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Knox County Clerk’s office moves to South Mall Road

By Tasha Mahurin [email protected] Elected officials and the general public celebrated the opening of the recently relocated Knox County Clerk’s office last week. The satellite office, previously locat- ed in Knoxville Center Mall, has moved to 3010 South Mall Road. into the former Markman’s Jewelry and Fine Diamond’s location. Although the Knox County Clerk’s new satellite office officially opened three weeks ago, officials just recently gath- ered to celebrate its opening. By all accounts the opening is something to cel- ebrate. Although the county spent roughly $40,000 renovating the facility, it is esti- mated that the lease will save tax payers $243,000 over eight years in rent and other related charges. In addition to the savings, the building is 3,500 square feet, and the new location boasts ample parking and easier entrance and exit. The east office will now also Photo by Dan Andrews offer a drive-thru service for renewals. As Pictured from left to right at the Clerk Office Ribbon Cutting are: Commissioner Larry Smith, Knox County Sheriff JJ Jones, always residents will still be able to obtain Commissioner Dave Wright, Commissioner Ed Shouse, Property Assessor Phil Ballard, County Clerk Foster Arnett and 8th District driver’s license, marriage license, pass- School Board member Mike McMillan. ports or auto tags. Residents will also still be able to pay their taxes there. who use the office. According to Knox the lines and wait shorter,” added resi- Friday hours from 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 “The drive-thru service is such a nice County Clerk Foster Arnett, the east office dent Gail Scott, citing the notoriously busy p.m. addition,” stated local resident Jack is the busiest of six locations county wide. office. The Knox County Clerk’s office main- Martin. “It will make the renewal process This particular office collected $8.1 mil- Additionally, the new office will main- tains satellite locations in South Knoxville, much more convenient.” lion in revenue in 2011. tain their convenient Saturday operating West Knoxville, Farragut and Halls. Martin is one of a host of local residents “Hopefully, the drive by, will help keep hours, as well as their Monday through

History Award Nominations Sought The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) is seeking nominations from across East Tennessee for Awards of Excellence in the field of history. Each year, the society recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, and interpretation of the region’s history. Awards are in four categories: The Award of Distinction recognizes a special project, such as publications, building preservation, or special programming, including a conference, heritage event, publication, lecture series, or other. History in the Media Award is presented to someone in the field of television, radio, newspaper, magazine, Internet, for outstanding contributions to the promotion of our region’s history. Teaching Excellence Award is for outstanding or innovative teaching of history at any level, grades one through adult education. Photo by Dan Andrews The Society’s most prestigious recognition is the Superintendent McIntyre welcomes students Ryenne McDowell and Tinaya Gist to the 2012 Career Fair on Thursday, Ramsey Award for Lifetime Achievement. This February 23. award is reserved for one who, over the course of a lifetime, has made outstanding contributions to the understanding and preservation of East Tennessee history. It is named for ETHS founder and early historian, Dr. J.G.M. Ramsey, author of KCS hosts 2012 Career Day The Annals of East Tennessee to the End of the Nearly 100 area employers participated in the annual speak with eighth grade students and their parents about Eighteenth Century. Knox County Schools Career Day for eighth grade through the transition to high school. These prestigious awards have been presented twelfth grade students on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Knoxville In other news, the Knox County Schools’ Parent University by the Society each year since 1982 to individuals Expo Center. will begin a new class series which is based on a book by and organizations with outstanding contributions Students had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Kevin Leman titled “Making Children Mind Without in the fields of teaching, the media, preservation, representatives from a variety of businesses and Losing Yours.” The first class will meet on Wednesday, publishing, and lifetime achievement professions, including healthcare, county government, February 29 at 6 p.m. at the Sarah Simpson Professional For more information about the Awards of construction, health and fitness, tourism, media, education Development Center located at 801 Tipton Avenue. Excellence or to request a nomination form, and several others. Many businesses and organizations This class series is focused on building parenting skills please contact the East Tennessee Historical offered hands-on displays to give students a better idea and will be led by Family and Community Engagement Society, P. O. Box 1629, Knoxville, TN 37901. of what their businesses entail. Supervisor, Tracey Matthews. This is one of four monthly Phone: 865-215-8824 or visit website at wwwe. In addition to employers, several area community colleges, sessions. Parents, teachers, and caregivers of children are eastTNhistory.org. The postmark deadline for universities and technical schools had representatives on welcome to attend. The class is free, however preregistration award applications is April 19, 2012. Winners will hand to discuss post-secondary education. Representatives by Feb. 28 is requested because space is limited. Call 594- be recognized at the Society’s Annual Meeting from each Knox County high school were also available to 9525 to register, or visit www.knoxschools.org. held in May in Knoxville.

HUGE ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY Expires March 3, 2012 03-02-12 AT 10:00 A.M. PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 27, 2012 Silent Witness Publisher’s Position It was on a Friday afternoon when leads in worship. He is also a history we saw them. professor and the author of several Mother and I books. had stopped in Mike and Tim finished long before at the food court we did, and we were too far away at the mall for to speak to them. They stood up pepper lunch. We sat to leave and walked to the hallway. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder down at a table We watched as these two friends, Soulful 1 tablespoon cider vinegar on the upper Hearn and Holder, parted ways. level. While we Their names paired together even Recipes In a blender, puree were eating, a sound like partners. It was their next I don’t care what Phil watermelon with the apple By Ralphine Major quick glance gesture that stood out to us—a simple Punxatawny says. Warm and 1/4 cup each of the [email protected] to the lower handshake. Perhaps, no one else in weather is not that far onion and green pepper. level showed a the immediate area even noticed it. away, so let’s get geared Pour into a large mixing couple of familiar faces. Perhaps, they did. Mother commented Photo courtesy of Light House Studio up and try out some reci- bowl. Stir in the remaining We immediately recognized our that it made one proud to call these Dr. Tim Holder pes. ingredients, including the Church Administrator at Wallace Christian men our friends. other 1/4 c. green pepper Memorial Baptist Church, Mike Hearn. Their simple act of goodwill is GRILLED PEARS and onion. Refrigerate at Mike is a wonderful family man. His a reminder that the most subtle least one hour, covered, to wife had been the director of the action can be noticed. Our life is an Fun factoid: in the blend flavors. Serves 4-5 women’s ministry for some time. We open book. Essayist and poet Ralph 1800’s, one pear could taught their daughter in kindergarten Waldo Emerson in the 1800s said: cost you the modern-day GRILLED Sunday School and watched their “What you do speaks so loudly that equivalent of $20 SALMON young son become a teenager. We I cannot hear what you say?” Even 4 pears. had it on good authority that Mike was our pastor said recently that most 1/4 c. light brown sugar TERIYAKI meticulous to the detail in his job and people would rather “see” a sermon 1 teaspoon nutmeg Fun factoid: A female could often be seen about the church than hear one. 1 teaspoon cinnamon salmon may lay up to 800 grounds. He could be found in the It has been nearly three years 2 teaspoons butter eggs for every pound she choir room helping to sweep out flood since that day when we saw the silent 1/3 cup water weighs. water or on the church roof with the witness of these two Christian men, Peel pears and cut in 4 salmon steaks (around 6 9z. contractor. Mike was a hard worker but it still serves as a reminder that half lengthwise, remove each), skinned and took his job seriously. It was clear one’s body language speaks volumes core. Set aside. In large 1 cup light soy sauce he was engaged in conversation with about his character. One never knows skillet, over low to medium 13 cup sake (Japanese rice the other gentleman, Dr. Tim Holder. when he, too, may be a witness--if photo / Wallace Memorial Baptist Church flame, combine butter, wine) Tim is a Sunday School Connect only a silent one. Mike Hearn nutmeg, brown sugar, 4 tablespoons granulated sugar teacher and a deacon, and he often and cinnamon. Drizzle in 4 garlic cloves minced the water while the butter 2 tablespoons fresh ginger melts. When the mixture root, grated covers the bottom of the 1/3 cup sesame oil pan, add the pears, cut Combine all the ingredi- ‘Social issues’ don’t require rocket science side down. Grill until pears ents for the marinade in are tender--about ten min- a small bowl and stir until housing market. But bring the middle of the pack to conservative mean to such utes. sugar dissolves. up gay marriage or abortion take the Republican prima- voters? It means a presi- When cooking pears, it’s Rinse salmon under in the wrong company and ry season by storm. dent who is pro-life, anti-gay best to remove the skin, cold running water and you had better duck and Is this some kind of weird marriage, and pro-school even though it’s loaded pat dry with paper towels. cover. political ‘rocket science?’ prayer. It means a presi- with vitamins, because it Divide each steak into two These so-called social Hardly. Rick Santorum dent who sees the world tends to get tough during pieces by cutting along issues matter to the main- doesn’t have those kind in clearly defined terms of the cooking process. either side of the central By Richie Beeler stream voters in America. of credentials either. But good and evil, good guys bone and then discard- In 2004, with the Iraq war here’s what he does have: and bad guys. And who isn’t WATERMELON ing the bone. Place the hanging over the coun- he is exactly what energiz- afraid to proudly proclaim salmon in a shallow glass With the recent emer- try’s head, an overwhelm- es the Republican base. that the Americans are the GAZPACHO or ceramic container and gence of Rick Santorum as ing number of Evangelical He is a religious and social good guys. Fun factoid: Watermel- pour one cup of marinade the frontrunner in the race Christians went to the polls conservative. Ron Paul is practically on is approximately 92% over the fish. Cover and for the Republican nom- and effectively re-elected Contrary to what you may professorial when he talks water. refrigerate for two hours, ination for president, a George W. Bush. They didn’t observe from Tea Party ral- about the country’s fiscal 8 cups cubed, seeded turning fish occasionally. number of hot-button polit- vote their pocketbooks. lies, smaller government woes. He understands the watermelon Let come to room temper- ical items have once again They voted their passion. is not the highest ideal of mechanism that involves 1 apple, diced ature before grilling. made a prominent appear- And they were passionate most mainstream Repub- the Federal Reserve and 1/2 cup finely chopped Vidalia Remove the salmon ance in the campaign. Abor- about a candidate who was licans. It’s a nice concept. world currencies to a onion from the marinade, tion, same-sex marriage, conservative in the realm But the historical truth is degree that makes him by 1/2 cup finely chopped green reserving the liquid. Place school prayer, and the sep- of social issues. that Republicans have far the most highly quali- pepper the fish on oiled grill rack, aration of church and state Now it’s 2012. And Rick seldom been bothered by fied candidate to fix Ameri- 2 teaspoons fresh basil approximately six inches are now in the limelight as Santorum is that candidate. big government, extrava- ca’s financial mess. But you 1 teaspoon salt Cont. on page 4 the discourse has shifted He has never been a chief gant military spending or Continue on page 4 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground from fiscal matters to these executive like Mitt Romney. huge deficits. Most Repub- ever-present social issues. He has neither the fiscal lican voters are okay with Some would allege that expertise of Ron Paul nor all those things, as long as this is detrimental to the the political genius of Newt they happen under a ‘con- process of selecting a pres- Gingrich. Yet it is Santorum servative’ administration. ident. After all, the country who has abruptly risen from And what on earth does has languished in an eco- nomic downturn for nearly four years. People need jobs, better health care, and enough equity in their homes to avoid the specter of foreclosure. Many feel that it’s a waste of valuable time and energy to be talk- ing about matters of reli- gion and morality. And yet, history has proven that nothing stirs the emotion of the elector- ate quite like a good con- troversial social issue. Very few people get into knock down, drag out fights with their friends and neigh- bors about the latest over- night interest rate set by the Federal Reserve. Folks seldom become enraged by the performance of the

