Mcintyre Contract Under Review Today

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Commission McIntyre contract under review today FOCUS By Mike Steely workshop [email protected] and possible renewal or many called for the board to the board, “Testing is not Weekly Poll* extension” of the superin- not to renew McIntyre’s teaching.” could be Knox County teachers tendent’s contract. contract. A librarian who was dis- Were you aware and their supporters are At the beginning of Several speakers remind- missed last month after that Knox County not letting up trying to Wednesday’s regular ed the elected Board mem- an evaluation said she was busy today challenge current teach- school board meeting the bers that “teachers are “supposed to meet with Mr. Superintendent By Mike Steely ing methods, evaluations, Chair, Lynne Fugate, said also voters.” McIntyre, but instead got a [email protected] presentations, pay, rep- she was appointing a group Three parents told the letter.” She talked directly of Schools resentation, the central that would include her, Board that the current to the superintendent and Dr. James Today’s work session office and, more specifical- McIntyre and Tonya Coats teaching methods, stress- said, “Go to the schools of the Knox County Com- ly, Superintendent James of the Knox County Educa- ing testing even for kinder- and spend a couple days McIntyre has mission could be lively McIntyre. The very verbal tion Association, to iron out garten through 2nd grade, with teachers.” only one year as the elected officials assault could come to a the dispute. are making their children “Maybe if I kept my consider everything from head today at 5 p.m. when Several of the more than ill with symptoms like mouth shut I’d still have a of classroom authorizing and funding the School Board meets in 25 teachers, parents, and vomiting, stomach aches, job,” she said. a magnet high school at a called meeting “to con- students spoke at the migraines and anxiety. Two speakers asked why teaching Pellissippi State, consid- sider the annual evaluation Wednesday meeting and Dr. Cathy Fitzgerald said Continue on page 2 experience? ering $9 million in Gen- eral Obligation Bonds, YES 27.84% to asking former Trustee employee John Haun how NO 72.16% he intends to pay back more than $100,000 Survey conducted December 5, 2013. in embezzled money. Commissioner Mike * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted Hammond placed the by an independent, professional polling repayment question on company. a tentative agenda sent out by Chairman Brad Large Anders last week. Haun, a 20 year Trustee employ- apartment ee, was fired earlier this year and promised to complex repay the county for two decided today? years of overpayment he received, pledging to By Mike Steely use his retirement ben- [email protected] efits to cover the debt. Huber Properties and Hammond had brought Clear Water Partners made up the repayment issue it through the Metropoli- earlier this year and the tan Planning Commission issue may be visited (MPC) last month, with again in the commission’s one vote against, to build meeting this afternoon. a large apartment complex Construction of a just off Emory Church Road magnet high school at and I-140 and now today Pellissippi State’s Straw- is asking the County Com- berry Plains Campus, mission to approve the for about $2.7 million, rezoning and place it on may also be discussed. their December 16th regu- There’s also a dis- lar meeting agenda. cussion of leasing November’s planning about 25,765 square commission saw a demon- feet there from the stration by several nearby Board of Regents. home owners protesting A contract with Barber the development and a McMurry Architects for Christmas in Fountain City smaller number of propo- $256,000 may be dis- nents attending, both sides Central High School’s Marching Band was one of the many participants in Saturday’s annual Fountain City cussed for designing holding up “No” and “Yes” Optimist Club Christmas Parade. See more photos online at www.knoxfocus.com. Photo by Dan Andrews. and engineering a new signs. Knox County Region- The main objections al Forensic Center at were against the five dwell- 2761 Sullins Street, a ings per acre, the addition- resolution with Efficient al traffic the development Energy of East Tennes- would generate, and the ByWood Tasha Mahurin family donates land to K-9 program see for solar panels on [email protected] proposal of a marina there. 63 taxpayer-owned build- The request is to rezone ings including 54 at The Wood Family presented the the rural 100 acres from Knox County Schools. City of Knoxville with four acres of Agricultural and Floodway Will there be a land last week to provide a new to Planned Residential and county fee for a crema- location for the Knoxville Police Floodway. tion permit required Department’s K-9 Kennel, as well The Planning Commis- from the Office of Knox as, a public dog park. sion recommended the County Medical Exam- “We are extremely grateful for commission pass the iner? That’s also in the the generosity of the Wood Family request with three condi- tentative agenda, call- and their commitment to our com- tions: The proposed undis- ing for the establish- munity,” said Mayor Rogero at the turbed areas on the east ment of such a fee, and press conference. “Their contri- side of Pellissippi Parkway a possible resolution for bution will provide much-need- must be placed in conser- morgue services with ed facilities for our K-9 unit and vation easements, at least Photo by Ginny Byrd the University of Tennes- create a park where pet owners a portion of the area west see Medical Center. can allow their dogs to be active One of KPD’s K-9 Officers at last week’s press conference. of the parkway must be There’s also a discus- and socialize. “ dedicated for public access sion regarding the Joint The Wood Family donated the kennel is located off Prosser Road rebuild a new kennel in that loca- and no clearing or grading Education Committee, property across from the Public but does not have adequate space tion, but it was later discovered of the site would be permit- suggested by Commis- Safety Building located on Howard for the department’s 16 working the location would be unsuitable ted until a plan is approved sioner Sam McKenzie. Baker Jr. Avenue. KPD’s current dogs. Plans were underway to Continue on page 3 by the MPC. PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus December 9, 2013 Focus on the Law Givers Beware! FOCUS After counting carefully choose found just in our state. please do not waste your Weekly Poll our many blessings a reputable char- Another way to research money on bad charities. over the Thanksgiv- ity. You can do a charity is to utilize nation- While I was writing this Were you aware that Knox County ing holidays, most research on char- al ratings organizations like column, I received an email of us feel motivated ities by check- the Better Business Bureau solicitation from a national Superintendent of Schools Dr to share our good ing them out on Wise Giving Alliance (www. charity. I have donated to fortune with others. a variety of web- bbb.org/charity-reviews/ them in the past and gave James McIntyre has only one year of This is especially sites. The Ten- national) and Charity Navi- them permission to con- By Sharon classroom teaching experience? true over the next Frankenberg, nessee Secre- gator (www.charitynavigator. tact me via email. Had this few weeks of the Attorney at Law tary of State Divi- org) that evaluate charities not been the case, I would Christmas holiday sion of Charitable on multiple criteria including have simply hit the “delete” season. There are Solicitations and how much of donors’ dollars button. Likewise, feel free Yes 27.84% numerous opportunities to Gaming’s website may be actually benefit the charitable to hang up on phone solic- share our time and our tal- found at http://www.tn.gov/ cause. The Center for Inves- itors asking for donations. ents. But how do we know sos/charity/ and reached tigative Reports actually pub- My final suggestion is to be No 72.16% that our monetary gifts will by phone at (615)741-2555. lishes a list of America’s 50 extremely wary of door to really help those in need? You can look individual char- Worst Charities and several door solicitors or any kind By Age Yes No Total My first suggestion is to ities up by name and find Tennessee-based charities of situation where you are 18-29 [None] 100.00% 1 stick with charitable groups their contact information and are near the top of the list. being pressured into donat- 30-49 24.56% 75.44% 57 you know. Your own church financial reports they file with According a June 13, 2013 ing on the spot. Legitimate and other religious organiza- our state giving a breakdown article from the Tampa Bay charities don’t need to resort 50-65 31.97% 68.03% 147 tions can do a great deal of of revenue and expenses in Times, this is based in large to these type of tactics and 65+ 26.23% 73.77% 244 good by combining your con- various categories. The IRS. part on the fact that so much will be happy to let you send Total 27.84% (125) 72.16% (324) 449 tributions with those of the gov website contains a ser- of the money raised by them your contribution in at your other members. Your money vice called Exempt Organi- is paid back out in huge exec- convenience. Reputable By District is often spent in our commu- zations Select Check. This utive salaries and fundrais- charities can stand up to 1 28.00% 72.00% 25 nity to address local needs. lets you review reports and ing costs. The interactive link scrutiny because their good 2 30.00% 70.00% 50 Specific budget and program filings made with the Inter- is at www.tampabay.com/ works speak for themselves. 3 27.66% 72.34% 47 information should be readily nal Revenue Service by vari- americas-worst-charities. A Happy giving! Sharon Fran- 4 35.29% 64.71% 68 available to members. There ous groups, including charita- bad charity gives only a tiny kenberg is an experienced attor- is a high level of accountabil- ble organizations. This ser- percentage of the money ney licensed in Tennessee since 5 25.00% 75.00% 52 ity at this level of giving. vice includes a much larger raised to help people. There 1988. Her office number in Knox- 6 19.05% 80.95% 42 A second suggestion is to base of groups than the ones are so many worthy groups, ville is (865)539-2100. 7 35.48% 64.52% 62 8 23.64% 76.36% 55 9 20.83% 79.17% 48 A champion in life Total 27.84% (125) 72.16% (324) 449 and a smaller stature. Hamilton CARES Initiative champion in life. He is mar- By Gender Though he faced signif- with emphasis on funding ried to his wife, Traci, and icant health challeng- cancer research, sharing they have two children. Unknown 43.75% 56.25% 16 es, he thrived once he on-line information on che- A word about Amy Grant: Female 27.59% 72.41% 232 took to the ice, playing motherapy and providing Amy Lee Grant is an Amer- Male 26.87% 73.13% 201 hockey, but choose to one-on-one mentorship for ican singer, songwriter, Total 27.84% (125) 72.16% (324) 449 focus on figure skating, patients. musician, author, media I always hold my breath entering competitions He quoted these remarks: personality, and actress. Survey conducted December 5, 2013. when I see those Olympic by the time he was eleven. “The year before the 1984 Best known for performing ice skaters do their intricate He relocated to Illinois to Olympics was my most Christian music, she has steps on ice. Especially did take up training but stopped intensive year of training. been referred to as “Queen Area Parades I hold my breath in 1984, in the mid-’70s due to high I thought about the Olym- of Christian Pop.” Santa at the Seymour when Scott Hamilton won financial costs. He resumed pics daily and I visualized Both of these fabulous Christmas Parade last year. the gold medal. his focus of the sport after them daily. I was not going figures were in Knoxville Photo by Rose King. Scott was born on August his mother’s death in 1977 to wait till the last minute recently giving a fabulous 29, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio and received sponsorship. to train. Instead, I treated show of their enormous tal- but was adopted by college In 1997 he was diag- every practice like a com- ents. I was unable to go but instructors Dorothy and nosed with testicular cancer petition.” it can be seen on the Inter- Ernie Hamilton from Bowling from which he recovered. He became known for his net. Green. The young Hamilton Years later he also faced a athletic, petite frame, sleek Thought for the day: Christmas from the Seymour Christmas Parade suffered from Shwachman- brain tumor diagnosis for skating outfits, and his there is only one success, East Parade Saturday, December 14 Diamond Syndrome, a rare which he underwent sur- crowd-pleasing backflips. to be able to live your life in Saturday, December 14 3:00 p.m. disorder characterized by gery in 2010 and recovered Despite his adversities he your own way. Christopher 3:00 p.m. Chapman Highway, limited nutrient absorption again. He started the Scott is champion on ice and a Morley MLK Jr. Bvld. Seymour McIntyre contract under review today Ellen Davis presented headaches. member, selected by teach- requirements. He has faced The contract says if the Cont. from page 1 each Board member with “I’m angry with you, all ers. Several speakers said increasing ire for the way he Board declines to renew a news story about the con- a “Letter of Concern” simi- of you, to have taken that McIntyre’s visits to schools and the Central Office have his contract they must pay flict was pulled from televi- lar to those given teachers (love) away from her,” she were only a photo opportu- dealt with teachers. him for the remainder of the sion news broadcast and with low evaluations and said. nity and a publicity stunt. According to his current school year. They can dis- another said McIntyre “had demanded that testing not Another parent said that Dr. McIntyre has served contract, the superinten- miss him for neglect of duty, the story pulled.” mandated by the state be the testing of K-2 students as superintendent since dent receives a salary of insubordination, inefficien- Dr. Brenda Owensby said stopped. are against state mandates July of 2008 and has over- about $246,000 per year, cy, incompetence, or unpro- she was glad the Board was Regina Turner, a mother that forbid testing before seen major changes in the plus incentives that include fessional conduct. McIn- “finally listening” but only of a 4th grader, said her the third grade. way teachers educate stu- an $800 monthly car allow- tyre can resign with a 90 after the local media cov- daughter used to “Love to Amber Rountree and dents, including some test- ance, $1200 in retirement day notice and would only erage” of the ongoing prob- learn” but now has changed others called for the board ing and evaluations of teach- each month, and is paid for receive his unpaid salary lems. and even gets migraine to have a teacher as a ers not mandated by state out-of area meetings, etc. and benefits for those days. McIntyre has said he wishes to remain and see the changes continued, but has said that some of the testing and evaluations are local and not mandated. Tonight’s meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Boardroom on the first floor of the Andrew John- son Building. The work session and Board meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Cable Chan- nel 10, AT&T U-verse Chan- nel 99, and streamed live at www.knoxschools.org.

