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BE SAFE . WASH YOUR HANDS . WEAR A MASK . SOCIALLY DISTANCE COVID-19 2019 Knox County Total Confirmed % COVID-19 Cases/ Total COVID-19 % COVID-19 Deaths/ Weekly Total Population1 COVID-19 Cases2 Total Population Deaths2 Total Population 470,313 33,102 7% 365 .0008% Focus SOURCES 1. U.S. Census Bureau 2. Knox County Health Department data from 1/9/2021. School board Vaccination turnout larger than expected meets with1/9/2021 By Mike 470,313 Steely 33,102 7.0% 365 Senior Writer COVID-19 shots. citizens there than the 500 shots professionals, like care-givers and [email protected] 0.000776079Knox County has been a center available. As the 9 a.m. opening first responders, and any senior state leaders for huge increases in positive test- neared, the long line, which start- 75 or over. Within the line were Recently a line of hopefuls ing and deaths in recent weeks ed before 7 a.m., stretched from younger first responders and stretched totally around the large and months. the main entrance to around the seniors who were on walkers, in prior to special Expo Center in North Knoxville. The Knox County Health Depart- large building with two or three camp chairs and wheelchairs and The facility wasn’t hosting a ment had announced the clinic loop-back lines and extended at on foot. Although social distanc- session flea market or political rally but days before the Saturday, January one time to the front of the nearby ing was tried it became apparent By Ken Lay a vaccination clinic for qualify- 2 event and quickly discovered Weigel’s Store. that many of the citizens, all who ing people to get the first of two that morning that there were more The clinic was open to medical Continued on page 2 In a Knox County Leg- islative Meeting hosted by State Senator Becky Duncan Massey and Knox County Board of Education Solway Veterans Memorial Park Opens Chairperson Susan Horn By Mike Steely gave up two lives; the life Friday, many board mem- Senior Writer they were living and the [email protected] bers and leaders discussed life they could have lived. Knox County Schools’ legis- Until two years ago 9014 He also reminded us that lative priorities for the year. Solway Ferry Road in north- freedom comes with a very The meeting was held west Knox County was just high price, his words were virtually via Zoom and was an empty lot between Oak inspiring,” she said. attended by many city, Ridge Highway and Solway Efforts to create the park county and state leaders. Baptist Church. Then Reny memorial involved a par- The meeting was called McClain Lee had an idea. tial closing of the Solway to prepare for the state leg- “I guess it was me” she Ferry Road just beyond islature’s special session said. the park and that por- to begin on Jan. 18. The “That section of Highway tion was turned over to special session was called 62 there is recognized as the church. The park fea- specifically to discuss the ’Veterans Memorial Mile‘ tures a memorial brick budget and other KCS and it seemed only fit- wall with the emblems of needs that have changed ting to have a memori- all six military services, a since the COVID-19 pan- al site in that area,” she flag pole, benches and a demic has altered the edu- told The Focus. Lee talked walkway from Solway Ferry cation system. with state Representative Road to the monument, all One point of discussion Justin Lafferty and, after enhanced with landscap- was the need to alter or receiving his support, the ing. A square is reserved abolish standardized test- process began with sched- on the wall for the Space ing and evaluations of stu- uling a meeting with TDOT. Force plaque which will dents and the need to hold “There was a project be added when its logo is schools harmless for the team established and we available for public use. 2020-2021 academic year. could not have asked for Lee listed those involved State Senator Jason Laf- a more dedicated, hard- including Debbie and Mike ferty vowed that he would working and commit- Rutherford of TVARA, Jay do what needed to be done ted group of folks. Every- Ambrister of the Solway for the schools in Knox one was hands-on and Baptist Church, retired County to remain open. there for every step of the Brig. General Jim Munge- “We have a lot of prob- way,” Lee said. “Then I nast, the East Tennessee lems and that is why we’re talked with Pastor Logan Military Affairs Council, having this special ses- Parton from Solway Bap- Barbara Martocci, Barbara sion to deal with educa- tist Church about the idea Franks, Sylvia Whitehouse, tion,” Lafferty said. “We’ll and it met with immediate and many others. have a lot of these prob- The Solway Veterans Memorial Park began with an idea and is now open for anyone approval from the church Volunteers helped plant lems fixed. Is it going to be wanting to stop by and honor our nation’s veterans. Photo courtesy of Reny McClain leadership.” over 100 trees and shrubs, Continue on page 4 Lee. Lee said her father was a 22-year Army veteran and the Karns High School and as a child she lived on Junior ROTC helped spread numerous military bases in 50 bales of pine straw. our nation and in Germany. “So many people pitched Board of Health final vote on Commission Agenda Several other family mem- in to make the Solway Vet- erans Memorial possible, By Mike Steely bers served the nation as Senior Writer with them for consultation said that Dr. Buchanan for COVID-19 isolation and well. everyone who participated [email protected] should the effort pass. may appoint her own advi- quarantine. “I know the sacrifices played such an important Also on the agenda is sors. In other action the com- the military and their fami- role,” Lee said. In addition The Knox County Com- a resolution from Mayor Following the vote on the mission may discuss: hon- lies make and I have the to the volunteer workers, mission’s work session Glenn Jacobs to appoint dissolution of the Board of oring the late former Com- utmost respect for those more than 25 area busi- next Monday has three members to the new Com- Health, Dr. Buchanan is on missioner Wanda Moody; that serve,” she said. nesses and individuals agenda items dealing with mit-tee on Health and the agenda to give a pre- establishing a Fire and She said the church sup- provided labor and materi- their efforts concerning Economic Well-Being. sentation on the Commu- Technical Rescue Com- plied the land for the site als to make the Solway Vet- the health department. The agenda, as released, nity Health Assessment. It mittee and appointing a and will maintain it in the erans Memorial a reality. With the COVID-19 pan- has blanks in the slots is also possible that she commissioner to serve on future. (Please see A6 for the list demic raging in the state for names. The appoint- will speak to the commis- that body; and quarter- Reverend Doctor Pat of those who helped make and locally, the commis- ments include two econo- sion during Ward’s ordi- ly or semi-annual funding Polis, president of the the memorial a reality.) sioners may vote to dis- mists, an epidemiologist, nance to blunt the Board for the Karns Fire Depart- Capt. Bill Robinson Chap- The public is invited to solve the Board of Health a virologist, two business of Health. ment, the Knox County ter of Vietnam Veterans of visit the site during day- and make that overseeing leaders, two medical pro- The Health Department Rescue Squad and the America, spoke at the quar- light hours and the hope body an advisory board fessionals, a psychologist is also asking the commis- Seymour Volunteer Fire terly meeting of the TVA is that each visitor will find only. The committee meets or social worker and one sion for $ 266,508 in fund- Department. Retirees Association a few the site to be a place of on Tuesday, January 19, Knox County Commission- ing for the Volunteer Minis- The commission may weeks ago. “He reminded respect and honor to all due to Martin Luther King er. try Center to manage and accept a $250,000 us that those who died in those that served in the Jr. Day falling on the regu- Several commission operate homeless housing Continue on page 2 service to their country armed forces. lar Monday meeting date. members told The Focus The motion to relieve the they have not received the Board of Health from its names of the applicants or powers and place the pan- those favored for the posi- demic response solely in tions. The alternate com- for all your the hand of Health Direc- mittee would report to the automotive needs tor Dr. Martha Buchanan commission, the mayor, may pass in a split vote. and also advise the health Commissioner Kyle Ward director. Whether the new has led the effort but Dr. committee will replace 2026 N Charles G Seviers Blvd . Clinton, TN Buchanan has said she the Board of Health is relies on the board and unknown but the Knox 865.457.0704 may continue to meet County Law Director has www.rayvarnerford.com PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus January 11, 2021 Violence, Desecrating Capitol Not the Answer So, you can proba- But any Trump support- than in any election in our races. Biden and really believe he From a distance bly imagine my shock at ers who stormed the Capi- nation’s history. We should point out all has health problems that the scenes I watched on tol should know that they But violence is not the the fraud that was commit- mean those closest to him national television after the have hurt the country, answer. Breaking into the ted in hopes that our lead- will be running the country rally by Trump supporters President Trump, and the House and Senate Cham- ers can make sure that and making all the key deci- this past Wednesday. conservative cause. They bers is not the answer. fraud at such a huge scale sions. I am sure that the ones should be prosecuted. I have known since the never happens again. who stormed the Capitol They have played right day after the election that I was disappointed that But Mr. Biden has worked and those who even des- into the hands of the social- Joe Biden was going to be no court ever heard any of with Republicans on some ecrated that historic build- ists and the anti-Trump our next president. the cases the Trump law- things in the past, and he By John J. Duncan Jr. ing were a very small minor- media and have committed I was and still am dis- yers filed on the merits and has been very nice to me [email protected] ity of those who attended some of the most unpatri- appointed by that. I will instead dismissed them on every time I have ever been the rally. otic acts I have ever seen. always believe that he highly technical grounds. around him. Thanks to the kindness Until now, all the recent One of the greatest ‘won’ this election because But over the next couple We all should hope that of the people of East Ten- violence and looting had things about this coun- of hundreds of thousands of years, the state legisla- he survives these next four nessee, I had the privilege come from people on the try has been our tradition of illegal votes secured by tures and congress should years, because Kamala of working in our Nation’s left-wing fringe of American of peacefully transferring his supporters in five swing pass laws to require voter Harris has been rated the Capital for over 30 years. politics. power. states. ID’s, strictly limit mail- I have walked the halls Some have said that this I understand the frustra- But Republicans did in ballots, and purge the most left-wing member of of that Capitol building and latest violence was led by tion of Trump supporters, much better all across the voting rolls every year of the Senate. have participated in meet- Antifa and similar groups because I too, believe there country than anyone pre- those who have died or We certainly do not need ings there thousands of who wanted to embarrass was more fraud in this most dicted and won almost all of moved out of state. an extremist like her as times. conservatives. recent presidential election the most heavily-contested I did not vote for Joe president.

Are the Police Listening to My Phone Calls While I am in Jail? There may be a time when actually care about to prove your permission to perform a wiretap. would they not be allowed to them prove the case against you. you make some bad decisions guilt or innocence (unless you are Without getting too bogged down monitor phone calls? If you end up in jail, and you are and end up saying how drunk you are when in the legalese, a wiretap is an So if you find yourself in jail and on the phone, keep it very gen- in jail. While the cops pulled you over). What extreme measure only permit- talking to someone on the out- eral. Tell the person you are in there, you they are normally listening for is ted after a judge allows it, and side, do not get in to any specif- jail, and can they contact a bail may make conversations held by drug deal- the police show there was no ics about your charges or what bondsman about getting you out. a phone call ers. They want to know if there less extreme way to obtain the led to your arrest. It is very pos- If that is not an option, discuss to a friend is some grand scheme in place, information they were desiring to sible that conversation may be things that are not related to your or family or if there are other people they obtain (this was made famous in used against you. In that vein, if case. Above all, watch what you member and should be investigating. the HBO show, “The Wire”). you said something like, “I would say! By Jedidiah talk about Normally, a phone call may be However, when the phone accept a sentence of 5 years.” McKeehan what hap- recorded if one person who is calls are coming to and from the Well, that does not help your posi- Jedidiah McKeehan is an attor- pened. Are part of the conversation knows jail, the police may listen to the tion either. ney practicing in Knox County attorneyknoxville@ the police lis- the phone call is being recorded. calls, simply based on security As a criminal defense attorney, and surrounding counties. He gmail.com tening to your For example, if a divorcing couple reasons. They want no one plan- I will talk to the police about the works in many areas, including phone calls? They are. wants to record their spouse ning an escape or anything being case and they will say, “well, they divorce, custody, criminal, per- Let’s unpack this though. If you cussing them out, then they can smuggled in to the jail. The same told their dad on the phone they sonal injury, and estate planning. are in jail for a DUI, you are proba- record the phone call. The police with letters and other mail sent had 5 pounds of cocaine they Visit attorney-knoxville.com for bly not going to be saying anything cannot normally listen in on regu- to and from the jail. The police sold.” And I just shake my head more information about this legal in your phone calls that the police lar phone calls without obtaining may inspect those items, so why because you have just helped issue and other legal issues.

Board of Health final vote on Commission Agenda

Cont. from page 1 donation from the Boyd Foundation for five new dog parks and discuss a sug- Many more than 500 citizens turned out recently at the EXPO Center to get the limited number of COVID-19 vaccines. Many citizens have gestion from the Commit- complained that the elderly citizens, those over 75 years of age, had to stand in the line for the shots. Photo by Mike Steely. tee on Committees to dis- solve the Court’s Subcom- mittee. A tax break for 64 acres Vaccination turnout larger than expected for a mixed-use retail and Cont. from page 1 had a severe reaction to Reserve Corps volunteers, over two weeks, they had primarily working in outpa- residential development wore masks, were not fol- vaccines in the past were and 48 temporary and full- vaccinated nearly 4,000 tient health care settings. at 11230 Kingston Pike is lowing those distancing encouraged to not take the time Knox County Health people. The statement The full outline of Phase also on the agenda. guidelines. shot. A second shot will Department members. At went on to acknowledge 1a1 and 1a2 groups can Discussion items in a When the door opened be required of those who 10 a.m. Health Depart- future efforts: be found in the statewide work session are picked for shots the qualifying received the vaccine. ment Director Dr. Martha As calls increase, the plan. by Chairman Larsen Jay or 500 people were counted By the turnout it was Buchanan held a press department is working Residents and staff of suggested by other com- and the rest in line were obvious that most people conference in the other to add more phone lines long-term care facilities will mission members. Current- dismissed. Some esti- approve of getting the vac- end of the facility. to the Public Information receive their vaccinations ly there are 50 items on the mates had the crowd at cine. Some complained Dr. Buchanan reminded Line (865-215-5555) and through a federal partner- agenda. between 750 and 1,000 about having to stand in the public that the event offer online registration for ship with select private people. line and noted that some is only the first of other vaccination appointments. pharmacies – not KCHD. As each individual other counties were giving events to be planned by Additional information will “Until experts fully Congratulations to entered the building their shots in a drive-thru event the health department. be released as it is avail- understand the protection Keven and MaryHelen temperature was taken, where people could stay She said that taking part able. a COVID-19 vaccine pro- Luke on the birth of questions about symptoms in their cars. Knox County in the first of the public KCHD continues to vac- vides, it remains incred- their son, Knox Henry. were asked, and each was had been doing drive immunization event was cinate those in Phases ibly important that every- Born on December 2 given a form to complete. through testing at the voluntary and more events 1a1, 1a2 and those 75 one, regardless of vacci- at 11:39 a.m. at Fort After receiving the vaccine Health Department and will be planned when more years and older. Phase nation status, continues Sanders, Knoxville. each person was asked to other locations on various vaccine has arrived. 1a1 includes in-patient to practice the Five Core He weighed 4lbs, wait 15 or 30 minutes to days and hours and that By 12:15 p.m., roughly health care providers, Actions in every setting,” 2.5oz at birth. Proud make sure there was no information is available on three hours after opening, first responders with said Dr. Buchanan. “These grandparents are Mr. reaction. Some of those their website. all 500 doses had been direct exposure to the measures, if practiced con- and Mrs. Diego Egas who received the shot Inside the Expo Center, administered. public and staff mem- sistently, will reduce the of Lilburn, GA and Mr. were asked by The Focus workers included eight Ten- Last Thursday, the health bers and residents of burden of disease in our and Mrs. Dewayne Luke if the wait was worth it and nessee Air National Guard department released a long-term care facilities. community.” of Hahira, GA. all said “Yes.” People who members, 42 Medical statement that said in just Phase 1a2 includes those

