The pretzel is named from the Latin word brachiatus meaning “having branch-like arms.”
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Visions Magazine Cover and special events. His work During a phone conversation At Visions Magazine, we work photo is by Jim Brown, a is published regularly in print I (the publisher) had with Jim really hard to only bring your contract photographer with media and websites includ- seeking permission to use his local content from area columnists and from those wonUSA TODAY Sports Imphoto as our front cover for derful people we send out on ages. Pictured is TenAugust, he admitted that, assignment. nessee Volunteer Wide “I pray before each game Receiver Marquez North that God will put me in the Now it’s your turn to help us catching a touchdown right position on the field put together our first pass against the Georto capture a great photo.” ever recipe gia Bulldogs during the I would say Jim’s prayers c o o k b o o k 2013 season game. This were answered this day, for our Nophoto was voted “USA not only did he capture this vember isToday Best Sports Photo awesome shot of Marquez sue, just a of 2013”. North’s diving catch but he mere five also later captured a Geor- (5) months A resident of Nashville, gia diving catch touchdown away. TN, Jim picked up his first pass attempt in the same We (YOU) have our camera in the third grade spot. work cut out for us. We need as part of his Boy Scout activities. Photography Jim provides photographic to you to dig through all of became his first love. services to a variety of your old (and new) recipes to During his fifty year phoclients. Although his em- help us compile this issue. tographic career he has phasis has been on sports photographed a myriad of ing ESPN, Sports Illustrated, the last few years he enjoys We would love to have mom’s subjects including US Presi- USA Today and many other shooting anything that re- Chess Bar, Uncle Willy’s Chili, Aunt Sue’s Irish Tea Biscuits, dents, major news events, national and international quires him to stand behind a Cousin Joe’s BBQ... I think entertainers, sporting events publications. camera. Visit Jim’s website you get the idea... (professional and collegiate) and www.jimbrownphoto.com
We also welcome and will be soliciting recipes from not only individuals but also restaurants, church groups, etc. As you might imagine, We run a real risk of messing things up on our side which would really make us look pretty bad. :) No one likes an incomplete receipe or the wrong chemistry for their creations, so we need to set some ground rules for recipe submission. 1. Please submit your recipe(s) under one of the following categories; Appetizers, Meats, Sides, Desserts, Beverages (non-alcoholic). 2. Include your name, phone (See ‘Recipes’ on page 43)
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The most valuable nutrients of the potato are in the skin.
Are You Ready for Some Football? The Annual Football issue has Visions Magazine on the local arrived!! We have football scene some ten years ago previews to wet your appetite and I am forever grateful for for Friday Night his knowledge Lights, Saturof the game, inday Tailgating depth research, and Sunday connections to Armchair Quararea coaches terbacking. / players and persistence in We have prechasing down views of the the right people upcoming Unifor the right tidversity of Tenbit of informanessee Voluntion to make his teers, the Tenforecasts very nessee Titans, insightful. each Anderson County High School includ- This year our football previews ing; Anderson County High, are scattered, covered and Clinton, Oak Ridge and Oliver chunked within our pages beSprings. Also included are ginning “first” on page 8 with area schools of interest includ- the Maryville Rebels... Now ing; Farragut, Maryville, Pow- if that doesn’t stoke your fire ell, Hardin Valley, Coalfield, for football I don’t really know Kingston and Karns. what will. Enjoy. Now a little about Billy. - Chris Keever, A special thanks to Billy Dyke Publisher. for once again providing our football previews. This is the Billy Dyke is a native Knox10th year Billy has worked villian. He graduated from to provide our readers great Bearden High School in 1977 preseason coverage. Billy and from the University of Tenhas truly been a “God Send” nessee in ’83 with a degree in to Visions Magazine. Most Communications Broadcastnewspapers can’t afford to ing. He has spent most of his provide the in-depth cover- career in media with stints age that Billy so craftfully and both on-air and in advertiseagerly provides each year for ing sales at WATO radio Oak us. His work was really instru- Ridge where he was radio mental in helping to establish color man and then play-
by-play announcer for the Lamar Outdoor Advertising in Wildcats football and boys Knoxville. and girls basketball teams in 1983-84. He also worked covering local sports at “The Oak Ridger” newspaper and was assistant sports director at WTVK TV-26. Billy was Assistant General Manager of the Knoxville Blue Jays/ Smokies from 1988-94. Then was an account executive at WVLT TV 8, WTNZ Fox 43 and even published his own preseason high school football magazine “The East Tennessee Prep Football Preview” from 2004-06. Billy is married to Lisa Dyke of Fort Walton Beach, Florida and lives in West Knoxville. He has a daughter (Jessica) living in Chattanooga and son (William) who is a pilot in the USAF living currently in Cheyenne, Wyoming with his wife Kala. Billy currently works as an account executive at
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If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:8-9
Cleveland spelled backwards is “DNA level C.”
Tickets on sale for the Free Medical Clinic’s Atomic Blast Tickets are now on sale for the Atomic Blast, Oak Ridge’s one of a kind event that promises to put an extra dose of “fun” in the fundraiser for the Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge (FMCOR)! The event is set for Saturday August 16, 2014 in the Parish Life Center of St. Mary’s Church located at 327 Vermont Avenue in Oak Ridge.
located at 116 East Division Road (behind Zaxby’s) in Oak Ridge.
Hours are Monday 8:30-4:00, Tuesday through Thursday 7:30-3:30, and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. To purchase tickets by mail, make checks payable to the Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge and send to 116 East Division Rd., Oak Ridge, TN The evening will include din- 37830. Please put Atomic ner, dancing to live music, Blast tickets on the memo line. live and silent auctions, and a Celebrity Dance Contest. FMCOR provides free medical Guests can enjoy watch- care to residents of Anderson, ing the fun loving, commu- Roane and Morgan counties nity spirited couples who have who do not have medical been selected to be contes- insurance and can’t afford to tants! Included with wine and pay for care. Since opening beer for purchase will be the in January, 2010 nearly 3500 new “Atomic Blast Signature patients have been seen in Drink.” Dress is casual but 17,000 visits. The average attendees are invited to get number of patients’ visits per all decked out in neon colors. month now numbers more than 600. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased on line at www. For additional info about the fmcor.org. Click on the Atomic Atomic Blast or FMCOR call Blast tab. They are also avail- (865) 483-3904 or visit on line able at the FMCOR office at www.fmcor.org.
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Temptations Revue Sat., August 9 a Rolling Stone.” An August concert by the purchased online. Temptations Revue will kick off the fundraising cam- The Temptations Revue will All proceeds will be directed to the revitalization effort to revamp and restore Blankenship Field/Jack Armstrong Stadium to a world class facilty. Organizers are promoting the show through local media. Information on ticket sales is available at www. TemptationsRevueORHS. eventbrite.com. “This may be the most exciting thing that has ever happened in Oak Ridge since the developing of the atomic bomb in 1943,” organizers said. paign to revitalize Blankenship Field and Jack Armstrong Stadium (Jackson Square) into a world-class facility, organizers said. The Saturday, August 9 concert will be in the Oak Ridge High School Auditorium located at 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge. It’s sponsored by the Oak Ridge Quarterback Club. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets must be
perform Motown hits like “My Girl,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” “Get Ready,” “Just My Imagination,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “I Wish It Would Rain,” and “Papa Was
Those who can’t make it to the event or want to make a donation can visit http:// blankenshipfielddonations. eventbrite.com.
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The HeART of Our Community With the summer almost behind us and our vacation suitcases stowed away in the attic, our kids hate to hear those three words beginning most television commercials “back to school”. But if your kids were truly honest they would say that they have missed their friends and are ready for the challenges and rewards that a new school year brings. This year I begin my 28th year as an art teacher at Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge. In that time, I have seen how much our community supports the arts in
our children’s education. That tradition continues in the many opportunities we as adults have to participate or view an exhibit or a performance. Recently, I had the good fortune to attend the Oak Ridge Playhouse production of 1776. I came away not only enjoying the fine acting but also relating more to the history of how our country was created. It’s the summer of 1776, and the American nation is ready to declare independence from England - if only our founding fathers
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Jim Dodson can agree to it! The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid musical life as human faces are put on the men behind the national icons. John Adams (Jeff Eberting), Thomas Jefferson (Will Stone), and Benjamin Franklin (Dan Maxwell) performed exceptionally as they attempted to convince John Dickinson (Tony Cedeno) and other members of the second Continental Congress to vote “Yea” in this funny, insightful, and compelling musical comedy. As Adams and others persist in stepping toward democracy, I gained real insight into how difficult it might of been to take a stand where life and liberty were at stake. This production was one of the finest melding of personalities and talents I have had the opportunity to see. Looking
ahead to the next Playhouse production. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike takes the stage – August 22-31. Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house, in this deliriously funny and hugely entertaining look at the absurdity and the dangers of human folly. Contains mature themes so leave the kids at home for this one. Performance Schedule: 8/22 and 8/23 at 8pm; 8/24 at 2pm; 8/28 thru 8/30 at 8pm; 8/31 at 2pm. For more information or to order Playhouse tickets visit www.orplayhouse.com or call 865-482-9999. At the Oak Ridge Art Center, “Tickle Me Pink” will be in the galleries through August 10. The galleries will close on August 11 for preparation of “Open Show 2014 which
is the Art Center’s annual juried exhibition for all artists of any media. Work entered must be original to the artist, have been created in the past three years, and must be accompanied with a completed entry application and fee. There are no size restrictions. Entry dates are Wednesday through Friday, August 13, 14 and 15, from 9 AM to 5 PM and on Saturday, August 16, from 1 to 4 PM. To receive a prospectus with entry form, artists are encouraged to go to the Art Center’s website or call the Art Center. The juror will be Joseph Mella, Museum of Fine Art Director at Vanderbilt University. “Open Show 2014” opens to the public on Friday, September 12, and will continue through Sunday, November 2. The Opening Reception will be from 7 to 9 PM with a Gallery Talk at 6:30 PM and the Awards Presentation at 7 PM. Awards available for the exhibition total more than $2,500. Also,in conjunction with “Open Show 2014”, the Hot Pots/Cool Art Public Raku (See ‘Arts’ on page 65)
100 times easier to blow up than a child’s toy balloon.
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8th Annual Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival is Sept. 27 Eighth annual event honors legacy of Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong The seventh annual Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival celebrates the legacy of musician, artist and raconteur Howard Armstrong on Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Cove Lake State Park in Caryville, Tenn. Admission is free, but a $2 per person or $5 per family donation is requested to help offset the cost of the festival and maintain its “no admission” status for the whole community.
The event, which draws approximately 8,000 attendees each year, features two stages of live music, food and craft vendors, children’s entertainment and activities, an art competition for amateur artists, and a judged quilt competition. The festival is named for and inspired by African American musician and artist Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong (1909-2003), who grew up poor in Campbell County and became one of the nation’s finest string-band musicians
as well as a painter, story- Fans of the festival are invited teller and master of foreign to attend the East Tennessee languages. He, his brother History Fair on Saturday, August 16, in downtown Knoxville. Festival organizers the Campbell Culture Coalition will have a booth in Krutch Park, and “Sweet Old Song,” the documentary about Howard Armstrong, will screen at the Bijou Theatre at 2 p.m. Admission to the festival and the screenings is free. The Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival is a project of the Roland Armstrong and Carl Campbell Culture Coalition Martin were the Tennessee (CCC), a non-profit organizaChocolate Drops, one of the tion whose mission is to enmost well known bands to hance the artistic and cultural record at the St. James Hotel opportunities of the citizenry, in downtown Knoxville in the preserve the culturally sig1930s. Howard is the subject nificant past, and support the of two documentary films: artistic and cultural talents of 1985’s Louie Bluie by Ter- our youth who are our future. ry Zwigoff, and Sweet Old Song, which aired on PBS Musical Entertainment in 2002 as part of the POV Music entertainment includes series. Armstrong’s obituary live music from the Armstrong appeared in The New York Legacy Trio, The Revelers, Times. The Beelers, The John Myers Band, Kukuly & the Gypsy Fuego, The Bearded, Carpetbag Singers and Sparky and Rhonda Rucker. (See the September issue for complete band listings and performer bios)
are $10 per entry for adults and $5 per entry for youth, payable at the time of submission. The competition is open to all amateur artists (any artist whose primary source of income is not derived from sales of his or her art). Age categories are: Adults: age 19 and above; Teen: age 14 to 18; and Youth: not yet 14. Quilt competition Quilters may enter their quilts
Crafts vendors Craft booth vendor fee is $60. The deadline for vendor applications is September 8. Craft vendor application: http://louiebluie.org/ vendor-application/ Food vendors Food vendor fees: $150 for commercial vendors; $100 for home caterers; $50 for nonprofit/churches. Food vendor application: http://louiebluie.org/louie-bluie-food-vendor-applic/ The deadline for vendor applications is September 8. Art competition Submissions for visual art judging will be accepted Thursday, September 25, at the Cove Lake State Park Pavilion/Recreation Building. Fees
(See ‘Louie’ on page 15)
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2014 Maryville Rebels Preview White, Nick White
Maryville Rebels Colors: Red & Black District: 4 Class: AAAAAA Head Coach: George Quarles Years at School: 16th Record at School: 208-14 Total Years Coaching: 26th Overall Coaching Record: 208-14 Assistant Coaching Staff: David Ellis, Jim Gaylor, Derek Hunt, Joe Robinette, Jeremy Russell, Ricky Upton, Brandon Waters, Mike
I know it sounds like a broken record but the Maryville Rebels football program racked up yet another State Championship last season with a spotless 15-0 record. Some thought the move to Class 6A might impede the Rebels run of titles but that has not happened. Don’t think for one minute the folks over in Blount County take their Championships for granted either at Alcoa or Maryville. That goes especially for long time head coach George Quarles, who raced past the 200 win mark a year ago to finish the season with a 20814 career coaching record. “2013 was a special year for sure,” said Quarles. “Our kids played at a high level the entire season. I don’t think we could have played much
better.”
