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Phil Ballard improves office of Property Assessor

Term-limited values of Knox County properties. To do that, he John Whitehead has provided training for running for members of his staff and many have received state same office certification. The 104 classes that Ballard has again offered compares to the 13 that Whitehead made By Focus Staff available during his tenure. As Phil Ballard sees it, Overall, Ballard’s staff has the Knox County Property so far received more than Assessor’s race comes 3100 hours of training; down to the old versus the Whitehead’s employees new. Ballard is seeking his received 390 hours over second term and squares his two terms. Ballard says off against opponent John that the better trained folks Whitehead, who was term- are, the better prepared limited and couldn’t run in they are to provide fair and the last election. accurate appraisals. Ballard emphasizes that Ballard is also proud of he came to government the upgrades in technology service from a career in that he’s overseen while insurance. During that Property Assessor. time he rose to the level “I’ve worked to bring of regional manager photo by dan andrews the office into the 21st where he worked with an century. Before I got here, Knox County Property Assessor Phil Ballard and wife Cindy pose for a picture at the Distinguished Citizens Dinner assortment of businesses the system being used was sponsored by the Great Smoky Mountain Council of Boys Scouts of America held last Friday evening. and individuals in his twenty years old, and it 33-county area. that Whitehead’s son-in- to change from the County and the other County Ballard says that his main hindered the effectiveness He points out that law Scott Moore, while 401K retirement plan to employees’ retirement goal as assessor is to make and efficiency of services Whitehead’s career on County Commission, the State’s retirement costs to County taxpayers sure the economic impact that the public received,” spanned 34 years of submitted a resolution plan. Had the resolution would have skyrocketed of the sputtering national he said. drawing a County paycheck. to allow Whitehead and been accepted by County by as much as a million economy is accurately One aspect of the new In addition, Ballard adds other County employees Commission, Whitehead’s dollars. reflected in the appraised Continue on page 8

Meeting on Fulton Bellows Redevelopment Area Tonight Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation has scheduled a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, on the proposed Fulton Bellows Redevelopment Area. The meeting is at the KCDC office building at 901 N. Broadway. The developers of the proposed University Commons project will discuss their plans for a retail center in the area south of Cumberland Avenue. A part of the presentation will relate to traffic impacts. University Commons LLC has proposed redeveloping the old Fulton Bellows manufacturing and distribution site near the University of Tennessee campus into 200,000 square feet of retail space, which would be anchored by a Publix Super Market and a Walmart. The developers have asked for public participation in this project in the form of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to build new public infrastructure. For a project to be eligible for this type of financing, it must be located in a redevelopment area administered by KCDC. Photos by Dan Andrews. In early January, the Knoxville City Council directed KCDC to review and make a recommendation on Scout hold annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner designating a redevelopment area at The Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of and wife Cindy; County Commissioner R. Larry Smith; Sen- this location. As a part of that review America held their 2012 Distinguished Citizens Dinner on ator Bob Corker; State Representative Bill Dunn; Sharon process, KCDC is hosting this public Friday, February 17. In addition to recognizing Senator Bob Smith; Bud Armstrong; and Police Chief David B. Rausch. meeting in which the developers will Corker as the 2012 Distinguished Citizen, the Great Smoky Above, Troop 949 strikes a tent at the Knoxville Convention explain their project and its potential Mountain Council recognized Eagle Scout Caleb Branum. Center. Left, UT coaching legend Phil Fulmer addresses the impact to the area. There will be Pictured top: Knox County Property Assessor Phil Ballard assembly. another public meeting and an official public hearing in March.

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As children we were all slavery. He did pretty well, bought told that President Abra- A Day Away several farms, served in public ham Lincoln was born in a offices, but lost all his land in log cabin, so it’s a bit sur- 1816 because of faulty land titles. prising when you visit his Baby Abe was born in 1809 and birthplace just south of would have been 7 years old, surely Hodgenville, Ky., to find a remembering that hardship. classic Greek-type temple. Opponents of Lincoln, especially But don’t fret, the repro- during the Civil War, called him a duction of his log home is bastard son of Nancy Hanks, who inside the structure. they claim was a indentured ser- The Abraham Lincoln By Mike Steely vant of Tom Lincoln. National Park is 116 acres They claim he was born out of on what was Thomas wedlock in Virginia before the Lincoln’s Sinking Creek Farm. If you look family moved to Kentucky between the parking lot and the birthplace Abe Lincoln recalled that he did not atop the hill you’ll see the sinking spring remember living in the birthplace cabin but coming from the base of the Hill, flowing did recall living a few miles away at the Knob a few yards, and then disappearing again. Creek Farm when he was two years old and Hundreds of visitors have tossed coins into older. It was at the Knob Creek farm that the spring. Abe saw his first black slaves, being taken Tom Lincoln was a wanderer, much like south for sale. the other men of his generation, folks like You can visit the Lincoln Knob Creek farm Daniel Boone. Tom’s father, Abraham, was a U.S. Highway 31. Virginia militia captain who was killed in an The Lincoln family continued to move, Indian raid. Tom’s eldest brother inherited going to Spencer County, Indiana, where his father’s estate and Abe’s father was on Abe grew up, educating himself, hunting,

his own. Abe’s mother, Nancy Hanks, moved farming and learning about life. Photo by Mike Steely as a child with her parents to Kentucky. Tom Inside the Sinking Creek birthplace monu- Every early pioneer site needed fresh water and at the base of the monument that Hanks, the popular movie start, is a descen- ment it seems the little cabin is squeezed houses a replica of Abe Lincoln’s birthplace is a sinking spring. It comes from the dant of the Hanks family. between the marble walls. Built of logs, hill, flows a few yards, and disappears. Many, many visitors have tossed coins into Tom Lincoln moved to Kentucky, married some for the period on the site, it is only the spring waters. Nancy, and joined a church that opposed Continue on page 6 Could ‘perfect storm’ lift Santorum?

official position of displea- by its nickname, “Obamac- make everything alright. conservative Catholic. may be telling in itself. sure with certain aspects are.” It was alleged - most He has recently retreated You already know why the Arizona is a modern west- of Obamacare, in what likely correctly - that many from his hard-line position Catholic part is important. ern state. That is, it used to amounted to an unofficial lawmakers voted for the on the birth control require- Now let me tell you about be solidly in the “red” cate- declaration of war against 2,300-page bill without ment and has instead the conservative part. Rick gory, but its growing popula- the current administra- even reading it. The bill said that not the employ- Santorum, the former Sen- tion of transplants has shift- By Richie Beeler tion. passed the House without er but the insurance pro- ator from Pennsylvania, ed it toward the “in play” Their complaint centers a single Republican vote. vider must pay the costs. has taken the Republican column. It’s not as conser- on a piece of the Behe- The particular page that There’s just one problem. Primary season by storm vative as it used to be. It The Catholics are angry. moth of a health care bill has the Bishops upset The Catholic Church, like in a matter of a few days. also borders Utah, which They have a right to be. that was passed by Con- is the one that requires many large entities, is self- Just when it looked like is 70% Mormon - an obvi- The Bishops of the gress and signed by Presi- employers to pay for birth insured. Either way you cut Newt Gingrich’s momen- ous advantage for Romney. Roman Catholic Church dent Obama in 2010. It has control for their employ- the pie, they’re still paying tous surge in South Caro- But in Michigan and Ohio, last week expressed their become more widely known ees as part of their health the bill. lina had fizzled and Mitt Santorum appears to be care plan. The Church, of So needless to say, the Romney had once again the pick. Both states have course, has always held a Bishops didn’t exactly buy seized control of the nom- large blue-collar, conserva- religious position that pro- Obama’s first token ges- ination, Santorum swept tive Catholic populations. hibits birth control. When ture of goodwill. But they three western primaries. You know, those people Catholic leaders, along had no need to worry. He And he didn’t just win. He that cling to their Bibles with much of the rest of the had many more where that won HUGE among Evan- and their guns. country, began to discover one came from. Now he gelical Christians. One of And then there’s the all- what was really in Obama- is retreating even further, those victories was in the important South, the region care, a standoff appeared making all sorts of prom- crucial swing state of Colo- that may ultimately decide inevitable. ises to keep the Catholics rado, which Romney won in the GOP nominee. Romney, But never fear, the Pres- at bay. Well, of course he 2008. Santorum now leads while he did capitalize on ident has stepped in to is. After all, he’s not just the polls in the upcoming his superior organization the President. He’s run- primaries in Michigan and and finances to score a big ning for President. And as Ohio. Some surveys show win in Florida, was soundly fate would have it, he may him leading Romney by as defeated in more conser- just have a new and rather much as 12 points nation- vative South Carolina. And unexpected challenger. ally. Romney apparently there’s a lot more of the Who just happens to be a leads in Arizona. And that conservative South still to be decided. The blunt truth is, Romney’s Mormon reli- gion will be an obstacle in this traditionally Protes- tant region. But historical- ly, so should be Santorum’s Catholicism. But perhaps not this time. It seems there are two very robust Protestant orga- nizations that are chomping at the bits to join the Cath- olic Bishops in their war against Obamacare. The Southern Baptist Conven- tion and the National Asso- ciation of Evangelicals have both indicated their willing- ness to join the Catholic Church in fighting Obama’s mandated birth control funding. Make no mistake, the thought of such a convergence of religious Continue on page 6

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Game is nothing like the old board When I was a young girl we game. With the touch of a It’s good to be home played board games such finger and a click of the as Candyland, Monopoly, mouse a word magically In the early years of marriage, I Little did we know that that beach up to be. One trip to Charleston and Chinese checkers. appears in seconds. Plus wasn’t much of one to want to take would later become infamous for started fine, but by Thursday, we Then I got married and you can play with as many a vacation. The shark sightings and attacks. were ready to pack up and head didn’t have much time for people as you desire. whole thing The kids left for college and their home. Our mistake was renting a games until the children There are words on the seemed to be lives, and Amy and I began spending small house a couple of blocks from were old enough to play. computer used in scrabble more trouble a week on the beaches at Charles- the beach. What’s the use in travel- After they got married a that no one ever uses in than it was ton, SC. It’s easily our favorite place ing if the ocean can’t easily seen out good friend of mine and everyday language- words worth. Before to travel and relax. Each year we the front window or porch? I used to play scrabble such as suq, yoni, qat, long, my wife tried to make a trip, and one year Our big voyage proved to be a on many afternoons, thraldom, izar, and vatu. Amy showed me we spent our anniversary there, flop. Miami experienced its coldest especially on Sundays. I could go on and on. Can the error of my even though it was December. Just winter in ten years. Deserted beach- We were not intellectually you use these words in a ways. being in one of the oldest cities in es because of cold temperatures inclined but we did advance sentence? By Joe Rector Over the the south and away from the grind were an oddity for the area. We suf- from three-letter words like Well, let’s see. “I went to years, we’ve of daily life made any cold weather fered through and looked forward to cat and hat with no trouble the suq (Persian market) taken some or rain almost bearable. warmer temperatures on the cruise. at all. We had a scrabble with some vatu (money) good vacations. When the kids were Only a couple of years ago, we However, few people ever took a dip book with all the two-and- to buy an izar (muslin little, the family packed the car and spent a week with our daughter’s into the pool or braved strong winds three letter words, plus garment), but the thraldom aimed it toward Florida. For hours family and in-laws in Florida. Each and temperatures in the sixties. our own dictionary. There (serfs) started a riot and we drove bottom-numbing miles on of us had our own efficiency rooms, No matter what vacation I take or were quite a few challenges the yoni (life) I knew ceased Interstate highways to arrive at the and we met on the beach sometimes how much I enjoy the time, I’m always along the way, each of us to be.” mecca for all children—Disneyworld. to play with grandson Madden, who excited to return home. There’s noth- thinking a word was a word Of course, it stands to We spent a week ferrying ourselves was at the time a year old. At other ing like the routine of daily life. Noth- when it wasn’t. They looked reason that these words between hotel rooms and the park. times we babysat so Lacey and Nick ing compares with a night’s sleep in good but were not spelled are from other nationalities All the while, we spent what could could have some time to enjoy the my own bed. And I look forward to correctly. and are not used in our have gone toward a good down pay- beach. On occasion, we decided to seeing my dog Snoop, who must be As we all know, the daily life, but they do exist ment for college on motel rooms, stay in and napped or read books, boarded during our absences. arrival of the electronic in the Scrabble game. Oh, disgusting park food, and souve- anything that brought relaxation. All this it to say that I’ve been age has changed our lives I forgot to add that a qat is nirs. Friends told us how wonderful on an extended vacation from the in many ways. I know of an Evergreen shrub. As Lacey and Dallas grew older, cruises were, so we booked one. It Knoxville Focus. During the time, I people who sit at their PCs Some words are we skipped the trips to Disneyworld. was an escape from the cold weath- met lots of wonderful people and for hours playing various recognizable, such as knar Most of our activities centered er in Knoxville. Two days before enjoyed plenty of exciting events. games but I don’t have (a knot in a tree) mool around the beach at New Smyrna. An boarding, we booked a room on Still, I was always a bit homesick. time for that. However, I do (money), Quin (one of five extra day trip might take us to Sea Miami’s South Beach. Then we shuf- The vacation is over. Now, my goal like to sit for about an hour quintuplets), fluor (rite), World, but for most of the time, we fled through lines to board our ship is to stay where I belong and where in the evenings and play bot (bottom), and vill (a). lay on the beach and played in the bound for the Bahamas. I always feel welcome. my favorite game. Playing Did you notice what they waves. An efficiency kitchen made Yep, vacations are great, but they It’s good to be home! scrabble on the computer Cont. on page 8 those weeks a bit more affordable. aren’t necessarily all they’re cracked Dan around town Photos by Dan Andrews. The Knoxville Stars were bright last Thursday night for Star 102.1’s “Dancing with the Knoxville Stars.” The event raised more than $87,000 for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Those taking part included: Kris Budden, WBIR-TV Sports Anchor; Lorena Estrada, WVLT Volunteer TV; Missy Kane, Covenant Health Fitness Expert; Lorgan Murrell, Singer/songwriter; Robert Peace, Former University of Tennessee football player; Jame Satterfield, News Sentinel; Shaffer, Star 102.1’s D.J.; Renita Stinnett, Knoxville Expo Center/ Graham Corporation; Janet Testerman, Former First Lady of Knoxville; Jay Teter, Dixie Stampede; and Bo Williams, WATE.

