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BUILDING PERMITS / FORECLOSURES / PUBLIC NOTICES KAY’S COOKING CORNER THDA GREAT CHOICE TOUR P5 P10 P11 Volume 102 | No. 13 HAMILTON COUNTY Single Copy 50¢ CHATTANOOGA, HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE March 27 - April 2, 2015 H EVENT CALENDAR Did Nineveh exist? Law Day to feature Egil ‘Bud’ Krogh Southern Adventist Uni- By David Laprad versity will host Constance E. C. Gane, archaeology Perhaps more than any other professor and museum cura- document in human history, the tor at Andrews University, Magna Carta has come to embody on Monday, March 30, at a simple but enduring truth: No 7 p.m. in Lynn Wood Hall one, no matter how powerful, is above the law. Chapel. Gane’s presentation, Egil “Bud” Krogh knows this “Nineveh’s Halzi Gate and well. In 1971, Krogh, a 31-year- the Fall of an Empire,” focuses old White House deputy counsel, on the ve archaeologist-ex- was tasked with nding and stop- plored gates of Nineveh, the ping security leaks, and became legendary city in the biblical head of the Special Investigations story of Jonah. e event is Unit known as the White House free and open to the public. Plumbers. e event is part of the Lynn Krogh authorized the burglary H. Wood Archaeological of Dr. Lewis Fielding’s oce in an Museum Lecture Series, attempt to discredit Daniel Ells- berg, who released his Pentagon which covers the history and Papers without authorization. archaeology of the ancient Krogh said his loyalty to the presi- Near East and hosts lead- dency and his belief that national ing experts from around the security was at stake led him to world. For more information, authorize the break-in and then call (423) 236-2030. lie to cover it up. In 1973, before Temps for Teens certification Working together in an unprecedented partnership to create a memorable Law Day event for high school seniors in any other involved parties admit- Hamilton County are [L-R]: Miller Welborn, Chairman, Cornerstone Community Bank; Autumn Graves, head of school, ted wrongdoing, Krogh spoke up. e City of Chattanooga’s Girls Preparatory School (GPS); Scott Wilson, headmaster, Baylor School; and Lee Burns, head of school, The McCallie Of the various White-House Department of Youth & School. (Photos by David Laprad) See LAW DAY, page 2 Family Development will be oering work-readiness training for teenagers ages 16 through 19 on Monday, The Chattanooga of tomorrow March 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at could look like this By David Laprad First Presbyterian Church. Participants will be certied e Chattanooga of yesteryear: in specic skills in order to A small industrial enclave blan- secure summer employment. keted with thick smog. Its people e deadline for registra- breathe air the federal govern- tion is Wednesday, March ment in 1969 calls the dirtiest in 18. Applications can be America. De-industrialization downloaded at chattanooga. in the 1980s, however, triggers gov/youthandfamily/career- a socioeconomic crisis. Massive development or picked up at layos, a deteriorating infrastruc- any YFD center. ture, and social tension lead to a more than 10 percent decline in See EVENT CALENDAR, page 14 population. e Chattanooga of yesterday: Signicant private and govern- INSIDE mental resources are invested in an eort to transform the city n FINANCIAL FOCUS P3 and revitalize the downtown and n 50-YEARS AGO P3 riverfront areas. e Tennessee Aquarium opens in 1992, and the n READ ALL ABOUT IT P4 $120 million 21st Century Water- n RIVER CITY P9 front Plan is completed in 2005. In 2008, Volkswagen announces it n ARE WE THERE YET? P10 will build its rst new automotive manufacturing plant in the U.S. n GAMES P14 & P15 Code Studio principal Lee Einsweiler gives a work-in-progress presentation at Bessie Smith on March 12 after a week in over 30 years in the city. Two of intense work with local residents and stakeholders on developing a form-based code for give Chattanooga neighbor- hoods. (Photo by David Laprad) See FORM-BASED CODE, page 19 2 | March 27 - April 2, 2015 Hamilton County Herald www.hamiltoncountyherald.com LAW DAY Continued from page 1 The CBA is also working with Baylor School, The McCallie based conspirators, Krogh alone School, Girls Preparatory School pled guilty and refused to trade (GPS), and Cornerstone Commu- HCH inside information for a reduced nity Bank to arrange the education sentence. He was subsequently session for students. Public, pri- vate, and home schooled seniors in Hamilton County Herald disbarred and went to prison. In 101 years of service 1980, Krogh successfully peti- Hamilton County will meet at GPS tioned to be readmitted to the at 9 a.m. to hear Krogh speak and Telephone 423-602-9270 Fax 423-602-9269 bar and has been in practice ever take advantage of the opportunity to ask him questions and