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It’s sup- having an actual human thing as genders. So if “That’s not who we are” McGovern of Massachu- posed to be part of “Knox- being answering the phone that’s true, we need to find are so in touch with the setts almost swooned as villians Against Injustice” when the power is out. a new word for it, because feelings of Americans he Tweeted, “I’m proud to but the hashtag is a ter- With a budget of almost with no genders, we’re all in they aren’t that concerned start the 117th Congress rible injustice against the $1 BILLION (bet most of the same boat. about practical things like by drafting these historic police, the great majority you readers didn’t know Can there be equal jobs or putting food on the rule changes.” I wonder if of whom are hard-working, that), you can afford to rights for women if there table. The same woman Pelosi still refers to herself fine people. have somebody answering are no genders? Should who scoffed at the Trump by those awful discrimina- your phones during emer- By Steve Hunley, the Gender Equality Act tax cuts as “crumbs” yet tory female pronouns? Do KUB Blues gencies. It provides com- Publisher be repealed? Is there termed the $600 “stimu- you reckon her grandchil- fort for many and the most [email protected] such a thing as “trans” lus” payments as “signifi- dren call her “Grandpar- The recent snow-relat- vulnerable group without people if there are no gen- cant” is here to lead the ent”? ed power outage all across smartphones are almost No More Gender ders? Again, the very same way out of the wilderness. Of course the change Knox County was an abject always the elderly and the For some years, an ele- people who say science is That Nancy Pelosi, she of won the approval of Alex- lesson that someone poor. Automation is never ment of the Democrat- real are insisting there is no the $25,000 refrigerator andria Oscasio-Cortez, but needs to send the Knoxville a real substitute for actual, ic Party, especially those such thing as gender. who considers herself a she’s a moron, so that can’t Utilities Board a message real, live human beings. “woke” folks have told us Maybe that means Joe connoisseur of dark choc- be a surprise to anyone. which needs to be heard KUB Board members there is no such thing as Biden is the first lady pres- olate and keeps a horde of The idea for the change in loud and clear. In full dis- think about your consum- gender. One nutcake out ident and Kamala Harris $90 per gallon ice cream in the rules is supposed to closure, my wife and I sat ers and while you’ll never there says parents who is the first man of Indian that fancy fridge, is appar- have originated with the in the dark for about five work as hard as the men identify the gender of their descent to be vice presi- ently so in touch with what House Office of Diversity hours on Christmas Eve. At and women of your work- unborn child are commit- dent? the American people need, and Inclusion. Just think, least one of my friends and force, do something for the ting child abuse. The mere The idea someone can want and demand. She’s somebody in Washing- his partner had no power people who pay for every- notion someone would call identity as a man today and still the same Nancy Pelosi ton, D.C. is making some- (and no, they are close to thing. You can afford it. parents finding out the is a woman on Thursday is, who thought you ought thing like $150,000 annu- downtown in the City of gender of their unborn child to be polite about it, utterly to be locked down but ally (God knows it could be Knoxville) for about 2 1/2 Comparing Mayors is some form of child abuse ridiculous. More likely the the salon should be open much more) to sit around days. is deranged. I can’t imag- people pushing this notion for her. Nutty Nancy did and justify their job by Have you noticed when When our congressman, ine how anyone could even are just plain nuts. It will be achieve a new milestone, thinking up stuff like this. you call to report a power Tim Burchett, was Knox take that kind of nonsense a wonder if they aren’t col- she’s the oldest person The change in the rules outage, the KUB recorded County mayor, he rode seriously. lectively devoured by raven- ever to be elected Speaker also made the House Office message cheerfully tells around everywhere with the Now the Democrats in ous squirrels. of the House. of Diversity and Inclusion you that you can go online road crews when it snowed. the U. S. House of Repre- Yes, Speaker of the Nope, no more “Mom” or permanent. Aren’t you and check your status, etc. Burchett fielded questions, sentatives are basically House Nancy Pelosi, She- “Dad”, there are no “uncles” relieved? I imagine that’s The KUB Board needs to called to check on folks and saying there are no fathers, Who-Must-Be-Obeyed, or “aunts”, no “brothers” been on the minds of tens realize there are tens of stayed on the move. Tim mothers, brothers, sisters, decided the biggest priori- or “sisters”, only parent/s, of millions of Americans, thousands of people who Burchett never rested until etc. There is no gender. ty for the newly elected U.S. sibling/s and “parent’s sib- changing the rules of the don’t have smart phones, the weather had passed. Keep in mind, these are House of Representatives ling.” So are you all ready House of Representatives so no, they can’t go online Indya Kincannon played in precisely the same loons was eliminating “gendered to have your kids call you by to eliminate gendered lan- when the power is out. the snow with her family who love to croon, “Follow language” from the rules. your first name? No more, guage. Yes, biology is still The folks out doing the and posted pictures on the science!” or “The sci- Not the COVID pandemic, “Hey, Mom!” Get used a science and the leftists actual hard work on Christ- social media. There’s a ence is real!” Evidently biol- not worrying about delivery to the far more inclusive, and “woke” idiots can pre- mas Eve and Christmas Day nice contrast in leadership ogy must not be a science of the vaccine to the Ameri- “Hey, Parent” or perhaps, tend there’s no such thing, (and for days afterward) styles and “hands on” gov- any longer because Virgin- can people, not repairing or “Hiya, Nadine.” “Hiya, Phil.” which borders on insanity. deserve more appreciation ernment. That’s a big part ia, yes there really are bio- helping the crippled econ- Believe it or not, the Dem- My dog is a girl and her and thanks than words will of the reason why Tim Bur- logical differences between omy caused by the coro- ocrats are so delusional name is Sophie, not Bob. allow. All of us are grate- chett is our congressman; men and women and boys navirus, or anything like they are actually bragging ful to you for your efforts he really does care about and girls. If there are no that. Nope, Nancy and the about their “accomplish- Injustice? on behalf of your custom- the people he represents longer any genders, is there House Democrats thought ment.” Pelosi described ers. You folks at the top of and not just at election even such a thing as gay the most pressing prob- the rule change as “the David Hayes, who ran the KUB food chain, how- time. There isn’t an elitist people? Is there such a lem in the country today most inclusive in history.” I for City Council in 2019 ever, are a bit of a differ- bone in his body. thing as straight people? is getting rid of gendered don’t know how inclusive is and is likely to run against ent story. Not only doesn’t Final funds for Jackson Avenue Special Committee on Sheriff and Merit ramps before council Council called By Mike Steely By Mike Steely Senior Writer proposed building on Revitalization project committee vote of 8-6. Senior Writer members will also discuss [email protected] the 2100 block to span may get $500,000 A lot at 8300 East [email protected] the governance of the Merit The Jackson Avenue the public right-of-way for the Community Walker Springs Lane Council. ramp replacement in an alley between S. Development Corporation currently zoned for The division between At the end of the spe- program gets a final vote 21st Street and 22nd in a request from that OP (Office Park) may the Knox County Sheriff’s cial meeting the members when the Knoxville City Street, on a request corporation. Ziggurat be changed to RN-5 Department and the Merit may discuss their next Council meets Tuesday. from the Department of Development LLC may (General Residential Council may get some addi- step in the ongoing con- The council may vote to Engineering. Council will get an agreement of Neighborhood) after a tional attention Thursday flict between the sheriff’s add almost $188,000 to also consider a proposed $233,458 for the 2021 split planning vote of 8-6. when Knox County Com- administration and the the contract with Vaughn canopy encroachment Curb Cuts Project. An The council may also mission Chairman Larsen council. & Melton Consulting on the 2100 block of application for $161,500 consider appointments Jay will host a combined The special commit- Engineers which would Cumberland Avenue. from the Appalachia High by the mayor of Twuanna meeting on Zoom. tee members include Jay up the total sum to $1.32 In other actions the Intensity Drug Trafficking Munroe to the City The special called com- as Chair, Commissioners million to complete council is being asked Area may be approved as Pension Board, Natalia mittee meeting at 5 p.m. Richie Beeler and Court- the historic project. to allocate a subgrantee part of a multi-jurisdiction Almonacid and Charles will include a discussion on ney Durrett, Lysette Aviles, The 100-year-old agreement with the law enforcement effort. Kwit to the Knoxville the re-application policies Mike Ruble, Gina Oster, ramps were totally Knoxville Area Urban A zoning change for Tree Board and the of former sheriff employ- Paula Taylor, Lt. Krystal rebuilt over the past 16 League for homeless several lots on Greenway reappointment of Robert ees and review the military Gibson, Lt. Gabe Mullinax months in the style of the prevention. The Drive from RN-1 single Graves to that body. discharge policies. The and Scott Broyles. original structures and $225,000 grant is part family residential to RN2 many of the original brick of the city’s COVID-19 may be approved. The pavers were reused. The funding requested by the change was approved in rebuild effort meant the Community Development a 13-0 vote by Knoxville- relocation of utilities and Department. Knox County Planning. securing the adjoining Habitat for Humanity Another section of buildings’ facades. The may be able to purchase Greenway Drive property, end of January is the a lot at 3316 Thomas 2613, 2615 and 2625, deadline for the project. Street for $1,500 under may be rezoned from The ramps were built the city’s Homemakers Office to Highway to join Jackson Avenue to Program. The council Commercial, following Gay Street and connect may also approve a grant the split planning at the bridge there application to the state spanning the railroad for $150,000 to go to the tracks. It completes one Knoxville-Knox County of the city’s projects in Emergency Management helping to rejuvenate Agency for salaries and Jackson Avenue and operation expenses. the Old City area. Another grant Vaughn & Melton application for $20,000 During these di cult times, join us every will also probably get may by be approved, Sunday in person in approval for “as-needed” with no city match, for our sanctuary and on contract for future right- a planning phase for Facebook Live at 11 a.m. of-way acquisition, equity and inclusion. Wednesday at 7pm: Bible location and related The building at 410 Study and Youth ROC services in a three- Magnolia Avenue 3320 New Beverly Church year agreement. may be granted an Road, Knoxville The Cumberland encroachment on public Rev. Eddie Sawyer, Pastor Avenue area may right-of-way on Magnolia [email protected] also get an “air rights and Depot Avenues. 865-546-0001 easement” to allow a The Western Heights www.NewBeverly.org PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus January 11, 2021 Knoxville, Home of the Sunsphere Since 1982 it home to a restau- Park. I worked one summer United Methodist Church on has been a land- rant. After the fair, as a college intern in the the right, crossed Henley mark along Knox- Knoxville hosted late Congressman John J. Street, went past the Medi- ville’s beautiful sky- the Miss USA Pag- Duncan’s Knoxville office cal Arts Building on the left, line. The big, shiny eant. One of the which was located in the and finally arrived at the Fed- ball sitting high in opening scenes on United States Post Office/ eral Building. the air atop a ped- the televised pro- Federal Building. Every day When work began on the estal is one of the gram showed the after class I walked from World’s Fair project, it was most recognized reigning Miss USA the Humanities Building on an exciting time to see the symbols of the By Ralphine Major standing on top of The University of Tennessee “scruffy little city” trans- 1982 World’s Fair. ralphine3@yahoo. the Sunsphere! campus up to the Federal form an area of downtown Postcards, pic- com My thoughts Building on Main Street. My and welcome the world to tures, and tiny rep- trail back to a route went up Cumberland Knoxville! licas of the structure were time before construc- Avenue. As I recall, Bradley’s Words of Faith: Casting all Picture of the Sunsphere at center towering above the sold during the fair. One tion began on the site that Steakhouse was on the left. your care upon Him, for He United States Post Office Building, by Ralphine Major. floor of the Sunsphere was would become World’s Fair I went passed Church Street cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7. By Ray Hill [email protected] Bad times and a bit of good Pandemic takes Good-bye minutes quickly of the disease by watching crawling with COVID-19, 2020! I’m glad gave way to feel- the faces of my parents. but home has, thus far, center stage at you’re gone. ing tired, achy, They were scared for Jim’s been a place where we can The past year and feverish. return to good health and escape the danger. BoE work session has been one of Nearly every the lasting effects of hep- Many families have By Ken Lay the worst that kid in school atitis. All I knew is my best strengthened during this 75 days of instruction,” he I have spent in came down with friend and playmate was time. Without a doubt, The Knox County Board of said. “We had some clo- my life. Others cases of the confined to bed for weeks. times have arisen when Education held its first work sures. with whom I’ve measles, either I worried about him and family members have session meeting of 2021 “We may have schools talked feel the the full-blown missed my twin. driven each other crazy. Wednesday night and the closed. They may be closed same way, and By Joe Rector version or the The winters of 1965, However, when crises have COVID-19 pandemic again two at a time or it may be too many expe- [email protected] 3-day variety. A 1996, and 2003 were arisen, it’s those same took center stage. the whole district. (But) we rienced the loss rash covered our brutal. In those years, my people in the household Superintendent Bob made a commitment to the of loved ones to this pan- bodies, and a fever accom- dad, mother, and broth- that offer the support and Thomas discussed his deci- parents of 45,000 of our demic during the year. panied that. We were con- er passed. Going through comfort. Some parents sion to switch exclusively to students that we would pro- That makes my squawk- fined to bed and, in gen- holidays without them and children have learned virtual learning for the final vide an opportunity for in- ing about being stuck at eral, felt lousy. A young for the first time brought new respect for each other week of the recently com- person learning, provided home sound more than a child can only lie in bed nothing but heartbreak as they’ve been forced to pleted fall semester and that we felt like we could little petty. Still, I remem- for just so long before he and a sense of pessi- remain in the close con- his decision to re-open the safely do that.” ber past winters that tried turns grumpy and moody. mism. Watching those fines of home. county’s campuses last Thomas also announced my patience and spirits as At that age, children still persons we loved waste Let’s hope 2021 sees week. that teachers and other well. enjoy school and want to away from the attacks of the end of this cursed pan- School resumed on school personnel could The mumps was a dis- be in the classroom with cancer eroded my faith demic. At the same time, Monday, Jan. 4 with a receive the COVID-19 vac- ease with which we older friends every day. To make in something bigger than let’s hope we have learned teacher in-service day and cine as early as late Febru- folks dealt. My brother Jim things even worse, no tele- myself. It was only as I got a bit more compassion Thomas said that the atten- ary or early March. and I had them at the same vision or reading was rec- far enough away from the and appreciation for each dance rate was between “Everyone will have the time, and our poor mother ommended as those activi- pain that I realized that, in other. Bad things will con- 96-97 percent for teachers opportunity to be vaccinat- fell ill with them as well. A ties could cause harm to fact, a God was walking tinue to occur in our lives, and that attendance had ed as soon as it becomes throat that was so sore it young eyes. with me every painful step. but perhaps we learned to been at least 95 percent available,” Thomas said. hurt just to swallow saliva Jim contracted hepatitis The fact is that this shut- better handle them. during the first two days of Also at the meeting, was one downside. Daddy when he was in elemen- down of life that we’ve Be well this year, wear instruction on Tuesday and Assistant Superintendent worked split shifts, so my tary school. His eyes and experienced for the last a mask, wash your hands, Wednesday. and Chief Financial Officer mother’s parents came to skin both had a yellow tint, year hasn’t been all bad. and defeat this killer once “On Monday, it wasn’t Ron McPherson updated stay with us. I’m not sure and he was a sick puppy. We’ve discovered that and for all. Then we can a student day but we had the tax revenue and the how they kept from being He had no appetite, and home is that safe place once again gather for fel- between 96-97 percent infected. Having energy weight fell off him in no that we all need. The rest lowship and activities. teachers’ attendance rate,” numbers for October were enough to play for a few time. I realized the danger of the world might be Thomas told the school steady and above projec- board Wednesday night at tions, he said. the Andrew Johnson Build- “This continues to be pos- ing. “Anything over 90 per- itive,” McPherson said. “We cent puts us in the green. had a projection of $22.2 “We had an attendance million and we received rate of 95.17 percent on $22.7 million. November Wednesday and our sub- and December may not be stitute fill rate was at 67 as positive as we expected, percent, anything under 70 but that doesn’t mean that percent is red, but this was it’s necessarily bad.” better.” The board also received While the coronavirus a Project GRAD update pandemic keeps things Wednesday night and grad- uncertain, Thomas said uation rates at both Fulton that he’s committed to and Austin-East were higher keeping schools open for than projected according as long as possible. to Executive Director Ronni “We completed 70 of Chandler. School board meets with state leaders prior to special session Cont. from page 1 lose $8 million in funding perfect? No. because the district is serv- “But we’ll be able to ing 2,200 less students resolve most of these than it did at this time last issues.” year. Prior to the meeting, Horn Horn said that those stu- said that she received news dents are now being home that the district stands to schooled. receive more than $50 mil- “We have 2,200 stu- lion in additional money. dents who are not in the “I just found out about building and not attending this last night and I had to virtually because their par- read it three or four times ents are home schooling to make sure that I read it them,” she said. correctly,” Horn said. She noted that if the dis- KCS Superintendent Bob trict loses funding, KCS Thomas was elated and would have to cut staff. She said that the extra fund- also said that she assumes ing would be a big help as that those students would the district had to spend return to the district at approximately $10 million some point. in unbudgeted expendi- On testing, KCS Vice tures due to the coronavi- Chair Virginia Babb said rus pandemic. that while she’s not Near the end of the meet- opposed to testing, this ing, Lafferty said that he year has made things more found that the funds were difficult than usual. to be allocated for repairs “You may have students and upgrades to ventilation in and out of the classroom and to help with the effort and TNReady is disruptive to reopen schools. anyway,” she said. “It’s In regards to holding almost like students are schools harmless, Thomas on lockdown for two weeks. said that if the legislature “I support testing but chooses not to do so, Knox with everything going on County Schools stands to this year, it’s just too much.” PAGE A4 The Knoxville Focus January 11, 2021 January 11, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A5 A King & Queen Come To Washington Pages from the Past

