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Judge Wimberly receives prestigious honor FOCUS By Tasha Mahurin [email protected] Weekly Poll*

Knox County Circuit In your opinion, Court Judge Harold Wim- should the berly Jr. received the Bill Williams Service Award for Affordable Care outstanding achievement in the area of adoption ser- Act require vices last week from the companies Department of Child Ser- vices for his commitment, to cover dedication, and service to contraceptives assisting the department in finding adoptive families for their for children in full guardian- ship of the state. employees with Judge Harold Wimberly, health insurance Jr. is a Knoxville native and has been a General Ses- even if the use of sions or Circuit Court judge contraceptives for the past 39 years. He graduated from West High is against the School and attended the University of Tennessee employees’ and the University Tennes- religious beliefs? see College of Law. Wim- berly went on to serve as YES 32.72% a General Sessions judge from 74’-78’. He was later NO 67.28% appointed by former Gov- Photo by John Gustin. ernor Ned McWherter to Survey conducted November 26, 2013. circuit court clerk and has Knox County Circuit Court Judge Harold Wimberly received the Bill Williams Service Award for outstanding achieve- ment in the area of adoption services last week. Wimberly received the award for his commitment, dedication, and ser- been re-elected to that * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted position four times. vice to assisting the department in finding adoptive families for children in full guardianship of the state. The award is by an independent, professional polling During his tenure as a presented annually by the Department of Children’s Services. The Honorable Harold Wimberly (left) is pictured with company. Continue on page 2 Bill Williams (right).

Parking Garage, Being Lincolns Pensions, Billboards By Mike Steely [email protected]

The demolition of the Pryor Brown parking garage, built in the 1920s, to make way for a block-long street level parking lot was rejected by City Council last week. Royal Properties was appealing a Metropolitan Plan- ning Commission rejection. A local petition to save the multi-story garage and objections by Knox Heritage may save the structure. The old parking facility, located on the corner of West Church and Market, may be one of the oldest such buildings in the nation. Arthur Seymour, Jr., and representatives of the owners, Royal Properties, told the council the building is “beyond repair,” citing the age of the building, the concrete deterioration and a hole in the roof. Kim Trent, executive director of Knox Heritage, said the garage is eligible for listing on the National Regis- ter of Historic Sites and developer David Dewhirst said that the garage could be restored and urged the coun- cil to reject the appeal. Councilman Marshall Stair called for no motion after saying the garage’s condition was simply about the “neglect” of keeping up repairs. Councilman Dan Brown said he had visited the garage and wants to see it preserved. The Pryor Brown parking garage was bought by the federal government years ago with the idea of demol- ishing it and building a federal courthouse. When Photo by Mike Steely. another site became available it was sold to the pres- Tom and Sue Wright as Abe and Mary Lincoln appeared at Fort Dickerson recently, only one of the many public ent owners in 1995. appearances the couple make locally and around the country. Stair said the multi-story structure fits well within the collection of historic buildings downtown, and offers more parking than a parking lot. By Mike Steely [email protected] company, portrays Mr. Lincoln at area near the birthplace of Lincoln “This building defines that street. There’s something special events, in schools, and just in Kentucky. We used to go to the unique about it,” he said, adding that the demolition of A suggestion from his grandson about anywhere he’s asked. His wife, annual Lincoln Day festival where the building and a block-long lot would be like “missing prompted Thomas Wright to become Sue, thought that Mary Todd Lincoln they have a Lincoln Look-Alike con- teeth in a beautiful smile.” Abraham Lincoln. should be represented also, and now test and he (his grandson) would Councilman Duane Grieve asked how much it would Or at least take on the Lincoln she takes that part. go with us. He assumed that I knew cost to restore the garage and called the condition of character. And now the Oak Ridge Seeing the two of them together at about Lincoln so we started getting the building and the request to remove it “demolition man, who is a facility supervisor for an event is memorable. ready to do what my grandson asked. by neglect.” an engineering and construction “My wife and I are both from the Continue on page 3 Continue on page 2 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus December 2, 2013 Focus on the Law Voter Identification Act FOCUS In 2008, the who were either and low-income voters dis- away by election officials. Weekly Poll United States deceased or no proportionately. The trial is The Tennessee Supreme Supreme Court longer lived in taking place in federal court Court heard the case and ,Q\RXURSLQLRQVKRXOGWKH$IIRUGDEOH upheld a voter Indiana. The this month. In Texas, chal- ruled unanimously to uphold &DUH$FWUHTXLUHFRPSDQLHVWRFRYHU identification law Court further lenges to the State’s Voter the Act. In April of this year, passed in Indiana found that the Identification law are work- the General Assembly FRQWUDFHSWLYHVIRUWKHLUHPSOR\HHV requiring voters at burden placed ing their way through the amended the Voter Iden- ZLWKKHDOWKLQVXUDQFHHYHQLIWKHXVHRI the polls to pres- on eligible voters courts. Since 2002, the tification Act to specifical- By Sharon FRQWUDFHSWLYHVLVDJDLQVWWKHHPSOR\HHV· ent either a United Frankenberg, was not sub- Texas Attorney General’s ly exclude cards issued by States-issued or Attorney at Law stantial as the Office has prosecuted 50 municipal libraries as valid UHOLJLRXVEHOLHIV" an Indiana-issued ID cards are free cases of voter fraud which identification. This amend- form of photo iden- and going to the is a tiny number when com- ment codifies the decision

The council also postponed action actual cost and “correct Photo by Dan Andrews. the members could amending the employee pension the math.” review it. Judge Wimberly receives system. Kathy Aslinger told them the Stair said he would Councilman Finbarr Saunders The city coun- changes are required to meet Inter- not support that and, at last week’s City Council cil also postponed, prestigious honor nal Revenue requirements and would along with Councilman meeting. until their Dec. 12 include changes in the actuary table George Wallace, said meeting, any dis- Cont. from page 1 clerk, Judy Moore, told The to calculate retirement benefits for the number of pages presented to the cussion dealing with signs, billboards Focus. employees who add a beneficiary. council in the proposal would not be and advertising structures in the regard- circuit court judge, Wim- In his spare time, Wim- Stair said the change in the calculation reviewed for a decision at or before the ing height regulations. berly became passionate berly loves to travel and about adoption. He has has been an avid photogra- overseen 584 adoptions- pher for the past 20 years- Carol A. Akerman, DPM which led to 1,000 children documenting his travels Podiatrist-Foot Specialist being placed into homes. It throughout the United Medicine and Surgery of the Foot is for his unwavering com- States and Europe. He is 2725 Asbury Rd. mitment to children that he married and has one son, Suite 102 was recognized with the Bill who is also a lawyer. Knoxville, TN 37914 Williams Service Award. The Focus congratulates “He’s passionate about him on a job well done in 865-329-3338 seeing children placed into the service of local chil- 865-329 FEET loving, forever homes,” dren. Wimberly’s long time

