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Game On Against Cancer Armstrong visits with to raise funds for Thompson governor haslam Cancer Survival Center By Tasha Mahurin [email protected] Knoxville’s “go-to” store for home entertainment, Games and Things, has teamed up with a number of local sponsors to host a dynamic fundraiser for Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Scott and Lisa Mellon, who have owned Games and Things for 32 years, were inspired to host the event after Lisa’s own health journey led to treatment at the Thompson Cancer Survival Institute. “After spending some time at the center for treatment, I knew I wanted to do something. I called Covenant to see what we could do to help,” Lisa told the Focus. The couple was able to channel their expertise in home entertainment and gaming to create a unique event for a wonderful Photo by Dan Andrews. cause. Candidate for Law Director Bud Armstrong shares a moment with Governor Bill Haslam following a Romney rally at the Turkey Creek Public The event, appropriately Market last Friday. entitled “Game On Against Cancer”, will feature an evening of celebrity gaming. Participants will be able to challenge a local celebrity to a game of table tennis, billiards, poker, darts or black jack. Mayor Madeline Roger, Mayor Tim Burchett, McMillan and Underwood Bruce Pearl, Abby Ham, Hallerin Hill, Con Hunley, Bill Landry and a host of other Knox-famous celebrities are among those who have Meet At Gibbs stepped up to the card table to show their support The Forum That advertisement from four years for this compelling cause. Wasn’t ago when the same crew (save for “We’re grateful that we Williams) endorsed Bill Phillips. had such a great response By Focus Staff Underwood won the coin toss, from our local celebrities but chose to allow McMillan and want to thank them The long awaited forum between to open the forum. McMillan for coming out to be part the two candidates in the Eighth immediately said if reelected of this fun-filled night,” Lisa District for the Knox County Board his top priority will be to build a added. of Education whimpered more than new Gibbs Middle School so that Proceeds from the event sizzled. It was a curious affair, local children aren’t bussed long will go to help fund two which allowed incumbent Mike distances out of their community. important programs at McMillan and challenger Conley After McMillan’s opening remarks, Thomspon Cancer Survival Underwood the opportunity to Underwood gave his own opening Center- the Thompson Cares answer questions from students statement and said children Fund and the Fellowship and the audience. need to be taught personal Center. The Thompson The forum was organized by responsibility and that it wrong Cares Fund provides Ahnna Estes of the Knoxville to bully. McMillan made the financial assistance for Chamber and Jimmy Hipshire of the observation he believes bullying patients who are in crisis Gibbs High Family and Community in our schools is a bigger problem and need help to meet

Engagement Committee. photo by dan andrews. than the administration believes the expenses of basic Evidently advertising for the it to be. necessities like housing, 8th District School Board member and candidate Mike McMillan gives event was nonexistent as the When asked if the school transportation, medical his opening statement at the forum at Gibbs High School on Thursday moderator lamented the fact budget, which is almost two- supplies and medication. evening. there wasn’t solitary parent thirds of Knox County’s entire In 2010, over $55,000 in from the Gibbs community capacity of parents and students retired central office administrator. annual budget, was increased aid was provided through in attendance. The fact the from Gibbs, the crowd looked like The old school system trifecta and the two candidates could the fund. organizers selected a night for a nursing home for retired school was represented by Mullins, as direct the spending, McMillan The Fellowship Center the debate at Gibbs the same administrators and officials. The neither Jim Williams nor Tommy said he would put it in classrooms; provides a free “home- night there was a choral concert King of the Pensioners, sometime Everett was present. The three adding teachers where necessary, away-from-home” for causes one to wonder about Superintendent Roy Mullins, was have recently been featured in improving reading skills for patients and families who their collective planning skills. in attendance as was Conley an ad for Conley Underwood, Rather than an audience filled to Underwood’s Aunt Shirley, another which was strikingly similar to an Continue on page 2 Continue on page 2

Expires 03-09-12 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 5, 2012 The winter that never came An unfamiliar winter for the mid-South? to as ‘La Nina.’ 2012 has known as ‘blocking.’ In other Well, that is an answer been a La Nina winter. words, when cold air spills that might actually require Historically, that usually into the East out of Canada several questions. So let’s means mild weather for at - which it often does in the path take them one at a time. least the southern half of winter months - this high Is it global warming? the United States. But the pressure ridge in the North My cell ones from By Richie Beeler Well I wouldn’t ask that exact effect that La Nina Atlantic effectively blocks phone rang as good ones is question too loudly on the has on weather in the East the cold air’s exit out to we were leaving the feeling other side of the Atlantic. is difficult to prove. A mild sea, sometimes locking it the doctor’s they impart If you are a snowboarder, That region of the world has winter such as this one in place over the eastern office. The to those who skier, or just a lover of all endured one of its harshest depends on other factors US for days or even weeks. message was read or hear things winter, the 2011- winters in decades. Below that may or may not even It is this long term presence brief and totally their words. In 2012 season has been zero temperatures have be related to the Southern of cold air that provides unexpected. “An Unfamiliar By Ralphine Major a downright bummer. For killed hundreds in eastern Oscillation. the setup for frequent “Mike Hearn [email protected] Path,” this the past three months, Europe. Snow has fallen in Has this been our mildest snowstorms. has a brain teacher draws By Sarah Baker most of the eastern United London, Spain, Portugal, winter ever? Believe it or In the winter of 2011, tumor,” the the reader into bakers@knoxfocus. States, including us folks Italy and even northern not, no. As recently as 2005 the NAO remained mostly voice said. We were her family’s daily details in com here in East Tennessee, Africa. Power outages have and 2006, the continental negative. That is why we stunned and knew that dealing with cancer. has languished in one of crippled millions in Russia US experienced two of the had numerous chances the Hearns must be Lori introduces readers the mildest, wettest, most and Ukraine. warmest January’s ever of snow here in East devastated. The news put to Mike and Micki Duncan uneventful winters in recent That is not to say that recorded, with hardly a Tennessee. Now it is true a damper on an otherwise a n d K e n t a n d A m y W i l l i a m s , memory. the global climate as a single instance of cold that we haven’t really had beautiful spring day. Thus, the first two couples the The warm winter whole has not experienced weather. While the winter ‘the big one’ in a number of began a precious family’s Hearns contacted with weather has also been a a warm period over the of 2012 has been above years. But again, that can journey of “an unfamiliar their dreadful news--two real downer for weather past decade. Certainly normal, there have been involve numerous factors path.” This former church great choices! Mike is an geeks (like yours truly) and it has. But one definitely occasional invasions of coming together in just the administrator’s battle with engineer who enjoys flying, professional forecasters. cannot conclude that this cold air that have helped right way and at just the brain cancer is chronicled and Micki works with the It just kind of goes with year’s mild winter in North balance the climatological right time. But in 2012 the in a book that his wife, Lori, school system and is also the territory that if you’re America was the result of averages. NAO has been relentlessly wrote. (Focus readers may a wedding planner. Kent a meteorologist you look global warming. So what’s the culprit? positive, offering no recall reading about Mike is the Pastor of Pastoral forward to winter when Can we blame it on El Well, again there may not extended periods of in the “Silent Witness” Care at Wallace Memorial many of the more exciting Nino? This became almost be a simple answer. But cold and allowing little column on 2-27-12.) This Baptist Church, and Amy and unpredictable weather a cultural catch phrase here’s the simplest one opportunity for a major working mother’s book is a teaching assistant. events occur. But not so during the 1990s when I can give, in layman’s eastern snowstorm. certainly has a family feel (Readers may remember in 2012. One well known Americans became familiar terms of course. It’s the And spring is in the air in with forewords written by my column on 2-21-11, Internet forecaster even with the popular term used North Atlantic Oscillation. the great Tennessee Valley. their son, Davis; daughter, “A Tennessee Treasure,” referred to this winter’s lack to describe an important Probably no single factor Flowers are blooming, trees Mallory (two youngsters about Kent Williams.) of spunk as “devastating.” weather phenomenon more profoundly affects are budding, baseball who seem to have grown It is easy to see why While I’m not sure I would known as the Southern winter weather in the season is just around the up when I was not looking); these two couples would go that far, it has been a Oscillation. This refers to eastern US than this corner. And even winter and even Mike, himself. top anyone’s list. They tough pill to swallow for the water temperatures in phenomenon. enthusiasts like me may Mother could hardly put are anchored in faith, those of us who anticipate a large area of the southern The NAO is an index as well take off our glum the book down, perhaps, and they are filled with those cold, snowy days by Pacific Ocean, which can that refers to the weather faces. Because there is because it parallels our compassion. the fire. And the question greatly affect the winter pattern in the northern one thing we definitely have own family in many ways. On this unplanned that inevitably comes up climate of the continental Atlantic Ocean. When a in common with baseball Though it was in a different journey with the Hearns, when weather doesn’t US. large dome of high pressure fans. decade, the scenario readers may feel Mike behave like we think it When the water is settles over Greenland, the We know there’s always was similar: a close-knit and Lori’s pain in trying should is ‘why.’ What unusually warm, it is called NAO is said to be ‘negative.’ next year. family, young children, a to teach their children toAn unfamiliar path Cont. from page 3 exactly is the root cause ‘El Nino.’ A cooler than A negative NAO has an father stricken with a life- still trust God even though that has led to such a mild normal Pacific is referred effect on the eastern US threatening disease in the their father has cancer; prime of life, and a mother travel with them on their who becomes the sole numerous trips to Duke breadwinner. Our lives for treatment and along McMillan and Underwood were forever changed. the Blue Ridge Parkway Game On Against Theirs would be, too. Our to Biltmore for their 20th hearts ached for them. wedding anniversary; Cancer to raise funds Meet At Gibbs I watched our father go enjoy the moment with Cont. from page 1 from working an 18-hour Mike and Davis when for Thompson Cancer the PTO, while McMillan day on the dairy farm to they go to a University of students, as well as preferred to highlight his doing a few limited tasks. Tennessee football game Survival Center enlarging those programs demonstrated ability to His enlarged, irregular- and when Mallory and her Cont. from page 1 million in hotel costs. that are successful work within the system beating heart caused mother head to Atlanta The home theatre room while eliminating those for results, as well as his me to grow accustomed for some girl fun; share in must travel more than 30 will be open for guests that haven’t been as established relationships to watching his erratic the fun when Mike goes miles to receive treatment to enjoy the big game, productive. with much of Knox County’s breathing. I was ten kayaking with his mother at Thompson. The center and the evening will also Underwood reiterated officials. years old and my brother and when he celebrates offers fully-furnished offer a silent auction and McMillan’s point about Underwood said he feels seven when our mother Father’s Day with his apartments, meals and plenty of food and drink. the necessity for students a calling to be a community taught us, in case of an own father; and feel their supportive services at no Tickets are $50 each to improve their reading leader and promised to emergency, how to stop sadness when they must cost to patients. Since and may be purchased skills. join all the PTO and PTA the straight-shift car we find a new home for their 1993, more than 17,000 by calling (865)541-1227 The candidates were organizations in the Eighth rode in with him. Surgery dog. guests have been served, or e-mailing mbrown@ then asked how they District if elected. McMillan was recommended; but, It is so like Lori to bring saving them nearly $7 covhlth.com. would deal with bullying? thanked folks for allowing in 1965, it seemed too some laughter to the Underwood said children him to serve, pointed to risky. Unlike the Hearn family even in these times need to realize there are his accomplishments in family, we had a set of with their Top 10 list which consequences to actions the short time he has been grandparents who lived signals that it is chemo and should be taught to on the Board of Education just across the road from week: “#9 – We know respect others. McMillan and said he wished to us. This young family that it’s chemo week when all said the administration improve technology inside we have come to know and our meals include potato needs to acknowledge the schools by placing love are “transplanted” soup or pasta.” There are bullying is a serious a device in the hands of Tennesseans: Lori’s family many touching moments, problem in schools and every child so that each is in Texas; Mike’s family also, throughout the book; both teachers and students child might reach his/her is in Indiana. some of my favorites need additional training to full potential. Those of us who have include pieces of their help eliminate bullying in The forum went well, read Lori’s writing in the everyday life, such as: schools. although there was past have long known when Mallory was to McMillan and Underwood ill concealed hostility of her unique ability to give a devotion about were then asked about the between the supporters of communicate. I learned her father at school, and new Carter Elementary each candidate. McMillan something interesting a knock at her mother’s School, with the question appeared to be relaxed and from a well-known and classroom door found being which of them jovial and offered to shake highly respected voice the 12-year-old standing was responsible for the hands with Underwood teacher I had many years there crying; when they community’s success as the two departed the ago. He always stressed include on their Christmas Offer expires 3-31-12 in having the project podium. As an event for the importance of not just wish list a clean MRI for approved. Even The Focus the Gibbs community, it singing the right words Mike; when Lori watches is tired of that one. was a striking failure, but on key, but singing with a 14-year-old Davis on the Underwood stressed as a political event it fell feeling and emotion. first day of school laughing his leadership qualities, short of high drama. I liken singers to writers. and talking with a group his having been active in What separates great Continue on page 3

