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Budget breakdown Honoring Fountain City City budget passes with tax increase

By Mike Steely funding of some groups [email protected] to 2 or 3 years instead of As predicted last week one, and doing away with by The Focus, the budget an upcoming issuance of proposed by Mayor $31.4 obligation bond. Madeline Rogero, some The city’s new budget $384,611,930, passed for 2014/2015 increases City Council but not after the tax rate to $2.7257 a last ditch effort to cut it per $100,000 of assessed back and shelve the tax property value. The increase. budget is about $2.2 Councilman Nick Della million less than the Volpe led an attempt to current operating budget. cut the overall budget in It includes a mandatory the city council meeting 2.5% pay increase to all Tuesday evening by cutting city employees and enough increases in funding to money to cover the growing organizations, stretching Continue on page 2 No County Tax increase, no pay

Photo by Dan Andrews. Fountain City Town Hall hosted its annual Honor Fountain City Day on Memorial Day, May 26. Hundreds raises attended the day-long event to celebrate the community and to honor veterans. INSIDE: See Mike Steely’s Our Neighborhoods profile of Fountain City on B1. By Mike Steely [email protected] “bold move.” “It’s time to treat our Despite a last minute employees fairly,” he said. attempt to add $21 million The Board of Education to the Knox County budget had asked for a similar for 2014-2015, the county increase, proposed by commission voted the Superintendent James motion down and went McIntyre, but Mayor Fizz, Boom, Read on to approve Mayor Tim Burchett turned that Burchett’s proposed budget away, noting a decrease that has no tax increase in revenue. The school and no pay raises. system had spun their Come to the Library Commissioners Amy budget request as a pay Broyles and Sam McKenzie increase for teachers. Knox County Public Library began the regular Most of the encourages summer reading with a commission meeting commissioners agreed that Tuesday afternoon with the County employees need a panoply of programs motion to add the money pay raise but disagreed as that would have involved an to when. Knox County Public Library’s Summer Library additional 21 cent property Several of the Club is now in full swing, and there’s a program tax on each $100,000 of commissioners addressed for every age - pre-readers, readers, teens assessed property value. the motion: and adults. Reading over the summer not only Broyles said that about Richard Briggs said that prevents a decline in academic skills, but it 100 county employees if the 21 cent increase is the time when students can explore their qualify for food stamps and were adopted that city favorite subjects and fall in love with reading. more than 400 employees homeowners, who also While reading is reward enough, the Library is are at risk. pay county taxes, would be offering a prize pack worth more than $200 of “In East we’re facing a 55 cent increase eats and treats donated by community businesses so proud of taking care of given the city mayor’s and organizations for children and teens. But our own, but in Knox County request for a bump in their that’s not all! Thanks to Friends of the Library, we are not,” she said. tax rate. He added that pre-readers can earn a book-toting rubber ducky; Broyles and McKenzie increasing property taxes children reading on their own can earn a wind- are two of the four turn away potential new up robot, and teens can earn a draw string tote Photo by mike steely commissioners who have businesses. bag. Adults can also read four books and earn a A statue of a boy sitting atop the world greets people at also served on the Joint Chairman Brad Anders Library tote bag. Registration for all three programs the Fountain City Library. Education Committee. Both said that the county budget is open at www.knoxlib.org/slc. This year’s theme also reside in Knoxville. has been “living on growth” of Fizz, Boom, Read! highlights science. research at the , but if She said that a 3% over the past several To help kids keep turning the page, the Library you catch him at the right time with his colorful property tax increase years. is offering more than 150 programs in June lab coat and goofy goggles, he might just make a would equal about $50 “We’re coming to a point and July. From Awesome Science Shows to scientist out of the most reluctant lab assistant per $100,000 of assessed where the growth in Knox Fun with Shakespeare, with some some magic or audience member. Join Dr. Al Hazari for some value. County will catch up with thrown in to boot, the Summer Library Club fun and fascinating science experiments. “I ask you not to think us,” Anders said. He then is fizzier than ever. Most programs are made Fun with Shakespeare: Make merry with the about the next election,” added, “We’re there.” possible through a generous grant from the Tennessee Stage Company in their interactive she said, “Do the right Speaking of a pay raise Friends of the Knox County Public Library workshop on Much Ado About Nothing, designed thing.” for teachers and county This year’s programs include: specifically for elementary school age kids. Careful McKenzie said the 21 Dr. Al Hazari’s Awesome Science Show: Most Mom and Dad, the kids might fancy themselves cent increase would be a Continue on page 4 days, he’s a serious chemist doing serious Continue on page 4 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus June 2, 2014 Focus on the Law Planned Unit Developments A planned unit approved by the exterior maintenance within the PUD and the development. So, if there is in addition to the development state and local and clean up so these structure or improvements are 99 condominium statutory property (usually referred authorities. The costs will be passed on thereon. You receive units in the development, condition disclosure to as a PUD) is master plan to unit owners. Also, rights and easements you will own a 1/99th requirements for transfers an area of land will reference a exterior design and to use the common undivided interest in the of residential property. to be developed plat map of the decorating decisions areas owned by another. land and improvements. Sharon Frankenberg is under unified development (mailboxes, skylights, These common areas Prior to entering into an experienced attorney control or under and outlines colors, doors, windows, are often owned by the a contract to sell a unit licensed in Tennessee By Sharon a unified plan Frankenberg, restrictive etc.) may be controlled homeowners’ association in a PUD, state law since 1988. She is a sole of development Attorney at Law covenants by the homeowners’ itself. In a condominium requires that the seller practitioner who handles for a number in place. association. Costs for development, everything must disclose in writing real estate, foreclosures, of dwelling PUDs are trash pick up and lawn is owned in common that the property is in a landlord-tenant, probate, units, commercial, governed through care are also commonly with the other property PUD and make available collections and general educational, recreational homeowners’ associations authorized to be charged owners. Each individual to the buyer a copy of the civil matters. She or industrial uses, or any which are, in turn, to unit owners. Unpaid property owner owns development’s restrictive represents Social Security combination of these, governed by written assessments may be the airspace within his covenants, homeowner disability claimants the plan for which does bylaws. Various unit filed as liens against the or her own walls. The bylaws and master deed and she represents not correspond in lot dues and authorized fees delinquent owner’s real building structures, upon request. This creditors in bankruptcy size, bulk or type of use, may be assessed and property in the local office land and amenities are PUD disclosure may be proceedings. Her office density, lot coverage, open collected by authority of the register of deeds. owned in common with included in the contract is in Knoxville and space or other restrictions of the homeowners’ A PUD differs from other members of the itself but, either way, it she may be reached to the existing land use associations. Some PUD a condominium in that homeowners’ association. should be acknowledged at (865)539-2100. regulations. The master homeowners’ associations the purchaser of a PUD You only own a fraction by the buyer. plan for the PUD must be are responsible for unit actually owns a lot of the whole property This requirement City budget passes with tax increase Cont. from page 1 advised that the city should city is on” he sees the postpone issuing it. He said pension funding as the pension fund contributions he’d also like to postpone biggest problem. made by the city. the budget vote for two “We’re paying for the D e l l a V o l p e ’ s weeks. water damage and haven’t presentation would have Rogero responded that fixed the plumbing,” Stair cut $6.2 million from the the bond fund would find said of the pension funding. general operating fund of various projects including He went on to say he was the city of $200,502,920. Prosser Road improvements unable to support the His idea failed for the lack and the Lakeshore Park budget until something is of a second. improvements. done to resolve the pension If you live inside the city “We’re not going to issue issues. Retirees and and have a home assessed that until we need to,” she formerly elected officials Photo by Dan Andrews. at $200,000, your tax bill said. have been permitted to will increase by about $170 “I can agree with the 34 name someone other than Councilmen Della Volpe and Stair opposed the city budget increase in last week’s next year. cent tax increase but not themselves as beneficiaries meeting. Councilman George the bond issue,” Wallace of their pensions. In some Wallace said his main said. cases they have named not increased in recent Saunders spoke of the Highway designation of concern is the $34 million Councilman Marshall an adult child, who legally years the assessments on investment and momentum Northshore. bond issue. Although he Stair said that while he could draw the retirement. property value has gone and said he wants to Frank Slagle had voted for it initially, he agrees with the “path the It’s put the city in a financial up, which he called “33% “promote and continue said rezoning for the quagmire. increase.” that.” apartments, if approved, But for now, the city is Proponents of the budget Councilman Mark would lead to “all sorts Carol A. Akerman, DPM legally obligated to fund the and tax increase spoke on Campen also said he of changes” there. Margo Podiatrist-Foot Specialist pensions, just as the city the issue. supports the budget and Cline said the apartments Medicine and Surgery of the Foot is legally obligated to give “It’s been 10 years increase. were “not appropriate.” each employee a 2.5% pay since a tax increase,” said In other action the council The council also voted 2725 Asbury Rd. increase each year. Councilman Nick Pavlis, voted to approve a 246 7-2 to rezone the property Suite 102 The council voted 7-2 who said he supports apartment development at of the Emerald Youth Knoxville, TN 37914 to fund the budget, with maintaining city services. Northshore Town Center. Foundation on North 865-329-3338 only Della Volpe and Stair He said the city has Some opponents of the Central from residential 865-329 FEET opposing the tax increase. progressed with fewer large development had and commercial for creation Della Volpe said that employees than 10 years accused Councilman Duane of a parking lot. Some while the tax rate had ago. Grieve of being connected discussion took place about Councilwoman Brenda to the development, which the commercial zoning in Palmer said there’s never a he denied in a prepared another designation might good time for a tax increase statement. be better and would prohibit but added, “We need to He said that remarks other things, like a building maintain the momentum.” were “inappropriate and on the site. Councilman Dan Brown untrue” and moved the Campen, who represents said, “We have a good question to a vote. Speaking the area, said that a 12-foot budget; if we choose against the development landscape buffer will be to delay (proposed and rezoning were Eric created to separate the site expenditures) it’s going to Harrison, who called it from the neighborhood. cost more.” “illegal spot zoning” and Councilman Finbarr an intrusion on the Scenic

