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FREE May 5, 2014 South Knox Rallies for Rountree By Mike Steely [email protected] the observation, “All too often our kids grow up and Thursday evening at the move away from South Round Up Restaurant on Knoxville; Amber and Bart Sevierville Pike, Amber moved here and love it. Rountree could not have “If South Knoxville is been more busy, greeting going to grow and prosper, supporter after supporter we need more young pouring inside. The people to move here, first-time school board make their homes here, candidate received each and get involved with the guest graciously, answering community.” questions and listening. Asked what most people And she listened a lot. don’t know about her, She talked with an Amber said that, as an internet blogger about adult, she studied ballet Charter Schools, home and pointe dancing, which schooling, and teacher she said “makes your evaluations. Rountree feet really ugly,” drawing talked with neighborhood a few chuckles. She also residents about the school said that last year she ran board and pointed out the Hatfield and McCoy the superintendent is an marathon along the West employee of the board and Virginia and Kentucky state not their superior. line, never realizing until she “I consider myself a got there how mountainous Knoxville girl after moving the region is and what here to attend the University a tough run it would be. photo by dan andrews. of Tennessee. I have lived But the deceptively petite all over our great city but Left - Right, Mayor Tim Burchett, Amber Rountree, Kelly Kimball and Kimball’s daughter, Isabell, at the Rally for exterior obviously hides a my husband and I fell in Rountree at the Round Up Restaurant in South Knoxville last Thursday evening. steely determination. love with South Knoxville Amber Rountree did it where we live with our dog Bart, was circulating and even carrying food to a perfect example of a home in South Knoxville. anyway. Banjo,” she said. through the restaurant a few disabled folks. Bart young professional couple One long-time South That’s the attitude Rountree’s husband, greeting folks on his own and Amber Rountree are choosing to make their Knoxville resident made Continue on page 4 Carol Zachary Mitchell gets 700th win By Steve Williams Gibbs High School’s 7-1 softball victory over Clinton Friday night ended with an asterisk, footnote and fireworks. Just the latest special game for the softball powerhouse and its coach. The asterisk: First post-season tournament game in Class AAA. The footnote: 700th win for Coach Carol Mitchell. “I just think about all the girls who’ve come through the program, who’ve added their mark each year, have put their stamp on the program each year,” said Mitchell during the post-game celebration. “Without them there are no wins. “We get out here and work hard everyday. It hasn’t changed from 1994 to now. The work ethic. The tradition. Trying to uphold the tradition. And the fight and the PHOTO BY DAN ANDREWS desire in the players.” Carol Mitchell, Gibbs High School’s softball coach since 1994, was presented a plaque commemorating her 700th win after her Lady Eagles defeated Just seconds after Clinton 7-1 in the District 3-AAA tournament at Gibbs Friday night. Veda Jones flew out to left fielder Holly Moyers to plaque commemorating lit up brightly after the Gibbs to four Class AA then Carol Zachary, at Carson-Newman. end the game, the Gibbs the milestone victory. night game. Fireworks state crowns and in started playing for the She took over as Gibbs’ public address announcer Clever press box also sounded nearby. 2012 was selected as Lady Eagles in 1983 head coach in 1994 asked fans to direct their workers used the spaces The Lady Eagles Coach of the Year for when she was an eighth after one season as an attention to the infield for for runs and inning on know how to celebrate. the Southeast Region grader, and pitched assistant under her high a special presentation. the scoreboard to put up They’ve had a lot of of the United States. Gibbs to four state titles school coach, Dennis Ray. Senior players presented 700. That made a nice practice over the years. Gibbs’ softball program before going on to have Gibbs is playing its Coach Mitchell with a backdrop, as the numbers Mitchell has coached started in 1981. Mitchell, a great collegiate career Continue on page 4 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus May 5, 2014 Focus on the Law Human Sex Trafficking Conclusion Human sex traf- victim often have social services indicated that TBI training program for law torture? Does he or she commercial sex acts? ficking is the most a ‘bottom’ who sits they knew of cases of minor enforcement on child sex have few personal posses- Pay attention to what is common form of atop the hierar- sex trafficking. Captain Allen trafficking. More training sions? Have no control of happening in your communi- modern day slav- chy of prostitutes. “Wolfie” May with the Knox improves awareness and his or her own money? Have ty. An unusual situation you ery. It is an orga- The bottom, a County Sheriff’s Depart- awareness increases effec- no financial records or bank have encountered may have nized and violent victim herself, has ment’s Vice Unit reports that tive enforcement. account? Have no control actually been human traf- business. Accord- been with the traf- his unit works with the dis- The victims of human sex over his or her identification ficking. If you suspect you ing to the FBI’s By Sharon ficker the longest trict attorney’s office to keep trafficking need help from all documents? Does he or have come into contact with website, “women Frankenberg, and has earned up to date on the new sex of us. Identifying these vic- she owe a large debt and is a victim of human traffick- and young girls Attorney at Law his trust. Bot- trafficking statutes and that tims is crucial to stopping the unable to pay it? Is he or she ing contact the Tennessee are sold to traffick- toms collect the they intend to prosecute the perpetrators. Red flags to not allowed or able to speak Human Trafficking Hotline ers, locked up in money from the offenders to the fullest extent look for include poor mental for themselves? Does he or at 1-855-55-TNHTH (1-855- rooms or brothels for weeks other girls, discipline them, of the law. Unopposed candi- health or abnormal behav- she claim to be just visiting? 55-86484) or the Tennes- or months, drugged, terror- seduce unwitting youths into date for Knox County District ior. Does this person avoid Is this person unable to clari- see Dept. of Children’s Ser- ized, and raped repeatedly.” trafficking, and handle the Attorney Charme Knight, has eye contact? Is he or she fy where he or she is staying? vices if the victim is under 18 Victims are so afraid and day to day business for the extensive experience in pros- fearful, anxious, depressed, Not know what city he or she at 1-877-237-0004. If the intimidated that they rarely trafficker.” ecuting both sexual offenses submissive, tense, nervous is in? Does he or she have a victim is in some immediate speak out against their cap- Locally, the TBI’s 2011 and child abuse cases. She or paranoid? Poor physical loss of sense of time? Is he or danger, contact 911. tors. Traffickers represent human sex trafficking survey will continue to fight child health is another sign. Does she not free to leave or come every social, ethnic, and reported over 100 cases abuse and sex trafficking this person lack health care? and go as he or she wishes? Sharon Frankenberg is racial group. They are not of sex trafficking in Knox when elected. In addition, Appear malnourished? Is her or she in the commer- an experienced attorney only men. Women run some County. 54% of those survey this month the Knox County Show signs of physical and/ cial sex industry and has a licensed in Tennessee since established rings. “Traffick- respondents from Knox Sheriff’s Training Facility will or sexual abuse, physical pimp or manager? Is he or 1988. Her office number in ers who have more than one County law enforcement and be the site of a three-day restraint, confinement or she under 18 and providing Knoxville is (865)539-2100.

Schools get less than requested, no new county taxes By Mike Steely for $432,335,000 and different.” office four years ago, a 13% budget goes to the schools. million or just over 2%. [email protected] Burchett is suggesting “We’ve been able to do increase since 2011,” he Within the school budget He is also proposing a Knox County Mayor Tim $4,550,000 less or this without a tax increase said. the board of education may $2.2 million increase, or Burchett’s 2015 budget $427,785,000. and this year will be no He said the $ 427.8 find funds for a small raise $ 77.5 million, to public request to the County “Over the past four years different,” he said, adding, proposal to schools does for teachers but not the safety including buying 30 Commission has a budget I’ve brought three fiscally “We will continue to provide not include $2.5 million increase they requested. new Sheriff’s Department increase for the county responsible budgets high quality, efficient service going to the Great Schools The mayor’s budget and vehicles and upgrading school system, but not what before you,” Burchett told to our citizens under this Partnership, nearly $ 3 speech did not include technology and security. the superintendent had the commission Thursday, proposed budget and we million for the third year of the mention of funding He said the county’s requested. Superintendent “and I hope I hope you will will not raise taxes.” the reading incentive and for teacher pay raises; the share of healthcare is Commission discusses safety James McIntyre had asked find that this proposal is no The “no new taxes” over a million dollars for superintendent and school expected to increase by proposal from the county kindergarten intervention board could, if they choose, 2 percent. More than $2 mayor follows last week’s programs. raise teacher’s pay within million is proposed for proposed property tax “That’s $6.5 on top of the the allotment they receive. building improvements increase by Knoxville Mayor $428 million I’m proposing The entire budget and maintenance, funding Madeline Rogero. for the General Purpose proposal of $729,915,278 libraries, and improvements “The $427.8 million School Fund,” he said. now goes to the County and maintenance at parks. proposed for Knox County Mayor Burchett said Commission for discussion, He pledged development Schools in my budget is an that the school system public input, and a vote of the Plumb Creek Park $8 million increase over should be able to “achieve that must take place before and completion of Clayton the current fiscal year and excellence for all children” June 30th. Burchett’s Park. amounts to $49 million under his proposal and that proposal increases last The budget also includes new dollars since I took 2/3 of the entire county year’s budget by $15.1 Continue on page 3