interact 1412 McCallie Ave. since. Chattanooga, TN 37404 He’s also spent the years since with him. then telling his story about his Scott Wilson, Baylor head- Don Bona rise from young presidential master, is looking forward to his Publisher counsel, to his indictment and students hearing Krogh’s story Susanne Reed prison sentence, to his redemp- about the importance of honor. General Manager tion and choosing to do what is “I’ve known Bud for several years Web Editor through his work with the Center right. Jay Edwards It is this story Krogh will share for the Study of the President and Editor-In-Chief as he stands before law profes- Congress,” he said. “Bud’s mes- Representing the sponsors of the Law Day 2015 luncheon featuring guest Karen Dunphy sionals and local high school sage of the importance of retaining speaker Egil “Bud” Krogh are [L-R]: Jim McKenzie, commercial relationship one’s moral compass is profound.” Production Manager seniors on Friday, May 1 as part manager, FirstBank; Susanne Reed, general manager, the Hamilton County of the Chattanooga Bar Associa- Lee Burns, head of school at David Laprad Herald; and Jeffrey Smith, chief financial officer, Insurance Planning & Service Member tion (CBA)’s observance of Law McCallie, hopes his students gain a Assistant EditorMember Company (IPSCO). Not pictured: Lexus of Chattanooga. deeper understanding of the Amer- 20 15 20 15 Day 2015. TennesseeRobin Press Association Hill Tennessee Press Association Law Day, USA is set aside ican legal system and the rights Comptroller each May 1st by a joint resolu- international symbol of the rule the CBA will announce the 2015 and responsibilities they have as citizens. “A thorough understand- Melissa Miller tion of Congress and presidential of law and as an inspiration for winner of the Liberty Bell Award. LegalFor an Notices electronic copy, For an electronic copy, many of the basic rights Ameri- Each year, the Bar honors an ing of our legal system and the please go to please go to proclamation as an occasion for http://www.tnpress.com/images/memberlogo.pdf http://www.tnpress.com/images/memberlogo.pdf honoring the place of law in the cans hold dear, including due outstanding citizen in the Chat- principles upon which it is based Kay Bona process, habeas corpus, trial by tanooga area for their public ser- helps to preserve and advance our April Sherrill lives of American citizens. Rather Staff Writers than being a national holiday, or a jury, and the right to travel. vice. e purpose of the Liberty democratic society,” he said. day to celebrate lawyers, Law Day To mark the 800th anniversary Bell Award is to recognize com- Autumn Graves, head of school Bobby Burton is an opportunity for Americans of the Magna Carta, the CBA munity service that has strength- at GPS, believes it’s critical for General Sales Manager to learn about their law, legal has invited Krogh to be the guest ened the American system of students to hear firsthand the les- Member of: system, and rights. It’s also a day speaker at two Law Day events: freedom under law. sons they can learn from historic Tennessee Press Association for them to think back on their the annual Law Day luncheon at To attend the luncheon, contact events. “I’m hoping my girls will noon and a morning session for the CBA office at 756-3222 or visit understand that smart, good people National Newspaper Association legal heritage, their responsibili- American Court & Commercial ties as citizens, and the principles high school seniors. the Bar online at www.chattanoo- make mistakes,” she said. “I want Krogh will speak at the annual gabar.com. them to know that they must al- Newspapers of democratic government. e theme for Law Day 2015 is Law Day luncheon, an event for Sponsors of the Law Day Lun- ways conduct themselves as honor- “Magna Carta: Symbol of Free- the legal community scheduled cheon include FirstBank, Insurance able women, and that they should dom Under Law.” In the eight to take place at the Chattanooga Planning & Service Company (IP- live as if every decision could be centuries since the Magna Carta Convention Center at noon. SCO), Lexus of Chattanooga, and life changing.” was sealed, it has taken root as an In addition to hosting Krogh, the Hamilton County Herald. Cornerstone Chairman Miller Welborn says the bank is thrilled to Member Member be working with the CBA, Baylor, 20 15 20 15 Tennessee Press Association Tennessee Press Association McCallie, and GPS to introduce local students to Law Day. “We Subscription $15 per year By mail feel strongly about our obligation, For an electronic copy, SingleFor copy an electronic • 50 copy,cents responsibility, and privilege to please go to please go to http://www.tnpress.com/images/memberlogo.pdf mentor the younger members of http://www.tnpress.com/images/memberlogo.pdfPostmaster send our community,” he said.