline Rogero spoke and addressed cil also voted to apply for and Construction Services, review and update the Phillips, Jennifer Roche, the recent immigration restrictions. a grant of $150,000 from Inc. and the council also zoning codes and while the John Sanders, Jim Staley, “Now is not the time to close our doors or our the state to subsidize the approved just under new committee will have no Stephanie Welch and hearts,” she said. Knoxville-Knox County $60,000 with Adams decision making abilities it Brenna Wright. She said that although Knoxville is not a sanctuary Emergency Management Contracting, Inc. for side- will supply suggestions to The individuals repre- city and plans to comply with any federal regulation, Agency budget for salaries walks on Pleasant Ridge the mayor, the consultant, sent business owners, “Our local police are not immigrations officers and it is and operating expenses. at Wilson Road. the Metropolitan Planning MPC members, preserva- not their jurisdiction.” KUB successfully sought Commission staff and city tionists, the health depart- “While we are not a sanctuary city we are, and will approval to seek refinanc- Zoning Advisory council. ment, and neighborhood remain, a ’Welcoming City,’” she said. ing for wastewater, water Committee The council gave approv- activists. Mayor Rogero said that any law violator will be revenue, electric system al Tuesday with one council- Also approved to assist stopped by police and, if the offense is major, be revenue, and gas system named by mayor man making a suggestion the committee were Crista arrested. But for minor offenses like traffic stops she bonds. The total amount to Twenty local people have that the group needed Cuccaro, Scott Elder and indicated the police are not to ask for immigration refinance, at a lower rate, been named by Knoxville more business people. Gerald Green. papers. would be $55.5 million. Mayor Madeline Rogero Named to the Advisory “We don’t want our people in danger to not call 911,” The bonds will be secured and approved by city coun- Committee were: Rick she said. by KUB with no financial cil to become the Public Blackburn, Dr. Martha From State Representative Harry Brooks Cont. from page 1 provide updates over the making sure everything runs need students and one hun- next several weeks as its smoothly, and I am happy to dred million dollars would status changes. I hope the have them. be allocated for increasing updating will also give insight As many of you may know, teacher salaries, among into the legislative process. my wife, Mary, was hospital- other things. I know how dif- As session gets under- ized for a pancreas attack ficult an educator’s job can way, I am grateful to have my back in December. She final- be, and this increase rep- assistant, Tara, continue to ly came home this week but resents our state’s commit- work with me on constituent is still recovering and slowly ment to improving the status issues. This year I have also regaining her strength. I want and recognition of teachers been assigned one full-time to thank everyone for all the and other staff. The Governor and two part-time interns. calls, cards, and prayers for also used the State of the Daniel Cox is a senior from Mary. State address to announce Carson Newman majoring As always, please contact the Tennessee STRONG Act, in Religion and Leadership me if I can be of any assis- which would provide the men Ethics, and he will be with tance to you in any way. and women of Tennessee’s me full time. 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Lett makes it a clean sweep for First Baptist Academy By Steve Williams one of the toughest games The Eagles stormed the the Knoxville Ambassadors 10 games. Cameron Torney The Lady Eagles led It was senior night for of his career on Monday court at the end of the to capture the KISL tour- added 10 points and Jack 12-3 at halftime and were the First Baptist Academy night. He scored five game in celebration. nament title – FBA’s first- Brown nine. ahead 19-3 when the Lady of Powell’s basketball pro- points and it’s rare when “It was a huge night for ever championship in any Temple Baptist, which Crusaders finally got their gram Friday, but it finished he’s not in the 20s. Tonight us,” said Coach Mercer. sport. defeated FBA by one point second basket, a 3-point- up as Josh Lett night. he played phenomenal on “It’s turned into a rivalry for First Baptist Academy in their first meeting this The senior point guard defense and offense in the us right here in the heart of also was honored for win- season, had balanced scor- er by senior Alana Ford, may have saved his best second half. It was sort of Powell. A great win to see ning the “Battle of the Bot- ing, with Jon Nicely and Nick with 3:02 to go in the third for last as he turned in an his night, senior night.” the guys fight back, take tles” fund-raising competi- Curton tallying 15 points period. TBA got as close as outstanding performance Lett’s old fashion three- the lead and finish it off.” tion. The two schools, which each and Pierson Hickman eight (23-15) early in the in leading the Eagles past point play at the end of The win by the boys var- are only about a mile apart, 13. Braden Pepin chipped fourth period. rival Temple Baptist Acad- the third period tied the sity team also gave FBA a combined to raise $9,000 in nine. Junior standout Julia emy 79-65. game at 51-all and capped clean sweep. Its girls var- for Hope Resource Center The girls varsity game Martin paced FBA (9-11) Lett poured in 31 points, a comeback that erased a sity team also avenged over a two-week period. was a defensive struggle with 11 points. Ebony including 18 in the final 10-point lead by the Royal an earlier loss to Temple Freshman standout through the first half as Wheat contributed eight period. Crusaders. His 3-point shot Baptist with a 34-24 vic- Noah Harris contributed cold-shooting Temple Bap- “I’m so proud of Josh,” from the left corner to start tory and the First Baptist 20 points to the Eagles’ tist managed only a 3-point points and Kelsey Hollifield said Coach Matt Mercer. the final period gave the Academy’s middle school victory, which gave them a shot by Lily Cole with 3:29 five. Ford finished with eight “He played phenomenal Eagles a lead they would girls team began the eve- 16-9 season record, includ- on the clock in the opening points and Cole six to lead tonight. He probably had never surrender. ning with a 20-18 win over ing nine wins in their last period. TBA (10-11). William Blount edges Lady Hawks 53-49 By Ken Lay

William Blount High School’s girls basketball team prefers to play an up-tempo game and when the Lady Governors played Hardin Valley in early January they had the pace to their liking. William Blount hit 1 three- point shots but lost the game. The Lady Governors and Lady Hawks met again Tuesday night and it was a defensive struggle. And William had to play a slowdown game. But the Lady Governors prevailed 53-49 at Hardin Valley. “Hardin Valley does a good job and this was one of those games that we had to grind out,” William Blount coach Todd Wright said. “We made 14 threes when Photo credit Carlos Reveiz/ Ashley Wathen with Crfoto.com we lost to them at our place but they beat us pretty Cooper Hardin, wearing his orange cleats, rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns in Farragut’s come-from-behind good [77-66 on Thursday, Jan. 5]. We like to get the 45-35 win over Independence in this past season’s Class 5A state championship game at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville. ball up and down the floor and this game really had Hardin, who was named the BlueCross Bowl Offensive Player of the Game, signed with Navy last week. He also was a a tournament feel to it.” standout linebacker for the Admirals in 2016, with 124 tackles. The Lady Hawks, who were coming off two big wins, including one over previously unbeaten Bearden, struggled offensively from the outset. Hardin Valley (19-6 overall, 8-3 in District 4-AAA) missed several Colorful Cooper is Navy bound shots (including some layups) and managed just eight points in the first quarter and had just two field goals By Steve Williams and wanted to stick with Navy Head Coach Ken have after football that the to start the game. Cooper Hardin’s orange that color. Niumatalolo no doubt saw Naval Academy might pres- Hardin Valley didn’t score from the floor until cleats didn’t go with Far- “But when you have a size his multiple talents and ent me … It feels like a deal midway through the opening frame. Abbey Cornelius ragut’s Navy Blue and Gray 14 foot, it’s kind of hard to offered Hardin an oppor- that’s too good to be true.” scored the Lady Hawks’ first field goal with 4 minutes, uniform color scheme. They find the right cleats with the tunity to play at the presti- Eddie Courtney, Far- five seconds remaining in the opening frame stuck out like a sore thumb, right color,” he said. gious academy in Annapo- ragut’s veteran head coach, William Blount (18-6, 8-3) mustered enough you might say. But that So, the orange cleats lis. Cooper officially stepped pretty much feels the same offense to score 15 points in the opening quarter but was his reason for wearing became the first thing aboard by signing scholar- way about Hardin, the stu- the Lady Governors missed their first five free throw them. anyone would notice about ship papers Wednesday dent-athlete. attempts. They still led 25-23 at halftime. Cooper said he wore Hardin this past season, morning at FHS. “You couldn’t be any After the break, the Lady Hawks enjoyed a burst them simply to help his but there were other things “It’s a great honor to have more proud for a young of energy and scored the first seven points of the mom pick him out during – more important things – the opportunity to serve my man,” said Courtney. second half. Hardin Valley took a 30-25 lead when games. Laura Gearhiser that brought attention to country at one of the most “Cooper has the grades, Symphony Buxton grabbed an offensive rebound, could have spotted him this high school football prestigious institutions in with a GPA over 4.2. He’s a scored and was fouled on the play and converted the from miles away, too. player. Quite simply, he the nation,” said Hardin. very bright young man and old-fashioned three-point play with 5:50 remaining in Hardin said he wore red stood out on both sides of “It’s really exciting to see in our opinion a Division 1 the third stanza. cleats his junior season the ball. all the opportunities I would Continued on page 3 Continued on page 2

