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Festival on FOCUS the 4th this Weekly Poll* Edward Snowden, Thursday a contractor with Summertime always Family, Duty, the NSA, recently brings a slate of events revealed classified and festivals, and few are as inviting as Fes- information about tival on the 4th. US domestic and The Festival will take international place at World’s Fair Honor Park on the actual By Tasha Mahurin surveillance. July 4th holiday begin- [email protected] ning at 4 p.m. It will Do you end with a fireworks “Honey, what part of show at 9:35 p.m. This the Korean War were you consider him year’s festival will be in?” an elderly gentle- a hero or a presented by OneMain man asked as I made Financial and will fea- my way through the back traitor? ture activities such as room of the South Knox- HERO 20.14% face painting, children’s ville Shoney’s. I was inflatables and a com- there to cover a Korean TRAITOR 79.86% petition between the War Veterans Reunion. Survey conducted Knoxville Fire Depart- The event was appro- June 27, 2013. ment and the Frater- priately held on June nal Order of Police. 25th -the day the Korean * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted by an independent, professional The Regal Star-Span- War began in 1950. polling company. gled Kids Zone will host As a younger woman a free face-painting amidst distinguished station as well as bal- company, I felt a bit like loon fun and live enter- a USO girl at a dance Rotary tainment performanc- hall. However, lurking es by Elaine Graham just beneath the fanfare announces with Balloonacy. Earth- of the occasion I discov- Fare and Renewal by ered a story that simply scholarship Anderson will be offer- demands to be told. ing free hands-on activi- The story of the Davis winners ties, including healthy Family of Tellico Plains, eating with snacks and begins during WWI. Pri- At a recent meeting of art projects that chil- vate Hedrick Davis enlist- the Rotary Club of Knox- dren can take home. ed in the Army’s Black ville, Parker Jenkins, a At 8 p.m., the Knox- Cat Division and served recent graduate of Karns ville Symphony Orches- faithfully throughout the High School, was award- tra will begin its Pilot war. Unbeknownst to ed this year’s $2,500 Independence Day him, Davis’ response to Bob and Diana Samples/ Concert on the Perfor- the call of duty would Community School of the mance Lawn at World’s mark the beginning Arts/Rotary scholarship. Fair Park. The two- of a family legacy that Jenkins graduated hour show features the spans over 90 years. from Karns with Honors KSO performing a mix Upon returning home, and Distinction and won of patriotic and Ameri- Davis bought a farm, the Spirit of Achieve- cana pieces. Conduct- married and had five ment Award. Parker has ed by KSO Musical sons. Each of those five also received a schol- Director Lucas Rich- sons went on to answer arship from the School man, this medley will the call to service. of Music at the Univer- be the perfect accom- Four of the Davis sons- sity of Tennessee. paniment to the fire- Leonard, Dillard, Clar- At the Rotary Club meet- works spectacular. ence, and Guy- joined the ing, he sang “Larger than Festival on the Fourth armed forces as soon as Life” from the Broadway will also have vendors WWII began and served Davis men (l-r) Top: Hedrick Davis, 1918; Dillard Davis, 1939; Middle: musical My Favorite Year. selling an array of foods. in the European theater. Leonard Davis, 1942; Clarence Davis, 1943; Bottom: Guy Davis, 1944; Parker has been recog- There is free parking at Dillard found himself and Rex Davis, 1952. nized in regional, state, World’s Fair and Black- on board the Belgian and national competitions stock Parking Lots, 11th troop ship the Leopoldville when it crossed Rex, quite the mechanic for a man not for his work in fashion Street, Locust Street, the English Channel on Christmas Eve in yet 22, ran a service station in Vonore. design and construction and State Street and 1944. A German submarine attacked the “I was a farm boy,” Rex said. “When the as well as work in recy- Market Square Garag- boat with a torpedo. According to the Con- draft began, I was worried about the farm- cling and redesign. He es. ADA Parking is avail- gressional Record, in a series of calami- ers around home. When a piece of their has been involved in the- able at Fort Kid Park- ties following the strike and a botched equipment broke down, I was the one they atre all four years of his ing Lot. No pets or alco- rescue attempt, 763 American soldiers died. called to fix it. I knew they needed me.” high school career, attend- hol will be allowed; Remarkably, Dillard Davis lived to tell the tale. Rex was eventually drafted, how- ing Governor’s School and tents or tent cano- The United States and Britain, however, did ever. He remembers clearly the day for the Arts for theatre pies are prohibited. not admit the disaster until the mid-1990s. he was called to Madisonville. the summer of his junior All four of them returned “Ida C. Wall was in charge of the draft year, and was selected for home following the war. board at the time,” he recalls. “In fact, she the All-East and All-State The 5th Davis son, Rex was only 16 when was in charge of the draft board when my Choirs his last three years. PART-TIME WWII began, however, he also respond- father was drafted during the First World War” Said Diana Samples. “It’s SALES POSITION ed to the family’s calling when the Korean His orders were clear. He had an honor to be able to conflict escalated into a full blown war. seven days to prepare to leave. support the arts through AVAILABLE. The year was 1951, and I’m told a Rotary’s Foundation, and Continue on page 3 FLEXIBLE good haircut could be had for $0.10. we are as pleased as we can be for Parker.” HOURS. GREAT The Community School OPPORTUNITY. of the Arts has been

686-9970 Cont. on page 4 PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus July 1, 2013 Focus on the Law FOCUS Developments in DUI Weekly Poll Effective July 1, 2013, hundredths of one per- nor more than fifteen thousand Edward Snowden, a contractor with the NSA, first time DUI (driv- cent (0.20%) or higher, ($15,000), the license revoca- recently revealed classified information about ing under the influence) the minimum jail time tion is for 8 years and no restrict- offenders in Tennes- jumps to seven consecu- ed license is possible. After the US domestic and international surveillance. see will be required to tive days rather than 48 fourth offense of DUI, the felonies install an ignition inter- hours minimum. Pres- start piling up and driving becomes Do you consider him lock device system on ently, the legal limit is out of the question. Also, if seri- a hero or a traitor? their vehicles. Ignition eight hundredths of one ous injury occurs as a result of a By Sharon interlock device systems Frankenberg, percent (0.08%) to sup- DUI of whatever number, the charg- force drivers to breathe Attorney at Law port a conviction of DUI. es increase from misdemeanors HERO 20.14% into the device before Second time DUI to felonies, i.e., Vehicular Assault the vehicle can be start- offenders will receive a or even Vehicular Homicide. ed. This device is installed at minimum 45 days to 11 months, In addition to the driver, owners the offender’s own expense. The 29 days in the county jail or work- and passengers can be convict- TRAITOR 79.86% minimum first year costs for this house; a fine of not less than six ed of DUI. The crime is called DUI By Age HERO TRAITOR Total could exceed one thousand dol- hundred dollars ($600) nor more by Consent . Even if the owner or 30-49 30.77% 69.23% 26 lars ($1,000.) Previously this than three thousand five hun- passenger does not drive, they device was ordered at the option dred ($3,500); court ordered may be held guilty of DUI by Con- 50-65 24.68% 75.32% 77 of the judge and was not manda- participation in an alcohol or sent law . If you are the owner of 65+ 16.76% 83.24% 185 tory for first time DUI offenders. drug treatment program; resti- a vehicle and you knowingly allow Total 20.14% (58) 79.86% (230) 288 Other penalties for first time DUI tution for injury or damage to a third party to operate that vehi- offenders include a fine of not less another; possible seizure or for- cle while under the influence, you than three hundred fifty dollars feiture of the vehicle; installa- may be charged with DUI by Con- By District ($350) nor more than one thou- tion of an interlock device and sent. Typically, the person charged 1 11.76% 88.24% 17 sand five hundred ($1,500); revo- license revocation for two years. with DUI by Consent is a passen- cation of their license for one year; Third time DUI offenders jump ger in the vehicle but that does 2 17.50% 82.50% 40 at least 48 hours and as much to a minimum 120 days to 11 not have to be the case. DUI by 3 21.43% 78.57% 28 as 11 months, 29 days incarcer- months, 29 days in jail; a fine Consent carries the same penal- 4 17.39% 82.61% 46 ation; restitution to any person of not less than one thousand ties as DUI. So if you already had a 5 13.64% 86.36% 22 injured or damaged by the offend- one hundred dollars ($1,100) DUI conviction on your record and 6 13.89% 86.11% 36 er (from a collision, for example) ; nor more than ten thousand you let your drunk friend drive you and participation in an alcohol or ($10,000); license revocation for home and you are stopped by the 7 28.13% 71.88% 32 drug treatment program. These six to ten years; vehicle seizure/ police, you can be charged with 8 29.03% 70.97% 31 penalties are increased for cir- forfeiture and possibly no abil- DUI Second Offense even if you 9 25.00% 75.00% 36 cumstances where the offender’s ity to obtain a restricted license; have not been drinking yourself. A Total 20.14% (58) 79.86% (230) 288 blood or breath alcohol concen- installation of an interlock device. very expensive mistake to make. tration equals fifteen hundredths Fourth offense (and subse- Obviously this article does not By Gender of one percent (0.15%) or higher; quent) DUI is punishable as a cover every issue which might Unknown 18.75% 81.25% 16 where a minor child is present in felony with all the punishments arise. You should always con- Female 17.46% 82.54% 126 the vehicle and where a serious of a third offense DUI but the jail tact an experienced attorney Male 22.60% 77.40% 146 accident results from the intoxi- time increases to one year, the to get advice and assistance Total 20.14% (58) 79.86% (230) 288 cation. If the blood or breath fines increase to not less than with your unique situation. alcohol concentration is twenty three thousand dollars ($3,000) Survey conducted June 27, 2013. Worried Sick My girlfriend separated the car- A few years ago, Amy had mother’s last months of life. has spent the last tilage between her a stress test that revealed I slept at her house at night, twenty four hours ribs during violent a blockage. She underwent prepared her meals, helped wretching and coughing attacks. surgery for the placement of her to the bathroom, and just cramping. From My wife still a stint. All I did was sit and kept her company. Even with Where is perfection? our visit to Nash- makes fun of my wait during the procedure, all those efforts, she slipped When I was a young girl I wanted life ville last weekend handling of her first and once she was home, I did away, and I felt a complete fail- to be perfect, but, having been born a she brought home contractions with my best to take care of her, ure. It’s not a lack of love or few years after the Depression, my poor the bug that laid our daughter Lacey. although I’m not so sure how concern that is the problem. family was far from living a half-perfect grandson Madden By Joe Rector We came home well I did. The matter scared It’s more that our love and life. Then later, when I married and had low. Any time Amy [email protected] from my mother’s me stiff as I realized how frag- attempts don’t do much to children, there went perfection out the falls ill, I discover house that morning ile life is and how unable I was heal anyone. They only make window so to speak. Although they were just how ill-equipped I am to because Amy didn’t feel good, to do anything to protect my others comfortable, and that’s perfect so far as having ten little fin- take care of the ones I love. but neither of us realized that best friend from things. not enough for males who are gers and toes, they did want they wanted Over the last nearly forty she was in the first stage of Like most men, I want TO supposed to be providers and to, when they wanted to, in the time years, Amy has had a few labor. I tucked her in the bed DO something when my loved defenders. they wanted to. It took me a long time occasions where she’s been and then set out cleaning the ones are sick. It’s that need to I checked on Amy several to realize that only God is perfect. We ill or has recovered from sur- house and then washing the fix things. I’ll cook, run errands, times last night. Of course, I can strive for it but will never attain it. gery. We hadn’t been mar- car. She squalled at me to or clean. What I don’t do well couldn’t do anything to allevi- I am now reading a book called “Kitchen ried more than a year or so call the doctor, but her con- is sit and wait for the person ate the dry heaves that racked Table Wisdom” by Rachel Naomi Remen, when the first event occurred. tractions weren’t following to call on me. Even when my her. Today, she’s slept, and I’ve M.D. In it is a marvelous story of a woman She’d had a bad cough and the guidelines we’d learned in children suffered bugs and fussed at her when she did who came to see this Dr. about a prob- during her shower one morn- birthing classes. We called the colds and flu, I turned antsy something instead of asking lem she had with her fiancé. She was in ing, she passed out. I heard doctor, who told us to come on after any extended time of just me. I want to be a good care- her eighth year of recovery from cervi- a noise and discovered her in. When the nurse checked sitting. I needed to be super giver, but let’s face it; I stink cal cancer. She was a gorgeous woman out like a light. In a panic, I Amy, she let out a shriek, and dad who makes everything all at the job. However, if love who spent hours on her appearance. Even called an ambulance, and it she and I ran as she wheeled better. can heal, then she’ll be on the during the worst of her illness her nails arrived and whisked her off my wife to the labor room. That feeling of helpless- mend in no time. All I know is had been perfect, her wigs exquisite. to the emergency room. After There was no time for anes- ness eats at men. Most of us every time something lays her She had been married at one time and an examination, the doctor thetic. During the entire time, have little training in taking low, I’m worried sick. she would wake up thirty minutes before told us that she hadn’t had a I stood like an idiot and wrung care of the ill. My most seri- her husband did to be fully made up and heart attack; instead, she’d my hands. ous efforts came during my Continue on page 4

