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Safety, recreation discussed at Mechanicsville Night Out FOCUS By Sarah Baker [email protected] Watch Association, the responsibility in your own Weekly Poll* Mechanicsville Community neighborhood, and then working Mayor Madeline Rogero held Association and the Old together in partnership with the In your opinion, her first “Night Out” meeting with Mechanicsville Neighborhood city,” said Mayor Rogero. should the Knox members of the Mechanicsville Interest Group all participated Some members of the County School community on Tuesday April in the discussion which ranged community expressed 10 at Clinton Chapel AME Zion from drug problems to traffic concerns about safety. Brian Superintendent Church. The mayor was just issues to dog waste left by Tillery became emotional when be elected by one member of an expert team unleashed pets. explaining how his thirteen the people or who was available to hear from The mayor is hoping that year old has to sleep in the appointed by and offer encouragement to the these “Night Out” meetings middle room instead of his own the school board? residents. will help neighbors and the bedroom because his bedroom The meeting was facilitated city work together. “We want is at the front of the house. Photo by Sarah Baker. by R. Bentley Marlow, neighborhoods to be organized, “Bullets don’t have eyes,” said ELECTED 71.31% Pictured are Jean Davis-James, Secretary/ Mechanicsville Neighborhood to work on issues themselves, Tillery. “We have to lock down. APPOINTED 28.69% Treasurer of the Mechanicsville Neighborhood Association President. The and it really starts with a We have to work together.” Survey conducted Association, and Mayor Madeline Rogero. Mechanicsville Neighborhood certain expectation and taking Continue on page 2 April 12, 2012. * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted by an independent, professional polling company. Knox Countians Strongly Favor Elected Superintendent By Focus Staff This week’s Focus poll asked registered voters, “In your opinion, should the Knox County Superintendent of Schools be elected by the people or appointed by the school board?” More than 70% of respondents favored an elected Superintendent of Schools; only 28.69% favored the current system where the Board The cast of Central High School’s “Les Miserables.” Photo by Sarah Baker of Education appoints the school chief. Central delivers stunning production The strongest support By Sarah Baker for appointing the Miserables” takes place in nineteenth century and challenging songs. That is probably why Superintendent of Schools [email protected] France over a 17 year period and focuses mainly CHS choral director Beckye Thomas decided came from the Fourth The Central High School Choral Music on the redemption journey of ex-convict Jean to do it. “Go big or go home,” said Taylor and Fifth Commission Department is presenting the famous Broadway Valjean. It is a story of courage and romance Bransen explaining a philosophy she learned districts, although almost musical Les Miserables Friday, April 13 through which made famous such songs as “I Dreamed from Thomas. Bransen, a psychology major at 60% favored an elected Sunday, April 22 in the Central High School a Dream” and “Master of the House.” Pellisippi State, is working as her former chorus Superintendent in the auditorium. Most performances will be at 7 “Les Miserables” is not small potatoes in the teacher’s assistant during the production of “Les Fourth District, while p.m., but the Sunday performance will be at theatre world. It is the second longest running Miserables.” approximately 55% of 2:30. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, “Les musical on Broadway with a complicated plot Continue on page 2 those polled in the Fifth District favored an elected Superintendent. More than 80% of New Harvest Park Farmers Market now open voters favored an elected Superintendent of Schools Knox County’s New served by other markets. in the Seventh, Eighth Harvest Park Farmers With the playground and Ninth Districts. An Market opened for the and splashpad, New astonishing 87.50 of season on Thursday, April Harvest Park is a natural voters in the Seventh 12 at the park located at gathering place, and District preferred an 4775 New Harvest Lane in adding the opportunity to elected Superintendent northeast Knox County. purchase healthy foods to an appointed Though early in the at the market is a benefit Superintendent. season, several vendors to that community and Almost 80% of voters brought spring produce the local economy,” said in the 30-49 age range including strawberries, Knox County Mayor Tim favored an elected tomatoes, asparagus, Burchett. Superintendent; those in lettuce and a variety In addition to the market the 50 – 65 age range of greens, along with vendors, Pellissippi State were slightly less in favor of perennial favorites Culinary Institute in an elected Superintendent, selling freshly baked conjunction with UT cooked with just over 69% of those goods, homemade salsa, up some fresh new recipes in favor of an elected fresh meats, local dairy for folks to try. The chefs Superintendent. Voters products and ice cream, used produce available 65 or older registered over photo by dan andrews. natural soaps, candles from the vendors. 70% in favor of an elected and bedding plants. The New Harvest Park Chefs from the UT Culinary Institute, Tyler White and Latoya McKoy, show visitors Superintendent. “The New Harvest Park Farmers Market accepts to the Farmer’s Market ways to utilize fresh ingredients. Almost an identical Farmers Market is a great SNAP benefit cards. number of women and place to get fresh and local The market is open November. Information County website at www. please contact Knox men favored electing fruits and vegetables in every Thursday, from about becoming a vendor knoxcounty.org/parks. County Parks and the Superintendent of an area of the county not 3 until 6 p.m. through may be found on the Knox For more information, Recreation, 215-6600. Schools.

Expires 04-20-12 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 16, 2012 Superintendents Get Super Pay By Focus Staff Cuomo is a highly respected layoffs,, but pointedly said, the salaries paid to All across the country, the liberal Democrat. Cuomo has Cuomo believed, “school superintendents stalled in highest paid public officials perhaps the highest favorable districts have numerous ways the New York Assembly, but FOCUS Weekly Poll seem to be invariably the rating of any governor in the they can bring down costs and has been reintroduced. It In your opinion, should Superintendent of Schools. country currently. Incidentally, be more efficient, including was later learned that the the Knox County School Most Superintendents, Cuomo’s own salary as New a reining in of salaries of highest paid superintendent Superintendent be including Knox County’s Dr. York’s chief executive is superintendents and other in the State of New York, Dr. elected by the people or James McIntyre, earn more $179,000. administrative personnel.” Carole Hankin, had already appointed by the school board? than Congressmen, U. S. Governor Cuomo did the The national average outwitted Governor Cuomo. Senators, Chief Justice of unthinkable and proposed salary for a Superintendent She had signed a legal the Supreme Court John reducing state support to of Schools in 2011 was contract establishing that her Roberts and Vice President education by some $2.85 $160,000. School Boards salarywould never dip below Joe Biden. billion. The teachers’ unions who typically appoint $405,244. Dr. Carole Hankin, and local superintendents superintendents make Those arguing for increased Superintendent of the went ballistic, especially salaries that frequently raise pay for superintendents affluent Syosset Central when the liberal New Yorker eyebrows and the traditional usually present much of School District in New York, lent his support to a bill that argument in favor of highly the same argument, but earns more than $500,000 would effectively cap the paid Superintendents of the media rarely focuses in salary and perks. The Long salaries paid to local school Schools is that it is a stressful on education and meetings Island school district she superintendents. Cuomo job, oftentimes thankless, of the Board of Education supervises is a posh suburb had the temerity to point with excessively long hours receive scant attention full of expensive homes out, “I understand that they and apparently truly good from TV stations and local crowd repeatedly singing President. with a tax rate to go with it. sometimes have to manage superintendents are hard newspapers. In Knoxville, the siren song of “we want Many states in the United In 2011, there were 6,687 budgets, and sometimes the to find, so they must be the Knox County Board of the best for our children” States are tottering on the children in the ten schools budgets are difficult, but why compensated accordingly. Education has never received overlook the fact that many edge of bankruptcy; local that comprise Dr. Hankin’s they get paid more than the Knox County’s own the same scrutiny as the local superintendents’ taxes are pushed higher by jurisdiction. Dr. Hankin’s governor of the state I really Superintendent of Schools, County Commission and the compensation has zoomed state governments passing salary is $386,868 and she don’t understand.” Later Dr. Jim McIntyre, earns City Council. past their superiors in the unfunded mandates without receives $67,454 in fringe in a public appearance in more than both Tennessee’s The rallying cry for extremely state capitols. Governors sending along a single dime benefits. Superintendent Dr. Hankin’s school district, Commissioner of Education well paid Superintendents yearly struggle with budgets to offset the expense. While Hankin collects another Governor Cuomo flatly said, and Governor Bill Haslam. of Schools is they manage that dwarf those managed debt is a concern of most $52,000 for her retirement “We have $500,000 school To be precise, Haslam is budgets in the many millions, by local superintendents Americans on the national and various expenses, as well superintendents. We can’t quite wealthy and like his supervise thousands of and face the responsibility level, few pay attention to as the use of a new vehicle. pay those kinds of salaries.” predecessor, Governor Phil employees, comparing the of resolving problems in the escalating debt being By comparison, President New York has been in Bredesen, he accepts no superintendent to CEOs of every facet of government, accrued on the state and Obama’s compensation is financial trouble for sometime salary from the State of successful businesses, yet not just schools. There is local levels. $400,000 annually. and as Governor Cuomo has Tennessee. To be fair to under the law in most states, hardly a single argument Knox County is presently One critic of escalating wrestled with ways to save McIntyre, the Superintendents no successful businessman made for increased pay more than $1 billion in debt, a superintendent salaries is money and reduce costs, he of Shelby and Davidson or CEO could ever serve for local superintendents fact little mentioned by Mayor New York’s Governor Andrew decided it was impossible County earn more than as a Sueprintendent of that couldn’t be made for Tim Burchett and completely Cuomo. Cuomo is the son of to do so without looking at Education Commissioner Schools. Neither have many governors, United State ignored by Superintendent former legendary Governor education. The governor’s Kevin Huffman and Governor Superintendents ever helmed senators, Congressmen, Jim McIntyre. And the beat Mario Cuomo and far from a spokesman told local media Haslam’s statutory salary. a successful business. The the Chief Justice of the U. S. rolls on... right wing Republican, Andrew Cuomo did not anticipate Cuomo’s bill to cap same good government Supreme Court and the Vice

Safety, recreation discussed at Central delivers Cont. from page 1 Mechanicsville Night Out Beckye Thomas is in her 27th year as choral director at Thomas brought laughter as the Thenardiers. Seth Blaine Cont. from page 1 that will take place every Central High School. Stylish and petite, she is obviously a was compelling as Enjoiras and Matthew Hubbs was Monday and Wednesday. On force of nature. Standing in the middle of an elaborate set able to bring sympathy to the character of Javert. The Other residents expressed April 21, Earth Day, there will be and surrounded by hundreds of students, parents, and romance of Cosette and Marius was played sweetly by concern about teenagers not a neighborhood clean-up. other community members there for support, Thomas Katie Bales and Gage Beeler. Natalie Duncan, a third having enough to do. Jennifer The subject of 311 came was full of focused, creative energy at dress rehearsal. grader at Sterchi Elementary, touched hearts with young Butler from Emerald Youth’s up often. Police Captain Don She seemed to have a perfect vision of what she wanted Cosette’s “Castle on a Cloud.” Hannah West, a first grader Just Lead program reminded Jones encouraged people to and she calmly and directly made it happen task by task, at Grace Christian, was an adorable young Eponine. Cian everyone that the GLAD Center use it when appropriate in order stage member by stage member. Bell is a fifth grader at Fountain City Elementary who was open 7 days a week and to establish documentation of “Mrs. Thomas has taught me the value and played Gavroche and his fan club is probably already is free of charge. Joe Walsh particular issues. Earlier in the importance of a strong work ethic,” said junior Kinsey accepting applications. Wow! encouraged everyone to get evening, he also assured people, Glenn, who plays Mme. Thenardier. “We all appreciate There are alternating casts playing “Les Miserables” their families outside and to take when asked about it, that arrests the wonderful opportunities granted to us by the Central this week. Other cast members include Ben Archer as advantage of the parks. When had been made involving a High School Chorus Department.” Thomas also provides Javert, Alyssa Cooper as Fantine, Jennifer Dehart as Marlow asked about benches recent shooting in the area. opportunities for people outside CHS. Several cast Eponine, Chandler England as Thenardier, Kinsey Glenn and picnic tables needed at Concluding the meeting, members are elementary school students and she hired as Mme. Thenardier, Tyler Holland as Thenardier, Michael the neighborhood park, Walsh Rogero said, “I hope you realize local professional musicians for the orchestra. Hines as Jean Valjean, Cookie Hopper as Eponine, expressed a willingness to assist that we do care. We care about The premiere was breathtaking. The set looked as Elizabeth Kenney as Cosette, William Morgan as with that. what’s happening to you. We hear good as anything one would see at the Bijou or Clarence Marius, Channing Murphy as Cosette, Luke Sheridan Paul Berney, Mechanicsville you. We’ve taken a lot of notes Brown. The young cast showcased tremendous vocal as Marius, and Blake Ward as Enjoiras. resident and officer of the and we’re going to do whatever talent as well as an unexpected capacity for empathy with The show continues through April 22 and you neighborhood watch, informed we can to make Mechanicsville their characters. Brett Hopper was very convincing as don’t want to miss it. Tickets are available at www. everyone about a new a better place to live.” Valjean. Molly Shipman and Hannah Zechman brought knoxcentralchoral.com or call 865-689-1428. neighborhood walks program tears as Fantine and Eponine. Mark Pozega and Christy

