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Judge Tim Irwin Wants Your Stuffed Animals FOCUS By Focus Staff Weekly Poll* law practice when he announced he would be When first seeing Tim Irwin, Judge of Knox a candidate for Judge of the Juvenile Court In your opinion, County’s Juvenile Court, one likely doesn’t to succeed the retiring Carey Garrett. Irwin should the think about stuffed animals. 6’7 feet tall and proved to be so formidable a candidate, he Superintendent of weighing in at almost 300 pounds, Irwin looks encountered no opposition in either the pri- Schools in Knox more like the professional football player he mary or general elections. once was than a judge. Irwin doesn’t have A year ago, Judge Irwin came up with the County be elected the hail-well-fellow-met bonhomie of the typ- idea of acquiring stuff animals for the chil- by the people or ical politician; instead he has a rather gruff dren coming to the Juvenile Court. Knoxvil- appointed by the exterior, albeit a gruff exterior that masks a lians responded generously and beyond what School Board? warm concern for children and a profound even Irwin thought possible. ELECTED 69.16% sense of compassion. More than 30,000 cases are heard yearly Tim Irwin was a star on the football field at the Juvenile Court and Irwin presides over APPOINTED 30.84% while attending the University of Tennessee an impressive operation that seems to func- Survey conducted and parlayed his success there into a pro- tion both smoothly and effectively. With so December 6, 2012. fessional career with the Minnesota Vikings. many cases, perhaps it is not surprising the Unlike many professional athletes, Irwin also supply of stuffed animals is beginning to run * Focus Weekly Polls are conducted Tim Irwin, by an independent, professional worked hard to further his education and low. polling company. earned a law degree. Irwin had a successful Continue on page 2 Judge of Knox County’s Juvenile Court

Making By Ralphine Major Holidays [email protected] He looked right at home on the tall John Deere tractor coming brighter down Tazewell Pike. He should. The Knox County Commissioner for the Eighth District has had plenty of experience with tractors through the on his parents’ farm in the Gibbs Community. In a scene lifted VMC Holiday right out of rural America, Dave Wright was driving Grady Lett’s 1954 Model 60 Series John Deere with an American flag flying in Store the breeze. “My Dad had a John Deere just like it, and I spent a By Tasha Mahurin lot of hours on the tractor as a teenager.” Dave told me. “In the [email protected] dairy business, we needed a high-powered tractor to pull silage and move hay,” he added. There were lots of those green and While cash registers yellow tractors pulling floats and wagons in the Third Annual Gibbs ring at malls and shop- Christmas Parade on Sunday afternoon, December 2. ping centers this time There was a time when members of small, rural communities of year, another type had to drive to downtown Knoxville to enjoy a Christmas parade. of exchange is taking Times have changed. The Gibbs Ruritan Club sponsored and place at Volunteer Min- organized the Christmas parade which ran from Gibbs High istry Center in North School through Harbison’s Crossroads down to the IGA Grocery Knoxville. VCM opened Store. In partnership with Clear Springs Baptist Church (CSBC), its annual Holiday Store the parade was routed up the beautiful hillside of the future home just last week. The Holi- of the church and ended on Emory Road. day Store is a unique pro- The big, yellow Rural Metro truck led the parade and was fol- gram for the recipients lowed by the Jr. ROTC in uniform and bearing flags. The Gibbs of VMC services to earn High School Marching Band, Majorettes, and Color Guard fol- gift items for their loved lowed with their festive Santa hats. There is nothing quite like a ones with points accrued band in a parade adding that wonderful mix of bass drums, brass, through community ser- and woodwinds to the Christmas carols. A float filled with cham- vice. Individuals are pions waved to the crowd as the Gibbs High School Girls’ Softball then able to redeem the Team—the 2012 State Champions--made their way through the points to “purchase” the parade. To the delight of happy children along the route, several items they have selected of those on floats tossed out candy canes. Many floats were dec- from the Holiday Store. orated with angels and scripture by area churches and reminded “Our volunteers earn us of the true meaning of Christmas. Tractors carrying American their points through a flags, antique cars decorated in glistening garland, and tractor wide array of commu- Knox County Commissioner Dave Wright drives a John Deere tractor in trailer trucks honked and rolled in procession. nity service projects,” the Gibbs Ruritan Christmas Parade. Photo by Ralphine Major. Continue on page 2 VCM CEO, Ginny Weath- erstone told The Focus. Participants volun- teer at VCM, Minvil- la Manor, the Old Grey Cemetery, and a Helen Ross McNabb Center The Great Divide among others. Accord- ing to Weatherstone the program is popular with men who contrib- JWPE opinions aired at public hearing ute skilled labor to vari- By Tasha Mahurin ous projects. [email protected] TDOT revealed plans for changed to a parkway. to TDOT, this is two times Rogero. “I’ve lived in South “We normally rake a freeway design of the TDOT officials also pre- greater than other similar Knoxville for 11 years, the Old Grey Cemetery Tensions were high last extension rather than a sented an overview of the roads in Tennessee. Addi- and I live a half mile from each December through week when an estimated parkway design. A freeway project, which included tionally, TDOT claimed that where the current parkway our program,” Weath- 600 of South Knox resi- requires a wider right-of- new crash data specifical- the extension would further ends. South Knoxville has erstone added. “It pro- dents, concerned citizens, way, but has been deter- ly for the stretch of Chap- serve to improve traffic changed. It’s not a bridge vides a source of pride and elected officials made mined to be the most effi- man Highway from the flow and safety on Martin to nowhere anymore.” and accomplishment for their way into the auditori- cient road system to move Henley Street Bridge to Mill Pike, Neubert Springs Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis, all involved.” um at South Doyle Middle traffic. According to traf- Fronda Road. From 2007 Road, and Sevierville Pike. who represents South Over the past fifteen School for TDOT’s public fic studies completed by to 2012, there were 1,235 Mayor Madeline Rogero, Knoxville on city council, years, the Holiday Store hearing on the James TDOT, ¾ of all traffic on this crashes on this section of who is a South Knox resi- also spoke to the no-build has been extremely White Parkway Extension stretch of Chapman High- Chapman Highway, seven dent, addressed TDOT and alternative, but addressed successful in providing Draft Environmental Impact way is “thru traffic”. How- fatalities, and 39 incapac- the crowd, “I support the Continued on page 4 Continue on page 3 Statement (DEIS). ever, the design could be itating injuries. According no-build alternative,” said PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012 Judge Tim Irwin Wants Your Stuffed Animals Continued from page 1 FOCUS handed a stuffed animal are indel- nonsense, yet remains willing to give Judge Irwin, just after a stint play- ibly imprinted upon the minds of any a child another chance. ing Santa Claus, has again called for person who has witnessed it at the Irwin, a big and bluff man, has Weekly Poll Knoxvillians and Knox Countians to Juvenile Court. proven to be a remarkably good judge open their hearts to those children “You just can’t get it out of your of a court that has more than its share In your opinion, should who are all too often neglected and head,” one long-time employee said. of heartbreaking stories. Judge Irwin abused. Irwin explained that many “Once you see that angelic smile has also initiated a very simple pro- the Superintendent of of the children appearing at the Juve- break out across the face of a child gram that really does make a differ- nile Court are not there because of that had been scared out of his wits, ence, distributing not only stuffed Schools in Knox County be having committed a crime or an well, it’s just amazing.” animals, but a little bit of love at the offense, but due to issues of abuse Judge Irwin, a father of three, same time. elected by the people or and neglect from their own parents seems to possess some innate abil- For information on how to donate, appointed by the or guardians. ity to determine the inner being of contact the Knox County Juvenile The expressions on the faces of a young person. He has an uncom- Court at (865) 215-6400. School Board? frightened and abused children being mon knack for putting up with no Elected 69.16% Gibbs Christmas Parade Appointed 30.84% Continued from page 1 Gibbs Ruritan Club. I am sure those who lined the parade By Age Elected Appointed Total route, often six people deep, appreciate the efforts of 18-29 33.33% 66.67% 3 A long line of beautiful horses and a team of mules pull- everyone who made the parade possible. I certainly do. 30-49 60.87% 39.13% 69 ing a covered wagon brought a touch of the Old West to the The parade brought Christmas joy to the community— 50-65 72.39% 27.61% 163 parade. I heard nickering, but I could not see the source. and much more. I caught up with Jane Wright who was get- I heard it again. Finally, I saw a pretty little pony pulling a ting ready to serve hot chocolate to participants at the Ruri- 65+ 69.71% 30.29% 274 cart. Following the pony was the nickering sound. A tiny tan’s tent on the grounds of CSBC; Clear Springs offered Total 69.16% (352) 30.84% (157) 509 miniature horse was clip-clopping along with his cart trying refreshments at another tent. Later, Jane shared with me to keep up with the rest. This little fellow certainly could about the additional benefits of the parade: “There was By Commission District nicker the loudest! Parade organizers thought of every- no entry fee to the parade, except to bring non-perish- 1 79.31% 20.69% 29 thing—a clown followed the horses and cleaned up after able food as the entry fee. The food was donated to the 2 70.97% 29.03% 62 them. The parade’s final John Deere tractor, a 1952 Model Corryton Food Pantry that is managed/run by Rutherford 3 65.38% 34.62% 52 G owned by Grady Lett and driven by Charlie Wright, pulled Memorial United Methodist Church. A trailer load of food the wagon carrying Santa Claus! was delivered to the church on Sunday afternoon after the 4 50.00% 50.00% 78 A coordinator of the parade, Larry Dougherty, followed parade; so benefits were obtained by many—even those 5 52.00% 48.00% 50 Santa in a truck with a poster board displaying names of all who could not attend.” 6 71.19% 28.81% 59 the sponsors. On behalf of the Ruritan Club, Larry wishes During this special time of year when we celebrate a Sav- 7 72.06% 27.94% 68 to thank the sponsors as well as the participants in the iour’s birth with parades and nativity pageants, may we 8 83.87% 16.13% 62 parade. He invites Focus readers to visit www.gibbsruri- all remember to say “Merry Christmas” often to those we tanclub.org to see pictures of this year’s parade. Another meet---the cashier, the postal carrier, family and friends, 9 87.76% 12.24% 49 coordinator, Eddie Jones, is the incoming President of the and people we meet each day. “Merry Christmas!” Total 69.16% (352) 30.84% (157) 509 By Gender Unknown 82.35% 17.65% 17 Female 69.14% 30.86% 256 Bobby get your gun Male 68.22% 31.78% 236 asserted that if Belcher always the person who has And they are going to get Total 69.16% (352) 30.84% (157) 509 had not owned a gun, the accident, not the gun. guns. Making guns illegal two people would still be But the real issue here is will NOT stop people from Survey conducted December 6, 2012 alive. He went on to say not with the guns them- owning them. It will only Someone might suggest measure were they given that unless gun laws were selves. It is with the laws stop people from owning that the same argument to protect that right? The changed in this country, that govern the use and them legally. And that could could be used for illegal Second Amendment, guar- more young people will purchase of them. change the equation in a drugs. If they weren’t illegal, anteeing them the right By Richie Beeler die. Folks like Mr. Costas - and very bad way. they wouldn’t be controlled to bear arms against the I will heartily and regret- most assuredly the despi- If I may quote anoth- by such a dangerous and advances of such tyranny. tably agree with one part of cable network he works for er old adage: “If guns are unseemly element of soci- It would have been Bob Costas doesn’t care his statement. More young - want you to believe that outlawed, only outlaws will ety. This argument holds unthinkable to our found- for guns. At least he doesn’t people are going to die. The the answer to gun crimes in have guns.” Once again, I little water with me. Illicit ers for an American gov- care for the fact that most rest of his opinion is hog- America is simply to make must agree with the spirit drugs are a vice. Guns are ernment to ever infringe Americans can legally pro- wash. the purchase and owner- of this statement. Making a necessity. Illicit drugs are on such a sacred right of cure one. The long time Allow me to begin my ship of firearms illegal. If guns illegal would rele- a recreational luxury. Guns its citizens. NBC sports anchor went on rebuttal by quoting an nobody can own a gun, gate them to a dark, seedy are a fundamental right. But anyone who is paying a bit of a tirade during half- old adage used by gun then nobody will ever get underworld where crime And that is the fundamen- attention knows that we time of last week’s Sunday advocates: “Guns don’t shot, right? Riiight. Just like rules the day. Rather than tal issue that is the most now live in an America that Night Football telecast in kill people; people kill nobody will ever take drugs, instruments of security, fundamental. The right to is rapidly becoming very the wake of the murder- people.” break the speed limit, or guns would become almost purchase and possess guns unlike the one our founders suicide shooting involving While perhaps over- gamble. exclusively weapons of vio- is explicitly afforded Ameri- created. With each passing Kansas City Chiefs line- used, I must agree with There are two fundamen- lence. can citizens by the Consti- year and decade it looks backer Jovan Belcher. the premise of this quote. tal issues in play here. The The law-abiding hom- tution. It is not ambiguous. more and more like one Belcher had the day I have never seen or heard first is the simple issue of eowner desiring only to It is not implied. It is black of the socialist states of before killed his girlfriend, of a firearm killing a person logic as it applies to human protect his life, family and and white. Europe. These are places and then himself, using without human assistance. nature. Whether you make property would be far less The Second Amendment where the government a firearm. In his edito- Even in the case of acciden- it illegal or not, people are able and likely to purchase to the Constitution guaran- gradually but systematical- rial monologue, Costas tal shootings, it is almost going to take drugs, they a gun illegally than the tees the right of citizens to ly gains control of all its citi- are going to drive fast, drug dealing thug on the bear arms. This right was zens’ freedoms. they are going to gamble. streets. very intentionally placed by Freedoms like the right our founders just after the to choose their own health Amendment guaranteeing care, the right to own and the freedom of speech, reli- manage private property, gion, and the right to peti- the right to succeed with- tion the government for a out being penalized. And redress of grievances. In the right to protect them- other words, our founding selves against a dangerous fathers believed the people society. had a right to speak out And an increasingly dan- freely against their govern- gerous government. ment without fear of tyran- nical recourse. And what