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In Democrats, too much was of years. The ban on of modifications for every the demise of politics in Knox County we seem done to accommodate the reapplying for a job special education child education, this should to quantify the work of teacher’s union without within a particular school is patently ridiculous. come as quite a shock. educators by determining regard for performance. system seems more than What people don’t want The entire system is rife how many students we It is beginning to look a little harsh. One can to think about, much with politics and always graduate. Personally, I like the Republicans argue that this helps to less talk about, is the will be. One can pretend think a better guide is have gone too far in weed out those young fact mainstreaming the election of a Pope has how many students are the other direction. teachers who are either these children forces nothing to do with politics prepared to go on and Apparently a good incompetent or poor the teacher to teach or a Southern Baptist further their education or By Steve Hunley, number of first and fits for the profession, to the lowest common convention. Budgets and practice a trade and earn Publisher second year teachers yet I have personal denominator in the class, allocation of taxpayer a living. Unfortunately, have been dismissed and knowledge of instances rather than a median resources is a political in Knox County those [email protected] in accordance with an where a young teacher standard. Any evaluation process - - - deal with it. numbers are dismal. opinion by State Attorney has won outstanding of an educator teaching Local Boards of The highest number of The State Board of General Robert Cooper, evaluations and even special education Education will have students prepared to Education has effectuated these young people are qualified for the bonuses students has to take the ability to establish further their educations changes in policy that are told they cannot reapply awarded exceptional that into account. minimum salaries, in Knox County is 42% likely to have far reaching for a teaching position teachers being let go Private schools don’t defining experience levels. at Farragut High School. consequences into the for two years. In essence without any reason. even have to accept In Knox County that The numbers at most of future. The Board decided these youngsters who Quantifying results these students, which means Superintendent the other high schools is to change certain aspects have attended college in our schools is not is no small reason James McIntyre will embarrassingly dismal. of licensing teachers in to go into the teaching as easy as it sounds. they consistently out make all the important And it isn’t because we’ve Tennessee, as well as profession are let go These days parents are perform public schools. decisions. The current starved education to pave the way for disparity within the first two years insisting severely disabled The new pay scale Board of Education death in Knox County; in teacher salaries. - - - and under existing children, who fall under approved by the State seems quite content we spend more than The logic behind the state law, administrators the auspices of special Board of Education may to merely follow the half a billion dollars a disparity in salaries is not don’t even have to give education, are being actually cut the pay of recommendations year on schools locally. to reward those teachers any reason as to why they “main streamed” into some teachers by as made by someone Education policy has who are chronically not were let go - - - and it is classrooms with children much as $3,000; this who has virtually no been taken to extremes performing to standard. questionable whether who are not learning certainly isn’t going to teaching experience by both Democrats and These changes in policy these young teachers can disabled. Teachers are help to attract good and never served Republicans. Were come at a time when the even return to practice expected to daily recall a teachers. The minimum as a superintendent education a child, Republican dominated their chosen profession. series of “modifications” starting salary for a until he came here. both parties would be legislature, along with a Every respectable pertaining to each teacher with a PhD Everybody seems arrested for child abuse. Republican governor, have profession - - - lawyers, disabled child. It is not dropped about $3,000. to be waiting for the made sweeping changes doctors, nurses, etc. unusual for one child For those good hearted economy to boom, to education policy in - - - can be disciplined to have literally dozens souls who live in a providing starved local Family, Duty, Honor Cont. from page 1 done,” he recounted. “I unexpectedly reunited While training at Fort prayed for forgiveness.” with Rex in Knoxville. Benning, GA, movie Rex found salvation His time spent in the stars Dean Martin and that day as he made his United States Armed Jerry Lewis filmed the way to the top of the hill Forces was riddled with movie “Jumping Jack” …where he would remain both tribulation and jubi- on the base. Rex and entrenched for more than lation, and Rex came his fellow soldiers 30 days without a break. home from Korea a dif- were used as extras. There were only three ferent man than when he “As I recall, Lewis men left when he arrived. left. He realized he didn’t was quite the tap While the year he spent want to run a service sta- dancer,” he chuckled. serving in Korea tested tion all of his life and took Rex’s time in the ser- both his courage and his a job selling automotive vice took a dramatic turn fortitude, he also made parts for several years. when he arrived in Korea some close friends in “I had grown up in as part of the 32nd Infan- three Korean soldiers ways I never imagined,” try Division. A great deal who served beside him. he said with a look in his of the Korean War was “We were thick as eye that indicated that fought guerilla-style on the thieves,” he said of the the reality of his experi- hilly terrain of the coun- three men as he point- ence was far more than try. Rex remembers vivid- ed them out in a photo. could ever be articulated. ly his first night on the hill. Later while serving in He would later begin “We’d been hit pretty Korea, movie star and Davis Oil Company- hard,” he said, fighting Knoxville native Patri- which he ran for over 40 back a wave of emotion. cia Neal came to enter- years. He also served

They dropped him off tain the troops. She on Knoxville City Coun- photo by tasha mahurin at the foot of the hill with asked while on stage if cil and has been a Area veterans attend a Korean War Veterans Reunion last week at the Chapman Highway just his pack, ammunition, anyone present was from member of the Republi- Shoney’s. and a rifle. They told me to Knoxville. Rex imme- can Executive Commit- follow the trail to the top. diately jumped up and tee since the early 60s. “As I made my way had his photo taken with This week our nation event that holds pro- those like Rex Davis, the kept our freedom pos- up the hill, I began to her. In 2003, the photo will celebrate its Declara- found significance well Davis family and the sac- sible. Let us not forget. think about my life and brought the late Ms. Neal tion of Independence from over two centuries later. It rifice of others who never all the wrong I’d ever to tears when she was Great Britain in 1776- an is through the service of made it home that has

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At the the Knoxville News Sentinel, David He asked her permission Without a word he took The Ruby-throated hummingbird demonstration, visitors can witness Unger, Professor of Biology, Maryville every time he kissed her. her in his arms, covered weighs only about 1/10th of an ounce, the delicate process of applying a College, and Steve McGaffin, All this changed one her tear-stained face and has a brain approximately the numbered band to a hummer’s The Wonder of Hummingbirds afternoon. She was in a with kisses, and made size of a BB. Yet, hummingbirds are tiny leg so that its future migration Festival will take place Saturday, department store shop- love to her right there on considered masters of navigation, movements can be tracked. August 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 ping for the perfect outfit the floor. She could not timing and memory. Year after year, Children, in particular, will enjoy this p.m. and has an admission of $5.00. for a business meet- understand why she had a male hummingbird may return to close-viewing opportunity. Children under six are admitted free. ing. She found the per- never met this ardent the exact same breeding territory The festival will treat visitors to The festival is co-sponsored by the fect dress and wanted a lover before. When she and land on the same favored renowned speakers on nature topics, Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee pair of shoes to match asked him, he said simply, perches on the same calendar date wildlife educational demonstrations, Ornithological Society and Ijams it. She was trying them “I was always afraid of each spring. Females will return to guided walks and vendors selling Nature Center, and will be located on when the earthquake smearing your lipstick.” the same nest site, refurbish the food and drinks, plants, locally at Ijams, 2915 Island Home Ave., struck. She found her- Something to think nest, and use it for a number of made arts and crafts, bird feeders Knoxville, TN 37920 (865-577- self standing on the about. Don’t strive successive years. and supplies, garden items, and 4717). street in a perfect dress for perfection; just do On August 24th, at the third a “Bargain Barn” selling new and The Knoxville Chapter of the with four-inch heels. Her the best you can. annual Wonder of Hummingbirds gently used merchandise with Tennessee Ornithological Society purse and keys were Thought for the day: It Festival, Knoxville residents and nature themes. was organized in 1924 to promote back in the now smolder- is possible to give without visitors will have the opportunity to This year’s festival includes the enjoyment, scientific study ing building. She tried to loving, but it’s impossible see Ruby-throated hummingbirds expert speakers that will present and conservation of birds. The call home but her phone to love without giving. up-close at the banding table with programs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 organization meets on the 1st was dead. She start- Send comments Mark Armstrong, a certified Master pm. T. David Pitts, Professor of Wednesday of each month at 7:00 ed walking home which to: rosemerrie@att. Bander of both hummingbirds and Biology, UT Martin will talk about p.m., Room 118 in UT College of was many miles away. It net or call (865) 748- songbird species. Hummingbirds will “The Hummingbirds that Nest in Veterinary Medicine. took her many hours to 4717. Thank you. be harmlessly captured, weighed your Yard”. Other speakers include get there. As she walked Rotary announces scholarship winners Cont. from page 1 Founded in 1992, the per week through off-site off-site outreach services. instrumental in Park- Community School of the outreach programs. In The Culinary and Graph- er’s career and endeav- Arts, located in the First celebration of its 20th ic Design workshops are ors in the arts. He began Presbyterian Church in anniversary year, the part of a larger CSA Cre- in theatre and improv downtown Knoxville, has School added three sig- ative Career Initiative for class, creating the title served hundreds of inner- nificant new course offer- middle and high school role in the Community city and rural-area youth ings to its weekly curricula students, which is funded School of the Arts’ origi- through after-school pro- of music, art, and dance in part by the Mount Rest nal student-made film, grams designed to pro- lessons and classes: 1) Fund and the East Ten- “Goldie and Da Bearz.” mote self-confidence, a Culinary Arts workshop nessee Foundation. Through the visual arts self-awareness, and for high school students, The School’s Side-By- department, he worked good citizenship through taught by CSA alumnus Side Visual Arts Appren- Parker Jenkins is flanked by scholarship sponsors Bob and under renowned artists active participation in and Culinary Arts America tice Program, now in its Diana Samples. Andy Saftel and Allen the arts. Recently the graduate Charles Myers, 16th year of pairing CSA Cox through the Side/By/ School became one of currently chef at Ruth’s students with profession- and Library Services. The public recognition, Execu- Side Visual Arts Appren- 35 Finalists from across Chris Steak House; 2) a al working artists in their final 12 winners will be tive Director Jennifer Wil- tice Program. Parker the country for the pres- graphic design course fea- studios, is one of 50 Final- announced at the end of lard was inducted into the owes much of his suc- tigious National Arts and turing Adobe Illustrator ists out of 370 nominees June, and each will receive Educators’ Hall of Honor cess and learning from Humanities Youth Pro- for high school students for the prestigious Nation- a check for $10,000 at at the University of Ten- all of the programs at gram Awards, awarded by taught by Chris McAdoo al Arts and Humanities a White House ceremo- nessee last month. the Community School, the President’s Commit- and Courtney Hendricks Youth Program Awards, ny in October. In other which have improved and tee on Arts and Humani- of Best Behavior Creative which is selected by a shaped his talents. But ties and the National Club; 3) weekly creative coalition of the Presi- he is most thankful for the Endowment for the Arts. movement classes for dent’s Committee on the role that Jennifer Willard, This year, the Commu- 4th graders at Alcoa Ele- Arts, the National Endow- CSA’s executive director, nity School of the Arts is mentary School, a Title I ment of the Arts, and has played in his life as serving 158 at-risk and school, as part of the CSA the Institute of Museum a teacher, a role model, underserved students, and simply a friend who ages 5 through 18, at its has pushed him along “main campus” of First and inspired much of Presbyterian Church and his work and talent. an additional 80 children July 1, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