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Fountain City Optimist Parade Saturday, December 7 10:00 a.m. North Broadway and Tazewell Pike Gibbs Christmas Parade Sunday, December 8 2:30 p.m. Gibbs Ruritan Park Halls Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 7 6 p.m. Maynardville Highway, The popular Holiday Spectacular at Pellissippi State Community College features the talents of more than 140 Pellissippi State students and faculty in starting at Emory Road and eight different musical ensembles, as well as other performers, such as these ballerinas from Holiday Spectacular 2012. ending at Neal Drive Karns Christmas Parade Popular Holiday Spectacular launches complimentary tickets to ensure seating Saturday, Dec. 7 10 a.m. Enjoy holiday cheer and enter- the door to the first 485 guests, beautiful contemporary settings,” the fine arts. Starts at Ingle’s on Oak tain your hopes for a white Christ- and having a ticket guarantees a said Bill Brewer, Music program While all events in the series are Ridge Hwy to Red Light at mas at Pellissippi State Commu- seat. coordinator. free, donations are accepted at Walgreens and Hardee’s nity College’s hugely popular Holi- The Holiday Spectacular, cen- “Besides the festive sounds of the door for the Pellissippi State Powell Christmas Parade day Spectacular musical concert, tered this year around the hopes the season, the audience will expe- Foundation on behalf of the Music December 07, 2013 offered in two performances, 6 of many East Tennesseans for a rience a visual spectacle of lights Scholarship fund. 5:00 and 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5. white Christmas, takes place in and multimedia, along with grace- For additional information Emory Road Part of Pellissippi State’s Music the Clayton Performing Arts Center ful holiday dancers. Every audi- about the Music Concert Series Seymour Christmas Parade Concert Series, the Holiday Spec- on the Hardin Valley Campus. The ence member will leave the show or The Arts at Pellissippi State, Saturday, December 14 tacular is free and the community concert features the talents of with a taste of holiday cheer.” call (865) 694-6400 or visit www. 3:00 p.m. is encouraged to attend. more than 140 Pellissippi State The Music Concert Series is pstcc.edu/arts. To request accom- Chapman Highway, Because space is limited, the students and faculty in eight dif- part of The Arts at Pellissippi modations for a disability, contact Seymour college is asking that guests arrive ferent musical ensembles. State, which brings to the com- the executive director of Human WIVK Christmas Parade 30 minutes before each perfor- “The choirs and instrumental munity cultural activities ranging Resources and Affirmative Action Friday, December 6 mance to receive a complimenta- ensembles will offer traditional from music and theatre to interna- at (865) 694-6607 or humanre- 7:00 p.m. ry ticket. Tickets will be issued at holiday music coupled with some tional celebrations, lectures, and [email protected]. Gay Street Giving thanks for Being Lincolns the little things Cont. from page 1 events and photos. “We recently made a trip “I met ‘Jefferson Davis’a to Virginia and visited the Well, the turkey from other states arrive safely-- Our first appearance was in few years ago in Cumber- Confederate White House is almost gone, and the mashed and also give thanks when they 2009 in honor of Lincoln’s land Gap, we played chess in Richmond, where he vis- potatoes and gravy are practically arrive back home safely. 200th birthday,” Wright for some photos,” he said. ited as well as the Berkeley demolished. Our day of thanks is I mustn’t forget the variety of said. He said he met several Plantation where Abe visit- over--too quickly, it seems. The usual seasonal programs on TV. The “We’ve appeared at the people portraying the Con- ed General McClellan early thankful prayers have been uttered-- Christmas movies on the Hallmark and history center in Atlanta as federate President and in the war,” Wright said. thanks for family and friends and good Family channels are thought-provoking well as a number of reen- some became friends and “We have not yet made food, thanks for the helpers who had and heart-throbbing. Also, there are the actments including Tunnel compared their experience it to Washington, D. C. but forgone family and friends for a little many holiday specials. No longer do we Hill, Ga., Cumberland Gap, with his, but Wright said he hope to in the next couple while to cook and serve the homeless, need to linger at the “Cops and Robber” the Ramsey House, Wild met a couple of them who of years,” he added. the impossibly unhappy souls of our shows (and that’s on the evening Cat Mountain, and Mun- were not so friendly. “In “My wife and I consider town. What would we do without these news!), at least, for a while. And, thanks fordville, Ky., “ he said, fact, one pulled a gun on it an honor and privilege to unselfish workers of the good? for the old, old Christmas movies, such adding that they have visit- me! I’m not sure he was kid- represent such important Besides the yearly thanksgiving as, “White Christmas”, “Little Women” ed numerous schools in the ding,” he said. people in our history. We prayers we yield, there are a few things “Falling In Love”, “A Christmas Carol”, Oak Ridge and Knoxville The Wrights’ Abe and are members of the nation- I am thankful for that perhaps pass by “It’s A Wonderful Life,” and “Miracle area, made appearances at Mary appeared recently al organization, Association without one noticing. For instance, after on Thirty-fourth Street.” We know the Museum of Appalachia at Fort Dickerson during of Lincoln Presenters, and the trees rid their limbs of their glorious most of these movies by heart yet the and various civic events a reenactment there and meet with fellow portrayers russet, golden and brown leaves, look season cannot pass without watching such as club meetings, boy drew lots of attention. at an annual conference. around! There is still a lot of greenery them one more time. They are a yearly scout meetings, local histo- “Normally we do not We look forward to continu- left, especially in the mountains. The repertoire that just can’t be missed. ry fairs and at Veteran Day charge schools, but for ing our efforts to education coniferous trees, holly bushes and As Thanksgiving journeys into the parades. reenactments where we our you people and encour- perennial plants are there all year to Christmas season, I give thanks The Focus asked him have to travel very far we age them to learn about our help us while away the winter months. that, once again I am able to what the oddest reaction usually ask for a hotel be history,” he concluded. As much as I dislike the rush of enjoy these holiday seasons. May he had as Lincoln and he provided and maybe $200. Anyone interested in con- the Christmas season even before everyone out there be as fortunate replied “Are you a Ghost?” Usually, if it’s close to home tacting Tom and Sue Wright Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the as I feel. Thank you, my friends. and “I thought you got and our schedule is open about having Abe and Mary riotous display, twinkling lights, Thought for the day: shot.” we like to go and just visit Lincoln visit their organi- moving characters, candy canes along Happy moments--praise God. Adults and children also with the public and we gen- zation, event, or school driveways, and fat plastic Santas on Difficult moments--seek God ask Wright if his beard is erally do not charge unless should call them at 428- the rooftops. Surely we can be thankful Quiet moments--worship God real, what is your horse’s we are asked to speak,” he 1680 or email them at for the brilliant array of these scenes Painful moments--trust God name, where’s your ax, said. thomaswright8@comcast. that greet our eyes as we travel. Every moment--thank God. and “Are you a vampire Wright said they have net. Their website is abelin- And, speaking of traveling, I Send comments to rosemerrie@att. slayer?” visited many of the Lincoln colnoakridgetn.com. am thankful when my children net or call (865)748-4717. Thank you. Being Lincoln for reenact- sites in Kentucky and Illi- and grandchildren who travel ments have seen some odd nois.

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She TVA, The Water Quality the South Woodlawn to knock off oversized had her brother Charles find Forum, South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association the chill in our appliance that good electric heaters for the Neighborhood Association, and South-Doyle Middle family room. At could bake up rooms in the house. They Legacy Parks and Perfect School, and became a reality one time in life, By Joe Rector to four pies at blew warm air, but no area Ideas, LLC., gathered when the school received I might have [email protected] once. She’d ever warmed up enough recently to hold a ribbon- a $30,000 grant from The objected because heaters open its door and turn to be comfortable. We’d cutting ceremony at South- For almost 10 years, Dow Chemical Corporation smothered me and had me on the broiler so that the squawk when someone Doyle Middle School’s new students at SDMS have to construct the facility along taking off layers of clothes. heat from it would warm stood in front of the heater outdoor classroom. participated in Knox County’s Baker Creek on the school’s Things are different these the kitchen. We boys were and blocked the flow. The hands-on learning “Adopt-A-Watershed” campus. The Dow Gives days because I sit and thankful to arrive at school Not until all of us left environment includes a program and through that Community grant focuses on shiver as my hands and feet where the classrooms home did Mother have 90-seat amphitheater set initiative have learned the community land-use projects turn to blocks of ice. It’s not were comfortably warm. a heat pump installed. It into the hillside on the SDMS value and necessity of in the neighborhoods near a state unfamiliar to me. Daddy hired some men didn’t produce enough campus and a “labitat” having clean and accessible Dow Knoxville. When we were small at the mill to dig out a “hot” air so Mother ecology research area. water in our communities. children, our house was basement so that a coal purchased a monster wood heated with a coal-burning furnace could be installed. burning stove that had Warm Morning Heater. It It changed our lives for us throwing open every Seussa- was set in the living room the better in some ways, window in the house the Palooza! on an asbestos mat. The but the thing wasn’t the first time it was fired up efficiency of that stove left perfect heating source. on a cold winter’s day. Coupon December 16, 6:00 p.m. much to be desired. On The metal monster Now, I’m like so many Seymour High especially cold mornings, a demanded food, and our senior citizens who struggle School Auditorium light coating of ice covered older brother trod down with being just a little A night full of fun for the portions of the plaster walls the steps to serve coal into “chilly.” That’s where the Corner whole family presented and all of the windows. the stoker. Every few days new heater comes to the by the Seymour High The bedroom Jim and he had to carry buckets of rescue. I have another one Forensics Team! I shared was just as cold clinkers that Daddy had in my office, the other room Dinner and a show! as the living room. We lay fished from the furnace. where I spend hours at a Dinner is provided by under a couple of quilts The house was warmer time. However, when I go Buddy’s BBQ, and the and bedspreads. When the than it had ever been, to bed, I want the room SHS Drama Department time came to get up, we but it came with a price. to be cool. Most nights, will be performing plays ran across the wood floors The first time the furnace the window at the head of based on your favorite Dr. and came to abrupt stops in fired each year, it coughed our bed is opened a little Seuss books! front of the stove. For a few smoke from every register. to let fresh, nippy air in. I PRICES: minutes we’d turn ourselves For the next couple of days don’t so much mind that ADULTS - $15 from front to back in vain the haze continued. At the morning cold air because STUDENTS (11 & UP) attempts to warm up. One same time, the fuel wasn’t our house can be quickly - $10 side would be comfortable, the cleanest. We woke heated so that we are CHILDREN (5-10) - $7 but when we turned, it up, made a bee-line to comfortable. I worry about KIDS 4 AND UNDER would again be painfully the bathroom, grabbed a the day that comes when ARE FREE! cold in no time. Jim and I handful of toilet paper, and my feet and hands turn *Price includes retreated to our room where blew the black crud from to permanent ice cubes. dinner* we grabbed clothes and our heads. Sure, we were For More Information shoes. In front of the heater warmer, but the coal burner call: (865) 577-7040 we dressed for the day. contributed to headaches, or Forensics Director: Breakfast during the sinus infections, and upper Danielle Smallwood at daniellesmallwood@ sevier.org December 2, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