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Photo by Dan Andrews Congressman Phil Roe visited constituents at Seymour High School last week. Seymour gets to know Congressman Phil Roe By Tasha Mahurin [email protected] Roe is a resident of Johnson City and Health. As a physician, Congressman Roe as the Mayor of Johnson City from 2007 to serving his second term in Congress. A has also become an active player in the 2009 and Vice Mayor from 2003 to 2007. Congressman Phil Roe, who represents native of Tennessee, Phil was born on effort to reform our nation’s health care As a physician, Phil ran a successful medi- the First Congressional District of Tennes- July 21, 1945 in Clarksville. He earned a system. He is a member of the Physicians’ cal practice in Johnson City for 31 years, see, was present last week at Seymour degree in Biology with a minor in Chem- Caucus and the Health Caucus. delivering close to 5,000 babies. High School to meet new constituents istry from Austin Peay State University in Widely touted among his peers as “Dr. “You’re going to see me a lot,” Roe told from the Seymour community. A portion 1967 and went on and to earn his Medi- No,” Roe explained the four questions he the community. “I believe in being present, of Seymour was previously under the rep- cal Degree from the University of Tennes- asks himself before voting on a piece of and I believe in being engaged.” resentation of Congressman John Duncan see in 1970. Upon graduation, he served legislature. Phil and his wife Pam have three chil- Jr. Due to recent congressional redistrict- two years in the United States Army Medi- “I ask four questions when consider- dren: David C. Roe, John Roe, and Whitney ing, however, Sevier County, including Sey- cal Corps. ing a bill,” Roe explained. “It is congru- Larkin. They are proud to have two grand- mour, now has one Congressman. As a Congressman, Roe serves as the ent with the Constitution? Does it lend children. Phil and Pam are members of “You live in one of the best districts Chair of the Subcommittee on Health, itself to the expansion of freedom? Does Munsey United Methodist Church. in the country,” Roe told the crowd who Employment, Labor, and Pensions and also it shrink our government? Does it protect had gathered in Seymour High School’s serves on the Oversight and Investigations our nation?” library. Subcommittee and the Subcommittee on Prior to serving in Congress, Phil served

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Well, a non- on the Roof, “ and I love the how interesting and hot are think it’s funny to hear them if I go on vacation and don’t conservatives already has play- very existence of the word you sitting in front of the TV analyze what Tiger Woods upload the pictures to Face- many on the left shaking er who for what it means and how with a bowl of Ramen noo- should have done on that book, did I really go? in their boots. loves to applicable it is to the world dles in your lap, huh? Maybe hole or how much better Films like “Wall-E” and You could call this a watch we live in. your insight into the dynamic guys like Ray Allen or Tim “The Matrix” are amazing somewhat unlikely politi- a n d I am as guilty of being of Penny and Leonard’s on Tebow could have played? I commentaries on our capac- cal alliance. But it might m a k e kibitzer as the next guy and and off again courtship is think about these commen- ity to live life without really be something even more. unso- that bothers me because the brilliant, but when was the tators when I go to an online living it. I know I have spent For Rick Santorum and licited kibitzer is the close cousin last time you went out with news source and find com- way too much time as a the Republicans, it might com- to one of my least favorite an awkwardly adorable phys- ments about how teachers kibitzer, observing other peo- just be the perfect storm. By Sarah Baker ments people, the poser, but we’ll icist? How many times have don’t work hard enough and ple’s lives instead of doing Isn’t it curious that just bakers@knoxfocus. com b u t get around to him in another you been watching a reality what a great schedule we things that would enrich when the Catholic Church doesn’t column. Have you ever been show and the people on the have. Whenever I see hurt- the one I’ve been given. I’ve is starting to turn antago- actually play. The term is lying on the couch engrossed show were watching a real- ful comments like that, I just spent way too much time nistic toward Obama, the often applied to bridge or in an episode of “NCIS” or ity show? Hmmm… that’s remind myself how many thinking about how I can’t Republican race is shifting chess, but it can really be “The Bing Bang Theory” because that would be a people made a living criticiz- wait to upload a picture of in the favor of a conserva- applied to anything. You and thought to yourself how pretty boring reality. Uh-oh. ing Michael Jordan. this moment onto Facebook tive Catholic. know what I mean, a back- boring you yourself would As a non-athlete, I get a big Facebook, of course, is instead of just really being This is no flash in the seat driver type, but not just be to watch? After all, you’re kick out of listening to those the kibitzing arena for the in the moment and relish- pan incident; no blip on with driving, with everything. just sitting there. Sure, your professional kibitzers known world. We can all sit in the ing it and the company I’m the radar screen. Pollster I love the word kibitzer. I love comments about how Mark as sports commentators. comfort of our own homes having it with. God grant me Scott Rasmussen has and speculate about our the serenity to unplug the recently stated that the friends’ lives. I use the word television and the comput- current trend in the polls “friends” loosely when refer- er, the courage to get up off indicates that “Santorum ring to Facebook, of course. the couch, and the wisdom could be Romney’s worst If you judged my social life to know the difference nightmare.” ProCare by the number of friends I between the neon world and If the trend continues, have on Facebook, you’d be the real one. 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Nick is time minister. the son of famed But, he is a UT and NFL field chaplain to goal kicker Fuad student athletes, Reveiz. I can still because God By Ralphine Major see the image called him. [email protected] of Nick on the Behind the field after that hoops and dreadful LSU checkerboard end zone is a loss—the one where UT was strong spirtiual leader. The the winner for two minutes. recent turbulent times in I was anxious to meet Tennessee athletic programs Anthony. I remembered that make his job all the more Sam Anderson, Anthony’s important. When Wallace father, played quarterback Memorial’s Senior Pastor, at Gibbs High School. He Dr. Mike Boyd, Senior Pastor of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, wearing a Peyton Manning jersey and Dr. Mike Boyd, introduced later coached several Chaplain Roger Woods of the University of Tennessee with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), taken by him, he mentioned that high school championship Ralphine Major. Coach Dooley once called football teams and served as him the best chaplain in the Knoxville’s Director of Parks mind by remembering a lately in the athletic arenas. wonderful words for athletes home after a defeat; and he country. After listening to and Recreation for many talented Johnson who will However, on their most or anyone to live by in is there to celebrate their the chaplain for only a few years. I enjoyed meeting never have the opportunity recent trip to Gainesville, Ephesians 6:10-18: “Finally, success, also. I applaud the minutes, it was clear that these young men after the to play football again. We Coach Martin’s VOLS beat my brethren, be strong in the coaches who recognize the Coach Dooley had made the service, and they were eager are still waiting at Wallace to Florida when many did not Lord, and in the power of needs of student athletes right call. to autograph the CD I bought. hear this inspiring story from think it was possible. There his might. Put on the whole outside the games and Chaplain Roger Woods, From talking with them only Inky himself. The absence is no one better to have in a armour of God, that ye may use this Chaplain’s spiritual whom students call “Chap,” a few minutes, it was clear of Johnson left Chap on his student’s corner than Chap. be able to stand against the gifts and over twenty years was the guest speaker they realized that football own, but there was no need With his upbeat personality, wiles of the devil...” of experience working with on Super Bowl Sunday at was only one element in the to worry. Chap never missed UT’s student athletes are in The next time Rocky Top young people to minister to Wallace Memorial Baptist game of life. a beat—he sang, talked, and good hands. Of particular fills the air or the sound them. Church. Chap has become On this recent Super Bowl preached as though it had interest to me was his of a buzzer leaves UT in Chap is the author of a a familiar face at Wallace. Sunday, Chap was to be been planned that way. My approach to each new defeat, know that behind book entitled, “Chap’s Truths, When Dr. Boyd invited him joined by former UT player pen could barely keep up day. Chap describes them: the heartache or celebration Affirmations, and Prayers.” a couple of years ago, I had Inky Johnson. Johnson has with his spoken words. “Super Sunday, Marvelous there is a man of God giving It is simple in format, but the privilege of meeting endeared himself to fans Woods serves as Chaplain Monday, Terrific Tuesday, guidance and spiritual powerful in content. A quick him and his family. On that as the player who suffered for football and men’s Wonderful Wednesday, leadership to those young glance reveals some great day, he brought with him a permanent career-ending basketball. Previously, he Thankful Thursday, Fabulous athletes in the spotlight. scripture verses chosen by three outstanding young injury. But, Inky and his has traveled only with the Friday, and Sensational This Chaplain serves as Chap to inspire readers. men from the Tennessee wife were treated to an all- football team. This year, Saturday”! He can quote Fellowship of Christian To learn more about football team: Chris Walker, expense paid trip to the however, Coach Martin has scripture just as easily, Athletes (FCA) Campus Chaplain Roger Woods, Nick Reveiz, and Anthony Super Bowl by another requested he be with the starting with Ephesians Director which encompasses visit www.rogerwoods. Anderson. It was a joy to former UT player, Jerod men’s basketball team not 5:15-16: “See then that ye all the athletes. Chap org and for bookings, call hear each of them give a Mayo, a member of the only at home games but walk circumspectly, not as encourages the players to 423.322.1378. word of testimony during the New England Patriots. I have travel with them as well. It is fools, but as wise, redeeming go to church on a Sunday service. Actually, Chris was never met Mayo, but he no secret that the Big Orange the time, because the days morning after the game; he dressed as though he had has elevated himself in my has taken some beatings are evil.” Woods ended with is in their midst on a long ride PAGE A8 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 20, 2012 Letter to the publisher Reader praises Mike McMillan After reading the articles who can be most easily the public schools. These the school board. to Knox County. In our current economy, in your paper on the 8th influenced or is most likely individuals need to leave With his experience in We went through all of taxpayers do not need a district school board race, to join the cult. education of our children to funding while serving on those items about 20 years tax increase. Many senior it was hard not to make a It is a mystery how former the professional educators Knox County commission, ago. With that, I suppose citizens are now struggling response. It is no mystery US senators, former state who have spent many years he will continue to be an our school system is far to pay property taxes at the how former and current senators, former mayors preparing for the positions asset to the school board ahead of the Boston City current rate. If the school school administrators turned governor, newspaper they hold. and to the communities of Schools. budget is not gotten under group together like a cult editors, PTA presidents, I have known Mike the 8th district. Perhaps he should look control, you can bet we will at election time in support preachers, so-called McMillan for many A comment or two about at cutting administrative see a tax increase come of their favorite candidate. community leaders and years as an experienced our current superintendent: costs. This could easily be the 1st of July. Mostly they are looking out other lay people become professional educator. Dr. Jim McIntyre was hired done by eliminating one for their own best interest authorities on public With his broad knowledge for his so-called expertise assistant principal in each Sincerely, whether it be pay, pension or education. Although and experience as a in school budgeting. So high school and middle J. Max Houser plain old greed. Most likely they have no training nor classroom teacher, I know far, that expertise hasn’t school. Restructuring Retired teacher/counselor the candidates name as experience in the field of that the students, their been much help. His central office by eliminating been passed down to them education, they seek to teachers, their parents/ ideas of school closure, and combining supervisory from the superintendent’s promote idealistic ideas grandparents, and the tax outsourcing custodial positions is a good place office. The superintendent that any long time educator payers can be assured of services and renting out to look when cutting the is looking for the candidate knows is not practical for proper representation on school buildings are old hat budget.