By Ray Hill [email protected]

The fascination with Roosevelt hoped a visit royal families is hardly to the shores of America new. I well remember would allow Americans to just how many people have a better understand- were caught up in the ing of their British cous- wedding of Prince Charles ins. While it might seem to Diana Spencer. Like ostensibly social in nature, 75 days of instruction,” he every capitol of a civilized FDR gambled it would said. “We had some clo-country, Washington, help to foster a political sures. D.C. has a vibrant social bond between the United “We may have schools life and the visit of King States and Great Britain. closed. They may be closed George VI and his queen, King George VI wrote two at a time or it may be Elizabeth, to the United back, in responding to the whole district. (But) we States captivated much President Roosevelt’s invi- made a commitment to the of the country. Those tation to visit the United parents of 45,000 of our folks who have watched States, his acceptance. COURTESY LIBRARY OF CONGRESS The Crown on Netflix The King told the Presi- students that we would pro- King George VI of Great Britain is in the center of the first row with his Queen, Elizabeth. On the far left is Congressman realize their daughter dent he and the Queen vide an opportunity for in- Sol Bloom of New York and the far right is Senator Key Pittman of Nevada as they walk down the steps of the American is Queen Elizabeth II. could only manage a person learning, provided Capitol. that we felt like we could The invitation to visit short visit to America as safely do that.” America had come from the British were living Thomas also announcedPresident Franklin Delano through “disturbed days” Fortunately, the British turned out in an array of Walter Chandler of Mem- a reporter he was far that teachers and other Roosevelt and it was in Europe. William C. ambassador solved that summer white suits. For- phis, and Jere Cooper too busy working on school personnel could heralded throughout Bullitt, FDR’s ambassa- problem by announcing tunately, white suits had of West Tennessee all social security matters to receive the COVID-19 vac-the media of the day dor to France, had writ- the event was only for the indeed been sanctioned opted for the more formal discuss social matters. cine as early as late Febru-for no reigning British ten the President, “The Members of Congress. by the British Embassy. wear. Freshman con- Senator Robert R. ary or early March. monarch had ever trod grand smash seems fairly Still, curious The only member of the gressman Albert Gore, Reynolds of North Carolina “Everyone will have theon American soil. The imminent.” Tennesseans descended Tennessee Congressio- Joe Byrns Jr., Wirt Court- quipped he had chosen United States and Great As President Roosevelt upon Washington, D.C. nal delegation who was ney and Herron Pearson not to attend the party opportunity to be vaccinat- Britain had something of had calculated, the widely and the Volunteer State’s not going to the garden all wore their “every-day as the king and queen ed as soon as it becomes a checkered history since covered visit of King senior United States party was Congressman work clothes” which the could not vote in his home available,” Thomas said. the Colonies broke away George and Queen Eliza- senator, Kenneth D. Sam D. McReynolds of media said didn’t seem to state. He remained at Also at the meeting, from the British Empire. beth was a rousing public McKellar, threw open the Chattanooga. McReyn- make much difference to the Capitol, entertaining Assistant Superintendent The Capitol still carries relations success. The doors of his office to his olds was ailing and had the royal pair. In fact, one North Carolina visitors. and Chief Financial Officer scars from the War of great-great-great grand- constituents. McKellar only been released from reporter thought if expres- The lack of gracious- Ron McPherson updated 1812 when President son of King George III sol- suite of offices in the old Bethesda Naval Hospital sion was any measure, the ness demonstrated by the tax revenue and the James Madison and First emnly laid a wreath at the Senate Office Building where he had been treat- King and Queen enjoyed young Congressman Joe numbers for October wereLady Dolly Madison had tomb of George Wash- afforded onlookers a ed for a heart condition. “lawmakers so attired all Byrns Jr. appalled a goodly steady and above projec-to flee before British ington. Their Britannic particularly good view Although the congress- the more.” The King, who number of the people he tions, he said. troops burned down the Majesties enjoyed their of Delaware Avenue, man’s doctors thought was about 6’2 and tow- represented in the Her- “This continues to be pos-White House. Relations first hot dogs at Presi- which was along the McReynolds was doing ered over his 5’2 Scottish mitage District, which itive,” McPherson said. “We between the two countries dent Roosevelt’s home route of the parade for “splendidly”, they did not wife, personally greeted was famous for its hos- had a projection of $22.2 had not always been in Hyde Park, much to King George and Queen want him overly excit- every Member of Con- pitality. It was unthink- million and we receivedamicable and there were the horror and dismay of Elizabeth. According to ed. In fact, Congress- gress in the receiving line able to many of the folks $22.7 million. November periods when it was his mother, Sara Roos- the Chattanooga News, man McReynolds was with grace, good cheer he represented he would and December may not bedownright tense. The evelt. The King ate his McKellar hosted more not doing at all splendid- and impeccable manners. publicly say anything as positive as we expected,United States had entered hot dog and immediate- people from his home ly; he would die a month Every member of the unkind about the Brit- but that doesn’t mean thatthe first World War on the ly asked for another. The state than any other later from heart disease. Tennessee Congressional ish monarchs. It was a it’s necessarily bad.” side of the Allies, which King and President Roo- senator that day. At the British Embassy, delegation had something foolish statement, which The board also receivedincluded Great Britain, but sevelt sipped beers on a Tennessee’s junior U.S. King George stood for a kind to say about the royal he soon denied making. a Project GRAD update it was Franklin Roosevelt warm day with a variety of senator, Tom Stewart, few moments, scanning couple, save for one: Con- Byrns certainly had nei- Wednesday night and grad-and his invitation, as folks, including the great, found his own office abuzz the assembled congress- gress Joseph W. Byrns Jr. ther the courtliness or uation rates at both Fulton well as King George’s near great, and plain, with excitement. His man and senators and of Nashville. Returning political acumen of his and Austin-East were higher acceptance of that everyday people. Perhaps staff members were all was then joined by his to his office, Byrns com- father. Joe Byrns Jr. was than projected according invitation, which ushered the only snag in the pro- agog over the reception Queen, who was attired in plained, “What a couple of renominated in 1940 but to Executive Director Ronni in a new era between gram was an overly long at the British Embassy white satin. Queen Eliza- flat tires they turned out lost to an Independent. Chandler. our two nations. Since presentation of a Native and listened eagerly beth wore white shoes, to be.” Byrns was serv- A formal dinner at the that time, Great Britain American dance by per- for tidbits about the a starched white lace ing his first term in Con- White House hosted by has always been the formers selected by First apparel being selected hat and carried long lace gress and was the son President Roosevelt and greatest ally of the United Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. by the wives of senators, gloves and a parasol. and namesake of Joseph First Lady Eleanor Roo- States and vice versa.. The royals had crossed including Mrs. Stewart. Senator McKellar, elegant W. Byrns, the late Speak- sevelt featured a menu When President Roo- the U. S. – Canadian Like many senatorial in his black cutaway with er of the House and for of clam cocktail, calf’s sevelt sent his invitation border to enter Niagara wives, Helen Stewart braided edges, was the decades the congressman head soup, terrapin, for the royal couple to Falls, New York. King had immediately gone sixth senator to be pre- from Tennessee’s “Hermit- boned capon (chicken), visit America, Europe was George and Queen shopping for a new dress sented to Their Majes- age District.” Byrns added cranberry sauce, peas, under the dark clouds of Elizabeth visited New York as soon as she knew ties. McKellar later relat- an uncomplimentary com- buttered beets, sweet war. Adolf Hitler, once City, the site of the World’s she would be attending ed the King had offered ment about the Queen’s potato cones, cornbread, Chancellor of Germany, Fair before departing for the garden party at the his hand “in regular Ten- “wooden gestures.” frozen cheese and cress now ruled as a supreme Washington, D.C. where British Embassy. Mrs. nessee style.” Senator Senator McKellar salad. For dessert, the dictator. Allied with the couple was received Stewart came back with McKellar took the King’s said, “I was impressed guests enjoyed maple Benito Mussolini, the fas- formally as if it were an a white and chartreuse hand and shook it, saying, by their graciousness and almond ice cream cist dictator of Italy, Hit- official State Visit. In New dress bought especially “I am glad to welcome you and friendliness and with white pound cake ler’s appetite for expan- York, the King had sipped for the occasion. Senator to our country.” The King sociability.” Senator Tom and coffee. The gold ser- sion - - - he had already tea with J. P. Morgan, the Stewart told a reporter quickly replied, “I am very Stewart told reporters he, vice used for the dinner annexed neighboring American titan of finance. he was in something of happy to be here.” McK- too, liked the royal couple for the King and Queen of Austria and swallowed A reception given by a quandary as to what to ellar, moving to shake and had been struck by Great Britain, ironically, Czechoslovakia - - - had the King and Queen wear himself, confessing hands with the Queen, the “Democratic” manner dated back to the admin- not been appeased by for official Washington he owned a cutaway coat said, “I am glad to greet in which the British istration of James Madi- Great Britain and France. caused a frenzy of activity, and striped trousers, you” and was pleased monarchs conducted son. In his toast to the Franklin Roosevelt was especially on the part of which was considered when she chirped, “I themselves. Walter royal couple, FDR lifted one of the shrewdest pol- the Capitol’s women folk, formal wear for men at the thank you ever so much.” Chandler offered, “They’re his glass and said, “It iticians ever to occupy who hurried to select time. Stewart confessed Senator Tom Stewart just folks.” Congressman is because each nation the White House. It was gowns. Initially, only a he also had his eye on was grinning when he Wirt Courtney said, “The is lacking in fear of the FDR who guided Amer- few ranking members “a neat, cool, white suit.” approached, having decid- queen was lovely, and I other that we have unfor- ica through two of the of Congress were to “Senator Ellender (of ed upon a double-breast- was very much impressed tified borders between greatest, almost certain- be invited to a garden Louisiana) and some of ed summer suit instead of with the king.” Herron us. It is because neither ly the greatest challeng- party at the British the others are going to the more formal cutaway Pearson admitted his of us fears aggression es, to face our nation in Embassy, but the outcry wear white suits,” Tom coat. The members of “estimate of them on the part of the other modern times: the Great was so vociferous the Stewart explained. “I the House followed those increased tremendously.” that we have entered no Depression and World Ambassador invited might do it myself. I am of the Senate in the pro- Republican Carroll Reece race of armaments the War II. Roosevelt real- the congressmen and giving it plenty of thought.” cession. Each came in of upper East Tennessee one against the other.” ized the strength of iso- their wives. Senators Senator McKellar, a the receiving line accord- said he had been When King George lationist sentiment in the and congressmen bachelor, was not all ing to his or her senior- “particularly impressed VI and Queen Elizabeth country as Hitler threat- were deluged by most atwitter over the impend- ity. J. Will Taylor, a Repub- with the charm of the returned to Britain in ened the peace of the everyone they had ever ing party and said he lican who represented queen.” Congressman 1939, they took the good world in Europe and the known, along with those would probably wear his the Second Congressio- Jere Cooper, a high will and good wishes Japanese Empire gob- they had never met, all cutaway coat unless he nal District, arrived wear- ranking member of of millions of America bled up territory in the of whom were begging thought several of the ing a blue serge busi- the Ways and Means back home with them to Far East. President for tickets to the event. gentlemen would be ness suit. Carroll Reece, Committee, gruffly told Buckingham Palace. PAGE A6 The Knoxville Focus January 11, 2021

Solway Veterans Memorial

The Knoxville Chapter of the TVA Retirees Association is proud to announce the completion of the Solway Veterans Memorial located at 9014 Solway Ferry Road, Knoxville, TN 37931.

The public is invited to visit the site during daylight hours.

We wish to thank the following for their support.

SPONSORS Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. Solway Baptist Church TVA Retirees Association – Knoxville Chapter

IN-KIND SPONSORS All Phase Excavation Allen Sign Company David Bates Lynn Cardwell CEMEX Commercial Lighting Concord Lawn Care, LLC General Shale Harrison Construction Company Home Depot #736 Kirby Plants Lee Heights Monument Company Lloyd’s Electric Service Lowe’s #0637 McGrew Engr. And Surveying MDI Contracting, LLC Quill Higdon Construction Rogers Group SiteOne Landscaping Supply Southern Rebar & Supplies Tennessee Valley Authority United Rentals, Inc. U.S. Architectural Millwork

ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS Earthadelic J & K Masonry Williams Concrete, LLC

Special thanks to the many other volunteers that donated time and effort to make this memorial possible.

