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FOCUS GIBBS GOES TO STATE Weekly Poll* Most elected offices in Knox County are term limited to two consecutive terms. Do you support term limits for Knox County School Board members? YES 85.22% NO 14.78% Survey conducted Match 7, 2013. * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted by an independent, professional Photo by James Spears. polling company. The Gibbs High student body came out in full force last Monday night. The Eagles used a boost from their boisterous fans and notched a 54- 53 victory over Elizabethton. The victory clinched Gibbs’ first State Tournament appearance since 1987. See Ken Lay’s story on C1.

Knox Countians City, County work together to Favor Term aide South Knox businesses Limits for By Tasha Mahurin School [email protected] South Knoxville business- Board es were sent reeling after an By Focus Staff announcement earlier this year that the reopening Henley By a large majority, Street Bridge would be delayed Knox County voters favor until February 2014, a full six term limits for the mem- months past its original esti- bers of the Knox County mated completion date. Board of Education. Knox County Mayor Tim Bur- This week’s Knox- chett responded promptly and ville Focus poll posed the quickly wrote to state lawmak- question: “Most elected ers in Nashville requesting tax offices in Knox County relief for the affected business- are limited to two con- es, while Commissioner Mike secutive terms. Do you Brown urged Knox County Com- support term limits for mission to draft a resolution Knox County school echoing the mayor’s request. board members?” Likewise, Vice Mayor Nick A resounding 85.22% Pavlis, who represents South say they believe Board Knoxville on City Council, sched- of Education mem- uled a meeting with State Sen- bers should be lim- ator Becky Massey and the ited to two terms. Urban Wilderness Arts & Trade The districts posting District to discuss challenges the highest majorities in faced by the business commu- Photo by Dan Andrews. favor of term limits were nity due to the bridge’s closure, the Ninth District (South as well as, possible solutions. Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis, Commissioner Mike Brown and Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero unveiled one of Knoxville) and the Fifth Last week Knox County Mayor eight new signs that will help direct shoppers to South Knoxville. (the Town of Farragut and Tim Burchett and Knoxville surrounding areas). In Mayor Madeline Rogero joined “We want to be sure we’re South Knoxville businesses.” The City and County funds will South Knoxville, almost forces in an effort to aid the helping merchants now, and Mayor Rogero invited Knox be directed through the nonprofit 94% of likely voters said struggling business community. also for the future,” said Pavlis, County Mayor Tim Burchett Legacy Parks Foundation, which they believe the Board of Mayor Rogero, along with Vice who represents South Knoxville to match the City’s grant, will serve as the fiscal agent and Education should be lim- Mayor Nick Pavlis, announced a on City Council. “By investing in and he has pledged that work with South Knoxville busi- ited to two terms. Inside $20,000 grant from the city of marketing and promotions, we’re Knox County will also contrib- nesses to develop a marketing the Fifth District, almost Knoxville to help marketing and going to address both short- ute $20,000 to the market- 90% of likely voters promotion efforts for the area. term and long-term needs for ing and promotions effort. Continue on page 2 felt the same way.

We fix, buy, and sell old or antique clocks! PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 11, 2013 Focus on the Law FOCUS Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (Pt1) Weekly Poll This week I would like to located in Greeneville, Knox- administrative fee and a $15 trustee provide you with an introduc- ville, Chattanooga and Win- surcharge. If filing a joint petition, only Most elected offices in Knox tion to Chapter 7 bankrupt- chester. A husband and wife one filing fee, administrative fee and cy. “Chapter 7” refers to that may file a joint bankruptcy trustee surcharge must be paid. The County are term limited to two chapter of the United States petition or may file individu- failure to pay these fees may result in Bankruptcy Code which gov- ally. In addition to the peti- your case being dismissed. There are consecutive terms. Do you erns the liquidation type of tion, the debtor must also file many other documents which will need support term limits for Knox bankruptcy. Liquidation is the following with the court: to be prepared and filed as well includ- the sale of a debtor’s non- By Sharon (1) schedules of assets and ing a monthly budget, list of exempt Frankenberg, County School Board members? exempt property and the dis- Attorney at Law liabilities; (2) a schedule of property and lists of all assets, debts tribution of the proceeds to current income and expen- and creditors. Some of these forms YES creditors. Individuals, part- ditures; (3) a statement of are available on the internet for vari- nerships and corporations may file for financial affairs; and (4) a schedule ous fees and some for free; however, 85.22% relief under chapter 7 but only individu- of executor contracts and unexpired this is a highly technical area of law and NO als may be granted a discharge. A dis- leases. Debtors must provide a copy of you would be much more successful if 14.78% charge means that you have no fur- their most recent tax return. If most of you consult an attorney who practices By Age Yes No Total ther liability for certain debts. “One of the debts owed by the debtor are con- bankruptcy law. Legal advice regarding 18-29 50.00% 50.00% 2 the primary purposes of bankruptcy sumer debts, the debtor must also file a your situation can be invaluable in filing 30-49 83.02% 16.98% 53 is to discharge certain debts to give certificate of consumer credit counsel- only when it is appropriate for your par- an honest individual debtor a ‘fresh ing, a copy of any debt repayment plan ticular situation. 50-65 86.05% 13.95% 172 start.’” See, www.uscourts.gov/Feder- developed through credit counseling, Obviously, this article does not cover 65+ 85.39% 14.61% 267 alCourts/Bankruptcy. The majority of evidence of payment from employers, every issue which might arise. Contact Total 85.22% (421) 14.78% (73) 494 Chapter 7 cases result in a discharge a statement of monthly net income, an attorney to get advice and assis- of debts but some types of debts are any increase in income or expenses tance with your unique situation. Next By District not discharged. anticipated after filing and a record of week I will cover the different kinds of 1 80.00% 20.00% 30 A case is started by filing a petition any interest debtor may have in quali- debts, what happens to liens in Chap- 2 78.57% 21.43% 56 with the bankruptcy court serving the fied education or tuition accounts. ter 7 and which debts may be dis- area where the debtor lives. In East Debtor must pay a $245 case charged. 3 86.36% 13.64% 44 Tennessee, the bankruptcy courts are filing fee, a $46 miscellaneous 4 81.16% 18.84% 69 5 89.23% 10.77% 65 6 88.14% 11.86% 59 7 86.89% 13.11% 61 8 82.76% 17.24% 58 Follicle Follies 9 92.31% 7.69% 52 I’ll watch most strands? My hair that removing hair is a rather sends out thermo pulses Total 85.22% (421) 14.78% (73) 494 anything on tele- began turning painful affair. At other times, that crystallize hairs. Is that By Gender vision, at least for gray years ago; faces and legs will be cov- anything like burning them? a few minutes. my brother Jim ered with wads of toilet The one place that seems Unknown 88.89% 11.11% 18 Very little of what and I struggle to paper to ebb the flow of red ridiculous to use this new Female 85.52% 14.48% 221 I view is offensive remember a time from nicks and scrapes. tool is on a man’s chest, Male 84.71% 15.29% 255 enough to make when we were Other gadget commer- but honest, the commercial Total 85.22% (421) 14.78% (73) 494 me change the brunettes. It was cials promise wonderful show a woman running a channel or turn a gift of genetics results. For instance, the No-No over a man’s pecks. Survey conducted March 7, 2013. the set off. How- from our mother, Micro Touch is the right tool Times have sure changed, ever, some com- By Joe Rector and we’ve man- between haircuts. Why, a perhaps not for the good. mercials irk me to the point aged in spite of this evident guy can cut those pesky I remember when doing that I want to yell profanities handicap. hairs on the back of his some manly things were City, County work at the screen. Many of those Razor commercials flood neck or the ones the sprout said to “put hair on a male’s ads offer products for hair. I the airways. An announc- from his ears. Best of all, this chest.” Now that look is dis- together to aide South don’t get it. er is yammering about the little machine takes care gusting. Guys want chests For some reason, lots of fabulous shave that some of unsightly nose hairs. It that are as smooth as a men don’t want to be seen “technologically advanced” makes the perfect stocking baby’s bottom. Knox businesses with gray hair. The other day razor is giving. Women can stuffer for Christmas. Some of us aren’t so Cont. from page 1 drummed up a little pro- I was at the place where I have silky smooth legs and What’s the need for such wrapped up in hair. In fact, plan and identify pro- motion on his own. He, have my hair cut and spied a underarms. Men can have a gadget? A pair of tweezers lots of guys are what I call motional possibilities likewise, announced little old man who must have the closest, safest shaves can do the job just as effec- “folliclely” challenged. I’m during the coming year. the implementation of been close to 80 having his of their lives. tively. Oh sure, using them becoming one with each Since the initial clo- SouthFest, a festival- hair dyed. Millions of other To that I say, “Big deal.” causes a man’s eyes to fill passing day. I don’t worry too sure of the bridge two like event that will drive males choose, instead, to The truth is that most of with tears with each pluck much about tools to help me years ago, area mer- people to South Knox- use things like Just for Men. us, men and women alike, from a nostril, but hey guys, cut, clip, and remove hair; chants have expressed to ville in a way similar to It’s supposed to cover “just will arise each day with the man up. nature is doing that just City officials the need for a giant cash mob. the right amount of gray.” knowledge that our faces, The goofiest new product fine. If our biggest worries assistance with market- “There’s a perception in How much is that? In one pits, and limbs must be is called the No-No. This little are about what to do with ing and better road signs other parts of the county commercial, a man’s young scraped clean with a sharp contraption is used by rub- unwanted hair, I’d say we to help detoured traf- that it’s just too hard to children give him the stuff blade. Oh, some will use bing it back and forth over should hit our knees and fic reach Chapman High- get to South Knoxville and encourage him to find electric devices which are areas where hair is present. thank the good Lord for all way. TDOT has agreed to because of the extend- someone to date. Huh? poor substitutes for the cold The treated places can be His blessings. a City request to post the ed bridge closure,” said What’s wrong with steel of a razor. Sometimes the arms, faces, legs, and eight temporary signs, Mayor Burchett. “We having a head full of silver the instruments will dull so lips. Supposedly, the No-No which will go up over the want to bring people next week along major out south for this event so arteries including James they’ll realize the detour White Parkway, Henley is not hard to navigate.” Street, Gay Street and Some of the enter- Cumberland Avenue. tainment and activities “The bridge closure has at SouthFest will include been very hard on South live TV and radio broad- Knoxville merchants, par- casts, live music, fam- ticularly those closest ily-friendly activities, a to the river,” said Mayor car show, and circus- Rogero. “I live in South style entertainment Knoxville, and I can see from local Shriners. the impact. As soon as SouthFest will be we heard the extend- held on Friday, April ed construction sched- 12 and Saturday, April ule from the state, we 13 in South Knoxville. started working on ways The event is intended we can help promote to encourage people to the area and make sure shop, eat and have a people in other parts of good time at local busi- the city know what’s here nesses south of the river. and how to get here.” The City grant will While the City works be presented to City to improve signage and Council for approval at increase promotions, its next regular meet- Mayor Burchett has ing, on March 19th.