Phil Ballard improves office of Property Assessor

Cont. from page 1 as an individual who pulls more efficient and better department employees supervised system that system is that residents can together and gets things he’s introduced. now check on appraisals accomplished through Phil Ballard is a native of their properties online. teamwork. With term limits east Tennessean. He’s lived It also streamlines the in force, one of his major in the Carter community process of filing appeals of goals is to continue to build his entire life. He and wife appraisals. In fact, Ballard’s a solid property assessor’s Cindy have been married office has worked with office so that any person for 35 years and have three Photo submitted. At Mount Olive Elementary School...WE BACK PAT! more than 1600 individuals who is elected in the children, five grandchildren, in an outreach program future can hit the ground and two more on the way. that educates them about running. Ballard labels this He was named by the appeals. approach as being a leader Tennessee Assessors “We want people to and then comments about Association Officers as the Happy file appeals. If they feel his opponent: East Tennessee Property something is incorrect, our “John Whitehead served in Assessor of the Year (2010) Birthday! job is to check into it to the days before term limits. and was given leadership make sure that everything He needed to accomplish awards in 2010 and 2011. Harrison Lee is correct,” he added. little and then just count on Ballard is excited about Andriopoulos celebrated In answer to Whitehead’s being re-elected with each a second term as the Knox his first birthday on assertion about yearly election cycle. That’s being County Property Assessor. February 3, 2012 with a spikes in appraisals, Ballard a caretaker. I think it’s more He has more plans to Teddy Bear party. His says that appraisals are important to manage and make the office the most parents are Tom and done on four year cycles. lead.” responsive of its kind and Cindy Andriopoulos. The present four year During his term, Ballard’s one that continues to keep His sister is Marinna appraisal was put into place budget grew only 4.7 the welfare of Knox County Andriopoulos. His during Whitehead’s time as percent. In contrast, residents at the forefront. grandparents are Leon assessor. The next one will Whitehead’s budget grew He says Whitehead’s and Connie Wyrick go into effect in 2013. He 12 percent from 2005- goals are different: “My and Harry and Maria adds that he strives to run 2008. Ballard says the opponent is running Andriopoulos. an office that is open and dramatic cut of almost because he doesn’t like me transparent. 200 thousand dollars personally. I’m running for Phil Ballard sees himself can be traced to the the people.” That Scrabble Game Cont. from page 3 and although I won’t use or family are not available, are doing here? They leave many of them in my daily that scrabble board on the off the last letter of a word. life, they are still fun to use PC is there to give us a few Is that legal? Evidently it when playing a game. minutes of relaxation. is because it’s done all There is still something Thought for the day: the time. That’s the only to be said about sitting whoever enjoys his life is quarrel I have with playing around a table with family doing the Creator’s will.- that game on the PC. Mool and friends, screaming, Jewish proverb is actually Moola; knar is giggling and slapping each Send comments to: really knarl, et cetera, et other’s hands in high fives. [email protected] or ph: cetera. Well, no matter. I’ve Nothing can take the place 865-748-4717 Thank you. learned a lot of new words of that, but when friends February 20, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

February 20, 2012

In Perspective Pellissippi State hosts discussion Perhaps the most important thing I learned from my tenure among political party reps in South Knoxville With candidates busily Landscape: A Panel Representatives of the audience. ideas in a safe environment. is that slugging it out in anticipa- Discussion.” The free event Democratic, Republican Marsha Hupfel, who medi- Light refreshments will be s m a l l tion of the presidential elec- is 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 29 in and Libertarian points of ates for the Knox County served. busi- tion, the country is focused the Student Lounge of the view will join two Pellissippi Juvenile Court and is an For more information ne s s e s on the differences among Division Street Campus, State faculty members on adjunct faculty member in contact Marcia Coleman at should politicians and their parties. 3435 Division St. the panel. sociology at the Division (865) 971-5200. To request By Tasha Mahurin n e v e r Come November it will all “The topic is our current Doug Veum, vice chair of Street Campus, moderates accommodations for a dis- Mahurint@ knoxfocus.com under- be over, but the need to find political landscape, and the Knox County Democrats; the discussion. ability, contact the exec- estimate common ground will be as the discussion is bound to Ray Jenkins, chair of the The event is part of utive director of Human the power of community. great as ever. be interesting,” said Mike Knox County Republicans; Pellissippi State’s Civility Resources and Affirmative Those of you who reside In the spirit of bringing North, the campus’ assis- and David Kerns, repre- Series. The series was Action at (865) 694-6607 on the ‘other side of town’ people together, Pellissippi tant dean, “but the goal is senting a Libertarian posi- launched to create oppor- or humanresources@pstcc. may be wondering what in State Community College to foster dialogue rather tion, will submit some of tunities for students, fac- edu. the world is going on ‘over invites the public to “Civil than debate between the their own questions as well ulty and the community to there’? Rivalry in the Political parties.” as take questions from the come together to discuss When the Henley Street Bridge closed just over a year ago for much needed repair, nearly 35,000 Open for business vehicles a day were re- routed through town. The impact left on a small section of businesses South Knox Salon, Powell Boutique along Chapman Highway was substantial. Rather quickly, the community began to ban together ready to serve in an effort to promote the business district for the betterment of all. For those of you in other areas of town who may be facing geographical or sit- uational challenges, here are 5 things (in no particular order) I observed that greatly contributed to the By Sarah Baker success of the business [email protected] community’s revitaliza- tion efforts: 1.) They organized Emily Ballantine and Tabatha Lyon have been themselves. They quickly friends since they were girls. For eight years formed an organization, they worked together at another hair salon, and leadership was elected, now their dream of owning their own salon has and monthly meetings come true. Rock*Paper*Scissors Salon is now were scheduled. Through open for business at 7419 Chapman Highway in this process they were the same shopping center as The Chop House. able to brainstorm and Rock*Paper*Scissors is not your grandmoth- eventually develop a er’s hair salon. Sure, Ballantine and Lyons are series of promotions such glad to have customers of all ages, but this as a loyalty card program- place doesn’t have a grandma or a shopping good at a variety of partic- mall vibe. Step inside Rock*Paper*Scissors ipating local businesses. and you will feel like you’ve been transported to Photo by Sarah Baker. 2.) The group identi- Soho in New York or Little Five Points in Atlanta. Owners of Rock*Paper*Scissors, Tabatha Lyon and Emily Ballantine. fied the problem and laid There is definitely an urban motif going on up in aside competition in order there and you will love it! This is especially true to work for the good of the if you want your hair done by folks who are on style-$15. Still, this is not your usual salon. See I’d be remiss if I didn’t also mention that they whole. While there are var- the cutting edge of fashion. These girls are def- for yourself. only use organic hair care and color products. ious types of businesses initely in the know and they have definitely got Another thing you’ll love about All their products are 100% vegan. Ballantine represented in the area, skills. So do their employees Donna Walker and Rock*Paper*Scissors is that you’ll be treated explained that means that your color will last the major issue at hand Joy Parks. “It’s the only place I’ll come to get like a friend. Feel free to bring your kids with longer and that you won’t have to endure that was a decrease in traf- my hair cut,” said Jennifer Williamson. “I follow you. Each of these fine ladies has three kids horrible smell during the process. Did I men- fic. The business commu- Tabatha wherever she goes. She’s been doing of her own and they understand the need to tion they have the widest range of hair color nity used their collective my hair for years.” feel comfortable bringing your kids in with you. I have ever seen? You need to get yourself knowledge in order to work They offer the usual services: Adult cuts-$15 Rebecca Ellis has just started getting her hair over to Chapman Highway and check this together in an attempt to Kids and Seniors-12 *Shampoo included free done there, but she was inspired by Emily’s hair place out. For more information visit their solve this problem. with all cuts Bang Trim-$5 Beard Trim-$5 Color and went on and on about how friendly all the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/ Continue on page 4t and Perms- Start at $50 *cuts only $10 with ladies are. She said she felt comfortable bring- RockPaperScissors-salon. chemical service Shampoo-$3 Blow-dry-$3 ing her kids and explaining to Emily what she Eyebrow wax-$10 Chin or lip wax-$5 Shampoo wanted. SEE LITTLE BELLA BOUTIQUE ON PAGE 2 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 20, 2012

By Sarah Baker Don’t get Little Bella Boutique con- [email protected] fused with one of those places that Little Bella Boutique is now open in sells pageant dresses. They have a few Powell. This place is really something formal dresses that would be appro- special. Owner Samantha Miller is more priate for a pageant, but most of the than meets the eye and so is her bou- outfits have a more timeless or artsy tique. She and her husband Doug live feeling. The outfits are girly and unique, in Powell with their three kids: Kaylelei, but not pretentious. The store itself Tyeler, and Olivia. When Olivia, nick- is sweet and cozy. While you’re pick- named Bella, was a baby, Miller started ing out precious and distinctive out- designing and making her clothes. She fits for your favorite little girl, you may realized she had a knack for it and start- find a few things for yourself. The bou- ed selling them online. Next thing she tique has ladies boots and accessories knew she was selling so many she had that are really cool too. Miller also car- to hire other people to help her make ries a few classic little boys’ clothes and them. Then she had to get a manufac- some hand-painted furniture that she turer. Currently Samantha Miller’s cloth- painted herself. Is there anything this ing line, Lil Miss Muffin, is sold in 40 to woman can’t do? You’re going to love 50 boutiques across the country. her handiwork! Now this gorgeous designer/entrepre- Little Bella Boutique has been open neur has opened a boutique in Powell. since Monday the 13th, but the grand Lucky for us! Miller’s designs may be opening is Thursday, February 23. The the piece de’ resistance in her boutique, first 10 customers will receive 20% off but they are not all you will find. Miller their entire purchase. The second will seems to have a classic artist’s eye receive 15% off, and the rest of the day and she is not only good at designing customers will receive 10% off their interesting pieces, but she is obvious- entire purchase. They are located about ly good at selecting them. Many goods a quarter of a mile from the Emory Road you will find at Little Bella Boutique are exit across from the air strip. This is the created locally. Corrina’s Closet is one perfect time and the perfect place to other local designer Little Bella car- start your Easter shopping. I can’t think ries. Another is D. Wallace, a local arti- of a better place in the Knoxville area