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He said help from people who put focus a Work Session on May kids all the time, and education at his discretion based “Knox County is 51st of 95 coun- groups together.” 27 to discuss the Draft we expect nothing less on specific need and specific ties in (per student) education Check out the 2020 Strategic Strategic Plan. Board from the state depart- request.” funding.” Plan at knoxschools2020.org. members Gloria Death- ment, and yet we are The issue of teaching to Common Unfortunately, he failed to add On the Strategic Plan tab, a drop ridge, Tom Deakins, Kim getting less.” Core standards, but using TCAP that Knox County is 4th of 95 down menu lists each of the four Severance, and Mike She added another testing (which is not aligned to counties when looking at local per goals, with links to the video, gen- McMillan were absent. By Sally Absher thing that is upsetting is Common Core) for another year student funding. Knox County has eral information, and an online [email protected] In his Superinten- the “mysterious change due to the delay of PARCC testing a BEP problem, not a local fund- survey for each goal. The plan dent’s Report, Dr. McIn- in BEP,” and suggested was discussed. McIntyre said that ing problem. will be tweaked based on “stake- tyre congratulated student rep- the board “also consider writing a individual districts could explore A balanced calendar (year round holder input” and voted on in July. resentative Lucy Greer (West letter from our board to our dele- PARCC testing in addition to, but school) is a key component of Goal Read the draft plan information, High) on her recent graduation. gation and our Governor and our not in lieu of TCAP testing. TCAP 1. There was no discussion of this watch the videos, and complete He reported that the TCAP Quick Commissioner,” adding, “the big- will be the assessment of record at the meeting. the surveys. Score data was received by the gest challenge of this is the late for accountability for next year. Carson had concerns about Joe Sullivan, columnist and district that morning. Report cards notice.” Dr. McIntyre then presented the the role of central office, rather former owner of MetroPulse, was were mailed out to students in Karen Carson suggested that Draft 2020 Strategic Plan, with than principals, hiring or screen- the only Public Forum speaker. He grades 3-8, with TCAP scores not the letters not just express their BOE small group discussions. ing teacher applicants (Goal 2), urged the Board to seek full recov- included in the final grades per disappointment (with regard to The strategic plan consists of four as did many of the teachers in ery of the approximately $10M the waiver received from the state TCAP changes), but to ask for “an main goals: Focus on Every Stu- the audience. Kincannon raised that the Trustee’s office has been on May 21. The estimated cost of explanation of why it happened dent; Invest in Our People; Part- the issue of teacher morale, turn- “wrongfully collecting” from the mailing report cards is $10K in written in terms that every parent ner with Our Stakeholders; and over and burn-out. She added that sales tax over the past 15 years. postage, plus labor and supplies. can understand… That lends to Embrace a Culture of Excellence. she would like to see some kind of He said this fee should go to the Indya Kincannon expressed the credibility of whatever they Each of these is further broken performance target to assess if schools, and this recovery would disappointment in the TCAP did with those numbers.” She down into 3 to 4 objectives, for a teacher morale is getting better, “come close to covering the one- score delay. She suggested the added she wants to know “how total of 14 objectives. since “a happy teacher is an effec- time cost of a system wide roll out board send a letter to (Education) they are going to prevent this in BOE members generally agreed tive teacher.” of the instructional technology ini- Commissioner Kevin Huffman the future.” with the goals and objectives of On Partnering with Stakehold- tiative.” to express the disappointment When asked about the waiv- the plan. Doug Harris thought ers, Lynne Fugate asked “How do when he “asks us to go above and ers, Dr. McIntyre stated that the there were too many objectives, we find the people we want to hear Teacher’s Resignation Letter Touches Many By Sally Absher [email protected] I love, with teammates and the Year, a respected school as a profession, and I wish for 2012-2013 were 186 afford to teach private school staff members who have leader and colleague, it has those who remain true to and 269, respectively. Of due to lack of benefits..” Social Media blew up a been as close as family. My been shocking to find myself their calling the very best.” course, it is still early. Many WBIR also reached out little last month when a 20 calling, my mission in life, in a position of having to fight The comments posted retirements and resignations to the district for comment. year veteran Knox County was to work with children; for my professional life and in response to her letter come in over the summer Superintendent Dr. McIntyre teacher and former Teacher to teach not only academ- reputation as a “Conference are equally emotional. Judy months. sent the following statement of the Year posted her res- ics, but also the importance of Concern” teacher. More Tharpe posted “…She is one Patti Bounds, recent- by email: ignation letter on her Face- of having good character, to upsetting still is the lack of of the best, brightest, caring ly elected BOE member for “Thus far, the Knox County book page. show love and respect, to be support offered in light of this and gifted teachers I have District 7, said, “The num- Schools retirement and resig- I contacted the author of kind and expect kindness in situation. My confidence has known. This sort of ‘bullying’ bers just don’t seem to nation numbers appear to be the letter to ask if I could return. been shaken as I wonder why of our teachers has got to match what we hear on a fairly typical and in line with print the letter as part of this I have tried to instill in my I wasn’t worth saving, why stop.” Jill Wright adds, “This is daily basis. I know when I recent years. We do expect article. She replied that she students my belief that we promises were made and a huge loss for KCS, and it’s went to sign my retirement a certain amount of turnover wished to “fade back to ano- must respect and take care not kept. obvious that those in charge papers I heard differently. I given that the Knox County nymity” but that I could use of one another. I have aimed The constant threat of didn’t try to save her…” am going to be checking with Schools employs about the letter without her name. to be a positive role model losing one’s job creates a Retired Farragut Primary the president of the Retired 4,500 certified personnel. I have removed a few key in the lives of my students-- wearisome work environ- teacher Mary Taylor com- Teachers Association. I’m Regardless, I strongly phrases to protect her pri- smiling, laughing, encourag- ment. The joy of teaching is mented, “Why can’t KCS real- going to keep looking into believe that improving sup- vacy, but I am certain that ing, giving hugs, keeping my gone. It has been replaced ize what a disservice they are this.” At Brickey Elementary, port structures for teachers she speaks for many of the word, believing in them so by discouragement, anxiety, doing when teachers like this where Bounds taught until and enhancing compensa- teachers in the Knox County they would learn to believe and fear. There is little to are leaving because of the last week, six teachers and tion must remain key prior- School system. Her story in themselves. no encouragement; this job lack of respect and apprecia- 1 staff member are leaving, ities in order to retain and needs to be told. Over the years, I have can be thankless. I certain- tion shown to them for their a total of 200 years of expe- recruit the very best talent “It is with a strange mix watched my students’ ball- ly did not enter this profes- years of dedication to stu- rience. for our school system. of sadness and joy that I games, frequented birthday sion thinking it would be easy dents?.” Lauren Hopson said “I Our retirees have given tender my resignation with parties, sat among families or filled with glory. Teaching Just how many teachers also think the numbers don’t a lifetime educating and Knox County Schools effec- for baptisms. I have received receives little respect from are leaving KCS, and why are reflect the number of people serving our children. I great- tive May 23, 2014. countless high school and the public in general, but they leaving? WBIR noted in a who would resign if they had ly appreciate their service This decision was reached college graduation invita- more upsetting still, is the May 15 news story that “the another option… In other pro- to the children of the Knox over time and with great dif- tions, attended weddings... fact that teachers receive 2013-2014 school year in fessions, you can change to County Schools and their ficulty. I entered kindergar- These are sweet memories such a lack of respect from Knox County marked a turn- another company and be in a important role in preparing ten at Adrian Burnett Ele- that I will always treasure, our very own educational ing point for many teachers. totally different environment. our students to succeed in mentary School the year the and I have been changed for leaders. Teachers are viewed Many expressed, for the first Circumstances for teaching college, career and life.” school opened, and soon the better because of these as expendable rather than time in public, their opposi- (in public schools) are bad The Shopper News after decided that I wanted relationships. valuable, incompetent rather tion to changes in education, everywhere, and many can’t Continue on page 4 to be a teacher. My dream I am saddened beyond than intelligent, and scorned testing, and administrators was to return to “my school” measure to leave this chosen rather than honored. in the district.” and teach third grade. I have work that I hold dear, to leave While I am committed to Channel 10News request- now given twenty years to my precious Adrian Burnett the continuation of my desire ed the number of certified the students and families of family and friends. I cannot, to help children, especially teacher retirements and res- Adrian Burnett, nineteen of however, remain in a profes- those in need of extra sup- ignations in Knox County for those in third grade. sion where children are treat- port, encouragement, and 2013-2014, and in previous To some, this dream may ed as data measurements love, it will not be as an years. Based on those who seem small, but it was my rather than tiny humans with employee of Knox County had submitted paperwork by dream, and it came true. real needs, and where teach- Schools. Even in light of all the end of April, KCS expect- I am ever so thankful for ers are treated with blatant that is flawed within our ed 124 teachers to retire and the opportunity to teach disregard and disrespect. system, I continue to believe 135 to resign by the end of the grade I love, in a school As a former Teacher of in the high calling of teaching June, 2014. The numbers