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Evidently it never think through his propos- occurred to Carson that the al as Board member Kim Board could have exerted Sepesi asked the question itself and simply told McIn- what he intended to do with tyre a matter of two weeks the students should there wasn’t going to cause the be another failing school? world to end. Several Board Ms. Sepesi realizes there members seemed shocked are only so many seats at that part of McIntyre’s pro- the STEM Academy and posed remedy for the ailing we are already taking stu- By Steve Hunley, Vine Middle School was dents from out of county. Publisher to reserve a third of the McIntyre doesn’t seem to [email protected] seats at the STEM Acade- find anything wrong with my for Vine students. Not the notion of changing the If anybody ever needed only would that reduce the rules in the middle of the any evidence of Superin- number available for other game, but the truth is both tendent James McIntyre’s students, it would also the public and the busi- Photo by Dan Andrews penchant for making it up change the very nature of ness community bought Superintendent Jim McIntyre hosted a Community Forum meeting on School System as he goes along, his drop- the STEM Academy, which into the STEM Academy as Budget on Thursday, March 7 at Fulton High School. The Community Forum was to ping a proposal to fix the was sold to both the public a special school with cer- provide attendees with an update on student performance, as well as set a discussion problems at Vine Middle and the business commu- tain standards and crite- regarding the relationship between student achievement and investment of resources. School make it abundant- nity as a beacon for the ria. McIntyre’s proposed fix ly clear. future of education. McIn- for Vine Middle does not fix time to work out the kinks Middle School didn’t start silly. It is generous to refer to tyre’s proposal did not set Vine, but actually promises might well be in order. Actu- yesterday. They have been Clearly pouring more and McIntyre’s document a pro- any specific criteria for to harm the STEM Academy ally, in my opinion, he did not going on for quite some- more money into these posal when it more closely those Vine students to be down the line. Like it or not, have the votes to pass it. time and the situation schools isn’t the answer. As resembles a concept paper. allowed to attend the STEM turning the STEM Academy Kicking the can down has gotten so bad it final- Board Chair Karen Carson Specifics were as scarce as Academy, while those pres- into a quota school would the road is never really ly merits some interven- hinted recently, eventually water in the Sahara. Never ently attending the STEM ruin it. a viable solution for any tion. Vine Middle isn’t the we are going to have to con- once did McIntyre reveal Academy have to meet cer- Lo and behold, after real problem. It might give only failing school in Knox sider the culture where chil- to the Board of Education tain standards. steadfastly insisting the vote the appearance of having County nor is it the only dren are lucky to have one the cost of the plan, nor McIntyre can’t have it on his Vine proposal had to addressed the problem, school that will have to be parent and that isn’t going was there any indication both ways. Either the STEM be done within twenty-four but it will generally raise reconstituted. McIntyre’s to be fixed by pouring more of just what the proposed Academy is supposed to be hours, he pulled it from the its head again in the future vision hasn’t prevented money into a failing school remedies were expect- a high school for exception- agenda just before Wednes- and all too often is worse these things from happen- or implementing the latest ed to accomplish. Board al students or just another day’s Board meeting. McIn- than ever. ing and pretending these fad in education. Chair Karen Carson all but failed experiment loaded tyre determined that a little The problems at Vine things just now occurred is

City, County work Author to discuss ‘Stand together to aide South The mystery of Malachy Up That Mountain’ to a Church facing numer- waste” - described the Pope Pope was De labore solis - ous cultural challenges. To who would preside over the “of the eclipse of the sun.” in Library’s Books Knox businesses be expected, there are also Church during World War I, The next Pope on Mal- drummed up a little pro- those who suspect some- when literally millions of achy’s list was described Sandwiched In series motion on his own. He, thing sinister might be Catholics were killed. by the words Gloria olivae, likewise, announced afoot with such an abrupt The next Pope, Pius XI, which is translated “glory What happens when whip-smart 14-year-old Ashley the implementation of departure. But still others faced a challenge every of the olive.” Upon his elec- Cook and her Aunt Ollie, both of Dog Town, North Caro- SouthFest, a festival- By Richie Beeler are pointing to something bit as intense as the Nazi tion, Cardinal Joseph Ratz- lina, decide to challenge a mining company that wants like event that will drive much more fascinating - regime began to take over inger chose the name Bene- to blow up the mountain they live next to? Find out on people to South Knox- Papal prophecy the mysterious prophecy Europe during his reign dict XVI. It is said he chose Wednesday, March 20 at 12:00 p.m. in Knox County ville in a way similar to intriguing as of St. Malachy. from 1922-1939. Mal- the name not after Pope Public Library’s lunchtime series, Books Sandwiched In, a giant cash mob. conclave looms The prophecy concerns achy’s phrase for this Pope Benedict, but rather for St. at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay “There’s a perception in a vision that was report- was Fides intrepida, or Benedict, who was a monk Street. Author and activist Jay Erskine Leutze will dis- other parts of the county For the second time in edly experienced in 1139 “unwavering faith.” His suc- after which the Benedictine cuss his own book, Stand Up That Mountain: The Battle that it’s just too hard to less than a decade, the by Malachy O’Morgain, cessor, Pius XII, was said to order is named. The Bene- to Save One Small Community in the Wilderness Along get to South Knoxville world is awaiting a truly who was a Catholic Arch- be one of the most mystical dictine order is also known the Appalachian Trail. because of the extend- historic event as Cardinals bishop. In this vision, Mal- pontiffs in modern times, as the Olivetans. Living alone in his wooded mountain retreat, Leutze ed bridge closure,” said from around the world pre- achy claimed that he was reportedly seeing many As the election of a new gets a call from Ashley and her aunt, Ollie Cox, who say Mayor Burchett. “We pare to gather at the Vati- given the identity of all visions from God. The Latin Pope approaches, stu- a mining company is intent on tearing down Belview want to bring people can to elect the next Pope. the remaining Popes that phrase corresponding to dents of this prophecy are Mountain, the towering peak above their house. Ashley out south for this event so Most sources agree that would reign over the Cath- his reign was Pastor angeli- intrigued by the coming and her family suspect the mining company is violating they’ll realize the detour the closed door meeting in olic Church until the return cus, which means “angelic events. And not the least the law, and they want Leutze, a nonpracticing attor- is not hard to navigate.” the Sistine Chapel, during of Christ. The identities of shepherd.” of the reasons why is this: ney, to stop the destruction of the mountain. Leutze, Some of the enter- which the new leader of the Popes were revealed to In 1958, Pius XII was fol- Malachy’s vision included a devoted naturalist and fisherman, quickly decides to tainment and activities the Catholic Church will be him in a series of 113 Latin lowed by one of the most 113 Popes. Benedict XVI at SouthFest will include chosen, could take place phrases, each that was to beloved Popes in history. was number 112. If the Continue on page 4 live TV and radio broad- within the week. describe every succes- Pope John XXIII also bore a prophecy is to be believed, casts, live music, fam- History is made any time sive pope. Supposedly the Latin phrase that was strik- the Pope elected next week ily-friendly activities, a a Pope is elected. More list was sealed in the Vati- ingly accurate. Malachy will be the last to reign car show, and circus- than one billion people on can archives and was first labeled this Pope Pastor before the return of Christ. style entertainment this planet identify them- made public in 1595. et nauta, or “pastor and Malachy’s phrase for this from local Shriners. selves as Catholic, at least There have been many mariner.” Amazingly, John Pope is Petrus Romanus, or SouthFest will be at some level. It could eerie similarities between XXIII had been patriarch of “Peter the Roman.” The cur- held on Friday, April easily be argued that the some of the Popes of histo- Venice - Italy’s most impor- rent favorite to be chosen? Expires 12 and Saturday, April Pope is the most influen- ry and their corresponding tant seaport. His succes- Ghana’s Cardinal Peter 3/15/13 13 in South Knoxville. tial person on earth at any Latin phrases. But where sor, Paul VI, was described Turkson. The event is intended given time. And at this par- things get really interesting by Malachy with the phrase It should be an exciting to encourage people to ticular given time, the his- is in the 20th century. Here Flos florum (flower of flow- week at the Vatican. shop, eat and have a toric significance is even are the Latin names given ers). His coat of arms was good time at local busi- greater. Some believe there to Malachy for the last ten comprised of three fleurs nesses south of the river. may even be prophetic sig- Popes as well as the next de lis. Paul VI reigned from The City grant will nificance as well. Pope: 1963 until his death in be presented to City To begin with, this is no Leo XIII was Pope from 1978. Council for approval at ordinary papal election. The 1878 until 1903. The Latin Then is when the proph- its next regular meet- circumstances surrounding phrase corresponding to ecy took an almost creepy ing, on March 19th. the vacancy at the Vatican his reign was Lumen in twist. John Paul I, described are unprecedented. Pope coelo, which means “Light by the phrase de medietate Benedict XVI resigned last in the sky.” Pope Leo’s lunae, meaning “of the week, citing health con- coat of arms contained a midst of the moon,” was cerns. It was the first time shooting star. Next on Mal- Pope for 33 days and died, in nearly 600 years that achy’s list was the phrase reigning from the midst of a pontiff had voluntarily Ignis ardens, which means one lunar cycle to the next. stepped down. And it was “burning fire.” The corre- He was succeeded by one the ONLY time it has ever sponding pontiff was Pope of the greatest Church lead- been done for health rea- Pius X, whose “fiery” faith ers in history, Pope John sons. Popes simply do not enabled him to be the first Paul II. resign because they are old Pope given sainthood in John Paul II was born and infirm. They serve until over 400 years. in Poland in 1920 during their death. In 1914, Pius X was suc- a partial solar eclipse. He Some would argue that ceeded by Pope Benedict was buried on April 8, 2005 Pope Benedict’s decision XV. Malachy’s Latin phrase as another solar eclipse tra- was noble. He simply did for this Pope is one of the versed parts of the earth. not feel he could do jus- most chilling of all. Religio The Latin phrase Malachy tice to his responsibilities depopulata - “religion laid ascribed to this particular PAGE A4 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 11, 2013 Focus MORE on Marble Springs to Host Garden Seymour & South Knox Workshop Marble Springs State Historic Site will host a hands-on gardening work- Girl Loses Weight, Helps Others shop with Jim Buckenmy- er on Saturday, March 30 Two years ago, Ariane Kirkpatrick cannot be 2013 from 11:00 a.m. Bampire of Rwanda, more proud of her. until approximately 2:00 stepped foot on The King’s “The transformation p.m. with a lunch break. Academy campus as a has been incredible. She Participants should bring shy, out of shape, 218lb, changed her eating habits, their own lunches, and 17-year-old student. keeps records of what she something to share with One of her classes at that eats and her workouts, I the group. time was Personal Fitness am just so proud of her. The cost is $10 per and she was not too excited When she wanted to pass person, and the money about taking the course. what she had learned on will go toward education- “All I wanted to do was to others, it just warmed al programming at Marble quit that class,” recalls my heart. You should see Springs. Participation will Ariane. “It was so hard I her train her friends. She be limited to 20 individu- could not exercise for 15 has them working hard and als. To register, call 865- seconds without stopping. encouraging them as they 573-5508 or email mar- I did not like it. I was unmo- go. She is a natural.” [email protected]. tivated and I was not seeing Ariane wanted to pass This activity will take results but my coaches along one tidbit of informa- place at the Marble kept encouraging me.” tion to those who want to Springs State Historic As the teacher of Person- get into shape. Site: 1220 West Gover- al Fitness class, Dan Kirk- “Be patient and know nor John Sevier Highway, patrick, remembers that (L to R) – Grace Jung, Ariane Bampire, Joella Nucyo, Song Lin, and Liliane Batete that the process takes Knoxville, TN 37920. day as if it was yesterday. time. It is the small steps Programming assistance “Ariane came into the that lead to the big results. for this event is provided by class at the start of the rep or one second longer, project doing something senior project,” said Ariane. It starts by loving yourself the Arts & Heritage Fund second semester. We put but I really thought she was that they have never done “I want them to experience and knowing that you have and Knox County. Marble her through some drills to going to try to get out of the before and Ariane decided the same sense of accom- the ability to achieve your Springs is funded under see where she was. Some class.” to teach others what she plishment I felt.” goals and according to an agreement with the of the drills were things To date Ariane, a senior, has learned. “I feel happy, healthy, the Bible, ‘you can do all Tennessee Department of like line jumps, box jumps, has lost 45 lbs and can’t “Because I know how it energetic, motivated, and things through Christ who Environment and Conser- plate pushes and tire flips.. wait to get to class to exer- feels to be a person that outgoing because I learned strengthens you’.” vation, Tennessee Histori- She was struggling. We cise. She is currently train- struggles and deals with that hard work pays off. I And Ariane is living proof cal Commission, and sup- just kept encouraging her ing four of her peers for her insecurities by being over- am confident about my abil- of that. plemented by additional and making short term senior project. Every senior weight I decided to share ity to take control of my life funds raised by the Gover- goals such as one more has to complete a year-long what I was taught for my and stay healthy.” nor John Sevier Memorial Association. Author to discuss ‘Stand Up That Mountain’ in Library’s Books Sandwiched In series Continued from page 3 Appalachian Trail must be protected join their cause. for future generations of Americans. So begins the epic quest of the “Dog Jay Erskine Leutze was born in Vir- Town Bunch,” a battle that involves ginia in 1964. He now lives in the fiery public hearings, clandestine sur- Southern Appalachian Mountains of veillance of the mine operator’s activi- North Carolina. Trained as an attor- ties, ferocious pressure on public offi- ney, he has become a leading voice for cials, and high-stakes legal brinks- state and federal conservation funding manship in the North Carolina court for investment in public lands. He is a system. Jay helps assemble a talented Trustee for Southern Appalachian High- group of environmental lawyers to do lands Conservancy, one of the nation’s battle with the well-funded attorneys most established land trusts. protecting the mining company’s plan The series will continue on April to dynamite Belview Mountain, which 17, when Knoxville Attorney Wanda happens to sit next to the Appalachian Sobieski discusses The New Femi- Trail. As the mining company continues nist Agenda: Defining the Next Revo- to level the forest and erect a gigantic lution for Women, Work, and Family by rock-crushing plant on the site, Jay’s Madeleine Kunin. On May 15, Assis- group searches frantically for a way tant Director of the H. Baker Jr. Center to stop an act of environmental des- for Public Policy Nissa Dahlin-Brown ecration that will destroy a fragile wild will discuss The Death and Life of the place and mar the Appalachian Trail Great American School System: How forever. Testing and Choice Are Undermining Much more than the record of a Education by Diane Ravitch. legal battle, Stand Up That Mountain The public is invited to join the con- takes the reader to a remote corner of versation. Bring your favorite sandwich Appalachia, a region often stereotyped or pick up something from a downtown and little understood, even now in the restaurant. Copies of the books are twenty-first century. Leutze’s plaintiff available at the Library if you’d like to group is eventually joined by sever- read one before the program. al national conservation groups who For more information, please call see that Belview Mountain and the Emily Ellis at 215-8723.