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Day to day was so busy admiring the beauty of The present day Vestal feels like it is, as my baby’s eyes that I didn’t notice Community Organization Shakespeare put the lines forming around my own. was organized in February it, “creeping in this I had Emma when I was on Spring of 1991 as a follow up petty pace.” Yet, Break in college. It feels like yester- to several other Vestal now two Beatles are day I was dropping her off at the day- Neighborhood Groups. gone (George was care on Lincoln Memorial University’s The VCO was chartered my favorite), and campus and now she herself is getting (Nonprofit) by the the two remaining mail from colleges all over the coun- Tennessee Secretary of are both hovering try. She is going to have the opportu- State on December 18, around 70. There is nity to attend colleges that wouldn’t 1998 and has maintained no denying that time have given me the time of day. We that status since then. The By Sarah Baker bakers@knoxfocus. is actually march- recently received her scores on a Pre- group’s primary goal is to com ing at a swift and ACT test, and I was able to exhale a improve the reputation, steady pace. We little. She did exceptionally well. We appearance, safety, 1994. This plan reflects the inner-city neighborhood.” passed George Orwell’s 1984 almost did it, I thought. Of course, I realize economic, social health, priorities of participating As a Bicentennial thirty years ago and Prince’s 1999 that she is the one who is doing it. and quality of life of the Ve s t al C ommuni t y Neighborhood, Vestal was came and left without a global techno- She has been doing it for sixteen primarily low to moderate residents as well as awarded up to six(6) million logical breakdown. But, what next? years. Sixteen years ago, I sat in the income residents living in recommendations from the dollars in HUD grant monies I didn’t cry over Davy or Whitney or floor of the bathroom of my one bed- the Vestal Community. planners. Information from for new home construction even my favorite Beatle. For each, I room apartment bawling my eyes out In 1993 the Vestal residents was gathered and major renovations have paused and thought about his or over a little red plus sign on a stick. I Community Organization from monthly Vestal to existing houses. This her place in our culture and what else called the 1-800 number on the box, was chosen to participate in Community Organization grant money was awarded has passed behind me when I wasn’t and they assured me it was accurate. the Center for Neighborhood meetings, a neighborhood through the Tennessee looking. Sometime while I was work- So did the OB/GYN at St. Mary’s Medi- D e v e l o p m e n t ’ s survey, and from a Housing Development ing and raising my daughter, rock cal Center. Several weeks later, I felt Transforming community-wide meeting Agency (THDA) and music started sounding like alternative a flutter in my belly, and it has been Neighborhoods Together help in October of 1993 administered through the music, and country started sounding true love ever since. Since then, every Program, a grassroots in which residents were City of Knoxville Community like rock. I guess I was a mom watch- move I have made has been about neighborhood planning asked for specific ideas of Development Corporation. ing Nickelodeon when MTV stopped our survival and her development. program for low to moderate both short-term and long- The Vestal Community playing music. Now, my daughter is a We’ve been thick as thieves, but she income neighborhoods. term goals for improving (VCO) played a major role in teenager and we argue over the inferi- has always been her own person. She The Vestal Community the neighborhood. this project and had four of ority of MTV. Not only did video kill the prefers science to English. Her favor- Organization was awarded The Vestal Community its members on the board radio star, I tell her, it had the audac- ite Beatle is Paul. Her autonomy has a grant of $10,000 from was selected as one of the of directors. ity to create the reality star. Yuck! developed as quickly and discreetly as the Neighborhood Small Tennessee‘s Bicentennial The names of the original MTV isn’t the only thing that’s the lines around my eyes. She is exact- Grants Program funded Neighborhoods celebrating incorporators were Jack gotten weird. There is nothing strang- ly the kind of young woman I wanted by the East Tennessee 200 years of statehood. Householder(deceased), er than realizing that men’s furtive her to be. Exactly. But, what next? Foundation, with support The neighborhood was Emily Dills, Newman Seay, from the Charles Stewart probably selected because Doris Sams, Owen Seay, and Mott Foundation and the of its unique character Evelyn Jones(deceased). Center for Neighborhood among all of Knoxville’s Currently, the VCO is Development in partnership neighborhoods. The meeting the 2nd Monday with the City of Knoxville’s community incorporates of each month at 6:00pm Community Development both rural and urban at the South Knoxville An unfamiliar path Department. The Vestal characteristics. Vestal Community Center. For Cont. from page 3 Community Organization residents offer a variety information contact contracted two of descriptions of the Newman Seay (865)577- of boys at the lunch table; neighborhood planners, neighborhood character, 2806 or Seay426@aol. and when they retreat to who spent several months most of which incorporate com Indiana to enjoy a summer gathering data on the the notion of “urban Contributed by Newman of solitude and serenity community and began Appalachia.” Other people Seay at the lake while visiting writing a plan in March of describe the areas as “rural Mike’s parents. I highly recommend “An Unfamiliar Path” to everyone to read in case you or someone you know may face a similar challenge in the future. Perhaps, you may know someone who is currently facing such a challenge. A few months ago, Mike stood before his Dear Friend, church family and said, “I never wanted to go through During the last eighteen months that I have served as your Knox Picture provided by the Hearn family something like this, but I County School Board representative, we have made significant would not take anything for Front row: Davis and Mallory; Back row: Lori and Mike the journey.” Focus readers progress. Now, it is critical that we follow through to ensure that will surely find, as I did, grace and indescribable a monetary donation to we can finish the projects we have started and that we keep our that this family’s courage love in action.” They have Isaiah 42:16 Ministry, you momentum going. We have accomplished a great deal in a short in sharing such heartfelt established the Isaiah may e-mail Mike and Lori at period of time, but there is still much to do. and intimate details of their 42:16 Ministry in an effort isaiah4216ministry@gmail. ordeal is awe-inspiring. The to help other families facing com. “I will lead the blind by We have a new elementary school under way at Carter as well as book is a testimony that similar situations; 100% ways they have not known, a new Carter Middle School gymnasium. A project to eliminate the God truly is a “mountain of the proceeds from the along unfamiliar paths I will mover,” and it is a witness sale of “An Unfamiliar guide them; I will turn the severe traffic problems on Washington Pike at Ritta Elementary is how one family depended Path” ($15) will be used darkness into light before finally moving forward. I voted to keep our custodians as school on God for the smallest to to help others. To learn them and make the rough system employees instead of outsourcing their jobs. I led the effort their largest need. more about the ministry, places smooth. These are to defeat the closing of Corryton Elementary. Also, I have initiated Through their book, Mike visit isaiah4216ministry. the things I will do; I will a policy to redefine “zero tolerance” so that our children will be and Lori hope others “catch org. If you would like to not forsake them.” Isaiah a glimpse of God’s amazing purchase the book or make 42:16. safer at school. With your vote, the next item on my agenda is a long-awaited Gibbs Middle School so that our children can stay in their community instead of being bussed over long distances. I pledge to you that a new Gibbs Middle School will be my top priority when elected to a full term. We cannot continue to accomplish this kind of progress without your support. Please take the time to go vote on Election Day, Tuesday, March 6th. Every vote is important in the coming election and I humbly ask for your vote so we can continue to move our schools in the 8th District forward. Many thanks and let me know whenever I can be of help to you.