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Located at 4109 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville PAGE A2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012 December 10, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE A3 Publisher’s Position Dancing down the Yellow Brick Road interests in Nashville. bureaucracy is opposed to tell you that the majority of there are going to be more Roberts and Speaker of the The Tennessee Gen- competition. voters in Knox County do than a few skeptical folks House John Boehner. eral Assembly now has a The Superintendent and not agree and prefer elect- watching for a budget truly Much of the current Republican super-majority the Board want control of ing the position (See this involving the Board mem- school system is merely per- and doubtless many of the the process authorizing week’s Focus Poll). bers themselves. petuating itself with a goal school system’s priorities charter schools, just as the Did any member of the That same Board member of getting bigger and bigger. won’t even get the time of fox would love to run the current Board ever serve likely inadvertently pointed Note there isn’t a single day from legislators. The hen house. Allowing the with an elected Superinten- out the last budget made thing in the legislative pri- McIntyre administration Superintendent to deter- dent? Did Jim McIntyre ever McIntyre a lightning rod and orities promoting the inter- and a majority of the Board mine whether an organi- run for public office? What it will be even more so the est of the classroom or the seem to be under the mis- zation or group of parents any of them know about the second time around. Just teacher. Many teachers will taken impression Tennes- have met a nebulous crite- topic would likely collectively how many such failures still be evaluated by some- see is but an extension of ria is like expecting General fit inside a thimble and have they can endure without it one outside their own field, By Steve Hunley, Obamaland where taxes Motors to determine if the space to spare. being everybody else’s fault which is just plain wrong. Publisher are only paid by the ultra Ford Motor Company should Under the present system, remains to be seen. Did the Superintendent or [email protected] wealthy and every service stay in business. Clearly the all a Superintendent has to As to accountability, we’re the Board even mention is free from an ever grow- process ought to be deter- do is keep five out of nine spending over half a billion they would like the legisla- ing government. mined by the State of Ten- Board members happy. The dollars a year, yet every year ture to at least address that The Knox County School While Knox County should nessee. Such an important current Board has shown there is the Superintendent glaring flaw in the current system has revealed its certainly get its fair share decision should be made by little initiative, preferring and the Board demanding system? No. Not a word. legislative priorities for the from the State of Tennessee an unbiased party and the instead to allow Dr. McIntyre more money. While the Their solution to the griev- coming legislative session. and the Basic Education Superintendent and Board to make all the decisions system heralds the increas- ance process is to move There is nothing especially Program, it will shock abso- of Education are anything and allow them to provide ing graduation rates, the from having the Superinten- surprising or significant, for lutely no one that Super- but unbiased. a rubberstamp at their first highest number of gradu- dent deny the grievance to that matter, in the agenda intendent McIntyre and a The Superintendent and opportunity. ates that are ACT ready for having the Board Chair deny trotted out by Superinten- majority of the Board will Board support an appointed One Board member college is at Farragut High it instead. That’s real prog- dent James McIntyre to be be coming with yet another Superintendent. Imagine recently noted after the School and only 42% of ress. Haha. ratified by the Board. proposed tax increase next that. The Superintendent abysmal failure of Dr. McIn- those are considered col- Yet they continue to skip Naturally, as always, one year. and Board say the elec- tyre’s bid for a huge tax lege ready. down the yellow brick road of the top items on the leg- It also comes as a shock tion of a Superintendent of increase that the budget We have a Superinten- on the way to paying their islative priorities is more to no one that the school Schools is inefficient and “a needed to be the Board’s dent who earns more in respects to the all-know- money. The school system system is opposed to poor governance structure,” budget. That is true but the salary than Vice President ing, great and powerful Oz. is on the cusp of hiring a school vouchers. Surprise, leading to “less accountabil- Board will have to change Joe Biden. Chief Justice of Some of us have already new lobbyist to keep the surprise, an ever growing ity, not more.” Really? I can the way it does things and the Supreme Court John peeked behind the curtain. Superintendent informed and likely through the Superintendent, the Board. The school system is pro- posing to invest $30,000 in a lobbyist to look after its Making Holidays brighter through the VMC Holiday Store Cont. from page 1 holiday gifts for many who would have no other way to give a gift to their loved ones. The store offers everything from clothing and toys for babies and chil- dren, to gift sets for teen- agers and gifts adults can give each other, such as fragrance and tool sets. The Holiday Store is a community effort and would not be possible with- out community support. “We rely heavily on dona- tions from the community,” said Weatherstone. “We currently need footballs and basketballs. Fragrance and manicure sets are also in high demand for women and teenage girls, along with tool sets for men.” The VMC accepts dona- tions of new gift items for all ages to help stock the store. Donations may range from $5 to $30. VCM asks that all items donated be kept in original packaging. Items can be dropped off at 511 N. Broadway Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. The Holiday Store will be open on December 10th, 12th, 14th, 17th, 19th and 21st from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., and on Decem- ber 15th, and 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. The Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC) exists as part of the network of essen- tial services to the home- less and others in crisis in cooperation with the Knox- ville religious community and other caring individu- als and groups. Their mis- sion is to facilitate perma- nent supportive housing for those who are homeless and to provide services to prevent homelessness. VMC has placed over 500 individuals in housing since 2007 with ongoing case management as a feature of each placement. PAGE A4 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012 Focus MORE on Seymour & South Knox Preserving the past, promoting the present

Ft. Higley site to become and landed on Knox Heritage’s “Fragile public park 15” list in 2007. When a portion of the property was placed back on the market By Tasha Mahurin in 2008, the Aslan Foundation, who is [email protected] dedicated to preserving historically sig- On November 26, 1863, Captain nificant properties, bought it with the Orlando M. Poe and Major Gener- intent to preserve it. Those plans have al Ambrose E. Burnside of the Union evolved into High Ground Park. Army rode the high ridge along the Plans for the park include a walking Holston River to get a better view of trail leading to a woodland meadow Knoxville. Poe, concerned about Con- and the earthwork remnants of the old federate advances, looked to lay out fort site. The area contains significant a series of defensive works along the Civil War remnants, rifle trenches, and south approach to the city. Just west of a redoubt where Union cannons once the incomplete Knoxville and Charles- sat ready to defend the high ground ton Railroad line and roughly 600 yards south of the Tennessee River Addition- east of the Confederate held Armstrong ally, informative educational signage Hill, a 2-gun artillery epaulement sur- will be placed along the path. rounded by trenches for infantry was According to the Aslan Foundation, constructed, and Fort Higley was born. the park is ideally situated to become The fort never saw combat and sat part of the proposed Battle Loop con- largely undisturbed and surrounded by necting South Knoxville’s Civil War forts. forest for nearly 150 years, until now. The property is close to the city park In 2008, the Aslan Foundation pur- that contains Fort Dickerson, another chased nearly 100 acres in South Knox- one of Knoxville’s remaining Civil War ville, which includes the Fort Higley site, fort sites, and will serve to further pro- in an effort to save the historically sig- mote South Knoxville’s identity as an nificant area from future development. Urban Wilderness. In addition to histor- The group recently unveiled plans for ic and environmental preservation, the property in the way of High Ground Aslan Foundation hopes the park will be Park. enjoyed by the community. “This property is first a beautiful and “High Ground Park will be free and environmentally special place, but it open to the public,” said Aslan Founda- also has historical importance for our tion Executive Director Jeff Mansour. city,” said Aslan Foundation President “Our goal is to preserve and protect the Bob Young during a recent walking unique environmental aspects of the tour. property and create a special visitor Fort Higley was recorded as an experience.” archaeological site during at survey of Selective clearing and removal of Civil War sites in Tennessee in 1997. In exotic and invasive plants has begun. 2005, the area faced possible destruc- If all goes according to plan, the Aslan A view of the city from the South bank of the Tennessee River in 1863. The photograph was tion under consideration for a possible Foundation expects to dedicate the taken after Confederate General James Longstreet withdrew his advance on the city in early residential development. The site made park on November 27, 2013, the 150th December of that year. Fort Higley was constructed by Union forces in order to help protect the the Civil War Preservation Trust’s “Top Anniversary of the construction of Fort city from Confederate advancement (Courtesy of the Library of Congress). 10 Endangered Battlefields” in 2005 Higley by Union troops. The Great Divide JWPE opinions aired at public hearing Cont. from page 1 costs so much,” Cox stated the safety issues on Chap- in reference to the tangible man Highway. “If we can and quantitative ‘cost’ of put a man on the moon, we the project. “It’s time to can make Chapman High- build the road,” he later way safer,” he stated. added. While proponents of the Proponents of extending extension had not been the JWP included people incredibly vocal, it was who owned property on evident from the crowd’s Sevierville Pike, Kimberlin response that the audi- Heights Road, View Park ence was clearly divided Drive, Horseshoe Drive, and on the issue. Both Rogero Decatur Drive. It is interest- and Pavlis’ statements ing to note that several of were met with a mixture of these residents would be heckles and cheers. in the path of the proposed The Focus previous- extension. ly polled 500 registered However, opposition to voters who reside in the 9th the project remained strong district of Knox County on as speaker after speaker the issue. 83.63% of those expressed their support polled supported the exten- of the “no build” alterna- sion, with 16.37% opposed. tive. Paul James spoke Feedback from the poll on behalf of Ijams Nature was overwhelming. One Center, which is against South Knoxville resident the extension. Mary Eng- remarked that the poll was lish also spoke against the photo by dan andrews skewed by those living in extension on behalf of the South Knoxville residents inspect the proposed James White Parkway extension before attending last week’s TDOT the county, and went so far Knoxville League of Women public meeting on the issue. as to suggest that county Voters. There were over 50 residents did not have a members of the Appala- pursue alternative trans- those who submitted writ- during Thursday’s meeting the “no build” option. stake in the issue. chian Mountain Bike Club portation.” ten comments or had their will be a factor in TDOT’s A decision is expected This issue was quickly put present who are adamantly The hearing, which was comments recorded, and decision whether or not to from TDOT early next year. to rest by life-long South opposed to the project. originally scheduled from those who mail in com- pursue the project or select Knoxville resident and vet- University of Tennessee 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m, ments. Respondents have eran, Bill Cox, 76, who was professor John Bohstedt went for nearly four hours. until January 4 to submit among the first to speak stated, “Building highways TDOT will publish a sum- comments by mail. during the public input por- doesn’t get you anywhere. mary of all the public com- TDOT spokesman Mark tion of the hearing. The Tennessee Department ments, including those Nagi reiterated that com- “Freedom is free, but it of Transportation needs to who spoke at the meeting, ments from the public