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While articles Publisher ...... Steve Hunley are not guaranteed placement, we do strive to place as much as pos- 865-686-9970 www.knoxfocus.com Editor, Art Director ...... Marianne Dedmon sible. Submissions for the paper are on a space available basis and PO BOX 18377 | Knoxville, Tennessee 37928 [email protected], [email protected] are subject to publisher and editor approval. Located at 2620 Cedar Lane PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 27, 2012 February 27, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A3 Publisher’s Position Bud Armstrong best choice for Law Director other organizations which forced to consult further even though his initial opin- Jarret’s candidacy for Law Knox County. are said to have “endorsed” with the County Technical ion almost cost the county Director, and the use of it in Joe Jarret’s approach to Jarret. Assistance Service (CTAS). dearly, and could have a campaign brochure along- the fee office issue alone The headline in question, They informed him that such paved the way to effective- side statements of endorse- displayed a tendency to “Joe Jarret gets it right,” a takeover of Constitutional- ly overturning the results of ment could be misleading. be premature and erratic refers to Jarret’s reversal of ly elected offices was indeed the election of 2008 when The Focus is firm in with his handling of tough his own previously issued illegal in Knox County, lead- voters clearly stated they the position that Bud legal questions. His initial opinion which helped plunge ing to an abrupt reversal of wanted fee offices to retain Armstrong is the best position opened the door Knox County into yet anoth- his own initial opinion by a degree of independence. choice for Knox County for a standoff between the er political fiasco. This one Jarret. Even when a few commis- Law Director. Not only is mayor, commission, and involved the attempted In the article that sioners attempted to rein- he intimately familiar with some elected officeholders fiscal takeover by the com- appeared in the following troduce the same issue, how the various depart- that was both unfortunate By Steve Hunley, mission and mayor of the issue of The Focus, it was this time by presenting it as ments of government work and unnecessary. Although Publisher Knox County ‘fee offices’ in merely our intent to point an “ordinance” rather than in Knox County, but he also he did ‘get it right’ just in the [email protected] early 2011. Jarred initially out that after hastily agree- a resolution, Jarret inex- has a keen legal under- nick of time, it was a rather opined that the commission ing with the legality of the plicably stopped short of standing of how the separa- inept handling of what may had legal authority to take commission’s attempt at reaffirming his ruling that tion of powers is to operate have been the most impor- Joe Jarret has pulled a control of all fiscal matters passing the measure, Jarret the measure had no legal within county government. tant legal question of the slick one. of the Constitutionally elect- finally ‘got it right.’ Had it not basis. Instead he issued a Bud Armstrong understands year for Knox County gov- In a positively lawyer- ed fee offices by a simple been for CTAS and the intes- rather ambiguous opinion the delicate balance that ernment. esque maneuver, Jarret majority vote. This despite tinal fortitude of two consci- that appeared to give com- a home rule county must Jarret was appointed by cherry-picked a headline the fact that county voters entious officeholders, there missioners the green light maintain between local law Commission to fulfill the from a back issue of The had rejected such a power is no guarantee the opinion to act, and which seemed to and state law. term of his former boss, Bill Focus, which he is now using grab by a nearly three to one would have been reversed, imply that the county charter But first and foremost Lockett. Now it is time for in a campaign brochure to margin in 2008. or that Knox County would might somehow ‘trump’ the Bud Armstrong is a man of the people to choose their insinuate the paper’s sup- Apparently, Jarret’s ruling have escaped disastrous State Constitution. integrity. Armstrong passes Law Director. We feel that port of his candidacy. While was made without sufficient legal ramifications. It is now our intent to the truest test of a good Bud Armstrong’s calm and the flier stops short of claim- legal basis. As officeholders It was our desire at the make clear that neither one reputation: he is respected collected demeanor, and his ing an endorsement from and members of the legal time to give credit where headline from The Focus most by those who know careful, academic approach The Focus, the headline community began to ques- we felt credit was due, and nor the article that followed him best. And he knows and to the law will best serve the appears in a list of several tion his opinion, Jarret was that included Joe Jarret, were endorsements of Joe understands the people of citizens of Knox County. Mike McMillan Has Earned

By Steve Hunley, A Full Term could not contain himself Underwood continually constructing schools, yet ten kids or none, supports policy that will make our Publisher and as the officials gath- refers to the “politics of the many of these same par- the school system with tax schools and children safer. [email protected] ered for the traditional pho- past,” yet nothing smacks cels sit empty today. There dollars. Clearly the school Lastly, as Mayor Tim Bur- The people of north and tograph with the shovels, more of the past than Under- were so many of these par- system, like every aspect of chett said himself, “Without east Knox County have an Underwood darted out of wood’s core supporters of cels the school system hired government, is going to have Mike McMillan, there would important choice in the race the audience and grabbed retired former high level a former administrator at to find news ways to stretch be no new Carter Elementa- for the Knox County Board a shovel without being invit- school system administra- a salary of approximately existing dollars. ry School.” of Education. The choice is ed by anyone to do so. tors, including his aunt Shire- $50,000 annually to “super- A responsible School Mike McMillan spent between Mike McMillan, who Underwood has decried ly Underwood, who routine- vise” vacant property. Board member is going to his entire adult life teach- has served on the Board for “politics,” harrumphed ly retire with pensions that The school system has remember all of us have ing children and is the the past year and a half, and about “bullying” and “intimi- would make a Congressman changed its priorities after an investment in educating first classroom teach- Conley Underwood. dation,” yet it is his own sup- blush and find themselves purchasing property intend- future generations. A respon- er to sit on the Board of McMillan has worked qui- porters who have repeated- rehired by a grateful school ed to expand or build new sible Board member will real- Education in decades. etly, but effectively to serve ly e-mailed school employ- system. facilities, leaving those com- ize there are hard decisions It would be impossible the needs of the Eighth Dis- ees at their official school The Board appoints the munities just as they were to make and not all of them for one to have a great- trict. McMillan has compiled addresses. It was Under- Superintendent of Schools, before spending millions of will directly affect the chil- er commitment to chil- a record of accomplishment wood who supported the giving the Superintendent taxpayer dollars. The poli- dren in the classroom, but dren. in the short time he has King of the Government Pen- the largest share of taxpay- tics of the past left this an could easily have conse- The Eighth District needs been on the Board of Edu- sioners, Roy Mullins, who er dollars and the smallest unquestioned and routine quences for our future. an independent voice on cation. McMillan’s has been did NOT favor a new Carter constituency of any promi- practice. Underwood has Mike McMillan refused to the Board of Education who an important voice on the Elementary School, but pre- nent official, especially for never once decried this outsource the custodial staff; will question policies and Board, especially as he has ferred renovations. Under- one who is paid more than practice; in fact, the mas- McMillan refused to close not rubber stamp decisions repeatedly demonstrated he wood’s campaign has been Vice President Joe Biden, ters of this particular art small schools, including Cor- made by and for special is not afraid to dissent from long on slogans and light on Chief Justice of the Supreme form are Underwood’s afore- ryton Elementary School so interests. The scope of and Superintendent Jim McIn- substance. As we all know, Court John Roberts and mentioned most ardent sup- more money could be spent running of our school system tyre’s recommendations. if mere slogans could solve Speaker of the House John porters. in West Knoxville; McMillan requires more than cheer- It has been ridiculously problems, we’d live in a virtu- Boehner. Knox County’s current refused to deny community leading and sloganeering. It obvious Underwood intend- al utopia today. “Yes we can” The school system has debt is approaching one bil- groups access to buildings requires practical solutions ed to be a candidate while has not translated to actu- routinely bought parcels lion dollars and the school built with their hard earned and Mike McMillan has been organizing on behalf of a new ally solving America’s prob- of property all across the system consumes literal- tax dollars in the first place. that independent voice. Carter Elementary School. lems; in fact, we may have county for decades with the ly hundreds of millions of Mike McMillan has initiat- Mike McMillan has earned At the groundbreaking for more problems today than stated intent of expanding our tax dollars. Every Knox ed a means of more clear- another term. the new school, Underwood ever before. existing schools, as well as Countian, whether having ly defining a zero tolerance

“There would be no new Carter Elementary School

without Mike McMillan. 8th District School Board member Mike McMillan and Mayor Tim Burchett inspect the progress of the site That’s just a fact!” preparation for the new Carter Elementary School. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett voteformcmillan.com Paid for by Committee to Re-Elect Mike McMillan, Doug Beeler and Teresa Clapp, Treasurers PAGE A4 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 27, 2012 SeymourFocus MORE on Charles Temple receives award The Sevier County Board through proven school Network Technologies remodels to better serve customers of Education is pleased to board leadership and ser- By Tasha Mahurin announce that the Nation- vice. The NSBA recognized [email protected] al School Boards Asso- his outstanding service as ciation (NSBA) recently a School Board Member. Network Technologies, a locally presented to Charles W. NSBA notes that, through owned and operated U.S. Cellular Temple, School Board Rep- his service, he has made store, has served the area’s cellular resentative for Seymour’s a significant contribution needs since 1999. The store, located 4th Educational District, to public education in at 10922 Chapman Highway, was a Certificate of Distin- his district and state and recently completely remodeled in guished Services in rec- has helped to increase order to better serve its customers. ognition of extraordinary respect for School Boards Upgrades to the facility include a larger commitment to America’s across America. Further, showroom with ample shopping space, children through School NSBA recognizes that, by individual consulting stations, and live Board Leadership and his excellent work as a phones for customers to demo before Service. School Board Member, he making a purchase. The NSBA’s National has helped to prepare stu- “We are so grateful to the Seymour School Board Member dents to become success- and South Knoxville communities for Recognition Program ful, contributing members their loyal support over the years,” said honors individual local of a changing, global soci- owner Shirley Clepper. “Their support school board members for ety. has enabled us to continue to provide The friendly and professional staff at Network Technologies in Seymour their outstanding commit- friendly local service, and we’re excited is ready to help with all of your cell phone needs. ment to public education to offer them a new and improved shopping experience.” important to support our locally owned To celebrate the success of their newly The showroom may be improved, one businesses,” Clepper told The Focus. remodeled space, and as a thank-you to thing will never change… the service. In fact, Shirley Clepper and employee the community for their support over the Although Network Technologies offers Autumn Galyon devote a great deal of years, any customer who activates a new Soulful Recipes products and services from one the time and energy to the Seymour South line of service or renews an existing line Cont. from page 2 easy. Enjoy--as soon as it largest wireless telecommunication Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and of service will receive a 50% discount from the heat source. Turn gets nice out!! networks in the United States, the have been active in the organization on an accessory. Network Technologies once and brush with the Thought for the day: locally owned and operated business since its formation. Clepper is currently also offers the lowest prices on pre- reserved marinade. Cook there’s many a good tune has managed to maintain the the vice president, while Galyon serves owned phones. 3-5 minutes per side, played on an old fiddle. hometown ambience of a local diner as the managing direction. Additionally, Network Technologies is open Monday depending on the salm- English proverb while offering expertise on the latest Network Technologies has been through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 on’s thickness. Makes 8- cellular technology. Clepper maintains instrumental in helping the Seymour p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 3oz servings. that “keeping it local” is the key to their school system win $250,000 over two 4:00 p.m. They are closed on Sundays Send comments to: success. years through U.S. Cellular’s Calling All so that employees may spend time with Three yummy recipes [email protected] “Now more than ever it is so Communities campaign. their families. to make and they’re so