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We made this thing a made a steal and knocked with a free throw to make it Monday, Jan.30. little tougher on ourselves down a transition layup with 50-49 just past the midway “We made some good late than it needed to be.” 5:53 to go. point of the final frame. defensive plays down the Fulton (17-2) had a 43-37 The roller-coaster ride con- Fulton’s pressure defense stretch and we got some lead heading to the fourth tinued and the Panthers (17- was crucial late as it forced big contributions from some quarter but it evaporated 6), who trailed throughout the Panthers into multiple guys off the bench tonight,” quickly as the host Falcons much of the contest, went miscues down the stretch. Wright said after his Falcons missed shots and had a pair up 48-47 when Richards The Falcons took a 57-49 survived a late scare to pull of turnovers. converted another Fulton lead when Edwin Lacey off a 66-61 non-district victo- And Powell’s Charlie Rich- turnover into another easy knocked down a 3-point shot ry over the Panthers at Jody ards was more than willing to basket. with 2:53 to go. Caleb Tripp (32) of Powell battles with Fulton’s J’Coryon Wright Arena. make Fulton pay for its care- Richards, who finished The Panthers had one last Anderson as Riley Bryant looks on. The Falcons edged the But Fulton’s longtime lessness. with a game-high 33 points, gasp and got to within 57-54 Panthers 66-61 in an intriguing non-district game early coach, who guided the Fal- Richards, Powell’s junior nearly kept things close for on a long-range jumper by last week. cons to a Class AA State guard scored the first five the Panthers single-hand- Desmond Billingsley at the Championship last season, points of the frame and edly. 1:43 mark. some crucial foul shots down added 12.Markese Sheely wasn’t completely happy. pulled the Panthers to within But the Falcons would Fulton, however, would pre- the stretch. finished with nine and Dono- “We knew that Powell 43-42 when he converted a answer. Fulton would regain vail as its defense stole the Davis led Fulton with 17 van Filer had eight. was going to give us all we free throw with 7 minutes, the lead for good when Trey show. The Falcons also made points. Camecus Cates Lady Falcons need overtime to down ‘scrappy’ Powell By Ken Lay Falcons answered a wake- there, they went on a tear 32-25 when Haley Schu- and all but salted things Donna Raby’s half-court For more than three up tcall in the nick of time. and recorded a 50-42 vic- bert buried a shot midway away when Kiyah Latham buzzer beater when through quarters of its recent win After being lethargic for tory over the Lady Panthers through the fourth quarter. knocked down a 3-point the hoop to give the Lady against Powell, the Fulton most of the contest Fulton on Monday, Jan. 30 at Ful- Schubert’s basket shot to give her team the Panthers an 18-14 advan- High School girls basket- finally got things together. ton’s Jody Wright Arena. appeared to be the wake- lead with 1 minute, 44 sec- tage before the two teams ball team appeared to be The Lady Falcons managed Powell (15-8) led most of up call the Lady Falcons onds remaining. headed to their respective in a slumber. But the Lady to force overtime. From the way and pulled ahead (18-4) needed. Futon Lady Falcons coach John locker rooms at the inter- closed out regu- Fisher admitted that his mission. lation with a12-5 squad’s victory wouldn’t Powell, which had run and tied the earn many style points. But scored in crucial situations game at 37 when he also said that this was throughout regulation, KeKe McKinney type of game that his team struggled in overtime. The hit a free throw had to win if it was going to Lady Panthers scored just with 11.4 seconds make a deep playoff run. five points in the OT period left. McKinney’s “Powell is a scrappy team and converted just one field missed a second and they played well. This goal. free throw and had the feel of a [postsea- That came from Schu- a battle for the son] tournament game,” bert with 47 seconds left rebound produced said Fisher, who recently and enabled the visitors to a jump ball. won his 200th game when pull to within 46-40. The possession the Lady Falcons defeat- Latham and McKinney arrow awarded the ed District 3-AA rival Union each scored 14 points for ball to the Lady County. “Powell was scrap- the Lady Falcons. Lay Lay Panthers, who py and they did some good Manning added 10, includ- missed a potential things. ing six after halftime. She game-winning shot “We played when we had also knocked down a key as time expired in to.” long-range jumper to Fulton fourth quarter. The Lady Panthers had to within 34-33 with 1:32 In overtime, the the upper hand most of left in regulation. Lady Falcons were the way in a close contest. Raby had 17 points to dominant. Fulton Powell had a 15-14 lead lead all scorers and Schu- never trailed in just before halftime but bert finished with 12 for the the extra frame got some separation when Lady Panthers. William Blount edges Lady Hawks 53-49 Continued from page 1 all six of her points in the second half and her fourth-quarter contributions Offense continued to come at a pre- were clutch as she helped the Lady mium for the two squads but the Lady Governors keep the Lady Hawks at Governors battled back to pull even by bay. third quarter’s end. The teams were HVA never led in the fourth quarter. embroiled in a 38-38 tie heading to The free throws that didn’t fall early the final eight minutes. went down for the Lady Governors in Alyssa Walker opened the scoring the final frame. in the fourth quarter when she con- “We were 0-5 from the free throw verted a three-point play to make the line to start the game, but we were score 41-38 with 7:39 remaining. 5-for-6 down the stretch,” Wright said. Hardin Valley, meanwhile, was bitten “I guess, if we have to miss some, I’d by the turnover bug and had miscues rather we miss early and hit the ones on its first two possessions. late.” One Change Can Reduce Your But the Lady Hawks would pull to Walker and Maggie Bell each scored Energy Consumption BY Up To 40%. within 43-42 when Paige Gentry hit a nine points for William Blount. Kallen- pair of foul shots with 5:24 to go. berg and Taylor Goforth each had six But William Blount responded when while Lexi Campos had five. freshman Jenna Kallenberg knocked Hardin Valley had three players down a huge long-range jumper to score in double figures. Cornelius and make the score 46-42 a short time Bekah Hampton scored game-high later. scoring honors with 15 points each Kallenberg, the lone freshman on and Buxton finished with 10. William’s Blount varsity squad, scored

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Cont.Navy from page bound 1 type prospect. Navy loved him when they saw everything about him. “Their head coach and two offen- sive coaches were here right before the dead period and sealed the deal.” The 6-2, 230-pound Hardin excelled as a running back and line- backer as he helped lead the Admi- rals to the Class 5A state champion- ship in early December, the school’s first-ever state title. He’ll start out as a fullback with the Midshipmen. “Their offense is a double slot with a big fullback and a big running back,” said Courtney. “They’re going

PHOTO BY LEXIE GILLAND to give him a shot to play offense and that’s what he wants to do.” Family members cheer as Fulton High’s Chaton Mobley (left) and Zack Dobson ink scholarship papers with Middle Tennessee Last spring, Navy became the first State University on National Signing Day Feb. 1. to offer Hardin a scholarship. “Before they offered me, my Dad (Kevin Hardin) and I always watched the Navy-Army game on TV, but I had never thought of playing there,” said William Blount uses runs to down HVA 60-53 Cooper. “I thought Navy would be a By Ken Lay cool place to go and see what the William Blount were embroiled dust had settled, the two rest of the way. whole Naval Academy experience William Blount boys bas- in an old-fashion shootout last teams slugged through an even The Hawks pulled to within was like.” ketball coach Kevin Windle week and both the Hawks and second quarter and combined 50-49 on a shot by Dykes with He took an official visit to Annapo- couldn’t have been happier Governors knocked down their for 13 3-pointers over the first 4:20 left in the game. But HVA lis the second week of January, and than he was after his team share of long-range jumpers on 16 minutes. couldn’t quite culminate a he said his choice “seemed pretty notched a District 4-AAA vic- this night. William Blount’s Isaiah comeback as William Blount clear after that visit and meeting tory at Hardin Valley Academy HVA hit seven 3-pointers Hannah hit five long-range coaches and players.” engineered a 10-4 run to seal Tuesday night. before halftime and that kept jumpers and Joseph Ridenour Hardin said he also received offers its win. “Our games with Hardin the host Hawks within striking made one for the Governors. from MTSU, Tennessee Tech, Dart- Valley are always fun to watch distance. William Blount (17-8, Hardin Valley got a pair of treys “This is just like when we mouth, Austin Peay, Army, Air Force, because we’re similar teams 7-5) seized the upper hand from Aaron Dykes. Tristen Waite played them last time. They VMI and Furman and got a couple of and we pretty much play the early. The Governors, who com- also hit two while Hunter Huff pulled ahead with a late run,” preferred walk-on offers from Power same way,” Windle said after pleted a regular-season sweep had three before the break. Hardin Valley coach Shane 5 schools. the Governors nabbed a 70-63 of the Hawks with Tuesday’s In the third quarter the Gov- Chambers said. “It was a late His finalists became Navy, Air win over the Hawks at HVA victory, led 20-16 at the end ernors were hot again. They run again tonight. Force, Tennessee Tech and Furman, Tuesday night. “We both like of the first quarter. The visitors boosted their advantage to “We have to be prepared to he said. to shoot the ball and when the went on to open the second 45-34 when Jordan Tarver play anybody anywhere. We Hardin, who will have a five-year ball’s going down, it makes period with a 6-1 run. grabbed an offensive rebound just didn’t have what it takes commitment to serve after his four things a lot of fun. The Governors took a 26-17 and promptly scored midway to win tonight. We didn’t exe- years at the academy, is considering “We would get ahead and lead when Nick Yoakum scored through the frame. cyber defense operations as a major cute offensively and we didn’t they’d make a run. I really like with 6 minutes, 13 seconds David Henson answered for or pre-med or engineering. execute defensively.” the way we responded when remaining in the opening half. the Hawks. He knocked down “I’ve had four or five former play- they made their runs. Good The Hawks, who outlasted back-to-back 3’s to make the Dykes had 16 points to pace ers go to the academies and did well teams respond in those situ- geographical rival Karns in score 45-40 with 17.1 sec- the Hawks and Hunter Huff fin- after serving their commitments,” ations.” overtime 24 hours earlier, bat- onds remaining. William Blount ished with 13. said Courtney. “We’re excited about Hardin Valley (13-11 over- tled back and pulled to within scored the final three points of Hannah led all scorers with Cooper. We think he will do well.” all, 7-5 in District 4-AAA) and 34-30 by halftime. When the the frame and would lead the 21 points. Even without orange cleats.