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Bearden Band Marches in Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade The award-winning Bearden High an outstanding band in concert, School Marching Band has returned marching, and jazz programs, from Philadelphia and New York receiving consistent superior rat- where students were featured on ings and you can see why.” the live broadcast of the annual The 1.4-mile parade also fea- ABC Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving tured a variety of visual displays Day Parade. Bearden was one of including giant balloons depict- 18 bands in the nation invited to ing Cookie Monster, Scooby Doo, take part in the country’s oldest Elmo, Hungry Caterpillar, The Lorax, Thanksgiving Day parade. Frosty the Snowman and T-Rex, as Televised live on Philadelphia’s well as a number of celebrities. WPVI-TV and on many other sta- This year’s special guests included tions throughout the country, American Idol finalist Justin Guarini, parade commentators Cecily Tynan Frenchie Davis from The Voice, two- and Rick Williams introduced the time Grammy Winner Rita Coolidge, Bearden Band in the broadcast. Kristen Alderson from General “They’re very fortunate because Hospital, Charlie McDermott of their hometown takes great pride ABC’s The Middle, country singer in their accomplishments and Charlie Worsham, Disney Channel acknowledge them as ambassa- singer Coco Jones, Miss America The Bearden High School Band had the opportunity to tour Philadelphia during their Thanksgiving visit. dors of the entire community,” said 2012 Laura Kaeppeler, and Tynan. Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia evening, Band members enjoyed toured Central Park, Rockefeller of the city from the Empire State Tynan and Williams were joined Phillies. a Thanksgiving meal aboard a riv- Center, Times Square, the Financial Building. by ABC’s Good Morning America After the parade, the Bearden erboat cruise down the Schuylkill District, and the 911 Memorial. The For more information on the weatherman, Sam Champion, who Band enjoyed a guided tour of River. trip included a harbor cruise by the Bearden High School Marching added, “The Bearden Marching Philadelphia seeing such sites as The Band continued the trip for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Band visit www.beardenband. Band has built a reputation in Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell several more days with a visit to tickets to the Broadway show “The com. the U.S. and across Europe as and Ben Franklin’s tombstone. That New York City. There the students Lion King,” and a nighttime view Martha Lee’s Jewelry LETTER TO By Sarah Baker THE EDITOR [email protected] I am writing to you to let Martha Lee’s Jewelry is the others know that ads in The ideal place to shop for Christmas Focus get results. gifts this year, especially if you’re Earlier this fall, a sudden looking for something thought- wind storm blew a huge ful and distinctive. As soon as limb down from a 70 ft. you walk through the front door, monster, maple tree in my you are surrounded by beautiful yard. The tree began look- colors and textures assuring you ing unsteady and I was fear- that you have come to the right ful that it was going to fall place. on my car and demolish it. The locally-owned store offers I began the process of an array of vintage costume jew- searching for a tree remov- elry including Sarah Coventry, al service and found myself Corro, Weiss, and Listner. Owner faced with a huge case of Terry Meriano has operated the sticker shock. One com- store for over 30 years, taking it pany wanted $5,000, one over after her mother, the store’s asked for $4,500. Lucky namesake, was in an accident. for me, while reading The Meriano, who fondly remembers Focus, I noticed an ad by playing in her mother’s jewelry Blank’s Tree Works. box when she was a little girl, has I phoned Greg Blank and even brought much of her private described my situation. He collection to the store. Terry Meriano, owner of Martha Lee’s Jewelry, poses with some of her vintage jewelry. began asking me all about “I enjoy seeing other people my tree. I could tell imme- appreciate it,” says Meriano. “I sets hover around $20 and are and tie bars. diately that he was very imagine someone getting it for absolutely ideal Christmas gifts. With the price of gold as high as knowledgeable. We set a Mother’s Day or Christmas and It is hard to think of vintage jew- it is, Martha Lee’s Jewelry offers time for an appointment wearing it to church.” “Each piece elry without thinking of cameos, some wonderful alternatives. Not the very next day, and to my has a story,” she says, “the story and Meriano has a lovely variety. only does she have her astonish- amazement, not only did he of where it’s been and the story it Another unique assortment found ing collection of vintage jewelry, show up, but he was also on will have with someone new.” at Martha Lee’s is a truly rare vari- but she also has some beauti- time. He surveyed the tree Martha Lee’s Jewelry has some- ety of micro-mosaic pins. She also ful diamonds, sterling silver, and and the yard and began thing for everyone. She has beau- has some really chic Christmas gold too. Martha Lee’s also offers telling me about the struc- tiful pieces from under $10 to pins, perfect for a Holiday party or repair work. ture of the tree and how it several hundred dollars. The vari- Christmas event at church. Have The store is located at 5103 needed to be removed. He ety of vintage pieces is splendid. someone on your list that doesn’t Clinton Highway near Krystal and was totally professional and She has pendants, pins, earrings, have pierced ears? Martha Lee’s there are a thousand good rea- very nice. We discussed the necklaces in all shapes and sizes has about 400 pairs of clip ear- sons to go, even more than the cost and I shared with him and each one makes a statement. rings to choose from. Meriano has names on your Christmas list. Micro-Mosaics are some of the the quotes I had already Each one has the ability to change some stylish choices for men as distinctive items you’ll find at Continue on page 4 an entire outfit. Classic jewelry well including cuff links, tie tacks, Martha Lee’s Jewelry.

Molly Huff, Maggie Daves, Valedictorian Salutatorian PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012 Dale Keasling Honored by Emerald Youth Foundation More than 800 guests award.” the ministry’s work with gathered the evening of Event chairman Richard Knoxville’s urban children, November 15 to honor Johnson welcomed teens and young adults. Dale Keasling, president guests following a pow- Lurone Jennings, executive and CEO of Home Federal erful opening perfor- director of The Bethlehem Bank, at Emerald Youth mance by Emerald Youth’s Center in Chattanooga Foundation’s Legacy 50-member choir led by and longtime friend of Dinner. The Charlie and John Jackson. The choir is Emerald Youth, served as Moll Anderson Family comprised of elementary emcee. Board member Foundation presented the through high school youth Mike Campbell, Regal fourth annual event held at from 14 Knoxville urban Entertainment Group chair- the Knoxville Convention neighborhoods. World- man, offered a gift match Center. renowned and two-time challenge of $75,000 from Keasling received the Grammy Award nominee the company in support of Legacy Award for his integ- Wintley Phipps also per- Emerald Youth. rity, leadership and com- formed, including a stirring Proceeds raised at the mitment to urban youth. rendition of “Amen.” Legacy Dinner benefit “We were thrilled to honor Other highlights of the Emerald Youth’s three pro- Dale at this year’s Legacy evening included a video grams, JustLead, Emerald Dinner,” said Emerald tribute produced by RIVR Youth Sports and Emerald Youth executive director Media, testimonials by Youth Fellows. More infor- The Emerald Youth choir performs at the fourth annual Legacy Dinner honoring Dale Steve Diggs. “He is pas- current participants and mation is available at www. Keasling. The choir is directed by local worship leader John Jackson. Photo courtesy sionate about serving our alumni, and remarks by emeraldyouth.org. Overbay Photography. city’s youth and the com- Emerald Youth’s senior munity at large, so he was director, Dr. Shara a natural fit to receive the Shoup, who discussed Dale Carnegie leadership Heroes are regular guys seminar to benefit United Way We in Big at Doyle managed to keep his down- Orange country High School. home personality. love our football. L e g e n d a r y A couple of weeks ago of Greater Knoxville Okay, for the last principal Billy I bought a car to replace Knoxville area businesses can send larger crowds inside and outside the few years our love K. Nicely had one I’d sold my daughter. up to four employees to a day-long Dale workplace.” affair has taken passed, and My wife found a used Carnegie Leadership Seminar for less The corporate rate for four employees on a love-hate Gratz was Altima at Cadillac of than a third of the standard cost - and is $995; the individual rate is $250. The characteristic, dubbed the Knoxville, and I dropped the tuition paid goes directly to United Dale Carnegie catalogue price for the but all we need is new principal. by the dealership to take Way of Greater Knoxville. same seminar is $895 per person. a little hope, and He jumped into a look. The salesman was Dale Carnegie of Tennessee is part- The cost includes lunch.* The semi- the cheers and By Joe Rector the position with Danny Spradlin. He came nering with Club LeConte to offer the nar starts at 8:30 a.m. and wraps up at support return. all the energy from Maryville and played program, “How to Communicate with 5 p.m., followed by a two-hour reception Something else that thrills he had displayed on the linebacker for UT from Diplomacy and Tact,” on Wednesday, at Club LeConte. us is running into a former football field. Sometimes, 1977-80 and then went Dec. 12. The event also is open to indi- “I’ve been with United Way system football hero. however, students, on to an NFL career for viduals who want to improve their com- for 30 years I’ve known lots of folks During my teaching teachers, and parents five years. munications skills, again at a steeply who have gone to lots of Dale Carnegie career, I worked with didn’t appreciate the job Danny surprised me with discounted rate. courses and benefited tremendously Spencer Riley. He played he did, but he continued to his soft-spoken voice. He “This is a tremendous opportunity,” from them,” Landers said. “Everybody for UT from 1996-2000. give his best efforts. was more than kind and said Ben Landers, CEO and President I’ve ever known has said the experience During that time, he was A few years back, Vince helpful. We chatted a of United Way of Greater Knoxville. “We was great.” selected for the All-SEC Kanipe retired from the UT little about football, and know Dale Carnegie offers great train- Seating is limited. To register, contact: freshman team and played police department. Most then I test drove the car. ing. The tuition goes to a wonderful Jim Christensen at 865-771-9745 or Jim. in the 1999 Senior Bowl. folks recognize him as the When I left the business, cause. It is a great way for businesses [email protected] Riley was the center on officer who accompanied he said, “God bless you.” to give back and for us it will help reach *The cost also includes materials. the 1998 championship Coach Phil Fulmer and Later, we returned to our 2012 Annual Fund goal.” Participants will have to pay $5 to park team. his family on game days. purchase the car, and Participating businesses and individ- in the garage for Club LeConte, which is Spencer and I taught During the reception, the again, Danny said that with uals will reap more than good will. The 50 percent of the regular daily rate. at Karns High School. door to the hall opened and no embarrassment in his daylong leadership training is ideal for United Way of Greater Knoxville is a What I discovered was an in came the UT coach. voice. Doing business with anyone who interacts with the public local, independent organization dedi- individual who was at the Any UT fan worth his a man with such a friendly - receptionists, customer service rep- cated to building a stronger community core a “good ol’ country salt knows that Fulmer nature was a pleasure. resentatives, sales team members, by focusing on the areas of education, boy.” He loved to joke and played line for UT from We make heroes of our and account executives - said Jim income and health. In partnership with laugh and have fun. In the end of the 60s and athletes. What sometimes Christensen, corporate sales specialist nonprofit agencies, local business, com- the classroom, he was all into the 70s. He began his gets lost in the hype and at Dale Carnegie in Knoxville. munity leaders and ordinary citizens, business and brought the coaching career as head glitz is the fact that they After the seminar, companies will see United Way is improving the lives of same kind of passion that coach in 1992 and led are all normal folks who “more cooperative interaction between every individual in Knoxville. By work- he showed on the football the Volunteers until 2008. are blessed with a talent office workers, more composed employ- ing together, we provide a network of field. Spencer never Over that span, Fulmer’s and who have developed ees who represent the business on the services addressing Knoxville’s most allowed his UT star status teams compiled a record it to its highest degree. In phone and stronger problem-solving urgent needs while working toward to change him one bit. He of 152-52, finishing 100 the end, however, these skills,” Christensen said. “Participants lasting change. For more information, was too wise and knew games over .500. Recently, heroes are regular guys will gain more confidence to address please call (865) 521-5580. that time had passed. he was inducted into the who have good days and Instead, Spencer worked College Football Hall of bad days; they work to on cultivating friends and Fame. make their lives better perfecting his teaching I introduced myself to each day and sometimes and coaching skills. the coach, and he greeted make mistakes. Still, we Bobby Gratz played me as if I were an old appreciate them and the fullback for UT from 1962- friend. I talked with him joy they’ve brought to us 65. He was a tough football for quite a while. He was as we’ve watched them player from Morristown, a gracious man with a on the playing field. When who had a dedicated work kindness not often found a fan sees one of these effort and played much in celebrities. Even with heroes, he should take bigger than his 200 pound all his success, this man time to discover what good size. We worked together from Winchester, TN has folks they are. PAGE B2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012 December 10, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE B3 Senator Ellison DuRant Smith of South Carolina Pages from the Political Past

By Ray Hill [email protected]

llison DuRant Smith was one of the more colorfulE figures in South Carolina’s oftentimes turbulent political history. It was frequent said, “His name is Ellison DuRant Smith and he sure do rant.” More commonly, he was known simply as “Cotton Ed.”