‘Social issues’ don’t require rocket science Cont. from page 3 such a candidate would ener- The truth is, none of the won’t fire up many GOP voters gize the religious conserva- Republicans may be able by criticizing the US military’s tive base that all but aban- to beat Obama in a head to involvement in other regions doned the party in 2008. head election. There are any of the world. The secularist media has number of contingencies that Mitt Romney is an experi- long been in the business of could still have a profound enced leader. He has run a trying to convince everyone effect on the outcome of this state, which has historically that the Republican Party campaign. Rick Santorum been the most effective train- needed to move toward the may not be any more elect- ing ground for presidents. He center on social issues in able than the next guy. is certainly a religious con- order to have any shot at the But you can rest assured servative. But his Mormon White House. And every time of one thing. Liberals would beliefs do not resonate very the GOP nominates a moder- just as soon he not have the well among Evangelicals. And ate, they lose. chance. you don’t become Governor of Massachusetts by preach- ing against gay marriage and abortion. But trumpeting a conserva- tive stance on social issues just might be enough to make Santorum the Republican nominee for president. Not that he will get any help from the media. The left wing pun- dits are already trying to dis- mantle the Pennsylvania Sen- ator’s momentum by assert- ing that a social conserva- tive is unelectable in a race against Barack Obama. That’s because Santorum is the left’s worst nightmare. The liberal media is terrified that the GOP might return to its senses and actually nominate a social conserva- tive that is strong on foreign policy. Because they know

RE-ELECT CHARLES TEMPLE ó School Board Representative Sevier County March 6, 2012 Dedicated to Our Schools Paid for by Donna Temple, Treasurer February 27, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

February 27, 2012

In Perspective

Knoxville’s annual Sheriff’s Office recognizesMardi Growl Parade and Festival will be held on March outstanding employees 3rd. The annual On Tuesday, February fundrais- 21, three very special Knox er, which County Sheriff’s Officers benefits were recognized for out- By Tasha Mahurin Young- Mahurint@ standing work at the month- knoxfocus.com Williams ly Officer of the Month Animal program. Those honored Center, has become last Tuesday include: 2011 a local favorite- which Officer of the Year Joe inspired my column this Sulewski, Officer of the week. Month Nathan Cole, and Many of you will remem- Detective of the Month ber Knoxville was named Aaron Yarnett. The Most Pet Friendly On September 3, 2011, City in the Southeast by Officer Joe Sulewski Dog Fancy Magazine just responded to a domestic last year. Knoxville is also call. The suspect was home to four off-leash dog not present when Officer parks. Even some of our Sulewski arrived. On the electoral hopefuls have same day, the Knoxville taken to handing out dog Police Depar tment treats on the campaign responded to a robbery trail. (On a side note: any at a CVS pharmacy. candidate who comes Officer Sulewski was knocking on my door, nearby, and was the first must meet the approval of officer on the scene. Photo by Dan Andrews. my ten year old terrier-mix, After gathering pertinent Knox County Sheriff JJ Jones with 2011 Officer of the Year Joe Sulewski, Officer of the Month Nathan Cole, and Detective Trevor. Not only do I not suspect information for of the Month Aaron Yarnett. trust people who don’t like KPD, Officer Sulewski dogs.. I also don’t trust realized that the suspect robberies. calls for service, checking Crimes, and KPD charged On January 17, Detective people my dog doesn’t description matched Officer Sulewski later multiple locations for the him with multiple counts Aaron Yarnell was assigned like.) the one from the day’s spoke to the victim from suspect. Officer Sulewski of Aggravated Burglary, the missing persons One thing is for certain, prior domestic call. KPD the domestic call and located Chakales at Robbery, and Attempted report of a 78-year- you can pull on the heart- informed Officer Sulewski obtained more information 812 Whitehall Road and Robbery. old man suffering from strings of a great number that they were looking pertaining to the suspect’s took him into custody. Officer Sulewski has dementia. The victim also of Knoxvillians by show- for the suspect, 36-year- possible current location. Chakales confessed to been with the Knox County suffered from other health ing a little “puppy” love to old Matthew Chakales, Officer Sulewski then four total robberies. Officer Sheriff’s Office since Cont. on page 2 in connection with other spent his time, in between Sulewski, KCSO Major January 2001. Continue on page 4 GFS Marketplace opens in Knoxville

New Store is Fifth stores in the Nashville area in Tennessee and one in Clarksville. There are 149 stores overall. The GFS Marketplace, locat- “We are excited to expand ed at 9312 Kingston Pike in further into the Tennessee Knoxville, officially opened with market with the opening of a ribbon cutting ceremony on our Knoxville GFS Marketplace Tuesday, February 14. store and believe that the com- GFS Marketplace is a food- munity is a good fit for our service store where restau- company,” said Jay Zylstra, rant owners and consumers president. “We appreciate the can shop without member- opportunity to be able to offer ship and purchase quality our quality products and ser- items at excellent prices. The vices to new customers who Knoxville store will be the fifth may be unfamiliar with the GFS GFS Marketplace store in Marketplace brand and are Tennessee. There are three Continue on page 2

GFS Marketplace celebrated its new location with a week of grand opening festivities February 12th – 18th with food tastings and shopping sprees. photo by dan andrews PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 27, 2012 It was an exciting week. I was invit- award would have been possible without discuss any state concerns or issues you distribution of community newspapers will ed to attend the annual conference of the assistance of my dedicated staff at the might have. Those days are March 10th not be voted on this year. Some people the Tennessee Capitol. I am especially grateful to them. and March 17th. The times and places saw the problem with these unsolicited Marriage and Last September I was invited to be part have changed slightly from what I first newspapers piling up causing litter or indi- Family Therapists of a delegation of Legislators who visit- reported, so please take note. They are as cating absent homeowners. While I felt Association which ed Turkey to participate in an exchange follows: the bill was a good one, it did not make it was held here in dialogue. This week some of the people Saturday – March 10th at 10:00 a.m. at out of the Senate committee, thus making Nashville. While we met there came to Nashville to join in Tennessee School for the Deaf it impossible to advance further in the there, I was pre- “Turkish American Day on the Hill.” I was Saturday – March 10th at 2:00 p.m. at House. Perhaps it will come up again next sented with a privileged to play a role in this observance Carter Community Library year. beautiful clock as we hosted this group at the Capitol. Saturday – March 17th at 10:00 a.m. at I want to remind you that early voting honoring me as Turkey is a strong secular democratic Corryton Senior Center ends on February 28th, and the state pri- From State “Legislator of the country that is interested in establishing Saturday – March 17th at 2:00 p.m. at mary is March 6th. Remember that you Representative Year” for the work stronger economic ties with Tennessee. Powell Community Library must present valid state or federal photo I have done as Last week I asked for your opinion on I hope to see many of you there. identification in order to vote. As always, if Harry Brooks Chairman of the the major role of a state representative. I Last week the House approved an offi- there is any way that I or my office can be Children and Family Affairs Committee. received several responses. One I espe- cial Tennessee Day of Prayer which will of service to you, please do not hesitate to Later in the week, I went back to my roots cially like is “A representative should be align with the National Day of Prayer des- call. The number is 615-741-6879. I enjoy in Maryville, Tennessee. The Maryville committed to his/her constituents but ignated by Congress on the first Thursday working for you as your Representative. City Schools Foundation selected me for always keeping in mind the bigger picture in May. Tennessee would be the seventh If you would like to receive the article their “Distinguished Alumni Award” from of what is healthy and helpful for the com- state to establish an official day of prayer. by email go to: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/ Maryville High School for the work that munity.” I agree with that and will strive to People of all faiths can come together to lyris/h19s.html I have done in the field of education for keep that as my goal. As part of keeping in pray for our nation and our world at this the state. I am humbled to be recognized touch with the community, I have set aside time. by these two groups, and I realize neither two Saturdays to meet with constituents to One bill that I was running concerning

GFS Marketplace In Perspective the scruffy little mutt in my pas- relationships. senger seat. Again, its not any- Just something to chew on…. Cont. from page 1 thing revolutionary, but it’s a nice bona fortuna sit semper. opens in Knoxville their four-legged friends. This isn’t gesture that your “pet-owner” cus- a business or marketing strat- tomers will certainly appreciate. Cont. from page 1 $1,000 donation to Serenity egy. It isn’t anywhere near criti- -Get Involved- For businesses sure they will soon become Shelter. Serenity Shelter was cal, and for a lot of businesses its that don’t have a patio or a drive loyal customers.” opened in 1985 by Knox not even practical. But it is fun… thru, but have a pet loving clien- GFS Marketplace is a Area Rescue Ministries as so here are some ways local busi- tele, another option would be to store that provides restau- a place of refuge and shel- nesses are paying homage to get involved in pet-friendly events, rant quality food service ter for victims of domestic man’s best friend. such as Mardi Growl, or to donate products and solutions to abuse. -Dog Friendly Patios- Many res- resources or money to a local businesses and retail cus- GFM Marketplace will taurants downtown and through- animal shelter. Not only is it great, tomers. “GFS Marketplace employ approximately 35 out the city have obtained permits tax-deductable marketing…its just offers a unique shopping people. Among the new to allow dogs on their patios. For a good thing to do. opportunity, different from employees is an experi- a list of restaurants who are “pet- There has been much debate typical grocery or bulk enced management team friendly”, visit www.cityofknoxville. among marketers and strate- food stores,” said Zylstra. with expertise in the food org. For information on obtain- gists about whether or not being “Customers, from busi- service industry. The team ing said permit contact the City of pet friendly is good for business nesses, to organizations, to includes: Rose Johnson, Knoxville. since it does increase clean- family shoppers, can shop Store Manager; Jonathan -Drive-thru and a Biscuit- One ing costs and not everyone is an here and get recipe and McIntyre, Merchandising of my favorite things about my animal lover. However, recent party planning advice from Assistant Manager; and local bank is that not only do tell- research and surveys suggest our experts, all with the ben- Vivian Blankenship, Sales ers hand out suckers to the little that pet friendly businesses tend efit of no membership fee. and Service Assistant

blonde darlings in my backseat, to maintain a more loyal clientele A participant in Mardi Growl 2011. At its ribbon cutting, GFS Manager.

they offer a millk-bone biscuit to and develop stronger customer Photo by Dan Andrews. Marketplace presented a PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 27, 2012 February 27, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 distribution of community newspapers will not be voted on this year. Some people saw the problem with these unsolicited Tennessee’s Forgotten Senator newspapers piling up causing litter or indi- cating absent homeowners. While I felt the bill was a good one, it did not make it out of the Senate committee, thus making Part 3 it impossible to advance further in the Tom Stewart House. Perhaps it will come up again next year. Pages from to Stewart’s election. Still, I want to remind you that early voting the Political there were cries of vote ends on February 28th, and the state pri- fraud, intimidation, and just mary is March 6th. Remember that you Past about every other charge must present valid state or federal photo one could think of after identification in order to vote. As always, if the brutal struggle in the there is any way that I or my office can be primary. An investigating of service to you, please do not hesitate to committee from the call. The number is 615-741-6879. I enjoy United States Senate was working for you as your Representative. dispatched to Tennessee If you would like to receive the article to take testimony and look by email go to: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/ into the various charges. lyris/h19s.html By Ray Hill Senator McKellar hotly denied any wrong doing [email protected] on the part of the Stewart- Cooper campaign, telling his he battle lines colleagues the only counties were drawn in Tennessee where voter as Tennessee fraud occurred were firmly DemocratsT prepared under the control of the for an epic contest to Browning-Berry forces. determine the future of the state party and control of Stewart easily won the Volunteer State politics. On general election and could one side stood Governor have qualified to assume Gordon Browning and his his seat in the United States appointee to the United Senate immediately, giving States Senate, George him increased seniority in L. Berry. A young state a body that revered long senator from Shelbyville service. Oddly, Stewart Tennessee, Prentice Cooper, waited until his term as had received the backing of District Attorney expired Tennessee’s senior United and did not take his seat States Senator, Kenneth D. in the Senate until January McKellar and the leader of 16, 1939, making him the the Shelby County political least senior member of the machine, E. H. Crump in Senate at the time. the gubernatorial contest to oppose Browning. In Stewart received the contest for the United several good committee States Senate, McKellar assignments, including and Crump were supporting the Senate Agriculture and