GRAND OPENING Special 20% OFF Salon Services PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus June 2, 2014 No County Teacher’s A few of my Resignation Letter Tax increase, Touches Many no pay raises Continued from page 3 favorite things reported last week that 10 teach- Cont. from page 1 ers and 6 staff are leaving Bearden employees Anders said, What are some of Finding a sweater you Losing a twenty dollar celebrated on Memorial High. A BHS chemistry teacher “It’s wrong to have a tax your favorite things? want on sale--half price. bill. Day. said, “to say this is typical and that increase to take care of Here are some of A long conversation Having my PC crash Well, that about evens KCS wants to focus on keeping and one thing.” mine. I’ll bet a lot of with an old friend. when I need it most. things up. It’s hard to recruiting the best is amazing. We Tony Norman said that people like the same Hot chocolate A driver cutting in front learn to take the good counted about 300 years of experi- the school’s bureaucracy things I do, such as: when it’s snowing. of me, nearly hitting with the bad, but it can ence leaving Bearden this year.” is “out of control” and has Walking in the park. me. be done. Sherry Morgan, former KCEA “no willingness to cut any Listening to the A surprise. Hot water turning cold President, said “I want them to do program so objectionable rain pitter-patter on Getting out of in the shower. Thought for the day: a report on the retirement meet- to teachers.” the window pane. bed each morning A plant dying because He who laughs--lasts. ings where there is standing room Mike Brown said that Playing with and thanking God I forgot to water it. only.” Jill Wright added “I know he opposes the 21 cent a new kitty. for another day. Soggy cereal. Send comments to: someone who called HR to resign. increase but “We’re coming An ice cold drink Gaining five pounds. [email protected] This person was told to call back to a point (of raising taxes) on a really hot day. Now here are some Losing my page in a or PH: 865-748-4717 next week because they are so but not today.” Brown Watching a sunset things I don’t like: good book. Thank you. behind in processing all the new suggested the commission holding hands with People cursing on TV. And my worst peeve: retirements and resignations.” begin next month in a loved one. Lukewarm tea. Memorial Day not being This comment on the teacher’s planning for next year and letter expresses the frustration felt that any increase must “be by many: “How many more teach- sold to the public.” ers have this happened to that we Speaking of a Broyle’s know nothing about? When this argument about low paid experienced teacher is replaced county employees, R. Larry by a new teacher Dr. McIntyre will Smith said that incoming Fizz, Boom, Read boast about how he saved money. employees know what they Cont. from page 1 finger-picking and bottleneck Off the Shelf event calendar. The institutional knowledge of our will earn and suggested Elizabethan by the time it’s blues guitar, blues harmonica, old- “We encourage every child in school system is fading before our that if they don’t agree they all over! The whole family will time banjo, spoons and bones. Knox County to make reading a eyes as this bureaucrat Superin- can look other places for be ready for Shakespeare on Saturday Stories and Songs: From priority this summer by registering tendent keeps experimenting with employment. the Square this August. storytelling to baby charming, for Summer Library Clubs at education. And our BOE? Where are “We’re living within our Magician Michael Messing: clowning to signing and singing the Knox County Public Library,” they? Cheer-leading as our school means,” Smith said. As a bona fide inductee in the along, Saturdays at the Library said Mayor Tim Burchett. “The system loses its greatest resource. The pay increase idea International Brotherhood of offer parents and guardians who best way to prepare your child Our skilled teachers. Somewhere was criticized for being Magicians, Michael blends work during the week a chance to for their next school year is by today Doug Harris is telling people introduced “at the last magic, humor and help from enjoy the best of library programs. continuing to read with your if we only raise another $30 million minute” and failed with the audience into a spellbinding Sponsored by the Margaret children over the summer.” dollars we can change everything, only Broyles and McKenzie show. Can you say abracadabra? Dickson Fund through the Knox Register your child online at that more money is the answer to voting for it. Knoxville Zoo’s Zoomobile: Can County Public Library Foundation. www.knoxlib.org/slc or stop all problems. There is no leadership The commission then you squawk like a parrot or prickle Weekly Storytimes: Baby by your nearest Knox County at the BOE. They refuse to stop this immediately took up Mayor like a porcupine? The Zoomobile is bookworms, Reading Round- Public Library branch to receive Superintendent. Had Dr. McIntyre Burchett’s proposal for an visiting the Library this summer for up, Pre-K Read and Play, Toddler a reading log to record your taught for more than nine months, overall budget of $ 727.8 an up-close and personal visit with Tales, and Pajama story times reading progress. To complete maybe he might understand the million or an increase some of their favorite residents. happen every week at most the program, children who are value of experienced teachers. of about 2.11 percent Come see who you might meet. library locations over the summer readers should read for 20 He sees teachers as gears in a above last year, with no Sparky and Rhonda Rucker: Join and throughout the year. hours or children who are non- machine. Not as the inspiration tax increases and no pay the Ruckers as they share stories Please see www.knoxlib.org readers should be read 40 and mentors to students. Where raises. of songs of American history while for a times, dates, and locations books over the summer. is the letter of concern to Dr. McIn- accompanying themselves with or drop by any library to pick up tyre?” New Listings in Gibbs! 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Our Neighborhoods fountain city By Mike Steely [email protected] a map that shows that the non- existent boundary. Bet you didn’t know that Fountain City started as a military Honor Fountain supply depot for and Tennessee Territorial . City Day Bet you didn’t know that Fountain Memorial Day was special in City was once an incorporated Fountain City as the community city. assembled at Fountain City Park There are lots of things you to honor outstanding citizens. The probably don’t know about our event, held annually since 1972, neighborhoods in Knoxville is sponsored by the Fountain City and Knox County. We’ve been Town Hall association. surprised at the response to this Knoxville Mayor Madeline ongoing feature. Here’s our look Rogero spoke at the event at Fountain City and its special about the importance of strong place in our local history and neighborhoods and promised the unique things that make it $250,000 in her new budget special today. to restore the Fountain City If you’ve noticed Adair Drive Lake. She also said there are or Adair Park, you may be plans to rework Old Broadway wondering why the names. at I-640 and expand the Office Back during settlement days, of Neighborhoods with a full when the Knoxville area was the time assistant. A Memorial last stop before travelers and Day Ceremony began at 4 p.m. settlers moved into and featured WBIR Anchor John territory, which started at the Becker and the Cumberland Mountains to the Honor Guard. west, the Knoxville area was the Photo by mike steely Daniel Dunn, Chair of last stop. It was a dangerous trip, Members of Troop 55 of the Fountain City United Methodist Church presented the colors last week during the Fountain City Town Hall and the Chickamauga Cherokee Fountain City Honors Day. association, hosted the were still at war with settlers and celebration and honors travelers. The clear, fresh water that became the first female high from I-640 to the top of Black presentation. He announced Captain John Adair built Adair bubbled out of the hillside just school principal in the state. Oak Ridge north of Fountain that Tyler Pavlis was chosen Station, or Fort, in the late 1780s, north of Adair Station was a When the high school moved to City, where Broadway becomes Friend of Fountain City and as a supply depot for the militia natural fountain and, with the its current location the old high Maynardville Highway. It is pretty the Chairman’s Award to Ken that escorted travelers and establishment of Adair Station school became Gresham Middle hard to say where Fountain City Cloninger. The Residential defended the region. The fort and the end of the Cherokee School. Many people don’t know and the Inskip neighborhood Beautification Award went to was probably atop the hill where hostilities, a settlement that Gresham was featured in meet but the invisible like is Alfred and Melanie McCoy for the cemetery along Adair Drive is developed around the spring. At the high school scenes in the probably along Inskip Road and their efforts at the home at 318 now located. In fact Adair and his first it was called Fountain Head movie “October Sky.” Bruhin Road from Cedar Lane to Lynnwood Drive. wife are buried there, beneath but, because another Tennessee During the era of popularity Dutch Valley Road. The Heritage Liz Brown was honored as a large tree, each with a simple town already had that name, of the resort a “Dummy Line” Committee of the Fountain City Fountain City Woman of the year marker. The area became, at Fountain City was chosen. The railroad ran from downtown to Town Hall association produced and Jeff Patton was honored as first, known as Grassy Valley. waters flow from the spring head the springs. Man of the Year. to the pond and then continue as Knoxville attempted to annex Honor Fountain City Day draws First Creek. Fountain City in the 1950s, hundreds of people, elected By the 1920s, Rev. E. F. but the citizens turned the officials, political candidates, and Sevier founded the Fountain idea down. Finally, in 1962 the visitors. It’s a day full of music, Head Methodist Church, which larger city took in the smaller food, speeches, and recognition predates the United Methodist city. Some claim that, until the of military veterans. Church. The spring area became annexation, Fountain City was The “Neighborhoods of a popular church campsite the largest unincorporated town Fountain City” was the theme and many meetings were held in the nation, with some 30,000 this year, and tee shirts bearing there. residents. this slogan were sold. A three-story hotel, the The Fountain City Park is about Entertainment began at 10:30 Fountain Head Hotel, was built 12 acres with walking paths, with the band Nostalgia playing on the hill overlooking what is playgrounds, and the Fountain at the covered pavilion. The now Fountain City Park, and a City Lions Club Meeting House. New Beverly Twirlers performed. small train hauled visitors from The former library at the park Other entertainment included Knoxville to the retreat. Later the is now the Fountain City Art David Correll’s Band, the East train was replaced by a trolley. Center. Tennessee Concert Band, Photo by mike steely Businesses and homes Some of Fountain City has the Tricky Nicky the Magician, the

This large tree in the Lynnhurst developed along the highway look of a small southern town. Photo by mike steely Zoomobile, and activities for Cemetery marks the grave of John and around the lake that was Along Hotel Road near Broadway Daniel Dunn, President of the children. Adair, one of the earliest settlers created from the spring waters. are a number of small retail Fountain City Town Hall, spoke in what was then Grassy Valley. By 1906, Central High School businesses in historic buildings. at the Memorial Day festivities Adair ran a military supply was established near the A wide variety of business last week at the Fountain City station there. Continue on page 2 spring, and Hassie K. Gresham area stretches along Broadway Park. PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus June 2, 2014 Our Neighborhoods fountain city Governor Cont. from page 1 around the pond. The pond Savage Pages from the Political Past is fed by springs that create Fountain City the beginning of First Gardens Town Hall Creek. The creek mostly If you are curious and disappears beneath much have seen the Oriental Founded in 1972 by of the community before Gardens along Garden involved citizens the it emerges from below the Drive in Fountain City Fountain City Town Hall road near the shopping here’s the story: Arthur is a volunteer community center south of Highland. Savage built the gardens, organization that sponsors Any given weekend day, along with other gardens in the Honor Fountain City with the fountain running East Tennessee including Day events. The idea is to and the water clear, you’ll the one at Lake City. Arthur serve, protect, and assist find people lounging and his wife moved to the development of the around Fountain City Fountain City in the late By Ray Hill various neighborhoods Lake. The pond is in need 1920s and began work [email protected] that make up Fountain of cleaning and several on the gardens. Japanese City. The group supports of those attending the culture was popular then, the residential community, Memorial Day “Honors” Photo by mike steely and that’s the path the advocates controlled at the park mentioned the The George Dempster House in Fountain City remains today from of the mansions that garden followed. commercial growth, follows condition of the waters once were in the historic community. A tornado destroyed city government activities there. some of the garden when involving their community Litton’s is a hamburger Alvin Frye, the owner and area artists, art groups, is neo-classical in style Savage was elderly, and and keeps residents lover’s delight and is known manager, runs the service performing artists and a with massive chimneys, the unique place never informed on issues. nationwide for its specialty. station and celebrated his place for students to exhibit original French doors, five fully recovered until Bill As needed, the group Other things are on the 90th birthday in January. their work. There are also bedrooms, a music room Dohm and Patty Cooper occasionally addresses menu, including some He’s a hearty and spry art classes and workshops and large entry hall. began operating the City Council, the planning prize winning deserts, but man who’s a World War and classes are held every Dempster was a mayor Montessori School next commission and the board everyone knows about II veteran and has been day but Sunday. of Knoxville at one time, a door and restoring the of zoning appeals. their burgers. pumping gas for decades. The Art Center also council member, and was gardens. The gardens were The Fountain City Town Founded in 1946 by Hundreds of people offers professional exhibits active not only in Fountain incorporated as part of the Hall is self-funded and Eldridge Litton in nearby showed up at the Lion’s and in June local artists City but was instrumental in school and, recently, the uses the Honor Day to Inskip as a service station Club Building at Fountain are invited to enter judged the planning of the Henley gardens received a face lift raise funds. The Town Hall and market, his sons City Park to honor Frye six contests during the Art Street Bridge, the purchase and cleaning. has expenses in the renting Barry and Eric continued months ago, including local Center Open Show. You can of Chilhowee and Tyson The Montessori School is of the Lions Club Building, the legacy. In 1981, the officials and Congressman contact the Art Center by Park, and the creation of an institution that accepts rental of sound equipment, Littons began cooking Jimmy Duncan. Frye’s calling 357-2787. what is now the Bill Meyers children age 2 through and other expenses for the hamburgers. In 1983, volunteer work in the The Parkside Open Door Stadium. middle school and offers celebration. Litton’s Market and community, his realism Gallery is an artist’s market Dempster held some individual and small group. The Town Hall association Restaurant was born. Eric and charity to others made offering gifts like painting, 75 patents and is best They pride themselves on meets the second Monday Litton now represents the him a local hero. handmade books, pottery, remember for the invention individual and small group of each month at Church 4th generation of the family The Lions Club Building photographs, jewelry, cards and manufacture of the instruction. of the Good Shepherd, at the noted restaurant, at the park faces and much more. Dempster Dumpster, You can contact the 5337 Jacksboro Pike, in often voted “Best Of” not Broadway. Frye and others The Skate Park is a 7,200 which revolutionized solid school and gardens by Knoxville, TN 37918 from only for hamburgers but for have maintained the square foot skateboard park waste collection. He also calling 688-6778 or find 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. You other dishes as well. building, made it available at the corner of Knox Road invented the Dempster them online. can also find them online The restaurant is located to local organizations, and and Maple Drive in Fountain Baluster that crushed at fountaincitytownhall. at 2803 Essary Road just preserved the structure. City, across Knox Road from entire automobiles into a org. off Broadway and opposite Being the closest business the Kroger Supermarket. It’s small block. You can donate to the Fountain City Lake behind owner to the building, Frye a busy place after school, effort by sending cash the iconic Exxon Station. often opens and closes weekends, and during the or checks payable to the The Fountain City Exxon it for functions there. summer. The city of Knoxville Fountain City Town Hall, Station, located on the Members of the club help requires all skateboarders P.O. Box 18001, Knoxville, corner of Essary Road maintain it. and in-line skaters to wear Tn. 37928-8001. and Broadway, has been The Lions Club meets helmets. featured in magazines, there on the first and third The Fountain City Library Fountain City newspapers, and television Monday each month at 6 is located at 5300 Stanton shows. There are a couple p.m. The club members Road and Essary and has Landmarks of reasons: maintain the Fountain City various programs open to Anyone familiar with “No Lottery, No Beer.” Park, which is owned by the the public like Pre-School Fountain City is familiar with That’s what the portable City of Knoxville. The park Story Time, Reading Round these iconic landmarks, sign in front of the station has a large playground, Up for children 5-7 years but new residents are still reads and, despite being gazebo, picnic tables and a old, and a meeting room discovering how unique a regular portable sign basketball court. The park available. One of the groups the neighborhood can be. the slogan has been also offers access to the to meet there is the Knoxville Ever wonder about the Oriental Gardens along Garden The “Duck Pond,” or photographed and First Creek Greenway. Songwriters. Drive in Fountain City? Fountain City Lake, seems published many times. The Fountain City Art to be the center of the But “58 Years of Service” Center resides in the The Along with his brothers, Famous Folks community. When the at the bottom of the sign former library building Dempster formed fountain is running, and gives you an indication at the south end of the Dempster- Dempster Brothers, Inc., There are manynoted the ducks and geese are of the staying power of a City Park on Hotel Road. Francis the Dempster Construction people who were born there, it’s cool and nice dedicated professional. The Gallery is a venue for House Company, and Dempster in Fountain City, grew up Manufacturing. He was there, or attended Central Built in the early 1920s, an early promoter of civil High School. Among those the iconic house stands at rights and also at least 10 are: Roy Acuff, George the intersection of Broadway percent of his workers were Dempster, Red Eubank, and Gibbs, the first house handicapped individuals. Hassie Gresham, Hugh you see in the historic When Dempster died in L. McClung, George H. neighborhood. George R. 1964, more than 1,000 Morgan, Sgt. Thomas York, Dempster was an amazing people attended his Harvey Bloome, John Adair, and inventive man, the son funeral including many and James Agee. of immigrants. The home, national and state elected which he was forced to sell in officials. the height of the Depression, PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus June 2, 2014 June 2, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Governor Buford Ellington fountain city Pages from the Political Past