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While articles Publisher ...... Steve Hunley are not guaranteed placement, we do strive to place as much as pos- 865-686-9970 www.knoxfocus.com Editor, Art Director ...... Marianne Dedmon sible. Submissions for the paper are on a space available basis and PO BOX 18377 | Knoxville, Tennessee 37928 [email protected], [email protected] are subject to publisher and editor approval. Located at 2620 Cedar Lane PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 16, 2012 April 16, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A3 Publisher’s Position Seeking the most for education... again more on our school system in excess of $1 billion if of Education, have to look concerns and the like, yet seem not to find a single presently than it takes to one takes into account after every aspect of local McIntyre seems not to fault with the way our operate the entire City of the interest owed on all government. Evidently grasp the relatively simple school system is run. That Knoxville. No other item the money borrowed by neither the Superintendent concept of actually working either is simply ignoring in Knox County’s budget our local government, nor the Board care together with the Mayor and some fundamental truths, comes close to what we yet Mayor Tim Burchett whether libraries, the the County Commission. being grossly misinformed, spend on our schools. Still, has said little about Knox health department, law McIntyre’s vision seems or purely delusional. The local news media does a County’s burgeoning debt enforcement, courts, or to be getting all he can school system, no more cursory job of covering situation and how it will parks continue to operate. for the schools and to than any other entity in school issues and matters. affect our community’s I personally believe the heck with everything else. local government, hasn’t When one considers the future. Superintendent of best government is that Clearly, that is a position always spent our tax amount of spending that Schools Jim McIntyre either which honestly tells the that is neither practical nor dollars wisely. There is By Steve Hunley, the Knox County Board of doesn’t know about Knox voters just where we stand possible for Mayor Burchett favoritism, nepotism and Publisher Education approves, it is County’s growing debt or fiscally; it is irresponsible to and the Commissioners. cronyism inside the school [email protected] amazing local news media doesn’t care; he is asking simply put together another Had the Superintendent system just like there has gives so little attention to for a property tax increase incremental budget that is come together with Mayor been in county and city All too often it seems the the school system budget. of at least 35 cents for a heavy on generalities and Burchett and worked toward governments, but school educational community’s Unlike the Cit y budget that provides well lacking on specifics. a budget that addressed folks seem to pretend it solution to problems with Council and the County beyond the school system’s Dr. McIntyre and the every need - - - the schools, doesn’t exist. our schools is money - - - our Commission, members of needs, but addresses all of Board have widely hailed a law enforcement, the Ignoring reality locally money. Despite the dollars the Board of Education are its wants. theme first suggested not pension problems facing isn’t going to accomplish poured into education and not subject to term limits. Mayor Burchett should by McIntyre but by Knox the county - - - it would likely anything good and the ugly keep in mind, Knox County We currently have Board forthrightly explain to County Board of Education have represented more truth will eventually raise currently spends almost members going into their Knox Countians the debt member Mike McMillan. money, but folks would its ugly head at usually a $400 million on education, third four-year term. And situation, especially in That theme was attempting at least be aware of just most inopportune time. The our school system receives there is still a perception formulating the budget. to work more closely with where we are as a county unfortunate thing is there less scrutiny than any other amongst some of the public Folks need to be aware of the Mayor and County government. are going to be a lot of Knox aspect of local government. that our schools are being this growing problem. Both Commission. We frequently The folks who routinely Countians demanding to The City of Knoxville’s starved for funds. the Mayor and the County hear lofty terms drop from back any request for more know why they didn’t know budget is approximately Knox County is currently Commission, unlike the the Superintendent’s money for our schools may about it in the first place. $360 million; we spend operating with a debt Superintendent and Board mouth about “global” be well meaning, yet they

Friendly advice from Where have all the greeters gone? I have a love/hate relationship with Mart. I wasn’t going, I insisted. After Wal-Mart. I have grudgingly watched it all, that would make me a hypocrite for an election geek move in to so many small towns and put the conversation I had just had. Need- district and two running for Nonetheless, Amendment to death so many less to say, a couple of hours later my countywide at-large seats. It 3 was adopted with 51.2% beloved small busi- shopping partner and I were walking offered a significant change of the vote. nesses. Yet, as a into Wal-Mart and guess who was walk- to the county’s legislative Amendment 4 was a single mom on a ing out- the man who had just ranted makeup. different story entirely. teacher’s salary, with me about his disdain for it. We Amendment 4 promised The measure that sought the prices keep me exchanged looks of mutual understand- even more sweeping to appoint Knox County’s going back. ing and laughed. By Richie Beeler reform, seeking to take historically elected offices A few Christmas I shopped at the retail giant this week the independently elected was defeated by the seasons ago, I was when I needed a new charger for my Okay, truth is I’m a geek countywide offices of voters. No, not defeated. in Target shopping iPod. I needed a car charger, so I could about several things, Trustee, County Clerk, Annihilated. The electorate for something elec- charge it on the way to the park for an By Sarah Baker namely the weather, music Register, Property Assessor made a clear delineation bakers@knoxfocus. tronic and another outdoor walk. I was exiting the store and one other medium that and Law Director, and between reducing the size com customer, a man, with my new charger when I realized I’d I practically cut my teeth change them to appointed of commission and retaining and I got into a con- better go to the bathroom before head- on: politics. Blessed (or positions essentially under their own right to vote. And versation about how much we despise ing to the park. I turned around and cursed?) with a mind that the direction of the County it was a right that people shopping at Wal-Mart. Afterward, the looked for the greeter so I could explain works very mathematically, Mayor. It would have unequivocally wanted to person I was shopping with insisted we why I was coming back in and taking a one of the aspects of local fundamentally changed keep. go to Wal-Mart to see how much cheap- bag with me to the bathroom. There was politics that has always both the government and The margin of defeat er the same electronic item would be no one there to listen. held a particular fascination the political landscape of for Amendment 4 was there. I maintained that I didn’t care While in the bathroom, it dawned on for me is the analysis of Knox County. devastating. More than how much cheaper it would be at Wal- Continue on page 4 election returns. I have Any concern that voter 118,000 people voted saved dozens of clippings apathy might render against it, compared to and excel files through a skewed result went fewer than 45,000 in favor. the years, dating back to quickly by the wayside as The 73% to 27% spread my grandfather’s first run more than 160,000 Knox was even more magnified for Welfare Commissioner Countians cast their up in some of Knox County’s in 1970. You can learn a or down vote on each of bellwether precincts. Some lot from them. If you pay the two amendments. For examples: Ball Camp - attention. historical perspective, that’s 1636 for, 4707 against. And that is precisely what nearly 3 times the number Bonny Kate - 561 for, 1929 my most recent analysis of that vote in most county against. Concord - 2258 for, a particular election has general elections. So it is 5313 against. Gibbs - 504 compelled me to advise safe to say that the public for, 3103 against. some folks to do. Pay thoroughly vetted the two This sampling of some attention. This is just some issues by their attention to of the largest precincts in friendly advice. I am trying them at the ballot box. the various districts of Knox my best not to be sarcastic Another reality that County further emphasizes in this article, but to simply emerged from the November how loudly and clearly state my case based on my 2008 referendum is that the the idea of appointed analysis. Please pray for me voters really did have a clear officeholders was rejected as I proceed. understanding of what they by voters. The election to which were voting on. It has often And so based upon the I refer was in actuality been alleged that the public analysis of the data by this a referendum on four tends to make uninformed self-proclaimed election amendments to the Knox decisions on things like geek, my advice to the County Charter. The ballot charter amendments. They Charter Review Committee is questions were the result usually pass simply by their simple and understandable: of a petition drive by a presence on the ballot. But Amendment 3 should be group of citizens who such was not the case in revisited. The vote was desired to see changes 2008. One amendment extremely close, and in fact in the way Knox County passed while the other the sentiment of the public ran its government. The failed. And the margins seemed to be trending amendments were voted on were not even in the same against it as votes were during the November 2008 solar system. cast. presidential election. The Amendment 3 passed Amendment 4 should be voter turnout was heavy. with 83,000 votes in its thrown in the river with a Very heavy. favor, and 79,000 against. rock tied to it big enough The two most notable Interestingly, the measure to represent its colossal questions that emerged was actually defeated on margin of failure. And heavy from the debate that Election Day and survived enough to sink it to the season became known to only because of its margin bottom. That’s not sarcasm. the public as Amendment in early voting. Opponents That’s just wisdom from 3 and Amendment 4. of the amendment still say an election geek. A geek Number 3 dealt primarily that as people gained a smart enough to know that with reducing the size more clear understanding numbers don’t lie. of County Commission of the impact of less And that voters usually from 19 to 11 members, representation on know what’s best. with one commissioner commission, more of being elected from each them voted against it. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 16, 2012 SeymourFocus MORE on Seymour Rotary Club Sponsors Motorcycle Rally for Filipino Children

Motorcycle riders enjoy music and food at the Sevier County Utility District pavilion fol- lowing last year’s Rotary Ride from Harley Davidson in Knoxville.

Seymour Breakfast 16, 2012. The ride will start prizes will be awarded. A Rotary Club President at the Knoxville Harley- 50/50 drawing will divide Bonnie Finchum announces Davidson West, 605 Lovell proceeds between a lucky RIDE TO PROVIDE, the club’s Road, Knoxville (Concord), winner and the hunger 4th annual motorcycle ride. with on-site registration campaign. Proceeds from the fund beginning at 1:00 p.m. Riders get a T-Shirt raising activity will benefit The ride gets underway with their $20 entry fee. the Rotary Club of Infanta with kick stands up at 3:00 Passengers pay $15. in Quezon, Philippines. p.m. Sponsorships are available. According to Finchum, Destination is Sevier For additional information, there are literally hundreds County Utility District’s call Jack Funderburk of malnourished children in pavilion located at 420 at 865-356-4330, or this area of Philippines. The Robert Henderson Road, email jlfunderburk@ Seymour club will provide Sevierville, where hot funderburkelec.com non-perishable food items dogs and hamburgers Registrations may to establish a sustainable will be served, and live be mailed to Seymour feeding program in 50 entertainment will be Breakfast Rotary Club, daycare centers. provided. Dinner will begin P.O. Box 355, Seymour, TN The club invites all at approximately 5:00 37865. The ride will be motorcyclists to join them p.m. postponed to June 23 in in this effort Saturday, June Finchum promises great the event of rain.

Where have all the Chicken City greeters gone? Cont. from page 3 most of the greeters were “The Legend of Helen’s Heat” older people until he used me that there hadn’t been the word “retire.” He said Story told by John Maxwell a greeter at the entrance some of the greeters have As the demand for fresh sausage became greater when I walked in either. I difficulty with mobility and went to the nearest employ- are having trouble with Helen said, “Let’s make it now – why wait for ee and asked, “Don’t you their new assignments. I later?” have greeters anymore?” hated to hear that. So I ground the pork trimmings to be sold, She said that they had I admit that I am a nos- done away with them. She talgic person. I miss things Began mixing it up. Boy my hands got cold! explained that the greet- like the soda fountain at I told Helen, “I’m tired of grinding all this meat.” ers hadn’t lost their jobs, Woolworth, the card cata- but had been relocated to logue at the library, and I She said, “The flavor of our sausage can’t be other areas of the store to wish bag boys still carried beat. assist customers. When I my groceries to my car. I pressed for more informa- can see how cutting out We make it like they do back on the farm.” tion, she told me that it was greeters might be practi- But all this mixin’ was tiring out my arms supposed to be that way in cal. Let me just admit it. all Wal-Mart stores now and I don’t care if it’s practical. So I hollered at Helen to come help me out. that she didn’t think it was Wal-Mart has low prices, She said she was coming – no need to shout. a good thing. Hmmmmm but it is also a huge, imper- . . . sonal, sometimes over- Told her to hurry so I can get this done Maybe I was just being whelming and often frus- She said, “Got a customer. You’re not the only silly, but this bothered me. trating place to shop. The I searched out a former customer service depart- one!” greeter in the store and ment personnel and the Asked Helen to get the hot pepper to asked him about it. He check out associates are season the pork told me that he didn’t like usually polite enough, but the change either, that they frequently seem just She couldn’t get the lid off (what a dork) some of the former greet- as stressed and frustrated In a fit she spilled too much pepper in the ers feel that they are being as their customers. The weeded out. According to greeters were the first and meat him, some feel that the cor- last people that customers I screamed, “Helen! That’s gonna burn poration is hoping they will saw during a visit to a retail peoples’ seat!” retire. He said, “They’re giant that is otherwise the trying to bore us to death most indifferent place on She was tired of my complaining and so we’ll just retire.” I hadn’t Earth to shop. I am really walked away actually remembered that sorry to see them go. Sure looked spicy, that’s about all I could say So we sold that hot sausage for people to eat That day began the legend of Helen’s Heat.