December 2, 2013 RAM brings medical help and more By Mike Steely [email protected] down in history as a wild- In 1985 he founded a village and brought medi- life television star for his Remote Area Medical. cal care and supplies. The name says it all. work on the series “Wild Tennessee is the only state “You can close your eyes Remote Area Medical, Kingdom,” or “Stan Brock’s that has “Open Borders To and put a pin in the map and headquartered here in Expedition Danger” that ran Doctors” Brock opened the go there. You’ll find people Knoxville, serves the poor for 7 years, or as an author organizations headquar- there in the hundreds or with medical, eye and of books or even as a star ters in Knoxville. Since then thousands that need the dental needs across the in movies like “Escape from RAM has grown to serve the service,” Brock has said. United States and inter- Angola.” needy citizens around the In 2014 RAM’s schedule nationally. Last month’s While living among globe with basic medical calls for visits to Houston, Red Carpet Event at the Indians in South America care, eye care, and dental Texas, Madisonville, Tenn., Tennessee Theater high- Brock became in need of care. One day, at the Bristol Buena Vista, Va., Clay lighted the efforts of the medical care and found Speedway, RAM served County, Tenn., Indio, Calif., organization with a recep- that medical care was 26 more than 2,000 people. East St. Louis, Miss., Wise, tion and a new film. days away. When he left The traveling clinic usual- Va., San Juan, Texas, Photo by Dan Andrews. Stan Brock, founder of Guyana he decided to find ly opens at 5:30 a.m. but Oklahoma City, Okla., The Tennessee Theatre hosted the RAM red carpet event the Remote Area Medical a means of delivering basic people line up a day before Grundy, Va., Newport, Tenn., and screening on Thursday, November 21. Volunteer Group (RAM) was medical care to needy or wait overnight. and Greeneville, Tenn. present and attendees saw people. Initially the effort There’s no identification RAM is funded by dona- on Facebook, or Google or the award-winning film, plus was aimed at Third World or payment asked of those tions and volunteers, Yahoo them, or call them at heard the Tennessee Wind countries and then also in need. During the Haiti including doctors, dentists, 579-1530. Donations can Symphony. focused on similar needs relief effort Brock and other nurses, pilots, and veteri- be made with most major Brock could have gone in the United States. RAM staff parachuted into narians. You can find RAM credit or debit cards. Congressman Duncan visits Big Brothers Big Sisters: Making Fountain City Elementary an impact across East Tennessee By Tasha Mahurin [email protected] supported mentoring net- work, Big Brothers Big “Working for UT athlet- Sisters makes meaning- ics was my dream job, and ful, monitored matches I never thought I’d leave between adult volunteers it,” Doug Kose, told The (“Bigs”) and children Focus. (“Littles”). Most children That was before he served by Big Brothers Big began serving on the Sisters live in single-parent board of directors for Big and low-income families, or Brothers, Big Sisters of East households where a parent Tennessee. Kose moved to is incarcerated. Knoxville from Ohio in 2005 The organization has to accept a position within nearly 400 agencies the University of Tennessee across the country. The Athletic Department. During East Tennessee agency Photo by Dan Andrews. that time, he served on the serves youth ages 6-15 Fountain City Elementary teachers and students sing the National Anthem as Congressman Duncan presents the board of Big Brothers Big from Athens to the Tri-Cities school with a flag that had flown over the state Capitol building in Nashville. Sisters and became pas- area. Kose explained that sionate about the organi- they are currently working By Mike Steely including Superintendent Mcintyre, students.” Hold also said that zation and its cause. When to expand their coverage in [email protected] School Board member Deathridge, Duncan stayed for photographs with the position for CEO of the the Greenville area. “It was a really special time with Commissioner Smith and students and staff and handed out organization came avail- The service is free for the kids,” said Tina Holt, Principal of Commissioner Grieve. Holt said that “Lucky Pennies” to the students. able in 2012, Kose applied both the “Big” and the Fountain City Elementary School of Angela Cook directed the pledge to The coins had the inscription “Keep for it. “Little”, therefore, the Congressman John Duncan’s visit the flag and singing of the national me and you’ll have Good Luck,” on “Knowing that what organization fundraises on Friday, November 22. anthem, and that the Safety Patrol one side and “John H. Duncan, you’re doing is helping kids throughout the year. In Congressman Duncan had carried the flag. Member of Congress” on the other, and really making a differ- December they will begin dropped by Fountain City “Our school is worth the attention,” with a penny in the middle. ence in their lives every their “Double My Donation” Elementary to speak to the Holt said. She added that the event “It was a one-on-one,” she said. day is amazing,” he added. campaign- which is a pro- students and teachers, telling them was timely enough to allow the Congressman John Duncan, Jr., Kose, who accepted the gram in which individual about the two national houses, the kindergartners to leave on time, succeeded his father in office and position in January of this contributions made during three branches of government, was not formal, and that Duncan has now served longer than his year, hopes to make a last- the month with be matched and what he does in Washington. not only spoke but asked students father did. Duncan is a former Knox ing impact on the organi- by corporate donors. He presented the elementary questions and got replies. County Criminal Court Judge and zation and the children it On January 4, truly school with a flag that had been “He said that the children and has served in Congress since 1988. serves. committed sponsors of flown over the state Capitol. Also their families were his boss,” she He serves on several committees, As the nation’s larg- the organization have present were Knox County officials, said, “and shook hands with the including Homeland Security. est donor and volunteer Continue on page 2 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus December 2, 2013 Big Brothers Big Sisters: Making an impact across East Tennessee Cont. from page 1 be running, and jumping… involved- by becoming a and requires a background, it is for the child. the world,” he said. the opportunity to par- into the frigid waters of the mentor. driving record, and ref- “Many of our mentors For more information on ticipate in the “Penguin Tennessee River. “We always need ’Bigs’,” erence check and takes say they feel that they have Big Brothers Big Sisters Plunge.” Participants will If you aren’t able to con- Kose explained. “We cur- 6-8 weeks to complete. benefitted more from the of East Tennessee visit take pledges, much like a tribute financially, and rently have about 50 chil- According to Kose, howev- program than their little www.tennesseebig.org walk-a-thon. 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(865) 428-4824 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus December 2, 2013 December 2, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Part Seven: Tennessee’s Old Gray Fox Albert Gore Pages from practiced by his predeces- sor Kenneth McKellar, as the Political well as Estes Kefauver. Past McKellar was renowned for his prompt response to every letter received in his office and the numerous favors he performed for constitu- ents daily. It had helped to make him Tennessee’s lon- gest serving senator and in 1970 there were many who By Ray Hill remember Senator McKellar very well indeed. [email protected] Estes Kefauver had per- Congressman Ross Bass haps even gone farther than had been elected to the McKellar, noting the various United States Senate in 1964 anniversaries, birthdays, and to fill out the remainder of the other happy occasions cel- late Senator Estes Kefauver’s ebrated by his constituents, term of office. Senator Bass all of whom received a note had to face the voters again from the senator. W h e n in 1966 and the campaign Senator Albert Gore sud- would be a repeat of 1964, denly started taking notice of with Bass once again facing such events, it drew not good Governor Frank Clement in will but suspicion and scorn the Democratic primary and as he had been in the Senate Republican Howard Baker in for almost eighteen years the general election. and found it to be beneath Bass was upset in the pri- the dignity of his office. mary by Governor Clement, Hudley Crockett had cam- who in turn lost to Howard paigned hard on the theme Baker by about 100,000 Senator Gore was out of votes. Although Baker had touch with Tennessee, a run a strong race in 1964, theme naturally picked up which had not been a by the Brock campaign. good year for Republicans, Gore enthusiastically picked his victory stunned many up the “old gray fox” analogy Democrats who could not bestowed upon him, claim- bring themselves to believe ing a gray fox was mighty dif- a GOP candidate could win ficult to catch. a statewide election in what The change in the way had been a one party state campaigns were being run for decades. Howard Baker in a modern was the first Republican to age proved to ever be elected to the United be a challenge States Senate by popular From the author’s personal collection. for some of vote. Above, an autographed portrait of Albert Gore, Sr. Tennessee’s The Republicans also Right, Senator Albert Gore literally campaigning on the stump. most popular managed to snag yet anoth- Democrats. er Congressional seat with Senator Albert Gore successor had also been his W i n f i e l d Governor Frank the victory of Dan Kuykendall was targeted by the Nixon predecessor in office, Frank Dunn proved to Clement, widely in Memphis. Kuykendall administration for defeat. Clement, thereby beginning be the second acknowledged had challenged Albert Gore Tennessee Republicans the famous “leapfrog” gov- choice of many as a power- in 1964 and had come were energized and there ernment in Tennessee. Republicans ful orator, had within fifty thousand votes were a host of serious can- Senator Albert Gore and he did sur- fared poorly of winning. Kuykendall had didates for the gubernatorial was himself the target of prisingly well on television. run against Congressman nomination. House Speaker many inside his own party. across the Likewise, Albert George Grider, who had Bill Jenkins, millionaire indus- Many encouraged outgoing state, but car- Gore was defeated the last remnant trialist Maxey Jarman, and Governor Buford Ellington ried his home an able and of the old Crump machine in former Republican State to run against Gore in territory of accomplished 1964. Many of Congressman Party Chairman Claude the Democratic primary. Shelby County, stump speak- Davis’s old supporters Robertson all made deter- Ellington was far more con- the most populous in the nominated Harold Carswell. er and his personality on the had lined up behind Dan mined campaigns, as did servative than Gore and even state, by an amazing margin Senator Gore thought he campaign trail seemed less Kuykendall and a rising a little known dentist from the Nixon administration did of around 95%. would be able to support remote and reserved. Still, Republican Party. While the Memphis, Winfield Dunn. not find the prospect of an Congressman Bill Brock the nomination, which would Gore found it difficult to meet Democrats still held a major- There were two candidates Ellington candidacy unpleas- had beaten Tex Ritter easily, have the effect of diminish- the challenges of modern ity of the Congressional facing off in the GOP senato- ant. In the end, Ellington unlike Senator Gore who ing the charge he was traitor campaigning. seats in Tennessee, the rial primary as well; one was chose not to run, but he did came out of his own primary to his own South. Much to There was no exten- Republicans were making former movie star and coun- encourage the candidacy of battered and wounded. his dismay, Carswell proved sive entourage, which is a serious inroads in areas that try music artist Tex Ritter. his press secretary. Hudley Gore loathed Richard to be unfit for the high court staple of campaigning to had never before supported The other was Congressman Crockett, a former newsman, Nixon and the dislike and he voted against confirm- this day. Neither did Senator a GOP candidate. William E. “Bill” Brock, III of was running to the senator’s between the two was quite ing Carswell’s nomination. Gore have the benefit of Lyndon Johnson had been Chattanooga. right. Crockett’s campaign mutual. Senator Gore also Despite Harold Carswell’s the advance men who help the first presidential candi- It was Tex Ritter who chris- for the Senate pressed Gore had little or no regard for being a poor choice, Gore’s shape a candidate’s sched- date to carry Tennessee tened Albert Gore the “Old hard and he carried West Vice President Spiro Agnew, opposition to his nomina- ule for maximum benefit, since Harry Truman, but Gray Fox” of Tennessee poli- Tennessee heavily. who at the time had become tion made the senator’s path attracting the local televi- Richard Nixon carried the tics. By 1970, Gore was the Once the primaries were something of a political light- to reelection all the more sion news and encouraging Volunteer State in a three- very essence of senatori- over, there were several ning rod. Agnew was adored uncertain. Senator Gore supporters to attend vari- way race with Vice President al appearance, with a head surprises. Winfield Dunn by much of the right wing, himself later confessed he ous events. Gore would Hubert Humphrey and of distinguished white hair. emerged from the heated while he was anathema to suspected his “political life” oftentimes arrive in a town Alabama Governor George Ritter explained Gore was a GOP gubernatorial contest the left wing. might very well be at stake in or city without prior notice Wallace. Wallace had run shrewd politician, crafty and as the Republican nominee. Gore and Agnew had deciding the Carswell issue, and simply visit from person especially well in West hard to pin down. It was read- Dunn’s opponents were rel- traded insults publicly and he could not bring himself to to person. While it had been Tennessee, while Nixon was ily apparent the Republicans egated almost to favorite Gore’s opposition to the support Harold Carswell. effective in the past, it was amassing huge majorities were going fox hunting. son status as each carried Nixon administration was Senator Albert Gore was long outdated in 1970. in traditionally Republican Tennessee Democrats his home turf and little else. taking its toll in Tennessee. also afflicted with several Congressman Brock ran East Tennessee. Nixon car- were not deterred from fight- Speaker Bill Jenkins carried Senator Gore had opposed other problems that affected a tough campaign, stressing ried Tennessee with just over ing amongst themselves as upper East Tennessee, while two of Nixon’s appointees to his political standing. Many he believed and shared the 37% of the vote. they faced a serious chal- Claude Robertson carried the the United States Supreme perceived Gore as aloof and values of most Tennesseans. Perhaps even more shock- lenge from the Republicans. Second Congressional dis- Court, Clement Haynsworth aristocratic, although Albert Of course the inference was ing to Tennessee Democrats There was a fierce prima- trict surrounding Knoxville. and Harold Carswell, both of Gore was anything but an Albert Gore did not share was a temporary loss of con- ry contest for the guberna- Maxey Jarman did well in whom had been Southerners. aristocrat, having come from those same values. trol of the state House of torial election where John the Third Congressional dis- Gore was acutely aware of a very humble background. It would be the theme of Representatives. The elec- Jay Hooker was the favorite trict and much of Middle the political danger in reject- For years Gore had disdained the fall campaign and Albert tion of a Republican Speaker candidate. Hooker had run Tennessee, an area where ing the nominations and many of the things incum- Gore’s last race for the United of the House, Bill Jenkins, against Governor Buford there was a notable absence had initially been delighted bents do to generate good- States Senate. was an historic event in Ellington four years before of Republicans. when President Nixon had will, a practice scrupulously Tennessee. and run a very strong race. Albert Gore would again John Jay Hooker was consid- seek reelection in 1970 ered more liberal than many and he had been a consis- Tennessee Democrats, Dogwood Family Dentistry tent opponent of the Nixon with an urbane appearance James D. Hazenfield, DDS administration. President and folksy manner. Buford Same day appointments available Nixon had engaged in a strat- Ellington was considered to $20 Look and See exam egy to maximize Republican be far more conservative strength in the South and than Hooker, with close ties We never charge for pain control intended to help candidates to President Lyndon Johnson. 6502-B Chapman Hwy. win in states that had largely Ellington had first been elect- Knoxville, TN 37920 been one party states since ed governor in 1958 as an (next to The Rush) 609-9682 the Civil War. avowed segregationist; his NOW OFFERING EXTENDED HOURS PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus December 2, 2013 A Birthday Celebration the Mynatt Brothers’ Dad Turns 80! It was well game. It was per- help from a neighbor who complete without a cake. underway when fect for a party, took Emerson to visit anoth- To celebrate Emerson’s 80 we arrived. With too---a surprise er friend in a neighboring years, there was a huge cake the hillside full of birthday party! county on a crisp Saturday and ice cream for guests to cars, it had the The party was in morning. While they were enjoy. When I went back look and feel of a honor of Emerson gone, Butch and Pam and inside for a piece of cake, tailgating event-- Mynatt, a Halls their children came up there were two more grand- -especially since resident and from Georgia, and Randy children on hand for the spe- the University avid UT fan. He flew in from Louisiana. cial day—Gina’s children, of Tennessee By Ralphine Major is also the father The Louisiana grandchil- Jessica and Blake. Even the was hosting ralphine3@yahoo. of “The Mynatt dren, Tyler and Caroline, great-grandchildren, Macy com the University Brothers” that I could not make the trip; but and little Cooper, were at of Georgia. Some guests wrote about earlier this year. Laura and Grant, the grand- the party to wish their great- were coming outdoors to The Mynatt Brothers came children who are University granddad a happy birthday. eat. Others were just inside home to Halls to help with of Georgia graduates, were They belong to the Mynatt’s where the tasty barbeque the celebration. For weeks, there sporting red bulldog oldest granddaughter, April, Emerson and Cecil and their children managed to break and all the side dishes filled Emerson’s wife, Cecil, and shirts. It appeared some- and her husband. The day away from their guests to get a rare and special family the buffet table. The spread their four children—Carol, what of a house divided was a lot of fun spent with photo in front of their beautiful rosebushes. (Left to of food had the perfect back- Butch, Randy, and Gina--- since Butch and Pam, as family and friends. The party right): Gina, Randy, Emerson, Cecil, Butch, and Carol--- drop — a collection of UT had managed to keep the well as Randy, Gina, and was a huge success—but it by Ralphine Major. memorabilia in the corner. party plans a secret from Carol’s daughter, April, are would have been a more Early October was weather the Navy veteran and retired all UT grads. perfect day if the Big Orange perfect for a college football postal employee. They got A birthday party is not had won! Impromptu