By Ray Hill [email protected]

Buford Ellington is per- returned to his duties as haps best remembered campaign manager in 1952 today for being one of when thirty-two year old Tennessee’s “leap-frog” Frank Clement ran against governors, alternating Governor . terms with Frank Clement. Browning was a veteran of For almost twenty years, Tennessee’s political wars Clement and Ellington ruled and was seeking a third Tennessee from the gover- two-year term. A long-time nor’s office. opponent of the Crump machine, Browning had Ellington was not a been around for decades, native Tennessean, being while Clement was fresh, born in Holmes County, young and a remarkably June 27, 1907. able speaker on the cam- Buford Ellington attempt- paign circuit. 1952 was the ed to go to college, study- end of an era in Tennessee ing religion, before he was politics; not only did forced to abbreviate his Clement beat Browning, but education due to lack of Congressman Albert Gore money. Ellington settled defeated K. D. McKellar, in to become editor of a who remains to this day small newspaper in Durant, Tennessee’s longest serv- From the author’s personal collection. Mississippi and found the ing senator. Governor Buford Ellington with his friend, President Lyndon B. Johnson time to marry Catherine Ann Cheek, who was later With the election of yet again. Ellington barely governor Frank Clement stop before he launched National Guard when civil to make an especially gra- Frank Clement as gov- edged Orgill and Taylor to backed Massachusetts his reelection campaign in rights leader Martin Luther cious and lovely First Lady ernor, Ellington was become the Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy. 1966. Buford Ellington’s King was assassinated in for Tennessee. Ellington’s rewarded for his service nominee for governor in Clement proved to be the comeback was complicated Memphis to prevent rioting move to Tennessee appar- by being appointed as 1958. The election was more prescient of the two by the candidacy of Nashville and looting. ently came about because Tennessee’s Commissioner indeed close; Ellington and when LBJ was select- attorney , his wife Catherine was a of Agriculture. Tennessee’s won with 213,415 votes ed as Kennedy’s running Jr. Hooker was young, Once again unable to native of Marshall County. Constitution had been to Orgill’s 204,629. “Tip” mate, the powerful Majority handsome, a flashy-dresser succeed himself, Governor Mr. and Mrs. Ellington altered and in 1954 Frank Taylor was a close third with Leader, much to Ellington’s and a candidate who espe- Ellington did little to help the moved back to Marshall Clement was the first gov- 204,382 votes. dismay, helped to reelect cially appealed to young Democratic ticket in 1970. County, where Buford ernor eligible for a four-year . Ellington and liberal Democrats. When his nemesis John Jay became a storekeeper in term. Clement easily turned The Republican Party was was forced to abandon his Hooker was a sharp con- Hooker won the guberna- the tiny hamlet of Verona. back a challenge from not able to mount a serious pledge to a furious “Tip” trast to the conserva- torial nomination, Ellington Ellington later became a Gordon Browning, who was change to Ellington in the Taylor of lending the full tive and balding Ellington, refused to endorse him and salesman for the American seeking to vindicate his loss fall, although that would weight of his administra- who looked far more like many believe he secret- Harvester Company during in 1952. Buford Ellington soon change. Yet Ellington tion to Taylor’s senatorial an accountant. Ellington ly supported Republican the difficult decade of the would serve throughout did have opposition in campaign. Kefauver beat got an endorsement from nominee . 1930s. Eventually Ellington most of Clement’s tenure the general election from Taylor handily. Governor Clement, who Ellington’s former press worked for the Tennessee as governor and became former governor and his old was engaged in his own secretary, Hudley Crockett, Farm Bureau as a salesper- one of the most important mentor Jim Nance McCord, Ellington could not run bitter primary campaign had run against Senator son, working his way up to a members of Clement’s cam- who ran as an Independent. again in 1962 and Frank with Senator Ross Bass. Albert Gore in the prima- supervisory position. paign organization. Having McCord was seventy-nine Clement won the Democratic Ellington also had the sup- ry and won an impressive been Clement’s campaign years old and while he lost primary to return to the gov- port of President Johnson. vote. The bitter primary Buford Ellington’s first manager, Ellington was well badly, he tallied a respect- ernor’s mansion. Clement’s Hooker had the enthusias- campaign certainly helped taste of politics came in poised to take advantage able vote. Buford Ellington third term in office was not tic support of the Nashville GOP Congressman William 1944 when he worked for of that organization when succeeded Frank Clement as successful as his pre- Tennessean, while Ellington E. “Bill” Brock, III beat Gore Jim Nance McCord in the he declared his own candi- as governor and it is not vious administrations and had the editorial backing of in the general election. latter’s successful guber- dacy for governor in 1958. surprising he continued Tennessee politics was James Stahlman’s Nashville natorial campaign. McCord With Clement unable to many of the same policies turned on its head with Banner. As Buford Ellington left was something of an insti- succeed himself, numerous initiated by his predeces- the unexpected death of office in 1971, Republicans tution in Marshall County, Democrats sought to win sor. Ellington was also the Estes Kefauver. Much Despite having won had won two vital statewide both as a businessman the nomination that year. beneficiary of the times, as of Clement’s last term Governor Clement’s elections. and politician. McCord had Former governor Prentice Tennessee survived a brief in office was concerned endorsement in his pri- held various local offices Cooper announced he, recession in 1958 and the with his desire to be elect- mary campaign, Buford Ellington assumed the for decades and had been too, was a candidate and economy was good for the ed to the United States Ellington did not return the status of an elder states- elected to Congress in might have been a formida- most of Ellington’s gov- Senate. Clement lost the favor. Ellington conspicu- man, although he was 1942. McCord ran for gov- ble candidate, but allowed ernorship. The economy 1964 senatorial primary to ously refused to endorse relatively young and it is ernor in 1944 with the sup- himself to be talked into allowed Governor Ellington Congressman Ross Bass, Clement in his own cam- entirely possible he might port of Tennessee’s senior dropping out to run against to give both teachers and who only narrowly defeated paign. Ellington’s campaign well have run for governor United States senator, Senator Gore. Ellington administrators a raise with- in the gener- slogan that year was “The yet again in 1974 had not Kenneth D. McKellar, as well still faced viable opposition out angering taxpayers by al election. Baker was lead- Man of His Word” and one death claimed him ear- as E. H. Crump, leader of from Edmund Orgill, Mayor raising taxes. ing a revitalized Republican wonders what “Tip” Taylor lier. Buford Ellington was the Shelby County political of Memphis after the death Party from the ashes and it thought of that. playing golf with friends in organization. McCord was of E. H. Crump. Orgill was Although many have was abundantly clear that Florida when he suffered a so strong a candidate, he more liberal and had the assumed that relations the GOP was competitive in Ellington finally man- fatal heart attack that swift- faced little or no opposition informal support of many between Frank Clement and statewide elections. aged to turn back Hooker’s ly took him away on April 3, in either the Democratic pri- of Senator Estes Kefauver’s Buford Ellington were close, challenge, winning 1972. Ellington was only mary or general elections. friends and allies through- especially with the leap- Governor Clement man- 413,950 votes to Hooker’s sixty-four years old at the Ellington surely became out Tennessee. A more frog government, but there aged to reverse the ver- 360,105. time. well acquainted with Jim conservative candidate, were serious and funda- dict in the 1966, narrowly Nance McCord from their Judge Andrew “Tip” Taylor mental political differences beating Senator Ross Bass, Buford Ellington, once a Buford Ellington was common Marshall County of Jackson, also ran. Buford between the two. Clement but was stunned when he segregationist himself, sent one of the last of his kind residency. Ellington was profoundly pondered a bid against lost the general election a signal that he had changed to serve as governor of more conservative in his Senator Estes Kefauver in to Howard Baker. Buford his beliefs, appointing a Tennessee. An old-fash- Ellington picked another views than Frank Clement. the 1960 Democratic pri- Ellington, consigned to the black to serve as an admin- ioned conservative small winner in 1946 when he With the conservative vote mary, but quickly decided sidelines for four years, was istrative assistant. H. T. town Democrat, Ellington’s agreed to serve as cam- divided between Ellington against it. Ellington had making his comeback that Lockard would later go on passing marked the end of paign manager in Marshall and Judge Taylor, who was little liking for Kefauver same year. After leaving the to be elected judge of the an era in Tennessee politics County for Congressional an avowed segregationist, and when his former oppo- governor’s office, Ellington Shelby County Criminal and history. candidate Joe L. Evins. there was every reason to nent Andrew “Tip” Taylor had briefly worked for the L Court. Governor Ellington Evins was challenging one- believe it would be a close began mounting a chal- & N Railroad before accept- was forced to mobilize the term incumbent Harold election. Senator Gore lenge to Senator Kefauver, ing an appointment from Earthman in the Democratic handily beat former gover- Governor Ellington prom- President Lyndon Johnson primary and won a con- nor to win ised him the full sup- as the Director of the Office vincing victory. Evins was renomination, although in port of his administration. of Emergency Planning in to remain in Congress for losing, Cooper won more One primary difference 1965. Ellington had toyed thirty years. votes than Ellington did between Frank Clement with the idea of running in winning the gubernato- and Buford Ellington against Senator Gore in the In 1948 Ellington himself rial nomination. It is inter- was presidential politics. 1964 primary, but finally became a candidate, win- esting to speculate what Ellington was strongly in decided against it. ning a seat in the Tennessee would have happened had favor of Senate Majority General Assembly from Prentice Cooper insisted Leader Lyndon B. Johnson Ellington’s appointment Marshall County. Ellington upon running for governor of Texas, while former was only a momentary PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus June 2, 2014 ‘What is your hardship?’ By Mike Steely [email protected] that he be allowed to separate the older “What is your hardship?” is the one house, a rental, into a separate piece of question that anyone appearing before property. He said he has no plans to sell the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals the older house now, but wants a sepa- (BZA) will always be asked. Every deci- rate deed for it so he may do so at some sion is based on the answer. The BZA’s time in the future. Wednesday meeting was no exception. The difficulty is that the Agricultural What the BZA is asking is why they Zone (A) requires that any lot be at least should overturn a decision by the one acre in size and, if separated, the Metropolitan Planning Commission. The older house would only be a little over planning group is made up of 8 members one-half acre. named by the county commission and Hickman said that in 1981 there was 8 members named by the Knoxville city no problem and that recently he had it council. While the commission meets and surveyed, went to the health department hears zoning requests from developers and zoning commission and “they had no and property owners in both jurisdictions, problem with it.” He said there or six or the BZA has one group that meets for more houses in the area on less than an county and another for city appeals. acre of land. The county’s BZA is comprised of John The planning commission confirmed Schoonmaker, Chairman; Markus Chady, that currently there are two dwellings on Vice-Chairman; Cynthia Stancil, Frank the two acres and said that usually each Rimshaw, Scott Smith, Cindy Buttry, Bill house requires one acre. The commis- Sewell, Kevin Murphy, and Carson Dailey. sion usually frowns on a home containing Each member represents a different less than an acre in an “A” zoning, but the county district. Hickman request was unusual. In most cases developers are looking “It’s not the property owners fault, the to reduce set-back requirements or, as in hardship was created was not his intent,” the case of Ted Russell Ford/Kia, looking Carson Dailey commented. to be permitted to downsize the parking Hickman said he bought his grandfa- spaces at their Parkside Drive dealership ther’s property to create a buffer between so they can display more cars. Kia’s are his home and other neighbors. smaller than Fords and, as long as the “I was 25 when I built the home, if they dealership keeps the required footage had told me then,” Hickman began to for customers and employees, the BZA explain. approved the change. Kevin Murphy asked if there was anoth- Their hardship was downsizing some of er way to resolve the hardship, possibly by the slots while keeping the existing park- rezoning the Hickman property. Cynthia ing lot size, maintaining the existing gut- Stancil said that she didn’t like lowering tering and curbs. the density requirement and that maybe But sometimes the hardship is other options were available. different. The property owner said that none of John Hickman, the homeowner at his neighbors have any objection to the 2522 Drennon Road, came before the creation of two lots and he isn’t asking to Appeals board with a different and unusu- build or change anything there. al hardship. “I just want a lot of record,” he said. Back in 1981 Hickman said he bought Dailey then moved to allow the vari- property behind his grandfather’s home ance, creating two lots instead of one. and built his house. Today there’s one The motion passed in favor of Hickman’s piece of property on record with two request with Rimshaw, Smith, Buttry, houses on it. Because of the unusual Sewell, and Daily voting “Yes,” and Murphy, aspect of the property Hickman requested Stancil, and Markus Chady voting “No.” June 2, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

