December 23, 2013 - January 5, 2014 www.knoxfocus.com FREEPAGE A1 Take One! Visit www.knoxfocus.com to access December 23, 2013 - January 5, 2014 Inskip Rezoning LEUTHOLD KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN FOR Dear Readers, KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE The staff of the Knoxville Focus Passes would like to wish By Mike Steely everyone a safe and [email protected] applications by sever- joyful Christmas and al home and property The remainder of the owners to remain R-1. New Years. Inskip neighborhood The R-1 zoning will The Focus and saw quick action by the remain in effect for those Focus Weekly Poll Knoxville City County who asked and they will will resume after Thursday on what was to not need to apply for a a holiday break on be the first of two read- “Use on Review” in order ings, but Councilman to sell or convert their Monday, January 6, Mark Campen moved properties for apart- 2014. to pass it on an emer- ments, condos or duplex See you next year! gency. The change, from developments. Best, R-2 to a more restrictive Campen represents Marianne Dedmon, R-1 and R-1A, was rec- the area and said the ommended by the Met- passage also excludes Editor ropolitan Planning Com- 24 mixed density prop- mission and supported erties. by the Inskip Neighbor- In other action, the hood Association and council voted to name had been delayed by Continue on page 2 City Reveals New Plans for Final Appeal Against Lakeshore Park Apartment Development By Tasha Mahurin January 22 [email protected] PHOTO BY JENNY FARMER After the closure of the By Mike Steely Candidate for Knox County Trustee Craig Leuthold, right, and father, Frank Leuthold, Lakeshore Mental Health [email protected] Huber Properties/Clear greet Dr. Robert Orr at a recent reception at Club Le Conte. Institute in 2012, the State Local home owners Water Partners planned of Tennessee relinquished have one last chance development ignores control of Lakeshore Park to stop the large apart- low density in the sur- By Focus Staff to the City of Knoxville. ment development that rounding area, that five followed by three years of Four months ago, The institute had provid- was approved last week units per acre was too In a reception held ear- service in the Knox County Leuthold was appointed to ed mental health care to by the Knox County Com- large, there would be lier this month at Club Le Property Assessor’s Office, serve as interim trustee by the area for 126 years. The mission. The 6-5 vote a traffic problem, and Conte, Craig Leuthold offi- among his qualifications Knox County Commission. announcement of the clo- followed the Metropol- that MPC staff ignored cially announced his candi- for the position. “In the four months since sure was met with public itan Planning Commis- provisions in the gener- dacy for Knox County Trust- “Through this time, I met my selection as Trustee I outcry and concern over sion’s recommendation al plan for hillside and ee in the upcoming May many members of our com- have accomplished the what was to become of the for the rezoning of about slope restrictions. 2014 Republican Primary munity and had the oppor- following: provided lead- property. 172 acres of farmland MPC Director Mark Election. tunity to learn what citizens ership and stability in the The City of Knoxville on Emory Church Road Donaldson said that “It has been an honor are looking for in a place to office, reorganized the recently unveiled plans to and Pellissippi Parkway, the hillside restrictions, to serve as your Knox live, work, and raise fami- office based on resumes transform the property into moving it from Agricul- adopted by the commis- County Trustee for the past lies,” he stated. and job evaluations- which an expanded community tural to Planned Resi- sion, were not a require- four months. I thoroughly Leuthold also served on will save Knox County over park. At a public meeting dential. ment but a recommen- appreciate the confidence Knox County Commission $300,000 annually, and held last week residents The Board of Zoning dation. that has been placed in for eight years, with two collected more revenue got a closer look at the Appeals “Use on Opponents are charg- me and the opportunity to years as Vice-chairman with fewer employees,” he city’s plan to transform the Review” hearing will hear ing that the MPC rec- serve the citizens of Knox and two years as Chairman writes in a letter announc- 180 acre site. More than the appeal in Wednes- ommendation for 324 County,” he stated. of the Intergovernmental ing his candidacy. 