Kindest personal regards,

Mike McMillan

voteformcmillan.com PAGE A4 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 5, 2012 SeymourFocus MORE on Downtown Autobody Bycontinues Tasha Mahurin to serve Seymour [email protected] The shop is equipped When an accident with excellent equipment, occurs two things are Seymour Downtown Autobody, including the Chief Gen- affected- the vehicle’s located at 11706 Chapman esis. The Chief Genesis safety and the vehicle’s Highway in Seymour, con- combines laser and com- value. Vehicles that have Eagletrons tinues to offer friendly ser- puter technology to detect been involved in a colli- vice and top-notch repair. and record all damage sion should be repaired gear up for Although other shops have done to the vehicle, even accurately to maintain the since opened. Downtown if its not visibly apparent. A vehicle’s structural integ- competition Autobody was the first of print-out then documents rity. Repairs done incor- its kind in the Seymour this damage to expedite rectly may not only effect By Diane Humphrey, area when it opened in insurance approval. The the vehicles drivability, but Team Faculty Advisor October of 2009. Chief Genesis then acts also its value. Downtown Seymour School Board Owner Dave Clark saw as a guide and monitor, Autobody guarantees to go representative, Charles a need for the shop in the enabling Downtown Auto- the extra mile for each and Temple and wife, Donna, area when his Blount loca- body to restore your vehi- every client. Their paint accompanied the Seymour tions began to draw cus- cle to its previous condi- matching is guaranteed, High School Eagletrons tomers from South Knox- tion. Customers will be able and every job comes com- robotics team to ORNL’s ville and Seymour. The to clearly see the extent plete with a lifetime war- Manufacturing Design Facil- shop is the third of its of the vehicle’s structur- rantee. ity (MDF) (pictured inset) to kind for Clark who also al damage and what was “We would like to thank see the final build phase of owns shops in Maryville done to correct it. the community for their the robot that competed in and Alcoa, and is curren Access to technology is support,” Jones told The the Smoky Mountain Region- tnly combining those two not the only thing that dis- Focus. “We’re caught up al FIRST robotics competition shops into one super ser- tinguishes Downtown Auto- on hail damage and have last weekend at the Knoxville vice center. body. The shop offers com- immediate service open- Convention Center. “Its been a great couple plete insurance handling ings.” Eight regional teams, of years,” stated manager and is willing to work with For more information including Seymour High and long-time Seymour res- all insurance companies. about Downtown Autobody School, are being generously ident, Monte Jones. “We Their state-of-the-art and please call 865-773-0163 supported by ORNL in a com- surpassed the Maryville ASE and I-Car Gold Certi- or visit www.downtownau- mitment to strengthen the store’s figures our first year fied mechanics give them tobodyinc.com. math and science education own full-time mentors. The turns presenting their teams’ and continue to grow.” an edge over competitors. of the students in this region. students have full access updates, issues and lessons The brand new, state-of-the- to anything in the facility learned. All teams partici- YOUR CURVES WILL AMAZE YOU art, Manufacturing Design and have been using some pate in assisting with trou- Facility’s purpose and mis- cutting-edge technology ble-shooting. In the name of Join now sion is to advance technol- to build their robot. One of “gracious professionalism,” ogy – develop new materi- these is a type of additive students assist other teams FREE als, new processes – with a process, where lasers, elec- with specific problems they SAVE $149 focus on US manufacturing. tron beams and fused depo- may be facing. SHS program- It is “exposing the next gen- sition modeling are integrat- mer, Eric Auel, was able to Join Curves during our 14th Annual Food Drive. eration of engineers to the ed to “build up” a part, rather assist rookie team, Gibbs Bring in a bag of non-perishable food items between March 1 & next generation of manufac- than the traditional means H.S, in debugging some com- March 31, & join Curves for FREE! turing,” said Dr. Lonnie Love, of subtracting from a piece puter code on this particular All groceries will be donated senior scientist in robotics. of material in order to make Saturday (pictured above). to C.R.O.S.S. Ministries in Seymour. The students work seven parts. The SHS Eagletrons robot- days a week (week-nights Every Saturday all teams, ics team #3675 is so thank- 865-579-1777 and all day Saturday and some 250 people, gather ful for all the support received 216 Phoenix Ct., Ste E, Seymour, TN 37865 Sunday) with scientists and in a large conference room from our school, our school *Donation required. Offer based on first visit enrollment, minimum 24 mo. c.d. program. New members only. engineer mentors from the for a brown-bag lunch. After- board and all of our sponsors Service fee paid at time of enrollment. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at participating locations. MDF, as well as the team’s wards the students take and contributors. ©2012 Curves International, Inc March 5, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

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In Perspective City, Legacy Parks announce I bought a new car this week… the “mom-mobile” was on its last outdoor recreation initiative l e g . Actually Knoxville took the first step toward putting it was on itself on the map as a premier outdoor recre- its last ation community with the launch of Outdoor leg 30k Knoxville, a three-pronged initiative to capitalize m i l e s on the exceptional outdoor recreational assets and one found in and around Knoxville. It includes a new By Tasha Mahurin toddler Mahurint@ Adventure Center, a website and a three-day fes- knoxfocus.com before I tival this summer. traded it The most visible presence for Outdoor in, but I digress. Knoxville will be the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure This may sound a bit Center to be created in the City-owned Gateway odd coming from a sales Pavilion Building at Volunteer Landing. Legacy person, but I actually Parks Foundation, a Knoxville-based non-prof- detest dealing with other it focused on expanding parks, open space sales people. I despise and recreational opportunities, will operate the “doing the deal”, and center in partnership with River Sports Outfitters. I loathe those twisted “Outdoor Knoxville will showcase our trails, mind-games sales people parks, waterways and greenways for both visitors are notorious for playing. and Knoxville residents,” said Mayor Madeline I cringe when the calcula- Rogero. “We have great opportunities here for tor comes out. In general recreation in beautiful natural settings just min- I find the entire process utes from downtown, and this effort will help pro- comparable to a root- mote those and encourage everyone to get out canal. However, this was and enjoy them.” not the case this week The Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center when I, in a moment of will serve as the recreational hub for not only desperation with the Knoxville but also the entire region. It is central- threat of a check-engine ly located with easy connections to downtown light looming, pulled into Knoxville, the University of Tennessee, I-40, and Rusty Wallace Kia on all the trails and greenways on both sides of the Alcoa Highway. river. Now before you roll Outdoor Knoxville will be a destination through your eyes, let me state a unique mix of boutique retail, outdoor equip- that this particular deal- ment rentals and sales, and local events and ership is not one of my cli- excursions. ents, and no, I did not get Legacy Parks Foundation will locate its office a discount for including on the second level and manage the space for Photo by dan andrews. them in this column. But public events and activities. The theater and Laura Jones and Ed McAllister unfurl the Outdoor Knoxville banner while repelling down as our publisher Steve large room will be made available for public use. the side of the Gateway Pavilion Building during the initiative’s announcement on Tuesday, Cont. on page 2 Continue on page 2 February 28.

Another week has and requirements that activities. currently in the Senate Education observed on the House floor to come and gone. It is apply to the specif- The House also passed legisla- Committee. remember those who lost their hard to believe that ic type of small busi- tion to provide transparency and I want to remind you again that I lives and property in the spring it is already March. ness the user desires accountability in tax increment will be holding Town Hall meetings storms that hit Tennessee. I Last week I brought to start. The bill now financing (TIF) law. TIF is an eco- on March 10th and 17th. This is would ask you to do what you can a bill to the House goes to the Senate for nomic development tool that local an opportunity to meet one on one to comfort and aid these families. floor to provide small action. governments use to redevelop with me to discuss any state con- This is the time of year for these business entrepre- Another bill that areas. Without TIF, some redevel- cern you might have. The meet- storms, so be vigilant and aware neurs with webpage made it through the opment projects may never occur ings are as follows: to reports of bad weather. If you information to help House this week tar- which could cost areas potential Saturday, March 10th – 10:00 know of someone who might not encourage small busi- From State gets individuals who economic growth and jobs. a.m. – Tennessee School for the have a weather radio or safe place ness activity through- promote sex as a pro- Legislation to protect First Deaf to ride out a storm, please share out Tennessee. Representative fession, also known as Amendment rights of school per- Saturday, March 10th – 2:00 your information and/or space with Small businesses Harry Brooks “pimps.” This bill adds sonnel, including teachers and p.m. – Carter Community Library them. Be a good neighbor. It is an are the backbone of to the sex offender administrators, made it through Saturday, March 17th – 10:00 honor to be your Representative. our economy, and anything that registry the names of individuals the House. This bill ensures that a.m. – Corryton Senior Community You can sign up to receive we can do to provide them with convicted of promoting prostitu- educators can participate in pro- Center updates electronically at: http:// resources to help them grow is a tion. First time offenders will be grams that take place on school Saturday, March 17th – 2:00 www.capitol.tn.gov/lyris/h19s. win for them and the entire state. listed for ten years. Individuals property both before and after p.m. – Powell Community Library html This webpage would aid small busi- with second offenses would be school hours as long as it does I hope to see you at one or more nesses in obtaining information there for life. This is one step in not interfere with their school of these meetings. concerning state laws, regulations, hoping to eliminate these illegal duties. This companion bill is A moment of silent prayer was PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 5, 2012 In Perspective

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Hunley says often: “I like to give credit where credit is due.” So here’s what they did “right”… 1.) Upon pulling into the dealership I was not mauled by sales reps. While sever- al of them were standing nearby, ever ready to assist, I actually asked for assis- tance rather than being pounced upon. (I realize I’m being direct, but I also know that you know exactly what I’m talking about.) 2.) They treated me like a person not a woman. 2012 or not, I know a good many women who won’t step foot Photo by Dan Andrews. onto a car lot without a man by their side. However, I was Crown College hosted a Rally for Rick on Wednesday, February 29. totally at ease throughout the entire process. Never at any point did my sales rep try to manipulate my mater- nal instincts for safety or City, Legacy Parks announce outdoor recreation initiative appeal to my vanity- we Cont. from page 1 to the waterfront and get Legacy Parks of outdoor recreation- participants from simply discussed the fea- Recreational, civic and them out to play. Foundation has devel- al venues and opportu- throughout the region, tures and benefits of each community groups will be The Gateway Pavilion oped the site with a nities throughout East including Asheville, vehicle. encouraged to hold meet- Building is owned by the skilled advisory team. Elle Tennessee and encourag- Atlanta and Nashville. 3.) The sales manager ings in the space for a city, and originally housed Colquitt, author of the es people of all levels of Legacy Parks and finance department nominal charge. These the Gateway Regional popular “Mini Adventure experience to participate. Foundation has been were very negotiable, and rentals for business and Visitors Center. In recent Series” of guidebooks for The Outdoor Knoxville actively working to make there wasn’t an excessive private functions would years, the building has on- and off-road adven- Adventure Center will be East Tennessee a rec- amount of back and forth, generate revenue to been vacant, and the city tures around Tennessee, the hub of these activi- reational destination of number crunching…you support Legacy Parks has paid to maintain it. has developed all the ties. The events will the Southeast. The initial know, the calculator deal. Foundation’s operations City Council will be asked content. She will keep the include: work has been focused In the end, I walked out and mission. to approve a lease with content current and excit- • An all-day adventure on creating a 1,000-acre with a great vehicle at a River Sports Outfitters, Legacy Parks Foundation ing, review and manage race urban wilderness and rec- great price. a 29-year-old recreation- at its March 6 meeting. all postings, maintain the • A metric century bike reational corridor stretch- 4.) The staff was friend- al retailer and outdoor If approved, the Outdoor Facebook page, and pro- ride organized by ing along the Tennessee ly, accommodating, and excursion provider in Knoxville Adventure duce a weekly e-news- the Smoky Mountain River’s south shore, from patient. When my husband Knoxville, will manage the Center will open in mid- letter showcasing events Wheelmen the Forks of the River and I returned to pick-up first level. They will fea- April. and local activities. In • A cross-country moun- Wildlife Management the vehicle, we had afore- ture boat, stand-up pad- The second element of addition, she will aggres- tain bike trial designed Area to Alcoa Highway. mentioned toddlers in tow. dleboard and bike rentals the Outdoor Knoxville ini- sively market the site by the Appalachian This corridor will parallel The waiting room was fully as well as retail space tiative is a new website, locally, regionally, and Mountain Bike Club and connect to the green- stocked with coloring books, offering outdoor gear and OutdoorKnoxville.com. It nationally to users, con- • A trail run organized ways along the north side crayons, and snacks. The equipment. Premium out- is a robust, comprehen- tent providers, sponsors by the Knoxville Track of the river. process went very quickly, door brands Patagonia, sive portal to all outdoor and advertisers. Club During the past five years and both girls left with bal- The North Face, Smart recreational activities, OutdoorKnoxville.com • A variety of guided Legacy Parks Foundation loons and a smile- despite Wool and Mountain venues, and events in our offers a year-round activ- hikes has raised more than $3 the fact that at one point Hardware will create region. This highly inter- ity calendar that can • A community bike million for parks, green- they tried to disassemble boutique concept shops active website has gath- be added to by anyone. ride ways and recreational a piece of office furniture. within the River Sports ered information, videos, Additionally, users are • Family activities venues, added more than (Don’t judge me- they’re Outfitters retail space. photos, and other related able to submit videos • Boat and bike demos 200 acres of parkland to two and four.) In addition to the rental content from a broad and and photos as well as and rentals Knox County and helped So if you are in the and retail components, inclusive variety of sourc- offer their experiences, • A climbing wall protect nearly 1,000 acres market to purchase a new Legacy Parks Foundation es, creating an easy- advice, and review on • Films and speakers of farm and forest land in vehicle, I highly recommend and River Sports to-use resource for all events, trails and venues. This event will attract East Tennessee. Rusty Wallace Kia on Alcoa Outfitters will offer public levels of outdoor adven- Information will always be Highway. If you’re in the car programs and group out- turers. The site officially current, descriptive, and business, I would recom- ings from the facility. launched today. easy to use. mend taking these obser- Maps, directions and gen- OutdoorKnoxville.com Outdoor KnoxFest is vations into consideration, eral information about will position Knoxville, the third key element in because thanks to their recreational opportuni- and the region, as a rec- the initiative. Outdoor great service, we’ll defi- ties throughout the region reational destination by KnoxFest will be a three- nitely buy again. P.S. Ask will be provided at an showcasing the abun- day event, Aug. 24 -26, for Eddie. information center in the dance of parks, trails, that promotes a variety Remember not to text building. Outdoor-related greenways, activities, and while driving and bona for- events held at the facil- amenities that we enjoy tuna sit semper. ity will bring people down in Knoxville. PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 5, 2012 March 5, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Tennessee’s Forgotten Senator Tom Stewart Part 4 Pages from Nashville and his florid and vitriolic editorials attacking the Political his opponents had led to Past his having been shot. Ned Carmack managed to buy the Murfreesboro Daily News Journal in an arrangement where the former owner agreed to finance the paper and its assets and Carmack became both the editor and publisher in 1933. By Ray Hill The newspaper under [email protected] Carmack’s management soon failed and was rthur Thomas the subject of litigation, “Tom” Stewart causing Carmack to lose assumed his control of the Murfreesboro placeA in Washington, D. C. Daily News Journal. As his on January 16, 1939 after father had been elected having won one of the most to Congress and the hotly contested Senate United States Senate, the races in Tennessee history. younger Carmack was Senator Stewart retained at soon expressing interest least one staff member from in seeking elective office. his predecessor George L. Carmack announced Berry, Ms. Virginia Cox, who himself as a candidate for was quite experienced and the United States Senate in knew both the Senate and 1938, but a strange incident Tennessee well. Stewart, led to his withdrawing a very friendly and kindly his candidacy. Evidently, man, did not have the same Carmack had offered a kind of forceful personality ride to two hitchhikers who as his senior colleague, promptly attacked him, Kenneth D. McKellar, which beating him so badly that frequently caused him to his legs were permanently be overshadowed. Upon disabled. Carmack’s entering the Senate, Stewart delayed political ambitions had waited until his term as came into full bloom in District Attorney had expired 1942 and he proved to be before assuming his seat in an effective speaker, just as