Photo by Sarah Baker san who combines antique jewelry with to buy the perfect Easter dress. Happy Samantha Miller of LIttle Bella Boutique with her daughters, Kayelei and Olivia. modern metals to make one of a kind shopping! jewelry. McNabb Center to honor local businessman Annual Spirit Award Dinner supported the efforts of services for nearly 11,000 to communities in East people we serve.” For more the Helen Ross McNabb children, adults and fami- Tennessee, our mission information, visit www. to honor Will J. Pugh and the Center and have worked lies. As we begin our 64th remains clear and simple; mcnabbcenter.org or call selflessly to improve their year of providing services “Improving the lives of the 865-637-9711. late Henrietta Pugh community as a whole. For tickets or more information, please contact Beth The annual Helen Ross involvement with the Helen Farrow at 865-329-9030 McNabb Center Spirit Ross McNabb Center and or Beth.Farrow@mcnabb. Award Dinner will honor Foundation boards of direc- org. Will J. Pugh and his late tors helped raise millions of Sponsors of the eve- wife, Henrietta, for their dollars so that the Center ning include Pugh & extraordinary involvement could better serve the com- Company, Jim & Natalie and contributions to their munity. He was also instru- Haslam, AT&T, Cherokee community on Tuesday, mental in the conception of Distributing Company, March 6. the Center’s current admin- Hank & Sandy Bertelkamp, The special evening will istrative offices and adult Home Federal Bank, Dr. take place at the Knoxville services building in North and Mrs. Joe Johnson, Convention Center with Knoxville. His knack for Stowers Machinery, Proffitt Will’s friend, UT President identifying key connections and Goodson and White Emeritus Dr. Joe Johnson, – on and off the books – Realty. serving as Master of has resulted in profitable Since 1948, the Helen Ceremonies. relationships for his busi- Ross McNabb Center has Throughout his career ness, profession and com- provided compassionate and as Chairman of Pugh & munity. Bill and Henrietta’s and quality mental health Company, Will has worked skills and passions have care services. Over the tirelessly to advance his tremendously impacted years the Center has grown profession and invest in East Tennessee by creating into a regional not-for- its future generations. opportunities that improve profit, integrated system Alongside Henrietta, he lives. of care providing mental has enriched his communi- The Spirit Award Dinner health care, addiction and ty through philanthropy and began in 2004 to recog- co-occurring treatment, community service. Will’s nize individuals who have and recovery and social PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 20, 2012 February 20, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Tennessee’s Forgotten Senator Tom Stewart Part 2 Pages from Only Gordon Browning could expect the support and Franklin Roosevelt of the state machine. Tom the Political knew what was discussed Stewart clearly had the sup- Past between them and nei- port of the McKellar – Crump ther apparently made any axis, while Ridley Mitchell did record of their conversa- not enjoy the support of any tion, but when the gover- particular machine. Mitchell nor returned to Tennessee, likely thought his opportuni- he did not offer a Senate ty to win the senatorial nom- appointment to Cordell Hull. ination would come from Instead, Browning made a those Tennesseans tired of rather unusual selection, both sides. By Ray Hill choosing George L. Berry of Rogersville to serve as Senator Berry clear- [email protected] Tennessee’s new junior sen- ly enjoyed serving in the ator. Despite having been Senate and announced fter having deeply involved in national he would be a candidate served as District and Tennessee Democratic to succeed himself. Berry Attorney for six- Party politics for many had not been in Washington teenA years, Tom Stewart years, Berry was a curious long before he ran afoul of was drawn into one of the choice for such a prestigious his senior colleague, K. D. fiercest political wars in assignment. Berry was the McKellar. Berry had sug- Tennessee’s often-tempes- longtime President of the gested to Senator McKellar tuous history. Governor International Pressmen’s a division of the Federal Gordon Browning had incit- Union and Tennesseans had patronage in Tennessee, ed open warfare inside never been especially fond which was enormous due Tennessee’s Democratic of labor leaders. Berry had to the ever-expanding lar- Party with his brazen assault come within a few votes of gesse of Roosevelt’s New on the Shelby County politi- winning the vice presidential Deal. McKellar, one of the cal machine headed by E. nomination in 1924, a fact more senior members of H Crump. Browning had he never hesitated to repeat the United States Senate, never been close to Crump’s on every possible occasion. already controlled virtual- political partner and ally, Berry had again received a ly all such patronage and Tennessee’s senior United handful of votes for the vice shortly notified his new col- States Senator Kenneth D. presidential nomination in league he could not agree McKellar. McKellar disliked 1928 and had even been to Berry’s proposal. Berry Browning and had helped endorsed by the powerful rapidly undermined his own to feed Crump’s distrust publishing magnate William position with the President of the governor at every Randolph Hearst. Hearst, Roosevelt himself. Berry

opportunity. With the death who published twenty-four photo from the author’s personal collection. had been appointed as of the junior U. S. Senator newspapers and eleven the Senate was consider- Senator Tom Stewart from Tennessee, Nathan magazines at a time before ing FDR’s extremely contro- L. Bachman, just three the advent of television, was versial proposal to enlarge months into a new term of not one to be ignored. thought Berry’s claims were Court. Mitchell was first until his death in 1949. the United States Supreme office, Browning had the not only preposterous, elected to Congress in 1930, Court and had been expect- right to appoint a successor. Berry held several lesser but also criminal. Morgan making an impressive show- Albert Gore, Sr. succeed- ed to be a certain vote in There was no lack of inter- offices under the auspices darkly suggested Berry ing in his first Congressional ed J. Ridley Mitchell as the support of Roosevelt. Berry, est in the Senate vacancy of FDR’s New Deal, serv- should be prosecuted for campaign. Two years later Congressman from the although inside the Senate with several Volunteer State ing on the National Labor making unwarranted claims when Tennessee lost a Fourth District and Gore chamber at the time of the Congressmen express- Relations Board and had against the TVA. Berry’s Congressional seat after puckishly described Mitchell roll call, failed to vote at all, ing some desire to move been very active in rais- fight with the Tennessee redistricting, Mitchell, a as the sort of politician who a fact Senator McKellar up; Sam D. McReynolds of ing huge sums of cash for Valley Authority had not yet freshman legislator, was put could promise every constit- delighted in promptly shar- Chattanooga and Fourth Roosevelt’s 1936 reelection reached its zenith when into the same district as vet- uent a new post office and ing with a very angry FDR. District Congressman John campaign, much of which Governor Gordon Browning eran Congressman Ewin L. still make one happy when McKellar, who had loyally Ridley Mitchell were both came from labor sources. appointed him to the United Davis. Davis had first been the promised post office supported the President, eager for promotion. Former States Senate on May 7, elected to Congress in 1918 was never built. had shrewdly taken advan- Governor A. H. Roberts actu- George L. Berry had fre- 1937, but the growing pub- and reelected every two tage of Berry’s mistake to ally made a formal applica- quently been mentioned for licity about Berry’s claims years since that time. Each Mitchell’s most notable actually solidify his con- tion to Browning to replace high office in Tennessee; against TVA would further man carried the old parts of moment in Congress came trol over Federal patron- Bachman. The most formi- in fact, it seemed a regu- weaken his chances for win- his particular Congressional in 1935 when he made age in Tennessee. Berry dable possible appointee lar feature of quite nearly ning reelection. district, with Mitchell get- a motion to eliminate the repeatedly demonstrated was Cordell Hull, Secretary every election cycle Berry ting bigger majorities in mileage allowance paid to he was inept in the area of of State in the Administration was rumored to be a can- Immediately following his those areas he had rep- Congressmen. Mitchell’s appointments and patron- of President Franklin D. didate for either governor or appointment by Governor resented, allowing him to motion was roundly defeat- age at a time when many Roosevelt. Hull had been the U. S. Senate. Despite Browning, Berry chose defeat his better-known col- ed in a voice vote by his col- Tennesseans were depen- plucked from the United the continual discussion of Browning’s older broth- league. It was an impres- leagues. Mitchell had also dent upon the Federal gov- States Senate by FDR to a prospective Berry candi- er F. L. to serve as a his sive showing and clearly J. proposed a motion to forbid ernment. Berry made become Secretary of State, dacy every election year, Secretary, or Chief of Staff, Ridley Mitchell possessed members of Congress to hire needless enemies in many but the taciturn Tennessean his strength with the voters and promptly departed for considerable political skills. kinfolk, which met a similar instances, while McKellar was reportedly unhappy was unknown, as he had Washington, D. C. Following his defeat in the fate. Mitchell surely knew added to his legion of follow- at the State Department. never been elected to any 1932 Democratic prima- his motions had no chance ers and friends as he easily Roosevelt preferred being office outside his own union. Unlike the expansive ry, Congressman Ewin L. of passage, but the publicity outmaneuvered his junior his own Secretary of State Berry also had the disadvan- George L. Berry, Tom Davis was consoled with he garnered from his efforts colleague at every turn. and Hull found plenty to tage of coming from heavily Stewart was an unassum- an appointment to the certainly kept him popular at resent in FDR’s cavalier atti- Republican East Tennessee, ing and a genuinely kindly Federal Trade Commission, home, which was his objec- The cast of colorful char- tude. There were rumors cir- which was hardly helpful in man. A very good trial an appointment made by tive in the first place. acters was set for one of the culating in both Washington, a statewide Democratic pri- lawyer, Stewart was a family President Roosevelt at the hardest fought campaigns D. C. and Tennessee that mary. Perhaps the most man, an avid bird hunter, a urging of Senator McKellar. With Berry being the Tennessee had ever seen. Hull would welcome a return significant political liabil- strong Methodist, and loved Davis remained on the appointee of Governor to the Senate. ity for George L. Berry baseball. Stewart was from Federal Trade Commission Browning, the new senator was his continuing feud strongly Democratic Middle Governor Browning was with the Tennessee Valley Tennessee and had been a able to bask in the reflect- Authority, an agency not sur- firm supporter of Senator K. ed glory of the immense- prisingly revered by most D. McKellar. It was McKellar ly popular Franklin Delano Tennesseans. In addition to who urged Stewart to run for Roosevelt when he was being the President of the the United States Senate invited to the White House to International Pressman’s and the senator induced discuss the Senate vacancy. Union, Berry owned several E. H. Crump to offer his FDR later claimed he didn’t successful business enter- own support. The McKellar intend to tell Browning whom prises, which included the – Crump combine soon to appoint, but rather who Rogersville Review newspa- lined up behind Stewart’s not to appoint. President per and a bank. Berry also candidacy. Roosevelt didn’t relish the personally owned the larg- idea of losing Cordell Hull est color label printing plant The Tennessee Senate as Secretary of State. The in the United States, as well race was rounded out by crafty old Tennessean might as a 30,000-acre farm, the the entry of Congressman J. resent largely being ignored largest in the Southeast. Ridley Mitchell of Cookeville. by FDR, but Hull commanded Berry’s dispute with the Mitchell had been secre- enormous respect, especial- Tennessee Valley Authority tary to Congressman C. E. ly from the Congress. With involved his having secured Snodgrass before graduat- a strong isolationist senti- the mineral rights for thou- ing from the Cumberland ment in the Congress as war sands of acres in Tennessee, School of Law in 1903. was brewing in Europe and which had subsequently Mitchell had lived in the increasing aggression been flooded by the TVA. Crossville before moving to by the Japanese Empire in Berry insisted the marble Cookeville to commence Asia and that of German dic- deposits and other mineral the practice of law. Mitchell tator Adolf Hitler in Europe, rights were worth millions, a moved up the ranks of the Roosevelt was fully aware claim hotly disputed by the Democratic Party, becoming of just how important Hull’s TVA leadership. Dr. Arthur Attorney General for the Fifth personal prestige was to his Morgan, Chairman of the Circuit and later was elected foreign policy. Tennessee Valley Authority, a Judge of the same Circuit PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 20, 2012

After lengthy discussion on the House floor, House Bill 2638 (commonly called “Occupy Nashville)” passed on a vote of 70 to 26. This bill prevents people from living on pub- licly owned property that is not designated for residential use. Those bringing the bill were careful to emphasize that the bill does not infringe on anyone’s rights to protest or demonstrate any cause. But, since October, From State tents, stoves, chairs, and other camping equipment were set up on the Legislative Representative Plaza of the War Memorial Building, and pro- Harry Brooks testers were living there on a 24 hour basis. It was pointed out that there had been many problems, ranging from brawls and lewd acts to general desecration of the area, causing non-protesters, as well as legislative employees, to avoid the area altogether. As of this morning there are still a good number of tents in place, but it does appear that some have been removed. Hopefully this legislation will solve the issue. We received some great news for the state of Tennessee concern- ing the state’s financial situation. On February 15, the state sold $449,070,000 of General Obligation Refunding Bonds. The goal of this refinancing was to achieve debt service savings over the life of the debt equal to 4% of the present value of the refunded bonds. The State surpassed this goal, actually achieving 7.46% present value savings totaling $34,031,900. The savings will be realized by the state over the life of the bonds that were refunded. Any time we can save the state millions of dollars, it is good news. I continue to receive responses to the questions I asked in previous articles, and I greatly appreciate those. Those that regard local or federal issues, I refer to the proper agency. Last week I asked about the greatest educational issue, and overwhelmingly, the response had to do with the Governor’s proposal regarding class size. Most people opined that there was a direct correlation between class size and student performance. Due to many concerns that the Governor has heard, he decided not to pursue the change this year. He is really committed to doing the right thing, and I think he will spend this next year talking to those involved as he works to consider the best policy for all concerned. Another educational bill, which I have introduced, requires the State Board of Education to allow a rule permitting the length of the school term to be calculated by instructional hours as well as the current number of instructional days. Tennessee, like a majority of states, requires 180 days of instruction each academic year. At least seven states, though, require a minimum number of instructional hours, not days. And a few states offer school districts the option of meeting the minimum number of instructional days OR hours. By creating this option, a district could evaluate its goals, resources, and communities to ensure that the students are receiv- ing the best possible education. This change would provide flexibility to districts and create opportunities to provide additional instructional services through potential savings with opera- tional costs. Different representatives perceive their role in the Legislature differently. Personally I feel my greatest responsibility is to care for the needs of my constituents. To that end, I work hard to try to solve problems that a constituent might have. It is here that I receive the greatest satis- faction. By the time someone comes to me with a problem, they have exhausted other sources and look to me as a last resort to help them. I will try my hardest, but unfortunately some problems are beyond my scope of ability. To this end, the question I have for you this week is “How can I best serve you?” Along that same line, “What do you feel is the most important role of a Representative?” I look forward to hearing from you. It is both an honor and a privilege to be your representative. If you would like to receive updates by e-mail, you can sign up at http://www.capitol.tn.gov/ lyris/h19s.html.