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Urban Kids Benefit from AmeriCorps, Emerald Youth Teamwork If AmeriCorps member Kaitlyn Morris knows one thing from her work with middle school students in JustLead, a program of From State Emerald Youth Foundation, it is that there is always a Representative reason teens do what they Harry Brooks do. “Nothing is random,” said As chairman of Morris, 21, of Jackson, TN, the House Education who leads after school pro- Committee, much gramming for middle school of my time this ses- students at Virginia Avenue sion has been spent JustLead. The Western in meetings with offi- Heights location is part of the cials from Shelby network of services provided County and the City by Emerald Youth. of Memphis regard- “When the kids are coming ing educational on strong after school, there issues there. As a is always a reason,” she said. little background, “Maybe they haven’t felt they two years ago the received enough attention at City of Memphis school or at home, or maybe school system went they had a really bad day. out of business and And if I don’t notice when Enjoying after school activities at Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church are AmeriCorps members (l-r, standing) closed down. The law something is going on, they Rachel Hopper and Kaitlyn Morris and (seated) Carter Carroll; and students (l-r, standing) Wousamy Bates and Xavi- says that the opera- will tell me that too.” er Moore. tion of schools is the When the nation observes members every year since has greatly enhanced the Since August of 2012, each year through programs ultimate responsibil- National AmeriCorps Week, 1998 when it began enroll- quality of life for urban young the current group of 26 to enhance their faith, rela- ity of the counties of March 9-17,Emerald Youth ing members. Fifteen years people,” said Rachel Davis, AmeriCorps members alone tionships, academics and Tennessee, so when will celebrate gratefully. later, 385 AmeriCorps mem- Emerald Youth AmeriCorps has served nearly 12,000 health. Working with 20 urban the city of Memphis President Bill Clinton signed bers have served at the inner program director. She said a hours. Davis said Emerald churches, Emerald Youth ceased operation of AmeriCorps, a project that city youth ministry. Emerald central goal for AmeriCorps Youth typically engages a serves young people directly its schools, Shelby is funded under agreement Youth and the Corporation members is to teach urban total of 60-70 AmeriCorps in their neighborhoods. County took over. with the state of Tennessee, for National and Community youth leadership skills. members each year either The responsibilities of (This is similar to into life in 1993 to engage Service, which manages “If there were no part-time during the school AmeriCorps members vary the situation that Americans to help remedy AmeriCorps, share the cost AmeriCorps at Emerald year or full-time in the from leading youth in struc- occurred in 1986 critical needs in education, of pay and living expenses Youth, the total number of summer. tured after school and when the city of public safety, health, and the for AmeriCorps members. students we serve would be The 22-year-old Emerald summer programming, to Knoxville turned over environment. “The presence of the significantly less, since we Youth serves about 1350 facilitating academic and its school system to E m e r a l d Yo u t h h a s r e c e i v e d trained AmeriCorps members maintain a low student-adult children, teens and young Knox County.) This funding for AmeriCorps in Emerald Youth’s programs ratio,” she said. adults in inner city Knoxville Continue on page 2 makes the Shelby County school dis- trict the largest in the state with over 150,000 students. Ground broken on University Commons At the time of this merger the Memphis Pike will all benefit from million on the Knoxville city school system Publix and Walmart to the convenience University community and create was struggling with Commons will provide, as more than 1,500 jobs. sixty eight out of will University of Tennessee “We believe University eighty schools being anchor Knoxville’s first students,” said Mayor Commons will be an excel- classified as fail- Rogero. “And the whole city lent example on how public ing. Conversely the will benefit from the rede- and private partnerships schools in the Shelby urban, vertical retail complex velopment of this former can create viable, econom- County system were Last Wednesday, during the former Fulton Bellows McGuffin, a partner with industrial property.” ically sound projects for a doing very well. an event organized by local site, will cover 12+ acres, CHM, LLC, the unique- Brian Hooper, vice pres- community while enhanc- With the redraw- developers, CHM, LLC, and with 211,000 square feet ly designed, urban retail ident of real estate for ing the quality of life for its ing of school board attended by Knoxville busi- of retail space and park- complex will fill a grocery Walmart, echoed Mayor residents,” said McGuffin. districts, the power ness leaders and govern- ing. Anchored by nation- and retail void in the down- Rogero’s sentiment. According to CHM, LLC base that was run- ment officials, ground was ally recognized brands, town and University areas, “We are excited about partner, Jim Harrison, ning the struggling broken in preparation for Walmart and Publix, on including providing gro- the opportunity to bring University Commons trans- city schools is now the building of University property adjacent to the cery/supermarket servic- added convenience to the forms a once non-produc- running the entire Commons, Knoxville’s University of Tennessee, es in what is considered a downtown and University tive real estate brownfield school system. As first urban, vertical retail 40,000 more square feet federally designated “food of Tennessee area of into a developmental asset a result the new complex. will be dedicated to small- desert.” Knoxville,” said Hooper. while anchoring several system now has a University Commons, er retailers and service “Residents in down- McGuffin projects that other major public and pri- large number of fail- a distinctive multi-story providers once the project town and nearby neigh- University Commons will vate development efforts ing schools. Many urban shopping and dining is completed. borhoods along Alcoa have an approximate eco- in the area including the Continue on page 4 development located on According to Mike Highway and Kingston nomic impact of $226 Continue on page 2

Molly Huff, Maggie Daves, Valedictorian Salutatorian PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 11, 2013 Ground broken on University Commons

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City and County officials joined CHM developers Budd Cullom, Mike McGuffin and Jim Harrison to ceremoniously break ground on University Commons last week.

Continued from page 1 change a semi-suburban area, often used “University Commons and the Cumberland CHM, LLC development team. Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project. as a pass-through, into a safe and attrac- Avenue Corridor Project are great comple- According to the developers, Walmart “Together, University Commons and the tive urban district for the community,” said ments to each other,” echoed Budd Cullom, and Publix are slated to open during the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project will Harrison. the third member of the Knoxville-based summer of 2014. Local nonprofit to create an oasis in a food desert If you live in inner-city neighborhoods variety of fruit trees such as Granny Smith without transportation, it becomes quite and Fuji apples, an assortment of pears difficult to access healthy food choices. and peaches including the Georgia and Low-income families relying on public California peach as well as community transportation may be limited in the quan- garden plots. tity and quality of foods they can purchase, According to Knox County’s “Healthy especially fresh produce. Kids Healthy Communities”, a lack of WHO IS YOUR SEEED (Socially Equal Energy Efficient fresh fruits and vegetables has had a dev- Development) will plant 52 fruit trees March astating effect on the health of inner-city 16, 2013 at the Morning Side Community communities, such as obesity, high blood Center along with a community garden and pressure and diabetes. Because of this HOMETOWN HERO? herbal patch. This edible forest will not only growing epidemic, SEEED has chosen to bring healthy food free of charge to the plant an Edible Forest that will provide the The Home Federal Bank Hometown Heroes Award recognizes community, it will open up a green entre- local community with fresh and healthy everyday citizens who do extraordinary things for others and for preneurial opportunity for the students in food choices. SEEED is hopeful that our our community. SEEED’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program! Edible Forest will teach others in the com- On Sunday, March 17, 2013, SEEED will munity the importance of sustainability and Eight winners will receive public recognition as well as a $2,500 Green The Block by giving away over 70 fruit the steps to get there. This project will also donation in their name to a local nonprofit. A top winner will have trees to inner-city community members. cultivate green teaching opportunities for an additional $2,500 nonprofit donation made in his or her name. An Edible Forest Garden is a tended, our Pre-Apprenticeship students, showing food producing system designed to imi- them how to grow their own food and profit tate a highly productive natural ecosys- from it! Recognize your favorite tem. SEEED’s Edible Forest will offer a community volunteer – nominate a neighbor today! Urban Kids Benefit from AmeriCorps, Emerald Youth Teamwork Cont. from page 1 Rachel Hopper, 23, who cookies for nursing home Nomination forms are available at all health curricula, to building serves with elementary residents. Home Federal Bank locations and at relationships with young- school children in JustLead Most Emerald Youth www.homefederalbanktn.com. sters. The AmeriCorps mem- at Emerald Avenue United AmeriCorps members are bers do not lead faith-based Methodist Church, provides students at nearby colleges Nomination deadline is activities. math, reading, and nutrition and universities, although Friday, March 29, 2013. AmeriCorps member Carter coaching. She also encour- they often include retirees Carroll, 23, of Savannah, ages children’s sense of trust and people who are making Tenn., who serves mostly and connection to their com- a career change. Over the with high school students, munity, since isolation and years, many AmeriCorps offers homework help and disconnection can be a daily members have even been school advice. He also pro- challenge for inner city chil- retained as Emerald Youth vides transportation, meals dren. Examples of building staff, including Davis, who Nominees must live or work in Blount, Anderson, Sevier or Knox county. Service must be performed outside the context of a nominee’s paid employment. out, and plays basketball and such trust include helping served in AmeriCorps at Additional guidelines available on the nomination form. pool at Emerald Youth’s facil- kids write “thank you” let- Emerald Youth from 2003 ity on North Central Street. ters to firemen and baking to 2005.

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(865) 428-4824 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 11, 2013 March 11, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 The White Chief James K. Vardaman of Mississippi

Pages from A few of the other sen- the Political ators who had refused to vote for a declaration of Past war, notably Wisconsin Senator Robert LaFollette and Missouri Senator William J. Stone, managed to survive their refusal to vote to send American troops to Europe to fight in the World War. All of the little band of sena- By Ray Hill tors who would not vote [email protected] for war were harshly and hysterically condemned; he South pro- Senator LaFollette was duced a number frequently referred to as of successful “the Kaiser’s senator”, a demagogues,T not the least reference to the German of which was James K. Emperor Wilhelm II. Vardaman, a governor and senator from Mississippi. Senator Vardaman At the height of his career, intended to seek reelection Vardaman was unques- to a second term in 1918 tionably the most popular and his stance on the war politician in Mississippi. drew a serious opponent. Congressman Byron “Pat” James Kimble Vardaman Harrison had first been was born July 26, 1861, elected to Congress as a just as the Civil War com- firm supporter and ally of menced. Vardaman James K. Vardaman. In studied law, but did not 1918 Harrison sang a dif- practice his profession as ferent tune, verbally skin- he turned to journalism. ning the senator for his Vardaman became the refusal to go to war. editor of the Greenwood Commonwealth and later Senator Vardaman published Vardaman’s defended himself as Weekly. From his editorial best as he could, but perch, Vardaman penned was buried beneath a broadsides that lacerated tidal wave of disapproval. those he felt who deserved Vardaman returned home to be condemned and won to Mississippi to resume himself a wide following his editorial chores, but he amongst the less fortu- had not given up hope of nate white citizens. making a political come- back. When Senator John Politics soon beck- Sharp Williams announced oned James K. Vardaman he was retiring in 1922, and he was elected to James K. Vardaman the Mississippi House of declared his candidacy for Representatives in 1890. the United States Senate