E. D. Smith was born while the War Between the States still raged on August 1, 1864 on the family plantation in Lynchburg, South From the author’s personal collection. Carolina. Smith was the son of a Methodist South Carolina U. S. Senator E. D. “Cotton Ed” Smith. minister and several of his brothers followed actual farmer, living on of his own committee South Carolina. House steps, which was matter, Roosevelt’s purge their father into the and operating the family as “butt-heads.” Smith certainly no coincidence. was a complete failure, ministry. E. D. Smith plantation in Lynchburg. promptly dismissed the Senator Smith’s A third entrant was with every Democrat he chose a different path, New Deal as “the Jackass dislike for Franklin State Senator Edgar A. opposed being reelected preferring politics to the E. D. Smith was a Age” and watched Roosevelt was cordially brown, an influential save for Congressman pulpit. Smith attended flamboyant character, skeptically as the Federal reciprocated by the and well known local John J. O’Connor in FDR’s the University of South an excellent and highly government grew by President. Cotton Ed had legislator who had quite native New York. Carolina, but graduated entertaining speaker leaps and bounds. been outraged when FDR nearly beaten Cotton from Wofford College. with an ability to shower Smith naturally disliked had attempted to enlarge Ed in 1926. At the Smith returned ridicule upon the heads Roosevelt’s tolerance the U. S. Supreme Court time, candidates for the to Washington, his Ed Smith’s first of his opponents. of black Americans and President Roosevelt Democratic nomination hatred of FDR and political office was as Smith’s views, even at and was absolutely had himself been were required to speak the New Deal burning a member of the South that time, were out of horrified while attending enraged by his proposal together all across the even more brightly, Carolina House of the mainstream of the the 1936 Democratic having been defeated state. The seventy-four if that were possible. Representatives, winning public and as he aged, he National Convention in by members of his own year old Senator Smith Senator Smith, his election in 1896 and became more and more Philadelphia, which saw party. Against the advice was expected to speak somewhat high-pitched serving until 1900 when resistant to change. Still, an African-American of Postmaster General throughout the length voice contrastingly he ran an unsuccessful Cotton Ed was not hardly minister give the James A. Farley, the and breadth of South strangely with his jowly campaign for Congress. the most virulently racist invocation for the first political generalissimo Carolina in the company appearance, continued Smith earned his and flamboyant politician time at a Democratic of the Roosevelt of his opponents, but the to denounce the New nickname of “Cotton in South Carolina, as he convention. administration, FDR old man proved to be up Deal on the Senate floor Ed” from having worked pales in comparison with decided to get even with to the challenge. during his last six years in agricultural pursuits his one time colleague, Cotton Ed was sitting recalcitrant Democrats in office. Despite having and most specifically Coleman L. Blease, who with the South Carolina by purging them in Smith proved to be served in the United on behalf of the cotton blatantly advocated delegation on the the 1938 primaries. remarkably adept at States Senate longer industry. Smith was lynching. Smith, despite convention floor when Roosevelt stubbornly thinking on his feet and than any other senator soon traveling all over the his oftentimes wild the minister got up to insisted the Democratic his catalogue of epithets in history by the time his entire South, as well as pronouncements, came give the invocation and Party should be the to describe his opponents term expired in 1944, Ed South Carolina promoting from a distinguished he roared, “*@#damn! liberal party and any was apparently endless Smith declared he would cotton. A product of family and could rightly He’s as black as melted officeholder not meeting and he subjected both run again. His opponent his times, Smith was be considered a member midnight!” Looking at that criterion should be Johnston and Brown in the primary was the an unrepentant white of the aristocratic South his fellow South Carolina driven out. Roosevelt to withering ridicule. same Olin Johnston who supremacist and would while “Coley” Blease delegates, Cotton Ed first retaliated against Brown regularly bragged had lost six years before. remain so throughout was the champion of proclaimed, “Come on his foes by denying to audiences if they This time Cotton Ed was his long career. One the “wool hat” boys boys, this is no fit place them access to Federal would send him to eighty years old and not of Cotton Ed’s favorite and considerably more for a white man” and patronage and ignoring Washington, D. C., he as mentally acute nor as sayings was, “Cotton common than Smith. stomped out. requests for projects would “bring home the energetic as he had been is king and white is for their respective bacon.” Senator Smith in the past. As the two supreme!” Cotton Ed disapproved Naturally, the national states. FDR’s wrath demolished Brown by men campaigned across of the Republican media confronted knew no bounds and retorting, “There is no South Carolina, Cotton E. D. Smith was first presidents during the Cotton Ed about his having won reelection doubt Edgar Brown will Ed would speak briefly elected to the United decade of the 1920s and having stalked out of by carrying every state bring home the bacon, and sometimes had to States Senate by the he looked forward to the the convention and in the nation save for but the question is… resort to appearing on state legislature in 1908. change in administrations Smith added insult to Maine and Vermont, whose smokehouse the platform, but allowing Senator Smith was when Franklin Delano injury when he declared Roosevelt believed is he gonna put it his speech to be played regularly reelected by the Roosevelt defeated he had no objection to the people would side in?” Thereafter Smith from a recording. Cotton people of South Carolina Herbert Hoover in 1932. any minister - - - black with him against their routinely referred to Ed lost decisively to the for succeeding decades, Smith’s joy at FDR’s or white - - - praying own senators and “Bacon” Brown, who young governor. but his popularity in his election was short lived. over his soul, but he Congressmen. finally dropped out of the home state was by no It was not long before wasn’t about to stand race. When it became clear means universal and he Cotton Ed disapproved for a “slew-footed, blue- Franklin Roosevelt he had been defeated, would frequently have of both the New Deal gummed, kinky-headed targeted some of the FDR himself appeared Cotton Ed merely told to campaign hard to win and President Roosevelt. Senegambian” praying most powerful members in South Carolina, his family he was going the Democratic primary, Smith’s long seniority at a Democratic Party of the United States ostensibly on the way outside to “look at the which in South Carolina made him Chairman of gathering. Senate for defeat: back from a fishing pigs.” E. D. Smith died was tantamount to the Senate’s Agriculture Walter F. George of vacation, but he made just a few months later, election in a one-party Committee, but much While many folks Georgia; Pat McCarran of a pointed reference to dying in the home where state. Smith became of the New Deal’s across the country Nevada; Millard Tydings Cotton Ed, which the he had been born. legendary during his agriculture legislation were rightly appalled by of Maryland; Frederick Johnston campaign made campaigns for taking was sponsored by Cotton Ed’s comments Van Nuys of Indiana; Guy into an endorsement. TIME magazine once credit for those times Alabama Senator John and antics, the attention Gillette of Iowa; and not Cotton Ed roared that stated Cotton Ed was “a when the price of cotton H. Bankhead, II in a given his behavior by least of all, E. D. Smith of FDR was meddling in conscientious objector to was up and blaming Wall deliberate attempt to the national news media South Carolina. South Carolina politics the Twentieth Century,” Street, Republicans, and bypass the ornery South did nothing to diminish and insisted he would not which was not an nefarious other special Carolinian. his popularity in South The 1938 campaign be a rubberstamp for any inaccurate statement. interests when the price Carolina where his was perhaps the most president, FDR included. Cotton Ed worked hard was down. Ed Smith didn’t take views were shared by famous of Cotton Ed for the farmers, but his himself or the Senate too many, if not most, white Smith’s long career. To the surprise of personal eccentricities Smith was seen as one seriously; he regularly voters. Smith would The young Governor of many, Cotton Ed won the and hatreds did not of the most aggressive referred to the Senate be frequently asked by South Carolina, Olin D. greatest victory of his permit him to be an advocates for the farmers floor as the “Cave of the audiences to repeat the Johnston, announced political career, beating effective member of the in Congress. In fact, Winds.” Senator Smith “Philadelphia story” at his candidacy for the Johnston badly in the United States Senate. Smith was himself an referred to the members his public appearances in Senate from the White run-off election. For that PAGE B4 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012

candles. Today our trees are fir, spruce, cedar, and Prescribed Fire pine; cut trees, live trees, Several of my students have been the world will end in ice, / Some say dystopian novel, “The Giver.” In and fireproof artificial trees. going on and on about the end of in fire. / From what I’ve tasted of “The Giver,” Jonas’s community has In tropical areas and in the the world in desire, / I hold with those who favor no fire, just as it has no love. When southern hemisphere other December- fire.” Me too, Rob. Me too. I tell Jonas is made to see the way things kinds of trees are used as some- my students, “You cannot control could be, he is alarmed to find that Christmas trees. All these thing about it. It isn’t something to worry about. people used to live with candles Christmas trees are an expression of the Mayan Enjoy being young.” When it comes and fireplaces in their homes. He the beauty of Christmas Calendar? to worry, I pray they do as I say and calls it ‘a dangerous way to live.’ thoughts and a reminder that the Another of those not as I do. I do not worry about fire. Then he adds, ‘Still, I did like the living Christ is always with Chicken Little I worry about stupid people in large light they made. And the warmth.’ About the poinsettia. us. The lights on the tree calculations. groups. I worry about self-fulfilling Students easily see that he is really The Mexican poinsettias and the star at its top say A colleague prophecies. talking about the benefits and risks are called flor de la noche that Jesus is the light of the reassured During a visit to Seven Islands of love. buena, “flower of the world. By Sarah Baker them, “It’s okay. Wildlife Refuge recently, I witnessed I’ve always been taught that love blessed night”. Their star- Mistletoe: hanging mis- bakers@knoxfocus. com I’ve survived the effect of prescribed fire. The is something you do and not some- like shape is a reminder of tletoe over a doorway three ends of mild scent of burnt grass was pleas- thing that you feel. According to the star of Bethlehem. Their during the holiday season the world in the ant and complimented the quiet, M. Scott Peck, who named a book scientific name means,” is a tradition around the last decade or so.” November air. The purpose of pre- after another of Frost’s poems, most beautiful”. The name world. But why do we kiss Looking in their eyes, some of scribed fire is to reduce fuel build- love should be disciplined. When we know was given to just because we’re stand- them, unfortunately, have let the up, prepare for new growth, and aid I think of love being disciplined, I honor Dr. Joel Poinsett, ing under some shrubbery? hype get to them. I smile and say, germination. I’ve often encountered think of Jonas’s fireplace and can- Ambassador to Mexico, Derived from Anglo-Saxon “Don’t worry. You will still have a the lesson of prescribed fire, though dles. I think of the courage he had who brought the first plants words “mistle” (dung) and novel project due in February.” I have often resisted it. to choose love, in spite of fear. I to the united states in “tan” (twig), it is thought that My mama always soothed me A Pentecostal church I used to think of prescribed fire and refiner’s 1828. They quickly became mistletoe grew from birds. about such nonsense with her attend sang a song about “refiner’s fire, each bringing new seasons and Christmas favorites. People used to believe that assurance that the Bible says that fire.” Unfortunately, much of the new life. Perhaps if our desires Christmas trees: rather than just passing no one knows when the world will fire I’ve been in has not been pre- were as disciplined as these fires, Christmas trees bring light through birds in the form of end. I concur with Mama about the scribed fire or refiner’s fire. It has we could see them as our deliver- and beauty to our homes seeds, the mistletoe plant when, and I suppose I concur with been where I landed from my jump ance instead of our doom. and to public places. But was an inherent result of Robert Frost about the how. out of the frying pan. long before Christmas birds landing in branches Frost famously wrote, “Some say Every year, I teach the futuristic, trees were decorated, the of trees. One French tradi- fir tree, with its evergreen tion holds that the reason beauty, was known as The mistletoe is poisonous is Tree of Christ. Some credit because it grew in a tree Martin Luther with deco- that was used to make the rating the first Christmas cross on which Jesus Christ tree. On Christmas Eve he was crucified. The custom LETTER TO THE EDITOR saw evergreens glistening of kissing under the mistle- Cont. from page 1 a “cherry picker” truck, a trucks and began working They even ground up the with snow against a starry toe may come from Roman gotten from the other Bobcat, two big trucks, a at 7 a.m. and went solid stump. They would have sky. To share the beauty, he times when enemies recon- companies. He took out a stump grinder, one pick- until 6 p.m. These guys hauled away the mulch cut a tree, brought it inside, ciled under mistletoe. It is a pamphlet for his compa- up truck, two vans, six took very few breaks and created by the grinder, and decorated it with light- partial parasite that grows ny and wrote $2,500 on men and every kind of were a well-oiled machine. but I requested that they ed candles to suggest the high in trees. the back. “I’ll do the job tool you can imagine. It Each person had his spe- leave it so I could use it in stars over Bethlehem. So enjoy this holiday for this amount,” he said. was as if they had visit- ciality and they helped my flower beds. Hessian soldiers who season but don’t forget the “Everything?” I asked. ed Harbor Freight on their each other with very few Thank you, Focus, fought for the British in the reason for it. It is a short “Everything,” he said. way to my house and pur- words being exchanged. for the good ad. Many Revolutionary War brought season but full of warmth, “Agreed,” I said and shook chased one of everything All in all, Blank’s Tree thanks to Blank’s Trees. If the Christmas-tree custom friendliness, and good will his hand. in the store. They brought Works does an excellent anyone needs a tree ser- to the united states. for all, as it should be. We set a date for the big chain saws, small job with tree removal. They vice, I totally recommend Immigrants from Germany, Thought for the day: to be removal. When the time chain saws, long hooks, are highly skilled and have Blank’s. Austria, and Scandinavia loved, be lovable. Ovid came, my front yard felt short hooks, sledge ham- a fantastic work ethic. Regards, had Christmas trees and Send comments to; like a scene from one of mers, rakes, hoes, picks, They not only cut down the M. Woodward decorated them with home- [email protected] or those old movies when the and more. The crew of six tree, they also removed all made ornaments, cookies, call 865-748-4717. Thank Calvary arrives. Greg sent men emerged from the the limbs, leaves and dirt. fruit, nuts, small gifts, and you. December 10, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C1