Arthur “Tom” Stewart of photo from the author’s personal collection. Commerce Committees and Winchester. began working hard at his Tom Stewart being sworn in as Tennessee’s junior U. S. Senator by Vice President John Nance Garner in 1939. new duties. Tom Stewart For a brief time, there had looked the part of a senator been no lack of aspirants with his silver hair and he for the governorship or the never consider a candidacy – Crump axis then settled Senator Berry’s running margin. Even before the settled into the routine of senate seat occupied by against McKellar. on its own candidates to feud with the Tennessee flood of votes came pouring doing whatever he could for George Berry. Memphis challenge Browning and Valley Authority did nothing in from Shelby County, his constituents. Stewart’s Congressman Walter Browning began an all- Berry in the state primaries. to help his own campaign. Stewart won nearly half the service in the Senate would Chandler had actually out assault on the Memphis Both Prentice Cooper and Berry, President of the votes cast in Davidson, Knox be overshadowed by that announced his own machine when it became Tom Stewart were well International Pressmen’s and Hamilton Counties over of his more domineering candidacy for governor, but apparent Crump was less known to Senator McKellar, Union and a stalwart of both opponents. Crump’s senior colleague, Kenneth Senator McKellar was cool to than enthralled with his although much less so the labor movement, Shelby County added McKellar. McKellar by the idea and Crump himself proposal. Browning called to Crump. The Memphis further damaged his own another 55,311 votes to that time was one of the was uneasy about the the legislature into session to Boss acquiesced in the campaign by perversely Stewart’s total, with Senator more senior members of notion of a candidate from create a county unit system selection of the candidates making statements critical Berry receiving 6,727 the Senate, the ranking his own domain. Chandler’s for Tennessee elections, and Crump and McKellar of both President Roosevelt votes and Congressman member of the powerful candidacy disappeared as giving each county in the began organizing for the and the New Deal program. Mitchell a paltry 1,342 Appropriations Committee quickly as it emerged. state a certain number coming election. The Berry’s peculiar political ballots. The totals from the and Chairman of the Post of votes, rather like the opposition to Browning announcements likely urban counties more than Office Committee, which Browning had first been national Electoral College. and Berry coalesced were harmful to Governor accounted for Tom Stewart’s gave him tremendous elected governor in 1936 Such a system would around a ticket of Prentice Browning who soon moved overall majority. influence in patronage with the support of Boss make the huge majorities Cooper for Governor, Tom as far as he could get matters in Tennessee. Crump and the Memphis given candidates in Shelby Stewart for U.S. Senator from his own appointee. Stewart had run pretty machine. Senator McKellar County meaningless. and W. D. “Pete” Hudson Browning could do little to well across the entire Stewart worked so had never especially Crump was both stunned for Utilities Commissioner. escape the hapless Berry state, coming close to closely with McKellar for liked Browning when they and horrified by the The race for the Senate as the governor’s older beating Berry in the heavily Tennessee critics grumbled had served in Congress governor’s blatant proposal was further complicated by brother, F. L. Browning, Republican First District, that Senator Stewart simply together, but liked him even to emasculate the Shelby the entry of Fourth District was Berry’s Secretary and which was Berry’s home. gave McKellar two votes less when the ambitious County machine. Crump Congressman J. Ridley it was Gordon Browning Stewart lived inside J. Ridley in the Senate. McKellar’s young Congressman had immediately responded to Mitchell of Cookeville. who had appointed Berry Mitchell’s Fourth District, personal relations with considered running against Browning’s challenge and to the Senate seat in the which Mitchell carried Senator Stewart were him in 1934. McKellar firmly was forced to plead with The Cooper – Stewart – first place. It was a political handily, although Stewart much more cordial than believed Browning wished Senator McKellar for help. Hudson ticket employed a burden the governor would carried his home county of his frosty relationship with to be reelected governor He begged the senator to seasoned and proficient have to bear, along with his Franklin overwhelmingly. Senator Berry. McKellar in 1938 only to challenge come from Washington to campaign manager and failed county unit plan. and Stewart and their staffs him in 1940. Browning use his influence to beat opened headquarters in the Gordon Browning had regularly worked in tandem had admitted as much to the Browning bill. McKellar Hermitage Hotel in Nashville. The fierceness of been crushed in his on Tennessee problems Crump himself at the fateful would have been less than Speaking engagements the election contest in reelection bid by Prentice and McKellar was careful meeting where the two men human not to derive some were organized and the Tennessee on both sides Cooper, losing by an even to consult Stewart on parted company. Browning measure of satisfaction candidates took turns drew national attention more lopsided margin in the patronage matters, with claimed Crump was miffed from Crump’s plea, as the making major speeches in and Texas U. S. Senator two-man governor’s race. the two usually making joint at the governor’s failure to senator had repeatedly every section of the state. Morris Sheppard opined it The McKellar-Crump ticket recommendations. appoint him to the vacancy and persistently warned Cooper was forty-two years was likely the Senate would had won an impressive in the Senate due to the the Memphis Boss about old as the campaign began refuse to seat the winner of victory and the two men Tom Stewart began a unexpected death of Senator Gordon Browning. McKellar and possessed something the race in any event. would dominate Tennessee decade as a working senator Nathan L. Bachman. During took the train to Nashville of a prickly personality, politics completely for the just as world events were the conversation, Browning where he spoke before while Tom Stewart was quite Tom Stewart won the next decade. changing and war was on purportedly told Crump the General Assembly, affable. Stewart was also a Senate race by quite nearly the horizon. he wanted the support of denouncing Browning and better speaker than Cooper 73,000 votes. Senator Tom Stewart was the Shelby County to run for the the county unit proposal and ran as a supporter Berry was second, followed nominee of the Democratic U. S. Senate in 1938 and in typically blunt McKellar of President Franklin D. by Congressman J. Ridley Party and although there was would in turn support Crump fashion. The governor used Roosevelt and the New Deal. Mitchell in third place. the formality of the general against McKellar in 1940. every means at his disposal FDR remained enormously Stewart won the four big election, the Republican Despite having served in to pass the county unit bill, popular in Tennessee and urban counties by a decisive candidate posed no threat Congress for two terms offering state patronage and before retiring in 1934, favors to induce legislators Crump disliked Washington to vote for the bill. Browning and knew K. D. McKellar managed to get the bill remained highly popular in passed, only to see the Tennessee and realized the Tennessee State Supreme clout the old senator had in Court strike it down. the nation’s Capitol. Despite some minor differences, the Even Browning’s allies Memphis Boss and Senator were appalled by the McKellar were personal governor’s tactics and friends as well as political press support for the allies. Browning should administration began to have known Crump would evaporate. The McKellar PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 27, 2012 League of Women Voters taking applications for Inaugural Citizens Academy Three-day class designed veteran community organizer Bill Murrah, to teach residents about will focus on the art of advocacy and include two panels featuring experienced leaders working with Knox County and past elected official. The final session, government taking place inside the City County Building, The League of Women Voters of Knoxville/ will allow participants to put into practice Knox County is pleased to announce it is the skills they have learned in a realistic taking applications for its first Citizen’s simulation of problem solving with local gov- Academy. The Citizen’s Academy is a three- ernment. A downtown reception with the day training that is designed to increase participants and local officials caps off the knowledge of and participation in Knox day. County government. Participation is open The League of Women Voters of Knoxville/ to all Knox County residents, particularly up- Knox County is working to actively engage and-coming leaders already involved in the our citizens through our Observer Corps, community. Attendance is free and applica- voter forums, public information meetings tions are available on the LWVKKC website, and other activities. The League is a non- www.lwvknoxville.org. partisan political organization that encour- The Citizen’s Academy is designed to bring ages informed and active participation in Knox County citizens who want to improve government, works to increase understand- and make change in their community togeth- ing of major public policy issues, and influ- er with experienced leaders from within and ences public policy through education and outside of government. After three sessions, advocacy. For more information about the participants will come away with a new Knoxville/Knox County League of Women understanding of how county government Voters, visit www.lwvknoxville.org or e-mail works, practical approaches to dealing with [email protected]. community issues, and an invaluable experi- ence right inside the halls of county govern- ment. The goal of the Citizen’s Academy is to set in motion a vanguard of empowered citizens who will help our county confront its challenges and reach its potential. The program will be held over three Saturdays- March 24, 31 and April 14. The first session will be at Blount Mansion and will feature expert instruction on county government from Ron Fults of the County Technical Advisory Service, and Knox County Law Director Joe Jarret. The second session at the East Tennessee History Center, led by

photo by dan andrews The Officer of the Month program is held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge at 5600 Lonas Rd. Sheriff’s Office recognizes outstanding employees Cont. from page 1

problems. After an extensive investigation, Detective Yarnell was able to locate the victim in Asheville, North Carolina. He made contact with the local police agency in an effort to have officers search for the victim’s vehicle. After many phone conversations with Asheville Dispatch, they were able to locate the victim approximately 400 feet from his vehicle. The victim was then returned safely to his home. Detective Yarnell has been with KCSO since May 1995. On January 31, Officer Nathan Cole was in the second day of searching for a stolen vehicle. The suspect was also wanted for possibly being involved in several residential and vehicle burglaries. As Officer Cole entered the parking lot of the Weigels on Central Avenue Pike, he observed a vehicle matching the suspect description. Inside the vehicle were two males and one female. The female and one of the males exited the vehicle and went inside the store. The male driver stayed in the vehicle and suddenly took off from the parking lot. Officer Cole secured the other two subjects into custody and gave a good description of the suspect’s direction of travel for responding officers. After a brief pursuit involving the Knoxville Police Department and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the driver was taken into custody. His arrest led to solving 10 vehicle burglaries in Knox County, 10 vehicle burglaries in Sevier County, and three residential burglaries in Knox County. Because of Officer Cole’s tenacity and dedication, he has been named KCSO’s January 2012 Officer of the Month. Officer Cole has been with Knox County Sheriff’s Office since August 1999. The Officer of the Month program is sponsored by the Knoxville Elks Lodge 160 and is held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge at 5600 Lonas Rd. Everyone is welcome to attend. A special thanks to the Downtown Crowne Plaza, the Elks Lodge and to LB Steele for their com- mitment to help this program. February 27, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

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A new game in town: The Knoxville Nighthawks By Alex Norman “Those that attend will be League that we have signed. draw quality people and play- impressed by the level of talent we March 10th we will make our final ers from to play at this For those in Knoxville going will have on the field and the pas- cuts. We play our first two games level of professional through football withdrawal, I have sion with which the Nighthawks on the road. We would love to football, that is cer- some good news… will play this great game of foot- return home and play our first tainly a plus for the Next month, it once again will be ball,” said Nighthawks head coach home game with a 2-0 record.” Nighthawks,” football time in Tennessee. Chris Mackeown. “I promise you With the team based in Knox- Continue The Knoxville Nighthawks will we will play tougher, smarter, and ville, it is no surprise that seven on page open their inaugural season in we will play harder than our oppo- former University of Tennessee 3 the Professional Indoor Football nent.” players are currently on the roster, League on March 17th at Colum- Mackeown added, “We have including linebacker LaMarcus bus, and play their first home game players that have been in the Thompson and kicker Alex Walls. against Richmond on March 31st National Football League and “Anytime you have a Division at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. should be in the National Football 1 football program that you can