July 1, 2013 Powell Florist Gifts and Interiors celebrates 50 years of exceptional service By Tasha Mahurin [email protected] the subtle difference for 50 years. baskets, gourmet snack whimsical and unique to clients for her time, only between hues of pink and Patt’s tenure with baskets, and bath bas- practical yet sentimen- the product she uses in A young woman, lavender with the bride- Powell Florist began when kets, featuring Camille tal. They offer picture their homes or offices. accompanied by her to-be, who gazed wistfully she was just 16 years old. Beckman products. Soon, frames, throw pillows, silk “Our business is a very mother, carefully car- into a long mirror. She eventually purchased Powell Florist will offer arrangements, an assort- personal business,” Patt ried a wedding dress “I want our service to the shop in 1990 and “baby baskets.” ment of bath and baby explained. “Whether cel- into Powell Florist last be really good,” explained has been a florist for 34 “I wanted Powell resi- products, home décor ebrating a birth, wedding, week. Although the wed- Walta Patt, owner of years. Upon purchasing dents to have a place items, and even furniture or anniversary, or memo- ding is not scheduled Powell Florist Gifts and Powell Florist, one of the where they could pur- pieces. In fact, Patt offers rializing a life- it’s an until August, she was Interiors. “I want our cus- first changes she made chase unique gift items a home decorating ser- occasion that is special there to preview options tomers to feel like we go was to expand their ser- here locally without vice as well. While she is to someone.” The flow- for her flower bouquet. above and beyond for vices to include, not just having to drive to West busy throughout the year, ers used in all of Powell This reporter watched them.” flowers, but gifts. Clients Knoxville,” Patt explained. Patt’s decorating servic- Florist’s arrangements from a distance as florist By all accounts, it is the may also elect to send a The front area of es are especially sought are fresh, high quality, Deborah Webb carefully service noted above that gift basket, rather than a this charming local after during the holiday long-lasting flowers and added color to the white has kept the local flower flower basket. Gift basket flower shop is full of gift season. Of particular Continue on page 2 arrangement, discussing and gift shop in business options include: fruit items that range from note, she does not charge Tennova discusses UT Releases Policy Brief on Selling TVA neighborhood concerns The Howard H. Baker Jr. English, Baker Center Fellow Center for Public Policy at for Energy and Environmental the University of Tennessee, Policy, summarizes these fac- Knoxville, has released a policy tors in the brief, titled “Should brief summarizing factors the the Federal Government Sell federal government should con- TVA?” sider while making its decision “Congress created the of whether or not to privatize the Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Authority. in 1933. Now, 80 years later, In his proposed fiscal year should it be dismantled? Doing 2014 budget, President Barack so could have huge implica- Obama suggested the federal tions for the Tennessee Valley government consider selling region—not only for its power TVA, a corporation created and supply, but also for its environ- owned by the federal govern- mental quality and economic ment since 1933 that provides prosperity,” English said. electricity to nine million people The brief can be found at in seven southeastern states. https://tiny.utk.edu/71bCD. There are several factors that The Baker Center is a non- may affect the federal govern- partisan institute devoted to ment’s final decision on the education and research con- matter, including TVA’s abili- cerning public policy and civic ty to be self-sufficient and the engagement. For more infor- absence of federal money in mation, visit http://bakercen- its programs since 1999. Mary ter.utk.edu. Vendor Applications Tennova Healthcare has acquired an option to purchase approximately 110 acres of land on Middlebrook Pike near Old Weisgarber Road, located in one of the fastest growing areas in Knoxville. Available Now for the 2013

By Tasha Mahurin Neighborhood groups in “We live in neighbor- Tennessee Valley Fair [email protected] North Knoxville immediate- hoods too,” Vice President Limited time remains to the facility during our 10 day When Tennova Healthcare ly expressed concern as to of Business Development reserve a vendor booth at the event. This is an excellent announced earlier this year that the fate of the current hos- and South Knoxville resident 94th annual Tennessee Valley opportunity for retail or whole- it had secured an option to buy pital- referred to most com- Melanie Robinson told The Fair, September 6-15. Excellent sale businesses, non-profits, 110 acres off Middlebrook Pike monly among residents as “St. Focus. “We’re extremely empa- spaces are available for lease and individuals selling home- near Old Weisgarber Road, it Mary’s.” While residents and thetic to the concerns of the in the air conditioned Jacob made products and crafts. was made immediately clear neighborhood groups in West neighborhoods.” Building for as little as $375 Space is limited. that the site would potentially Knoxville have expressed con- Tennova Senior Vice for all 10 days of the Fair. Please visit our website at: be home to a replacement hos- cern regarding integration of President Jerry Askew added Each year, the Jacob Building http://www.tnvalleyfair.org pital for Physicians Regional the potential 401-bed flagship that, not only does Tennova (50,000+ sf) hosts a wide vari- (click on Vendors) or contact Medical Center, located at 900 campus Tennova intends to want to keep an open line ety of exhibits, entertainment, Lindsey Rochelle at (865) 215- E. Oak Hill Ave. in the North construct off Middlebrook Pike of communication with the activities and shopping, attract- 1474 for more information. Knoxville community. into the existing neighborhood. Continue on page 2 ing thousands of fairgoers to PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 1, 2013 Haslam announces Hudgens to Southern Women Expo head new workers’ comp division The Southern Women New position Tennessee,” Haslam said. “I am deeply honored risk and insurance manag- Expo will be held on July result of “Abbie has experience in that Gov. Haslam has er for Metro Nashville, the 19 and 20 at Knoxville governor’s both the public and private given me this opportunity risk and benefits manag- Expo Center on Clinton sectors and at the state to be part of the next steps er for the City of Knoxville, Highway, featuring over workers’ and local levels, giving in making Tennessee’s and a consultant in private 100 booths and a host compensation her an incredible depth of workers’ compensation practice. of authors for book reform efforts in knowledge of the system. program better for both She has been president signings. Legislature She played an integral employees and employ- of the national Public Risk Local writers to be part in shaping this reform ers,” Hudgens said. “I Management Association, present include: Judy Join Martha Rose Last Friday Tennessee effort, and I appreciate her am committed to build- president of the Knoxville DiGregorio, Dr. Bill Bass, Woodward and a host G o v. B i l l H a s l a m a n n o u n c e d willingness to serve.” ing on the momentum we Risk Management Society, Emily Stroud, Susan of other local writers for Abbie Hudgens will over- The governor’s workers’ have with the passage of and Tennessee Valley Dorsey, Deb Schmitz, the Southern Women see the new Workers’ compensation reform leg- the reform bill to make Employee Benefit Council. Martha Rose Woodward, Expo on July 19 and 20. Compensation Division islation, HB 194/SB 200, workers’ compensation She was a founding Dr. Gary Bickford, attor- starting July 1. simplifies the system an important part of why member and later chair- ney Larry Perry, young farmer Birke Baehr, Corey Hudgens will serve while allowing employees Tennessee is the best man of the board of the Circello and more. a six-year term leading to receive benefits faster place in the Southeast to Healthcare 21 Business Special events include the Southern Man Fashion the revamped Workers’ and return to work sooner, work or employ workers.” Coalition and served for Show to benefit Knoxville’s Ronald McDonald House Compensation Division bringing increased pre- Hudgens, 67, received a number of years as the and The Cup Song Contest for a chance to win tick- in the Department of dictability to the business her bachelor’s from the public sector represen- ets to see Hunter Hayes. Labor and Workforce environment. Hudgens, University of Memphis and tative on the Governor’s All Southern women attendees will be entered Development (TDLWD). a Tennessee native, has earned her Master of Public Workers Compensation into a drawing to win tickets to see Sheryl Crow “I want to thank Abbie for worked with the state since Administration from the Advisory Council. perform live at Biltmore’s Summer Concert Series, taking on this new oppor- 2011 when she began at University of Tennessee, She and her husband, tickets to tour the Biltmore Estates plus overnight tunity with the workers’ TDLWD, focusing on work- Knoxville. Before coming Ed, live in Nashville. They accommodations in Asheville, NC. compensation system in ers’ compensation. to the state she was the have two grown children. Visit www.southernwomenexpo.com.

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Cont. from page 1 number. She also main- all arrangements are tains that while memorial neighborhood concerns guaranteed to meet their donations are touching, Cont. from page 1 customers’ specifications. nothing commemorates however, that Tennova is unaware that we actually building for 10 years,” Patt credits their longevity a life or expresses sym- neighborhood groups; committed to repurpos- do provide it at that loca- Robinson pointed out. and success to their com- pathy quite the way flow- they have also addressed ing the campus. Tennova tion,” she related. “You build a building for mitment to quality and ers do. some of the issues is currently working In fact, Physician’s 50 years. We’re look- the care they take with For more information brought forth by the with potential partners Regional has served the ing towards the next 50 each client’s request. about Powell Florist Gifts community. to accomplish this but North Knoxville commu- years and how we can When it comes to send- and Interiors, visit them “We actually had our are not at a point in the nity with a wide range of provide the best qual- ing flowers, Patt, an online at www.powell flo- architects change the negotiations where they healthcare since 1930 ity care to the highest ardent small business rist.com or on Facebook entire orientation of can prudently discuss and has been expand- number of our patients.” advocate, also recom- at www.facebook.com/ the proposed hospital specifics. Some pro- ed more than 6 times. On a national level, mends calling a local flo- powellflorist. because area residents posed intended uses According to Tennova, the selection of the rist rather than a 1-800 had expressed concern include: primary care, the facility’s age, inad- new site also reflects over the potential noise senior care, administra- equate access, and lack the ever evolving face level,” he explained. tive offices, behavioral of available property for of healthcare under the While West Knoxville therapy, and urgent care expansion all render a Affordable Healthcare residents have services. renovation unfeasible. Act. Robinson added that expressed concern North Knox residents Tennova officials main- healthcare is becoming regarding the potential have publicly expressed tain that the selection increasingly more “con- for noise, North Knoxville apprehension over of the new site is more sumer oriented”. She residents are far more behavioral therapy as than just “westward also suggested that while concerned about silence a potential use for the expansion.” this is not a bad thing, and the ramifications of site, however, Robinson While Physicians it does require changes a large, empty medical is quick to point out that Regional is located in in the way healthcare is complex in the heart of behavioral therapy is North Knoxville, they offered. their neighborhood. already a large compo- actually serve 11 coun- Askew maintains that Robinson confirms, nent of the care current- ties and have the busi- while change is inevita- ly offered at Physician’s est emergency room in ble the core mission of Regional. the city. The new site Tennova is static. “I think it speaks highly was partially selected “Our goal is to continue to the quality of behav- because of its central to bring value to the com- ioral care that we offer location. munities we serve,” he there, that so many are “You don’t build a stated. In this instance they plan to do so by main- taining a level of service at Physicians Regional while expanding and improving upon their services with a new hospital. The Focus will contin- ue to follow this story as it develops both in print and online.

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Pages from the experience. McKellar the Political was also highly popular in Tennessee and headed a Past political organization than spanned the length of the state, while Crump’s own power was largely confined to Shelby County. Anyone challenging McKellar would start out as a distinct underdog, a fact Browning himself knew all too well. By Ray Hill Many years later, Gordon [email protected] Browning admitted when he first thought of running Prentice Cooper was against Senator McKellar in Tennessee’s governor 1934, he could not secure throughout World War II. a commitment of support Cooper was also the first from a single influential man to be elected to three Tennessean. two-year terms in almost Governor Browning left a century. The scion of a Memphis realizing his sup- wealthy family, Prentice port in Shelby County was Cooper was highly educat- likely gone and he returned ed, attending and gradu- to Nashville determined to ating from both Vanderbilt destroy the Crump orga- and Harvard Universities. nization. Browning called The prominence of the the Tennessee General Cooper family in Bedford Assembly back into spe- County helped young cial session to consider Prentice get elected to various bills, but among the Tennessee House of them was legislation cre- Representatives in 1922 ating a county-unit plan for when he was only twenty- the state. Similar to the seven years old. Prentice national Electoral College, Cooper left the House of the county-unit plan would Representatives to become assign a certain number District Attorney for the of votes to each individual counties surrounding his county, meaning a candi- native Bedford County. date could win the popu- Cooper remained District lar vote and still lose the Attorney until he won elec- election. It would indeed tion to the Tennessee State have made the tremendous Senate in 1936. Cooper’s majorities in Shelby County political ascension was largely meaningless. swift and within two years Crump was caught of his election to the State completely by surprise Senate, Cooper was gover- when Governor Browning nor-elect of Tennessee. launched his assault When Prentice Cooper against the Shelby County first announced his can- machine. The Memphis didacy for governor, few Boss pleaded with took him remotely seri- Senator McKellar for help.