the Senate, although he had From the Nashville Banner Collection, Nashville Public Library. his father had been. been eligible to take office in Senator Tom Stewart campaigning, circa 1948. November of 1938. Stewart Senator Stewart returned had delayed his resignation to Tennessee to campaign as District Attorney to rather quietly. Stewart prevent outgoing Governor office as the two senators from Massachusetts was by the Japanese Empire, never been close to either again had the full support Gordon Browning from discussed appointments. Chairman of the Senate’s isolationism collapsed Governor Cooper or Senator of Senator McKellar and Mr. appointing his successor. Remembering the old Naval Affairs Committee and as a political factor in the Stewart and simply followed Crump of Memphis lent his adage about being seen Walsh hated the British, as United States. Americans McKellar’s lead. Cooper support as well, although Stewart was the least but not heard, the young many Irishmen did. William were stunned and outraged finally decided to seek he was somewhat less senior member of the United man, then in his very early Borah, “the Lion of Idaho”, and FDR’s speech to reelection as governor while than enthused. The latent States Senate when he twenties, listened quietly an orator so compelling it the Congress discussing Stewart sought a second discontent of the voters was sworn into office while as Senators McKellar and was said his speeches on December 7, 1941 was to term in the Senate. Both showed itself in the election McKellar was one of the Stewart discussed various the floor of the Senate could become one of the most encountered unexpectedly returns. Senator Stewart most senior members. It candidates for Federal actually move colleagues famous in a presidency filled strong opposition in the had actually lost the election had been McKellar who had judgeships in Tennessee. to change their votes, was with memorable moments. primaries. until the returns from Shelby urged Stewart to run for the One of the applicants the ranking Republican Congress promptly declared County came rolling in, Senate and brought along was a personal friend of on the Foreign Relations war on the Japanese Stewart’s opponent was giving Stewart 42,875 votes his political partner, E. H. Senator Stewart and the Committee and absolutely Empire, as well as the other untested politically, but to a total of 6,959 votes for Crump, leader of the Shelby younger Stewart recalled opposed to any involvement members of the “Axis” possessed a name familiar Carmack. Stewart won County political machine. that particular gentleman in Europe. Gerald Nye of powers, Germany and Italy. to Tennesseans. Edward renomination by less than McKellar presided over a was not only a friend of his North Dakota, Bennett Ward “Ned” Carmack, Jr. twenty thousand votes out vast network of Federal father’s, but also a frequent Champ Clark of Missouri, 1942 brought new was the son of the late U. S. of more than two hundred officials and appointees hunting companion. Thomas Burton K. Wheeler of elections as well as Senator E. W. Carmack who and sixty two thousand in Tennessee, as well as Stewart watched while the Montana, Henrik Shipstead consistently depressing had been assassinated in ballots cast by Tennessee literally thousands of other two senators decided upon of Minnesota, Robert Taft news for Americans. The the streets of Nashville after Democrats. Tennesseans for whom he two candidates to fill Federal of Ohio, Robert R. Reynolds war was not going well a bruising primary contest for had done favors. McKellar judgeships in Tennessee. of North Carolina, and for the Allied powers and the governorship between E. H. Crump was relished having a colleague the aging Hiram Johnson Americans were being called Carmack and incumbent mortified by the results he liked personally and Tom Stewart had run for of California, once Teddy on to make more and more Malcolm Rice Patterson. of the election. A highly could work closely with; his the Senate as a supporter Roosevelt’s running mate in the way of sacrifices to aid E. W. Carmack became sensitive and supremely relationship with Stewart’s of President Franklin D. on the Progressive “Bull the war effort. Tom Stewart something of a martyr to the egotistical man, Crump was predecessor George L. Berry Roosevelt and the New Moose” ticket, were all was up for reelection for cause of prohibition and an appalled that Stewart had had been, at best, frosty, if Deal. By and large, Stewart profoundly isolationist and a six-year term and the imposing statue of Carmack actually needed the votes not downright hostile. was faithful to his pledge. insisted upon a foreign discontent amongst voters still stands in front of from Shelby County to win. Senator McKellar, who policy of strict neutrality as ensured he would have an Tennessee’s Capitol to this It left a bitter taste in the Senator Stewart’s son did not personally like another world war erupted in opponent in the Democratic day. The younger Carmack Memphis Boss’ mouth and and namesake, Thomas the frequently devious Europe when Hitler invaded primary. Governor Prentice had not known the same one he never forgot. M. Stewart, lived to be well Roosevelt, issued a Poland. Britain and France Cooper had been casting kind of success as his father. into his nineties and prior to statement supporting a immediately declared war a longing eye on Stewart’s Ned Carmack had dabbled his passing away, related third term for FDR, as did on Germany as Hitler’s Senate seat and likely would in real estate speculation witnessing a meeting Senator Stewart. The world blitzkrieg quickly subjugated have run had not Senator without much success and between Tennessee’s two was changing with the Poland. The German armies McKellar been so profoundly had finally become the senators, which occurred aggression of the Japanese swiftly turned on France opposed to the idea. Cooper editor of the Murfreesboro in 1939, the first year Empire in much of Asia and although France was was eligible to seek a third Daily News Journal, following Tom Stewart served as a and German dictator Adolf considered a world power consecutive two-year term in his father’s footsteps. senator from Tennessee. Hitler’s territorial ambitions at the time, the Germans as governor and was still The elder Carmack had Young Stewart was waiting in Europe. Still, isolationist rapidly defeated the French only forty-six years old in been the editor of The in the reception room of his sentiment in America was and drove the British from 1942. Boss Crump had Tennessean newspaper in father’s Senate office and very strong and Roosevelt the European continent in heard his father calling for had difficulties with a an embarrassing route at him. Most of the Senate foreign policy that was Dunkirk. The world was once offices had closed and the internationalist in its point again mired in the flames of halls were largely deserted of view and practice. A war and most Americans and the younger Stewart majority of Americans wanted no part of it. had been waiting to go home loathed the idea of being with his father. Supposing involved in another Tennessee’s senators, that Senator Stewart had European war and it took Tom Stewart and Kenneth been detained briefly, all of Franklin Roosevelt’s McKellar, loyally supported Thomas Stewart went into considerable political skills Franklin Roosevelt’s his father’s office to see to navigate the powerful internationalist foreign Senator McKellar sitting isolationist bloc in Congress. policy. In fact, the majorityof inside and McKellar wanted Many of the most powerful Southern members of the a drink of water. The younger members of Congress Senate were the most Stewart was dispatched to were strongly isolationist; reliably internationalist fetch a glass and poured Senator David I. Walsh, the in that body and Stewart water for McKellar and first Irish Catholic Democrat and McKellar were no used the opportunity to ever elected governor and exception. With the sneak plant himself in his father’s United States Senator attack on Pearl Harbor PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 5, 2012