“Our youth programs are great along with our middle school This writer has been asked program. They have played a big part in our success,” said the Coach. “I also think there is something special about a 2014 Maryville Maryville kid. They believe Rebels Schedule they are going to win and be August successful. I also believe our 22 Webb H kids are extremely coachable and they do a great job 29 Alcoa H of focusing on the process September of getting better each day 4 Knox West A whether it is in the weight 12 Open room in the off season or on 19 Hardin Valley A the practice field.” 26 Sevier Co. H October Bad news for opponents 3 Heritage H in 2014! Maryville ain’t going anywhere as the vast 10 Lenoir City H majority of the team returns 17 William Blount A intact to wreak more havoc 24 Bearden A on Friday nights. “We lost 31 Farragut H Shawn Prevo, John Garrett our quarterback and and I have seen others ask via Cody Carroll from last year’s various outlets what is the real team,” said Quarles. “That is secret to the Rebels’ unbeliev- a lot of touchdowns that are able run of Championships. gone. You have to wonder
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke where the production is going to come from, which running back is going to step up, which receiver? Hopefully our new quarterback will be as productive as he was at receiver a year ago. There are always questions going into each season about how the team will mesh and come together.” Maryville will have to replace all that scoring but moving Tyler Vaught (6’2” 170) to QB from receiver is a move his coach anticipates will go well. Vaught is a senior and was a big play maker under the bright lights last season as he snared 23 passes for 352 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also rushed 18 times for 211 yards and another score. Obviously he is a great athlete and will be a good runner. If he is accurate with the passing game the Rebels offense (See ‘Rebels’ on page 9)
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Rebels (Continued from page 8) will go! Gone is thoroughbred running back Shawn Prevo but there is a camp full of Rebel running backs looking for their chance to shine. Senior Jaylen Burgess (5’11” 215) is a burly bruising back. Burgess barreled for 795 yards on 116 carries and 11 end zone scampers last season. Fellow senior Dylan Shinsky (5’8” 170) added a couple of touchdowns. Both are threats in the passing game as well. Junior Tyler Zwolinski (5’6” 170) will get an opportunity as well as junior Joel Hopkins (6’0” 170), who got 30 carries for 129 yards and a touchdown. Three sophomores are battling for carries. They are Evan Porter (5’11” 190), Jordan Ervin (5’6” 170) and Cameron Russell (5’9” 160). There is no lack of depth at running back for sure. According to coach Quarles wide receiver is a concern with the loss of Cody Carroll. Junior Kelby Brock (6’1” 165) will be a go-to pass catcher after hauling in 31 aerials for 533 yards and 9 touchdowns last season. Junior Brian Tillery (5’10” 175) grabbed 10 balls for 114 yards while junior tight end Bryce Miller (6’4” 210) returns as a big play threat after making 14 catches for 253 yards and four touchdowns. Sounds like a pretty decent group of receivers. The offensive line will be sturdy…and large! Senior Clay Strawn (6’0” 200) is the anchor at center. Juniors Lakin McCall (6’3” 280) at left guard and Wes Ferguson (6’3” 300) at right guard are a mountain of trouble. Outside at tackle will find senior behemoth John Watts (6’3” 270) on the left side and Senior Matt Howard (6’0” 220) on the right. Junior Cameron Malone (6’2” 245) and senior Brandt Sloan (5’10” 290) are capable reserves and will see significant action. Maryville will also have the
luxury of trotting out an outstanding kicker when needed. Junior Luke Orren (6’0” 150) returns after a sterling sophomore campaign. He was only 32 of 33 on PAT’s and 3 of 3 on field goals and oh by the way averaged 38.6 yards on 22 punts. The dude has a big leg and is accurate! Defensively, Maryville returns the entire front seven to their 4-3 alignment. Senior defensive end Dylan Jackson (6’6” 250) is a terror coming off the edge and is athletic enough to chase down plays to the opposite side. Jackson participated in 81 total tackles, 8 for loss, a couple of sacks and stole an interception as well. Jackson joined Butch Jones Tennessee Volunteers as a verbal commitment early in the spring. The rest of the line ain’t a picnic for opponents led by returning tackles Richie Koons (6’3” 280), a senior and Kyle Withrow (6’2” 255) who is a junior. Koons ripped into 66 tackles while Withrow strong armed his way to 64 stops. This is a very active tandem. Talented sophomore Matt Young (6’2” 205) steps into a starting role after garnering significant playing time a year
ago. Junior Elijah Davis (5’11” 210) is coming and will see action at end along with perhaps Brandt Sloan. Sophomore Isaac Keller (6’4” 215) will be a factor at end along with junior Colton Murrell (5’11” 235) at tackle. Good gracious all the Maryville linebackers are back after big seasons. Seniors Ethan Dudley (6’1” 210) and Dylan Shinsky return. Dudley recorded 73 tackles while Shinsky roamed the field to the tune of 105 tackles and also stepped in to pick off two errant passes. Sophomore upstart T.D. Blackmon (6’0” 200) was even more active as he ambushed 120 ball carriers in an outstanding freshman season. Tyler Zwolinski and Jordan Ervin will spell the starters from time to time as top back ups. The secondary is a work in progress after graduation took its toll. Senior Paul Bristol (6’0” 170) will be one of the cornerbacks. Junior Drake Martin (5’9” 19) will play the opposite side. Senior Blake Henderson (6’0” 180) and junior Josh Yoakum should be the safeties. All these guys earned valuable playing time
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a year ago so they will not be awed by increased roles this season. Cameron Russell and Evan Porter will be in the mix in the defensive backfield.
said Coach Quarles. “Games are an event. We have great fan support from both the student body and community.” Quarles closes with an invitation. “If you haven’t been to Maryville on a Friday night, come check us out.” Been there done that and it is something, the big leagues of high school gridiron power in the State of Tennessee. Check it out indeed! The schedule is tough but no matter!
Maryville’s Rebels are coming off another unbeaten State Championship season. They lost some great players but there is plenty more quality players where those guys came from. By now everyone knows it is a unique place to play high school football at Shields Stadium/Jim Renfro Prediction: 10-0 (Until someField. “Friday nights are spe- body beats ‘em I won’t change cial at Maryville High School,” the outlook)
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Rock star Billy Idol was christened William Broad.
2014 Kingston Yellow Jackets Preview Years at School: 2nd Record at School: 0-10 Total Years Coaching: 8th Overall Coaching Record: NA Assistant Coaching Staff: Brent Kelley, Stephen Plemons, Les Jones, Bob Johnson, Ritchie Wilheight, Shawn Wichert They have been playing high school football in Kingston since 1909. Last year had to Kingston be one of the worst in school history. Longtime head coach Yellow Jackets Vic King retired a couple of Colors: Orange & Navy Blue years ago and young Blair District: 3 Harrison was hired as his reClass: AA placement. Harrison departed Head Coach: Brian Pankey after a single season leaving
the program in a lurch. Alumnus Brian Pankey was hired from Austin-East and inherited a depleted roster. An unhappy 0-10 campaign followed. This is a tradition rich, proud football program that has had tremendous support through the years.
intensity and pride no matter the results. The kids are hungry but inexperienced. We started five freshmen last year. We have good team speed. The players are wanting to turn it around and get back to competing each Friday night. We have a lot of good young players coming back from last The good news is Pankey, the year and coming up to the team and community are look- varsity roster.” ing forward to a Yellow Jacket football revival. “We are work- Kingston will operate out of ing really hard to put the “K” the 4-3 on defense and has back in Kingston,” said Coach a decent outlook according to Pankey before the start of fall their coach. “Our secondary camp. “As a former player, I is very experienced and athhave stressed our tradition letic. We have a solid group and pride of Kingston Football. of linebackers but the defenWe will compete and play with sive line is undersized,” said
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke coach Pankey. Eight starters are back on defense for the Yellow Jackets. The big fellas up front might be undersized to a degree, but they have been through the wars and are ready to get after it. Senior Zack Redden (5’10” 215) will one of the defensive ends along with junior Bret Plemons (6’3” 200). Plemons has the wing span to make opposing quarterbacks change their throwing lanes. Seniors Thomas McGill (5’11” 230) and rugged Nick Bryant (5’11” 190) will be the tackles. This is a solid group. The linebackers should be stout! Senior Parker Johnston (6’2” 190) is capable of chasing plays all over the field. Junior Riley Adcock (6’0” 220) is a head hunter along with junior Austin Davis (5’11” 225). These guys are nasty and will be fun to watch. Senior Malcolm Lane (6’0” 215) has earned plenty of playing time at linebacker as well. Coach Pankey is very encouraged by his returning starters in the secondary and expects them to play well and have a big impact covering passes. Senior Logan Jones (6’0” 170) is a quality athlete and is ready for a big final season for the Yellow Jackets. Senior Michael Daley (5’9” 160) has the quickness to cover receivers. Junior Preston Edmonds (5’8” 150) is tough as a pine knot as he comes up to provide run support as a strong safety. Talented freshman Matt Spellman (5’8” 160) has a bright future at the opposite corner. Junior Devan Miller (5’11” 175) and sophomore Ryan Borum (5’10” 160) will rotate in as key reserves and play on special teams. On offense, Coach Pankey likes his Pistol Veer attack. (See ‘Kingston’ on page 11)
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Kingston (Continued from page 10) “Our skill guys are very athletic,” said the Coach. “We have good overall speed but the offensive line is young and
inexperienced. Seven starters Paul Bolden (6’3” 180). “In are back and accustomed to order for our offense to move the unique offensive scheme. the ball the quarterback has got to make the right reads,” The triggerman at quarterback said Coach Pankey. “Bolden with the key job of reading is a pretty physical guy and a the defense in order to de- good runner and makes great termine who gets the ball is decisions operating our veer
Visions Magazine, August 2014, Page 11 offense. He isn’t going to pass the ball for 300 yards but we like him in this offense. He has really grown up a lot for us.”
runner. He ducks his head and is hard nosed. He is the guy we will give the ball to on third and one,” said Coach Pankey. Preston Lining up at Edmunds 2014 Kingston running back has earned Yellow Jackets for Kingston significant is an underc a r r i e s Schedule ground hive August throughout full of Yelthe season 29 Grace Christian A low Jackets. as another September Sophomore quality back. 5 Scott Co. H speedster Michael Dal12 Rockwood H Maurice e y, D e v a n 19 Alcoa A Lane (5’10” Miller and 25 Lenoir City A 185) is the Matt Spellh o m e r u n October man will be threat. “Lane in the mix as 3 Catholic H is our most runners as 10 Loudon H explosive well. 17 Sequoyah H player,” said 24 Sweetwater A his coach. On the odd 31 CAK A “He runs a occasion legit 4.5 and when Kingsis a hoss! He can take it to ton does go airborne, Bolden the house at any time.” Senior will look down the field for Rhett Jones (5’11” 190) has wide receiver Brett Plemons. his own running style as a full- This guy has good hands and back according to his coach. (See ‘Kingston’ on page 62) “Rhett is an old school power
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A male pig is a boar. A female pig is a sow. A baby pig is a piglet.
Trial by Combat & Ordeal, Dueling and Rules There’s a long history of how disputes are settled besides the law. Law has evolved in the wake of all the carnage. The law after all consists of various rules that people try to apply under various situation to bring some order with reduced pain. Lets take a peek back through time…but first a little story to sort of kick things off. Tennessee Three Kick Rule A Philadelphia lawyer visited East Tennessee to duck hunt. He raised his twelve gauge shot gun and shot a duck right of the sky. But the duck feel onto a field on the other side of the fence. The lawyer climbed over the fence and started to pick up the duck when an old farmer drives up on his old tractor and scowled at him. “What are you doing in my field.” The lawyer answer, “I sot the duck and it fell in your filed and I’m getting it. “
Don’t touch that duck.”
Legal The attorney looks at the old farmer and says, “I want you to know that you’re talking to the best trial lawyer in the United States. If you don’t let me get this duck, I’ll sue you and take everything you own.” crotch of the barrister’s groin and drops him to his knees. The old farmer spits on the ground and says, “apparently, The farmer’s second kick is you’re ignorant about how we round house to his head. The settle these dispute in Tennes- lawyer gasps for breath. see. We settle them with the Three Kick Rule.” The lawyer is dazed on all fours. The farmer’s third kick “What is the Three Kick Rule?” strikes him right in his rear— Asked the litigator. The old he’s hurled into the mire of farmer says, “Well, because a hog pen. the dispute occurs on my land, first I kick you three times and The lawyer summons all then you kick me three times his strength, crawls out with and so on-- back forth--until oozing manure all over him. someone gives up.” He straightens up and says, “Okay you old fart; now it’s The attorney looks at the old my turn.” farmer and decides that he can easily take the old codger. So he agrees to settle things through the local custom.