Project Team Reny McClain Lee, Debbie Rutherford, Mike Rutherford, Brig Gen (Ret.) Jim Mungenast, Jay Ambrister January 11, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B1

January 11, 2021

DISTRICT 4 HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING Lady Hornets take title and make history in bowling By Steve Williams DISTRICT 4 BOWLING It didn’t take long for Carter High’s girls bowling team to make Top 10 averages in regular season its mark in District 4. In just its second year of having (Including those who bowled in at a team, the Lady Hornets stung least 65 percent of team’s games) Bearden 20-7 in the champion- ship match Friday at the Oak BOYS Ridge Bowling Center. 1 – Devean Littlejohn, HVA, sr., 223 “I think it’s really important 2 – Bryson Qualls, Karns, sr., 197 because this is a big step for us 3 – Tyler Fries, Bearden, jr., 194 in Carter (sports) history,” said 4 – Andrew D’Anna, senior Elizabeth Umbarger. “It’s Central, sr., 186 our second year as a team and 5 – Bryson Headrick, Karns, fr., 183 our first big win. It’s really mean- 6 – Brayden Brown, Bearden, jr., 179 ingful to all of us.” 7 – Ethan Shaw, Bearden, jr., 172 The Lady Hornets (13-1) will 8 – Noah Charlton, Karns, jr., 168 advance to the Region 2 tourna- 9 – Hogan Wayland, Gibbs, sr., 167 ment Tuesday at Crest Lanes in 10 – Will Carter, Bearden, jr., 166 Maryville and roll against William Blount, the District 3 runner-up, GIRLS at 11:30. Carter captured the District 4 girls’ team bowling championship Friday in just its second season of having 1 – Lucy Edwards, S-D, sr., 176 District 3 champion Sevier a team. The Lady Hornets are (front row, left to right): Kayla Rucker, Brilee Kitts, Elizabeth Umbarger, 2 – Grace Brison, L&N, sr., 160 County tangles with Bearden at Gracie Miller, Emma Henderson. Back row, left to right: Coach Ray Wynn, Tyra Eastridge, Hallie Lane, 3 – Cori Plankers, HVA, sr., 145 1:30. The two winners automati- Kayli Altom, Ava Brooks. 4 – Rachel Fetzer, L&N, sr., 140 cally qualify for the Sub-State will 5 – Christina Bogart, battle for the region title at 3:30. Lane, a sophomore, got Carter off to 1,982. rolling in the second half of the Central, sr., 139 Carter’s path to the district to a fast start by bowling 165 and “We just do what we do,” said season. 6 – Ava Brooks, Carter, sr., 135 crown included a 25-2 win over 161, respectively, in the opening Carter Coach Ray Wynn. “We “We lost early in the season 7 – Kayla Rucker, Carter, fr., 131 Hardin Valley Academy in the game of the three-game match. come out here, bowl and have a to L&N STEM Academy and they 8 – Savannah Price, CMA, sr., 128 first round and a 26-1 thumping Brooks added a 138 game and good time. Enjoy each other and had some really good bowlers,” 9 – Naveah Miller, Carter, fr., 126 of Career Magnet Academy in the Umbarger a 132 in the middle have an opportunity to play. he said. “In the second half of the 9 – Rachel Rice, Bearden, sr., 126 semifinals. game of the series. “These girls are great friends. schedule, we played them again Bearden had eliminated South- Gracie Miller finished with They love each other. A lot of and we really started hitting our Doyle 21-6 in the opening round a 149, Lane a 146 and Kayla them are on the softball and vol- stride. Our girls started executing and got past L&N STEM Academy Rucker a 131. Miller and Rucker leyball teams together, and so and having high scores. It’s a trib- Carter teams 16½ to 10½ in the semis. are freshmen. they know each other. They’re ute to these girls. They’ve put in Senior leadoff bowler Ava In total pin fall, Carter out- always with each other.” a lot of work and dedication into honor “JH” Brooks and No. 2 bowler Hallie scored the Lady Bulldogs 2,261 Coach Wynn said his team got this. It meant a lot to them.” by wearing Littlejohn and Edwards post top averages in District 4 memorial Four earn patches By Steve Williams

berths in state John Howell Clift may have been looking down smiling Friday tourney as Carter’s girls bowling team By Steve Williams won the school’s first-ever district championship. The first game Devean Lit- “JH,” one of the biggest sup- tlejohn bowled in the 2020-21 porters of Carter High School ath- regular season for Hardin Valley The top two bowlers in District 4 -- boys and girls -- have qualified for the TSSAA state individual tour- letics, was a victim of COVID-19 Academy was a 174 – a respect- nament later this month in Smyrna. Representing District 4 will be Grace Brison of L&N STEM Acad- and passed away Jan. 2. able score in high school com- emy, Lucy Edwards of South-Doyle, Devean Littlejohn of Hardin Valley Academy and Bryson Qualls of As the Lady Hornets won the petition. Karns. All four are seniors. District 4 title in just their second For the Hawks’ senior, howev- year of having a team, Clift’s ini- er, it turned out to be his lowest bowling team. He bowls for sorry to see him graduate this tournament in Smyrna.” tials were patched onto their game. Hardin Valley under the TSSAA’s year,” said Karns Coach Chris District 4’s female state quali- bowling shirts in his memory. Littlejohn went on to scores co-op program.” Milojevich. fiers are senior Lucy Edwards of “On Christmas Eve, he was between 243 and 266 in 11 of Karns senior Bryson Qualls “Bryson bowled from an early South-Doyle, who had a regular doing really badly with COVID,” his 44 games and finished with ranked No. 2 with a 197 aver- age and competed in many of season average of 176 and L&N said senior bowler Ava Brooks. a 223.05 average in regular age in the Beavers’ first season the local youth programs, which STEM Academy senior Grace “He was in the hospital and he season play – tops in District 4. in the district. is where he developed his skill Brison, who averaged 160. ended up passing away. “Devean has been bowling for For their performances, both as a bowler. The Bearden boys were the “The whole Carter commu- most of his life,” said HVA Coach Littlejohn and Qualls earned “On the KHS team he was a regular season team champions nity is disappointed, because Terry Disney. “He’s very good. berths in this year’s TSSAA strong leader, keeping the other in District 4 with a 14-0 record. he helped out a lot with a lot of “He actually goes to Oak state individual tournament in students motivated to succeed The Carter and L&N STEM Acad- sports,” added Ava. “All of our Ridge High School and we’ve Smyrna. by teaching them good tech- emy girls (each 10-1) were co- sports teams have got his initials had a couple of bowlers the “Bryson did so well in a first-year nique and encouraging them champions. Carter’s girls won on our jerseys and we hung up last few years from Oak Ridge team because he brought a lot of to do better. I am sure he will the tie-breaker for the No. 1 his name on a banner in our gym High, because they don’t have a skill into the program, and we will be represent us well in the state seed in the tournament. Continued on page 4

PRIDE OF THE PREPS IN 2017-18 PAGE B2 The Knoxville Focus January 11, 2021 Lady Falcons edge Bulldog bowlers again too much for HVA By Steve Williams West to remain Bearden High’s unbeaten boys bowling team extended its string of District 4 titles to three with a undefeated 21-6 win over Hardin Valley Acad- By Ken Lay emy Friday at the Oak Ridge Bowl- remaining provided the win- ing Center. Despite seeing his team ning margin. “We’ve got a lot of weapons,” said keep its perfect record The Lady Rebels (3-3) BHS Coach Jennifer Allen, after her intact, Fulton High School had one final gasp thwarted team raised its record to 17-0. “We girls basketball coach Tyler when Gates intercepted a had three boys just today have a 600 Howell wasn’t happy Thurs- pass with 2.5 seconds left. series.” day night. The Lady Falcons took Zak Hubbs recorded a 614 series “We were sloppy pretty a 42-32 lead when Taylor in the finals. Tyler Fries posted a 613 much the whole game,” made a free throw after she in the Bulldogs’ 24-3 win over L&N Howell said after the Lady was fouled on the final play STEM Academy in the semifinals, Bearden’s unbeaten bowling team won its third straight District 4 tourna- Falcons edged West High of the third quarter but the including a 233 game. Ethan Shaw ment championship Friday and will go after region honors this week. Front 51-48 before a sparse Lady Rebels opened the had a 601 in the semis and a 232 row (left to right): Brayden Brown, Will Creasman, Michael Collins, Tyler crowd on Sutherland final frame with a 12-3 run game. All three are juniors. Fries, Ethan Shaw, Ayden Miller. Back row (left to right): Zak Hubbs, Brandt Avenue. “We were terrible to claw their way back into Bearden also got a 187 game Turrill, Jacob Norvell, Will Carter. from the free throw line and the contest. from Braden Brown in the finals and we’re going to have to clean a 201 from him in the semifinals. West even took a 48-47 that up and in our offense, Will Carter chipped in a 183 game couldn’t make it close. Disney. “They brought their A game lead when Iesha Abdur- we were getting our close in the semis. Littlejohn opened with his lowest and did really well. It came right raqeeb made a free throw looks at the basket, but we “We struggled,” said Hardin Valley game (158) of the season before fin- down to the last bowler in the last with 1 minute, 9 seconds weren’t finishing them. Coach Terry Disney, regarding his ishing with a 176 and 230. game. We ended up winning by 12 left to play before the Lady “I thought, defensively, team’s showing in the finals. It was Fries, Bearden’s leading bowler pins.” that we bailed them out all Falcons scored the final the Hawks’ third loss to Bearden and No. 3 in the district, said: “We In first-round district matches, night long.” four points of the game this season. They haven’t lost to any had a lot of people bowl consistently Bearden blasted Career Magnet The Lady Falcons (7-0) to remain perfect on the other team. and it was really just keeping it close Academy 25-2 and Hardin Valley were an abysmal 15-for-34 season. Coach Disney was hoping the Oak with Devean. As long as we could ousted Gibbs 21-6. from the foul line. But the Gates and Taylor each Ridge lanes would give his team an do that, we knew that we would get Bearden advances to the Region 2 free throws that plagued had 13 points to pace the advantage, since it is Hardin Valley’s pin total and that we would win the tourney at Crest Lanes in Maryville them all evening long fell Lady Falcons. home alley. But it didn’t. rest of the games. We were focusing Thursday and will tangle with Dis- late as Ranaisha Gates West High senior point “We had one of our lowest total on beating the other people and not trict 3 runner-up William Blount at knocked down a pair of guard Kyra Buntyn had 17 match scores of the year,” said beating Devean.” 11:30. Hardin Valley will face Dis- clutch foul shots to give points to lead all scorers Disney. “For the finals we were defi- Littlejohn had rolled a 278 – his trict 3 champion and perennial Fulton a 49-48 lead with despite being saddled with nitely off our game. Bearden is an best game of the year – to start the power Sevier County at 1:30. The 50.3 seconds remaining. foul trouble throughout excellent team and is excellently semifinals, a 16-11 win over Carter. title match is slated for 3:30. Sammy Taylor would much of the second half. coached.” He finished with games of 212 and The Region 2 champion and run- seal the victory when her Abdurraqeeb added 10 Even having the district’s top 204 for a sparkling 694 series. ner-up will qualify for the Sub-State. shot with 16.1 seconds points for the Lady Rebels. bowler in senior Devean Littlejohn “We squeaked by Carter,” said Huge fourth quarter lifts Rebels past Falcons, 80-71 By Ken Lay The Rebels, like every Goporo, had only four School. other team representing games before athletics “We’re a team that’s still The COVID-19 pandemic a school in Knox County were halted when campus- getting to know ourselves. has thrown curves at every Schools, had an extended es closed. A lot of teams have had high school basketball Christmas Break after KCS West, however, made more games than we did, so team and Knoxville. switched exclusively to vir- the most of its opportuni- we’re still just trying to get But perhaps no team has tual learning for the final ty to play Fulton and came to know ourselves,” Goporo been more affected than week of the fall semester. away with an 80-71 victory said after the Rebels (3-2) the West High School boys The Rebels, who also over the Falcons before a rebounded from Tues- basketball teams. have a new coach in Aubin sparse crowd at West High day night’s District 4-AAA loss to Maryville Tuesday to take down coach Jody Wright’s Falcons (8-3). West and Fulton were PHOTO BY KEN LAY. locked in a tight game Fulton’s Sammy Taylor brings the ball upcourt while West before the Rebels pulled High’s Iesha Abdurraqeeb defends in a game won by the away down the stretch, Lady Falcons 51-48 Thursday night. 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(865) 428-4824 January 11, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 The Peyton Manning of his day Over the course of the Johnson found a home their teams, around the University of Tennessee at center, good enough that center from Bradley County. fo o t b all no one thought about his “Coach Dickey had a lot program’s potential defensive prow- in common with Coach history, ess again. Brown,” Johnson said. there are Texas head coach Dar- “They both had back- connec- rell Royal visited campus bones made of steel. If tions that during Johnson’s time in they thought something a r e n ’ t Knoxville and said he would was right, there was no By Tom readi- be more than glad to take bending. They did not have Mattingly ly appar- Bob back to Austin with unrealistic rules, and they ent, but they make sense him, if Dickey would let him. didn’t care who broke once you realize what they Dickey very politely told them-everybody was dealt are and how they manifest Royal he’d keep Johnson in with the same way.” themselves. Knoxville. He knew a good Neyland (1956), John- The 1967 Tennessee Vol offensive unit was one of the best in school his-tory, led by Bob These connections go thing when he saw one. son (1989), Molinski Johnson (54) and John Boynton (75), both among Doug Dickey’s first recruits after he back to the 1930s, to the “Bob became a leader (1990), and Dickey (2003) arrived in Knoxville. horse-and-buggy days of immediately,” said Dickey. are members of the Col- Tennessee football, marked “There was never any lege Football Hall of Fame. by the single-wing, leather to football, because he was one of the first play- Joe Graham, and Charley doubt he was going to be Brown was a 1967 induct- helmets, and much small- had played his high school ers he visited, and even- Rosenfelder as one of the a leader of whatever group ee into the Pre) Football er crowds at Shields-Wat- football in Massillon, Ohio, tually signed, along with great Tennessee offensive he was a part of. There Hall of Fame. kins Field. The years 1938- under the legendary Paul John Boynton, an offensive lines. was a demeanor about The circle was complete. 40 are among the school’s Brown, who later coached tackle from nearby Pikev- Long-time Tennessee him that let you know he It started with Ed Molins- best, 11-0 in 1938, 10-1 in professionally at Cleveland ille. He had considerable football observers would was a leader. He had the ki and was built from there 1939, and 10-1 in 1940. and Cincinnati and was a help in this effort from Jim say Bob was the Peyton brainpower as well as the over the years. Ed Molinski was a 1939- founder of both teams. McDonald, his predecessor Manning of his day, with muscle power to get the For Tennessee fans who 40 All-American guard who Molinski and Bob Suf- as head coach. a significant number of total scholar-athlete pro- “know their stuff,” this is became team physician at fridge, the latter being the Bob was the linchpin of honors listed next to his gram done at the Univer- a fascinating story, cover- Memphis State and Missis- only three-time All-Ameri- Vol offensive lines from name in the record books. sity of Tennessee.” ing a 30-year time frame. sippi State as well as being can selection in school his- 1965-67, a two-time All- A similar number would In 1968, after having Paul Brown was Ed Molin- a prominent physician in tory, anchored the offen- American selection and also say Peyton Manning starred for Dickey, Johnson ski’s high school coach, the Bluff City. sive and defensive lines in 1967 Jacobs Trophy winner was the Bob Johnson of was the No. 1 draft choice, and Neyland reaped the Tennessee was 31-2 over those days, although they as the SEC’s best blocker. his day. No. 2 NFL selection overall, rewards of Brown’s tute- the course of his career, weren’t exactly buddies He finished sixth in the Just before the 1965 of the fledgling Cincinnati lage. When Brown was in winning two national cities during their careers. Rumor Heisman Trophy ballot- season started, the News- Bengals, playing for. . . Paul charge of the Bengals, he and three SEC titles. has it they rarely spoke to ing. Boynton was a steady Sentinel’s Marvin West Brown. Brown also draft- reaped the rewards of Doug When he arrived in each other. offensive tackle who, as reported, “Bob Johnson, ed Vol quarterback Dewey Dickey’s work with Bob Knoxville, Molinski prob- When Doug Dickey Dickey once said, “did his 225-pound sophomore, Warren in the sixth round. Johnson. It’s a much differ- ably wasn’t surprised at became head coach at Ten- job and didn’t say much.” divided his time between Dickey and Brown each ent angle to the old expres- Maj. Robert R. Neyland’s nessee in December 1963, Johnson and Boynton defensive tackle and built their offensive suc- sion, “What goes around, single-minded approach Cleveland’s Bob Johnson joined Elliott Gammage, center.” cess, and the success of comes around.” Huge fourth quarter lifts Rebels past Falcons, 80-71 A look ahead at 2021 in the world of sports By Mark Nagi Stadium in front of friends In October, with the Vols In December, Tennes- let UT fans choose the conference to introduce Well, it is that time again. and family. The Orange now in the middle of a five- see’s athletic department next coach via a twitter Donald Duck as the 28th Time to get out the crystal beats the White 24-21. game losing streak, UT announces that they will poll. The Vols hold a press head coach at Tennessee. ball and make some pre- Thanks to that result, announces that the 1998 dictions on the year ahead Jeremy Pruitt is given a Vols will take the field in sports. three-year contract exten- against Alabama. Vegas Knoxville Some are actual predic- sion. favors the Tide by 205 tions… some are tongue in In May, the Lady Vols points. Alabama wins by Cleaners #1 cheek. It’s a fun game fig- softball team returns to the 198. uring out which are which! College World Series. The In November, Jeremy Family owned Let’s light this candle. Vols baseball team gets Pruitt is fired and receives In January, Tennessee to the NCAA tournament, a buyout worth more than and operated football coach Jeremy advancing to the Super the GNP of Peru. He is since 1977 Pruitt will be rumored to Regionals. replaced by interim head HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs be in the witness reloca- In June, the Los Angeles coach Heath Shuler. Andy & Fri: 7am-6pm tion program, as he hadn’t Lakers win their second Kelly is installed as offen- Saturday: 8am-2pm been seen or spoken pub- straight NBA champi- sive coordinator with Carl Wednesday & Sunday: licly since the Vols lost in onship, the fifth title for Pickens hired as defensive Closed the 2020 season finale to LeBron James. At 58, coordinator. The Vols lose Texas A&M. Pruitt is final- Michael Jordan announc- to Vanderbilt 75 to nega- 3106 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 ly seen at Sam and Andy’s es that he’ll return to the tive 10. The gritty under- in Farragut near the end association in the Fall. The dog Yankees win the World (865) 577-9265 of the month, unable to Boston Bruins win the Stan- Series. pay for his meal since he ley Cup. brought no cash and as we In July, the Vols head to all know they take no credit SEC Media Days. Pruitt cards. makes waves with a state- In February, the Buffalo ment that brought back Bills edge the Green Bay memories of Derek Dool- Packers 34-31 in Super ey’s 2012 appearance. Bowl LV. This sets off a Pruitt says that the SEC celebration that lasts four won’t have Tennessee to months in western New kick around anymore. The York. Tennessee’s men’s media picks the Vols to basketball team rattles off finish 12th in the confer- a 14 game SEC win streak, ence. putting them in position to In August, the Vols foot- win the conference for the ball team is stunned to first time since 2018. learn that Harrison Bailey, In March, the Vols win expected to be the start- the SEC regular season ing quarterback, is quit- and tournament titles, and ting football to open a juice advance to the Final Four store. “It’s been a lifelong for the first time in pro- dream,” says Bailey. Pruitt gram history. Tennessee considers playing the 2021 fans paint “Barnes4Life” season without anyone on The Rock. lining up at quarterback. In April, the Vols are elimi- In September, the Vols nated in the national semi- open the season with a finals by eventual national resounding 45-17 victo- champion Gonzaga. Ten- ry over Bowling Green. In nessee’s football team response, Tennessee gives holds the annual Orange Pruitt a seven-year contract & White Game at Neyland extension.