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An unexpected Maryville downs Farragut in regional battle run… Tennessee By Ken Lay coach Scott West said second region title in six a short jumper to put 3-point play by Miranda basketball not The fourth time was the after watching his team years. Maryville up for good. Maples with 3:56 to go. charm for the Maryville win its first regional title But Lady Rebels soph- “She had struggled early Rebecca Jameson then done yet High School girls basket- on the road. “Farragut is omore guard Dee Clark in the tournament but she answered with a bucket By Alex Norman ball team. a great team and it looked had other ideas. Clark, hit those big shots for us,” to pull Farragut to within The Lady Rebels like they were going to run who missed her freshman West said. “She’s a soph- 35-33 a short time later. When Bruce Pearl took notched a 39-35 come- us right out of here.” season with a knee injury, omore but she didn’t get She, however, wasn’t over the Tennessee bas- back victory over Far- The Lady Admirals, buried her first three shots to play last year, so she’s around much longer as ketball program in 2005, ragut Wednesday night in who had won three close in the final period to give really only a freshman,” she fouled out after hit- things were looking pretty the Region 2-AAA Cham- games against Maryville Maryville (20-11) a 34-31 West said of Clark. “We’re ting her last basket. bleak on Rocky Top. pionship Game at Lynn E. earlier in the season, clung lead with 5:21 remaining lucky to have her for two “They outhustled us and The Vols had just fin- Sexton Gymnasium. to a 31-24 lead heading in the contest. Clark hit a more years.” we just couldn’t get any- ished a below medio- “This is absolutely to the fourth quarter and pair of 3-pointers to open Maryville extended its thing going against their cre 14-17 campaign, the unbelievable,” Maryville looked poised to claim its the frame. She added advantage to 36-31 on a Continue on page 2 fourth straight season that head coach Buzz Peterson failed to get his team into the NCAA tournament. In those four years, the Vols went a combined 61-59, with a 29-35 mark in the ‘Attagirl’ Southeastern Conference. Still, the UT fan base was Donna Fielden to be recognized for service to students and community divided. Some wanted a change in direction. Others Donna Fielden will never forget along the way: kids. wanted Peterson to get one the phone call she made to her Fielden will retire at the end more season, based more daddy during of this school year, but even in on his “nice guy” persona the wee hours of retirement she says she plans to than anything he showed a March morn- continue to be involved in some as a coach. ing during a bas- capacity with youngsters. Tennessee Athletic Direc- ketball season They’re calling Tuesday’s event tor Mike Hamilton made nearly 20 years the “Donna Fielden Retirement the decision to fire Peter- ago. Extravaganza!” It will be held in By Steve son, and hired University of Refereeing the West High main auditorium Williams Milwaukee-Wisconsin head in the 1993 starting at 3 p.m., with a recep- coach Bruce Pearl. women’s junior college nation- tion immediately following. Expectations were low for als at Tyler, Texas, Donna had The official West High invitation Pearl, who would be rebuild- just gotten word she had been states: “Join us as we boast, roast ing a program, and a team selected to work the tourna- and toast Donna’s decades of that lost two of its best play- ment’s championship game. She service to students and her com- ers, Scooter McFadgon and was eager to share the news with munity.” Brandon Crump. her father, who himself had been In lieu of gifts, contributions But Pearl did something a NCAA Division 1 basketball offi- to the Elbert Fielden Memorial few could be foreseen. The cial. The two had always called Scholarship and the Lisa Fielden Vols finished the 2005- the national tournament finals Buntin Memorial Fund are encour- 2006 campaign with a the Big Dance. aged. Donna established these 22-8 record, and an SEC Being so happy and excited, funds to honor her late father Eastern Division champion- Donna had lost track of time as and sister. Contributions are tax ship. They beat eventual she put in the phone call to her deductible and may be sent along national champion Florida father, sound asleep back home with cards or letters of apprecia- twice, including a memora- in Halls Cross Roads. tion to: West High School, attn: ble 80-76 victory at Thomp- “I felt it was really the first big Cora Ridge/DFRE. son-Boling Arena. move I had made in college ball,” Fielden graduated from Halls In his six seasons in said Donna. “I woke him up. I just High in 1974 and received her Knoxville, the Vols finished said, I’m going to the Big Dance. Master’s degree in education with a 145-61 record, with He said, ‘Attagirl’ and hung up.” and administration from UT in a 65-31 mark in the SEC. One word, but it meant so 1980. Not only did she follow in They made it to the NCAA much. the footsteps of her father in offi- tournament each year, If Elbert Fielden were still living, ciating, she also was inducted Donna Fielden followed in the footsteps of her father, Elbert Fielden, including three trips to the perhaps that would be what he into the Greater Knoxville Sports as a basketball referee. “I had the honor of calling with him twice,” Sweet 16, and Tennessee’s would tell his daughter when she Hall of Fame last July, nine years says Donna. Both are in the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame for first ever stop in the Elite is recognized Tuesday (March 6) after her dad was so honored in their officiating. Eight. They earned the first at a celebration of her 32-year 2002. number 1 ranking in pro- career as an educator in Knox Fielden’s accomplishments as gram history, and won the County schools. an official include being the first can be a means to the end. I think to UConn or I’m going to the NFL,’ SEC regular season cham- Donna Fielden is certainly female to officiate a TSSAA state kids need to prioritize, making being unrealistic. So prioritize and pionship in 2008. deserving of another “Attagirl.” boys tournament game in 1994. academics first. Working at Coach be realistic.” Even with those impres- In addition to her outstand- Being involved in athletics Pat Summitt’s basketball camps, Paul Romero, a relatively young sive accomplishments, per- ing officiating career, she was a and academics throughout her I’ve heard Pat tell kids to be real- teacher on the West High facul- haps the most important middle school science teacher at career, Fielden was asked what istic, know what your talent is, ty and also a TSSAA football and thing Pearl did was get Ten- Karns (1980-1992) and Powell advice she would give to today’s know what your ability is and play basketball referee, has benefited nessee fans to believe in (1992-1999) before being sent to high school student-athlete? toward that. If you are a Division two ways from Fielden expertise. that program. West High School as an assistant “Prioritize and keep in mind III level athlete, then work hard “In my three years at West, Ms. principal in January of 1999. what’s most important,” she said. toward Division III. Don’t be one Fielden has been very supportive, Continue on page 2 The common denominator all “Athletics is not the end all, but it of these kids who says, ‘I’m going Continue on page 3 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 5, 2012 Central High School Softball Preview ‘Attagirl’ By Ken Lay 3-AAA has dominated by Feb. 25. Central won three Top returners include: said. “Styles is a stud at down to Karns and us for As the 2012 softball stellar pitching. Cox, how- games at The Heritage Play Caroline Testerman third and Megan will be the district. season looms Central ever, said that may not be Day in dominating fashion. (senior, shortstop and four- solid at first base.” “I think Anderson County High School coach Mike the case this season. The Lady Bobcats defeat- year starter in the infield); Cox said that the Lady may make some noise. Oak Cox has only one prevail- “I know that Powell ed Bearden (5-1), Morris- Chloe Cox (senior and four- ‘Cats, who went 33-8 last Ridge, Clinton and Camp- ing thought. lost their No. 1 pitcher. I town West (9-0) and Alcoa year starting catcher); Kait- season, will look to com- bell County don’t have the “It’s going to be an inter- know Karns lost their No. (7-1) as junior pitchers lyn Howell (junior, second pete for the District 3-AAA coaching.” esting year,” said Cox, who 1 pitcher and I lost my No. Kacy Russell and Morgan baseman); Courtney Styles Championship along with The Lady Hawks may be opens his 13th season as 1 pitcher,” Cox said. “I feel Dukes were impressive. (sophomore, third base- the Beavers. Halls and a dark horse and Cox said Lady Bobcats head coach. like that with everybody “My pitchers did a superb man). Russell and Dukes Powell have competed for he hopes Hardin Valley, “I know that my girls are losing their pitching, that job, they gave up two runs both return and will handle the title in the past. Hardin coached by former Central going to play hard every games will be 10-8, 11-7 in three games,” Cox said. pitching duties. Valley Academy will also shortstop Whitney Hickam, time they step on the or 13-10. “Going in, I didn’t really Top newcomers are look to make its mark in does well. field. “Teams will win with know what to expect until freshman outfielders the program’s fourth year “I hope Hardin Valley has “We’re going to win our offense and defense. It’s we played Saturday {Feb. Jordan Hansard and Bailey of existence. a good season,” Cox said. share of games. We won’t going to come down to who 25]. Right now, I feel pretty Compton, who are both “In the past, Halls, “I always want to see my win them all but I know can swing the bat and who good about my team.” projected starters. Junior Powell, Central and Karns former players do well. that we’ll play hard. I have plays solid defense.” It will be a tough grind for Megan Pinkston, a transfer have been the most consis- 12 girls and I call them The Cox had to feel pretty the Lady Bobcats in 2012 from West High, will start tent programs,” Cox said. Dirty Dozen because they good after seeing the Lady but they have the right mix at first base. “Halls has been a little work so hard.” Bobcats perform in some and experienced young- “My middle infield is the down in the last four years. In past years, District scrimmages on Saturday, sters and savvy veterans. best in the county,” Cox I think it will probably come

Maryville downs Farragut An unexpected run… Tennessee basketball not done yet Cont. from page 1 school early to play profes- of Austin Peay, the kind Vols had a 17-13 record, in regional battle So when Pearl was fired sional basketball? If that of loss that hadn’t been with a 9-6 mark in the SEC. Cont. from page 1 opened a 28-20 lead on following a 2010-2011 wasn’t enough, six seniors seen since the Buzz Peter- Tennessee won only 8 con- defense,” said Jameson, a 3-pointer by Katie Over- season after an NCAA would also leave the pro- son era. ference games in Pearl’s who scored 10 points to ton midway through the investigation, there were gram, including point But as time went on, Ten- final season. Tennessee lead Farragut (26-7). third quarter. questions about where the guard Melvin Goins and nessee basketball showed had likely done enough to The Lady Admirals were The final eight min- program would go from center Brian Williams. improvement, and when earn an NIT berth, and still held scoreless until Mad- utes belonged to the here. Just like Pearl, Martin Jarnell Stokes, one of the had an outside shot at the ison Blevins scored the Lady Rebels as Clark, Hamilton’s final major had to rebuild the program, nation’s top 20 recruits, NCAA tournament. game’s final basket with Leila Bangesh. Miranda decision as UT AD was only with much less on the enrolled at Tennessee mid- No one will confuse 2.7 seconds remaining. Maples and Kayla Tillie to hire Missouri State’s current roster to work with. season, the Vols had some Cuonzo Martin with Bruce “We just went cold and scored clutch points down Cuonzo Martin to replace And while Pearl empha- momentum. Pearl. They are different Maryville played a great the stretch while the Lady Pearl. Martin, a no-non- sized offense, Martin Stokes graduated high coaches, different motiva- game,” Farragut coach Admirals struggled. sense coach with a list stressed defense, which school early, and picked tors, and different “sales- Wes Edmonds said. “This Clark scored a game- of references a mile long, is a more difficult way to the Vols over Kentucky, men” when it comes to UT is really tough. People high 12 points for the was a move almost univer- get players to buy in to a Arkansas, and his home- basketball. didn’t expect us to be Maryville, which was set sally applauded in the bas- new coaching staff. town Memphis Tigers. His But if this late season here. to host a Section 1-AAA ketball world. November and Decem- arrival was a shot in the run is any indication, the “If you’d told the girls game for the right to go to But he wasn’t Pearl… ber didn’t do very much to arm for the team, and Ten- Vols are in good hands, that they would be region the state tournament. Going into this season get Tennessee fans excit- nessee basketball fans, especially when Cam runner-up at the begin- Farragut was set to there was a great deal ed about the program. The which had been through so Tatum and Renaldo Wool- ning of the season, they’d travel to Northeast Ten- of concern in Big Orange Vols lost six out of seven much negativity over the ridge are the only seniors have taken it.” nessee for a Sectional Country. How would he games (their lone win over past year and a half. on the roster. Farragut got the better game but results were replace his top two scor- Division II Chaminade), At press time (before The rumors of this pro- of things throughout the unavailable at press ers, Tobias Harris and including an embarrassing the regular season finale gram’s demise… appear to first three quarters and time. Scotty Hopson, who left home defeat at the hands against Vanderbilt), the be just that… rumors.