ously. Cooper was a slight from the author’s personal collection. Browning’s own appoin- man, just under five feet- tee to the United States six inches tall and weigh- Prentice Cooper in 1938 at the time he became a candidate for governor of Tennessee. Senate, George L. Berry, ing around 145 pounds. hurried home to Tennessee Prentice Cooper at forty- to support the governor’s three was still a bachelor, Congressman Hubert Fisher to challenge him in 1934. H. Crump in Memphis. Senator Berry immediately plan. although his diaries as gov- in 1930, when the Memphis McKellar fielded his own From the beginning of the hired Governor Browning’s Senator McKellar issued ernor would reveal he had Boss suddenly decided he candidate for the guberna- Browning administration, older brother, F. L., as his a blazing denunciation of more than one girl friend in wished to go to Congress. torial nomination in 1936 Crump had been uneasy chief of staff and departed both the county-unit plan various parts of the state. Fisher had been the U. S. against Browning. Senator with many of the gover- for Washington. and the governor. Typically Cooper had either remark- Attorney for the Western McKellar believed he had nor’s appointees. Crump Governor Browning blunt, McKellar referred to able good fortune or pos- District of Tennessee, an an agreement from Crump loathed Lewis S. Pope who traveled to Memphis in the plan as both “vicious” sessed an uncanny sense appointment secured for to support Burgin Dossett had so brutally used the September of 1937 to and “nefarious”. McKellar of timing. When he first him by McKellar. When as well, but the Memphis machine as a whipping confer with Mr. Crump. Both claimed the plain would dis- announced his gubernato- Congressman McKellar Boss was unusually quiet boy in his campaigns for the governor and Crump enfranchise the voters from rial candidacy, Tennessee was elected to the United as the primary approached. the governorship. Luke gave out different versions at least 40 of Tennessee’s politics was in utter tur- States Senate in 1916, When Crump issued a state- Lea, a former U. S. senator of the meeting, but the sub- counties. Senator McKellar moil. The incumbent gov- Fisher had been elected ment supporting Gordon from Tennessee, had lost stance was much the same. notified Tennessee House ernor, Gordon Browning, to Congress to succeed Browning, McKellar was his publishing empire after Gordon Browning, a former Speaker Walter “Pete” had been elected in 1936 him. Fisher was growing thunderstruck. going to prison, but was Congressman from West Haynes that he wanted to and nominated by a large increasingly deaf and when The vote totals in trying to revive his influ- Tennessee, still harbored address the legislature. majority. Browning’s can- Crump announced his own Shelby County were highly ence by advising Governor senatorial ambitions and Considering that almost the didacy had divided the candidacy for Congress in embarrassing to Senator Browning. Crump grum- floated the idea of his run- entirety of Federal patron- political partnership of 1930, there was little the McKellar as Dossett did bled he would never put his ning in 1938 and proposed age rested in the hands of Tennessee’s senior United Congressman could do but not win 1,000 votes, while feet under the same table that Crump support him for K. D. McKellar, Speaker States Senator Kenneth step aside for the Boss. Browning accumulated as Luke Lea. the senatorial nomination Haynes realized all too well D. McKellar and E. H. Senator McKellar’s more than 55,000 votes. Crump watched as against his own appointee. the senator was not to be Crump, leader of the Shelby appointment of Bert Bates Doubtless, the Memphis Browning restored others Furthermore, Browning offended. Many legisla- County political organiza- to serve as U. S. Marshal Boss was sending the affiliated with Lea and the wanted Crump to support tors regularly sought help tion. Senator McKellar, in 1933 had thorough- senator a none-too-sub- administration of former Lewis S. Pope for governor. from Senator McKellar for suspicious of Browning’s ly annoyed Crump. Bates tle message; it was Crump Governor Henry Horton to In turn, Browning would sup- their own constituents, as senatorial ambitions, was was objectionable to who ruled in Memphis power, all the while Senator port Crump against his old well as jobs for family and utterly opposed to Gordon the Memphis Boss, who and Shelby County, not McKellar kept reminding friend Kenneth McKellar in friends. Browning. Crump surprised complained about the McKellar. the Memphis Boss that 1940. Governor Browning nearly everyone and per- appointment. Bates was Immediately following Gordon Browning could not Crump replied had fought back ruthlessly, haps Senator McKellar most something like a surrogate the primary, there were be trusted. Browning wanted him in using his power to reward of all when the Memphis son for the old senator who whispers that McKellar’s The peace between the United States Senate, allies in the legislature, as Boss announced abruptly was childless and McKellar political power was flagging Crump and his favored he could have appointed well as punishing those he was backing Browning. made the appointment over and some even believed he candidate did not last long. the Memphis Boss to the who proved to be reluctant Gordon Browning carried Crump’s objections. might be defeated when he Tennessee’s junior sena- vacancy instead of George to approve his legislation. Shelby County by an over- Both Crump and McKellar ran again in 1940. While tor, Nathan L. Bachman, L. Berry. The idea Crump Browning won the fight, whelming majority, humili- were highly sensitive men both Senator McKellar died suddenly at the end would oppose McKellar albeit narrowly, only to see ating McKellar’s candidate and were easily offended by and Mr. Crump denied a of April 1937 and it fell to was foolish, at best. While a court strike down the in his own backyard. slights, real and imagined. break between them, those Gordon Browning to name McKellar and Crump had county-unit plan as uncon- During much of the early By 1936 their friendship opposed to the domination a replacement. Browning sometimes disagreed, the stitutional. With the coun- 1930s, the political part- and political alliance was a of Tennessee politics by the appointed George L. two men were personal ty-unit plan dead, McKellar nership of K. D. McKellar bit tattered, perhaps com- McKellar – Crump axis were Berry, President of the friends as well as political and Crump set out to defeat and E. H. Crump had been plicated by Crump’s jealou- hopeful. That hope turned International Printer’s and allies. Crump had served Governor Browning and strained by various dis- sy of McKellar’s power and to ashes after Governor Pressmen’s Union, to fill the two terms in Congress and Senator Berry in the 1938 agreements. Crump had prestige in Washington. Gordon Browning visited E. vacancy on May 7, 1937. had not particularly enjoyed election. been critical of McKellar’s Virtually all the Federal nomination of his brother patronage in the State of Clint to serve as Postmaster Tennessee was vested in DEALERS WANTED of Memphis; Senator Senator McKellar’s hands Dogwood Family Dentistry McKellar pointed out Clint and Shelby County Circuit James D. Hazenfield, DDS had served as Assistant Court Judge James Hamner Same day appointments available Postmaster for quite some- was quoting Mr. Crump as $20 Look and See exam time and was entitled to complaining that McKellar We never charge for pain control the promotion following was “selfish” and only inter- the death of the previous ested in himself. 6502-B Chapman Hwy. Postmaster. Senator McKellar dis- Knoxville, TN 37920 McKellar had disliked liked Gordon Browning, (next to The Rush) 609-9682 Crump’s treatment of who had originally thought NOW OFFERING EXTENDED HOURS PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 1, 2013 Boone or Crockett? The answers revealed If you get W h o Wilderness Road, someone most of your A Day Away widened else was hired. history from the ancient Who wore buckskin? television and I n d i a n Both, but not everyday, movies I’ll bet Warpath to mostly myth. you get really become the Who has a town named confused Wilderness for him? Both about Davy Road? Who served in Congress? Crockett and Boone Crockett Daniel Boone. W h o Who is buried in a mass The problem moved from grave? Crockett, at the arises when By Mike Steely the state Alamo. you consider they are the Who explored for the that the two most noted Henderson Company? real historic figures had for in history? Both Boone many things in common in Who died in a battle? Who was captured by Final Bonus Question: Which is Boone and which is Crockett? the media’s representation Crockett the Shawnee? Boone of them. Who was dug up and Who’s brother was killed named Mingo? Fess Crockett than Crockett. Legend and Do you know the reburied at a state capitol? by the Cherokee? Boone Parker’s Boone, but not Who owned slaves? tall tales have surrounded difference? Boone, in Frankfort, Ky. Who’s grandparents were really. Boone both, one a Kentucky Hero Here are the answers Who’s father opened killed by the Cherokee? Who killed a bear Who opposed the the other a Tennessee to the questions from last a tavern? Crockett, in Crockett, the graves are when he was only three? removal of the Cherokee? Hero. How many of the week. Morristown in Rogersville. Crockett, but only in the Both questions did you get Who was born on Who followed Sam Who did Fess Parker play song. right? Maybe the older a mountain top in Houston to Texas? on Television? Boone Who moved the most Yes, it is easy to get the you are the more you got Tennessee? Crockett Who played both in across the nation? two men confused with right or maybe you actually Neither, in the song Who lost a bid to improve Movies and Television? Crockett, to Texas each other. Both lived listened in a high school Crockett was, but actually a route they built? Boone, Fess Parker Who was an associate in the frontier period, history class. he was born in a meadow. put in a bid to repair the Who had a side-kick of Andrew Jackson? although Boone was older 2013 TCAP Results Show Sustained Growth among Tennessee Students The Tennessee Department of across all grade levels are at or strong growth in STEM subjects students since 2010. tests and End of Course exams Education announced Thursday above grade level in math, as over 2012 scores, with proficien- In addition to the increase in were aligned with more stra- that students across the state compared to 2010. High school cy percentages up by 8.7 points overall scores, this year’s TCAP tegic and rigorous standards performed better on the 2013 students also increased in profi- in Algebra II, 6.4 points in biolo- results also revealed a shrink- as a result of the Tennessee Tennessee Comprehensive ciency, showing gains on six out gy, and 5 points in Algebra I. ing achievement gap between Diploma Project. Despite higher Assessment Program (TCAP) of seven End of Course exams. “All of these gains mean that economically disadvantaged stu- standards, students have dem- than the previous year, marking “I am grateful to our students our students are much better dents and their peers. onstrated growth on the assess- three consecutive years of con- and teachers for rising to the prepared for the science and “Economically disadvantaged ments for three consecutive tinued improvement. challenge of higher standards engineering-based jobs of tomor- students across the state grew years, putting Tennessee on For the first time since the and to parents who are invest- row, putting our state in a better at a faster rate than their more track to become the fastest-im- state implemented more rigorous ing in their children’s education,” position for economic growth,” affluent peers, which defies proving state educational system standards in 2009, more than Haslam said. “It is encourag- Gov. Haslam said. national trends,” said Education in the nation. half of students in grades 3-8 ing that we continue to make Additionally, more than 50 Commissioner Kevin Huffman. For complete results, visit: are on grade level in every TCAP gains in education, and we are percent of students in grades “We are encouraged and excit- www.tn.gov/education/tcap_ Achievement subject, reach- reminded that we have a lot of 3-8 scored proficient in math, ed by these results, but there results13.shtml ing higher levels of proficien- work ahead of us in building a 73,000 more students than is still more work to be done For more information, contact cy in 2013 on 22 of 24 tested strong Tennessee workforce for three years ago, and almost 63 in closing achievement gaps in Kelli Gauthier at (615) 532-7817 subjects than in 2012. Nearly the future.” percent scored proficient in sci- Tennessee.” or [email protected]. 91,000 additional students TCAP results also showed ence, an increase of over 50,000 In 2010, TCAP Achievement July 1, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

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A YEAR TO REMEMBER Football opens Lewis played key role in putting with Kick-off Seymour softball on map Classic Aug. 15 By Ken Lay defensive coordinator The 2013 High School at Central and was also football season will unof- previously an assistant at ficially begin on Thursday, Halls, his alma mater. Aug 15 with the Tennes- In other games, Gibbs see Orthopedic Kick-off will play defending Divi- Classic at Neyland Sta- sion II-A State Champion dium. Webb. Central will play Action begins at 6 p.m. Farragut. The Bobcats with Tennessee School made their first playoff for the Deaf tangling with appearance in several King’s Academy. That years last season. Cen- game marks the debut tral (6-5 in 2012) lost of new Lions’ coach Matt its first three games last Lowe, who led Powell to season but closed the the Class 5A Champion- season by winning six of ship game in 2011. its last eight. The Bob- Halls will take on cats’ only two losses Bearden. Powell will face during that stint came off against Hardin Valley against Powell. Academy in a battle of Austin-East will play former District 3-AAA Karns in a game that will rivals. That game will be the first for Roadrun- mark the debut of new ners head coach Jeff Phil- Panthers head coach lips. Phillips, a 2003 Aus- Tobi Kilgore. Kilgore tin-East graduate, is the most recently served as Continue on page 2