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Falcons return to top with win over Covington By Ken Lay appeared in six state title titles have held their own Chargers (14-1) scored 14 it in practice but we knew “We stayed the course,” The Fulton Falcons are games since 2000. place in Black’s heart. unanswered first-quarter that it was going to be a Black said. on top of the Class 4A foot- “I’ve done this before as “They are all special,” he points. little different.” Fulton trimmed the its ball world. an assistant,” said Fulton said of the championships. “We’ve battled adversi- The Chargers used their deficit in half by second The Falcons went 13-2 second-year head coach “A lot of people coach and ty this season and our kids Wing-T attack to take an quarter’s end when Xavier and defeated Covington Robbie Black said. “It has never get the opportunities and our [coaching] staff early lead. Covington pulled Hawkins caught an 11-yard 39-14 recently in the Class sunk in because I took a to play in these games. never hit the panic button,” ahead 7-0 on Johnston pass from junior quarter- 4A Blue Cross Bowl at Ten- little break on Sunday and “We talked to the kids Black said. “It showed White’s early 6-yard touch- back Penny Smith, who nessee Tech’s Tucker Sta- I was able to reflect on about taking advantage of maturity. down run. Tyrone Tipton would eventually win Offen- dium in Cookeville. everything that we accom- this opportunity.” “We had a good mix of extended the Chargers’ sive Player of the Game Fulton’s victory on Sat- plished.” The Falcons ultimate- youth and experience. We advantage to 14-0 with a honors. urday, Dec. 1 clinched the It was Black’s first title as ly made the most of this knew that we were going 26-yard scamper. From there, the Falcons school’s fourth state cham- head coach and that made chance but they would to see a Wing-T offense But the Falcons, who took control and erupted pionship in recent years. the Falcons’ most recent have to battle their share and we hadn’t seen that all claimed their first state title for 18 third-quarter points. The Falcons won their third championship special. of adversity early when year. We told them that we in five years, refused to let Fulton pulled to within title recently and have But all of Fulton’s recent the previously undefeated could give them a look at things unravel. Continue on page 3

Five area players claim Mr. Football honors By Ken Lay King. Five area football play- High, CAK’s senior quar- ers took home Tennessee terback shattered pass- Titans Mr. Football awards ing records this season en recently. route to repeating as the top Charlie High and Brent back in the 2A Classification. Kendrick of Christian Acade- He led the Warriors to their my of Knoxville were honored second consecutive Class along with Webb junior Todd 3A State Championship with Kelly, Grace Christian Acade- a 48-14 victory over Milan. my’s Will McKamey and Far- CAK went 14-1 and finished ragut senior kicker Jonathan Continue on page 3 Lady Admirals run past West, 64-38 Photo by dan andrews. By Ken Lay attack to cruise to an easy Butch Jones was introduced as UT’s new head football coach during a press conference Friday. The Farragut High School victory. Senior center Katie girls basketball kept its per- Overton scored 23 points fect record intact with a dom- and grabbed 13 rebounds. inating performance at West She also nailed five 3-point- The Vols (Finally) Have Their Man High School Friday night. ers in the Lady Admirals’ By Alex Norman The Lady Admirals got off most impressive perfor- packed press conference held inside to Tennessee was dashed, as was the to a fast start and recorded a mance of the season. You can’t spell “Butch” without the Peyton Manning Locker Room at chance to hire Oklahoma State’s Mike 64-38 District 4-AAA victory Overton was the biggest U-T… Neyland Stadium. Gundy. Louisville coach Charlie Strong over the host Lady Rebels. star of the night but she also After 19 days and reportedly three Tennessee athletic director Dave almost said yes to the Vols, but even- Farragut (10-0 overall, got plenty of help from her failed attempts, the University of Ten- Hart, who has taken his share of heat tually turned down Tennessee’s job 2-0 in the district) has had supporting cast. Junior for- nessee announced that Cincinnati’s on social media during the coaching offer. its share of offensive trou- ward Madyson Newby scored Butch Jones would become the 24th search, said that he knew how much Those were household names to bles this season. The Lady 12 points. Madison Maples head coach in Vols history. He agreed Jones was excited about the opportu- many Vols fans… Jones was not. Admirals have won their also added 12 points. Senior to a six year deal, worth $18.2 million nity, when they sat down for an inter- “Our fan base and myself have the games in ugly fashion early point guard Whitney Smith, (plus incentives). view the previous evening. same expectations. We’re working to this season. They’ve gotten who fouled out midway “It is truly an honor and a privilege to “It was not 20 minutes into our con- be the best,” said Jones. “We’re work- off to sluggish starts. through the fourth quarter be the head football coach at the Uni- versation that lasted through the night ing to be number one every day… we’re This wasn’t the case Friday scored nine points for the versity of Tennessee,” said Jones in a that I could see genuine passion,” said working to be national champions and in Marble City. Lady Admirals, who led 21-10 statement released by UT. “I under- Hart. “It wasn’t artificial when he said… we’re working to be SEC champions. “We shared the basket- after the first quarter. stand the values, traditions, and level ‘Dave, this is my dream job.’ I knew that This program has done it and we’ll do ball tonight and our scor- Farragut, which convert- of expectations that come with this that was coming from his heart.” it again.” ing was balanced,” Farragut ed eight long-range jumpers position, and I look forward to being a During the press conference, Jones Jones brings six years of head coach- coach Jason Mayfield said. in the contest and got eight part of the Vol Nation.” sent a message to Vols fans, some of ing experience with him to Knoxville. “Tonight, we got the shots we points from junior forward On Friday, December 7, Jones, whom were not happy about his hiring. Three years at Central Michigan were wanted within our offense.” Rebecca Jameson, extend- his wife Barb, and their three sons, The dream of bringing former Super followed by three years at Cincinnati. The Lady Admirals were hot ed its advantage to 39-18 by were given a formal introduction at a Bowl winning coach Jon Gruden back Continue on page 2 early and used a balanced Continue on page 2 PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012 ‘Hello, Tennessee’… give me a chance University of Tennessee foot- probably shouldn’t have reached his team to a 10-3 record, a No. 25 believe that garbage. He can that Fulmer might nudge him out ball has taken another step back that high. Next problem for UC: ranking in the nation by The Asso- coach. He was one of those guys of his AD post someday. instead of a step forward. That keeping Jones. He won at CMU ciated Press and beat Vanderbilt a few years ago where you just For the record, Gundy was No. was my initial (Central Michigan), he’s winning at 31-24 in the Liberty Bowl. knew big things were coming his 10 in Sporting News’ rankings and reaction when Cincy. Another big season should Jones followed that up by lead- way. He’s not done, either. Not by Strong No. 51. The top five were I learned UT’s lead to a big BCS job (hello, Ten- ing Cincinnati to a 9-3 record this a longshot.” Nick Saban of Alabama, Chris coaching search nessee).” season. The Bearcats will be play- It’s not surprising a lot of UT fans Petersen of Boise State, Urban was zeroing in What Greenberg and Hayes pre- ing former longtime UT assistant are disappointed with this hire. Meyer of Ohio State, Les Miles of on Butch Jones. dicted last May came true last week David Cutcliffe and his Duke Blue About 90 percent of them wanted LSU and Bob Stoops of Oklahoma. But after some when Tennessee named Jones its Devils in the Belk Bowl on Decem- Jon Gruden. He would have made Other notables included No. 20 By Steve research I dis- new head coach. ber 27, while Jones will be busy a big splash on the national scene. Lane Kiffin, No. 25 James Frank- Williams covered he was Now, he deserves a chance from trying to put Tennessee back on Mike Gundy of Oklahoma State lin, No. 34 Al Golden, No. 38 Jimbo highly regarded the Tennessee fan base. Could be track. was offered the job, but I believe he Fisher, No. 47 Kevin Sumlin, No. on the national he’s a diamond in the rough. As a recruiter, the 44-year-old was just trying to make his bosses 50 Tommy Tuberville, No. 53 Larry scene by at least one well known On paper, Jones doesn’t look like Jones is said to be passionate and and fans back home appreciate Fedora, No. 68 Jim Mora and No. publication. a good fit for Tennessee. His coach- high energy and known for using a him more. Charlie Strong chose to 99 Dooley. Sporting News, in fact, was pro- ing background is mostly on the down-home approach. stay at Louisville mainly, I believe, It looked like Jones turned down phetic in its description of Jones offensive side of the ball. The Vols It’s not the SEC, but Jones was because he felt it was the right Colorado when he found out Strong as it ranked him No. 28 among the need more help on defense. He’s 27-13 and won two Mid-American thing to do for the sake of his play- wasn’t going to Tennessee. The nation’s 124 major college coach- from Michigan. Cincinnati is about Conference titles in three seasons ers. Buffaloes lost their coach and The es last spring. He was given the as far South as he’s been in foot- at Central Michigan from 2007-09. Former UT coach Phillip Fulmer Denver Post lost some credibility. high ranking after coming on strong ball, although as a senior in college He’s been 23-14 in his three sea- even got in the mix as a candidate Jones made the right move. He in 2011, following his first season he interned for the Tampa Bay Buc- sons in the Big East at Cincinna- after Gundy and Strong turned will find Tennessee to be a great at Cincinnati. caneers. Would coaching a Big Ten ti. That’s a 50-27 won-loss record down Tennessee. Some UT fans place to be. I expect UT fans will “Jones cleaned house in Year 1, power be his dream job someday? overall. said they were crossing back warm up to him, too. It’s the right dealt with significant injuries and That could be another concern. The Sporting News quoted an over to Fulmer’s side once again. thing to do. If it doesn’t work out, had some wondering about him Jones even lost to Derek Dooley NFL scout as saying this about Former Vol players were going there will be plenty of time later for after a 4-win debut,” pointed out when he brought his Bearcats to Jones: “If you’re just looking at the to bat for their coach. But some- complaining. SN’s Steve Greenberg and Matt Neyland Stadium on September surface, you see him winning with one told me he didn’t think athlet- For now, my cup is half full. Hayes in their rankings. ”Now look: 10, 2011. Tennessee won that day what Brian Kelly built (at Central ic director Dave Hart would want 10 wins in 2011 from a team that 45-23. But Jones went on to lead Michigan and Cincinnati). Don’t Fulmer back on campus, fearful The Vols (Finally) Have Their Man Lady Admirals Cont. from page 1 foundation for us to have much suc- Their defense was one the worst Cont. from page 1 Farragut got a little sloppy in In that time, Jones’s teams compiled cess for many years to come. I’m a in the nation last year. The Vols the third quarter as the Lady a 50-27 record, along with four con- firm believer that our letter-winners offense could lose their quarter- halftime. Admirals were unable to take ference titles. are the program and they will be wel- back and their top two receivers to Newby came in early in the advantage of some easy scor- In many respects he is the antith- comed back at any time.” the NFL draft. Plus, the schedule game and wasted little time ing chances. They turned the esis of his predecessor, Derek Jones added: “Let me make no is brutal in 2013, with road games making an impact. ball over several times in the Dooley… which shouldn’t be a sur- mistake about it we are going to win at Oregon, Florida and Alabama on “Mady came to me today and frame. prise since Lane Kiffin was a com- first and foremost with the great the docket. asked what she could do to West (2-3, 1-1) took advan- plete opposite of Phillip Fulmer and state of Tennessee. We have tre- “I know we live in an instant grat- get better,” Mayfield said of his tage of its chances and pulled Dooley was much different than mendous high school coaches in ification society. Everybody wants reserve center. “I told her what to within 49-33 by the end of the Kiffin. this state. We are the state institu- everything at once,” said Jones. she could do and she did exactly third stanza. While Dooley reportedly burned tion and we will own our state. We’re “But I will tell you this… we’re gonna what we talked about.” Farragut, however, re-estab- bridges with high school coaches in gonna to be at every high in the state go inch by inch… inches make the Newby’s Friday night perfor- lished control in the final period. the state of Tennessee and failed and our players are going to under- champion. And we’re gonna to go mance also caught the attention The Lady Admirals closed the to develop relationships with Vols stand what is to wear the ‘Power T,’ to work. I don’t know how long it will of her teammates. game on a 15-5 run and surren- alumni, Jones is preaching another they’re going to understand what it take, but you’re going to be proud “Newby was obviously domi- dered one field goal in the final approach in both respects. means to represent their home insti- of this football team, and you’re nating inside and that opened eight minutes. “To our letter-winners, you are tution. I take great pride in that.” going to be proud of this football things up for us,” Overton said. Brianna Tate and Brooke the foundation… we will have an Jones understands the challeng- program.” “She helped us hit our outside Thompson scored seven points open door policy at our practic- es that lie ahead. Tennessee has shots.” each for the Lady Rebels. es,” said Jones. “You have laid the had three losing seasons in a row.