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106.1: A platform for local artists In Perspective Admittedly, I am a crea- By Tasha Mahurin ture of habit. Those who [email protected] k n o w “We can play what we want,” me well Cindi Alpert said simply when c o u l d asked what’s the greatest probably advantage to being an indepen- rattle off dently owned radio station. my daily Jeff and Cindi Alpert founded routine 106.1 The River just three years without ago. The station, which features m u c h music from the ‘80s, 90s, and By Tasha Mahurin consid- Mahurint@ now‘, has taken the Knoxville knoxfocus.com eration… market by storm and, according s o m e to Alpert, keeping it local is the call it compulsive, others key to their success. obsessive. My husband While The River is widely actually suggested that “I regarded as a station with consider seeking profes- mass appeal, the station has sional help” for it. also become a go-to for local I have a “home” gas sta- musicians. tion. I stop there daily and “We have an open door policy have been known to gamble regarding local musicians,” against my fuel light rather Alpert told The Focus. “I guaran- than stopping at another. tee that if you walk in my door Photo by Dan Andrews. I order the same blend of and hand me a CD, I will listen Cindi Alpert and husband Jeff founded 106.1 The River three years ago. coffee from Starbuck’s to it.” and never change… I can This is no small promise from gets her 8-year-old daughter off Cindi and Jeff are involved same challenges as other local- be found in their drive-thru a woman whose day begins at to school before heading to the in every aspect of running the ly owned mid-size businesses. every Saturday morning 6:00 every morning. Alpert is up office. Knoxville station from sales However, their entrepreneur- like clock-work. My chil- before dawn checking e-mails “Oh, we work incessantly,” and marketing, to staffing and ial challenges have inspired dren see the same pedia- and preparing for the “Daily she related, “but the best thing occasionally taking out the gar- a unique approach to the trician I saw as a child. My Dirt,” a morning show aside fea- about the radio business is that bage. Despite their success hair color, which comes in a turing celebrity gossip. She then it rarely feels like work.” the Alperts face many of the Continue on page 4 box because I’m too cheap to pay a stylist, has been the same for a decade. Clearly, this facet of my personality also extends to Open for business my consumer purchases. I prefer to think of it as loy- alty rather than a psycho- Grilled to somatic disorder … I also know that I’m not the only Perfection: one who purchases this way, despite those who Penn Station find my systematic tenden- cies unnerving. opens in As I considered this notion, I reflected on my Fountain City own “client list” at The By Kareta Johnson Focus. As in any business, there is a natural ebb and If you’re craving mouth- flow to the sales cycle. watering subs that are grilled However, when sales ebb to order, friendly service, and rather than flow… one thing a tasteful restaurant known remains consistent- your for its popular Philadelphia base client list. Cheesesteak sub sandwich, One of the most fiscal- there is only one place in ly dangerous mistakes a Knoxville you must go! business can make is to Penn Station East Coast alienate its base- its core Subs opened its third customer list or worse to Knoxville restaurant Tuesday, never build one at all. Have April 10th in Fountain City you thought about those at 4909 North Broadway. customers lately? Are you “We have two other loca- in the process of building tions, one off North Peters a clientele? Here are some and the other is located things to consider… on Cumberland Avenue,” I tend to patronize the explained owner Mike Ford. same businesses simply Ford is very experienced Photo by Dan Andrews. because they know my in the restaurant business. NFL coaching legend Jerry Glanville chats with News/Talk 98.7 FM’s Phil Williams during Kubota of Knoxville’s name, and they know what For about 12 years, he was Grand Opening celebration Friday, April 13. Kubota is located at 4705 Clinton Highway. I order. There is something company manager trainer to be said for familiarity. Continue on page 2 Continue on page 2 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 16, 2012 Powell BPA, Rural/Metro emphasize safety in annual Teen Safe Driver Week The Powell Business and was eligible for a drawing at Professional Association Thursday’s award assembly. (PBPA) along with Rural/ Tuesday morning, stu- Metro Corporation, local dents were greeted by and corporate sponsors and Chick-fil-A and Bojangle’s Powell High School Staff representatives handing brought Teen Safe Driver out coupons to those who Week to Powell High School were wearing their seatbelt students last week. The as they drove into the PHS spring months of April, May parking lot. Two mock crash- and June that include prom es were presented to stu- and graduation have proven dents later that morning by to be the deadliest for alcohol- Rural/Metro along with the related teen fatalities accord- PHS Drama department in ing to the National Highway the PHS parking lot to show Traffic Safety Administration the students the life threat- (NHTSA). To help raise aware- ening consequences of poor ness, and educate students, choices while driving. A team the PBPA in conjunction with of Emergency Responders Rural/Metro implemented including fire trucks, ambu- the Powell High School Teen lances and University of Driver Awareness Program Tennessee Medical Center in 2009 in response to the Life Star helicopter was pres- high number of teen deaths ent to give the students a

due to vehicle accidents realistic visual demonstra- Photo by dan Andrews. that occurred from 1999 to tion. Students also listened to Rural/Metro held a mock crash in the parking lot of Powell High School on Tuesday, April 10 to encourage students to 2003. a Tennova Emergency Room stay sober and stay safe on prom night. Letters were mailed to Surgeon, State Farm Agent, parents of students with Sage Khoeler, PHS faculty teen driver safety, and safe ask questions and interact held for all students on three lucky seniors, scholar- Learners Permits and and others as they shared driving practices. Students with the speakers. Thursday. PBPA members ships in the amounts of five- Driver’s Licenses the week facts and statistics about were given opportunity to The finale was an assembly and sponsors participated hundred, one-thousand, and before explaining the “Safe with students as they gave two-thousand dollars. Driving Commitment Card” away over and $5000 in Prize winners are as fol- students were encouraged prizes and scholarships to lows: Sophomores: Randa to sign. Every student who students whose signed com- Salem, Tanner Thornton, signed a commitment card mitment cards were drawn. Jesse Coots, Mortaziaus Many of the prizes were Bostick Juniors: Naomi items that every safe driver Mayes, Jessica King, Paul In Perspective could use, and some were Miller, Austin Bloomer, just the kind of things teen- Victoria Jenkins, Lauren Cont. from page 1 agers love. Prizes included Shannon, Brittanie Qualls, gift cards for the purchases Olivia Fleenor, Kelsie Shipley, Some of the businesses I of sunglasses to ward off Angel Hereau, Jordan frequent are large chains, glare, a Bluetooth ear piece Reagan. Seniors: Tyler or corporations, yet they’ve for hands free emergency Korth, Jordan Dotson, Katy hired great friendly people calls, a navigational system, Reynolds, Lauren White,

who provide topnotch ser- photo by rose king a number of $50 gas gift Michael Crowder, McKenzee vice. Even the cashier cards , movie and restau- Hamilton and Andrew Ogle. PBPA members present scholarships to Seniors. Those awarded scholarships were: seems grateful for my busi- rant gift cards, even a pair Fatima Abbasi-$500 scholarship, Kelsey Walton-$1000 scholarship and Taylor Norman ness. That’s what it takes… of PHS Prom tickets, and for $2000 scholarship the key to sales is estab- lishing relationships. With that being said don’t get too familiar. Yes, you read that right. Its Penn Station opens in Fountain City necessary to build rela- Cont. from page 1 area within the next couple tionships with your cus- at Sagebrush Steakhouse of years. It only took about tomers, but remember, and managing partner in two months for the Fountain they’re still paying custom- waiting at Texas Roadhouse. City store to open and during ers and should be treated However, Ford’s experience that time Ford received about as such. did not begin there. Ford 300 applications. The store Every now and then… grew up working in his moth- now has about 30 dedicat- they give me free coffee. Its er’s independent restaurant ed employees extensively not everyday, sometimes and has been working in the trained and ready to serve. not every week- but occa- restaurant industry for most “We offer table service here, sionally, I’ll stroll up to the his life. you do not have to get up counter, and they’ll wink Penn Station East Coast and get your sandwich, we and say: “Its on the house.” Subs first opened about 25 will bring everything to you,” Discounting products and/ years ago in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ford said. or services for frequent However, Ford opened the Superb service is not the customers is a great way first Penn Station East Coast only positive thing about the to show your appreciation. Subsin Knoxville as a man- restaurant. “We set ourselves “Nothing happens until aging partner back in 2009 apart by offering good quality something is sold...” bona with partner Tim Wirtz. The food,” explained Ford, “All the fortuna sit semper. two are planning on open- sub sandwiches are grilled to ing at least two more in the order, we hand-cut our fries, Photo by Kareta Johnson and offer vegetarian subs.” The grilled artichoke sub is Penn Station East Coast Subs opened last Tuesday at 4909 North Broadway. every vegetarian’s dream! The restaurant also hand what is used on the subs; store, since the area is dear like football and basketball. squeezes their lemonade, while placing your order, the to Ford’s heart, “I only live “We’ve dropped off several offers about 52 tasty hot or ingredients are nicely dis- about 10 minutes away, so sandwiches already to local cold sandwiches on a deli- played on shelves for your I am very familiar with the high schools and at Virginia cious freshly baked French perusal. Customers can area and the people.” Prior College,” shared Ford. The bread, and serves melts-in- also go online and look at the to the grand opening, many sandwiches are not only your-mouth baked chocolate nutritional data charts pro- loyal customers and friends appetizing but affordable chip cookies. The restaurant vided on the website. in the neighborhood stopped and the store offers cou- is ideal for catering events or Penn Station East Coast by the restaurant in hope pons, contests, and month- to go for an afternoon lunch Subs has various locations all that it was open. Ford loves ly specials. All you need to date! over the nation, from Virginia giving back to his community do is join the email program! Everything is cooked to to Illinois to Pennsylvania. and has reached out to local For more information about order with high quality ingre- However, Fountain City is high schools to sponsor ath- Penn Station, please visit the dients. And it is no secret a perfect location for the letic programs and sports website psknoxville.com. PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 16, 2012 April 16, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Edward Hull Crump The Boss Part 4 Pages from the Political Past

By Ray Hill [email protected]

dward Hull Crump, in partnership with U. S. Senator KennethE McKellar, began his domination of Tennessee politics in 1932. Crump was then a member of Congress, although he served for only four years. The Memphis Boss announced he would not be a candidate for reelection in 1934. Crump had not especially enjoyed serving in Congress and disliked being away from his home and family. Crump and his wife Betty had three sons and even the Boss’s most virulent critics acknowledged Crump genuinely loved and was loved by his family. E. H. Crump probably disliked being in Washington, D. C. for another reason; he was one Courtesy of the Commercial Appeal of several hundred members of Congress and while his E. W. Hale and E.H. Crump, 1944. authority in Memphis was relatively unchallenged, he Browning opted instead In 1935, Governor that shocked many of his office, it was up to Governor Furthermore, Crump did not wielded no real power in to compete against the far McAlister, facing increasing associates, but stunned Gordon Browning to fill the especially like Washington the nation’s Capitol. Crump less formidable Bachman. budgetary problems, Senator McKellar. Crump vacancy. Browning came and while he very well could not help but notice the Crump came out strongly proposed a sales tax, endorsed Browning. to Memphis to confer with may have hoped Browning contrast between his own for McKellar, McAlister and outraging Crump who was Newspapers gleefully Crump about the senatorial would formally offer him the position in Congress to that Bachman. The three ran as a fiercely opposed to any questioned whether the appointment and it proved appointment to Bachman’s of Senator McKellar, who ticket inside the Democratic such tax. Crump broke with Memphis Boss had finally to be a fateful meeting that seat, the Memphis Boss was one of the most powerful primary. McAlister and denounced broken with his old ally would ignite bitter internecine would likely have turned it members of the United Pope again ran largely him as one of the “sorriest” McKellar. The Senator hotly warfare inside Tennessee’s down. States Senate. McKellar’s against the Crump governors in Tennessee denied any such break, Democratic Party. Browning fur ther own political organization machine, but lost by almost history. McAlister, wanting but was angry and hurt by The meeting between miscalculated that there was spanned from one end of fifty thousand votes. a third term in 1936, hoped Crump’s endorsement of Crump and Browning was any circumstance that would Tennessee to the other, while Congressman Gordon the breach with Crump could Browning. private and the only accounts cause Crump to support Crump’s sphere of influence Browning lost to Senator be healed, was disappointed Gordon Browning won are those of the participants Lewis Pope for any office. was centered in Memphis Bachman, although he ran to discover the Memphis an overwhelming victory and neither agreed entirely Governor Browning, when the and Shelby County. a credible race. Boss would under no in the Democratic primary, upon the details. Each man news of the meeting became Crump was going home Two years earlier, a bitter circumstances support him receiving a huge vote in had his own version of the public, retorted the Memphis to Memphis, although not Lewis Pope had engaged in again, despite an appeal Shelby County. Crump story, but it seems apparent Boss was lying and simply before choosing his own a lengthy correspondence on his behalf by Senator may have wished to send Browning proposed to run mad because Browning had successor. Mr. Crump with Senator McKellar McKellar.Once again, the Senator McKellar a message for the United States Senate not offered to appoint him to picked Walter Chandler to complaining about the McKellar – Crump alliance by demonstrating his own himself in 1938 and in turn the Senate. succeed him in Congress. results of the Democratic seemed to be threatened. political power or he may offered to support Crump Browning, knowing his own Chandler has served in primary, while seeking The Memphis Boss made well have simply endorsed against McKellar in 1940. alliance with E. H. Crump and both the House and Senate McKellar’s help in securing no move to offer support to Browning because it seemed Furthermore, Browning the Shelby County machine chambers of the Tennessee a high paying Federal job. any prospective candidate more likely Browning was indicated Lewis Pope had come to an end, took General Assembly, as well as McKellar responded politely, for governor while McKellar going to win the nomination should be the gubernatorial bold steps to make the City Attorney for Memphis. though frequently pointedly, decided to support Burgin in any event. candidate in 1938. Crump machine politically impotent. Having designated his to Pope and went about Dossett. Dossett was Whatever pleasure or was astonished by the Browning proposed the successor, E. H. Crump seeking a Federal position an official with the Social satisfaction the Memphis governor’s proposal and legislature adopt a county returned to the Bluff City to for Pope. Security Administration in Boss derived from Browning’s pointed out had Browning unit bill, similar to the national resume his own place as As usual, McKellar had East Tennessee and had election was short lived. wished to see him in the Electoral College, giving each the undisputed leader of the some success in finding received the appointment Crump became uneasy when Senate, he could appoint Tennessee county a certain Shelby County machine. a job for Lewis Pope, but through McKellar’s the new governor announced him to the vacancy caused number of votes, making The 1934 elections were apparently Pope grew patronage. The gubernatorial several appointments to by Senator Bachman’s the actual popular vote the first test of the power impatient and the job never contest soon boiled down his administration, among death. Gordon Browning’s meaningless. It would have of the McKellar – Crump came through. to former Congressman them Lewis Pope who had highest political ambition the effect of negating the combine. Governor Hill Despite having lost by a Gordon Browning and been installed as a special throughout his career was huge vote Crump was able McAlister and Senator much larger margin, Pope Dossett. Browning was tax collector for the State of being elected to the U. S. to produce for his favored McKellar were both up for once again bolted the completely unacceptable to Tennessee. Crump loathed Senate and Crump’s version candidates. Browning also reelection and Tennessee’s Democratic Party to run Senator McKellar who still Pope who had twice left the of the meeting seems set out to seize complete other Senate seat was on the as an Independent in the resented the fact Browning Democratic Party to challenge more credible. Browning control of the election ballot due to the fact Senator general election. Pope allied had quite nearly run against the legitimate nominee in miscalculated if he truly machinery in the state. Cordell Hull had been picked himself with former Governor him in 1934. McKellar also the general election. Pope believed Crump would run Crump was caught by by President Roosevelt Ben W. Hooper, a Republican, rightly suspected Browning had also been a virulent against his old ally Senator surprise and while he to serve as Secretary of in an attempt to revive the still harbored senatorial critic of both Crump and the McKellar. While Crump recognized the threat to his State. Hull’s resignation old “fusionist” combine of ambitions and did not want Memphis machine. Other certainly could have carried own political power, he found from the Senate allowed Independent Democrats to do anything to promote a Crump opponents joined Shelby County in any race himself in the uncomfortable Governor McAlister to fill the and Republicans. Hooper Browning candidacy. Clearly the Browning administration, he made, the McKellar position of having to appeal vacancy by appointment. was trying yet another the best course for McKellar much to the Memphis Boss’s organization would have to Senator K. D. McKellar for McAlister appointed former comeback by challenging was to remove Gordon dismay. strongly supported the aid in what promised to be a Tennessee Supreme Court Senator McKellar, who had Browning from the political When Tennessee’s junior senator for reelection and fight with Gordon Browning Justice Nathan L. Bachman, beaten him eighteen years scene by defeating him for United States Senator McKellar would likely have that would go the length a choice that was reputedly earlier. governor in 1936. Nathan L. Bachman died of a been the beneficiary of of the bar and out into the highly pleasing to Senator Pope ran a better race The campaign was well sudden heart attack on April getting support from Crump street. McKellar. in the general election under way when E. H. Crump 23, 1937, only three months opponents that ordinarily McAlister was once than Hooper, but still lost made an announcement into his new six-year term of would have opposed him. again challenged by Lewis decisively. McKellar crushed Pope in the primary, while Hooper to win his fourth term interim Senator Nathan in the Senate. The McKellar L. Bachman faced West – Crump axis had survived its Tennessee Congressman first political test with flying Gordon Browning. Browning colors. Lewis Pope would had seriously considered sporadically reappear from running against McKellar, but time to time in Tennessee later confessed he could not politics, but after having obtain a single commitment left his own party twice in of substantial support against as many elections, he was the powerful senior senator. finished as a candidate. PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 16, 2012 106.1: A platform for local artists Continued from page 1 business end of radio. “We run a ‘lean and mean’ operation,” Alpert stated. “Because of that, we have been able to take FM radio advertising and make it affordable for the small to mid-size business.” By implementing this formula into the running of their business, the Alperts have been able to use their passion for music to help drive the local econo- my, all the while supporting local musicians. Local artists are certain to be heard, because the other driving factor behind The River’s success is a commitment to mass appeal. “We want to reach as many people as possible. I’ve been told over and over, that we’re the one station everyone in the family can agree on,” Alpert remarked when recalling a comment made to her by the mother of a teenage daughter. And speaking of young women, we also asked Alpert, who has achieved success both personal- Photo by Dan Andrews. ly and professionally, what advice she would give a Knox Housing Partnership officials, Mayor Madeline Rogero and community leaders cut the ribbon to officially open Dutch young woman beginning her career? Valley View. Her answer was simple and profound: “I would tell her to put down the phone and stop texting. Get off Facebook for a minute and really learn to be present Knox Housing Partnership Opens New and engage with people.” Those are words to live by friends, from a woman who knows how to get the job done. If you’d like to know more about Knoxville’s only Affordable Housing Development independently owned and operated radio station tune in to 106.1 FM, or join them for River Night at the Wild Last Monday Knox Housing those with audio/visual and mobility Community Development Department Wing Café on Thursdays from 6:30-9:30. You may Partnership officials, Mayor Madeline disabilities; special features in these HUD funds (Neighborhood Stabilization just hear the Cindi Alpert Band, featuring three local Rogero and community leaders gath- units include a roll-in shower, custom Program and HOME), which is part of jazz musicians from where else but the University of ered for a ceremony to officially open kitchen cabinetry adjusted for ease of the City’s ongoing pledge to support Tennessee jazz program, and of course, Cindi. its latest affordable housing, high per- use, and safety alarms with horns to access to affordable housing. formance apartment complex. In con- sound and lights to flash. “This is a solid example, again, of junction with the event, City of Knoxville “Dutch Valley View is a key addi- how well government and private part- Mayor Madeline Rogero kicked off tion to our inventory of affordable nerships can work together,” said Community Development Week. rental units here in Knoxville,” said Community Development Director The Dutch Valley View apartment Knox Housing Partnership’s Executive Becky Wade. “We know families who complex is Knox Housing Partnership’s Director, Jackie Mayo. “These units will call this home are excited about eleventh Leadership in Energy and have been designed for high efficien- moving in and becoming part of this Environmental Design (LEED) for cy to minimize utility and maintenance community.” Homes project and was designed by costs which also contributes to their The ribbon-cutting at Dutch Valley Elizabeth Eason Architects. Energy, affordability. We are very proud of the kicked off National Community lighting, water, and materials efficien- sustainable design and anticipate that Development Week with the theme cy were optimized to reduce mainte- we will receive a LEED for Homes Gold “Community Development: Partnering nance costs and utility bills, and the certification for Dutch Valley View.” to Build Strong Neighborhoods.” For lights, fans, and refrigerators in the The Dutch Valley View complex additional information about renting a apartments are all Energy Star cer- replaces a foreclosed dilapidated Dutch Valley View apartment, please photo by dan andrews. tified. Two of the units are universal four-unit apartment complex and was contact LaShawn Hall at KHP at 865- Ted Hatfield wishes Commissioner Jeff Ownby a happy design units which will accommodate made possible through City of Knoxville 637-1679, extension 228. birthday at Rothchild’s on Thursday, April 12. April 16, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