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Ms. outlets. graduate and become completely independent, to rectify those things that Satterfield pointed out many McIntyre and most of productive, taxpaying yet had he lost the last have demoralized teachers of the security systems in his rubber-stamp Board citizens? election, his opponent recently. the schools either did not of Education have tried to The Chamber of Conley Underwood, a For years McIntyre has work properly or did not assure teachers, parents Commerce, the Knoxville McIntyre supporter, would enjoyed the support of the work at all. This occurred and students they are News Sentinel and our local have been just another business establishment and around the same time as “listening” and hope to TV stations have all but rubber-stamp, along with political elite. After all, they the Sandy Hook tragedy make some changes. pretended preparation rates the rest of the board, for the were the ones that actually and McIntyre did his best McIntyre’s lack of classroom don’t exist. superintendent. By Steve Hunley, brought him here in the to ignore the ties between teaching experience likely The reason you hear Too many of the Board Publisher first place. Unfortunately in school security chief Steve makes it difficult for him to nothing about preparation members are representing [email protected] this town, that all too often Griffin and the contractor empathize with educators, rates is because they are so the superintendent, not equates to support from chosen to install the security much less truly understand abysmal as to be frightening. their constituencies. It Teachers, parents and mo s t of the loc al news media. systems. An investigation the challenges they face The preparation rate at seems pretty clear that students turned out in force McIntyre has never received took place (if you can call on a daily basis. It would Austin - East High School Humpty-Dumpty has fallen at the most recent meeting the kind of scrutiny from it that) at McIntyre’s behest be very interesting to have has gone up a whopping off the wall and neither the of the Knox County Board of the local media that other and tens of thousands Dr. McIntyre spend a day 200%, from 1% - 3%. That Chamber, the rubber-stamp Education. For months The public officials have, despite of taxpayer dollars were teaching in an elementary, means fully 3% of students Board of Education nor the Knoxville Focus has been the fact that he earns more spent, yet Griffin managed middle and high school graduating from Austin - rest of the local local media telling readers about the ties than Knox County Mayor to retire on his own terms. classroom and have his East are prepared to go can put him back together between Superintendent Tim Burchett and Mayor Still, McIntyre took credit performance evaluated by on to college or university again. James McIntyre, the Madeline Rogero. for raising security in our an experienced educator or get a job. The highest Despite Board members do-nothing Chamber of Some, myself included, schools to unprecedented from outside of the county. preparation rate in the assuring the public they, Commerce and local news would likely cite the fact levels following this fiasco. McIntyre is attempting county is at Farragut High too, are “listening,” they media outlets. McIntyre is appointed, Right. to prop himself up with the School and the preparation will almost surely extend Evidently, WBIR-TV news rather than elected like most It is a fact local news announcement of improved rate there has dropped; his contract, which already reporters had done a story other officials. Considering media has never held scores, intimating somehow 40% of those students runs for three more years. about McIntyre having less nothing in Knox County’s McIntyre’s feet to the fire. he is responsible for these graduating from Farragut Still, five seats are up for teaching experience than all budget comes remotely McIntyre has endorsed improvements locally. High School are prepared to election in May 2014 and the superintendents in the close to the half a billion virtually every change in Frankly, it doesn’t make go on to college or join the anyone who doesn’t believe biggest school systems but dollars expended annually state law regarding teacher any difference whether work force. That means 60% the big issue will be McIntyre one. McIntyre has exactly by the school system, I fail evaluations, as well as most we graduate 100% of of the youngsters graduating himself is either deluded or one year of experience to see just why McIntyre anything Commissioner of our students. The most from Farragut High School simply not paying attention. teaching in an actual deserves special treatment Education Kevin Huffman important statistic is one are NOT prepared to further For those who truly want classroom, a fact that The by the media. Any minor has wanted. Yet McIntyre almost never mentioned their education or get a real rid of McIntyre, it’s time for Focus has been talking courthouse scandal is hollers that the changes in by the local media or job. action. Don’t wait for others about for the past few years. piddling compared to the the law have tied his hands, McIntyre. I refer to The only real critic to do it for you, but let your From what I’ve gathered, vast sums spent by the so teachers ought not to be preparation rates, which McIntyre has had on the voice be heard and get up WBIR-TV management school system. mad at him. I wonder if his is the number of students Board of Education is Mike and make a difference. killed the story done by its The Knoxville News hands were tied during his actually prepared to McMillan, who is also the Ultimately, the only thing own reporters only to revive Sentinel has only really frequent trips to Nashville further their education or only member of the Board that will cause Jim McIntyre it a few days later. At the walloped McIntyre once to support these new join the work force. After to have spent his entire to leave is changing the time, management offered during his reign over the “Education Reform” laws. all, isn’t that fundamentally adult life, 33 years before Board of Education. Extension of McIntyre’s Contract Not Needed By Steve Hunley, Publisher Board Chair Lynne Fugate’s behalf of the current evalua- to evaluate educators in their his evaluation process and ONLY reason to extend his [email protected] curt refusal to give a student tion system. Simply because respective fields. that of the teachers who are contract by another year is to critical of McIntyre merely the local media is too lazy to One of McIntyre’s pro- working in the classroom protect Jim McIntyre. Extend- Knox County School Super- one more minute of speaking report the truth and all the posed “solutions” to address for a fraction of McIntyre’s ing his contract yet again intendent James McIntyre is time beyond the five minute facts does not mean that teacher concerns is to have princely salary. does nothing for a single soul asking the Board of Educa- limit at a recent board meet- major problems in education Board Chair Lynne Fugate Other local media outlets tion to extend his contract. ing. Clearly, Fugate didn’t do not exist. appoint a committee, which have killed stories unfavor- in Knox County except for Jim Currently his present con- want to listen anymore than The fact is, any intelligent will discuss these same con- able to the superintendent, McIntyre. One can make the tract with the Board of Edu- necessary. It is typical of the teacher, parent or student cerns and recommend solu- yet it has not failed to hide unlikely argument that anoth- cation runs for three more McIntyre administration and has no reason on earth to tions. This is the very same the fact McIntyre has so er system might come and years. Is there some pressing the majority of his rubber- believe a thing McIntyre says, Lynne Fugate who wouldn’t little teaching experience steal him away, but I don’t need for the Board to extend stamp Board of Education. nor the Board of Education even literally give the time of as to be practically nonexis- see anyone beating down it yet another year? No, there Aside from soothing buzz- for that matter. There has day to one of the students tent. I wonder how many of his door to snatch him. is not. Tennessee law per- word words and education- been some effort to make leaders who had the temerity the establishment or politi- The Board, if indeed it does mits a Board of Education to al jargon, there is little to the teachers appear slothful to be critical of McIntyre at a cal elite in town would allow extend a superintendent’s praise in McIntyre and the and resentful of being evalu- recent Board meeting. a medical intern with one extend his contract is send- contract up to a maximum Board of Education. On one ated at all, which is absolutely The Board has not only year’s experience operate on ing a signal to teachers and of four years in advance and hand, they have tried shining not true. Many educators are bent over backwards to their own brains or hearts? the public. It is an endorse- Dr. McIntyre wants the most on teachers by claiming that not even evaluated in their accommodate the McIn- Darn few is my guess, yet ment of McIntyre, his authori- he can get. most of the changes in policy own field. I’ve said it before, tyre in his own evaluation, McIntyre’s claim that his one tarian administration and his McIntyre has been under are the responsibility of the evaluating a plumber as if he but has come to resemble year of teaching experience record. If they vote to extend fire by angry teachers, par- Tennessee General Assem- or she were a brain surgeon nothing more than an acro- was “formative” and just an his contract, they will take ents and students recently bly; that begs the question and vice versa is neither fair batic pretzel in its desire to extraordinary experience just and despite his claim that of McIntyre having promoted or reliable. In fact, I have let the superintendent have doesn’t cut it. complete and total respon- he and the Board are “lis- and endorsed virtually every always thought that was the his way. Neither the Board Considering that McIn- sibility for his failures and tening,” the best example change proposed by legis- job of the many many super- nor McIntyre seem to grasp tyre’s present contract has should be held accountable that they are not listening is lature and he testified on visors in the school system: the inherent hypocrisy in three more years to run, the at the next election.