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And desperate every tax dollar collected (those rates indicating how only hope the illusion is going on to get a college people do desperate things. in Knox County. Not only many of our students are of improved graduation education or a good job. Change is in the air and does the Board spend most prepared to further their rates impress the voters Anything less is failure. the elitists are trying to do of the tax money collected educations or join the enough to leave them in And yet McIntyre and anything to stop it. They are in our community, they are workforce), he mumbles, charge of a system where his puppet Board have terrified that they are going charged with effectuating mutters, seemingly unable parents are becoming consistently asked for more to lose control of the Board the policies that daily affect to grab one of his usual increasingly dissatisfied and more of your money to we the people. our most precious resource: glittering generalities out and their employees are in and higher and higher taxes The Board of Education our children. of thin air. In fact, McIntyre open rebellion. Improved while producing less and is in dire need of change. The races for the Board of ended his virtual town hall graduation rates are less. You have an opportunity By Steve Hunley, Education have drawn more meeting last week thirty meaningless in the face The establishment in to vote tomorrow and Publisher attention in this election minutes early rather than of the shocking number our town has an elitist make a REAL change [email protected] cycle than past decades as address the tough questions of our youngsters who are mentality, meaning they will that will echo for the folks are figuring out just about preparation rates. NOT prepared to go on and tell us what is good for us, next decade. Say no Tomorrow the people of what important posts these Yearly, McIntyre further their education or get as well as what we should to McIntyre and yes to Knox County will cast their really are. The campaigns announces a new slogan a job. Those numbers are do. These elitists know allowing our teachers ballots for virtually every for the Board can be to impress us; “Excellence not only shocking, but also what is best for the rest of to do their jobs and office in local government. summarized as being about for All Our Children” or frightening. What difference us peons and we should elect Board members The decisions made by one thing: CONTROL. “Excellent For Every Child.” does it make if we graduate never have the temerity to accountable to YOU, not the voters will affect us The establishment in We are promised that the 100% of our students, question that. The usual McIntyre. for years to come; judges Knox County helped to school system will partner if only 21% of them are suspects, McIntyre, the Vote for the and the attorney general pick Jim McIntyre as our with “stakeholders,” develop prepared to go on to college Chamber elites and the challengers: Amber have eight-year terms. Yet superintendent, a man a “culture of excellence” or get a job? Just what Knoxville News Sentinel, Rountree in the 9th perhaps the most important who has only one year of and a host of other glittering have we accomplished? always come together to District, Sally Absher races are those for the actual teaching experience. generalities that shine The purpose of education sing the same song to lull in the 4th District, Terry Knox County Board of Yet McIntyre is telling real like dead mackerel in the is educating our children us all to sleep. Hill in the 6th District, Education. Not even Mayor teachers how to teach, all moonlight. Yet there are so that they can become It’s hardly surprising the and Marshall Walker in Tim Burchett presides over the while throwing every never any specifics. productive, taxpaying elitists trotted out former the 1st District. You’ll a bigger budget than that of possible obstacle in their The incumbents seeking citizens, not excelling at UT President Joe Johnson be glad you did and our the schools. The Board of way as they attempt to teach. reelection to the Board taking tests or participating to plead in a recent News children deserve no Education is spending over McIntyre has bragged about have very little to campaign in whatever fad McIntyre Sentinel Op Ed that the less. half a billion dollars yearly our increasing graduation on, except for their rubber wants everyone to follow Board incumbents be Commission discusses safety By Mike Steely [email protected] Hammond brought up System will be a mass notifi- received approval for a con- about the budget. The vote They also voted, without the new Emergency Alert cation alert and optional for tract with Black Creek Inte- on the budget is expected debate, to adopt amend- The safety of Knox County System. He said the new residents. An incident com- grated Systems Corp. for jail in the commission’s Regular ments to the Knox County residents came up twice in system is “ready to go” but mander in an emergency sit- security system upgrades at Monthly Meeting on Tues- Commission Rules on how the County Commission’s has hit a snag as to who will uation would notify dispatch $299,998 the first year and day, May 27th. committee chairs and mem- regular meeting last Monday: be in charge. and alerts would be sent out $16,100 for support each Commissioner Sam bers are named. once concerning making the “We need to get this thing by email or telephone. The year after, with the first McKenzie reported on the Charles Curtiss, Exec- sheriff’s office ability to dis- going,” Hammond said. county has $29,768 invest- year’s funding in the current Joint Education Committee utive Director of the Ten- patch units more efficient- He asked Chairman Brad ed for the first year and each budget. (JEC) and it prompted nessee County Commis- ly and the other concerning Anders to set up a meet- year the county will invest In other action the com- several comments from sioners Association, spoke the county’s new Emergency ing with the county mayor, $17,666. mission heard from Finance Commissioners Dave Wright, to the body briefly, asking Alert System. with E911, and others. Ham- “This has been going on Director Chris Caldwell Mike Brown, and Hammond. them to call on him for leg- The commission voted mond told The Focus that he for weeks,” Hammond said, saying that the current Wright said, as he had in the islative updates and help. to permit the Sheriff to use had assumed that the cur- adding that maybe Rural county budget has “noth- JEC meeting, that McKenzie This came as a resolution $125,000 in Federal Sei- rent 911 system would oper- Metro, the Health Depart- ing alarming” to report and should be named back to introduced by Commission- zure Account monies to pur- ate the new system but has ment or someone else might that sales tax revenue has the committee if it continues er Amy Broyles to hire a lob- chase a building from KUB not taken leadership thus take it on. “some improvements.” to function. byist in Nashville has been at 514 Bernard Avenue. KUB far. The sheriff’s department He said the good news is Wright said the school postponed until a later com- no longer needs the building “I just want to know that also got several other items that hotel and motel taxes board wants to meet with mission meeting. and its 3.7 acres there and the issue is. If not them passed on the commis- have improved as has the the commissioners before The commission also hon- the sheriff’s department (911) than who?” he said sion’s “consent” agenda revenue from the wheel the commissioners vote on ored 115 years of service by wants to station emergency about managing the new including a memorandum taxes. the budget. the Salvation Army in Knox- units, like SWAT Team vehi- system. of understanding between About the overall current Brown said he questions ville and presented honors cles and personnel there. Hugh Holt, Knox County that department and the budget, Caldwell said, “I the school board’s report on for the late Rikki Hall, for “It’s a good place for our Purchasing Director, told the U.S. Secret Service for hope we can break even.” “spending per student” com- Andy Black on his retirement SWAT team and emergen- commission that the “con- reimbursement of “certain The commissioners dis- pared to other counties. from Helen Ross McNabb cy response, plus we don’t tractors are ready to go. It overtime cost and other cussed voting on Mayor Tim The commissioners voted Center, and finalized honors have to come all the way needs ½ day of testing and expenses” related to work Burchett’s budget, which to sell the historic Katie from their work session for across county,” Sheriff J.J. ½ day to train and we’re off performed in assisting in he announced Thursday, Miller House at 7215 Mid- the Men’s and Women’s UT Jones told The Focus. and running.” the Electronic Fraud Task in their next workshop and dlebrook Pike to Dan and Basketball team. Commissioner Mike The new Emergency Alert Force. The department also then hold a public forum Albert Harp for $30,000. Schools get less than requested, no new county taxes Cont. from page 2 efficient. “In the past three fiscal $8.8 million for projects years we’ve worked hard and improvements in the to keep spending down Engineering and Public and we’ll continue to do Works Department, $5 that in the next fiscal year,” million to start phase two of Burchett said. the Ball Camp Drive Project, Following his address to and $2.5 million to improve the commission and the 3 dangerous intersections packed house of officials, around the county. citizens, and the press, $750,000 is budgeted Burchett set out on several to expand and upgrade the budget speeches across Carter Convenience Center the county. to make it safer and more PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus May 5, 2014 South Knox Rallies for Rountree Cont. from page 1 about people,” Rountree those students ready to teachers, retired men and imperative that our board county commission often Amber Rountree takes in emphasized. “The further their educations women, and folks like members research and and articulately. Like life and in her enthusiastic students, parents, teachers, or join the workforce, for Knox County Mayor Tim make educated decisions most South Knoxvillians, and energetic campaign to custodians, everybody South Knoxville youngsters Burchett, Commissioner when voting on policies Rountree possesses a win the Ninth District seat makes a school.” is “nothing less than Tony Norman and his wife that affect our students,” fierce honesty and is direct on the Board of Education. “The incumbent school appalling.” Janie, both retired teachers, she said. and to the point. Dissatisfied with the current board members just parrot “11% of students and many state and local Rountree has a degree in “I believe the best way I administration, Rountree what the superintendent graduating from South- officials. Unlike most such Early Childhood Education can effect positive change has observed conditions up wants done. There seems Doyle are ready to go onto functions, the crowd was from UT and pursued a for South Knoxville students close, working as a school to be too little independent a college or get a job,” mostly “ordinary” folks, Masters Degree in Library would be as a school board librarian. “We’re stressing thinking or questioning of Rountree says earnestly. who far outnumbered the Science. She was a librarian member,” Rountree said testing, pushing students to policies,” Rountree said. “South Knoxville deserves politicos. at Halls Elementary School simply. the limit and we’ve reached “What good does it do better!” Running against an and spent lots of time From the excitement the point where we’re us if every single student Supporters continued incumbent isn’t easy but teaching children research and enthusiasm of the inhibiting teachers’ ability graduates, yet only 21% are to come in as the South Rountree is optimistic. skills. supporters at the Round to actually teach. I believe prepared to continue their Knoxville landmark “I won’t be just another An outspoken supporter Up Restaurant, the spunky we need put our resources educations or get a job?” restaurant filled up with rubber-stamper while of teachers and students, South Knoxville woman into people, not just data.” Rountree pointed out the all sorts of people. People I represent the people Rountree has addressed may be elected Tuesday, “Schools need to be preparation rate, meaning who were getting off work, of South Knoxville. It is the school board and the pulling off a major upset.

Carol Zachary Mitchell gets 700th win Inskip Center Cont. from page 1 Gibbs girls,” recalled in the state of Tennessee third inning that gave first season in Class AAA Phillips. “I went to Clinton for girls softball.” Gibbs a 4-1 lead over and the win over Clinton and everybody else Gibbs senior second the Lady Dragons. Lexie gets petunias gave the Lady Eagles a went to Gibbs High and baseman Kaitlyn Trent Needham also had a 40-4 record. Three of played for Carol. She’s gave her coach a lot RBI triple and Cheyenne By Mike Steely people who dug and [email protected] their losses have come always been a great of credit and praise. Boles chipped in a RBI planted to make the Inskip against county rival Halls. coach. They’re always “She deserves it,” double in the big inning. Members of the Inskip Recreation Center look as Clinton Coach Alicia fundamentally sound. said Trent. “She’s a good Sophomore catcher Community Association good to the community Phillips, who played “This is definitely coach and she really Sarah McFarland (ICA) and volunteers got as its services are to the at UT, has known of an awesome works us hard. She really doubled to lead off the together last month and community.” Mitchell for a long time. accomplishment. I hate motivates us to want to fourth and scored on planted red, white and The center now helps with “When I played summer it that it was against us, win. We don’t want to Lowry’s sacrifice fly. blue petunias in front of the therapeutic opportunities ball when I was younger, but she’s a great coach. mess up the legacy. Karri Byrd, Gibbs’ No. Inskip Recreation Center. for special needs children I played with all the She’s pretty well known “It’s just great to be 3 hitter, had a RBI single Home Depot on Schaad and adults, on and off the a part of it, such a big in the first and a two- Road donated the flowers site. Daniel Alexander is a time in her life. And run single in the sixth in and Food City on Clinton new employee there and no now we’re a part of the a 3-for-4 performance. Highway provided drinks other community center in 700 club with her. It Sophomore Abby Hicks and snacks. Knox County is currently just makes the season pitched the first five ICA president Betty Jo equipped to concentrate that much better, that innings to get the win. Mahan said the petunias on adaptive services. much more worth it She gave up a run in the were planted in front of the Members and volunteers and that all the hard first but then retired 13 center to add some color in the flower planting work has paid off.” straight batters before until daffodil bulbs, also included Mrs. Mahan, Trent tripled into the Rachel Farmer, also a planted, bloom next year. Liliana and Kelly Burbano right field corner to sophomore, pitched “Thanks to all the and their daughter Gabby, drive in Faith Lowery the final two innings. sponsors,” Mahan said. John Oglesby and Daniel and spark a three-run “Thanks most to all the Alexander.