It’s back to Coach McNish normal for Roadrunners joins Rebels By Steve Williams Heads turned back in By Ken Lay he said. “You’ll be hard December. It was hard to West High School has pressed to get a better believe Austin-East High a new baseball coach education than the one School’s boys basketball and he’s a familiar face you get from West. team, with its rich tradition, to District 4-AAA fans. “The kids here are had a 2-9 won-loss record. Buzz McNish was good athletes.” But things looked normal tapped to take over the The Rebels have last week when A-E advanced Rebels program shortly enjoyed success in foot- to the District 3-AA finals for after Jeff Wright resigned ball, basketball recent- what Coach Charles Mitch- following the 2011 ly. The soccer and track ell said he believed was the season. and field programs are at 17th time in his 20 seasons McNish, 36, knows elite status. as head coach. all the rigors of a Dis- “The [athletic] pro- The Roadrunners contin- trict 4-AAA schedule as grams have had success ued their turnaround season he previously coached here and I think base- by defeating Gibbs 66-56 in at Lenoir City, his alma ball can do the same,” the championship game at mater. McNish said. The Jim Williams Gymnasi- “I’ve been coaching in The new coach said um at Carter. A-E, sporting this district for 12 years,” that the Rebels base- a 20-11 record, was to have said McNish, who teach- ball team is in rebuilding hosted Scott in first round es US History, Geogra- mode. That’s a difficult action of the Region 2-AA phy and Contemporary spot for West, which plays tourney Saturday night. issues at West. “This in a district that includes Aaron Allmon, one of only is hands down the best four-time defending Class two seniors on Austin-East’s district in the state from AAA State Champion Far- team this season, said top to bottom. There are ragut and defending dis- improvements in “defense other good districts but trict tournament cham- and (team) chemistry” have this one’s the best. pion Maryville, that also been the biggest reasons “As a coach, you want reached the State Tour- for the Roadrunners’ turn- to coach against the nament in 2011. around. best. You also want kids “We’re not going to Coach Mitchell concurred. who want to take that have the kind of success “We just started playing challenge.” that we want overnight,” better as a team,” he said. McNish, a Lenoir City McNish said. “We have to “We started buying into graduate, said he rel- build a foundation. our concepts and playing ished the opportunity “We hope we can be a defense … And they grew up to teach and coach on surprise in the district.” overnight. They matured.” Sutherland Avenue. For McNish, coaching Photo by James Spears Allmon, a shooting guard, “We have a little bit is about more than wins Gibbs’ Jay Cade drives to the basket between Austin-East’s Andre Wilson (left) and led A-E in the title game with of baseball tradition and losses. Aaron Allmon during last week’s District 3-AA high school tournament at Carter. 20 points and was named here and this is a great A-E prevailed 66-56 in the title game. Both teams earned berths in the Region 2-AA Continue on page 2 Continue on page 2 school, academically,” tourney. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 27, 2012 Hopefully, Summitt can coach as long as she wants I’m not a doctor, so I couldn’t veteran assistants – Holly War- condition was the reason for the listening to on the radio early this schedule. I didn’t agree with the tell you how much Pat Sum- lick, Dean Lockwood and Mickie Lady Vols’ inconsistent season. season and apparently Summitt time she benched Angie Bjork- mitt’s medi- DeMoss – more responsibility. My answer: No, I just think this had gotten up and given a refer- lund. I thought she should have cal condition Summitt has literally been look- team is a little short on over- ee an earful. The crowd roared offered Webb star and Georgia has reduced ing over their shoulders during all talent compared to great UT in delight. Recently there was signee Marjorie Butler a scholar- her ability to timeouts. teams of the past. another game when a controver- ship. I couldn’t believe she would coach. I don’t know why Summitt isn’t That doesn’t mean this team sial call went against Tennessee. proclaim freshman Ariel Massen- I’m not a psy- taking more of a part in the strat- isn’t trying. Take last week’s Play-by-play announcer Mickey gale a starter before she even By Steve chologist, so egy discussions. It could be she 72-71 overtime loss to Arkansas Dearstone said the referee, who got to campus. I don’t always Williams I couldn’t tell simply doesn’t want to compli- for example. It was the first time made the call, stayed on the agree with her starting five. you how much cate matters. There’s only so the Lady Razorbacks had ever other end of the floor, away from But I’ve never said I didn’t her condition has affected the many seconds in a timeout, to defeated Tennessee in Knoxville. Summitt. A smart referee with a want Summitt to be the Lady mindset and performance of her draw up a play, to instruct the The Lady Vols fell behind by six good memory, I might add. Vols coach. players or assistant coaches this team. She passed along this points in the overtime period, but I’ve written columns on and Health-wise, I believe Summitt basketball season. important part of the game to like Warlick, the associate head about Summitt in the past. When now needs UT and the Lady Vols I’m a fan of the Tennessee her assistants and she trusts coach, said the following morn- she reached the 1,000 victo- more than ever. To battle her dis- Lady Vols, although not as pas- their work. ing, the Lady Vols kept battling ry milestone, I remember writ- ease, she has told us how she sionate as most. I respect the I want to believe Summitt is back and didn’t quit. Just like ing about all the little girls who does her puzzles and works out. women’s game. I’m proud of the still contributing, even if in dif- Summitt. have grown up wanting to play Most of all, I think she needs to program Summitt has built at ferent ways. I’ve read where she It bothers me that some seem for Summitt and the Lady Vols. I continue to be surrounded by UT. is consulting with players on an urged to replace Summitt. They wrote it was Summitt who spear- those who love her. And she I’ve been watching and listen- individual basis rather than in a say it is a sensitive subject and headed the move to change Ten- needs to do what she loves to ing closely as this season has group setting. I haven’t noticed a it is. But it’s a move that doesn’t nessee girls high school basket- do as long as she can. unfolded, trying to pick up clues lot of difference in her post-game need to be made until absolutely ball from the six-on-six, half-court Not long after Summitt broke of how Summitt and the team comments, those I’ve heard on necessary. game in the early 1980s to the the news about her disease, she are coping with the early onset radio or read in print, compared I’m glad she is still on the side- full-court game we know today. said her plan all along had been dementia (“Alzheimer’s Type”) to those from past seasons. lines, and I certainly hope she I wrote about how Summitt not to coach three more years. I hope that the legendary coach brave- As long as her health permits, I will be allowed to stay there as only built the UT program but she gets that opportunity. I hope ly came forward and announced believe she can continue to be a head coach as long as she can always went out of her way to her health holds out long enough she had been diagnosed with great recruiter. Instead of a dis- contribute. promote women’s college bas- for her to make that decision last August. traction, I see her as an inspi- I do miss the famous Summitt ketball overall. on her own. If ever there was a As we have seen, it’s a differ- ration. stare and hearing about her fiery I’ve also fussed some at Sum- coach who earned that privilege, ent Pat on the bench now. She One Lady Vol fan recently halftime lectures. mitt. I still don’t like the fact she she is the one. I’m not an athlet- told us she would be giving her asked me if I thought Summitt’s There was one game I was dropped Connecticut from the ics director, but that I know.