Reelected twice more, from the author’s personal collection. yet again. Vardaman served as Senator James K. Vardaman stops on the street to converse with the widow of Speaker of the House in Confederate General James Longstreet. The years had not been 1895. Vardaman ran for kind to the former Senator governor in 1895, but lost. of white oxen. Dubbed Senator, Anselm McLaurin in 1912 and spoke all Mississippi’s politics and and supporters noticed He tried again in 1899, but “The Great White Chief” or conveniently died. The new across Mississippi. The many offices were occu- he appeared to be a shell was no more successful “White Chief” for not only senator would be selected White Chief denounced pied by open supporters of his former self. Once than the first time. his apparel, but his fierce by the Mississippi legisla- the action of the legisla- of the senator. His elec- unrivaled upon the polit- racism in promoting white ture and the fight would be ture and its beneficiary, tion to the United States ical stage as a speaker, James K. Vardaman ran supremacy. a wild one. Most acknowl- LeRoy Percy. Senate in 1912 was the his voice seemed to have for governor of Mississippi edged that Vardaman’s pinnacle of his career. failed him in 1922 and for the third time in 1903 Vardaman’s command of personal popularity made Senator Percy fought a while he might be found and won the Democratic the English language was him the clear favorite and valiant, albeit hopeless Vardaman’s elec- sitting upon the stage, the nomination, which was impressive and his natu- the former governor con- battle to retain his seat in tion to the United States speaking was done by sur- tantamount to elec- ral charisma and speaking fidently expected to be the United States Senate. Senate coincided with rogates, such as Theodore tion. Governor Vardaman ability allowed him to hold elected, but amidst wide James K. Vardaman won that of Woodrow Wilson Bilbo. While never diag- proved to be enormously gigantic crowds mesmer- spread charges of bribery, easily, humiliating Percy in as President. Vardaman nosed, Vardaman may popular and espoused a ized for hours. Vardaman lost to wealthy the election. was largely supportive of well have been suffering populism that appealed to Delta lawyer and planter President Wilson, although from Alzheimer’s, as some poor farmers. Mississippi’s The wealthy planters of LeRoy Percy. While in the Senate, the two were never close. family members noted the elite ruling class ridiculed Mississippi’s Delta proved James K. Vardaman did not Wilson ran for reelection former senator seemed to Vardaman’s support- to be the most persis- As to the charges that cease making the highly on the slogan “He Kept Us be entering senility. ers as “rednecks,” a title tent opponents of James Percy won the nomina- provocative remarks he Out of War” in 1916 and they bore proudly, often- K. Vardaman, although tion through the use of had become famous for, only barely managed to Most gave Vardaman times appearing at ral- the governor’s popular- money, it seems quite although the Mississippi squeak by former Supreme little chance to be elect- lies wearing bright red ity proved to be durable. credible. State Senator senator seemed to be fully Court Justice Charles ed, but with the war fever kerchiefs tied about their Vardaman was confined Theodore Bilbo, who was cognizant of what was sup- Evans Hughes. By 1917 it past, Vardaman lead necks. The other element to one term as governor, soon to rise to prominence posedly dignified for a sen- was becoming increasingly the first primary hand- of Vardman’s politics was unable to seek a second as a Vardaman support- ator of the United States. more difficult for Wilson to ily. Shocked, Vardaman a virulent racism, which consecutive four-year er, cheerfully admitted to Still, being a senator did keep the United States out opponents rallied around threatened the state’s term, so Vardaman cast taking a bribe from the not diminish Vardaman’s of the World War raging in colorless Congressman economy. his eyes toward the United Percy forces. Bilbo was rhetoric of racial hatred. Europe. Former President Hubert Stephens in the States Senate. condemned by his State Vardaman had once said Theodore Roosevelt, still run-off election. Stephens Vardaman possessed Senate colleagues, but that were it necessary to highly popular, relent- barely managed to beat an unusual and com- In 1911, Vardaman escaped being expelled, save Mississippi by lynch- lessly castigated Wilson Vardaman, winning the manding presence. One sought election to the U. much less imprisoned. ing every Negro in the in speeches for his timid- run-off primary by only can easily presume James S. Senate and was chal- Bilbo claimed he took the state, it should be done. ity in not entering the war, 9,000 votes. K. Vardaman became a lenged by Congressman money to prove beyond Vardaman’s description especially after several model for the caricature John Sharp Williams, doubt the supporters of of Negroes was equally Americans lost their lives The 1922 election of a Southern politician. who had been the leader LeRoy Percy were attempt- repellant. when a German submarine was the last political More than six feet tall, of the Democratic Party ing to buy the senatorial sank the liner Lusitania. battle fought by James Vardaman wore his hair in the U. S. House of seat. Senator James K. K. Vardaman. Frequently long, swept back from his Representatives. Williams Vardaman could likely Senator Vardaman, careless with his money, forehead and falling almost was wealthy and highly The election of a lawyer have remained in the despite coming from a Vardaman found himself to his shoulders. During regarded, although he who represented banks United States Senate fervently patriotic state in an embarrassing finan- the winter, Vardaman was had a fondness for alcohol and railroads was a hor- until death claimed him, as Mississippi, proved to cial position. He and dressed in black, often- and was accused of being rific thing to both James but the perverse nature of be reluctant to enter the Mrs. Vardaman moved in times wearing a hat and drunk on the floor of both K. Vardaman and his red- Vardaman’s character and war. Even when President with one of their children cape while out. During the House and Senate on neck supporters. As the refusal to abandon his own Woodrow Wilson finally and lived in Birmingham the heat of the summer, more than one occasion. last senator chosen by the convictions interfered. capitulated and asked the Alabama. Senator Vardaman was resplen- Mississippi legislature, Congress for a declaration Vardaman retreated more dent in all white. Wearing A preferential primary LeRoy Percy had to face Even his opponents of war, Vardaman refused. and more into the shad- a white suit, a white hat was held, which Williams the voters and Vardaman acknowledged that James James K. Vardaman was ows as his senility took clutched in his hand, and only barely won, allow- was already running hard. K. Vardaman was certain- one of a handful of sena- hold of him and it was in white boots, James K. ing him to represent ly the most popular polit- tors who resisted the call Birmingham that the White Vardaman would often- Mississippi in the Senate. Furious that he had been ical figure in Mississippi. for war. It was that stand Chief died on June 26, times arrive in small towns Fortunately for James K. thwarted in the legislature, Vardaman presided over on principle that ended 1930 at age sixty-eight. sitting on cotton bales in a Vardaman, Mississippi’s James K. Vardaman sought an informal organization James K. Vardaman’s polit- wagon drawn by forty yoke other United States the senatorial nomination that dominated much of ical career. PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 11, 2013 Burchett announces plan for Marble Alley site

Knox County Mayor Tim underutilized for a long Burchett announced plans time, and it is good to see a for a multi-million dollar local entrepreneur like Buzz residential development step up and do something on the Marble Alley prop- with it. When this project is erty in downtown Knoxville complete, downtown busi- Friday morning. He was nesses will benefit.” joined by Knoxville Mayor The three-to-five story res- Madeline Rogero, County idential facility is a $15-20 Commissioner Sam million planned investment. McKenzie and developer It will include 238 units, a Buzz Goss in making the 350 space parking garage, announcement. a courtyard and resort-style Goss, along with TDK pool, and fitness and lounge Construction, is planning facilities. Other phases of to begin phase one of the the development ultimately multi-phase development call for a mixed-use space within the next eight to 12 that will include commercial months, once the property retailers. transfers from the county to In the 90s, Knox County the developer. Phase one acquired the property from of the plan is for a large private property owners in 200,000 square foot resi- order to build a new down- dential development. town justice center. That “This is exciting news for center was never built. downtown Knoxville and all Since that time, there have of Knox County,” said Knox been several ideas for the County Mayor Tim Burchett. property, including a down- Rendering of the site from State Street. Inset: Commissioner McKenzie describes the project. “This property has been town planetarium.

From State Representative Harry Brooks Cont. from page 1 or form a group of smaller creation of a special school incorporated area in the consider before locating must realize that whatever people who live outside school districts. Current district in the county as state to do the same. That in an area is the strength course we take, it will ulti- the boundaries of the city state law prohibits this was in effect previous to would mean that smaller of the area’s schools. mately affect all the coun- of Memphis, in other incor- occurring. the merger. Lawsuits have municipalities could form Businesses need to be ties of Tennessee. porated smaller cities, This is how the state been filed questioning the their own school system assured of an availability As always, if there is don’t want the leadership has become involved. legality of boundary draw- (in separation from their of a trained and educated any way that I or my office team that was in charge of The state has been asked ing and future combined county system) if this leg- work force. For the good of can be of service to you, the failing system to domi- by concerned citizens of systems and whether islation is passed. This all concerned, the situation please do not hesitate to nate the larger county wide Shelby County to be part of cities can make their own would affect the tax rev- in Shelby County needs to call. The number is 615- school system. Currently the solution. Currently we districts. The Tennessee enues for the county, as be resolved quickly and 741-6879 or 1-800-449- the entirety of Shelby are looking at legislation courts have opined that money would be diverted efficiently before we see 8366 ext. 44556 and I County is either in one of that would allow for one legislation cannot just to the new school district. large numbers of people can be reached by email at several incorporated cities of the following options: affect one specific loca- Concerned citizens of moving to other areas out- rep.harry.brooks@capitol. or city growth area (sub- 1) Allow the creation of tion. The judge has already Shelby County also see side the county. Before we tn.gov If you would like to ject to immediate annexa- new city (five cities outside declared that unconstitu- the perception of a fail- as a legislature adjourn we receive updates by email tion). There is no rural area Memphis) school systems; tional. So any legislation ing school system affect- must come to some sort of you can sign up at http:// in Shelby County. These 2) Allow the creation of a that would allow incor- ing the entire economic conclusion as to what will www.capitol.tn.gov/lyris/ smaller cities in Shelby group of special school porated areas of Shelby development of the county. hopefully be best for all the h19s.html . County would like to have districts outside the city County to form school One important criterion citizens of Shelby County. I enjoy working for you their own school system of Memphis; 3) Allow the districts would allow any that prospective industries At the same time, we as your Representative. March 11, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

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Impressive win over Grainger puts unranked CAK girls in state By Steve Williams Academy its first ever state tourney berth. The theme song of “These girls wanted the movie Hoosiers was it,” said CAK Coach piped into the gym as Steve Denny. “This homestanding Chris- was our goal.” tian Academy of Knox- The plan now? ville warmed up on one “One day at a time,” end of the court and answered Denny, refer- top-ranked Grainger ring to the TSSAA High on the other. state tournament But instead of looking in Murfreesboro. like an underdog, CAK’s This is Denny’s fourth unranked girls basket- year as head coach at ball team looked like CAK. Before he took the best-kept secret in over the program, the town, if not the state, school had never won especially in the early more than 15 games in going of the Class AA a season. Denny’s first photo by james spears. state sectional show- team went 26-3 but lost Gibbs High’s Aaron Corum dribbles past Elizabethton’s Jesse Honeycutt in last week’s Section 1-AA game in Corryton. down before a sellout in overtime to Greenev- Corum scored 29 points in the Eagles’ 54-53 comeback win. crowd on March 2. ille in the state section- The Lady Warriors al round. After a couple raced to a 12-1 lead of rebuilding seasons, and were not seri- the Lady Warriors ously challenged the kicked down the door. rest of the way en Cheyenne Hooper’s Gibbs uses improbable route to a 65-58 vic- change of heart had a tory that gave Christian Continue on page 3