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Our Neighborhoods Downtown knoxville By Mike Steely [email protected] sponsorships are available for $500 including two tickets to This week we take a second the party. Corporate sponsor- look at downtown Knoxville, ship is available for $1,000 and everyone’s central core in includes 4 tickets. Knox County. It’s part of our On the same day the man- continuing series about “Our sion has a Grand Opening of Neighborhoods” and downtown a new exhibit: “Becoming the is worth a second look. For those Volunteer State: The war of 1812 of us not living downtown there’s in Tennessee.” much that is surprising and his- The Blount Mansion is locat- toric that we probably don’t ed at 200 West Hill, just off Gay know or forgot. Living downtown Street, and is operated by the is another matter and a grow- Blount Mansion Association. You ing number of people, especially can get more information by con- young professionals, are choos- tacting the historic home at 525- ing to do just that. 2375 or find them on line at 111. blountmansion.org. Living Downtown All things Sterchi Last week I chatted with a fellow who has lived downtown If you are new to eas t Tenne s see for several years. He’s single and or the southeast region you’re finds that there’s a certain spirit Photo by Dan Andrews. probably wondering why so many there, a more active and pro- Music lovers pack Market Square to hear a free concert from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. things in the Knoxville area are gressive tone than other places named “Sterchi.” in the city or in the county. He There’s Sterchi Parkway, said that he has a car but rarely the majestic Tennessee Theatre, market house as a barracks. In Tennessee Veterans Business Sterchi Oaks, Sterchi Road, uses it, preferring his bicycle or Bijou Theatre, and Regal Riviera the 1870s Peter Kern opened Association, from 5 p.m. until Sterchi Park, Sterchi Hills, Sterchi motorcycle. and some of the most entertain- a confection store there which 10 p.m. with entertainment and Village, Sterchi Elementary I suppose if you are a young ing street fairs and festivals in became Kern’s Bakery. In 1868 music. School, Sterchi Lofts, Sterchi professional and work downtown the region.” Knoxville built its City Hall at the Lodge, the Sterchi family and the it is handier to live there than to “It’s easily walkable although north end of the Square. Sterchi Mansion. Every wonder drive in from outlying neighbor- you have to be careful in cross- In the 1950s Mayor George The Blount why there are so many Sterchi hoods. There are a huge number walks because many of our driv- Dempster began efforts to revi- Mansion places? of corporations, businesses, and ers don’t know what a pedestrian talize the city and made changes James Sterchi and his brothers, federal, state and local govern- walk sign means,” she said. to Market Square. Dempster may J.C. and E. H. Sterchi, were sons of ment jobs downtown. Groceries “For me personally one of the be best known for his invention, Want to peek inside the histor- a Swiss immigrant who originally are about a mile away, either biggest perks is being able to the Dempster Dumpster, which is ic Blount Mansion and see what’s settled in the Wartburg, Tn. area the Three Rivers Market in walk out my front door and go used now worldwide for the col- been happening since it was among many other Swiss fami- Happy Holler or the Food City for a 3 to 6 minute run based on lection of trash. closed last year for repairs? On lies. The Sterchis moved to north on Western. Restaurants, enter- my mood – through World’s Fair The old Market House burned Sunday, May 31st, you’ll get your Knox County and established tainment , shopping, history and or Morningside Parks, Volunteer in 1960 and the area became an chance to do that, for free. From a farm. James and his broth- culture are all within walking Landing or the campus at UT – in open pedestrian mall without a 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. the mansion ers founded Sterchi Brothers distance less than an hour, without having through traffic street. will celebrate Statehood Day. Furniture in 1888 and by 1896 Jennifer Holder has lived down- to drive to a park,” Holder says. Today unique restaurants and Extensive work has been going were publishing a catalog. town since 1993 and has worked shops are located from one end on in what may be Tennessee’s After a fire in 1897 destroyed downtown since 1996. She’s to the other on both sides of oldest frame house. Preservation their business, they relocated president of Pirate Girl PR which Market Market Square. The square is work began last spring and includ- and built a new warehouse in the she started in 2011 and works Square a lunch-time favorite of down- ed new roofs, climate control, fire 100 block of Gay Street. Their with clients like Gentry Griffey town workers and residents. suppression, security systems, fame grew as retailers and, by Funeral Chapel, First National The square often hosts musical mechanical and electrical system the 1920s the Sterchi brothers Bank, The Trust Company, Tupelo You probably know Market events, gatherings, and a season- updates. had 18 stores in the southeast. Honey Café, Global Intellectual Square. Anyone who has spent al farmer’s market. The square The next step is repairs to the James bought out his brothers Property Asset Management, anytime downtown either has has been a place for political main part of the house, including and, by the end of that decade, Goodwill Industries, and The walked through there or heard speeches, drawing the likes of all doors and windows. Sterchi’s was the largest furni- Shrimp Dock. about it. Bet you didn’t know Walter Mondale, Ronald Reagan, The Statehood Day Open ture store chain in the world, it Since moving downtown that originally there was a large and William Jennings Bryan. House will feature the home with is said, with 48 stores, manufac- Holder says she’s seen a lot of market place there for area farm- Upcoming events include Jazz no furniture inside. The furniture turing plants, and even a lumber changes. ers to sell their crops. The land on the Square tomorrow, May 6th is being stored and the staff is operation in Kentucky. “The vast majority of which was donated by William G. Swan from 8 until 10 p.m. On the 7th cataloguing and cleaning the James Sterchi expanded his are for the better,” she told and Joseph A. Mabry and since there’s the Farmer’s Market. collections and promises, when farm to more than 1,400 acres, The Focus. “We have beauti- 1854 Market Square has been Thursday music concerts complete, to share interesting started a large dairy farm, and ful streetscaping in many areas a beehive of activity. return on May 8th and on the 9th stories with the public. built his Sterchi Mansion in 1910. of downtown, public art, public Probably the most noted Movies on the Square begins. There’s a Statehood Celebration The home, now owned by Buddy parks, so many wonderful res- event there was the occupation On May 10th Blank Fest Dinner June 6th for anyone inter- and Linda Malin, has 5,800 taurants and gathering holes, by Union troops, who used the returns, sponsored by the ested. Admission is $100 and Continue on page 2 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus May 5, 2014 Our Neighborhoods downtown knoxville Cont. from page 1 the home “Stratford Hall” at 809 Dry Gap Pike and square feet of living space but, today, it’s the Sterchi much of the farm land is and is on the National Mansion to most local now a large subdivision of Register of Historic Places. people. homes. The Sterchi family called The home is a land mark In 1921 Sterchi bought

Photo by Mike Steely The entrance to the James White Parkway at Volunteer Landing passes by a sculpture depicting the Treaty of the Holston, signed in Knoxville by the Cherokee, and opening up much of East Tennessee to settlement.

Chilhowee Park and sold Sterchi. Apartments. it to the city five years later. James Sterchi’s wife, Bertha, gave land for what Greenways The is now Sterchi Elementary. Downtown Sterchi’s son, John, formed The James White a new furniture company Greenway stretches along Churches with his son-in-law, John O. the river from the James Fowler and the company White Parkway bridge for The First Presbyterian became Fowler Furniture one mile to the Neyland Church was the first in 1930. Greenway. Most people church building in the The Sterchi building, now enter the paved walking city, organized in 1792 Sterchi Lofts, was path at the riverside park- and remains on the origi- renovated into ing lot at the mouth of First nal site. Knoxville founder modern loft apart- Creek below the Ruth Chris James White had his son- ments in 2002 Steak House at Volunteer in-law Charles McClung to and the building is Landing. lay out the city and reserve divided into every- The green way also White’s “turnip patch” for a thing from a studio links with the Governor church and graveyard. The suite to four bed- Ned McWherter Riverside Rev. Samuel Carrick was room apartments. Landing Park under the the first pastor but served You can still James White Bridge without a church building. see the Sterchi and connects with the Today the church takes D e p a r t m e n t Morningside Greenway up a full block at 620 State Store sign atop there. The city plans to Street because of later the building if you eventually continue the additions to the building. look north on Gay greenway across the bridge The First Baptist Church Street. and connect it with the Will began in 1843 with a meet- The downtown Shelton Greenway that runs ing in the old courthouse. Sterchi store through Island Home. Baptisms took place in closed in 1982, The World’s Fair Park is the waters of First Creek moving out of the connected to the Neyland and the church began with ten-store building Greenway and the water- 46 members. The original to an office building front by the Second Creek church was built on Gay to Merchant Drive. Greenway, which also Street in 1850. At that time there links the University of The Church Street United were three other Tennessee. It is known for Methodist Church, once Sterchi stores in its dramatic topography. located on Church Street, Knoxville. At that is now at 900 Henley time the Sterchi Street. Founded in 1816 corporation was Walking as “White’s Chapel” on the only Knoxville the East Hill Avenue the Church company listed Street location began in on the New York Southside 1836. During the Civil War Stock Exchange. the church was a hospital Sterchi Lodge As part of the former and stable. Members split isn’t in Knoxville Baptist Hospital come over loyalty to the North but near the down many people are and South and later had a North Carolina- anxious for the new devel- legal fight over ownership Tennessee line off opment there, just across of the church. In 1928 the I-40. It belongs to Henley Street’s bridge from church was destroyed by the Church Street downtown. They are await- fire and in 1931 the new United Methodist ing the addition of a new Gothic structure opened on Church on Henley South Waterfront. Henley. Street. The Sterchi Once the old hospital is All Souls Church is locat- family gave the renovated and additional ed at 4 Market Square church the funds buildings added, a hotel and meets at 6 p.m. on to build the retreat, and retail businesses will Sundays. which is still in be created. The waterfront Immaculate Conception use. It’s 60 miles behind the complex will be Catholic Church is located from Knoxville and reworked with a pavilion at 414 West Vine Avenue was funded by the and sidewalks stretching and weekend masses are family in memory beneath the Henley Street at 6 p.m. Saturday and on of one of their Bridge and connecting to Sunday at 8:30, 10:00 and children, John the river walk at City View 11:30. Weekday masses are M o nd ay through Friday at Carol A. Akerman, DPM 12:10 p.m. and Podiatrist-Foot Specialist Saturday at 8:30 Medicine and Surgery of the Foot a.m. St. John’s 2725 Asbury Rd. Cathedral is locat- Suite 102 ed at 413 W. Knoxville, TN 37914 Cumberland Avenue and is 865-329-3338 158 years old. 865-329 FEET Sunday worship is at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The church features Knoxville’s only outdoor labyrinth. Knox Life Church holds services in the Bijou Theater at 10 a.m. each Sunday. PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus May 5, 2014 May 5, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Ben W. Hooper