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A Look 2013 Knox Metro Youth Football League Champions Ahead, A Glance Back Webb closing in on seventh state title By Steve Williams

Webb School is favored to win a seventh state championship since the TSSAA playoff system began when it goes against St. George’s Inde- pendent School Thursday afternoon in Cookeville. According to the Sonny Moore Computer Power Ratings, Webb is expect- ed to defeat the Gry- PHOTO BY JON GUSTIN phons of Collierville by The little guys (above) play the game just like the big boys in the Knox Metro Youth Football League. See the end result inside today’s sports nine points. section -- team photos of all 15 league champions, from Junior Hoppers to Senior Midgets, plus the championship game scores and more. Kickoff time is set for 4 o’clock (EST) for the Blue Cross Bowl’s Division II-A title game, which will be played at Tucker Stadium on the Tennessee Tech Powell overcomes slow start to down Lady Pats campus. The Spartans’ current By Ken Lay first lead, an 18-17 advan- total of six state titles For the first quarter of its tage, with 5 minutes, 19 since 1969 is more than game Tuesday afternoon seconds remaining in the any other high school in the Powell High School second quarter by senior Knoxville has produced. girls basketball team was Shea Coker, who scored a David Meske, in his sleepwalking. game-high 24 points in the 29th season as Webb’s But when the Lady Pan- contest and had many of head coach, has guided thers finally answered their her points when the Lady the Spartans to five state wake-up call, they were Patriots were on runs and championships and two able to defeat Jefferson attempting to get back in runner-up finishes. County 52-42 in the first the game. Webb gave Knoxville round of the U.S. Cellular “Shea always hits big its first state crown in Basketball Tournament at shots for us and she did the playoff era in 1981 Central High School. it again today,” Hollifield when Ron Gratz was “I don’t think we were said. “She’s like a dagger. head coach. ready to play [in the first “She scored points for “Our strengths this quarter],” Powell coach us when we really needed season have been a Caitlin Hollifield said. “We them. She scored when strong defense, excel- want to come out and start they were getting momen- lent play out of our offen- games like we finish them tum and trying to go on sive line and running and we’ve been preaching runs.” backs that have the abil- about that all year. Coker wasn’t the only ity to score,” said Meske The Lady Panthers (3-0) star for the Lady Pan- Monday via e-mail. “We may have beaten the Lady thers on this night. Senior also have a great kicker Patriots (2-2) easily but center Damaiya Moore in Robby Strachan. Our early on, it didn’t look like was a dominant force in quarterback, Johnny Powell was going to beat the paint. After a sluggish Chun, has also made the anybody. Continue on page 4 plays that he has needed Jefferson County ham- to make.” mered the seemingly Photo by Dan Andrews. Todd Kelly Jr., a Mr. slumbering Lady Panthers Powell’s Jill Gorman (12) Football Finalist for the early and opened a 12-3 attempts to shoot over a Tennessee Titans’ Divi- lead before Powell finally Jefferson County defender sion II-A Back of the Year, shook off its lethargy and in the Lady Panthers’ 52-42 which will be named pulled to within 17-14 by win over the Lady Patriots today, carried the ball first quarter’s end. Tuesday in the U.S. Cellular 16 times for 140 yards The Lady Panthers Basketball Tournament at Continue on page 6 would eventually take their Central High School. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 2, 2013 It’s first and grin for Knox Metro Youth Champions Six Catholic Senior Midgets win fifth straight championship By Steve Williams season for Senior Midget headed for Coach Steve the loss of their starting Junior Hopper NFC: Bearden Winning a championship teams that will feed their Matthews’ Fighting Irish quarterback in the semifi- in the Knox Metro Youth future high school pro- high school program. nals and get past Central Football League is a thrill. grams. Senior Midget play- The Catholic youth pro- 12-6 in double overtime. Can you imagine doing it ers mainly consist of middle gram’s 10 year old team Ty Humphreys went out five years in a row? schoolers. also took top honors in the with a knee injury midway That’s happened for six “Seventeen of the 21 Minor Pee Wee NFC divi- through the third quarter, youngsters, who were mem- players I had on this year’s sion this season, beating pointed out Butch Ivester, bers of this season’s Cath- team will probably come to Bearden 16-6 in the title the team’s offensive coordi- olic Senior Midget team, Catholic High,” said Som- game. Catholic’s 12 year nator. Backup QB Jay Riddle which rolled past Halls payrac, who is principal at old team was runner-up in ended up scoring the win- 51-22 in the local youth Catholic High School. the Junior Midget AFC divi- ning touchdown on a boot- league’s title game for 13 In the finals, Catholic led sion. leg on fourth-and-two. Hopper AFC: Halls and 14 year old players. by only 16-14 with three In the Senior Midget The Falcons went on to For Morgan Ernst, Jack minutes to go in the first semifinals, Catholic defeat- blank Halls 6-0 in the cham- Sompayrac, Roland Ryan, half. A strip and fumble ed Farragut 35-14 and pionship game. It was the Joe Fluker, James Davis and recovery led to another Halls eliminated the Fal- ninth shutout of the season Tyler Hayes, it was their fifth Irish touchdown. The deter- cons 40-20. for the Falcons, who were championship season in a mined Halls team scored 10-0 in the league and 4-0 row on the Catholic team on its first possession in TITLE TEAMS: Fifteen in bowl games. coached by Dickie Sompay- the second half, but Cath- teams won champion- rac. 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Farragut had lost to seasons, counting league defense. Catholic 6-0 in the regu- play and “bowl” games. “He’s our man-child out BEATING ADVERSITY: lar season. Farragut also Another seven or eight there,” said the coach. “He On the way to winning the avenged a 25-0 loss to players were on Sompay- plays beyond his years.” Minor Pee Wee XFL crown, Central with an 8-6 semi- rac’s team for four years Ernst is among a steady Coach Sammy Vaughn’s final win. but began playing this stream of good talent Falcons had to overcome Continue on page 6 Hopper NFC No. 2: Baby Roadrunners