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Hackney 183 Peggy Puleo High Series Scratch--Female 181 Beulah Armetta 659 Betty Phillips High Game Scratch-Female 591 Bobbie Fisher 192 Janet Huffaker High Series Scratch--Female 563 Mary Lively 179 Betty Phillips 550 Carolyn McGill 174 Linda Worth 500 Susie Martin 460 Beulah Armetta Pellissippi State offers full lineup of non- PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 5, 2012 March 5, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 ‘Attagirl’ Cont, from page 1 “Hard work,” said Fielden. but you really miss the fellow- very helpful,” said Romero, “She was just all about workin’ ship of the officials. I’ll miss who teaches personal finance hard. She expected it from the day-to-day fellowship with and business principles. “As the players and she worked the students, and I’ll miss the a new teacher, you have a lot hard, too, because she was day-to-day fellowship with our of behavioral issues at times. starting to train at that time staff here at West High School. She’s really helped me get for the ‘76 Olympics. After Educators are a unique group through that and develop my that first season, some of us of people. They do a lot with skills as a teacher. She’s cri- gym rats would get together very little. And they love chil- tiqued my lesson planning and play a pickup game with dren.” and performing in front of her because she wanted the students. workout. Let me tell you: she ONE-SPORT ATHLETES “As an official, it’s been played HARD. She played Fielden understands why very nice to have someone so hard it was scary. Integri- many of today’s high school to talk to about certain situ- ty. Hard work. That’s what I athletes specialize in one ations that have happened to remember about her. And just sport, but she likes the way it me in games, just to get her a good person. That’s all you used to be. perspective of it. Sometimes can say, just a good person.” “I understand why they do I get to hear stories of things that, because it’s so competi- that she’s dealt with, so it’s ALMOST A COACH tive now,” she said. “But I hate nice to get her point of view. “After I finished gradu- to see it. When I grew up, you She gives me different things ate school, I thought I might usually had the opportunity to to consider when I’m blowing want to coach,” said Fielden. play three sports and you had the whistle. That helps my offi- “I went over and applied for fun. Playing different sports ciating.” a job at Chowan Community also broke up the year. We’d West coaches sometimes College, just north of Raleigh. do something in the fall, then direct officiating questions They offered me the job. In you’d have basketball, and from a recent game Fielden’s addition to coaching, I would way, Romero said. Her con- have been a freshman coun- Continue on page 4 nection to the school com- selor or something bined with her past ties to offi- like that. I drove ciating allows Fielden to see back to Knoxville, both sides, a rare perspective. fully thinking that’s As a result, “she’s fair” in her the career route I answers, said Romero. wanted to go. But As Fielden prepares to Knox County Schools close this chapter of her life, had called while I was she hopes she has lived up gone and offered me to “No. 167” in a book her a job at Karns Middle daddy, who died in 2005, School. It paid the once gave her. same amount of “It was one of those life les- money and I got to sons-type books,” said Donna. stay home. “He said, if I can do No. 167, “When I decid- I’d know my journey had been ed I wasn’t going worth it. I looked up No. 167 to coach, I thought and it said: Left things better I’d just referee. Pat than I found them. That’s used to let me refer- what I will hope to have done ee a lot of her scrim- when I walk out the door. Is it mages as manager. a better place because I was I really enjoyed that. there? I hope so.” Of course, my father was an official. I used FIRST TASTE OF SPORTS to go watch him. That Fielden played competitive was the path I was junior golf growing up and destined to take. was city champion a couple Daddy was still offici- of years. As a sophomore at ating in college only Halls High in 1971, she played and he was supervi- on the school team that won sor of the Knox Ridge the Y-Teen city-wide Senior Association for high basketball tournament at the school officials when YWCA. The TSSAA added girls I joined the TSSAA in basketball the year after she 1982.” graduated in 1974. Fielden threw the shot put and discus WHAT SHE HAS in track and field, the only girls LEARNED sport offered by the TSSAA Over the years, when she was in high school. Fielden had learned DONNA AND PAT some things from “I walked into Alumni Gym and about high at UT the same time Pat Sum- school students. Cont. from page 1 mitt did, the fall of 1974,” “One, they’re all said Fielden. “She was Pat the same,” she said. Head then, a graduate teach- “It doesn’t matter if er and who had just come to you’re at a county coach basketball. Matter of school or here at fact, her office was down in West, which would Alumni Gym. You talk about a be considered urban cracker box. to some degree. Kids “She wanted to have a JV are all the same. and a varsity team, so I tried “Pick your bat- out for JV since I didn’t have tles. Don’t lose your much experience, not having temper. Be patient. high school ball, and made And just be fair. the team. A lady named Sylvia Always be fair and Ryan coached us. Now she’s care. Kids are a lot Sylvia Hatchell at UNC, North like animals. They Carolina’s coach. After my know who likes them freshman year, Pat asked me and who doesn’t. if I wanted to be the manager And they respond to of the varsity team. I thought, that.” well shoot, I’m not that good of a player, that sounds like WHAT SHE’LL an ideal thing to do, so I was MISS THE MOST her manager for the next “The fellowship,” three years, a phenomenal says Fielden, is what experience.” she’s going to miss Fielden was asked if there the most. “It’s just was anything in particular she like refereeing. When remembered about Pat from you leave refereeing, that time? you miss the game, PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 5, 2012 ‘Attagirl’ Webb girls roll to state championship By Steve Williams Cont. from page 3 sectionals, lost 39-37 to Donelson Austin-East and Christian Acade- then you’d come out and do Webb School has won another Christian in the semifinals Thurs- my could advance no farther than softball or something in the girls state basketball champion- day. the semifinal round of Region 2-AA. spring. Sometimes, I’m afraid, ship and this one was extra spe- Knoxville West’s boys team is The Roadrunners bowed to Stone specializing in one sport puts cial. one win away from going back to Memorial 65-60, while CAK was too much stress on the kids, The Lady Spartans, who lost the state tournament. The Rebels ousted by host Alcoa 70-59. and we’ve taken the fun out star play and team leader Marjo- host Cherokee tonight (March 5) in In girls action, Farragut couldn’t of it. That’s my biggest con- rie Butler to a season-ending knee a state sectional game. Coach Chris hold on to its lead in the final period cern.” injury in November, capped their Kesler’s squad earned the home as Maryville rallied to beat the Lady remarkable and inspirational cam- court advantage by posting an Admirals 39-35 to claim the Region “THE LAST WHISTLE” paign with a 41-34 victory over impressive 57-35 win at Maryville 2-AAA title. That lost put Farragut Elbert Fielden had planned Franklin Road Academy in the Divi- Thursday night in the Region 2-AAA on the road for its state sectional to referee his final game sion II-A finals Saturday afternoon championship game. game Saturday night against unde- with Doc Simpson (former at Lipscomb University in Nash- Seniors Carson Brooks, Calvin feated Johnson City Science Hill. After 32 years in the Knox West High principal and out- ville. Walker and Antoine Williams Farragut sailed past William County schools system, standing official). “I believe Coach Shelley Collier’s team was scored 15 points apiece to lead Blount 52-36 and Bearden bowed Donna Fielden will be it was 1985,” said Donna. determined to roll on after facing West (28-4) in the region finals. to Maryville 49-47 in region retiring at the end of the “They both wanted to refer- adversity. West lost in the state quarterfi- semis. school year. She says she ee their last game at Johnson Freshman point guard Molly nals to Memphis Craigmont, the Fulton’s outstanding season was has had “just about as much Bible College, because they Melton was named the most valu- eventual state champion, last halted in the Region 2-AA semifi- fun as you can have.” believed that’s where people able player of the tourney and year. nals as the Lady Falcons were played for the right reasons. Golf has a special place on senior teammates Kelly Vittetoe This year’s Division I boys’ state upset by Stone Memorial 51-50. They loved it there. But Doc her bucket list. and Jane Romano earned all-tour- tourney gets underway March 14 Fulton, which had won 23 straight came down with Lou Gehrig’s “My daddy and I always nament honors. at MTSU in Murfreesboro. games, finished 26-3. disease and passed away. wanted to go to Scotland and Webb lost to FRA 55-52 in last In the Region 2-AAA semifinals, The girls’ state for Division I “Daddy then said he wanted play golf on the old courses. year’s title game. West ended Karns’ banner season teams begins Wednesday (March to referee his last game with He never made it. I’m going Webb’s boys, after qualifying 76-71 and Powell was eliminated 7) in Murfreesboro. me. We called a men’s colle- to,” she said, wiping away for the state with its win in the by Maryville 57-52. giate game, which was pretty some tears. unusual to have a female ref- NEXT WEEK eree. Carol A. Akerman, DPM “I’ll never forget coming off Podiatrist-Foot Specialist the floor. Daddy had an old A Day Away Medicine and Surgery of the Foot pea whistle. He handed it to me and said, ‘Doc blew his 2725 Asbury Rd. By Mike last game with this, and I blew Suite 102 Steely: my last game with it. You keep Knoxville, TN 37914 its integrity.’ “We called it ‘The Last 865-329-3338 Why was it Whistle.’ That was his retiring 865-329 FEET game. He could have retired Marble City? at LSU, Kentucky, Western Kentucky, anywhere like that could have been his last game, but he chose Johnson Bible College. “Several years later, when I became the first woman to officiate the TSSAA boys’ state, we were suppose to use the Fox 40 (whistle). But the first call I made in that state tournament was with the old pea whistle. Then I took it out and put it up.”

ADVICE FOR OFFICIALS The best advice Fielden, who officiated more than 2,000 games in over 22 years, says she would give to a rookie referee just start- ing out is “hustle – you can’t live without it. Know the rules – inside and out. And stay calm. Daddy once game me a picture of this duck sitting serenely on the water, and you could see its feet just churning underneath, and he said, ‘The secret to success is to stay calm on top and paddle like hell underneath.’ If you’re in the right place to make the call and coaches see you hustle, they don’t say much. Know the rules and how to apply them, and they can never question you on rules. “I always said, not one person in the gym ever paid to see me referee. They paid to see the kids play. I should have very little to do with the game. And be patient. You have to pay your dues. I’ve never seen an official, who moved up too quick and then came back down, go back up.” As for veteran officials, Fielden said, “Don’t get com- placent. The game will go on with us or without us. We are not bigger than the game. Every time I was assigned a game, I considered it a gift. It was an honor to go out there and referee. I don’t care if it was at Sharp’s Chapel or if I was in a NCAA tournament game. It’s an honor to be there.”