Wood family donates land POLL: Most Knox Countians Didn’t Know to K-9 program Cont. from page 1 the Wood Family. “It’s also About McIntyre’s Lack of Experience because caverns and a rewarding to provide land landfill were found under- for another dog park for By Focus Staff in the Seventh District said includes the Karns and those oblivious to McIntyre’s neath. our growing downtown This week’s Knoxville Focus they were aware McIntyre Powell communities posted classroom experience were The proposed new dog population and the poll posed the question, had one year of teaching the highest number of overall those in the 30 – 49 age kennel is part of an ongo- surrounding neighbor- “Were you aware that Knox experience. The Seventh respondents unaware of category, oddly the age group ing capital project with a hoods.” County Superintendent District is comprised of McIntyre having taught in most likely to have children cost of $2.5 million. The The park will be adja- of Schools has only one Halls, Fountain City and the classroom for one year. in school. More than 75% 8,175-square-foot facility cent to the kennel, but the year of classroom teaching North Knoxville. Slightly Almost 81% of Sixth District of those in the 30 – 49 age includes a boarding area two facilities will be sepa- experience?” fewer residents of the Fourth residents said they did not group did not realize McIntyre and administrative build- rate. The wooded portion The response was a District, which is comprised know about McIntyre’s lack had taught school for only ing. The design also fea- of the property will provide resounding “no” with more of Sequoyah Hills and West of teaching credentials. one year. tures an outdoor training a unique urban dog park than 72% of respondents Knoxville, claimed to realize The highest number of area and agility course. with shade, mature trees saying they had no idea McIntyre has but one year of Its proximity to the Safety and agility equipment. Dr. McIntyre had so little teaching experience to his Building will allow han- The property is being teaching experience. That name. dlers quick access to the donated to Legacy Parks answer carried throughout The highest percentage of dogs Foundation, which will every demographic and those unaware of McIntyre’s “Our family is delighted work with the City to devel- voting district of almost 450 classroom credentials were to make this donation and op both projects. This people polled. in the Sixth and Ninth help the Knoxville Police donation follows the Wood The Fourth and Seventh District, which is South Department house these Family’s gift of nearly 100 Districts posted the highest Knoxville. More than 79% of exceptional dogs who acres off Sevierville Pike number of those saying they respondents said they did not work to serve and pro- in August as part of the knew McIntyre had only one know McIntyre had only one tect us,” said Kim Wood Urban Wilderness Corri- year of teaching experience; year of teaching experience. McClamroch, representing dor. just over 35% of those polled The Sixth District, which PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus December 9, 2013 A look at McIntyre’s evaluation By Mike Steely directly with Board Members” improving things. He is strong- done by Dr. McIntyre to date, but school board members. [email protected] it also says “Dr. McIntyre’s rela- ly encouraged to select some of expects that the focus now must In a related matter Dr. McIn- In a narrative evaluation of Dr. tionship with staff and personnel these items to implement,” the be on improving the implemen- tyre told the Joint Education Com- James McIntyre, Jr., posted this in the area of this performance evaluation says. tation of the initiatives that we month on the Knox County School evaluation that will require the “While communications to have begun. We have confidence mittee Thursday that a teach- Board’s website, it appears the most focus from him.” parents, staff and the commu- that he will now lead KCS through er survey was sent that day to Board is recommending extend- “Although he has done a nity is at an all time high, the two this effort by incorporating many area teachers, with 15 “bubble” ing his contact, but with some number of things to communicate way flow of communications is of these recommendations over answer questions and a com- wordage reflecting the turmoil with teachers and staff related to not robust,” the evaluation says the next year. ment section. The survey, on from teachers and parents. evaluations, common core, PLC’s, under the “Family and Communi- Under a contact being present- Noted in the evaluation is the etc. recent feedback has shown ty Engagement” heading. ed by the School Board the super- paper, apparently will not iden- falling graduation rate, from 90.3 there is a sense that the commu- In conclusion the evaluation intendant’s agreement would be tify those responding but would percent to 87.8 and the drop in nication has only been one way,” says: “This past year has been extended until January 2017, and not be received back before his ACT scores from 20.6 to 20.2. the evaluation reads. a very challenging year as KCS he would receive a base salary of meeting with the school board on In the “Relationships with Staff, “Individual Board Members sought to implement some of $222,800 plus incentives. The his own evaluation. Personnel and Board Members” made various recommendations the most aggressive educational contract also says that termi- the evaluation says that while the in their evaluations of things reform initiatives in the country… nation of the contract can only He said he was hoping for two superintendent “communicates Dr. McIntyre could do to begin The Board appreciates the work be done with a 2/3 vote by the to three-thousand replies.

Focus MORE on Seymour & South Knox 150 Years Later: A Civil War Weekend By Mike Steely [email protected] Aslan Foundation’s Board Dickerson. The foundation Rebel commander saw the of the foundation includ- Daughters of the Confed- President Bob Young said also owns Fort Stanley, Southern forces defeated ing Executive Director Jeff eracy. Lots of things can change the fort’s earthwork fortifi- across Chapman Highway at Fort Sanders, far below, Monsour, chatted with visi- The following day the in 150 years. Houses come cations survived because east of Fort Dickerson, and he ended the mountain-top tors at the dedication. Two Daughters of the Confed- and go, gardens become only one home existed Young says there’sno cur- attack and pulled his forces hours later the park was eracy, Chapter 89, present- streets, and history gets there after the war. Young, rent plans to develop Fort back. opened to the public. ed a symposium at the Con- paved over. People’s stories County Mayor Tim Burchett, Stanley yet. The features at Fort A large tent just across federate Hall (The Bleak get lost in family tales and and Dr. Earl U. Hess spoke Dr. Hess recounted Higley visible today include Cherokee Trail offered infor- House). Speakers at the important sites become at the new the public park, the nearby battle at Arm- a cannon redoubt, rifle mation about the Civil War “Sesquicentennial of the homesteads, farms, facto- known as the “High Ground strong’s Hill, where Union trenches, an interior trench, in Knoxville, local muse- 1863 Siege of Knoxville” ries, and subdivisions. Park,” dedicating the place troops twice fought back rifle pits and a ramp to the ums, historic homes, orga- event included Dr. Hess, Not exactly true for South exactly 150 years after con- Confederates occupying fort. After 5 years of design, nizations and local trails. Historian Gerald Augustus, Knoxville’s Fort Higley, struction. Cherokee Heights. The planning and research Following the ceremo- Steve Dean, and Dan Pater- which was dedicated last High Ground is a low- first skirmish led to the con- Aslan Foundation opened ny, church bells in Knox- son, the great grandson of month high atop the moun- impact park on Cherokee struction of Fort Higley and the free park. Construc- ville rang in memory of Gen. James Longstreet. tain overlooking downtown Trail in South Knoxville the second saw Southern tion of a parking area and a the men who died on both Confederate forces had Knoxville. One of sever- that includes Fort Higley. artillery open up on Union gravel walk, along with trail sides during the Novem- held Knoxville until Union al Civil War forts south The park is a link to the soldiers nearby, including signs and paths, inform vis- ber, 1863, battles. At 1 forces under General of the river, Fort Higley’s proposed Battlefield Loop some artillery shots at Fort itors of the various parts of p.m. the monument to the Ambrose Burnside took the earthworks remained fairly that would connect all the Higley. the fort. 79th New York Regiment at town and held it through untouched by development forts on the south side of Had the Southern forces “It would have been a 16th and Church was reded- the November battles. through the years. In order the river in a 1,000 acre wil- captured Fort Higley the tragedy if this piece of the icated. At 2 p.m. the Fort Knoxville and East Tennes- to keep the little Union fort derness and historic corri- Union victory in defend- Civil War history was lost,” Sanders monument, at 17th see would remain in Union from disappearing some- dor. ing Knoxville might have Young said. and Laurel Avenue, was hands from then until the thing had to be done. Fort Higley is near Fort been different. When the Young and other members rededicated by the United end of the Civil War. December 9, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

December 9, 2013

Optimist Club of Knoxville Honors Local Students for Youth Appreciation Week

As part of youth appreciation week, the Optimist Club of Knoxville, along with Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, and Knox County School Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre honored local students with awards for their accomplishments and service to the community in a reception held at The Foundry. The Optimist Club of Knoxville Youth Appreciation projects are intended to highlight the positive contributions of our youth to society. Since 1956, this program has given Optimist Clubs across the nation occasion to work with youth toward the common goals of education, career development, physical well-being and community service. Youth Appreciation is the most popular program sponsored by clubs through Optimist Students receiving honors included: Austin-East Magnet High School’s Jamyra Carvin, Bearden High School’s Cara Wolfe, Carter High School’s International, with more than Olivia Hosey, Catholic High School’s Kelsey Fields, Central High School’s Paige Parker, Christian Academy of Knoxville’s Colten Marcum, 2,000 clubs participating each Farragut High School’s Tess Waibel, Fulton High School’s Lemerakle Ford, Gibbs High School’s Alex Hibbett, Grace Christian Academy’s Shelby year. Lenderman, Halls High School’s Alyssa Mabe, Hardin Valley Academy’s Alexandra Christopoulos, Karns High School’s Lindsay Davis, L&N For more information, please STEM Academy’s Ben Smith, North-Knox Technology Center Victoria Morsch,. Powell High School’s Kevin Keck, South-Doyle High School’s visit www.knoxvilleoptimist.org. Austin Jenkins, Webb School of Knoxville’s Ann Legg-Margiotta and West High School’s Rachel Ryan. Optimist Club’s John Meade at podium. Vogel, Wood appointed Boys & Girls Club Teens Give Stokes Treasurer Knoxville attorney Howard for many years, not only as Vogel and Kimberly Wood, an adversary in lawsuits Back Through Coat Drive Controller of Volunteer but as counsel for par- Mechanical, Inc., have been ties in complicated cases I appointed co-treasurers of have mediated,” Vogel said. Billy J. Stokes’ campaign for “He always conducts him- Judge, Knox County Circuit self in an ethical manner Court, Division I. and with the best interests “I’m honored that highly of his clients foremost in respected community lead- his actions. I am happy to ers like Howard Vogel and support Billy in his quest to Kimberly Wood are support- become