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KNOX METRO YOUTH Bam Bam and Bubba help lead FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2013 Championship Falcons defense in title win Games Scores By Steve Williams Junior Hopper (7 Year Old) AFC: Falcons 26, Halls 0 On the youngest end NFC: Bearden 38, Karns 6 of the Knox Metro Youth Football League, the Junior Hopper (8 Year Old) Hopper AFC division for AFC: Halls 30, Carter 28 Senior Midget: Catholic 7-year-old players, the NFC: Grace 28, Falcons stopped Halls Hardin Valley 8 26-0 in this season’s finals NFC No. 2: Baby at John Tarleton Park. Roadrunners 18, Grace 6 “Defense,” said veteran youth coach Ricky Jones Junior Hopper AFC: Falcons Cutter (9 Year Old) when asked what he AFC: Farragut 26, Central 20 thought was the key to the NFC: Gibbs 8, CAK 0 victory. “We didn’t give and returned it for a TD with the Falcons finished up many first downs (only 1:44 left. Stinson tacked undefeated in the league. Minor Pee Wee (10 Year Old) two). on a 2-point conversion run Halls coaches kept the XFL: Falcons 6, Halls 0 “Our offense started out to complete the scoring. mood upbeat and positive AFC: CAK 8, Carter 0 Junior Midget NFC: Carter slow. But they spread their Jalen Hill, Bam Bam King as the Red Devils came NFC: Catholic 16, Bearden 6 defense out wide, and we and Steven Soles made together for a post-game were able to hit some gaps stickout hits on defense meeting, with parents Pee Wee (11 Year Old) and make some long runs for the Falcons. looking on. AFC: Central 54, Halls 0 on them.” King made a textbook “Did you have fun NFC: West 18, South-Doyle 0 Zion Stinson made a key tackle when the Red Devils’ tonight,” asked Scott block on a Halls defensive Gavin Harrop came his way Tidwell, the team’s Junior Midget (12 Year Old) back as Demarcus Allen on a reverse at the start of defensive coordinator. AFC: Farragut 14, Catholic 8 scored on a 10-yard run the second quarter. Bam “ Ye ah ,” p l ay e r s NFC: Carter 28, Falcons 6 late in the first quarter – Bam “stayed home” at his responded. the only touchdown of the end post and dropped the “That’s what it’s all Senior Midget first half. Halls runner for no gain. about,” said Tidwell. (13-14 Year Old) Junior Midget AFC: Farragut Brandon Winton raced Halls got some key Offensive coordinator Catholic 51, Halls 22 47 yards in the third defensive stops from Riley Tommy Heath then took quarter to extend the lead Earle and Kamen Shown. his turn to address the to 12-0. Shown also ran hard squad. A 64-yard breakaway against the tough Falcons “Your coach called some Jake Bishop was head by Allen on the first play defense. Michael Harrop bonehead plays,” he said. coach of the Red Devils, of the fourth quarter was had a 9-yard gain out of “You still gave it who finished the season big. Allen got to the outside Halls’ overload-right “beef” everything you had. That’s with a 7-3 record. and was gone. formation midway through what counts. I don’t care B ub b a Faulk ner the final quarter. what the scoreboard intercepted a Halls pass With the victory, says.” Pee Wee NFC: West

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The Absence of Patience Jeff Francis chose By Alex Norman very close in 2012 and Vols basketball program Time Worst Coaches 2013, probably a win shy traditionally breaks at Great Programs.” coaching over On November 11th, of the field of 68 each even in that regard. Dooley was the Tennessee’s men’s time. And I think people Football and exception when basketball team opened forget the roster was basketball drive the regarding pulling the reporting football the season with a road gutted following Bruce economic engine of an trigger on a dismissal. game against Xavier. Pearl’s firing, with seniors athletic department, But he’s not the rule. Jeff Francis resigned which defeated South- A late Vols rally fell a Brian Williams, Melvin and most often, when So depending on how as sideline reporter for Doyle 18-0 in the Pee bit short in a hostile Goins, Steven Pearl, Josh a team is losing, the this Vols basketball the Vol Network in 2007 Wee NFC finals. environment, with the Bone and John Fields cash flow slows… season turns out, the to spend more time with “He might be the first Musketeers hanging on departing, as well as Sometimes though, folks wanting a change his family. Much of that one in our family to play for a 67-63 victory. freshman Tobias Harris the most critical fans… at the top might get even time has been coaching football with his hand on The next day on local and junior Scotty Hopson the ones that stop more vocal. If the Vols his sons’ football teams. the ground,” said dad. sports talk radio, the choosing to turn pro. buying the popcorn and fail to advance to the This season was Fran- Francis’ oldest son, large majority of callers But Bruce Pearl making the donations, NCAA tournament, the cis’ ninth coaching youth Christian, didn’t start talked about the future spoiled the Tennessee do have a point. Many pressure on Tennessee football and it was high- playing youth football of head coach Cuonzo fan base with an exciting Vols football fans were athletic director lighted by his West team until around middle Martin. Some wanted brand of basketball, vocal and calling for Dave Hart to make a of 11 year old players school age and was a him fired… others wanted and six straight NCAA then head coach Derek change will be high. winning a champion- three-year starter at former head coach tournament appearances. Dooley’s firing after an Can’t we at least get to ship in the Knox Metro quarterback for West Bruce Pearl brought Before Pearl showed embarrassing 10-7 loss the middle of December Youth Football League. High School. He’s now back after his NCAA up, Tennessee had only to Kentucky at the end of before everyone starts My guess is that title a biology major at UT. “show cause” penalty been there 13 times the 2011 season. It was in with the “Bill Self win was just as exhila- Middle son Ryan expires next summer. in program history. the first time Tennessee has land in Union rating for Jeff as the also played QB and in Remember, the Vols However the bigger lost to the Wildcats in County” or “I saw Tom time he led Tennessee the secondary at West were 0-1. They had issue is probably the fact more than a quarter Izzo at McGhee-Tyson to a Liberty Bowl win and is a freshman played one game. On the that many fans have no century. Dooley had lost Airport” comments? over Minnesota in 1986 safety for Virginia Mili- road. Against a perennial patience anymore. We the team, and players That would be the and was named the tary Institute this fall. NCAA tournament team. live in an immediate such as quarterback basketball equivalent game’s MVP as the Vols’ Daughter Keeghan, This, of course, gratification society, Tyler Bray and receiver of Jon Gruden sophomore quarterback. however, is the begs the question… and that translates to Da’Rick Rogers reportedly rumors… right? Drew Francis, Jeff’s toughest of all. What is wrong with the world of sports. We told teammates that they Take a deep youngest of three “If I could make my these people? want wins, and we don’t didn’t want to play in a breath people… sons, was a lineback- boys as tough as her, Maybe you are one want to wait for them. lower-tier bowl game. Please? er, tight end and tackle they’d really be good of them, maybe you The University of Instead, Dooley on the West team, aren’t, but the idea of Tennessee’s athletic was given a third wanting a coach fired department (and season… which turned after the first game of departments across the into another disaster. the season is asinine. country) has learned that Wasting a collection of By my count the Vols the days have passed offensive talent at the will play a minimum when you could just skill positions, many of of 32 games this open the doors to your which would find their season. So following football stadium and way onto NFL rosters, the Xavier contest, basketball arena and the Vols finished with Tennessee’s schedule have all the seats filled. a third straight losing was 3.1% complete. This is most important season. Athlonsports. I realize that Tennessee in football and men’s com recently had (Up to $1, when you buy a hasn’t been to the basketball, since these Dooley at the top of a NCAA tournament since are the two sports that rather dubious list… fountain drink, ICEE, Gourmet 2011, but they came register a profit. The Lady “College Football’s All- coffee or Delicious cappuccino) PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 2, 2013 Teamwork nets sixth win for Spartans By Ken Lay attack. Austin Cox scored a game-high Webb School of Knoxville boys bas- 26 points. Jenkins added 25 and Dean ketball coach Ricky Norris said his team Miniard finished with 12. plays its best when it shares the bas- Webb is off to a perfect start despite ketball. missing a few players who are still play- The Spartans did just that in a 74-58 ing football. The Spartans will play for a victory over Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett second consecutive Division II-A State Tuesday night in the first round of the Football Championship Thursday night U.S. Cellular Basketball Tournament at in Cookeville. Central High School. On the hardwood, Norris isn’t about “Our willingness to share the basket- to throw away any of his team’s six wins ball is the key to our success and we’ve but he considers them a bit of icing on done that well to this point,” Norris said the cake. after his squad used a big second half “It may sound silly but right now, the to rout the Indians. wins aren’t the biggest thing for us,” “Our key to success tonight was the Norris said. “It’s great to get those play of our post players and their willing- wins. ness to battle inside. “But right now, we’re playing to get “They [the Indians] had me concerned better later in the season.” because of their size.” The Spartans are certainly on their Dobyns-Bennett was much bigger way to a successful season thanks to Photo by Dan Andrews. than the Spartans but on this night, it teamwork and a potent offense. A stingy Farragut’s Madison Maples drives to the basket in the Lady Admirals’ 54-14 win over didn’t seem to matter. defense certainly doesn’t hurt matters South-Doyle last Monday night in the Admiral Thanksgiving Tournament. Maples Webb (6-0) and the Indians were either. scored 15 points for Farragut. embroiled in a see-saw affair early. The On Tuesday night, the Spartans held Spartans led 19-18 after the first quar- the Indians bigger post players in check. ter and held a 33-32 advantage at the Reserve center Paul Gadson, a 6-foot-3 half before blowing things open in the wide body, scored just eight points. third stanza. Junior John Fulkerson, a 6-7 forward, Admirals out-net The Indians scored the first three scored 18 points in the contest. But he points of the frame before Webb closed was the only Dobyns-Bennett player to the quarter with a 23-9 surge to open score in double figures. a 56-44 lead when Justin Jenkins hit a Tournament play continued through Cherokees field goal as time expired in the frame. Saturday but results were unavailable The Spartans boasted a balanced at press time. By Ken Lay in the second quarter. For two years Kristen Freeman has Farragut used a 22-0 run in the second awaited her chance to make an impact quarter to open a 33-4 advantage by half- on the Farragut High School girls basket- time. ball program. Three Lady Admirals scored in double Panthers can’t shake That long wait came to an end on figures. Madison Maples finished with a Monday, Nov. 25 as Freeman scored 12 game-high 15 points. Freeman had 12 points and helped the Lady Admirals nab and Madyson added 11. a 54-14 victory over South-Doyle in the Farragut also got a second-quarter lift ‘funk’ in loss to opening round of the first annual Admiral from guard Anna Woodford, who scored Thanksgiving Tournament at the Lynn E. the first eight points of the period and Sexton Gymnasium. gave the Lady Admirals a 19-4 lead with “I’ve waited my turn,” Freeman said. 6:05 remaining before halftime. “We’ve had some great girls here over the Farragut went on to open a 49-8 lead by Tennessee High last two years and we’ve had two great the end of the third quarter and the final By Ken Lay teams. frame was played with a running clock. funk as I call it,” Ogan said. “We started “I’ve enjoyed watching them and learn- While Farragut boasted a balanced Powell High School boys basketball strong and then we went into a funk. ing from them. I’m excited to get a chance offensive attack Maples said that the coach Mike Ogan has seen just about “The post play broke down. The guard and prove myself and to play with some Lady Admirals’ defense was the differ- everything in his long career with the play broke down and the defense broke great girls.” ence. Panthers and Tuesday night he saw his down and we just kept digging that Farragut (4-0) kept its perfect record “Our No. 1 goal was to come out and team start strong, fade and then put hole.” intact despite some early shooting woes. play with defensive intensity,” she said. together a ferocious fourth quarter that Early on Powell (1-2) and the Vikings The Lady Cherokees actually had 4-3 lead “We wanted to hold them to 35 points nearly netted a victory. were involved in a back-and-fourth early before the Lady Admirals scored the and we did that. But Powell came up short and dropped battle with Tennessee clinging to a last eight points of the opening quarter to “We held them to 14.” a 58-54 decision to Tennessee High in narrow 14-12 edge at the end of the open an 11-4 advantage. Only two players scored on this night for the opening round of the U.S. Cellular first quarter. While Farragut’s offense really got roll- the Lady Cherokees (2-3). Basketball Tournament at Central High The Panthers faded in the second ing in the second stanza, its defense Karen Donahew led South-Doyle with School. quarter. Meanwhile, Tennessee senior remained stingy. The Lady Admirals didn’t eight points and Chattin Atchley scored “If you’re around this game long guard Adam Mitchell heated up and allow The Lady Cherokees (2-3) to score six, including four in the first quarter. enough, you’ll see teams go through a Continue on page 6