Charlie Adams to compete on sport’s grand stage By Ken Lay world [competition] is the She’s both a perfor- highest level. mance artist and an ath- “This is the highest Carly Lewis, Seymour High’s Female Athlete of the Year, hurled seven no-hitters and three perfect games as the lete and Carol Lee “Char- level of competition and Lady Eagles reached the state softball tournament for the third year in a row. lie” Adams will take her you’ll have athletes from talents to the internation- 30 nations. I love to com- al stage. pete. If I didn’t like to By Steve Williams Adams, a North Knox- compete, I wouldn’t have state opener and allowed only to relax and play like usual. ville resident and honor tried to qualify.” For Seymour High School’s two hits in the second outing. Despite the Lady Eagles’ of the Hoop Exchange, Adams is one of 10 ath- softball team, the third time at “We didn’t hit very well second straight two-and-out will compete in the 10th letes (five men and five the state tournament was not at the state, including me,” exit at the state, Lewis looks Wheel Gymnastics World women) to compete for the charm. The 2013 season did added Lewis, who had hit over back on her high school ath- Championships in Chica- Team USA on its home not have a storybook ending. .400 during the season bat- letics career with pride. What go from July 8-14. soil. All of Team USA’s But it wasn’t because of a lack ting out of the No. 4 hole. is she proud of the most? Wheel gymnastics has representatives had to of effort, particularly from its Then there was the “How much the team has its roots in Germany and qualify for their respec- ace pitcher, senior Carly Lewis. youth factor. Five fresh- accomplished in the past the 2013 World Champi- tive spots on the squad. “I did as best as I could,” said men were starters for Coach four years and how much we onships will be contested She loves competition Lewis, looking back on a 1-0 Dayna Carter’s squad. have improved,” answered in the United States for but her true passion is loss to Munford and a 2-0 loss “I don’t think they were used to Lewis, Seymour’s Female Ath- the first time next week. performing. to Murfreesboro Riverdale in the experience,” pointed out the lete of the Year for 2012-13. Adams, who works as “I would like to get a Class AAA action. “I kept them veteran Lewis. “It’s a whole dif- In Lewis’ sophomore season, a personal trainer, wheel full-time performing con- down. There was not much ferent experience at the state. the Lady Eagles reached the gymnastics instructor, tract,” she said. “I would more that I could’ve done.” “It can be intimidating. You can state tourney for the first performer and dancer, like to perform in a vari- Coming into the state, get caught up in it very easily. time in school history. Sey- will compete for Team ety show. I’m performing Lewis had hurled 31 of Sey- The fans are so much louder. The mour’s record over the past USA in the upcoming all the time. At the Hoop mour’s 41 victories. atmosphere is so much greater.” three seasons: 120-26. World Championships Exchange, I work with The talented right-hand- The intense conditions, As a junior, Lewis alternated “It’s not an Olympic four other people and we er gave up a solo homer in the said Lewis, make it tougher Continued on page 3 sport,” Adams said. “The Continue on page 3 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 1, 2013 Former Cherokee Jordan McRae Returns for Senior Season By Alex Norman considered entering the (Thompson) right now, half of last season, but he NBA draft. Like McRae he and as soon as Antonio didn’t win the SEC player Massie to coach This summer Tennes- chose to spend another (Barton) gets here we will of the year award. McRae see Volunteers shooting season in Knoxville. That do the same.” says that doesn’t serve as guard Jordan McRae is front court got another Thompson is the highly any extra motivation for soccer at alma spending lots of time on boost with senior Jeronne regarded incoming fresh- him, since motivation isn’t the court, playing in the Maymon expected back man from Blackman High something he’s lacking. mater Pilot Rocky Top League. for the Vols after missing School in Murfreesboro. “I’m just working hard, By Ken Lay “It’s always fun to play all of last year due to a Barton is a transfer from constantly on myself,” Massie enjoys following with all the new players, knee injury. Memphis and will be a said McRae. “I’m not lis- Adam Massie will get the other South Doyle chance to see what they “No doubt in my mind senior. tening to the player of the the chance to coach two sports programs and can do (in a game) with he is gonna be 100 per- McRae believes the year talk, just trying to teams at his alma mater. said he was extreme- refs,” said McRae. “Every- cent by the start of the pieces are in place for work hard and do all I can “I loved getting the ly impressed by Dun- one can work on their season,” said McRae. “He Tennessee to have a suc- do for my team.” chance to come back can’s work with the game, work on moves is doing a lot of work on cessful season. McRae certainly did here and work as an school’s football program they’ve been doing in the his rehab, doing a lot of “That’s always our goal, that in 2012-2013. He assistant coach last year, last season. Duncan, a summer.” work on it, and he is doing our goal is to play in the finished the season as said Massie, who was former Powell High foot- McRae says the deci- great right now.” (NCAA) tournament,” said Tennessee’s team leader recently named both boys ball coach, has held both sion to return for his But the Tennessee McRae. “We are taking it in scoring (15.7 points and girls soccer coach at a coaching and adminis- senior season wasn’t a backcourt will have a dif- one game at a time and per game), minutes South Doyle High School. trative job at South Doyle difficult one. And he’s ferent look in 2013-2014. hopefully we will be in the played (33.6 per game), “I would like to think over the past few years. certainly listening to the Point guard Trae Golden tournament. We aren’t lis- 3-pointers made (60) [athletic director Clark] “Watching Coach Dun- advice he got from NBA would have been a senior, tening to any of that stuff, and attempted (169) and Duncan for giving me can’s success last year scouts. but left the program this just trying to keep every- 3-point percentage (.355) the opportunity to come was really a lot of fun,” “They are telling me to off-season. McRae says thing within our family. while ranking second in back and coach here. Massie said. “Coach- work on my game, work it gives the young guys a Work hard, do everything assists (2.0 per game), Massie, a 2007 South- ing and teaching takes on the little things like ball chance to step up. we can do, and hopefully blocks (0.9 per game) and Doyle graduate who once up a lot of my time but handling,” said McRae. “We just move on from the hard work will show.” steals (0.8 per game).* played for the Chero- teaching has given me “I’m trying to do that. there, can’t do anything Jordan McRae almost *statistics courtesy kees when they won the opportunity to follow McRae’s teammate, about it no,” said McRae. singlehandedly carried utsports.com* 14 games, is a math our other sports. Jarnell Stokes, also “We are pushing Darius the Vols during the second teacher at the school. “That’s a lot of fun and He said he took the really exciting because opportunity and is excit- you know the kids.” ed to be both a teacher Massie has an account- at South Doyle and the ing degree from the Uni- Michalski takes the leader of both of the Cher- versity of Tennessee. He’s okees’ soccer teams. an avid fan of Volunteers’ “We’re going in the right football and basketball. direction both academi- He’s also an Arsenal cally and athletically,” soccer fan. Arsenal is an reins for HVA baseball Massie said. “That was elite soccer club in Eng- By Ken Lay a big selling point for me land and regularly com- said. “I’m excited because While the Hawks have dominat- and that was a big reason petes in the Barclay’s Joe Michalski knows that he this is a great school. ed District 3-AAA recently, they why I was applying.” English Premier League. has some big shoes to fill and “We have a great admin- haven’t won a Region 2-AAA play- Massie, 24, served as He’s also a movie buff he’s already hard at work in istration. Those people off game. Hardin Valley has lost an assistant for the Lady who primarily enjoys com- his new role with one of Knox are world-class.” three consecutive region tourna- Cherokees last season. edies and comic book County’s up-and-coming high Over its first five seasons, the ment home games to the Admirals Away from soccer, superhero movies. school baseball programs. Hardin Valley baseball program (2011), the Bulldogs (2012) and Michalski, who was recently has made its reputation by out- Catholic (which will move to Class named baseball coach at Hardin working its opponents. Michal- AA next season) most recently. Valley Academy, knows things ski credits Renegar for that. “We know that we haven’t won’t be easy. He is, however, “Our kids work really hard and proven anything and we know that looking forward to the challenge. they love to play baseball but until we beat those teams that Football opens with Kick- “I’m incredibly excited,” said Kirk has to take a lot of credit we will be the little guy,” Michals- Michalski, who was recent- for that,” Michalski said. “He’s ki said. “That makes us an under- off Classic Aug. 15 ly was tapped to replace Kirk extremely humble and has a pas- dog and I think they like that role.” Cont. from page 1 Renegar. “Kirk is an incred- sion for the game that is tangible. Michalski, 29, began his coach- in a game between former ible baseball coach.” “When you’re around a ing career at the college level. ‘Runners’ third coach in as District 4-AAA rivals. The Renegar, who coached the person like that, it makes it The George Washington Univer- many seasons. He played Rebels have reached the Hawks during their first five easy to come to work.” sity graduate had previous stints on Austin-East’s last State Class 5A semifinals in each years, recently left for Virgin- The new coach is no stranger at Marist and at the University Championship team. of the last two seasons. ia to take an administrative to the program and he will also of Maryland, Baltimore County. Campbell County will The game will also be the job at his alma mater. Renegar keep three assistants from Ren- He played his high school base- take on South-Doyle. The debut of new Irish head departed after leading Hardin egar’s staff as Ronnie Dove, Matt ball in the Baltimore area. Cougars are making their coach Steve Matthews, a Valley to three consecutive Dis- Patillo and James McHardy will He’s an avid Baltimore second appearance at former NFL player for the trict 3-AAA Tournament Champi- all return for the 2014 season. Ravens fan. He’s also a fan Neyland Stadium. Mean- Kansas City Chiefs, Jack- onships between 2011-13. The The faces around the program of Major League Baseball while, Cherokees head sonville Jaguars and Ten- Hawks posted a perfect 10-0 will all be familiar. The 2014 and classic rock ‘n’ roll. coach Clark Duncan took nessee Titans. regular-season record in 2013 opponents, however, will be new He likes to travel and play guitar. his squad to new heights The final game of the eve- before culminating the cam- ones. The Hawks will move to “I don’t really have a favor- last season. ning pits Grace Christian paign with an unblemished run District 4-AAA next season. ite baseball team,” Michal- Defending Class 4A Academy against Ander- in the postseason tournament. That district houses the elite ski said. “I’ll watch whatever State Champion Fulton son County. The Rams Michalski, a former minor leagu- baseball programs such as Far- game happens to be on ESPN. will play Clinton. The Drag- are coming off a play- er in the Baltimore Orioles orga- ragut (which was 2013 State “I like to play the guitar, ons are making their first off appearance while the nization, served as Renegar’s runner-up and has won eight although I don’t play as much appearance at Knoxville’s Mavericks make their first pitching coach in 2012 and 2013 state titles), Bearden (2012 since I started teaching. There preseason exhibition. appearance at the event. and he’s happy to be staying at State runner-up) and Maryville, are a lot of great guitarists out Carter will face Lenoir City Tickets are $8 in advance HVA, where he teaches math. which has won a district cham- there. When I grew up, Led before Catholic tangles or $10 at the gate. “It’s exciting for me to get pionship and played in the Zeppelin was played in my with the West High Rebels to stay with these kids,” he state tournament recently. house, so I like Jimmy Page.”