comeback to make State Lady Bulldogs have By Ken Lay but early on, it appeared that the and made a pair of free throws with Gibbs High School’s boys basket- Cyclones (25-8) would earn their way 24.5 seconds left. Those foul shots a season to celebrate, ball team found itself in a familiar to Murfreesboro. would provide the final margin. place early last week. Things were close out of the gate. “It felt good [to hit the game-win- now eye 2014 The Eagles were down big in the Elizabethton opened a 9-5 lead by ning free throws],” Corum said. “I was By Steve Williams fourth-quarter of a Section 1-AA final. the end of the first quarter and the a little bit nervous but I knew we had competition in the state.” But like they’ve done so many times teams slugged through an even it in us. We have eight seniors and On the eve of his Underwood’s squad before, the Eagles used an improb- second frame and the Cyclones led we’re all really close and we all play team’s appearance in was young – with three able comeback to notch a 54-53 vic- 18-14 at halftime. well together. the TSSAA girls state freshmen in its start- tory over Elizabethton on Monday, The third quarter belonged to Eliz- “I knew that we could win the game basketball tournament ing lineup – and faced March 4 before a packed house in abethton as the Cyclones went on a when we were down by three with a last week, Bearden adversity when it lost Corryton. 24-11 run after halftime and opened minute-and-a-half left.” Coach Justin Under- standout junior point “This was almost too big of a a 42-25 lead when Zeke Clark hit a Senior forward Jay Cade said wood said his Lady guard Lexus Norwood hole to come out of. But we’ve been 3-point shot as time expired in the Corum has been a difference maker Bulldogs already had to a knee injury. there before,” Gibbs coach Timmy frame. for the Eagles all season. put together a season Despite those hur- Meade said after watching his team Elizabethton extended its advan- “We need Corum,” said Cade, who worth celebrating. dles, the Lady Bulldogs improve to 25-8 and punch its ticket tage to 45-25 when Zach Norwood finished with 12 points. “We rally “For us, we didn’t look were still successful and to the Class AA State Tournament in converted an old-fashion 3-point around Corum.” getting to state,” said grew “closer together” Murfreesboro this week. play as he was fouled on a success- Meade echoed his forward’s sen- the second-year head as the season went on, Tournament play opens Wednes- ful field goal attempt and made the timents. coach during a stopover pointed out Underwood. day but pairings weren’t set at press ensuing free throw with & minutes, “Jay Cade is an all-around great in Cookeville on the way “They started to believe time. 39 seconds left in the game. That player but our team goes as Aaron to Murfreesboro and the in themselves and each Gibbs advanced to last week’s sec- appeared to put the contest out of Corum goes, for some reason.” state tourney – a trip other a little more.” tional round by winning close games reach. Cade said the Eagles’ State Tourna- no Bearden girls team That team unity and erasing deficits along the way. But neither the Eagles nor their ment berth was a long time coming. had made since 1981. and “trust” factor “The last three games that we faithful fans lost hope. “This is just amazing,” he said. “We played one game helped Bearden post played helped us win this game “The support that we got from our “I’ve been waiting for this since I was at a time. That helped a 24-8 record and tonight,” Meade said. “This game fans was unbelievable,” Meade said. in the eighth grade.” keep us focused. All of earn the unexpect- shows a lot about our character. “When they got down, our fans didn’t While Corum and Cade shoul- a sudden, we found our- ed trip to the state. “It shows a lot about our charac- leave.” dered much of the offensive load, selves one game away. “I’ve been proud of ter as people, not just as basketball The crowd never waned and they they received some timely help from “We’re taking this their effort and abil- players.” were rewarded as senior point guard Hunter Hopson and A.J. Rucker. trip as a celebration. ity to find ways to The Eagles will make their first Aaron Corum took control of the Rucker finished with seven points We want to play our win close games,” trip to the State Tournament since game. and hit a third-quarter 3-pointer that best basketball . . . said Underwood. 1987. Gibbs might have rallied in Corum scored 14 of his game-high pulled the Eagles to within 28-22 and see how we size its final home game of the season 29 points over the final eight minutes Continue on page 2 up against the best Continue on page 3 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 11, 2013 Spring Prep Previews Lady Bobcats have eyes on district title By Ken Lay at Fountain City Ball- Tournament last season. players, you do good to Kaitlyn Howell (senior, Megan Whaley and Central High School park. “If we can stay Cox isn’t exaggerat- win five or six ballgames. second baseman); Court- Brooke Owens, a soph- will enter the soft- healthy, we can com- ing about the need for “I’m fortunate because ney Styles (junior, third omore shortstop who ball season with high pete for the district title. his squad to stay injury I have 10 good play- baseman); Kristen Paro- transferred from Karns. hopes. But the Lady Bob- “If not, we’ll finish free. The Lady Bob- ers and we’re going lari (senior, first base- After opening against cats must stay healthy fourth or fifth. I think cats, who went 28-11 to win some games. I man/designated player); the Lady Devils at home to reach their goals. Halls and Karns will again last year, open the know that these girls Caitlyn Rolen (junior, out- in a key district tilt, Cen- “We must stay away be the teams to beat.” season tonight at 6 p.m. are going to play hard fielder); Maleah Hipsher tral will travel to Ander- from injuries,” said Cen- The Lady Devils won with only 10 players. and give it everything (junior, catcher/outfield- son County Tuesday. tral coach Mike Cox, who the regular-season “If anybody gets hurt, that they’ve got.” er) and Jordan Hansard The Lady Bobcats then will start his 14th season championship in 2012 we’re going to be in trou- Top returners for Cen- (sophomore, outfielder). travel to Jacksboro for today when the Lady while the Lady Beavers ble,” Cox said. “I’ve got tral include: Kacy Russell The Lady Bobcats a district doublehead- Bobcats host Black Oak claimed the fourth con- 10 players and usu- (senior, pitcher); Morgan have a pair of newcom- er against Campbell Ridge rival Halls tonight secutive District 3-AAA ally when you have 10 Dukes (senior, pitcher); ers in freshman catcher County on Thursday.

Weather provides Beavers hope for diamond success By Ken Lay better every day.” said. “And on most nights, we play Time will tell what the Beavers will pretty god defense.” obstacle for KHS Matt Hurley has some lofty goals accomplish this season but the new Karns, however, has struggled on at his new school. coach is pleased with his team’s offense. Hurley, who takes over as Karns effort in preseason workouts. “We need to put the ball in play a High School’s baseball coach in “I’m extremely pleased with the little more often and we need to do soccer team 2013, is ready to see his new team way that we’ve come together,” the small things a little more and a By Ken Lay some of them have played compete for a District 3-AAA Cham- Hurley said. “I’m pleased with our little better. Early inclement weath- every minute. We have pionship. focus on fundamentals and the Top returners include: Cross (who er has hampered the a small core of seniors. “Our goal is to win the district little things. will also see time at first base and Karns High School boys They are experienced tournament --- hands down,” said “It’s just a matter of getting the in the outfield); Clark (who will play soccer team’s prepara- players and they make Hurley, who previously served as season started and getting the shortstop when he’s not on the tion for the 2013 season. everyone else better.” Bearden High School’s pitching things to come together. We’ve mound) and McCallister (who will The Beavers, who Top returners include: coach. “If we don’t win the district done a good job of going back to serve as an infielder on days when went 13-5-2 last season Elliott Jones (senior, tournament, we haven’t met our the fundamentals of baseball.” he doesn’t pitch); Hagan Kennedy and reached the Region forward); Eric Berman goal. Karns has three key returning (junior, catcher) and Matt Oster 2-AAA Tournament, must (senior, midfielder); Logan “We’ve got some goals that we pitchers in juniors Caleb Cross and (junior, left fielder). replace 12 seniors from Webb (senior, defender); want to reach as a program and if Aaron Clark and sophomore Chase The Beavers open their season that team. Rain and snow Scott Hamberger (senior, we don’t meet them, then we’ll just McCallister. at Anderson County on March 12 have cost Karns valuable midfielder); Kevin Ellis have to come back and work twice “Pitching will definitely be a in a crucial early-season district outdoor practice time. (junior, defender); Jackson as hard next season. We want to get strength on this year’s team,” Hurley match-up. “We haven’t been able Goble (junior, midfield- to get outside much,” er); Riley McBee (junior, said Caleb Whitworth, midfielder) and Troy Mil- the Beavers’ fifth-year ligan (senior, midfielder). head coach. “It’s early That veteran nucleus and we’re not on the is joined by a trio of new Depth will be key for same page right now. defenders. Seniors Ryan “Right now, we’re trying Beets and Bobby Denne to get a unity and it [the will look to make an early weather] hasn’t really impact along with junior done us any favors, for Jordan Williamson. Central soccer team what we’re lacking.” “Just about all of our By Ken Lay of District 4-AAA but that promises to be said. “Our biggest weak- Many of the coaches defenders are new,” lost one of its top scor- wide open. Karns, Oak nesses will be scoring. in District 3-AAA expect Whitworth said. Central High School ers from last season Ridge and Hardin Valley “Team discipline is an Karns to be one of the The new back line boys soccer coach Russ as forward Sam Word- Academy will be vying issue for us. It always is.” league’s top teams, must mature quickly if Wise may have the deep- ley graduated. for the league title. Cen- Top returners for the along with Oak Ridge and the Beavers are to con- est team in his five-year “Last year, we lost a tral, however, will to Bobcats include: M.J. Hardin Valley Academy. tinue to be successful. tenure with the Bobcats. super fast forward,” Wise compete with Halls, Sheriff (junior, mid- Whitworth, however, Karns opens its “We’ve had num- said. “If we fall apart and Anderson County, Clin- fielder); Corey Plont isn’t quite ready to make season Tuesday night bers but this year, we don’t keep our shape, ton and Powell for a (junior, goalkeeper); any brash predictions. at Morristown West and can finally [substitute] we’ll be in trouble. spot in the upper tier of Tyler Edwardson (senior, “We lost 12 seniors the Beavers do have freely without losing “We’re going to be the district standings. defender) and Issa Kem- last year and this is high expectations. quality play,” Wise said. deep and I’m excited “Karns, Hardin Valley koai (senior, forward). in no way the same “I expect us to get back “This year, I can sub to see how this team and Oak Ridge will prob- Central pens its team,” he said. “I’m to the region tourna- in soccer players and comes together.” ably create some sepa- 2013 campaign Tues- glad people think it is. ment,” Whitworth said. not just athletes.” The Bobcats are ration pretty quick but I day when it hosts “We’re starting a lot of “That’s our goal and that’s Central finished third looking to me much think the rest of us are Oneida at 6 p.m. at Dan juniors and seniors but what we’re focused on. in its four-team division improved in a district all pretty close,” Wise Y. Boring Stadium. some of these guys didn’t “We want to get better play that many minutes every day but if the last season. We have a region tournament is good group of seniors that the icing on the cake, Gibbs uses improbable comeback to make State have been with me for then we’ll take it.” Cont. from page 1 third stanza. of his points in the fourth 21-19 over the Bulldogs. the last three years and with 3:27 remaining in the Hopson scored all six quarter and had a 3-point “Our kids played their play with 1:35 left to guts out,” Grace coach trim the Cyclones’ Matt Mercer said. “That advantage to 51-48. was a great high school basketball game. “It was awesome. It Also in Section 1-AA: was like a scene out of Fulton clinched a trip Hosiers, when we pulled to Murfreesboro with in at 5:30 there was a line a 56-50 victory at out the door. There wasn’t Sullivan East. a seat in the house. It was Brody Stone scored standing room only.” 14 points to lead the The Rams weren’t Falcons (23-8) to intimidated by the big a victory and State crowd. Grace went 10-for- Tournament berth. 20 from beyond the 3-point Micah Goss scored arc and used a balanced added nine points scoring attack to win and and freshman Kentel advance to this week’s Williams finished with State Tournament. eight for the Falcons, Luke Shepherd and Matt who won in a hostile Holland scored 18 points environment. each for Grace, which led 35-31 at halftime. Trey Stewart added 14 points In Section 1-A: Grace and Tanner Hill finished Christian Academy with 10. Kobe Kelley overcame an early added nine. deficit to defeat Grace led by as many as Hampton 71-65 in last 13 points in the second week’s sectional play. half and withstood a late The Rams (23-10) run by the Bulldogs. fell behind 19-7 early but stormed back with a 14-7 surge to take a Vols shake off the past, set the tone PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 11, 2013 March 11, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 2013 Vols Spring Football Preview: Offense By Alex Norman Over the weekend the Tennessee Volunteers got spring practice underway. It was the first time that new head coach Butch Jones got to see his team in a real, live practice session. Question marks abound for this group… a group coming off a third straight losing season. The offense loses their top playmakers, includ- ing quarterback Tyler Bray, wide receivers Cord- arrelle Patterson and Justin Hunter, and tight end Mychal Rivera. Offensive lineman Dallas Thomas is also a guy Jones has to replace. The season is still more than 5 ½ months Photo by Anthony Burns - CAKSportPics.com away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk Amy Cross was among the first players to climb the ladder and start cutting down the net after Christian Academy of about what the 2013 offense will look like. Knoxville defeated Grainger High to earn its first-ever trip to the TSSAA state basketball tournament. Quarterbacks: Two highly regarded recruits, Joshua Dobbs and Riley Ferguson, won’t be on campus until Impressive win over Grainger puts unranked CAK girls in state the summer, but they’ll each get a shot at replac- ing Bray. The guys that are in camp now are Cont. from page 1 almost 100 percent for-the-team undefeated in the regular season Justin Worley and Nathan Peterman. Worley, who lot to do with it. For awhile this decision. I can let myself down, and finished 32-2. “We had will be a junior next season, is the only return- season, the 6-foot-6-inch sopho- but I can’t let my team down.” the goal of going all the way. ing signal caller with any collegiate experience. more hadn’t been contributing This could be Hooper’s “We got off to a slow start and So who will Jones go with in the Fall? Tennes- much on the basketball floor. last season in basketball. never could get back in the game see has a tradition of starting freshman quar- “All of a sudden, she said ‘Let’s “I’ve decided I’m going to . . . It seemed like they would hit a terbacks (2000: AJ Suggs and Casey Claus- go!’,” said Denny, recalling the focus on volleyball this summer,” big shot every time we would get en, 2004: Brent Schaeffer and Erik Ainge, change in Hooper. “She had been she said. “I hope to go D1.” in striking distance. Hooper hit big 2009: Tyler Bray). Could history repeat itself? averaging three points. The second Hammaker, also a sophomore, shots. Dodson hit big shots. Ham- “That’s really hard to say. I’ll know a bit Webb game she turned it on.” said she was thinking about last maker was a handful as usual. better through training camp,” said Jones. An example of what Hooper can season – when she and Hooper “It’s a credit to them. They “It’s extremely hard to expect true freshmen do: she had a triple double in the won a state championship in responded to the moment a to come in and make a difference individual- win over Grainger – 12 points, West Virginia playing at Greenbri- little better than we did.” ly. I think it’s hard. The thing we have to do is 10 rebounds and 12 blocks. er East High School – when she CAK opened state tourney focus on the process. Too many people want to “She’s being recruited heavily in called for the special team meet- play last Thursday, hanging on focus on the end results. We just need to focus volleyball,” pointed out Denny, who ing. Also knowing this could be for a 39-35 quarterfinal win on the process and that’s winning tomorrow.” is also the school’s athletic direc- Hooper’s last season in basket- over Cannon County. Hammak- Jones added, “The individual who manages the tor. “A school our size thrives on ball, Anna recalled her message to er and Hooper led the way. Ham- football the best and makes the least amount of two-sport athletes. Anna (Ham- Cheyenne: “Let this be a good one. maker scored 20 points. Hooper mistakes, but really, it’s the individual that gives maker) hosted a team meet- Let the home girls experience it. had 10 points, 14 rebounds us the best opportunity to win come Saturdays will ing after a loss to Alcoa. It was “Cheyenne, she’s our ticket. She’s and five blocks. Naler contribut- be our starting quarterback. It’ll be an ongoing pro- for players only. It was a huge the main key to us winning state.” ed five points and 11 boards. cess, one (practice) through fifteen and then into turning point in our season.” CAK had balanced scoring in CAK was scheduled to the summer months… but I’ve been encouraged Hooper came out of the meet- the win over Grainger, with Kaycee play Macon County in Friday by everything I’ve seen out of our quarterbacks.” ing with a different perspective. Heitzman and Kelsey Naler scor- night’s semifinal round. If they Running Backs: “I don’t think my heart was com- ing 15 each, Hammaker 14 and passed that test, the Lady War- This football program has produced a long list pletely in it (basketball),” she freshman Taylor Dodson nine. riors would advance to the of terrific running backs (Reggie Cobb, Charlie recalled after her strong perfor- “It’s not how we wanted to Class AA state title game. Garner, Jay Graham, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and mance against Grainger. “I realized finish up,” said Grainger Coach MANY MORE), but in recent years that position I had to step in and play. It was an Justin Combs, whose team went has been one of frustration for Tennessee fans. Going into 2013, Rajion Neal and Marlin Lane are the incumbents, and each will have Lady Bulldogs have a season to celebrate, now eye 2014 his opportunities to turn things around. Neal, a senior, has gained 1039 yards on the Cont. from page 1 who suffered a torn ACL in 2011 state title and was she knew from her scout- ground in three seasons at Tennessee, starting Nipping arch-rival Far- her left knee and under- in the state tourney for ing report that Bearden half of the Vols games last year. Lane, a junior, ragut 50-48 in overtime went surgery Feb. 13, the fifth straight year. was capable of coming has gained a total of 938 yards on the ground in the Region 2-AAA title Holly Hagood, a fresh- Bearden battled hard back and wouldn’t quit. during his first two seasons at Tennessee, and game Feb. 27 was per- man, pretty much went but bowed to the Lady Memphis Central started half of the Vols games last year as well. haps the most signifi- all the way at the point. Warriors 62-43. Nina pulled away again and led “I think when you’re establishing criteria by posi- cant victory as it gave “I can’t say enough Davis, a 6-foot forward 46-31 after three stops. tion, you want level skill sets. Initially, we want Bearden home-court about how hard she plays,” who has signed with Underwood said his an individual who can make you miss. And not advantage for the do-or- said Underwood, “and she NCAA defending cham- players gave their all just get what the play is blocked for, but who is die state sectional assign- does a lot of little things pion Baylor, led the Mem- but a lack of depth hurt consistent and reliable, who takes care of the ment against Tennessee that don’t always show phians with 25 points and his team’s chances. football and can make plays,” said Jones. High of Bristol. In that up on the sheet sheets.” seven rebounds. Walsh Had Bearden won, March 2 contest, junior The starting lineup tallied 20 and had seven its semifinal opponent Continue on page 4 guard Erin Walsh scored also included sophomore boards in a losing cause. would have been unbeat- 30 points to lead a 57-50 guard Olivia Pfeifer and State tourney jitters en Murfreesboro River- win, punching Bearden’s freshmen posts Chanler may have had a lot to do dale, which came into the ticket to the state. Geer and Kaci Mitchell. with Bearden hitting just state ranked No. 1 in the Walsh was selected Tyler Carter, a junior post, 29.5 percent of its field nation by ESPN and riding District 4-AAA ‘s most was in the team’s regu- goal attempts, includ- a 55-game win streak. valuable player in reg- lar six-player rotation. ing only 4 of 26 from With everyone on the ular season and also Coach Underwood behind the 3-point line. roster returning next was the Region 2-AAA didn’t dispute getting a Down 27-16 at halftime, season, the Lady Bulldogs tournament MVP. tough draw in the state the Lady Bulldogs cut the hope they’ll be able to take But it took a team bracket. Memphis Cen- gap to 29-24. That didn’t advantage of this year’s effort to get to the state. tral, the Lady Bulldogs’ surprise Memphis Central state experience in 2014. Since losing Norwood, quarterfinal foe, won the Coach Niki Bray, who said PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 11, 2013 A Cold Night in Murfreesboro It was Janu- this moment of it had to have many more Murfreesboro game, ary of ‘65 and being an unde- because the teams sat former WBIR sportscaster the undefeat- feated team in on the ends of the court Jim Holliday was the link ed Gibbs Eagles the state. This and folding chairs had to the long-distance game were in Middle beloved princi- been placed right behind for fans back home. Mur- Tennessee for pal must have the Gibbs bench. Dagley phy’s Law continued in the a matchup with been so proud told someone that they game. “It certainly was not undefeated of them. The must have “hand-picked” a pretty game for our fans Murfreesboro. often quiet, but the ones who sat behind to watch,” Dagley said. Principal Max By Ralphine Major fearless, leader the Gibbs team. Perhaps, “We made mistakes that I Clendenen tried ralphine3@yahoo. would not be a kind gesture from the had not seen all year. Their com to open the door outdone with his Superintendent of Knox plan was to slow the game for the Gibbs Eagles standing County Schools, Dr. Mil- down and not give us the group to enter the gym. in the cold ready to play. dred E. Doyle, helped to chance to fast break—and A man stuck his head out The players were fortu- warm their spirits some- they did it. They were the and said, “Sorry, there is nate to have him there what in that hostile terri- better team that night and no more room. It is a sell- that night. tory. Before the game, a beat us by 11 points. That out.” He shut the door. Again, Mr. Clendenen telegram from Dr. Doyle stopped our win streak at Coach Dagley remem- pulled the door open. wishing the team luck was 22 straight wins.” bers that night. “It was Again, the man stuck his delivered to their dressing The Coach knew how cold! I knew Mr. Clendenen head out and said, “Sorry, room. The coach kept it. I heartbreaking the loss well enough to know that there is no more room.” was not surprised to hear would be for his young when his face got taut, he This time, Mr. Clen- of Dr. Doyle’s kind ges- team. He had been in a sim- turned pale, and set his denen stepped in front ture, because I learned ilar situation as a player. jaw, it was not the time to of him and emphatically first-hand that she took a Dagley had played on the cross him,” Dagley said. said, “Then there will be great interest in students. ‘52-’53 Karns team that Those words reminded no second game tonight.” It was during my senior lost only three games and former Superintendent of Knox County Schools, the late me of the same look I had The man looked out and year that the yearbook remembered how upset Dr. Mildred E. Doyle, from the Gibbs yearbook seen on our father’s face saw the entire Gibbs team, sponsor, Edgar J. House, he got over that first loss. countless times. in matching navy blazers suggested I take a copy of Now, Dagley—the Coach- “I told him to tuck his shirt emotions of that terrible Mr. Clendenen was a sta- and gray pants, standing in the Gibbs yearbook to Dr. --was wondering how this in,” Dagley said. He did. loss and rebound to their bilizing force at Gibbs for the bitter cold. He humbly Doyle. I did—though I was first loss would affect his Then he told his coach, winning ways. decades. Many of us were apologized and let the ball sure she had more impor- ‘64-’65 Gibbs team. It “It doesn’t make any dif- (This is the fourth in a fortunate to have him as team enter the gym. tant items on her agenda didn’t take him long to find ference now. I’ve lost my series of columns over the our principal for grades one The team got their first than to see me. Instead out how one player felt. On pride.” next several weeks about through twelve. I remem- taste of a hostile crowd of asking me to leave the the way home, the team “I’m sure it affected the the ‘64-’65 Eagles’ amaz- ber seeing him in the hall- when they started to the yearbook with her secre- stopped at Rockwood to rest of the team in some ing year with their Head ways many times—always dressing room. Dagley said tary, however, Dr. Doyle get something to eat. One way,” Dagley added. He Coach, Bob Dagley. The pleasant and always smil- the first time they played invited me into her office player got off the bus wear- would soon find out if the series continues April 1, ing. He had watched some there in December, the at the Fort Hill Building for ing his navy blazer with loss at Murfreesboro had after my Easter columns, of the basketball play- gym was full. He was told a short visit. half of his shirttail tucked devastated the team or when the team returns ers go from first grade to it seated 4,500. This time Just as in the first in and the other half out. if they would channel the from Murfreesboro.)