June 2, 2014

And Then There Were Three: Riley THE BEST Ferguson to Leave Vols OF TIMES By Alex Norman The Knoxville Focus today begins a five-week series For a while it appeared recognizing the Female and Male Athletes of the Year that the unlikely was going for 2013-14 from the high schools in The Focus’ coverage to happen… All four of Ten- area. nessee’s For starters, the honorees from Bearden (Lane Thomas), in 2013 were going to Farragut (Katie Beuerlein and Fletcher Ekern), Hardin return to the Vols in 2014. Valley Academy (Emma Mashburn and Aaron Templeton) Reality set in last week, and Karns (Morgan Sandifer and Devin Sibley) are when it became known featured. that redshirt freshman Athletic directors at each high school submitted their Riley Ferguson was likely school’s Athletes of the Year, at The Focus’ request. to continue his college Next week top athletes from Central, Gibbs, Halls and career at another school. Powell will be in the spotlight. Tennessee head coach told a group of reporters at the SEC spring meetings in Destin, Florida that “Riley’s no Sibley put on a show for longer with the program.” If anyone was going to Karns basketball fans depart you’d have thought it would be redshirt soph- By Steve Williams Player of the Year in 2013- omore Nathan Peter- Devin Sibley, Karns High’s 14. man. He struggled might- Male Athlete of the Year, The talented and ily in his only career start, finished as the school’s entertaining Karns player which occurred last Sep- all-time leading scorer signed with Furman. tember against the Flori- in basketball with 2,239 At Hardin Valley Academy, da Gators in Gainesville. points. senior Emma Mashburn He also suffered a broken He was nominated for completed an outstanding hand in that game and McDonald’s All-America career as a distance runner became an after-thought honors his senior season. and is the school’s Female as senior to be Justin Sibley also was a two- Athlete of the Year, said PHOTO BY STEVE WILLIAMS Worley and sophomore time TBCA All-State, athletic director George Hardin Valley Academy’s Emma Mashburn and Aaron Templeton began their senior to be split PrepXtra and All-Knoxville Ashe. years last October by repeating as Knoxville Interscholastic League cross country the remaining playing time Interscholastic League Mashburn, who posted champions. They ended their prep careers in May by winning state championships in the rest of the season. honoree and PrepXtra Continue on page 2 the 3200-meter run at the TSSAA meet in Murfreesboro. Instead, it is Fergu- son leaving the team. It is one of those fun facts about the sport of football. The most popu- lar player is always the backup . For GCA’s Turner named Co-Coach of the Year many Vols fans, Ferguson was the guy they wanted By Ken Lay coaching honors with we would accomplish “We are a family and The Rams and Lady at quarterback simply Meigs County’s Justin what wanted to.” for any family that works Rams went on those because of the unknown. Mitchell Turner wasted Jennings. Turner said the The Rams went 27-13 has God at the center of thrilling rides together, They had never seen him little time making an honor wasn’t all his. and accomplished almost it. When I say that we’re take a snap, but of course impact on Grace Christian “I told the kids ‘Thank everything the set out a family, I don’t mean Turner had plenty he has to be good… Academy baseball team. you,’ after was named to. But GCA lost 8-2 in that we’re only a family of company on the Ferguson had the In his first year as Co-Coach of the Year. the State Championship in grades 9-12. We have all-district team. resume… he was a two coach of the Rams, Turner I told them that I was Game to Jackson kids in grades K-12 and Kaleb Savage, Justin time state champion guided the Rams to a nothing without them and Christian. It was Grace’s I reached out to all of Shaw, Josh Liford, Luke from Butler HS in Mat- District 3-A Tournament that I couldn’t have done only loss in Murfreesboro. them. I reached out to thews, North Carolina, Championship, a this without them,” Turner But things didn’t start the kids in kindergarten Shepherd, Tanner Fee rated by ESPN as a four- Region 2-A Title and said. “These kids worked well for GCA, which and told them to come and Micah Wheeler were star recruit. But a leg a sectional win which hard and the bought in. lost seven of their first to our camps and I told all named to the team by injury prevented Fergu- sent Grace to the Class “We started on the nine games to open them to come to the the league’s coaches. son from playing in 2013 A State Tournament earliest day that we the season. But the games and get involved.” Chandler Adkins was (he likely would have Championship game. possibly could and I Rams hung tough. The family aspect started instead of Dobbs The season was one ran things like a college “These kids worked was especially big this named Co-Player of the had he been healthy). of the best for GCA’s program. I told them really hard and I’m year and the Rams Year along with Dannon Tennessee fans got a baseball program and that I was going to work extremely proud of and Grace’s softball Grub of Rockwood. glimpse of Ferguson in the Turner was recently their tails off and told them,” Turner said. “They team both had stellar Grace’s Taylor annual Orange & White rewarded by being them ‘if you quit, then believed in themselves postseasons. Both Lawson was named game, in which he threw named District 3-A it’s not meant for you to and they were a family. teams ended their 2014 for 83 yards and a touch- Co-Coach of the year by be here.’ They worked One of our goals was campaigns with losses Co-Freshman of the down. His two turnovers the league’s coaches. hard and I told them to keep God at the in their respective State Year along with Tellico did little to squash the Turner shared top that if they worked hard, center of our team. Championship tilts. Plains High’s J.T. Dalton. Continue on page 4 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s June 2, 2014 Soccer standout Sandifer set the Thomas, ‘best ever’ pace for Lady Beavers Bearden baseball By Steve Williams player, is Athlete of to participate in track With soccer in the as a junior but decid- fall and track in the ed not compete in track the Year spring, Morgan Sandi- her senior year. Instead, By Steve Williams fer stayed on the go in she played “competitive and power, has speed, can her athletic career at soccer” for FC Alliance, Lane Thomas belted a play defense and has a big- Karns High School. while also having a job school record 18 home time arm. She went from being in addition to school. runs for Bearden High’s “He’ll start at UT in Karns’ Rookie of the Sandifer, who has baseball team as a senior August, if he doesn’t sign Year in soccer as a fresh- played competitive this spring, giving him a (professionally). He has two man in 2010 to Dis- soccer since she was career record 41 homers. great options.” trict 3-AAA Offensive eight years old, will con- But he’s more than just a Tate was Bearden’s head Player of the Year as a tinue her soccer career slugger. coach in 2011 and 2012 senior forward in 2013. on the college level, as “He’s the best player – Thomas’ freshman and Sandifer, Karns’ 2013- she received a soccer we’ve ever had,” said vet- sophomore seasons. 14 Female Athlete of the scholarship from Lee Uni- eran assistant coach Jack “He’s a very hard worker Year, according to athletic versity in Cleveland. Tate, who has been with the and a great kid,” said director Charlie Sheets, Sandifer will always Bearden baseball program Tate. “He’s earned every- was a three-time All-Dis- have “two favor- for 33 years. “He started thing he’s got. He’s very trict first-team honoree ite memories” from from Day 1 of his freshman modest.. plus made All-Region 2 high school soccer. season.” “He batted leadoff for us first-team as a senior. “I remember play- Thomas also is Bearden’s his sophomore year all 46 She also was the Lady ing against Halls. The Athlete of the Year for games, including the state Beavers’ team cap- father of a close former 2013-14, according to ath- championship game.” tain for three seasons. KHS teammate, Jason letic director Morgan Shin- Tate will have his eye on In track, Sandifer got Edwards, passed away lever. this week’s draft, too. off to a fast start as from battling with brain The 6-foot-1, 185-pound- “If he goes pro, I will go she helped set a fresh- cancer that day,” stated er, who played center field and watch him get started, man school record on Morgan. “In honor of Morgan Sandifer, Karns High’s Female Athlete of the and pitched for Coach John no matter where that is.” the 4x400 relay team his memory – he was Year, will continue her soccer career at Lee University. Rice’s Bulldogs, is a Univer- Thomas also set new and was a member of a Karns Middle School sity of Tennessee signee. career marks at Bearden the school’s 4x400 state coach as well – me and Then there was that I went out and scored. He received a “full schol- for games played, hits, qualifying relay team that my teammates wrapped district tournament and “I remember being arship” from UT, which is doubles and RBI. He was season. She helped the athletic tape around playing “rival” Powell. overcome with emo- “very rare” in college base- a three-time All-District 4x200 relay team set our wrists and wrote “That was a night I will tions as I yelled at my ball, said Tate, as a limit- 4-AAA and Region 2-AAA a varsity school record “Team Edwards” on it. never forget,” recalled team, ‘Do not give up ed number of scholarships honoree and his district’s her sophomore year. “That night we played Morgan. “I remember on me, I need you! We usually have to be divided Most Valuable Player this Sandifer also received in honor of his memory. being down a goal and are in this until the end!’ up. past season. the Student-Athlete I remember having chill knowing that if we did My teammates did not But Thomas’ baseball Thomas also was a 2013 Award of Merit in track bumps throughout the not score, my high school give up on me. We tied career may follow a differ- member of the USA Base- and field in 2012. entire game and victori- soccer career would be the game and went on ent path. He’s almost cer- ball 18-under Gold Medal Morgan continued ously winning for him.” over, and knowing that to play another game.” tain to be selected in this team, a 2014 Louisville week’s major league draft Slugger Preseason All- and could turn pro. American and earned All- “All 30 major league State honors in 2013, with teams sent scouts to see the 2014 All-State team yet Hawkins leads Walters him play this past season to be announced. Sibley put on a and they came to practices Lane was noticed early in State to National quite often,” said Tate. his prep career, as he was “Scouts call him a 5-tool a 2012 MaxPreps Under- Championship show for Karns player. He hits for average classman All-American. By Ken Lay The Walters State Community College golf basketball fans team recently completed its 2014 season by winning the National Junior College Athletic Cont. from page 1 season’s TSSAA state Association Division II Championship. a time of 10:52.35 in outdoor meet. It was the first golf title for the Senators, winning the 3200-meter Farragut athletic who were runners-up last season. run at the state, earned director Seth Smith said Walters State claimed its National All-State honors three Fletcher Ekern ( boys Championship on Friday, May 23 with an times in track and twice soccer) was the Admirals’ 11-shot victory over Mesa College in Arizona. in cross country. Male Athlete of the Year. The Senators finished the four-day event with Aaron Templeton, Farragut’s Female a team score of 1189 at the Black Couse at HVA’s Male Athlete of Athlete of the Year is Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Indiana. the Year and one of the Katie Beuerlein, who Walters State was 20-over par on the last day most decorated distance competed in soccer and of the tournament. The final-round score of 308 runners in KIL prep history track. She was fifth in was good enough to net the championship for as well as the state, was the state high jump event the Senators, who never trailed in the event. a two-time TSSAA cross and also placed seventh Four area golfers had stellar efforts at the country champion, noted in the Class AAA state championship. Central High School graduate Ashe. The Furman signee pentathlon. Brad Hawkins finished sixth with a 6-over also earned prep All- In announcing 294 and was named to the all-tournament America honors his junior Farragut’s honorees, team. He also received All-American Honors and senior seasons as he Smith said, “Both athletes for the second consecutive season. advanced to compete in have excelled athletically Hawkins’ effort made Bobcats’ the national high school and academically. coach Tony Patterson proud. cross country meet. They have represented “Brad is the hardest worker that I ever coached Templeton ran a FHS with class and we 8:59.81 in winning the are proud of all their Lane Thomas, who played on the USA’s 18-under Gold Continue on page 4 3200-meter run at this accomplishments.” Medal team in 2013, is Bearden High’s Athlete of the Year. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s June 2, 2014 June 2, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Central, Bearden to co-host KFL Jamboree By Ken Lay 2014. that speaks to the fact that we’re Austin-East vs. Halls; Carter vs. vs. Anderson County. This season’s event will be in a good location and that we Campbell County; Gibbs vs. West; That night features two match- The match-ups for the 2014 KFL hosted by Central and Bearden have the parking. It’s always an Webb vs. Central and Fulton vs. ups pitting teams with new football jamboree were recently High Schools. honor when people want to come Hardin Valley Academy. coaches. The host Bulldogs will announced. Dan Y. Boring Stadium, home to to your house. That night will mark coaching see their first action under Morgan The event, which unofficially the Bobcats, co-hosted the event The two-day event will be held debuts for Carter’s Jeff McMillan Shinlever. They’ll play Powell, kicks off the football season, with Farragut a few years back. Aug. 14-15. and Central’s Bryson Rosser. which also has a new coach in has a pair of new homes. It is “We had it here a few years Central will host games on Aug. Games scheduled for Aug 15 normally hosted by the University ago when [current Gibbs athletic 14 before the tournament shifts at Bearden include: The King’s John Allen. of Tennessee at director] Jeff Thomas was the to West Knoxville the next night. Academy vs. Tennessee School Tobi Kilgore will make his debut but concerns over field conditions AD,” Central athletic director J.D. Action begins at 7 p.m. at both for the Deaf; South-Doyle vs. against Loudon County’s Panthers. prompted Tennessee to stop Lambert said. “This is an honor. venues. Catholic; Lenoir City vs. Karns; Jeff Cortez is the new head coach hosting the event --- at least for “We’re honored to have it and Games slated for Central include: Bearden vs. Powell and Farragut at Lenoir City. Gresham beats West Valley to nab soccer title By Ken Lay Pictured are: Ian Cummins, Robert Buckler Gresham Middle School’s (coach), Logan Easterday, boys soccer team ended its Nick Knoefel, Matthew 2014 season recently with Cox. Chase Payne, Wesley a Smoky Mountain Middle Etters, Noah Petit, Evan Soccer Championship. Downen, Bryson Boles, The Gladiators notched Griffin Smith, Spencer a 1-0 win over West Valley Smith, Adrian Cauldron, to claim the title. Gresham Abby Gibson (assistant finished the season with a coach), Eric Richardson, 10-1-1 record. Francisco Martinez, Evan Downen scored the Alejandro Cruz, Emrakh lone goal of the champi- Kamilov and Josh Gibson. onship match against the Wolves on Sunday, May 18. been able to really com- Gresham opened the pete with these teams and championship tournament I can’t say enough about with a 0-0 draw against our defense,” Buckler said. Christian Academy of Knox- “I had two kids in Noah and ville. Matthew who normally play In that game, Spencer forward positions and they Smith played goalkeeper. just took control. He shut out the Warriors. “These were hard-fought He’s normally a field player games against good teams. but held CAK scoreless The two wins were not despite playing only half of cheap wins.” a game during the regular Buckler also said that he season. appreciated the parental “This is just amazing,” play for their school. These 1-0. and West Valley. He also Cox. Both are forwards support on the team. Gresham coach Robert kids are middle school kids Emrakh Kamilov tallied received plenty of help who were playing out of “I’m really proud of my Buckler. “For Gresham to and they had other commit- the lone marker of that from a stingy Gladiators’ position. parents,” he said. “We take a team of 18 kids and ments but when we went match. defense, which was led by “In my six years, this is couldn’t have done what we do what we did is unheard to the tournament, they Goalkeeper Logan East- Noah Petit and Matthew the first time that we’ve did without their support.” of. played like they’ve never erday, who missed the tour- “I had 18 players and been off the soccer field.” nament opener to attend TheVolunteerStateCard.com only four have played club After salvaging a draw his brother’s graduation, NEW! soccer. But these kids with the Warriors, the Glad- was victorious in the shut- made a commitment to iators outlasted Maryville out wins over Maryville Prescription Assistance Program