FORE! Playing golf appears to be at the top of Fielden’s retirement plans. “I’m gonna do some volunteer work. In one way or another, I’ve got a couple of considerations to make. I’m still gonna be involved with the kids somehow.” March 5, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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successful and healthy. and even certain cancers. history, and is a lot less turn off our equivalent When Job lost every- There are well known expensive than a high of Skynet before it’s thing including his health, genes for hereditary tech genetic analysis. too late. Heck, I help his friends gathered breast and colon cancers, I only need my clini- patients quit smoking around him and theo- but the ultimate cause of cal skills to tell you that every day before cancer rized that his misfortunes these and most malignan- our country is sick and or a heart attack strikes must be the result of sin cies remain a mystery. the prognosis is grim them down. And giving and rebellion against Medical care is some- though not hopeless. up nicotine is really God. These “wise guys” what like playing gin At one time our govern- tough. All we citizens expressed the common rummy or poker. In these ment was “by the people” have to do is pull the plug wisdom that innocents card games the play- and “for the people.” I on this monster called Big don’t suffer, so Job must ers try to maximize the don’t believe this any Government. We’ll get be guilty and needed to odds to improve their longer. Our government one last chance at the confess and repent. hands. In other words, has become a self-sus- voting machine in Novem- Things are much more you don’t try and draw taining entity with a cadre ber, before our liberties AI complicated than the sim- to an inside straight. As of workers and acolytes are replaced by the nanny plistic explanations of an internist, I try to maxi- who service the beast. state and the American “It’s spring son, and it’s that you get from a kid Job’s erstwhile friends. mize a patient’s chance I’m a reader of science Dream is added to the coming in like a lamb.” I at school. For more than I don’t know anyone of good health. I use fiction, but even if you’re ash heap of history. remember that line from a hundred years we’ve who believes people get counseling and hope- not, most of you will be one of Laura Ingall’s Little known that a strep throat cancer because of their fully persuasive argu- familiar with the frequent- House books that I read is caused by a bacterial sins. Nor do we believe ments based on science ly used concept of arti- in grammar school. I (germ) infection and can we are held accountable to maximize my patient’s ficial intelligence (AI) as think about it each spring now be cured with an for our parents trans- chances of good health. depicted in the Termina- when March comes qui- antibiotic. These curing gressions, though the In medical school we tor movies with Arnold etly like a lamb or with chemicals have made a modern scourge of drugs were taught that if you Schwarzenegger. In lion-like blustery wind, as huge difference in all our destroys families and the didn’t have a pretty good these dystopian movies it did today. Our balmy lives. As an example, soul of anyone it touches. understanding of your the infamous AI known as weather also tells me that before Alexander Flem- We moderns believe patient’s diagnosis by Skynet works to destroy spring is near, as do the ing’s discovery of peni- that an illness like cancer the end of your examina- humanity. I see analo- birds whom I heard sing- cillin, Woodrow Wilson’s occurs because of expo- tion you and the patient gies in our government ing for the first time last son died as a result of sure to toxic substances were in trouble. Yes, I whose desire for self week. Spring is upon us a boil that arose from like tobacco, or certain use technology, but I still preservation and power despite what that Yankee a blister on his foot. industrial carcinogens like rely on my clinical skills expansion is usurping the groundhog, who obvi- And twenty years later, benzene and of course including a careful review freedom of its creators. ously knows little about FDR’s son was cured radiation. Obviously, per- of a patient’s family his- You say this is apocalyp- southern birds, says. of an abscessed tonsil sonal choices impact our tory to maximize my diag- tic and pessimistic; I say I’ve been think- with a sulfa antibiotic. health, but sometimes we nostic and prognostic it’s realistic and happen- Do you have a question for ing about why people In ancient times inherit a genetic predilec- skills. In fact, your family ing before our very eyes. Dr. Ferguson? Please get sick. I’m not talk- people were thought to tion to diseases like coro- history may be as impor- But thinking free men e-mail him at jferguson@ ing about a strep throat be righteous if they were nary artery disease, lupus tant as your own smoking still have a chance to summithealthcare.com.

