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FREE Telethon to Continue Benefit's Momentum July 29, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com FREEPAGE A1 Take One! Visit www.knoxfocus.com to access Your source for local breaking news July 29, 2013 FOCUS Leuthold appointed interim-trustee Weekly Poll* By Tasha Mahurin resigned after pleading Larry Smith, and Dave [email protected] guilty to official misconduct Wright. In your opinion, earlier this month. 26 people applied for should the “All I can do is go out there “I would like to congrat- the interim position. Knox every day, do things the ulate Craig Leuthold on County Commissioner Ed county wide right way, and try to build his appointment to Knox Shouse, who was also constitutional the trust back up,” Knox County trustee,” Knox thought to be strong can- County’s newly appoint- County Mayor Tim Bur- didate, withdrew his name officers, such ed trustee Craig Leuthold chett said. “I look forward for consideration just prior as the County told members of the media to working with him, and to the vote. Leuthold was Clerk, Register of after last week’s commis- will make the Knox County selected after three rounds sion meeting. The former Finance Department avail- of voting, beating the Deeds, Trustee, county commissioner was able to assist his office in former CFO of Rush Fitness Property Assessor, selected to serve as inter- any way necessary.” Centers, Mike Manning, in and Law Director im-trustee by Knox County In a 6-4 vote, Leuthold the fourth round. PHOTO BY DAN ANDREWS. Commission last week. received support from “We’re going to work to Craig Leuthold took the oath of office from Chancellor be elected by He will fill the seat left Commissioners Richard build trust back,” Leuthold John Weaver last Monday. Standing with Leuthold are the people or vacant by former trustee Briggs, Sam McKenzie, assured commissioners father, Frank Leuthold, wife, Brenda Leuthold, and son, appointed by the John J. Duncan III- who Tony Norman, Jeff Ownby, Continue on page 4 Craig Leuthold. county mayor? ELECTED 83.08% APPOINTED 16.92% Telethon to continue Survey conducted July 25, 2013. * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted by an independent, professional benefit’s momentum polling company. By Tasha Mahurin [email protected] PART-TIME Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s office worked SALES POSITION with several local TV and AVAILABLE. radio stations to orga- FLEXIBLE nize today’s telethon to benefit Mobile Meals. HOURS. GREAT Knox County Commis- OPPORTUNITY. sioner Mike Hammond and Q100 Today’s Con- 686-9970 tinuous Country teamed up to raise money for the program as well with Lady Vol last week’s benefit con- cert featuring Cassadee trainer offers Pope. The event raised $2500 for Mobile Meals. perspective At just 23, Cassadee Pope’s unique vocals and on life By Joe Rector powerful performances stole the national spot- If the old adage that light during Season 3 of “experience is the “The Voice.” Less than best teacher” is true, a week after her victory then Jenny Moshak, on the show, THE VOICE: trainer for the Lady Vol THE COMPLETE SEASON basketball and volleyball 3 COLLECTION owned teams, is an honor the #1 spot on Billboard’s student of athletics. She Heatseekers Albums shares her stories and chart. The young singer/ the lessons learned in songwriter has already her book “Ice ‘n Go” (UT appeared on TODAY, Live! PHOTO BY DAN ANDREWS. Press, 2013, $29.95). with Kelly & Michael, Cassaddee Pope and Commissioner Mike Hammond. The title comes from The Tonight Show With Moshak, who has given Jay Leno, and performed that advice to athletes with Train on New Year’s and people for all areas Eve With Carson Daly. the concert at Cotton- citizen. Mr. Bakri is very and Knox County who are community the oppor- of life. The words have “Cassadee has been Eyed Joe’s in West Knox- well known in the com- at least 60 years old, who tunity to help by making appeared on her car involved in stamping out ville to a large crowd of munity for his passionate cannot cook for them- a donation that will pro- and motorcycle license hunger through her record all ages. Jed Bakri, man- charity work in the com- selves and have no one to vide hot meals to home- plates for years. The label, Republic Nashville, ager of the Cotton-Eyed munity. In 2011 he won prepare meals for them. bound seniors. Dona- content of the book is and we are very pleased Joe was instrumental in the “Dancing With the “This concert is a great tions for the Mobile Meals “upbeat in tone and and excited that