April 16, 2012

Hardin Valley Lady Bulldogs Academy: A Karns Senior Signs With aim for the New Soccer stars Johnson and Wales By Ken Lay Powerhouse For the past four seasons By Alex Norman the Bearden High School softball team has suffered It’s no secret that the through growing pains while powerhouses of boys coach Leonard Sams has soccer in Tennessee are worked tirelessly to rebuild based in the East… espe- the program and restore the cially in Knox County. Lady Bulldogs to their past Bearden, Farragut, CAK diamond glory. and Knoxville Catholic have It looks as though Bearden all won state champion- has finally turned the ships in the past decade. corner. In 2011, Hardin Valley Bearden (8-5 overall, 5-3 Academy took their place in District 4-AAA) opened last among the elite teams in week with a pair of impres- Tennessee, winning the sive victories. Class AAA state champion- The Lady Bulldogs routed ship, and finishing 19-0-5 Heritage 11-1 on Monday, on the season. April 9 in Maryville and fol- “The perception of the lowed up that win with a 3-0 program has changed a lot shutout of preseason favor- since the state champion- Photo by Dan Andrews. ite Maryville at home on ship,“ said Hardin Valley Mayor Tim Burchett dropped by to congratulate Tia Luneke on her signing. Back Row: Mayor Burchett, Tuesday. Academy head coach Mike parents Jerry and Andrea Luneke, and sisters Leah and Kari Luneke. Front row: Johnson & Wales University In last Monday’s contest McLean. “The communi- Head Volleyball Coach Callie Phillips, Tia Luneke and Head Volleyball Coach Kaynette Williams. against the Lady Moun- ty and parents are even taineers, the Lady Bulldogs more eager to get involved By David Klein made life miserable for Heri- and the players naturally trying to kill for points. She also set up her team- tage ace Logan Smith. have higher goals for this Tia Luneke wanted to play volleyball. That was the mates. Bearden seniors Kiarra season.” goal of her college search. The Karns High School It was a bit of a challenge finding Johnson and Freeman (center fielder) and Hardin Valley Academy senior has realized that dream of playing volleyball Wales. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do,” Luneke Sara Burklin (first baseman) hasn’t been around very at the next level. She signed Friday afternoon with said. She said her dad stumbled across Johnson and each drove in runs while long, and obviously neither the Johnson and Wales Wildcats, a small school of Wales and emailed the coach. It also helped that the Racheal Goodson and Dan- has this soccer program. 2400 students in Charlotte, North Carolina. assistant coach had seen Luneke play at a volleyball ielle Willis each had extra- This is only the Hawks Luneke, who played defensive specialist at Karns, camp at Clemson University. base hits. fourth season playing var- will enter the culinary program at the school where “I applied first to the college of baking and pastry “We just hit the ball,” Sams sity soccer. They had no she hopes to receive the training she needs to open arts,” Luneke said. When she discovered admit- said. “Everybody hit the ball choice but to learn quickly. her own restaurant. As a defensive specialist at tance into the program was full, she said the head from top to bottom. “I told our team if we can Karns, Luneke saved balls that the other team was Continue on page 2 Continue on page 3 play quality teams like Far- ragut, Bearden and others, it will only make us better in the future,” said McLean. “Our region is one of the hardest regions to win and advance to the sub-state. Central settles for tie We did expect success this By Ken Lay early because we knew we and the Dragons played the final two minutes. were located in the middle Central High School to a tie but it sure felt like “I would’ve thought that of a highly talented area boys soccer coach Russ a loss for the Red and that first goal would’ve of Knoxville. Also, the first Wise couldn’t conceal his Black. woke us up but obvious- year our younger players frustration after Tuesday For 78 minutes, the ly, it didn’t,” he said. “This were getting a lot of experi- night’s match. Bobcats had the victory. was a big game for us ence early on, which helped “We played like a bunch But the defensive break- because the winner of this them in the long run.” of individuals,” Wise said downs in the latter stages game would’ve gotten a In 2011, whenever after watching his Bob- of the match were costly. leg up in the district tour- the Hawks needed a big cats have to settle for a Clinton’s Nathan Braden nament.” goal, they seemed to get 2-2 draw against Clinton trimmed the ‘Cats advan- Clinton certainly it from Nick Skoda. In the in their opening District tage to 2-1 with a goal in could’ve mailed things state championship game 3-AAA Southern Division the 76th minute. Brandon in early but the Drag- against Science Hill, Skoda match against Clinton at Roberts scored the equal- ons hung around despite had the only tallies of the Dan Y. Boring Stadium. izer two minutes later to being outshot 21-3. night in the Hawks 2-0 vic- “We had lots of individual help the Dragons salvage Central (1-1-4 overall, tory. In 2012, it is more play and there were times the draw. 0-0-1 in the district) had “offense by committee.” when they had 10 people “Clinton didn’t quit,” its chances to put the “This team will not rely on behind the ball. Wise said. “[Dragons Dragons away early. The one or two standout play- “We wanted to play as coach] Dan [Jenkins] is a Bobcat forwards, howev- ers to score, but instead individuals and when we great coach and he never er, got a little too fancy on Clinton’s Adam Rice challenges Central goalkeeper Corey will work as a team,” do that, we lose.” lets them quit.” their early scoring chanc- Plont in a District 3-AAA Siuthern Division match said McLean. “Jonathan That wasn’t quite the Wise said he was es. Tuesday at Dan Y. Boring Stadium. The Dragons and Continue on page 4 case on this night. Central extremely disappointed in Continue on page 3 Bobcats battled to a 2-2 tie. Photo by Dan Andrews. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 16, 2012 Karns enjoying winning streak From Bearden to the Majors: By Ken Lay The Beavers (6-14 delivered a three-run triple nearly flawless on the The journey of Aaron Wins have been hard overall, 2-7 in District to make it 4-0. mound throughout the to come by for the Karns 3-AAA) defeated Central “Central is a lot like us,” first five innings, He struck Schoenfeld High School baseball team 6-3 Monday, April 9 and Rice said. “They’re young out the side in the fourth, --- until recently. downed Webb on Tues- and I think that bases- fifth and seventh respec- By Alex Norman head coach) is such a com- The young Beavers, day before sweeping the clearing triple took a lot tively. The seventh inning, It’s been an interest- petitor, and he demands however, nabbed their season series against out of them.” however, saw Cross walk a ing few months for Aaron the same from you every third consecutive victo- the ‘Cats (3-16, 1-11) on The Bobcats threatened pair of Central hitters after Schoenfeld. day,” said Schoenfeld. The Launch ry Wednesday when they Wednesday. in the bottom of the frame retiring the first batters of The former Bearden “The fitness level you have knocked off Central 8-2 Karns started the scor- as Beard and third base- the inning. Cross extin- soccer standout was to have at Bearden High Wednesday night in a Dis- ing with four runs in the top man Skyler Keener both guished the threat by fan- picked up by Montreal in School is harder than at trict 3-AAA game at Tommy of the second inning. Third singled, Cross, the Bea- ning Brandon Turner to end the second round (20th any level I’ve ever played Schumpert Park. baseman Will Harris led off vers sophomore left-hand- the game. overall) in the 2012 Major at, and helped me get men- “We have a lot of young the frame with an infield er, escaped any damage Cross, who had 11 strike- League Soccer Supplemen- tally prepared.” guys who are learning the single. He took third, one as he had two strikeouts outs, also drove in a run tal Draft, and fully expected After graduating from game of baseball and out later, on a double by by and a groundout. with an infield groundout to make the Impact roster. Bearden in 2008, Schoen- learning to compete on Haden Roberts. “You have to tip your hat in the top of the sixth. But Montreal decided to feld’s next step was to play every pitch,” Karns coach Central pitcher Garrett to their pitcher,” Bobcats The Bobcats scored their release Schoenfeld, and in college, and he helped John Rice said. “Our kids Beard struck out Beavers coach Brian Lovett said. runs in the bottom of the that is something the Knox- build a program a couple are working their rear ends pitcher Caleb Cross for “He threw really well. sixth on a two-run double ville native uses as motiva- of hours down the road, at off and someday, this the second out. Hunter “Karns is a well-coached by Beard. That scored Tyler tion. East Tennessee State Uni- group is going to be spe- Hill then drew a walk to team and they really took it Jones, who reached on an “I was upset. I have a lot versity. cial. I don’t know if it will be load the bases. Harris to us today.” error and Brandon McFar- of confidence in myself,” “I can’t say enough about later this year or if it will be gave Karns a 1-0 lead The Beavers added a lane, who singled. said Schoenfeld. “I thought that program and what they next year. when he scored on a wild pair of runs in the sixth and I would have been on the did for me,” said Schoe- “Now, we have three pitch. Chris Reddick then two more in the seventh. roster, but this is a busi- nfeld. “They have a great wins in a row.” walked before Matt Oster Meanwhile, Cross was ness. One coach could coaching staff and one of rate you high, and another the best sport science pro- might not care for you.” grams. I’ve talked to a lot After his dismissal from of people and they haven’t the Impact, Schoenfeld got even heard of ETSU.” a call from one of the pre- Schoenfeld added, “We mier franchises in the MLS. made it to the NCAA tour- Schoenfeld was going to nament, and took (peren- get a second chance, with nial power) North Caroli- the Columbus Crew. na to overtime. I think in “I’ve certainly been on a few more years, ETSU opposite ends of the spec- could make a deep run in trum, and experience highs the NCAA tournament, like and lows,” said Schoenfeld. Charlotte. Both programs “It has been a whirlwind. have similar character.” I’m thankful to have had Most of the soccer my family and friends sup- powers in the state of Ten- porting me through this.” nessee reside in the East. Schoenfeld, who turns 22 Bearden, Farragut, C.A.K., on April 17th, has already Catholic and now Hardin seen his first game action, Valley all have state cham- Dick Henley, longtime Tennessee School for the Deaf football coach, will be inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame ironically enough against pionships on their resume Saturday. Henley’s Vikings, led by (from left) All-America honorees Michael Whittemore, Reiko Pearson and Ethan Montreal, a 2-0 win for the in recent years. Swafford, earned a national title in 2011. Henley also was named National Coach of the Year by NDIAA in 8-man Crew on March 24. Which makes the lack football.this past season. “It was an awesome of a men’s soccer program experience. Back in college at the University of Ten- if you got 2000 people to nessee-Knoxville a glaring a game you were fired up,” example of a missed oppor- Like Yankees, Dick Henley is a winner said Schoenfeld. “Walking tunity to have a successful to start at TSD. At his new Henley is one of a spe- out of the tunnel the first team, just a stones throw TSD coach to be inducted into school, “I was exposed to cial few with Knoxville ties time, I got chills. I couldn’t from those high schools. TSSAA Hall of Fame a lot of things,” recalled who have been selected wait for the opportunity to “I can’t believe it. I always Henley. That included to the state high school hear my name called.” heard growing up that they I t with major league base- baseball. association’s Hall of Fame. Schoenfeld understands would get a team, and it wouldn’t ball’s winningest franchise Henley still hasn’t for- A luncheon ceremony for that getting playing time would be really good for the have been actually began in 1961 with gotten Whitey Ford and this year’s class of induct- is tough, especially for a area,” said Schoenfeld. “If surpris- his arrival as a student at the time New York’s great ees will begin at 11 a.m. rookie. the University of Tennes- ing if Dick Tennessee School for the lefty pitcher belted a home (CDT) in Murfreesboro. “They said that they like see could get a team, that Henley had Deaf, where he would later run. Tickets, $25 each, are on what they see out of me so would serve as motiva- By Steve become become a highly success- “CBS showed a Yan- sale on line at www.TSSAA. far,” said Schoenfeld. “I just tion for a lot of local kids. Williams a base- ful football coach, athlet- kees game every Satur- org. None will be sold at want to contribute any way There is no reason why ball man- ic director and teacher, a day night back then,” said the door. I can and get better every they couldn’t be in the top ager instead of a football career which will be recog- Henley. “I remember the Henley was born deaf day. If I get some minutes, 10 nationally, with all the coach. After all, he fell in nized this Saturday with his boys at TSD watching the but his parents, Rudy and that would be great. But if resources they have.” love with the New York induction into the TSSAA game and started scream- Freddie, didn’t know it the not I won’t be disappoint- Until that day comes, Yankees at age 11. Over Hall of Fame. ing. I didn’t know baseball first two years of his life. ed. Goals would be nice… local talent like Schoenfeld 50 years later, his e-mail After first being “main- rules. They explained to “At first they thought I maybe 3 or 4 this year to will have to advance in their address starts out “hen- streamed” in an oral class me what was happening. was ignoring them,” said help the team.” careers away from Knox- ley4yankees.” at a public school in Nash- As a result, I learned not Henley. “Later they took Bearden High School ville, playing college soccer Henley’s enchantment ville, Henley’s parents only about baseball but me to a doctor.” helped give Schoenfeld a away from home. decided their son needed sign language.” When the Henleys good amount of the foun- But he’s still represent- received the news their dation for his professional ing Knoxville… as the first son could not hear, they career. Knoxville native to ever play were “in shock. My mom “Bearden is a unique pro- in Major League Soccer. Continue on page 4 gram. Eric Turner (Bulldogs Karns Senior Signs With Johnson and Wales Cont. from page 1 volleyball. focus on, the volleyball Luneke said it is John- coach, Coach Williams of admissions urged her to son and Wale’s third year urged her to get into the apply to the culinary arts of offering volleyball. She sport. Her dad said, “Just major. She got accepted said that as a freshman, do it.” into that major on a col- she got into some trouble. “Volleyball helped me lege scholarship to play To give her something to to be a role model,” she said. Tia said that the best Lost or Damaged phone and no insurance? Female 796 David Myers thing about volleyball is 770 Bill Byrge that every point is a new 234 Carolyn Mcgill 769 Ralph Allmon point. “We work as a team. 173 Barbara Grubb Purchase A Preowned Everyone is very support- 172 Maude Wallace High Game Scratch--- ive.” The most challenging Female thing she said is trying to Weekly achievements for High Series Scratch-- Phone fix old habits and improp- Wednesday, March 28, Female 252 Beulah Armetta er muscle memory. “But 2012 Up to 70% off 246 Lynn Porco once you accomplish it, it’s 631 Carolyn Mcgill 244 Joy Tindell retail prices the greatest thing in the High game Scratch--Male 498 Kathy Cate Under 30 day old units, world. We (the team) are 478 Nedra Satterfield High Series Scratch-- a family and give back to 245 Barry McGill Female Large selection! each other.” 232 Hubert Gusby Thursday no-Tap: Karns lost five seniors 226 David Peigh 676 Lynne Porco Androids , Blackberries, flip from the 2010-2011 state High Game Scratch--Male 645 Nedra Satterfield phones & keyboard handsets team but surprised some High Series Scratch--Male 644 Joy Tindell people, Luneke said. She 300 Curtis Tindell can’t wait to begin her 621 Bill Byrge 278 Bill Byrge Network Technologies career at Johnson and 605 Hubert Gusby 277 David Myers Wales. “They have the 604 Barry Mcgill 573-8785 same colors as Karns, High Series Scratch--Male 10922 Chapman Hwy • Seymour but they have a better High Game Scratch-- Carrier specific mascot,” she said. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 16, 2012 April 16, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Arts & Entertainment The Launch By Jack Ryan Guest Columnist