Pages from the Political Past Patterson. The “Independent Washington, D. C., Governor Democrats” and Republicans Hooper filled the vacancy became a “fusion” ticket and by appointing his mentor helped propel Hooper to the and patron, Newell Sanders GOP nomination. It would to the vacancy in April of also lead to success in the 1912. The Fusionists held general election. both Senate seats and the With Malcolm Patterson’s governorship. withdrawal, Tennessee Tennessee Democrats Democrats scrambled to furiously attempted to find a nominee who could reclaim the governor’s office win the general election and in 1912 and nominated perhaps unite the shattered Benton McMillin, the Old By Ray Hill party. Ironically, they settled Warhorse of the Democratic [email protected] upon Alf Taylor’s brother, Party. McMillin had served For years, Ben W. Hooper the state of Tennessee’s former three-term governor in Congress for twenty years was the most successful Democratic Party was rife and incumbent United States before being elected gover- Republican politician in the with infighting and politi- senator, Robert Love Taylor. nor and serving two terms. state of Tennessee, if the cal warfare. Democrats Senator Taylor required a McMillin readily answered measure was the ability to had been bitterly divided in good deal of convincing, the call of his party and cam- win a statewide election. A 1908 when former U. S. sen- having spent years trying to paigned hard. The national fiery and dynamic speaker, ator Edward Ward Carmack make it to the United States Republican Party was seri- Hooper was a successful had challenged Governor Senate. Very reluctantly, ously divided in 1912 with lawyer, yet he had overcome Malcolm Rice Patterson for Bob Taylor agreed to make former President Theodore serious adversity to rise to renomination. The contest yet another campaign for Roosevelt running against

prominence. had been fiercely fought, governor. incumbent President From the author’s personal collection. In fact, he came into this largely around the issue of Hooper waged an effec- William Howard Taft on the Former Governor Ben W. Hooper of Tennessee, 1922 world with a different name prohibition. Carmack champi- tive campaign, lambasting Progressive or “Bull Moose” entirely: Bennie Walter Wade. oned the dry forces, claiming the Patterson administration ticket. Democrats hoped Born October 13, 1870, Ben Governor Patterson was little in specific and corruption in the national split in the politics and watched yet vote, the best showing of any W. Hooper was the child of more than a tool of the liquor general. Thought to be one GOP would affect Hooper’s another serious division in GOP candidate for the United Sarah Wade and Dr. Lemuel interests. Following his loss, of the most popular individu- reelection campaign and a Tennessee’s Democratic States Senate until Howard Washington Hooper. Hooper Carmack became the editor als in Tennessee, Bob Taylor Progressive was nominated Party erupt as Senator Luke Baker’s race in 1964. was the child of scandal, as of the Nashville Tennessean, anticipated a close election, for governor. It did not help Lea had to face voters in The election of a his parents were not mar- a perch he used to torture but ultimately expected to the Democrats as Hooper 1916. For the first time in the Republican president in ried at the time of his birth Governor Patterson and his win. He and just about every won with 124,641 votes to state’s history, Tennesseans 1920 led to Hooper being and Dr. Hooper was actually friends. Carmack’s poison- other Democrat in Tennessee McMillin’s 116,610 votes. would be popularly electing a appointed to the national engaged to another woman. ous editorials were such that was stunned, when he lost to The Progressive candidate, member of the United States Railroad Labor Board. Later, Sarah did her best to care his own friends counseled Hooper. Hooper won just over William Poston received a Senate. Senator Lea badly Hooper became the chief pur- for her child, restlessly him not to go about the city 133,000 votes, while Taylor meager 4,483 votes. wished to be reelected, but chasing agent in the acqui- moving from Jefferson City without a gun. It was dubi- garnered over 121,000 Governor Hooper began his constant interference in sition of land for the Great to New Market, and finally to ous advice and Carmack did votes. Ben W. Hooper was his second term with legis- party affairs and history as a Smoky Mountains National Knoxville. Despite her best indeed travel the streets of the first Republican to win the lation to help reform educa- Fusionist caused many regu- Park. Hooper held that lucra- efforts, Sarah found she Nashville armed, although in governorship in Tennessee tion in Tennessee. Hooper lar Democrats to loathe him. tive post until the election could not support herself and the end it did him little good. since the election of Alvin insisted children between Former Governor Malcolm of Franklin D. Roosevelt in her child and gave the boy Carmack had the misfortune Hawkins in 1880. Senator the ages of eight and four- Patterson thought the time 1932. to the St. John’s Orphanage to see Colonel Duncan B. Taylor died not long after, teen be legally required to right to attempt a comeback Hooper attempted a polit- in Knoxville, which was run Cooper on a Nashville street; some speculating he died of attend school. Governor and he entered the primary ical comeback in 1934 and by the Episcopal Church. It Colonel Cooper, the victim of a broken heart from being Hooper also placed the contest. A third candidate there was even an effort was an experience which several of Carmack’s acidu- rejected by his people. responsibility for the trans- emerged in the person of to revive the old Fusionist profoundly affected Ben lous editorials was righteous- Much to the horror of portation of students on Memphis Congressman movement in Tennessee. Hooper and many years later ly indignant. The chance Tennessee Democrats, if local school boards. Hooper Kenneth D. McKellar. Both Lewis Pope had run for gov- he wrote his autobiography, meeting erupted into angry losing the governorship to signed legislation to provide Lea and Patterson hated ernor of Tennessee multi- which was entitled, “The tempers and gunfire. When the Republicans wasn’t inspections of state banks, one another and paid little ple times and failed to win Unwanted Boy.” he encountered Colonel bad enough, they had lost as well as creating a system attention to Congressman the nomination; Pope had a Fortunately, young Ben Duncan B. Cooper and his control of the House of to allow convicts to receive McKellar, who was able to habit of bolting the party in was retrieved by his natu- son Robin, Carmack appar- Representatives where the a parole. Governor Hooper promote himself as the “har- the general election and was ral father when he was nine ently fired first, but proved to Fusionists held a majority. also changed the method of mony” candidate, as well as again furious at having lost to and, oddly, legally adopted. be less of a marksman than The state senate was con- execution for those convicts the Democrat best able to Governor Hill McAlister. Pope Dr. Hooper raised Ben in Robin Cooper. Carmack man- trolled by Democratic reg- unlucky enough to receive win the general election. ran in the general election as Newport and provided him aged to wound the younger ulars, which enhanced the the death penalty; instead of Former Governor Ben W. an Independent and allied with the necessities of life Cooper, but Robin fired sev- possibility for conflict. Despite hanging, they would be elec- Hooper decided the divi- himself with Ben W. Hooper, and a strict Baptist environ- eral shots, killing Carmack, the division in the legislature, trocuted in the future. sions inside Tennessee’s who was the Republican ment. Ben struggled with who fell into the gutter, Governor Hooper was able Governor Hooper autho- Democratic Party might nominee for U. S. senator the circumstances of his dead. to pass several of his initia- rized pensions for not only once again be the key to vic- against K. D. McKellar. birth, yet it also seemed to Charges against Robin tives. Prior to his election, the veterans of the Civil War, tory in November. So many The two waged a loud give him the motivation to Cooper were dismissed on state law allowed employers but also for the widows of Tennessee Democrats campaign against McAlister make something out of his a technicality and Governor to pay someone else other veterans. Having original- wanted rid of Luke Lea they and McKellar, but both lost life. Apparently, Ben Hooper Patterson came to the rescue than a female employee; ly been elected to office arranged for the primary badly. It was the end of forgave his father for he of his friend Colonel Cooper, the money for the woman’s over the tumult of prohibi- election to be held in 1915, Hooper’s political career. He named one of his sons after by pardoning him. Colonel work could go to a relative tion, Ben W. Hooper glee- a year in advance of the gen- did serve as a delegate to the his father. Cooper’s pardon caused or a husband, rather than to fully presided over changes eral election. There was also Constitutional Convention in Hooper graduated from many Tennessee Democrats the woman doing the work. in Tennessee’s liquor laws. a provision for a run-off elec- 1953, which included both Carson Newman College and to reel in disbelief and out- Governor Hooper sought to Tennessee banned the inter- tion, meaning the two top former governors Prentice later studied law under the rage. The outcry was such change the law, requiring state shipment of alcoholic vote getters in the prima- Cooper and Jim Nance supervision of Judge Horace that Malcolm Patterson, run- employers to pay the female beverages. Hooper also sup- ry would face each other in McCord. Cooper presided as N. Cate. ning for a third two-year term employee directly and the ported legislation allowing as another election. Chairman, while Hooper was Young Ben Hooper also in 1910, had to withdraw as legislature agreed. Hooper few as ten citizens to seek Senator Lea ran a poor accorded the post of Vice demonstrated his person- a candidate. also urged the legislature to the closure of gambling dens third in the Democratic Chairman. al popularity in his home With the Democrats so pass a bill to authorize locali- and saloons. contest and to the sur- Hooper spent his latter community, winning a seat deeply divided, it seemed like ties to be able to issue bonds Ben W. Hooper sought a prise of virtually everyone, years practicing law, spend- in the Tennessee House of the Republican nomination to pay for the construction of third two-year term in 1914 Congressman McKellar won ing time with his wife Anna Representatives in 1892 might be worth something much needed hospitals and and Tennessee Democrats East and West Tennessee Belle and their six children when he was only twenty- that year and Ben W. Hooper buy property for schools. The nominated Tom C. Rye for and ran first. McKellar and and numerous grandchildren. two years old. Hooper was had become a candidate. He governor was also success- governor. Unlike Benton Patterson, who had car- Ben W. Hooper succumbed to reelected to a second term in faced veteran politician and ful in getting the Tennessee McMillan and Robert L. ried Middle Tennessee, pneumonia and died on April 1894, the same year he was former Congressman Alf A. General Assembly to pass a Taylor, Rye was a fresh face. faced one another in the 18, 1957; he was eighty-six admitted to the Bar to com- Taylor for the GOP nomina- law for pure food and drugs Rye was aided in his guber- run off election. Once again, years old. mence the practice of law. tion. Taylor was one of the at a time when there was vir- natorial campaign when McKellar carried East and The story of Ben W. Hooper Like many another young most formidable figures in tually no government regula- Democrats adopted prohi- West Tennessee and beat is a classic American rise from man, Ben Hooper felt the pull Tennessee politics, having tion of the purity of either. bition as part of their offi- Patterson to become the shame and poverty to suc- of service to his country with contested his own brother, 1911 also saw the election cial platform, cutting the Democratic nominee. cess. Ben Hooper was one of the outbreak of the Spanish Robert Love Taylor, for the of a senator of the United high ground out from under With the nomination of the most popular politicians – American War, the con- governorship in the famous States from Tennessee. Governor Hooper. McKellar, Hooper’s hopes of in the state for sometime and flict which brought Theodore “War of the Roses”. Despite Incumbent James Beriah Hooper narrowly lost his being elected to the United remained a highly respected Roosevelt and the charge being the minority party in Frazier of Chattanooga had bid for reelection, garner- States Senate faded. Had he statesman in his later years. up San Juan Hill to the coun- Tennessee, Republicans had himself been a former gover- ing 116,667 votes to Rye’s faced either Lea or Patterson, Despite being a member of try’s notice. Hooper served their own divisions and two of nor and wanted very much to 137,656 votes. both of whom had serious lia- the minority party and often- under another Tennessean the most powerful party lead- be reelected, but he suffered Ben Hooper returned bilities as candidates, Hooper times facing a contentious leg- who would go on to further ers, Congressman Walter P. from his alliance with the to Newport, but he had might have won. Still, he ran islature, Governor Hooper left acclaim and political suc- Brownlow and Chattanooga late Senator E. W. Carmack. not given up his interest in a credible race in the general behind a progressive legacy in cess, Colonel Lawrence D. industrialist Newell Sanders, It soon became clear even election, winning 44% of the many respects. Tyson. were battling for suprema- regular Democrats would not After returning home, cy. Alf Taylor was support- support him for reelection Hooper secured a position ed by the faction headed and he withdrew as a candi- as an assistant to the U. by Congressman Brownlow, date. Tennessee Democrats S. Attorney for the Eastern while Newell Sanders strong- suffered yet another signifi- District of Tennessee. Hooper ly backed Hooper for the cant political setback when remained in that post for GOP gubernatorial nomina- the Fusionists elected Luke four years, leaving in 1910 tion. Sanders cleverly blend- Lea, the thirty-year old owner when he made a bid for the ed together a confection of of the Nashville Tennessean, governorship. Republicans and dissident as the new senator. When Success in politics has Democrats opposed to the Senator Robert Love much to do with timing and administration of Governor Taylor died unexpectedly in PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus May 5, 2014 The Focus and special advertisers would like to applaud the top of area schools’ 2014 class beginning this week. We wish the best for all graduates. Congratulations! Carter High Fulton High