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Oak Ridge and 4-star receiver Amari on National Sign- grade for UT’s 2017 much of the game, the Tigers The Vols certainly have their work Rodgers from Webb School in Knox- ing Day results is signing class. Out just threw up 3-point shots cut out for them going into next ville turned down Tennessee and about as accurate By Steve of 988 voters, 3 and repeatedly got outhus- season. It’s no secret that Tennes- instead will play at defending national as Punxsutawney Williams percent gave Coach tled for rebounds. It looked see loses a lot of talent from a team champion Clemson. But Butch Jones Phil’s forecast on Jones’ recruiting like a very poorly coached that won 9 games in 2016. Defensive seems to take issue with the percep- Groundhog Day. report an A, 44 per- team or his players aren’t lis- tackle Derek Barnett, running back tion that Tennessee’s recruiting has Still, after many Tennes- cent a B, 46 percent a C and tening. Alvin Kamara, and wide receiver Josh slipped a bit. see fans woke up last Thurs- 7 percent a D/F. When Bruce first got the Malone are all leaving college early “I think this is probably overall the day morning in Volville, it Based strictly on the num- Auburn job, I really thought for the pros. Senior captains quarter- most positive year that we’ve had in wasn’t long before they were bers, it looks like Jones’ he might do well with the back Joshua Dobbs, linebacker Jalen recruiting,” said Jones. “Every high clicking on sports websites rebuilding plan at Tennessee Tigers. I feared he might ele- Reeves-Maybin and cornerback Cam- school I went into, whatever state it or reading the newspaper has slipped a little. But don’t vate them to great heights eron Sutton will all get opportunities was… whether it is the principal the sports section or tuning throw in the towel yet. like he once did with the to make it in the NFL as well. high school football coach the athlet- in radio sports talk shows These rankings can be Vols. And don’t forget about running back ic director coming out saying… ‘Wow, severely affected by many I would really hate it if Ten- Jalen Hurd, who quit in the middle of or watching the recruiting you know Tennessee’s back.’” wrapup on ESPN to find out other factors … like how the nessee had a team like Pearl the season. But the reality is this… when the the latest direction of their ball bounces, fumbles and has now. “We’re excited because we think we dust settles Tennessee likely has a favorite football program. interceptions, injuries and Meanwhile, the Lady Vols were able to add some dynamic foot- Top 15 level class nationally. That’s I’m guilty too and will suspensions, wise coaching really had a good week with ball players, some players that have obviously pretty good, and a stature share with you my findings moves and wimpy coaching its road win at South Caroli- great grit, great tough and have that that Vols fans hoped for not too long and hunches a little farther decisions, player develop- na and the home victory over great competitive spirit,” said Ten- ago. However, in the SEC that’s only down in this space. ment and player attitudes LSU. Tennessee deserves nessee head coach Butch Jones in a good enough to get Tennessee into Will Butch Jones’ 2017 and more. to be back in the Top 25 press conference on Wednesday, Feb- team have four more weeks After looking over the again. ruary 1st (National Signing Day). the middle of the pack. And with of bad football, like it went thumbnail sketches of the “We wanted individuals that not division rivals Georgia and Florida a through last season in new Vols and hearing this TOURNEY TIME: Have you necessarily loved recruiting but love step above with their classes, this will losses to Texas A&M, Ala- class may have a “blue collar ever been to the Knox County football, and they have a passion for make life even more difficult for the bama, South Carolina and mentality” instead of a galaxy Middle School Basketball football, and they have a passion to Vols going forward. Vanderbilt? Or will happy of star status, I have a good League’s annual post-sea- gain a college education, and that’s Jones did ask for patience from times come early for the Vols feeling about it. Now, if we son tournament? You can’t what we think makes this class very Tennessee fans going forward with with wins over Georgia Tech, could just get a couple more beat it for the energy, excite- balanced from top to bottom.” the newcomers. “I do want to guard Florida, Georgia and South offensive linemen like Trey ment and tourney atmo- In all, Tennessee signed student- against this class though I think it is Carolina and a 6-0 start? Smith, 6-6, 315 and rated sphere. athletes from 10 different states. unfair to put any expectations on them Tennessee recruiting or the nation’s No. 1 prospect Four semifinal games There are new 12 offensive players, at this point and time” said Jones. “As “crutin’,” as some like to by some sites … – girls and boys -- will be 14 defensive players and one special- we all know each individual develops say it, ranked No. 17 on I’m going to keep my cup played Tuesday, Feb. 7, at ist on the roster. differently at their own stage.” the national level and No. half full for now, even if Karns Middle School and Coaches talk about “building a wall” 2017 is shaping up to be a very 7 among SEC foes. Both Butch did see his shadow the consolation and cham- around the state, and Tennessee did important season for Butch Jones, Georgia and Florida moved last Thursday, just like Punx- pionship games are Thurs- well inside the state’s borders, with 7 his 5th in Knoxville. Tennessee hasn’t back ahead of the Vols, and sutawney Phil did. day night. Games times each Tennesseans in this class. That group won the SEC since 1998, nor has it the Bulldogs’ No. 3 nation- day are 4:30, 5:45, 7:00 and includes 4-star running back Ty Chan- played for a conference title since al ranking really hurts as POOR PEARL: One thought 8:15. Come and watch them dler from Nashville’s Montgomery 2007. far as UT’s future SEC East- that kept running through my cut down the nets! Bell Academy, and 5-star offensive Patience is something Tennessee ern Division title hopes are mind as I watched Tennessee tackle Trey Smith from the University fans are starting to run out of… February 6, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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understanding and comity Justices. Schumer’s recent with posturing, vitriol and totally irreverent by becom- in the body politic. Actually, “tears” weren’t about immi- a “scorched earth” policy ing apostates of virtue and the left’s use of this term gration vetting, but actu- of opposition. Demo- purveyors of fake news. is to denigrate any oppo- ally his impossible posi- crats oppose all of Trumps One commentator purport- sition to their world view. tion where the Democrats appointments and policies edly counted thirty exam- Lastly, Planned Parenthood control nothing and whine as Democrats pander to ples of fake news just last may once have been where about everything. their wacko base. week. One example was you received educational The term reaching across I believe movies are the report that Trump was planning for parenthood. the aisle refers to the Con- helpful in demonstrating a bringing both of the two Now, Planned Parenthood gressional aisle ways which point because this medium finalists for his Supreme is where you go to prevent exist between the Republi- offers valuable shared per- Court nomination to Wash- parenthood or end it with cans and Democrats. Per- ceptions. The movie Arrival ington for the announce- an abortion. haps physical separation is a must see for anyone ment. It wasn’t true, but the At one time the notion of between adversaries is who is interested in lan- drive-by media, after creat- Euphemisms reaching across the aisle advisable, and exists in the guage and communication. ing “mayhem,” just drove may have been a valid con- British House of Commons The story revolves around on by, bringing to mind the Make no mistake about body language with their cept in Washington. The as well. A member of Con- a linguist who develops a Allstate TV commercial it, we are engaged in a civil spoken words. But what if recent refusal of Senate gress once beat up another way to communicate with character Mayhem. war - even though we’re words are chosen to misdi- Democrats to participate member with a cane. Per- an advanced star faring It should be obvious to not shooting at each other. rect or deceive others? in various committee inves- haps it might be simpler to culture. These beings are everyone that there will The word civil is defined as Let’s look at several obvi- tigations of Trump’s Cabi- just turn Mitch McConnell so different from humans be no reaching across being courteous or polite. ous euphemisms which net appointments is a and Chuck Schumer loose that initially no planes of the aisle or compromise, The state of our country is circulate in the body poli- prime example of the lack on each other and accept reference exist. My father- unless done by the wan- now anything but civil. The tic and our modern lexicon of comity and civility which the victor’s position. in-law had red-green color na-be-Democrat, John acrimony is at a fever pitch and are used to deceive. now exists in our Govern- Philosophical and politi- blindness and was often McCain. Actually, I don’t not present since the Amer- The term conversation is ment. In 2013, while leader cal differences have always asked what “red” looked want to compromise with ican Civil War. As Congres- a frequently used euphe- of the Senate, Harry Reid existed, but the divide like to him. He would point- people like Ashley Judd or sional hearings wear on, I mism which I believe is changed the deliberative increased after Thomas edly reply, “What’s red look Nancy Pelosi. Interesting- am struck by the courte- actually dismissive, deri- rules of the Senate invok- Jefferson and James Mad- like to you?” demonstrat- ly, Senator Susan Collins ous, but obviously disingen- sive and confrontational. ing the so-called “nuclear ison created the party ing that red is a shared per- of Maine and Alaska’s Lisa uous, verbiage of US Sena- The left says we should option.” This removed the system, largely in oppo- ception and has no ratio- Murkowski, who have have tors who engage in euphe- civilly engage in a conver- designed sixty vote “advise sition to those who advo- nal definition other than its Rs beside their names, are misms to define their alter- sation where thoughts are and consent” function of cated a larger role for the resonating wavelength of opposed to Betsy DeVos native reality. shared as between friends the Senate for Presiden- Federal government. John electromagnetic radiation for Secretary of Education. According to Mr. Web- who have mutual respect tial appointments. Now, Adams was a Federalist (light). Both receive large cam- ster a euphemism is a for each other. Nothing all that is necessary is a and so was Alexander Ham- I have to admit that I am paign contributions from mild word or phrase that could be farther from the simple majority vote in the ilton. (I wonder if the cast no longer tolerant of the teacher’s unions. is used instead of one that truth because “conver- Senate, and as a result, of Hamilton has any clue intolerance which spews Remember the wisdom is unpleasant or offen- sation” is really a veiled Trump’s appointments will where the party system from radical Islam, Holly- of the ages and follow sive. The word derives polemic whose purpose happen despite the ridic- originated?) In times past, weird and the unhinged the money. The Master from Greek eu- (good) and is to score points and dis- ulous Democrat whining political differences have left. Though I understand explained it best, “For pheme (speech). Words are miss opposing views. Obvi- and posturing. Further- been overlooked for the that the verbiage of Dem- where your treasure is, the tools we use to express ous examples are seen on more, in October 2016, in good of the country. This ocrat leaders and their there your heart will be also our thoughts. I can’t read any talk show. the run-up to the expected seems impossible in the operatives is driven by (Matt. 6:22). someone’s mind. I can Another magic word used Clinton victory, Harry Reid current state of war which fundraising for the next intuit their feelings through by the left is the term main- predicted that his succes- now exists. The idealistic election cycle, I’ve quit lis- Food for thought... body language, but I get stream. It is proffered as a sor, Chuck Schumer, would notion that we are all Amer- tening. And the alphabet closer to understanding centrist vision and reason- use the nuclear option to icans is gone and has been media, especially CNN, You may email Dr. Ferguson them if I combine their able position to promote appoint Supreme Court replaced by Party ideology have made themselves at [email protected] Romance in the Garden My article for December 2016 without saying!) So you say… what or Winter Daphne or Fragrant swell from the tips of the stem. grand display of