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The First Baptist Academy girls had to be the busiest basketball team on the local scene during Carter High’s bowling team the holidays. and others are wearing “JH” The Lady Eagles played 10 patches in memory of CO- games between Dec. 15 and VID-19 victim John Howell Dec. 30 and went 7-3 during that Clift, a longtime supporter of stretch. the Hornets and Lady Hornets. They played on the day before Christmas Eve and were back on Carter teams the court the afternoon after New Year’s Day. honor “JH” The Division II Class A school in Cont. from page 1 Powell defeated Kingston 61-57 in and on the football field and its first game in the new year and the softball and baseball fields added a 69-51 victory over Sweet- in memory of him.” water on Jan. 4. Clift, 64, was a 1974 Carter “We have been very blessed to High graduate. have played as many games as we PHOTO BY TRACY HEARD “He actually helped us have thus far,” said Coach Free- Powell junior Cassie Sakhleh drives inside against Karns freshman Alyssa Maples in Thursday night’s create our bowling team,” man Pinkney, who is in his first game. The Lady Panthers won on the road again, 75-37. said senior Elizabeth Umbarg- season at First Baptist Academy. er. “He was a really big part of “I credit a ton of our success to up where it left off after the hol- off the court even before the KCS the holidays and rolled to a 56-18 pushing it and allowing us to the way our girls prepare each day. idays. shutdown. win at Grace Christian last Tues- have it last year.” As of today (Jan. 7), we have sur- Sidelined since Dec. 12 by Knox John Fisher’s team returned to day to improve to 8-6. Clift kept the scoreboard passed the most wins in school County Schools’ decision to shut action with an 81-64 win at Hardin Halls (5-3) resumed play with a clock at Carter basketball and history.” down athletics during the winter Valley after being idle for around a 73-57 win over Clinton and was football games. Freeman said the key players break, the Lady Admirals notched month and upped its record to 5-0 slated to host Karns Friday. “He had done our basketball that have made a huge impact an 81-48 district win at William with a 75-37 win at Karns Thurs- A LITTLE RUSTY? Bearden lost game on Dec. 8 against Aus- in the team’s 11-8 record have Blount last Tuesday to raise their day. it first game back on the hard- tin-East and then contracted been Aaniyah Johnson, Canaan record to 8-0. Powell was scheduled to play at wood last Tuesday, falling at Alcoa COVID shortly after that and Chitwood and Catherine Hender- In its first seven games, Far- Central Friday and has a district 47-45. Ironically, the Lady Bull- passed away tragically on the shott, who transferred to the team ragut had averaged scoring 74 game this Tuesday at Oak Ridge. dogs had played Alcoa in their last second of January,” said Ray in December. points per game, while allowing All of the Lady Panthers’ wins game before the shutdown, top- Wynn, Carter’s bowling coach Johnson was averaging 12 only 33 points. have been on the road. pling the Lady Tornadoes 54-42 and sports information direc- points and five assists going into Coach Jason Mayfield’s Lady PERFECT SO FAR: Fulton is having to boost their record to 8-0. tor. Friday’s scheduled district game Admirals were slated to host a perfect season and resumed Bearden is scheduled to host Wynn estimated Clift had at Berean Christian. Chitwood Lenoir City Friday and rival play with a 59-46 win over Ander- Heritage in a district game Tues- kept the clock at Carter for at was averaging 10 points and Bearden Saturday night. Farragut son County and a 51-48 victory day. least 25 years. eight rebounds and Hendershott is scheduled to entertain district at West Thursday to extend its TOUGH SCHEDULE: The King’s “He was the nicest guy you 22 points, six rebounds and five foe Maryville Tuesday. record to 7-0. Academy, which started the would ever meet in your life,” assists in just 10 games. ROAD WARRIORS: Powell also WINNING RECORDS: Berean season 0-6 against a solid row of said Wynn. “If I could be like “Catherine has been phenom- remains unbeaten but had played Christian went 3-0 over the holi- state-ranked teams, got its first him, I would be doing all right.” enal for our team, providing a only three games, including two days to up its record to 7-1. How- win over Science Hill 38-29 in Clift retired from Sun Trust needed boost,” added Freeman. Hall of Fame contests in Novem- ever, an 84-42 district loss to the Winterfest Shootout at Sevier Bank after 33 years. He was Also on the local girls’ prep ber, when the calendar flipped Lakeway Christian Academy quick- County. The Lady Lions added a a reserve firefighter with the scene: over to January. COVID-19 rea- ly grounded the Lady Eagles. 63-47 win at FBA last Tuesday. Rural Metro Fire Department UNDEFEATED: Farragut picked sons had kept the Lady Panthers CAK played seven games during for over 40 years. TSWA honors area Five volleyball players honored football players By Ken Lay by Tennessee Sports Writers Central); Ethan Scott (linebacker, By Ken Lay The 2020 football season was West); Preston Sisler (defensive tournament and win 22 matches represented on the TSWA all- full of exciting games and big back, South-Doyle) and Shannon Five area high school volleyball last season. state team by McGrath and Kue- plays and the Tennessee Sports Blair (athlete, West). players were honored recently Green, a setter for the Lady rschen. Writers Association honored sev- In Division II-A: The King’s by the Tennessee Sports Writ- Lions, was the district tourna- McGrath, a junior who plays eral area players as it named its Academy had three selections ers Association when it released ment’s Most Valuable Player and both on the outside and in the all-state teams recently. named to the team including; run- its Division II all-state volleyball an all-region standout. She’ll middle, helped Catholic win In Class 5A, Karns sophomore ning back Nakelin McAfee, wide teams. continue her volleyball career at 22 games and advance to the running back De’Sean Bishop receiver Ja’Chim Williams and The King’s Academy, which Emory & Henry. state tournament again where was named to the team. defensive back Garrett Weekly. made its second consecutive trip Also in the Division II-A, Con- they brought home a third-place Other selections in Class 5A In Division II-AA: Grace Chris- to the Division II-A State Tourna- cord Christian School’s Anna- finish. included: Shawn Gray (running tian Academy was represented ment in Murfreesboro, had two belle Sulish was named to the She was an all-region stand- back, South-Doyle); Liam Fort- by quarterback Cooper Riggs and players named to the squad in team. out. ner (wide receiver, Central); David wide receiver Pierce Browning. senior Alexa Austin and senior Sulish, a junior outside hitter Kuerschen, a senior and four- Hull (offensive lineman, South- Christian Academy of Knox- Kolbie Green. Concord Christian for Concord, was a driving force year starter at libero for the Lady Doyle); Brady Cash (offensive ville had Ross Badgett (kicker); School’s Anabelle Sulish and for the Lady Lions, who came Irish, was the Knoxville Focus lineman, Central); Brycen Hodges J.D. Dunn (running back), Grant Catholic High School’s Grianne up just shy of reaching the state Player of the Year for the second (offensive lineman, Powell); Jason Sterchi (wide receiver) and Chi McGrath and Cassie Kuerschen tournament after reaching the consecutive season. She also Foust (athlete, Powell); Ewan McNeil-Harrison (linebacker). also received all-state honors. state championship match in won the Wendy’s High School Johnson (kicker, South-Doyle). Webb School of Knoxville Austin, a middle blocker, each of the last two seasons. Heisman Scholarship for excel- On defense in Class 5A, Central offensive lineman Jackson Brad- was an all-district performer In 2020, CCS made it to lence on the court and in the punter Ryan Bolton was selected, ley also received all-state honors. for the Lady Lions in Seymour. regionals where they were elimi- classroom. along with Levi Herald (defensive In Division II-AAA, Catholic was She was also the region tour- nated by Goodpasture Christian. She was also the Division lineman, South-Doyle); Andrew represented by defensive back nament’s Most Valuable player. The Lady Irish have become II-AA East Region’s Most Valu- Gilbert (defensive lineman, Javis Mynatt and athlete Hayden She will helped the King’s Acad- regulars in the Midstate over able Player and she’ll play col- West); Kalib Fortner (linebacker, Todd. emy finished third in the state the last decade and they were lege volleyball for Penn State.