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Powell names Barnes boys basketball coach By Ken Lay to coach at Powell was Barnes, a native of Barnes coached at “Powell has a great home- four. The chance to return too good to pass up,” said Memphis, has spent the Oneida (1998-2002) and court advantage and I’m Powell’s new coach is to the Powell community Barnes, who was named to last few seasons coaching South-Doyle (2007-09) and excited,” he said. “We want looking forward to becoming proved too much to pass succeed Ogan last week. “I in Georgia. But he’s no his wife, Jeanette, is from to continue to give them part of the community. up for Gary Barnes. respect what coach Ogan stranger to Powell, Knox Powell. the brand of basketball. I “You’ll see me at the Barnes, who was once and coach [Jeff] Hunter County or East Tennessee. “We have so much family know some of the coaches Panther football games a student teacher under have done. A physical education in Powell,” Barnes said. “My in [District 3-AAA] and it will and you’ll see me at the legendar y Panthers “Powell has a great teacher, Barnes attended wife’s family is from there. be a challenge. PHS baseball games. We basketball coach Mike tradition and we’re going to Lincoln Memorial University. Her parents live there and I “I have a lot to live up to have a great coaching staff Ogan, will now replace use that to our advantage. I It was there that he was just couldn’t pass this up.” in replacing coach Ogan and I’m looking forward to the Knox County coaching want to be the third coach mentored by Ogan, who Powell supports its high and coach Hunter.” supporting them and being icon. at Powell in 80 years and retired after leading the school teams and the new Barnes has four children. a part of it,” Barnes said. “We weren’t looking to I want to carry on that Panthers to a Region 2-AAA coach is excited about his Ryan is 18. Rylee is 16. move but the opportunity tradition.” Championship. new job. Reid is 13 and Reese is

Q&A with Fulton seeks to add 4x100 relay Jeff Pearlman: Author of title to state haul “Showtime” By Steve Williams By Alex Norman Fulton High captured a From time to time we state championship in foot- like to catch up with the ball last fall and four mem- proverbial movers and bers of that team are aiming shakers in the world of for a track title this spring. sports. Recently we had “The goal is to win state,” the chance to trade emails said Daryl Rollins-Davis after with Jeff Pearlman, one running the anchor leg on the of the best authors in Falcons’ victorious 4x100 the country. Pearlman’s relay team in the Knox- latest work is “Showtime: ville Interscholastic League Magic, Kareem, Riley, and meet last Wednesday night the Los Angeles Lakers at Hardin Valley Academy. Dynasty of the 1980s.” “We’ve actually made it two ($30.00/Gotham Books) years in a row but lost both Alex Norman: Read- times and came in third.” ing the story of Jack McK- Penny Smith is the relay inney, the Lakers coach team’s only new member. that was seriously injured “He just stepped up and in a biking accident early took the role of the third in the 1979-1980 season, leg,” said Rollins-Davis. is heartbreaking, and it Xavier Hawkins leads off changed the Lakers fran- and Lennox Roper takes the chise forever... yet few baton on the first exchange. know his story. Is he one Hardin Valley Academy prep All-American Aaron Templeton runs on the inside lane early in the KIL 1600-meter The Falcons turned in a of the great “What if’s?” in race, Templeton won the event with a time of 4:17.04. Bearden’s Chase Hilton, who would go on to win the KIL 800, season-best time of 43.50 American sports history? runs in the middle of the early frontrunners. Photo by Luther Simmons seconds in winning the KIL. Jeff Pearlman: Absolutely. “We actually got better meet, Fulton still has work photo finish. Rollins-Davis the 3200-meter run. He also 43-2, third in 300 hurdles He’s such a “what if” that with our handoffs,” said Rol- to do. Last year, the Falcons was clocked in 10.97 and won the 1600 with a 4:17.04 and sixth in long jump. very few people know he’s lins-Davis “We’ve been get- ran 43.11, and the winning Stinson in 10.98. effort. HVA junior Ben McCay was a “what if.” Which is quite ting everybody together and time was 42.72. The KIL meet marked the Senior Chris Thomas a surprise winner in the pole a “what if.” Truth is, had he working on our handoffs, Rollins-Davis, an Arkan- last home appearance for scored big too for the Hawks,. vault (14-0). Hardin Valley not gotten on the bicycle and this is the best one sas State football signee, Hardin Valley prep All-Amer- In addition to winning the 110 also got 10 first-place points that day, I believe McKinney we’ve had all season.” also took first place in the ican Aaron Templeton, who hurdles in 15:32, he placed from its 4x800 relay team goes down as an all-time Based on times posted at KIL 100 dash, nipping Cen- flashed a “No. 1 sign” as he second in triple jump behind (8:32.61), which consisted great NBA coach, and is last year’s Class A-AA state tral’s Jajuan Stinson in a coasted to the finish line in teammate Weldon Wright’s Continue on page 4 Continue on page 2 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s May 5, 2014 Central claims Black Oak Ridge soccer bragging rights 5-1 By Ken Lay their rivals early. play in the 53rd minute. Trevor Kolulu Bambu scored the Freeman’s corner kick was Central High School’s boys game’s first goal in the 18th sent to senior M.J. Sheriff, who soccer team is in the midst of its minute and Michael Duarte made promptly banged it past Halls best season in recent memory it 2-0 with another marker eight goalkeeper Christian Glenn and and the Bobcats recently closed minutes later. into the back of the net. out the District 3-AAA portion of Halls, one of Knox County’s The Red Devils got their lone its schedule with a 5-1 road vic- youngest teams, didn’t help its goal in the 72nd minute when tory over Black Oak Ridge rival cause later in the opening half Mateo Sanchez scored. Halls. when it surrendered its own goal Central’s Zach Haaland The Bobcats (9-3-1 overall, 2-1 to the Bobcats. That tally fin- answered with the game’s final in the district) notched their third ished off the scoring in the open- goal about 15 second later. consecutive win in the rivalry and ing half. While the Bobcats saw their spoiled Senior Night for the Red “We played well,” Central coach success continue, it was anoth- Devils (4-9, 0-3) on Monday, April Russ Wise said. “We finished er tough chapter in a difficult 28. when we needed to and we made season for the Red Devils. But Central, which finished second the plays that we had to make. Halls coach Mike Horner kept in its division of the split district, “We’ve won this game three things in their proper perspec- will return to action tonight (May years in a row now and in my tive. 5) when it hosts a district tourna- first three years, this wasn’t the “We have a really young team. ment match at Dan Y. Boring Sta- case.” We start five freshmen,” Horner dium (opponent and kickoff time The Bobcats continued to dom- said. “They are good soccer play- Photo by Dan Andrews. were unknown at press time). inate the match after halftime. ers but they’re young and small. Halls High’s Skylar Dreier (19) withstands a challenge from Central’s Jose The Bobcats closed out the Central, which outshot the Red “But hey, they still love the Duarte in the Bobcats’ 5-1 victory over the Red Devils in the 2014 chapter regular-season portion of their Devils 11-2 in the match, took a game and they’re still playing.” of the Black Oak Ridge Rivalry. It was Central’s third consecutive win in district schedule by jumping on 4-0 lead in the match on a set the series.

Hodge’s sac fly nets 1-0 tourney win for Halls Powell avenges By Ken Lay From the outset, the contest was a He’s only a freshman but Bryce classic pitchers’ duel between Gibbs Hodge knocked in the biggest run of ace Andrew Willis and Sylvester. league loss to the season for the Halls High School Willis pitched 9 2/3 innings and baseball team Thursday night. had seven strikeouts. Halls (16-14 Hodge, the Red Devils’ second and seeded fifth in the tournament) baseman, drove in the game-winning chased him from the game with two th Dragons 11-1 run with a sacrifice fly in the top of down in the 10 . He walked the last the 12th inning of Halls High’s 1-0 hitter he faced before Austin Breeden By Ken Lay Powell’s lead to 2-0. Powell uncorked a wild pitch. victory over Gibbs in the first round entered the game and struck out Powell High School’s picked up another run on a In the fourth, Powell of the District 3-AAA Tournament at Jonah Cook to retire the side, baseball team didn’t want Clinton error. scored five runs on just one Powell’s Danny T. Maples Field. Gibbs (20-13 and the tournament’s a repeat performance of its Long drove in the game’s hit to expand its lead to 9-0. “That was the biggest play of our fourth seed) blew some chances trip to Clinton last month first run but he made his big- Goad hit a pair of Panthers season and he got it when it really to win and squandered a golden and the Panthers didn’t gest impact on the mound. and walked three more. counted,” Red Devils’ pitcher Andrew opportunity end things in the bottom have one. The right hander opened Powell also took advantage Sylvester said of Hodge. “He’s a of the 10th when Beeler led off Powell cruised to an 11-1 the game with six strike- of another Clinton miscue. freshman but he plays like a senior.” the frame with a double. He was five-inning victory over outs over the first three Latham picked up an RBI After Hodge’s sacrifice fly to deep picked off to end the threat. the Dragons Thursday in innings. He struck out the on a fielder’s choice before center field that broke the scoreless The Eagles had their chances the first round of the Dis- side in the first inning. He Dean Kidd drew a bases- tie, the pressure shifted to Sylvester, but Sylvester, with help from trict 3-AAA Tournament at fanned two more Dragons loaded walk to chase Goad who convinced Halls coach Doug his defense, managed to wiggle Danny T. Maples Field. in the second and caught from the game. Polston that he had enough in the off the hook several times. The win avenged a 2-0 Levi Martin looking in the Lance Hamilton entered gas tank to finish the game. “We had some missed regular-season district road top of the third inning. to pitch and was greeted “He talked me in to letting him opportunities,” Davis said. loss to Clinton on April 16 “Dalton attacks the rudely by Klay Leeper, who go out there in the 12th and it “We hit the ball hard but when where Dragons left-hand- strike zone and he keeps singled in a run. A defen- probably wasn’t the smartest thing we did, they made plays. er Austin Goad baffled the our defense on its heels,” sive miscue by the Dragons I’ve ever done,” Polston said. “We had our chances but they made Panthers. Scarbro said. help Powell score two more Smart or not, the senior right hander some great plays. This was a great Goad took the mound Long, who finished with runs and take a 9-0 lead. responded by striking out Pierce Elliott game but you can’t dwell on it. You again Thursday and his 10 strikeouts, said he likes Clinton finally got on the and Tyler Mullins to open the inning. have to come back and get ready to go day wasn’t nearly as pleas- working ahead of opposing board in the fifth. In the Sailing, however, wasn’t quite tomorrow. It’s that time of the year.” ant against the top-seed- hitters. inning, the Dragons got as smooth as Polston or Sylvester The Red Devils missed their ed Panthers. He surren- “I love throwing Strike one back-to-back singles from would’ve liked. After the two punch- share of chances as well but they dered nine runs in a lop- and Strike two,” he said. “It Hamilton and Payton Van- outs, Sylvester walked Zack Beeler, finally converted in the 12th. sided loss. gives me a chance to take dergriff. Vandergriff’s hit who represented the tying run. Right fielder Dylan Gresham “We changed our control of the at-bat.” plated Riley Miller, who was That brought Eagles’ leadoff led off the frame with a double approach a little bit and we He was in control on this hit by a pitch earlier in the hitter Taylor McMurray to the plate and took third on a wild pitch were more patient,” Powell day as he tossed a two-hit- inning. Hamilton’s hit was with the potential game-winner. before scoring the lone run of the coach Jay Scarbro said. “He ter and surrendered a run the first allowed by Long in “I was scared,” Sylvester said. contest when Hodge flied out. baffled us last time. But in the top of the fifth. 14 2/3 innings. As it turned out, Sylvester “I was just trying to get it up enough in this game we attacked While Long stifled the Long had a no-hitter had nothing to fear as he so Dylan could score and I was pitches in the zone and we Dragons (10-24), the Pan- against rival Halls on April induced McMurray to fly to able to do that,” said Hodge, who didn’t chase pitches out of thers made life miserable 21 to clinch the tourna- center and end the game. nearly hit the ball out of the park. the zone.” for Goad. ment’s for the Panthers. “He [Sylvester] struck the first Tournament play continues The Panthers (26-8) got Powell took a 3-0 lead He also threw three hitless two guys out and then he walked through early this week. on the board early. They tal- in the bottom of the third. innings in a weekend tour- the next guy and let the winning In other first round games:Powell lied three runs in the bottom Marcus Weaver, who start- ney. run come to the plate,” Polston routed Clinton 11-1 in five innings; of the first. Sam Braden led ed the frame with a one- Powell ended the game said. “But he got out of it. Karns beat Oak Ridge 12-2 and off with a double. He scored out infield single, was able in the bottom of the fifth “I told [Gibbs] coach [Geff] Davis Anderson County notched a one out later when pitcher to advance all the way to when designated hitter that this was probably the most well- 16-2 victory over Central, which Dalton Long singled. Catch- third as Clinton committed Hagen Owenby blasted a played game that I’ve ever been in. I’m is making its first tournament er Tanner Latham added a two-base throwing error. two-run homer. not sure either team deserved to lose.” appearance in six years. an RBI double to extend He scored when Goad