orange berries. received many comments. I took roses are blooming in February? Daphne). These are one of my Then in February, spires of vivid N—N stands for Narcissi or the word Christ- Knock-Out Roses are. However, favorite February blooming ever- yellow flowers open. If you have a Narcissus. Narcissus (daffodils) mas…taking each since indeed Roses is the obvious green shrubs. This shrub typically warm spell in midwinter, be sure emerge in spring when garden- letter and talking choice, I would rather say R stands grows to 3-4 feet tall and 2-4 feet to step closer and enjoy the scent ers are eager to see a cheerful either about flow- for the Red River Lily also known wide. It features intensely fragrant of spring. floral face. They come in different ers or shrubs that as Crimson Flag. These plants are reddish-purple flowers with pale A—A stands for Arum Italicum. flower shapes, colors and varied bloom in December a clump-forming member of the pink to white insides. Blooms in Although this is not a blooming bloom times. The Narcissus ‘Rijn- By Mike or trees, plants and Iris family that grows from a rhi- February to March. It has glossy, plant in February, it is still notewor- veld’s Early Sensation’ is a very Cruze, shrubs that exempli- zome instead of a corm. They gen- leathery, dark green leaves but thy. Few plants provide such beau- early bloomer sometimes emerg- Master Gardener fy winter/December erally bloom from late summer to also comes in a variegated form tiful foliage in the winter garden ing and blooming right at the edge in Zone 7. autumn through early winter. They with green leaves with yellow leaf as Arum. It has distinctive white- of melting snow or even poking So… I’m using that same con- also make good container plants margins. veined leaves that are large and their heads through the rock-hard cept again for February. I had and if moved to a cold greenhouse M—M stands for Mahonia. Maho- arrowhead-shaped. It is a great ground and crunchy white snow. planned on using the word Valen- during early winter, will provide a nia Japonica ‘bealei’ is also called plant for botanical interest in the They are tough little guys and are tine’s Day but instead settled on succession of flowers for sever- Leatherleaf Mahonia or Bealei’s garden. Best suited for woodland easy to grow. Other early bloomers using the word Romance. al months. The flowers are well Barberry or even Oregon Grape. gardens or in partial shade to are ‘February Gold’, ‘Little Gem’, R—R again stands for Roses. suited to cutting and decorating Winter is when leatherleaf maho- full shade. They then have white ‘Tete-a-Tete’ and ‘Topolino’. (That is the obvious choice… the winter table in the house. nias really catches you eye. You creamy flowers in May. In summer, C—C stands for Crocus. Crocus Roses emulate Romance, Val- O—O stands for Odora Daphne will notice the new year’s growth the leaves become dormant and are another one of the first blooms entine’s Day, Love… That goes (Actually called Daphne Odora when bright yellowish-green buds disappear, but are replaced by a Continue on page 4 $300 2808 Sutherland Avenue OFF Knoxville, TN 37919 Your full ReBath 865-240-4351 system www. rebath.com/knoxville *Restrictions apply. Not valid with any other offer. Quick and Easy, Without the Hassle! 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PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus February 6, 2017 Legal & public notices 200409280026783, PAGE ______, IN THE Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee All right of equity of redemption, statutory and HEIGHTS, UNIT 4 AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF KNOX COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE. NOTICE OF c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in THE SAME OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 49-S, Foreclosure Tax ID: 1181 C 015 6 Cadillac Drive, Suite 140 said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be PAGE 61, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR KNOX Current Owner(s) of Property: VANESSA S FORECLOSURE SALE Brentwood, TN 37027 good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING MORE FULLY notices TEMPLE AND RONALD TEMPLE STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 as Substitute Trustee. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN The street address of the above described WHEREAS, Betty Lynn York executed a Deed File No.: 15-17836 FC02 If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the IRON PIN IN THE NORTHEAST LINE OF LITTLE property is believed to be 10615 ALAMEDA of Trust to National City Mortgage a division of State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or JOE ROAD AT THE COMMON CORNER OF LOTS SUBSTITUTE DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37932, but such National City Bank, Lender and John O. Rhea, the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or 9 AND 10, SAID POINT BEING 282.51 FEET IN TRUSTEE’S SALE address is not part of the legal description of Trustee(s), which was dated March 28, 2008 and SUCCESSOR Workforce Development are listed as Interested A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION FROM THE Sale at public auction will be on March 7, the property sold herein and in the event of any recorded on March 31, 2008 in Instrument No. Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of INTERSECTION OF LITTLE JOE ROAD AND HOSS 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the discrepancy, the legal description referenced 200803310072744, Knox County, Tennessee TRUSTEE’S NOTICE this foreclosure is being given to them and the ROAD, THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, herein shall control. Register of Deeds. OF FORECLOSURE Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental ALONG THE LINE OF LOTS 9 AND 10 NORTH 48 Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS WHEREAS, default having been made in the entities’ right to redeem the property as required DEG. 09 MIN. EAST, 150 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant IN POSSESSION. payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby SALE by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. CORNER TO LOT 2, THENCE WITH THE LINE OF to Deed of Trust executed by RHONDA REED, to THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN secured by the said Deed of Trust and the This property is being sold with the express LOT 2, SOUTH 41 DEG. 11 MIN. EAST. 100 FEET PRIORITY TRUSTEE SERVICES OF TENNESSEE, THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, current holder of said Deed of Trust, PNC Bank, WHEREAS, on August 15, 2012, in reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation TO AN IRON PIN, CORNER TO LOT 8, THENCE L.L.C.., Trustee, on March 13, 2003, as TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER National Association, (the “Holder”), appointed the Instrument201208160010434, in the Register’s by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded WITH THE LINE OF LOT 8, SOUTH 48 DEG. 09 MIN. Instrument No. 200303170082071 in the real PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Office for Knox County, Tennessee, Joshua E. at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, WEST, 150 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE LINE property records of Knox County Register’s Office, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Wires, did convey in trust to Trustee, the hereinafter the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to OF LITTLE JOE ROAD: THENCE W[TH THE LINE Tennessee. ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox County, described real property to secure payment of an a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall OF LITTLE JOE ROAD, NORTH 41 DEG. 11 MIN. Owner of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, National RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and indebtedness described therein; and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, WEST, 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; Association as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, privileges of the original Trustee named in said WHEREAS, default has been made in the the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF G. T. TROTTER. Certificates, Series 2003-OPT1 THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE Deed of Trust; and payment of the indebtedness, the same being now MWZM File No. 16-003281-670 JR. SURVEYOR, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE DATED The following real estate located in Knox ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that past due and the entire amount thereof having been MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, JULY 31,1974. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO the entire indebtedness has been declared due and declared due and payable in accordance with the P. C., Substitute Trustee(s) CONVEYED TO JOHN F MCCRACKEN AND WIFE, bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the terms of the Deed of Trust, and the Trustee having Premier Building, Suite 404 MARTHA R. MCCRACKEN, FROM RONALD C. encumbrances of record: THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, been called upon to foreclose said Deed of Trust, in 5217 Maryland Way THOMAS AND WIFE, REBA E. THOMAS, INDEED SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. 5 OF KNOX OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: LISA Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by accordance with the terms thereof, and to sell the Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 DATED 12/2/2003 AND RECORDED 12/5/2003, COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN THE 19TH UNDERWOOD - JR LIEN HOLDER AND DEUTSCHE virtue of the power and authority vested in it, real property in satisfaction thereof; and PHONE: (615) 238-3630 INSTRUMENT #200312050059631, KNOX WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS will on March 2, 2017, at 10:00AM at the WHEREAS, Heather A. Quinn-Bader was EMAIL: [email protected] COUNTY RECORDS. AND BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 24-R IN THE TRUSTEE FOR EQUIFIRST MORTGAGE LOAN usual and customary location at the Knox County appointed successor trustee by Instrument of PARCEL NO. 056 CE 12 RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 24, 25 AND 26 OF TRUST 2004-3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell record in the Register’s Office for Knox County, in Parcel ID Number: 056CE 012 WESTWOOD ADDITION, AS SHOWN BY THE SERIES 2004-3 AND ATLANTIC CREDIT AND at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for accordance with the Deed of Trust; and NOTICE OF Address/Description: 8012 Little Joe Road, MAP OF THE SAME OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK FINANCE, INC ASSIGNEE OF HOUSEHOLD BANK cash, the following described property situated in NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given Powell, TN 37849. 54-S, PAGE 24, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: that by virtue of the authority vested in me by FORECLOSURE SALE Current Owner(s): John F. McCracken and AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SAID PROPERTY SITUATED in District No. Five of Knox County, the Deed of Trust, I will on February 27, 2017, STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY wife, Martha R. McCracken. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND Tennessee, and within the 43rd Ward of the City at 10:00 a.m. (local time), offer for sale and sell, WHEREAS, Barry McQuithy and Sheila Other Interested Party(ies): University Health If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. DESCRIBED AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP OF SAID of Knoxville, being all of Lot No. 21 in Block F of inside the Main Street entrance to the City County McQuithy executed a Deed of Trust to Chase Systems; TD Bank USA, N.A., successor in interest ADDITION OF RECORD AFORESAID, TO WHICH 35-5-117 have been met. Mascarene Hills, Unit 7, a subdivision to Knox Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Knox County, Bank USA, N.A., Lender and David R. Wilson, to Target National Bank; Portfolio Recovery MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE All right of equity of redemption, statutory and County, Tennessee, as shown by map of record Tennessee, to the highest and best bidder for cash Trustee(s), which was dated October 26, 2007 Associates, LLC as successor in interest to “GE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION, AND otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in in Map Book 71-S, page 41, Plat Cabinet E, Slide in hand paid, the following described real estate, and recorded on November 13, 2007 in Instrument Capital Retail Bank/Lowes”; and Abercrombie AS SHOWN BY SURVEY OF G.T. TROTTER, JR., said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be 381-D, in the Register’s Office for Knox County, located on 3809 Thrall Road, Knoxville, Tennessee, No. 200711130038907, Knox County, Tennessee Radiological Consultants, Inc.. SURVEYOR, DATED NOVEMBER 13, 1972, AND good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only Tennessee, to which map specific reference is 37918 (the address is believed to be correct but is Register of Deeds. The sale of the property described above shall REVISED OCTOBER 10, 1973, SAID PREMISES as Substitute Trustee. hereby made for a more particular description not part of the legal description) (also shown as tax WHEREAS, default having been made in the be subject to all matters shown on any recorded ARE IMPROVED WITH A DWELLING FRONTING If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the of said lot, and as shown by survey of Stanley parcel 048LC-028), and described as: payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby plat; any and all liens against said property for BISHOP STREET. State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or E. Hinds, Surveyor, dated May 28, 1986, No. SITUATED in District Seven (7) of Knox County, secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or 8605197. Tennessee, and within the 35th Ward of the City holder of said Deed of Trust, U.S. Bank Trust, easements or set-back lines that may be TO RHONDA REED FROM MARK C. SIMERLEIN, Workforce Development are listed as Interested BEING the same property conveyed to Betty of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being known and N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well MARRIED BY WARRANTY DEED DATED MARCH Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of Lynn York, single, from Christopher Brandon York designated as Lot 7 in Hillwood Heights Subdivision, Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of 13, 2003, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. this foreclosure is being given to them and the and wife, Robin York, by Warranty Deed dated as shown on map of record in Map Cabinet B, Slide Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of 200303170082070, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental March 28, 2008 recorded as Instrument Number 212B, in the Register’s Office for Knox County, an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the the premises might disclose; and FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. entities’ right to redeem the property as required 200803310072743, in the Register’s Office for Tennessee, to which map specific reference is Register of Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, All right and equity of redemption, statutory THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS THE SAME by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. Knox County, Tennessee. hereby made for a more particular description. with all the rights, powers and privileges of the or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly AS THE PREVIOUS DEED OF RECORD, NO This property is being sold with the express The above description is the same as the Other interest parties: C. N. Copeland Electrical original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is BOUNDARY SURVEY HAVING BEEN MADE AT reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation previous deed of record, no boundary survey Service, LLC; Knox County Trustee, City of Knoxville NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that believed to be good, but the undersigned will THE TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE. by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded having been made at the time of this conveyance. Trustee the entire indebtedness has been declared due and sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT Said sale will be free from the right and equity payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale TO ANY AND ALL RESTRICTIONS, SETBACK the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to TO ANY AND ALL RESTRICTIONS, SETBACK of redemption, homestead, dower and all other Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, to another day, time, and place certain without LINES AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD IN THE a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall LINES AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD IN THE exemptions, the same having been waived in the Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by further publication, upon announcement at the REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, Deed of Trust. Said property will be sold subject virtue of the power and authority vested in it, time and place for the sale set forth above. TENNESSEE. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. TENNESSEE. to all unpaid real estate taxes and any and all other will on February 14, 2017, at 10:00AM at the This office is attempting to collect a debt. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT MWZM File No. 16-003314-670 Parcel ID Number: 093IK008 prior encumbrances, including but not limited to usual and customary location at the Knox County Any information obtained will be used for that TO ALL ZONING REGULATIONS, BUILDING MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, Address/Description: 4116 Mascarene Road, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants, liens Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell purpose. RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF P. C., Substitute Trustee(s) Knoxville, TN 37921. and mortgages. The right is reserved to adjourn the at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee PUBLIC UTILITIES OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL Premier Building, Suite 404 Current Owner(s): Christopher Brandon York. day of sale to another day certain without further cash, the following described property situated in c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE FOREGOING 5217 Maryland Way Other Interested Party(ies): N/A publication and in accordance with the law upon Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: 6 Cadillac Drive, Suite 140 PROPERTY. THE TAXES FOR THE CURRENT YEAR Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 The sale of the property described above shall announcement of such adjournment on the day and SITUATED in Civil District Five (5), of Knox Brentwood, TN 37027 HAVE BEEN PRORATED AND ARE ASSUMED BY PHONE: (615) 238-3630 be subject to all matters shown on any recorded at the time and place of sale set forth above. County, Tennessee, within the 41st ward of PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 THE GRANTEE(S). EMAIL: [email protected] plat; any and all liens against said property for Trustee reserves the right to extend the period the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, being known File No.: 16-16407 FC01 Tax ID: 080MC-002 unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, within which the successful bidder is to make full and designated as all of Lot 6, HOLLOWAY Current Owner(s) of Property: RHONDA easements or set-back lines that may be settlement, to keep the bidding open for any length SUBDIVISION, as shown on map of same record REED SUBSTITUTE applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well of time, to award the sale to the next highest bidder in Map Book 20, Page 138, in the Register’s NOTICE OF The street address of the above described as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of in the event the successful bidder defaults. Office for Knox County, Tennessee, said property property is believed to be 3439 BISHOP ST., TRUSTEE’S SALE trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of This notice shall be published on February 6, being more particularly bounded and described as SUBSTITUTE KNOXVILLE, TN 37921-1706, but such address the premises might disclose; and 2017, February 13, 2017 and February 20, 2017. shown on map of aforesaid addition, to which Sale at public auction will be on March 6, All right and equity of redemption, statutory TRUSTEE’S SALE is not part of the legal description of the property 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the Heather A. Quinn-Bader, Successor Trustee map specific reference is hereby made for a more sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly (865) 386-6580 particular description, according to the survey of WHEREAS, default has occurred in the North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is legal description referenced herein shall control. Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee 105 Westview Lane, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Howard T. Dawson, RLS #1301, 124 Maryville performanceCANCELLE of the covenants, termsD and SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS believed to be good, but the undersigned will Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee, dated May 19, 1994, conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 20, as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The IN POSSESSION. to Deed of Trust executed by CYBIL FELKNER, drawing number 94-654; said premises being 2008, executed by SAMANTHA R. HALL, STEVEN THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale improved with a dwelling bearing the address of R. HOWELL, conveying certain real property therein to RESIDENTIAL TITLE & ESCROW, LLC, to another day, time, and place certain without THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, Trustee, on June 5, 2014, as Instrument No. SUBSTITUTE 1708 Merchants Road, Knoxville, Tennessee. described to ROBERT M WILSON JR, as Trustee, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER further publication, upon announcement at the BEING the same property conveyed to Barry as same appears of record in the Register’s Office 201406060068997 in the real property records time and place for the sale set forth above. TRUSTEE’S SALE PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE of Knox County Register’s Office, Tennessee. S. McQuithy and wife, Sheila M. McQuithy by of Knox County, Tennessee recorded February 25, TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH This office is attempting to collect a debt. Owner of Debt: Primary Capital Mortgage, Sale at public auction will be on March 6, Warranty Deed from Sotha B. Guffie, unmarried 2008, at Instrument Number 200802250063174, ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Any information obtained will be used for that dated May 20, 1994 and recorded in Book 2141, as modified by “Loan Modification Agreement” at LLC purpose. 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. The following real estate located in Knox Page 297 in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Instrument Number 20167190004048; IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee Tennessee. and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department Parcel ID Number: 080CA 005 Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and 6 Cadillac Drive, Suite 140 as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT encumbrances of record: Address/Description: 1708 Merchant Drive, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO Brentwood, TN 37027 to Deed of Trust executed by ROBERT MARK SITUATED IN DISTRICT NUMBER EIGHT (8) HUDGINS, to EVERGREEN TITLE & ESCROW, Knoxville, TN 37912. of said debt; FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 Current Owner(s): Barry S. McQuithy and wife and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND WITHOUT File No.: 15-20785 FC03 Trustee, on September 3, 2003, as Instrument No. THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF Sheila M. McQuithy. TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None 200309100030545 in the real property records of KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE AND BEING KNOWN Knox County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Other Interested Party(ies): Acuity. Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AN DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT NUMBER The sale of the property described above shall Register’s Office of Knox County, Tennessee. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE NOTICE OF Owner of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK TWO (2) OF THE SURVEY FOR JAMES COLLIER MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL be subject to all matters shown on any recorded NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SUBDIVISION, AS THE SAME APPEARS OF plat; any and all liens against said property for that the entire indebtedness has been declared If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. FORECLOSURE SALE ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK RECORD IN MAP BOOK 53-L, PAGE 86 IN THE TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin 35-5-117 have been met. REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, easements or set-back lines that may be Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly All right of equity of redemption, statutory and STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR TENNESSEE AND ON SURVEY OF MICHAEL E. WHEREAS, Sarah M. Morse and Timothy R. RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in LUETHKE, SURVEYOR DATED MARCH 26, 1993 as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be Morse executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS- BEARING NUMBER 93122 TO WHICH MAP AND Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-RS10 trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of Trustee will, on March 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only SURVEY SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE the premises might disclose; and at the North Side Entrance of the City County as Substitute Trustee. nominee for Primary Capital Advisors LC, The following real estate located in Knox FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. THIS Lender and Southeast Title & Escrow, LLC, County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call All right and equity of redemption, statutory Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly PROPERTY IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS Trustee(s), which was dated January 30, 2013 bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is 5517 CARTER ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37918. and recorded on February 6, 2013 in Instrument encumbrances of record: and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or believed to be good, but the undersigned will BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED No. 201302060051507 and modified by a Loan SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. 7 OF KNOX the following described property situated in Knox Workforce Development are listed as Interested sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The TO CYBIL D. FELKER FROM JOSHUA D. BOOHER Modification Agreement dated February 9, 2016 COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN AND County, Tennessee, to wit: Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale AND WIFE, ANDREA A. BOOHER, BY WARRANTY and recorded on April 4, 2016 in Instrument No. DESIGNATED AS: SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. TWO (2) OF this foreclosure is being given to them and the to another day, time, and place certain without DEED, DATED JUNE 5, 2014 AND RECORDED 201604040056989 Knox County, Tennessee WITHIN THE 17TH WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND WITHIN Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental 6-6-14, IN INSTRUMENT# 201406060068996, further publication, upon announcement at the THE 18TH WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, entities’ right to redeem the property as required Register of Deeds. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, time and place for the sale set forth above. TENNESSEE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. WHEREAS, default having been made in the AND DESIGNATED AS LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 32, TENNESSEE. payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby This office is attempting to collect a debt. BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING This property is being sold with the express IN SCOTT`S OAKHILL ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION Any information obtained will be used for that Tax ID: 039-122 secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current THAT CERTAIN LOT FRONTING SEVENTY FIVE reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation TO KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AS SHOWN purpose. Current Owner(s) of Property: CYBIL holder of said Deed of Trust, Primary Capital (75) FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF OAK AVENUE by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded BY MAP OF SAID SUBDIVISION, OF RECORD IN Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee FELKNER Mortgage, LLC, (the “Holder”), appointed the AND RUNNING BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, MAP BOOK 9, PAGE 8, IN THE KNOX COUNTY c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department The street address of the above described undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute LINES NORTHWARDLY ONE HUNDRED AND the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to REGISTER`S OFFICE, SAID LOTS BEING MORE 6 Cadillac Drive, Suite 140 property is believed to be 5517 Carter Rd., Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the THIRTY-FIVE (135) FEET TO AN ALLEY, AND a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS Brentwood, TN 37027 Knoxville, TN 37918, but such address is not Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox County, IS ALL OF LOT NO. 85, BLOCK 11, AS SHOWN have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, SHOWN BY MAP AFORESAID, TO WHICH MAP PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 part of the legal description of the property sold Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and ON THE MAP OF LINCOLN PARK IN THE FIFTH the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A File No.: 16-09237 FC02 herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. ADDITION TO THE EDGEWOOD LAND AND MWZM File No. 15-000898-670 IMPROVEMENT COMPANY`S PROPERTY AND MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, legal description referenced herein shall control. of Trust; and THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION WAS TAKEN FROM SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that THE PREVIOUS DEED OF RECORD, NO BOUNDARY THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT NO. 86, AS SHOWN P. C., Substitute Trustee(s) ON THE MAP OF RECORD IN MAP CABINET A, Premier Building, Suite 404 IN POSSESSION. the entire indebtedness has been declared due and SURVEY HAVING BEEN MADE AT THE TIME OF THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the THIS CONVEYANCE. NOTICE OF SLIDE 266-B, (FORMERLY MAP BOOK 8, PAGE 5217 Maryland Way 59), IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO FORECLOSURE SALE TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the ALL APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC PHONE: (615) 238-3630 REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE EMAIL: [email protected] PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE power and authority vested in it, will on February AND BUILDING SETBACK LINES OF RECORD TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH 28, 2017, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary IN MAP BOOK 9, PAGE 8, IN THE REGISTER`S STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE location at the Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. WHEREAS, John F. McCracken and Martha Parcel ID: 081CC-029 SUBSTITUTE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED R. McCracken executed a Deed of Trust to Wells PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, highest and best bidder for cash, the following TO JENNIFER L. MEDLEY, UNMARRIED, BY Fargo Financial Tennessee 1, LLC, Lender and the property is believed to be 513 ATLANTIC TRUSTEE’S SALE THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE described property situated in Knox County, WARRANTY DEED DATED JULY 7, 2000, FROM Kenneth Hayes, Trustee(s), which was dated AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917. In the event of ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT Tennessee, to wit: JOHN D. SEIVERS AND GIGI L. SEIVERS, HUSBAND November 25, 2005 and recorded on December any discrepancy between this street address and Sale at public auction will be on March 7, PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO Situated in District No. Eight (8) of Knox County, AND WIFE, OF RECORD AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2, 2005 in Instrument No. 200512020048425, the legal description of the property, the legal 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, Tennessee, and being known and designated as all 200007120002382, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE Knox County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. description shall control. North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. of Lot 11, Block A, Unit 2, Emory Chase Subdivision, FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE. WHEREAS, default having been made in the CANCELLECURRENT OWNER(S): SAMANTHA R.D HALL, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MERS as shown by map of same of record in Map Cabinet BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby STEVEN R. HOWELL as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT P, Slide 139-C, in the Register’s Office for Knox TO DEED DATED ___, 2003 AND OF RECORD secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: DOUGLAS to Deed of Trust executed by VANESSA S TEMPLE AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference BY INSTRUMENT NUMBER 200309100030544 holder of said Deed of Trust, U.S. Bank Trust, R. JABALEE, Secretary of Housing and Urban AND RONALD TEMPLE, to TENNESSEE TITLE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. is hereby made for a more particular description. IN THE REGISTERS OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Development COMPANY LLC, Trustee, on September 20, 2004, If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. Being the same property conveyed to Sarah TENNESSEE. Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, The sale of the above-described property as Instrument No. 200409280026784 in the real 35-5-117 have been met. M. Morse and husband, Timothy R. Morse from Tax ID: 081FE004-17 Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by shall be subject to all matters shown on any property records of Knox County Register’s Office, All right of equity of redemption, statutory and Christina Oliver and husband Matthew Oliver by Current Owner(s) of Property: ROBERT MARK an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive Tennessee. otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in Deed dated January 30, 2013, and of record in HUDGINS Register of Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, covenants, easements or set-back lines that may Owner of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be Instrument 201302060051506, in the Register’s The street address of the above described with all the rights, powers and privileges of the be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR EQUIFIRST good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only Office for Knox County, Tennessee. property is believed to be 514 EAST CHURCHWELL original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and well as any priority created by a fixture filing; MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-3, ASSET- as Substitute Trustee. Parcel ID Number: 029CM011 AVENUE, KNOXVILLE , TN 37917, but such NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that and to any matter that an accurate survey of BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-3 If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the Address/Description: 7745 Emory Chase address is not part of the legal description of the entire indebtedness has been declared due and the premises might disclose. This property is The following real estate located in Knox State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918. the property sold herein and in the event of any payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the being sold with the express reservation that it is County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Current Owner(s): Sarah M. Morse and husband discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and Workforce Development are listed as Interested Timothy R. Morse. shall control. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. encumbrances of record: Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of Other Interested Party(ies): First Financial SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS virtue of the power and authority vested in it, The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale SITUATED IN DISTRICT 6 OF KNOX COUNTY, this foreclosure is being given to them and the Investment Fund VI, LLC. IN POSSESSION. will on March 7, 2017, at 10:00AM at the usual to another day, time, and place certain without TENNESSEE, WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental The sale of the property described above shall THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN and customary location at the Knox County further publication, upon announcement at the OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE entities’ right to redeem the property as required be subject to all matters shown on any recorded THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell time and place for the sale set forth above. All right BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 15, by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. plat; any and all liens against said property for TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, BLOCK K, LOVELL VIEW SUBDIVISION, UNIT 2 This property is being sold with the express unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE cash, the following described property situated in homestead, and dower are expressly waived in CORRECTED AS SHOWN BY MAP OF SAID UNIT reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be OF SAID SUBDIVISION OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only 58-S PAGES 19 AND 20 IN THE KNOX COUNTY at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IS DESCRIBED AS ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, REGISTER`S OFFICE, SAID LOT BEING MORE the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to and any matter than an accurate survey of the IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, SITUATED IN CITY OF POWELL IN THE COUNTY where is, without representations or warranties PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall premises might disclose; and THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE OF KNOX. AND STATE OF TN AND BEING of any kind, including fitness for a particular use AS SHOWN ON MAP OF SAID UNIT OF SAID have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, All right and equity of redemption, statutory ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 12/02/2003 or purpose. SUBDIVISION OF RECORD AFORESAID TO the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO AND RECORDED 12/05/2003 AS INSTRUMENT THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT WHICH MAP SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MWZM File No. 16-000099-390 waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, NUMBER 200312050059631 AMONG THE LAND A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. AND AS SHOWN BY SURVEY OF MARSHALL H. MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PHEBE & FORTH ABOVE, AND REFERENCED AS FOLLOWS Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee MONROE DATED JULY 12, 1977. P. C., Substitute Trustee(s) to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, HUMBERTO ARMAS LoT: BLOCK: 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO Premier Building, Suite 404 and place certain without further publication, upon THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) OF Memphis, TN 38103 VANESSA S. TEMPLE AND HUSBAND, RONALD 5217 Maryland Way announcement at the time and place for the sale set AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHOUT www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php TEMPLE FROM PAUL MARK HAAS AND WIFE, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 forth above. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF Tel: (877) 813-0992 PRINCESS ANN HAAS, BY WARRANTY DEED PHONE: (615) 238-3630 This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, BEING KNOWN AND Fax: (404) 601-5846 DATED SEPT. 28 OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK EMAIL: [email protected] information obtained will be used for that purpose. 35-5-117 have been met. DESIGNATED AS LOT 9, BLOCK K, POWELL Ad #110570 01/30/2017, 02/06/2017, 02/13/2017 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus February 6, 2017 February 6, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3

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neW locaTIon 6824 Maynardville Pike Glenn Jacobs Knoxville, Tn 37918 owner/agent (865) 622-4576 Legal & public notices said deed of trust. SPV I LLC In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor DONNA J. ROGERS; EXECUTRIX SUBSTITUTE Said property will be sold subject to all unpaid THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, NINA received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 4215 LONAS DR. KNOXVILLE, TN 37909 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE taxes and prior mortgages. AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE W. TWEED AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF if the creditor received the copy of the notice less This Notice shall be published in The Focus, USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE ESTATE OF HOUSTON E. JACKSON AND than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PUBLISH: 1/30/2017 & 2/6/2017 OF FORECLOSURE a weekly newspaper published in Knox County, If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, is (4) months from the date of first publication as Tennessee, on the dates shown below shall 35-5-117 have been met. a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or described in (1) (A); or SALE be posted at the front door of the Knox County All right of equity of redemption, statutory and whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s NOTICE TO Courthouse, inside the front entrance of the City- otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary date of death WHEREAS, on the 27th day of October, 2015, County Building at 400 Main Street, Knoxville, said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be process of law cannot be served upon NINA W. This the 23RD DAY OF JANUARY, 2017 CREDITORS by deed of trust recorded as Instrument Number: Tennessee 37902. good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only TWEED AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF Estate of ROYCE B. DAVIS 201510270026093, in the Office of the Register WITNESS my hand the _____ day of January, as Substitute Trustee. THE ESTATE OF HOUSTON E. JACKSON AND Estate of of Deeds for Knox County, Tennessee, Mavis 2017. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, IT TRESSIE DIANE DAVIS; EXECUTRIX NANCY SUE SCRUGGS Walker (a.k.a. Mavis M. Walker), did convey in the JOHN TYLER ROPER, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or IS ORDERED that said defendant file an answer 4702 CLAIRSON DR. KNOXVILLE, TN 37931 Docket number 78518-1 trust to Troy D. Brown, trustee for First Choice DATES OF PUBLICATION: the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court PUBLISH: 1/30/2017 & 2/6/2017 Notice is hereby given that on the 25TH DAY Community Credit Union the hereinafter described 01/30/2017 Workforce Development are listed as Interested at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Nicholas H. OF JANUARY, 2017, letters testamentary in real property in the Sixth (6th) District of Knox 02/06/2017 Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of Adler, an Attorney whose address is 6 Cadillac respect of the Estate of NANCY SUE SCRUGGS County Tennessee, without the corporate limits of 02/13/2017 this foreclosure is being given to them and the Drive, Suite 140, Brentwood, TN 37027, within who died DECEMBER 1, 2016, were issued the City of Knoxville, and being more particularly John Tyler Roper, Esq. (Substitute Trustee) Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of NOTICE TO the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the described in a Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Market Street Law, PLLC entities’ right to redeem the property as required this notice, or a judgment by default will be taken Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All Book 1674, Page 297 in the Register’s Office of 713 Market Street, Suite 120 by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. against you and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte CREDITORS persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, Knox County, Tennessee to secure a payment of Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 This property is being sold with the express as to you before Chancellor Michael Moyers in the matured or unmatured, against his or her estate a promissory note made and executed my Mavis (865) 281-1631 reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation Knox County Chancery Court, Division III, 400 Estate of are required to file the same with the Clerk and Walker (a.k.a. Mavis M. Walker) on October 20, by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This EVELYN HULME HORTON Master of the above named court on or before 2015; to First Choice Community Credit Union. at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, notice will be published in a The Knoxville Focus Docket number 78484-3 the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) WHEREAS, on the 12th day of January the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. Notice is hereby given that on the 24TH DAY otherwise their claims will be forever barred. 2017, by instrument recorded as Instrument SUBSTITUTE a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall This 26th day of January, 2017 OF JANUARY, 2017, letters testamentary in (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the No. 201701120043687 in the Office of the have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Howard Hogan, respect of the Estate of EVELYN HULME HORTON first publication of this notice if the creditor Register of Deeds for Knox County, Tennessee, TRUSTEE’S SALE the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Clerk and Master who died DECEMBER 2, 2016, were issued received an actual copy of this notice to creditors the undersigned, John Tyler Roper was appointed MWZM File No. 16-000272-220 the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Substitute Trustee in accordance with the Sale at public auction will be on March 28, MACKIE WOLF ZIENTZ & MANN, Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All (4) months from the date of this first publication; provisions of said deed of trust; and, 2017 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the P. C., Substitute Trustee(s) persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor WHEREAS, default has been made in the North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Premier Building, Suite 404 NOTICE TO matured or unmatured, against his or her estate received an actual copy of the notice to creditors payment of said indebtedness, the same being Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee 5217 Maryland Way are required to file the same with the Clerk and if the creditor received the copy of the notice less now past due and the entire amount thereof having as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 CREDITORS Master of the above named court on or before than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four been declared due and payable in accordance with to Deed of Trust executed by JUANITA EASTER, PHONE: (615) 238-3630 the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) (4) months from the date of first publication as the terms of said note and deed of trust; and, to BROADWAY TITLE, INC., Trustee, on August EMAIL: [email protected] Estate of otherwise their claims will be forever barred. described in (1) (A); or WHEREAS, the owner and holder of said 5, 2013, as Instrument No. 201308120010386 NATALIA BOCARNEA (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s indebtedness has called upon the undersigned, in the real property records of Knox County Docket number 78513-2 first publication of this notice if the creditor date of death John Tyler Roper, Substitute Trustee, to foreclose Register’s Office, Tennessee. Notice is hereby given that on the 24TH DAY received an actual copy of this notice to creditors This the 25TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2017 said deed of trust in accordance with the terms Owner of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC OF JANUARY, 2017, letters testamentary in at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Estate of NANCY SUE SCRUGGS thereof, and to sell said real estate in satisfaction The following real estate located in Knox respect of the Estate of NATALIA BOCARNEA (4) months from the date of this first publication; thereof; County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call COURT who died DECEMBER 1, 2016, were issued or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor CHRISTINA G. MYER; ADMINISTRATRIX NOW THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 23 RAINTREE PLACE. OAK RIDGE, TN 37830 GIVEN, that by virtue of the authority vested in me encumbrances of record: NOTICES Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All if the creditor received the copy of the notice less by said deed of trust, John Tyler Roper, Substitute 3206 Dempster Street Knoxville, TN persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PUBLISH: 1/30/2017 & 2/6/2017 Trustee, will on the 16th day of February, 37917 matured or unmatured, against his or her estate (4) months from the date of first publication as 2017 at 11:00 a.m., offer for sale and sell, on Situated in District No. two (2) of Knox are required to file the same with the Clerk and described in (1) (A); or the courthouse steps at the entrance to the City- County, Tennessee, within the 16th ward of the Non-resident Master of the above named court on or before (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s County Building, Knox County, Tennessee located City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being more the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) date of death Misc. at 400 Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902, particularly described as follows: notice otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This the 24TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2017 the following real property for cash in hand Beginning at a stake in the eastern line of TO: MICHAEL TODD WOODS, (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the