The old farmer shouts. “This The older farmer climbs down is my property. That duck’s on from his rusty tractor. His my land. You’re trespassing. first kick lands squarely to the
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The old Tennessee farmer leans against his tractor, raises both of his arms, smiles and says, “I give up. You win. You can have your durn duck.” Not Perfect Today in America we often take for granted the concept of a fair a trial under the rules of law based on due process with an impartial judge or jury to try the case. It hasn’t always been that way and even today,
sometimes it seems unfair particularly if you’re the one getting kicked in the behind. i With live television and instant reporting, we often are witnesses ourselves to miscarriages of justice somewhere in the world and sometimes in the United States. There are many safeguards in the present system of trials that attempt to correct some of the (See ‘Trial’ on page 24)
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Hail is not seasonal. It can occur at any time during the year.
The Singing, Sewing Carol Ostrom In the photograph that accompanies this article, you see the Artist of the Month, Carol Ostrom holding a guitar, so you probably can surmise that she plays guitar. You may also notice the pretty flowered fabric slip cover, which serves as a sweat guard, covering part of the instrument she holds and assume that she likes to decorate with beautiful fabric pieces. But what this photograph does not tell you is that Carol also sings when playing that guitar. And not only that, she writes the songs she sings and plays. And not only that, she made the sweat guard you see here and that it is a sample of the vast quilting and sewing crafts she has
available at the Appalachian Arts Crafts Center. Carol is the perfect picture of the modern-day Appalachian artist. She was not only born and raised in Tennessee, but her talents are home-grown: she learned sewing at her mother ’s knee and music from growing up singing in her church choir. Her musical influences include Loretta Lynn, Emmy Lou Harris, and Dolly Parton. As a crafter, she has taken her place on the time line of Appalachian quilters that stretches back to the first mountain settlers. Carol has even contributed to the history of our region
ternoons an outdoor entertain- audience members to sing with them. It has been a sucArtist of the ment treat. cessful and favorite activity Month The second venue to catch that is actually a fundraiser. a Carol performance is at Audience members can make Melissa The Paulette Volunteer Fire a donation and the long-time Department at 451 Highway participants sell baked goods Bishop 61 West in Maynardville, Ten- and all the proceeds go to the by working for a number of nessee. For the past seven fire department. years at The Museum of Carol has plans for Appalachia as an office her crafts. She is curassistant to John Rice rently working on a Erwin. During her time CD of children’s muthere, she became one of sic and she is lookthe musical guests who ing into the art of the played classic country for batik fabrics for her visitors to the museum. quilting. She is also constructing her own She has been a juried-in website, which should artist, both visually and be up and running musically, at the Appalasoon: www.quiltsnchian Arts Crafts Center tunes.com. Having a since 2003 and still sells place on the history her CD’s and quilted of Appalachian artists’ items there today. Carol timeline, means growpresents her eye for aesing and changing as thetics by mixing fabrics the line stretches into with colors that enhance the future. and complement each other and patterns that work together and flow. This years, Carol has been a part If you would like to contact harmony appears in her quilts, of the jam session that takes Carol about her work or pot holders, wall hangings, place every Monday night. performances, email her at purses, lap quilts, bed run- It is a casual event where singnsew@rocketmail.com ners, rice bags (for heating up musicians lead with their own or call the Appalachian Arts and laying over sore muscles), performances and then invite Crafts Center at 494-9854. and of course guitar sweat guards. Carol’s CD’s are a mix of oldtime ballads and her original songs played in the classic country style, and are available at The Center. She says the CD’s do not sell as well as her quilts, simply because people can see the quilts and know they like them right away. However, with CD’s, people like to hear the music before they buy. There are a couple of places where you can hear Carol play live. One is at Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Turkey Creek, located at 11661 Parkside Drive. On Sundays, between 5:30 and 7:00, Carol will be bringing her acoustic performance to the patio of the fun and casual sandwich shop making summer Sunday af-
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A rawhide with the hair removed by soaking it in water and lye is called a parfleche.
Hibachi Pizza of Oliver Springs Dine-in or carry-out; either enjoyable meal at Hibachi way you win when having an Pizza located at 526 E. Tri Restaurant County Blvd. next to Motor Review Maxx Auto Sales in Oliver Springs. It’s Pizza just the way Robert you want it; hot, tasty and full of all the goodies your taste Goodman buds desire...they’ll make it Your Way! Crossno and Michael Pfeiffer, the owners. Their doors Hibachi Pizza has the same opened for business around menu as their Oak Ridge the middle of July, and they’re location (Hibachi Burgers) going strong serving noneexcept they’re serving Pizza but-the-best Pizza, Burgers, along with all the other items Sandwiches and Desserts to offered on the menu. Haven’t all local patrons who desire the time to stop by and grab a a great meal. And prices; if bite—just give them a call and you can’t afford to eat at their it’s their delight to deliver your establishment, I suggest you request in Oak Ridge, Oliver grab a loaf of bread, a packSprings, Coalfield or Marlow. age of bologna and head for And the food—take this ole’ the house because that’s the country-boy’s advice and give only way you’ll get a cheaper them a try. If I say they’ve got meal! great food...it’s a fact! Pizza at Hibachi Pizza doesn’t Serving great vittles is an ev- get any better. Get the Pizza eryday occurrence for Darian of your dreams made just the way you request with either Pepperoni, sausage, Chicken, Ham, Hamburger and Bacon, or just put them ALL on your Pizza. Makes no never-mind to these people. Their only desire is to have you content when you leave so you’ll be back for more. And, come back for more...you will! Also, Specialty Pizzas are a favorite among patrons. Cheese lovers, Veggie, Pepperoni
and just plan meat lovers ALL enjoy ordering one of these babies—delicious is the only way to describe their Pizzas. And ALL Pizzas come in three sizes, 12” 14 & the whopping 16” size Pizzas.
Beef” when you bit into this burger! The fries were just as pleasant-tasting as the burger with just the right amount of crunch; not burnt, not raw, but just right!
If you’re wondering whether Say, if you’re in a hurry just there’s more to this place than
give them a buzz, place your order and it will be ready when Pizza, Burgers and fries...you you arrive. But don’t forget, bet. I had a plate of what’s called, “The Combo”. It conthey do delivery too!!! sisted of chicken & beef along Not only did I try the Pizza, with fried onions and rice, a hardy size Hibachi Burger and about the tastiest sauce was devoured during my visit. I’ve ever encountered. WOW, Well, most of it...what a mon- is all I can say. You’ve got a ster it was. I’ll admit it’s been choice of two meats included a long time since I’ve had with this meal. Chicken, beef, such a meal on a bun. Be as- shrimp or vegetables. Here sured, I can honestly say, you again, you’ll definitely get your won’t be asking “Where’s The (See ‘Hibachi’ on page 15)
About 40 novae erupt in our galaxy each year. I should mention that the décor within this eatery is easy on the eyes; a nice modern (Continued from page 14) touch that adds to your visit. money’s worth. A real clean environment is their motto and you’ll notice And salads; there’s chicken, that the second you enter the beef, shrimp or tofu salad if business. you’re a light-kind-of-meal person. Tell them what you I’ve bounced around the menu desire and your wish is their a little to give you an idea command. of what these people serve their patrons on a daily basis. A few of the regular sandWeather it’s Monday or Satwiches are listed below, and ALL are mouth-watering to say the least. The Bacon cheese Burger, BBQ, Chili, Mushroom Swiss, Turkey, Veggie, Titan and Wildcat Burger are available upon request. Of course, ALL are served to your liking. Throw in a huge order of fries and you’re ready for the day.
Hibachi
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Visions Magazine, August 2014, Page 15 urday any day is a great day to give Hibachi Pizza in Oliver Springs a try. And remember, (Continued from page 7) if I say they have quality great tasting food at affordable for the festival judging & exhibprices...count on it! Stop by, or it Wednesday, September 24, from 10 am. to 6 p.m. at The call for delivery TODAY! Quilt Patch, 2221 Jacksboro Hours of operation: Monday- Pike (Food City Center) LaFollette, TN. Fee per quilt is Thursday, 3pm to 9pm. Friday $10. Full quilt entry rules are & Saturday, 3pm to 10pm. posted at http://louiebluie.org/ louie-bluie-quilt-show-entry/. Delivery time-frame: Any time they’re open. (865) 435-1881 For more info, visit Louiebluie.org or call the Campbell Co. Chamber of Commerce at 423-566-0329.
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The little bits of paper left over when holes are punched in data cards or tape are called “chad.”
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Perspective: Seeing Both the Forest and the Trees You have heard the expression, “You can’t see the forest for the trees.” This usually is interpreted to mean, “You are so close to the situation that you cannot see the big picture.” Having the ability to see the forest AND the trees is a much more healthy and balanced perspective.
clouds sweeping the bright blue background, coupled with the gentle breeze tickling our cheeks made for one of those moments you want to freeze in time and put it in a bottle. From the overlooks we could see the undulating curvature of the earth’s spine. Ridges and valleys crisscrossed over one another. The ones in the far distance melded together in a light blue haze on the horizon. The ones closer up revealed different sections of evergreens and hardwoods and softwoods. Depending on your perspective, you could indeed see both the forest and the trees!
This year on vacation my wife and I traveled into North Carolina by the Cherohala Skyway. We pulled off on a couple of overlooks to drink in the majestic sweep and panoramic view of the mountains. We could see back into Tennessee where we had come from. It was a clear day and the visibility was much farther than normal. The crystal blue sky, the wispy cirrus On our way further into North
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Poems are made by fools like But only God can make a Spiritually me, tree. Speaking As we hiked the trail to the Dr. Curtis memorial, we saw some of McClane the virgin trees that still are standing, giants having esCarolina, we visited the caped the teeth of the saw Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. He is famous for the poem, “Trees.” It is reproduced below:
no longer possible. We took pictures and stood beside some of those wooden centurions standing watch over our collective stewardship of land and forest. This memorial forest was named to honor the memory of Joyce Kilmer who was killed in WWI. It was deemed fitting that this parcel of land be dedicated in his honor because of his service and his poem. Many a school child over the decades has memorized this simple, yet profound ode to the humble tree.
I THINK that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth The thing that is prest, Against stood out most the sweet earth’s for my wife and blade. Down in the forest myself was his connection flowing breast; trails we discovered that the A tree that looks at God all long range perspective was (See ‘Trees’ on page 43) day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear, A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain.
The Japanese word for chef, itamae, literally means “in front of the cutting board.”
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2014 Tennessee Titans Preview stop ringing.
Tennessee Titans Conference: AFC South Head Coach: Ken Whisenhunt. Years with Team: 1st Record with Team: 0-0 Mascot: T-Rac Stadium: LP Field, Nashville Seating Capacity: 69,143
I was at the Insurors of Tennessee Convention, working the convention floor with executive director Chuck Bidek. This day was going to be a lot of fun. Hanging out with Chuck and the Insurors staff in the morning. Lunch with long-time Insurors friends. Dinner with a lifelong friend. A good night’s sleep and home to begin the Titans’ bye week on Tuesday. The continual ringing of the phone changed all of that.
After Chuck and I finished our duties, I excused myself to check my phone. There On the morning of October 21, were over 20 missed calls in 2013, my cell phone would not less than an hour, most from
phone call. There was plenty time to think, to be thankful Voice of of and to remember some good the Titans stories. I did not know Mr. Adams well, but I will always Mike be appreciative that he gave a 30 year old the break of a Keith lifetime. I’m equally glad that one phone number at the he had the guts to move an Titans’ offices. I returned the NFL team to Tennessee. He call and got a quick was an original, a person who answer from one of did it all his way, on his own my colleagues who terms. And because of had shocking news: that, Bud Adams was Ti t a n s o w n e r always interesting and Bud Adams had fun to be around. passed away at the age of 90. As I crossed the TennesMr. Adams might see River have been older, but and got closhis presence was so er to Nashville, another big that it felt as if he thought hit: there would would go on forever. be change. Mr. Adams had owned the Chuck was the first perteam for 54 years and son with whom I shared he was only person to the information and his ever own it. Because response consisted of four the new owner would words: “You have to go.” He be different from Mr. Adwas 100% right. ams, there was no way that things would not be I had been at the convention different. for less than 10 hours, having arrived well after midnight fol- Mr. Adams’ final gift to the lowing our game on Sunday. franchise and its fans was a My bag was not even fully smooth plan of transition upon unpacked. But I gathered my his passing. His family would stuff, checked out and hit the take over and son-in-law Tomroad for home. my Smith was experienced and ready to take the helm. The drive was long and quiet, There would be no period of except for the occasional uncertainty, no lull. Tommy
Smith took charge days after an emotional service was held to honor Mr. Adams’ amazing life. And yes, there would be change. Mike Munchak found that when he was asked to make significant changes after the 2013 season ended with the Titans posting a 7-9 record. Munchak balked at what he was asked to do and parted ways with the franchise. The Titans beat out at least two other clubs for the head coaching services of Ken Whisenhunt. Whisenhunt became the first head coach in 30 years to join the organization with no ties to the fran(See ‘Titans’ on page 54)
Danish pastry in Denmark is known as Vienna bread — Wienerbrod, in Danish.