First of all, if you’re in business or in entertain- ment, I hope…NO, I trust, Art Center volunteers use their creative inspiration for that you are using social the Garden Party birdhouses media. Ladies and gen- tlemen… I usually ask you to lend me your ears…I’m asking for your eyes this time for just a moment. FCAC: Strictly for the Facebook and twitter are essentials to promoting whatever it is you want (or Birds! need) to promote. Includ- By Sylvia Williams ing a new radio show on In the past eight years, Fountain City Art Center a station that has been volunteers have made and donated mugs, books looked over one too many housing elaborate original watercolor paintings, and times in this town. My hand-painted chairs, all to be auctioned at the Annual name is Jack Ryan. I want Garden Party Luncheon in the gardens of Ginger to share my story with how By Dan Andrews and Bill Baxter. This year, however, is “strictly for the we launched my new “After- Mayor Tim Burchett drops by to wish radio personality Jack Ryan well on his return to birds!” In spite of recent foot surgery, art instructor noon Drive with Jack Ryan” the airwaves at new home Merle FM on Thursday, April 12. and FCAC Board member Christine Harness came up show on Merle FM. with the idea of offering hand-painted birdhouses at So, I get a call from Ron Because I had maxed the hook! Then, I was able where it started. If we had the 8th Annual Garden Party Luncheon on Saturday, Meredith, station owner of out at 5,000 friends from to shoot a couple of videos simply come out and said May 12. “We should have about 20 birdhouses by the Merle FM a few weeks ago. a previous venture and had with High Velocity that cre- I would begin my quest Garden Party,” says Christine. Since the birdhouses I met him at a small drug control of that Facebook ated even more excite- Thursday at 3 on Merle FM will be offered in an auction, some lucky guests will store/deli in Clinton to dis- page, I was able to reach ment. We ran one on Face- with no teasing and excite- probably get a real deal! cuss what he had in mind. out instantly to those book on Friday before the ment, our marketing ploy Reservations for the Garden Party can be made Ron has big goals and big people and let them know weekend and by Monday would not have worked. through the Fountain City Art Center at 213 Hotel dreams. It’s obvious when I was planning on making we had amassed thou- But because we used the Avenue next to the Park. The cost is only $35 per you talk to the guy that a move to another station. sands of comments, ‘likes’, technology of the day and person, and tables for up to 8 guests may also be he has aspirations that The response initially was messages and phone calls. understood where to reach reserved. This year, the Ben Maney (jazz) Trio will are much higher than the overwhelming. So, I took it By Monday, we were able to people, FREE, we gener- offer the musical entertainment, and Jeff Patin will normal person. And the one step further, and decid- to launch our second video ated over 18,000 hits on donate gourmet sandwiches from the Creamery Park creativity of Ron is unlike ed to ‘tease’ my friends with the announcement our website… in one day! Grill. You can call or email: 865.357.2787; fcartcen- anyone I’ve met, (and I’ve by telling them that an that I was going to Merle And we won’t know for [email protected]. The Art Center is open Tuesday – been around a lot of cre- announcement on where FM… I was able via Face- a little while longer how Friday until 5 and from 9-1 on Saturdays. We also ative people.) His idea was I would land next would be book and Twitter to thank many people tuned in. No offer art classes and new professional art exhibits for me to come on and take coming soon. The antic- a few of the sponsors that fewer than tens of thou- every month, always free to the public. Visit us on over the afternoon spot on ipation was much more had jumped on board with sands if our bets are close. Facebook, too, or go to our website: www.fountain- his country station. I was than I had expected. So me early (Elliotts Boots Was it all because ‘Jack cityartctr.com. intrigued partly because I Ron and I came up with a and Toyota Knoxville) on Ryan’ was moving over to was unemployed and really plan to drag the announce- video and we were off to Merle? I doubt it. I think wanted to stay in this area, ment over the Easter week- the races. it was because we created and partly because I was end and break the news on Because of our interest a monster on social media Central settles for tie well…. Intrigued. After we the Monday after the hol- on Facebook, Twitter, and that exploded to tradition- Cont. from page 1 Sheriff. Julian Cosner came to terms on exactly iday at 5:20 in the after- Linkedin, we were able to al media, and it generated “We just came in here was credited with an what I was going to do for noon. Then we began to grab the attention from the curiosity of the public overconfident and we assist on the game’s first the station and how I might give out clues on Face- WBIR, WATE, FOX 43 and in a way that’s indescrib- just thought that we were marker. be of assistance, the cre- book as to where I might WVLT. To put a cost on the able. Again, if you are in going to come in here Central took a 2-0 ative juices on how we’d land. We recorded a mes- exposure we were able to business, or in marketing and win this game.” lead early in the second launch this thing began to sage on the station phone generate from the stories and Facebook is not a part The ‘Cats finally took half when Ryan Haa- flow. system and gave out the that ran in the 7 a.m., 5 of your strategy. I suggest a 1-0 lead in the 39th land scored in the 52nd The first place I started. phone number on Face- p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and changing the strategy. I’m minute on a goal by M.J. minute. Facebook. And it set the book for people to call in 11 p.m. hours would be here to say it worked. stage for everything that and leave a message. The in the thousands of dol- followed. phone started ringing off lars. Again, social media is Lady Bulldogs Cont. from page 1 “We were on and we were relaxed. We absolutely stroked it.” Meanwhile, Bearden junior pitcher Jessie Goodson sur- Powell players ‘All Shook Up’ rendered one hit against Her- itage. By Sarah Baker She hurled a three-hit [email protected] shutout and struck out four On March 30 and 31, the in Tuesday’s victory against Powell High School Choral the Lady Rebels, who suf- Department presented two fered their first regular-sea- dazzling performances of “All son district loss in more than Shook Up,” a jukebox musi- two years. cal with Elvis Presley music. Goodson, the Lady Bull- The plot is based on William dogs’ pitching ace, has a Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth perfect 5-0 district record. Night,” but the show is more She also singled and scored hilarious than it is highbrow. against Maryville as the Chorus teacher Jim Kennedy Bearden bats were again lived up to his reputation of potent. providing a high school musi- The Lady Bulldogs feature cal with the kind of finesse and a mix of savvy veterans and polish one expects to see only talented newcomers and from professional theatre com- all have contributed to the panies. Audiences laughed, squad’s recent success in wiggled, and tapped their feet 2012. to the music as they rooted for “Our freshmen aren’t the characters to find true love. afraid of anything. They just Kyler Roberts hit the mark want to play,” Sams said. as Chad, the beguiling, guitar- “Our upper-classmen can playing roustabout who shows now play within themselves. up in a boring, small town and “Our five freshmen have turns the heads of the ladies. Cassidy White and Kyler Roberts as Natalie and Chad really made a big difference Cassidy White also captivated for us. They’re relaxing and the audience as Natalie, the hitting well.” grease monkey girl who poses Like every good Shakespeare love with Ed who is really Nata- especially Whitney Pitman as These two wins avenged as a boy in order to be closer comedy, most characters are lie dressed up as a boy. Whew! the uptight mayor, Matilda. The earlier district losses. The to Chad. KaitlynHousehold- in love with someone who is In true Shakespeare fash- play was directed by senior Allie Lady Mountaineers outlast- er played Sylvia, the owner of in love with someone else. ion, everyone ends up with Patton, who has extensive the- ed Bearden 3-2 in March the local honky-tonk and her Caleb Brewer was pure gold as his or her proper soul mate at atre experience at Theatre West while Maryville got a five- performance of “Can’t Help Dennis. Tori Palmer was also the end and the PHS singers Virginia and other playhouses. inning 10-0 win over the Falling in Love” was especial- perfect as Sandra, the sultry did a great job bringing us to Patton will be attending Ryder Lady Bulldogs earlier this ly poignant. One of the most and sophisticated museum that moment. Other great per- University in the fall and major season. Bearden also has appealing characters is Dennis, worker, who is the only woman formances included Rebekah in musical theatre. Congratu- an 8-4 victory over rival Far- the foil of Chad as an insecure in town without any interest in Harbin as Lorraine, Tucker Hyde lations to all of the PHS Chorus ragut this season. It was the intellectual, who is in love with Chad. Of course, Chad is madly as Dean, Noah Muncy as Dean, for another remarkable show! first win over the Lady Admi- Natalie who is love with Chad. in love with her and she is in Jessica King as Henrietta and rals in six years. PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 16, 2012