2013 Vols Spring Recalling the good times of covering state Football Preview: Offense basketball tourneys Continued from page 3 When I see yellow daffo- seen, smashed Haywood (I very accommodating and away to eat out. Hey, The dils and forsythia bushes believe that team was from seemed pleased to see Journal was paying my He added, “We’d like a complete pack: an blooming Brownsville) 66-30 in the me, too. expenses – I might as well individual who can pass-protect and catch in early Class Large title game to I would also usually get take advantage of it. One the football in the backfield and run the ball. spring it finish with a 33-0 record. to see some of my sports- can’t live on hot dogs and Obviously, you need some shifty guys who a l w a y s John Gunn was a power- writer pals from other sandwiches alone. can make guys miss, and you need some reminds ful post player for Mel- parts of the state, like Bill I had a favorite steak downhill runners. I think Rajion Neal and me that rose. If I’m not mistaken, Lane from Kingsport, Larry house in Murfreesboro Marlin Lane have running styles that really By Steve it’s time he went on to play at Mem- Flemming from Chattanoo- and there was a small complement each other. I’ve been encour- Williams for the phis State but died much ga, Larry Taft and Harold country restaurant, with aged by what I’ve seen from those two.” T S S A A too young, in December Huggins of Nashville, Larry homecookin’, on the court- Wide Receivers: state high school basket- of 1976, due to a medical Rhea of Memphis and the house square I liked. I usu- Hunter and Patterson will be play- ball tournaments. condition. late Aaron Keen, who had ally had breakfast at Waffle ing on Sundays in the Fall. There’s a It’s that time now. The boys’ state tourney worked at newspapers in House, then would return good chance both are drafted in the It’s one of my favorite moved to Murphy Center Oak Ridge, Murfreesboro to Murphy Center for six first two rounds of the NFL draft. times of the year. in Murfreesboro in 1975, and Mt. Juliet. I’d also see more games. Sometimes Those are some big cleats to fill. For 15 years or so in the and all the remaining tour- a lot of my competition my day would end at the When freshman MarQuez North gets 1970s and 1980s, I had neys I covered were either there, the late Bill Luther Waffle House. to campus, he’ll be looked at not only of the privilege of getting to there or at Vanderbilt in of The Knoxville News-Sen- Since 1988, I haven’t the crown jewel of Tennessee’s recruiting cover girls’ and boys’ state Nashville. tinel. We would compete been to the state tourney class of 2013, but a guy that could make tournaments for The Knox- One of the things I for stories, but we respect- many times. One year, my an immediate impact. At 6’3’, 205 pounds, ville Journal when it was a enjoyed about going to ed each other. alma mater, the Clinton with a 4.48 40 time, North has the tools to daily newspaper. the mid-state area every Some nights, after all Dragons, coached by Don be something very special for the Vols. It was probably my favor- spring was the trip itself. If the fans had went home or Lockard, made it to the Vincent Dallas and Pig Howard each ite assignment as The Jour- I had time, I would get off back to their motels, and state and I went as a fan. had their moments in 2012, and Devrin nal’s prep editor. Assign- I-40 West at the Harriman- workers were cleaning up Every year I get the urge Young moves to the all important slot ment? A labor of love Rockwood exit and get on Murphy Center, the home to go back. receiver position. They’ll both get a lot would be a better way to scenic U.S. Highway 70. I of the MTSU Blue Raiders This season would be of attention during spring practice. Over- describe it. discovered Ozone, a little by the way, some of us writ- a good year to go. Sever- all, that position is big on potential for I was 22 years old when community before you get ers, after our stories had al local teams are state the Vols. We’ll see if the results follow. I covered my first boys’ to Crab Orchard. Ozone been filed, would be pro- bound – Gibbs, Fulton and Tight Ends: state tourney in 1974. It has a waterfall that I liked vided a basketball, and we Grace Christian Academy With Rivera gone, the door is wide was held all the way across to stop and see. would go out on the court plus Oak Ridge, Maryville open for former Kingsport Dobyns-Ben- the state in Memphis. The It probably took me and shoot. We had the spa- and Wartburg. nett star Brendan Downs. Can he lock up TSSAA had just went to a longer to get there, but I still cious blue-splashed arena If you’re going down to that starting spot by the time the Orange classification system the liked the journey. It enabled all to ourselves. support your team, I sug- and White game is played on April 20th? year before. Based on me to see little towns and The sportswriting busi- gest taking Highway 70, Offensive Line: enrollments, there were the countryside that our ness was different back and stopping and seeing If there was a group for Jones to be abso- then divisions for Class beautiful state has. Riding then. There would be por- the waterfall in Ozone. lutely stoked about going into spring prac- Large and Class Small atop the plateau in Cum- table typewriters on press We always hear coach- tice, it’s these guys. Four of the top five are schools, and that included berland County, crossing row, not laptops. Stories es say their teams should seniors with a boatload of experience. “I public and private schools. into the Central time zone, were sent back to the enjoy the journey. Well, so rely on them. They did a great job. Obviously, (We now have five classifi- you knew you weren’t in office via a telecopier, and should fans. having experience back up front in this con- cations – Division I AAA, East Tennessee anymore. then would have to be If I go, there’s at least ference is comforting. The thing I’m uncom- AA and A for public school Coming back, you hoped retyped into the newspa- three things I’m gonna try fortable with right now is our depth… who’s teams and Division II AA your brakes wouldn’t fail per’s system by one of the and do. One, get a press number six, who’s number seven. Every player and A for private school as you came down Rock- sportswriters back in the pass. Two, see if that coun- is one play away. Look at the great teams teams). wood Mountain. Soon office. try restaurant is still there. and their role understanding. The under- I still have memories you are back in the valley, Game statistics would And three, check with standing is that there can be no drop off. of the ‘74 tourney. Knox- almost home. roll off a mimeograph Gibbs Coach Tim Meade, Four goes out and as it goes down the line ville Catholic High, led by When I would get to machine back in the are- who is only 27 years old, and seven goes in, there can be no drop off. a red-headed guard by the Murfreesboro, I would na’s press room, the to see if he really got some When we have that, we’ll have a success- name of Chris Gettlefin- always enjoy the sight of master sheet filled out by gray hairs, like he told me, ful football team and football program.” ger and coached by the Murphy Center in the dis- hand. The mimeograph from all those close games Butch Jones’ quotes courtesy UTSports.com. personable Bill Deather- tance. Inside, I would see copies would be in blue his team had this season. age, finished runner-up familiar faces of tour- ink, with that distinctive I might also stop and in Class Small, losing to ney staff workers and smell. smell the flowers. The Happy Valley 44-42. TSSAA directors like Gil The TSSAA provided food yellow ones. Memphis Melrose, one Gideon, Bob Baldridge, and drinks for us media of the best, if not the best Ronnie Carter and Gene workers at the tourney site, high school team I’ve ever Beck. They were always but once a day I would get March 11, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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which activates photore- This occurs because the the window of the soul by ceptors in the retina of our sound waves are com- poets. A picture of the sea eyes. When I was a boy I pressed resulting in a or a story can never cap- was taught the mnemonic rising frequency of sound ture the beauty or gran- ROY G BIV which describes and an increasing tenor. deur of the world. Some- the colors we see as Similarly, as the ambu- times we need to slow revealed by a prism. lance recedes, the tone of down and consider the Red, orange, and yellow the siren decreases as the beauty around us as did colors are associated with sound wave is stretched. William Wordsworth as he the longer, less energet- This is called the Dop- gazed and then reflected ic, wave lengths of light pler Effect, and it applies on a field of yellow daffo- energy. Blue, indigo, and to light waves as well as When a red, blue or dils: violet colors are found in sound energy. yellow primary color is “…I gazed and gazed the shorter wavelengths of The 20th century astron- matched with a second- but little thought what Les Couleurs electromagnetic radiation. omer, Edmund Hubble, ary color on the opposite joy to me that crowd had Verdant colors are found noted that the color spec- side of the color wheel, brought: For oft, when on “The world stands out of the soul. Thankful- as we shift from the red to trum in sequential photo- Becky says “It works,” and my couch I lie in vacant on either side, no wider ly, there are last minute the blue end of the visible graphs of stars was shift- I agree. or in pensive mood, they than the heart is wide; cruise deals, so here I sit spectrum. ed toward the red end of We see the world through flash upon that inward eye Above the world contemplating clouds so The physics of light the spectrum and he con- the three primary colors which is the bliss of soli- is stretched the sky, low you can almost touch brings such beauty and cluded that virtually all and their blends as depict- tude. And then my heart no higher than the them and the kaleidoscop- wonder to those who have stars in the Universe are ed on her color wheel dia- with pleasure fills, and soul is high…” ic of the Caribbean. eyes to see. moving away from us. This gram. We find it esthetical- dances with the daffo- You can’t ignore colors Some people don’t stop was a paradigm shift from ly pleasing when an object dils.” Edna St. Vincent Millay in the Caribbean. Perhaps to consider yellow daffo- our notion that the Uni- reflects the wavelengths it’s the sun and light that dils, and others are color verse was vast, but fixed. of a primary color juxta- I think it’s easier to com- causes people to choose blind and see differently. This observation has been posed to its complemen- prehend the vastness of bright and vibrant colors My father-in-law had repeatedly confirmed and tary color. Orange works the ocean (and the world) over the drab ones of red-green color blindness. is offered as proof that with blue, and the red and from the deck of a ship. higher latitudes. Darkness He was once asked what our Universe continues to green of Christmas is like- Our seagoing home is huge is, after all, the absence red looks like to him. He expand from its origin 13.4 wise pleasing. Fellows, and is shared with three of light. The 19th centu- replied to his interlocutor, billion years ago. esthetics has its place thousand other souls, yet ry French Impressionist “Well, what does it look Becky has tried to and a Big Orange tie with a it bobs like a cork on an painters understood the like to you?” You can’t explain the color wheel red shirt is garish. In fact, ocean that stretches to the importance of light, though describe “red;” it must be to me before, and it final- another group of French horizon and for three and a I doubt Monet considered experienced. ly sunk in. I was intrigued painters were known as half miles beneath us. the physics of electromag- There are practical why orange seaweed float- the Fauves because they Becky and I are not “boat netic radiation from our aspects of physics beyond ing upon a deep blue sea used garish colors and people,” but I needed to sun. just science and esthetics. was so appealing to my were described as paint- Do you have a question for get away and she knew I Our ability to see color is Most of us have observed senses; and that’s when ing like “wild dogs.” Dr. Ferguson? Please e-mail him at needed R&R, rescue from dependent on light energy the rising tone of an ambu- the lesson began. The eye is a wondrous [email protected]. the world and restoration of a certain spectrum lance as it approaches. organ and has been called