100 citizens and 5 city day, January 22. apartment units is Leuthold cites his degree Committee. Most recent- The reception was well council members attend- Wayne Kline, repre- based on the total acres in finance from the Univer- ly, he served as the chair attended and featured a ed the public meeting held senting nearby home- at the site and does not sity of Tennessee and 16 of the 28-member Knox sizeable host committee. at Deane Hill Recreation owners, told the county years working in the Knox County Charter Review Center. lawmakers that the Continue on page 2 County Trustee’s Office, Committee in 2012. Continue on page 3 NFLer takes children on holiday shopping spree By Tasha Mahurin [email protected] says Helen Ross McNabb will truly last a lifetime. I am NFL Today show. This award Center CEO, Andy Black. grateful for the Pennington’s’ recognizes NFL players who Knoxville native and former Pennington and wife, generosity and friendship exemplify leadership, dedi- NFL player, Chad Penning- Robin, created the 1st and towards children served by cation and commitment to ton, took a group of East Ten- 10 Foundation in 2003 with the Center,” Black added. team and community. nessee children on a holiday the mission to build stron- A Heisman Trophy final- Six years later, although shopping spree last week at ger communities by funding ist, Pennington led Mar- they currently reside in Lex- the Target in Powell. programs and institutions shall University to a perfect ington, he and Robin contin- The group consisted of 65 that seek to improve quali- 13-0 season in 1999. He ue to be generous benefac- children who are in the care ty of life throughout south- was chosen by the New York tors to their hometowns of of the Helen Ross McNabb ern West Virginia and the Tri- Jets in the first round of the Knoxville and Madison, West Center’s residential servic- State area, East Tennessee, 2000 NFL draft. In 2008, Virginia. es program. The children and South Florida. This is the Pennington was signed by The Center will begin is enjoyed a 90 minute shop- eighth year the Penningtons the Miami Dolphins, where 65th year this year, and its ping spree for themselves have provided holiday pres- he led the team to what has mission remains clear and and their family with the ents and parties for children been hailed as the greatest simple; “Improving the lives help of donations from Pen- in residential and foster care turnaround in NFL history. of the people we serve.” For nington’s 1st and 10 Foun- programming in East Tennes- In April of 2007, Penning- more information, visit www. dation. see. ton was a recipient of a JB mcnabbcenter.org or call PHOTO BY DAN ANDREWS. “This is an incredible expe- “Positive and meaning- Award presented by James (865)6379711. Lee Landers and Chad Pennington. rience for these children,” ful opportunities like this Brown of CBS Sports’ The PAGE A2 The Knoxville Focus December 23, 2013 - January 5, 2014 Inskip Rezoning Focus on the Law Powers of Attorney Passes A Power of Attor- principal. The Powers of attorney may for healthcare decisions. Continued from page 1 ney (“POA”) is a doc- attorney in fact also be durable. The POA This person must obviously Sheila Wittke and Jim provide pharmacy ben- ument that autho- has a duty to ade- must have precise language be someone you trust and Idol to the Board of efit management for rizes someone quately account in it to make it a durable someone who knows your Directors of Communi- the city workers com- to make certain to the principal or power of attorney. The value wishes. The statute con- ty Television. pensation program, decisions on your to any legal repre- in a durable power of attor- trolling durable powers of They also recognized with the cost estimat- behalf. Depend- sentative of the ney is that it continues to attorney for healthcare has and honored retir- ed at $275,000. ing upon the word- principal appoint- be valid even after the prin- very specific requirements By Sharon ing Deputy Fire Chief Councilman Dan ing of the POA, this Frankenberg, ed by the principal cipal becomes incompe- for content and how the doc- Roger Byrd for 40 Brown said that pas- authority can be Attorney at Law or the court (like tent. Without a valid dura- ument must be witnessed. years of service. Chief sage of another reso- related to finances, a conservator.) ble power of attorney, an Not having a durable power Stan Sharp spoke in lution, for a bus shelter property, or even Without specific incompetent person cannot of attorney for healthcare honor of Chief Byrd in his neighborhood, healthcare decisions. The authorization in the POA doc- conduct business or make may also require the bring- and Mayor Madeline “was badly needed.” person giving the authori- ument, he or she should not decisions.