is made of particles of a their nails. It is a bad habit liquid, mostly made up of because germs live under water. the nails and can enter the We sweat through mouth. One way to break glands that are locat- this habit is to put a clear, ed under the armpits, on nail polish on them that our head, between our doesn’t taste very well. legs and on our feet. We One thing after another sweat when under pres- that keeps us on our toes, sure, embarrassed, exer- makes us watch what is cising or hot. Did you know happening to our bodies, WHY DO WE YAWN? It does seem to be conta- that we sweat even on cold and how we can forestall In spite of popular mis- gious but that seems to be days? That there are about some of these bad habits. conception you don’t a psychosomatic effect. two million sweat pores on Some things are good for yawn because you’re Basically, you feel com- our body? And that sweat us while others we don’t tired. You yawn because pelled to yawn when you is odorless? The smell need at all. One of God’s gifts taken by Ralphine Major your body has built up see someone else yawn. is caused by the sweat Thought for the day: For too much carbon dioxide WHY DO WE SWEAT? decomposing. So, get out every beauty there is an and needs to release it. A simple answer here. that deodorant! eye somewhere to see it. When you’re in an inac- We sweat because the WHY DO WE BITE OUR For every truth there is an God’s Gifts tive state like sitting in humidity gets high and FINGERNAILS? ear somewhere to hear class, your body does not we get hot. Sweat cools Nail biting is a common, it. For every love there Easter gives Among God’s have much opportunity to us off. If we didn’t sweat stress-relieving habit. You is a heart somewhere to mankind the indescribable expel excess carbon diox- we would suffer from sun may bite them in times of receive it. Ivan Panin greatest gift in gifts, I have ide. Carbon dioxide in your stroke or heat exhaus- stress or excitement, in Send comments to: a crucified Sav- heard a bird body is dangerous so your tion. Sweating is a normal boredom or inactivity. A lot [email protected] Thank iour’s resurrec- singing, a child’s body responds by yawning. human body function. It of children and adults bite you. tion so that we laughter, bag- may have eternal pipes belting life. The promise out “Amazing in John 3:16 is Grace,” carolers By Ralphine Major Like Yankees, Dick Henley is a winner more than man [email protected] singing “Silent Cont. from page 2 through all the years.” the Deaf. Interscholastic Athletic deserves: “For Night,” and the Henley also credits South Dakota is noth- Association’s Coach of the God so loved familiar voice of wanted the doctor to fix my Ronnie Carter, retired ing like South Knoxville, Year, the third time he has the world, that he gave his a friend when I answer the hearing. It cost a $1,000 executive director of the Henley would quickly find received the award. only begotten Son, that phone. back then. They tried to TSSAA. “He was an excel- out. He missed UT football Henley will be retiring whosoever believeth in I have noticed the fra- teach me how to talk.” lent role model to me for and basketball under Ray as TSD’s athletic director him should not perish, but grant smell of honeysuck- After those early years his leadership skills.” Mears and he didn’t like and physical education have everlasting life.” But, le vines, freshly mown hay, at a public school, his par- Troy Haydon and Conley the very cold weather and teacher May 29th, but he God also gives us “gifts” and a spring rain. ents enrolled him in TSD. Akin were previous ath- all the snow in Sioux Falls. will remain as the Vikings’ every day. I have been blessed to “I immediately picked up letic directors and foot- He stayed only one year head football. It has been five years taste a refreshing drink of on sign language,” Henley ball coaches at TSD and “I and returned home. “My heart is still in the since our mother had her cold water, to feel a gentle said. His parents moved followed their path,” said “My heart is in Tennes- game, and I can’t do with- heart attack. The first breeze or the warmth of into a home just across Henley. see,” he says. out them (the players),” person who called when the sun’s rays, and to know the street from the TSD John Hudson, a former For the past 26 years said Henley. “They were she came home from the the kindness of friendship campus in south Knoxville. UT football player, was he has been TSD’s head all smiles when I told them hospital was our friend, when I open the mailbox Dick was so close, it was Henley’s head coach at football coach. This past that.” Nancy Jean Davenport. to find a card from a dear easy for him to go back TSD when the Vikings won season was special. His Henley will be coaching (Focus readers may recall friend. and forth between school the national deaf schools team went 9-1 and was as a volunteer. hearing about Nancy in I have taken joy in a and home. football championship named “Team of the Year” “It keeps me busy. I don’t “Glimpses of Glory,” 2-14- chance meeting of a long- Henley’s parents still live in 1967. Henley was the in 8-man football by Deaf- want to quit coaching.” 11). We discussed medi- time friend; in birthday cel- there. Rudy is 86 years old center on that team. Digest Sports. It was the In retirement, Henley cines, miracles, and “The ebrations with family and and Freddie, named after After his graduation Vikings’ first national title is glad he will have more Real McCoy” (my Focus friends; and in seeing sol- her father, Fred, is 82. from Gallaudet College since 1973 and gave to do than just keep up column of 2-7-11). Our diers return home to their When looking back on and receiving his master’s Henley the distinction of with his Yankees. And the talk turned toward the loved ones--knowing that his career and the people degree in deaf education having accomplished a Vikings are tickled the Hall gifts God gives us. Nancy because of them I can wit- who have helped him along from UT, Henley was hired national crown as a TSD of Famer will still be on told about seeing cattle ness “Old Glory” waving the way, Coach Henley says by Hudson as a teacher player and coach. their sidelines. grazing on a hillside on freely in the wind. his parents and their sup- and basketball coach at Henley also was her way to work one day. God’s gifts each day, as port have been his “rock South Dakota School for named National Deaf “God gives us gifts every insignificant as they some- day, but we must be aware times seem, can almost of them,” she said. “They go unnoticed. Too often, are all around us.” Since I take them for granted. that time, I have looked for These special blessings Hardin Valley Academy: A New Soccer Powerhouse God’s gifts each day--and I give our spirits an extra Cont. from page 1 keepers did in the past, to make another run at a Kington, Sean Ryan and have found them! lift, warm our hearts, and Perelman (midfielder) but he is determined to spot in the Spring Fling. Cameron Schnieder) and I have seen a rainbow, give us a reason to rejoice and Chris Gallaher (for- play a key role in our suc- “It is the goal every three sophomores that a baby’s smile, a harvest and be thankful for God’s ward) will take a lot of the cess.” year,” said McLean. “We will help in the future.” moon, and a frisky foal in goodness. As Nancy Jean responsibility in finish- So far this season there have some talented play- McLean added, “This the meadow. I have seen reminds me, “God spreads ing.” have been ups and downs ers but definitely have to years senior class will breathtaking beauty in the banquet table for us That’s the offense, but for the Hawks, including a mature as a team and play a huge role in lead- snowflakes, silver-lined every day.” In our hurried what about the defense? 3-2 season opening loss become wiser in our ing our younger players clouds, snow-capped and hectic pace, may we At the Spring Fling last at Bearden. tactical system. At the and showing them what mountains, sunsets over each take a moment to year, Dwayne Tucker came The Hawks still have a moment we are starting characteristics it will take the ocean, and sunlight enjoy the simple joys of life. up with three straight few weeks to get prepared three freshman (Logan to win close games.” filtering through autumn James 1:17 says it best: shutouts on the way to leaves. I have marveled at “Every good and perfect the title. Like Skoda, His handiwork when I have gift is from above.” Tucker has graduated, seen a double rainbow, a (Note: The Carson-New- which means sopho- newborn calf nursing its man website in the Ken more Andrew Meek will mother, a white-tailed Sparks article last week have the pressure on his deer, and a robin’s nest was inadvertently listed shoulders. where a new life—albeit a as www.cn.com. I appre- “Andrew will have to small one—began; and I ciate the C-N alumnus learn as he goes,” said am reminded once again of who called it to my atten- McLean. “He is still the song that tells us “His tion. The correct website young and doesn’t have Eye is on the Sparrow.” is www.cn.edu.) the experience that our April 16, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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conditions. Or you can just moderation in most things you realize that a normal things differently. Some- read my exegesis. Braun- that counts. blood pressure may be times I think my efforts are wald and his co-author The cardiovascular risk our blood pressure at birth for little measurable gain. linked for me the mech- factors not only lead to (100/60)? However, this may be an anism whereby smok- problems shunting blood I give cholesterol low- illusion because I may ing, hypertension, elevat- properly, but they also pro- ering medications that be preventing someone’s ed cholesterol and other mote an abnormal attach- reduce the nugget core heart attack or loss that I’ll inflammatory conditions ment and movement of of a plaque, thus reducing never know about because like rheumatoid arthritis white blood cells (WBC) the inner pressure and the it never happened. cause hardening of the into the blood vessel wall. tendency to rupture. Some So, I’m working on arteries which produce There, these WBCs collect say the normal LDL choles- my attitude and focus- heart attacks, strokes and cholesterol and promote terol for humans is 60 mg/ ing on nascent plaques the like. It’s all about oxi- inflammation leading to dl, the level of newborns. and trying to avoid heart dative stress. an accumulation of other I encourage smoking attacks. I’m focusing on “What’s that?” you ask. inflamed tissue. cessation and I treat dia- prevention and trying to Mechanisms It turns out that these car- This may seem disgust- betes, both of which pro- avoid crisis. I want to keep diovascular risk factors ing, but the plaque in your mote plaque develop- my folks out of the prover- Have you ever finally want to know why things place stress on the del- arteries is analogous to a ment and growth. And I bial briar patch of the ER. heard something for the occur. We believe that icate cells that line our pimple. It starts small, but give drugs that inhibit clot I emphasize a team effort first time? You know what I when we understand why blood vessels. I read a then increases in size and formation such as aspi- so I often quip, “Ms. Jones, mean; you hear something we can then shift to what study once where scien- if it bursts…well you get rin, Plavix, Coumadin and help me to help you.” It’s over and over, then it final- to do about the prob- tists measured the ability the picture. As a plaque others. much better than “Go to ly clicks in your mind and lem. Countless times in of an artery to dilate and enlarges, it may rupture I tell my patients that the ER!” you understand. Another my career I’ve retreated deliver extra blood with through the inner lining I can’t reengineer their word for this is Epiphany, to the theory of disease nutrients and oxygen to an cells of the blood vessel. genetic predisposition the name of my novel. which then enabled me to exercising muscle. Obvi- When this happens your to ASVD. Perhaps some- An article appearing in work through and solve an ously, you want extra blood body interprets this as a day we’ll know the genes the New England Journal enigmatic problem. Often in your legs when you’re hemorrhage and attempts that promote ASVD risk of Medicine (NEJM) in Jan- treatment protocols are running a race rather than to form a clot over the rup- and be able to reshape uary 2012 opened my eyes not enough when you’re being diverted to your gut ture. As this clot enlarg- those defective genes with to the basic mechanism dealing with unique crea- as when you eat a meal. es it may block the entire better ones. This would be of arteriosclerotic cardio- tures like humans who These scientists elegant- artery and produce a heart powerful technology, but I vascular disease (ASVD); sometimes don’t fit a pat- ly demonstrated that an attack or a stroke. don’t believe humans are and I’m not a neophyte in tern. artery would not dilate I spend most of my day mature enough for whole- these matters. This is my You can go online and properly after a Big Mac trying to modify risk fac- sale genetic engineering. I fortieth year studying the read the NEJM’s 200th which elevated fats in tors (smoking, hyperten- like diversity and would be mechanisms of disease, Anniversary article which the blood stream. I have sion, cholesterol, diabetes) bored if everyone looked and the authors, Nabel chronicles the prog- observed pink to cream and treating their compli- like a Swede. and Braunwald, put the ress of medical think- colored blood samples cations. I give blood pres- At one time I thought final pieces of the puzzle ing about ASVD. You can from patients after dietary sure lowering medication that crisis management, Do you have a question for together for me. review the state of the indiscretions. But, before and exhort patients to as depicted in television’s Dr. Ferguson? Please Internists are by nature art science regarding this you panic over your kid’s get their blood pressure ER, was what medicine e-mail him at jferguson@ summithealthcare.com. mechanistic people who most common of human Happy Meal, remember it’s down to a safer level. Did was all about. Now I see Take a Nutrition Break By Jeff Snyder fats and oils are what the much less fattening than fats and blood glucose. When plan- high in sugar, such as pre- Pre-Nursing Student at Cleveland human body uses for fuel. and oils, furthermore, high- ning a good high quality car- pared baked goods, candies, State Community College “Although protein can be used carbohydrate foods, especially bohydrate diet, consider foods sugared cereals, sweet des- With diabetes and obesity for energy needs, the body typi- fiber-rich foods such as fruits, like pasta, all the varieties of serts, soft drinks, and fruit- increasing daily and with Ten- cally reserves this nutrient for vegetables, whole-grain breads whole grains, and all varieties flavored punches. Substi- nessee being in the top 10 other processes. Most people and cereals and legumes, pro- of vegetables and fruits. Unfor- tute vanilla wafers, graham states with this ever grow- know that potatoes are rich in vide many important health tunately the top five carbohy- crackers, bagels, English muf- ing problem, it might not be carbohydrates and steak con- benefits in addition to the calo- drates sources in the North fins, diet soft drinks, and a bad idea to re-evaluate our tains mostly fat and protein, ries they contain. Some people American diet include things other low sugar alternatives. ever increasing lifestyles and but many people do not know think sugars cause hyperactiv- like white bread, soft drinks, • Buy reduced-fat micro- make a few changes, and of how to use this information”. ity in children – not so, accord- cookies and cakes which wave popcorn to replace course it starts with me. ”It is likely that you have ing to well-designed scientific include doughnuts, sugars/ candy for snacks. One of the areas that not recently consumed fruits, veg- investigations. Almost all car- syrups/jams, and potatoes. In the Kitchen only concerned me but were etables, dairy products, cereal, bohydrate-rich foods, except Here is a list of things that • Reduce the sugar in a surprise to me as well is breads, and pasta. These pure sugars, provide several you can do to change the way foods prepared at home, the area of carbohydrates. I foods supply carbohydrates. essential nutrients and should you purchase food and prepare Try new low-sugar recipes always thought, like many Although some carbohydrates generally constitute 45-64% food for you and your family: or adjust your own. Start by others, that carbohydrates sources are more beneficial of our daily calorie intake.” At the supermarket reducing the sugar gradu- were a bad thing. But after than others (for example, whole Carbohydrates are our • Read ingredient labels. ally until you’ve decreased careful study and consid- grain bread compared to white body’s main fuel source. They Identify all the added sugars in it by one-third or more. eration, it has occurred to bread) carbohydrates should be supply fuel to your brain, ner- a product. Select items lower • Experiment with spices, me that carbohydrates have a major part of our diets. Many vous system and red blood in total sugar when possible. such as cinnamon, carda- been getting a bad rap. people think carbohydrate- cells. During physical activ- • Buy fresh fruits or fruits mom, coriander, nutmeg, You have to ask yourself this rich foods are fattening but ity, the muscles depend upon packed in water, juice, or ginger, and mace, to enhance question, what did you eat to they are not any more so than carbohydrates. The bodies light syrup rather than those the flavor of foods. obtain the energy you are using fat or protein. In fact, pound liver and muscles store this packed in heavy syrup. • Use home-prepared right now? Carbohydrates, for pound, carbohydrates are energy in the form of glycogen • Buy fewer foods that are Continued on page 2 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 16, 2012 Faith Church Happenings Beaver Ridge United Faith United luncheon.com. Methodist Church Methodist Church Beaver Ridge United Faith United Methodist Sharon Baptist Church Methodist Church, 7753 Church will host Faithstock Mark your calendars and Oak Ridge Hwy (the church 2012 on Saturday, May 5, plan to attend the Mega- Outward Spiritual Discipline #4: with the heart in the heart 2012 from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 Missions-Auction hosted of Karns) seeks voices! Jean p.m. This marks the third by Sharon Baptist Church Osborne, Chancel Choir year for Faithstock, a Chris- at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Director, holds rehearsal tian music festival that is April 21, 2012! The auction each Wednesday evening open to the public. will offer a variety of golf SERVICE from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for per- Faithstock 2012 will fea- packages, autographed UT One of the ways we outwardly show How will people know we love them formances every 11 a.m. ture the musical talents of: sports items including Pat our love to God is through acts of service. if we don’t serve? Service is a tangible Sunday service (choir mem- Faith Youth Praise Band, Summit merchandise, a There are so many examples we could way to demonstrate the love God has bers arrive at 10:30 a.m.). Faith’s Praise & Worship mountain cabin rental, gift cite in the life of Christ for us and our love for Him. We have Voices of all ages (teenagers Director David Boyd, Jona- baskets, artist prints by as He served those been so loved that we get to share this up), ranges, and abilities wel- than Maness, Logan Murrell, Robert Tino, Jim Grey and He encountered, but love with others. come! MEN, especially, are Catching Fireworks, Seven- others, unique craft items, there is one I want to If the towel in the first century was NEEDED!!! day Believer and Roger Wil- artisan cakes, and much briefly highlight. a sign of service, how can that sign be Open to anyone (church liams and The All Mixed Up more. On the very night manifested in the twenty-first century membership not required). Quartet. We will begin at 5:00 of His betrayal and culture that we live in? There are Please come this Wednes- Bring your lawn chairs or p.m. with the silent auc- By Mark arrest, Jesus took numerous ways. Consider just a few: day! You will be welcomed blankets to enjoy the Con- tion bidding and preview Brackney, some time in the meal preparation, food baskets, car with open arms, open temporary Christian bands of live auction items. Con- Minister of middle of His last repair or maintenance, spring cleaning, hearts, and a wide range of outside. Be sure to also cessions will be available the Arlington Church of supper with His mowing a yard, picking up trash, praying vocal selections. For more come hungry and stop by the from 5:00 to 7:00. The live Christ apostles before with someone who is hurting, visiting a information go to www.bea- concession stand for some auction will begin at 6:00 His death to serve shut-in, helping with transportation. verridgeumc.com or call delicious treats and to visit with numerous large ticket them in a very special way. Many 690-1060. the silent auction tables for a items up for bid. Christian churches throughout the Before you can serve, you must great selection of items from All proceeds from the world celebrated this event recently by understand humility. Paul taught Church of God of Knoxville local businesses. There is auction will be used to having Maundy Thursday gatherings the Philippian church about imitating The Church of God of something for everyone! support Sharon Baptist on the Thursday night before Easter Christ’s humility. He wrote, “Each of Knoxville at 5912 Thorn All are welcome and Church’s Mission work at Sunday. This gathering is to enjoy a you should look not only to your own Grove Pike will hold Revival admission is $3 in advance home and abroad. The meal together, share Scripture, and interests (self-focused), but also to May 1-6 featuring Evangelist and $5 at the door. Youth Church is located in the have foot washings. the interests of others (other-focused). Bro. Darrell Sandford. Ser- groups can purchase ten Powell/Halls Communi- It was during this meal that Jesus Your attitude should be the same as vices Tuesday through Sat- wristbands (tickets) for ty just off Emory Road at showed them the full extent of His that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very urday will begin at 7 p.m. $25. 7916 Pedigo Road, Knox- love. He literally took the position of the nature God, did not consider equality Sunday Service times will be Faith United Methodist ville, Tennessee 37938. lowest slave in that culture. He got down with God something to be grasped, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Everyone Church is located on the For directions or further on His knees and began to wash each of but made himself nothing, taking the is welcome! corner of Dry Gap Pike and information, call the church the disciples’ dirty feet and then dried very nature of a servant, being made Rifle Range Road at 1120 office at 938-7075. them with the towel that was wrapped in human likeness. And being found Eusebia Presbyterian Church Dry Gap Pike. For more around Him. Apparently, the servant in appearance as a man, he humbled Healthy Events for Body, information visit our website South Knoxville who normally does this was not present himself and became obedient to death Mind and Spirit! www.faithstock.info. Church of God and none of the disciples offered to take – even death on a cross! Therefore Mondays 6:00 p.m.: On Sunday, April 22 at this low position. By doing so, Jesus was God exalted him to the highest place Weight Watcher meet down- Glenwood Baptist 6 p.m. we will show the living out His teaching that followed this and gave him the name that is above stairs in Fellowship Hall. Church of Powell Jim Cymbala video “My act of humility. Jesus told them, “A new every name, that at the name of Jesus Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.: Glenwood Baptist Church Home Shall Be a House of command I give you: Love one another. every knee should bow, in heaven and Special Prayer Time with of Powell, 7212 Central Prayer.” This video sermon As I have loved you, so you must love on earth and under the earth, and Pastor Pete. Avenue Pike, will join with has become one of Pastor one another. By this all men will know every tongue confess that Jesus Christ Thursdays 6:00 p.m.: Operation Inasmuch, a Cymbala’s most memora- that you are my disciples, if you love one is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” YOGA Classes (bring your national Compassion Revo- ble messages on the impor- another” (John 13:34-35). (Philippians 2:4-11). own mat). lution, on Saturday, April 21, tance and power of prayer. Saturday April 28, 2012 as they work across Knox- Pastor Cymbala preached - 8:00 - 11:00 a.m: FREE ville, serving communities, this message at the Praise HEALTH FAIR!! Presented by honoring Matthew 25: 40. Gathering, Indianapolis in Eusebia and East Tennes- Look for the red t-shirts! 1994. Today it still speaks see Medical Group. 938-2611 and exhorts people every- Sunday May 6, 2012 9:00 where to “First of all, pray.” a.m.: Community/Fellowship KFL Outreach We encourage everyone to Breakfast; EVERYONE WEL- Ministry Presents invite someone and join us COME!! The Knoxville Fellow- for this special service. Monday May 7, 2012 - 2-6 ship Luncheon (KFL) will The South Knoxville p.m.: Medic Blood Mobile. meet April 17, 2012 at the Church of God is locat- Eusebia is located at 1701 Golden Corral on Clinton ed approximately 1 mile Burnett Station Road, Sey- Highway, at noon. Virginia off Chapman Highway at mour, TN 37865. www.euse- Dysinger will be the guest 5623 Magazine Road. For biachurch.org speaker. You may view her further information, please complete Bio at http://kfl- call 573-4141.