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“Will Nick Orlando Please Report to the Press Box?” Since football season is just around the corner, it seems appropriate to share a few football anecdotes. Here are a few published by Reader’s Digest.
My friend didn’t know Joe Montana from Joe Six-Pack so in all sincerity she extended her hand and said, “Hi. Irene. Minnesota.” – Roger Lee
Introductions. The night before she was to attend a celebrity golf tournament, my friend Irene went to a party in honor of the event. Several of the famous athletes who were playing in the tournament were at the door greeting guests. Among them was Joe Montana, the pro football Hall of Fame quarterback and Super Bowl winner. Shaking my friend’s hand, he said, “Hi! Joe Montana.”
Calling the Coach. As a high school football coach, I’m aware that student athletes tend to focus too much on sports. A fellow coach, Bob, was talking about one such player, who called him at home one night. When his wife informed the kid that Bob wasn’t home, he became frantic and said he had to speak to the coach right away. “Just calm down and I’ll have him call you as soon as he gets home,” the coach’s
My husband Dan DiGregorio coached football at Jefferson Judy Junior High with local legJabber end Nick Orlando for several years. Nick not only coached football, but also he taught Judy DiGregorio physical education and was the first driver education wife told him. “What’s your teacher in the school system. In addition, he coached number?” The flustered kid replied, tennis, track, cross country, soccer, and golf over “Three.” – Allan Floyd his career and was Petty Theft. Football playone of the ers at the high school first four where I worked Oak Ridgwere stealing ers to be inthe practice ducted into the jerseys, so Oak Ridge Hall of the coach orFame in 1986 when dered a set with the program began. “Property of Central High School” emblazoned on them. When the Nick was a colorful and enthefts continued, he ordered joyable character who was a new batch that had the very popular. He knew evimprint “Stolen from Central eryone and everyone knew High School.” But the jerseys him. I asked Danny Sutton, still kept disappearing. The who also coached football larceny finally stopped after he changed the wording to “Central High School 4th String.” – Hal Olsen ***
with Nick, how the custom began of announcing “Will Nick Orlando please report to the press box” at 7 PM before each Oak Ridge Wildcat home football game. Danny said they initially used the phrase to test the PA system instead of saying one, two, three. However, the first time the announcement was used, Oak Ridge scored so they continued saying it at every home game for good luck. Although Nick passed away in 1997, the custom continues today, and Nick’s memory lives on.
About the author... Judy Lockhart DiGregorio is a local humorist and speaker and the author of Life Among the Lilliputians, Memories of a Loose Woman, and Jest Judy (CD). This column is reprinted from Life Among the Lilliputians with permission of Celtic Cat Publishing.
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The official term for the pincerlike claw of a crab, lobster, or scorpion is a “chela.”
2014 Farragut Admirals Preview
Farragut Admirals Colors: Navy, Gray & White District: 4 Class: AAAAAA Head Coach: Eddie Courtney Years at School: 32 Record at School: 124-81 Total Years Coaching: 32 Overall Coaching Record: 124-81 Assistant Coaching Staff: Rusty Partin, Geoff Courtney, Joe Hassell, Rory Gibbs, Reese Browning, Ja-
son West, David Hawkins, captain of the Farragut navy. 270). Anchoring the Admiral Gerald Robinson, Chase “We should be right in the mix offensive line at center will be each Friday night again,” said junior Ben Hoffman (6’2” 220), Scott, Brian Milan who will also double as the long snapper. Sophomore The Farragut Admirals foot2014 Farragut Chance Bolen (5’11” 210) ball team experienced life in Admirals Schedule will be a guard while junior District 4-6A once again a Ambrose Bechtel (6’2” 210) year ago wading through a August will be the other tackle. Jugauntlet of opponents to the 22 Kingsport DB H nior Clay Jolley (6’2” 240) is tune of six wins. A first round 29 Oak Ridge A the sixth man and will play playoff loss left the Admirals September a ton! at sea with a 6-5 overall re5 Lenoir City H cord. Its tough to navigate 12 Fulton H The big uglies up front will through a schedule that an19 Knox West H be charged with the task of nually includes the likes of 26 Open protecting junior quarterback State Champion Maryville, Jacob Naumoff (5’11” 190) runner up in Class 5A Knox- October 3 Hardin Valley A from opposing defenses. ville West and Kingsport 10 Heritage A “Naumoff has been patient Dobyns-Bennett, but that’s and waited his turn to play,” the task at hand once again 17 Bearden H said Coach Courtney. “We as Farragut approaches the 24 William Blount A want him to be a complete 2014 season. 31 Maryville A player, take care of the football by making smart deciOne of the more tenured sions. He is throwing the ball head coaches in East Tennessee is Admiral commander Coach Courtney. “We feel really well. His first start a year Eddie Courtney, who is set good about how the team has to begin his 32nd season as come together, they’ve worked extremely hard in the off season to be ready. We’ve got good players if we stay healthy will be able to compete” When you think of Farragut football it seems as if you have to start with the big uglies up front. This season will be no different as once again the Admirals will build a formidable front wall on both offense and defense. “We feel good about both of our lines but have to develop a little more depth,” said Courtney in an interview before camp began. On offense, Farragut will again feature a big time college D-1 recruit in tackle Nate Gilliam (6’5” 270). This behemoth is the brother of Tennessee lineman Jacob Gilliam, who also starred at Farragut. “Nate has all the tools,” said his Coach, “He moves his feet well, is powerful and has worked extremely hard for offers from several SEC and ACC schools. Gilliam will be joined in the road grading business by guard Drew Arnett (6’1”
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke ago came versus Maryville so he got thrown into the fire quickly,” continued the coach. Junior Tanner Thomas (5’10” 175) returns at running back for the Admirals. He has breakaway ability and will be a workhorse. Sophomore master blaster Cooper Hardin (5’11” 195) will be the fullback and is an outstanding blocker also capable of picking up the tough yards inside. Seniors Evan Prislovsky (5’9” 170) and Derek Williams (5’10” 175) figure in the mix with opportunities to carry the football. When Naumoff searches downfield for passing targets he will look first for senior Franklin Stooksbury (6’2” 175), who returns with an op(See ‘Admirals’ on page 21)
The average mature oak tree sheds approximately 700,000 leaves in the fall.
Admirals (Continued from page 20) portunity to be a big play go-to receiver for Farragut. Junior Michael Travis (5’11” 190) will start at receiver and play both
finds the ship loaded with two very good specialists. “We have a chance to be special in the kicking game with our guys,” said Coach Courtney. Another Farragut Admiral Sophomore Joe Doyle (5’10” football trait is a strong kicking 17) will be the punter with a game and the 2014 season bright future. Junior Carter ways. Another junior, Justin Kirkendall (5’9” 150) will be another key reliable target in the passing game.
Visions Magazine, August 2014, Page 21 Phillipy (5’10” 160) is a placekicker with a strong accurate leg. When your team plays in a lot of close games these two can be the difference between singing after the game or…not.
Mengel (6’0” 200) is a stalwart run stopper who arrives with hostile intentions and Evan Prislovsky is a senior leader out there on “D” with quickness to the football.
The Admirals have used an unusual defensive alignment to baffle and confuse opposing offenses. “We come at you from everywhere with our 3-5-3 defense,” said Courtney. “Our linebacking corps can run and hit and we’ve got depth. We have seventeen guys who are going to play for us on defense and we feel good about all those guys. The key will be getting a lot of reps in practice in order to get our defensive line depth ready to play.”
Farragut’s defensive front will be relied upon to keep blockers off the linebackers. The nose guard will be senior Tyler Lugo (5’11” 210) who is a strong player to move out of the middle. The end should be senior harrier Matthew Eggert (6’4” 190), who is another player with a long wingspan that is disruptive. The opposite defensive end will be fellow senior Ben Dunn (6’1” 215). The three starters up front on defense are all stalwarts and will be a force.
The Admiral fleet is loaded at linebacker. Senior Juan Aranda (5’9” 195) is a bowling ball of terror as he wanders the field looking for hapless ball carriers to blow up. Junior Cole Strange (6’4” 210) is an imposing figure who swoops in like a condor into the backfield. Another junior Tanner
The defensive backfield is talented as well. The ringleader at free safety will be senior R.J. Stewart (6’3” 180), a quality athlete capable of breaking on errant aerials to make the big interception or pass breakup. Senior Jeremiah Partin (5’10” 180) will provide (See ‘Admirals’ on page 60)
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From 1944 to 1947, James Mason was the top box-office draw in Britain.
2014 Karns Beavers Preview
Karns Beavers Colors: Blue & Gold District: 3 Class: AAAAA Head Coach: Tobi Kilgore Years at School: 1st Record at School: 0-0 Total Years Coaching: 11th Overall Coaching Record: 5-5 Assistant Coaching Staff: Brent Hughes, Rick Cathey, Tyler Drummer, Jake Roberts, Adam Seymour, Al Feldblum, Matt Green, Jason Grove, Tucker Jackson, Jason Ewing Karns is another school in the area where the football program is once again in transition. Last season the unexpected departure of head coach Derek Witt over the
summer left Travis Tipton with tions to the coaching staff. tioning coach. All these things the unenviable task as being “We have been able to put are huge for not only changbasically an interim coach for together a great bunch of ing the culture of the football one season. The Beavers team, but for changing the fell to 1-9 during a difficult culture of the whole school. 2014 Karns campaign. Karns is a great community Beavers Schedule that is striving for success in Enter over the off season August football. We hope to be able Tobi Kilgore, who becomes 22 Knox West A to give that to them sooner the third head coach in three rather than later.” 29 Hardin Valley H years at Karns. Kilgore spent September one season as the head As for the task at hand Kilgo5 Powell H coach at Powell before jumpre’s and his staff’s job will 12 Knox Central A ing at the opportunity to renot be easy. It will take time 19 Anderson Co. H build the Beavers’ program. to turn the school’s gridiron Clinton A 26 It doesn’t take long to unfortunes around. “We are derstand why Kilgore made October a very young football team 3 Halls A the school switch. “We have based on experience,” said 10 Oak Ridge H updated our facilities this off Coach Kilgore. “Most of season,” said Kilgore. “We the players we are relying 17 Gibbs A have undergone a weight on have never played an 24 Campbell Co. H room expansion, new locker entire season due to their room, the press box at the youth or injuries. The kids stadium has been renovated coaches,” continued Kilgore. are buying into the culture and have updated most of our “We have eleven coaches change we are making. They equipment. These are exciting in the building now counting have worked hard through the times at Karns right now.” myself and have brought on off season. Depth will be an a full time strength and condi- issue. We have to stay healthy The rebuilding process does not stop there however as the Karns Beavers football program has been injected with energy and fundraising by the team and boosters. There have also been addi-
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke to compete in our district. I am pleased with where we are at to this point. We just have to continue to take care of the things we can control.” Things on the field are not too bleak for Karns as the Beaver dam is fairly stocked with returning starters. Five are back on both sides of the ball. “Its hard for my staff right now because we have not seen our kids in pads more than just spring practice,” said the Coach. The Beavers will operate out of the spread offense and are well stocked at running back. Senior Javon Harper (5’9” 165) is ready for a big year. He is a scat back type that can be explosive. Senior Will Smith (5’9” 190) has quickness as well and also the ability to (See ‘Beavers’ on page 63)
Singer Glen Campbell subbed for Beach Boy Brian Wilson during their 1965 tour.