Judge.”Wood has ing my campaign in this very been controller of Volunteer tangible and important way,” Mechanical, Inc., an HVAC said Stokes. contractor headquartered Among Vogel’s many in Knoxville, for 21 years. accomplishments are: Volunteer Mechanical is • serving as former pres- a company built from the ident of both the Knoxville ground up by Ms. Wood and and the Tennessee Bar her husband, Dennis Wood. Associations Before starting Volunteer • serving in the ABA House Mechanical, Ms. Wood was of Delegates as well as on its a CPA with Pugh & Company, Board of Governors. as well as Controller of • membership on the Commercial & Investment Alexondria McKinney, Mia Rorex, Adrianna Johnson, Dashaun McKinney, and staff member Melvina Sexton American Bar Endowment Properties, a Knoxville devel- prepare to hand out coats. Board of Directors opment firm. • membership in the “I respect Billy Stokes for Over 500 coats for cancer research, and “Poverty affects people to collect coats for resi- American Law Institute. his legal knowledge and the collected for even traveled to Haiti to everywhere, even here dents of Scott County who • receiving the Knoxville principled way he practices Scott County help disaster victims. This in east Tennessee. We needed them. The young Bar Association’s Governor’s law,” she said. “His firm, going fall, however, the teens chose this project to learn people organized the proj- Award for his service to the back to the days when it was families saw a need that was much more about the needs of ect through their chapters law and his community known as Stokes & Fansler, For members of the closer to home. the communities around of the Keystone Club, Boys Vogel, who primarily han- has represented our com- Keystone Club at the “Sometimes we forget us and what we can do to & Girls Clubs of America’s dles complex issue media- pany since its inception. Our Boys & Girls Clubs of the that it’s not just people far help.” teen character and lead- tions, practices with the families have become close Tennessee Valley, com- away that could use a help- Together, teens at four ership program. firm of O’Neil, Parker & friends. I am eager to do all munity service is not a ing hand,” said Shauna different Boys & Girls Club The teens set a goal of Williamson. I can to help Billy Stokes get new idea. They have held McKinney, Director of locations in the Knoxville collecting 150 coats and “I have known Billy Stokes elected as Judge.” food drives, raised money the Moses Teen Center. area banded together Continue on page 2 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus December 9, 2013 Boys & Girls Club Niota, where one vote counts Teens Give Back Through Coat Drive A Day Away Cont. from page 1 coats to those people began to spread the word who needed them most. to parents and volunteers. When they arrived, they Before long, collection were surprised to find resi- boxes were overflowing. dents lining up outside the By the last day of the coat church an hour early. drive, the teens had gath- According to the most By Mike Steely ered about 550 coats. recent U.S. Census, more Prestige Cleaners donated than one in four Scott cleaning services for all of County residents live below Niota, Tennessee, the coats. the poverty level. The teens is one of those places “The outpouring of sup- were shocked to learn that that isn’t on an inter- port that our Club mem- some families in the Scott state, although it’s just bers received from the County area even live with- a few miles east of I-75 Knoxville community was out electricity and indoor between Sweetwater and remarkable,” said Kira plumbing. Athens. It’s one of those

Jones, Director of the Over the course of the places with one stop light Photo by Mike Steely. Halls/Powell Boys & Girls day, the teens helped the and the old downtown is One Vote can make history. Niota’s state representative Harry Burn listened to his Club. “The Club and the families find coats and actually almost empty mother and voted to give women the right to vote. His one vote made the constitutional community really came clothing in their sizes, and a couple blocks off amendment nation-wide law. together to initiate a suc- carried groceries to their the main road. cessful service learning vehicles, and prayed with Niota is still proud of One, it has the oldest state representative Harry was a college woman, a project for people in Scott them. itself. In fact it hosts its standing Rail Road Depot T. Burn who represent- student of national and County.” “When a group of people annual Christmas parade in the state, a survivor ed the area in Nashville international affairs who Many teens would con- come together for a pur- this coming Saturday, of the Civil War built in in the house and senate took an interest in all sider their work done after pose, the result can truly December 14, and the 1854 and operating until beginning in 1919. The public issues. She could collecting the coats, but be amazing,” said Coby theme is ideal: “Small 1972. It’s decaying now following year, in 1920, not vote. Yet the tenant the Keystone Club mem- Wilder, one of the teen Town Christmas.” but still houses offices Burn did something that farmers on our farm, bers went a step further. participants. The teens If you don’t get to the for the little town. About drew huge praise and some of whom were illit- About thirty Boys & Girls are already planning more parade there’s another 800 people live in Niota, criticism. erate, could vote.” Club teens and staff trav- projects to help the people important reason to stop which was originally called Thirty five states of the Burn passed the eled to Winfield Baptist in the Scott County area in by Niota sometime: it has Mouse Creek Depot. then 48 had ratified the Tennessee Bar exam, Church to distribute the 2014. two claims to fame you Secondly, the little vil- constitutional amend- became president of can’t match. lage was the home of ment extending the the First National Bank right to vote to women. of Rockwood, Tn., and Tennessee became the served on the state plan- ratifying state thanks to ning commission and Burn’s mother, who wrote represented his county him pleading with him to at the Constitutional vote “Yes.” The legislature Conventions three differ- was deadlocked 48-48 ent times. and Burn had voted “No” He lived until 1977 previously. The young leg- and is buried in the Niota islator, only 22 at the time, Cemetery. Today a state changed his vote and the historic marker in Niota right to vote for women on Highway 11 tells the became national law. story. It’s right next to the Despite objections cemetery. from his home district So, next time you are Burn was re-elected the down that way why not following year. drive over and thank the “I had always believed man who had one vote that women had an inher- that changed the United ent right to vote,” he wrote States. Had it not been for later, adding “My mother Harry Burn, who knows? PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus December 9, 2013 December 9, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Part Eight: Tennessee’s Old Gray Fox Albert Gore she died in 1984 of lung Pages from cancer. Albert Gore, Jr. was also deeply affected the Political by the passing of his Past beloved older sister. It was a blow from which none of the Gores ever quite completely recovered. Albert Gore, Sr. died of natural causes at his home in Carthage on December 5, 1998, just a By Ray Hill few days short of his 91st birthday. The former [email protected] senator was surrounded Senator Albert Gore by family members as he was campaigning hard slipped away peacefully. for a fourth term in 1970. He and Pauline Gore Gore had fended off a had been married for 61 determined challenge years. in the Democratic With the passing of primary from Governor Albert Gore., the tributes Buford Ellington’s former to the former senator press secretary, Hudley came pouring in; the Crockett. Senator obituaries related the Gore’s opposition to substance of Gore’s life the administration of and his Congressional Republican President career. Theirs had truly Richard Nixon had been a marriage that made him a target in was both loving and the 1970 elections the two complimented and his opponent, GOP one another. One Gore Congressman Bill Brock, supporter recalled that was well financed and Gore was quite “politically shrewdly using many of perceptive”, yet described the same issues hurled Pauline Gore as even by Hudley Crockett. more so. The Gores had Albert Gore was seen been amongst the first by many Tennesseans as to recognize an unknown out of touch, too liberal, twenty-nine year old and aristocratically candidate in Delaware arrogant. Gore had first could upset a veteran been elected to the senator and one of the United States Senate most popular political in 1952 by defeating From the author’s personal collection. figures in the state in Senator Kenneth D. Senator Albert Gore with his grandson, Albert Gore, III 1972. Albert and Pauline McKellar, a veteran of Gore were responsible thirty-six years. The for raising nearly one frail, often ill and aging in 1966. Ellington had affiliation with the Island effective surrogate on his Al Gore had no trouble third of all the money Joe McKellar had been received encouragement Creek Coal Company son’s behalf. being reelected to the Biden raised that year to retired to make way for to run against Gore provided him with an Albert Gore, Sr. not United States Senate get elected to the United the relatively youthful himself in 1970, but excellent income and only lived to see his son in 1990, but another States Senate. and vigorous Albert Gore, chose to support the he became an elder chosen by Arkansas presidential run in 1992 Remembered for his who had been almost candidacy of Hudley statesman of the Governor Bill Clinton was not to be, as the oratory, Russell Baker forty years younger than Crockett instead. As Democratic Party. He did to run as the vice Gore family had to endure said Albert Gore’s voice McKellar. Hooker reeled from the not have to wait long for presidential candidate a near tragedy when was accented by the Gore was sixty-two collapse of the Minnie the political ascension of for the Democratic Albert Gore III was hit “piney-woods Southern years old in 1970 and Pearl fried chicken his son and namesake, Party in 1992, but to by an automobile. Still, rather than magnolia much like his political franchise and Gore tried Albert Gore, Jr. win. The elder Gore had Arkansas Governor Bill Dixie”. Former Senate idol Cordell Hull, he had a to fend off Bill Brock, Al Gore won a heated long harbored national Clinton selected Senator Majority Leader Mike stately appearance. His Buford Ellington maintain primary to win the aspirations and his son Albert Gore, Jr. as his Mansfield of Montana white hair and political something of a golden Congressional seat of had succeeded where he running mate. noted, “Albert ran his cunning caused him silence. the retiring Joe L. Evins had failed. The success of the boats along the lines his to be referred to as While Gore fought in 1976. Naturally, the Senator Albert Gore Clinton – Gore ticket conscience dictated. It Tennessee’s “old gray back, in the end he was former senator was had been somewhat thrilled no one more than took a lot of guts. He had fox,” a title Albert Gore swallowed by the rising delighted by his son’s wounded when his Albert Gore, Sr. The them, but he paid for it.” proudly accepted. tide of the times. Bill success. Al would be son had first run for former senator reveled in President Bill Clinton As Gore faced perhaps Brock carried Tennessee, reelected until 1984 Congress and had not the success of his son. eulogized Gore as the toughest campaign of while Gore’s native when he ran for the wanted his father openly Gore spent considerable “the embodiment of his career, it was obvious Middle Tennessee United States Senate campaigning for him. time on the family farm in everything public service Tennessee’s politics had provided him about seat being vacated When he was elected to Carthage, Tennessee