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East TN Autism and Special Needs Support Group begins By Sally Absher [email protected] On Sunday, January 18, the East TN Autism & Special Needs Support for Families held their inaugural meeting in Knoxville. Facilitator April Roga organized what she thought would be a one to two hour “town hall” for families with chil- dren who have special needs to meet and share experienc- es and resources. The meeting lasted four hours, and includ- ed participants from Knox, Roane, and Claiborne Counties. Roga describes herself as “still a work in progress,” being somewhat new to the world of special education and parent- ing a special needs child. Her son Morgan is 4 years old, diag- nosed with non-verbal autism. He attends special education pre-school in Knox County. Roga and her husband Scott Houston didn’t have an easy road to parenthood. There was a chance she wouldn’t be able to conceive, so they were Photo by Dan Andrews. thrilled several years ago when Seymour wrestling coach Alex Cate returned to Halls recently. The former Red Devil star has had success as coach of the Eagles. an at-home pregnancy test and visit to the doctor confirmed that she was pregnant. And in May 2010, she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. “He Cate enjoys homecoming had ten fingers and ten toes. He was perfect,” she recalls. But soon, she and Scott noticed things that didn’t seem right. “He slept all day and was up all night crying. Touch- at Halls Invitational By Ken Lay ing or cuddling him to calm Tournament. Halls has a great Cate, who teaches Algebra II it. It is the toughest high school him only seemed to agitate Alex Cate returned to his high program. Coach [Chris Vanderg- and Pre-Calculus at Seymour sport.” him and make him cry harder school wrestling home recent- riff] built this program and [cur- High, has taken the Eagles to Cate also noted that Vander- and longer. Being a first-time ly. rent coach] Shannon [Sayne] new heights. griff remains a mentor. mom, I didn’t think much of Cate, now the wrestling coach and [Halls Middle School coach] “It’s going pretty good right “I’ve gone to Coach V for this except that I was frustrat- at Seymour High School, brought Cody [Humphrey] have done a now,” he said. “We’re not as advice,” Cate said. “Shannon ed…Nothing I did would calm his Eagles to the Halls Invitation- great job.” good as Halls but we have a real was my assistant coach at Halls him except rocking, and that al. The tournament not only pro- Sayne, Humphrey and Vander- good junior class.” and I still use the things that only worked sometimes.” vided Cate, a 2004 Halls High griff (who remains a key figure Cate’s passion for wrestling they both taught me.” As he grew older, his parents graduate, a chance to return to at the Halls Invitational] have a stems from the fact that the Cate and his wife Jessica have began noticing developmental North Knox County. It was also passion for wrestling and they sport is an individual one with found a home at Seymour and delays. After multiple assess- a chance for Seymour to face passed their love of the sport a team concept. South Knox County. ments during and between some top-notch competition. to Cate when he was in high “In wrestling, you’re out there “I’ve been truly blessed,” he well visits, they were referred “It always feels like home,” school. one-on-one and if you mess up, said. “I’m active in my church at to Tennessee Early Interven- said Cate, who is in his sixth “In high school, I fell in love you can’t blame a teammate,” Valley Grove Baptist and I use tion System (TEIS), a state- season as Seymour’s head with the sport,” Cate said. “Then he said. “You’re going to get in wrestling as a mission field.” funded early intervention pro- coach. “This is the toughest I went on and wrestled at Car- shape and there is no bench. Away from the mats, Cate and gram. Children are enrolled in Halls Invitational and it’s a good son-Newman. I wrestled there Everybody participates. his wife are avid University of challenge. and I was a math major and I got “I’ve had football players Tennessee football fans and Continue on page 2 “It’s tougher than our Region my education credential.” come out and they don’t make they enjoy camping. Cedar Lane church rezoned to office By Mike Steely She persuaded the council Mrs. Bradley said she spoke against the store, little” by Dougherty’s state- developer has made many [email protected] to rezone the structure for needed the zoning change saying that a traffic study ment. changes that the neighbor- It took months to do it, Office despite opposition so she can put a larger has not been done and “If you were honest with hood had requested. but Realtor Cindy Bradley from some residents. sign out front. The former the parking lot encroaches yourself, you wouldn’t want The store was approved stuck to her guns and left The split vote saw Coun- church is the home of sev- on setbacks. She went on it in your front door,” Dough- with 10 conditions; Della the Knoxville City Coun- cilmen Mark Campen, eral businesses, including to say that Dollar General erty replied. Volpe and Campen voted cil meeting Tuesday eve- Nick Della Volpe and Fin- Dancers Studio. “caters to a low end clien- Attorney Arthur Seymour, for Dougherty’s appeal. ning with everything she barr Sanders opposing the Dollar General also got tele” and the real reason to Jr., representing Schaad A proposal to allow pet had requested. She owns rezoning. Opponents speak- approval from the council locate a store on Amherst is Commercial Investment, service businesses in most the former Presbyterian ing against the zoning sited to build a store on Amherst to serve the nearby mobile defended the Dollar Gen- commercial zones was Church on Cedar Lane increased traffic and that Road. home park. eral plans. He said the pro- sent back to the Metropol- which has been used for “Office” zoning is inappro- Carolyn Dougherty of the Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis posed store there is small- itan Planning Commission an office since the 1980s. priate. Seven Spring Subdivision said he “was taken back a er than most, and the Continue on page 2 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus January 26, 2015 Focus on the Law Latest on Termination of Parental Rights The Tennessee S., the child was investigation. Despite a DNA test and admitted old and new injuries. She parental rights was in the Supreme Court three months old this, Mother continued paternity. Father was had fractures in both legs, best interests of the child. recently ruled when she was her relationship with Josh ordered to make child intracranial hemorrhaging Father’s parental rights un ani m o u s l y first removed and conceived another support payments but he and retinal bleeding. The were terminated and the last week on a from the home daughter, Jaya. Josh and made none. Father spent diagnosis was possible case was appealed to the termination of of her mother Mother stopped living most of Kaliyah’s early life shaken baby syndrome. Tennessee Supreme Court. parental rights and her mother’s together and DCS returned in jail for drug offenses, She was admitted to the The Court rejected Father’s case that may boyfriend Josh. Kaliyah to her custody with domestic assault, hospital. DCS concluded argument that under state have a big impact By Sharon U n b e k n o w n s t the no contact with Josh vandalism, and violating that her injuries were a law DCS must prove that Frankenberg, on the likelihood Attorney at Law to Department order in place. Shortly parole. When Father result of abuse by either it made reasonable efforts a child in state of Children’s thereafter, Josh moved was not in jail, Mother Mother, Josh, or both. The to reunite the child with the custody may be Services Josh was back in. Jaya was born occasionally brought girls were taken into DCS parent. The Supreme Court adopted. The case is In re not Kaliyah’s father despite and the adults and two Kaliyah to visit him and custody. DCS eventually held that DCS’s efforts to Kaliyah S. et al and it was being named on her birth children lived together in he visited her occasionally discovered that Josh was reunite the child is only one decided on Jan. 22, 2015. certificate. Kaliyah had an extended stay motel. in her foster home. He not Kaliyah’s father and factor to be considered in “Parental rights” refer to suspicious bruises and Mother attended school never sought custody of sought to terminate the a termination decision, the rights to act as a parent, the Juvenile Court found and worked. While she was her or had any regular parental rights of Mother not an essential element to care for, to name and to Kaliyah to be dependent away, toddler Kaliyah and structured parenting time and Father. By then Father that must be proven for claim custodial rights with and neglected. She was infant Jaya were left in the with Kaliyah. was again incarcerated. a termination case to respect to a child. By law the taken into DCS custody care of Josh. One morning when The grounds listed for succeed. biological mother, guardian, and placed in a foster At some point Josh took Kaliyah was two and Jaya termination of Father’s You should always consult putative biological father home. A permanency plan a paternity test and was was 11 months old, Jaya rights were “abandonment an experienced attorney for and any presumed father was developed for Mother excluded as Kaliyah’s began having seizures. by engaging in conduct legal advice regarding your must all have their rights and Josh which referenced father. Kaliyah’s biological Emergency medical prior to incarceration that particular situation. My terminated before a child a no-contact order issued father was Rontez. The personnel were called exhibited wanton disregard office number in Knoxville may be adopted. by the Juvenile Court and State sought to establish and Jaya was air-lifted to for the child’s welfare” and is (865)539-2100. In the case of In re Kaliyah the ongoing child abuse his paternity and he waived the hospital. She had both that termination of Father’s

East TN Autism and Special What to do with

Needs Support Group begins By Mike$2.6 Steely million? [email protected] unless “it is totally unrea- sonable,” at which point Cont. from page 1 She adds, “I’m not sure needs children is desper- to get the answers I need Recently the Knox Hammond said he would the program if they are which of those two state- ately needed. Kredich is in order to ensure that County Criminal Court pass the situation to the under age 3 and meet ments was more difficult becoming overwhelmed my son gets the same Clerk’s office discovered County Law Department. the designated criteria for to hear in that moment — with the advocacy access to education as $2.6 million in an account developmental delays. to be told that your almost requests she receives. typically developing kids.” that dates back some 50 Amy Deering, Finan- Roga said, “Our son was 3-year-old child is func- Hopefully, as families get She adds, “When years and has never been cial Director of the Clerk’s just barely walking and tioning developmentally as the support, services and you speak from your used or distributed to the Office, said that until the pulling himself up at 21 a 4-month-old is devastat- inclusion they need for heart as a parent, and correct department or state makes a decision months old and he was ing…He may as well have their own children, they you ask for support for state. The question now they are “doing business not speaking at all, so he driven a knife through our will be able to advocate your child, everything is what will become of the as usual” in the account, definitely qualified for the hearts because that’s how and help others. Convinc- gets questioned. Some- money. but now distributing any program. He began receiv- we felt when we heard our ing the school system times requests are flat- Ideally the county would payments made on those ing OT (occupational ther- child had autism. Denial, that the federal IDEA law out denied, and you like to keep fifty percent of older fines to the appro- apy), PT (physical therapy), yep, we were right there.” requires that the gen- feel like you have no it but that decision may be priated county or state speech therapy and an in- April and Scott are doing eral education environ- recourse to fight back. up to the state, so it might agency. home early interventionist their best to navigate the ment – with a full range If you don’t know the not be the windfall every- She also said that a new who worked with him on a convoluted path of Special of supports, services, options that are avail- one expected. account has been estab- combination of all three.” Education in Knox County. modifications, and accom- able to you and you don’t Criminal Court Clerk lished for fines and that As Morgan approached In some ways they are modations – is the first know the laws, you are at Mike Hammond addressed money is no longer going age 3, he was evaluated fortunate – Kim Kredich placement that an IEP a huge disadvantage.” the county commission into the “undistributed” by a behavioral psycholo- blazed the trail for inclu- team must consider is East TN Autism & Spe- Tuesday and said that account. gist to receive a formal sion, with accommoda- the biggest challenge. cial Needs Support for there is no evidence of Hammond said that a diagnosis that would tions and modifications, Roga told The Focus, Families has a Facebook fraud in the undistributed lot of the accounting in follow him into the public for her son Ben, who has “I wish that I didn’t have group page. It is a closed account and that previous the court clerk’s office school system. Roga said autism. Roga says, “At to research laws, search group to protect the priva- court clerks simply con- had been done on “huge that after several visits this point, my son is so the internet, plead to the cy of members, but if you tinued the policy and the ledger books” and that that encompassed sur- far behind developmen- Board of Education, and are interested in learn- fund grew. He said that the office has been work- veys, evaluations and lots tally that sometimes I feel write State Representa- ing more you may contact the fund had not attract- ing with “pencil, paper and of paperwork, it came. hopeless. However, after tives to get my child the the group’s administrator ed a lot of attention. He typewriters.” He said the She recalls, “All I can I get a chance to speak proper education that at burstingwithautism@ said that many people office is working with the remember hearing was: with Kim one on one, I he needs. I am a spe- gmail.com. The group who owed fines that were county’s IT department 1) Your son is on the may learn that we do have cial needs parent work- supports ALL special being paid over time have and every dollar will now autism spectrum, and 2) options for our son.” ing a very stressful full needs, not just autism. died, moved out of state, be accounted for. your son’s developmen- But a support group time job. I don’t have or simply stopped paying. He apologized for the tal age is 4 months.” for families of special enough hours in my day As Hammond explained, Criminal Court Clerk’s here’s what has hap- office saying, “because of pened: Someone is fined our office, Knox County is by the county and choos- now high risk.” es to pay it in install- “It’s embarrassing,” ments. Those installment Hammond said, speak- payments went into an ing of problems in that Cedar Lane church rezoned to office “undistributed” account office. Cont. from page 1 zoning from the allowed services proposal “could council for state champion- and remained there unless The commissioners put for further clarification and zones. Councilman George get lost” at MPC. ships. The tennis courts at the fine is paid off. If the several items on their reg- a request to remove C-1 Wallace warned that the pet A request from Jerry Tyson Park were named total fine was not paid off ular meeting agenda for Green for his business on for former mayor Kyle C. then the total amount of Monday, February 26, South Northshore to go to Testerman and a stretch of the payments remained in with no recommendation. C-4 zoning also was post- street from McGhee Avenue the account. Those included hiring of poned for four weeks after to Blackstock Avenue was “It would be impossible, a state lobbyist, changing Terry Faulkner and Tom named for Maxine Raines. almost,” Hammond said of the meeting schedule, McAdams spoke against The council also voted to tracking down every delin- and a discussion of the it. Councilwoman Brenda modify the allowable noise quent account and would Internal Auditor’s autho- Palmer said the request level in the city and adjust take months or a year or rization to begin audits. needs to be studied fur- the city’s classification of more to do so. They will also discuss ther. compensation to police He also said that the questions about the Knox West High School, Webb and fire employees, giving court clerk’s office would County School’s Activity School, and Fulton High them a raise. agree with any state deci- Funds and the Physical School were honored by the sion on sharing the money Plant Upkeep Funds.