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2014 Oliver Springs Bobcats Preview Bobcat assistant coach Tony 180) who is a senior and Joe Kegley put the team’s forecast Huckabey (5’10” 170), who Last season the Oliver Springs into a different light before is a junior. Mammoth junior Brandon Morgan (6’6” 320) Bobcats were competitive in towers over most of his opjust about every game and 2014 Oliver Springs ponents at tackle along with finished a respectable 3-3 in District 4-A and 5-5 overall Bobcats Schedule senior Bryson White (6’2” 265). “We should be fine but their head coach, Wiley August up front but really need to Brackett expected more 22 Unaka H develop some depth on the from his team. “Frankly I 29 York Institute A offensive line,” said Coach thought our team underSeptember Brackett. achieved last season,” said 5 Oakdale H the Coach. “We should have There will be a den full of won a few more ballgames 12 Jackson Co. A and made the playoffs.” 19 Coalfield A Bobcats ready to share the running back duties. Junior 26 Open Derrick Tinker (5’8” 150) Only four starters return to October returns after gaining almost the Bobcats starting lineup 3 Jellico A 900 yards on the ground a on either side of the ball but 10 Oneida H year ago. Tinker is a rugged, the cupboard is certainly not 17 Sunbright H hard nosed ball carrier acbare by any means. “We are 24 Wartburg A cording to his coach. A pair looking at starting up to five 31 Monterrey H of freshmen are waiting in freshmen,” said Brackett. the wings for their first varsity “We do have some size up carries. Logan Kelly (5’10” front and several quality skill position type guys returning so the season. “Our guys have 170) and Landon Everett (6’0” that should keep us competi- to have that small school 170) are talented youngsters tive throughout the season.” mentality,” said Kegley. “We and have a bright future at must have versatile players that can get after it at multiple positions to be successful. Some of our guys can play all the linebacker and positions in the secondary. That’s just the way it is at this level with fewer numbers.” Kegley
Oliver Springs Bobcats Colors: Purple & Gold District: 4 Class: A Head Coach: Wiley Brackett Years at School: 9 Record at School: NA Total Years Coaching: 16 Overall Coaching Record: NA Assistant Coaching Staff: Xavier Mitchell, Eric Townsend, Mike Neal, Tony
The four returning starters on offense are led by diminutive quarterback Brandon Buck (5’5” 150). He has started by necessity since his freshman year and is a smart decision maker with the football. Buck is the type signal caller that knows when to tuck it and run, or whom to pass the ball to when he looks downfield for lanes to throw the football to receivers. “Buck just does everything well,” said Coach Brackett. “He is a heady field general and throws it well.” Buck finds comfort in the fact that the big uglies charged with the task of protecting him are experienced enforcers. The center should be senior Tyler Stombaugh (6’0” 230). The guards are brothers Johnathan Huckabey (5’8”
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke Oliver Springs. When Buck drops to throw he will survey the field and surely look in the general direction of junior wide receiver Taylor Murray (6’3” 190). The coaching staff has been after Murray for a long time to come out for football and he was finally convinced to give it a whirl. He is a basketball player in the winter but has a real chance to make his mark on the gridiron this fall. Senior Shelby Morgan (6’3” 220) is a serious match up problem for opposing defenses and will be a big play man for the Bobcats. Senior Marcus Miller (6’0” 220) is a quality tight end who hopes to get in on the fun in the passing game as well this season. Oliver Springs has the luxury of turning to senior kicker Lane Evans (6’1” 165) to handle all (See ‘Bobcats’ on page 59)
Dr. Albert Schweitzer had a pet pelican named Parsifal.
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problems. We even have appeals to higher courts that attempt to review trails to make sure the procedures were fair.
accused of crime. That is not true in civil cases. In child support cases, the Supreme Court has ruled that the court isn’t required to appoint couns e l for an indigent parent who’s accused of contempt in failing to
One problem for litigants is money. Disparity of funds available to participants exists. One side may have greatly unequal ability to hire good legal representation, to hire expert witnesses a n d investigators, and just go on with protracted court action until a case is completed. In criminal cases today, lawyers are appointed to indigents
pay child support though it may land him or her in jail. Appointed counsel for indigents isn’t required in civil cases even though it may result in the stripping of the defendant of just about everything and make it hard to obtain jobs in the future. There are challenges to the system today.
Trial (Continued from page 12)
Dueling is an extreme example of settling disputes. Most people in America never condoned the concept of dueling. Early reported cases in Tennessee roundly condemned dueling. Those who threatened duels were considered bullies. In the early history of American, many people did engage in dueling despite the fact that it was considered reprehensible. Two famous duels cross mind. Andrew Jackson The first involved Andrew Jackson. At the time he was the Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Tennessee had just become at state in 1796. Jackson was to Rachel, who was the daughter of Revolutionary War hero Col. John Donelson, who was a land speculator here did much to help form Tennessee. The city of Donelson near Nashville is named after him. The constitution of Tennessee had been adopted in 1796. There were some remarks concerning Rachel and Jackson’s credit to engage In horse betting that was made by a friend of a prominent lawyer named Charles Dickerson. This caused an exchange of
words between him and Anderson Jackson. It resulted in a challenge by Dickerson to Jackson of a duel with pistols. Jackson had already refused to fight a duel with another over the incident and Jackson was never one to say twice to a challenge, and usually he didn’t say it once. It was illegal to duel in Tennessee, so the two met across the state line on May 30, 1806, at a hostelry in Logan County, Kentucky. Jackson was shot in the chest cage and suffered a lifetime problem from the wounds. Jackson shot Dickerson dead. The bullet lodged close to Jackson’s heart and remained there until his death after serving two terms as President of the United States. Later the Tennessee constitution was amended to add Section 3 of Article 9 to it that provided that anyone who fought a duel would be de-
prived of any office of honor or profit in this State and would be punished as otherwise provided. To this day, it’s in the Tennessee Constitution. Alexander Hamilton The second famous duel involved Aaron Bur and Alexander Hamilton. Burr was Vice President of the United States at the time. Hamilton was a former aid to George Washington during the Revolution and former Treasurer of the United States. It is likely that Hamilton would have ended up as President someday but for this duel . The duel was prompted over politics. Hamilton apparently spoke a slurring remark about Burr at a political dinner right after Burr had run and lost a bid for the office of governor of New York. (heaven only knows if they’d had a “Saturday Night Live” back then!) (See ‘Trial’ on page 44)
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One square inch of skin on the human hand contains some 72 feet of nerve fiber.
An Alternative Approach to Pain Management Pain is often the number one complaint that brings a patient to the doctor’s office. Treatment usually begins with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen and Meloxicam. However, for many patients these drugs cause unwanted side effects. These side effects can be anything from stomach upset and cramping or as extreme as stomach or intestinal bleeding. Non-steroidal drugs or NSAIDS can work well, but
long term use can be difficult for patients to tolerate. Patients with asthma also need to make the doctor aware of this because in some instances, it could make their condition worse. A second course of treatment are opiates, which are used to treat more severe pain such as Morphine or Hydrocodone. These medications should only be used conservatively to manage
Health & Medicine Jim Munsey pain. Opiates are necessary sometimes but there are a host of side effects associated with these medications, mild to severe. These medications can cause dizziness or dysphoria, causing further injury. Long term use of these medications could lead to dependence or misuse. Pain management is essential because even when the underlying disease process is stable, uncontrolled pain prevents patients from working productively, enjoying recreation, or taking pleasure in their usual roles in the family and society. Chronic pain may have a myriad of causes and perpetuating factors, and therefore can be much more difficult to manage than acute pain, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and customized treatment protocols to meet the specific needs of each patient.
Optimal treatment may involve the use of medications that possess pain-relieving properties, including some antidepressants, anticonvulsants, antiarrhythmics, anesthetics, antiviral agents, and NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) antagonists. NMDAreceptor antagonists, such as dextromethorphan and ketamine, can block pain transmission in dorsal horn spinal neurons, reduce nociception, and decrease tolerance to and the need for opioid analgesics. [Anesth Analg 2001 Mar;92(3):739-44] By combining various agents which utilize different mechanisms to alter the sensation of pain, physicians have found that smaller concentrations of each medication can be used.
ing these medications come to accept these conditions as part of daily life. But there’s a better solution for patients dealing with chronic pain conditions. Topical and transdermal creams and gels can be formulated to provide high local concentrations at the site of application (e.g., NSAIDs for joint pain), for trigger point application (e.g., combinations of medications for neuropathic pain), or in a base that will allow systemic absorption. Side effects associated with oral administration can often be avoided when medications are used topically. Studies suggest that there are no great restrictions on the type of drug that can be incorporated into a properly compounded transdermal gel. When medications are administered transdermally, they are not absorbed through the gastrointestinal system and do not undergo first-pass hepatic metabolism.
Many commonly prescribed, commercially available pain relief medications help the symptoms associated with chronic conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, and other nerve and muscle pain, but they can also result in unwanted At Munsey Pharmacy, we side effects such as drowsi- work with physicians and paness, dizziness or stomach tients to solve pain manageirritation. Many patients tak(See ‘Pain’ on page 61)
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Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, weighs over...
Road Trip Tales…And Lessons Learned Driving 3,000 miles cross country and back again in a mini-van stuffed with eight people is bound to teach some interesting lessons. Here are just a few of them:
working order at all times. There we were barreling down the windy, mountainous roads in Coconino National Forest, fifty miles from civilization, no cell signal for miles, when we heard a terKeep your spare tire, jack rific thud from the back of the and car tool kit in perfect car. My first thought was, “Sorry, ________ !” (insert name of woodland creature here), but before I could feel sad about it, I realized my problem was bigger than a squirrel as the car careened recklessly on the tiny, twolane road. I managed to slow the car safely to a stop and pulled off to the side, teetering somewhere between the road, my twelve inches of shoulder space, and the
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Heidi Greenhalgh mountain ravine. One quick look revealed it was no squirrel, but a flat tire with a puncture in it the size of a squirrel! (Or maybe just a large bolt). The saving grace for this carful of women and children was that my husband and brother-inlaw were ten minutes behind us in another car so we waited precariously till they arrived to bail us out of our predicament. After moving to a safe location, the car tire was changed in ten minutes flat and my husband commented, “It’ a good thing I added the breaker bar to our car tool kit last year, because the lug nuts were rusted tight! A standard wrench never would’ve worked.” He pointed out to me that without that exact tool (which he had added to the car’s tool kit pre-
vious to the trip when he also pumped up the spare tire), we would’ve been stranded for a very long time because it was the 4th of July and we were fifty miles from the nearest town. So, even though I can’t take any credit for getting us out of this potentially disastrous emergency, I can take credit for marrying the right man for the job! To Do: Check my car kit to make sure it’s up to date and actually change a car tire myself, rather than
just watch it done for the tenth time. Licorice, chocolate milk and kids are a bad combination. Remember that scene in the movie “Goonies” where one of the kids tells how he threw up at the movie theater, and
soon the rest of the people were throwing up too? That is exactly what happens when you put lots of children in a car for 1,500 miles and then try to make the time pass faster with licorice and chocolate milk. Apples and cheese sticks are a much better choice. To Do: Ban licorice forevermore. Keep your CPR certification current, you never know when you might need it. Since graduating from college, I have CPR certified at least a dozen times. In all that time I have never needed it until this road trip, at the opera of all places! An old gentleman collapsed on his way into the building, there was no pulse. Luckily there was a nurse present who immediately took charge, but it reminded me (like a boot to the head!) that it was time to renew my CPR certification because next time, I may be somebody’s best chance. Even though no amount of training can prepare you for a real situation emotionally, my mind was already going through the steps of CPR while the (See ‘Trip’ on page 39)
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twice as much as all of the other known planets combined.
2014 UT Volunteers Preview Dave Lawson
Tennessee Volunteers School: Tennessee Nickname: Volunteers Head Coach: Butch Jones Years at School: 2nd Record at School: 5-7 Overall Coaching Record: 55-34 Assistant Coaches: Mike Bajakian, John Jancek, Don Mahoney, Mark Elder, Steve Stripling, Tommy Thigpen, Willie Martinez, Robert Gillespie, Zach Azzani and
ing daylights out of the high bereft of depth the Vol roster school and JUCO ranks. Last is at this time. Year two of the Butch Jones year’s crop of youngsters was era promises to be a roller Good news for coaster of thrills and spills Coach Jones and 2014 Tennessee as a youthful bunch of Tenoffensive coorVolunteer Schedule dinator Mike nessee Volunteers take the field in front of the Vol faithBajakian. August ful. Last season the Vols Most of the Utah State H finished 5-7 (2-6 SEC) and 31 youngsters were oh so close to having a September enrolled Arkansas State H winning season. A fumble at 6 early play A the end zone versus Georgia 13 Oklahoma on the ofin overtime and a late fourth 20 Open fensive side of quarter loss to cross state the football. There 27 Georgia A rival Vanderbilt were the final October was a huge influx heartaches in a topsy turvy of skilled play 4 Florida H season. ers making the 11 Chattanooga H coaches job a bit easier 18 Ole Miss A 2014 promises more of the and promising more big 25 Alabama H same for the Volunteers as splash plays for the team the schedule is once again November and fans this season. South Carolina A one of the toughest in the na- 1 tion. While on field success 8 Open Senior Justin Worley (6’4” H lies in Tennessee’s future, 15 Kentucky 225) is healthy and solid as 22 Missouri H the talent level is definitely a Rock Hill, South Carolina on the way up as Jones and 29 Vanderbilt native at quarterback. It is A staff have recruited the livthis writer’s opinion that consistently ranked in the top five nationally and the 2014 class is also firmly in the top ten. Half of last year’s recruiting class were in school and on the practice field for spring. Each of the 14 early enrollees ended up on the two deep depth chart showing how talented they are but also how
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke Worley is set to have a big year under center for the Vols after being injured versus Alabama a year ago. Worley can make all the throws but needs to improve his accuracy and get rid of the ball earlier on deep throws to reach maximum efficiency. He has the experience and knowledge of the offense to make the Vols go! The backup and possible starter will be sophomore Joshua Dobbs (6’3” 2 0 5 ) . Dobbs has bulked up a n d showed promise a y e a r ago starting a l l the games after (See ‘Vols’ on page 32)
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Haiti is the world’s oldest black republic. The major religion there is voodoo.