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PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 1, 2013 July 1, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Charlie Adams to compete on HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES OF THE YEAR sport’s grand stage The Knoxville Focus this week recognizes Athletes of the Year from the fol- lowing schools: Seymour, South-Doyle, Tennessee School for the Deaf and The Cont. from page 1 Knoxville King’s Academy. are a dance troupe. resident Carol “Last year, I auditioned Lee “Charlie” FEMALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Star Athlete”. Track and Field – TSD Team at Dollywood and I got a Adams finds a CARLY LEWIS leader in Discus and Shot Put. callback but I was in Cal- way to pursue Seymour Notes or quotes: Ethan was a third-gener- ifornia at the time of the her passion while Senior ation quarterback at TSD, following in the callback.” pursuing her Lettered in: Softball. footsteps of his father Barry Swafford and She still has aspirations passion of hoop Awards and honors: IMAC Player of Year in grandfather Nolan Swafford, who was an All- to perform in East Tennes- gymnastics. The District 2-AAA. Nominated for State Gato- American in 1945. Ethan’s dad also was his see one day. sport is both rade Player of Year. offensive coordinator in football and head In addition to perform- a competitive Notes or quotes: Compiled a 31-6 record coach in basketball . . . Dick Henley, long- ing, competing and train- endeavor and a in the circle, plus hit .429 to lead the Lady time TSD head football coach, called Ethan ing, Adams works as a full- performing art. Eagles (41-8) back to state tournament for a “the best quarterback in TSD history.” time personal trainer. She Adams, who third straight season . . . Signed with Georgia D.J. GRIFFIN was once a gymnast and owns the Hoop College, a NCAA DIvision II school. Seymour began her venture into Exchange, will ERIN KETRON Senior wheel gymnastics three compete in the South-Doyle Lettered in: Football and Basketball. years ago when she picked upcoming World Senior Awards and honors: A wide receiver in foot- up a roué cyr. Championships Lettered in: Basketball and Tennis. ball and post player in basketball, the 6-3, At the Hoop Exchange, in Chicago. Awards and honors: Basketball – Two-time 205-pounder was All-IMAC in District 2-AAA she teaches hoop dance, “When you start, you judges, All-IMAC in District 2-AAA. Tennis – Team in both sports. wheel gymnastics and lyra definitely don’t want to you have member, District champions. Football – Stu- Notes or quotes: Signed with Carson-New- (aerial hoop gymnastics). be unsupervised,” Adams technical judges and you dent section representative and 12th Man man in football. She considers herself said. “When I first started, have execution judges.” Award. LANDON RABY both a flow artist and an there were no tutorials on- Unlike most athletes, Academics: 3.6 GPA. South-Doyle athlete. She noted that line. Now, you can find a Adams enjoys preparing Notes or quotes: Offensive Player of Year for Senior wheel gymnastics utilizes few tutorials on-line.” for competitions. Lady Cherokees in basketball as a junior . . . Lettered in: Football. all muscle groups. She also added that the “I train on something five Won Coach’s Award in volleyball as a fresh- Awards and honors: All-IMAC defensive back “I think what appeals World Championships both to seven days a week,” she man . . . Member of National Honor Soci- in District 2-AAA for second straight season to me is that it’s definite- competitive and artistic. said. “I love to train.” ety, Spanish Club, Fellowship of Christian . . . Also a receiver and a team captain, he ly a sport,” Adams said. “It “You have the compul- Whether it’s in perform- Athletes and Who’s Who . . . 2013 Summer helped lead Cherokees to 7-4 record . . . A has [elements of] cardio sory part of the comple- ing, competing or instruct- Camp Counselor to lead worship and coach 3-year starter, he won Skill Position of the and it’s both aerobic and tion where you’re judged ing, Adams has found a middle school age kids, Member of Chero- Year all four years and the Academic Team anaerobic. on skill,” she said. “You’re way to make a living while kee yearbook staff, National Scholar/Athlete Award the last three years . . . Named to “It’s extremely tough graded from A-D and the pursuing her passion. Award, DECA President and State qualifier. IMAC All-Academic Team in senior year . . . and it’s extremely chal- higher degree of difficulty “I can’t be happier,” she MICHAELA EVANS Chosen as a Careacter Star Athlete. lenging.” gets you the higher point said. “It’s great to make a Tennessee School for the Deaf Academics: During his four years at SDHS, It could also be a bit value. living doing something that Sophomore he had a 3.64 GPA and perfect atten- treacherous because it “You also have an open you enjoy and it’s nice to Lettered in: Volleyball, Basketball, Track dance. involves performing gym- routine which is set to music teach.” and Field. Notes or quotes: Extracurricular activities nastics routines in a and you’re judged on artis- Awards and honors: Volleyball – All-District; include being a member of the National wheel. tic delivery. You have artistic All-Mason Dixon Tournament Team. Bas- Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian ketball – All-Viking Classic Team; All-Mason Athletes. He serves as Parliamentarian in Dixon Tournament Team. Track and Field Future Business Leaders of America and – Bronze Medal winner in long jump at the DECA . . . Landon plans to attend Carson- 6th annual Berg/Seeger Classic. “Careacter Newman University, where he has signed Star Athlete” to play football for the Eagles. CAT HOLLAND The King’s Academy HARRISON ATCHLEY Senior The King’s Academy Lettered in: Soccer and Basketball. Senior Academics: GPA 3.75 Lettered in: Football. Notes or quotes: Led both King’s Academy Awards and honors: The Lions’ Running squads – soccer and basketball – in scor- Back/Safety was All-County 2nd Team, ing. TKA Offensive MVP, Team Captain, Care- “Cat has been a pleasure to watch all year acter Star Player of the Week, A.F. Bridges long. No matter if it’s practice or a game, Award. she leaves it all out there. My only regret is Academics: GPA 3.1, ACT 18. that we only had her for one year. Even in a Statistics (8 Games): Rushed 131 times for short time, she showed the underclassmen 637 yards and 10 touchdowns, Caught 21 what it takes to compete at a higher level passes for 212 yards and one TD, Kicked and TKA will be better off because of her 18 of 19 PATs and 4 of 4 field goals. Defen- leadership.” – Marc Weekly, Athletic Direc- sively, he had 42 tackles and four tackles tor, The King’s Academy. for loss. Carly Lewis is known mostly for her outstanding pitching, but she also hit .429 with four Notes or quotes: As an eighth-grader in homers and 36 runs-batted-in for the 41-8 Lady Eagles this season. MALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR 2008, Atchley moved up and played five games at the varsity level . . . Involved in ETHAN SWAFFORD Junior National Youth Leadership Confer- A YEAR TO REMEMBER Tennessee School for the Deaf ence and FCA . . . Did volunteer yard work Senior at various churches . . . Went on Mission Lettered in: Football, Basketball and Track trips to Florida and South Carolina to do Lewis played key role in putting and Field. clean-up work. Awards and honors: Football – First-team “Harrison is a fine young man who on a All-American (NDIAA, Deaf Digest), East daily basis demonstrates strong worth ethic Seymour softball on map Tennessee Chapter of the National Foot- and character. His athletic ability stands on Cont. from page 1 and took gymnastics, reports to Georgia Col- ball Foundation and College Hall of Fame its own and he knows what a tool it can be with Celeste Whaley “but softball was the lege August 15 will be Scholar Athlete, “Careacter Star Athlete.” to lead others to Christ through his actions. as Seymour’s start- only one I stuck with . . the ASA state at Hen- Basketball – First-team All-American (Deaf I am excited to see him go to the next level ing pitcher. . and I loved to play.” dersonville and the ASA Digest), All-American Honorable Mention as a football player at Carson Newman.” – Lewis was the IMAC She was 6 years old nationals at Salem, Va. (NDIAA), Member of the USADB National Marc Weekly, Athletic Director, The King’s Player of the Year in Dis- when she first started Carly “fell in love with High School All-Star Team, All-Viking Classic Academy. trict 2-AAA this season, playing the game, and it the school” when she Team, All-Mason Dixon Tournament Team, --STEVE WILLIAMS finishing with a 31-6 was fast-pitch, although visited Georgia Col- All-District Honorable Mention, “Careacter record in the circle, the coach-pitch variety. lege, which is locat- including seven no-hit- “The coach I had my ed in Milledgeville, Ga., ters and three perfect first year really worked said her father, “and games. She had a 0.47 with me and so did my she really liked its aca- ERA and struck out 312 dad (Ed Lewis),” recalled demic program.” in 208 innings. Offensive- Carly, who moved to Lewis, who also was ly, she batted .429, with Seymour when she recruited by Tusculum four homers and 36 RBI. was 11. “Dad coached College, plans to major Both Lewis and team- a couple of my teams in exercise science. mate Lauren Irwin, throughout the years. Even though she has junior shortstop, were “Once I got into high thrown her final pitch at nominated for Gato- school, he mostly worked Seymour High, Carly will rade Player of the Year with me one on one.” continue to follow the in Tennessee, said Sey- Lewis has had three Lady Eagles with interest. mour Athletic Direc- different pitching coach- tor Gary Householder. es, including Carter, who Lewis has signed pitched at the Univer- with Georgia Col- sity of Oklahoma and lege, a NCAA Division II was pitching coach at UT school and member of before becoming Sey- the Peach Belt Confer- mour’s coach in 2002. ence. The Bobcats were Brandon Carr has been 37-17 this past season, Lewis’ pitching coach tying for second in the the past two years. 12-team conference. Lewis is pitching Growing up as a young- for the Knoxville Lady ster in the West Palm Eagles, an ASA 18 “A” (Up to $1, when you buy a Beach area of south- team, this summer. fountain drink, ICEE, Gourmet View the entire paper online ern Florida, Carly played Two major tournaments soccer, flag football coming up before she coffee or Delicious cappuccino) at www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 1, 2013 Arts & Entertainment