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Tennessee still has left the Tennessee Tech football program Destin, Fla. This get involved with KPD in a In the summer of 2009, scholarship quarterbacks football program. Rusty once again. year’s off-season different way. and UT fans were still trying Justin Worley and Joshua Bradley, Charlie’s high R i l e y By Steve football drama an older man were slinging to get use to Lane Kiffin’s Dobbs and even Nathan school coach, confirmed Ferguson, red- Williams arrived early. beer bottles on parked ways. He had committed Peterman, who continues that news Friday. shirt freshman Butch’s first cars from an apartment four secondary violations to work at getting better “He’s just going to go quarterback who many summer in Knoxville last balcony. Derek Dooley, and gotten under the skin of after his woeful start in The to UT and be a student,” thought might become the year was nice and quiet. then the coach, said Bray about that many opposing Swamp last season. I like said Bradley. “He’s just at starter in 2014, took his Summer ‘13 stories just needed to work on his SEC coaches, including his determination. a point where football is no football and went home. included UT web site pieces accuracy. Steve Spurrier, Urban Preferred walk- on longer fun and he doesn’t Maybe he had a good on “Meet Your Seats” at I always said Dooley could Meyer and Nick Saban. freshman Devin Smith out want to play anymore. reason. Neyland Stadium, the be a stand-up comedian, if And now Kiffin is working of Grace Christian Academy “Charlie had a great Maybe he felt had had 47th annual All-Sports coaching didn’t work out. for Saban. How things has moved up to No. 4 on high school career and is a better chance of playing picnic, Vols participating Dooley’s first summer change. the QB depth chart, too. now ready to start a new sooner elsewhere. in KPD Training Day, UT in Knoxville, in 2010, saw The Vols are probably I wonder if quarterback chapter in his life.” Maybe we will hear the players completing 1,322 him have to return from going to struggle in 2014. Charlie High, the Christian So, best wishes to reason from him someday. community service hours a vacation trip to deal But not returning any Academy of Knoxville Charlie, too. Best wishes to Riley and a report on 39,000 with several players who starters on the offensive product who gave up And let’s hope Worley, and now let’s embrace fans who supported the had been involved in a and defensive lines of his preferred walk-on Dobbs and Peterman have the quarterbacks who are team in an open practice. brawl at Bar Knoxville on scrimmage will hurt status last summer and a safe and productive still here and competing to Before you knew it, the strip. Two men were Tennessee a lot more transferred to Tennessee summer, as well as all of wear the Orange. Tennessee beat Austin injured, including an off- than the loss of Ferguson. Tech, has any regrets now the Vols. Coach Butch Jones Peay 45-0 to open the duty police officer, who When they say games are of making that move? Hawkins leads Walters State to National Championship Continued from page 2 tournament team. He was Walters State Coach Gardner history of Walters State the individual championship also an All-American. was named NJCAA Coach Athletics. The Senators won nearly two decades ago. [while at Central],” Patterson Johnson was one of three of the Year after guiding the a baseball title in 2006. The 2014 low medalist said of Hawkins, who has former Red Devils who scored Senators to their first golf title. Gardner coached a National was Levi Fink from North signed to play at Tusculum next for the Senators. That trio was It was the second team Championship Golf Medalist in Iowa Area College. season. “He’s a great golfer part of Halls High’s dominant National Championship in the 1998 as Ryan Cabbage won but he’s a better young man. District 3-AAA program “Brad will always push himself coached by Bill Warren. to be the best he can be.” Andrew Hall (302) finished Hawkins wasn’t the only 20th and Will Wright completed area golfer to play well. his stay tied for 28th in the Halls graduate Cody Johnson individual standings. He shot (297) finished eighth and an 80 on Friday and finished was also named to the all- with a four-day total of 305.

Walters State golfer Brad Hawkins recently finished sixth in the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament in Indiana. He, along with teammate and Halls alum Cody Johnson, was named All-American. The duo led the Senators to their first-ever golf National Championship.