and ought to be.” Clinton said changed dramatically. an equal margin. The by Howard Baker. the United States Senate opened a large antique Gore “was a teacher, he The 1970 election would contest was decided Congressman Gore faced in 1984, Albert Gore, mall, which featured one was a progressive, he prove that Tennessee by the election returns future Knoxville Mayor Jr. once again wanted of the automobiles owned helped to connect the had finally evolved into from West Tennessee Victor Ashe, who was his father kept behind by the Gore family in the South with the rest of a genuine two-party and the lingering ill will then a member of the the scenes. When the 1950s. Senator Gore America.” state. Most of Gore’s there towards Senator Tennessee State Senate. younger man sought the was still highly visible at Clinton also mused that contemporaries were Gore helped Bill Brock Albert Gore, Jr. won that Democratic nomination many public events and Albert Gore could have either dead or retired; win. Brock won with 52% contest easily and was a for president, both of parsed out a few public gone farther in politics Governor Frank Clement of the vote and it was presidential candidate in Albert Gore, Jr.’s parents interviews, but the old than he did, saying, “You had lost a 1966 Senate the end of Albert Gore’s 1988. campaigned hard for him. gray fox was still careful, know, he might have race to Republican political career. Albert Gore, Jr. made In fact, Senator Gore protective of his son’s been himself in national Howard Baker and had Albert Gore made his first run for the had pushed young Al to career, which was his office if he hadn’t been died in a car crash in an eloquent speech Democratic presidential make the race, believing legacy. just a little too far ahead 1969. Senator Este conceding his loss and nomination in 1988 and he could win. The old Having reputedly of his time.” Kefauver had died from had to contemplate lost, but he accomplished gray fox campaigned earned some $500,000 a Pauline Gore, a ruptured aorta while carving out a new life something his father hard, especially in Iowa. year from his job working unquestionably the awaiting surgery in 1963. for himself outside of never did. Although 79 years old, for industrialist Armand driving force behind her Senator Ross Bass had Congress where he had Tennessee’s Old Gray Albert Gore seemed to Hammer, Albert Gore husband for most of lost the 1966 senatorial served continually since Fox, despite his years, have endless energy was quite comfortable their life together, died primary to Governor 1939. Gore wrote a seemed invigorated by in promoting his son’s financially. He and his six years after the former Clement and was working book, taught occasionally his son’s presidential candidacy. The southern wife Pauline set out to senator at age 92. Today as a lobbyist, while at Vanderbilt and tried bid. The former senator strategy employed by the enjoy life in their twilight they sleep together, side Governor Buford Ellington to practice law. Senator was always very careful Gore campaign worked years. by side, as they were for was headed toward Gore had never really to do nothing that might reasonably well, but Both Senator and Mrs. most of their lives on retirement following the practiced law and it inflict an injury on his the candidacy of Jesse Gore were devastated earth. 1970 election. was not successful. His namesake’s political Jackson undermined Al by the loss of their only Neither Democratic salvation appeared in career, but he was an Gore’s effort in the South. daughter, Nancy, when gubernatorial nominee the form of millionaire John Jay Hooker nor industrialist Armand Senator Gore received Hammer, who selected help from Governor Albert Gore to serve Dogwood Family Dentistry Ellington, who was the as the Chairman of James D. Hazenfield, DDS acknowledged leader of the Island Creek Coal Same day appointments available conservative Democrats Company. $20 Look and See exam in Tennessee. Ellington Hammer had been had been challenged Gore’s business partner We never charge for pain control in the 1966 primary by in an enterprise selling 6502-B Chapman Hwy. Hooker and the governor cattle on the former Knoxville, TN 37920 liked Hooker no better senator’s Carthage, (next to The Rush) 609-9682 in 1970 than he had Tennessee farm. Gore’s NOW OFFERING EXTENDED HOURS PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus December 9, 2013 ‘NEVER’... Yeah right After run- me to the point punishment for the boy car for a long drive back to the way it happened until high school English teach- ning my mouth that I did tell them was to place him in a room Knoxville. However, it was grandson Madden was er, and when I retired from hundreds of to stop talking. where he had nothing to worth the travel to spend born. It became important the job, I vowed that I would time during my Of course, when stimulate him. Before long, time with her family. to his mom that he be at “never” go back, especial- life, I’m ready Lacey reached Dallas was apologizing and This year, I’m choking home to open presents. I ly as a substitute teacher. to accept that her teens, I’d have begging for release. on “never” again. We cel- resisted and growled like Guess what? Our situation uttering “never given anything to Holidays also brought ebrated Thanksgiving the a bear about not chang- has taken a turn to the means never” hear her angel- out the “never” part of me. weekend before the offi- ing, but then Amy clarified point that I’m now looking is just deluding By Joe Rector ic little girl voice Thanksgiving had never cial date. It was the best the situation for me. She for part time employment. myself. Over [email protected] instead of the one been a big deal when I was time for the kids to travel explained that she would No perfect job exists, and and over again, that was filled with young. Daddy’s shift work to Knoxville for the feast. be in Nashville at Christmas if I don’t come up with one life and the situations that surly indifference. might have him away or in Lacey’s family went to and that I was welcome to before long, I’ll have to go arise demand changes in I also declared that the bed resting for the night the other grandparents’ join her. If not, she said I back to the classroom as what we do or the way we my children would never shift. I wanted to make sure house on Thanksgiving, could stay home by myself. a sub. do them. escape punishment when it my family stayed at home and Dallas had planned to Ouch! Since that time, I’m discovering that noth- Some of the never was deserved. That usually and enjoyed the food and share the day with a friend we’ve spent the holiday with ing in this life is set in stone moments involved our chil- meant a swat or two across company. in Chattanooga. We were Lacey’s family, and Dallas and all things are subject dren. Amy and I swore that the bottom. With Dallas I At some point, we did separated for the first time, makes the journey from to change. Accepting that we would never tell our chil- learned that no amount of change our plans. Amy’s something that surprised Chattanooga. It’s a nice fact is sometimes difficult, dren to “shut up.” For the swats would bring about extended family began me, but it turned out well. way to spend that special but it’s either a matter of first year, keeping the vow the desired remorse or cor- meeting at her cousin’s My biggest proclama- day, and being away from rolling with the punches or was easy, but as soon as rection in behavior. He’d set house. We’d load up the car tions concerned Christmas. home isn’t bad except for being left behind. One thing Lacey and Dallas began to his jaw and refuse to be and travel to Cookeville for At first, I claimed that my the fact that I have to board is for sure: I’ll “never” again speak, all bets were off. contrite while I was pres- the day, and after overeat- family would always wake our Jack Russell Snoop at say “never!” Sometimes their constant ent. Eventually, Amy and I ing and visiting with folks, up Christmas morning Butler Animal Clinic. jabbering overwhelmed discovered that the worst we climbed back into the at our house, and that’s I spent 30 years as a All Roads Lead to Clapps Chapel Part III “ . . . rejoice, marched around the field teaching, he has had a remark- and even attended the Chapel featured in an earlier Focus and sing praise.” and made their entrance into able career in public educa- during his high school years. column. Ronald graduated from (Psalm 98:4 the stands.” Coach Dagley tion. Ronald taught one year at The members of the Chapel Gibbs High School in 1978 with KJV) was an assistant principal Rutledge High School in Grainger recognized his talent, and he Rev. Johnson’s brother-in-law, “It was impres- when Rogers first became County before moving to Knox served as their choir director for Kerry Hackney. sive,” Bob Dagley band director at Farragut. County where he taught four three years while attending the Ronald Rogers invites everyone said. He could According to Dagley, the years at Doyle High School and University of Tennessee (UT). to come and join the Christmas have been talk- bands made quite an impres- twenty-two years at Farragut. He “Many of the members who sup- celebration as they practice on ing about the sion that night. The director is now in his third year at William ported me thirty years ago are Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and amazing Gibbs By Ralphine Major did, too. Blount High School in Blount back in the choir,” Ronald said. present the program on Sunday, ralphine3@yahoo. High School bas- com I was not surprised County. At this writing, the band Not only does Ronald have ties December 22, at 11:00 a.m. ketball team he at Dagley’s comments, director was extremely busy get- to the church, he has known “Under Rogers’ leadership, the coached fifty years ago. But because I knew Ronald from ting ready for the Gatlinburg Clapp’s Chapel’s pastor, Rev. choir has doubled,” Dave Wright this time, he was talking about years earlier. When we were parade and an upcoming con- Sam Johnson, since the late sev- told me. “It’s like getting free Ronald Rogers and the bands at growing up, our families attend- cert. Rogers has served as the enties. As a trombone player in singing lessons!” I wonder if the Farragut. After all these years, ed Fairview Baptist Church where immediate past president of high school, Ronald played with a pastor and choir director might Dagley vividly recalls the moment: his mother, Georgella, worked the Tennessee Music Education group for Easter at First Lutheran even bring out those beautiful “At a Friday night football game, in the nursery with our mother. Association. Church in Knoxville while Sam brass instruments and treat the Ronald had the Farragut Middle Even as a youngster, Ronald The director has “come Johnson was the choir director congregation to a special rendi- School Band march around the seemed serious and determined. home” to Clapp’s Chapel United at the church. While in college tion of “Silent Night.” Come and football field before making their When I talked to him recently, it Methodist Church. Ronald at UT, this pastor and choir direc- celebrate Christmas in a special entrance into the stands. Then, seemed nothing had changed. grew up between Harbison’s tor both played in the UT band. way this year---at the Chapel. the Farragut High School Band Now entering his thirtieth year of Crossroads and Clapp’s Chapel Rev. Johnson, a trumpeter, was You will be blessed! December 9, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

December 9, 2013 Back to Back! Oh Henry! West loses 28-27 in state thriller By Steve Williams