RIVR Media sets release of suspenseful thriller, Devil You Know Film features Academy PlayStation, and Xbox. Haslam. Based in Knoxville, “We are very excited to be Tenn., Nest Features is the first Award-winning actress involved with this film especially production company of its kind Jennifer Lawrence in since it showcases such in Knoxville and is an outgrowth one of her first screen exceptional talent,” said Haslam. of Haslam’s and Ross Bagwell, According to Haslam, several Sr.’s entertainment businesses. appearances other RIVR Media projects are Aiming to produce between two set to launch including the and four feature-length films over “Devil You Know, a film directed series premieres of Scripps the next two years with a largely by New York-based writer and programming, The Willis Clan and regional cast and crew, Nest director James Oakley, will be Catastrophe, Inc. Premiering on Features’ first film, Something, released by Knoxville-based GAC on Thursday, June 27 at 8 Anything, was recently recognized production company RIVR Media p.m. EST, The Willis Clan follows by Independent Filmmaker on July 9, 2013,” announced parents Toby and Brenda Willis Project (IFP) as one of ten Dee Bagwell Haslam, RIVR as they raise their 12 talented narrative features selected for Picture of Emerson and Cecil Mynatt in July of 1952 Media’s chief executive officer. children on their remote farm its 2013 Independent Filmmaker during the time Emerson served with the United States Described as a “sexy, stylish, in the hills of Tennessee. Labs. Something, Anything, Navy. Picture provided by The Mynatts. and suspenseful thriller,” Devil Recently featured in “Emmy” was written and directed by You Know stars Lena Olin magazine, Catastrophe Inc. is set Sundance award-winning as Kathryn Vale, a reclusive to premiere on HGTV on Sunday, filmmaker Paul Harrill; Ashley Another Generation of ex-movie star who attempts July 14 at 10 a.m. EDT and shows Maynor serves as the producer to make a career comeback how crews help homeowners of the film and was recognized when she’s threatened by get back up on their feet after by the Sundance Institute as a Mynatt Brothers an anonymous blackmailer. something’s gone terribly wrong 2012-2013 Sheila C. Johnson Rosamund Pike (An Education, with their house. The series Creative Producing Fellow. (Part II) Pride & Prejudice) stars as features the Cleveland, Ohio Haslam explains that Nest Kathryn’s jealous daughter, Zoe. recovery contractor team of Joe Features’ second feature film, Up These Mynatt grandparents Academy Award-winning actress Charboneau, Enzo Maddalena, the River, is set to begin casting. Brothers have with Macy and Jennifer Lawrence – in one of and Ed Ranieri as well as The comedy follows Hank, a used- made their mark Cooper. The her first screen appearances – Knoxville-based, Kari Openshaw. car salesman who struggles to well beyond Halls Halls graduates plays the role of teenage Zoe in “From faulty wiring, floods, fires, support his ailing father whose Crossroads, but keep coming— the film’s flashbacks while Dean rodent or insect infestations, to a dreams of becoming a country their roots still Carol, Gina, April, Winters (Law & Order SVU, HBO’s contractor’s terrible mistakes, the music star have never faded. run deep in Halls and Jessica are Oz, 30 Rock) stars as Olin’s crew from Catastrophe Inc. toils Conceptualized by Bagwell, Sr., Up and Tennes- all Halls gradu- unfaithful husband and Molly away in the muck and grime to the River will be filmed locally in see. They come ates. Blake is a Price (Law & Order, Third Watch) change people’s lives by restoring Knoxville, Tenn. with production “home” often By Ralphine Major senior at Halls. ralphine3@yahoo. is her duplicitous assistant. their homes,” said Haslam. beginning in the fall of 2013. as many of their com Last summer, Haslam served as the Additionally, in late 2012, For more information family are long- Butch and his film’s executive producer RIVR Media launched Nest on RIVR Media and all its time residents of father attended and explains Devil You Know Features, a company dedicated production outfits including Nest Halls. Their parents, Emer- a Mynatt Reunion at Clapps will be made available via to producing feature-length films Features, visit www.rivr.com. son Mynatt and Cecil Welch Chapel United Method- iTunes, Hulu, Amazon.com, in the American South, explains Mynatt, were high school ist Church in the Corryton sweethearts and graduates Community. “I just hope I of Halls High School. can live up to the standard It was at Halls High that set by all of the previous our connection with the Mynatts,” Butch told me. Mynatt Brothers began. It seems he and Randy are FCAC Open Show Reveals Our mother, Juanita Torbett certainly keeping the stan- Major, attended Halls with dards set high. “I think the Emerson Mynatt. Emerson numerous Mynatt families was a first cousin to Ralph over the years have made Area Artists’ Talents Major, our father, and was the communities they live By Sylvia Williams the link to our parents’ mar- in better places,” Butch On Friday, June 28, awards were presented at the riage. After graduation from added. Fountain City Art Center for a spectacular array of area Halls, Emerson served four I have learned that artists’ talents. The judge, Terry Chandler, stated that years in the United States friends and family are one he found it difficult to narrow down the field to just 10 Navy and worked thirty-five of God’s greatest bless- awards out of 91 entries in the exhibit. The show is free years for the United States ings, and it was wonder- to the viewing public through August 8 and would make Post Office. Now retired, ful to talk with the Mynatts an excellent family outing this summer. The Center is he enjoys woodworking at Christmas last year on open Tu, Th 9-5; W, F, 10-5; and most Saturdays, 9-1 and gardening. Cecil has their visit to Tennessee. and is located in the old library next to the Fountain become quite a talented They may have moved away City Park, 213 Hotel Avenue. painter after retiring with from home and family, but Best of Show was awarded to Lee Edge for a watercol- seventeen years with the Butch recently shared what or portrait. 1st, and 3rd places were awarded to Brad Knoxville Credit Bureau, is most important in life. “I Parker, and Cody Swaggerty’s “Sea Turtle” took 2nd fifteen years at Hallsdale- am thankful for loving and place. Honorable Mentions were awarded for works Powell, and twelve years in nurturing parents and sib- by Marty McConnaughey, Bob Weir, Janet Trewhitt, Dr. David Hassell’s medi- lings,” he said. “Many never Aurora Harrison Bull, Kate McCullough, and Johanna “Sea Turtle” by Cody Swaggerty cal office. The Mynatts get to witness that special Humphrey. We were especially pleased that an award enjoy time with their fam- love.” While these Mynatt went to Cody Swaggerty, a young artist who has worked sculpture, oils, watercolors, pastels, graphite pencil ilies, which also includes Brothers’ livelihoods have diligently over the last few years since high school to drawings, fused glass, and many mixed media their daughter, Gina, and taken them far from Halls improve his technique and has clearly succeeded as pieces. her children, Jessica and and their home state, the demonstrated by his three entries. Another promising For more information about this exhibit, future exhib- Blake. Their other daugh- work that they are doing in young artist with two pieces in the show is Brandi Lee its, events, classes, and workshops at the Center, con- ter, Carol, and her husband, the fields of business and who won an award at last year’s open show. tact us at (865)357-2787, [email protected], Arthur, have one daugh- nutrition should make Halls This exhibit includes pottery, amazing decora- www.fountaincityartctr.com, or visit us on Facebook. ter, April, who has made proud to still call them one tive gourds, a handmade book, a leather and fossil Emerson and Cecil great- of their own! July 1, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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Focus. My husband calls and speak the truth. The Rand Paul, Sen. Ted Cruz, enough. It’s overwhelm- me a “professional rally “Audit the IRS” rally was Brent Bozell, Becky Ger- ing.” My response girl.” I don’t know about organized by the TEA ritson and Chattanoo- is, “start small, but that, but I feel passion- Party Patriots of Wood- ga TEA Party chair, Mark do SOMETHING!” ately about our country stock, Georgia. When West. Rallies inform and Get informed – watch and rallies empower me the call went out about inspire. The spirit rising the DVDs. Get involved and give me courage to this quickly organized from the crowd moti- – begin with this very speak out. And every rally, I could not stay vates you to get involved. simple action recom- time I muster the cour- home, and neither could One of the sojourners mended by US Rep. Steve age to speak up, or just 10,000 other Americans. on our bus shared two King (IA): call your state show up, it gets easier I suggest that some- DVDs which I highly rec- and US representatives and more meaningful. one attend a rally before ommend: Runaway Slave and ask them what they It is imperative that selecting adjectives to and Sick and Sicker. The have done to cut spend- we recognize and NOT describe “us.” My trav- latter was a documentary ing. Put the onus on them The Doctor’s wife is in ignore what is happening eling companions to DC on “ObamaCare, Canadi- to answer your question. in our country. We have included a retired Cap- an Style” – revealing and Register your opinion with I’ve shared my hus- adventure involved become a nation of “sit tain from Eastern Airlines, scary. Runaway Slave, your representatives who band with you for 5 years, riding a bus to Washing- back Americans,” waiting a naturalized US citi- winner of the Crystal work for you. If you are but now it’s my turn. ton DC with 52 strang- for someone else to take zen who emigrated from Dove Seal Award, follows intimidated by a live con- Last week he introduced ers (aside from my sister care of us. This entitle- Lithuania to Alabama, several Black conserva- versation, email or call the TEA Party Move- and neighbor) to partici- ment attitude is a cancer a welder from Loudon tives whose desire is to in the evening and leave ment, but I wanted to pate in an “Audit the IRS” infiltrating every aspect of County, a female farmer liberate all Americans a voice mail, but make finish the story because rally on the west lawn of American life. Attending from north Georgia, and a from the Government the contact. I guaran- I know it firsthand. What the US Capital. Imme- a rally opens one’s mind father from Lexington, TN, plantation, which has tee you will be inspired. a new appreciation I diately after the rally to both the problems and who brought his twelve left the black community Sen. Ted Cruz (TX) have of Jim for the dis- we re-boarded the bus the possibilities. It is our year old son on his first dealing with a new form said it best: “If we don’t cipline required to write and returned home. This obligation and responsi- trip to our nation’s capi- of slavery: entitlements. fight to preserve our lib- this column every week! was no luxury Megabus, bility to be INFORMED. tal; people from all walks A group called “Freder- erty, we will lose it.” He I’ll think twice before folks! A generous Patriot And when you educate of life, willing to give of ick Douglas Republicans” is absolutely right. making this offer again. donated the transporta- yourself on what is hap- their time. It is a small emphasizes the pivotal A favorite “Wedding tion, enabling likemind- pening you are driven price to pay when mea- role of the Republican advice” phrase I often ed Patriots from across to get INVOLVED, and sured against the price Party in both the pass- share is, “it takes luck to Tennessee, Georgia, Ala- involvement always paid for our freedom. ing of the Fourteenth have a good marriage; it bama, and Kentucky to leads to INSPIRATION. What happens at a Amendment (1860s) and takes hard work to have have their voices heard Let’s do a little home- rally? I’ve attended sev- the Civil Rights Act of a great marriage.” And a on a matter of critical work: The TEA Party is eral and they all have a the 1960s. How inspir- large piece of that hard importance. As US Rep. NOT a national political similar format. Attend- ing to arrive at the DC work is allowing and sup- Mike Kelly (PA) said at party; it is a grassroots ees gather carrying signs rally and see K Carl Smith porting the other person the rally, “you have, not MOVEMENT composed of and scheduled speak- – head of the Freder- to grow. Throughout our just the right, but the locally organized Ameri- ers are each given 2 min- ick Douglas Republicans thirty-eight years of mar- obligation to be here.” cans. The elements that utes at the microphone. and featured in Runaway riage, Jim has enabled And it is that obliga- unite the groups are The “Audit the IRS” rally Slave – at the podium. Do you have a question for me to do just that, and tion that drove me to LOVE of country, FEAR had 46 speakers, includ- Most of my friends say Dr. Ferguson? what an adventure! get on the bus and then of big government and ing Glenn Beck, Rep. (as I once said myself), Please e-mail him at My most recent write this piece for The the COURAGE to seek Michelle Bachmann, Sen. “I’m not knowledgeable [email protected].

BUDDY’s Race Against Cancer Local fire chief urges to leave Independence online registration now open Online registration is walker or a runner, there Day fireworks to the professionals now open for the 20th is still a way for you to Leave fireworks to the handling of the devices or from burns to the arms and and face significant fines. annual BUDDY’S Race participate – sign up professionals, Rural/ being too close. But manu- face, scarring, ear trauma, “The best way to enjoy Against Cancer. Be an for the “afternoon nap” Metro Fire Chief Jerry Har- facturer defects, including eye injuries, even loss of fireworks this Indepen- early bird and sign up option to support the nish recommends. While short fuses and overcharg- limb.” dence Day is to take advan- now to walk or run with race from the comfort of fireworks are synonymous ing, can also be the cause. Children under the age tage of one of the many us on Sunday, November your couch! with Fourth of July and The U.S. Consumer Prod- of 15 are the group most professional fireworks dis- 10 at World’s Fair Park. The fundraising goal Independence Day cele- uct Safety Commission likely to sustain injuries plays taking place across BUDDY’S Race is a 5K for the 2013 Race is brations, the explosives (CPSC) states that 65 per- from fireworks. Children the county,” said Harnish. race that supports the $475,000, with 6,000 are also the cause of dan- cent of all fireworks inju- should never be allowed “These shows are carefully Thompson Cancer Sur- registered participants. gerous fires, millions of ries occur in the two weeks to play with fireworks of planned by licensed pro- vival Center’s Outreach Funds raised through the dollars in damages and on either side of July 4, any type. A standard spar- fessionals, registered with Program. To date the race will provide pros- nearly 10,000 emergency and a national average kler can burn up to 2,000 local fire departments and race has raised $5 mil- tate, skin, colon and cer- room visits nationally each of 200 people daily are degrees Fahrenheit and monitored for safety.” lion to support cancer vical cancer screenings year. admitted to the emergen- can cause severe burns The city of Knoxville is screenings and educa- and mammography in “Our priority is to keep cy room for fireworks inju- or eye injuries. According putting on its free annual tion for medically-under- 18 counties across our people safe this Fourth of ries. The consumption of to the CPSC, sparklers top Festival on the Fourth in served individuals in East region. Sign up now and July,” said Harnish. “That alcohol increases the risk the list of common fire- World’s Fair Park. The fes- Tennessee. be a part of saving the is why we want to remind of injury. works that cause injuries. tival with free food and Online registration is lives of our friends and residents that there are no “Fireworks are unpre- In addition to being dan- music begins at 4 p.m. available at www.bud- neighbors! safe home fireworks. Leave dictable and dangerous,” gerous, fireworks are ille- on July 4. The Knoxville dysrace.org. Registra- “Seven years ago, the danger to the profes- said Harnish. “Each year, gal to buy, sell, use or store Symphony Orchestra will tion is $30 for adults our lives were changed sionals and just enjoy the we see holidays ruined in Knox County. Those in play a free concert at 8 and $15 for children (18 when my wife Lisa was show.” with trips to the emergen- possession of fireworks, p.m. before a spectacular and under) for either the diagnosed with cancer,” Injuries from fireworks cy room from improper use even if purchased outside fireworks display at 9:35 5K or the 1 mile walk in says Race Co-Chair are often due to unsafe of fireworks. Injuries range the county, can be cited p.m. the park. If you aren’t a Cont. on page 2 PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 1, 2013 BUDDY’s MinuteClinic Opens Walk-in Medical Clinic Race Against Cancer online Inside CVS/pharmacy Store in Powell registration now open MinuteClinic, the largest pro- Cont. from page 1 vider of retail-based medical John McDevitt. “Her doc- clinics in the United States, tors are amazed that she has opened a new walk-in clinic has beaten the odds and inside the CVS/pharmacy store the obstacles that have in Powell at 417 Emory Rd. It is seemed to work against the 6th MinuteClinic location in her. Miracles do happen, the Knoxville area and 25th in and we want you to join us Tennessee. on our journey to the finish “Since opening our first store- line.” based clinic in Tennessee in Thompson Cancer Sur- 2005, we have helped to expand vival Center is committed access to high-quality, conve- to the belief that every nient care to thousands of res- person deserves a fighting idents who have visited us at chance to defeat cancer. convenient CVS/pharmacy loca- This year, we celebrate 20 tions near where they live and years of BUDDY’S Race work,” said Andrew Sussman, Against Cancer sponsors M.D., president, MinuteClinic and and participants joining the senior vice president/associate Center in that fight. Thank chief medical officer, CVS Care- you! mark Corporation. “We believe For more information MinuteClinic can be part of the Mayor Burchett and MinuteClinic employees cut the ribbon last week at the new Powell location. about the race or to regis- solution to Tennessee’s efforts to ter, visit www.buddysrace. broaden access to quality health pneumonia and Hepatitis A & B No appointments are required clinically appropriate) for the org or call (865)541-1227. services.” are available at most locations. at MinuteClinic and most health patient, as well as a diagnostic MinuteClinic nurse practitio- Walk-in shots for camp, sports insurance is accepted. For record that can be sent via elec- ners specialize in family health and college are available daily. patients paying cash or credit, tronic health record, fax or mail care and can diagnose, treat and In addition, MinuteClinic adminis- treatment prices are posted at to a primary care provider with write prescriptions for common ters a series of wellness services each clinic and on www.minute- patient permission. family illnesses such as strep designed to help patients iden- clinic.com. The cost for most The MinuteClinic walk-in medi- throat and ear, eye, sinus, blad- tify lifestyle changes needed to treatment starts at $79. cal clinic in Powell operates from der and bronchial infections. improve their current and future MinuteClinic practitioners use 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Minor wounds, abrasions, skin health, including screenings and a software program that at the Friday and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. conditions and joint sprains are monitoring for diabetes, high conclusion of each visit gener- Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 treated, and common vaccina- blood pressure and high choles- ates educational material, an p.m. Sunday. tions such as influenza, tetanus, terol. invoice and a prescription (when Faith If your walls could speak, part two Last week, we many Philistines. rejoicing, David comes David had invited Michal to by David. Maybe he was Christ and be the recon- looked at an inci- The story has a home to bless his wife. join him that day in danc- not showing her enough cilers in the home. Wives dent in the home romantic begin- Instead of greeting a wife ing before the Lord? What attention, like the man need to be the spiritual life of David that ning as David happy, she verbally attacks if he had fought for her love who comes home from encourages of the home, was quite messy. wins the heart of him. In return, David ver- like he had Goliath? work and then spends the not critical, respecting David committed the princess. As I bally attacks her family All of our stories are evening in front of the TV their husbands. Nothing adultery with the Samuel 6 begins, and then says the slave written in the mundane or on his phone texting drives a man to passiv- wife of one of his By Mark life is going great girls gave him more honor moments of life. The little and checking email. Be ity quicker than a critical valiant soldiers, Brackney, for David. He is than she has. Due to this choices and decisions intentional in building the wife. got her pregnant Minister of the married and he is conflict, they never slept write the story of who we marriage. Second, find the God can use the mess and then went Arlington Church bringing the Ark of together again and so the are. If David and Michal right time and place to dis- of your home for His glory, to great lengths of Christ the Covenant back death of the marriage. could have dealt better cover what the real issue like God did with David. to cover up his into Jerusalem to I wonder if this incident with the conflict in their is and then stick to the In Matthew 1:1, Jesus is “indiscretions.” What be housed. In the great would have gone differ- home, things would have issue. Third, start with the introduced for the first time went wrong? The prob- celebration, David begins ently, would we even have been much different. So positive. What if Michal as “the son of David.” Let lems for David began ear- to dance before the Lord. the incident of adultery what can we learn from complimented David on God redeem the story of lier. Michal is watching the fes- between David and Bath- this about dealing with his dance moves? David your home as the walls of David’s first marriage tivities from a window and sheba. What if Michal conflict in the home? wants encouragement, your home speak of God’s was to Michal. She was notices David dancing in showed security instead First, identify what the but all he gets is a critical healing presence. one of the daughters front of the slave girls dis- of insecurity in the home? real issue is. Michal laid spirit. of King Saul. She was robed. She is jealous and What if she welcomed into David and she is inse- Husbands need to step given to David for his embarrassed. David home instead of cure. Why? Maybe she up to be spiritual lead- role in killing Goliath and After a great day of despising him? What if needed to be reaffirmed ers, to love their wives like Seymour United Methodist Church News & Praises