Protect Your Retirement Against Market Volatility As an investor, you’re well aware that, over the short term, the financial markets always move up and down. During your working years, you may feel that you have time to overcome this volatility. And you’d be basing these feelings on actual evidence: the longer the investment period, the greater the tendency of the markets to “smooth out” their performance. But what happens when you retire? Won’t you be more susceptible to market movements?
decades in retirement — so your investment time frame isn’t necessarily going to be that compressed. Nonetheless, it’s still true that time may well be a more
or protect against loss.)
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Karl Flatau years, so you may want to be particularly vigilant about taking steps to help smooth out the effects of market volatility. Toward that end, here are a few suggestions:
• Allocate your investments among a variety of asset classes. Of course, You may not be as proper asset allocavulnerable as you tion is a good investmight think. In the first ment move at any age, place, given our growbut when you’re retired, you ing awareness of healthier want to be especially carelifestyles, you could eas- i m p o r t a n t consideration ful that you don’t “over-conily spend two, or even three, to you during your retirement centrate” your investment dollars among just a few assets. Spreading your money among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, government securities and so on —can help you avoid taking the full brunt of a downturn that may primarily hit just one type of investment. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t assure a profit
• Choose investments that have demonstrated solid performance across many market cycles. As you’ve probably heard, “past performance is no guarantee of future results,” and this is true. Nonetheless, you can help improve your outlook by owning quality investments. So when investing n stocks, choose those that have actual earnings and a track record of earnings growth. If you invest in fixed-income vehicles, pick those that are considered “investment grade.” • Don’t make emotional decisions. At various times during your retirement, you will, in all likelihood, witness some sharp drops in the market. Try to avoid overreacting to these downturns, which will probably just be normal
market “corrections.” If you can keep your emotions out of investing, you will be less likely to make moves such as selling quality investments merely because their price is temporarily down. • Don’t try to “time” the market. You may be tempted to “take advantage” of volatility by looking for opportunities to “buy low and sell high.” In (See ‘Protect’ on page 39)
The sound a camel makes is called “nuzzing”.
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Proposed Tax Incentive Changes That Could Affect Home Owners There is a vast sea of opinion as to why the dream of home ownership is so important to most Americans. Recent studies reveal the top reasons why Americans buy a home are the following: 1. We want a good place to
raise children 2. We want a place where our families feel safe 3. We want more living space 4. We want control of our living space
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Anita Vines 5. We realize that owning makes better financial sense than renting does. In my last article I discussed the advantages of owning your own home. The positive impact on our economy, our communities and individual families in Americans is so great that Uncle Sam supports homeownership with a favorable tax structure. Could that be changing? It is a topic that every American property owner should keep up to speed on as some legislators in Washington want to make some profound changes. As we all know, Tax reform is a constant topic of conversation in Washington. Earlier this year, Dave Camp (R-MI), the committee chair for the House Ways and Means Committee unveiled his plan to over- haul the federal tax code in the Tax Reform Act of 2014. The following is a recent article from our Knoxville Association of Realtors® Governmental Affairs Director, Jennifer Roche, outlining the proposed changes that
relate to homeowners and Camp’s plan removes the inreal estate investors. terest deduction for all new home equity loans, likely all “Need to move for a job? those made after 2014. Want to move to a better school district? Camp’s Making energy efficient home plan slaps you with capital improvement? Great, do gains income from the sale if them! Just don’t budget for you’ve lived in your home for a tax credit. Check with your less than five (5) of the last tax advisor. Camp’s plan reeight (8) years. Current law peals many of the green tax excludes capital gains from a credits available to homeprincipal residence if you’ve owner. Some have already lived there only two (2) out of expired, but he repeals those, the last five (5) years. too, making it even more difficult to bring them back at And, if you’re moving, no some point in the future. need to keep your receipts. Camp’s plan removes the de- Come tax time, the approxiduction for moving expenses mately 1/3 of taxpayers who too. choose to itemize versus take the standard deduction will Want to make some home find some key homeowner improvements? Or maybe choices missing. consolidate credit card debt? You can still look to a home Gone is the deduction for equity loan to help out, but property taxes. you’ll no longer be able to deduct interest from the loan. (See ‘Home’ on page 35)
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Vols (Continued from page 29) Worley got injured. The Alpharetta, Georgia native has very good running ability but also must improve his passing efficiency. Junior Nathan Peterman (6’2” 225) will be in the mix and is capable. Peterman just needs to shake the memory of his nightmarish start at The Swamp versus Florida to be effective. The big boys charged with the task of making things easier for the QBs to operate are all new starters this season. Heady Mack Crowder (6’2” 286) should be the center after pushing for playing time a year ago. The Bristol native went to SEC Media Days in August and will be counted on bigtime to anchor the offensive line. Floridian Marcus Jackson
(6’2” 304) will be one of the guards after a redshirt year last season. Jackson will be more than solid inside along with fellow guard and Knox Catholic product Kyler Kerbyson (6’4” 304). Kerbyson won a spring award as most improved offensive player and has worked hard to earn this opportunity to start. The tackles are untested. Senior former walk on Jacob Gilliam (6’4” 296) out of Farragut was running first team coming of of spring but he will be pushed by behemoth junior college signee Dontavius Blair (6’8” 313) for playing time. True freshman Coleman Thomas (6’6” 311) out of Virginia wowed all concerned in spring by winning the opposite tackle spot. Nasty sophomore Dylan Wiseman (6’3” 304) out of Cincinnati can play guard
Although Italy enjoys many variations of tomato sauce, none has more than five ingredients. or center and will play a ton! Bradley County Bear Austin Sanders (6’5” 311), Marques Pair (6’5” 321),
CAK’s B r e t t Kendrick (6’6” 3 1 5 ) a n d
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per five star running back recruit Jalen Hurd out of Beech High School in Hendersonville. This guy is a future beast at 6’3” 221 with breakaway speed and strength. The perfect blend of explosiveness and power. Look for Hurd to have a huge impact early and often at tailback. Diminutive senior scatback Devrin Young (5’8” 178) out of Bearden High School is back at running back and will be a serious threat if given opportunities with the ball in space. Freshman Darrell Scott, Treyvon Paulk and transfer Justice Pickett could be in the mix at running back.
freshm a n R a y Raulerson (6’5” 274) are in the mix along When Worley or Dobbs drop the offensive line and back to throw on pass downs, working to earn snaps. This group simply must come together and get after it if Tennessee is to have a winning season. There has been a major influx of talent at the skill positions for the Vols and these guys were on campus and working this spring. At running back, steady reliable senior Marlin Lane (5’11” 210) will be the starter. After three seasons the Daytona Beach, Florida runner has amassed 1472 rushing yards on 296 attempts. He is also a solid receiver out of the backfield. Lane is being pushed by su-
they will have a new fleet of dangerous receivers in their arsenal to get the ball to. Sophomore Marquez North (6’4” 225) out of Charlotte is a stud and made 38 catches for 496 yards as a freshman. His highlight reel catches against Georgia (Cover Photo) and South Carolina were spectacular and made him a freshman All America selection. Alton “Pig” Howard (5’8” 186) is back and ready to cause opposing coaches headaches with his speed and quickness. Another CAK product, sophomore Josh Smith (6’1” 197) returns after catching 12 balls for 182 yards as a freshman. Smith needs to cure a case of the drops but has the best (See ‘Vols’ on page 40)
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The Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent sion, usually half, goes to the listing agent (the agent who Real Estate put the house on the market Matters on the seller’s behalf), and the remaining commission Scarlet goes to the buyer’s agent (the As a buyer, you don’t gain agent that represents you, the Kelley anything by not using an buyer). Typical commissions worked for the seller. The agent, because the seller range from 5 to 7 percent. bigger the sales amount, the pays the agent a commission. A percentage of the commis- In the past, agents always higher the commission. Now that’s not usually the case. Instead, you sign a contract specifying a buyer’s agency or representation. If you aren’t sure about the type of agent, ask! You’ve done your research, and you are ready to purchase a home. Should you take action on your own or use an agent? Use an agent.
An agent can help you in many ways, including the following: • An agent can help you determine how much you can afford when purchasing a home. They can recommend lenders
and work with lenders on your • 2Your agent can help you behalf to prequalify you for a narrow your search by goloan. ing through a home with you and noting what you like and • Agents have acdislike. The agent is also a cess to the Mulsource of information about tiple Listing Service the home itself: how long (MLS) that lists it’s been on the market, homes for sale. the neighborhood and While you can school sysalso find houses tem, the on your own home’s by attending b e s t open housfeatures es, readand so ing your on. Rathpaper’s real er than being estate secflooded with proption, and searcherties of all type, your ing online, your agent can help you find agent is the best a match for your specific point of access for needs and wants. all homes and can arrange showings for houses (See ‘Agent’ on page 39) of interest.
200 grams heavier at birth than children born in any other month. sellers, and area niche markets like luxury golf course, mountain, and lake housing (Continued from page 31) will all feel the sting of losing Your mortgage interest de- their MID. duction (MID)? It’s safe if your mortgage loan is less High cost areas of the counthan $500,000, but this limit try, where the average famisn’t indexed for inflation so ily home can easily fetch each year more homeown- $500,000, will be especially ers will lose this option as hard hit. real property values increase Camp’s plan tries to lead with over time. In general, East Tennessee the headline that it almost has attractive property tax doubles the standard deducrates and $500,000 can buy tion, but this increase doesn’t you a lot of house here. But, make up for the amount many move-up buyers, down-sizing homeowners pay in property
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taxes and mortgage interest housing market, too. Particu- suite and a master bedroom each year. larly at a time when apart- upstairs anymore. A smaller, ment buildings are leading simpler home starts to beFurther, Camp’s plan grand- the new construction market. come the dream. Somefathers in existing mortgages, Depreciation schedules times we simply want resulting in homeowners in are lengthened, reducto move across the the $500,000+ choosing to ing your yearly deduccountry…..just bestay put rather than sell in or- tion and extending cause! der to preserve their MID. well past the economic life The freeThere are plenty more re- of the propdom to form’s in Camp’s plan that cut erty. And m o v e into real estate benefits. so on. u p , down1031 Like Kind Exchanges Camp’s plan size or are repealed. A huge blow to as a whole fills just move the commercial real estate over 900 pages around is a market and to the multi-family with sweeping fedliberty we chereral tax code reforms. ish in this country. And although best bets But many of the tax are that it’s unlikely to bechanges listed above recome one colossal law, keep strict mobility for the maan eye out for the specific jority of us that own property. reforms, like those listed Since one of the reasons above, to find their way into that Americans say they are future legislation”. home owners is for the freedom and the financial stability The average American family it can lead to, it is important has a lifestyle change every 7 we let Washington know we to 12 years. We are just start- care about it. Upon retiring, ing out and a two bedroom is most Americans find that the like a palace compared to the most valuable asset they own apartment with the four room- is their home. Now is the time mates we just left! Next thing to be pro-active, before we you know, we have a growing lose some of the valuable family and nothing but a three benefits we have by owning bedroom will do. Job transfers a home. come that require we move About the author... to another place. Some of us need room to entertain due to Jennifer Roche is an attorney career and/or personal goals. and former Realtor® living in We have teenagers that we Knoxville with her husband need to put in a basement to and new daughter. She may keep our sanity. Maybe a get- be reached at kaarmls.com. away in the mountains or the Anita Vines is a Realtor® with beach is a long-sought after Crye-Leike Realtors®. She is dream. We have a mother-in- a GRI and Historic Preservalaw coming to live with us or, tion Specialist. You can reach one of the children needs to Anita at anita.vines@cryecome back…..Then we find leike.com or visit her website everybody leaving. Mom and at anitavinesrelocation.cryeDad don’t need a 4 bedroom leike.com. Article reprinted house with a mother-in-law with permission.
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Murmansk, in Russia, is the largest city north of the Arctic Circle.
Summer Meals with Family and Friends The first rule for summer is to Blueberry Dump Cake be sure you keep hot foods 2 pints blueberries hot and cold foods cold to 1 box white cake mix prevent any illnesses. 3/4 cup sugar 1 stick butter or margarine, This is especially important melted for those eating outdoors in 1 cup chopped pecans this summer heat. Place washed, drained berYour Crock Pot will be one ries in oblong baking dish; of your best friends when add sugar. Sprinkle dry cake preparing meats. We all are mix over the berries; add conscious of the electric rates chopped nuts over cake mix. and it also helps to keep the Pour melted butter over nuts. heat in the kitchen to a mini- Place in 325 degree oven mum. I’ve found that my and bake one hour. small KitchenAid oven is another handy appliance. I bake Vanilla ice cream would be pies, casseroles, breads and great with the finished prodother dishes that will fit into uct. it. Certainly saves heating up the stove oven. Spreads are always a popular summer treat. Here are Our first quick recipe is from two recipes for those. coastal North Carolina where we lived years ago while my Carrot Cheese Spread husband was in the Marines. 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
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tency. Cover and refrigerate 2 TBS. lemon juice for a burger topper or sand- 2 TBS. vinegar Let’s wich spread. Saute’ onion and celery in Cook! Crock Pot Barbecue butter. Add remaining ingredi2 TBS. butter ents and bring to a boil. Place 1/2 cup chopped celery pork or chicken in Crock Pot. Small onion, chopped Pour sauce over meat and 1 cup catsup cook at medium setting for 8 8 oz. container sour cream 2 small carrots, finely shred- 1 TBS. Worcestershire sauce hours. 2 TBS. brown sugar ded 1/2 cup water (See ‘Recipes’ on page 38) 1/4 cup dried minced onion 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
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Combine cream cheese and sour cream. Mix well. Stir in carrots, onion and salt. Serve with crackers or breadsticks or spread on small bagels. While in Ireland a few years ago, we stopped in a pub for lunch. I asked for a cheese sandwich expecting it to be sliced cheese with mayo and perhaps lettuce. What I got taught me to ask about ingredients. It was two pieces of white bread with shredded Cheddar. The rest of the meals we had while touring were outstanding. Pimiento Cheese 8 oz. bag shredded cheddar cheese 4-oz. jar pimientos, drained 1/4 cup mayo Dash of Worcestershire Salt to taste Milk, optional Combine all ingredients except milk and mix well. Slowly add milk for desired consis-
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Mary Todd Lincoln was so disliked in her day that she was nicknamed “The She-Wolf.”