It’s back to normal for Roadrunners Five Knox teams win titles, Continued from page 1 the tourney MVP. Sopho- ended Gibbs’ dry spell with advance on tourney trail more guard Andre Wilson a 3-point shot with 2:56 left By Steve Williams added 16 points. in the opening period. Bearden and Fulton won action were Grace Chris- 2-AA. The Lady Falcons “They’re starting to play Another 3-pointer by Five Knox County teams championships last week tian Academy in Class A, will play Stone Memorial together,” said Mitchell Rucker followed by Pack’s captured championships and advanced to the Austin-East in Class AA in tonight’s semifinals at of the1-2 punch. “When inside basket enabled Gibbs in high school basketball opening round of regional and Hardin Valley and Alcoa. they’re on, we’re as good to pull into a 16-16 tie with tournament action last play Friday night. The Lady Powell in Class AAA. Grace Christian lost a as anybody in the city.” 5:48 showing in the second week and several others Bulldogs toppled rival Far- In Friday’s Region two-overtime heartbreak- Mitchell also believes he period. Two free throws by also qualified for region- ragut 54-49 in overtime in 2-AAA girls openers, all er against visiting Oakdale has three of the best soph- Aaron Corum in the final al play. the District 4-AAA finals. four teams from District 53-49 in Region 2-A. omores in town in Wilson, minute of the first half gave Karns and Austin-East The Lady Falcons blasted 4 prevailed, with Bearden Seymour advanced JaQuail Williams and Imani the Eagles their first lead, won boys district titles. Pigeon Forge 73-42 in the eliminating Powell 40-36, in Region 1-AAA with a Miller. “They do so many but Henderson’s inside shot The Beavers rolled past District 3-AA title game. Farragut ousting Hardin 61-49 victory over Sullivan great things for the team to sent A-E to dressing room Powell 63-40 in the Dis- Webb School’s girls Valley 57-53, William South. The Lady Eagles be sophomores,” he said. leading 27-26. trict 3-AAA finals, while knocked off defending Blount knocking off Camp- will go against Science Hill Williams, a starting for- Gibbs’ biggest and last the Roadrunners defeat- state champion Franklin bell County 54-37 and in semifinal action tonight ward, contributed eight lead (33-29) in the con- ed Gibbs 66-56 in the Dis- Road Academy to take the Maryville getting past at Cherokee High in Rog- points in the win over test came early in the third trict 3-AA title game. Division II-A region crown. Anderson County 46-44. ersville. Gibbs. He and Wilson joined period when Cade intercept- Also advancing to The Lady Spartans kept That sets up tonight’s Boys semifinal region- Allmon on the all-tourna- ed the ball and raced for a regional play, which start- rolling Friday night, turn- (Feb. 27) semifinals at al games will be Tuesday ment team. layup. ed Saturday for boys ing back Jackson Chris- Bearden with Farragut (Feb. 28). Region 2-AA Miller chipped in five “Gibbs made a run,” said teams, were West and tian School 54-32 to land facing William Blount and games will be played at points and made a couple Coach Mitchell. “We let Farragut in Class AAA and a berth in the state tour- the host Lady Bulldogs Alcoa. The site for Region of great athletic plays in them get up four points. Fulton and Christian Acad- ney this week at Lipscomb going against Maryville. 2-AAA boys semis was the fourth period when he That sort of got our juices emy of Knoxville in Class University in Nashville. In other regional girls undetermined at press bounced the ball off a Gibbs flowing and then we start- AA. Webb School’s boys Coach Shelley Collier’s action Friday, Fulton time. player, causing the ball to go ed doing what we’ve been were Division II-A regional team will play in the state advanced with a 71-63 win The top two teams in out of bounds and allowing doing all year – we started runnersup and played in a semifinals Thursday. over upset-minded Alcoa each region qualify for the the Roadrunners to main- playing defense. And I think State Sectional game. Also advancing to girls’ and Loudon stopped Aus- State Sectionals. tain possession. our defense turned the On the girls side, regional tournament tin-East 69-36 in Region Post players Matthew game around.” Wagner and Jarod Hender- The Roadrunners retook son, a standout middle line- the lead when Allmon’s backer on the school’s state 3-point shot from the left semifinal football squad wing bounced high off the and the team’s only other rim and fell through the Coach McNish joins Rebels senior, dropped in eight net. Cont. from page 1 graduate, come back and relationships fostered in there and it’s a privilege and six points, respective- Gibbs got even one last “Baseball is about rela- see you, call you and invite the classroom. to be there. ly, as Austin-East repeatedly time when a 15-footer tionships,” he said. “It’s you to their weddings, “In the classroom, you “But it’s still about rela- crashed the boards. by Corum made it 37-37. about relationships with that’s great and that’s sometimes have kids tionships.” Jay Cade was best for Wilson, fouled on a 3-point coaches, players and par- it’s all about. That’s what who have to be there,” he McNish is an avid Atlanta Gibbs with 20 points, while attempt, sank all three free ents. baseball means to me.” said. When they’re playing Braves and Chicago White Hunter Hopson and Matt throws to give A-E the lead “When you have kids He also values his a sport, they want to be Sox fan. He and wife Erin, Pack each tallied 10. for good, igniting a seven- a coach’s daughter and The Eagles committed point run. It was 47-39 after former coach, have been numerous turnovers at the three stops. Gibbs never got married for 10 years. start and fell behind 11-0. closer than seven points in The couple has a 2-year A.J. Rucker, a big guy with the final period. old son, Manny. a good shooting touch, The future looks bright, as usual, for A-E basketball. “We hope so,” said Mitchell. “We’ve (also) got a couple of freshmen who can play.” As for now, with only two seniors on board, the coach’s optimism is curbed by the team’s youth. Family Owned “Go figure,” he said. “You Honest . Reliable don’t know what they’ll do, but we hope they’ll come Expires March 10, 2012 BRAKE OIL & back (in the region) and TIRE SALE play well.” 185-65R14: $59.99 SPECIAL FILTER Austin-East has made 195-60R15: $69.99 . Road Test Vehicle CHANGE it to the state tourney 13 205-65R15: $72.99 . Perform Brake . 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Imag- school football players would never Tickets to the game are $10 for Several area high school assistant John Vandergriff ine one more game for bragging play another game, she said. Alumni adults, $5 for children, Fortkamp wrestlers won medals at are previous State Cham- rights against your old high school Football USA came together as a said. Tickets purchased before the the 2012 State Meet in pions. During his first three rivals. Imagine no more. Alumni way for these former high school games are split 50-50 between Franklin on Feb. 18. years as coach at his alma Football USA is bringing its alumni players to play the game they love. Alumni Football USA and the high Halls High School junior mater, Sayne led Halls football games to Knoxville May This will be the first year for the schools. Revenue from tickets 170-pounder Connor to consecutive district 18-20. It’s a chance for those who football games in Knoxville, Fort- bought at the gate the day of the Rohrbaugh culminated an championships. The Red played high school football or even kamp said, and there are some game go to Alumni Football USA. injury-riddled season with Devils were in a rebuilding for those who wanted to play and good rivalry games set up, such High schools raised more than a fifth-place finish. He was mode in 2010-11 and this were cut or didn’t get a chance to as Maryville vs. Alcoa, Boone vs. $200,000 last year, Fortkamp said. one of three Red Devils year, the Halls squad was play, to suit up for their high school Crockett, Austin East vs. Fulton and Schools also will sell concessions grapplers to make the plagued by injuries. team in a game in full pads at high others in the Knoxville area. at the game as well as raffle tick- tournament field. Joe Fox Rohrbaugh battled school fields. As for the games, they are four ets to raise even more money for (132 pounds) and Tanner through a knee injury that Hollie Fortkamp, publicist for quarters long, just like a normal the school. The deadline for former Justice (106) both quali- required surgery and rele- Alumni Football USA, said her uncle football game with 12-minute quar- players to sign up is April 18, one fied and went 1-2 over the gated him to the sidelines Bob Cazet started the Alumni Foot- ters. Alumni football USA provides month before the weekend games. weekend. for a month. ball League in 1985 in California. all of the gear. Registration is lim- Once a team is assembled there will Halls coach Shannon “Connor has accept- She said, “He said to himself, I want ited to the first 40 players that sign be five practices and a team meet- Sayne said Rohrbaugh’s ed the challenge,” Sayne to play one more game.” Cazet had up for their team. Fortkamp said ing before the game, according to showing made the 2011- said. “He took it to heart played high school football and the registration fee is $95, and the website. 12 campaign a successful and stepped up. wanted to bring the experience of that includes gear, insurance, use For more information, go to Alum- one for his squad. “We’re a young team and a real game back to former high of the high school fields, emergency niFootballUSA. Com. “Our goal every year is we didn’t have a senior this school players to experience an personnel, and a DVD copy of the to have guys place at the year and we got bit by the State Tournament,” Sayne injury bug. Connor had a said. “We’ve got to get past torn meniscus and that the idea that it’s okay just cost him a month but he to qualify for the State. fought back.” “We have a Wall of Fame Other area medalists Fulton girls nab title again in our wrestling room and included Gibbs High’s Raul in order to get your name Leyva and Fulton’s Stevean By Ken Lay we’re the top dogs and against the Lady Falcon has found a home at on that wall, you have to Wilson. Leyva finished third we know that everybody’s reserves. Fulton. place at the State Tourna- in the 220-pound division For the third time in after us and that drives us “We pressure the bas- “Coming into this pro- ment and we tell our kids for the Eagles and Wilson four years the Fulton High to play better. ketball and live off turn- gram has really helped that we want them to get took fifth in the 182-pound It’s back to normal for Roadrunners School Lady Falcons are “We have some great overs,” Fulton coach John me,” she said after scor- their name on that wall.” class for the Falcons. District 3-AA Tournament and talented players.” Fisher said. “We got into ing 15 points in the title Champions. The Lady Falcons, who foul trouble and we gave game. “I just try to keep Fulton, which is in the hosted a Region 2-AA Tour- them 10 points in the hustling on defense and I midst of a 22-game win- nament game Friday night first quarter from the foul try to keep my team up.” ning streak, had little trou- (results were not available line.” Cassidy Martin led ble claiming its second at press time), wasted After the opening eight the Lady Tigers with 13 consecutive district title. little time exhibiting their minutes, Fisher didn’t points. She had Pigeon The Lady Falcons started talents last Monday night have many complaints Forge’s lone basket of the fast en route to a 73-42 as Hall received plenty of as he reflected on the fourth quarter, a 3-pointer victory over Pigeon Forge help from her supporting accomplishments of the early in the frame. Mindy on Monday, Feb. 20 at cast. Lady Falcons veterans, Brackins, an all-tourna- Carter High School’s Jim Guard Victoria Griffin 10 including seniors Hall and ment selection, scored Wilson Gymnasium. of her 21 points in the first Cierra Howard and juniors all 12 of her points in the The Lady Falcons, who quarter to help the Lady Griffin, Jayda Johnson and first half. improved to 25-2 with Falcons, who culminated Nataya Roller. the championship victo- a perfect district season “These girls have really ry, used their trademark with their latest victory, turned everything around,” tenacious defense to open a 21-12 lead. Fulton Fisher said. “They’ve won smother the Lady Tigers never trailed in the game three of the last four dis- (19-9). and used a 24-10 third- trict championships and “We practice our quarter surge to put the we’ll take that. defense and we practice Lady Tigers away. The “The first district cham- getting rebounds,” said Lady Falcons’ defense, pionship that they won Lady Falcons senior for- which was stingy all night, was the first in school ward Bre’ Hall, who was was especially so in the history and then they won named the tournament’s second half. Fulton sur- two more.” Most Valuable Player after rendered just 17 points Griffin and Johnson, a dropping 22 points on an after the break and one first-year varsity player outmatched Pigeon Forge field goal in the fourth and transfer from Webb, squad. “This feels good quarter. Pigeon Forge hit joined Hall on the all-tour- because we know that some late free throws nament team. Johnson A new game in town: The Knoxville Nighthawks Cont. from page 1 Mackeown. “He led them Can this league, this said Mackeown. “I know to the playoffs five times sport, this team succeed… that great football players and ArenaCup VI in 2005. on and off the field? One can come from all divisions More importantly, Coach step has been to develop of college football, and I Johnson is an awesome working relationships with believe that we have gone person. If I had a son, I local businesses, such as nationwide to recruit many would want him to play for First Choice Chiropractic talented football players.” Coach Johnson.” and Johnny Long’s Train- One of the most impor- East Tennessee is no ing Academy. tant signings was that of stranger to indoor foot- “It is our lifeblood! We former Tusculum quarter- ball. The Tennessee Thun- would not survive without back Tony Colston. derCats played at the Civic corporate partnerships in “Tony is a veteran arena Coliseum in 2001 and the Knoxville community,” football quarterback that 2002, and the Tennessee said Mackeown. we are very excited about. Riverhawks were here in They have also made He has won a champion- 2003. Mackeown believes it a point of emphasis to ship in arena football (Aren- that his experience can give back to the commu- aCup IX in 2008 for the help make sure the Night- nity. They spent some time Tennessee Valley Vipers in hawks have a longer stay helping out at the recent af2) and is very advanced than those teams in Knox- “Extreme Makeover: Home in the game,” said Macke- ville. Edition” project. Can we own. “That is a big advan- “I have been in arena/ expect to see the Night- tage for us, I believe.” indoor football for thirteen hawks doing more of those When you talk about seasons and I have seen a kind of things? indoor football game, you lot of teams come and go,” “Life is about what you realize how difficult it can said Mackeown. “The key give, not what you get,” be for defenses on a 50 for us to have a success- said Mackeown. “We have yard field. The Nighthawks ful run is showing every- been blessed and the are calling on the exper- one that we, as an orga- Nighthawks will always tise of defensive coordina- nization are all about hon- be about the community, tor Tommy Johnson. esty, integrity, dependabil- helping others and winning “Coach Johnson is the ity and hard work. Those football games!” top arena football coach are the qualities that make For more information on available this off-season. any business thrive and we the Knoxville Nighthawks, He was the head coach have that in our ownership, visit knoxvillenighthawks. of the Louisville Fire (af2) front office and coaching com or call 865-686- for six seasons,” said staff.” 6016. PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 27, 2012 Arts & Entertainment