Take a Nutrition Break Cont. from page 1 goods, candies and for some sugar. Reduce items with less sugar sweet desserts. the number of sugared instead of commercial- • Reach for fresh fruit soft drinks, punches, ly prepared ones that instead of cookies or and fruit juices you drink. are higher in sugar. candy for dessert and Substitute water, diet soft At the table between-meal snacks. drinks, and whole fruits. • Reduce your use • Add less sugar Sources: of white and brown to foods – coffee, tea, Wardlaw, Gordon M. sugars, honey, molasses, cereal, and fruit. Cut and Anne M. Smith. Con- syrups, jams and jellies. back gradually to a quar- temporary Nutrition. New Choose fewer foods ter or half the amount. York: The McGraw Hill high in sugar, such Consider using sugar Company, 2011. Print as prepared baked alternatives to substitute

Psalm 1 not wither; and whatsoever he doeth Blessed is the man that walketh not shall prosper. in the counsel of the ungodly, nor The ungodly are not so: but are like the standeth in the way of sinners, nor chaff which the wind driveth away. sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand But his delight is in the law of the in the judgment, nor sinners in the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate congregation of the righteous. day and night. For the LORD knoweth the way of the And he shall be like a tree planted by righteous: but the way of the ungodly the rivers of water, that bringeth forth shall perish. his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s April 16, 2012 April 16, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 House to Home South Doyle Agriculture Students Honored

This one drawer side table was made in Tennessee. Poplar , one board top dovetailed drawer with altered finish. Circa 1840-1850. Value $750.00