By Dave Manners blessed and we all need meals on Wednesday eve- to praise and thank God nings are not being held As we soon celebrate, regularly for those many during the months of June Our freedom so dear, blessings, lest He decides and July, but they will Worship HE who so- to take them away! resume in August. blessed us! Pastor Rev. Jason Gattis, Each Wednesday eve- Welcome GOD to stay and all others, welcome you ning at 7:45 p.m., the near! to join with us for Sunday Praise Band rehearses. The U.S. is indeed well- morning worship. Our Tra- On Friday, July 5th, at 9 ditional Worship Service a.m., the “Scrapbooking” starts promptly at 8:45 fellowship group will meet a.m. with a more modern in the Fellowship Hall. Con- Contemporary Praise Wor- tact is Janelle McBride. All ship Service beginning at are welcome to attend. 11:00 a.m. Next Sunday, July 7th, All Sunday school class- brings the sacrament of es begin at 10 a.m., for Holy Communion to both a 45-minute, Biblical- worship services – PLUS ly-based study period the opportunity for us to between the two worship share our blessings with services. the local CROSS Ministries The “Soul Sisters” fellow- who help serve those less- ship group, which normal- fortunate in the Seymour ly meets every 1st Tues- area. day evening, has cancelled Please call our church their meeting for July and office at 573-9711. The will resume in August. informational website is: The weekly fellowship www.seymourumc.org. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 1, 2013 July 1, 2013 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 House to Home

Antiques & Collectibles Governor Haslam Amazing auction Proclaims July Beef Month sales coming soon Ah! Finally, the relaxing sounds Bazaars of fine furniture large auction venues to of summer. Kids are playing in the and outstanding items consolidate. backyard, neighbors greet one another from all over the world are Two of these upcoming on evening walks and the best sound on Fountain City Auction’s auctions have been dated of all – steaks sizzling on the grill, the calendar. You will not for July 12 and August 17 mouth-watering aroma letting everyone want to miss these sales and will be posted by the know someone’s grilling beef tonight! that include rare and high company on Auctionzip. It’s always grilling time in Tennessee, end items from several com with many photos but somehow the lazy days of summer fine estates and lifetime to view in the very near just make it that much better. collections. future. Governor Haslam has proclaimed I am happy to say that By Carl Sloan I cannot say enough July is Beef Month in Tennessee and the majority of contents good things about the that is something to celebrate! in these sales came from folks just owners of Fountain City Auction, Beef is a savory tasting, lean and like you that have called Fountain Greg and Sarah Lawson, and the nutritious source of protein, zinc, iron City Auction and requested my results that they produce. and B-vitamins, all important nutrients advice on how to gain the most Even with these large sales your body requires. Calorie for calorie, and highest gains on your personal coming up, I am still able to lean beef is one of the most nutrient- properties of all kinds. continue making visits and calls to rich foods: a 3 ounce serving of lean beef One living estate, in particular, your homes to discuss your items. has only 179 calories. That same serving that is being offered comes from a No charge, free assessments, no supplies more than 10% of the USDA daily top level executive of Mobil Oil, Co. pressure - just my experience to value for essential vitamins and minerals Ag Commissioner Julius Johnson, Beef Council that lived with his family in Saudi my neighbors and community. All needed for optimal health and weight. Chairperson Kristina McKee, and Governor Arabia, Japan, Italy, Greece and all you need to do is simply call Greg It’s an extremely versatile protein source. Bill Haslam over the Middle East for many years Lawson at (865)604-3468 and With 29 lean beef cuts to choose from, in the 1980s. The treasure trove of ask for me, Carl Sloan, to return including favorites such as tenderloin, the title, “Grill Master of the Neighborhood.” items that they acquired and brought your call and answer questions or sirloin, and flank steaks you can’t go wrong. For a list of the 29 lean cut of beef back could make some museums schedule a visit. So “Get Your Gill On” in July. You’ll be and great tasting healthy beef recipes green with envy. Fine inlaid French Tip of the week: In humid known as the “Hero of House” with your visit www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com . furniture and antiques, porcelains, weather, solid wood antique or family and who knows, you may even earn ivory, paintings, jewelry, numbering vintage furniture tends to swell, into the hundreds of items. making drawers difficult to slide. Other estate collections include Simply remove the drawers and rare and fine toys, military, sterling, rub a bar of soap or candle on the primitives, coins, jewelry, porcelains, inside glide rails to make the friction early items, art pottery and so disappear. much more it could take over four

Photo by Frances Hamilton Oates A driftboat-load of anglers floats the misty Clinch River below Norris Dam. Big Clinch River Cleanup Love the Clinch River? Road boat ramp (Miller’s Island). Sign up for the Big To register -- and to qualify for the free full breakfast -- please Clinch River Cleanup visit www.crctu.org and click on Big Clinch River Cleanup Registration. The first-ever Big Clinch River For more information, contact Buzz Cleanup starts at 8 a.m. on Sat- Buffington at buzzflo@bellsouth. urday, July 20, with a breakfast net or (865) 463-7167. In case of and briefing for all participants at severe weather, the cleanup will be the Museum of Appalachia, 2819 postponed until July 27. Andersonville Highway, Norris. The Clinch River Chapter TU works cleanup will wrap up about noon. to preserve and protect the Clinch Everyone who enjoys the river, River tailwater and its watershed from anglers to kayakers to wildlife through conservation projects and watchers, is invited to help remove through education of children and litter from the Clinch and its banks. adults in aquatic natural resourc- The communitywide cleanup is an es. Meetings are held the second expansion of annual pickups run Thursday of the month in the parish for many years by members of the hall at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Clinch River Chapter, Trout Unlimit- Norris, except when outdoor activi- ed. For this first year of the expand- ties are scheduled. ed event, volunteers will focus on For more information, contact the section between the Peach Frances Oates at (865)223-2055. Orchard boat ramp and the River PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s July 1, 2013 CLASSIFIEDS public notice employment For sale Real Estate commercial for rent DELL COMPUTER $125 Call James 237-6993 OR 230- COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL 8788. dell computers come SOUTH TWO COMPANY with flat screen monitor, TOWING FENCED 130 BY 130 keyboard, mouse, windows LOG CABIN ONLY $800 HALF Broccoli Casserole xp & microsoft word $400 CALL CHARLES 300-7866 2 pkgs frozen chopped broccoli Real Estate Real Estate ¼ c onion, chopped for rent for sale ½ c butter

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Lynette’s Civil War Talk City BPA Lunch Meeting On Tuesday, July 9, will be Wednesday, July Treasures 2013, the Knoxville Civil 10, at 11:45 a.m. at Cen- War Roundtable will host tral Baptist Church. The & Finds author and recently retired lunch sponsor for July is -- 4228 Asheville Hwy -- longtime Historian of the Jet’s Pizza. The speaker for Holston Shopping Center Vicksburg National Military this meeting will be Knox 30% off resale clothing Park Terry Winschel as its County Mayor Tim Bur- 20% off furniture speaker. At 8:00 p.m. Mr. chett. He will discuss the Banners, Signs & Lettering Flowers for all occassions Winschel will speak on the Knox County Budget. topic: “Crucial to the Out- Since taking office in come: Vicksburg.” The talk 2010, Mayor Burchett has is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and reduced the Knox County will be at the Bearden Ban- debt by approximately quet Hall at 5806 Kings- $60 million, as part of his ton Pike (next to Buddy’s commitment to cut debt service Directory BBQ and .2 mile east of the by $100 million by Fiscal intersection of Kingston Year 2016. He continues ceramic tile gutter painting stump Pike and Northshore Dr.) to show strong support installation cleaning removal To attend the talk only is for education, and under- $5.00. 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On July 10, excavating Mayor Burchett will speak Foothills Craft to the Fountain City BPA BOBCAT/BACKHOE /SMALL stump Guild Jury Fest about the recently-adopt- DUMP TRUCK. SMALL JOB removal Become a member of ed county budget and dis- SPECIALIST CELL 660-9645 OR the Foothills Craft Guild! cuss some of the challeng- 688-4803 Entries from fine craft arti- es facing Knox County Gov- sans will be accepted in ernment. Firefighter Lawn Service August for those interested handymen “You grow it, we mow it!” in joining the Guild. Char- Science Cafe Meeting 809-0938 tered in 1968, the Foothills The next meeting of ...... Craft Guild is the oldest the STFK Science Café is artisan’s guild in Tennes- scheduled for Saturday, W.F. LAWNCARE AND roofing see and is dedicated to pro- July 13, at 2:00 p.m. at LANDSCAPING. CALL FOR A moting and preserving the the Knoxville Zoo. There FREE ESTIMATE 256-8152 finest handmade crafts in will be a brief NOVA video the state. Their upcoming presentation followed by Fine Craft Fair, November an hour of questions and legal 15 – 17, has been named discussion with refresh- handymen swim Lessons a Top 20 Event by the ments. The discussion services HANDYMAN-MOST HOUSEHOLD Southeast Tourism Soci- topic is Tornadoes, and REPAIRS PAINTING, DRYWALL Swim Lessons: Youth & ety. Membership appli- our guest expert is Associ- REPAIR, PRESSURE WASHING, Adult Swim Classes. New cants must reside in Ten- ate Professor and Tornado GUTTERS CLEANED. BOB Classes begin each month. nessee, and crafts must be Debris Researcher Dr. John 255-5033 Call the Jump Start of original design produced A. Knox of the Department Program at Associated within the past two years. of Geography at the Univer- Therapeutics for more Entries may be hand-deliv- sity of Georgia. 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