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3.) They thought ‘outside the box.’ Not every idea formed by the group was an earth shattering success and some of them never even got off of the ground, however, through continued communication and trial-and-error, the group was able to develop what would eventually become known as the Urban Wilderness Arts and Trade District. 4.) They solicited the support of their elected officials. From www.southknoxisopen. com to the recent Cash Mob at Emory‘s 5&10, this community vocalized the challenges they faced and were able to engage everyone from Vice Mayor of the City of Knoxville Nick Pavlis, who represents the district on City Council, to Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. These leaders were able to use their influence to affect dramatic change. 5.) They remained consistent and continue to do so. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. The South Knoxville community is notorious, if not occasionally infamous, for its tenacity. This resilient spirit continues to serve them well during this challenging time as they continue to develop, brand, and promote one of the most unique areas of the City of Knoxville. Go-20. Bona fortuna sit semper. February 20, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

February 20, 2012

West High aims for Murfreesboro By Ken Lay Semifinals. “Our goal since the start we are because half of the starters, Kesler had a The Rebels (24-3) are of the season has been to teams in our district are not mild stroke just before The West High School hoping that the win is the get back to Murfreesboro,” playing anymore. You have the Rebels departed for INSIDE: boys basketball team first step in a voyage that West coach Chris Kesler to take the opportunities the Midstate. He would began its 2012 postsea- ends in Murfreesboro. said. “But getting out of to do the little things.” be cleared to coach but Central High son journey Friday night West made it to the Class Knoxville and getting out of The Rebels made their his team’s stay lasted just with a 71-49 victory over AAA State Tournament last East Tennessee is tough. first trip to the State Tour- one game. Baseball Lenoir City in the Dis- season, but their stay was “We have to realize that nament last season but “We want to get back to trict 4-AAA Tournament a short one. we’re fortunate to be where things didn’t go well. For Continue on page 3 Preview

Some Vols fans need a wake-up call By Alex Norman

Ummm… what? Tee Martin, one of the most revered names in recent Tennessee football history, is being called out on the interwebs. It all started on Wednes- day, February 15th, when Matt Barkley, the South- ern California quarterback (and early favorite to win the 2012 Heisman Trophy) tweeted the following: Excited to welcome @ TeeMartin17 to Trojan Family as our new WR coach! Gonna be a great year! #FightOn It was later confirmed by multiple sources that Martin was leaving his position at Wide Receivers coach at the University of Kentucky, to take the same position at the University of South- ern California. It’s been an emotional season for Webb School’s girls basketball team, particularly since its star player went out with a knee injury. There were Yes, the same Univer- even tears on Senior Night, but smiles, too. Assistant coach Ray Christian (left) and head coach Shelley Collier join the recognition of their five sity of Southern California seniors -- (left to right) Taylor O’denhaul, Jane Romano, Anna Hurdle, Kelsey Brown and Marjorie Butler. that has Lane Kiffin as their head coach. For the most part, twitter was filled with notes of con- gratulations and well wishes Special bond keeps Lady Spartans rolling for a guy that was able to make a major jump in his By Steve Williams coaching career. record, which included victories over two pro- birthday (Nov. 25) as the Lady Spartans were But it was by no means After star player Marjorie Butler went down grams – Girls Preparatory School of Chatta- playing in the Turkey Jam in Memphis. She a unanimous sentiment. with a knee injury in the fourth game of the nooga and McMinn Central – which captured went down on the first play of the game. Some Tennessee fans took season, the Webb School girls basketball TSSAA state championships in their respec- Webb was playing in the holiday prep tour- to twitter to voice their dis- team had two choices: roll over or roll on. tive classifications last season. ney, said Coach Collier, in hopes of getting pleasure. Lady Spartans Coach Shelley Collier couldn’t Webb, which was No. 4 in the Division II-A some “exposure” for Butler’s teammates and @cnoah22 @TeeMartin17 be any prouder of how her team answered the final regular season state rankings, began a good showing by Butler to add to her nomi- how could u work under that adversity. post-season play last week with a 55-24 win nation for McDonald’s All-American honors. scumbag of a coach and a Butler made the decision to contribute from over St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School. The Lady “We went through a box of tissues,” said dirty program #traitor the sideline as a student coach. Her team- Spartans hope to finish with a title rematch Coach Collier, recalling the tears that came @CaptTouchback Tee mates, motivated by pride in their own abili- against defending state champion Franklin with the news and reality that Marjorie would Martin joins Southern Cal ties and respect for their program, kept their Road Academy in early March. be facing surgery and her high school playing staff. First you coach at UK eyes on the prize. It’s been an emotional season. days were over. now you work for Kiffin? You In other words, they rolled on. Butler, a University of Georgia signee, suf- A couple of days later, Butler told her coach Continue on page 2 The result was an 18-6 regular season fered an ACL injury to her left knee on her Continue on page 2 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 20, 2012 UT athletics taking a turn for the better I was erasing some text mes- got me to thinking what a spe- home, Sherri Parker Lee Stadi- have left behind the recipe for to move up to No. 7 in the nation- sages from my cell phone’s cial time that was in UT athletics. um, ranked No. 6 nationally. beating Florida and Cuonzo found al rankings. outbox recent- When you consider the univer- Baseball, well, we won’t go it and used it. But that’s not what As for football, next season ly when I ran sity’s five highest profile sports there. happened. Coach Martin doesn’t has the potential for a lot of across one that as a whole – football, men’s and Still, overall, a very successful use gimmicks. His formula is excitement, particularly on the had I sent to my women’s basketball, baseball period in Big Orange athletics. defense and toughness. Some offensive side of the ball. A big- daughter, who and softball – it was among the Particularly if you were to con- are saying it’s the style of play time passing attack was revved lives in London, best of times in school history. sider what was lurking around that will take a team deep into up even more on National Sign- England, about Bruce Pearl’s team went the corner. the post-season. ing Day, with the addition of sev- By Steve this time four on to capture the SEC regular I’m not going to rehash the I hope it wasn’t just a red-hot eral standout receivers, includ- Williams years ago. season championship for Ten- bad news. If you’re a UT fan, you shooting night that propelled ing the nation’s top junior college The tex t nessee’s first title since 1967, know what’s happened over the the Tennessee women to their prospect. Quarterback Tyler Bray read: won a school-record 31 games past four years. You have suf- impressive win over Kentucky. and offensive coordinator Jim “Headline on sports page: Vols and reached the Sweet Sixteen fered enough. I hope it was more about pride Chaney have to be licking their on Rocky Top” of the NCAA tournament. For the record, athletic depart- in the program and the name on chops. I was so happy, I still remem- Pat Summitt’s Lady Vols were ment members who were with us the front of the jersey. This could be a make-or-break ber sending that message and on their way to repeating as in February of 2008 but are now Dave Serrano has a coaching season for head coach Derek Buck Coatney Recognized where I was when I sent it. I national champions. elsewhere include Fulmer, Pearl, resume that excites Vol baseball Dooley, who is in his third year just had to share the historical What a basketball season for baseball skipper Todd Raleigh fans. He is one of only 11 coach- at UT. Dooley appears to have moment. UT fans! and AD Mike Hamilton. (Lane es who have guided two differ- done a good job rebuilding his If you haven’t guessed, the Tennessee football, under Phil- Kiffin wasn’t here long enough ent programs (Cal Irvine and coaching staff since the end of message was in reference to lip Fulmer’s direction, had just to qualify for this list, but if the Fullerton) to the College World last season. Sal Sunseri, plucked Tennessee’s 66-62 win at Mem- won the SEC East before losing movie “Tough Times in Tennes- Series. Serrano made his first from Alabama, is the new defen- phis on Feb. 23, 2008. Memphis to eventual national champion see” is ever made, Lane will have trip to Omaha as a UT assistant sive coordinator. came into the game ranked as LSU 21-14 in the conference title a part.) in 1995. In a preseason poll, If Dooley’s Vols beat North Car- the No. 1 college basketball game, and finished 10-4 with its I have a feeling good times are Tennessee was picked to finish olina State in the season opener team in the nation and the Vols Outback Bowl win over Wiscon- ahead for UT athletics. last in the SEC. I have a feeling at the Georgia Dome and topple No. 2. It marked the first time sin. Skinning the Gators in Gaines- such a forecast will light a fire Florida in the home opener, since 1991 a road team had won Monica Abbott had put Ten- ville the way Cuonzo Martin’s Vols under this team. expect victory-starved UT fans in a battle of No. 1 vs. No. 2. nessee on the national softball did Feb. 11 and the Lady Vols’ The Lady Vols’ softball team to tear down a goalpost. The victory vaulted UT to No. 1 map the year before. After fin- 91-54 romp past Kentucky two already has a big-time win in the I’m looking forward to send- in the national rankings for the ishing second in the 2007 Col- nights later were very encourag- books, having beaten defending my daughter a text message first time ever. lege World Series, the Lady ing signs for basketball fans. ing national champion and pre- about it. Pulling up that text message Vols were moving into their new At first, I thought Bruce must season No. 1 Arizona State 3-0