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Plastics 20% can move up and suc- foolish choices is asinine. Better gas efficiency and per gallon of gas in taxes. and numerous other items ceed. I have never been a fan The middle class hasn’t hybrids have certainly affect- The federal government col- are made with petroleum, as of class warfare and never shrunk because they aren’t ed the government’s share lects 18.4 cents per gallon are a host of other things. will be. working; the middle class of the haul, not to mention in gas taxes. That’s about 40 Boost the gas tax and it is Republicans in Washing- has shrunk because it’s the transportation fund has cents per gallon in gas taxes going to jack up the cost of ton and Nashville need to being taxed to death in the been raided for other purpos- collected by the government. many basic necessities for carefully consider that had name of economic opportu- es in the past. Both the state and federal working people. we wanted to elect people nity for the disadvantaged. With falling gas prices, governments are talking The Chamber of Com- to raise our taxes, we could It’s shrinking because out-of- enterprising politicians see about needing more gaso- merce types are all for raising have simply voted for Demo- touch politicians don’t seem By Steve Hunley, an opportunity to start a dis- line taxes to maintain and the gas tax and why wouldn’t crats. And, Obama’s sudden to realize what it takes for Publisher cussion about hiking the gas- expand the “infrastructure.’ they be? Their members interest in the middle class families to live. [email protected] oline tax. Heaven forbid that Despite boasts that the number those who are con- is little more than a poorly Republicans need to dif- the consumer would actual- economy is making a come- tractors, road builders, and disguised effort to tax and ferentiate themselves from In my opinion, one of the ly get a break in gas prices back, there are all too many sellers of construction equip- spend even more. Democrats; all too often most important maxims in without politicians trying to people who haven’t felt any ment, all of whom are the The Democrats cry we Democrats cast themselves business is “don’t confuse figure out how to get their uptick in their own fortunes. folks who will see the benefit have to do more to help the as compassionate, yet their your customer.” This maxim hands on more money. Pork has gone up 53% in the of the tax increase in terms poor and provide free health idea of charity is for every- is also true for politics. How- President Obama has just last year. The price of beef of cash in their pockets. care, free food, free every- one else to foot the bill for ever, in the case of politi- given his State of the Union per pound makes it seem More and more people thing. The Republicans cry what they consider to be cians, customers are voters. address, stressing “income like a better investment than are becoming disillusioned we need to help business compassionate. Republicans So, one of the top maxims of inequality” and proposing gold. with government and politi- and then discuss raising the too often stumble about and politicians should be “don’t to soak the rich to help the Finally, just when folks are cians. More and more people gas tax. There’s little differ- confuse the voter. confuse the voter.” “middle class.” I don’t know beginning to get a break, the see less and less difference ence between the welfare I have always considered For several months there of a single person who ever politicians start talk about between Republicans and pedaled by the Democrats myself to be a compassion- has been talk among Repub- got a pay raise because infrastructure and raising Democrats. Politics is becom- and the corporate welfare ate person. Yes, let’s help licans in both Nashville and somebody else’s taxes were the gas tax. In 2008 when ing more and more polarized pushed by the Republicans. children, the elderly, and Washington about raising the raised, except perhaps some consumers were paying $5 between classes and it is Hard work, thrift and good those who are truly disabled. gas tax. Republicans raising politicians or government per gallon at the pump, the really hard to believe there is character cannot be con- Everyone else needs to bring taxes? Do what? employees. Obama knows economy, not surprising- an increasing number of folks ferred by any government something to the table and Senator Bob Corker has the Congress isn’t likely to ly, came to a crashing halt. who haven’t made the most or an act of Congress. The pull their own weight. been talking about “infra- pass his recommendations Does anyone imagine for a of their lives and opportuni- backbone of this country We are always being told structure needs,” as has and he seems to be setting moment that gas prices are ties who blame those who isn’t the huge corporations the government needs higher Governor Bill Haslam. I the platform for the next going to remain low or go are more successful. and it certainly aren’t those and higher taxes to keep thought that’s what some presidential campaign. even lower still? Not likely, The vision of Obama is looking to live off someone things running and provide of President Obama’s stim- Considering all the sup- but what we do know is that that individual effort to suc- else’s hard work. The back- services, yet we are awash ulus money was supposed posed concern by politicians gas prices will almost cer- ceed isn’t necessary to bone of this country is small in a sea of debt from living to have paid for a few years about how the middle class tainly go back up. success; instead, the gov- business and the average beyond our means and that ago. is faring, it really is amazing Just about everything in ernment will provide assis- person going to work every bill WILL come due. The State Comptroller’s these folks don’t think about our economy is affected by tance. Free markets should day trying to make a better God help us all when it is office has released a report just what a break falling gas the price of gas - - - the cost be replaced by government life for his or her family. time to pay that bill. saying the gas tax revenue prices mean to the average of transporting foodstuffs to spending. Supposedly, all will Choices matter. Making Another great maxim to is “stalled;” some officials family. Saving at the gas the grocery stores affects rise on a tide of government stupid choices and poor live by is to “live within your in the Haslam administra- pump means working fam- the prices we pay in buying dependence and eliminate decisions have consequenc- means” and that includes the tion lament the gas tax is ilies have more money to food for our families. In fact, unfair income inequality. The es and they should have con- government, as well as the worse than stalled and is spend on other necessities. the cost of transporting just level of success of the top sequences. The idea that the people who pay the bills. Special Education 101 The House that Jack Built One Family’s Fight for Inclusion Jack Anderson was great services Jack had According to Federal (IDEA) law, class at Fort Sanders, they were assigned to Karns Elementary for born in Los Angeles in in L.A. the IEP team must first consid- very pleased with the teaching Kindergarten because Ball Camp 2004. When he was Once in Knoxville, the er the general education setting staff and the progress Jack made Elementary, his zoned school, did 16 months old he was Andersons contacted with a full range of supports and while there. not have a CDC program. “We diagnosed with Autism TEIS (Tennessee Early services for educational place- In fact, when it came time to were being tossed around like a Spectrum Disorder. He Intervention System) ment. review Jack’s annual IEP, they salad year after year because of was enrolled in an early and were referred to Only if a student from age 3-21 were told that Jack had done so Jack’s inappropriate education- intervention program in Judy Miller, KCS’s Spe- with a disability cannot be “edu- well, he’d outgrown Ft. Sanders. al placement on his IEP.” At the California for five hours/ By Sally Absher cial Education Facili- cated satisfactorily” – that is, Jack was zoned for West Hills, start of second grade, Ball Camp sallyabsher@ day, five days/week. His knoxfocus.com tator. When Ms. Miller progress in IEP goals and gain but his IEP placement was in opened a CDC classroom, so Jack mom, Stephanie Ander- and Jack’s school team access to the general curriculum a CDC classroom, which West joined his two younger siblings at son, said “this was a first met to develop his with supports, services, modifi- Hills didn’t have at the time. KCS Ball Camp. free, amazing place in L.A. that Individualized Education Plan, ( cation, and accommodations – placed him out of zone at Cedar Jack is now in the fourth grade. right away started implement- IEP), KCS’s draft plan document- is the student removed from the Bluff preschool which did have a Anderson confidently states that ing very effective services with ed placement in a Comprehen- general education setting to a CDC. Again, the Andersons were KCS teachers know that Jack is a him.” sive Developmental Classroom “more restrictive environment” never told about the available very smart kid. She remembers, Just 2 months shy of Jack’s (CDC) at Fort Sanders Special such as a special education general education settings for “There were several teachers third birthday, the family was Education Preschool. classroom setting. Jack, which would have includ- throughout the years that would transferred to Knoxville. Ander- There was never discussion While the Andersons now real- ed the inclusive pre-K class at tell me Jack was ‘too smart’ for son was excited to be returning during the initial IEP meeting ize that Jack should have been Cedar Bluff. the CDC classroom. In fact, one to her hometown and closer to regarding placement options for afforded the consideration to The following year, Jack was teacher said that she knew he family, but she and her husband Jack other than this fully seg- be educated in a more inclusive moved to West Hills for an extra had autism, but she thought he were anxious about leaving all the regated educational setting. setting than the fully segregated year of preschool. Jack was Continued on page 4 PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus January 26, 2015 Driving Rules Review A Special Team My job as a law requires that of the moving vehicle. distance. Try being a bit had represented our shuttler for Avis lights be turned 4. Tailgating is kinder and letting others small school in a Budget has on when wind- against the law and can onto the road with you. remarkable way by placed me in the shield wipers result in horrific accidents. 6. The worst thing achieving a 31-2 record, midst of some of are operating. If a driver is tailgating me, that drivers around here do winning the District 6 the heaviest traf- As soon as the he will soon discover that is what I call “jump line.” It Championship, and fic and worst driv- headlights come the closer he edges, the happens when construc- even being ranked No. 1 ers in the area. I on, others can slower I go. I am in front tion or accidents block in the State at one time. don’t claim to be see a car coming, of you for one of two rea- one lane of the highway. Not until writing the best operator By Joe Rector something that sons. First, I am traveling Too many people think it’s By Ralphine Major this series did I fully ralphine3@yahoo. of a motor vehi- [email protected] is often quite the speed limit and have no all right to speed up and com understand the cle, but at least I difficult in wet, plans of exceeding it to con- race to the point where magnitude of the team’s have some concept of the sloppy weather. Please give venience you and risk get- traffic is blocked and then It will soon be coming success. They made rules of the road. With that it a try for the rest of our ting a ticket. Second, other cut in front of others who to a close. My long- history because there in mind, I once again will sakes. vehicles are in front of me, have patiently waited their running series on the were no divisions in make some suggestions 3. Too many people and I have no way of get- turns. Here’s a piece of 1965 Gibbs Eagles’ the sport at that time, for motorists in East Ten- haven’t yet found a won- ting in front of them. Don’t advice: don’t cut in front of basketball team has and Gibbs played the nessee. derful feature on their vehi- think that I’m going to move me because I won’t let you gone on much longer much larger schools. 1. Car lights aren’t cles. It’s engaged by push- over so you can tailgate the in. You might hit me, but I than I had planned. Only The late Steve something that manufac- ing a lever on the column next car and bully your way am not rewarding selfish a handful of feature Wilson was the last turers place on vehicles for either up or down. When through the traffic. Nope, it behavior on your part. If stories remain to be player featured in the decoration. To the contrary, it is used, magic occurs: a “ain’t gonna” happen! you turn on your signal (Ah! written about the team series. His daughter, they are meant to be turned small light on the outside 5. Merging is a lost There’s that pesky signal and former Eagles’ Carly, was only four on so that drivers can see of the car on one side or art in Knoxville and area again.), I will be more than Coach, Bob Dagley. months old when Steve what lies ahead of them the other blinks. It’s called traffic. The term means happy to let you merge if I once looked at passed away. She and in the road. Sure, many of a signal light, and it gives that cars move over to open you’ve waited like the rest the team picture and her brother provided our larger streets are illu- other drivers a head’s up spaces in a lane so others of us. saw only a group of some great family minated with street lights; that a car is changing lanes can enter the flow of traffic. A new year is upon us. I teenage boys and their photos and wonderful however, that doesn’t give or turning off. I hope all will Alcoa Highway is filled with hope all of us will commit coach. Working on memories of Steve in any person to the right to begin to use signals and drivers who zoom down the to driving safer and being the series has been the previous columns. barrel down the highways discover how helpful they pavement in the slow lane more courteous on the an enlightening and While Steve and his in an unlit missile. can be. However, don’t and never move over, even roadways. Simply abiding inspirational journey into teammates may have 2. Along the same think for one minute that though the inside lane is by the things listed above the lives of these former played for the smallest lines, windshield wipers turning on a signal entitles empty. Most of the time, can make traffic run more players, the coach, school in the county, are used to clear the glass a driver to automatical- moving over won’t impede smoothly. Oh, one last thing and their families. their influence has in order to offer the best ly move to the other lane. a driver’s progress unless is to remember to buckle Though I had extended way beyond visibility for the driver of a That should only happen he or she is turning into your seatbelt. Happy motor- never met most of that small school they car. At the same time, the when other cars are clear a business within a short ing! them, I knew they once represented. The House that Jack Built One Family’s Fight for Inclusion Cont. from page 3 In the process of get- Camp did the right thing computation skills are not TCAP tests. This semester, Jack has also showed legitimate ting her master’s degree, by including Jack in his at grade level. They were It took seven IEP’s - over grade level, core curricu- traits for Gifted and Talent- Anderson learned the laws proper educational setting, trying to ignore his docu- 20 hours of discussion - to lum goals, modifications, ed.” When Jack was in the and the language of Spe- so there were already data mented accommodation finally get KCS top adminis- and appropriate supports first grade, he was read- cial Education. At the end to show he could be satis- allowing use of a calculator. tration supervisors to real- and services. He is set up ing at the third grade level. of second grade, she called factorily educated in the It’s absurd,” says Ander- ize and admit they were cre- to prove he can be included Jack currently reads as high an administrative meeting, general education class- son. “It’s like taking kids’ ating annual goals around in Resource and/or more as 7th grade. and told the attendees room. KCS Special Educa- eye glasses off and making having Jack NOT use a cal- time in general ed instead In every IEP meeting, that she felt Jack was not tion Administration couldn’t them read until they can culator. “No one is holding of CDC for his direct ser- the Andersons asked for accessing the general cur- deny Jack the supports he without their glasses. This the department account- vices. This is all the Ander- more inclusion with sup- riculum with his peers in needed once he had proven is the meaning of accom- able for their decisions sons have wanted since ports. She said, “I was get- general ed setting as was success in this setting.” modations. He has a calcu- during the IEP process. learning about their son’s ting more and more frus- his right. “I said I felt he In fourth grade, Jack is lator, move on.” Children in this district with lawful rights and witness- trated and finally decided would be better off start- taught in the general ed By taking Jack out of his pervasive disabilities don’t ing his social and academ- to get my master’s degree ing third grade in the gen- classroom 5 hours a day grade core curriculum math stand a chance at getting ic progress when included in Inclusive Curriculum and eral ed classroom. And they with a full-time instruction- class for direct services in a truly appropriate educa- in the general education Instruction so I could figure agreed!” al assistant. He is thriving, CDC, he wasn’t learning tion without their parents classroom. out how to get Jack what we Although the change in but KCS will not let go of the grade-level standards going up against the admin- knew he needed and was placement was never writ- direct services delivered in of math, which is what the istration.” entitled to receive.” ten on his IEP (the official CDC each day. Anderson She told the Focus, “By document still showed says, “For some reason, spring semester of second Jack placed for 7 hours they don’t want to let go of grade, they were bringing per day in a CDC setting), the CDC placement. Maybe the general ed classroom Jack began third grade in they feel like if they do it for Bank Ordered curriculum into CDC for the general ed class four Jack, they will have to take Jack, because they start- hours a day. an honest look at what all ed to see that he really When it became clear the other kids placed in was so capable of learn- that Jack needed more CDC could and should get AUCTION ing. He started learning support in this new environ- in terms of appropriate about plants in Science, ment to reach his learning inclusion.” Friday, Jan. 30 10:00 AM the basics of geometry in potential and also support Anderson said Jack’s IEP What a neat two Math, and landforms in the classroom teacher, the meeting this month was a bedroom house! Sitting Social Studies, but from the Andersons, with the help of relative success. “We final- CDC classroom instead of Kim Kredich, successfully ly got the IEP team and Cen- on a huge one acre the general ed classroom. advocated for an instruc- tral Office to recognize they lot, this home is cute Why? This was the question tional assistant for Jack. have been holding Jack as can be. It has vinyl I kept asking.” Anderson says, “Ball back because his math siding and replacement windows for a virtually maintenance free exterior. A heat pump adds to the value of this home. Remember, this property belongs to a bank and they want it sold!! You will not want 8320 Clapps Chapel Road to miss this auction. Corryton, TN WINTER HOURS Mon - Thu: 7am-8pm Remember this is a Friday morning sale. See you there. Fri - Sat: 7am-9pm Sun: 10am-4pm TERMS: 10% down the day of the sale. 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January 26, 2015

Fixing No Our Neighborhoods Child Left City People Rebuilding By Mike Steely Behind [email protected] Marshall Stair, is a former to broaden their mission by not been set yet. One ticket gets I was president of City People and told offering more events to enlighten admission to the tour both days. elected If you are a downtown resident, The Focus that the home tour members and guests about the Sundback says they are currently by my you may have first learned about is a fantastic event. “In addition evolving downtown community. looking for volunteers. You can Repub- your building and neighboring to bringing hundreds downtown “If you want to be a part of contact her at kksundback@ lican col- residences through an annual to explore, it’s an opportunity the change the best way is me.com, if you are interested in leagues home tour sponsored by the City for home buyers to look at all by attending our bi-monthly helping. to be the People organization. The tour the unique options and talk to gatherings,” Evola said in a City People officers in 2014 chair- of downtown lofts and condos residents about the positives recent City People newsletter. m a n is their cornerstone event. This of downtown living,” Stair said. Some examples of meeting were Evola as President, Katie Sen. Lamar of the year’s tour, set for May 1 and Like many City People, Stair discussion topics include Powell as Vice President, Linda Alexander Senate’s 2, promises to be bigger and said he was introduced to the downtown history, goods/services Billman as Treasurer, Jennifer Comm- better. organization through a home of locally owned businesses and Corum as Secretary, and Dee ittee on Health, Education, Labor During the tour, over ten tour. non-profit organizations such as Pierce as Communications and Pensions. This is one of the downtown residents will “I believe City People and the the Legacy Parks Foundation and Coordinator. Other board Senate’s most active commit- showcase their lofts and home tour have played a critical the Art and Culture Alliance. This members include Tom Parkhill, tees, and the work of no other condos and inform visitors of part in building the residential month, City People is attending Sara Hobbs, Angelyn Campbell, Senate committee affects the their building amenities and community and making its first Ice Bears hockey game Karen Sundback and Nathan daily lives of Tennesseans more the benefits of urban living in downtown better for everyone,” on Thursday evening, Jan. 29 Rowell. The board will meet Jan. than this one. general. The tour will also reflect he said. at 7:30 p.m. You don’t have to 31st at the Holston Building at 9 It is a great privilege to be the group’s new educational In addition to expanding the be a member to attend, but you a.m. to elect 2015 officers. chairman of this committee, emphasis by providing home tour, City People has also do need to call the Ice Bears City People was founded in the and I am ready to help our new information about residential expanded its bi-monthly meeting office at 525-7825 to purchase early 1980s and was created for Republican majority tackle many parking, transportation, grocery focus with informative events as a ticket and let them know you of our country’s most important options and the City People part of its rebuilding phase. are attending with City People. people who live, work or simply challenges, which include repair- community. The purpose of the According to president David Karen Sundback, coordinator love downtown. Membership ing the damage of Obamacare, tour is to encourage people to Evola, the organization has always of the Home Tour, says the cost of is $25 per adult or $40 per reauthorizing and deregulating consider locating downtown. provided social opportunities taking the tour will be $15 before family. You can join online at the Higher Education Act, and for its members. But, the board April 24 and $20 after that date. www.citypeople.org or email reforming the Food and Drug City Councilman at Large, of directors decided last year A start date for purchases has [email protected]. Administration. But my first priority as chair- man is to fix No Child Left Behind. The law was passed in 2001–a year before I became a sen- County BZA ator–and it expired more than Richards chosen seven years ago. Since then, it has become unworkable–if its to meet provisions were applied today, By Mike Steely [email protected] nearly every one of our nation’s as KTA Chairman 100,000 public schools would The Knox County Board of Zoning By Mike Steely be labeled as a “failing” school. [email protected] 2-1. Smith pushed for public each day and occasionally and Appeals meets Wednesday The committee will hold its comments and for the letters uses the transit system, without former Chairman John first hearing of this Congress Jim Richards, general of support to be part of the but has a passion for the Schoonmaker, who was selected at on Wednesday, January 21, to manager of Mast General record. He spoke briefly system. “I didn’t bring a the new 5th District Commissioner look at the question of wheth- Store on Gay Street, before the vote stating that fan club,” he said, referring recently. er our nation’s 50 million public has been elected as the he is more familiar with the to the comments of Smith The eight-member board, with school students are taking too chairman of the Knoxville transit system than anyone. supporters. Marcus Chady as vice chair, will con- many tests. Transit Authority. Richards Supporters told the body Just before the end of vent at 1:30 in the Main Assembly It will be the first of sever- was elected 6-2 over KTA that Smith uses the transit the meeting, Smith said Room of the City-County Building al hearings we will hold before member Hubert Smith in the system every day and is more he resented the “fan club” to consider a request from Peter we wrap up this committee’s six authority’s regular meeting qualified than anyone to be remark. Young for a waiver of front setbacks years of work to fix No Child Left Thursday. chairman. Knox County Clerk Renee Hoyos was from 45.5 feet to 28.6 feet and to Behind. We have held 24 hear- Smith had campaigned Foster Arnett Jr., in speaking term limited as chair allow an accessory building to be ings already and have reported for the position and had in support of Smith, said that of the Authority but will closer to the front of the dwelling. a bill twice to the floor. Twenty several letters and emails Smith attends more public remain as a member. The property is at 2238 White Frye of the 22 members of the com- on his behalf as well as meetings than anyone and is Elected unanimously and Lane in District 5. mittee were members in 2013 three supporters who spoke well qualified. Van McKnight, recommended by the KLM Properties is asking for a when we last reported a bill. during the meeting. Support supporting Smith, said that nominating committee are variance for a front setback on Old My hope is that we will have a letters came from many he read of the chairman’s Liliana Burbano Bonilla Middlebrook Pike, reducing it from bill passed into law in the early citizens and elected public election in The Knoxville as vice chair and Lauren 20 to 7 feet for a new Weigels Store months of this year. officials, including Knox Focus. Victor Jarnigan said Robinson as recording in District 3. Week before last, I released a County Mayor Tim Burchett that Smith is a regular transit secretary. Richards has Modern Outdoor Advertising is chairman’s staff discussion draft and Commissioners Jeff rider and that would help in been serving as vice chair seeking a waiver of minimum dis- bill to all the committee mem- Ownby and Amy Broyles, and securing federal and state and Robinson returns as tance for an illuminated sign to be bers and the public as a place Councilman Mark Campen. grants. recording secretary. located on a property from 399 to to start discussions and get A nominating committee Richards told the Authority 100 feet. The property is at 7720 Continue on page 4 recommended Richards that he rides a bike to work Clinton Highway in District 7. PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus January 26, 2015 A Fond Goodbye City Seeks Nominations For Georgia’s Wild Man: Eugene Talmadge in Clarksville, Indiana, where Pages from the Past he was minister of Grace ‘Good Neighbor Of The Year’ Presbyterian church and where her mother and sisters were Do you know someone who and neighborhood meeting? nominee must be a resident of members. They started talk- goes the extra mile to make his The Diana Conn Good the City of Knoxville. ing about books and discovered or her neighborhood a better Neighbor of the Year Award The Mayor’s Neighborhood they liked the same things. They place? Here is a chance to is presented annually to a Advisory Council will choose married in 1980. In 1998 they recognize those efforts: The Knoxville resident who --- in the winner from the pool of “This is the day the Lord came to Fairmont in Knoxville. City of Knoxville is seeking a spirit of cooperation and nominees. The winner, along has made, let us rejoice in it.” She has shown bravery and nominees for its Good Neighbor with commitment to inclusive with other finalists, will be Reverend Charles Michael Mills courage during her health award. community --- has devoted time honored during the city- and uttered these words nearly problems. Perhaps he or she welcomes and talent in service to his or her county-wide Neighborhood every Sunday to his congrega- He was undecided between new neighbors, volunteers to neighbors and neighborhood. Conference to be held Saturday, tion for many years. He recent- becoming an English or History help neighbors in distress, or Named after the late Diana March 7, 2015, at the Knoxville ly retired as pastor of Fairmont teacher but due to his church works tirelessly in service to Conn, the award honors Convention Center. By Ray Hill Presbyterian church after a long work he decided he could be the entire neighborhood and/ someone who makes a See www.cityofknoxville.org/ [email protected] pastorate of sixteen years. He of better use to others in the or neighborhood organization. positive contribution at the neighborhoods to learn more also served as pastor in church- parish ministry. His love of How about someone who tries neighborhood level without about the award and obtain es in Kentucky and Indiana. He church work was prompted by to make sure everyone in the seeking recognition for their a copy of the Good Neighbor is a native of Evansville, Indiana his parents. They were active neighborhood feels included? service. Nomination Form. Call Debbie and grew up in Louisville, in the church serving in various Or who shows up to lend a Nominations are now open Sharp at 215-4382 to have a Kentucky. He is a graduate of church offices. His sister, Linda, hand at every neighborhood and will be accepted through hard copy of the nomination the University Louisville with a has been excellent teacher of potluck, community cleanup Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. The form mailed to you. cum laude degree in English high school students. He is Literature. He is a member of aware of world affairs and inter- the Woodcock Society of the ested in politics, and a rabid University of Louisville which sports fan. He and Dalinda City Workers Contribute $88,792.87 To Charities; is the equivalent of Phi Beta enjoy the antics of their cats, Kappa and graduated in the top Buttons and Molly. Rogero Bests Burchett In Friendly Wager 1% of his class. I was somewhat wary to write City of Knoxville employees would be the other mayor’s police officers did. In fact, the He received a Master of about this prolific and charis- increased their total contri- guest at either a City Council or Fire Department more than Divinity degree from Louisville matic person that I was privi- butions by 35 percent for the County Commission meeting. doubled its contributions from Presbyterian Seminary receiv- leged to know in my life. I hope 2015 Consolidated Charities Knowing Mayor Burchett’s last year. That means Chief ing the Anderson Fellowship for I did him justice in this article. giving campaign, compared general dislike for meetings, Rausch and his officers soon General Promise in the Ministry. He is fondly remembered by the with last year’s giving. City Mayor Rogero has graciously will be cleaning some of Chief Further study was done at the congregation at Fairmont and employees pledged a total of offered an alternative settle- Sharp’s fire engines! Southern Baptist Seminary in sadly missed. $88,792.87. ment of the bet: Since Mayor The giving campaign gener- Louisville and Princeton Divinity As we know, life is full of The percentage increase Burchett would probably rather ated $54,422.30 in pledges School. changes, How we grasp them, was greater than that of Knox give his own blood than sit to United Way, $20,197.63 to To add to his accomplish- with fortitude or dispassion- County employees, which through a City Council meet- Community Health Charities, ments he is also the author of ately, determines our outlook means that Knox County Mayor ing, the City challenged him to and $14,172.94 to Community David, Lion and Lamb, From on life. Reverend Mills hopes to Tim Burchett will have to make make a blood donation. Shares. Dusk to Dawn, and Dirty Hands, make guest appearances in the good on a friendly wager he’d The mayoral wager wasn’t “I want to thank all of our Pure Heart. He is the past presi- future. Good future, Reverend made with Knoxville Mayor the only friendly challenge employees for their generosity,” dent of the New Albany, Indiana Mike! Madeline Rogero. made during the Consolidated Mayor Rogero said at Tuesday and Louisville, Kentucky, Civil Thought for the day: When During last fall’s United Charities giving campaign. night’s City Council meeting. War Roundtable. For sever- love and skill work together, Way kickoff, the two mayors Police Chief David Rausch and “Our City workers serve the al years he was the editor of expect a masterpiece. John announced a friendly challenge Fire Chief Stan Sharp shared community every day in their the Adjutants Call, a monthly Ruskin to see whose employees could a similar challenge between regular jobs. But this is really Civil War newsletter. He is a Send comments to rosemer- up their charitable giving by the Police and Fire personnel. going above and beyond that to Kentucky colonel. [email protected] or call (865)748- largest percentage. The mayor Firefighters increased their give back to the community.” He met his wife, Dalinda, 717. Thank you. whose donors came up lowest giving by a larger margin than