It looked like West High School kicker Manny Ruiz might get a chance to redeem himself in the final minute of the TSSAA Class 5A state football championship game. A defensive play by Henry County’s Jeremiah Godbott, however, prevented the opportunity and the unbeaten Patriots from northwest Tennessee held on for a 28-27 win on a cold Friday night at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium in Cookeville. It was the second state crown they’ve earned in three years against a Knox County opponent. For West, which was playing in the state finals for the first time in school history, it was a heartbreak- ing loss. Coach Scott Cummings’ Rebels (13-2) rode a 12-game win streak into the title game. “A great game,” said Henry County Coach James Counce. “Two great teams. It’s a shame someone had to lose.” Continue on page 2 Lady Falcons get well against

PHOTO BY CLARK WORMSLEY Todd Kelly Jr. (6), Andrew Campbell (54), Johnny Chunn (1) and other members of the Webb School team celebrate the Carter 75-27 By Ken Lay Spartans’ TSSAA Division II-A state championship with the hoisting of the gold football Thursday night at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium in Cookeville. Fulton High School’s girls basketball team had to enter Friday night’s District 3-AA contest at Carter in a foul mood as the Lady Falcons dropped their league opener at home to Gatlinburg-Pittman 72 hours earlier. Webb takes Division II Fulton, however, got well in a hurry in smashed the Lady Hornets 75-27 at Carter’s Jim Williams Gymnasium in Strawberry Plains. The Lady Falcons (5-1 overall, 1-1 in District Class A Title 3-AA) scored the first six points of the game and By Alex Norman never looked back. It was apparent early that Fulton and was gone. 62 yards later, Webb free from Alexander, and the 74 yard wasn’t going to have a repeat of Tuesday night’s David Meske has been the head had a 6-0 lead with 9:26 to go in the play resulted in a touchdown. performance. coach at Webb School for the past first quarter. They picked up the two point con- The Lady Falcons started fast and never took 29 years. On the Spartans third offensive version as well, and the game was their foot off the throttle. They just kept building On Thursday, December 5th, possession, Kelly once again found tied at 14 at intermission. their advantage. They opened a 25-4 lead by first Meske added to his impressive the end zone. This time it was a 27 Most of the third quarter was a quarter’s end. Fulton led 45-10 at halftime and resume. yard run to the end zone. Kelly also defensive battle. And with less than opened a 67-21 margin after three quarters with Webb beat St. George’s Indepen- caught a pass from quarterback four minutes to go in the third, Webb some reserves receiving some valuable playing dent School 28-14 to win the Divi- Johnny Chun for the two point con- senior Matthew Melton made the time throughout the lopsided game. sion II Class A championship. It is version, and it was 14-0 Webb with biggest play of the game, jumping in Fulton used a stifling pressure defense and con- the sixth state championship for 3:13 to go in the first. front of a pass by Brown, and making verted several Carter turnovers into easy transition Meske and the seventh in Spartans At this point it looked like the Spar- a key interception inside his own 10 baskets. The Lady Hornets never scored more than history. tans were going to run away and yard line. nine points in any quarter. It is also the Spartans second coast to victory. But the Gryphons From there, momentum would be The Lady Falcons had three players score in straight championship and fourth (9-4) had other ideas. on the Spartans side. double figures. since 2009. With just over a minute left in Webb (11-2) would go on a seven Freshman KeKe McKinney scored 12 of her The game could not have start- the first half and St. George’s trail- play, 66 yard drive that lasted just game-high 18 points before halftime. Moneisha ed any better for the Spartans. The ing 14-6, the Gryphons went for the over three minutes. Robby Stra- Thomas added 12 points and Tyanna Castle fin- defense forced a three and out and big play on 3rd and 10. Dean Brown chan would carry four times for 26 ished with 10. Freshman Quay Hines had nine then future Tennessee Vol Todd Kelly looked for Corey Jones down the left yards. Kelly would get two carries for points while Elicia Faulkner and Brittani Whiteside Jr. took the pitch on the left side, sideline, who was covered tightly by 14 yards, and Melton finished it off scored eight points each. found a hole up the middle, gave a Wrinn Alexander. But the pass and Che’ Davis and Kezia Wyatt scored seven points stiff arm to St. George’s Derek Dixon, the catch were perfect. Jones shook Continue on page 2 each for the Lady Hornets. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 9, 2013 Another 5-7 record, but it’s a better one Tenne s s e e’s that day and who Jones right off the bat in his team since 2004 – and pro- out as a kick returner and asked of them. To get this football team has was absent. Derek post-game comments. vided running room to push receiver. “I thought Devrin victory was very special to finished 5-7 three Dooley declined to Some Vols even went out senior Rajion Neal over the played his best football them.” seasons in a row coach the season with a bang and turned in 1,000-yard mark (1,124 game,” said Jones. “It One of those seniors was now, but there’s finale after being the best games of their UT yards to be exact). was great to see and that defensive tackle Daniel a world of differ- told he would not career. Looking at the final rush- should build a lot of confi- Hood, who played his high ence in this year’s By Steve be retained as Senior defensive line- ing total, maybe this offen- dence with him as we con- school ball at Knoxville record compared Williams head coach, fol- man Corey Miller broke the sive line was better than we tinue to move forward.” Catholic. to the other two. lowing an embar- 30-year old sack record thought. Since the season finale, “I have to smile,” said A difference that can rassing 41-18 defeat at held by Reggie White with Others also sparkled in Miller has been select- Hood, as he looked back on easily be seen just by look- Vanderbilt the preceding 4.5 sacks. He had seven the win over UK. If senior ed to play in the College a trying five years. “I feel like ing at the Vols’ last three week. Interim coach Jim tackles and also forced a punter Michael Palardy All Star Bowl on February we accomplished all of our games against Kentucky. Chaney guided the Vols to fumble and was named the wasn’t rolling one out of 14 and senior right guard goals except for the bowl In 2011, Tennessee lost victory. NCAA National Defensive bounds at the 1, he was Zach Fulton has become game. I feel really proud to 10-7 in Lexington, and after Even though the Vols Player of the Week. sticking a kick inside the the 43rd Vol to be named to leave the program as it is in the game, accusations were didn’t have a bowl to Miller and offensive right 5 like a golfer would stick play in the East-West Shrine Coach Jones’ hands.” made that some of the Vols play for in Lexington this tackle Ja’Wuan James a shot near the cup. One Game on January 18. Butch wasted no time weren’t giving their all for season, you couldn’t tell were named SEC Players of his punts traveled over Butch saluted the seniors turning the page to the Tennessee because they it by their performance. of the Week. James set a 40 yards and barely moved before starting on Team next chapter of UT football. really had no desire to win First-year head coach UT record for most career when it landed. He’s been 118. Here’s the comment that and become eligible for a Butch Jones told his team starts (49) by an offensive doing that pretty much all “They mean so much to really got my attention: lower-tier bowl game. it needed to finish “1-0” lineman. season. our football program and “I want to continue to UT beat Kentucky 37-17 and they responded with a James and his veteran True freshman quarter- they’ve been through a stay positive and move for- in the final game of the solid effort that produced teammates up front helped back Joshua Dobbs played lot (42 coaches including ward, but it’s expected that 2012 campaign, but the a 27-14 win over the Wild- the Vols rush for 218 yards much better, showing us he strength coaches in five we go to bowl games from sad state of its program cats. on a cold November night should be in the thick of the years),” he pointed out. here on out.” was revealed by just look- “I thought our kids really to finish the season with QB derby this spring. “They’ve been remarkable The Vols have their orders. ing at who was in charge showed up and played win- 2,261 yards on the ground And Bearden High prod- in terms of buying in and There won’t be a fourth 5-7 on the Tennessee sidelines ning football,” said Coach – the most by a Tennessee uct Devrin Young stood doing everything we’ve season in a row. Oh Henry! West loses 28-27 in state thriller Cont. from page 1 Ruiz had missed wide an 11th hour break. With 1 12-yard pass to Umar Tate County punt, Justin Hodge PAT was wide left, leaving Henry County, which left on West’s final touch- minute and seven seconds gave West a first down at continued his strong run- West ahead 21-20 with beat Powell 17-14 in the down at the start of the remaining, the Patriots the Henry County 27-yard ning for West and the 5:23 remaining in the third 2011 finals, had been fourth quarter, leaving fumbled the ball on a han- line with 25 seconds to go. Rebels got a 17-yard TD quarter. ranked No. 1 in the state the Rebels behind by one doff exchange and Des- West appeared to be close run from Nathan Cottrell, A 13-yard punt gave most of the season, while point. mond Thompson recov- to field goal range. who darted off left guard. Henry County good field West, whose only other Henry County appeared ered for the Rebels. Marshall threw an incom- Ruiz’ kick made it 14-0 at position at the West 48. loss was to Maryville, to have the victory all but A 20-yard run by quarter- plete pass. He ran a keeper 4:18. Randolph, cutting back came in No. 2. wrapped up, but West got back Seth Marshall and a on second down and God- Henry County started against the grain, had a bott knocked the moving the ball through 43-yard run before being ball out of his the air and drove into pulled out of bounds by hands. Marshall scoring range, but junior Corey Smith at the 1. Per- was able to retrieve Tommy Pridemore, who kins scored on the next it but was tackled was chosen the game’s play and added a 2-point for a 12-yard loss defensive MVP, picked off conversion run to give back to the 39. Colton Randolph’s pass at Henry County its first lead Ruiz was now out the 6. at 28-21 with 1:53 to go in of field goal range A fumbled handoff the third. with five seconds exchange between Mar- Cottrell returned the remaining. shall and Cottrell was ensuing kickoff 66 yards West tried a des- pounced on by Tanner Bea- to the Patriots’ 31. Hodge peration flea-flicker sley at the 32 and gave the tallied from the 8 on the – Marshall passing Patriots a short field late in first play of the fourth quar- to Jeff Bronner, who the first half. Henry County ter. Ruiz’ extra-point try lateraled to Tate – capitalized on the turnover failed. but was stopped at as Godbott plunged in from Henry County marched the Patriots’ 32 as the 1. to the West 4, taking time expired. The momentum official- almost eight minutes off The quick and ly shifted to the Patriots’ the clock. The Rebels had talented Rebels side at the start of the third several chances down the jumped out to a quarter as Godbott scored stretch but couldn’t finish. 14-0 lead in the from 19 yards out to cap Statistically, the game opening quar- a nine-play, 76-yard drive was almost even. Both ter, making it look that tied the score at 14. teams made 18 first easy. Marshall West answered quick- downs. Henry County had scooted around ly. Cottrell got to the out- 304 yards rushing, West left end for the side and sprinted down the 305. The Patriots passed final 18 yards of a left sideline – a 69-yard for 54 yards, the Rebels five-play, 62-yard touchdown. Back came 43. game-opening Henry County and just as Pridemore (8 solo stops, drive. Ruiz’ PAT fast. R’tario Perkins found 2 assists) and Cody Under- kick made it 7-0 at an opening in the West wood (5 solo stops, 4 9:28. line and raced 62 yards assists) led West in tack- After a Henry to score. The Patriots’ les.