Special bond keeps Lady Spartans rolling Some Vols fans

Cont. from page 1 she still wanted to help need a wake-up call the State,” Rebels senior her team anyway she Cont. from page 1 very good recruiter, and one point guard Osmond Rob- could. can’t spell “Traitor” without that has made a difference inson said after the top- Fellow senior start- “T(ee)”. on Signing Day the past seeded Rebels routed ers Kelsey Brown, Jane @Young_Slade @Tee couple of years. the Panthers Friday night Romano and Anna Martin17 Did you know you By all accounts, Martin before a packed house at Hurdle began picking were Trending? I hope its was never given serious Bearden High School. “I up the pieces. Brown is not cus you joined that bas- consideration by Dooley remember last year and I a 5-7 point guard/wing, tard Kiffin. Not only is that for a spot on his coaching remember going to State Romano a 5-8 post/wing betraying UK but also UT. staff. and losing. and Hurdle a 5-7 wing. @Red_Doe @TeeMar- If that is the case, how can “I remember how that Other starters are tin17 I don’t like you any- Martin be a… well… what felt. We want to go back to standout freshman point more. did @cnoah22 say again? State and finish.” guard Molly Melton and Those are just a sampling. That’s right… #traitor. 5-10 sophomore post Those folks are not the Remember when former Madison Davis. majority, but as the minor- Maryville high school bas- Sophomore wing Imani ity, they certainly weren’t ketball standout Lee Hum- Smith, junior post/wing silent. phrey was offered a scholar- Kelly Vittitoe and fresh- The problem is this… ship by University of Florida man wing Katie Collier and this is where these so- coach Billy Donovan? Ten- have contributed signifi- called fans need a reality nessee coach Buzz Peter- cantly. check. Exactly when has son told Humphrey he could “When you face adver- Tee Martin turned his back be a walk-on player for the sity it really shows the on the University of Tennes- Vols. character of your team see? He has maintained his Humphrey passed, took and who you really are,” connection with the Univer- the Florida scholarship, won said Coach Collier. “Your sity since he played his final two national championships, best player, your best game for the Vols. and become the NCAA tour- leader goes out, and now Martin has spoken highly nament’s all-time leading you’ve got two choices. of UT in the past, and has three-point shooter. “They (teammates) expressed a desire to one But still, some Vols fans have a huge amount of day return to Knoxville. took to the airwaves (this respect for Marjorie and This off-season Tennes- was pre-twitter) to say some she cares very much for see had a coaching staff in unflattering things about them and wants to do turmoil, with six assistant Humphrey, a fairly quiet kid good by them as well, as a coaches leaving the pro- that is involved in his com- leader from the sideline. gram. With the “retirement,” munity, and committed to “But they have some- Freshman point guard Molly Melton has stepped up big in Marjorie Butler’s absence or “resignation” or “firing” or his faith. thing to prove. They have on the court this season. “whatever you want to call Humphrey, like Martin, something to give. They it” of UT receivers coach simply wasn’t wanted by can play the game. I’ve Charlie Baggett, there was Tennessee. So there is no been real pleased and You can’t make that Collier, a former UT Lady state runners-up. an opening for Martin to reason any sane individu- real proud of how they happen. But this team Vol, is in her 14th season How this season ends finally make that return to al can begrudge them for have responded to adver- has a special bond. And as head coach at Webb. remains to be seen. But, Tennessee a reality. making the most out of their sity and pulled together. they’ve pulled together Two of her teams (2007 if nothing else, the 2011- Instead, Vols head coach situations. “As a coach, you hope for each other and for and 2009) captured state 12 Lady Spartans have Derek Dooley moved Darin Look, people are passion- your team is close. That Marjorie. We’ve had a championships and two already won their coach’s Hinshaw from quarterbacks ate about the Vols. And the doesn’t (just) happen. good season.” (2008 and 2011) were respect and admiration. coach to receivers coach. past few years have been Hinshaw, like Martin, is a especially rough for the UT HIGH SERIES SCRATCH--FEMALE THURSDAY NO-TAP: fan base. 505 MARY MATLOCK And there is a really good 501 LINDA WORTH HIGH GAME SCRATCH--MALE chance that if Martin took 476 MARIA MILLS 300 BILL BYRGE a job anywhere else in the 300 BILLY MAJORS country except for Southern WEDNESDAY CLUB 55: 287 J.C.PILANT Cal, this wouldn’t be as big WEEKLY ACHIEVEMENTS FOR HIGH GAME SCRATCH--MALE of a deal. TUESDAY, CLUB 55, FEBRUARY 269 GENE ALLMON HIGH SERIES SCRATCH--MALE That being said… let’s 7, 2012 267 BARRY MCGILL 867 BILLY MAJORS recap what Tee Martin did 257 BILL BYRGE 768 J.C. PILANT for the University of Tennes- HIGH GAME SCRATCH--MALE 752 BILL BYRGE see. 257 GENE ALLMON HIGH SERIES SCRATCH--MALE In 1998, he led the Vols to 246 GARY WILSON 686 GENE ALLMON HIGH GAME SCRATCH--FEMALE their first consensus Nation- 228 JOHN FISHER 647 ED BEATTY 297 KIMBERLY OWENS al Championship in 47 years. 635 BILL BYRGE 243 BETTY PHILLIPS He was a four-year letter- HIGH SERIES SCRATCH--MALE 234 MARIA MILLS man, an All-SEC first team 639 GARY WILSON HIGH GAME SCRATCH--FEMALE player, had a 22-3 record 585 GENE ALLMON 220 KATHY CATE HIGH SERIES SCRATCH-- as a starter, and never lost 583 ED BEATTY 200 BARBARA GRUBB FEMALAE a game inside Neyland Sta- 196 CAROLYN MCGILL 726 KIMBERLY OWENS dium. HIGH GAME SCRATCH--FEMALE 622 BETTY PHILLIPS If nothing else, shouldn’t 183 LINDA WORTH HIGH SERIES SCRATCH--FEMALE 584 BEULAH ARMETTA that paragraph keep even 181 LORETTA HARRINGTON 524 KATHY CATE the most absurd Tennes- 172 SHERRY VAN METER 498 CAROLYN MCGILL see fans from embarrass- 172 MARY MATLOCK 496 MARGARET MYERS ing themselves? Pellissippi State offers full lineup of non- PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 20, 2012 February 20, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Central High School Baseball Preview By Ken Lay Top returners, according to said Lovett, who returned to The Central High School base- the coach, include seniors Gar- his alma mater after a stint as ball team will enter the second rett Beard (pitcher/infielder), Ian an assistant coach at Bearden. Picture (Left to Right): Knoxville Falcons Football phase of rebuilding in 2012. Morris (pitcher/infielder); Bran- “A guy is going to have to come Commissioner Larry Cox: Buck Coatney holding plaque; The Bobcats, who went 6-24 don McFarlane (outfielder). Junior out of nowhere for us this year Buck’s wife Tern; Falcons Board Member and Emerald last season and missed the Dis- Tyler Jones returns and is a pitch- because we’re going to have Youth Foundation Executive Director Steve Diggs: and trict 3-AAA Tournament for the er and utility player. Sophomore some new faces on the field. Falcons Coach Tony Kyle. second consecutive year, will look Dalton Searcy is back and he’ll Our lineup may be different in to return to the postseason. pitch, catch and play in the infield. each of our first few games.” “We want to play well enough Lovett noted that Beard Key newcomers for the Bobcats Buck Coatney Recognized to make the district tournament,” and Morris will compete for include: Michael Benusches (soph- The Knoxville Falcons Youth Athletics honored Buck said coach Brian Lovett, who will the No. 1 starting pitching omore, infielder/pitcher); Brandon Coatney, former Fulton High School Football Coach, at begin his second season after spot on the Bobcats’ staff. Turner (junior, infielder); Skyler their Homecoming Bowl for his service to the Fulton Com- inheriting a squad that went “Garrett will have the chance Keener (junior, infielder/pitch- munity and their organization. Buck was the Head Foot- 0-34 in 2010. “If we do that, we and go out there and earn er); Hunter Hatcher (sophomore, ball Coach at Fulton from 1993-2010 and guided the can continue to move forward. it,” Lovett said. “Morris had catcher/infielder) and Brian Daig- Falcons to three State Football Championships in 2003. “We want to keep this thing a better year last year. Both meault (sophomore, outfielder). 2004, and 2006 and State Runner-ups in 2002 and going in the right direction. The of them will eat up a lot of The ‘Cats may be young 2007. He grew up in the Fulton Community playing for the guys are working hard for me.” innings for us this year. but Lovett has been pleased Baby Falcons, Christenberrv Junior High School, and the The ‘Cats, who open the cam- “Our pitchers can play in with what he’s seen both Fulton Falcons where he made All State his senior year. paign against the Knoxville the infield and they’ll all get on and off the field. After graduation from Fulton in 1980 he played football Ambassadors at Inskip Park on the chance to do that.” “We’re a close-knit group at Furman University where he made All Southern Con- March 12, return five key play- Central must replace seven and our team GPA for the first ference and All American Honorable Mention his senior ers from last year’s squad. Four seniors and some underclass- semester was 2.99,” he said. year. He was saluted for his years of hard work and dedi- of the top returners can pitch. men who left the program. “They’re working hard in the cation to the Fulton Football Program and the young lives “One of our strengths is our “I look for us to struggle early classroom and they’re doing he touched along the way. experienced pitchers,” Lovett said. because we lost about 10 guys,” what it takes to get better.” West High aims for Murfreesboro Cont. from page 1 West, one of the top its share of success over West, which dethroned over Farragut in Friday’s (coaching) staff. the State,” Rebels senior teams in Knox County, cer- the past two seasons) longtime district power other semifinal, handed “It’s different (being the point guard Osmond Rob- tainly had no problems fin- added 19 points while Dis- and rival Bearden as dis- the Rebels one of their favorite) but this group of inson said after the top- ishing the semifinal game trict 4-AAA Most Valuable trict regular-season cham- losses this season. seniors has been in our seeded Rebels routed Friday night. The Rebels Player Calvin Walker fin- pion this season, will get its Kesler said the role of program since they were the Panthers Friday night had three players post ished with 10 points. chance to capture a tour- the hunted is different freshmen and they under- before a packed house at double figures in the scor- “This is a special group nament title Tuesday at than being an underdog. stand what we’re looking Bearden High School. “I ing column. Senior forward of athletes and this is the 7:30 p.m. at Bearden. The “We just have to remem- for and they know what we remember last year and I Carson Brooks led the way first group of seniors that Rebels will have a tough ber how important it is to expect.” remember going to State with 29 points. All-District I’ve had for four years,” test against Maryville. do the little things,” he and losing. forward JayJuan Mitchell (a said Kesler, the 2011-12 But as the top-seed, said. “We can do the big “I remember how that star wide receiver on coach District 4-AAA Coach of West will be a slight favor- things. We just have to felt. We want to go back to Scott Cummings’ football the Year, who previously ite in a battle of Rebels. do the little things and State and finish.” team that has also enjoyed coached the Lady Rebels. Maryville, a 58-51 winner that what we preach as a PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 20, 2012 Arts & Entertainment

