Women of Faith Gather for 'Salvaged'
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October 16, 2017 www.knoxfocus.com Now offering onlinePAGE A1 auction services Fountain City Auction for all of your auction needs (865)604-3468 fountaincityauction.com FREE Take One! October 16, 2017 Women of faith gather for ‘Salvaged’ By Rose King That safe place is with each other On Thursday evening 354 but most of all, in our one, true, women from over 42 church- safe place, Jesus Christ.” es came together for “Salvaged She also realized that her local 2017” at Clear Springs Baptist community was bigger than she Church in Corryton for fellowship, thought as the head count for worship and to hear the message the event quickly approached the shared by author and speaker seating capacity of Graveston Rachel Lovingood. Baptist Church. Women of all ages filled the “This was not just about the sanctuary where, after a moving women of the community of performance by the Graveston Graveston Church or even the Baptist Church Worship Team, Corryton Community,” explained Lovingood began her message Watson. “We are all One Body, with a definition: “To salvage is to One Church.” rescue something that is in danger When the registration num- of being completely destroyed.” bers exceeded the seating at She then wove Bible truths with Graveston, Watson contacted humorous and touching personal Clear Springs Baptist Church stories in her illustration of wom- The Salvaged Core Team takes a seat after Thursday evening’s Salvaged Women’s Ministry Event. The team where the event was moved. en’s true identity in Christ and of twelve is made up of Michelle Watson, Sarah Wright, Denise Miller, Monica Muncey, Bobbie Wyatt, Bobbie Wyatt of Clear Springs what a Salvaged Life looks like. Amie Winstead, Rachel Lovingood, Lori Wyrick, Susan Inklebarger and Regina Beeler. Not pictured are Baptist Church told The Focus, “I The vision for this event Robin Smith and Olivia Smith. am just so thankful to be included began during a time of prayer and a part of this journey.” while Michelle Watson, wife of The group of three women soon SALVAGED!’ And so it was birthed. can do that too. The evening came to a close Graveston Baptist Church’s Pastor became a group of 12. She also Then God gave us Romans 12:2. “Young, Seasoned or in-be- with door prizes donated by area Sean Watson, was working on the contacted long-time friend, author “Our goal is to show women that tween God is there. He can Sal- businesses. Each woman in atten- Core Team for a Women’s Confer- and speaker, Rachel Lovingood, there is hope, that there is a place vage you and make you some- dance also took home a goodie- ence last May. Watson felt a call who has written such titles as “In to run to when life gets you down, thing beautiful. The great thing bag filled with a themed note- to bring the women of her local Our Shoes,” “Real Life; Live It: Tell that no matter what you have about Jesus is He doesn’t care book and other thoughtful items. community together for fellowship It” and “Salvaging My Identity.” going on or what stage of life you where you have been or what you The finale of the evening was an and encouragement. “You may ask, ‘why salvaged?’ are in God has something for you. have done. All you have to do is announcement that next year’s Realizing the task was bigger All that kept coming to my mind If you are weary from the journey, call upon His name and He will event, “Gloria,” will take place on than she could manage on her was ‘junk to treasure,’” Watson God can send you refuge; If you save you. It’s a promise from Him October 4, 2018 at Clear Springs own, she contacted two other explained. “Rachel and I were are fighting the battle of your life, (Romans 10:13). Every woman Baptist Church — that is, unless pastors’ wives and friends, Susan talking and she said, ‘Michelle God can fight for you; If you are needs to know there is a safe they need a larger venue again. Inklebarger and Monica Muncey. the word you’re looking for is just needing (to be) recharged, He place to turn to in difficult times. Historic Overlay, Board of education reverts to Short-Term Rentals previous wording on controversial OK’d by MPC harassment policies By Mike Steely By Pete Gawda Monday evening work session [email protected] opposes STRs in R-1 neighbor- saying, “I don’t think you need “It is not the policy hoods because they are tran- After weeks of discussion to put in anything, if this board In a landmark meeting of the sient and not compatible with the about changing the wording on says there will be no harass- that protects the Knoxville-Knox County Metropoli- single family residential zone. He policies