And Then There Were Three: Riley Ferguson to Leave Vols Cont. from page 1 And Bray would have been better served had he had a coach that optimism from Big Orange Country. didn’t let him off the hook time But word started to leak off and time again. The throat slash- the UT campus about Ferguson’s ing taunts, the beer bottle throw- work ethic. While Worley and ing, the reckless jet-ski incident, Dobbs have spent some of the the on field pouting… Bray needed off season in California at quar- discipline, and Dooley gave none. terback guru George Whitfield’s Bray ended up leaving Tennessee Quarterback camp, Ferguson was after his junior season for the NFL, reportedly unwilling to spend the went undrafted, and signed with the time needed in the film room. Kansas City Chiefs. This year he’ll , former Vols quarter- be fighting former stand- back and current host on Tennes- out Aaron Murray for a roster spot. see Sports Radio, reported that Like Bray, Ferguson has the “it was a laundry list of entitle- potential to become a very good ment issues and classic imma- quarterback. Like Bray, he also has turity” that led to this point. the potential to flame out. Fergu- If those words bring up a son will get another chance some- bunch of red flags, they should. where… perhaps at UNC Charlotte They were the same kinds of where his brother Zach will be a things you heard about former redshirt sophomore next season. Vols quarterback Tyler Bray. As for Tennessee, they will move At one time Bray was looked at forward with Worley, Dobbs and as a no doubt about it future NFL Peterman. Like in 2013, there first round draft pick. But in three is a decent chance all three QB’s seasons at Tennessee Bray’s child- get necessary playing time. ish ways were part of the reason Will there be another quarter- the Vols reached new lows. back controversy at Tennessee? The biggest reason of course If so, Ferguson will once again was head coach Derek Dooley. be on the outside looking in… June 2, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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been at the top of Obama’s Stimulus helped our neigh- seen the comical U-Tube can vote themselves a list of priorities, and it is bor city Alcoa to build their “anti-muslim video” prior paycheck. Recent studies obvious they were not. Fur- over-walk of highway 129 to the Administration using show that there are now thermore, the disastrous to no-where. it to cover up the misman- ten million Americans on VA situation underscores The Democrats never agement of security at our disability (more than ever the government’s inabili- cease to amaze me. Did Benghazi consulate. We before) and ten million ty to manage healthcare. you hear that they are still don’t know who came who are chronically unem- The VA boondoggle reveals now blaming the VA scan- up with the video explana- ployed. Forty-seven per- the equivalent of “death dal on “Bush’s two Middle tion, though emails track cent of those unemployed panels” from long waits to East wars?” It is true that the talking points to the say they don’t plan to seek see a doctor. And we learn we’ve never been at war NSA and the State Depart- employment again, that is there was a second sets this long, and there has ment. Wasn’t it lying to the unless their benefits are of books used to secure been additional pressures American people that led canceled. Whoopie Gold- Veterans’ Ventilation bonuses for the VA staff on the VA to care for our to Nixon’s impeachment? berg recently said on The who “met” performance war heroes, but that is Who can trust an Admin- View that people didn’t I’m getting tired of writ- team that additional prob- goals. not an excuse. Apparent- istration who uses the IRS want to be on the dole. ing, “Here we go again.” lems were expected in The Democrats and ly the terrorists at Gitmo to target rivals? Mr. Obama Studies don’t support her However, another scandal the VA system as our war- Obama now want to (which was never closed said that the IRS abuses belief. has surfaced in the Obama riors survived the battle- manage everyone’s health- as Obama promised) have were due to a few “rogue Sometimes I think I Administration, this time in field and returned home care. Never mind that the far shorter waiting times to agents in Cincinnati” and should stop listening to the Veterans Administra- for medical care. Obama’s government’s only medi- see a doctor than our vet- there wasn’t “a smidgeon the news. Stewardship of tion (VA). I know some- spokesman (parrot), Jay cal experience is operat- erans. Shameful! of corruption” in the IRS. knowledge is a hard task thing about medical care Carney, says a lot of money ing healthcare on Indian I’ve read that the pres- We now know the Cincinna- master, but a “Watch- in the VA system, because has been added to the VA reservations and the VA idency of Ulysses Grant ti IRS was directed by Lois man’s” responsibility in I once worked as a doctor budget ostensibly to care system. How’s that work- was corrupt, and we all Lerner from the Washing- this “barely civil war” of in a VA hospital. It was my for our wounded warriors. ing? Obama’s Secretary know about Richard Nix- ton bureau and coordinat- ours. observation that the doc- In fact, funding for the VA of Veteran’s Affairs, Eric on’s lying and coverup of ed by Ben Rhodes of the I wish I were wrong tors, nurses and the staff has increased from $88 Shinseki, can’t run the VA a two-bit burglary at the President’s White House about today’s progres- did their best with limited billion a year in 2009 to healthcare program, but Watergate. Our President staff. Apparently, there sives who are moving us resources amidst a top $146 billion in 2013. How- he is just a sign of the sys- lies with apparent impuni- was more “than a smid- toward socialism and who heavy bureaucracy. My VA ever, as ABC news corre- temic problem, like a fever ty and his Administration is geon” of collusion. I trust masquerade as Demo- observations were made spondents said, “You is the sign of pneumonia. incompetent. His previous people until they show crats. There are a few more than three decades can’t just throw money at With these revelations, Secretary of State, Hillary themselves to be dishon- of the latter left. I’ve not ago; apparently things a problem and think it will any sane person would Clinton, was asked about est. I can forgive, but I can seen a John Kennedy or haven’t changed. go away.” It seems this is question whether the gov- the Benghazi attack on never forget. a Harry Truman in years President Obama what our government does ernment can manage the 9.11.2012 and its causes. After the American Revo- – the dodo is also extinct. knew of the VA’s prob- with problems, along with healthcare of the nation. She infamously said, lution Europeans referred Maybe today’s birds have lems because as a Sena- “CY...booty.” I thought about playing “What difference does it to our newly won freedom just changed their feath- tor he served on VA over- Given the facts, who it safe and not pointing make?” I say the truth mat- and the subsequent Con- ers again. sight committees. Fur- believes the President out these and other fail- ters, Mrs. Clinton, espe- stitution as the “America thermore, as a presiden- knew nothing about the ures of Obama, like his cially when people died experiment” in democra- tial candidate in 2007 he problems at the VA? He is $780 billion Stimulus Pro- and the President and the cy. Many historians have promised to focus on the the Commander-in-Chief gram of 2009. Mr. Obama State Department lied to observed that democra- Do you have a question for military’s medical needs. and delegation of respon- would later joke that a lot the American people about cies fail in two hundred or Dr. Ferguson? And he was warned by the sibility only goes so far. The of the projects were “not the cause of the attack. No so years, about the time Please e-mail him at [email protected]. George W. Bush transition VA’s problems should have shovel ready.” Perhaps the one had even heard of or when citizens realize they Early Education Provides Mold for Outstanding Life (Part VIII) Becoming a Dentist I looked at the and the black career in dentistry, shared still black and and white photo a personal note about that white photo and filmed the day. “When the instructor marveled that unforgettable inserted my dentures to it even existed. occasion. grade them, he looked at It was made Second year me and said rather bluntly, during a time dental students ‘Son, your dentures almost when pictures D r. P e r r y beat my hand out of the were important McGinnis and mouth!’” Dr. McGinnis and rare. A By Ralphine Major Dr. Reuben (Nib) said. The instructor’s single picture ralphine3@yahoo. Pelot III were understatement that the com captured the dismissing their dentures did not fit too well most special first patient, evidently did not bother moments in our lives. the late Eddie Strong of Ms. Strong. “To show her It was long before the Memphis, Tennessee. appreciation, she gave arrival of smart phones, Over a six-week period, each of us a silver dollar,” cell phones, and digital both dentists made a Perry said. cameras that seem to set of dentures for her Today, Dr. McGinnis is record our every move as their first clinical retired, and Dr. Reuben today. assignment. McGinnis, Pelot presently practices The year was 1958. the Gibbs High School general dentistry in Two promising dentists graduate who enjoyed Farragut, Tennessee. Photo from the archives of Carol and Perry McGinnis, the historical photo of Dr. Perry had reached a milestone, a long and outstanding McGinnis, the late Eddie Strong, and Dr. Reuben Pelot. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s June 2, 2014