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Pages from the Past the family rather wealthy. Talmadge bided his time and as Governor Arnall could not succeed him- self, entered the 1946 pri- mary for governor. It was the last of Gene Talmadge’s campaigns and despite not being entirely well, Ol’ Gene gave it everything he had. Stumping all across the state, snapping his red galluses, Talmadge lost the popular vote that year, By Ray Hill but won the county unit [email protected] vote, which was enough to make him the Democratic For two decades, Eugene down home witticisms that nominee and presumptive “Gene” Talmadge, was were oftentimes devastat- governor-elect. a fixture in Georgia poli- ing to his opponents. Gene Talmadge never tics. Bold, brash and plain W h e n h e c k l e r s got to serve as governor spoken, Gene Talmadge accused him of theft again, but did manage to was almost always on the as Commissioner of turn Georgia politics on its ballot for some office until Agriculture, Talmadge dis- head yet again. Talmadge, his death. missed the charge by weakened by his love of Born on September 23, saying, “Sure I stole, but I cigars and hard liquor, died 1884 in Forsyth, Georgia, stole it for you!” suddenly on December 21, Gene Talmadge was far At the time, Georgia was 1946. Talmadge’s death better educated than one a one-party state and the precipitated a wild scram- might have otherwise Democratic nomination ble that left Georgia with believed. Talmadge attend- was tantamount to elec- three governors. ed the University of Georgia tion. Republicans were Gene Talmadge’s death and earned a law degree scarce and rarely white. did not come as a complete from the same institution. Candidates competed surprise to some of his top Initially, Gene Talmadge’s for votes under Georgia’s advisers, who had taken foray into politics was county unit plan; each From the author’s personal collection. the precaution of determin- unsuccessful. He ran for county in the State of Governor-elect Eugene Talmadge (left) and his campaign manager, Roy Harris in 1946. ing just what would happen the state legislature twice Georgia were assigned a if the duly elected governor and was twice defeat- number of votes and the died before he was able ed. Talmadge’s first polit- candidate who carried a large cigar. his famed “Little White to Senator George dis- to take the oath of office. ical success was his the county won the votes, Governor Talmadge House” and considered tressed and appalled They determined that election as Commissioner rather like a miniature sought a second two-year himself an adopted citi- many Georgians who, as should the governor-elect of Agriculture for Georgia Electoral College. term in 1934 and demol- zen of the state. FDR was much as they loved FDR, die before being sworn into in 1926. Things were Eugene Talmagde was ished his opposition, win- vastly popular in Georgia disliked outside interven- office, the legislature would never quiet when Gene highly popular in Georgia’s ning every county in the and Roosevelt’s person- tion in selecting their own choose from amongst the Talmadge was involved; in numerous rural counties State of Georgia save for al popularity would help elected officials. George second and third place fact, it was quite the oppo- and he easily won the three. Shortly before the derail Gene Talmadge’s won the Senate contest contenders in the election. site. Controversy seemed county unit vote in the general election, Governor next campaign. rather easily and much of Although Talmadge was to positively swirl about “Ol’ 1932 election. Talmadge Talmadge was irked by a Eugene Talmadge, Gene Talmadge’s opposi- unopposed in the general Gene’s” head like flies in a was later to brag that he textile workers’ strike. Ol’ first dreaming of occu- tion in Georgia believed he election, supporters had humid Georgia summer. could “carry any county Gene was having none of pying the White House was finished as a political written in the name of Ol’ Talmadge ran the that ain’t got streetcars.” it and had the picketers himself, settled for chal- force in the state. Gene’s son and campaign Agriculture Commissioner’s Talmagde’s first cam- arrested and placed in a lenging Georgia’s junior Gene Talmadge hardly manager, Herman. office just as he pleased paign for governor demon- former World War I camp United States senator, shared that assessment Herman Talmadge fin- and his political oppo- strated his resourcefulness that had once held prison- Richard Russell, in the of his political fortunes ished second to his father. nents accused him of mal- as a shrewd politician and ers of war. A show of force 1936 Democratic primary. and announced he would Lieutenant Governor feasance in office and out an excellent campaigner. never bothered Talmadge. Senator Russell, who would once again be a candidate Melvin E. Thompson insist- right theft, yet Talmadge Talmadge excoriated the When Governor Talmadge go on to become an iconic for governor of Georgia in ed he was the lawful gov- proved to be enormous- fee charged by the state felt utility rates were too high figure in Georgia, was deeply 1940. Talmadge had run ernor, saying he should ly popular with one of for license plates, promis- in Georgia, he insisted the shaken by Talmagde’s bid well ahead of President be sworn in due to Georgia’s prime political ing that if he were elect- Public Utilities Commission for his Senate seat and Roosevelt’s chosen candi- Eugene Talmadge’s death. constituencies: farmers. ed, he would reduce the fix the problem; the utility many thought Talmadge date in the 1938 Senate Thompson’s claim to the Commissioner Talmadge fee to three dollars, which Commissioners, elected would win. Russell had to race and to the surprise office was clouded by published a newspaper would allow poor farmers by the people, refused to wage a hard fight and in the of his critics, he won the incumbent governor Ellis that was quite popular with to afford them. For many lower rates and Governor end, defeated the governor gubernatorial election. Arnall who said he should farmers, offering advice, as of Georgia’s less well-off Talmadge responded by decisively. Almost immediately, remain in office until a duly well as a heaping helping of citizens, it was proof posi- arbitrarily creating a wholly Undeterred, Talmadge Governor Talmadge was chosen successor was Ol’ Gene’s views on a vari- tive Gene Talmadge was on new board to get his way. again ran for Georgia’s embroiled in yet another properly elected. ety of topics. their side. The Highway Commission other seat in the United controversy. Talmadge was The dispute was a bizarre Gene Talmadge had Governor Talmadge suffered pretty much the States Senate in 1938, after the scalp of a dean political and legal brawl, toppled the incumbent immediately insisted the same fate when it resist- facing incumbent Walter at the University of Georgia almost comical in nature. Agriculture Commissioner state legislature lower the ed the governor’s power. F. George. The stately who had suggested white Governor Arnall refused in 1926, despite the fact fee for license plates and The governor declared George had been a suc- and black citizens should to surrender possession the incumbent benefit- after debating it extensive- martial law and increased cessful lawyer, a justice of be brought together to be of the governor’s office, ted from a small patron- ly, did nothing. That didn’t the size of the board and the State Supreme Court, taught. Talmadge demand- although Herman Talmadge age army. Talmadge was bother Ol’ Gene, he merely made it more responsive to and was a highly regarded ed the dean be fired, but managed to occupy it him- reelected again in 1928 reduced the fee himself via his wishes. Already haven figure in Georgia. Walter the university’s Board of self and had the locks and 1930. gubernatorial proclamation proved he had little regard George was profoundly Regents balked. Once changed, while Lieutenant Talmadge opponents in once the legislature was for those officials elected respected by virtually all of again, Talmadge restruc- Governor M. E. Thompson the legislature did not go so out of session. by the people, Governor Georgia’s big businessmen, tured yet another board hurried to file a claim with far as to attempt to impeach Talmadge’s first term as Talmadge encountered with much of his financial that did not bend to his will the State Supreme Court. him, but they did formally governor was again marked opposition from the state support coming from the and the governor got his Although elected by the leg- recommend he be sued to by the same kind of contro- treasurer and state comp- Georgia Light and Power way. This time there were islature, Herman Talmadge recover state funds they versy and charges of cor- troller and Ol’ Gene had Company and Coca-Cola. serious repercussions and was removed from office believed he had misappro- ruption as had been his them seized and physi- The 1938 Senate race was the university’s accredita- by the Supreme Court in priated. Governor Richard tenure as Commissioner of cally removed from their complicated by President tion and that of Georgia’s March of 1947. The court Russell cautiously turned Agriculture. Talmadge was own offices and the State Roosevelt who, angry at his state schools and univer- held that M. E. Thompson over the matter of suing positively loathed by much Capitol. plan to enlarge the United sities was revoked by the was indeed the acting Commissioner Talmadge to of the press in Georgia, Naturally, Talmadge’s States Supreme Court Southern Association of governor until the 1948 the state Attorney General, especially in the state’s opponents derided him as having been beaten in the Colleges and Schools. election. who concluded to drop the more populous cities. a petty dictator, but many of Senate, sought to purge It was a stinging rebuke Thompson’s elation was idea of any suit. Talmadge was equally thor- his actions were perceived Senator Walter F. George to a governor who com- short-lived, as Herman Governor Russell opted oughly disliked by much of by his supporters as neces- from that body. FDR per- plained the university had Talmagde ran in 1948 and not to run again in 1932, the business establishment sary and cared little how he sonally came to Georgia become a breeding ground was elected governor. The preferring instead to con- and political elite. Ol’ Gene got things done. and made a speech saying for liberalism, communism, Talmadge dynasty lasted test a seat in the United effectively used the opposi- Governor Talmadge found George did not deserve and worse. Talmadge was for three more decades. States Senate. Russell’s tion of the establishment to himself at odds with the reelection and announced seeking reelection in 1942 Herman Talmadge served decision gave Eugene burnish his own image as a most popular politician in were he a Georgian, he and Georgia had changed as governor and was elect- Talmadge his opportuni- man of the common people the country, Franklin Delano would vote for Lawrence the law to allow a governor ed to the United States ty to run for governor and and opponent of the spe- Roosevelt. Increasingly Camp, the candidate sup- to serve one four-year term Senate in 1956, having Ol’ Gene hit the stump in cial interests. alarmed with the liberalism ported by the New Deal instead of two two-year forced out Senator Walter one of his typically wrinkled Talmadge’s refusal to play of Roosevelt’s New Deal administration. Senator terms. Gene Talmadge F. George, a feat his suits. A wiry man with an by the established rules administration, Talmadge George, sitting on the same desperately wanted to father had not been able unruly forelock of black hair only seemed to increase began speaking out against platform as President win reelection, but lost to accomplish. Herman that continually fell across his popularity, much to the FDR. Talmadge, a viru- Roosevelt denounced him, to reform candidate Ellis Talmadge remained in the his brow, the bespectacled dismay and fury of his oppo- lent racist, claimed many got up and calmly said he Arnall, largely because of Senate until his defeat in Talmadge was an electrify- nents. Although Governor of the president’s policies accepted the challenge. Talmadge’s interference 1980 by a Republican. ing speaker and the farm- Talmadge cultivated a were designed to be less Ol’ Gene exulted with with the university. Eugene Talmadge, once ers would howl with delight sort of backwoods image, helpful to white citizens President Roosevelt’s Forced out of office, Gene known as the “Wild Man when Ol’ Gene doffed his it apparently was an act. than blacks. Talmadge denunciation of Senator Talmadge returned to his of Sugar Creek” (and there jacket to reveal his bright Visitors to his office found tried to rally Southerners George. Talmadge thought law practice and operating was an entertaining biogra- red suspenders. Talmagde a small, quite well dressed to oppose Roosevelt, with it would be difficult for his farm, which was quite phy of the same name), the offered his guests free bar- man who could easily uti- little success. It was a him to lose a three-way successful. Talmadge’s source of so much contro- becue or fried fish and lam- lize a more urbane vocabu- risky approach in Georgia race for the nomination. wife, Mitt, actually ran the versy, sleeps in his native basted his opponents with lary, usually while smoking where FDR maintained Roosevelt’s opposition farm so efficiently it made Georgia. PAGE B4 The Knoxville Focus January 26, 2015 Everly Brothers Park waiting paperwork By Mike Steely [email protected] What you may not For months the Bearden area has been awaiting word from the Tennessee Department of know about the Transportation about transfer- ring a small piece of right-of-way Everly Brothers on Kingston Pike to the city. The If you were alive at all in the 1950’s and 1960’s idea is to create a “pocket park” there is no way you have not heard the Everlys songs. to honor the Everly Brothers at the The children of a musical family that moved around corner of Forest Park and Kingston a lot, the Everly Brothers began their Rock and Roll Pike in front of the Earth Fare. career in our town, switching from the County Music While it would be hard to estab- they had performed with their father, the Ike Everly lish a true “hometown” for the Family Band. Everly Brothers since the family Even if you are a huge Everly Brothers fan there moved around the county so many many things you probably don’t know about the Rock times, certainly Knoxville has a and Roll Hall of Fame members. large claim to their teen years and On February 1st Don Everly turns 78 years old. their start as a duet in the music They were inducted to the Rock and Roll museum industry. Photo by Mike Steely. in 1986 and to the County Music Hall of Fame in Local citizens are working to plan The proposed Everly Brothers Park on Kingston Pike in Bearden was recently the park, securing materials and 2001. Don Everly was born in Brownie, Kentucky near planted with trees. Apparently all that remains is the park to become officially helping to design the park. TDOT Muhlenberg, and Phil was born in Chicago. They spent transferred from the state to the city. has built a retaining wall at the their early childhood in Shenandoah, Iowa. location in preparation for the park. at the proposed park site. a few months on final execution, The Everly family band sang with several country “We met with the East The Everly Brothers attended based on past experiences.” artists including Merle Travis and, at one point, had a Tennessee Community Design West High School for two years in Knoxville has a long history of radio show when the boys were in their early teens. Center, getting a park plan and the 1950’s when their family lived country music and there’s a walking When they moved to Knoxville and attended West we got a contribution of rock from in Knoxville briefly. The famous tour of various buildings and sites High School Don was a junior and Phil was a soph- the old Ace Hardware for the park Rock and Roll Hall of Fame mem- down town. omore. Phil played basketball at the high school. from Aldi’s Market. They are getting bers, Don and Phil, lived in a home The Cradle of Country Music Don graduated at West but Phil later graduated in ready to building on the Ace site,” near Sutherland Avenue and in Park, also known as the Treble Clef Nashville after the boys left the family and began their said Terry Faulkner, President of Sequoyah Hills while in school. Park, is located at the corner of separate career. the Bearden Council. Both performed on “The Cas Gay and Summit Hill. Inscribed on In 1957 and 1958 the Everly boys toured with “We will be preparing in the Walker Show” playing traditional a monument in the little park were Buddy Holly. In 1965 both joined the Marines and meantime for our fundraising country music. When they began the names of notable music per- were out of the public eye during their military service. efforts this spring, hopefully,” performing Rock and Roll they formers from the Knoxville area or It is said that Phil was a pallbearer at Holly’s funeral Mrs. Faulkner said. She said she were fired by Walker. The brothers who performed here. The monu- but he said he attended the funeral but was not a pall assumes “everything is a go.” She’s moved to Nashville after Don grad- ment was removed in 2009 and bearer. been waiting to hear from Joe uated from West and began their the bronze plaques with names are The brothers broke up their singing together but Walsh, City Parks and Recreation music career. apparently being preserved at the reunited in 1983. Director, on the status of the Phil Everly died last year and East Tennessee Historic Museum Phil Everly died of lung disease last year after years project. Owen has informed Don Everly with the idea of displaying them Several Bearden leaders and res- about the possible park. again. Today the downtown park of cigarette smoking. idents have been active in promot- The city may make an announce- has the tall “Envious Composure” The Everlys are first cousins to James Best, the ing the park, including Faulkner, ment at any time about the prop- sculpture by Albert Paley. actor who played the sheriff on the TV show “The Dennis Owen, and City Councilman erty transfer. Joe Walsh told The Supporters of the “Everly Dukes of Hazard” and often appeared in movies and Duane Grieve. Focus recently that the state sent Brothers Park” hope to eventually was an occasional guest star on “The Andy Griffith A press conference is being the request for the property back to place a monument or plaque there Show.” planned to announce the fund- the city with a few questions. to the famous brothers. Although Don’s son Edan, plays guitar and sings. He has raising kick off, which might fund “We answered them and resub- the duo only spent 2 years in toured with Frankie Avalon’s band. a plaque or monument there. mitted them for their approval,” Knoxville, they obviously left a last- Stirling Everly, an actor, is the grandson of Don Recently trees have been planted Walsh said, adding, “I’m guessing ing impression. Everly. Bestselling Novelist to Teach Dialogue Workshop