Q&A with Jeff Pearlman: Author of “Showtime” Cont. from page 1 AN: A.C. Green is a always wonder about how shrivel-up-and-get-lesions- because it was insanely was an insanely talented recognized universally very religious man. How those teams/athletes would all-over-your-body death captivating and made for player who did everything as the godfather and did he deal with life in the have been thought of in the sentence. If you’d asked great TV. My mom and dad well and possessed the brainchild of Showtime. NBA and especially life on social media age... there’s people back then whether know absolutely nothing most beautiful shot most And Pat Riley stays in the 1980’s Lakers, which no way the Lakers would they’d rather get HIV or about sports. When I say folks have ever seen. the broadcast booth. had their share of “extra- have been able to keep die in a car accident, I’m nothing, I mean if you But, even after having AN: Did Kareem Abdul- curricular” activities? their wild moments under guessing 10 of 10 take the lined up Lawrence Taylor spent 2 1/2 years on Jabbar s surly nature take JP: Well, he started off wraps today, would they? car. It was THAT certain— and Reggie Jackson and the Lakers, I still forget away from how history being openly dogmatic, but JP: They wouldn’t exist. you’d die, you’d die awfully. asked, “Who’s who?” they’d about him from time to has remembered him? when guys tuned him out Factually. Couldn’t be So that’s where we were, probably flunk. However, time. Which is shameful— JP: Probably. It’s weird, and became irked by it, done. Twitter. iPhone. and that’s what America they knew Bird-Magic, because he was dazzling. how when people think of he dialed back the Jesus Instagram. No chance. thought it was staring down. Magic-Bird, Celtics-Lakers. AN: Who was the the all-timers, they always talk—wisely. The thing is, AN: For people that AN: Today many NBA Everyone did. It was tense most interesting person include Jordan, Kobe, not everyone was having weren’t around in 1991, is players grow up together and close and heated you interviewed for Bird, Magic, Shaq, Wilt— sex on the road. Most? there any way to describe playing AAU ball... they are and raw and awesome. this book and why? but rarely Kareem. And he Probably. But not everyone. the press conference when very friendly. The 1980s AN: Out of those 5 NBA JP: Maybe Jeanie may well be the greatest So A.C. just stuck to his Magic Johnson announced Lakers/Celtics rivalry championship teams, who Buss. Really smart, no all-time player, especially convictions. Something that he had HIV? wasn’t a friendly one. How is the most underrated airs, no ego, lived the if you incorporate his he’d done his whole life. JP: I suppose the thing much did that mutual of the Lakers players? era, great storyteller. time at Power Memorial He’s an admirable cat. that comes to my mind is dislike and the competitive JP: Probably Jamaal HS and UCLA. But he AN: When I read your darkness. Just darkness. battles in 3 NBA finals Wilkes, even though he was treated people like #&%$. books (1986 Mets, 1990’s HIV back then was a death help grow the sport? inducted last year into the That stuff sticks. Cowboys, 1980’s Lakers) I sentence—a long, ugly, JP: Oh, it was huge, Basketball Hall of Fame. He PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s May 5, 2014 May 5, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 A-E’s Hall beats young challengers to repeat in KIL 100 By Steve Williams zone. When Lexus Hall got in the start- Farragut sophomore Katie ing blocks for the girls’ 100-meter McBride kept it from being a per- dash finals, the Austin-East senior fect night for Hall by winning the and defending Knoxville Interscho- 200 in 25.96, nipping Hall by three lastic League champion was sur- one-hundredths of a second. rounded by underclassmen. Four Hall says the 200 is her best freshmen and three sophomores event. At the TSSAA Class A-AA joined her in the title field of eight. state meet last season, Hall fin- In fact, one 9th grader, West’s ished third in the 100 (12.45) and Alexis Partin, owned the season’s second in the 200 (25.53). McK- Photo by Meaghan Doyle top time in the event – a wind-aid- enzie Ethridge of Signal Mountain Bottom L-R: Jessica Donaldson, Lilian Lesniewski, Brittany Gray, Nina Rogers, Shelby Moon. Top L-R: ed 12.34 seconds. won both of those races as a fresh- Kristy Wallen, Principal; Patrick Doyle, Coach; Ashley Hutton, Coach; Gary Householder, Athletic But the veteran Lady Roadrun- man. Director. Not Pictured: Kelsey Pack. ner claimed the 100 crown again, In other KIL girls highlights, with a time of 12.67 last Wednes- Rebecca Story, an 8th grader at day night. Partin was second in Christian Academy of Knoxville, 12.81. Hardin Valley Academy couldn’t quite catch HVA senior Six Lady Eagles sign sophomore Reagan Goins came Emma Mashburn at the finish in third at 12.92. line in the 1600, but did overtake “It feels mighty good,” said Hall. Halls sophomore Kaitlyn Lay in the “I liked it (winning), I just wasn’t too 800. lacrosse scholarships satisfied with my time, because I Mashburn doubled in the 1600 normally run like a 12.5, and 12.6 (5:06.10) and 3200 (11:17.59). By Ken Lay Jessica Donaldson, Lilian Seymour’s Nina Rogers will is on the edge.” Story took the 800 in 2:21.75. Lesniewski and Shelby also play college lacrosse, Her strategy for the race? Tamia Crockett also was a SEYMOUR---Patrick Doyle Moon will play for the Lady although she didn’t receive “Just to get out, push hard and double winner for Hardin Valley, couldn’t be prouder of Pioneers, who will begin an athletic scholarship. run,” she said. ruling the shot put (39-1¼ ) and his Seymour High School competition in 2015. She accepted an Conditions at Hardin Valley were discus (128-11) events. The junior girls lacrosse team. Lesniewski, who is Seymour’s appointment to the Air not ideal for this year’s KIL event, is defending Class AAA state “Seymour players have leading scorer, will pursue a Force Academy. She is which annually brings together champ in both. become very attractive to degree in physical therapy. the fifth Seymour student Knox County’s best high school Katie Beuerlein earned 29 points coaches in this region,” Doyle Moon will study nursing and (and first female) to receive track and field athletes for com- without winning a single event. The said after six of his athletes Donaldson will enter college an appointment from petition. Farragut senior was second in the signed National Letters of as an undeclared major. a service academy. “It’s damp,” said Hall, “but it’s long jump, triple jump and 100 Intent to continue playing the Gray, who will major in As a coach, Doyle is something I can run in. I’m used hurdles and fourth in the 300 hur- sport in college. “Coaches have veterinary science, will extremely proud of his athletes. to it. It didn’t really make a differ- dles. seen the girls play during the play at the University of “To me, it’s not so much ence in the condition of the track. Catholic senior Camille Baker season [and in the] summer Virginia-Wise. She’ll be a key about wins and losses,” he It’s just when you get down in your won the high jump with a 5-2 effort and are thoroughly impressed defensive presence for the said. “I want to see that they start, you have to be careful you and was second in the 300 hurdles by their work ethic and heart. Lady Cavaliers, who will also can succeed at the next level. don’t slip. You got to push more to and third in the 100 hurdles. “They are also amazed by begin competing at the NCAA “With lacrosse as new as it get a better start.” Gibbs pole vaulter Kelsey their rapid rise in their talent Division II level next season. is here, [college coaches] are Hall also anchored A-E’s 2x400 DeLapp, who has signed with Lou- level. This is due to the fact Pack will attend Lincoln not necessarily looking for the relay team to victory (1:47.74). isville, cleared the bar at 11 feet to that these girls work non-stop Memorial University. The best lacrosse players. They’re Kiana Chandler, Iyana Armstrong win her specialty. She was second to improve themselves.” Lady Railsplitters will also looking for players who have and Tyra Allmon ran the first three at the state last year but will be the Three Lady Eagles are begin playing in 2015. She guts, heart and, quite frankly, legs. West’s girls were favored favorite this season. headed to Tusculum College. will also be a nursing major. a little bit of meanness.” coming in but were disqualified for Shelby Reynolds won the long making a baton exchange out of Continue on page 4