Estate of EVELYN HULME HORTON following described real estate, to-wit: Dempster Street, said point being 55 feet in a IN RE: ANGELA ANN WOODS v. first publication of this notice if the creditor Notices SITUATED in the District No. Sixth (6) of northerly direction from the intersection of the MICHAEL TODD WOODS received an actual copy of this notice to creditors BELINDA HORTON BOWLING; EXECUTRIX Knox County, Tennessee, and being without eastern line of Dempster Street with the northern NO. 192346-3 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four 1659 BAINES MILL RD, the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville, line of Nickerson Avenue; thence, North along IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX (4) months from the date of this first publication; RICHMOND, KY 40475 Legal Section 94 Tennessee, and being more particularly bounded the eastern line of Dempster Street, 50 feet COUNTY, TENNESSEE or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor LAUREN S. BROWN; ATTORNEY-AT-LAW and described as follows: to a stake; thence, in a easterly direction at In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 110 COGDILL RD. KNOXVILLE, TN 37922 Knox County will receive bids for the following BEGINNING at a point in the center line of right angles to Dempster Street, 120 feet to a filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less items & services: Andersonville Pike, said point being located 340 stake; thence in a southerly direction parallel to MICHAEL TODD WOODS, is a non-resident of than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four PUBLISH: 1/30/2017 & 2/6/2017 Bid 2504, Commercial Water Softener feet, more or less, in a Northwesterly direction Dempster Street, 50 feet to a stake; thence, in a the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts (4) months from the date of first publication as System, due 03-01-17; from the point of intersection of the center line westerly direction parallel to the second call, 120 cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and described in (1) (A); or Bid 2501, Hygiene Products, due 02-28-17; of Andersonville Pike with the center line of Hill feet to the beginning. inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s RFP 2503, Sale and Redevelopment of Rule Road, if projected; said point also being corner Being the same property conveyed to Juanita be served upon MICHAEL TODD WOODS. date of death NOTICE TO High School, due 03-09-17; to a property now or formerly belonging to Hazel Easter, deed dated November 16, 2009, recorded IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file This the 24TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2017 CREDITORS Bid 2505, Diagnostic Wheel Alignment Koontz, thence 63 deg. 57 min. West 432.26 feet November 16, 2009 and shown of record in an answer with the Clerk and Master of the Estate of NATALIA BOCARNEA System, due 03-02-17; to an iron pin; thence North 37 deg. 54 min. East Instrument No. 200911160034277 in the Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with RFQ 2506, Indigent Primary Care Services, Register`s Office for Knox County, Tennessee. SIMONA RUJAN; EXECUTRIX Estate of 451.12 feet to an iron pin in the center line of Melanie Campbell-Brown, an Attorney whose MICHAEL WAYNE ROGERS due 03-03-17; Andersonville Pike , thence along said line, South This conveyance is subject to any and all address is, 9111 Cross park Drive Knoxville, TN 8108 MARSALA LANE. Bid 2508, Officer Clothing and Accessories, restrictions, easements, setback lines, conditions, KNOXVILLE, TN 37938 Docket number 78489-2 63 deg. 49 min. East 200 feet to an iron pin, the 37923, within thirty (30) days of the last date of Notice is hereby given that on the 17TH due 03-01-17 point of BEGINNING, Containing 0.9828 acre, plat of record, and encumbrances of record in the publication of this notice, or a judgment by default PUBLISH: 1/30/2017 & 2/6/2017 For additional information call 865-215-5777, Register`s Office for the aforesaid County. DAY OF JANUARY, 2017, letters testamentary more or less, According to the survey of Michael will be taken against you and the cause set for in respect of the Estate of MICHAEL WAYNE stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North E. Leuthke, Surveyor, dated April 19, 1979. Tax ID: 069MC008 hearing Ex Parte as to you before Chancellor Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, Current Owner(s) of Property: JUANITA ROGERS who died DECEMBER 2, 2016, were THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT to all Michael Moyers at the Knox County Chancery NOTICE TO issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ applicable restrictions, easements, set-back EASTER Court, Division III, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, purchasing. To bid on Knox County surplus items, The street address of the above described the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. lines, and other conditions shown of record in the Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published CREDITORS All persons, resident and non-resident, having go to www.govdeals.com. Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee. property is believed to be 3206 Dempster Street, in a The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) Knoxville, TN 37917, but such address is not part claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her BEING AND INTENDING TO BE the same consecutive weeks. Estate of estate are required to file the same with the Clerk property conveyed to James P. Walker and wife of the legal description of the property sold herein This 30th day of January, 2017. ROYCE B. DAVIS PUBLIC NOTICE: and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal and Master of the above named court on or before Mavis M. Walker, by Warranty Deed dated April Howard Hogan, Docket number 78029-1 the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) 24, 1979 and filed of record in Book 1674, Page description referenced herein shall control. Clerk and Master Notice is hereby given that on the 23RD DAY Knoxville Regional Transportation SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS otherwise their claims will be forever barred. Planning Organization 297 in the Registers Office for Knox County, OF JANUARY, 2017, letters testamentary in (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the Tennessee. IN POSSESSION. respect of the Estate of ROYCE B. DAVIS who Executive Board Meeting, February 22, 2017 THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN first publication of this notice if the creditor James P. Walker and Mavis M. Walker were Non-resident died JULY 19, 2016, were issued the undersigned received an actual copy of this notice to creditors married at the time they acquired the hereinabove THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court The Knoxville Regional Transportation TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Planning Organization (TPO) Executive Board will described property and remained married without Notice of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident (4) months from the date of this first publication; interveining divorce or legal separation until the PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE and non-resident, having claims, matured or meet on Wednesday, February 22nd at 9 a.m. TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH TO: NINA W. TWEED AS PERSONAL or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor in the Small Assembly Room of the City/County death of James P. Walker on or about August 24, unmatured, against his or her estate are required received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 2006, thereby vesting the fee simple interest in ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN. Visit RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. HOUSTON E. JACKSON AND AMERIQUEST if the creditor received the copy of the notice less www.knoxtrans.org/meeting for preliminary and Mavis M. Walker as the surviving tenant by the above named court on or before the earlier of the than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four entireties. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, MORTGAGE CORPORATION, dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims final Agendas or contact the TPO if you would like THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE IN RE: SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC v. NINA (4) months from the date of first publication as a copy of the final Agenda. If you need assistance The address of the subject property being: will be forever barred. described in (1) (A); or 7709 Andersonville Pike ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT W. TWEED AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the or accommodation for a disability please notify PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO OF THE ESTATE OF HOUSTON E. JACKSON, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s the TPO three business days in advance of the Knoxville, Tennessee 37938 first publication of this notice if the creditor date of death Sale will be free from all rights of equity FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, NO. 192685-3 received an actual copy of this notice to creditors meeting and we will be glad to work with you in THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX This the 17TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2017 obliging any reasonable request. and redemption, homestead, dower and all other at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Estate of MICHAEL WAYNE ROGERS exemptions, the same as having been waived in OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CAVALRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE (4) months from the date of this first publication; 865-215-2694 or [email protected]. CANCELLED PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus February 6, 2017 Back when... By Ralphine Major is much too intriguing to bypass. The six Luttrell chil- It started with a simple dren included, in birth order, question. But, Woodrow Lut- Mildred, Brownie, Woodrow, trell went way beyond the Macel, Houston, and Betty. answer, describing a way of “Grandpa Tarver operated life most of us have never a country store on the north- known. He communicated east corner of Washington with family by computer well Pike and Roberts Road,” into his nineties, providing a he wrote. “For a time Dad treasure-trove of memories worked on the Tarver farm about his early years. Wood- and/or ran the store. I have row passed away in 2014 at one ledger book of charge the age of 97, which makes accounts made at the store. the memories that he wrote That must have been when about all the more precious. Grandpa was a Squire or Jus- His family is allowing me to tice of the Peace (an elected share some of his fascinat- official) and had an office in ing family history. Knoxville,” he continued. “When Dad and Mom Around 1915 the Luttrell married, they lived with our family moved to Corryton Grandma Tarver family for to the little two-story house the first few years in the on the corner of Foster and Tarver House on Roberts Davis Roads, across from Road,” Woodrow wrote. Two where Dr. Simmons had his of Woodrow’s sisters, Mil- office. Woodrow was born in dred Luttrell Mullins and that house on October 20, Brownie Luttrell Pelton, were 1916. There was a small born in the Tarver house. “It barn back of the house, burned after Doctor and along Foster Road, where his Macel bought the farm,” he father kept Molly and Prince, added. ‘Doctor and Macel’ the horses. That house is no caught my attention. They longer there. were names that I knew. Later, about 1919, the Lut- Macel was Woodrow’s sister trell family moved to a rental who was married to the only house on Childs Road, locat- doctor in Corryton, Dr. A. D. ed on acreage that was for- Simmons. For most of us in merly part of the property the community, Dr. Simmons once owned by Woodrow’s was our family doctor; and great-grandfather Tarver. The many of us went to school family’s rented house was with the Simmons children. right next to Little Flat Creek. It is tempting to branch out “I well remember living there into the Simmons’ story at and how the walls were cov- this point because it is more ered with old newspapers to familiar. But Woodrow’s great try keeping warm,” Woodrow insight into the Luttrell fam- wrote. (Next week, the family ily’s early years in Corryton moves to Luttrell House.) Romance in the Garden Cont. from page 1 plants also often send their to appear…also sometimes shoots up through snow. peeking up through a layer They are best grown in moist, of snow with the promise of humus-rich, well-draining soil spring. They have low-grow- in full to partial sunlight. This ing, colorful, cup-shaped beauty may self-seed and flowers. Flower colors include naturalize over time, coming blue, violet, yellow, white and back year after year. They striped. Height ranges from are virtually pest and dis- 3 to 6 inches. 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