“USA Today” bestselling nov- Schoenewaldt said. Same Blue Sky” (May, 2015), all org or send your check to KWG elist Pamela Schoenewaldt will The workshop is open to writ- by HarperCollins. Her short sto- Workshops, P.O. Box 10326, teach a workshop on improving ers of all levels and any genre ries have appeared in literary Knoxville TN 37939-0326. dialogue from 10 a.m. to noon involving speaking beings. magazines in England, France, The Knoxville Writers’ Guild on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Remedy Attendees are encouraged Italy and the United States. She exists to facilitate a broad and Coffee, 125 W. Jackson Ave. to bring examples or their or taught writing for the University inclusive community for area Sponsored by the Knoxville other dialogues. Free park- of Maryland, European Division writers, provide a forum for Writers’ Guild, cost is $35 for ing is available most Saturdays and the University of Tennessee information, support and shar- KWG members and $40 for under a viaduct next to Barley’s and lives in Knoxville with her ing among writers, help mem- nonmembers. Taproom & Pizzeria, 200 E. husband, Maurizio Conti, a bers improve and market Workshop attendees will, Jackson Ave. physicist, and their dog, Jesse. their writing skills and pro- “Learn to recognize and create Schoenewaldt is the “USA For more information about mote writing and creativity. succinct, effective dramat- Today” bestselling author of her, visit http://pamelaschoe- Additional information about ic dialogue, avoiding common “When We Were Strangers,” newaldt.com. KWG can be found at www. missteps. We’ll use exercis- “Swimming in the Moon” and To register for the workshop, KnoxvilleWritersGuild.org. Pamela Schoenewaldt es, lecture and examples,” the forthcoming “Under the visit www.knoxvillewritersguild. Fixing No Child Phil Leadbetter Celebrates ‘The Next Move’ and Kicking Cancer Left Behind It’s early in the year, but already the release of The Next Move, the Cont. from page 1 a championship season for concert will now be an even more feedback from my Senate systems they should use to Pinecastle Records artist, Phil jubilant occasion for the cancer- colleagues. set performance standards, Leadbetter. free musician. Phil’s CD release I propose we set realistic how many and what tests On the heels of his win as Dobro show is set for Saturday, January goals, keep the best portions shall be used to measure the Player of the Year honor at the 31st at the Clayton Center for the of No Child Left Behind, and progress of students, how to IBMA Awards, Phil has received a Arts in Maryville, TN where he restore to states and com- evaluate teachers, and how nomination in the annual Society will be joined by several special munities the responsibility to identify and intervene in for the Preservation of Bluegrass guests and friends. The lineup for to decide whether students low performing schools. The Music of America awards, again for the show includes appearances and teachers are succeed- Department of Education has his instrumental prowess as Dobro by Steve Wariner, Ken Mellons, ing or failing. We need to become, in effect, a national Performer. The 41st SPBGMA Shawn Camp, Gene Johnson, J.D reverse the Obama admin- school board. States should Bluegrass Awards will be held at Crowe, Dale Ann Bradley, Kenny istration’s trend toward a be able to decide for them- the Sheraton Music City Hotel, Smith, Amanda Smith, Mike Bub, national school board and selves whether they want Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday, Steve Gulley, Paul Brewster, Don put responsibilities for edu- to adopt Common Core or February 8, 2015. Winners will be Rigsby, Cory Walker, Sierra Hull, cation back with states and any other standards, with- selected by a vote on SPBGMA Steve Thomas, Matt Leadbetter, local communities. out any involvement from convention attendees. Curt Chapman, and Richard never give up and always remain Because Congress Washington, and they should With characteristic optimism Bennett. The concert is sponsored positive. The album was pro- has failed to fix the law, be free to make these other and determination, Phil has con- by Knoxville radio station WDVX. duced by Phil with Steve Thomas, today, 42 states—including decisions too. tinued to perform and promote The talented concert guests recorded at Eage Canyon Studios Tennessee—as well as the States are struggling, the release of his latest album were featured on The Next Move, in Lebanon, Tennessee, and engi- District of Columbia, and and we need to act. We will The Next Move, while bravely which was released in October on neered by Steve Thomas and Dave Puerto Rico, are operat- move forward with a bipar- waging yet another battle with Pinecastle Records and has pro- Kirkey. ing under waivers from the tisan process that will keep the Hodgkin’s Lymphoma that duced radio hit songs and elicited For more information on Phil unworkable provisions of No the best portions of the law, returned last year. Phil recently fin- rave reviews. The album repre- Leadbetter: http://www.unclephi- Child Left Behind. while restoring responsibil- ished another round of treatment sents Phil’s “bucket list” of players lonline.com​ In exchange for the waiv- ity to states and local com- and got the wonderful news that he wanted to play with again or for For concert information and tick- ers, Secretary Duncan has munities and ensuring that he is, once again, in remission and the first time. It says a great deal ets: http://www.wdvx.com/event/ told those states what their all 50 million students in cancer free. about the man and his character world-class-bluegrass/. academic standards should our nation’s 100,000 public With plans already in place for a that every artist said “yes.” The be, what accountability schools can succeed. star-studded concert to celebrate album also serves a reminder to January 26, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

January 26, 2015

The Super Bowl I Don’t Want To Watch By Alex Norman Normally when the Super Bowl rolls around I can always find a reason to root for one of the teams… but I’m not going to lie. I’m rooting for Glen- dale to be overrun by zom- bies because you would be hard pressed to find two teams that are more unlikeable than the AFC champion New Eng- land Patriots and NFC cham- pion Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots are the team of the Tuck Rule, the team of Spygate, the team of deflated footballs, the team led by the curmudgeon head coach Bill Photo by Dan Andrews. Belichick. Much like his former South-Doyle’s Joc Bruce goes up for a dunk in the Cherokees’ 66-45 victory over Seymour Tuesday night, Bruce scored 19 points in the win. assistant coach Nick Saban, you don’t feel like either coach takes any enjoyment in their success. Like Saban, Belichick holds the media in great dis- Cherokees down undersized Eagles, 66-45 tain, often berating them during By Ken Lay press conferences. When advantage by first quarter’s end 3-point shot because of our lack with 17 points) and junior point Belichick smiles you wonder if South-Doyle High School boys and appeared to be poised to of size. guard Tyler Brown, who scored it is because he remembered basketball coach Brian Stewart dominating a much younger “We missed all of our 3-point- 15. kicking a kitten on the way to has enjoyed watching his team Seymour squad, which relies ers in the first half but we hit four “We’ve got to learn how to the office earlier in the day. grow. He just wishes that the heavily on the 3-point shot. The in the second half and we had it finish games,” Stewart said. “We Their quarterback is one Cherokees would grow up a little Eagles were scoreless from the down to 12 points when Jake hit have 14 guys who can play but of the best of all time, but quicker. 3-point arc in the first half and that one at the end of the third they’re still learning how to win. sweet mercy Tom Brady com- “We’re progressing toward that enabled the Cherokees to quarter.” “We’ve got to learn how to turn plains about everything. And where I would want to see us go,” extend their advantage to 33-18 The Cherokees were simply a 10 or 15-point lead into a 25 if anyone on defense gets Stewart said after his Cherokees by the break. dominant at times and they went or 30-point lead.” within two feet of him, the notched a 66-45 home victory In the third quarter, Seymour’s on a 7-0 run early in the third South-Doyle received a big lift personal foul flags will fly. over rival Seymour in a District Jake Blaylock buried three stanza as Joc Bruce scored the from a thunderous dunk by Miles One of their best play- 2-AAA game Tuesday night. 3-pointers including one as time first seven points of the frame to Thomas to open the fourth quar- ers, Aaron Hernandez, is South-Doyle (11-9 overall, expired in the frame to pull the help South-Doyle open a 40-18 ter. on trial for murder. Hernan- 6-4 in the district) started fast Eagles to within 48-36. lead with 5 minutes, 32 seconds Thomas and Bruce shared dez has since been released in each quarter only to see the “That’s one thing about this to play in the period. high-scoring honors the Chero- but he’s still a Patriot. Eagles (10-13, 2-8) battle back. group of guys,” Seymour coach But the Eagles battled back kees. Both had 19 points. If you want to talk about The Cherokees opened an Tony Buell said. “They play hard and kept things close thanks to the Tennessee connec- early 9-0 lead and held a 15-4 but we rely so much on the Blaylock (who finished the game tion? Even there we have a bad vibe. Jerod Mayo missed most of the past two seasons due to injury so he won’t be playing in the Super Bowl. Halls wins third straight wrestling title Patriots fans pretend like they’ve been there forever By Ken Lay division, Eric Brady claimed an 8-4 decision Tyler Kalish. when in fact the Pats nearly over Bailey Sivyer. At 138, Halls High’s Matt Both the Red Devils and the Eagles moved from the Boston area For the third consecutive year Halls High Gold pinned Riley Shipe in 1:16. The Red advanced to the State Duals in Franklin. in the late 1990s. Ask a School has won the Region 2-AAA wrestling Devils’ Joe Fox pinned Christian Cook in 2 The two-day event begins on Friday, Jan. 30. Patriots fan if they know who duals. The Red Devils were utterly dominant minutes, 15 seconds. At 152, Sirrel Robert- It will be Gibbs’ first trip to the State Duals. Tony Eason is. If they don’t, at the duals. son scored a major 12-3 decision over Gibbs The Eagles advanced to state with a 42-33 push them to the ground. The Red Devils won their third straight High’s Elijah Lawson. win over District 4-AAA champ Bearden in I don’t want to see New Eng- title with a 49-9 win over District 3-AAA rival In the 160-pound weight class, Colton the semifinals. land win their fourth Super Bowl. Gibbs Thursday night at Halls High School. McMahan, of Halls, pinned Skyler Merrell “We’re happy to go to state,” Eagles’ So what about the Seat- The championship match opened in an in just 35 seconds to give the Red Devils a coach Tim Pittman said. “This is the first tle? Surely there are some impressive fashion for Halls, which won the 31-0 lead. time Gibbs has ever gone to state and we redeeming qualities, right? first six bouts over the Eagles. The Eagles picked up their first win of the needed that win [in the semifinals]. It was Well, Seahawks head coach Red Devils’ 126-pounder Trey Lepper match when Hunter Fortner scored an 11-5 really big for us. Pete Carroll bolted from the Uni- opened the match with a pin of Adolfo Felix decision over Luke Harp in the 170-pound “Our kids are young and they’ve still versity of Southern California in 3 minutes, 56 seconds. Halls then won weight class. Gibbs also won at 182 when got work to do. But they really stepped up Continue on page 2 the next five matches. In the 132-pound Trey Lawson claimed an 8-2 decision over Continue on page 3 enjoy every season in comfort CANTRELL’S HEAT & AIR SALES • SERVICE • MAINTENANCE Family Business Serving You Over 15 Years 5715 Old Tazewell Pike Cantrell’s 687-2520 Cares PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus January 26, 2015 Donehew sparks South-Doyle in win By Ken Lay Seymour at home. “We which took an 11-10 lead on were able to get back into by scoring the first eight South- Doyle then Karen Donehew was a got some good defensive a basket by Annie Reed. the game. points. The Lady Cherokees outscored the Lady Eagles driving force for the South- pressure.” Reed’s field goal started “Credit Seymour because took a 29-21 lead with the 8-2 down the stretch to Doyle High School girls The Lady Cherokees a 10-0 run to start the they played hard.” second run. seal a big league win. basketball team Tuesday (9-10 overall, 3-7 in the second quarter for the The Lady Eagles kept Donehew closed the Amy Browning scored night. district) got off to a slow Lady Cherokees, who clawing away and pulled frame with a bucket to give 11 points for the Lady “Karen played out of her start and fell behind early took an 18-10 lead when to within 22-21 by halftime the home team a 40-30 Cherokees. mind tonight and we went as before Williams began Lira Mathes made a shot and appeared to have lead as time expired. Camille Davis led she went,” Lady Cherokees’ pressuring the Lady Eagles midway through the second momentum heading to the South-Doyle led by as Seymour with 18 points coach Abby Williams said inbounder after made stanza. locker room. many as 12 points before and Hannah Shrimpshier after Donehew scored 32 baskets and the pressure “When we pressured It didn’t take long, Seymour used a modest finished with 16 and kept points and grabbed 17 worked as Seymour (11-10, them, they had like three or however, for the Lady run to pull to within 49-43 the Lady Eagles close with rebounds to lead South- 4-6) committed multiple four consecutive turnovers Cherokees to regain control when Madi Miller scored 11 before halftime. Doyle to a 57-45 District turnovers that led to and we were able to score,” after the break. South-Doyle with 2 minutes, 32 seconds 2-AAA victory over rival buckets for South-Doyle, Williams said. “But they opened the third quarter remaining in the game. Bearden Turns Back Hardin Valley By David Klein challenged us to get after them.” Friday night at Bearden, the Bearden Despite the Bulldogs’ big run, starting Bulldogs used a 20-6 run in the third point guard Quez Fair picked up his fourth quarter to turn back a pesky Hardin Valley foul with 1:37 to go in the third quarter. Hawks team and overcome a first half def- It did not affect the Bulldogs however, as icit. Jason Smith scored 23 points and reserve point guard Dakota McGowan Austin Duncan had 17 in the 83-62 win gave the Bulldogs solid play in the fourth for the Bulldogs. quarter. Bearden started out the game effec- “Dakota had a sensational game,” tively as it jumped out to a 22-13 first Bearden Head Coach Mark Blevins said. quarter lead. Duncan had nine points in “The 10 minutes he had to play the point the first quarter. was the big difference in the game, However, the Bulldogs could not sus- because we really didn’t lose anything,” tain their momentum. Hardin Valley went he emphasized. “We were still able to on a 9-2 run, then took the lead on Seth attack the press.” Long’s 3-pointer. The Hawks pushed the Bearden led 61-47 at the end of the lead to seven, then saw the Bulldogs go third quarter then cruised in the fourth City Crews Repair Boardwalk on a 5-0 run to close the first half, with to a 83-62 win. “Unfortunately in the Sam Phillips’ 3-pointer at the buzzer to third quarter, we turned it over a little cut the Hawks’ halftime lead to 37-35. too much, couldn’t get anything (shots) On Neyland Greenway The Bulldogs continued their ending to fall, and they pulled away a little bit,” Neyland Greenway – a renovation that, if con- Gerlach, the City’s Con- first-half run into the second half. Bearden Hardin Valley Head Coach Keith Galla- runners and bicyclists tracted out to a private struction Manager. switched their defense from a man to man way said. “I was proud of our effort, and I can focus on their heart company, might have cost Public Service Depart- to a matchup zone and clamped down feel like we got a little better direction of rate and speed – and as much as $40,000. ment Foremen Steve Ogle defensively on the Hawks. Bearden went where we need to go. We see a glimpse not worry about navigat- The work was done and Brad Mills oversaw on a 20-6 run to close the third quarter of how good we can be.” ing an irregular surface entirely by City work- the Neyland Greenway as Smith scored eight points during the The Bulldogs are now 23-1, 10-1 in Dis- – now that City of Knox- ers over a month and a Boardwalk work, which Bulldogs’ third quarter juggernaut. trict 4AAA. Hardin Valley fell to 8-14, 3-8 ville crews have replaced half, costing only about was started in Decem- “He gave us a big motivational speech, in District 4AAA. the boardwalk that skirts $10,000 in materials. ber, because that’s the kinda fired us up,” Smith said of Blevins’ Bearden plays Heritage Tuesday night, the Kuwahee Wastewa- Similarly, Public Service time when the popular halftime talk. “We switched to a zone, the only team they have lost to this ter Treatment Plant along Department crews saved greenway is least used. which kind of shocked them maybe, season. “This game is our biggest game the Tennessee River. taxpayer dollars by rerout- “It was a perfect oppor- because we’re predominantly a man to I think; we need to beat them,” Duncan The wooden decking, ing a flood-prone section tunity, because usage man team. We locked down and coach said. more than 20 years old, of the Third Creek Green- is lowest in December was warping and due for way late last year. Doing and early January,” Ger- an upgrade. So the City’s that project in-house lach said. “We’re finish- Lady Bulldogs Defeat Public Service Depart- saved about $145,000, ing up the last details ment replaced all the compared with the esti- now. This boardwalk boards, added joists and mate from a private con- should be good for the Lady Hawks made structural upgrades tractor, according to Peter next 25 or 30 years.” By David Klein smothering full court press outscoring the Lady Bull- A strong start but lack- to create some turnovers dogs 27-21. The Hawks got luster finish was enough in the late stages of the a strong inside game from for the Bearden Lady Bull- first quarter and going into 6’ 2 post player Abbey Cor- The Super Bowl I Don’t Want To Watch dogs Friday night as they the second quarter. nelius, who would lead all Cont. from page 1 in off season practic- Marshawn Lynch, who beat the visiting Hardin Underwood said, “In the scorers with 22 points. for the Seattle job right es. The Seahawks have celebrates some of his Valley Hawks 57-45. Mad- second quarter, we were However, the Lady Bull- before the NCAA laid the led the NFL in drug relat- touchdowns by grabbing ison Rice was the go-to able to go small.” We tried dogs made enough free hammer down following ed suspensions during his crotch in plain view player for the Lady Bull- to change it up and get throws in the last two min- the Reggie Bush scan- Carroll’s tenure. to anyone watching at dogs as she finished with some different looks so utes to prevent the Lady dal. The NCAA put the Tro- If you want to talk about home or in the stadium. 17 points. maybe they didn’t get com- Hawks from getting closer jans under severe sanc- the Tennessee connec- Seahawks fans think “She’s a leader for us,” fortable. We wanted to play than 12. tions, including the loss tion? Even there we that they are the best in Bulldogs’ Head Coach full court and try to see if The Lady Bulldogs are of 30 scholarships over have a bad vibe. Defen- the league and won’t stop Justin Underwood said of we could speed them up a now 22-3, 11-0 in Dis- three years. The Tro- sive tackle Tony McDan- telling you that they are Rice. little bit.” trict 4AAA. Hardin Valley is jans also were forced to iel was dismissed from the best in the league. The Lady Bulldogs start- Bearden used that 13-10, 3-8 in District 4AAA. vacate the 2004 nation- the Vols football team in They also believe that ed the game out playing defensive momentum Bearden plays at Heritage al title and all 12 wins 2005 after he punched a they are the only fans in effectively on offense. Rice to take a 36-18 halftime Tuesday night while Hardin during the 2005 season. fellow UT student in the the league that get loud. had 13 of her points by half- lead. Hardin Valley played Valley plays at Maryville Carroll maintains that he face during a pickup bas- So I don’t want to see time, and Bearden used a better in the second half, Tuesday night. *wink* had no idea *wink ketball game. The punch Seattle win their second wink* that NCAA penal- caused Edward Goodrich straight Super Bowl either. ties were coming, and told to have four broken bones For all of these rea- the Los Angeles Times last in his face and had to sons, and others that June that, “Had we known have a metal plate insert- won’t fit in this column that that was imminent ... ed. McDaniel pled guilty space, the Patriots and I would never have been to misdemeanor assault. the Seahawks will not able to leave under those In 2010 McDaniel was exactly bring forth a 2011 circumstances. When I charged with domestic Dallas Mavericks feeling look back now, I would violence against his girl- of joy across the country. have stayed there to do friend. Charges were later Remember, those Maver- what we needed to do to reduced to disorderly con- icks beat the hated Miami resolve the problem.” tact, and he was placed Heat in LeBron’s first Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight… on six months’ probation. season in South Beach. The Seahawks have Not exactly the poster The problem here? The been disciplined and child for the VFL program… Patriots and Seahawks fined for violating NFL The Seahawks best are both the Heat. Teams rules governing contact player is running back that are easy to hate. It isn’t often that both teams in the big game are easy to hate. Normally there is at least one underdog or a team fans are at least indifferent to in play. So get the chips and beverages and watch the Super Bowl… But you’ll probably want 3¢ off a gallon of gas up to $1 (40 gallon limit), when to take a shower after you buy a fountain, ICEE, The Best Gourmet coffee seeing Belichick or Carroll and cappucinno (3¢ off for Bag of Ice or Carwash) hold the Lombardi Trophy. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus January 26, 2015 January 26, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Lindsay prefers to just count Central baseball to host leadoff banquet By Ken Lay Helton, Bubba Trammell the games he’s coached and Chris Freeman. Many Central High School will of the others also went on By Steve Williams unofficially open the 2015 to play college baseball. A while back, a curious Chris baseball season with its The team boasted eight Lindsay figured up the number of first annual Leadoff Ban- all-KIL standouts and five high school boys varsity basketball quet on Jan. 31 at the all-East Tennessee play- games he had coached in his long Family Life Center at Cen- ers. career. tral Baptist Church in Foun- “I’m excited because I That number, which included tain City. think we’re going to have 611 games in 22 seasons at West, The event, which begins a pretty good team,” said reached the 700-plateau recently in at 5 p.m. and will be Central baseball coach his fourth season at Berean Chris- emceed by WNML person- Matt Byrd. “We’re going tian School. ality and University of Ten- to honor the 1990 State “I’ve never counted wins and nessee play-by-play broad- Championship Team and losses, just the games,” said Lind- caster John Wilkerson. Bud Bales is going to be say, who was recognized by Berean The school will intro- there. on the milestone occasion Jan. 6 duce the 2015 Bobcats “We’ll also have John when his Eagles hosted The King’s and honor the 1990 State Wilkerson there and he’s Academy. Championship Team, going to interview the play- “When you talk about – Oh I won which went 31-0 and was ers from the 1990 team.” so many games – to me that kind of achieved a No. 16 National The event will be catered shines the light on you, and that’s Ranking. by Buddy’s Bar-B-Q. Tickets not what I’m happy about. I’m happy Coach Bud Bales, who are $20 and can be pur- that the good Lord has given me the guided the 1990 Bobcats chased from any current strength to work with kids this long, to the perfect season, will Central baseball player or and had a family that’s supported be on hand and Wilkerson coach. Tickets may also be me to do that.” will interview members of purchased through PayPal Lindsay said he’s also proud of the championship squad. at Centralhighbaseball@ never missing a game. He can’t The 1990 at three play- gmail.com. recall ever missing a practice, ers drafted, including Todd either. It started with the 1981-82 season and continued through 2002-03 before Lindsay moved into Halls wins administration as assistant princi- pal and athletic director at West. He also stepped in and coached the freshmen team in 2006-07 and third straight was the varsity baseball coach for some 500 games at West. Game No. 700 was momentous Veteran Coach Chris Lindsay gives instructions to Berean Christian School’s but had some issues. 6-8 Nathan Hastings. The Eagles also have two 6-6 players, making them wrestling title “It turned out to be kind of a one of the tallest Class A teams in the state. disastrous night,” said Lindsay. “I Cont. from page 1 with his team’s effort, which lost two players during the game tonight. Halls is really strong also included a 57-12 win (to injuries) and one for the season. Lindsay reflected on coaching his players, with tears in his eyes, right now. They have a good over Hardin Valley Academy Even one of the officials asked me against Clifford Ross and John coming up after the game and program and they have a in the other semifinal. if anything else could go wrong that Foster at Austin-East, Vernon saying, “Coach, we just didn’t get good feeder program.” “We won a region cham- night. I said, Yeah I guess it could, Osborne at Alcoa, Howard Rash at the ball to Marlon enough.” After Gibbs won the two pionship over a pretty good but I just hope it doesn’t.” Holston and Johnny Darden at Rule, It wasn’t funny that night, but consecutive bouts, the Red team,” Sayne said. “We In some ways, Lindsay’s coaching and all of the great players from Lindsay can’t help but laugh about Devils returned to their didn’t wrestle as well as career has been much like Game those powerhouse teams. that comment now, and said he’ll winning ways. In the 195- we could have. But we did No. 700, filled with joy and frustra- “Really, it’s been a privilege to never forget it. pound division, Tanner Huff what we had to do this time tion. But that’s to be expected in a coach against those caliber of play- “The 1999-2000 season was a pinned Dylan Burkhalter in of year.” career that’s spanned over 25 sea- ers and teams,” he said. special one,” continued Lindsay. 55 seconds. Halls High’s Sayne also noted that he sons. West’s enrollment grew and the “Michael Maddox – I’ll call him Dr. Lucas Wright picked up a was happy for the Eagles Lindsay has rolled with the punch- Rebels moved back up to Class Maddox now – made a last second forfeit win. and Pittman, who was an es and embraced the good times. AAA, and Lindsay recalled coach- tip-in in the semifinals to beat In the 285-pound class, assistant coach at Halls In 2008, he stayed retired only ing against Bearden’s George Pitts, Maryville and my old buddy Rodney the Eagles picked up their when the current Red seven weeks. There’s no hint of another one of the state’s top coach- Nelson 50-49.” final win of the night when Devils’ coach was winning burnout. His competitive fire still es, and once getting “a special win” West followed up with a win over Tucker Davis won a 3-1 state championships as a burns. over the Bulldogs’ John Johnson, a Sevier County to take the title. overtime decision over wrestler. Even after the five-point loss former state Player of the Year who “That was a big thrill for us to win Walton Elkins. “This is a great night for to The King’s Academy, Lindsay’s went on to play at the University of that championship, because the At 106, the Red Devils’ North Knoxville,” Sayne Eagles, minus the two key starters, Maryland. school was about 50 years old and Chase Brown pinned said. “I’m really happy for bounced back with a 64-54 district Because of school renovation, to my knowledge had never won a Hunter Smith in 32 sec- Tim. win at Hancock County. His team is West had to practice and play much a district tournament champion- onds. Tolliver Justice (Halls) “He made the state for 12-8 after a 70-52 loss last Friday of the 1991-92 season without a ship.” pinned Christian Munday the first time. He had good night at Cosby, the District 2-A front- home gym. Practices were held off Looking back at the start of his in the 113-pound division. teams when he was in runner. campus at the Knoxville Adult Edu- career, Lindsay said he was like Halls High’s Zack Kennedy [Class A/AA] but it seemed “When I first went to West in 1981- cation Center. most young coaches. closed the night with an 8-2 like he always ran into 82, we were a Class AAA school and “We played 16 straight road “I got the basketball head coach’s decision over Gabe Gyger. a good team like Pigeon had some really tremendous kids games to open that season,” said job at West when I was 25 or 26 Halls coach Shannon Forge [in the regionals].” and good seasons,” recalled Lind- Lindsay. “We went 14-2. When we years old. You’re full of vim and Sayne said he was pleased say. “I think back to Scott Childress, moved into our new gym, we had vigor. You dream of all these things who I called the ‘Slim Man,’ a first- 10 games left and we went 5-5. We you want to do and stuff you want to team All-KIL player. I get to see Scott didn’t know how to play in that gym. accomplish. But the more I got into all the time and his kids, and that’s It was way too big for us and wasn’t it, the more I got to appreciate just what makes coaching special.” what we were used to. But it was a the opportunity to be there and the Having such relationships and great season.” excitement. reunions with former players means In 1996, ‘97 and ‘98, West had “I wouldn’t trade anything for the a lot to Lindsay. some great teams led by Marlon kids I’ve coached, the people that “We dropped down to Class AA Bussell, a scoring machine and I’ve met – from school administra- when they opened the new Karns former KIL Player of the Year. tors to officials. It’s been a blessing. High, and had a pretty rough go of Bussell once poured in 37 points It’s been a gift, and I just try to enjoy it,” said Lindsay. “In the eight years as West eliminated Oak Ridge on every game, especially now that I’m we were in Class AA, I think four its home floor. In the finals, Bus- a little older.” times we had a team from our dis- sell scored 41, but the Rebels lost. trict in the state finals.” Lindsay still remembers one of Smith receives achievement award, will return to Karns in 2015 By Ken Lay High School before serving Academy before returning “I didn’t even know that Baseball has always as an assistant at Chris- to Karns to serve as an I was nominated until I got been a huge part of Dwight tian Academy of Knox- assistant to Matt Hurley Smith’s life. ville and Grace Christian in 2014. Continue on page 4 He’s spent 56 years of his life in the game as either a player or coach and his service was award- ed recently by the Ten- nessee Baseball Coach- es Association as we was given the first annual Jim Need Cash? Painter Lifetime Achieve- Turn unwanted household items ment Award. Smith, who was a long- into money! Call Fountain City time head coach at Karns Auction at (865) 604-3468 PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus January 26, 2015 Are Saturday foes Pearl and Tyndall two peas in a pod? The telecast of streamer stated. do that,” Tyndall said after where they had been pre- 2011 season. But I would seeding in the 2006 NCAA Tennessee shoot- The school also the 66-62 victory at South dicted to be – on the other have supported a deci- bracket his first season on ing down South acknowledged Carolina. “That’s all I can end of the SEC standings – sion to bring Pearl back the job. A No. 1 ranking in Carolina in Colum- the investigation say on that matter.” UT fans would be eager to after he served the 3-year the nation and the school’s bia last week is on the 2012-13 His Vols, 12-5 and win- see Donnie fired and a new NCAA show cause. I believe first outright SEC champi- looked good to and 2013-14 bas- ners of eight of their past coach brought aboard. And in giving people second onship in 41 years in 2008. fans of the Vols, By Steve ketball seasons nine outings, headed into Athletic Director Dave Hart chances after they serve The Vols’ first-ever Elite but the news in the Williams when Tyndall was this past weekend’s home would quickly be showing their time, if you will. Eight appearance in 2010 streamer running beneath the head coach. game against Texas A&M dirty Donnie the door. Auburn must have felt and six straight trips to the the screen cut into the Nobody knows what’s in second place in the SEC My guess is Tyndall is that way, too. The Tigers Big Dance. excitement and again raised going to happen, but some- standings with a 4-1 con- guilty of NCAA violations, were quick to hire Pearl. Day-to-day Donnie will questions about the future thing could happen at any- ference mark that includ- but he may have one This coming Saturday, be on the other side of of head coach Donnie Tyn- time. ed three road wins. Not bad chance to keep his job. Coach Pearl returns to TBA for the noon matchup. dall and the men’s basket- Tyndall, meanwhile, looks for a team that was a pre- He needs to come clean Thompson-Boling Arena. He’s Tennessee’s coach at ball program. like a man without a worry season pick to finish 13th and hope his current suc- Hart and UT chancellor this time and deserves Vol That part is not looking in the world. He’s smiling out of 14 teams. cess gets him a second Jimmy Cheek may have Nation’s full support. good. and tweeting for big turn- It appears Tyndall can chance to coach Tennes- kept him from coaching I hope I’m wrong about Southern Mississippi outs and handing out free compartmentalize as good see. again at Tennessee, but Tyndall. He looks like he announced Tuesday (Jan. pizza to fans and winning as he can coach. And his Coaches are human. they couldn’t keep him out could be as good a coach 20) that it was self-imposing games at a surprising players are having fun prov- Many cheat. But they can of the SEC. as Pearl. a postseason ban for this rate. ing everybody wrong on the change. Bruce deserves a warm Only time will tell if he season as the NCAA inves- “All I can say is I’ve coop- court. I thought UTdid the right reception. He brought Vol gets to stay here long tigates the Golden Eagles’ erated 100 percent and if If things were different thing in firing former head Nation plenty of good times, enough and show it. basketball program, the I need to, I will continue to and Tyndall’s Vols were coach Bruce Pearl after the for a while anyway. A No. 2