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Cont. from page 1 Morgenstern of Christian “and I didn’t want to ruin my of Dartanian Oakley, Tanner Academy of Knoxville posted shot at state as a junior, so I Witsell, Alex Laggis and Jose a 22.70 in winning the 200, just decided to walk it and get Parrilla. edging South-Doyle’s Joc- some points for my team.” Karns’ 4x200 relay team of quez Bruce. CAK ended the meet with Jamerial Parks, Blake Wells, Chase Hilton, Bearden a 3:30.46 winning time in the Derrick Parks and Zack senior, won the 800 in 4x400 relay. The Warriors’ Rivera also notched a win 1:56.41 after running sev- foursome of Michael Howard, in the KIL, posting a time of enth in the 1600. Bulldog John Broyles, Morgenstern 1:31.22. teammate Ty Chandler, a and Sam Cagle currently “It’s the best 4x200 we’ve sophomore, took first place ranks third in the state. had at Karns,” said Rick in the 300 hurdles (41.81) Hardin Valley’s boys totaled Cathey, who is in his 35th and placed third in the 110 147 points to easily claim its year as coach. The Beavers hurdles. second straight KIL team showed “potential” by run- Austin-East senior Michael title. The top 10 also includ- ning a 1:33 in their first meet, Houston took top honors in ed Bearden 81½, Catholic then set a school record the high jump (6-0). Charles 60, South-Doyle 46, Fulton (1:30) in winning at the Ten- Mitchell, Carter senior, went 45, Farragut 42, West 42, nessee Sea Ray Relays in 21-8½ to win the long jump. CAK 41, Karns 36 and Webb midseason. Matthew Melton, Webb School 36. “We finally settled on the School senior, didn’t taste State qualifying begins four that will run on it, and victory but stood out in the with Sub Sectional for Class that’s what were going to try sprints by placing third in the A-AA athletes Thursday (May to ride to the state,” added 200 and fourth in the 100 8) at CAK and with Sectional Cathey. and 400. Catholic senior for Class AAA athletes Satur- Bearden junior Zach Lem- Connor Fair also deserves day (May 10) at Science Hill bersky stood out in the field honorable mention for finish- High in Johnson City. The East events, winning the discus ing runner-up in both the 110 Region meets will be May 15, (142-6) and taking second in and 300 hurdles and placing with Class A-AA at CAK and the shot put behind Fulton’s fifth in the high jump. Division II at Girls Preparatory DJ Campbell (44-8¼ ). Farragut’s Chase Biefeldt School in Chattanooga. Hank Black, Carter senior, “walked” the 200 finals to The TSSAA state meets won the 400 in 50.66 and avoid a potential injury. “I for boys and girls will be May was third in the 100. was feeling a little tension in 21-23 at MTSU in Murfrees- Senior sprinter Jake my hamstring,” he explained, boro. May 5, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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around for all of recorded limits to this basic Ameri- Speaking of good, as I backwards away from the history. What is even more can right. We are not free write this essay, Oakley, embedded head. Interest- disturbing to me is that this to yell “Fire!” in a crowd- the brightest star in the ingly, ticks may take sever- form of class warfare is still ed movie theater because known universe, turns two al hours to attach before used by some of our lead- this might cause panic and years old and will be chris- feeding and transmitting ers to label certain groups physical harm to others. I tened this weekend! infectious microorgan- as racist or homophobic for have to admit that when I Now back to my origi- isms. Headache and fever political gain. My grand- hear “Oh my God!” I cringe, nal topic and some prac- are the presenting signs of mother grew up in West because this common tical medical pointers. Rocky Mountain spotted Tennessee and held anti- phrase violates the Ten Ticks are loathsome crea- fever and only later does a quated views on race rela- Commandments which I tures in my opinion. I once rash appear. Unfortunate- tions which are different believe is of an even higher believed that they served ly, serious consequences than mine. Fortunately, my order. However, I don’t call no purpose. I’ve recent- arise if the condition is not children see even less “dif- the thought police or go on ly learned that ticks are recognized and treated Pests ference” than I do. Hope- CNN and whine about how food for Guinea hens – you before the rash appears. fully, some day we will all I have been offended by know those goofy looking Ticks can also transmit Summer will soon be private racist remarks to see beyond the surface as someone’s “OMG!” It is birds with a tiny head and an organism called Babe- here and you may think it’s his gold-digger girlfriend did the Master. Until then obvious to me that political smaller brain. A farmer sia, and certain tick spe- strange, but I have been should be dominating the we should strive for equal correctness has run amok told me that if you want cies transmit Lyme dis- thinking about ticks. Per- “news.” The most cogent treatment for everyone. in the world. We now have to eliminate ticks, estab- ease. Fortunately, the haps it’s because I found remark of this whole sordid Perhaps the Mississippi “hate speech” defined as lish a flock of Guinea hens tiny “seed ticks” associ- one on my pant leg this affair was from the televi- Democrat Congressman speech considered racist on your property. I believe ated with Lyme disease week and, serendipitous- sion commentator, Bernie Bennie Thompson should or prejudicial to someone I ‘d have trouble eating a are most prevalent in New ly(?), an article on these Goldberg. Goldberg asked be fined and censored on the basis of gender, Guinea hen after learning England and the mid-Atlan- pests appeared in the New how can America be racist for calling Supreme Court sexual orientation, or dis- this. tic states, and to a lesser England Journal of Medi- when everyone is express- Justice Clarence Thomas ability. Recently, a British Ticks begin to be a prob- extent in the upper Mid- cine. However, as I start- ing their outrage at Mr. Ster- an Uncle Tom. Perhaps politician was arrested for lem after freezing weather west, and in the Pacific ed this essay, “it hit the ling’s remarks. Incidental- the editors of GQ (Gentle- quoting Winston Churchill’s leaves, and remain a prob- Northwest. Lyme disease fan.” I hesitate to use this ly, Mr. Sterling’s apparent- man’s Quarterly) should remarks regarding Mus- lem until the first fall frost. is associated with a par- crass metaphor, but cut ly taped rants were only be boycotted for the blan- lims. Apparently someone In our area Rocky Mountain ticular type of rash called me some slack because it recently released by his ket statement that Repub- was offended. spotted fever is a serious erythema migrans. Inter- describes the current state girlfriend who is embroiled licans are racists. And Okay, I feel better now. infection spread by ticks. estingly, a similar condi- of affairs in America. in a lawsuit with Mr. Ster- perhaps Senate Demo- Well, not really, but it is However, ticks in our area tion called southern tick- Despite all the problems ling’s estranged wife. All crat Harry Reid should be probably healthy to get can also transmit anoth- associated rash illness that exist in the world and of this is more than I care pilloried for jumping on some of this stuff off my er microorganism called can occur from the bite of our country, all we hear to hear, but it speaks to the race bandwagon and chest before I get back Ehrlichia which produc- our Lone Star tick. This is on the news these days human problem. insisting that the Washing- to medicine. Perhaps it’s es Rocky Mountain spot- not Lyme disease. is the drama associated Racism is a form of big- ton Redskins football team worth the effort and the less fever. As the name One final comment, with Donald Sterling, the otry. Treating any one dif- should change their “hurt- risk for a watchman to implies, there is no rash pests are unfortunate- owner of the Los Angeles ferently because of their ful” name. make a plea for common with ehrlichiosis. I advise ly everywhere. Don’t let Clippers. I don’t particu- race, religion or their sex The First Amendment sense. Actually, there is so people to inspect their skin them get you down! larly care for basketball is the definition of bigot- supposedly affords us much good in the world; it carefully after being out in – even UT – and I don’t ry and is repugnant to me freedom of speech. This just gets overshadowed by the woods and to remove remember ever watching and most people. Unfortu- includes speech that is the incessant barrage of ticks carefully as soon as Do you have a question for a professional basketball nately, prejudice towards stupid or speech that may the bad with news cover- they’re discovered. I advise Dr. Ferguson? game. Therefore, I don’t others because of their hurt the feelings of others. age that manipulates the gently grasping the tick Please e-mail him at see why this guy Sterling’s tribe or skin color has been There are of course some uninformed in sound bites. with tweezers, and pulling [email protected].

Foster Care Awareness Month Police Advisory Group reports brings opportunities May is Foster Care official color of Foster on complaints Awareness Month, and Care Awareness Month. Youth Villages, a private Flyers, prayer cards By Mike Steely improve relations between Councilman Dan Brown. only one percent from His- nonprofit organization, is and other resources are [email protected] citizens and the police. “That’s always one of the panics. offering several oppor- available. For more infor- Ola Blackmon McBride, The report covers the top concerns,” McBride “The numbers contin- tunities for the Knoxville mation about your orga- Chairperson of the Knox- calendar year of 2013 and replied. ue to suggest that the community to help chil- nization can get involved, ville Police Advisory and showed 89 cases com- Police Chief David Rausch community is utilizing the dren in need of homes. contact Mariah Parton Review Committee (PARC), pared to 109 in 2012. said many of the rudeness PARC office to assist them A statewide Day of at (865)560-2558 or presented the group’s McBride said of the closed complaints are “an inter- in resolving complaints and Prayer for foster chil- alyson.parton@youthvil- annual report to City Coun- cases 66 were resolved pretation” and that officers the relationship between dren on Sunday, May 18 lages.org. cil Tuesday night, saying by the Executive Director, are trained to be polite. community and KPD contin- will highlight Foster Care Adults in the Knox- that the total number of one by the PARC Executive Other reported issues ues to improve,” McBride’s Awareness Month. Youth ville-area who are inter- cases brought to PARC Assistant, 4 through media- involved complaints against report says. Villages is asking church- ested in becoming foster last year were down from tion by PARC and the Police other agencies or referrals, A complaint may be filed es in the Knoxville-ar- parents are invited to the previous year. Department (KPD), 11 were failure to perform duties, by telephone, consulta- ea to join other church- attend free foster parent PARC was created in referred to the appropriate wrongful arrest, harass- tion, and/or by scheduling es across Tennessee in training classes on Sat- 1998 by executive order agency, and 6 resolved by ment, racial profiling, and an meeting with the PARC praying for children in urdays at 9 a.m., begin- and authorized by city ordi- the KPD. illegal citations, among Executive Director at 865- the community who are ning May 10, at the Youth nance in 2001. The inde- Of the complaints filed, others. 215-3869. Another method waiting for loving foster Villages office, located at pendent agency has the the largest number, 32, Fifty-five percent of the is to write to: Police Advi- homes. 9111 Cross Park Drive, power to review or inves- were reports by citizens complaints came from sory & Review Committee, Churches, businesses Suite E475, Knoxville, TN tigate allegations of mis- about rudeness and cour- white men and women, Attn: Executive Director, and other local organi- 37923. conduct by police filed by tesy violations by police, 35 from African American P.O. Box 1631, Knoxville, zations are also encour- “Children who have the public. The idea is to which drew a question from males and females, and TN 37901. gaed to select a day in experienced trauma May to wear blue, the Continue on page 2 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s May 5, 2014 Faith Family Ties You will wor- just like a puzzle, The love we have for God you find that the behavior that God is being replaced put on their children to live ship something that spot must be should flow out to love for of your child or spouse dic- by Momma. up to unrealistic expecta- or someone. The filled with the right family and others. tates your mood (both good It is not even fair to ask tions. If a parent is living longer I live, the piece, otherwise The Barna Group con- or bad), they have too much someone to be God for you. vicariously through their more I believe the picture is not ducted a study in 2007 control and power over your The phrase, “He worships child, this is not fair to the this to be true. complete. where they asked more life. If your family has the the ground she walks on” is child. The child will attempt There is a God- One of the areas than one thousand people power to fill you with disap- a scary place to be. When to succeed and excel in life shaped void in all By Mark that compete for to choose their most impor- pointment or joy, there is a a person becomes your simply to try to gain the of our lives that Brackney, the allegiance for tant relationship. Seventy problem. A false god works entire world, that person approval and love of their is meant to only Minister of the the throne of our percent chose their earth- this way: “People are slaves will never be able to live up parent. Unfortunately, so be filled by God’s Arlington Church hearts is “family.” ly family over God (spouse, to whatever has mastered to your expectations. When many people, in their adult love. Yet we try to of Christ This can happen children, parents, or friend). them” (2 Peter 2:19). It she can’t meet his needs, years, are still trying to fill this void with anything easily because it is nat- Only nineteen percent should be the love of God he will move from idolatry make a parent proud. but God. We might even try ural to love your spouse named God, Jesus Christ, that influences us, not to adultery. No human As wonderful as parent- to fit a little bit of God in the and children. In fact, God the Trinity, or Allah as their the decisions and moods being is designed to meet ing and children can be, void with other things, but wants us to love our family. top relationship. of others. The expres- all your needs. Only God they cannot and will not But like many good gifts How do you know if you sion, “When Momma’s can do this. replace God as the source and blessings from God, are putting family above not happy, ain’t nobody Another way that indi- of true love and satisfac- you can begin to worship God? Here are a few symp- happy,” may be truthful, cates that family is first is tion in our lives. the gift instead of the giver. toms for you to consider. If but it is also an indication the pressure some parents