Church Happenings Tracing the on horseback By Mike Steely [email protected] Mustang and Rune is an 11-month- Dante Church of God Sheep Ministry, bring old German Shepherd mix,” she told Dante Church of candles or sunscreen. Emma Leigh Ann Swendsen is well The Focus. God will be distribut- The weekly fellow- on her way to retracing the historic By mid-May the trail rider reached ing Boxes Of Blessings ship meals on Wednes- Trail of Tears. Rather than walking or Hopkinsville, Ky. and took a rest while (food) on Saturday, June days have been dis- driving the long journey, she’s taking Flame recovered from some leg inju- 14, 2014 from 9:00 continued throughout her dog and riding her horse. ries. a.m. to 11:00 a.m or the summer months. The Trail of Tears saw the forced “I have been following as closely until boxes are gone. Watch for notice of removal of the as possible the original route with Anyone who would like when they will restart from North Carolina and Tennes- some detours for safety purposes in to come and receive a sometime in August. see to Oklahoma in the 1800s. The Nashville. I have been camping for box of blessings is invit- The Praise Team forced march, policed by the U. S. the most part although I have found ed. You must be present rehearses each Wednes- Army under the authority of President places with horse facilities three to receive a box of food. day evening at 7:45 , caused thousands times so far,” she said. One box per Household. p.m., and this will of deaths along the way. Only a few “My generation hasn’t been continue weekly. Cherokee managed to escape the encouraged to remember American First United Helpers are being removal or secretly leave the march history or help the American people, Methodist Church accepted for the upcom- and form Eastern Band of Cherokee, but rather to focus on other coun- Come worship ing Vacation Bible in the Smokey Mountains of North tries,” she said. Sunday morning with School in July. Theme Carolina. “I have met so many people already Focus columnist Dr. this year is “Weird Ani- Today much of the trail has been and heard so many amazing stories CLASSIFIEDS Ferguson and Becky mals,” with daily empha- identified and marked, here and that will be lost if we continue to turn “down by the river!” sis on God’s love for there, in several states including Ten- a deaf ear to America. Many of my public notice public notice Carports piano for During the summer, everyone. Contact nessee. The Cherokee were round- peers do not know what the Trail ALUMINUM CARPORTS, PATIO sale First United Method- director, Rebecca Hill. ed up and compounded at several of Tears was when I spoke to them Trailer will be sold at COVERS, GARAGES INSTALLED ist Church has worship Next Sunday, June points in our region and then began about my trip,” she continued. Wilkerson Diesel & Tire FREE ESTIMATES MILLEN service at the pavilion 8th, brings about the the long walk westward. Different “That is sad evidence to me that Emma Swendsen and Flame on the located at 372 Hwy 82 GARAGE BUILDERS 679-5330 UPRIGHT PIANO W/ BENCH over looking the Ten- start of Holston Annual groups left from different points in we are allowed to forget our history Trail of Tears. She hopes to eventually West Leland MS 38756 for EXCELLENT COND. GREAT nessee River and UT Conference at the Lake southeast Tennessee, some from and that will only allow it to be repeat- reach Oklahoma as she retraces towing, recovery, and SOUND. $375 384-2542 Farms. Riverside service , NC, Retreat Charleston. That’s where Swendsen ed,” she said. Cemetery the forced removal of the Cherokee storage fees. Sale will be is at 8:30 and the tra- Center. Conference began her ride, eventually hoping to Swendsen is relying on donations from our area. (Photo Courtesy of on 06/23/2014 at 5:01 PM. If lots for sale ditional service in the goes on each morn- arrive in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the to help in the journey and many Swendsen) you are the owner or have Real Estate sanctuary is at 10:45. ing, afternoon and old Western Band Cherokee capitol. people are following her progress on claim against this trailer, Twin burial plots with for rent Come and see why evening until conclu- “So far I have been accompanied her Facebook Page, at “Trail of Tears am just shy of 600 miles to com- Please contact us at 662- granite headstone. Rare First Church at 3316 sion around noon on by my horse, Flame, and my dog, Through Time” and “Go Find Me.” plete,” she said. 334-7716. Commonwealth section fOUNTAIN CITY N. KNOXVILLE Kingston Pike, (just Wednesday, June 11th. Rune. Flame is a 12-year-old Arabian “I plan to restart my journey, I still Greenwood Cemetery. 1 & 2 BDRM APARTMENTS, east of Cherokee Blvd.) For further informa- Peaceful and private for FROM $375.+ www. is where the difference tion, please call the meditation. Purchased at knoxapartments.net is worth the distance! church office at 573- $17,500. Asking $8,999. CALL TENANT’S CHOICesm 9711. The website is 865-312-0085 (865) 637-9118 Seymour United www.seymourumc.org. 3rd Annual Walk & Wag To Be Held Neighborhood ...... Methodist Church Seymour UMC is con- sales GRAVE SITES SIDE x SIDE The “Soul Sisters” veniently located at CLAXTON WOODRIDGE C3-COMMERCIAL BLDG FOR ladies fellowship group the corner of Chapman In Memory of Abby Gibson ESTATE / GARAGE SALE CEMETERY 688-7680 RENT 2904 SANDERS DR OFF will meet on Tuesday, Hwy and Simmons Rd., The Abby Gibson presented by PetSafe will The annual Walk & Wag delicious food; enter prize FRIDAY-SATURDAY JUNE 6TH SALE/TRADE BROADWAY 1800 SQ. FT.CH/A June 3rd, at 6:30 p.m., just one block north of Memorial Foundation will be held from 10 a.m. – 1 event is held in memory of drawings; participate in a & 7TH 8:30-3:00 LG VARIETY 2BA. 604-3468 poolside at home of the Boyd’s Creek and hold its 3rd Annual Walk p.m. with early registration ten-year-old animal lover, scavenger booth hunt with OF FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD employment Rhonda Johnson. Speak- Rt. 411 intersection & Wag event on Saturday, check-in and day-of-event Abby Gibson, who passed chances to win prizes; and ITEMS, ANTIQUES, MEDICAL er will be Ellen Moss. with Chapman Hwy. June 7, 2014, at Victor Ashe registration starting at 9 away suddenly on June 3, much more. Plus there will EQUIP, DECOR, ALL SIZES Bring dessert or sides Park in Knoxville, TN. This a.m. This event is rain or 2010 from injuries she be all new fun games and MENS, WOMENS & TEEN for meal, and for Lost dog friendly, family event is shine. sustained in a horseback activities for the kiddos in CLOTHING, TOYS & MUCH riding accident. Proceeds the new kids’ zone. MORE. 3822 BLACK OAK of this year’s event will Bring your dog(s), family, RIDGE LN benefit the Abby Gibson and friends and enjoy Truck will be sold @ ...... Veterinary Medicine a morning of fun while Wilkerson Diesel & Tire Scholarship Endowment at supporting great causes! located @ 3742 Hwy 82 UTCVM, H.A.B.I.T., H.A.L.T., All breeds of dogs are West Leland MS 38756. YARD SALE SATURDAY and the Knoxville Zoo’s welcome. Participants Unit will be sold for ONLY 9-? RECLINER, GAS COMPUTERS ZooFund for Kids. will receive a goodie- towing, recovery, and GRILL, PET STROLLER, DOG FOR SALE This is a fun-filled event bag filled with things for storage fees. Sale will be CRATE, ROLLING CART, OIL for dog lovers of all ages! them and their dog(s). on 06/23/2014 at 5:01 PM. PAINTINGS, HOUSEHOLD, PET, COMPUTERS FOR SALE After walking and wagging Early registration is $10 If you are the owner or GARDEN ITEMS & MORE! 4831 $100 INCLUDES FLAT in memory of Abby, - $15 per Adult and ends have a claim against this MAPLE ROAD FOUNTAIN CITY SCREEN MONITOR, KEYBOARD, attendees will have the May 30th. Day-of-event truck, Please contact BETWEEN HIGHLAND AND MOUSE, WINDOWS 7 OR XP opportunity to: participate registration is $20 per us at 662-334-7716. INSKIP. & MICROSOFT OFFICE.JAMES in contests with their dogs; Adult. Children and teens International Truck 9200 I 237-6993 learn more about animals are FREE! VIN 2HSCEAXKC92047582 with the Knoxville Zoo’s For more information ZooMobile; watch demos or to register or donate by Knox County Sheriff’s online, please visit www. K-9 Unit; enjoy music and abbygibson.org.

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electrician swim Lessons Swim Lessons: Youth & RETIRED ELECTRICIAN Adult Swim Classes. New AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE CALLS Classes begin each month. & SMALL JOBS. WAYNE Call the Jump Start 455-6217 Program at Associated Therapeutics for more information. 687-4537 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s June 2, 2014 June 2, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 ANNOUNCEMENTS Central City Democrats by Rep Tony Brown. you would like to sponsor III Judge. Fountain City Library, 5300 Humana, 4438 Western Meeting a Breakfast Club event in Stanton Rd, Knoxville, TN Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921 The “Central City” Dem- HBPA Breakfast Club 2014, please contact Bob Master Gardener (865)689-2681 Time 3:15-4:00. Open to ocrats will meet at 6:15 On Tuesday, June 3rd, Crye at bob2793@com- Speakers Bureau events Also on June 7, Knox the public. For informa- on Monday, June 2, at the the Halls Business and cast.net. Join the Knox County County Master Garden- tion, contact Humana at Burlington library located Professional Associa- Master Gardeners Satur- ers will give a presenta- (865)329-8892. at 4416 Asheville High- tion’s Breakfast Club will Karns Republican Club day, June 7, for an infor- tion on caring for heirloom On Saturday, June way. Speakers for the dis- gather at OneLife Church, Karns Republican Club mative demonstration and tomatoes called “Killer 14 “Sustainable Solu- trict meeting are Mark Mul- located in the North Place will meet Tuesday, June 3 lecture on the finer points Tomatoes vs Tomato Kill- tions: Weeds, Water and hundro, on amendment 1 Shopping Center, at 6709 at the Karns Middle School of caring for your flower- ers,” including identify- Insects” will be present- women’s rights, and Mar- Maynardville Pike in Halls, Library beginning at 7:00 ing plants to make them ing tomato diseases and ed. Learn about some of shall Walker. Both are from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The speaker this picture perfect called “Off methods for protecting the latest techniques for Board of Education candi- a.m. Please make plans month will be Judge Patri- With Their Heads...pinch- your plants. dealing with these vexing dates. Please attend if you to drop in and enjoy a cia Hall Long who is run- ing, deadheading and cut- This is a free event but gardening issues. This talk can and be informed. There cup of coffee with your ning to retain her seat as ting back.” Time: 10:30 pre-registration is required. is geared toward the vege- is a lot to discuss. Hosted fellow HBPA members. If Sessions Court, Division until noon. Location: Call Kim at the UT Exten- table garden, but many of sion Office (865)215-2340 the principles could readily to reserve your seat. Time: translate to the ornamen- 1:00-2:30. Location: Far- tal garden. ragut Library, 417 N. Camp- This Master Gardener bell Station Rd, Knoxville, Demonstration Garden will CLASSIFIEDS TN be held at All Saints Cath- Knox County Master olic Church, 620 N. Cedar public notice public notice Carports piano for Gardeners will present a Bluff Rd, Knoxville, TN. ALUMINUM CARPORTS, PATIO sale program on what you need Time 10:30-12:00... Trailer will be sold at COVERS, GARAGES INSTALLED to do for a great lawn this rain or shine. Open to Wilkerson Diesel & Tire FREE ESTIMATES MILLEN summer on Friday, June the public. Free. Contact: 13 called “Summer Lawn UT Extension (865)215- located at 372 Hwy 82 GARAGE BUILDERS 679-5330 UPRIGHT PIANO W/ BENCH Care.” 2340 West Leland MS 38756 for EXCELLENT COND. GREAT This will be held at towing, recovery, and Cemetery SOUND. $375 384-2542 storage fees. Sale will be on 06/23/2014 at 5:01 PM. If lots for sale you are the owner or have Real Estate claim against this trailer, Twin burial plots with for rent Please contact us at 662- granite headstone. Rare 334-7716. Commonwealth section fOUNTAIN CITY N. KNOXVILLE Greenwood Cemetery. 1 & 2 BDRM APARTMENTS, Peaceful and private for FROM $375.+ www. meditation. Purchased at knoxapartments.net $17,500. Asking $8,999. CALL TENANT’S CHOICesm 865-312-0085 (865) 637-9118 Neighborhood ...... sales GRAVE SITES SIDE x SIDE Low Sugar Sour CLAXTON WOODRIDGE C3-COMMERCIAL BLDG FOR ESTATE / GARAGE SALE CEMETERY 688-7680 RENT 2904 SANDERS DR OFF Cream Raisin Pie FRIDAY-SATURDAY JUNE 6TH SALE/TRADE BROADWAY 1800 SQ. FT.CH/A & 7TH 8:30-3:00 LG VARIETY 2BA. 604-3468 1 9” deep dish pie shell, unbaked OF FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD employment 1 4 serving pkg. sugar free cook and serve vanilla ITEMS, ANTIQUES, MEDICAL pudding mix EQUIP, DECOR, ALL SIZES 2/3 cup non-fat milk powder MENS, WOMENS & TEEN 1 cup water CLOTHING, TOYS & MUCH 1 cup raisins MORE. 3822 BLACK OAK ½ cup fat free sour cream RIDGE LN ¼ tsp. nutmeg Truck will be sold @ ...... Reduced calorie whipped topping Wilkerson Diesel & Tire located @ 3742 Hwy 82 In medium saucepan, combine pudding mix, West Leland MS 38756. YARD SALE SATURDAY milk powder and water. Stir in raisins. Cook over Unit will be sold for ONLY 9-? RECLINER, GAS COMPUTERS medium heat until mixture thickens and starts to towing, recovery, and GRILL, PET STROLLER, DOG FOR SALE boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Fold in storage fees. Sale will be CRATE, ROLLING CART, OIL sour cream and nutmeg. Pour into the unbaked pie on 06/23/2014 at 5:01 PM. PAINTINGS, HOUSEHOLD, PET, shell. Place in preheated 450-deg oven and cook COMPUTERS FOR SALE If you are the owner or GARDEN ITEMS & MORE! 4831 for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake an $100 INCLUDES FLAT have a claim against this MAPLE ROAD FOUNTAIN CITY addition 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely. Chill SCREEN MONITOR, KEYBOARD, truck, Please contact BETWEEN HIGHLAND AND for at least one hour before serving. 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Coming Soon! We’ve just received our FFL license to sell guns and ammunition. Now asking for consignments for future sales.

ESTATE SALE Friday, June 6th, 2014 at 6 p.m.

We will be selling two large estates this week. Featured items will include: Yamaha keyboard, Peavy sound system, speakers, microphones & stands, three accordians, loads of great furniture, antiques, glassware, advertisment, coins & jewerly, sterling silver pieces and more! We will be packed for another great sale. You don’t want to miss it, merchandise keeps pouring in our doors daily. Contact Greg at (865) 604-3468 for all of your auction needs. You can bring in your items to us, or we can haul them for you.

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