Webb takes Division II Class A Title Continued from page 1 championship. It started with a 35 with a 26 yard end around to the left yard run from Kelly, and end with an side. And with 38 seconds to go in eight yard run by Kelly, and with 7:12 the third quarter, Webb was back in remaining, Webb led 28-14. front 21-14. And that would be your final score. But the Gryphons weren’t done. Todd Kelly Jr. was named Offen- They moved the football into Webb sive MVP thanks to his 248 rushing territory, and faced 4th and 1 from yards and three touchdowns. Mat- the Spartans 45. The give was to Clay thew Melton picked up Defensive Crenshaw. Brant Mitchell raced to the MVP honors with his key interception middle of the line, forcing Crenshaw to and 4.5 tackles. the left side, where Gage Thompson Kelly and Melton are graduating... was there to meet him. but Meske and the program they With 8:58 to go, the Spartans start- leave behind are already looking ed the drive that would wrap up the towards 2014...

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PHOTO BY DAN ANDREWS the Beavers answered and its defense. Halls, which pulled to within 20-16 by scored 20 points over the GOING FOR GOLD AGAIN. A pep rally/sendoff was held at Fulton High Friday afternoon for the school’s the end of the frame. first eight minutes, man- undefeated football team. Cold, rainy weather moved the event inside the gymnasium, where members of Head “This was hard for aged to net just 25 in the Coach Rob Black’s squad are recognized on the basketball court. The defending champion Falcons were scheduled both teams because we final three quarters. to play Giles County in the TSSAA Class 4A state finals Saturday afternoon at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville. had both played several “Give Karns credit. They Results of that game were not known at press time, but The Knoxville Focus will have coverage of Fulton’s bid for games in the last few days came in here and took care Oh Henry! West loses 28-27 in state thriller a state title and perfect season in its December 16 issue. and then you come back Continue on page 4 Hornets run past undermanned Falcons 93-76 By Ken Lay record intact. of respect. We respect players who were still That might’ve been Hayes each hit a trey. “We’re building a everybody and we fear no playing football. the understatement of John Woodruff also When Joby Boydstone philosophy and that is ‘it’s one. We’re taking things “They play fast and we the early season. The had 14 points for Carter, took over as Carter High not about me, it’s about one game at a time.” knew that a problem for Hornets buried nine which led by as many School’s boys basketball the C,’” Boydstone said. The Falcons (2-2 us tonight was going to be 3-point shots en route as 26 points and had a coach he promised that “We lost focus a couple overall, 0-2 in the district) depth,” Fulton coach Jody to nabbing a crucial 69-48 lead at the end the Hornets would shoot of times against Fulton opened an 18-14 lead Wright said. “We didn’t early-season victory of the third quarter. and score in bunches. and we got a little selfish. early before the Hornets have our football guys. in lopsided fashion. Fulton had three He lived up to that “But once we started (5-0, 2-0) rallied to take We’re missing about five. Jordan Bowden, who players score in double promise Friday night as playing team ball, we a 41-35 lead by halftime “I think the key to the scored a game-high 23 figures. Darius Filer led the Hornets notched a were able to take control of this shootout. game was that Carter points, hit four long-range the way with 20 points. 93-76 District 3-AA home of the game against a Carter used a 28-13 played two or three steps jumpers (including three Kelvin Jackson had 18, victory over Fulton at the good Fulton team. We third-quarter run to faster than we did all after halftime). Tucker including 12 in the first Jim Williams Gymnasium. want to be where Fulton blow open a close game night. The played well. Greene (21 points) hit half and Joe Kimber The win helped is. They’ve earned it against the Falcons, They shot well. They two 3-pointers. Blake finished with 13 for the Carter keep its perfect and we want that kind who were without five shot a lot of 3s but they Dutton, Toy’Shaun Falcons, who never led also hit a lot of them.” Winton and Austin after the opening frame. ABSOLUTE AUCTION SEVERAL MORE TO CHOOSE FROM! CALL NOW! PRESTIGE CAR WASH *$ Leasehold Interest / Ground Lease *$999 $85/ 999 $85/ DOWN WEEK DOWN WEEK THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 at 2:00 pm

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The Doctor that hangs in her belly and discover I sometimes feel that New Order. But how can the Tate Gallery in London. the mass. Fortunately, my stethoscope and you measure care or the It depicts a house call, a her kidney cancer was my touch are no longer value of touch? Some say sick child and things aren’t discovered before it had necessary in the New it’s a well-documented going well. The doctor sits spread and she was cured Order. These days, medical record with like Rodin’s sculpture, The by surgery after her sinus doctors complete patient all the appropriate Thinker, studying the child infection was treated. records by checking screening tests ordered and hoping for inspiration. The lesson – it takes so electronic boxes on a by surrogates; I say it Similarly, I’ve often little to be thorough. computer screen. The is a verb that comes corrected young doctors Over the years I record was perfect for the from the heart and is too quick with the results have led numerous patient I saw last year. measured by a hand that of an echocardiogram medical missions in Her previous doctor’s is held and a pulse that (ultrasound of the heart) Central America. In the examination and Pap is felt. Emily Dickinson before describing their mountains of Guatemala smear did not mention once said that “Hope is patient’s heart sounds. there are no CAT scanners the mass in her belly the the thing with feathers The Gift of Touch My advice was to hone or blood tests, and the size of a football. No one – that perches in the their clinical skills only technology is your in the operating room soul…” I might substitute I’ve observed that as immediate horizon and because sometimes stethoscope. When I believed the twenty- the word care for hope. I get older I like change conclude nothing is like that’s all you’ve got in was in Medical School two pound tumor had Two thousand years less. I’m not the first it was when I came of the middle of the night. the TV program MASH materialized in six months. ago The Master said, “It person to make this age. In medical school I have averaged 4000 was popular, especially You be the judge of is not the healthy who observation, but the pace I was taught the art of patient visits a year with young medical competency and a system need a doctor, but the of change is like no other physical examination for the last forty years. students. I thought I that focuses on record sick” (Matthew 9:12). in my lifetime. For the and diagnosis. Everyone That’s a lot of heart and wanted to be a chest keeping rather than care. The New Order has first twenty-five years of studied the classic belly examinations and a surgeon like Hawkeye I’ll admit that I’ve turned the wisdom of my life I didn’t pay a lot textbook, DeGowin’s huge comparative data Pierce who seemed to quit looking at patient’s the ages upside down of attention to politics Diagnostic Examination, base. Some years ago a thrive in the crucible of retinas as part of my and has institutionalized or world events. I do which I still own. I found patient presented to my trauma surgery. The regular exam. Perhaps testing in the hopes remember the Cuban my old friend as I was office with what sounded Guatemalan bush is more I’m becoming specialized of eventually reducing Missile Crisis because emptying my office book like a viral syndrome primitive than Hawkeye’s like so many other costs. What happens my parents took me out shelves. The notes in the and a secondary sinus Korea of the 1950s, doctors, picking an when all the money goes of school, and together margins were still there infection. I did the yet life and death is far organ to treat rather for fabulously expensive we filled our bathtub though faded by time. necessary examination more real. My directive than a patient. Does it mandated screening with water in preparation You see, there were no of her ears, nose and for the Americans on our matter that doctors don’t tests and there’s nothing for an expected nuclear CAT Scanners or panels throat and listened to mission team was that routinely check their left over for the care attack. And I remember of blood tests when I her heart and lungs. care is both a noun and a patients for hernias? I of the old or sick? the Tet Offensive and began a career in internal Because she was young verb, but the noun is only guess we should wait Perhaps someone in the Walter Cronkite reporting medicine, and you needed she seldom saw me for possible if the verb comes for a bulge in the groin media should ask Obama. on the evening news that all your observational care, choosing instead to first. Every patient had or pain or an obstructed the Viet Nam War was and clinical skills when see her OB-GYN. Perhaps the stethoscopic symbol bowel. Perhaps the lost – and so it was. you and your sick patient it was a gut feeling of American technology thorough exam I’ve done During the last thirty- were alone in the middle (women have intuition!) applied to their chest on patients all my life Do you have a question for Dr. Ferguson? five years I’ve refocused of the night. There is a or defensive medicine as the gift of touch and is not unnecessary or Please e-mail him at my attention beyond my famous painting called that made me examine an instrument of care. “cost effective” in the [email protected]. Vegan Supper Club to Rural/Metro EMS general manager Feature ‘Forks Over named paramedic of the year John Brinkley was recognition.” for these and many untold Knives’ Film recently named the Brinkley has served in reasons, John is deserv- The Knoxville Vegan Colin Campbell, Cleveland Region II EMS Directors the Army Reserves since ing of Region II EMS Direc- Supper Club will meet on Clinic’s Dr. Caldwell Essel- Association’s “Paramedic 1991, and retired in June tors Paramedic of the Year Sunday, December 15, styn, Dr. Neal Barnard, of the Year” at the orga- 2013 from the 489th Award.” 