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Top 10 Tips Every Renter Should Know The number of U.S. renters has expanded significantly since the burst of the housing bubble, and renters now represent 34 percent of all households, according to government statistics. Meanwhile, rents climbed 3.2 percent last year. Now that the rental market has gotten more crowded, the better prepared you are, the more likely you are to secure the property you desire. The
real estate experts at Homes. com, along with partner ForRent.com, have created a comprehensive checklist for stress-free renting: 1. Preparation: For a smooth approval process, be prepared with a completed rental application, written references from a previous property owner or employer, and an apartment hunting checklist to remember everything from fees to appliances. 2. Budget: No more than 25 to 30 percent of income should be spent on housing, say experts. Create a budget that considers extras like your commute and lifestyle amenities. Confirm who bears responsibility for utilities and maintenance, as costs can vary by lease.
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uncover, especially if you’re splitting rent. Also, review forsale listings. Some people may be willing to rent instead.
from anyone claiming to have been injured in your rental due to your negligence. The average cost for renters insurance is about $12 per month to cov6. Walk-through: Do a walk- er $30,000 worth of property, through of the entire space according to Independent In-
3. Amenities: Many amenities will be enticing, so be honest about what’s essential to you. Compromise may result in finding a home in a better location. 4. Location: Use free search features on real estate sites like Homes.com to easily search for rentals by zip code. You’ll ensure you don’t miss your dream home in your dream neighborhood. 5. Search outside the box: Extend your search to single-family homes and townhomes. There are deals to
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before signing any paperwork, ensuring all faucets and appliances work. Open cabinets and closets, and be aware of issues that need to be taken care of prior to moving in.
surance Agents & Brokers of America. 9. Security deposits: Take pictures the day you move in and the day you move out. Document repairs and modifications made while you’re living there. When your lease ends, insist on a final walkthrough with the leasing staff or property owner. Know the terms of your lease.
7. Review the lease: Understand all lease terms before signing. Pay attention to details such as termination. Ask the leasing agent or property owner plenty of questions to make sure you have a solid understanding. 10 Use space efficiently: Use temporary décor ideas to 8. Renters insurance: Your turn your rental into a home, personal belongings aren’t making you feel renewed and necessarily covered by the unique without making signifiproperty owner’s insurance cant changes or spending a policy. Renters insurance cov- fortune. ers you and your belongings in most instances of theft and For the best experience posdamage, and protects you sible, be a savvy renter.
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Boil the above until tender, drain and mash. Add 1 cup milk (Continued from page 36) 1 cup shredded Cheddar I was told this recipe came cheese from DuPont Lodge dining 1 cup bread crumbs room in Cumberland Falls State Park in Kentucky. We Mix until creamy. Spray bakhaven’t been up there lately, ing dish with oil; add squash. but have eaten there many Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredtimes and the food was al- ded Cheddar and 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Place dabs of ways great. butter around on top. Bake Yellow Squash Casserole at 325 degrees until golden 3-4 medium yellow squash, brown and bubbly. sliced Boone Tavern Hotel RestauSalt and pepper rant in Berea, KY serves won1 medium onion, diced
The caterpillar has more than 2,000 muscles. derful food. You can find the menu on line and if you plan to eat there it would be wise to book seatings; serving times are also on line. The dining room atmosphere is very pleasant and the food is outstanding. Students from Berea College work at the restaurant.
pan, stir and cover over medium heat. When they begin to cook, allow 10 minutes of time. Remove the cover and cook another 10 minutes. They should be-
in the Trustees Dining Room and here again you will need to reserve space. They make a lemon pie that is delicious. I’ve tried to make it but mine did not turn out like theirs. The secret is to slice the rind and all paper thin. All the information is online for the dining room and for the Inn if you want to spend a night. The village is near Harrodsburg. It is a very interesting place to tour.
come transparent. You may need a little water if the apSouthern Fried Apples 2 cups medium-sized, tart ples don’t have a lot of juice and to cook on low at this cooking apples point. Scrape pan as they 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar begin to candy. I have always 1/4 cup butter or margarine (All ingredients can be ad- used an electric frying pan for justed if you want a larger this dish. They are so good for any meal. I’ve even made amount.) sandwiches out of them. Peel the apples and cut in quarters then slice each Another Kentucky attracagain. (If desired, you can tion is the Shaker Village at leave peeling on). Place all Pleasant Hill. Their restauingredients in a heavy frying rant also serves great meals
If you are heading down through Middle Tennessee and go to Lynchburg, you can tour the Jack Daniels Distillery. Be sure to reserve a spot at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House where you will sit at large round tables with a lazy Susan in the middle loaded down with Southern delights. Folks from all over will be there enjoying the food.
Fried apples that we are served in area restaurants are not the real thing as they are usually stewed. Here is a recipe for Southern Fried Apples.
Have a great summer traveling and at home.
The male name Dylan is Welsh in origin, and translates to “from the sea.”
Agent (Continued from page 34) • Your agent can also answer questions about the current market, interest rates and other home buying issues. She can also refer you to other specialists whom you will need, including a home
inspector or a lender.
The agent will write up the offer and present it to the seller’s • Your agent will negotiate on agent. your behalf when you make an offer on a house. The • Your agent will lead you agent can help you determine through the process, ensurexactly what you offer, not ing all necessary steps are only in price but also in other completed, such as securing factors, such as appliances, a loan, getting an inspection, seller’s help on closing costs completing a title search, and and other negotiation issues). so on.
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Protect (Continued from page 30) theory, this is a fine idea — but, unfortunately, no one can really predict market highs or lows. You’ll probably be better off by consistently investing the same amount of money into the same investments. Over time, this method of investing may result in lower per-share costs. However, as is the case with diversification, this type of “systematic” investing won’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, and you’ll need to be willing
Trip (Continued from page 28)
to keep investing when share prices are declining. It’s probably natural to get somewhat more apprehensive about market volatility during your retirement years. But taking the steps described above can help you navigate the sometimeschoppy waters of the financial world.
About the author... Karl Flatau is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Oak Ridge. He can be reached for questions and comments at 483-3643. play one more game of Uno with cousins; juice-stained faces picking raspberries from grandma’s garden; long runs in the mountains; staying up late, sleeping in late; days at the lake and nights at the opera; a lost wallet, but no lost children…
rhythm of “Stayin’ Alive” was beating in my head. There are several places in our area that offer CPR certification for lay responders including, American Red Cross (www. redcross.org) and Knox- To Do: Live in the present ville CPR (www.knoxvillecpr. and enjoy my kids, mess, chaos and all because these com). are days never to be forgotTo Do: Sign up for a CPR ten. class this summer. Family is the best part of life. Notwithstanding seven days of driving to and fro and hither and yon, the best part of the road trip was family, our own and extended. Kids sitting shoulder to shoulder for ten hours a day in the car without fighting (well, not much); playing capture the flag; finding little kids hiding in the closet past bedtime so they could
Page 40, Your Home Magazine, August 2014 practice. Speedster Vic Wharton (5’11” 192) will get his chance in the slot. They now (Continued from page 32) must carry that talent into Sathands on the team according urdays this fall under the bright to coaches and is a great route lights of Neyland Stadium. runner. Big Jason Croom (6’5” 234) is back as a sophomore The news is also encouraging and is a mismatch for most at tight end where true freshdefensive backs. Johnathon men will be a major factor Johnson (5’9” 183) is also for the Vols. Senior Brendan slated to contribute at wide Downs (6’5” 228) is the returnreceiver along with former ing starter and has played well Central Bobcat Cody Blanc throughout his career but has (6’3” 203). Senior and former suffered from the injury bug. walk on Jacob Carter (6’0” Sophomore A.J. Branisel (6’4” 190) hopes to make an impact 224) was playing well until a this year as well. knee injury ended his season a year ago. Branisel has been It is the new kids on the block, cleared to play and is ready to though, that has everybody go. There are two youngsters excited about the receiving that have everybody associcorps. Juco Von Pearson ated with the program salivat(6’3” 181) made an immedi- ing and were an immediate ate impact with his acrobatic upgrade in talent at tight end. catches and speed during the Ohio native Ethan Wolf (6’5” spring. He along with another 243) and Illinois product Danfive star in-state signee Josh iel Helm (6’4” 232) came in Malone (6’3” 202), made a and played like veterans and huge splash and upgrade in will be heavily relied upon to big play ability during spring make plays and bring a level
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The male name Steven is from Greek and means “crown.” of physicality to the position has seen the Vols give up lacking in recent seasons. way too many big plays. Defensive coordinator John When the high speed up Jancek’s stop troops will tempo offense does bog be tested early and often down, it looks like senior and this unit’s develMatt Darr (6’1” 219) will opment through the be called upon to punt season will be interafter an encouraging esting to watch. If spring. Darr’s probthey improve like lem has been they should, the c o n Vols can have sist e n c y. a winning seaIf he c a n son and earn be steady a bowl trip. and at times spectacular, Up front, the coaching staff YIKES! will be pleased. They Tennessee just don’t want to see the is replacing clunker 20 yard punts that the entire front have plagued Darr during three or four. his career. Knox West The good news placekicker George is sterling Bullock (6’0” 209) was junior Curt the best field goal kickMaggitt (6’3” er coming out of spring 244) returns but he will be pushed by after missing freshman Aaron Medall of last year ley this fall. Derrick with a bum knee. Brodus will be in the Maggitt is the team mix as well. Matt leader according t o Giampapa (6’0” Coach Jones and t h e 219) should be heartbeat of the team. It helps the long snapper while Josh that he is fast off the ball and Smith could be the holder for can wreak havoc in the opplace kickers. position’s backfield. Maggitt is joined by fellow Floridian CoDefensively, Tennessee has rey Vereen (6’2” 248) at end been a mess for several years. giving Tennessee two rush Lack of depth has cost the ends with explosiveness. InVols late in games, see Geor- side at tackle, Flint, Michigan gia and Vanderbilt a year ago, native Danny O’Brien (6’2” and a lack of overall speed 281) steps into the spotlight
for his sophomore year. JUCO signee Owen Williams (6’2” 289) is expected to have an impact along with part time starter Trevarris Saulsberry (6’4” 297), who was making headway until yet another injury derailed his season a year ago. Big Dimarya Mixon (6’3” 266) pleased his coaches with improved play during spring at tackle. Latroy Lewis (6’4” 255) must step up along with Jaylen Miller (6’2” 260), Kendal Vickers (6’3” 254) and Jordan Williams (6’5” 272) at end. Williams made a big push in spring and is bracketed as a starter at end. Youngsters coming in this summer will be called upon to play early. Jakob Johnson (6’4” 230) hails from Germany and will be another prospect at end after a solid spring. In-state talents Derek Barnett and Michael Sawyers along with JUCO Chris Weatherd, DeWayne Hendrix and Joe Henderson are all top flight recruits with an opportunity to come in and make their mark along the defensive line immediately. Tennessee will be fine at middle linebacker with senior A.J. Johnson (6’2” 242) returning to chase opposing ball carriers with reckless abandon. Johnson is like a heat seek(See ‘Vols’ on page 41)
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Vols (Continued from page 40) ing missile at times roaming sideline to sideline in search of the ball. He arrives with nasty intentions. Sophomore Jalen Reeves-Maybin (6’1” 214) made his mark on special teams a year ago but now is ready to be a full time outside linebacker with big play ability. True freshman Dillon Bates (6’3” 230) is the son of former Vol Bill Bates and plays with the same intensity as his dad. Bates has a chance to play
right away. Gavin Bryant (6’0” 233) is another true freshman who has a chance to play along with Neiko Creamer (6’3” 223). Its now or never for Kenny Bynum and Justin King as they scratch out a role on special teams and at linebacker. The Vols remain painfully thin at the position overall. In the secondary, free safety Brian Randolph (6’0” 205) returns after off season surgeries. The junior out of Marietta, Georgia is the quarterback of the defense and has All Star
potential. Sophomore Cameron Sutton (6’1” 180) will be one of the corners. Sutton earned All Freshman honors with his stellar play. The other corner coming out of spring was true freshman Emmanuel Moseley (5’11” 165). Moseley will be pushed by sophomore from Kingsport Malik Foreman (5’10” 181) for that starting spot. Ladarrell McNeil (6’1” 204) is a two year starter at strong safety but he will be pushed hard by a trio of freshmen talents. Knoxville’s Todd
Your Home Magazine, August 2014, Page 41 Kelley Jr., Cortez McDowell and Nashville’s Rashaan Gaulden all have the ability and opportunity to play significant roles in the Tennessee secondary. Senior Justin Coleman (5’10” 190) is slated to move over to the all
important nickel defensive back role. Another Kingsport native, Devaun Swafford (5’11” 185) made several big plays a year ago and will certainly find his way onto the field. Riyahd Jones and D’Andre Payne out of Washington, D.C. will also be in the mix in the secondary. Year two of the Butch Jones era will surely have ups and downs. The fact is with a youthful team that must replace all starters along both the offensive and defensive
line, and so many young untested players that will be playing key roles, it will be a good year if the Vols can simply make a bowl game. The schedule is an absolute nightmare at this point with the rost e r being rebuilt. Bowl teams Utah State and Arkansas State start the ledger then the fun really begins. Road trips to top five Oklahoma in Norman and Georgia between the hedges in Athens follow. Then the Florida Gators come to town for a key game for both programs. Chattanooga will be a welcome respite before Tennessee closes with Ole Miss, Alabama, South Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri and Vanderbilt. Tennessee will start and close fast with a significant win over Florida in the middle and perhaps another surprise along the way. Prediction- 7-5
The average speed of an avalanche is 22 miles per hour. covered up by the trees, I will never see the long range destiny of life. I am so close (Continued from page 17) to daily living that I do not of the tree to God. The tree consider destiny-living. looks at God all day. And only God can make a tree. With Being on the Cherohala Skya “God-perspective” the tree looks much different.