‘Connections’ Theme Show One of Art Center’s Best! By Sylvia Williams Bob Meadows turned on our all new lighting, paid Show judge Rob White had a really tough time for by the membership’s generous donations. judging the Fountain City Art Center open theme After thanking our donors, the show award win- show, “Connections,” which opened to the public ners were announced for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, on Friday, February 24 with a large reception. Rob 3rd, and four Honorable Mentions. In order, start- had to narrow his choices down to just 8 winning ing with “Best of Show,” the winners were: Mary entries out of 95. He was directed to consider Secrist, Aurora Harrison Bull, Bob Meadows, Ste- first and foremost how well each artist illustrated phen Hicks, Kay Jursik, Gary Dagnan, B. J. Clark, the theme, “connections,” through their artwork. and Christine Beard. The artistic interpretations through every imagin- We highly encourage the public to stop by to see able type of material were absolutely fascinating. the show and our new lighting. There is NO admis- FCAC members, especially, had been planning sion fee to see exhibits! We’re located in the old their entries for our first ever theme show since it Fountain City Library building next to the Park at was announced in August, 2011. 213 Hotel Avenue, just north of Fountain City Lake. During the opening reception, all lights were off You can call 865.357.ARTS or e-mail fcartcenter@ Rob White had a tough job choosing 8 winners out of 95 entries! except for candlelight until FCAC Board President knology.net. Tennessee Joltwagon Stress gives me an appe- something better, some- “Holler?” How could bongos poetry with her banjo and tite for diversion. I confess thing that provided real possibly be better than the occasionally singing. Her that when I get to feeling nourishment. This suste- banjo-ing and fiddling of bluegrass tone echoes deplet- nance I stumbled upon was Miss Kelsey Wells? I say, no something elder than her ed, I a performance of Tennessee way. I liked it so much I went college girl looks suggest. o f t e n Joltwagon at WDVX’s Blue to Union Avenue books the Her Americana band, Sweet turn to Plate Special. The result of following day to see them Fancy Moses, is picking up photo by Sarah baker televi- this distraction was tremen- again. momentum in Middle Ten- Kory Wells, Kelsey Wells, Susan O’Dell Underwood, and sion sit- dous amusement followed Kory and Kelsey Wells nessee. Dawn Coppock of Tennessee Joltwagon coms or by a feeling of contentment are the mother and daugh- Susan O’Dell Underwood main- and downright inspiration. ter team who started this and Dawn Coppock are con- Each has her own separate lines were impudent; some stream Tennessee Joltwagon is group. Kory is a product temporaries of Kory’s, who voice, but they all have that were out-and-out sexy. maga- a group of lady poets who director at a software com- helped to form this dynamic common cord of gratitude Just as nourishing as By Sarah Baker zines to combine spoken word with pany, but her writing is more kinship of poetry and music. for their Appalachian heri- their composition was the bakers@knoxfocus. distract roots music. I always enjoy than just a hobby. Her nov- Underwood is an author and tage. “We’ve got feet in two sight of four pre-possess- com m e . the talented folks that show el-in-progress was a William the director of creative writ- universes as Appalachians,” ing, capable women creat- Much like a bag of Doritos up at the Blue Plate, but Faulkner competition final- ing at Carson-Newman Col- said Coppock. ing and campaigning togeth- or peanut M&Ms, they are this show resonated with ist, and much of her other lege. Coppock is a highly Don’t go thinking this was er. They weren’t just lifting effortlessly available. Much me on a whole other level. work has been published in respected adoption attorney a bunch of Hallmark sappy up the audience, but also like all junk, however, the It was wonderful. I couldn’t several journals and anthol- and author. It is often tempt- sweet verses about quilt- each other. Both their audi- result is usually temporary have been more impressed ogies including “The Chris- ing when watching a group making and blackberry cob- ences, the Blue Plate and delight followed by crashing if I had stumbled into the tian Science Monitor.” Her of lady performers to try to bler. Sure, I heard some allu- the Union Avenue Book- regret. Not to mention the 1960s and found Allen daughter Kelsey is a visual classify each as the smart sions to the dignity of “mean- store, left feeling relaxed, jeans I’d swear were left in Ginsberg and Jack Ker- communications major at one or the pretty one or the ingful work” and the details happy, and connected as I the dryer too long. ouac. Who needs Ginsberg’s MTSU. Kelsey is the pulse funny one. It would be unbe- of daily chores. I also heard did, with absolutely no room Luckily, this week- “Howl” when I got to hear of Tennessee Joltwagon, fitting to do so with these some raw irreverence and left for the junk we must end, kismet carried me to Susan O’Dell Underwood’s accompanying their original ladies. Each one is brilliant, tender exasperation in each have passed on our sepa- sweet, funny, and attractive. one of them. Some of their rate ways home. February 27, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

February 27, 2012

“1984” was published by in doublespeak? And political discourse we “Hope and Change” was George Orwell in 1949. where do you go to can’t trust the words a euphemism that didn’t You may not know it, but find answers? Even because we know so little work for me and hasn’t many visions from this the Snopes.com site, of substance about the worked for the country. book exist in our culture. Google and others person speaking them. In So in this next elec- I’m sure you’ve heard have been called into the past we’ve depended tion I will search for char- the phrase “Big Brother question. Many have on the media to be our acter in all the candi- is watching you.” This is observed that the truth watchdogs and vet can- dates, however they iden- from Orwell’s book which we choose is from the didates for office. We tify themselves. I’m describes a government news outlet we prefer. can see what happens going to look into their that monitors its people Can we somehow find when that’s not done, so TV eyes and trust my through their own TV the truth among the ver- I believe each of us must instincts rather than the sets in order to control biage and doublespeak? go through the ardu- corrupt media or the them. The metaphors My patient came in to ous process of sizing up politically nuanced ver- newspeak and double- see me regarding a mass the person who will be biage of any candidate. think come from Orwell’s in his liver. We had just the leader of our coun- In this next elec- Double Speak dystopian vision where completed an exten- try in 2013 and beyond. tion I’m no longer the Ministry of Peace is sive work up and it was We must learn to seek trusting in “hope and A friend once chal- already sick of the politi- the War Department and now decision time. In the truth that lies behind change.” I’m demand- lenged me with the asser- cal dialogue, and it’s the Ministry of Truth dis- moments like these I find the words in the char- ing a change of conjunc- tion that he could no still eight months until penses lies in the press. necessary to sit next to acter of the individual. tion to a preposition. longer separate his politi- the election. I’m sick of This book became so my patient and make eye Some people brand me I’m hoping for change. cal views from his life, cheap shots and sound influential that the term contact as we go over as a Republican and I say, work and associations. I bites from the media, doublespeak was coined the situation and the “I’m not.” I am a conser- was taken aback by his in whom I have nothing in the 1950s. Double- options. Poignantly, my vative who deeply loves frankness, but as I’ve but disregard. I vacil- speak disguises, distorts patient trusts me more my country which I believe contemplated his hon- late between my sense or reverses the mean- than my words because is on the wrong path and esty I’ve come to con- of duty to stay informed ing of the actual words. he knows my character. is in mortal danger. Con- clude that he’s right. As or go underground like In his interrogation of As a wordsmith I sequently, I risk much to you know I believe in the Punxsutawney Phil, whom Jesus, Pontius Pilot asked believe words are impor- state my case. The word lessons of history. Per- I mentioned last week. of him, “What is truth?” tant, and my analysis conservative comes from icles, the great states- After watching seven or Pilot didn’t get an answer. and explanation helped the root word conserve. man of the ancient Greek eight Republican debates In our modern world my patient make the An important aspect of city-state of Athens, once I’ve come to admire these “Inquiring minds want best decision for him. I this philosophy is tradi- said that those who say men and women who to know,” and hopeful- never lie to a patient. I tion. This doesn’t mean they’re minding their put themselves out there ly our quest is for some- may try to find the soft- we conservatives can’t own business and don’t every day shaking hands, thing greater than real- est way to give some- or won’t change (I con- involve themselves with articulating their mes- ity TV. My question for one bad news, but if you verted to EMR!). It’s the polis (the govern- sages and taking cheap the week is how do you lie to someone they will just that as a conserva- Do you have a question for ment) actually have no shots; I couldn’t do it. know that the media, the never trust you again, tive and an internist I Dr. Ferguson? Please business there at all. An important book politicians or our govern- even if they forgive you. want to see the data. I’ll e-mail him at jferguson@ I have to admit that I’m with the tantalizing name ment aren’t engaging Unfortunately, in our make no bones about it, summithealthcare.com. March of Dimes Tennessee Blood Supplies Chapter Names Grant After Continue to Run Low Medic Regional Blood Center, this • March 1, TestAmerica, 5815 Mid- March for Babies Top Walker area’s only provider of blood, continues dlebrook Pike, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Blood- The March of Dimes Ten- to learn together and from to initiate community- to struggle to keep up with the area’s mobile. nessee Chapter is pleased each other. Outcomes for based projects that hold demand and needs help. “Our col- • March 5, South College, 3904 to advance maternal and those receiving care in this promise to help reduce lections just have not kept up with the Lonas Drive, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Bloodmo- infant health in the East format are uniformly better birth defects and infant demand lately. The need for blood bile. Tennessee Community than for those in tradition- mortality by addressing has been great over the last few weeks • March 6, South College, 400 Goodys by supporting the Center- al care. particular local needs. and months due to several unfortunate Lane, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Bloodmobile. ing Pregnancy Program “We are excited to name Here in Middle Tennes- accidents across the region,” explains • March 6, Title Max, 7213 Kingston at Cherokee Health Sys- this Community Grant in see a review of state and Christi Fightmaster, director of public Pike, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Bloodmobile. tems. honor of our top March for local health statistics and relations. Medic provides blood to 21 • March 7, Webb School of Knoxville, For the 3rd year, March Babies walker Leslie Lut- service gaps determined counties and 27 area hospitals through- 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Gym outside com- of Dimes funding will sup- trell in memory of her two that mothers and babies out East Tennessee and Southeast Ken- mons area. port this Centering Preg- daughters as the “Lillian would benefit from group tucky. Donors must be at least 17 years of nancy program which will Kate and Cecilia Hope Cen- prenatal care in the Cen- Donors are always welcome to visit age, weigh 110 pounds or more (16 provide prenatal services tering Pregnancy Grant at tering Pregnancy format, one of the two Knoxville area donor cen- year-olds weighing 120 pounds or more to severely underserved Cherokee Health Systems”. said Patricia Totty, Chair of ters: 1601 Ailor Avenue and 11000 can donate but must have parental con- Hispanic migrant workers Leslie is a wonderful vol- the Program Services Com- Kingston Pike in Farragut. Community sent) and all donors are required to have in rural East Tennessee unteer, a great fundraiser, mittee. “We are pleased drives are also planned for added con- positive identification. counties. Centering is a and a true champion for that our successful fund- venience: All donors will receive a t-shirt and a rewarding way for patients all babies”, states Tamara raising efforts, such as • February 28, Austin East High year’s credit towards Medic’s member- to take an active role in Currin, Associate Director March for Babies, make School, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Inside Audito- ship program. This program exempts their care. Group partic- of Program Services. it possible for us to sup- rium. donors and IRS dependents from paying ipants spend more time In addition to awarding port new, locally focused • February 28, First Utility District of blood collection or processing fees for with their provider and with $30 million for biomedical efforts to help babies be Knoxville, 122 Durwood Rd, 8 a.m. – 11 one year from donation date if a trans- other pregnant women with research each year nation- born healthy,” Totty said. a.m., Bloodmobile. fusion is needed. However, pre-exist- similar health concerns, ally, the March of Dimes • March 1, Fulton High School, 8:30 ing conditions are not covered under giving them an opportunity also gives financial support a.m.- 3 p.m., Inside Auditorium. this program. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 27, 2012 Faith Inward Spiritual Discipline #1: Prayer I recently attended a articles to write about worship, guidance, cel- mission on earth. will but take the time to developing a prayer life is confer- these and encourage you ebration). Over the next stop, listen, and share with to listen. So often we think ence in your practice of these twelve weeks, I am going The Bible is filled with God. prayer is a time for us to t h a t disciplines. As followers of to do a series of articles examples of prayer. Prayer A first key to prayer is to talk. But communicating focused Christ, our lives are being based on these twelve takes on many forms. stop and do it (Just Do It with someone is not just on the radically transformed to spiritual disciplines. Richard Foster, in his book as the old Nike commer- one-sided. God wants us t w e l v e look more like Him. If The first inward discipline Prayer, points out various cial would say). Our lives to listen to His voice. We spiritu- Jesus found it important we will address is that of types of prayers: simple, are so full of constant do this by reading His Word By Mark al disci- to practice these, then we prayer. Even though Jesus examen, tears, formation, noise that it feels strange and getting quiet to see Brackney, plines should as well. was fully God and man, He covenant, adoration, rest, to experience silence. But what God might be telling Minister of f o u n d The twelve disciples are still found it critical to have sacramental, unceasing, silence is a good thing. us through His Spirit. The the Arlington in Scrip- broken down into three a daily routine of prayer. meditative, contempla- Jesus found alone and noise in your life might be Church of ture that sets of four: Inward (prayer, This was not just a duty, tive, ordinary, petitionary, quiet time by praying in keeping you from listening Christ disci- meditation, fasting, study), it was a privilege. Jesus intercessory, healing, suf- the morning, before sun- to His voice. ple’s of Outward (simplicity, soli- needed constant commu- fering, authoritative, and rise (Mark 1:35). It might A third key is sharing. Jesus practice. I am going tude, submission, service), nication with His Father as radical. work better for some at This is when you actually to take the next twelve and Corporate (confession, He carried out His Father’s These different focus- night before bed and find speak with God. Pour out es of prayer depend on a solitary place during the your soul in praise, peti- the situation and setting day. Find what works best tion, thanksgiving and con- “HIRE AN Professional Property for which you are praying. for you, but take the time fession. EXECUTIVE” There truly is a prayer for to do it. Management: any given situation, if we A second key to WANDA Can’t Sell in this market, then Lease: HENDRYX Owner/Broker We do it right the first time. Multi-million Dollar Producer since 2000 100% Success REALTY I was just thinking EXECUTIVES BUYING or SELLING Please give me a call. ADVANTAGE I can sell your house in this market and we are very short on listings. Shush (865) 609-7654 I attended Ash Wednesday services attending turned toward me and laughed. 405 Boyds Creek Hwy • Seymour, TN 37865 WE REALLY NEED LISTINGS. Each office independently owned & operated. for the first time the other week. It was I sat with my head bowed low as my face a special gathering turned crimson and nervously killed the www.WandaHendryx.com that marks the begin- unwelcome music. ning of Lent, that time Part of our realities today is that most period when folks everyone has a cell phone stuck in his give things up. That pocket or her purse. We jabber away on might be a good idea the things while driving, walking down the for all of us. street, or just relaxing. The thoughts of The minister began doing without them send folks, especial- the service with scrip- ly those of the younger generations, into ture, song, and expla- shivering fits. Unlike them, we who are nation of what would older can remember when our homes only By Joe Rector be occurring. Then had one phone for the entire family. Some she called the chil- of us shared a line with one or more neigh- dren up front and entertained them, as bors. Conversations were tethered to the well as all the adults, with a tale about two spiraled cord that attached the handset to monsters, Grump and Pout, shoes, and a the base. Yep, we had it rough. However, cobbler. The children ranged in age from many of us don’t have to have a phone. two to about six, and they sat engrossed That ringing cell phone made crystal as the minister changed her voice to give clear the fact that our lives are too busy. character to the monsters. More than that, we exist in constant states In the middle of the story, the spell was of noise. Televisions going, iPods blaring, momentarily broken when a cell phone and YouTube clips rolling keep our minds rang. I sat without turning around to see abuzz with auditory stimulation. But at who was scrambling to find the thing and some point, it all becomes nothing more turn it off. The ringtone ended abruptly, than noise. Overloads of thumbing bass and Catherine, God bless her composure, from earphones and racket from lawn continued with the story without missing mowers and weed eaters are causing a beat. some of our hearing losses. Later in the service the phone went off What folks need more than anything again. I still managed not to turn toward else is silence. It’s when we find quiet that the sound, and it again stopped quickly. our minds and lives take deep breaths and After a couple of seconds, another sound experience that “aah” feeling that accom- came. panies peace. So few places offer it to us. “DROID” filled the air and gave notice Church is one of them. It’s a place to be “of to all that the owner was turning off the the world but not in the world. In silence phone. Of course, the sound of the voice we can reflect and then renew. Then we was foreign to the sanctuary setting, and can go back to the hubbub of daily exis- snickers from a row of teenaged girls fol- tence. lowed. I’m going to make a renewed effort to I don’t blame the individual for his or turn my phone off more often, not just in her cell phone sounding off. Last summer church but at times when silence is the I went on a mission trip, and during a balm that is sorely needed. Sure, I might church service the last night, my phone miss a call, but if it’s that important, the began playing “Rocky Top” at full volume. caller will leave a message or call again. I thought I’d earlier turned off the phone Try it sometime. Just tell life to shush and but must have hit the wrong button. Those enjoy the quiet. Church Happenings KFL Outreach February 28, 2012 at the 1120 Dry Gap Pike. For Ministry Presents Golden Corral on Clinton more information you can The Knoxville Fellowship Highway, at noon. Emme- visit our website at www. Luncheon (KFL) will meet line Cottrell will be the faithseekers.org, e-mail at guest speaker. You may [email protected] and view Emmeline Cottrell’s also call us at 865-688- complete Bio at http://kfl- 1000. luncheon.com. Seymour First Faith United Baptist Church Methodist Church Seymour First Bap- The Young at Heart at tist Church is pleased to Faith UMC meets the 1st announce that its giant Tuesday of each month spring auction for mis- from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. sions will be held on Satur- We have an exciting meet- day, April 21. Seymour area ing coming up on March residents have the oppor- 6th. Susan Long of East tunity to donate items that Tennessee Personal Care benefit purchasers and Attendants will be talk- raise money to support the ing about Saving Seniors church’s worldwide mis- Money. A potluck lun- sion projects. Those with cheon will follow the speak- early donations may call er. Everyone is welcome. the church office at 577- Faith UMC is located at 1954. 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Antiques & Collectibles Is an Antique Auction the answer?