2013, at 5 p.m. at the and Junshi Chen. The film nization’s annual confer- Civil Affairs Battalion in In 22 years at Rural/ Knoxville First Seventh- provides helpful informa- ence in Gatlinburg, Tenn., Knoxville, Tenn. Brinkley Metro, Brinkley has held day Adventist Church, 3611 tion for anyone concerned for his exemplary service has completed tours in the positions of EMT, Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN about their health. as a Knox County and U.S. Kuwait/Iraq during Oper- paramedic, field training 37919. The event is open to the Army combat medic. ation Iraqi Freedom and officer, field supervisor, Attendees will enjoy a public. There is no entrance “Brinkley has been a in Afghanistan during training supervisor and holiday-themed, plant- fee but a suggested dona- paramedic with Rural/ Operation Enduring Free- quality assurance/quality based meal and see live tion of $10 per person can Metro for more than 20 dom. Brinkley received a improvement and disas- John Brinkley food demonstrations. A be made on site. Registra- years, and because of Bronze Star and Combat ter planning, before his public viewing of the food tion is limited to 50 par- his exemplary leader- Medic Badge during his recent promotion to over- composed of ambulance film “Forks Over Knives” will ticipants and the registra- ship skills and emergen- service overseas. see operations for Rural/ service, emergency med- take place, followed by a tion deadline is Thursday, cy training, was recent- Brinkley was nominat- Metro’s EMS division. He ical service, rescue, aer- question and answer period December 12, 2013. For ly promoted to head our ed for the “Paramedic of is a certified instructor in omedical and hospital with Dr. Daniel Castro, a more information and to Knox County EMS divi- the Year” award by col- pre-hospital trauma life agencies located in East local physician specializing register, visit knoxvillein- sion,” said Rural/Metro league and fellow ser- support and maintains Tennessee. The organiza- in internal medicine. step.com or contact Kim- Regional Director Jerry viceman Chris McLain, current life support train- tion sponsors an annual The film “Forks Over berly Crider at 865-264- Harnish. “Through his mil- clinical care manager at ing in basic, advanced medical symposium pro- Knives” takes a critical 3894. The Knoxville Vegan itary service record and Rural/Metro. McLain said, and pediatric advanced. viding up-to-date medical look at the consequences Supper Club is sponsored his commitment to clini- “John Brinkley is an excel- The Tennessee Region training for EMTs, para- of Western dietary habits. by InStep for Life Health cal excellence, Brinkley lent employee, great fol- II EMS Directors Associa- medics, nurses, physi- It features well-respected Ministries and the Knoxville serves his country and his lower, great leader, great tion is a non-profit orga- cians and other allied researchers and medical First Seventh-day Adventist community selflessly and paramedic and friend. nization chartered by the medical professionals. doctors, including, Dr. T. Church. is highly deserving of this Without reservation and state of Tennessee and PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 9, 2013 Faith What has gone wrong Perhaps you alien race. Life to live out what God’s were shocked, did not gener- intent was from the begin- like me, when ate spontane- ning. Jesus’ ministry is a you heard about ously by some picture of the coming new the Alabama fan cosmic goo. heaven and earth, where that shot a rel- We were pur- there is no longer dis- ative after the posed by a Cre- ease and death, food for By Mark Alabama loss to ator who loves all, and justice and peace Brackney, Auburn last week His creation and prevails. Jesus ushers in Minister of the because they desires an inti- the age of the kingdom Arlington Church didn’t appear to of Christ mate relation- where glimpses of the be upset enough ship. So move- future break out through- over the loss. When did ment one answers out the world. Sins can sports become about life the question “Where now be washed away by and death? How fright- did we come from?” the blood of Christ for ening to think you can’t Movement two is found those who put their faith enjoy a game for what in Genesis 3 – “The Fall.” in Christ, repent of sins, it is, two teams giving Due to sin, we live in a and are washed in bap- their all, and not worry- fallen world. As humans, tism. Christians con- ing about getting killed we have all gone our own tinue to walk by faith by because you are not way, thinking we know doing good works and upset enough when your better than God. Paul share the good news team lost? What has told the Romans that with others. The third Eusebia Presbyterian Church. Choirs, soloists, and congregation of historic gone wrong with us? “all have sinned and movement addresses (founded 1786) Eusebia Presbyterian Church join in a traditional “Service of Well, believe it or not, fallen short of the glory the question, “What is Lessons and Carols” Sunday, Dec. 15, at 10:45 a.m. Christmas Eve “Candle and the Bible tells us what of God” (3:23). No one the solution to all the Carol Eucharist,” with Holy Communion open to the baptized of any Christian has gone wrong. In fact, is righteous by their own problems in the world?” tradition, is at 6 p.m. Music starts at 5:30. The annual Christmas party for all the Bible is written with works and merit. Once The answer is Jesus. area children is Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to noon. Begun by Ulster-Scots pioneers before four broad movements, sin entered this world, The fourth movement Tennessee statehood, the church and even older graveyard are located on U.S. and each movement disease, wickedness, is “The New Heaven and 411, between Maryville and Seymour, corner of Burnett Station Rd. For further addresses major ques- and death came in short Earth.” We are given information, call 982-6332, or visit www.eusebiachurch.org. tions people have about order. Cancer, heart dis- glimpses in the Bible life. Movement one is ease, addictions of all about our eternal future, “The Creation.” We are kinds, strife, murder, and it is going to be amaz- told that God created injustice, poverty, natural ing. The Bible tells us Church Happenings everything in Genesis 1:1. disasters, and all manner about both the judgment Each world view attempts of bugs invaded our the lost will face as well Fountain City services. At 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve Communion to answer this question planet. I hate bugs. This as the judgment of victo- Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve, a children’s worship services on Tues., but only one can be cor- movement answers the ry for the saved and the Fountain City Presby- service will be held. Chil- 12/24 at 7 p.m. and again rect. The Bible tells us question, “Why is there rewarding of good works. terian Church, 500 Hotel dren will lead all parts of at 11 p.m. clearly that we are not evil in the world?” Move- This movement answers Avenue, announces events this worship service. Then In addition, this Wednes- products of some random ment three in the Bible is the question, “What and services for Advent. As at 7:00 p.m. a traditional day evening, Dec. 11th, fol- process by which life - “The Gospel.” God sent happens after I die?” we prepare and await the candle light service with lowing the regularly sched- came into existence. We good news in the form of coming celebration of the carols and Communion will uled fellowship meal, begin- were not seeded by some Jesus Christ. Jesus came birth of Jesus, we invite be held. ning at 6:30 p.m., there will the community to come be the annual “Gifts for the for programs of fun, fel- RIO Praise and Christ Child” celebration, lowship, and worship. The Worship Center with silent auction and the children’s Christmas pro- RIO Praise and Worship drawing for the gift baskets gram will be presented at Center will host a Ladies of various donated goodies our Welcome on Wednes- Christmas HAT-a-Bration on and themes. All proceeds day program, Wednesday December 6 at 6 p.m. Spe- go to SUMC’s Faith Prom- night December 11. The cial features will be speak- ise Missions Fund. Welcome on Wednesday er Wanda Keller and Psalm- program will begin with a ist Jeni Lee. RIO is located Wallace Memorial meal at 5:30 p.m. with the at 3702 Knox Lane, 37917. Baptist Church program to follow at 6:30. For information or RSVP, Wallace Memorial Bap- A special Yuletide Tales call (865)684-6055. tist Church, 701 Mer- and Treats will be held chant Drive, in Knoxville Friday, December 20 in Seymour United will be presenting Cele- Fellowship Hall. Popcorn, Methodist Church brate Christmas 2013 – a movie, pizza, hot choco- The Youth will hold their The 40th Anniversary of late and Christmas joy will first-ever Ugly Sweater The Living Christmas Tree Alterations electrician home repair / metal works roofing stump be the program. Christmas Party on Sun., on Dec. 14 and 15 at 3:00 maintenance removal Sunday morning worship 12/15 at 5:30 p.m.; Youth p.m. and 6:00 p.m. each JOANNE’s ALTERATIONS RETIRED ELECTRICIAN services during December will also do their “Dirty day. 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For more information call 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves ly. Remove from the heat; cool to room tem- new members are welcomed. This will Janice White at 548-0326. 2 cups all-purpose flour perature. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking be the 62nd Anniversary of the Chapter. Knox County Democratic Women’s Meeting 1 teaspoon baking soda soda and salt. Add raisin mixture; mix well. The December 21 (Saturday) meeting Established in 1928, the Knox County 1/2 teaspoon salt Stir in walnuts. Fill greased or paper-lined will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the home Democratic Women are the oldest county 1 cup chopped walnuts miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake of Treasurer, Sharon “Sam” Wyrosdick. Democratic Women’s club in the United at 350 for 12-16 minutes or until a toothpick The program will be presented by Jim States. They meet the second Tuesday GLAZE: comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before Cundall, Flight Coordinator, Honor Air of each month at 6 p.m. at Shoney’s 1 cup confectioners’ sugar removing from pans to wire racks. For glaze, Knoxville. There will be no meeting on Western Avenue in Knoxville. New 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract combine the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and in January and the next meeting will members are always welcome! Call 742- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk enough milk to achieve desired consistency. be on February 15, 2014. Details will 8234 for more information. Drizzle over cooled muffins. be announced in January. Guests are North Knoxville Business and always welcome. For further information Professional December Meeting regarding this meeting, please contact This month’s NKBPA meeting will be chapter Registrar Martha Kroll at (865) held at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, December 603-4655. 13, 2013 at O’Connor Senior Citizens Daughters of the Confederacy meeting center, Winona & 5th Avenue. CLASSIFIEDS The Captain W. Y. C. 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