Smith receives achievement Gray comes home for Halls Invitational By Ken Lay ambassador in East Tennessee. award, will But it was Benny who got his son Wrestling has always been a on the mats. return to Karns family affair for Benji Gray and iron- “He has always supported me,” ically, it was family that sent the Benji said of his father. “He intro- in 2015 2000 Halls High School graduate duced me to the sport and he was Cont. from page 3 to Nashville. always happy to see his son have Gray, who wrestled for the Red success. a letter in the mail from the Devils and was later an assistant “He always wants to see kids TBCA,” Smith said. “This is coach at his alma mater under leg- happy and see those kids have humbling because of who endary coach Chris Vandergriff and success.” the award is named after. Shannon Sayne, went to the Mid- Benny’s involvement has pretty “I knew Jim and he was a state six years ago when his wife much ceased but during his time, great coach and a great got a job in Music City. he was one of the sport’s most guy. “It was my wife who got me to endearing personalities and color- “There was never a nice move to Nashville,” said Gray, who ful characters. guy and he was funny. recently returned to Halls over Benji inherited some of his dad’s He won a [junior college] the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday personality. After high school, he National Championship. weekend as coach of the Page High was a Tennessee mascot and that He was 78 and he died School wrestling team, which par- gig netted him a full college schol- last year and it’s an honor ticipated in the Halls Invitational. Photo by Dan Andrews. arship. to be the first recipient of Gray didn’t have to wait long to Page High School wresting coach has made the school program into a “I was a mascot at UT and this award.” find a job in Franklin. power house. The former Halls wrestler and assistant coach brought that got my education paid for,” Smith returned to Karns “The athletic director at Page his Patriots to the Halls Invitational recently. said Benji, who is an elementary last season at Hurley’s was Jack Daniels,” Gray said. “He school physical education teach- request with the under- used to be a football coach at Halls homecoming. Cohn and Rudy Furman (now an er at Sunset Elementary School in standing that the 2014 and he heard that I was coming.” “We were at Brentwood [recent- assistant football coach at Hardin Nolensville. season would be his last in Gray inherited a wrestling pro- ly] and I was talking to the coach- Valley Academy). With their work, The younger Gray left Halls six the game. gram that was barely surviving. es at McCallie and Brentwood and Union County enjoyed success in years ago and he said that the deci- Smith announced his “They were about to cancel the we were saying that [the Halls Invi- the early days. sion didn’t come easily. He and his retirement after the Bea- program. When I got there, they tational] was the toughest tour- The one person who didn’t go to wife Allison, however, have found vers were eliminated from only had six wrestlers,” Gray said. nament in the state this year,” he Maynardville was Benji, although a home in the heart of the Volun- the Region 2-AAA Tourna- “They were really on the brink.” said. “It’s tougher than our Class he had a chance to move over the teer State. ment and he fully intend- Times have changed at Page. In A/AA State Tournament.” county line. His stint as a UT mascot still ed to walk away from the his six years at the school,” Gray, Gray wrestled for the Red Devils “During my senior season, there continues to pay dividends. He’s a game. who was once a mascot at the but in 1999, Gray’s father Benny was talk that I might go to Union Nashville Predators fan and one of But it didn’t work out that University of Tennessee, has built founded the wrestling program County with my dad,” Gray said. his friends is a mascot for Tennes- way. the Patriots into a wrestling power- at Union County High School and “But I stayed here at Halls and as see’s National Hockey League fran- Smith said last week that house. The Pats are 24-3 in dual under Benny’s leadership and it worked out, he was in just about chise and that gets him into many he would return to Karns meets and a top team in Class A/ with the help of other coaches every tournament that I was in. So Preds’ games and he’s enjoying the as a part-time assistant in AA. Page currently has 24 wres- through the years, Maynardville’s I always got to see him.” team’s success. 2015. tlers and is ranked No.1 by recent Patriots became a flourishing pro- Benji has had many positive “I’m a big Preds fan and my “Matt kept asking me to wrestling polls. gram. Benny had help from guys influences in wrestling such as friend is a mascot for them, so I come back and I told him For Gray, the Halls Invita- like Jason Moorman (now the head Sayne and Vandergriff, who is really don’t have to pay for much no.” I told him that 56 years tional was more than a mere coach at King University), Arnie widely known as the sport’s biggest of anything,” he said. in baseball was enough because I’m 65 years old and I’ll be 66 on my birth- day,” Smith said. “He’s per- sistent and he kept asking me.” Smith agreed to return with certain stipulations. “I told Matt that I would come back with certain conditions,” Smith said. “I told him that if it was rain- ing, that I wasn’t coming. I told him that if it was too cold, or too hot, which it isn’t in the spring, that I wasn’t coming. I also said that if it was a long road trip that I didn’t want to go on, then I wasn’t going.” Hurley agreed and Smith will spend a 57th season in baseball. January 26, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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pressure venous system pressure arterial system complicated. years and a lot of money returning blood to the heart known as the endothelium The ingenuity of humans to pass our rigorous FDA pump for the next cycle. which I’ve discussed in never ceases to amaze scrutiny and come to The heart pumps 5 liters/ other Focus essays. me. We now live in an market. Consequently, only quarts of blood around the We’ve known for a long age of legal “designer” a few years may remain on body every minute, and time that aspirin inhibits drugs/medications. This a patent before generic flow is dependent on liquid the function of platelets is especially true in cancer formulations are allowed blood. and can actually decrease therapy where drugs are to produce comparable The immediate response the chance of second heart designed to inhibit crucial agents. It is during this to an injury such as a cut attack or stroke by about enzymes and stop the window of opportunity that is for tiny circulating cells 25%. However, before you growth of cancer cells. I pharmaceutical companies called platelets to plug rush out and start popping have an extended family are able to recoup their the holes in injured blood aspirin you should be member who has chronic R&D debt and realize a vessels. Next, a patch is aware that the benefits are leukemia and is alive today profit. We’d all like drugs to It’s Complicated formed over the plugged more difficult to measure because she takes one of be less expensive, and I’m hole by protein coagulation in primary prevention (in the new and fabulously not defending mercenary Sometimes life seems disorder of hemophilia, cuts factors. Finally, the white people who have never had expensive kinase inhibitor pricing, I’m just informing complicated. There is eventually stop bleeding. blood cell “repair crew” a heart attack or stroke). drugs. As long as she takes you of perspectives that even a movie with a similar Human physiology is shows up, cleans up the Everything has a risk/ this medicine her disease will never be covered by the name. My concierge actually balanced slightly mess, orchestrates repair benefit ratio. The benefits is held in check. media. And don’t expect medical practice seems to the bleeding side of the of the damaged tissues, of preventing another heart The biggest problem with the government to find a complicated at times. Even equation to keep blood and then “everyone” goes attack certainly outweigh these new anticoagulant cure for cancer. though I take care of far flowing to organs and home as the inflammatory the risks of aspirin induced drugs is their expense. The lack of an antidote fewer patients than I used cells of the body. This response of injury subsides. platelet dysfunction in This is often the case for excessive bleeding is to, those I look after these delicate balance can be However, if the cellular persons with known with new medications another problem with the days, get far more attention, disturbed when diseases repair and growth process vascular disease. However, or innovations. Drug NOAC drugs, but I’m sure and my day often fills with of the arteries (plaque) proceeds unchecked, the risk of aspirin induced companies often receive a one will be discovered. their needs. I’m technically or coagulation disorders cancer results. It’s a bleeding may be excessive lot of bad press. However, Importantly, the NOACs are semi-retired, though I’ve produce abnormal clotting complicated process, and in people prone to falls or they are the innovators of as effective or better than found that “it’s a busy life.” within blood vessels. As an elegant, if not sublime, in emergency surgery or car new products through their the standard therapies, My wife once used that a result, medications are dance. wrecks. It’s complicated, research and development and these drugs are easier very phrase on a national often used to counter- Hemophilia is a bleeding and you should discuss (R&D) division. These to use. Furthermore, there TV game show when asked balance an excessive disorder that results from aspirin therapy with your companies are in business is no hassle or expense a delicate question about clotting tendency. a deficiency of several doctor. to make money, and if of testing to monitor our marriage. The cardiovascular clotting factors. Coumadin What prompted this they aren’t able to make anticoagulant therapy Life is a balancing game. system can be simplistically or warfarin is a therapeutic essay is a new class of a profit, there won’t be with these agents, as is The same can be said of imagined as a pump agent that also depletes medications called NOACs resources for new therapy necessary with warfarin. physiological functions. (heart) pushing blood clotting factors to produce or novel oral anticoagulants. research. Furthermore, if Yes, life and medical The balance between out under high pressure a bleeding tendency and These agents are different you own mutual funds you decisions are often clotting and bleeding is a through the arteries. The counter-balance diseases than aspirin, Plavix or other undoubtedly own stock in complicated. This is why I complicated issue often arteries end in webs of tiny with excessive clotting. agents that alter platelet pharmaceutical companies. preach that such nuanced taken for granted – unless vessels known as capillary Interestingly, warfarin function. And they don’t Your 401K benefits when care is best rendered by an you have hemophilia. You beds, where oxygen and has a greater therapeutic deplete protein clotting drug companies turn a experienced and engaged might ask, why does blood nutrients are released effect on the venous side factors like warfarin. profit. physician. Now, that’s flow freely in arteries as nourishment. On the of the circulatory system. These agents block the When a new drug is not so complicated; it’s and veins, yet clots when venous side of the capillary The reason for this is function of various clotting formulated it is patented common sense! placed in a test tube? And beds waste and carbon complicated, but in part is factors and counteract the and then rigorously tested Do you have a question for since most of us don’t dioxide are collected, and due to the delicate lining excessive clotting tendency in the laboratory and finally Dr. Ferguson? suffer from the bleeding then flow into the low membrane of the high of certain diseases. It’s in clinical trials. It takes Please e-mail him at [email protected]. KCHD’s next Diabetes Physician Recognized for Minimally Invasive Women’s Management Series starts Feb. 5 Health Surgery Classes are free and which is why we encourage people to County adults (18+ years) have been The American Institute specialists. Dr. Greene is open to the public bring their spouse, family member or diagnosed with diabetes. According for Minimally Invasive the first general surgeon close friend to the classes.” to the Centers for Disease Control Surgery (AIMIS) recently to be inducted into The The Knox County Health The five-class series provides and Prevention, if current trends inducted its first gener- 300 Club. Previously, all Department (KCHD) offers a free information on how to manage continue, 1 out of 3 U.S. adults will al surgeon into “The 300 members specialized in Diabetes Management Series diabetes through proper diet, have diabetes by 2050. Club,” which recogniz- gynecological surgery. several times a year to help those medication and exercise. Individuals The Diabetes Management Series es physicians who dem- Lowell McCauley, M.D., affected learn how to manage the diagnosed as diabetic or pre- has been a highly sought after KCHD onstrate an approach an obstetrician and disease. The next five-part series diabetic are encouraged to attend. program since the 1970s. Due to to surgery that offers gynecologist at Physi- takes place Thursday afternoons Parking is free. Those interested in the prevalence of the disease, KCHD patients the best cos- cians Regional Medical beginning Feb. 5 (Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 attending should call 865-215-5170 also administers several prevention metic results. Center, was named the and March 5) at 12 p.m. in the KCHD to register. programs aimed at reducing diabetes Marcella Greene, M.D., first member of The 300 auditorium, 140 Dameron Ave. High levels of blood sugar over rates, including the Nutrition a general surgeon with Club. Gregory Glover, “Successfully managing diabetes long periods of time can cause Education Activity Training (NEAT) Premier Surgical Asso- M.D., and Sudha Nair, requires both awareness of what blindness, neuropathy, and kidney after-school program, mini-grants ciates at Physicians M.D., obstetricians and causes blood sugar levels to rise and and blood vessel disease, which for local businesses to improve Regional Medical Center gynecologists at Turkey diligence in monitoring those levels,” may necessitate amputation of diet and physical activity, walking and North Knoxville Creek Medical Center, said Susan Fowlkes, KCHD director legs or feet or other debilitating school bus programs, breastfeeding Medical Center, joins the were inducted into the of clinical nutrition. “A strong support complications. promotion and advocacy, community ranks of the nation’s top club last year. system can be extremely helpful for In 2011, it was estimated that engagement programs, and others. 300 minimally invasive To be a member of the those diagnosed with the disease, almost 1 out of 10 (9.8 percent) Knox women’s health surgery Continued on page 2 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus January 26, 2015 Faith