Antique and collectible auctions seen fortunes changed. Is an antique Carl Sloan is a long time resident are everywhere today and greatly auction the answer? Yes! You should of Fountain City and an expert in differ as to what they sell and spe- certainly consider an auction if you many areas of antiques collectibles cialize in. Some have item that is desirable, if you and fine arts He has over 34 years auctions deal need cash or if you are a collector experience in the business and has in household wanting to buy or sell. been an appraiser for over 25 years. common items He has dealt with Sotheby’s of New and others deal What’s Hot & What’s Not York as well as Christie’s, Sloan’s of in items that DC, Brunk Auctions NC, Wilson & Ter- can bring thou- Hot - Antique firearms, coins ry’s NC and many others. Carl is a sands, if not mil- like Morgan & Peace dollars, gold free agent for live auctions through lions, of dollars coins, Civil War items as well as Nazi Proxibid, the world’s largest online in, so knowing German items, early Southern primi- sales venue for antiques, real estate, By Carl Sloan what you have is tives all are top sellers in the U.S, collectibles, equipment and more. paramount as to also 1920s - 50s costume jewel- Do you have a piece that you’d like Chief Vann’s Tavern now sits at New Echota and was where you should consign. ry, Roseville Pottery in certain pat- to have Carl appraise? Send a photo a store, inn, tavern, and way station before the Trail An auction house is a great way to terns, Southern early pottery and and the item’s information to staff@ of Tears. It’s just one of many buildings that have been quickly liquidate an item. fine quilts. knoxfocus.com, Subject: ANTIQUES relocated there, reconstructed, or preserved. If you look at the centuries-long AND COLLECTIBLES. Appraisal history of the auction house, you Not - Victorian furniture, prints, information and background for will find that it is where treasures Depression glass, Dolls 1890- your items might be featured in an have been discovered and where the 1920 upcoming column if chosen. big money has been spent. Look at New the Jacqueline Onassis sale where her used lipstick tube fetched over $7,000! Antiques and collectibles shift Echota in value just like the stock market, so keeping up with trends, wheth- S o m e processions er buying or selling, is very impor- towns bloom A Day Away by the white tant. We have an old saying in this and then officials. business: “Who knows the most, grow to cities. The site of makes the most” and that is very Some bloom New Echota true indeed. Good items bring good and slowly became a money and the buying public knows fade away. “removal” the markets very well when featured A few, like fort where in a proper venue with the proper New Echota Chero- advertising. in North- kees were I always advise those folks con- ern Georgia, encamped sidering an auction to move a large By Mike Steely bloom, dis- and then amount of items to focus on the This week’s featured item is a pair of Victorian era portraits. These impressive appear com- removed. The bottom line. In other words, it is 14” portraits are a combination of lithograph and hand painting on metal. pletely, and Worchester the check you receive for the total These would have hung on long chains in a Victorian parlor and are known then reappear. House survived as the amount that is important, and not as “Fashion Plates” that would communicate the styles of the day for women. Just south of Chattanoo- land became farmland worrying about the pricing for each This pair will be sold Saturday, March 3 at Fountain City Auction starting at ga and off Interstate 75, is and all other buildings dis- individual item. 10 a.m. They are expected to sell for $100-$200 for the pair. You may see what the reconstructed town of appeared. I work in the auction business else will be on the block Saturday by finding Fountain City Auction (37912) New Echota, the last capi- In 1954, archeologists today and have for many years have on Auctionzip.com. tal of the Cherokee Nation began surveying the old in the East. Founded in town site and found the 1819 and formally desig- locations of buildings nated in 1825, the town and roads. Other build- Spelling Stars was the annual meeting ings of similar nature were place of the “civilized” found in the region and tribe. Named for Echota, moved to the site, includ- the ancient principal town ing Vann’s Tavern. The old of the tribe in Monroe Phoenix Print Shop and County, Tn., the site was the Supreme Court House visited by delegates from and, in 1962, the town was the surrounding states as recognized when the state they held their government of Georgia repealed the meetings. old laws concerning the New Echota had, by Cherokee. 1835, numerous build- A museum was built in ings. Today the only original 1969 and other buildings building is the Worchester added, including the recon- House, built by a mission- struction of the national ary who eventually moved council house. Today New west with the tribe on the Echota is a Georgia State Trail of Tears. Historic Site and part of When gold was discov- their park system. ered in Northern Geor- One notable for New gia, the state govern- Echota is the development ment made it illegal for of the written Cherokee any Cherokee to own land language by Sequoyah and and forced the tribe out. the publication of the Cher- They retreated to Southern okee Phoenix newspaper Tennessee, South Caroli- there. Within the historic na, and Alabama. A few of site today is an example of the tribe leaders were very the alphabet and a print- On Friday Jan. 27th Pleasant Ridge Elementary held the Annual Spelling Bee. Fourth grader Christopher Bright was the wealthy, but most lived on ing press from the period. Spelling Bee champion, while fifth grader Jamal Rorex was the Spelling Bee Runner-Up. Judges for the Spelling Bee were small farms and existed in There’s also an example of Mayor Rogero and 3rd District School Board Member Cindy Buttry, as well as Norwood Kiwanis Club representatives poverty. a small Cherokee farm and Pat Dawson and Sharon Welch. The few wealthy Cheor- other buildings. kee owned large, nice Visiting New Echota homes, they operated fer- makes for an easy side trip ries, stores, taverns and if you’re headed to Atlan- had successful farms. ta or even Chattanooga or While these leaders, like Dalton. You can contact Ross, Walker, Bushyhead, the historic site online, just Vann or The Ridge, were Google “New Echota” or not the majority of the you can call them at 706- tribe, they were the lead- 624-1321. ers and they were much envied for their land and PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s February 27, 2012 Classifieds Bulletin for sale employment Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Board for rent for sale for sale scrubs 20 SETS LIKE-NEW SOUTH KNOXVILLE SCRUBS SMALL & MEDIUM CARLENEA’S HAIR FASHIONS FOUNTAIN CITY N. KNOXVILLE $12 SET JUDY 865-688-8668 NEEDS HAIRDRESSER WITH 1 & 2 BDRM APARTMENTS, ...... FOLLOWING. 865-579-3477 OR FROM $375.+ www. 865-556-3616. knoxapartments.net ANTIQUE NATIONAL CASH ...... CALL TENANT’S CHOICesm REGISTER-WORKS, ALL SILVER, HEAVY, MOVING GREEN BUSINESS LOOKING MUST SELL CHEAP FOR MARKETING REP TO Real Estate 865-660-8239 WORK FROM HOME. 719-2964 for sale ...... OUTSIDE SALES EAST BEER TAPPER WITH TENNESSEE AREA MARKETING BUDWEISER HANDLE. 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