Powell overcomes Hines sparks comeback for slow start to down Lady Lady Falcons in tourney By Ken Lay Pats the second half before rallying to 14 points. Whiteside finished with 12. An early-season perfect record pull to within 41-33 by the end of “Those girls are big-time Winningham had 10 points for Cont. from page 1 stayed intact for the Fulton High the frame. players,” Fisher added. the Lady Wildcats, who buried start, Moore rebounded School but the Lady Falcons’ The Lady Wildcats had a 44-41 Fulton also received big four 3-pointers in the contest. to control the boards and latest win didn’t come easily. lead before Fulton freshman contributions from a pair of Tournament play continued score 15 points. Her late Fulton (2-0) erased a big guard Quay Hines went on a seniors. Forward/center Tyanna through Saturday but results were bucket in the first quarter fourth-quarter deficit en route to tear. She hit consecutive shots Castle matched McKinney’s not available at press time. pulled Powell within 14-12. its 64-53 victory over Livingston including a 3-pointer that helped 14 points and guard Brittani She also had a basket early Academy Tuesday night in the Fulton regain a 46-44 lead with 6 in the third stanza gave the opening round of the U.S. Cellular minutes, 23 seconds remaining Lady Panthers a 33-24 lead Basketball Tournament at Central in the game. with 6:43 left. High School. Livingston Academy recaptured That basket all but Fulton was hot early and had the lead on a 3-pointer by center clinched things for the Lady a 17-9 lead before the Lady Marlee Sells, who had a game- Panthers. Wildcats stormed back and high 20 points and converted “Damaiya was big for outscored the Lady Falcons 20-5 three long-range jumpers, Hines us tonight,” Hollifield said. in the second stanza. The surge answered with a shot to give the “She’s long and she always helped Livingston Academy open Lady Falcons a 48-47 lead with plays good defense down a 29-21 lead by halftime. six minutes remaining. low. “We got outscrapped there The Lady Wildcats would then “She did a great job for right before halftime,” Fulton knot things at 48 on a foul shot us on the boards and she coach John Fisher said. “I told by junior Kailey Winningham a played good post defense. them in the locker room that we short time later. Our defense is why we won were going to have to respond. Hines then scored four more this game. Our defense “We were playing in our second points down the stretch to help was extremely strong. Our game and in our first game in Fulton go ahead for good. She guards pressured the ball more than a week and it all comes scored 11 of her 13 points in the well.” down to how you respond in fourth quarter. Junior Brooke Taylor led games and I’m proud of the girls “You wouldn’t know that she’s the Lady Patriots, who lost for the way they responded.” a freshman,” Fisher said. their second consecutive The Lady Falcons continued Another freshman, KeKe game Tuesday, with 20 to struggle in the third quarter. McKinney also had a stellar night points. Fulton fell behind 37-23 early in for the Lady Falcons. She scored PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 2, 2013 December 2, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C5 Pat Summitt Plaza unveiled

On Friday, November 22, the Pat Summitt Plaza was dedicated to UT’s legendary Lady Vols coach. The Plaza, located on campus at the corner of Lake Loudoun Boulevard and Phillip Fulmer Way, boasts a nine-foot tall statue of Summitt, her career statistics and a sign replicating her signature. Ground-level photos by Ginny Byrd; Aerial photo by Bruce McCamish /Bruce McCamish Photography.

Benusches signs with Martin Methodist College By Ken Lay season. Central High School pitcher Michael Benusches said that playing for Jonathan Benusches came a step closer to realizing Byrd wasn’t a determining factor but noted his dream of playing college baseball that Byrd’s staff welcomed him with open recently when he signed a National Letter arms. of Intent to play at Martin Methodist College “The coaching staff [at Martin Methodist] in Pulaski, Tennessee. made me feel welcomed and the “I just want to play college baseball,” atmosphere at the school is what brought Benusches said. “I wanted to stay close me there,” Benusches, a right-handed enough to home where my family could pitcher, said. see me play. With the recruiting process behind him, “I also wanted to stay close enough to Benusches has some unfinished business home so I could come and visit my family on on the diamond for the Bobcats. the weekends. That was really big because Central has a storied baseball tradition I wanted to stay within a four-hour radius but the Bobcats have fallen on lean times [of Knoxville].” recently. Benusches wants to do his part to At Martin Methodist, Benusches will play restore the Bobcats to their past baseball

Photo by Dan Andrews. for coach Jonathan Byrd, who is the brother glory. of new Bobcats’ coach Matt Byrd. “I just want to play and put Central Central pitcher Michael Benusches (center, seated) signs to play baseball with Martin Matt was hired at Central late last back on the map,” said Benusches, who Methodist College. Pictured with Michael are his mother Chris, his father Matt and his summer to replace Brian Lovett, who will pursue a marketing career at Martin Central High teammates. resigned midway through the 2013 Methodist. Cherokees outlast Farragut to