Church Happenings The Gospel - More than just

Christus Victor Lutheran Church Inside Flea Market at Christus Victor Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 7 from 8:00 - 4:00. a salvation experience Crafters, rummage, sweet shop, concessions, raf- fles, and more! Growing up in our particular the gospel: “For what I received I reframed into little more than four church, I did not know much about passed on to you as of first impor- simple points: God loves you, your Seymour United Methodist Church creeds. I was told by my preach- tance: that Christ died for our sins life is a mess, Jesus died for you, Confirmation classes continue next Sunday, Feb. er, “We have no according to the Scriptures, that accept him and no matter what 1st, for 6th graders and above who seek confirma- creed but Christ, he was buried, that he was raised you do, you can go to heaven. tion; there is still time to participate. Contact Youth no book but the on the third day according to the The danger of reducing the Director, Steven Mees, for details. Class meets at Bible, no name Scriptures, and that he appeared gospel to a simple formula of noon each Sunday in the Youth Room with lunch pro- but the name to Cephas, and then to the twelve.” what one experiences in salva- vided. Christian.” So These early Christian creeds tion is clear. Author Dallas Wil- The regularly scheduled fellowship meal will be held any creed other were meant to clarify the gospel, lard uses the image of a bar code: this Wednesday evening, Jan. 28 at 5:15 p.m. Please By Mark than “I believe not cause speculation about if we get the right barcode – say make your reservations on Sunday’s attendance slips Brackney, in the Bible” was it. Creed and gospel are con- the right thing, make the right con- or by noon Tuesdays. Following the meal, there will be Minister of the not needed. But nected. The culture of the early fession, have the right experience various small group studies beginning at 6:30. Arlington Church the more I study church was shaped by the gospel. – when God scans the barcode, The 2015 weekend session for “Divine Rhythm” for of Christ about creeds, During the 1500’s, the church the lights will go off and we will be young adults ages 18 – 35, is scheduled for Gatlin- the more I real- went through what has been safe. Willard goes on to say that burg starting this Friday, Jan. 30 through Feb. 1. Con- ize their importance to the faith labeled the Reformation. Out of many self-professed Christians are tact either Kim Reeves or Charlie Orr for details. of Christians throughout time. the Reformation came the Prot- nothing more than “vampire Chris- Next Sunday, Feb. 1st, being a first Sunday, brings A couple of the early Christian estant movement and with that tians.” They only want a little blood the celebration of Holy Communion offered at both creeds were the Apostles’ Creed came additional creedal state- for their sins but nothing more to Worship Services, as well as a special offering taken (AD 390) and the Nicene Creed ments or confessions. Two big do with Jesus until heaven (The for CROSS Ministries, as usually accompanies any (AD 325). Both of these creeds ones were the Augsburg Confes- Divine Conspiracy, 403, n. 8). Holy Communion. are rooted in I Corinthians 15:3-5 sion (1530) and the Genevan Con- The “gospel” includes person- where Paul gives a definition of fession (1536) [later this con- al salvation, but it does not stop fession had clarifications added there. After becoming Christians, to it and it was called the West- God expects us to live righteous minster Confession (1646)]. lives through a spiritual relationship These confessions that sprung with Him. We must stand firm to out of the Reformation reframed the end (Matthew 10:22) and per- the story of salvation into a per- severe under trial (James 1:12, 22). sonal experience of salvation. Don’t turn away from the living God There are huge pockets today (Heb. 3:12). Beginning good is not within contemporary evangelical- enough. We want to finish strong. ism where the gospel has been

Physician Recognized for Minimally Invasive Women’s Health Surgery Continued from page 1 natural folds. In the case of single- AIMIS 300 Club, physicians must incision cholecystectomy, the gall- perform 70 percent or more of their bladder is removed through a small surgeries using minimally invasive cut in the belly button, which typi- techniques, such as robotic-assist- cally leaves no visible scars. ed surgery. The goal is to promote “Many of my patients like the sin- a less intrusive approach to hys- gle-site procedure because they terectomies and other abdominal can still wear a bikini,” Dr. Greene procedures. said. “Plus, they often experience Dr. Greene has expertise in all immediate relief of their symptoms general surgery techniques with with little to no down-time.” an emphasis on minimally inva- Both Physicians Regional Medical sive abdominal surgery, breast sur- Center and Turkey Creek Medical gery and thyroid surgery. She has Center are AIMIS Centers of Excel- advanced training in robotic-as- lence in Women’s Health Surgery. sisted surgery, including single-in- This distinction recognizes Tenno- cision cholecystectomy (gallbladder va Healthcare’s surgical expertise removal) and colon resection. and continued commitment to offer “With robotic-assisted surgery women the latest minimally inva- and other minimally invasive tech- sive procedures, including robotic- niques, we offer our patients the assisted hysterectomies and other option of less pain, less blood loss, abdominal surgeries. a quicker return home and better To learn more about minimal- cosmetic results,” Dr. Greene said. ly invasive surgery, visit Tennova. “This is achieved through tiny inci- com. sions, often positioned in the body’s

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This week, Booth Déjà Vu is featuring this beautiful original oil painting by B. Lazenby.

Drop by to see it and many other spectacular home accessories. 3000 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 865-249-6166 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Focus January 26, 2015 January 26, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 UT Gardens January 2015 Plant of the Month: ‘Angelina’ stonecrop Submitted by Susan Hamilton, Director of the University of Tennessee Gardens foliage, which is attractive during the growing season, Frigid fall and winter tem- turns a beautiful amber peratures are challenging to almost orange color not only for man and beast in the fall through winter but also for plants. As I pre- months. Our frigid temper- pared to write this article, ature dips only intensify the I realized that many of my foliage color of this dura- favorite flowering speci- ble groundcover. What’s mens like amellia, corne- more, it is an easy plant to lian cherry dogwood, witch- grow. Drought and neglect hazel, and Japanese flow- don’t trouble this peren- ering apricot are holding nial. In fact, it will flourish tightly to their flower buds in soils of low or moderate preparing to bloom when fertility as long as they are the weather is well beyond well drained, in sun or par- bitter temperatures. So this tial shade. It also happily month’s plant was chosen embraces our Tennessee for its beautiful foliage heat and humidity. color rather than its bloom. Vigorous and depend- It’s not a tree or shrub, able, Angelina stonecrop either, but rather a beau- will grow about a foot in tiful, enduring herbaceous width in a season with a ‘Angelina’ stonecrop (Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’). Photo by S. Hamilton, courtesy UTIA. groundcover — sedum. height no taller than 2 to 4 This selection of sedum, inches. Its golden, yellow- cover. means “rock loving” in ref- plants. another reason to love this in my opinion, is one that green needle-like, ever- This sedum is great for erence to the mountainous Angelina sedum may be plant. every garden has to have: green foliage produces edging a sunny perennial native habit of plants of divided or pruned at any The University of Ten- ‘Angelina’ stonecrop, botan- upright yellow flowers that garden, and it loves cas- this species. I think the ver- time and it can easily be nessee Gardens located ically known as Sedum rup- grow 4 to 6 inches tall in cading over the edge of satile foliage color of Ange- propagated by literally just in Knoxville, Crossville and estre ‘Angelina’. Winter is early summer. Plants will containers and retaining lina is a great compliment laying pieces of the foli- Jackson are part of the the best time of the year spread and form a mat walls and trailing over rock to the soft blues, pinks and age and stems on top of UT Institute of Agriculture. for this particular ever- over time. Space starter and stone outcroppings in greens of other plants and the ground or barely cov- For more information see green stonecrop. Its bright plants 8 to 12 inches apart a xeric garden. In fact, its is especially wonderful for ering them with soil. Also, utgardens.tennessee.edu. lime-green to yellow-gold for massing as a ground species name, rupestre, highlighting dark-leaved it’s “deer proof,” which is

Free New Year, New Starts Gardening Starting Perennials From Seeds In Winter Workshops Seymour Farmers Market is spon- Here we are again.... A New short order, you can produce will occur when warmth arrives, Heather soring a series of free gardening Year, January.... flats of plants that would cost normally in spring. Howev- Ice Plant workshops on the 1st and 3rd Thurs- Its that time hundreds of dollars to purchase er, the seed can also sprout Helleborus days of February and March from where we are retail, which is great if you are during some freak warm spell Lupine 7-8:30 p.m. in the meeting room starting anew, on a tight budget. Seedlings between weeks of frigid condi- Phlox of Seymour Public library. These fresh starts, new often establish better than tions. This is not a problem for Pinks workshops, open to all in the Sey- goals, hopes for large plants. Seeds started perennials. They simply yawn Rudbeckia mour area, are offered to encour- By Mike a healthy pros- in January will greet you in the in the face of frost. Sundrops age people to get their hands in the Cruze, perous year, spring with more seedlings Primroses are a prime exam- Toad Lily soil and enjoy fresh air, sunshine Master Gardener new beginnings, than you could ever hope for. ple of one of the easiest peren- This is a limited list as there and moderate exercise by growing the usual losing Some seeds can be planted in nials to start from seed. They are many others. Try direct something good to eat. If you have weight, exercising... a new you... pots outside and let the natu- grow best when sown outside sowing perennial seeds in the questions, or to let us know you are new starts in your home, orga- ral freeze-thaw cycles perform in the winter and experience winter.... you may be pleas- coming, contact Marjie Richardson nizing, refurbishing, remodel- their magic. Some may need a natural freeze and thaw antly surprised in spring when at (865)453-0130 or by email at ing, redoing...changes...new to be started indoors. You will cycle. Shade-tolerant Japa- you have a garden of flower- [email protected]. aspirations, new inspirations.... need patience when growing nese woodland primroses (like ing perennials!!! Do keep in Schedule of programs for 2015 on and on. New plans and plants from seeds. Some will ‘Snowflake’) need a cold winter mind that some may not flower workshops: plants for our gardens....So, need several seasons before cycle. Keep in mind, however, the first year but be patient February 5. Getting started. We why not use January to start seedlings are big enough to that the sun-loving Himalayan because they will flower. will discuss some of the basics new plants from seeds for your flower. But other perennials primrose germinates under “Happiness held is the such as site planning, when & how garden. germinate readily or with just warm conditions. seed; Happiness shared is the much to plant, companion planting. Most of us home gardeners a little assistance and, depend- Many other perrenials can be flower.”--John Harrigan Useful handouts will be provided. assume that starting perenni- ing on when they are sown, you direct seeded winter sown in “Nature has undoubted- February 19. Starting plants from als from seed is difficult and may even get blooms the first our Zone 7. Below is a list of ly mastered the art of winter seed. Want to grow something you time consuming, etc. Con- season. As a rule, if a peren- some that will do well: gardening and even the most can’t get locally as a seedling? sidering the many benefits of nial plant is hardy in your zone, Aster experienced gardener can Maybe an heirloom or unique veg- starting perennials from seed, you can plant its seed any time Astilbe learn from the unrestrained etable or herb? Cathy Cogle, Sevier it seems foolish not to do it. in winter, regardless of the tem- Coral Bells beauty around them.”--Vincent county master gardener will outline Seed is economical, and in perature outside. Sprouting Goat’s Beard A. Simeone the procedures and discuss the problems March 5. Soil. What we grow YARDS TO PARADISE plants in really isn’t dirt! Find out what makes soil, how to amend it for optimum growth, what pH means for providing nutrients to your plants. Sevier county agricultural extension Winter Gardens agent, Alan Bruhin, presents a great By Max Phelps program for us. Free dirt cake will Crocus, daffodils, even day- of the landscape; yours, and notice these garden elements be provided to illustrate the differ- Gardeners and lovers of the lilies are peeking new green those of your neighbors also. and lawn adornments such as ence between soil and dirt! outdoors are getting eager for shoots out. The hellebores The shapes of trees, the bark birdbaths and metal art. March 19. Raised beds. Sevier spring. Robins were seen feed- will be blooming before too on trees, the shed behind the Once leave cover the bare County junior master gardeners ing by someone, maple tree long, and just perhaps you’ve neighbors’ house you couldn’t trees again and the grass show us that kids know a lot about sap was dripping somewhere, already seen a blooming witch- see last summer—there are a begins growing, the little things growing vegetables. Come learn and the phone has rang with hazel. Winter aconite with its lot of things to stop and notice may not be obvious in the how to build a raised bed to make thoughts of spring projects. golden little flowers and before in the winter that you might not landscape like they are now. your garden more productive and It won’t be so long now, the long grape hyacinths will join think of once a new growing Continue on page 4 your back less sore. day length is already growing the display. You might start season is under- a bit. keeping a sharp eye out for way. Arbors, gaze- Dark days are all too squill, snowdrops, windflow- bos, pergolas, a common, but have you begun ers and snowflakes too. big outcropping of to notice a few things popping Winter is a good time to look stones—now is an through the earth already? at the structures and bones opportune time to PAGE D4 The Knoxville Focus January 26, 2015 ANNOUNCEMENTS CLASSIFIEDS Chili Cook Off must be of original design Get Fit Seymour, a produced within the past cemetery Real Estate health and wellness two years. Applications lots for rent community organization, may be mailed in early, is hosting a Chili Cook Off and entries must be 2 LOTS HIGHLAND MEMORIAL; and Cornbread Challenge hand-delivered to the VALUE-$2200 EA.,SELLING C3-COMMERCIAL BLDG FOR on Saturday, February Foothills Craft Guild $1500 EA. 10%DISC. W/CASH RENT 2904 SANDERS DR OFF 7th at the Masonic Lodge office at the Emporium Cheeseburger Pot Pie 414-4615 at 510 Boyds Creek in Building, 100 South Gay BROADWAY 1800 SQ. 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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OF Virginia W. Cheek Estate of DoCkEt NumbEr 75869-1 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE thomas brett Payne Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of January, 2015, WhEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of Virginia W. Cheek DoCkEt NumbEr 75808-3 who died Dec 21, 2014, were issued the undersigned by the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Ten- Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of January, 2015, nessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, April 30, 2001, executed by BRENDA GASKiN-RilEY , con- matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required letters administration in respect of the Estate of thomas brett veying certain real property therein described to AllEN J. to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Payne who died Jan 11, 2014, were issued the undersigned court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or WARE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Regis- (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, ter's Office of Knox County, Tennessee recorded May 9, 2001, of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this no- having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her at instrument Number 200105090077571; and WhEREAS, tice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Mas- the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last trans- (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an ac- ter of the above named court on or before the earlier of the tual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the ferred and assigned to The Bank Of New York Mellon, f/k/a dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date The Bank of New York, As Trustee For The holders of The that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as de- forever barred. scribed in (1) (A); or EQCC Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2001-1F who is now (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publica- the owner of said debt; and WhEREAS, the This the 21 day of January, 2015 tion of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of Estate of Virginia W. Cheek this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the undersigned,Rubin lublin TN, PllC, having been appointed Personal representative(s): date that is four (4) months from the date of this first pub- as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in kathy r. Cheek; Executrix, 4108 Beverly Place, Knoxville, TN lication; or 37918 the Register's Office of Knox County, Tennessee. NOW, John Foley; Attorney At Law, 740 Banks Avenue, Knoxville, TN (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an ThEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebted- 37917 actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor re- ness has been declared due and payable, and that the un- ceived the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior PuBliSh: 01/26 & 02/02/15 dersigned, Rubin lublin TN, PllC, as Substitute Trustee or to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and au- 65 COURT NOTICES publication as described in (1) (A); or thority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death on February 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the City/County lobby NOTICE TO CREDITORS This the 13 day of January, 2015 Estate of of the Knox County Courthouse , located in Knoxville, Ten- Estate of thomas brett Payne David thomas Williams, Jr. nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and Personal representative(s): DoCkEt NumbEr 75832-3 best bidder for cash or certified funds ONlY, the following de- Fonda P. Wicker; Administratrix, 6317 Glendale Community Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of January, 2015, let- scribed property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: ters administration in respect of the Estate of David thomas Road, Greenback, TN 37742 Williams, Jr. who died Oct 25, 2014, were issued the under- SiTuATED iN DiSTRiCT NO. NiNE (9) OF KNOX COuNTY, signed by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox TENNESSEE, WiThiN ThE 26Th WARD OF ThE CiTY OF County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, PuBliSh: 01/26 & 02/02/15 KNOXVillE, BEiNG All OF lOT 7 iN hillWOOD hEiGhTS having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the 65 COURT NOTICES SuBDiViSiON, uNiT 2, AS ShOWN BY MAP OF RECORD iN above named court on or before the earlier of the dates pre- MAP BOOK 28, PAGE 90, REGiSTER`S OFFiCE OF KNOX scribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred. NOTICE TO CREDITORS COuNTY, TENNESSEE, SAiD lOT lYiNG ON ThE EAST SiDE (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication Estate of OF DEXTER lANE TuRNAROuND, AND BEiNG MORE PAR- of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this no- Janet Pipkin Freeman TiCulARlY BOuNDED AND DESCRiBED AS ShOWN ON tice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is DoCkEt NumbEr 75861-2 four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or SAiD MAP OF RECORD AFORESAiD, AND AS ShOWN BY Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of January, 2015, (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an ac- SuRVEY OF G. T. TROTTER, JR., SuRVEYOR, DATED MAY tual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of Janet Pipkin 19, 1978. Parcel iD: 095N-A-040.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date Freeman who died Mar 6, 2014, were issued the under- that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as de- signed by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of The street address of the property is believed to be 2632 Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- scribed in (1) (A); or DEXTER LANE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920. in the event of any (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk discrepancy between this street address and the legal de- This the 9 day of January, 2015 and Master of the above named court on or before the ear- scription of the property, the legal description shall control. Estate of David thomas Williams, Jr. lier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their CuRRENT OWNER(S): BRENDA GASKiN-RilEY OThER iN- Personal representative(s): claims will be forever barred. TERESTED PARTiES: The sale of the above-described prop- David t. Williams, Sr.; Administrator, 147 Joy Drive, Johnson City, (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publica- TN, 37601 tion of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of erty shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded Anne m. mckinney; Attorney At Law, 1019 Orchid Ave, Knoxville, this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements TN 37912 date that is four (4) months from the date of this first pub- or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or en- lication; or PuBliSh: 01/26 & 02/02/15 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an cumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor re- and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises 65 COURT NOTICES ceived the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior might disclose. This property is being sold with the express to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1) (A); or reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or NOTICE TO CREDITORS (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. Estate of Jack malcolm moore This the 20 day of January, 2015 The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another DoCkEt NumbEr 75786-2 Estate of Janet Pipkin Freeman day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of January, 2015, Personal representative(s): announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of Jack malcolm margo D. Hargis; Co-Executrix, 1623 Summer hill Drive, above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or other- moore who died Oct 11, 2014, were issued the undersigned Knoxville, TN 37922 by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox wise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Christian F. Perdue; Co-Executrix, 10101 Oak Creek lane, County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the un- having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate Knoxville, TN 37923 are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the dersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The above named court on or before the earlier of the dates pre- PuBliSh: 01/26 & 02/02/15 Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or scribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use barred. (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication or purpose. ThiS lAW FiRM iS ATTEMPTiNG TO COllECT of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this no- A DEBT. ANY iNFORMATiON OBTAiNED Will BE uSED FOR tice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is Out with the old; ThAT PuRPOSE. four (4) months from the date of this first publication; or make room for the new! (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an ac- ThiS lAW FiRM iS ATTEMPTiNG TO COllECT A DEBT. tual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the ANY iNFORMATiON OBTAiNED Will BE uSED FOR ThAT copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date Fountain City Auction that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as de- PuRPOSE. scribed in (1) (A); or offers consignment Rubin lublin TN PllC, Substitute Trustee (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death services and also purchases full and 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 This the 14 day of January, 2015 partial estates. Estate of Jack malcolm moore Memphis, TN 38103 Personal representative(s): www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Call Fountain George roby moore; Executor, 6023 Cougar Drive, Knoxville, TN Tel: (877) 813-0992 37921 City Auction Fax: (404) 601-5846 mital D. Patel; Attorney At Law, P.O. Box 26072, Knoxville, TN (865) 604-3468 37912 Ad #77186 PuBliSh: 01/26 & 02/02/15 fountaincityauction.com insertion Dates: 01-19, 01-26, 02-02-15 SECTION E, PAGE 2 The Knoxville FOCUS Jan 26, 2015 - Feb 01, 2015