concerning harassment ment in regard to any student tan Planning Commission Thurs- said that short-term rentals are of students and harassment of for any reason that seems to people—it is the day two controversial issues were similar to boarding houses employees, the Knox County cover everybody.” approved and passed on to the Mary English warned the com- Board of Education, at their However the board was not people who enforce city council. The planners recom- missioners that the issue has cre- meeting Wednesday evening content with the shorter defini- mended approval of expanding ated “a cultural clash” and to be Oct. 11, voted to reinstate the tion. the policy.” the historic district in the Edge- aware of misuse of the ordinance previous wording on both poli- In light of all the previous wood-Park City area and the that could allow occupancy up to cies. At stake was one of the def- discussion on the matter Mike Patti Lou Bounds adoption of a short-term rental 5 months and 25 days. initions of harassment in both McMillan offered amendments policy in all Knoxville residential Speaking in favor of the ordi- policies. The previous wording returning both policies to their areas. nance was Jennifer Roach who banned harassment based on previous wording. “I think this number of other proposed policy Both issues had its opponents said that if the proposal has “actual or perceived gender, will afford the most protection changes. Proposed policies on and the MPC split over the Histor- made both sides unhappy then sexual orientation.” The board if we left it as it is,” McMillan student goals and equal educa- ic District proposal in a recorded it will be effective. She said she debated substituting the word said to the applause of the audi- tional opportunities were sent vote and also split on the rental has “some picky things” about “sex” in place of that phrase. At ence. back to the policy review com- issue in a voice vote. the proposal but that “things previous meetings legal coun- “It is not the policy that pro- mittee for further study. overall were well vetted.” sel had assured the board that tects the people— it is the people The board also unanimously Short-Term Rentals Roach also said that the Ten- the word “sex” was sufficient to who enforce the policy,” was the voted to take up to $450,000 nessee Court of Appeals has protect the board legally. How- opinion of Patti Lou Bounds. from the fund balance to pay for The Short-Term Rental Propos- ruled short-term rentals are a ever, many members of the By a 6 to 2 vote on both poli- construction work in progress at al from the MPC Staff included property right. LGBT community spoke in pre- cies the board voted to reinstate Karns High School for a Culinary allowing transient rental in homes Commissioner Art Clancy said vious meetings advocating the the previous wording. Jennifer Arts program. At the September that are owner occupied within all the ordinance was “well thought expanded definition, claiming Owen and Bounds voted no both meeting the board learned that residential areas. Several neigh- out” and said it doesn’t compro- they needed the added protec- times. Terry Hill was not pres- there was no funding for that borhoods objected to including mise R-1 residential areas. tion. ent. project. R-1 and R-1E zones. Communi- Debora Olson of Olson Proper- At the Monday meeting David The term “actual or perceived Tony Norman asked Superin- ty Forum’s Larry Silverstein said ties told the MPC not to “make Buuck, chief deputy law direc- gender, sexual orientation” had tendent Bob Thomas about how that 10 neighborhoods oppose a decision based on fear” and tor, again stated the legal opin- been added to the policy on that expenditure occurred with- the inclusion and said STRs are also said that South Knoxville ion that the proposed wording harassment of students in 2011 out board approval. “commercial use” in zones that wants STRs because of access would be sufficient to protect and to the policy on harassment “We had internal controls but don’t permit bed-and-breakfast to the greenways and no avail- the school board from law suits of employees in 2012 . they were not strong enough,” houses. able motel rooms there. (See work session story on A3). The unanimously board was Thomas’ response. “There Don Parnell, a Bearden res- “There’s a whole lot I like about He disputed some of the oppos- approved, without discussion, were multiple places where this ident, told the MPC that he Continued on page 2 ing arguments heard at the first and second readings on a Continued on page 3 OVER 40 QUALITY LEASE TURN-INS **ALL UNDER SPECIAL LOW FINANCING FACTORY PAYMENTS WARRANTY** From $13,890 Civic .