HIGH GAME SCRATCH-MALE 187 MARY TATE 224 RALPH ALLMON 169 MARGARET MYERS 223 HUBERT GUSBY 166 SUSIE MARTIN 213 BOB HILBERT HIGH SERIES SCRATCH-FEMALE WEEKLY ACHIEVEMENTS FOR HIGH SERIES SCRATCH-MALE 531 MARY TATE TUESDAY, CLUB 55, NOVEMBER, 631 HUBERT GUSBY 483 SUSIE MARTIN 19, 2012 530 BOB HILBERT 456 DELORES PEIGH 521 JOHN FISHER 456 KATHY CATE HIGH GAME SCRATCH-MALE 222 JOHN FISHER HIGH GAME SCRATCH-FEMALE THURSDAY NO-TAP: 206 RALPH ALLMON 188 BETTY PHILLIPS HIGH GAME SCRATCH-MALE 200 ED BEATTY 177 LINDA W ORTH 300 JIM BRYANT 168 BARBARA NELSON 300 GARY WILSON HIGH SERIES SCRATCH-MALE 298 BILL BYRGE 570 JOHN FISHER HIGH SERIES SCRATCH-FEMALE 546 ED BEATTY 521 BETTY PHILLIPS HIGH SERIES SCRATCH-MALE 527 RALPH ALLMON 478 BARBARA NELSON 821 GARY WILSON 473 LINDA WORTH 803 BILLY MAJORS HIGH GAME SCRATCH-FEMALE 773 JIM BRYANT 189 LORETTA HARRINGTON WEDNESDAY CLUB 55: 177 SANDRA TURNER HIGH GAME SCRATCH-MALE HIGH GAME SCRATCH-FEMALE 174 BARBARA NELSON 244 FRED GUTENDORF 258 BETTY PHILLIPS 174 JANET HUFFAKER 222 MIKE CATE 251V ELLA DOWLING 174 JEANIE STURGEON 219 RONNIE RUSSELL 220 MARGARET MYERS

HIGH SERIES SCRATCH-FEMALE HIGH SERIES SCRATCH-MALE HIGH SERIES SCRATCH-FEMALE 485 BETTY PHILLIPS 612 CHARLIE MURPHY 612 MARGARET MYERS 477 BARBARA NELSON 608 DAVID PEIGH 596 ELLA DOWLING 453 LINDA WORTH 608 MIKE CATE 579 BETTY PHILLIPS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012 HIGH GAME SCRATCH-FEMALE Vols shake off the past, set the tone PAGE C2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012 December 10, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE C3 Lady Eagles soar over Mustangs Catching Up With Lee Smith Defense was not in short By Alex Norman supply as the Sacred Heart Lady that.” the right thing.” Eagles visited the St. John Neu- It wasn’t supposed to be that complicat- Smith committed to Tennessee as a tight Fulmer granted an unconditional release mann Lady Mustangs Wednes- ed… end, and signed his National Letter of Intent to Smith, and he chose to make a new start day night for their annual middle Lee Smith was going to be like his Dad, in February of 2006. But his time on the UT at Marshall University. That was a move that school basketball game in Far- become a star at Powell High School, then campus was short. Smith was charged with paid off. ragut. at Tennessee, and then he’d move on to the DUI that August, and kicked off the team by “Marshall is a great place,” said Smith. Sacred Heart used strong National Football League. then Vols head coach Phillip Fulmer. “They have such a love for football, and there guard play to forge a workman- Daryle Smith played six seasons in the NFL, Like many teenagers, Smith made bad are some really good people there. We played like 5-2 lead at the end of one and anyone that saw Lee play at Powell real- decisions… although his errors ended up in some big teams like Ohio State and Virgin- quarter, expanding it to 9-4 by ized pretty quickly that Daryle’s son had the the public eye. ia Tech. Those games didn’t happen every half. Scoring seven points in potential to do the same. “It took me a few months, but I realized that week, but they prepared me for the NFL… the third quarter poised the “Growing up around my Dad and Big John I was young and dumb and 18,” said Smith. where there are no off weeks.” Lady Eagles to put the game Bruhin (who played 4 seasons in the NFL), “But I met my wife and started a family. I Smith had a breakout senior season for away. However, St. John Neu- that’s two guys in the NFL from Powell,” said realized that it wasn’t just about me any- the Thundering Herd in 2010, collecting 358 mann showed resilience and Smith in a recent phone interview with The more. It was about being trusted… to be a receiving yards on 38 catches. He also scored determination with aggres- Knoxville Focus. “Not many schools can say role model… having a wife and kids and doing Continue on page 4 sive defense to work their way back into the game. Forcing a remarkable thirty-six turnovers, the Lady Mustangs whittled the Rebels come of age in district hoops win By Ken Lay score down to 18-16 with two roles.” points of the third quarter to a four consecutive turnovers. The minutes to play. West High School boys basket- Both teams suffered through 32-19 lead. But the Admirals would Rebels took advantage of the late Constantly crashing the ball coach Chris Kesler saw his early scoring droughts. The Rebels, answer and pull to within 34-30 Farragut miscues. West would all boards in a furious final thirty team mature a little Friday night. however, managed to manufac- when Brian Park scored five con- but put the game away when a seconds, St. John Neumann The Rebels notched a hard- ture enough offense to open an secutive points. Park’s 3-pointer basket by Israel Okita gave West a fired five shots at the goal before fought 52-44 District 4-AAA victo- 8-5 lead by first quarter’s end. The made it 34-28. He would add a pair 50-40 lead with 1:13 left. Rencey Dunlap pulled down the ry over Farragut and evened their game remained tight throughout of free throws on Farragut’s next Farragut coach Chris Cool was rebound and was fouled. After record. the first half but West, a sectional possession and the Admirals were obviously disappointed by the final she hit one of two free throws, West (3-3 overall, 1-1 in the qualifier last season, held a 23-19 within four with 1 minute, 31 sec- score. He couldn’t, however, find SJN had one last attempt at district) had some anxious late advantage at the break. onds remaining in the third frame. fault with his squad’s effort. tying the game, but their pass moments despite not trailing in West opened the second quarter The Rebels, who started strong “I’m really happy with our kids for was intercepted by Laura Cun- the contest. with a 13-4 run and opened a 21-9 in each of the first three quarters, the effort they gave and the heart ningham. “I’ve got a bunch of inexperi- lead when Ibrehim Teshome buried closed the third on a 7-3 surge to they showed,” Cool said. “We had Guard Rachel DeBaar led the ence and we still haven’t matured,” a shot midway through the frame, open a 41-33 advantage heading it 41-40 and then we turned it over Lady Eagles with nine points and Kesler said after his team survived The Admirals, however, would into the final eight minutes. four straight times. three steals in the 19-16 victo- a tough early district test from the rally to pull to then 21-17 on a In the fourth quarter, it was Far- “That meant that we had four ry. Admirals (5-5, 0-2). “I saw my team pair of free throws by senior guard ragut that enjoyed the upper hand straight possessions where we Post game, Lady Eagles coach, mature a little tonight but it’s going DeMarcus Martin. The two squads early. The Admirals scored the first didn’t get a shot.” Jason DeVries, was proud of his to be a process. matched baskets before heading to eight points of the final frame to Teshome led the Rebels with 16 team as he said they remained “This game was big for us. This their respective locker rooms. pull to within 41-40 when Park, points. Yasmond Fenderson added focused throughout what he win was big for us because I have The Rebels were hot after half- who scored all 12 of his points in 12 for West. termed, “an intense game.” kids who are still learning to fill their time. West scored the first nine the second half, hit two more free Park and Martin scored 12 points throws. each for the Admirals. The Admirals then committed Five area players claim Mr. Football honors Cont. from page 1 player on special teams. He had two second to Alcoa in District 4-AA. CAK, punt returns that resulted in Webb however, avenged their regular-season touchdown. loss to the Tornadoes in the Class 3A Meanwhile, McKamey, son of Rams semifinals. coach Randy McKamey, had 2,400 all- “This is a great way to finish my high purpose yards. He recently committed school career,” High said after throw- to play at Navy. ing for 461 yards and six touchdowns His season, however, was cut short in CAK’s second consecutive champi- when he sustained a head injury in the onship victory over the Bulldogs. “I’m final week of the regular season. His just so proud of my team. campaign, however, netted him Class Kendrick claimed top lineman A’s top back honors. honors in Class AA. He didn’t allow a Farragut’s Jonathan King was Kicker sack and was the top lineman among of the Year. He proved to be a valuable Class 3A and 4A nominees. weapon for the Admirals, who suffered Webb’s Todd Kelly, a junior, helped through a 3-7 season in 2012. the Spartans win their third Division King, who was also a backup quar- II-A State Championship in four years. terback at Farragut, hit six of nine field He has been offered scholarships from goals and averaged 46.9 yards per several top colleges, including Tennes- punt last season. see, Alabama, Vanderbilt, Southern Injuries forced King, a senior who California, Stanford and others. recently received a scholarship offer Kelly, in nine regular season games, from Air Force, was pressed into ser- rushed for 719 yards and four touch- vice as quarterback during his soph- downs. He also caught four touchdown omore season due to injuries. He passes. He had an interception return responded by leading Farragut to a for a score. He was also an impact postseason berth in 2010. Falcons return to top with win over Covington Continued from page 1 The Falcons’ defense got in on 14-13 on Smith’s second scoring the fun when D.J. Campbell found strike. This one was a 23-yarder to the end zone on a 55-yard intercep- Dean Taylor. tion return. Campbell also had eight Smith put the Falcons ahead for tackles (four solo) en route to receiv- good with an 8-yard scoring scam- ing Defensive Player of the Game per. honors. Fulton picked up a special team’s Darryl Rollins closed the scor- touchdown when Dominique Wil- ing with a 19-yard run in the fourth liams made it 25-14 with seven sec- quarter. onds left in the third stanza. Black credited his team’s defense. “We buckled up,” Black said. [Defensive coor- dinator] Jeff McMillan did a great job in that game and he’s done a great job for the last two years. “A lot of people don’t know that we made a change. We switched from a 4-3 to a 3-4 because it was what fit our talent. “It was new to us and it was new to him. But he studied really hard.” PAGE C4 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012 Arts & Entertainment For the Joy of Music By Tasha Mahurin to showcase the talent the expense of studio time. In fact, so many people is a nonprofit organization owners to make this project [email protected] we have right here in our Steve Rutledge, of Steel were willing to participate in that provides free music possible. I also wanted to The Joy of Music School own backyard. Knoxville is String Productions, was the charitable project that lessons for children who say a special thank you to in Knoxville will benefit from loaded with talent, and I quick to lend his services the costs were covered cannot afford them. All my daughter, Elizabeth, for the sale of a unique product think often times we don’t to the project. Rutledge, completely. The purchase teachers are volunteers, painting the album cover,” this holiday season thanks get the credit we deserve an accomplished musician of each CD will go directly to and the school provides Alpert added. to an effort spearheaded by as a musical community,” himself, is featured on the The Joy of Music School. instruments, music and The CD is available for Cindi Alpert of 106.1 The said Alpert. album contributing his ver- “It was so difficult to supplies at no cost to stu- purchase online at www. River. Alpert and a team When Alpert put out the sion of Silent Night. decide which organization dents. river106.com and will be of others have produced call for local talent, she Todd McCoig, President would benefit from the pro- Music from the album available at The Corduroy a local Christmas album was surprised how many of AMG Media, offered to ceeds generated from the can be heard on 106.1 The Jazz Trio’s December 20 which features a mix of tra- local artists reached out donate both the discs and sales of the CD, as there River, as well as, 104.9 show at The Orangery, as ditional and original Christ- to donate their time and his graphic design services are so many worthy causes Q-Country in LaFollette. well as at a variety of local mas music by local Knox- talent. She also quickly to the project. McCoig used in our area,” Alpert related. “I am truly blessed to have stores. ville artists. learned that many local original, whimsical artwork “After a visit to The Joy of the support of 106.1 The The album is entitled “I decided to focus musicians had composed supplied by the Alpert’s Music School in Knoxville, River and 104.9 Q-Coun- simply “For the Joy of on local musicians and but not recorded original daughter Elizabeth for the the choice was clear.” try, along with our commu- Music.” bands because I wanted Christmas music due to cover of the album. The Joy of Music School nity of artists and business Dogwood Arts donates sculpture to City Dogwood Arts and the opportunities for inspira- public art installations Public Art Collectors Circle tion or reflection.” in Florida, Arkansas and officially donated Kenneth “Columns” won best in Washington, D.C. Thompson’s sculpture “Col- Show of the 2011-2012 Art umns” to the City of Knox- in Public Places Knoxville ville Public Art Collection sculpture exhibit, part of in a ceremony last Friday. the annual Dogwood Arts “Columns,” constructed of Festival. Thompson holds cast and recycled concrete, a Master of Liberal Stud- was at its new permanent ies in Sculpture from the Choraliers present site in Krutch Park. University of Toledo and “We are honored to a Bachelor of Fine Arts ‘How the Grinch Stole Santa’s Show’ receive a piece of Mr. in painting from Siena Thompson’s work” said Heights College, in Adrian, On Monday, December 3, the Tennes- any of these performances this Holiday Mayor Madeline Rogero. Michigan. While many of see Theatre hosted the Central High season, you have another chance! The “Public art enhances his sculptures are on dis- School Select Choraliers and Bobcat 150+ choral students are now preparing our public spaces and play in Ohio and Michigan, Company as special guests for their for their annual Christmas concert! “How can provide unexpected Thompson has also done Mighty Musical Monday. The students the Grinch Stole Santa’s Show” will be performed for two sold-out audiences held in the CHS auditorium on Thursday, at 12:00 and 3:00. Tune in to WATE on December 13, at 7:30 p.m. This festive Sunday, December 23, to watch the pro- show will open with traditional Christ- fessional recording of these stunning mas music from Concert Choir, Select Catching Up With Lee Smith performances! Choraliers, and Bobcat Company. Then Cont. from page 3 them. It is painful watch- Injuries are always in the The Select Choraliers recently per- Bobcat Company will present a dazzling ing the playoffs when you back of your mind… that formed with the KSO Young People’s con- performance complete with breath-tak- three touchdowns. At 6-6 aren’t in the playoffs.” your career can end at any certs, and the Bobcat Company women ing choreography, beautiful costumes, and 266 pounds, Smith Smith is fully aware of time.” were honored to perform for the Appa- and sparkling lights! Tickets are $8 for impressed the pro scouts the realities of football. Smith added, “I pick the lachian Ballet Nutcracker. This Decem- students and senior citizens and $10 for enough that the New Eng- There are no guarantees in coaches brains… you try to ber the students will also be performing general admission. Reserved seats may land Patriots picked him in this sport. So he is doing find your niche, what you for the annual Pilot Corporation Holiday also be purchased for $15. Tickets can the 5th round of the 2011 all he can to make his time can do. You don’t want to celebration, Regal Cinemas Holiday cel- be purchased online now at www.seaty- NFL draft. in the pros last a while. be limited. You need to be ebration, and the CHS Class of ‘50 Holi- ourself.biz/knoxcentralchoral. Please But that wasn’t a good “Where you are draft- good at some things and day luncheon. call the Choral Department at (865) 689- fit, especially when you ed means nothing,” said then work at others. You If you have not been able to attend 1428 for more information. see that roster already has Smith. “All that matters need to work at every part players like Rob Gronkows- is making plays on Sun- of your game.” ki and Aaron Hernandez at days. You need to be a “But if you do your job, Smith’s position. good person too, but if you’ll stay around. If not? He was released before you make plays? That’s You won’t.” the 2011 season began, how you stay in the NFL. and picked up immediate- ly by the Patriots AFC East- ern division rivals, the Buf- falo Bills. Now in his second season with the Bills, Smith has started six games, and scored his first NFL touch- down in a game against Indianapolis last month. “My family (he and his wife Alisha have three kids, with a fourth on the way) loves it here. The organization, all the people in the building are happy,” Smith said. “I feel blessed to be here with my family. I’m very fortunate to play here.” Smith added, “The Bills haven’t been to the play- offs in 12 years. Those fans are used to winning, and we want to give it to December 10, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D1