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Most members then the ting sig- were the crowd favorites, I and many frequent visitors return again and again, raw statis- nificant couldn’t help but be equally certainly for the art, but also for the camaraderie. tics is the nation- impressed by a couple of the A good example of a recent event that brought personal TV air- other acts. One was Jimmy people together to have a wonderful time is the annual al impact time she James Hunter. The raw talent Valentine’s Dinner and Dance. Homemade food, Hoot has has made of this young man is phenom- 1950s decorations, live music, and dance pictures made on it to the enal! He is an excellent guitar took everyone present back in time to high school the per- next level player, singer and writer. To dances. Some dressed in poodle skirts, some in jeans forming by break- me, he has the talent crucially and leather jackets, and one came as a science “nerd” artists. ing into needed to succeed in the music with the glasses, suspenders, and pocket protector. “Hoote- the main- business. One couple who attends every year told us how much nanny is stream. I couldn’t help but be they looked forward to this dance and said that there the modern day ‘Grand Ole Opry’ for With her passion and talent, I am impressed by a young man was “just something indescribably special and roman- the new generation of young musi- positive we will see more big things named Peyton Sanders. He had tic” about the event. cians trying to reach a broad audi- to come in the future for Ms. Mal- a wonderful stage presence, The Art Center is open to the public Tuesday through ence,” stated Dylan Holland, a musi- lory. He interacted with the crowd Saturday for viewing professional quality exhibits. We cian who was performing at Hoot for At the February Hoot, we saw art- beautifully, and his delivery was also have classes in every art media you can think of the fourth time. Mr. Holland went ists such as the multi-talented Peyton exceptional for a young up and year round. Five special events like the dinner and on to explain how the Hoot Youtube Sanders, Jimmy James Hunter and comer. I think you’ll hear this dance are held every year. Best of all, you will feel competition that he had won has Austin Mahone. The always impres- young man’s name either as a welcome, and you will meet some of the warmest and grown into a global competition with sive Skylar Dayne continues to performer or a producer down most enthusiastic people you have ever encountered. hundreds of applicants all vying for amaze me in her strong growth as the line. Maybe it’s a little bit of magic. It is also a little slice of a spot on the Hoot stage. a performer. I highly recommend Finally there was a young heaven if you can join in the fun!!! Mr. Holland has recently been you check out the amazing vocals lady by the name of Payton Our next exhibition is an open theme show, “Con- signed to a record label. While on of Alyssa Shouse. Payton Rae is an Rae. She was country through nections.” The reception will be held on Friday, Feb- stage performing that night, Mr. Hol- artist who has created a huge follow- and through. She had com- ruary 24 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. If you would like to land took a brief moment to soak just ing due to her strong depth of talent. plete command over the stage enter the show, contact us by email: fcartcenter@knol- how far Hoot has come. A humbled Kiya Lacey also did an awesome job and her vocal delivery was spot ogy.net or call 357-ARTS. Mr. Holland looked into the crowd of as well as others who performed. At on. When you watched her, it 1500 people and reflected on how the end of the night one thing was looked like she had been there when he started performing at Hoot abundantly clear, the future of music before. In other words, she had the crowd had about 50 people total. sounds amazing. it together. Payton Rae is anoth- He spoke about how Hoot has done As the talent level continues to er talented young artist to come so much for his career. grow and former artists take their out of Hootenany that I believe Also in attendance backstage act to the next level, Hoot continues you’ll be hearing more out of in was Country singer Jordyn Mallory to grow and climb to new levels also. the very near future. who was recently on American Idol. Many people often ask “what is the Another female artist with a After getting three yes votes in the future of music?” The simple answer strong future is Alyssa Shouse. San Diego audition, she competed is “www.teenhoot.com.” With such With her strong vocals and on Hollywood Week reaching the an amazing young crop of talent, the dynamic range I highly suggest final top 100 before ending her run. future can only get greater. you check her out. A very impressive accomplishment, February 20, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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mammograms and pros- but now we argue about born nurse if she thought are kind and have my tate blood tests, used to who should pay for con- her tiny patients think. best interests at heart. detect early and poten- traception and whether She said she could see I’m thankful that I live in tially more treatable can- the government infringes their thoughtfulness in a society that can pro- cers, aren’t necessary on 1st Amendment rights their eyes. Can anyone vide me expert care. And or “cost effective.” This with its mandates. It’s define that moment when I’m thankful that society term was developed by obvious that the societal thinking begins? Does affords me a premium statisticians with ethicists costs of an unwanted an elderly lady with a value, perhaps because and policy makers. These pregnancy are huge, even debilitating stroke lose I’m still productive. My experts have come up if we ignore the rights of her rational thought and concern is for those who with a formula called the the unborn. In my opin- become less human might be deemed unim- quality-adjusted life year. ion Bill Clinton may have because of a damaged portant and ultimately The QALY is based on the struck a balance when he brain? When does a denied care because they number of years of life said, “Abortion should be patient with Alzheim- aren’t worth the expense. The Patient that would be added by not only safe and legal, er’s disease cross over Do you find this hard to February is a cold and scurry back into his hole an intervention such as it should be rare.” An from rational think- believe? This has hap- mean month. And winter and wait for the spring. a screening test or thera- abortion to prevent suf- ing to an animalistic pened many times in is hardest on the weak, Relieving a patient’s py. This may sound tech- fering in a baby with a existence and lose his history so my concerns like animals in the wild fear is a part of being a nical, but you will read severe birth defect or unalienable Rights? are valid ones. The phi- that are injured or sick. doctor, just as is deliver- numbers that say it’s not to save the life of the These are tough ques- losopher George San- Many of them don’t make ing the truth when things worth the intervention if mother may be justifiable. tions which each of us tayana once said, “He it until spring. Darwin- look bad. In the thirty- the expense is more than The core of the issue must consider and can’t who doesn’t learn from ian philosophs call this six years that I’ve prac- $100,000 per year of is what makes a human, be deferred to bioethi- history is doomed to natural selection, and I ticed medicine it’s never extended life. Some now human? We post-mod- cists like Ezekiel Emanu- repeat it.” We must not. agree that it is nature’s gotten any easier. Our argue that cost and poli- erns believe that the el, the President’s advi- way, even if this seems science is better, and this tics have begun to influ- essence of humanness is sor on such matters. And cruel to us humans. affords patients more ence even the National our ability to reason to an our conclusion must be Punxsutawney Phil hope when they devel- Institute of Health whose extent that we “wonder the guiding principles of apparently saw his op a catastrophic illness funding comes from the as we wander out under our actions. I personally shadow recently and like cancer. Fortunately, government funds. the sky.” And we Ameri- believe we must protect his agents predicted six for Americans statistics I realize that it’s dan- cans say that we believe the weak and the frail more weeks of winter. I’m show cancer survival is gerous to talk about cer- “All men are created at the extremes of life dreading the dark and better than in England, tain issues like abortion equal and are endowed and humanity, because cold weeks ahead, but Canada and other places. the mother of all conun- by their Creator with cer- there are no good defi- not because of winter’s We are now engaged drums, but it’s a part of tain unalienable Rights, nitions for the limits of chill, but because in the in a great debate in our the unwanted pregnan- that among these are the wonder we call life. last two weeks I’ve had to country about what we cy debate that has again Life, Liberty and the pur- Today, I will surrender tell five patients they have can afford regarding med- surfaced and can’t be suit of Happiness.” some of my power and Do you have a question for terminal cancer. I don’t ical care. In just the last ignored. Few would argue So, when does an become a patient… again. Dr. Ferguson? Please have the luxury of Phil, year we’ve heard argu- that it’s best to prevent unborn child begin to I’ll turn my body over to e-mail him at jferguson@ the groundhog, who can ments that screening an unwanted pregnancy, think? I asked a new- experts and hope they summithealthcare.com.

Turkey Creek Medical Center Actress, AIDS activist first in Knoxville to perform knee resurfacing procedure Minimally invasive pro- stages and with greater Sheryl Lee Ralph to speak cedure for early to mid- precision, said Gregory stage osteoarthritis may Hoover, MD, board certi- Knoxville Victoriously Anointed) provide quicker recovery fied orthopedic surgeon Appearance Part Foundation. The organiza- and more natural feeling with Family Orthopedic tion focuses on generat- knee post-surgery Clinic, who performed the of National Week ing resources and coordi- Turkey Creek Medical first MAKOplasty procedure of Prayer for the nating activities to create Center has performed the at Turkey Creek Medical awareness of and combat very first MAKOplasty® par- Center. “Because it is less Healing of AIDS HIV/AIDS using the arts. tial knee resurfacing on invasive and preserves “We need to demon- Veronica Erwin of South more of the patient’s nat- Acclaimed actress strate to the world and the Knoxville. MAKOplasty is ural knee, the goal is for and AIDS activist Sheryl public that we have the a minimally invasive treat- patients to have relief from Lee Ralph is the key- power to make healthier ment option for adults their pain, gain back their note speaker at “Sisters choices and take charge living with early to mid- knee motion, and return to Aware: Women of FAITH of our own health care as stage osteoarthritis that their daily activities.” Respond to HIV” in Knox- well as the health of our has not yet progressed to Through its innovative ville on March 4 from 4-7 communities,” said Sheryl all three compartments of use of technology, MAKO- pm at the Beck Cultural Lee Ralph. the knee. The procedure plasty takes partial knee Exchange Center. Tick- The Knoxville event is is less invasive than tradi- resurfacing to a new level ets for the event are $10. presented by Knox County tional total knee surgery of precision. Sponsor tickets are $100. Health Department and and is performed using The RIO® system enables For ticket information call the FAITH Coalition (Faith RIO®, a highly advanced, the surgeon to complete a 215-5170 or visit knox- Based Approaches and surgeon controlled robot- patient specific pre-surgi- county.org/health for a Initiatives To help reduce ic arm system. Turkey cal plan that details the ticket order form. HIV/AIDS). The FAITH Creek Medical Center is technique for bone prep- Sheryl Lee Ralph is a Coalition is a local coali- the first and only hospital aration and customized veteran of film, televi- tion of people of faith con- to acquire this technology implant positioning using sion and the Broadway cerned about HIV/AIDS in Knoxville. a CT scan of the patient’s stage. Her award-winning whose mission is to create MAKOplasty potentially own knee. During the pro- work includes the legend- and foster positive com- Sheryl Lee Ralph offers the following bene- cedure, the system cre- ary Broadway musical, munity relationships that and silence surrounding diagnosed with HIV are fits as compared to total ates a three-dimensional, “Dreamgirls,” and the tele- promote and enhance HIV/AIDS, many people women and girls. Black knee surgery: virtual view of the patient’s vision series “Moesha.” HIV/AIDS awareness and do not realize that the dis- women have been partic- Reduced pain. bone surface and cor- For 30 years Sheryl Lee education through faith- ease affects people right ularly hard hit by the dis- Minimal hospitalization. relates the image to the Ralph has used her celeb- based and other initia- here in Knoxville. HIV is an ease. The Centers for Dis- More rapid recovery. pre-programmed surgical rity to give voice to those tives. The event kicks off illness that they believe ease Control and Preven- Less implant wear and plan. As the surgeon uses who society would rather local commemoration of will only affect some other tion (CDC) estimates that loosening. the robotic arm, its tactile, not hear from: those the National Women and group of people. In fact, black women are 18 times Smaller scar. auditory and visual feed- infected and affected by Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness more than 1,000 Tennes- more likely to become Better motion and a back limits the bone prep- HIV/AIDS. Understand- Day and National Week of seans from every county infected in their lifetime more natural feeling knee. aration to the diseased ing that silence equals Prayer for the Healing of in the state become than white women. AIDS “MAKOplasty allows us areas and provides for death, Ralph created the AIDS. infected each year. More is now the third leading to treat patients with knee real time adjustments and DIVA (Divinely Inspired Because of the stigma than 25 percent of those Continued on page 2 osteoarthritis at earlier Continued on page 2 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 20, 2012 Guiding the blind Faith Why did Jesus come to this earth? He came due to His love and because He saw that we were lost and in danger. In many respects, we were like a blind person trying to navigate through life and in constant danger of death. This reminds me of a story A Time for Spiritual Focus from “Chicken Soup for the Soul.” By Pastor Laura Rason “I was driving to a business Colonial Heights United 29th and will end April because Sundays are not appointment and, as usual, I was I think it’s helpful that Methodist Church will 4th on Holy Wednes- included. Every Sunday By Mark planning in my mind what I was going Brackney, the season of Lent comes have an ample opportu- day hours will be from is supposed to be a to say. I came to a very busy inter- in February which is the nity to deepen their own 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. “Little Easter “when we Minister of section where the stoplight had just the Arlington time when those new personal spiritual jour- with dinner starting are renewed by the gift turned red…My mind and car were Church of years resolutions start ney. I will begin a six at 5:45 p.m., a nurs- of life and hope rather Christ on autopilot, ready to go when sud- falling by the wayside. week study on the “Final ery will be provided than focusing on our sin denly my trance was broken by an Lent can provide anoth- Words from the Cross” for all who attend. and need for redemp- unforgettable sight. A young couple, both blind, were er jump start, helping us this will be an opportu- Lenten Bible Study tion. Of course, 40 days walking arm-in-arm across this busy intersection with to re-center ourselves nity to reflect on Jesus’ Also being offered will also reminds us of the 40 cars whizzing by in every direction. The man was on those things we need seven last words as seen be a Bible study group days of rain in the story of clutching the hand of a little boy, while the woman to do for our health and and heard through the on Mondays at 11:00 Noah and the flood, the was clutching a baby sling to her chest, obviously car- well-being. In fact, we eyes and ears of those a.m. or 7:00 p.m. I will 40 years that the Isra- rying a child. Each of them had a white cane extend- will be more likely to suc- who stood near the use the resource called elites spent in the wil- ed, searching for clues to navigate them across the ceed if we connect those cross. Each week will “Mosaic: When God derness as they made intersection. changes we are seeking stand alone, so you can Uses All the Pieces”, by their way to the Promised Initially I was moved. They were overcoming what to make with our spiritu- attend a few or as many Shane Stanford. This Land and the 40 days I felt was one of the most feared handicaps – blind- al health and life. Prayer as you would like too.. study will examine how that Jesus spent being ness. “Wouldn’t it be terrible to be blind?” I thought. is a lot more powerful Pastor Rasor will be the God of the universe tempted by the devil. My thought was quickly interrupted by horror when I than just our will power. using a resource from uses the broken pieces The members of Colo- saw that the couple were not walking in the crosswalk, Lent begins on Ash Adam Hamilton who is of our lives to reframe nial Heights United Meth- but were instead veering diagonally, directly toward Wednesday which is Feb- the pastor of The United our purpose, turning our odist Church would the middle of the intersection. Without realizing the ruary 22. Ashes have Methodist Church of discarded hopes and like to invite everyone danger they were in, they were walking right smack into been used from our ear- the Resurrection in dreams into something to attend either of the the path of oncoming cars. I was frightened for them liest religious roots as a Leawood, Kansas and beautiful and useful. Lenten studies above. because I didn’t know if the other drivers understood sign of repentance and author of many books The study will begin Feb- For more information what was happening. devotion. The sign of including “The Journey, ruary 20th and goes on these and other pro- As I watched from the front line of traffic, I saw a the cross placed on our 24 Hours that Change through April 2nd. , 2012. grams at CHUMC please miracle unfold before my eyes. Every car in every foreheads is a remind- the World, When Chris- The season of Lent contact the church office direction came to a simultaneous stop. I never heard er that we need God’s tians Get It Wrong lasts 40 days from Ash Monday – Thursday the screech of brakes or even the peep of a car horn. grace and mercy. and Why? And Making Wednesday through from 10:00 AM – 2:00 Nobody yelled, “Get out of the way!” Everything froze. During this year’s Sense of God’s Will. Easter. If you count up, PM or visit our website In that moment, time seemed to stand still for this Lenten season the mem- The Study will begin you’ll find there are actu- www.chumcknox.org . family. bers and guests of on Wednesday February ally 47 days. That’s Amazed, I looked at the cars around me to verify that we were all seeing the same thing. I noticed that everyone’s attention was fixed on the couple. Sudden- ly the driver to my right reacted. Craning his head out of his car, he yelled, “To your right!” Other people followed in unison, shouting, “To your right!” Never skip- Church Happenings ping a beat, the couple adjusted their course as they followed the coaching. Trusting their white canes and Eusebia Presbyterian Church will meet Tuesday, February 21 at the come, invite a friend, and fellowship the calls from some concerned citizens, they made it Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper Tues- Golden Corral on Clinton Highway at with us! to the other side of the road… I was taken aback by day, February 21 at 5:30 p.m. Create noon. Becky Booker will be the guest The South Knoxville Church of God the emotionless expressions on their faces and judged your own custom pancake with top- speaker. is located approximately 1 mile off that they had no idea what was really going on around pings delight, sausage, bacon, fruits, Chapman Highway at 5623 Maga- them. Yet I immediately sensed the sighs of relief by drinks and much more. Donations South Knoxville Church of God zine Road. For further information on everyone stopped at that intersection… Here were are appreciated and will benefit February 26th at 10:45am we upcoming events, church activities, human beings stepping outside of themselves for a C.R.O.S.S. www.eusebiachurch.org will have a free concert with Justin or directions, please call our church moment to help four people in need” (284-285). Terry (formally with Cross4Crowns). office at 573-4141, or visit our web- We are all blind and headed to certain death. But KFL Outreach Ministry Presents Justin just released his first solo CD site at SKCOG.COM. Jesus came urgently pleading, “Turn to the right!” The Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon “Inspired”. We invite everyone to Daily listen to His voice and turn to Him for salvation.