Medical librarians to travel to South Africa UT Graduate School of “I’m humbled and honored to have this Medicine Librarians will opportunity,” said Vaughn, a clinical infor- Train Oversea Counterparts mation librarian and assistant professor with UT Graduate School of Medicine. “Finding medical information is my pas- Medical librarians from the University of sion and having the chance to share this Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine knowledge with public librarians in South travel to South Africa later this month to Africa is something I never dreamed pos- train public librarians there how to find the sible.” best online health information available The National Network of Libraries of to share with families in their communi- Medicine (NN/LM) developed the classes ties. The trip for the librarians with Pres- Vaughn and Earl will teach during the trip. ton Medical Library at The University of The schedule includes presentations to Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville is librarians in major cities such as Johan- sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in South nesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban, Africa in partnership with the Library and as well as in the areas of KwaZulu-Natal Information Association of South Africa. and Mpumalanga. Cynthia Vaughn and Martha Earl will “Wherever we go, whether rural or in conduct numerous workshops through- urban Tennessee or South Africa, people out South Africa to help community librar- want to learn about the most reliable ians successfully navigate and access the sources for health information for them- wealth of quality online health resourc- selves, their communities and their fami- es. The workshops are patterned after lies,” said Earl, assistant director of Pres- those utilized in a successful study, called ton Medical Library and an assistant pro- A Simple Plan Extended, in which Vaughn fessor with UT Graduate School of Medi- and Earl participated and taught librar- cine. “Health information empowers con- ians throughout the state of Tennessee sumers the world over. I feel blessed to Martha Earl about health information. Continued on page 2 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 5, 2012 I was just thinking How’d I get to this? The day start- Clarksville” were they are still popular with passing emphasizes two of life will come, we must Still, I think I’ll forego any ed well. With just a few of the plenty of people across things. First, none of us live each one of them to the crazy stunts that could others from the tunes that pro- generational lines, but one knows the time of our end; fullest. bring about injury or harm. Knoxville Writ- pelled him and thing snuffs out that argu- it can come suddenly or For me, it’s time to I don’t heal as quickly as I ers’ Guild, I vis- the group into ment. Much of the music after a protracted illness. stop fretting and worrying used to. ited Pellissippi stardom. that I love so well and that Second, because we don’t about my end and to con- State’s campus No, not all played in the background know when the final minute tinue enjoying my being. on Magnolia and are stunned by of my youth is now piped read to a class Davy’s passing. into elevators, doctor office of students. People who are reception rooms, and even They were polite old enough to some department stores. and listened as By Joe Rector remember the Those songs are part of we read. In fact, heyday of the Muzak. Ouch! they endeared themselves Beatles, Rolling Stones, Even more unsettling, to me when a smattering of the Kinks, and other bands this singer’s death brings laughter edged across the are sad today. Those who our own mortality to mind. room at some of the lines weren’t around don’t under- My generation is looking I read. Add to that the fact stand what all the fuss is at the short end of the life that Catherine Nance, the about. They are more or stick. Most of our years minister at Beaver Ridge less immune to the heart- on this planet are in the United Methodist in Karns, breaking news. rearview mirror. In fact, made the trip across town Davy Jones’ demise rings we’ve reached the top to listen, and my day was the reality bell all too loudly. of life’s hill, and now we filled with good cheer. How did he get so old? More seem to be gaining speed Then I reached home to the point, how did I get on the way down the other sometime in the afternoon so old? Only a little while side. Once we felt invinci- and things went south, all ago I was in high school ble. Quickly remembered because of one thing. Davy and college and listened to are those dumb stunts we Jones died. He was sixty-six Monkee music and other pulled off and survived. and succumbed to a mas- songs from the top art- Now we are much more sive heart attack. All of a ists. In the blink of an eye, selective about what we sudden, a dark pall of emo- I’ve aged more years than do because the last thing tional clouds descended on I care to think. How did 16 needed is a broken hip or me, as well of millions of become 60 so quickly? The slipped disc. Living care- Cynthia Vaughn unbelieving fans. things that make my age free is replaced with exist- How is it possible that real to me are aches and ing carefully. The truth is Jones died? Wasn’t he just pains in every joint and a simple: the children of the Medical librarians to horsing around and sing- medicine chest filled with 60s are now the senior cit- ing the latest hits on tele- prescriptions for everything izens of today. We are on vision with the rest of the from high blood pressure to the list of most likely to die travel to South Africa Monkees? This “vertically Restless Leg Syndrome. soon. It’s shocking, scary, challenged” guy with a Brit- Another upsetting fact and sobering. Cont. from page 1 South African Library Week, celebrated ish accent entertained fans is music by the Monkees It’s a sad day for Monkee March 17 – 24. Earl and Vaughn have with a variety of songs. and others from my youth fans. We’ve lost a star who have this opportunity to share and learn been invited to participate in the inaugu- “Daydream Believer,” “I’m a are now considered “out brought joy and optimism from our colleagues in South Africa.” ral ceremonies to mark the opening of the Believer,” and “Last Train to of date.” I’d argue that to our lives. Davy Jones’ Portions of the visit will coincide with observation. Faith Inward Spiritual Discipline #2: MEDITATION Last week we looked at the Meditation reminds me of an mind and then into the heart. the Psalm writer that our “delight Germany. Each student prac- spiritual disci- example I read from Richard You contemplate (regurgitate if is in the law of the Lord, and on ticed thirty minutes of silent pline of prayer. Foster. He wrote, “Have you ever you will) over and over and you His law they meditate day and meditation on Scripture a day. In this article, watched a cow chew its cud? find yourself being changed from night” (Psalm 1:2). What a wonderful practice this I want us to This unassuming animal will fill the inside out as you grow in love There is a difference between would be for each of us. The goal focus on the its stomach with grass and other and faith. Bible study and meditation on is not to rush through Scripture, discipline of food. Then it settles down qui- A way to practice the discipline Scripture. In Bible study you exe- but to slow down. You may take meditation. etly and, through a process of is to take some time (begin with gete the text (technical study and an entire week on one passage By Mark The main pur- regurgitation, reworks what it 15 minutes) to dig into a text. analysis), while in meditation you of Scripture before you internal- Brackney, pose or desire has received, slowly moving its Your goal is not information or internalize the text and make it ize it. Minister of in medita- mouth in the process. In this just understanding the meaning personal. The Bible becomes a While it is important to under- the Arlington tion is to hear way it is able to fully assimi- of a text. You want to engage living Word addressed to you. I stand Scripture intellectually, Church of more clearly late what it has previously con- the text and find out what God’s remember taking a Bible once if you do not connect with it at Christ the heart and sumed, which is then trans- Word is saying to you. An impor- and writing on the front cover, the emotional level, you have mind of God. formed into rich, creamy milk” tant question to ask after read- “To Mark Brackney.” On the not fully understood it. As you The intent is to connect the head (Prayer, 143). ing a text is, “Did I experience back page of the Bible I wrote, read, do your best to put yourself with the heart. Like prayer, this This is a perfect description God in my reading?” If not, you “From God.” there. Experience God in Scrip- discipline requires us to find a of meditative prayer. You allow need to spend more time in the Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of ture as you reflect and meditate quiet place in order to be silent the truth you are meditating on text. Let the text sink into your my favorite theologians, found- upon His wonderful words. before God. to flow from your mouth to the life. May we be able to say like ed a seminary at Finkenwalkde, Church Happenings Grace Baptist guests are invited to hear a National Coach of the Year starts Sunday evening, speaker. You may view be talking about Saving Church Seymour special guest speaker and just a few year back. March 11th at 6:00 p.m. John’s complete Bio at Seniors Money. A potluck Grace Baptist Church is enjoy a great breakfast pre- Coach Sparks is an East The revival will continue http://kfl-luncheon.com. luncheon will follow the starting an exciting week pared by our Chef, Pastor Tennessean born in Knox- through Wednesday eve- speaker. Everyone is wel- of events with a Men’s Cotton Kelly. ville. He has coached high ning starting at 7:00 p.m. Faith United come. Faith UMC is located Prayer Breakfast on Satur- Carson-Newman Coach school football and has “and longer as God directs,” Methodist Church at 1120 Dry Gap Pike. For day, March 10 at 8:00 a.m. Ken Sparks will be our been at Carson-Newman says Pastor Kelly. The com- The United Methodist more information you can All men, young to old and speaker for the morning since 1980 and is the win- munity is invited. Men of Faith UMC will host visit our website at www. service of March 11. Coach ningest football coach in a tamale dinner on Satur- faithseekers.org, e-mail at Sparks has a long career NCAA Division II history. KFL Outreach day, March 17, 2012 from [email protected] and with Carson Newman win- His Carson Newman Eagles Ministry Presents 5–7 p.m. Everyone is wel- also call us at 865-688- ning his 299th game this have won five NAIA Champi- The Knoxville Fellow- come to join us for dinner 1000. year. More importantly, he onships and runners-up in ship Luncheon (KFL) will starring the best tamales in is a strong Christian and the NCAA Division II play- meet March 6, 2012 at town. Don’t forget to wear Seymour First Baptist Church has led many of his ath- offs three times. the Golden Corral on Clin- your favorite green outfit. Seymour First Bap- letes to God. Sparks was REVIVAL TIME with Evan- ton Highway, at noon. John The mission of the United tist Church is pleased to elected Christian Athletes gelist Dwight Singleton Griggs will be the guest Methodist Men is to help announce that its giant me grow in Christ so others spring auction for mis- may know Christ. Tamales sions will be held on Satur- are also available for pur- day, April 21. Seymour area chase at $12 per dozen. residents have the oppor- The Young at Heart at tunity to donate items that Faith UMC meets the 1st benefit purchasers and Tuesday of each month from raise money to support the 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. We have church’s worldwide mis- an exciting meeting coming sion projects. Those with up on March 6. Susan Long early donations may call of East Tennessee Person- the church office at 577- al Care Attendants will 1954. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 5, 2012 March 5, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 Play Ball! House to Home You’ve just received an offer on your home. You are excited and relieved until you realize the purchase offer is much lower than your asking price. How do Antiques & Collectibles you respond? Before you ignore or outright refuse the offer, a counterof- fer and negotiation could turn that low purchase offer into a sale. Talking silver, dollars It is always a good idea to get your emotions in check before you respond. This week’s column is for you folks or S, O, and CC. That stands for San a 12 place setting brings more over After all, a purchase offer, even a low with coins that need advice on selling Francisco, New Orleans & Carson bullion than a six place though you one, means someone wants to buy and the values City. Many times there is no mint can certainly build upon a set. Key By Jan Cole your home. Unless the offer is laugh- in this frenzied mark yet the date may command a companies here are International, ably low, it deserves a cordial response, whether that’s precious metals high price due to the volume minted Kirk and Tole, Danish companies a counteroffer or an outright rejection. Set aside your market. You can in that particular year. such as Georg Jensen and others emotions, focus on the facts, and prepare a counterof- go anywhere in The second factor that decides a can command very high prices above fer that keeps the buyers involved in the deal. town and see coin’s value is its condition. This can bullion so do look into these as well. The best response to a “low ball” offer is to coun- someone in a be very tricky as there are sixteen A common service for eight with no ter with a price you are willing to accept. Some buyers costume out- grades of a coin. Condition is deter- major pattern or company can bring make a low offer because they think that’s custom- side a business mined by viewing wear and scratch $900 to $1200. Keep in mind that all ary, they’re afraid they’ll overpay, or they want to test waving a sign to marks with strong magnification. I silver says .925, or sterling, or both, your limits. A counter offer shows the buyers you are By Carl Sloan come in and sell sold a key date CC once that was so if not it’s silver plate. Antique flat- ready to negotiate. your gold or coins or even ads saying worn slick but you could make ware made from coins will usu- Most importantly, rely on the expertise of your real- buying gold. There’s even a billboard out the CC and date and ally say coin silver. tor to help handle this situation. Take a look at comps in South Knoxville that advertises to it sold for $225. Had If you have a of homes similar to yours. Is your asking price realis- buy gold and silver! How can these the coin been in coin and it’s tic? If the answer is “yes”, you might want to include businesses afford to pay their rent top condition, showing big those comps with any counteroffer you make. And, if each month? it would have value, get the answer is “no”, you just might realize the low offer The answer is simple and can keep gone for advice wasn’t that far off the mark. you out of potential trouble. Igno- $15,000 - b e f o r e Whatever you do, remember, a SALE must always rance of values and the struggling $20,000 selling begin with an OFFER. economy has put a lot of bullion on easy. or con- Only then will you be in the game! the markets but the problem, when T h e signing. For more information on selling or purchasing a selling, is key dates on coins and the internet I hope to home, give me a call. I WILL WORK FOR YOU!! fast moving values and carat of gold. and the sched- JAN COLE 865-455-5050 As of my deadline, gold is $1708 per book store ule a dis- oz, down $78 and silver is $34.67, can help you covery day down $2.26 at Monex.com. What determine how on a Satur- does this mean? That old Morgan much your coins, day at Foun- Silver Dollar or Peace Dollar in your domestic or foreign, tain City Auction bureau is worth $35-$40 as it weighs are worth. The annual in the near future 1 ounce of pure silver .999 U.S. Coins “Red Book” is about where you may bring in all The first factors to look at to help $18 and is worthwhile to at least give and any of your items for appraisal determine a coin’s value are the you a heads up on dates and mint for a very low price so do watch for coin’s date and the mint mark. Mint marks for what you have. The inter- the announcement soon. If you have marks can usually be found on the net can assist your research as well; any questions on estates or need back right at the bottom center of the just type in date and mint on google. help in your selling needs, you may coin, if it has one. These are called com for example. contact the owner of Fountain City “key dates” and with a certain mint Silver flatware sets have a bit of a Auction, Gregory Lawson, at 865- mark can make a tremendous dif- different story. Sterling is .925 pure 603-6468. ference in value. The mint marks on silver and the key here is two things: silver dollars will be Morgan & Peace pattern and amount. In other words, ANNOUNCEMENTS Boxes of Blessings Confederacy will meet at Cost by 50%.” taking a vote on changing Memoir Writing Group Dante Church of God will the Green Meadow County Coffee and Conversation our meeting day. All mem- Memoir Writing Group be distributing BOXES OF Club in Alcoa on Saturday, School Board member Fontinalis Club bers past and present are will meet at Panera Bread BLESSINGS (food) on March 24th at 10:00 A.M. Kim Sepesi, Commis- Fontinalis Club will meet encouraged to attend for located at 733 Louisville Saturday, March 10, Brunch will be served at sioner R. Larry Smith on Thursday, March 8, your input on this matter. Road, Alcoa (across from 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 followed by the pro- and State Representative 2012, at Central Baptist We would love to have new Office Depot) Thursday, 11:00 a.m or until boxes gram and business ses- Harry Brooks will be having Church of Fountain City, members to come and join March 8, 2012 at 7pm are gone. sion. The program will be Coffee and Conversation 5364 N. Broadway with us and find out how to get (2nd Thursday of each Anyone who would like to presented by the General with the community Thurs- the Board Meeting at 9:30 involved with the Fountain month) come and receive a box of James Longstreet #984 day, March 15, 5-7 p.m. at a.m., Coffee Hour at 10:00 City Club and the Knox blessings is invited. Children of the Confed- the Powell Library. Every- a.m., and Club Meeting at County Republican Party. For more information eracy. Visitors are wel- one is welcome for a cup of 10:30 a.m. Officers will be For more information you Town Hall East Meeting call 865-689-4829. come to attend. Cost of coffee and to have a con- elected for the next club may contact Michele Car- JOIN Town Hall East Brunch is $15.00. For res- versation with your area year. The program, fea- ringer at 865-247-5756 (THE) at the Eastminster Captain W. Y. C. Hannum ervations or more informa- elected officials. turing The Honor Awards or at mwcarringer@yahoo. Fellowship Hall, 4904 Chapter #1881 Meeting tion, please contact Elaine Committee, will present com. Asheville Hwy, at 7 p.m. on The Captain W. Y. C. Clonts Russell, 865-980- East Knoxville Business & the names of candidates Monday night, March 12, Hannum Chapter #1881, 6346 or Debra Wilson, Professional Association with members voting. Job Searching Workshop with guests Bob Booker United Daughters of the 865-856-9300. Come mingle with the Lunch will follow at a local The Knoxville Area Urban and Renee Hoyos. members of the East Knox- restaurant. League is holding a work- Robert J. Booker, a free- ville Business and Profes- shop on Effective Online lance writer, is a graduate sional Association. The Fountain City Republican Job Searching and Making of Knoxville College and is March 15, 2012 meeting Club Meeting Online Applications, Thurs- a former executive direc- will be held at the John The Fountain City Repub- day, March 8, 9-11 a.m., tor of the Beck Cultural T. O’Conner Center, 611 lican Club will meet on 1514 East Fifth Avenue, Exchange Center. He was Winona Street. The guest Monday, March 5, 2012 Knoxville, TN 37917. There a columnist for four years speaker, Leon Spencer, will at 6:15 for dinner at Shon- is no cost to attend but with the Knoxville Journal present “How to use Inter- ey’s on Broadway and the space is limited. To regis- and is currently an Opinion net Marketing to Increase meeting will begin at 7:00 ter or for more information, Columnist for the Knoxville Sales, Promote Your Busi- p.m. We will be elect- call 865-524-5511. News Sentinel. Mr. Booker ness, and Cut Marketing ing our new officers and will discuss the history of LeConte Photographic East Knoxville. Society Meeting Renee Victoria Hoyos is LeConte Photographic the Executive Director of Society will meet March 6, the Tennessee Clean Water 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Network and Board Presi- Sevierville Civic Center. dent of the National Clean Meeting is free to the Water Network in Washing- public. Please view our ton D.C. Ms. Hoyos will be website at: http://LeCon- speaking about projects in tePhotographic.Com or or near the Town Hall East contact DeeMur@Charter. neighborhood. Net for information.

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