Tennova Center for Prevent the Itch of Poison Ivy By Lisa Lawson, Surgical Weight Loss To Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy #1122 Millions of Americans suffer yearly from allergic con- tact dermatitis caused by urushiol, an oleoresin in poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. The reactions range Hold Open House from mild discomfort and rash to severe full body involve- New Dedicated Unit at ment. The resin is very hard to wash off and can remain in the new unit are large and patients who are 100 lbs. or more on clothing and tools. There are cleansing products avail- Turkey Creek Medical aesthetically pleasing, and are over their ideal body weight, unable able that are designed to remove the resin which can Center equipped with specialty furniture to sustain significant weight loss, be very effective at preventing or decreasing reactions. to provide safe and comfortable have weight-related medical issues However, these agents must be used before the resin The Tennova Center for Surgical accommodations for the morbidly and are ready to make a life change comes into contact with the skin or shortly after to be Weight Loss at Turkey Creek obese surgical patient.” to become healthier. Attendees most effective. Medical Center, the only Level 1 Also included in one room is a will have a chance to hear from Most people do not realize they have come into con- accredited center in Knoxville, will built-in lift that can be used for past and present patients who’ve tact with poison ivy until the skin rash appears. Typical hold an Open House on Monday, safe ambulation and rehabilitation undergone successful surgeries, treatment after the rash appears usually involves anti- March 11, from 4 – 6 p.m., with of the post-operative surgical meet the surgeons, Drs. Stephen histamines, corticosteroids, and drying agents. These a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. The patient. Each suite has an in-room Boyce and K. Robert Williams, can take some time to work, may require a prescription, event will be a chance for the refrigerator, flat-screen television, and tour the new facility. A ribbon and leave the individual suffering initially. community and potential patients and a state-of-the-art bathroom cutting will be held at 4:30 p.m. There is another option available that a lot of people to see the newly built unit designed designed with comfort and safety with a special presentation and are unaware of. It is prevention with Rhus Tox oral solu- with bariatric surgery patients in in mind. Family members and/or dedication. tion. This homeopathic therapy is initiated in spring mind. support persons have a separate For more information on free prior to exposure and involves three weekly doses. It “Everything in the new unit is seating and sleeping area. Other weight loss surgery seminars, prevents or reduces the reaction in most patients if designed to give patients and amenities include a complimentary please call 865-694-9676. You started at least three weeks prior to potential exposure family members the best possible protein tumbler and special toiletry can also learn more at www. (Feb-March). clinical care,” said Stephen Boyce, kit. tennovaweightloss.com. Stop by Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy today to pick up M.D. Medical Director. “The rooms Bariatric surgery can help your bottle or ask questions. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 11, 2013 Faith A Life Well Lived There is a poi- gets more than Cr ystal: What? you get it. (Long pause) out. past and looking forward gnant scene in he bargained What’s so funny? Do you know what the to what lies ahead, I strain the movie, City for, and in the Palance: You city folk. secret of life is? Have you figured out to reach the end of the Slickers, that process, Crys- You worry a lot, don’t Crystal: No, what? what that one thing is? race and receive the prize occurs between tal learns some- you?...How old are you? Palance: This. (Holds Steve Farrar, in his book, for which God is calling us Jack Palance thing important Thirty-eight? up his index finger) Finishing Strong, says that up to heaven because of and Billy Crystal. about himself. Crystal: Thirty-nine. Crystal: Your finger? “The greatest thing you what Christ Jesus did for By Mark This scene is bor- Brackney, Palance: Palance: Yeah. You Palance: ONE THING. can leave behind is the us. (Philippians 3:12-14, rowed from the Cowboy leads a all come out here about Just one thing. You example of a life well lived” TLB). Minister of the book “Halftime,” Arlington Church different kind of the same age. Same stick to that and noth- (Multnomah Books, 1995, Don’t get caught up in Bob Buford’s book of Christ life. When there problems. Spend fifty ing else matters. 48). The apostle Paul put the past. Forget the past for men (Grand were cowboys. weeks a year getting Crystal: That’s great, it this way: and give God your life as Rapids, MI: Harper Collins- They’re a dying breed. knots in your rope then but what’s the one I am still not all I should you move forward with all Zondervan, 1994, 77): Still means something – then you think two thing? be but I am bringing all my your might to the finish to me, though. In a weeks up here will untie Palance: That’s what energies to bear on this line. Palance and Crys- couple of days, we’ll them for you. None of you’ve got to figure one thing: Forgetting the tal are riding slowly move this herd across across the range on the river, drive them horseback, discussing through the valley. life and love. Palance Ahhh, there’s noth- plays a wily cowpoke, ing like bringing in the while Crystal is a ten- herd. derfoot from Los Ange- Crystal: You see, les who has paid for a that’s great. Your life two-week dude ranch makes sense to you. vacation. Of course, he Palance: (Laughs)

Isaiah 40:31 (KJ21) But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint.

SOUPER BOWL. Sharon Baptist Church just ended the 17th year of the “Souper Bowl.” Throughout the month of February, different Sunday School Departments collected money for their assigned food (Crackers, Macaroni and Cheese, Peanut Butter, Can Soup and Vegetables). The food goes to support Western Heights Ministries and Montgomery Village Ministries. Both ministries are a part of the Knox County Association of Baptists. This year the cost of the food given by the church through the Souper Bowl was almost $5,000.