Sheryl Lee Ralph to speak Turkey Creek Medical Center first in Knoxville Cont. from page 1 Mighty Quinn” with Denzel Silver sponsors include: to perform knee resurfacing procedure cause of death for African- Washington; “Mistress” Helen Ross McNabb, Wal- Cont. from page 1 early intervention is Turkey Creek Medical American women in their with Robert de Niro; “The greens, Pilot Corporation, more optimal implant important as OA is the Center will be sponsor- 30s and 40s. Distinguished Gentlemen” Samaritan Ministries, AME positioning and place- most common form of ing two free education- Ralph‘s book “Rede- with Eddie Murphy and “To Zion Church, Knoxville Dis- ment for each individual arthritis and a leading al seminars on MAKO- fining DIVA” is scheduled Sleep With Anger” with trict, Smoky Mountain Hos- patient. cause of disability world- plasty: for release by Simon & fellow AIDS activist, Danny pice, and the Beck Cultural “Precision is key in wide, according to the February 15, 2012 Schuster this March. Auto- Glover for which Ralph Center planning and performing American Academy of Gregory Hoover, MD graphed copies will be on picked up a win for Best Funding for this proj- partial knee surgeries,” Orthopaedic Surgeons. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. sale at the event. Supporting Actress at the ect was made possible in said David Hovis, MD, Other board certified Lunch will be provided No stranger to television, Independent Spirit Awards part by the Department of board certified orthope- orthopedic surgeons that Ralph’s credits include for her critically acclaimed Health and Human Servic- dic surgeon with Hovis will be performing MAKO- February 22, 2012 “It’s a Living,” “Designing performance. es (HHS) Office on Wom- Orthopaedic Clinic. “For a plasty at Turkey Creek David Hovis, MD Women,” “ER,” and most Gold Sponsors of the en’s Health. The views good outcome you need Medical Center include 5:30 – 7 p.m. notably, “Moesha” for which event include: expressed in written mate- to align and position the William Johnson, MD, Dinner will be provided TV Guide named her one of Knox County Health rials or publications and by implants just right. Pre- with Blount Orthopedic TV’s best Mom’s and was Department, Knoxville Col- speakers and moderators cision in surgery, and in Associates, Both seminars will be nominated for seven Image lege, Delta Sigma Theta at HHS co-sponsored con- the pre-operative plan- Thomas Koenig, MD, held at Turkey Creek Med- Awards. Sheryl has shared Sorority, Covenant Health, ferences, do not necessari- ning process, is what RIO with Tennessee Valley ical Center in the John- the big screen with some the U.S. Department of ly reflect the official policies can deliver, for each indi- Orthopedics, Mark son Conference Center, of Hollywood’s award-win- Health and Human Servic- of the U.S. Department of vidual patient.” MacNaughton, MD, with 10820 Parkside Drive. ning leading men with film es (HHS) Office on Wom- Health and Human Servic- The opportunity for Family Orthopedic Clinic. credits that include “The en’s Health., es; nor does the mention of trade names, commer- cial practices, or organiza- tions imply endorsement But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to by the U.S. Government. confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.

1 Corinthians 1:27-29 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 20, 2012 February 20, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 House to Home UT Retail, Hospitality Department to Honor Heartland Series’ Bill Landry Longtime actor, director and $150 each. Participants also help of several distinguished “Best Outdoor Documentary.” producer Bill Landry will be can sponsor a table and pay local chefs. Retail students will Landry recently wrote a book honored on March 31, at the $1,000 for eight tickets. The manage the silent auction. titled “Appalachian Tales and 10th-annual Appalachian Spring deadline to purchase tickets is Landry, during his 30-year Heartland Adventures,” which gourmet dinner and auction March 12. career, has written and further explores the beloved being hosted by the University Students are seeking auction performed in numerous plays stories first showcased in the of Tennessee’s Department of items and sponsorships that around East Tennessee. The Heartland Series. Michelle Goldsberry, from the Retail, Hospitality and Tourism range from $50 for a “Wall of Heartland Series, for which he Landry will autograph the Neighborhood Watch of the Management. Thanks” in the program to $5,000 is most known, has aired more book at the dinner. It will be Knoxville Police Department, The student-led event for one full-page advertisement than 1,400 short features and available for purchase. was recently the guest speaker at will be held at 6 p.m. in the and two sponsored tables. The about 150 half-hour length Money generated from the the Fontinalis Club meeting. She ballroom of the Crowne Plaza deadline for donations to the historical programs on East event will be used for student emphasized the importance of Hotel downtown. The evening silent auction and sponsorships Tennessee. Landry has been scholarships, industry trips and being alert of one’s surroundings will include a wine-and-beer is March 1. awarded four Emmy Awards and internship support. when out and about, making your reception, hors d’oeuvres, a UT hospitality students six Iris Awards from the New York For more information or to home safe and secure, watching silent auction and a four-course will manage the event from International Film and Television purchase tickets, contact Ann out for con artists, and getting banquet with wine pairings. developing the program to Festival. He also received the Fairhurst at 865-974-6614 or involved in the community. Tickets are now available for designing the menu with the Theodore Roosevelt Award for [email protected]. Knox Heritage calls for nominations of most endangered historic places in Knox County

are developed for each site on . Name and contact informa- forms can be sent to Knox Heri- Deadline for 2012 “Fragile Fifteen” the list and can include working tion for the individual or group tage until Friday, March 11 via Nominations is March 9 with current property owners, submitting the nomination the following ways: by mail to: government officials, citizens . Any known historical infor- Knox Heritage’s Fragile Fifteen, and/or potential new owners to mation about the property (year P.O. Box 1242, Knoxville, TN Knox Heritage invites the gen- Heritage announces its list of the preserve these important parts built, architect, past owners, 37901; by email to hcook@knox- eral public to submit nominations Fragile Fifteen to educate the of our community’s heritage. etc.) heritage.org; or by fax to 865- of Knoxville’s and Knox Coun- public and local leaders about Eligible nominations should . Name and contact informa- 523-0938. ty’s most endangered places or the plight of significant historic include the following information for the current property Knox Heritage advocates for structures to be included in the resources. The 2012 Fragile Fif- tion: owner (if available) the preservation of places and 2012 Fragile Fifteen. The dead- teen will be announced on Tues- . Street address of the endan- A nomination form is posted structures with historic or cul- line for nominations is 5:00 p.m. day, May 15. The list provides gered property, and name if on the Knox Heritage web site tural significance. For more infor- on Friday, March 9. a work plan for the non-profit applicable and must be used to submit mation, visit www.knoxheritage. Each May during Nation- organization for the next twelve . Nature of the threat to the nominations to the 2012 Fragile org. al Preservation Month, Knox months. Preservation strategies property Fifteen. Completed nomination ANNOUNCEMENTS 1967 Carter High Saturday, March 31 from Beaver Brook Country Club County Property Asses- at 6:15 p.m. if you plan to Restaurant, 5500 Kings- School Reunion 9:00 a.m. to noon at Foun- at noon. sor, Phil Ballard and John dine or 7:00 p.m. for the ton Pike. Any 1967 Carter High tain City Park. Volunteers Lunch will be offered Whitehead, will be sharing meeting. The guest speak- Edward Francisco, Pro- School graduate who has and vendors are to arrive by Beaver Brook for $10 insights about their race er will be Tom Walker from fessor of English at Pellis- not been contacted con- at 8:00 a.m. The Fountain per person, payable at the as well. the Knox County Sheriff’s sippi State Community Col- cerning the reunion please City Business and Pro- door. The Chairs of the B & P’s Office, who will be speak- lege, will speak about his contact Mike Harkleroad at fessional Association still Our speakers this month various committees will ing on gang activity in the recently published book 865-933-3775 or at mike- has a great need for vol- will offer a glimpse into a tell us what they are up to area. of poetry, “Only the Word [email protected]. unteers to help work this couple of upcoming Knox and any volunteer opportu- Gives Us Being” (2011). event. Volunteers or ven- County election races. nities that they might have KMA Showing of “The All-inclusive lunch, $12.00. Basketball Tournament dors interested in partic- First will be the candi- in the future. Last Mountain” RSVP by Feb. 20, 865- Boys and Girls 9U ipating can e-mail Beth dates vying for the office The local group of the 983-3740. through 13U AAU and Wade at info@fountainci- of Knox County Law Direc- Halls Republican Club Sierra Club in conjunc- Youth teams. Call 865- tybusiness.com. tor. They are incumbent The next Halls Repub- tion with United Mountain LeConte Photographic 686-8284 Joe Jarrett and challenger lican Club meeting will Defence, and Statewide Society Halls Business and Bud Armstrong. Addition- be Monday night, Febru- Organizing for Community On Saturday, Febru- Fountain City Easter Professionals meeting ally, the gentlemen run- ary 20, 2012, at QQ Pizza eMpowerment (SOCM) are ary 25 at 10:00 a.m., the Egg Hunt Halls BPA will meet Tues- ning for the office of Knox (formerly Mandarin House) sponsoring the showing of LeConte Photographic This year’s event will be day, February 21, 2012 at “The Last Mountain” at Society will present “Using the Knoxville Museum of a Project to Improve Your Art on Sunday, March 18 Photography: The 100 at 2 p.m. Doors will open Strangers Project” at the at 1:30 p.m. Admission is King Library in Sevierville. Free for the movie and to This is a free class to the the KMA that day. public.

Knoxville Writers’ Group Sterchi Elementary news The Knoxville Writers’ March 12 - PTA Meeting Group meets Wednesday, April 13 - Family Fun February 22, 11:00 a.m. - Night 5:30 - 8:30 1:00 p.m., Naples Italian Cont. on page 4 PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 20, 2012 Classifieds

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