By Ken Lay nab first win 70-69 outscored the Admirals the second half but right South-Doyle High (2-2) 15-9 in the frame to now, we’re going through School’s boys basketball open a 37-30 advantage this process again where team picked up its first by halftime. we’re taking bumps and victory of the season on Entering the season, Far- bruises.” Monday, Nov. 25. ragut coach Chris Cool was The Admirals were in the The Cherokees had to wondering which players same situation in each of come from behind late would provide the offen- the last two seasons and but a free throw from Joc sive sparks for his squad Cool was hoping not to Bruce with 16.5 seconds which opened the 2013- repeat those performance remaining in the game 14 season with consecu- this year with a roster of sealed a 70-69 victory tive wins over Anderson juniors and seniors who all over host Farragut in the County and Gibbs before went through those miser- opening round of the first losing back-to-back con- ies. annual Admiral Thanksgiv- tests to McMinn County “I thought going into the ing Tournament at the Lynn and the Cherokees. season that leadership E. Sexton Gymnasium. The Admirals, however, was going to be one of our “It feels great to get this didn’t suffer from a lack of strengths but right now, Photo by Dan Andrews. win but we still have a lot offense on this night. Far- it’s a weakness for us. Players from Farragut and South-Doyle battle for a rebound after Brian Park of the to work on,” Cherokees’ ragut had three players The Admirals came out Admirals shoots a free throw. The Cherokees prevailed 70-69 for their first win of the coach David Scott said. score in double figures. hot after the break, scor- season early last week. “I thought our kids played Senior Brian Park scored ing the first six points of well tonight and they came 19 points while Cameron the third quarter. Farragut In the final stanza, the the final free throw with points and Edkins added out here and beat a good Turner and Billy Williams pulled to within 37-36 on Admirals rallied to take a 16.5 seconds remaining. 10. The Cherokees got Farragut team.” finished with 16 points a bucket by Williams with 69-67 lead on a shot by The Admirals’ Matt Odom nine points from Brody South-Doyle (1-4) and the each. 6 minutes, 25 seconds Williams with 1:30 to go. missed a potential game- Rollins, eight from Jaquese Admirals were embroiled in The defense, however, remaining in the stanza. Williams’ basket would be winner at the final buzzer. Goines, seven from Shoan a shootout early and the left Cool disappointed. After a timeout, South- Farragut’s last points of South-Doyle had a bal- Lebauer and six from Cody Cherokees managed to “We’re not used to giving Doyle responded by closing the contest. anced attack on this night. Cummings. open a 22-21 lead by the up 37 points in a half,” the quarter with a modest Keandre Edkins tied the The Cherokees buried 11 Tournament play contin- end of the first quarter. Cool said. “We’ve just got 19-13 run and pushed its game at 69 with a basket long-range jumpers and ued through Saturday but In the second quar- to have a hunger. lead to 56-49 going into before Bruce had a steal, had two players in double results were unavailable at ter, however, South-Doyle “We played better in the fourth quarter. was fouled and converted figures. Bruce scored 16 press time. PAGE C6 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 2, 2013 Six Catholic Senior Webb closing in on seventh state title Midgets win fifth Cont. from page 1 losing to Webb 42-7 in the West was favored by 10 Class 4A finals. and three touchdowns in 2010 finals. points over Cleveland Webb’s 28-15 semifinal The Spartans also cap- in last week’s Class 5A. MONSTER MASH: Grace straight championship win over previously unbeat- tured state titles in 1996 semifinals, Fulton by 36 Christian can give its oppo- Cont. from page 2 “This team earned en Evangedlical Christian and 2006. over Catholic in Class 4A nents two different looks Hazelwood became everything they got this School on Nov. 22. “St. George’s has a win- and Grace Christian Acad- on offense. the team’s head coach year. They kept believing. “Todd Kelly is a wonder- ning tradition, and they emy by 11 over eight-time “Unlike most, we’re a last year. “We had some I’m very proud of them.” ful young man who has a have an excellent running state champion Trousdale true Wing T team, but yet kids come back to the In its last six games, 4.0 grade point average at back and a quarterback County in Class 2A. we’re a spread team,” said team when they start- Farragut gave up only 16 Webb,” noted Meske. “He that can make plays run- The Knoxville Focus Grace Coach Randy McK- ed seeing our improve- points. represents Webb in every ning the ball and throw- went to press before these amey, after the Rams’ ment,” he said. area very well.” ing down field,” added games were played due to quarterfinal win over Strachan added 105 Meske. an early deadline for the Oneida. “It depends on yards rushing and one TD The Gryphons (9-3) have Thanksgiving holiday. what the defense is doing. on 20 attempts, while Mat- won eight in a row since If they’re taking some stuff Jeff Francis chose thew Melton had 79 yards losing to ECS 34-14 on TITLE GAMES: The West away and we can’t run it on 12 carries. Sept. 13. Their two playoff vs. Cleveland winner plays on them, then were going Webb’s Brant Mitch- wins came against Friend- the Clarksville Northeast to throw it. So, it’s pretty coaching over ell, a junior linebacker, is ship Christian (42-14) and vs. Henry County winner good. What we call a dou- a defensive standout and Donelson Christian Acad- in the Class 5A champion- ble-headed monster.” Mr. Football Finalist, who emy (35-28). ship game Friday night at reporting football is in the running for Ten- Webb beat Friendship 8 (EST). FLYING HIGH: Fulton has Continued from page 3 nessee Titans’ Division II-A Christian 36-7 and won The Class 2A finals, Sat- moved up to No. 2 in the football players,” said dad. “You can quote me, too” Lineman of the Year. at DCA 38-15 in the regu- urday at noon, will match state, counting all classifi- Keeghan earned all-state honors in soccer this Both Kelly, a senior, and lar season. The Spartans the winner of Grace Chris- cations, in Sonny Moore’s fall as a junior at West. She’ll have a chance to set Mitchell are UT commit- have nine straight wins tian vs. Trousdale County latest computer ratings. the school’s career scoring record next season. ments. since opening the season against the winner of Trin- The Falcons (153.91) trail George Ewart has been Francis’ long- Webb has captured three with back-to-back losses ity Christian vs. Adams- only new No. 1 Maryville time assistant coach and still coaches even of the past four Division to Maryville and Baylor. ville. (156.25). though his son, Alec, a good friend of Ryan’s, II-A state titles, coming The Fulton vs. Catholic West is No. 9, Webb No. has grown out of the youth program. out on top in 2009, 2010 COMPUTER LIKES: winner goes against the 23 and Grace Christian No. One football season, about six or seven and 2012. St. George’s According to Sonny Moore’s Trezevant vs. Giles County 41 in the ratings, which years ago, Francis coached two teams in took the title in 2011, after Computer Power Ratings, winner Saturday at 4 in the can be seen online. the Cutter division (9 year old players). “That pretty much wore us out,” said Francis. “We had 40 some kids come out to play that season. That was too many for one team, so we split them up into A and B Panthers can’t shake ‘funk’ in loss teams, We would practice together, but each team had its own schedule of games.” Francis came to UT from Park Ridge, Ill., and was a three-year starter for Coach Johnny Majors. He to Tennessee High guided the Vols to a 10-2-1 record and a Peach Cont. from page 4 sophomore guard Charlie of Charlie Richards. 17 points and Caleb East- Bowl win over Indiana as a junior in 1987. scored 10 points in the Richards, who scored all “He’s a little sophomore erling, who finished with Francis passed for 5,867 career yards, frame and helped the 12 of his points after the and he’ll get after you.” 10. which still ranks sixth on Tennesee’s all- Vikings open a 32-25 lead break and had six points Powell struggled in the Guard Dallas Fields time list, and 31 touchdown passes. by halftime. in the fourth period and second and third quarters. led the Panthers with 16 He was drafted by the Los Angeles Raid- Mitchell scored six more pulled to within 56-54 with The Panthers couldn’t find points. He had a pair of ers in the 1989 draft and played brief- points in the third stanza a basket with 39.4 sec- an answer for Mitchell, who 3-pointers during Powell’s ly with the Cleveland Browns (1990-92). to help the Vikings extend onds to go in the game. finished with 21 points to fourth-quarter comeback Francis was the Vol Network’s sideline reporter their lead to 49-36 heading “We came back in the lead all scorers. bid. for eight seasons (1999-2006). When he stepped into the fourth quarter. fourth quarter and gave Mitchell, who sealed the The Panthers put up a down from that position, he didn’t leave football. The Panthers finally ourselves a chance to save game with a free throw with valiant effort late but when Instead, he got closer to it. My guess is, his sons came back to life in the face,” Ogan said. “We have 12.4 seconds to play, got the dust had settled, it was are glad he did, plus many other boys who have final eight minutes thanks a lot of young players out plenty of help from Chase too little too late. gotten to learn the game from a former Vol great. to a stellar performance by there and I’m really proud Branscomb, who scored December 2, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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have pointed out the life less about what you eat diet emphasizing vegeta- of a large animal might pro- expectancy was twenty-five and more about how much bles, fruit, olive oil, fish and vide food for a few days. A years at the end of the last you consume. All diets work poultry is sensible, espe- survival advantage would ice age (about 12,000 years if they provide fewer calo- cially if washed down with occur if those precious cal- ago), and a man five foot tall ries than required by the the advised red wine! How- ories could be assimilat- was a giant. patient’s body, and result in ever, the ancestry of south- ed, stored and then care- There are many reasons weight loss and health ben- ern Europe is different than fully doled out during lean humans now live longer efits which justify the effort. the southern US. Perhaps periods. The thrifty gene and grow taller than in the Every year the US News and it’s the moonshine instead hypothesis holds that the past. These include clean World Report reviews and of the wine. insulin molecule evolved to water, antibiotics, vacci- ranks the numerous diets Other diets include the give that survival edge. nations, but also safe and available. Also, Healthline. high protein and low carb A recent discovery adds to better food. In fact, the food com offers a useful guide Atkins diet, the low fat and our knowledge of our ances- and drug regulatory agency of the various options. The low carb Scarsdale, the low tor’s gluttony-starvation (FDA) began in 1906 after highest rated diet for car- fat and vegetarian Dean cycle. The intestinal Paneth Penance Upton Sinclair published diovascular health is the Ornish, and many others cell has been described as his sensational novel The TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle including the goofy New “the most beautiful cell of I hope that Thomas three inches thick. 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I actu- processed food in our diet DASH diet receives high latter is essentially a vegan Paneth cell’s beauty may bands].” The Thanksgiving ally looked up a word last and often we leap to the marks by lowering salt con- diet without dairy, caffeine, also come from the expla- cornucopia is past, but the summer and noticed the conclusion that altering food sumption and improving sugar or alcohol. I can see nation why cycles of fasting Holiday Season has just dust on the cover of my old from its natural state is bad. blood pressure control. how this diet gets its name. in our modern age seem to begun and the pounds must dictionary. I said, “Paleo By definition a food that is Every year the Weight The French have a philoso- promote even more weight be addressed if we are to means old, so I guess you’re frozen, refrigerated, dehy- Watchers program and phy that you are what you gain when dieting is discon- button our slacks and zip on a caveman’s diet.” drated or prepared asep- Jenny Craig diet plans score eat. All these diets say you tinued. It appears that cal- our dress. I was right. His “caveman” tically is processed. Pas- very high marks through are what you don’t eat. orie restriction causes the My patient came in and diet was based on what teurized milk is therefore portion control, education I remain fascinated by Paneth cell to prime the declared, “Doc, I’m on the our hunter-gatherer ances- processed to kill bacterial and motivation. Diets like medicine and the wonders intestinal cells for refeeding. ‘Paleo Diet’.” Fortunately, tors were believed to have contaminants. It is true that the Glycemic Index, South of The Creation. Basic sci- When this occurs a burst my Medical-ese saved me eaten. Their diet was meat, refined white flour, instead Beach and Nutri System ence research arguably of cellular growth results from appearing totally flum- berries, nuts, whole grains of whole grains, is often focus on limiting sugar, and seems foolish at times, but and the intestine is quick- moxed. When you go to med- and some plant vegetables. added to pasta and sodium emphasize lean protein sometimes it connects the ly transformed to greater ical school you learn a new Our processed flour and is frequently used as a pre- choices and lower calor- dots. How did our hunter absorptive efficiency. language, the language of sugar weren’t yet invented servative and for flavor in ic intake. Some believe gatherer ancestors survive As Spock would say, “Fas- science derived from Latin and salt was scarce. I can canned goods. Obviously, that Americans can adopt before the earth warmed, cinating!” and Greek root words. In understand the logic of this Fruit Loops is not on the the Mediterranean Diet of allowing farming and animal addition to text books I pur- diet, but there is little sci- Paleo Diet. southern Italy, Greece and husbandry to provide us a Do you have a question for chased Stedman’s Medical ence to support it. Had I Patients often ask me Crete and have the same more reliable food supply? Dr. Ferguson? Dictionary which was about been argumentative I might about diets, and I say it’s improved outcomes. This In the paleolithic era a kill Please e-mail him at [email protected]. Health care systems around Tennessee Valley Fair Raises the world examined in Library program this week $6,050 for The Love Kitchen One of the arguments Jerry Burgess, The Tennessee Valley for the Affordable Care President and CEO Fair, along with Food City, Act, also known as of Community Wade Shows Inc., WBIR Obamacare, has been Channel 10 and the Knox- how much better and Health Alliance to ville News Sentinel present- cheaper healthcare discuss “The Healing ed the Love Kitchen with a is in other developed of America” by T.R. $6,050 donation Wednes- countries. Author T.R. Reid day, November 20. Reid, with passport in Funds were raised hand, decided to find during Love Kitchen Day out. He shares what he learned in “The Healing of on Sunday, September America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and 8, which was held during Fairer Health Care.” Join Jerry Burgess, President and the 94th annual Tennes- CEO of Community Health Alliance, for a discussion of see Valley Fair, September Reid’s findings in Knox County Public Library’sBooks 6-15. One dollar from each Sandwiched In, Wednesday, December 4, 12:00 p.m. ride wristband sold was in the East Tennessee History Center auditorium, at designated to benefit the 601 South Gay Street. Love Kitchen. In addition, “I think the book gives a clear overview of how proceeds from country star health systems work in other countries,” Burgess Chase Rice’s concert con- said. “There are lessons from other countries as we tributed to the donation. Photo by Dan Andrews. think about reforming the US Health System.” According to Helen, Scott Suchomski, CFE, Tennessee Valley Fair, presented Helen Ashe and Ellen Turner of In “The Healing of America: A Global Quest for “these gift cards will make the Love Kitchen with a donation of $6,050 in gift cards the week before Thanksgiving. Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care,” T. R. Reid us work harder. This means visits industrialized democracies around the world-- we can feed more people. provides meals, clothing and families in the Knox- these services in the hopes France, Britain, Germany, Japan, and beyond--to pro- Our service continues to and emergency services to ville area. Working together of promoting self-sufficien- vide an insightful tour of working, affordable universal grow.” homebound, homeless and with other local agencies, cy in our community. health care systems. The Love Kitchen unemployed individuals the Love Kitchen provides Continue on page 2 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 2, 2013 Health care systems around the world examined in Library program Continued from page 1 Health Systems of Memphis City and Christ Hospital of Cincin- Councilman “The book demonstrates that nati. Burgess founded two non- Marshall Stair health care is a difficult issue profit organizations whose pur- discussed wealth for any modern society, and the pose is to improve the value of equality in a best solutions are a combination health care for employers and review of “What of government and the private their communities. He holds a Then Must We sector,” Burgess said. Master’s of Business Adminis- Do” by Gar As CEO of Community Health tration and three undergraduate Apperovitz in Alliance, Burgess is directing degrees. last month’s Tennessee’s only health insur- The public is invited to join the Books ance co-op. He has more than conversation. Bring your favorite Sandwiched 30 years of experience in the sandwich or pick up something In at the health care industry, including from a downtown restaurant. Knox County executive positions with three Copies of the books are available Public Library. health care systems in Tennes- at the Library if you’d like to read Photo by Dan see and Ohio: St. Mary’s Health one before the program. Andrews. System of Knoxville, Methodist