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the doctor-patient relation- try to rescue their children Kings chapter 19. There satisfying for me to have ship, rendering the notion with fabulously expensive was no voice in the dark or responded as Flo often of medical professional- rehab after rehab. a burning bush that called did on the TV show Mel’s ism increasingly obsolete. What do you do with my name. There was no Dinner (“Kiss my Grits!”). However, I now see that someone on drugs who no flash of light and I wasn’t However, the lesson of his- my resignation is actual- longer responds to reason? asleep and dreaming. But, tory is that hubris should ly a shrug of my shoulders What do you do with a gov- there was an epiphany, be shunned and steward- and acceptance of the new ernment that is so dysfunc- perhaps analogous to the ship embraced. Respon- reality. And this new order tional or a people who are whisper heard by Elijah in sibility to my patients, my has conquered not just so disconnected that nei- the cave of his despair. It family and trusted employ- medicine, but America. ther operates by reason? came to me that I was to ees in tough times must My patient’s demean- I keep coming back to the serve the remnant. take precedence over my or was one of resigna- metaphor of the Giant We call ourselves “post- pride. tion. She told me that Sequoyah trees and Yel- moderns” with the impli- My final test of the new she and her her husband lowstone Park’s lodgepole cation that we’re even order will occur in 2014 Resignation had finally been forced to pines. These trees pack- wiser than those of the with the full implemen- I think a well crafted sen- those who have never read throw her twenty-six year age their seeds in cones previous modern era that tation of Obama-care. If tence is a work of art. My Ayn Rand’s classic novel, old son (a Peter Pan who sealed by resin which is began with the Industrial I’m then told I must com- high school and college “Atlas Shrugged,” this has never grown up) out of designed to melt with the Revolution. Unfortunate- promise my patient’s best English teachers would sentence is an enigmatic their home because of his heat of a forest fire. The ly, we Homo sapiens—wise interests in favor of the be amazed that I’ve come question. For the initiated drug addiction and repeat- conflagration burns away men—don’t heed the les- State’s, you will hear of it to appreciate metaphors, this phrase is one of res- ed theft. She said, “It’s ter- the choking underbrush sons of history. As Lord in this column along with similes, and alliteration. I ignation exclaiming with rible to think of him under which would shut out the Acton and George San- the other meaning of res- never considered myself a shrug of the shoulders a bridge somewhere,” but life-giving sunlight if the tayana predicted, we’re ignation. anything but a science-ori- that they are powerless to they finally realized that seeds were released into doomed to repeat the mis- ented person until 2001. resist the flow of events their son can’t be helped the cloying brush. Even takes of the past because At that time a friend chal- around them and the tyr- until he hits the bottom. the experts now acknowl- we don’t heed the lessons lenged me to begin a spiri- anny of the State. Other patients have told edge that fire not only of history. Perhaps that’s tual journal and as Robert I have seriously con- me similar tragic stories releases the seeds, but it my resignation. The les- Frost once said, “And that sidered resignation from of their children murdered prepares the environment sons of Jeremiah in chap- has made all the differ- Summit Medical Group by fellow druggies or push- for a Phoenix to rise in the ters 28 and 29 resonate ence.” Now, I find that and medicine practice ers, struggles with HIV forest. with me these days. Our the right word is magical, because I am opposed infection, and the heart- As I laid awake one captivity will not be short- especially if the meaning to what medical care has break of their beloved’s night praying and wonder- term as some false proph- is a double entendre. become. We now function disappearance and never ing about the course of ets opine. And our task is A classic example of in the realm of the medi- knowing what happened. my medical group and my outlined in Jeremiah 29: a phrase or a word with cal industry and the busi- I’ve seen families emo- country, a vision came to 5-7. Do you have a question for dual meaning is the quip, ness model which have tionally broken and finan- me in a metaphorical cave It would have been Dr. Ferguson? Please “Who is John Galt?” For taken precedence over cially destroyed as they like Elijah’s, described in 1 easier and perhaps more e-mail him at jferguson@ summithealthcare.com. 3,000 Participate in Hot to Trot Thanksgiving Day Race 2012

Two truckloads of food that is what our Hot to Trot race is all about!” donations collected For the second year in a A record-breaking 3,000 from France. row, the Hot to Trot race’s people participated in this “From the beginning, beneficiary was A Hand Up year’s Hot to Trot Thanks- we have organized this as for Women, a local orga- giving Day Race held in a ‘family tradition’ event,” nization helping women the popular Turkey Creek said committee member develop life and job skills. It shopping area. Runners Brad Hood, Chaplain with is a year-long program from and walkers gathered on a Tennova’s Turkey Creek which participants gradu- beautiful holiday morning Medical Center. “Lots of ate with a greater chance to be a part of the annual guests in town for the hol- for success. event. The race, which iday register with their This year, participants takes place each year on family and then, after the also donated non-perish- Thanksgiving Day morning, race, all go back home and able food items to a local is presented by Fleet Feet eat ‘responsibly.’ It makes charity. Two truckloads of Knoxville and sponsored by for a very fun start to a won- donated goods were deliv- Tennova Healthcare. derful holiday.” ered to Sister Martha’s This is the 4th year for Shahin Hadian, owner of Pantry, a charity run by the the Hot to Trot race. The Fleet Feet Knoxville, said, Sisters of Mercy. To encour- event offers a 5K and “Running the race dressed age participation in the 10K option, as well as an as a turkey always gives food drive, vendor spon- untimed one-mile Fun Run/ me a great vantage point sor New Balance, provided Walk. This year’s race saw to experience first-hand a free pair of shoes to one Turkey Creek Medical Center Chaplain, Brad Hood, assists Sister Martha Naber in more than 30 states repre- the holiday spirit shared by lucky participant. unloading two truckloads of donated, non-perishable food for Sister Martha’s Pantry, a sented and even a runner many generations. To me, charity providing essentials to those in need. PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012 Faith Sharing Your Faith Effectively The Bible makes it clear that all people are sinners and in need of God’s amazing grace. I am well aware of my sin and the hope I have been given by the cross. I want others to encounter the same peace and joy that I have experienced. There are many books, methods, and ideas floating around about ways to share your faith. Which is best? The answer to that question will vary on who you ask and the culture you live in. There was a day in this coun- By Mark try when door knocking and street Brackney, preaching were successful approach- Minister of the es to sharing the good news of Jesus. Arlington Church But people today are turned off by of Christ such approaches (I would recommend church leaders read “Un Christian” by David Kinnaman of Barna Group). People today do not want to be screamed or yelled at. They desire relationship before making a decision for Christ. This means that many of our church- es need to jettison and change the approach we have been using for reaching souls for Christ. Instead of making a hard sell to someone you don’t know or barely photo by dan andrews. know, it is much more important to serve people, build a Pastor Chuck Green will hold his first service as new pastor at Christ Connection Church in Farragut on Sunday, relationship, and from your loving friendship the gospel December 16. will be lived out to them. John Calvin said the local church has to be responsible for “making the invisible kingdom visible.” Throughout the ages, beginning with the Roman era, people were Christ Connection Church drawn to Christians not because of evangelistic outreach- es or crusades, or through mass media (these didn’t exist), but because Christians were living the gospel and welcomes Pastor Chuck Green had a loving community, the church, where people really loved each other. It was during the great plagues that By Tasha Mahurin United States Air Force. He holds a and hospitality of the South. [email protected] swept Rome in the second century that the Roman soci- B.A. from Southeastern University “The congregation at Christ Con- ety saw love lived out by the Christians. When all the doc- Christ Connection Church in Far- as well as a Masters of Religion and nection Church has made us feel tors fled, it was the Christians who stayed back to care ragut will welcome Pastor Chuck a Masters of Divinity from Liberty as if we are part of their families for the sick. Many of those Christians died as they took Green as the church’s new pastor University. Since completion of min- and we couldn’t be happier,” he care of the sick, but the pagans were drawn to Christ by on Sunday, December 16. Green isterial school, Green has served as said. the love they witnessed. and his wife, Linda, reside in Far- youth pastor, associate pastor, and As for the future of the church, Andy Stanley, senior minister of North Point Ministries ragut and have five children rang- senior pastor at various churches. Green intends for Christ Communi- in Atlanta, GA, wrote: ing in ages from 16-28. Although “My ministerial experiences ty Church to be a more integral part If we were able to rewrite the script for the reputation of born and raised in Michigan, he has include large urban areas (New in the life of the community and to Christianity, I think we would put the emphasis on devel- since lived and served in the minis- York City and Newark, NJ), as well be even more intent and purpose- oping relationships with nonbelievers, serving them, try in six different states. as, rural and suburban pastorates. ful about proclaiming the Good loving them, and making them feel accepted. Only then “Even though I’ve been gone In the process of time, I have col- News of Jesus Christ and sharing would we earn the right to share the gospel. Their accep- from Michigan for many years, lected a large bag of personal illus- His words and compassion. tance by us would not be predicated on their willingness I’m still a fan of the Detroit Tigers, trations and anecdotes that tell a Christ Connection Church is to accept Christ. After all, God loved us before we were Lions, and Pistons. My favorite col- story about what God can do when located at 416 N. Campbell Sta- lovable; God loved the whole world before the world knew lege team has always been the Uni- a person, any person, puts their full tion Road. Sunday morning servic- anything about him. This should be our model. versity of Michigan, but I have room trust in Him,” Green added. es begin at 10:30. As we build friendships with others, the gospel is in my heart for the VOLS. In fact, In addition, Green and his family For more information visit www. shared naturally. We also get to show clearly that being I already sport an orange license love the Farragut community and christconnectionchurch.com. a Christ follower is not a one-time conversion decision. plate,” Green told The Focus. enjoy the many restaurants, shop- It is a kingdom enlistment that influences all aspects of Green came to the Christian ping, the blend of cultures, and life. It is a lifetime journey. faith shortly after his tenure in the especially enjoy the friendliness