Cassadee coordinating the logistics Knoxville Stars” globe for way to help support the Monday telethon can be positive with simple has chosen to extend that and getting the Cotton most amount of money work of Mobile Meals, made by calling (865) strategies for improving work to Knox County by Eyed Joe to donate their raised for charity. Cotton and it wouldn’t be pos- 690-3500 though 6 p.m. the athletic experience helping to raise money facility for the night. For Eyed Joe strives to be a sible without Commis- More information for all, especially kids.” for Mobile Meals,” said Mr. Bakri it was a special good corporate citizen. sioner Hammond, Q100 about Mobile Meals She covers a variety Q100 Program Director night. Mayor Tim Burchett Mobile Meals serves and the Cotton Eyed Joe,” can be found at http:// of topics, including and Knox County Commis- announced that it was Mr. noon meals, five days a said Mayor Burchett. www.knoxseniors.org. social issues, medical sioner Mike Hammond. Barki’s 2 year anniver- week and on holidays, to The Mobile Meals tele- Continue on page 2 Cassadee performed sary as a United States senior citizens in Knoxville thon on July 29 gives the We fix, buy, and sell old or antique clocks! PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus July 29, 2013 FOCUS Weekly Poll In your opinion, should the county wide constitutional officers, such as the County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Trustee, Property Assessor, and Law Director be elected by the people or appointed by the county mayor? Elected 83.08% Appointed 16.92% By Age Elected Appointed Total 18-29 50.00% 50.00% 2 30-49 83.02% 16.98% 53 50-65 78.82% 21.18% 170 65+ 85.76% 14.24% 295 Total 83.08% (432) 16.92% (88) 520 By District 1 85.19% 14.81% 27 2 81.36% 18.64% 59 3 80.77% 19.23% 52 Jenny Moshak works with professional golfer and UT graduate Erica Popson. 4 78.31% 21.69% 83 5 83.64% 16.36% 55 6 78.95% 21.05% 57 Lady Vol trainer offers perspective on life 7 90.77% 9.23% 65 Cont. from page 1 8 85.90% 14.10% 78 incorporating time to rest. social issues which all 9 84.09% 15.91% 44 concerns, motivational “The majority of face in the athletic arena Total 83.08% (432) 16.92% (88) 520 techniques and gender injuries can heal with and everyday life. roles and expectations.” more down time. For The publication of Ice By Gender Moshak presents college athletes, playing ‘N Go has increased Unknown 83.33% 16.67% 24 three main themes in a sport is more like a job Jenny Moshak’s already Female 83.65% 16.35% 263 “Ice ‘n Go.” One is using than a joy,” she said. busy life. Her speaking Male 82.40% 17.60% 233 a holistic approach to Moshak also stresses engagements have more Total 83.08% (432) 16.92% (88) 520 sports and life. She that the mind, body, than doubled, and her suggests that enjoying and spirit are important travels take her from Survey conducted July 25, 2013. the journey to a goal is in all areas of life. Philadelphia to California. as important as the goal “The three must be That’s on top of her The next time you job, protects the students itself. Third, she presents in balance to promote a job as the Associate see a woman run to the she serves, and calls an independent look at all well-round life, whether Athletics Director For aid of an injured Lady for changes in athletics facets of sports issues. it be in sports, family, Sports Medicine, where young,” she said. Vol basketball player, that will benefit those Jenny Moshak has or work. When one is she works more than 80 Jenny Moshak is sure remember that it’s Jenny athletes. It’s all spelled seen enough to convince ignored, an individual hours a week during the that “Ice ‘N Go” has Moshak, who loves her out in “Ice ‘N Go.” her that things need struggles in his efforts.” season. It’s important something of value for to change for athletes. Moshak also discusses to her to spread the every person. She enjoys She says that they go youth sports and messages included in Ice meeting with people nonstop year-round and participation by young ‘N Go at every venue. and is open for book that it beats them up. athletes, parents, and When a bit of spare time signings. To schedule The grind takes a toll on coaches. She again opens, she enjoys cycling one, interested parties both the body and spirit calls for a cutback of and weight training. Those can contact University of of the college athlete. the one-sport player and activities are important Tennessee Press Publicist Her recommendations encourages young people so that she can stay Tom Post at tpost@utk.
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