Church Happenings Faith Revival Christian Church Living Christmas Tree was p.m.; Caroling (open to A city wide day of repen- in 1973. It is the oldest and everyone) on Wed., 12/18 tance prayer will be hosted the longest running Living at 6:30 p.m.; Christmas by Revival Christian Church Christmas Tree Presenta- Cantata on Sun., 12/22 on Sunday, December 8, tion in East Tennessee. at both worship services Finding Rest 2013 from 3:30 p.m. to (see times above) and two 5 p.m. at Bearden Middle Seymour United candlelight Christmas Eve This past week remember that of rest was critical to wait School, located at 1000 Methodist Church Communion worship ser- someone made we are not God, and trust upon the Lord. Francis Road in Knoxville. Children’s Christmas vices on Tues., 12/24 at 7 a comment to and times of Some may wonder why it Spiritual leaders from vari- Program on Sun., 12/8 and 11 p.m. me about my life. weakness, sick- takes a “visit to the belly of ous denominations will be at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Ugly Wednesday evening, They said they ness, and strug- the fish” type of experience present. Music will be pro- Sweater Christmas Party Dec. 4th, there will be were not sure how gle remind us to get us to rest in God. vided by Ronnie Brabson on Sun., 12/15 at 5:30 a “Family Advent Crafts I could fit every- of our need and Why don’t we just practice and Anointed Praise. Night” beginning at 6 p.m. By Mark thing in since my dependence formulaic spiritual disci- Brackney, life was so “full.” upon God. It is plines? Because spiritual- Wallace Memori- Minister of the I like to think that in God alone that ity is not a mood you can al Baptist Church Arlington Church it is full of love and of Christ we can find true create and the disciplines Wallace Memorial Bap- joy, and it is. But rest for our weary in and of themselves can’t tist Church, 701 Mer- looking at the demands of souls and bodies. Jonah bring peace to your trou- chant Drive, in Knoxville full-time ministry, a parent had to be totally crippled bled souls. Worship and will be presenting Cele- to seven children ranging for three days and three spiritual disciplines is not brate Christmas 2013 – in age from 18 to almost nights to remember that his some cafeteria where we The 40th Anniversary of 4, coaching my kids bas- rest could come only from pick and choose accord- The Living Christmas Tree ketball teams, and being God. Jesus even alluded ing to our likes and dis- on Dec. 14 and 15 at 3:00 involved in community out- to the story of Jonah when likes. This is the result of p.m. and 6:00 p.m. each reach – yes, “full” would He stated, “For as Jonah the consumer mentality in day. Tickets are FREE and be a good way to describe was three days and three our culture. What we really may be requested online it. There are days I wonder nights in the belly of the need is not some ritual or at www.wmbc.net or how I will “get it all done” whale, so will the Son of tradition to draw us near picked up in person at the and still find some time to man be three days and to God. We need to be church office during busi- rest in the Lord. three nights in the heart reduced to nothing where ness hours. WMBC’s first God sometimes has a of the earth” (Matthew we are completely at the way to make us rest. I have 12:40). mercy of God in order for heard numerous times a When Jesus went into Him to shape His will in our church member tell me the the tomb of Joseph of Ari- lives. Just ask Jonah about following in similar words, mathea, for the followers his time in the belly of the “Getting sick was the best of Jesus, it was the end of fish or Jesus in Joseph’s thing that happened to hope. Their lives came to tomb. Death turns to res- me. It caused me to real- a crashing halt. Yet Jesus urrection, new life. Jonah ize what was truly impor- “in the belly of the fish” came out a changed man, tant in life - my relationship (the tomb) is where we ready to obey the voice with God, my family, and learn much from and about of the Lord. Jesus came the people He has put in God. For three days all was out conquering death and my life.” It’s not about suc- quiet. For three days the giving hope to all who will cess, money, or personal disciples huddled together believe. Let your moment happiness. 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