Church Happenings

Christus Victor March 28, 7:00 p.m. Seymour First Baptist Lutheran Church Maundy Thursday Worship Seymour will observe Christus Victor Lutheran Service with Communion Keep Sevier Beautiful’s Church Knoxville will March 29, 9:00 a.m. to spring Roads and Rivers conduct Easter week 9:00 p.m. Friday Prayer Clean Up Day on Saturday, worship services beginning Vigil (for 20 minute March 16, from 9:00 a.m. Palm Sunday, March 24 sessions, please sign up until noon. Registration will at 9:15 a.m.; Maundy on a form posted on the be held in the front parking Thursday, March 28 at 7 bulletin board), 12: 00 lot of First Baptist Church, p.m.; Good Friday, March noon Worship Service with 11621 Chapman Highway. 29 at 7 p.m. and Easter Communion, 8:00 p.m. Participants will receive Sunday, March 31 at 9:15 Tenebrae Service (Service trash bags, gloves, and a.m. The church is located of Darkness) trash pickers. at 4119 Central Avenue March 31, 7:00 a.m. All Seymour residents, Pike. Everyone is invited. Easter Sunrise Service including members of civic with Communion, 8:00 organizations, families, First Lutheran a.m. breakfast, 9:15 a.m. church youth groups, Church, Knoxville Sunday School and Bible Scouts, 4-H Club members Easter season worship Classes, 10:30 a.m. Easter (children will need to schedule: Festival Worship Service be accompanied by an March 24, 10:30 with Communion. adult), are encouraged a.m. Palm Sunday and First Lutheran Church to participate in this Confirmation Sunday, is located at 1207 N effort to make Seymour Worship with Communion Broadway. more beautiful. For more information call Sam North Knoxville 7th- Padgett at 573-7759. Day Adventist Church Appearing one night Seymour United only, Celebrity Chef Mark Methodist Church Anthony will be hosting The High School Youth a FREE dinner and live will have their annual Laser vegetarian performing arts Quest outing on Friday, cooking show at the North March 15 and the annual Knoxville 7th-Day Adventist Car Show has now been Church, 6530 Fountain City re-scheduled for Saturday, Road, 6:00 pm, Monday, April 27. March 18, in the church Saturday, March 23, is fellowship hall. Space is church-wide “work day” to limited, so call (865-314- spruce up inside and out 8204) or go online (www. for Easter. Signup sheets KnoxvilieInstep.com) to for the various tasks are register. posted in main hallway. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 11, 2013 March 11, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 Antiques & Collectibles The American House to Home Reinvention I often think 21% interest on what Focus pub- a credit card, for lisher Steve a bedroom set, Hunley said last the people are year when a going to auctions group of us were and sales. sitting around a We are learn- long table and ing that quality Steve was hold- is key. We would ing court sit- rather have a ting back in his By Carl Sloan solid wood table famous rocking that will last for- chair. He said, “We will ever and still have relative come out of this recession value for $85 cash at auc- Top sellers at Christenberry Elementary. The students at Christenberry Elementary were excited about and be stronger as a coun- tion rather than charge the annual World’s Finest Chocolate candy bar sale. This is an annual fund raiser for the school and the classrooms try and a people. We will $400 to a credit card for actually get the money to spend on learning materials. Students worked hard for two weeks selling all the $1 candy have learned to live within basically a particle board- bars they could. The winners, pictured here, sold 350 or more bars. Pictured from left to right are: Alexis Cooper, our means and not take based import that you may Jason Smith, Madison Walsh, Sierra Sherlin, Reese Wilkerson, James Coleman, DeBryant Morgan, Kaydon Smith things so much for grant- see at the curb to be picked with Principal Melissa Johnson. Not pictured are Charlie DeLapp and top seller Carlos Lopes. Carlos is a 5th grader ed as before.” Well, he was up for refuse in a year. in Ms. Davis’ class and Carlos sold a total of 1650 candy bars! right and it seems people Auction houses that sell have learned to adapt in estates are the new groove many ways. and it is way past time, in I read a report today my opinion. We, the people, UT Extension hosts ‘Homefront to Heartland’ that even young folks and can’t print money but we college kids are putting can control what money money into savings for a is worth thus putting us in Conferences this spring hedge. Taxes have been charge of our own destiny. When it comes to agriculture and in Blount County, and organizer of Farm – Understanding Your Insur- raised, housing has taken Washington just may have agri-business, women can be just the conferences. “Topics are broad ance,” hosted by Tennessee Farm hits, jobs have been lost to finally realize that they as successful as men – and can be enough to impact the entire indus- Bureau Insurance. Here partici- and yet we have seemed work for us and not the valuable partners in farming opera- try, but specific enough to equip pants will learn if they have enough to have invented our own other way around. There’s tions. each person with information to – or perhaps too much – insurance. system of necessity. While nothing like cutting off the Women are a growing demo- change her personal and profes- Other conference topics include our elected government allowance of an unruly kid graphic in agriculture and small sional life,” Sneed says. information about both federal and can’t pass a budget in over until they learn respect and business, and need the resources, Among the conference topics, private funding opportunities. four years, we, the people, lose the arrogance. We, tools and education to help them there’s the fun and interactive ses- “Women are very commonly the have taken matters into the people will always be be successful. Women in agricul- sion known as the “Real Colors Per- bookkeeper and human resource our own hands to survive in charge of our own des- ture and the vital roles they play sonality Instrument.” Here people agent on the farm,” says Jane and pay our bills. tiny and humbly invite our will be the topic of the “Homefront improve communication skills Starnes, a Research Associate with Americans have pulled elected officials to join us to Heartland” Conferences this and get a better understanding of UT Agricultural and Resource Eco- together in many differ- anytime they wish. spring across Tennessee, hosted human behavior by completing a nomics. “I hope these workshops ent ways. First off, we, the Oh, and by the way, I am by University of Tennessee Exten- series of questions. This provides provide them with useful and prac- people, are obviously not in need of certain items for sion. These workshops are for any insight into your own personality, tical information on payroll records, paying retail like we used a major sale happening in Tennessee woman on the farm, on as well as the personalities of those labor regulations and labor com- to and are seeking deals late April to accompany the job, or in the home who wants who live and work around you. munications that will give them the on everything. The deals the items we now have to learn more about reducing stress Other topics include labor man- confidence in these roles on the are certainly there to be on hand. This will be a live or obtaining funding and who wants agement, a session designed to farm,” she says. had. We have become internet sale of higher qual- to gain a better understanding of explain some of the complex rel- The Knoxville conference will tough and competitive as ity. Don’t hesitate to call labor regulations. evant labor laws and correspond- be held March 16, 2013 at the UT to who gets our money. me at (865)604-3468 if “Women will leave empowered ing record-keeping requirements. Extension Eastern Region Office, We are using cash over you think you have anything with new knowledge and skills Tools and tips for effective commu- 1801 Downtown West Blvd., from credit cards, drive less, that you wish to consign for to better manage the challenges nication with employees, family and 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. freeze food and turn down this sale. My assessments they face as they strike a balance others will also be discussed. Register online at www.home- our thermostats. Instead of your items are free of between work and family life,” says A luncheon discussion is also fronttoheartland.com or call (865) of paying retail, as well as charge, so don’t hesitate. Chris Sneed, a UT Extension Agent scheduled, titled “Life, Liability and 974-7108. ANNOUNCEMENTS CHS Class of 1963 Reunion March 16, 2013, at 1:00 on yours. active in many local orga- Friday, April 12, 2013. Tick- details involved in select- The Central High School p.m. in the East Tennes- Members and Guests nizations and served as ets are $30 per person. ing, purchasing, financing Class of 1963 is looking see History Center, 601 are welcome! Lunch is deacon at both Second The dinner will be held at and maintaining a home for lost classmates as we Gay Street, Knoxville. The $10 and you may RSVP by Presbyterian Church, and Rothchild’s (8807 Kings- and meets all require- prepare to celebrate our program will be present- emailing info@fountainci- Sequoyah Hills Presbyteri- ton Pike, Knoxville, TN ments for FHA and THDA 50th Reunion this spring. ed by reenactors portray- tybusiness.com an Church. His wife, Dottie, 37923) at 6:00 p.m. Pro- loans. Classes are held on If you are part of this class ing President Abraham is a teacher in Knox County gram will begin at 7:30 Tuesday and Thursday eve- and have not heard from and Mrs. Mary Todd Lin- Halls BPA Good Friday Schools. p.m. Former Texas Con- ning from 5:30 to 8:30 and the committee about the coln. For information call Prayer Breakfast A catered breakfast will gressman and Republican on Saturday from 9 a.m. upcoming “golden reunion” (865)494-7785. The Annual Good Friday be served prior to Arnett’s presidential contender Ron to noon. Training Fee: $20. please email or mail your Prayer Breakfast will be Easter Holiday remarks. Paul will be the speaker. Info: 865-524-5511; www. information. Email your Fountain City Business held at the Beaver Dam Tickets are available from Call GOP Headquarters for thekaul.org. contact info to: ajrader@ & Professional Baptist Church Fellowship the Halls Shopper office more information at (865) bellsouth.net or mail to Association Meeting Hall on Friday, March 29, Shannon Carey (865) 689-4671. Mt. Olive Elementary CHS Class of ’63, 5428 The monthly Fountain at 7:30 a.m. This annual 922-4136 or Halls UPS Night of the Arts Kesterbrooke Blvd., Knox- City BPA Lunch Meeting is event, sponsored by the offices Karen Hurley (865) Homeownership Workshop Please join Mt. Olive ville, TN 37918. Wednesday, March 13, at Halls Business & Profes- 922.3946. Sue Walker is The Knoxville Area Urban Elementary on March 7, 11:45 a.m., at Central Bap- sional Association, attracts chairperson of the event. League is hosting a three- 2013 for The Night of Daughters of the tist Church. businesses, professionals session Homeownership the Arts. This wonder- American Revolution Rick Ross from Rick Ross and residents from the Halls Republican Workshop on March 12, ful event will celebrate Bonny Kate Chapter, & Associates and Studio community and is always Club Meeting 14 and 16, 2013, 1514 the culture of Appalachia DAR will meet on Wednes- Four Design Architects a sold out affair. The Halls Republican East Fifth Ave., Knoxville, through the arts. Activi- day, March 13, 2013, will speak on “Company The guest speaker this Club will be meeting at the TN 37917. The workshop, ties will include Appala- 12:00 a.m. at the Second Culture: Why It’s Impor- year is Foster D. Arnett, Jr., Boys & Girls Club of Halls/ which is open to anyone chian dancing, music, art, United Methodist Church, tant and How to Build it.” Knox County Clerk. He was Powell (1819 Dry Gap preparing to purchase Continue on page 4 1524 Western Ave., Knox- We hear a lot of discus- elected to an interim term Rd. just off of E. Emory their first home, covers the ville. The program will be sions about Company Cul- in 2008 and re-elected Rd. across from Brickey presented by Bill Bass of ture, but what does that with over 78% of the vote in School) on Monday, March the American Red Cross really mean? And more 2010. He served as Public 18, 2013. The Meet & about National Disasters. importantly why should Information Officer for six Greet starts at 6 p.m.; the it matter? Organizations years with the Knoxville meeting proper begins at Daughters of Union Veterans either build a culture or Police Department. Arnett 7 p.m. of the Civil War meeting they accept the one that has the unusual record of The guest speaker will Lucinda Heatherly Tent evolves. Come hear a little news anchor on all three be John Duncan III, Knox #3, Daughters of Union on the topic of culture, gain local television stations County Trustee. Veterans of the Civil War some insights, and learn - WATE-TV, WBIR-TV and The Republican Lincoln will meet on Saturday, how you can begin to build WVLT-TV. Arnett has been Day Dinner is slated for PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s March 11, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS Cont. from page 3 2170 or angela.harrod@ 11:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. The Ridge Home Health Care. or pk_hopeisalive@bell- 20 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and drama. Local teaching knoxschools.org. topic for this months meet- PK Hope Is Alive meetings south.net. See us on the Link: www.tackk.com/ artists Sean McCollough ing will be “Take Charge are held on the third Tues- Web: www.pkhopeisalive. eduk84life. and Will Carter have been Parkinson Support Fitness Program” present- day of the month. Family org. working with the students Group meeting ed by Anna Dark from the care support partners of Town Hall East in preparation for the PSG will meet in the Kern Clinton Physical Therapy those with Parkinson’s Sacred Heart Open House Town Hall East will meet event and will be perform- United Methodist Church Center, A light lunch will are always welcome. For Sacred Heart is host- at the Eastminster Fellow- ing that night. If you have Family Life Center located be provided by East Ten- more information please ing a special spring Kin- ship Hall, 4904 Asheville questions, please contact at 451 East Tenn. Ave. on nessee Personal Care Ser- contact Karen Samp- dergarten Open House Hwy, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Angela Harrod at 579- Tuesday, March 19 from vices and Amedisys of Oak sell at (865)482-4867 on Wednesday, March March 11. CLASSIFIEDS public notice public notice For sale Real Estate for rent DELL COMPUTER $100 Legal Notice Call James 237-6993 OR 230- Tenn. code Ann. 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