Church Happenings Grace Baptist, Seymour by Asst. Choir Director, King will be studying the The play will be followed Reformata Baptist Church some outdoor gardening Tuesday, Dec. 11th – 9:00 Tom McCarter. The youth Advent. The Youth Program by a dinner of Ham, Baked is located at 500 Maryville and other “fun-in-the-dirt.” a.m. Senior Breakfast – will be joining both the is very active. Come and Spaghetti, Sides, Bread, Highway, Suite B and C, in Further on Saturday, Pastor Kelly assumes the caroling teams. We will enter the Underground and Drinks snd Apple Fritters at Seymour. December 15, the Chil- Master Breakfast Chef leave the church at 7:00 explore the depths of God’s noon. This is a free event; dren’s Ministries will hold position for this event. p.m. Everyone is welcome! love. however, donations would Seymour United their annual “Birthday Party Sunday, Dec, 16th – The Come and join in this very be greatly appreciated. Methodist Church for Jesus” at 12:30 p.m. Adult Choir will give an happy and reverent event. Mountain View Donations received will be This Tuesday and Thurs- Sunday, Dec. 16, the inspiring presentation of Tuesday, Dec. 24. The Baptist Church used for youth activities day at 7 p.m., there will be a 3rd Sunday of Advent, the “Emmanuel” for the morning Christmas Eve candlelight Everyone is invited to “The in 2013.Mountain View couple of the final rehears- Chancel Choir and other worship service. Come early service starts at 5:30 p.m. Christmas Bells . . . What’s Baptist Church is located als for the Christmas Can- volunteers will present for better seats. The short service will end So Great About Christmas?” at 2974 Cecil Avenue. tata, “I Hear the Prophet their Christmas Cantata at Wednesday, Dec. 19. A with singing carols outside on Sunday, December 16, Callin’.” Dress rehearsal the 8:45 a.m. worship ser- group is going caroling to the church with candles 2012. Knoxville Fellowship is Saturday, Dec. 15th at vice. That afternoon, the visit those who cannot join glowing. If your church isn’t The Youth Christmas Luncheon 10 a.m. Youth program will hold us. There will have two having this service, come Party will be at 10 a.m. The The Knoxville Fellowship This Wednesday, the its annual “Thieves Christ- Caroling teams; one led and join us. Christmas Play is at 11 a.m. Luncheon (KFL) meets at weekly Fellowship Meal is mas” fun-filled night of fel- by Choir Director Danny All of December – The youth Come see three fast talking the Golden Corral on Clin- at 5:30 p.m. Reservations lowship. Jett and the second, led led by Shane and Lauren siblings, Taco Bell, Silver Bell ton Highway at noon every need made either Sundays A Christmas Concert and Liberty Bell, who have Tuesday. Tyler Lynde will be or by noon on Tuesdays. with Youth and Children set up near the church and this week’s speaker. Following the Wed. meal is scheduled for Sunday, plan to rob the folks. Do the at 6:30 p.m, is the church- December 16, beginning Bells get what they want or Reformata Baptist Church wide Christmas caroling at 6:30 p.m. what they REALLY NEED? Reformata Baptist Church outing. ALL are invited to Further general informa- will be distributing laun- help brighten up the lives tion are available by calling dry detergent, bleach and of shut-ins. the church office at 573- dryer sheets to anyone in On Saturday, Dec. 15 at 9711. need on Saturday, Decem- 9 a.m., the Groundskeep- ber 15 from 10 a.m. - noon. ers ministry will meet for PAGE D2 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012 December 10, 2012 www.knoxfocus.com PAGE D3 House to Home

Farmers market boot camps ETPA Calls For to be offered in 2013 Nominations Training opportunities will be are free to attend and registering, please provide The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance invites designed specifically for farmers sessions are scheduled in your: (1) name, (2) phone the general public to submit nominations of endan- each of the state’s grand number and (3) e-mail gered historic places or structures to be included in market vendors divisions. The entire pro- address. Due to space lim- the 2013 “East Tennessee’s Endangered Heritage” gram will be repeated in itations, registration is lim- list. Nominations are accepted for places in Ander- SPRING HILL, Tenn. – For wardrobe choices. each location, so there ited to 50 participants at son, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, many producers, selling On the business man- is no need to attend mul- the Kingsport location. Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, their produce and farm- agement side, additional tiple workshops. Boot The farmers market Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union counties. The deadline based products at local discussions will center on camps are scheduled for boot camp curriculum is for nominations is Wednesday, January 11, 2013. farmers markets is, pardon understanding sales tax the following locations and a collaboration of the UT Each year the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance the pun, their bread and requirements and exemp- dates: Center for Profitable Agri- releases its list of endangered places to educate the butter. tions, expanding sales Bolivar, February 11 culture and the Tennessee public and local leaders about the plight of significant To help vendors better through market-wide elec- Dresden, February 12 Department of Agriculture. historic resources across the region. Preservation understand how to market tronic payments and insur- Cookeville, February 18 The Center for Profitable strategies are developed for each site, which range their produce and how to ance applications and Spring Hill, February 19 Agriculture is a joint effort from buildings to landscapes, to include working with address certain business limitations. Workshops Knoxville, March 4 of UT Extension and the current property owners, government officials, local issues, the University of will also feature time for Kingsport, March 5 Tennessee Farm Bureau citizens, and/or potential new owners to preserve Tennessee Center for Prof- attendees to interact with The workshops will begin Federation. these important parts of our community’s heritage. itable Agriculture and the other market vendors and with registration at 9 a.m. UT Extension provides Eligible nominations should include the following Tennessee Department with scheduled speakers. local time and teaching a gateway to the Univer- information on the attached form: of Agriculture are offer- Organizers of the boot sessions will begin prompt- sity of Tennessee as the . Name and/or address of the endangered prop- ing farmers market “boot camps emphasize that ly at 9:30. The workshops outreach unit of the Insti- erty camps” in February and the sessions will focus on will conclude around 2:30 tute of Agriculture. With an . Nature of the threat to the property March 2013. issues for farmers market p.m. Complete details office in every Tennessee . Name and contact information for the current Many of the sessions are vendors. Production- can be found online at the county, UT Extension deliv- property owner (if available) designed to help vendors related sessions are not Center for Profitable Agri- ers educational programs . Name and contact information for the individual understand marketing planned for these training culture website: https:// and research-based infor- or group submitting the nomination techniques that can help opportunities. Education- ag.tennessee.edu/cpa/ mation to citizens through- . Any known historical information about the prop- make their booths more al sessions for producers, Note that pre-registra- out the state. In coopera- erty (year built, architect, past owners, etc.) profitable. For example, farmers market managers tion is required at least tion with Tennessee State . Photos of property the boot camps will include and board members are five days prior to the work- University, UT Extension Nominations can be sent to East Tennessee Pres- presentations and discus- available as part of the shop. Please pre-register works with farmers, fam- ervation Alliance until Friday, January 11, via the fol- sions on effective signage, Tennessee Horticultural by contacting Nancy Austin ilies, youth and commu- lowing ways: by mail to East Tennessee’s Endangered understanding and con- Expo. For details, see the in the UT Food Science nities to improve lives by Heritage, c/o Knox Heritage, P.O. Box 1242, Knoxville, necting with customers expo website http://www. and Technology Depart- addressing problems and TN 37901; by email to [email protected]; and the subtle messaging tnthe.com ment at [email protected] issues at the local, state or by fax to 865-523-0938. More information is avail- involved through word and The day-long sessions or 865-974-7717. When and national levels. able at www.knoxheritage.org.

Antiques & Collectibles The Prince’s Feather: A Southern Masterpiece

Recently two quilts were con- the second one will simply take Fine quilts such as these signed along to Fountain City your breath away. It is a Prince’s were typically made as wed- Auction for me to handle and I Feather pattern, which in itself ding gifts and treasured and have to say is one of the most highly sought meant to be preserved by the both are after, with large feather patterns recipients. I would say both of extreme- swirling in a circle. What makes these were meant as presents ly fine and this quilt amazing is the over as the art factor greatly super- beautiful quilting that is astounding to say sedes the utility aspect of a examples. the least. It is like fine music to quilt and I would guess these T h e s e the eyes to behold this master- could have taken a quilting bee m u s e u m piece of art as a complete and a good year to have sewn these g r a d e intricate sub pattern is quilted in by hand. Both of these master- South- the field with hundreds of puffed pieces will be offered without By Carl Sloan ern 1850s out repeating shapes and swirls reserve in January at Fountain quilts are absolutely reference that are made to perfection and City Auction. I will be campaign- examples to be sure and one all exact without errors. To hand ing to have these on display as is hands down the finest hand- sew a quilt with such fine and far in advance as possible for made quilt I have ever seen out- numerous over stitching yet to the public to view and enjoy. As side of a museum and certainly puff out the pattern and get all always I am most happy to talk the best I have ever had the to to match not only requires math- with you about your items that Prince’s Feather handle in thirty years. Both are ematics but a complete under- you are wishing to sell and how 1850 Kentucky quilt. appliqué quilts, meaning cut out standing that each puffed out these quilts came to be avail- Auction estimate patterns are sewn onto the quilt. design takes up extra cloth to able. Please call Fountain City $3000 - $6000. The first one dates around 1850 come out in a uniform pattern Auction at (865)604-3468 for and is a cross pattern within a by hand is amazing and the a quick and free assessment circle with leaf flourishes on number here on this quilt bog- by phone, mail or in person by angles. Although it is a remark- gles the mind as to precision appointment. able quilt and quite valuable, and planning. PAGE D4 The Knoxville Fo c u s December 10, 2012 Classifieds bulletin employment Real Estate Real Estate opportunity for rent for sale board FOUNTAIN CITY N. 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