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WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants,

STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 25, 2001, executed by TAMMI I. KRONER AND WILLIAM D. KRONER, conveying certain real prop- WHEREAS, Kevin C. Tyler and Donna L.Tyler exe- 75 FORECLOSURES erty therein described to WESLEY D. TURNER, as Trustee, as same appears cuted a Deed of Trust to The Lending Connection, of record in the Register's Office of Union County, Tennessee recorded Au- Inc., Lender and Lenders First Choice, Trustee(s), SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE gust 1, 2001, in Deed Book TD12, Page 481; and WHEREAS, the beneficial which was dated August 11, 2006 and recorded on OF FORECLOSURE SALE interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obli- August 24, 2006 in Instrument No. gations secured to be paid Bank National Trust Company formerly known as Bankers Trust Company 200608240017430, Knox County, Tennessee Register by Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated August 1, 2007, and of California, N.A., as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-3 recorded as Instrument No. of Deeds. 200708080012408, in the Knox County Register of Deeds Office, who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Elmer Pressley and wife WHEREAS, default having been made in the pay- Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument Nancy Pressley, (“Grantor”) conveyed in trust to Thomas R. Un- derwood, as Trustee for ment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured to be filed for record in the Register's Office of Union County, Tennessee. Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union, a certain tract of land NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has located in Knox County, by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of Tennessee, and the undersigned having been appointed Substi- said Deed of Trust, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL- been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, tute Trustee by instrument PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the recorded in Register’s Instrument No. 201412100031937, in the LON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE said Register’s Office, and the FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee owner of the debt secured, Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union, having requested the OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI- will, on February 26, 2015 at 01:00 PM at the Front Entrance of the Union undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and County Courthouse , located in Maynardville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at conveyed by said Deed of Trust, CATES, SERIES 2006-SD4, (the “Holder”), appointed public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the pay- the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute ment of a part thereof, at the option the following described property situated in Union County, Tennessee, to wit: of the owner, this is give notice that the undersigned will, on Feb- Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office ruary 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) OF UNION COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND of the Register of Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, at the City County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, PARTLY IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONTAINING 5.01 ACRES AND Knox County, Tennessee with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BROCK ROAD AND BEING MORE PAR- for cash, the following described Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and property, to wit: TICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the SITUATED in District 5 (old 12th) of Knox County, Tennessee AN IRON PIN IN THE SOUTHERN LINE OF BROCK ROAD, SAID IRON PIN within the 23rd Ward of entire indebtedness has been declared due and BEING LOCATED 1,712 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION THEREOF the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being more particularly de- scribed as follows: payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the WITH WELCH ROAD AND CORNER WITH PROPERTY OF EFFLER; TRACT 1 Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING AND RUNNING SOUTH 86 BEING all of Lot 187 in Block 11 in the West Lonsdale Addition to Knoxville, & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the DEGREES 46 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 73.61 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; Tennessee, as the same appears on map filed for record in plat Cabinet A, Slide 121-D power and authority vested in it, will on February 24, THENCE LEAVING BROCK ROAD AND RUNNING DOWN THE CENTER OF (formerly Map Book 4, page 106) in the Knox County Register of 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary loca- AN ACCESS EASEMENT LYING 12 1/2 FEET EACH SIDE OF THE CENTER Deeds Office, to which map specific reference is hereby made for a more particular descrip- tion at the Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Ten- LINE THEREOF, THE FOLLOWING CALLS AND DISTANCES: NORTH 86 DE- tion of said lot, the same having a nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest GREES 51 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST, 81.86 FEET; SOUTH 63 DEGREES frontage of 50 feet on the west side of Dayton Street and extend- ing back between parallel lines and best bidder for cash, the following described 09 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST, 52.31 FEET; SOUTH 53 DEGREES 21 144 feet to a 12 foot alley. MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST, 59.81 FEET; SOUTH 40 DEGREES 51 MIN- TRACT 2 property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: UTES 16 SECONDS EAST, 60.12 FEET; SOUTH 38 DEGREES 30 MINUTES BEGINNING in the western line of Dayton Street at the point of The following described Real Estate, situated and division between Lots 15 SECONDS WEST, 104.63 FEET; SOUTH 19 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 30 187 and 188 in Block 11 in West Lonsdale Addition to Knoxville, being in the County of Knox, State of Tennessee: Tennessee, as the same SECONDS EAST, 125.85 FEET; AND SOUTH 41 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 09 appears on map filed for record in Plat Cabinet A, Slide 121-D Situated in District Number Six (6) of Knox County, SECONDS EAST, 233.16 FEET TO AN IRON PIN MARKING THE TERMINA- (formerly Map Book 4, page Tennessee, and without the Corporate limits of the 106) in the Knox County Register of Deeds Office; thence in a TION OF SAID ACCESS EASEMENT; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 15 DE- westerly direction along the line City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and being known and GREES 46 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST, 269.01 FEET TO AN IRON PIN of division between Lots 187 and 188, 144 feet to a 12 foot alley; thence in a southerly direction designated as all of Lot 44, Poplar Place Subdivision, NEAR THE KNOX/UNION COUNTY LINE; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH with back or western line of Lot 188, 25 feet to a point; thence easterly and on a line parallel Unit 1, as the same appears of record in Map Cabinet 24 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, 364.76 FEET TO AN IRON with the division line between Lots 187 and 188, a distance of N, Slide 48A, in the Register's Office for Knox County, PIN IN THE LINE OF PROPERTY OF EFFLER; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 144 feet to the front or eastern line of Lot 188; thence in a northerly direction 25 feet to the POINT Tennessee, to which specific reference is hereby 10 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE LINE OF EF- OF BEGINNING. This tract made for a more particular description. FLER AND CROSSING BACK INTO UNION COUNTY, A DISTANCE OF 822 contains the northerly one-half (1/2) of Lot 188, it being a lot of a total width of 50 feet. For informational purposes only: The APN is shown FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 10 DEGREES 29 BEING the same property conveyed to Elmer Pressley and wife, MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST, 267.80 FEET TO THE IRON PIN MARKING Nancy Pressley by the County Assessor as 154 BC 044; Source of (formerly Nancy Ruth Swann Shipe), by Warrant Deed from Mil- THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING TRACT 1 AS SHOWN BY SURVEY OF dred Swann Nelson, widow, Title is Book 2313, Page 963 (recorded 01/25/99) dated August 29, 1995, filed for record in Warranty Book 2188, PERRY WALKER, DATED OCTOBER 7, 1995, CONTAINING 5.01 ACRES, Parcel ID Number: 154BC 044 page 115 in the Knox County BEARING DRAWING NO, 705-2690. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUB- Register of Deeds Office. Address/Description: 1849 Poplar Hill Road, This conveyance is made subject to applicable restrictions, build- JECT TO APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, TO BUILDING SETBACK LINES, ing setback lines, all Knoxville, TN 37922. AND ALL EXISTING EASEMENTS OF RECORD. THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION existing easements, and to all conditions as shown on the recorded map. Current Owner(s): Kevin C. Tyler and Donna L. Tyler. IS THE SAME AS THE PREVIOUS DEED OF RECORD; NO BOUNDARY The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the SURVEY HAVING BEEN MADE AT THE TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE. Par- terms and provisions of Other Interested Party(ies): Midland Funding LLC as the above-named Deed of Trust. Said sale is being made upon cel ID: 082-048.02 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property the request of Knoxville Teachers successor in interest to GE Money Bank. is believed to be 299 BROCK RD, MAYNARDVILLE, TN 37807. In the event Federal Credit Union, the owner and holder of the indebtedness The sale of the property described above shall be secured by said Deed of Trust, of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of due to the failure of the makers to comply with all provisions of subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any the Deed of Trust. the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): and all liens against said property for unpaid property Other parties interested as defined by Tennessee statutes and to TAMMI I. KRONER AND WILLIAM D. KRONER OTHER INTERESTED PAR- whom the Substitute taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set- Trustee has given notice of the sale include the following: Elmer TIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters Pressley, Nancy Pressley, IRS. back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fix- easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or en- recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; and restrictive covenants, ease- ture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an ac- cumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any mat- ments or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any pri- curate survey of the premises might disclose; and ter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is ority created by a fixture filing; being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might All right and equity of redemption, statutory or oth- disclose. This property is being erwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place by the lender or Substitute in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be Trustee. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the terms certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place of the bid at the public sale, good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or then the Substitute Trustee shall have the option of accepting the as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn second highest bid, or the next otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, highest bid with which the buyer is able to comply. the day of the sale to another day, time, and place This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey certain without further publication, upon announce- adjourn the day of the only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without rep- sale to another day, time, and place certain without further pub- ment at the time and place for the sale set forth lication, upon announcement at resentations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity above. or purpose. of redemption, statutory or This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any infor- otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA- Deed of Trust, and the title is mation obtained will be used for that purpose. believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. only as Substitute Trustee. The Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Property is sold as is, where is, without representation or war- Rubin Lublin TN PLLC, Substitute Trustee ranties of any kind, including c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 fitness for a particular purpose 277 Mallory Station Road Memphis, TN 38103 . Suite 115 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Jedidiah C. McKeehan Franklin, TN 37067 Tel: (877) 813-0992 The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. Substitute Trustee PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 Fax: (404) 601-5846 205 Mohican St. Knoxville, TN 37919 File No.: 14-27509 Ad #77243 865 523-1414 Insertion Dates: 01-19, 01-26, 02-02-15 Insertion Dates: 01-26, 02-02, 02-09-15 Insertion Dates: 01-26, 02-02, 02-09-15 SECTION E, PAGE 3 www.knoxfocus.com Jan 26, 2015 - Feb 01, 2015 Classified CALL (865) 686-9970 TO PLACE YOUR AD

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Sale at public auction will be on March 2, 2015 on or about 11:00AM local

time, at the North door, Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, 75 FORECLOSURES WHEREAS, John E. Price executed a Deed of Trust pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by GEOFF HAMPTON AND EILEEN L to Third National Bank of East Tennessee, Lender and HAMPTON, to EAST TENNESSEE TITLE, Trustee, on August 31, 2006, as SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE Michael L. Powell, Trustee(s), which was dated Feb- Instrument No. 200609070021694 in the real property records of Knox ruary 1, 1994 and recorded on February 1, 1994 in County Register's Office, Tennessee. Book 2849, Page 1017, Knox County, Tennessee Sale at public auction will be on March 2, 2015 on or about Owner of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as 11:00AM local time, at the North door, Knox County Courthouse, Register of Deeds. Trustee for SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST Knoxville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as WHEREAS, default having been made in the pay- 2007-NC1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007- identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust ment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured NC1 executed by BELINDA MOORE AND HOWARD L MOORE, to TIT- by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of TLE PROFESSIONALS INC, Trustee, on December 14, 2005, as The following real estate located in Knox County, Tennessee, will be sold said Deed of Trust, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., (the Instrument No. 200512190053177 in the real property records of to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encum- “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, Knox County Register's Office, Tennessee. brances of record: PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly Owner of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO EIGHT (8) OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of AND BEING WITHOUT THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN Knox County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET and privileges of the original Trustee named in said LOT 2, PROPERTY OF ROBERT G. KENNEDY, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED Deed of Trust; and THE SAME OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET O, SLIDE 151-A, REGISTER`S PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-SP1 OFFICE, KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAY SPECIFIC REF- NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the The following real estate located in Knox County, Tennessee, will ERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION entire indebtedness has been declared due and be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior AND ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF KENNETH D. CHURCH, SUR- payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the liens and encumbrances of record: VEYOR, DATED APRIL 4, 1996, BEARING WORK ORDER NO. 96-04-05R. Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock SITUATED IN DISTRICT 2 OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the WITHIN THE 18TH WARD OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TEN- BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GEOFF HAMPTON AND power and authority vested in it, will on February 10, NESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF WIFE, EILEEN HAMPTON BY WARRANTY DEED FROM SANDRA J. LOT 67, BLOCK 20, IN EDGEWOOD LAND AND IMPROVEMENT EDGAR-SARGENT, MARRIED, RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary loca- COMPANY`S FOURTH ADDITION, SOMETIMES KNOWN AS LIN- 200609070021693 IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR KNOX COUNTY, TEN- tion at the Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville, Ten- COLN PARK ADDITION, AS SHOWN IN MAP CABINET A, SLIDE NESSEE. nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest

266-B (MAP BOOK 8, PAGE 59) IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE RESTRIC- and best bidder for cash, the following described FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH MAP SPECIFIC TIONS, EASEMENTS AND BUILDING SET BACK LINES OF RECORD. property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DE- Tax ID: 040 069 Situated in District No. 2 of Knox County, Ten- SCRIPTION. nessee, in the 17th Ward of the City of Knoxville, Ten- Current Owner(s) of Property: GEOFF HAMPTON AND EILEEN L HAMP- Tax ID: 069NE-006 TON nessee, and being known as Lot No. 15 in Block No. Current Owner(s) of Property: BELINDA MOORE AND HOWARD 5 of the Oakwood Addition to the City of Knoxville, L MOORE The street address of the above described property is believed to be 4724 Tennessee, as shown by map of said addition which The street address of the above described property is believed BURKHART RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918-7702, but such address is not is on record in Map Book 5, Page 187, in the Regis- to be 3419 Oswald St, Knoxville, TN 37917, but such address is part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of ter's Office of Knox County, Tennessee. Said lot not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. fronts 50 feet on the South side of Caldwell Avenue, the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. herein shall control. and extends back between parallel lines, 135 feet to THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO AN- SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSES- an alley. Said lot is further improved with a dwelling OTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICA- SION. house bearing the city number of 130 Caldwell Av- TION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE enue. SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY Being the same property conveyed to John E. Price FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO by Warranty Deed dated February 1, 1994, of record TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO in Deed Book 2849, Page 1077 in the Register's Of- TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE fice for Knox County, Tennessee. RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REA- SON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED TRUSTEE. Parcel ID Number: 081FQ 010

ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, GLOBAL Address/Description: 130 East Caldwell Avenue, SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE IRS OFFICE Knoxville, TN 37917. GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION Current Owner(s): The Estate of John E. Price. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. JUNIOR LIEN AND LIEN FILED AGAINST BELINDA MOORE, IN Other Interested Party(ies): US Bank and Capital If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. FAVOR OF CITY OF KNOXVILLE, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION One Bank (USA), N.A.. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR- The sale of the property described above shall be are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have any and all liens against said property for unpaid been met. This sale is also subject to the right of redemption by the INTERNAL REV- property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements ENUE SERVICE/DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the 7425 by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in the original amount liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and con- of $26,963.43 as Instrument No. 200904010062470 in the real property by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than vey only as Substitute Trustee. records of Knox County Register's Office, Tennessee. an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department and Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Par- All right and equity of redemption, statutory or oth- Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the ties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is erwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be to the applicable governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as re- governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as required by good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only quired by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433. as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn This property is being sold with the express reservation that the This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is sub- the day of the sale to another day, time, and place sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale ject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at certain without further publication, upon announce- may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any rea- any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale ment at the time and place for the sale set forth son, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall above. the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mort- against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attor- gagee’s attorney. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any in- ney. formation obtained will be used for that purpose. MWZM File No. 14-005047-670 MWZM File No. 14-003678-670 Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Trustee(s) c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department Substitute Trustee(s) PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 277 Mallory Station Road PREMIER BUILDING, SUITE 404 5217 MARYLAND WAY Suite 115 5217 MARYLAND WAY Franklin, TN 37067 BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] File No.: 14-28621 Insertion Dates: 01-26, 02-02, 02-09-15 Insertion Dates: 01-26, 02-02, 02-09-15 Insertion Dates: 01-19, 01-26, 02-02-15 SECTION E, PAGE 4 The Knoxville FOCUS Jan 26, 2015 - Feb 01, 2015

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WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and

STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 25, 2001, executed by TAMMI I. KRONER 75 FORECLOSURES WHEREAS, Nikki L. Brinkley and James P. AND WILLIAM D. KRONER, conveying certain real property therein described to Brinkley executed a Deed of Trust to Mort- WESLEY D. TURNER, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register's Office

gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as of Union County, Tennessee recorded August 1, 2001, in Deed Book TD12, Page NOTICE OF nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., Lender 481; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred FORECLOSURE SALE and Larry A. Weissman, Trustee(s), which was and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company formerly known as Bankers

dated April 28, 2010 and recorded on April 30, Trust Company of California, N.A., as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2010 in Instrument No. 201004300068353, STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY 2001-3 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Knox County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, Kinito Soltez Swader and Onome Agori-Iwe Swader Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be WHEREAS, default having been made in the executed a Deed of Trust to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., Lender and filed for record in the Register's Office of Union County, Tennessee. NOW, THERE- payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) Tommy R. Lynch, Trustee(s), which was dated April 30, 2003 and FORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee recorded on May 1, 2003 in Instrument No. 200305010099212, the current holder of said Deed of Trust, Sun- or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and Knox County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. Trust Mortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on February 26, 2015 at 01:00 PM at WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as the Front Entrance of the Union County Courthouse , located in Maynardville, Ten- debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly nessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, SunTrust Mortgage, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Union County, Ten- Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, of Knox County, Tennessee, with all the rights, nessee, to wit: SITUATED IN DISTRICT NO. SIX (6) OF UNION COUNTY, TEN- PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in powers and privileges of the original Trustee NESSEE, AND PARTLY IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONTAINING 5.01 ACRES the Office of the Register of Deeds of Knox County, Tennessee, named in said Deed of Trust; and AND LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BROCK ROAD AND BEING MORE PARTIC- with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given ULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON AN IRON named in said Deed of Trust; and that the entire indebtedness has been de- PIN IN THE SOUTHERN LINE OF BROCK ROAD, SAID IRON PIN BEING LOCATED NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebt- clared due and payable as provided in said 1,712 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION THEREOF WITH WELCH ROAD AND edness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent CORNER WITH PROPERTY OF EFFLER; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGIN- Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the under- for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, NING AND RUNNING SOUTH 86 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and signed, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the 73.61 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING BROCK ROAD AND RUNNING authority vested in it, will on March 5, 2015, power and authority vested in it, will on February 19, 2015, at DOWN THE CENTER OF AN ACCESS EASEMENT LYING 12 1/2 FEET EACH SIDE at 10:00AM at the usual and customary loca- 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Knox County OF THE CENTER LINE THEREOF, THE FOLLOWING CALLS AND DISTANCES: tion at the Knox County Courthouse, Courthouse, Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry NORTH 86 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST, 81.86 FEET; SOUTH 63 Knoxville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described DEGREES 09 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST, 52.31 FEET; SOUTH 53 DEGREES 21 outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, property situated in Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST, 59.81 FEET; SOUTH 40 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 16 the following described property situated in SECONDS EAST, 60.12 FEET; SOUTH 38 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 15 SECONDS Situated in District No. Six (6) of Knox County, Tennessee, and Knox County, Tennessee, to wit: within the 45th Ward of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and WEST, 104.63 FEET; SOUTH 19 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, 125.85 Situated in District No. Five (5) of Knox being known and designated as all of Lot 32, Glenview Subdivi- FEET; AND SOUTH 41 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST, 233.16 FEET County, Tennessee, within the 41st Ward of sion, Unit 7, as shown by map of same of record in Instrument No TO AN IRON PIN MARKING THE TERMINATION OF SAID ACCESS EASEMENT; the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, being all of THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 15 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST, 200108190011514, in the Register's Office for Knox County, Ten- Lot No. 24, Block H, Bradshaw Gardens, First 269.01 FEET TO AN IRON PIN NEAR THE KNOX/UNION COUNTY LINE; THENCE nessee, to which map specific reference is hereby made for a Unit, as shown of record in Plat Cabinet A, more particular description. Slide 295-D (formerly Map Book 9, Page 57), CONTINUING SOUTH 24 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, 364.76 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE LINE OF PROPERTY OF EFFLER; THENCE RUN- No boundary survey having been made at the time of this con- Register's Office for Knox County, Tennessee, NING NORTH 10 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE LINE veyance and the legal description being the same as the previous reference to which is hereby made for a more OF EFFLER AND CROSSING BACK INTO UNION COUNTY, A DISTANCE OF 822 deed of record. complete description. FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 10 DEGREES 29 MINUTES Being the same property conveyed from Turner Construction Parcel ID Number: 080 K F 00902 42 SECONDS WEST, 267.80 FEET TO THE IRON PIN MARKING THE POINT OF BE- Company to Kinito Soltez Swader and Onome Agoi-Iwe Swader, Address/Description: 2025 Vada Circle, GINNING, BEING TRACT 1 AS SHOWN BY SURVEY OF PERRY WALKER, DATED husband and wife, by warranty deed dated April 30, 2003 and of Knoxville, TN 37912. OCTOBER 7, 1995, CONTAINING 5.01 ACRES, BEARING DRAWING NO, 705-2690. record in Instrument No. 200305010099211, in the Register's Of- Current Owner(s): Nikki L. Brinkley. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, TO fice for Knox County, Tennessee. Other Interested Party(ies): .N/A BUILDING SETBACK LINES, AND ALL EXISTING EASEMENTS OF RECORD. THE Parcel ID Number: 106H Q 011 The sale of the property described above ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS THE SAME AS THE PREVIOUS DEED OF RECORD; NO

Address/Description: 1833 Silver Cloud Lane, Knoxville, TN shall be subject to all matters shown on any BOUNDARY SURVEY HAVING BEEN MADE AT THE TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE. recorded plat; any and all liens against said 37909. Parcel ID: 082-048.02 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is property for unpaid property taxes; any re- Current Owner(s): Linear Investment Legacy II, LLC. believed to be 299 BROCK RD, MAYNARDVILLE, TN 37807. In the event of any strictive covenants, easements or set-back discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, Other Interested Party(ies): .N/A lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): TAMMI I. KRONER AND The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all encumbrances as well as any priority created WILLIAM D. KRONER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-de- matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any mat- scribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any un- property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, ter than an accurate survey of the premises paid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior might disclose; and applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fix- liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture All right and equity of redemption, statutory ture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of or otherwise, homestead, and dower are ex- This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confir- the premises might disclose; and pressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the mation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. title is believed to be good, but the under- All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, home- The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place signed will sell and convey only as Substitute stead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, day of the sale to another day, time, and place convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is certain without further publication, upon an- the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute nouncement at the time and place for the sale further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties set forth above. the sale set forth above. of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. This office is attempting to collect a debt. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information ob- THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OB- Any information obtained will be used for that tained will be used for that purpose. TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee Rubin Lublin TN PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500

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nOn-RESIdEnT nOTICE nOn-RESIdEnT nOTICE to richard Dale sanders ii to: the unknown Biological father of Cecelia ann Mack iN re: Natalie leann Howe vs richard Dale born 9-5-2012 sanders ii in re: NO. 188798-1 adoption of Cecelia ann Mack in Chancery Court of Knox County, tennessee Docket # 3-208-14

75 FORECLOSURES in this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, in the Circuit Court of Knox County, tennessee, Div. iii which is sworn to, that the defendant richard Dale in this cause, it appearing from the petition filed, which is sworn to, that the respondent, the unknown Biological father of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE sanders ii, a non-resident of the state of tennessee, child, is either a non-resident of the state or whose identify and or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and in- sale at public auction will be on March 2, 2015 on or about diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary quiry, so that ordinary service of process of law cannot be served 11:00AM local time, at the North door, Knox County Courthouse, process of law cannot be served upon richard Dale upon the unknown Biological father. Knoxville, tennessee, conducted by the substitute trustee as sanders ii, it is ordered that said defendant richard identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of trust it is orDereD by the court that the respondent, the unknown executed by BeliNDa Moore aND HowarD l Moore, to tit- Dale sanders ii file an answer with the Clerk and Biological father, file an answer with the Circuit Court Clerk, tle professioNals iNC, trustee, on December 14, 2005, as Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, ten- Catherine shanks, and with N. David roberts, Jr. attorney for the instrument No. 200512190053177 in the real property records of nessee and with Carole Cole an, attorney whose petitioners, whose address is p.o. Box 2564, Knoxville, tN 37901 Knox County register's office, tennessee. address is 120 suburban road ste. 203, Knoxville, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or a Default owner of Debt: tHe BaNK of New YorK MelloN trust Judgment will be taken against you and the cause set for hearing tN 37923 within thirty (30) days of the last date of CoMpaNY, NatioNal assoCiatioN fKa tHe BaNK of New ex parte as to you before DeBoraH C. steVeNs, CirCuit YorK trust CoMpaNY, N.a. as suCCessor to JpMorGaN publication or a judgment by default will be taken JuDGe at the Knox County Circuit Court, Div. iii, 400 Main st. CHase BaNK, N.a., as trustee for resiDeNtial asset against you and the cause set for hearing ex parte Knoxville, tN 37902. this notice will be published in the Knoxville MortGaGe proDuCts, iNC., MortGaGe asset-BaCKeD as to you before Chancellor John weaver at the focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. pass-tHrouGH CertifiCates, series 2006-sp1 Knox County Chancery Court, Division 1, 400 Main tHis 19tH DaY of DeCeMBer, 2014. the following real estate located in Knox County, tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior street, Knoxville, tennessee 37902. this notice will /s/ Catherine shanks, liens and encumbrances of record: be published in the Knoxville focus for four (4) con- CatHeriNe sHaNKs situateD iN DistriCt 2 of KNoX CouNtY, teNNessee, secutive weeks. Circuit Court Clerk witHiN tHe 18tH warD of tHe CitY of KNoXVille, teN- this 14th day of January, 2015. puBlisH: 01/05/15, 01/12/15, 01/19/15 aND 01/26/15 Nessee, aND BeiNG KNowN aND DesiGNateD as all of lot 67, BloCK 20, iN eDGewooD laND aND iMproVeMeNt s/s Howard G. Hogan 85 mISC. nOTICES CoMpaNY`s fourtH aDDitioN, soMetiMes KNowN as liN- HowarD G. HoGaN ColN parK aDDitioN, as sHowN iN Map CaBiNet a, sliDe Clerk and Master nOn-RESIdEnT nOTICE 266-B (Map BooK 8, paGe 59) iN tHe reGister`s offiCe to Maria wallace for KNoX CouNtY, teNNessee, to wHiCH Map speCifiC puBlisH: 1/19/15, 1/26/15, 02/02/15 aND refereNCe is HereBY MaDe for a More partiCular De- 02/09/2015 iN re: Clark wallace vs Maria wallace sCriptioN. NO. 188725-3 85 mISC. nOTICES tax iD: 069Ne-006 in Chancery Court of Knox County, tennessee Current owner(s) of property: BeliNDa Moore aND HowarD in this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is l Moore nOn-RESIdEnT nOTICE sworn to, that the defendant Maria wallace, a non-resident of the the street address of the above described property is believed to: erica Megan Billings & David lewis Harris state of tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained to be 3419 Oswald St, Knoxville, TN 37917, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in in re: upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced Darby stephen Billings-Harris law cannot be served upon Maria wallace, it is ordered that said herein shall control. Docket # 1-739-14 defendant Maria wallace file an answer with the Clerk and Master sale is suBJeCt to oCCupaNt(s) riGHts iN posses- in the Circuit Court of Knox County, tennessee, of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, tennessee and with Danny C. sioN. Div. i Garland ii an, attorney whose address is 507 s. Gay street suite tHe riGHt is reserVeD to aDJourN tHe DaY of tHe 500, Knoxville, tN 37902 within thirty (30) days of the last date of sale to aNotHer DaY, tiMe aND plaCe CertaiN witHout in this cause, it appearing from the petition filed, publication or a judgment by default will be taken against you and furtHer puBliCatioN, upoN aNNouNCeMeNt at tHe which is sworn to, that the respondents, erica tiMe aND plaCe for tHe sale set fortH aBoVe. tHe Megan Billings & David lewis Harris, the parents of the cause set for hearing ex parte as to you before Chancellor trustee/suBstitute trustee reserVes tHe riGHt to the child, are non-residents of the state or whose Mike Moyers at the Knox County Chancery Court, Division 111, resCiND tHe sale. if tHe sale is set asiDe for aNY rea- identify and whereabouts cannot be ascertained 400 Main street, Knoxville, tennessee 37902. this notice will be soN, tHe purCHaser at tHe sale sHall Be eNtitleD upon diligent search and inquiry, so that ordinary published in the Knoxville focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. oNlY to a returN of tHe Deposit paiD. tHe purCHaser this 29th day of December, 2014. sHall HaVe No furtHer reCourse aGaiNst tHe service of process of law cannot be served upon GraNtor, tHe GraNtee, or tHe trustee. them. s/s Howard G. Hogan

otHer iNteresteD parties: HsBC MortGaGe serViCes it is orDereD by the court that the respondents, HowarD G. HoGaN JuNior lieN aND lieN fileD aGaiNst BeliNDa Moore, iN erica Megan Billings & David lewis Harris, file an an- Clerk and Master faVor of CitY of KNoXVille, a MuNiCipal CorporatioN swer with the Circuit Court Clerk, Catherine shanks, puBlisH: 01/05/15, 01/12/15, 01/19/15 aND 1/26/2015 tHis is aN atteMpt to ColleCt a DeBt aND aNY iNfor- and with N. David roberts, Jr. attorney for the peti- MatioN oBtaiNeD will Be useD for tHat purpose. tioners, whose address is p.o. Box 2564, Knoxville, 85 mISC. nOTICES if applicable, the notice requirements of t.C.a. 35-5-117 have tN 37901 within thirty (30) days of the last date of been met. publication or a Default Judgment will be taken nOn-RESIdEnT nOTICE all right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and against you and the cause set for hearing ex parte to Clifton tyrone avery homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of trust, and the as to you before Kristi M. DaVis, CirCuit JuDGe iN re: tanya louise avery vs Clifton tyrone avery title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and con- vey only as substitute trustee. at the Knox County Circuit Court, Div. i, 400 Main st. NO. 188475-2

if the u.s. Department of treasury/irs, the state of tennessee Knoxville, tN 37902. this notice will be published in in Chancery Court of Knox County, tennessee the Knoxville focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. Department of revenue, or the state of tennessee Department in this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is of labor or workforce Development are listed as interested par- tHis 6tH DaY of JaNuarY, 2015. sworn to, that the defendant Clifton tyrone avery, a non-resident ties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is /s/ Catherine shanks, of the state of tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be as- being given to them and the sale will be subject to the applicable certained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary governmental entities’ right to redeem the property as required by CatHeriNe sHaNKs process of law cannot be served upon Clifton tyrone avery, it is 26 u.s.C. 7425 and t.C.a. §67-1-1433. Circuit Court Clerk ordered that said defendant Clifton tyrone avery file an answer this property is being sold with the express reservation that the puBlisH: 01/19/15, 01/26/15, 02/02/15 aND with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Knoxville, ten- sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. this sale 02/09/15 nessee and with Henry C. walter Jr. an, attorney whose address may be rescinded at any time. if the sale is set aside for any rea- is p.o. Box 11297, Knoxville, tN 37939 within thirty (30) days of son, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. the purchaser shall have no further recourse the last date of publication or a judgment by default will be taken against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attor- against you and the cause set for hearing ex parte as to you be- ney. fore Chancellor Chancellor Clarence pridemore Jr. at the Knox

MwZM file No. 14-003678-670 County Chancery Court, Division 11, 400 Main street, Knoxville, tennessee 37902. this notice will be published in the Knoxville JasoN s. MaNGruM, J.p. sellers, lori liaNe loNG, substitute trustee(s) is a recognized focus for four (4) consecutive weeks. preMier BuilDiNG, suite 404 this 16th day of December, 2014. 5217 MarYlaND waY “Newspaper of s/s Howard G. Hogan BreNtwooD, tN 37027 HowarD G. HoGaN pHoNe: (615) 238-3630 GeNeral CirCulatioN” Clerk and Master eMail: [email protected] insertion Dates: 01-26, 02-02, 02-09-15 puBlisH: 01/05/15, 01/12/15, 01/19/15 aND 1/26/2015 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

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