Antiques & Collectibles South Doyle Freshmen Accomplishment award, Agriculture Students receive sponsored by Monsanto FFA Greenhand Degree. Above Company. Corban received Degree holders are, pictured the award for excellence in Folk Art & left to right; Shelby Smelcer, academics, leadership, and Taylor Plemons, Josh Johnson, agricultural work experience. Emilee Nichols, Emily Harvey First year agriculture teacher, and Kristen Caughorn (not Joshua Cameron, is Rood’s Primitives pictured). Greenhand Future agricultural education Farmers of America Degrees instructor at South Doyle High are given out at the chapter School and submitted Corban’s Folk art items last week and was level. name for this honor. Corban is are hand made, asked to iden- Corban Rood of South Doyle the first recipient of the Award reflect a certain tify the age and was recently presented the at South Doyle. Right, Corban style or culture region. First I took school’s highest agricultural Rood and South Doyle Ag and may either out the drawer and honor, the DeKalb Agricultural Teacher Joshua Cameron. be crude or examined the con- very fine work. struction and saw Items can be that it was hand everything from dove tailed at furniture, pot- the joints instead tery, paintings, By Carl Sloan of nailed or ship- ANNOUNCEMENTS quilts, toys and lapped so that Sterchi News on Friday, May 11 from noon and also anchors the purchasing, financing and just about anything you can was good. The table had a The next PTA meeting is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. evening newscasts. maintaining a home and imagine. In the past when reddish finish that showed Monday, April 16 at 6:00. Exhibiters will be display- meets all requirements an item was needed it had old red buttermilk paint as ing their products and ser- Hillcrest reunion for FHA and THDA loans. to be made at the home or well as a recent addition to West View Elementary vices - included are health Hillcrest employees, Classes are held on Tues- purchased or traded from a even it out which actually West View Elementa- care, senior care, assisted past and present reunion day and Thursday evening local maker. Pie safes, jelly hurts the value. I turned the ry School will be having livings, area businesses, will be on Saturday, May from 5:30 to 8:30 and on cupboards, clock cases, table on its top and found it their Annual Spring Carni- pharmacies, beauty prod- 5 from 3 p.m. until close Saturday from 9 a.m. to shelves, tables and other was entirely made of poplar val “Cinco de Mayo” Friday ucts, Knox County offic- at QQ Pizza in Halls. Every- noon. Training Fee: $20. common items of the 19th which was good. My con- May 4, 2012 4:30-7:30. es, screenings and more. one will purchase their own Info: 865-524-5511; www. century were made many clusion was this was a Ten- Games, Prizes, Food, Face There will be door prizes, meal. Buffet and salad bar thekaul.org. times by the home owner. nessee piece, circa 1840- Painting, Silent Auction, take home goodies, and including tip less than $10. Interestingly it’s the South- 1860. Tennessee as well and Entertainment. Tickets refreshments. For additional information, Knoxville Writers’ Group ern items in Antique Folk Art as other Southern region- are 25 cents each. West call Sue Chesney at 689- Knoxville Writers’ Group and Primitives that com- al pieces were many times View is located at 1714 Halls Business 4158, Mildred Thompson meets Wednesday, April mand the most interest and made of walnut, cherry or Mingle Avenue. and Professional at 688-0700, Gaye Vander- 25, 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 values today. poplar. If a table was walnut, Association meeting griff at 456-0531 or Vivian p.m., Naples Italian Res- Southern hand made the drawer would usually Alzheimer’s Disease: The HBPA will not meet Baley at 689-3451. taurant, 5500 Kingston furniture from about 1820 be yellow poplar and that’s The Legal Guide at Beaver Brook Country Pike. Poet, Linda Parsons to 1900 can be identified what is called secondary “Alzheimer’s Disease: Club on Tuesday, April 17. Fountain City Marion, presents “Bound by the woods used as well wood. If you see pine sec- The Legal Guide” will be Instead, Hallsdale Powell Republican Club and Unbound” with read- as styles. Tennessee, for ondary it is from the North- presented by the Elder Law Utility District officials will The Fountain City Repub- ings from her latest poetry instance, favored the Hep- ern states with the excep- Practice of Monica Frank- host a special presenta- lican Club will meet on collection, Bound. RSVP by plewhite style that came tion of Charleston and other lin, on Saturday, May 5, tion at the new HPUD facil- Monday, April 23, 20212 Monday, April 23 , to 865- along in the 18th centu- coastal areas where a tight 2012 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ity on Cunningham Road, at Shoney’s on Broad- 983-3740. ry and features a simple hard grained pine was used. at Parkwest Hospital. Infor- near the intersection with way. Dinner will begin at square leg that tapers down Poplar trees were enormous mation provided is intend- Maynardville Highway, at 5:30 and the meeting will Turkey Shoot towards the bottom. I exam- in the old days and as they ed to empower families noon that day. The cost of start at 6:00 p.m. Newly The Sons of the American ined a one drawer side table grew as straight as a pencil and healthcare profession- lunch will be $10. Feel free elected Knox County Law Legion Post 2, Knoxville is they were often used for fur- als with the legal knowl- to contact HBPA President Director Richard (Bud) Arm- having a Turkey Shoot. The niture. edge and tools to support Shannon Carey if you have strong will be the speaker. proceeds will be used for You can also judge age on the best care and quality of any questions. She can be You may contact Presi- various youth activities furniture by the widths of the life during the early, middle reached at 922-4136. dent Michele Carringer at that the Sons of the Amer- boards. Big harvest tables and late stages of the ill- [email protected] ican Legion support. The with two board 18” tops or ness. A tax deductable Halls Republican or call 247-5756. event will be held Saturday, one board 18”-22” walnut or donation of $25/ person Club meeting April 28 and Sunday, April cherry makes the item much or $40/ couple for Alzheim- The next Halls Republi- Homeownership Workshop 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 more valuable and dates the er’s Tennessee is the cost can Club meeting will be The Knoxville Area Urban p.m. at The Knoxville Rugby piece. Folk art can bring for- of admission. Contact Monday night, April 16, League is hosting a three- Club, Possum Park, 9435 tunes and are commonly hours available for Social 2012, at QQ Pizza (for- session Homeownership College Street at Strawber- missed so pay close atten- Workers. For reservations merly Mandarin House) Workshop on April 17, 19 ry Plains, Tennessee. For tion to hand made pottery, call 865-588-3700. at 6:15 p.m. if you plan to and 21, 1514 East Fifth more information, call Josh carvings, paintings and tex- dine or 7:00 p.m. for the Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917. Plane at 865-805-8781 or tiles that fall into this cat- Carter Senior Expo meeting. The guest speak- The workshop, which is [email protected]. egory. We will get further Carter Senior Center will er will be Gene Patterson, open to anyone prepar- in depth on this subject in be offering a free Senior an award-winning journalist ing to purchase their first future articles. Expo hosted by Indepen- who hosts Tennessee This home, covers the details dent Insurance Consultants Week on WATE Sundays at involved in selecting,

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Dogwood Chalk Walk Where: Market After three very suc- festival, downtown artists and families. Square and Krutch Park cessful years, the Chalk sidewalks become Thought to have orig- (Downtown Knoxville) Walk returns! During the canvas for profes- inated in Italy in the Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 this street painting sional and student 16th century, street p.m. How much: Free painting is a growing Rain date: Sunday, event at many com- April 22 munity festivals. Origi- Instructional nally, the artwork was Workshop: Monday, April 16 – 6:00 p.m. of a religious nature, to 8:00 p.m. at the therefore the artists Knoxville Museum were called “Madon- of Art nari.” Vagabond artists would travel through- out Italy between fes- Festival is once again tivals, living solely on bringing this event to the coins tossed onto Knoxville as a way to or next to their draw- teach and promote the ings as homage to the history of this lost art Madonna or possibly to to all ages and levels their abilities. For cen- of artists in a com- turies, the Madonnari munity setting. Origi- were true folk artist, nal work by participat- but suffered a decline ing Chalk Walk art- after World War II. ists will be available The Dogwood Arts for purchase for $30! Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus E3 Stage set for this weekend’s ‘Rhythm N’ Blooms’ Rhythm N’ Blooms, a okee Distributing Com- Blooms music festival Jessica Lea Mayfield, ver, Jamie Cook, Canon celebration of Ameri- pany presented $25,000 and making it possible Jake Shimabukuro, Big Blue, Katie Powderly, can Roots music pro- checks to Dogwood Arts to showcase talent like Sam’s Funky Nation, The Lydia Salnikova, Fare- grammed by Attack for their sponsorship of this in Knoxville for Boxer Rebellion, Chris well Milwaukee, Fort Monkey Productions, the music festival. the community’s enjoy- Knight, Langhorne Slim Atlantic, The Winter will be featuring a va- ment. We encourage (Solo), Hoots & Hell- Sounds, Seedy Seeds, riety of locally-revered “We’re thrilled to pres- everyone to check out mouth, Chris Brubeck, Annabelle’s Curse, and and nationally-renowned ent a variety of tal- what Dogwood has to David Wax Museum, more. artists. This year’s music ented, up-and-coming offer in 2012; visit our Sam Quinn and Taiwan festival is set for April and beloved artists in website and stop by your Twin, Danny Barnes Tickets for the Rhythm 20-22, and concerts are Knoxville this spring local Pilot Food Mart & Tony Furtado, Alice N’ Blooms music festival held at venues through- for a weekend of music to purchase Rhythm N’ Smith, Paleface, YARN, are available for pur- out downtown Knox- and celebration,” said Blooms tickets.” Kris Delmhorst, Man- chase at all Knoxville- ville. Lisa Duncan, Dogwood dolin Orange, Cheyenne area Pilot Food Marts. Arts executive director. Rhythm N’ Blooms will Marie Mize, The Rag- At Pilot stores, commu- At a news conference on “We’re grateful to our be headlined by Amos birds, King Super and nity members can also Feb. 13 at the Pilot Food presenting sponsors, Lee and Citizen Cope the Excellents, Spirit purchase Dogwood Arts Mart on Middlebrook Cherokee Distribut- (solo/acoustic). Other Family Reunion, Angel Festival commemora- Pike, Knoxville-head- ing Company and Pilot 2012 featured per- Snow, Kevin Abernathy tive coffee travel mugs to quartered companies Flying J, for sponsoring formers are: The Black benefit the organization. Band, Jeff Barbra & Continue on E7 Pilot Flying J and Cher- this year’s Rhythm N’ Lillies, Darrell Scott, Sarah Pirkle, Josh Oli- E4 www.knoxfocus.com Stanley’s Green houses Let Stanley’s be your source for: • Vegetable Plants • Perennials • Fruit Trees • Annuals It’s Springtime! • Flowering Plants • Garden Accessories 3029 Davenport Rd • www.StanleysGreenHouses.com • 573-9591

* Note that the bloom graphic on the maps denote Featured Open GARDEN Gardens as BYWAY detailed on Page 8 Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus E5

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New Juried Members for Foothills Craft Guild. The Foothills Craft Guild just completed its Jury Fest and accepted the following new fine craft artisans: Becky Ramsey, John Fancher, Edie Greer, and Esther Harmon in mixed media, Sandra McEntire in clay, Denae Oglesby and Brenda Richter in jewelry, and Sandra O’Rear in natural materials. Pictured is pottery by Sandra McEntire. Chartered in 1968, the Foothills Craft Guild is the old- est artisan’s guild in Tennessee and is dedicated to promoting and preserv- ing the finest handmade crafts in the state. For more information about the Foothills Craft Guild, please visit www.foothillscraftguild.org. Special Dogwood Edition of the Knoxville Focus E7 Rhythm N’ Blooms EarthBeats Festival Opens April 21 Cont. from E3 Cherokee Distribut- in Downtown Knoxville ing Company is the Official Beer Spon- sor of Dogwood World’s Fair Park Environmental Action people to learn about Madeline Rogero at What: Concert promoting Amphitheater will pulse in Knoxville (SPEAK). and get involved in the SOCM’s Knoxville Chap- sustainability. Arts, and one of Who: Featuring The Cherokee’s premium to the rhythm of local Other environmen- work of SOCM to bring ter meeting on May 14. Theorizt, Big Country’s bands April 21 at the tal and public inter- more green jobs to The EarthBeats Fes- Empty Bottle, Jodie brands, Leinenkugel EarthBeats Festival, a est groups will par- Knoxville. We need good tival is family and pet- Manross, Smiley and the Summer Shandy, new event for Down- ticipate. Among them, jobs in our community.” friendly. The World’s Lovedawg, and the Black Lung Society. will be the featured town Knoxville with the League of Women The EarthBeats Fes- Fair Amphitheater event When: 1 – 7 p.m., beer of the 2012 an Earth Day theme. Voters of Knoxville/ tival serves as a finale is walking and biking Saturday, April 21. The Saturday after- Knox County will reg- for SPEAK’s Earth Week distance from the UT Where: World’s Fair Park festivities. noon event features ister voters and the events. It also marks a campus and Downtown Amphitheater. Admission: $5. The festival web- music from The The- Southern Alliance for beginning for SOCM’s Knoxville. Free parking Info: Free parking at orizt, Big Country’s Clean Energy will dis- new Knoxville Chapter. is located at the Locust Locust St. garage. site, which features Empty Bottle, Jodie play an electric car. Those attending Street parking garage. the music lineup Manross, and Smiley Kimberly Mays, the EarthBeats Festi- Admission to the and schedule, ticket and the Lovedawg. a Knoxville SOCM val can help build the EarthBeats Festival is and Smoky Mountain purchasing informa- Local comedy collec- member, said, “The Sustainable Knoxville $5. All proceeds go to Ziplines and Canopy tion, artist bios and tive the Black Lung EarthBeats Festival will Quilt. They’ll be given SOCM and SPEAK to Tours for their support. Society will emcee the not only be a fun event a square of fabric and further promote envi- more, can be found event. Hours are 1 to 7 featuring local bands asked to draw or write ronmental justice work at www.rhythmn- p.m. The event is orga- of different genres, but an answer to the ques- in Knoxville. SOCM and bloomsfest.com. nized by Statewide it will also be an oppor- tion: “What does a sus- SPEAK would like to Organizing for Com- tunity for people to get tainable Knoxville mean thank the Central Busi- munity eMpowerment involved in local orga- to you?” The squares ness Improvement Dis- (SOCM) and the Uni- nizations working to will be put together to trict, WUOT, WDVX, 90.3 versity of Tennessee’s improve our communi- form a quilt, which will The Rock, Blank News- Students Promoting ty. I’m excited for more be presented to Mayor paper, ARiES Energy, E8 www.knoxfocus.com

Featured Open Gardens in this week’s issue: Morningside Farragut Garden Byway Residential Camera Sites Public Gardens 37. Mark and Lisa Caldwell 11617 Georgetown Drive, 37934 45. Knoxville Botanical Gardens and (Village Green) Arboretum (impressive specimens of PUBLIC GARDENS many varieties) 2743 Wimpole Ave, 37914 47. Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Hours: Daylight Memorial Plaza (very impressive Directions: knoxgarden.org bronze memorial) 11408 Memorial Center Drive, 37934 Historic Site 48. Campbell Station Park & Farragut Library (wonderful walking pathway) 62. Mabry-Hazen House tel. 417 No. Campbell Station Road, 865.522.8661 37934 1711 Dandridge Avenue, 37915 ROSE GARDENS Hours: Wed. – Fri. 11 am – 5 pm & Saturday 10 am – 3 pm Stroll through each of the three open rose gardens presented by Seqouyah Hills members of the Tennessee Rose So- RESIDENTIAL OPEN ciety. Open weekends of May 12, 13, GARDENS 19, and 20 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 20. Eddie Mannis (gardens and 52. Michael & Mary Bates water features in back) 513 Altamira Drive, 37934 (Farragut) 3835 Kingston Pike, 37919 (Se- A spring woodland and perennial quoyah Hills) garden with a sunny side and front 23. Mr. and Mrs. James Taulbee yard with climbers and shrubs 2141 Cherokee Boulevard, 37919 including David Austin English roses (Sequoyah Hills) and over one hundred hybrid teas RESIDENTIAL CAMERA and floribundas. SITES 53. Jim & Kathy Brennan 525 Altamira Drive, 37934 (Farragut) 32. Drs. Bryce and Lisa Bowling “Bren-rose Garden” features approx. 3519 Taliliuna, 37919 250 roses, hybrid teas, floribundas, 34. Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Hillard hybrid perpetuals, English roses, Old 4053 Towanda Trail, 37919 Garden Roses, climbing and rambler 35. Neal & Dena Pinsker roses on arches and an arbor planted 722 Bluff Drive, 37919 all around the house with a garden 36. Bob and Lori Golden Stryer (also pathway water feature) 2345 Cherokee Boulevard, 37919 Historic Site 63. Dr. Tucker and Mrs. Claire Gentry Trail and Garden maps courtesy of Dogwood Arts Festival. Dogwood Arts Festival is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to help support arts education in our schools, promote the visual and performing arts, and to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of our region. 640 Kenesaw Avenue, 37919