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Becky is a wonderful man- the end of 2020 and on the Romans “bread and America has entered its ager of our home, in part this Epiphany? As an inter- circus.” Our government “darkest days.” because she is frugal. Years nist, I often know what hap- promises us food stamps God help us, and that’s ago, she found our beauti- pened to a patient. I fre- and the internet. And like the answer to why we are in ful creche at a post-season quently understand how the Romans, the price is this mess. We have become sale of Christmas decora- something happened. But enslavement. a secular nation like Europe tions and snapped it up. the real question is why a I’m not smart enough to and no longer even admit The following year when we disease occurred, why a sit- figure it all out, but I believe there is an absolute stan- unwrapped the pieces, we uation developed, or why a historians will someday dard of virtue or right. The found out why the creche country was lost. mark that our precipitous ancients believed a civiliza- was such a deal: there was As a student of history, fall began when China tion could be constructed no Joseph. Consequently, I’ve studied the Pelopon- opened Pandora’s Box, on the cardinal virtues of we have been forced to use nesian War and the fall of allowing their Wuhan virus courage, commonsense, one of the Wise Men as a Athens. I’ve read the Bib- to escape and sweep the justice and moderation. Wise Men? stand-in for Joseph. lical accounts of the King- world. The pandemic death Theologians would later A nation of well-informed details of that first creche, Was Joseph’s absence an dom of Israel’s apostasy and chaos produced such speak of a higher order of men who have been taught but it surely included the error or a theological state- and destruction. I’ve stud- fear that the government functioning known as the to know and prize the rights baby Jesus, Mother Mary ment? I suspect the former ied Gibbon’s “Decline and shutdown our society and theological virtues of faith, which God has given them and Joseph. Since ninety because scripture it’s not Fall of the Roman Empire.” caused the destruction of hope and love. We have cannot be enslaved. It is in percent of humans pro- designed to analyze genet- Our founders read and stud- our economy and culture. renounced all the virtues. the region of ignorance that cess information preferen- ics, but demonstrates that ied history to avoid the mis- The same fear produced a I no longer believe we tyranny begins. tially by sight, it is under- Joseph was every bit Jesus’ takes of past empires and pathway for election fraud have wise men as leaders. Benjamin Franklin standable that imagery is earthly father. used the lessons of histo- which was used to sweep An example is the “woke” January 6th is Epiphany used to tell the “old, old sto- I was sorry to see our ry “to form a more perfect away Trump and American- congressman who recently in the ecclesiastical cal- ries.” Religious icons have creche go back into the Union, establish Justice, ism, threats to the ruling deemed “amen” sexist and endar but has other defi- been used for millennia as box and closet on Janu- ensure domestic Tranquil- class. added “awomen” in closing nitions including a sudden a visual aid and are integral ary 6th, but perhaps this ity, provide for the common If you believe the elec- his Congressional prayer. insight or realization - in to some denominations. is a metaphor for my feel- defense, promote the gen- tion results, We the People Apparently, this former other words, an “Aha!” Nativity scenes can be ings at the moment. I am eral Welfare, and secure voted against tax and reg- Methodist minister and moment. And it’s also the simple or quite elaborate saddened because of the the Blessings of Liberty to ulation cuts, a pre-Covid others are not very wise. title of the first novel in my with Lukan shepherds and tragic events of January 6th ourselves and our Poster- record economy, rebuild- Amen derives from Hebrew science fiction trilogy. Matthew’s Wise Men, com- and because I now realize ity.” ing the military in a hos- and means “may it be so.” The traditional biblical plemented by a supporting there are few wise men left Apparently, we are tile world, border con- I make no excuses for Christmas story is a com- cast of animals, angels or in government. Actually, I embarked on a path to abro- trol and the wall, Veteran the several hundred who posite vision of the birth of even a natal star. believe there are wise men gate all those lofty ideals Administration reforms stormed the Capitol, nor do Jesus and a glimpse of his I’ve never seen a creche among the 74 million legal noted in the Constitution’s and accountability, pro-life I make allowances for the infancy. We often roman- with “The Little Drummer supporters of President preamble. How we got to advocacy and President violence of antifa and BLM. tically merge the gospel Boy,” though I love this Trump. We saw a quarter this place is complex, but I Trump’s Operation Warp But what would you accounts of Matthew and carol, especially when it’s million or more gather in see a pattern in history now Speed success of thera- expect when people Luke into a blended vision, done a cappella. Music res- Washington and march to being played out in Amer- pies and vaccines against renounce God or, in an notably in Nativity Pageants onates with humans and is the Capitol on January 6th. ica. Athens entered into a the virus. epiphanal moment, real- and a creche or nativity another medium that can Unfortunately, as Alexander preemptive and disastrous Without firing a shot, ize their “unalienable scene. augment the religious expe- Hamilton often lamented, foreign war. The Kingdoms China defeated “the last rights derived from God” In 1223, after a visit to rience. Additionally, lyrics there are also knaves and of Israel became secular, best hope of earth” (Abra- are denied by their govern- the Holy Land, Saint Fran- can convey a theological fools, and a tiny fraction of forgetting about God. Rome ham Lincoln), aided and ment? cis of Assisi created the first message. the crowd crossed the line became morally decadent abetted by a perverse manger scene to hopefully I love the terra-cotta nativ- and illegally entered the and renounced its Republi- media, deep state masters inspire worship of the new- ity scene on our mantle, but Capitol. can responsibilities in gov- and the Democrats. Per- You may email Dr. Ferguson at born King. I could not find it is a bit unusual. My wife So, what happened at ernment. Caesar promised haps Ole Joe is right, and [email protected] Ever visit a waterfall inside a city? Ever visit on I-24 to a petting zoo, a mini-golf cemetery and church, the a beauti- A Day Away I-59. The park course and the Gilliland Lookout Mountain Parkway ful water- is in north Reese Covered Bridge, and Coosa Landing Recre- fall located Gadsden on built about 1899. It also ation Park. On your way to inside a city? Highway 211. has a replica of a 1863 and from you may want to Noccalula The camp- train ride. A tavern and stop in the small Georgia Falls Park is ground has dance hall was inside the town of Rising Fawn. Estab- in Gadsden, been rated cave behind the falls but lished by the Chickamauga Alabama, just the number attempts to increase that Cherokee and named for a a few min- one camp- area with dynamite caused chief’s wife, the little place utes off Inter- By Mike Steely ground in the the space to fall in. was also the home of Chief state 59 and state. A trail winds through the Bob Benge, the noted war- about an hour The botani- park along the Black Creek rior who raided East Ten- and a half south of Chatta- cal gardens there has over Gorge and past caves, the nessee and Southwest Vir- nooga. The city park’s 250 25,000 azaleas. A nine- Indian fort, the abandoned ginia before Indian remov- acres features a 90-foot foot-tall statue of a young dam and a pioneer home- al. waterfall, an aboriginal fort, Cherokee woman, Noc- stead. A day away from your an abandoned dam, a pio- calula, stands atop the Because it is close to home with the family neer homestead, carvings falls. She was said to have I-59, the falls and park breaks up the cabin-fever dating back to the Civil War plunged to her death there would be a great stop for of the pandemic and can and much more. after being ordered by her a family picnic and a walk be fun and educational. PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. The falls are about three father to wed someone she to break up a road trip. You can find Noccalula Noccalula Falls in Gadsden, Alabama, is just off Interstate hours from Knoxville via did not love. Nearby places of inter- Falls Park and Gadsden, 59, and has a legend of a Cherokee Princess who leaped off I-75 to Chattanooga, west The park also features est include an historic Al., on the internet. the cascades. The park has lots of trails and a campground. PAGE C2 The Knoxville Focus January 11, 2021 LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES NON-RESIDENT IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that service 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, FORECLOSURE of process upon defendants, Joey Dewayne and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, and non-resident, having claims, matured or against his or her estate are required to file the NOTICE Thompson and Asia Denise Cox a/k/a Asia Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, unmatured, against the estate are required to file same with the Clerk and Master of the above Thompson, be made by publication as set forth having claims, matured or unmatured, against his the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates NOTICES TO: MATFEY LISOVOY in T.C.A §21-1-204; and that publication be or her estate are required to file the same with the named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will IN RE: MATFEY LISOVOY v. made for four (4) consecutive weeks in The Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: ANNA R. MORGUNOVA Knoxville Focus, requiring the said defendants to before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or be forever barred: (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the NO. 198997-3 appear before the General Sessions Court of Knox (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor NOTICE OF IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX County, Tennessee, held at the Old Knox County (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first date of the publication of this notice if the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors COUNTY, TENNESSEE Courthouse, 5th General Sessions Courtroom, first publication of this notice if the creditor creditor received an actual copy of this notice to at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four SUBSTITUTE In this Cause appearing from the Complaint 3d Floor, 300 North Main Street, Knoxville, received an actual copy of this notice to creditors creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date (4) months from the date of this first publication; TRUSTEE SALE filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, Tennessee on February 17, 2021, and make at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four that is four (4) months from the date of the first or MATFEY LISOVOY, is a non-resident of the State defense to the Civil Warrant filed against them in (4) months from the date of this first publication; publication; or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor WHEREAS default has occurred in the of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be this cause; otherwise, said Civil Warrant will be or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors payment of a debt due David L. Aiken & wife ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so taken for confessed, and the cause proceed with (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Judy L. Aiken, secured by a Deed of Trust that the ordinary process of law cannot be served ex parte. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four dated 10/24/19, from Ashley F. Carpenter, and upon MATFEY LISOVOY. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, inasmuch if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as recorded at Inst. # 201910250028492, in the IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file as the defendants and the circumstances of than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee: and an answer with the Clerk and Master of the non-service in this matter, No. 29299K, and in (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s whereas A. Scott McCulley has been appointed as Chancery Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with No. 29300K are identical, the publication in The described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 6 day of JANUARY, 2021. Substitute Trustee by Instrument dated 12/29/20 Allison H. Ankrom, an Attorney whose address Knoxville Focus, of both shall be by one notice (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. and recorded at Inst. # 202012300052711 in the is, 117 Center Park Dr., Suite 100 Knoxville, TN referencing both docket numbers, 29299K and date of death. This the 22 day of DECEMBER, This the 6 day of JANUARY, 2021 ESTATE OF IMOGENE B COOPER Register’s Office for Knox County, Tennessee; and 37922, within thirty (30) days of the last date of 29300K, in substantially the form of Exhibit A 2020. whereas A. Scott McCulley, Substitute Trustee publication of this notice, or a judgment by default hereto. ESTATE OF BITHA J GRIMES ESTATE OF VIRGINIA M ANDERSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) has been requested to sell the property securing will be taken against you and the cause set for SHAYNE W COOPER; EXECUTOR the debt, the following said property will be sold hearing Ex Parte as to you before Chancellor ENTERED the 9th day of December, 2020. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 3330 CRUZE DRIVE at the front door of the City County Building, 400 Michael W. Moyers at the Knox County Chancery ______SALLY SNYDER; EXECUTRIX FREDRICK M ANDERSON; EXECUTOR POWELL, TN. 37849 Main Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902, on 1/27/2021 Court, Part III, 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, JUDGE 7727 ESTER WAY 8016 LANDON PARK WAY at 11 a.m. Tennessee 37902. This notice will be published KNOXVILLE, TN 37909 POWELL, TN. 37849 SITUATED in District No. Six (6) of Knox in The Knoxville Focus Newspaper for four (4) APPROVED FOR ENTRY: NOTICE TO County, Tennessee, and being those certain consecutive weeks. 0 E SCHOW IV premises comprising a portion of the project This 14th day of December 2020. ______ATTORNEY NOTICE TO CREDITORS William L. Cooper, III, #011447 P.O. BOX 900 known as Woodford Reserve Condominiums, such ______ESTATE OF MARIE CRAFT project having been established as a horizontal Clerk and Master Attorney for Plaintiff KNOXVILLE, TN 37901 CREDITORS 2008 E. Magnolia Avenue DOCKET NUMBER 83913-2 property regime by Master Deed of Woodford ESTATE OF CARL WILLIAM ASP Reserve Condominiums dated June 28, 2006, and Knoxville, Tennessee 37917 (865) 577-1776 NOTICE TO DOCKET NUMBER 83923-3 Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of recorded in the Register’s Office for Knox County, Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect Tennessee, as Inst. # 200607260007604 in said NON-RESIDENT CREDITORS JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of MARIE CRAFT who died Feb 8, Register’s Office, pursuant to the provisions of the of the Estate of CARL WILLIAM ASP who died Dec 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk Horizontal Property Act of Tennessee (TCA 66-27- NOTICE ESTATE OF PEGGY JO HARB 6, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, 101, et seq.) as amended, the premises being more NOTICE TO TIFFANY DAWN HODGE -Vs- RAFAEL DOCKET NUMBER 83878-3 and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, particularly described as follows: Notice is hereby given that on the 23 day of Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against his BEING all of Unit 6 of the Woodford Reserve MADRIGAL MARTINEZ CREDITORS Docket# 150463 DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect having claims, matured or unmatured, against his or her estate are required to file the same with the Condominiums as shown on Exhibit D to the ESTATE OF JO ANN BRANUM of the Estate of PEGGY JO HARB who died Dec 4, or her estate are required to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or Master Deed of Woodford Reserve Condominiums DOCKET NUMBER 83875-3 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or dated June 28, 2006, and recorded at Inst. # IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE Notice is hereby given that on the 23 day and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: 200607260007604, in said Register’s Office, to of DECEMBER 2020, letters administration in Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the which Master Deed reference is hereby made for A In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant respect of the Estate of JO ANN BRANUM who having claims, matured or unmatured, against his (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice if the creditor more particular description thereof. died Oct 27, 2020, were issued the undersigned or her estate are required to file the same with the first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors Being the same property conveyed to Ashley F. RAFAEL MADRIGAL MARTINEZ is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four Carpenter by Warranty Deed from David L. Aiken of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of this first publication; & wife Judy L. Aiken, dated 10/24/19 of record cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot and non-resident, having claims, matured or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (4) months from the date of this first publication; or at Inst. # 201910250028491 in the Register’s unmatured, against his or her estate are required (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Office for Loudon County, Tennessee. be served upon RAFAEL MADRIGAL MARTINEZ. IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the first publication of this notice if the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors The Property, known as 10943 Woodford above named court on or before the earlier of the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Bend Way (Map & Parcel 143OC/42.00D) will an answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE filed by TIFFANY DAWN HODGE, dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four be sold for cash in bar of right and equity of will be forever barred. (4) months from the date of this first publication; than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication as redemption and dower rights. The property is Plaintiff herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, and with JOSHUA D. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the or (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or sold subject to applicable easements, restrictions, first publication of this notice if the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor described in (1)(A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s covenants, prior encumbrances and unpaid taxes. HEDRICK, Plaintiffs Attorney whose address is 607 MARKET ST., SUITE 1100 KNOXVILLE, received an actual copy of this notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 4 day of JANUARY, 2021. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less date of death. This the 6 day of JANUARY, 2021. rescinded at the Substitute Trustee’s option at any TENNESSEE 37902, within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication, and if you do not answer (4) months from the date of this first publication; than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ESTATE OF MARIE CRAFT time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of or (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF CARL WILLIAM ASP the sale to another day, time and place certain, or otherwise respond, a Default Judgment may be entered against you on the thirtieth (30th ) day (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor described in (1)(A); or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) without further publication, upon announcement received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) MILLARD D CRAFT; EXECUTOR at the time and place for the sale set forth above. after the fourth (4th ) publication. This notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) if the creditor received the copy of the notice less date of death. This the 23 day of DECEMBER, JANET DEAN ASP; EXECUTRIX 2501 HOLBROOK DRIVE Other parties of interest: than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four 2020. 8635 BELLE MINA WAY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 Publication Dates: 1/4/21, 1/11/21, 1/18/21 consecutive weeks. This the 28TH day of DECEMBER, 2020. (4) months from the date of first publication as KNOXVILLE, TN. 37923 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT described in (1)(A); or ESTATE OF PEGGY JO HARB WAYNE WHITEHEAD COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ANNE MCKINNEY ATTORNEY AT LAW A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED MAY BE Mike Hammond Clerk date of death. This the 23 day of DECEMBER, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ATTORNEY AT LAW 7009 THORN GROVE PIKE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 2020. GREGORY HARB; EXECUTOR 1019 ORCHID DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37914 This 29 day of December, 2020. ESTATE OF JO ANN BRANUM 7625 CHRISTEN LEE CIR. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 NON-RESIDENT KNOXVILLE, TN. 37931 A. Scott McCulley, Substitute Trustee, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) NOTICE TO 8930 Cross Park Dr., Ste. 1, NOTICE MARTY R. BRANUM; DANIEL WILKINS NOTICE TO Knoxville, TN 37923, ADMINISTRATOR 9921 HIGDON DR. ATTORNEY AT LAW CREDITORS 865-243-3363. TO: KERLEY HEATING & AIR KNOXVILLE, TN 37931 7632 GLEASON DRIVE CREDITORS INC AND VICTOR KERLEY KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 ESTATE OF CLARA CALLIS ELKINS ESTATE OF MILAN EUGENE CARR DOCKET NUMBER 83892-2 IN RE: SWIFT FINANCIAL LLC v. NOTICE TO DOCKET NUMBER 83918-1 KERLEY HEATING & AIR INC NOTICE TO Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day pf COURT NO. 200726-1 CREDITORS JANUARY 2021, letters administration in respect JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect CREDITORS of the Estate of MILAN EUGENE CARR who died of the Estate of CLARA CALLIS ELKINS who died IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX ESTATE OF AUBREY WALKER DYE Sep 24, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Sep 25, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the NOTICES COUNTY, TENNESSEE DOCKET NUMBER 83201-1 ESTATE OF EDITH JACKSON Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint Notice is hereby given that on the 23 day of DOCKET NUMBER 83827-3 County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, NON-RESIDENT KERLEY HEATING & AIR INC AND VICTOR of the Estate of AUBREY WALKER DYE who died of DECEMBER 2020, letters administration in against his or her estate are required to file the against his or her estate are required to file the KERLEY are non-residents of the State of Feb 17, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the respect of the Estate of EDITH JACKSON who same with the Clerk and Master of the above same with the. Clerk and Master of the above NOTICE Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox died Aug 4, 2020, were issued the undersigned named court on or before the earlier of the dates named Court on or before the earlier of the dates ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will TO: ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO that the ordinary process of law cannot be served resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident be forever barred. be forever barred: MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE upon KERLEY HEATING & AIR INC AND VICTOR against his or her estate are required to file the and non-resident, having claims, matured or (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION KERLEY it is ordered that said defendants, KERLEY same with the Clerk and Master of the above unmatured, against his or her estate are required first publication of this notice if the creditor first publication of this notice if the creditor HEATING & AIR INC AND VICTOR KERLEY file named Court on or before the earlier of the dates to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the received an actual copy of this notice to creditors received an actual copy of this notice to creditors IN RE: TRUSTEES OF GREATER FIRST an answer with the Clerk and Master of the prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will above named court on or before the earlier of the at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST v. EUCLID Chancery Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and with be forever barred: dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims (4) months from the date of this first publication; (4) months from the date of this first publication; AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH AKA WEST Glen C. Watson, III, an Attorney whose address (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the will be forever barred. or or KNOXVILLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. is, P.O. Box 121950 Nashville, TN 37212, within first publication of this notice if the creditor (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ¬NO. 201491-1 thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors first publication of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors a judgment by default will be taken against you at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four received an actual copy of this notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as (4) months from the date of this first publication; at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four COUNTY, TENNESSEE to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in the or (4) months from the date of this first publication; (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint Knox County Chancery Court, Part I, at 400 W. (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor or described in (1)(A); or described in (1)(A); or filed, which is sworn to, that the defendants, Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus if the creditor received the copy of the notice less received an actual copy of the notice to creditors date of death. date of death. This the 4 day of JANUARY, 2021. AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four if the creditor received the copy of the notice less This the 5 day of JANUARY, 2021. THIS ACTION, are non-residents of the State (4) months from the date of first publication as than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ESTATE OF CLARA CALLIS ELKINS of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be This 28th day of December 2020. described in (1)(A); or (4) months from the date of first publication as ESTATE OF MILAN EUGENE CARR ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so ______(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s described in (1)(A); or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) that the ordinary process of law cannot be served Clerk and Master date of death. This the 23 day of DECEMBER, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) MARVIN A ELKINS; CO-EXECUTOR upon ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM 2020. date of death. KATHERINE FAYE ROACH; 135 CENTRALVIEW ROAD AN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF ESTATE OF AUBREY WALKER DYE This the 28 day of DECEMBER, 2020. ADMINISTRATRIX ANDERSONVILLE, TN. 37705 THIS ACTION it is ordered that said defendants, NON-RESIDENT 1834 PAINT ROCK VALLEY ROAD ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM AN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) ESTATE OF EDITH JACKSON PHILADELPIA, TN. 37846 PHYLLIS J ELKINS; CO-EXECUTOR INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS NOTICE KAREN DYE; CO-EXECUTOR 135 CENTRALVIEW ROAD ACTION file an answer with the Clerk and Master 4405 PINEHURST DR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) CHARLES CHILD ANDERSONVILLE, TN. 37705 of the Chancery Court in Knoxville, Tennessee and TO: BILLY JOE LAMB, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917 SHEILA JACKSON KELSO; ATTORNEY AT LAW with E. Richards Brabham, an Attorney whose ADMINISTRATRIX 5510 PACE LANE 706 GATE LANE, SUITE 202 DARRICK EDMONDSON address is, 4th Floor Bank of America Center, IN RE: ELIZABETH ANN LAMB LARRY DYE; CO-EXECUTOR KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37909 ATTORNEY AT LAW 550 Main Street Knoxville, TN 37902, within v. BILLY JOE LAMB 567 DELORES DR. 900 S GAY STREET, SUITE 2100 thirty (30) days of the last date of publication or NO. 200766-2 DANDRIDGE, TN 37725 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 a judgment by default will be taken against you NOTICE TO NOTICE TO and the cause will be set for hearing Ex-Parte as IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX to you before Chancellor John F. Weaver in the COUNTY, TENNESSEE NOTICE TO CREDITORS CREDITORS NOTICE TO Knox County Chancery Court, Part I, at 400 W. In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is verified, that the Defendant, CREDITORS ESTATE OF MARY LOU MCMAHAN ESTATE OF RUTH ANN COATNEY CREDITORS Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This DOCKET NUMBER 83877-2 DOCKET NUMBER 83915-1 notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus BILLY JOE LAMB, is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts cannot be ESTATE OF JASPER EARL GIBSON Notice is hereby ·given that on the 23 day of Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of ESTATE OF EDITH SMITH HANCOCK Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. DOCKET NUMBER 83873-1 DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect DOCKET NUMBER 83910-2 This 15th day of December 2020. ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of of the Estate of MARY LOU MCMAHAN who died of the Estate of RUTH ANN COATNEY who died ______DECEMBER 2020, letters administration in respect Nov 3, 2020, were issued the undersigned by Jun 3, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Notice is hereby given that on the 31 day of Clerk and Master upon BILLY JOE LAMB. IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file an of the Estate of JASPER EARL GIBSON who died the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox DECEMBER 2020, letters administration in respect answer with the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Sep 20, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- of the Estate of EDITH SMITH HANCOCK who Court at Knoxville, Tennessee and with Travis Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox and non-resident, having claims, matured or resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, died Oct 17, 2020, were issued the undersigned NON-RESIDENT Patterson, an Attorney whose address is, P.O. Box County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- unmatured, against the estate are required to file against his or her estate are required to file the by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court 70586 Knoxville, TN 37938, within thirty (30) resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, the same with the Clerk and Master of the above same with the Clerk and Master of the above of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident NOTICE days of the last date of publication of this notice, against his or her estate are required to file the named court on or before the earlier of the dates named Court on or before the earlier of the dates and non-resident, having claims, matured or or a judgment by default will be taken against same with the Clerk and Master of the above prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will unmatured, against his or her estate are required JAMES ADAM LETNER-Vs- you and the cause set for hearing Ex Parte as to named court on or before the earlier of the dates be forever barred: be forever barred: to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the AMANDA CHERI LETNER you before Chancellor Clarence E. Pridemore, Jr. prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the above named court on or before the earlier of the Docket# 150070 at the Knox County Chancery Court, Part II, 400 be forever barred. first date of the publication of this notice if the first publication of this notice if the creditor dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. This (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to received an actual copy of this notice to creditors will be forever barred. COUNTY, TENNESSEE notice will be published in The Knoxville Focus first publication of this notice if the creditor creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint Newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks. received an actual copy of this notice to creditors that is four (4) months from the date of the first (4) months from the date of this first publication; first publication of this notice if the creditor filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant This 29th day of December 2020. at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four publication; or or received an actual copy of this notice to creditors AMANDA CHERI LETNER is a non-resident of ______(4) months from the date of this first publication; (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four the State of Tennessee, or whose whereabouts Clerk and Master or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors received an actual copy of the notice to creditors (4) months from the date of this first publication; cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor if the creditor received the copy of the notice less if the creditor received the copy of the notice less or inquiry, so that the ordinary process of law cannot received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor be served upon AMANDA CHERI LETNER. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (4) months from the date of first publication as (4) months from the date of first publication as received an actual copy of the notice to creditors IT IS ORDERED that said defendant file ORDER OF than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or described in (1)(A); or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less an answer to an action of COMPLAINT FOR (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four DIVORCE filed by JAMES ADAM LETNER, Plaintiff PUBLICATION described in (1)(A); or date of death. date of death. This the 5 day of JANUARY, 2021. (4) months from the date of first publication as herein, with the Fourth Circuit Court in Knoxville, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s This the 23 day of DECEMBER, 2020 described in (1)(A); or Tennessee, and with HEIDI WEGRYN, Plaintiffs KNOXVILLE TVA EMPLOYEES date of death. ESTATE OF RUTH ANN COATNEY (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Attorney whose address is 412 EBENEZER RD, CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, This the 22 day of DECEMBER, 2020. ESTATE OF MARY LOU MCMAHAN date of death. This the 31 day of DECEMBER, KNOX, TN 37923, within thirty (30) days of the vs. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 2020. last date of publication, and if you do not answer JOEY DEWAYNE THOMPSON ESTATE OF JASPER EARL GIBSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DONNA KAY CURRIE; EXECUTRIX or otherwise respond, a Default Judgment may and ASIA DENISE COX a/k/a Asia JOYCE M BROGAN; EXECUTRIX 3047 GIBBS DRIVE ESTATE OF EDITH SMITH HANCOCK be entered against you on the thirtieth (30th) day Thompson,(Defendants.) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 6722 KOHLSTON RD. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 after the fourth (4th) publication. This notice will No. 29299K and 29300K DONNA LEE SHINLEVER; ADMINISTRATRIX KNOXVILLE, TN 37918 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) be published in The Knoxville Focus for four (4) IN THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT FOR 4097 BLAZIER RD. CAROLYN HANCOCK DENNISON; consecutive weeks. KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE ROCKFORD, TN 37853 NOTICE TO ADMINSTRATRIX This the 16TH day of DECEMBER, 2020. It appearing in this case that the Civil Warrant NOTICE TO 2723 WOODSMITH ROAD was issued for the defendants, Joey Dewayne CREDITORS KNOXVILLE, TN. 37921 Thompson and Asia Denise Cox a/k/a Asia NOTICE TO CREDITORS Mike Hammond ESTATE OF IMOGENE B COOPER Clerk Thompson, to appear before this Court, and said M AARON SPENCER summons as to Joey Dewayne Thompson was CREDITORS ESTATE OF VIRGINIA M ANDERSON DOCKET NUMBER 83894-1 ATTORNEY AT LAW returned by the process server “Not to be found DOCKET NUMBER 83921-1 Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of P.O. BOX 900 Michelle Henry ESTATE OF BITHA J GRIMES Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect Deputy Clerk in Knox County” and as to Asia Denise Cox a/k/a KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 Asia Thompson was returned by the process DOCKET NUMBER 83872-3 JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect of the Estate of IMOGENE B COOPER who died server “Not to be found in Brockton, Plymouth Notice is hereby given that on the 22 day of of the Estate of VIRGINIA M ANDERSON who Nov 15, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the County, MA.” DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect died Oct 25, 2020, were issued the undersigned Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox of the Estate of BITHA J GRIMES who died Dec 3, by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- January 11, 2021 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Not A Day Away By Mike Steely I remember writing several sto- Senior Writer [email protected] ries over a dozen years when I worked for a publishing com- Lots of us are using the isola- pany that served bookstores in tion time during the pandemic to the Southeast. During that time I do things we’ve otherwise put off. started taking my Royal typewrit- For my family that includes inside er with me in my travels. I even- home repairs and updates, out- tually upgraded to a Texas Instru- side brush removal, and catch- ment Computer and then a Com- ing up with hobbies and inter- modore 64. I chanced to pick up ests. These activities help take a KAYPRO computer with a small our minds off the growing number green screen and an attached of infections and deaths from the printer. It used a large floppy disc virus, and encourage more atten- for saving files and, in every way, tion to our household families. it was a true “floppy” disc. My wife suggested I also turn The printer I was using then was my attention to completing a book an Epson Dot Matrix that used the I started years ago, a horror story scroll of paper with holes on each about a small town called “Wel- side. That was about 1985 or so come to Smithboro.” I waded and that must have been when through my old chapters, which PHOTO BY MIKE STEELY. I wrote and printed the story my I finally located in a file cabinet sister sent me. I’m amazed the in an outbuilding and put togeth- The yellowed scroll of old computer printer paper took me back to earlier days when I was writing stories paper and the story survived. er 12 of 13 chapters. I wrestled for a manuscript about horrors in a small town. The scroll is obviously at least 30 years old or more and So, I’m reading my old story and with that final chapter, having lost is an example of how home computers and printers have changed. seeing how I can include it in the the ending I wanted, and wrote a My discovery was a short story scroll made me wonder when I about a half-dozen characters manuscript. I’m wondering if I’ll few drafts trying to recapture the that I had written for the book had started to write the forgotten including the little town’s police actually submit the book to some- flavor and tone of the book. that was printed on a long scroll story. While my treasure legend chief, a minister, the undertak- one who is interested in publish- While catching up on the of early computer printer paper, “Swift’s Silver Mines and Related er, and assorted characters who ing it or if I’ll set it aside like I usu- phone with my sister in Califor- the kind with round holes on Appalachian Treasures” was pub- are, indeed, “characters.” Many ally do and hope, sometime in the nia a month or so back, she men- each side and no breaks between lished by Overmountain Press in are based on my own birth-town future, to get off my butt and do tioned that she had something I pages. It was curious and took me 1995 and there have been sev- where I ran a newspaper for many something with it. had written many years ago and back to many years ago when I eral other history-themed books years. I’ve passed a few chapters If you’d like to see a chapter would send it to me by snail mail. was beginning the book. I’d begun but left dormant over along to my friends via the inter- from the manuscript you can Shortly after Christmas, a manila All of the other chapters were the years, the “Smithboro” manu- net and received some favorable email me at steelym@knoxfocus. envelope arrived and I was curi- on old computer papers, the 8 by script may be the oldest of the lot. comments and suggestions. com and I’ll send it for your review ous to open and find what she 10 size, some by typewriter and “Smithboro” contains several My sister’s contribution still and suggestions. If I ever go to sent. some by early printers. But the short stories revolving around puzzles me. print, I’ll get back to everyone. LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES (60) days before the date that is four (4) months Notice is hereby given that on the 28 day of (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s named court on or before the earlier of the dates NOTICE TO from the date of this first publication; or DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect date of death. This the 4 day of JANUARY, 2021. NOTICE TO prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will CREDITORS (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor of the Estate of DARRYL G LOWE who died Aug 1, CREDITORS be forever barred. received an actual copy of the notice to creditors 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk ESTATE OF EARNEST RAY MASSENGILL (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first ESTATE OF GAY ANN HOLLSTEIN if the creditor received the copy of the notice less and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, ESTATE OF ELMA SUE DEBORD NARRAMORE publication of this notice if the creditor received an DOCKET NUMBER 83908-3 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DOCKET NUMBER 83905-3 actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty Notice is hereby given that on the 31 day of (4) months from the date of first publication as having claims, matured or unmatured, against his ALAN MASSENGILL; CO-EXECUTOR Notice is hereby given that on the 31 day (60) days before the date that is four (4) months DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect described in (1)(A); or or her estate are required to file the same with the 2926 SHANKS LANE of DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in from the date of this first publication; or of the Estate of GAY ANN HOLLSTEIN who died (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37938 respect of the Estate of ELMA SUE DEBORD (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Dec 8, 2020, were issued the undersigned by date of death. This the 29 day of DECEMBER, before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or NARRAMORE who died Aug 20, 2020, were received an actual copy of the notice to creditors the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of 2020. (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: MARIA WILKINSON; CO-EXECUTOR issued the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first 7904 TEXAS VALLEY ROAD the Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four and non-resident, having claims, matured or ESTATE OF ERNESTINE H INGLE publication of this notice if the creditor received an KNOXVILLE, TN. 37938 All persons, resident and non-resident, having (4) months from the date of first publication as unmatured, against the estate are required to file actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty claims, matured or unmatured, against his or described in (1)(A); or the same with the Clerk and Master of the above PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) JANET (60) days before the date that is four (4) months her estate are required to file the same with the (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s named court on or before the earlier of the dates H PARKEY; EXECUTRIX 9012 LEGENDS from the date of this first publication; or NOTICE TO Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or date of death. prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will LAKE LANE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or This the 30 day of DECEMBER, 2020. be forever barred: received an actual copy of the notice to creditors CREDITORS (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the STEVEN K BOWLING ATTORNEY AT LAW if the creditor received the copy of the notice less (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of, the ESTATE OF CYNTHIA QUICK first date of the publication of this notice if the P.O. BOX 11125 KNOXVILLE, TN. 37939 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four ESTATE OF MARGARET CECILIA first publication of this notice if the creditor creditor received an actual copy of this notice to (4) months from the date of first publication as PEEK MATTESON received an actual copy of this notice to creditors PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date described in (1)(A); or DOCKET NUMBER 83917-3 at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four KENDRA STRAUB; CO-ADMINISTRATRIX that is four (4) months from the date of the first NOTICE TO (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of (4) months from the date of this first publication; 117 LAKE FOREST CIRCLE publication; or date of death. This the 28 day of DECEMBER, JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect or KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor CREDITORS 2020. of the Estate of MARGARET CECILIA PEEK (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors MATTESON who died Nov 29, 2020, were issued received an actual copy of the notice to creditors SABRINA STRAUB; CO-ADMINISTRATRIX ESTATE OF MARY C JONES the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the if the creditor received the copy of the notice less DOCKET NUMBER 83758-3 ESTATE OF DARRYL G LOWE if the creditor received the copy of the notice less 117 LAKE FOREST CIRCLE than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, (4) months from the date of first publication as DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (4) months from the date of first publication as described in (1)(A); or PAMELA STRICKLAND LOWE; matured or unmatured, against his or her estate described in (1)(A); or of the Estate of MARY C JONES who died Oct 25, are required to file the same with the Clerk and (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk EXECUTRIX 924 WESTCOURT DRIVE (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s NOTICE TO date of death. KNOXVILLE, TN. 37919 Master of the above named Court on or before date of death. This the 31 day of DECEMBER, and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) This the 31 day of DECEMBER, 2020 Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, 2020. CREDITORS G ALAN RAWLS ATTORNEY AT LAW otherwise their claims will be forever barred: having claims, matured or unmatured, against his ESTATE OF DAVID JAY RAPER ESTATE OF GAY ANN HOLLSTEIN or her estate are required to file the same with the 900 S GAY STREET, SUITE 2102 (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first ESTATE OF ELMA SUE KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 publication of this notice if the creditor received an DEBORD NARRAMORE DOCKET NUMBER 83914-3 Clerk and Master of the above named Court on or Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty KRISTY HOLLSTEIN WALKER; EXECUTRIX (60) days before the date that is four (4) months PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: of the Estate of DAVID JAY RAPER who died Nov 2427 CASPIAN DRIVE (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first NOTICE TO from the date of this first publication; or JAMES A NARRAMORE; EXECUTOR KNOXVILLE, TN. 37932 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 10816 SONJA DRIVE 10, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the publication of this notice if the creditor received an Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty CREDITORS received an actual copy of the notice to creditors KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 if the creditor received the copy of the notice less County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- REBECCA ABBOTT (60) days before the date that is four (4) months ESTATE OF JAMES DAVID LOWE ATTORNEY AT LAW than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four CAROLYN GILLIAM resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, from the date of this first publication; or DOCKET NUMBER 83903-1 against his or her estate are required to file the 118 HUXLEY ROAD, SUITE 7 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor (4) months from the date of first publication as ATTORNEY AT LAW Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day of same with the Clerk and Master of the above KNOXVILLE, TN. 37922 received an actual copy of the notice to creditors described in (1)(A); or 10805 KINGSTON PIKE, SUITE 200 DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s named Court on or before the earlier of the dates if the creditor received the copy of the notice less of the Estate of JAMES DAVID LOWE who died KNOXVILLE, TN. 37934 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four date of death. This the 5 day of JANUARY, 2021. prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will Sep 25, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the be forever barred: NOTICE TO (4) months from the date of first publication as Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox described in (1)(A); or ESTATE OF MARGARET NOTICE TO (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first CREDITORS County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- CECILIA PEEK MATTESON publication of this notice if the creditor received an (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, date of death. This the 29 day of DECEMBER, CREDITORS actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty ESTATE OF BETTY B HUDDLESON against his or her estate are required to file the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (60) days before the date that is four (4) months 2020. same with the Clerk and Master of the above DOCKET NUMBER 83896-3 MARGARET M LEGER; EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF BIMAL C PAL from the date of this first publication; or named Court on or before the earlier of the dates Notice is hereby given that on the 5 day of 934 WILDACRE WAY DOCKET NUMBER 83909-1 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF MARY C JONES prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 Notice is hereby given that on the 31 day of received an actual copy of the notice to creditors of the Estate of BETTY B HUDDLESON who died be forever barred: DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Nov 24, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first of the Estate of BIMAL C PAL who died Nov 20, JONATHAN MCCAMMON; EXECUTOR than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox publication of this notice if the creditor received an 2020, were issued the undersigned by the Clerk (4) months from the date of first publication as County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- 100 STONEWALL DRIVE actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty NOTICE TO and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox County, KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 described in (1)(A); or resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, (60) days before the date that is four (4) months CREDITORS Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s against his or her estate are required to file the from the date of this first publication; or having claims, matured or unmatured, against date of death. This the 4 day of JANUARY, 2021. same with the Clerk and Master of the above (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF STEPHEN WESTON MURRIAN the estate are required to file the same with the ESTATE OF DAVID JAY RAPER named Court on or before the earlier of the dates NOTICE TO received an actual copy of the notice to creditors DOCKET NUMBER 83887-3 Clerk and Master of the above named court on or prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will CREDITORS if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) be forever barred: than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four of JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: WANDA ANN BRADY; EXECUTRIX (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first ESTATE OF LARRY GLENN KIRK (4) months from the date of first publication as respect of the Estate of STEPHEN WESTON (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date 7332 EMORY POINTE LANE publication of this notice if the creditor received an DOCKET NUMBER 83920-3 described in (1)(A); or MURRIAN who died Oct 24, 2020, were issued of the first date of the publication of this notice if KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty Notice is hereby given that on the 6 day of (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s the undersigned by the Clerk and Master of the the creditor received an actual copy of this notice (60) days before the date that is four (4) months JANUARY 2021, letters administration in respect date of death. This the 30 day of DECEMBER, Chancery Court of Knox County, Tennessee. All to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date from the date of this first publication; or of the Estate of LARRY GLENN KIRK who died Sep 2020. persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, that is four (4) months from the date of the first (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 29, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the matured or unmatured, against his or her estate publication; or received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox ESTATE OF JAMES DAVID LOWE are required to file the same with the Clerk and (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor MISC. if the creditor received the copy of the notice less County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- Master of the above named Court on or before received an actual copy of the notice to creditors than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) if the creditor received the copy of the notice less NOTICES (4) months from the date of first publication as against his or her estate are required to file the MELANIE R HARPER; EXECUTRIX otherwise their claims will be forever barred: than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four described in (1)(A); or same with the Clerk and Master of the above 633 MARSTON LANE (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first (4) months from the date of first publication as (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s named court on or before the earlier of the dates KNOXVILLE, TN. 37920 publication of this notice if the creditor received an described in (1)(A); or LEGAL SECTION 94 date of death. This the 5 day of JANUARY, 2021. (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty Knox County will receive bids for the following be forever barred. date of death. (60) days before the date that is four (4) months items & services: ESTATE OF BETTY B HUDDLESON (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first NOTICE TO from the date of this first publication; or This the 31 day of DECEMBER, 2020 publication of this notice if the creditor received an (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor ESTATE OF BIMAL C PAL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty CREDITORS Bid 3019, Mapping/Navigation System and received an actual copy of the notice to creditors Services for Helicopters, due 2-11-21 EDWARD B FLANAGAN; EXECUTOR (60) days before the date that is four (4) months if the creditor received the copy of the notice less PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) 12753 MELTON LAKE WAY ESTATE OF EARNEST RAY MASSENGILL BHASWATI PAL BRINK; EXECUTRIX from the date of this first publication; or DOCKET NUMBER 83911-3 than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four KNOXVILLE, TN. 37932 (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor 7819 SMALL LEAF CIRCLE For additional information call 865-215-5777, Notice is hereby given that on the 4 day of (4) months from the date of first publication as received an actual copy of the notice to creditors HOUSTON, TX 77063 stop by the Procurement Division, 1000 North JANUARY 2021, letters testamentary in respect described in (1)(A); or if the creditor received the copy of the notice less Central St., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37917, of the Estate of EARNEST RAY MASSENGILL who (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s or visit our website: www.knoxcounty.org/ NOTICE TO than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four date of death. This the 4 day of JANUARY, 2021. FIONA H HILL (4) months from the date of first publication as died Sep 11, 2020, were issued the undersigned ATTORNEY AT LAW procurement. To bid on Knox County surplus CREDITORS by the Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court items, go to www.govdeals.com. described in (1)(A); or ESTATE OF STEPHEN WESTON MURRIAN 550 W MAIN STREET, SUITE 310 (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s of Knox County, Tennessee. All persons, resident KNOXVILLE, TN. 37902 ESTATE OF ERNESTINE H INGLE and non-resident, having claims, matured or date of death. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) DOCKET NUMBER 83887-3 This the 6 day of JANUARY, 2021. unmatured, against his or her estate are required NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that on the 29 day of to file the same with the Clerk and Master of the REBECCA MURRIAN HAWKINS; CO-EXECUTRIX NOTICE TO PURSUANT TO DEFAULT DECEMBER 2020, letters testamentary in respect ESTATE OF LARRY GLENN KIRK above named Court on or before the earlier of the of the Estate of ERNESTINE H INGLE who died dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims 5046 JENKINS ROAD CREDITORS Per TN Self Storage Law, contents of the KNOXVILLE, TN. 37918 following leased units will be auctioned, sold or Sep 21, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE(S) will be forever barred: Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first ESTATE OF CYNTHIA QUICK otherwise disposed of at www.StorageAuctions. GLENDA KIRK; ADMINISTRATRIX CYNTHIA MURRIAN County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- 2547 MAPLE BRANCH LANE publication of this notice if the creditor received an DOCKET NUMBER 83900-1 com. Bidding will begin on 1/13/21 and close FOWLER; CO-EXECUTRIX resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, KNOXVILLE, TN. 37912 actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty Notice is hereby given that on the 30 day at 6:00 on 1/27/21. The sale is to satisfy the against his or her estate are required to file the (60) days before the date that is four (4) months 2542 KINGS MOUNTAIN LANE of DECEMBER 2020, letters administration in owner’s lien, at Tillery Self Storage, 115 Tillery same with the Clerk and Master of the above from the date of this first publication; or KNOXVILLE, TN 37920 respect of the Estate of CYNTHIA QUICK who died Rd, Knoxville, TN. The Company reserves the right named Court on or before the earlier of the dates NOTICE TO (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor Oct 14, 2020, were issued the undersigned by the to reject any and all bids. Some units may not be prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will received an actual copy of the notice to creditors WILLIAM MYNATT, JR. Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Knox available on the day of sale. Please call 865-687- be forever barred: CREDITORS if the creditor received the copy of the notice less ATTORNEY AT LAW County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non- 7308 to confirm the sale. (1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four P.O. BOX 2425 resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, Ellen Freeman - 120, 169, 214 publication of this notice if the creditor received an ESTATE OF DARRYL G LOWE (4) months from the date of first publication as KNOXVILLE, TN. 37901 against his or her estate are required to file the Shelia Roggeman - 212, 259 actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty DOCKET NUMBER 83886-2 described in (1)(A); or same with the Clerk and Master of the above Meghann Nichols - 366 PAGE C4 The Knoxville Focus January 11, 2021 Nourish Knoxville’s Overcoming Winter Farmers’ Temptation Market kicks off If you are like But Paul reminds walk away and not yield Nourish Knoxville kicked off the 2021 is teaming up with Grow Oak Ridge to most people, the us that tempta- to the temptation, or we Winter Farmers’ Market on Saturday, offer Market To-Go, an online ordering New Year’s reso- tion is one of the can indulge and partake. January 9 and will continue every other system for curbside pickup at the Nour- lutions you made oldest tricks in the I always thought that the Saturday through April 17 in a new loca- ish Knoxville Winter Farmers’ Market have come and book. In fact, the older you got, the less tion and with modified safe-shopping and the Grow Oak Ridge Winter Farm- gone. Why do we Bible is full of men temptation you would protocols as COVID-19 cases continue to ers’ Market. How it works – customers have such a hard and women strug- have to go through. That rise in Tennessee. Modifications/chang- create a free Local Food Marketplace time keeping res- By Mark gling with tempta- has not been my observa- Brackney, es include: account, select their pick-up location olutions? The tion. tion. In fact, in some ways Minister of the LOCATION – Nourish Knoxville will as either Knoxville or Oak Ridge, shop simple answer Thankfully, the temptation is more remain at Mary Costa Plaza to host the is that we give Arlington Church Jesus knows what difficult. The good news is from approved market vendors during of Christ 2021 Winter Farmers’ Market. Mary the ordering window (Mondays at noon in to temptation. we go through in that Jesus is with us every Costa Plaza served as the location of the through Thursdays at noon before a Where does temp- our times of temp- step of the way. We have 2020 Market Square Farmers’ Market scheduled market date), then pick up tation come from? tation, for he was been given the Spirit of and is located outside the Knoxville Civic their order curbside at the appropriate We can go all the way back tempted as well: “For we God to help us and point Auditorium & Coliseum at 500 Howard to the scene in the Garden do not have a high priest out which direction to take. market during their scheduled pick-up Baker Jr. Ave. of Eden, when the deceiv- who is unable to empa- Back to Paul’s words: time. Please visit www.nourishknoxville. HOURS – Winter hours will be in place er tempted Eve and Adam thize with our weakness- “But God is faithful, who org/market-to-go for more information. for the 2021 Winter Farmers’ Market, 11 to eat from the tree of the es, but we have one who will not allow you to be Nourish Knoxville will continue to offer a.m. – 1 p.m. (2 hours) every other Sat- knowledge of good and has been tempted in every tempted beyond what you SNAP & P-EBT processing & doubling urday: January 9 and 23. February 6 & evil. The devil and his host way, just as we are—yet are able” (I Cor. 10:13). (Double Up Food Bucks) for all custom- 20. March 6 & 20. April 3 & 17. of angels use temptation he did not sin” (Hebrews When you hear someone MASK REQUIREMENTS – To protect ers receiving benefits. SNAP & P-EBT over and again to destroy 4:15). This verse is amaz- say, “It was more temp- staff, volunteers, vendors and custom- purchases are doubled 1-for-1, up to our relationship with God. ing. This verse means that tation than I was able to ers, Nourish Knoxville will require all $20 per day in Double Up Food Bucks, Everyone is a target for our savior felt every urge take,” that is not true. If we guests two years and older to wear a face redeemable at the market for free fresh temptation, especially the we have ever felt but did choose to give in, that is covering over their nose and mouth while fruits and vegetables. body of Christ. For evi- not give in. This verse our choice. Paul continues: shopping on the Plaza. Nourish Knox- Additionally, Nourish Kids activities dence of this, all we have shows us that tempta- “He [God] will also make ville will have free, disposable masks and will be offered at each of the sched- to do is look at the church tion is not sin. Don’t think the way of escape, that you gloves available to customers as well uled markets. The free activities geared at Corinth, a church that that just because you are may be able to bear it” (I as reusable cloth masks for sale at the towards children ages 2 – 12 will be was full of people who being tempted something Cor. 10:13). God will make information booth. No unmasked person in a take-home format and will each struggled with sin. Paul’s is wrong with you. That is a way for you. Rely on the over two years old will be allowed to enter include a unique activity, fruit or vege- words for them are words called being human. The presence of the Holy Spirit. the market area during the Winter Farm- table sample, and $5 in Produce Bucks for us as well. Take a sin comes when we yield Keep in the Word of God ers’ Market. to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables moment and read I Corin- to temptation. and quote Scripture when ONLINE ORDERING – Nourish Knoxville at the market! thians 10:12-14. Imagine for a moment the attacks come like Corinth was a city known that you are walking down Jesus did during his temp- for its immorality in the the road. Temptation is tations in the wilderness. first-century. The church like a fork in that road. You God will give you every- was obviously made up have two choices. We can thing you need to stand. Update to of people who grew up in that indulgent culture. In order to follow Jesus, they were going to have to walk Knoxville’s One away from habits that were not consistent of living in God’s kingdom. It is hard to change, but possible. Paul Year Plan said that no temptation The annual update of meeting will be held on zoning. has seized you that is not the City of Knoxville’s January 28, 2021, at 5:30 For more information common to others. This is One Year Plan has begun, p.m. It will begin with a about the One Year Plan, Paul’s way of saying that and the public is encour- presentation covering all please visit www.knox- whatever you are going aged to participate. The geographic areas of the mpc.org/plans/one-year- through right now, remem- One Year Plan serves as city, followed by an open plan. If you have addi- ber that you are not alone. the foundation for zoning discussion. tional questions, contact Others have gone through decisions and is based on The presentation will Michelle Portier at 215- the same thing as you. the land-use goals, objec- include: 3821 or michelle.portier@ This is something we often tives, and policies found • A general defini- knoxplanning.org. forget. We feel like we are in the City’s long-range tion describing the One all alone in our temptation. plans. Year Plan, A Zoom meeting has • Plan amend- been scheduled to give ments since the 2020 community members the update, and opportunity to review and • Illustrations of service directory discuss recommended differences between per- changes to the plan. The mitted land uses and ALTERATIONS ELECTRICIAN LAWN CARE PAINTING PAINTING- INTERIOR- JOANNE’S ALTERATIONS EXTERIOR PANTS HEMMING $5, Lic. & Ins. 30 Yrs. Exp. SPECIALIZING IN JEANS. Free Estimates classifieds CALL 579-2254 OR 438-5614 865-573-2199 FOR SALE BY FOR RENT Professional Painters OWNER CHILD CARE M’ 2 LOTS IN FT SUMPTER FENCE & DECK COMMUNITY CEMETERY, NN N $1,300 FOR BOTH, xeter Ae noxille FENCE & DECK 865-922-2833 OR BUILDER METAL WORK 865-803-5026 y hift m m ight hift m minight NEW BUILDS OR REPAIRS ...... 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