Foster Care Awareness Month Church Happenings Dante Church of God will be served. The cost is brings opportunities Dante church of god $7.00. The public is invit- Cont. from page 1 will be distributing boxes ed and reservations are benefit greatly from the and succeed.” a background check and of blessings (food) on Sat- requested. Call the church love and support of a Foster parents should home study. urday, May 10, 2014 from office at 524-0344 before family,” Mariah Parton, be over the age of 25 Youth Villages provides 9:00 a.m. To 11:00 a.m. noon. The church is locat- Youth Villages foster parent and living in the Knox foster parents with 24-hour or until boxes are gone. ed at 1297 N. Broadway, recruiter, said. “Foster- County-area. Foster par- access to counselors, sup- Anyone who would like to Knoxville. ing can also be a reward- ents should have viable port groups and a monthly come and receive a box St Paul UMC ing experience for adults income, reliable transpor- stipend to offset the cost of blessings is invited. You Movie on the lawn as they watch a child grow tation and be able to pass of adding a child to the must be present to receive –Friday, June 13 at St Paul home. Foster parents also a box of food. One box per United Methodist Church, often have the first right to household. 4014 Garden Drive. The adopt if the child becomes First Lutheran Church church will provide hot available for adoption. First Lutheran Church dogs, chips, popcorn, and For more information senior group, 55 Alive, will lemonade. Children may about becoming a foster meet on Thursday, May 8 play on the playground parent or how you can in the Meeting Room in before the movie at dusk help support children in the church. Laura Halm, (around 8:45). Bring a need during Foster Care news reporter from WATE- blanket or lawn chairs and Awareness Month, con- TV Channel 6, will speak watch DESPICABLE ME 2. tact Mariah Parton at on “My Life as a Journal- In case of rain, the movie (865)560-2558 or alyson. ist.” The group meets at will be shown in the fellow- [email protected]. noon when a hot lunch ship hall.

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Trolleys and buses City Trolleys will continue tedly, adjusting to cars. We drink My co-workers have come downtown KAT Transit exit and enter the center, to stop along the street but working as many plenty of coffee from many different places Center you can no longer either on the street or on city buses will only stop on as 10 hours a and carry snacks and professions. A couple of board the bus on the the upper platform, every the second level. day is tough, but in our shirt pock- things stand out about them. street. To load and unload 15 minutes. The Megabus KAT’s regular fares getting up isn’t ets in case pangs First, they are not afraid of you’ll now have to go unloads just up the street are $1.50 for adults and nearly as bad as of hunger hit. work. The men come in at upstairs for a ride. but is not part of the city discounted rates are I thought it would By Joe Rector The guys are big 8:00 a.m. and are ready to The Transit Center is services. available for seniors, be. In fact, having [email protected] on pecking order. work. They take on assign- very busy during rush hour Passengers had disabled persons and a schedule by which to go is Some sit in the front seats ments, complete them, and and around the first of become accustomed to students. something I like…sort of. of the van, and others file in move on to the next ones. each month and the KAT cross Church Street to This job is a perfect fit for according to seniority. That, A driver told me that young me because I don’t have to of course, means I’m stuck in people were hired at some think; instead, my duties are the back of a 12-passenger point in the past, but they to drive a vehicle from Point van and take the full brunt of were all gone now. He indi- A to Point B. My skill set the potholes and dips of the cated that they left because The Sixth Starter (Part III) includes the ability to do that. road to my back. they didn’t want to work or Butler has been a prominent name in June after 44 years of service. They are Some of the time is spent The guys talk in friendly they didn’t want a part-time the Gibbs Community for many years. members of Graveston Baptist Church in riding in a van with other co- conversations throughout job. Their name was Corryton. The Butlers have a son, Jordan, workers as we travel to pick the day. In fact, two or more These guys also say exact- associated with a one daughter, Niki Davis whose husband up cars or return to our home of them can occur at one ly what they think. I suppose landmark of the is Vernon, and three grandchildren: base. It’s in that van that I’ve time, and to someone not age does that to all of us, or community. Steel, Roman, and Sasha. realized and learned many involved, it sounds a great maybe it’s the result of a life- The sixth The sixth starter has as much praise for things. First of all, this is an deal like a bunch of racket. time’s worth of experiences. starter’s father, former Gibbs Eagles Coach Bob Dagley elite group of shuttle drivers, Still, the guys can carry on Whatever the cause, guys like Bill Butler, owned as Dagley did for him. “Coach Dagley and certain characteristics conversations about any us don’t have filters through a neighborhood was one of the best coaches I had. He are common in us all. I’m the topic. I heard comments on which we send our thoughts. grocery store at the was very patient with his players,” Butler newest worker, a rookie, and such things as UT women’s They just come out. Some- corner of Tazewell said. He punctuated his comment with I’m also the youngest of the basketball, healthcare, local times our words sound harsh, By Ralphine Major Pike and Barker three words that sum it all up---”a good bunch. Someone said one politicians, the president, but that’s rarely our intent; ralphine3@yahoo. Road. Beside it was coach.” I think the sixth starter nailed employee was in his 80’s, and the economy. However, it’s just that we say what we com Leroy Hutchison’s it! (This is No. 29 in the Gibbs Eagles although I can’t confirm that. most intense conversation think and leave the nuances barber shop. It was series.) I’ve heard the guys talking concerned today’s youth. for others to add or subtract the perfect place for folks to stop in and about high school during the The guys talked about how to our comments. No offense catch up on neighborhood news. There early 1960’s, and that puts their children texted all the is intended…unless we make were no cell phones or computers in them at least several years time and wanted them to do it clear that we are in offend- those days. I can only imagine the times ahead of me. Every individu- the same. Some of the men ing moods. talk turned to basketball, especially with al, male and female, that I’ve said their phones didn’t have I’m thankful to have been Butler’s son playing for Dagley’s ‘64-65 met so far either has com- that capability, and others hired for this new job. The Eagles. The community was proud of its pletely gray or white hair or commented that the but- income from it helps us. As Eagles and their amazing 31-2 record is follicly challenged. tons were too small to push. much as anything, I’m thank- back then. They are just as proud of One man informed me that Others lamented the fact that ful to meet new people who them today—fifty years later. our crew has been dubbed children would rather text are interesting, intelligent, Butler served in the United States the “Ol Farts.” It’s an appro- than talk, something over and funny. My part-time job Navy. He has been married to the priate moniker for several which they shook their heads has few dull moments, and former Shirley Blankenship for 42 years. reasons. All of us wear glass- and sighed. Some marveled the new job training contin- Stanley is retired from the construction es; we all have at least a bit of at how savvy their young ues. business, and Shirley is retiring from a hitch in our giddy-ups; and grandchildren mastered the the Department of Veterans Affairs in The Butler family ANNOUNCEMENTS Central City Democrats Boring stadium. The team 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at month at 6 p.m. at Shon- meeting invites the community to the home of Sam Wyros- ey’s on Western Avenue in Central City Democrats come out and watch the dick. The program will be Knoxville. New members will have their monthly game in support of their “The Sinking of the Sultana are always welcome! Call meeting Monday, May 5th upcoming 2014 season. during the Civil War,” pre- 742-8234 for more infor- at the Burlington library There will be a “Meet and sented by guest speaker mation. located at 4614 Asheville Greet” with our new coach- Norman Shaw. For anyone Heiskell Seniors meeting Highway. The meeting will ing staff and new head that is interested in attend- The Heiskell Communi- begin at 6:30. Candidates coach, Bryson Rosser, ing as a guest, please con- ty Center, located at 9420 Fansler, Vallone and Death- immediately following the tact Martha Kroll at (865) Heiskell Road in Heiskell, ridge will be present. game outside of the field 603-4655 for location will hold its monthly CHS Red and Black Game house. information. Seniors Meeting on Thurs- The Central High School DAR meeting Democratic Women’s day, May 8 from 10 a.m. football team will have The Samuel Frazier Meeting until 2 p.m. The speaker their annual Red and Black Chapter, Daughters of the Knox County Demo- this month will be Connie game on Saturday, May American Revolution will be cratic Women meet the Miller. Lunch served at 10 at 1:00 p.m. at Dan Y meeting on Saturday, May second Tuesday of each Cont. on page 4 PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s May 5, 2014 ANNOUNCEMENTS Cont. from page 3 on May 20. The meeting, for the Senior Living insert be provided by East Ten- bellsouth.net. Hall. The guest speaker noon, bingo at 1 p.m. beginning at noon, will be in the Oak Ridger Newspa- nessee Personal Care Ser- Town Hall East will be Lori Goerlich, Cer- Free, donations appreci- held at the Double Tree per. She is also the Public vice. For more informa- Town Hall East will meet tified Landscape Architect ated. Bring a dessert and Hotel on Illinois Avenue Awareness Coordinator for tion please contact Karen on Monday, May 12 at and Parks and Greenways a friend. For more infor- in Oak Ridge. A hot lun- East TN Technology Access Sampsell at (865)482- 7:00 p.m. at Eastminster Coordinator for the City of mation call Janice White at cheon is served at 12:30 Center. A light lunch will 4867 or pk_hopeisalive@ Presbyterian Fellowship Knoxville. 548-0326. and Brown will begin at Karns Republican Club 1:00. The luncheon costs The Karns Republican $14 and reservations are Club will not meet Tues- required. Calll 938-4532 day, May 6. 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