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As a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ I am all about perspective. Having a “God-perspective” makes all the difference the world. If I live my life so closed in and
Recipes (Continued from page 3) number with each submittal. Your name will be included with your recipe, not your phone number. 3. Double check your recipes for errors. 4. Submission: We would prefer that you send your recipes either typed into an email or attached to an email in a Word friendly document. by Wednesday, October 1. Email your receipes to chris@acvisionsmag.com. Please put “For the Recipe Issue” in your subject line. As I know not everyone of our readers has email, you are welcome to submit your recipes by US mail with the slightly earlier deadline of Saturday, September 27. US Mail your entries to: Visions Magazine, Attn: The Recipe Issue, 108 S. Seneca Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 5. If you need to make a correction in your recipe after submittal, please resubmit the WHOLE recipe. As you might imagine it could get really crazy filtering through the many recipes we will recieve to change the 1/2 cup to a full cup. :) 5. Triple check your recipes for errors. 6. Although not necessary, Your are welcome to send a picture of your end product.
Visions Magazine, August 2014, Page 43 way and being in the Joyce Kilmer Memorial forest all on the same day gave me such a wonderful view of the forest. Close and far. Touch and dream. Examine and imagine. Both world perspectives
necessary for deep appreciation! This is like life. We need today and tomorrow. We need up close, and down to earth along with far away and destiny/legacy. I am reminded of a passage from the pen of the apostle John while he was in exile on the island of Patmos. He exclaimed: “Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.” So shall it be! Amen” (Rev. 1:7 NIV). Just think of the difference it makes in our lives if we live with the perspective that time on earth as we know it will end with the return of Jesus. This gives a future dimen-
sion to our present situation. Hope, faith and love are lived out in anticipation of a future that can only imagined. We live out the demands of every day with an inner joy and purpose because we have a panoramic view of life that adds to the dimension and details of the close-up, mundane routine. Faith gives us the ability to see close up and far away. Can you see BOTH the forest and the trees?
About the author... Curtis D. McClane is in his 10th year as the Minister of Highland View Church of Christ in Oak Ridge. He has recently published a book on Christian hospitality, The Habitat of Hospitality: Being Jesus for a World in Need, that can be ordered at www. ketchpublishing.com/Hospitality.htm
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Trial (Continued from page 24) Trial by Combat Stone man occupied England by 20,000 B.C. Undoubtedly, they must have settled their difference somehow, but we really don’t have a record of it. Julius Caesar invaded and occupied what is now France (the Franks) and England *the Anglo-Saxons) about B.C. 55 and brought Roman law to England. Neither Roman law, nor Greek law before it, included the idea of settling disputes by combat. Obviously there were no rules like the Geneva Convention back then. The historical records show that Romans , as well as other invading military forces as described by historians such as Herodotus and even in the Old Testament, were brutal. It wasn’t unusual for an entire town to
be plundered and destroyed, and everyone in it killed or enslaved by the victor. Historical records show that Julius Caesar’s Army was no exception. In primitive societies, in the case of a duel to settle a dispute, even if the loser survived the actual duel, the loser was killed as a “judgment of God” because los- i n g showed guilt. Trial by combat was really a judicially sanctioned form of dueling in primitive tribes and s o c i ety. Trial by combat was unknown among the Romans, the Jews, and the Code of Hammurabi of ancient Babylonia. War is the ultimate solution to major disputes, and the old Testament advised the Hebrew victors to slay all the men and take their women and children. Trial by combat as a sanction of law to settle private differencest was Germanic and Frank in origin
Since its introduction in February 1935, more than.. and records exist of it starting option for settling disputes. It is interesting that the people in the year 819 A.D. in the urban areas considered The first record trial by com- trial by combat an inefficient settle disputes bat in England occurred in way to versus lawsuits. the year 1077 A.D. after the In other words, it Normans conquered Engwas the rural popland. Trial by Combat ulation that generally did not exist as resorted to trial by combat. a government s a n c - The Trial by Combat took on tioned way special rules. Trials by comof settling disputes bat at common law in England in England prior to the were carried out with quarterNorman Conquest in 1066 staffs on a dueling ground of sixty feet square. Each litigant A.D. was allowed a rectangular Many cities in England through shield of leather. Each could their charters were exempted be armed with a suit of armor, from the trial by combat as an provided that they were bare
to the knees and elbows, and wore only red sandals on their feet. The litigants appeared in person. Women, the elderly, the infirm of body, and minors could have champions named as their substitutes. Combat began at high noon. It had to be concluded before sunset. Before fighting each litigant had to swear not to use witchcraft against each other. A participant could end the fight and lose his case by shouting the word “crave,” which in Old French means “broken.” The one who cried “crave” was punished with outlawry. Otherwise, the battle (See ‘Trial’ on page 50)
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2014 Powell Panthers Preview
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke
Reed Lindsey, Randy Loope, Chattanooga area as John AlJesse Stevens, Curtis Cole len assumes command of the Panther program. Allen is a Injuries derailed the Powell Panthers football season a 2014 Powell year ago. The heart and soul Panthers Schedule of the team at quarterback Hagen Owenby went down August with a season ending injury 22 Fulton A about mid season and that 29 CAK H was that. The Panthers September struggled home with a 5-5 5 Karns A finish. Most schools suffer 12 Open ups and downs over time 19 Knox Central H and last season might be considered an aberration 26 Anderson Co. H if Powell is able to rebound October in 2014. 3 Clinton H 10 Halls A Seven starters return to the 17 Oak Ridge A Panthers lineup on both 24 Gibbs H sides of the ball but they will 31 Campbell Co. A all be learning yet another new system as the players will be playing for their third veteran of the coaching ranks head coach in the past three as he has been through the years. That is a very difficult wars to the tune of 24 years task for any team. The newest in the profession compiling a head coach comes from the 76-75 career record. He will be charged with the task of rebooting the proud Powell program and recharging a demanding fan base accustomed to winning ways of former head coaches Clark Duncan and Matt Lowe.
Peyton Smiley (5’9” 190) and man mountain Brad Holloway (6’2” 320) will all be in the rotation along the defensive line. Junior Loy Keegan (6’4” 200) shows tons of promise as a defensive lineman as well. This unit will be a force to be reckoned with for Powell.
Powell Panthers Colors: Orange & Black District: 3 Class: AAAAA Head Coach: John Allen Years at School: 1st Record at School: 0-0 Total Years Coaching: 24 Overall Coaching Record: 76-75 Assistant Coaching Staff: Rusty Smith, Charles Birden, Larry Neely, K.C. Gann, Matt Abba, Guy Ballenger,
Powell will rely on a stingy defense especially early in the
season as the offense gets accustomed to a new system. The defense will be different as well as defensive coordinator Rusty Smith changes to a 3-5-3 alignment. “We decided to go to this defense as a better way to combat all the spread offenses you see these days,” said coach Smith. Seven starters return to the defense including a pair of stalwart defenders at end. Senior Cody Reed (6’0” 230) is a menacing figure on one side making a complete mess of things for opposing offenses. Junior Darel Middleton (6’6” 245) is a beast and will be a major headache for the opposition as well. Seniors Hunter Wooliver (6’0” 245), Eli Hamilton (5’11” 235),
Behind the linemen will be a flurry of activity at linebacker as the Panthers will come at opposing offenses from all directions with up to five defenders at the position. Senior Kyle Shannon (6’0” 200), senior Eli Bishop (5’9” 170), junior Quincy McGhee (6’1” 240), junior John Lewelling (6’0” 200), junior Corey Hopson (5’11” 180), junior Matthew Jackson (5’10” 175), junior John Mer(See ‘Panthers’ on page 55)
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The first word spoken by an ape in the movie Planet of the Apes was “smile.”
2014 Clinton Dragons Preview
Clinton Dragons Colors: Orange, Black & White Class: AAAAA Region: 3 Head Coach: Josh Kerr Years at School: 4th Record at School: 6-24 Total Years Coaching: 13 Overall Coaching Record: 13-29 Assistant Coaching Staff: Rodney Ellison, Eric Myers, Pace Melvin, Chad Deal,
Kelly Webb, Ryan Chesney, this team could be special fense and a key transfer have Robbie Herrell, Anthony with the guys we have coming hopes high in Clinton. Griffin, Weston Hazelhurst, back,” said Coach Kerr during Michael York Eight starters return to the spread offense. “Our quar2014 Clinton We now rejoin the Clinton terback was sophomore of Dragons Schedule the year last season,” said Dragons high school football rebuilding project still very August Kerr. “The offensive line remuch in progress. Head 22 turns intact as does our top Anderson Co. A coach Josh Kerr took over running back. We have to 29 Seymour H the Clinton program in comrun the ball to be successful plete disarray three years September and we have the guys to do 5 Oak Ridge H ago. He has steadily stayed just that. We are going to 12 Gibbs A the course through the storm play fast and try to get to 65 18 Campbell Co. H to the point where THIS will offensive snaps per game.” 26 Karns H be the year all the work pays off for Kerr, his players, staff October The quarterback is junior and Clinton community. Tyler Thackerson (6’1” 175). 3 Powell A He was phenomenal a year 10 Knox Central A This is a proud program ago amassing over 3000 to17 Open with tradition. Three years 24 Sequoyah tal yards. Those gaudy numA ago the Dragons did not bers included 2700 yards 31 Knox Halls H win a game. Two years ago passing and 26 touchdowns. the final ledger showed two “Thackerson is special,” said victories. Last season it went Coach Kerr. He is capable to a respectable 4-6. 2014 a pre-season interview ses- of moving the chains with his dawns with great expectations sion. “These guys have taken feet but has the arm to make for all concerned. “We believe their lumps in the line of fire all the throws. and grown up on the field. The returning players have great unity and team chemistry. I believe we can do some good things this season.” The biggest reason for the head coach’s optimism is the long list of returning starters on both sides of the line of scrimmage. That fact plus having a year to grow accustomed to a fast-paced high octane of-
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke Senior Aaron Watson (6’0” 200) returns at running back after gaining about 700 yards on the ground a year ago. Watson is a tough, rugged, grinding type back according to his coach. Junior Zack Jones (5’10” 180) will also get plenty of carries out of the Dragon backfield. When Thackerson drops to throw, and that will be often, he will search downfield for senior transfer Jaylond Woods (5’11” 170). “Woods is a great kid, he’s special we are going to find all sorts of ways to get him the ball on jet sweeps, screens, throwing it long… you name it,” said Coach Kerr. Woods is obviously a fleet footed home run threat and is already committed to play for the Tennessee Volunteers. (See ‘Dragons’ on page 53)
Something that is woody or like wood can be described as “xyloid.” was ordeal by fire or water. In the trial by ordeal, just like the ordeal of combat, the premise (Continued from page 44) was that God would help the went on until one or the other innocent. disputants were dead or disabled. The last man standing In the Medieval period of won the case. history, an accused might walk nine paces with a The last battle by combat red-hot iron bar held in might be a case referred to as both hands. Or a redthe “Battle of the Clans that hot piece of metal might occurred in Perth in 1396. It be in the center of the took place in a pitched battle floor. The accused would between two groups of clans be blind-folded. If the numbering about 30 each accused walked across representing the Macpherson the floor without getting and Davidson clans in front of hurt, the accused would King Robert III. Only twelve be found innocent. The men survived out of the origi- injuries of the accused nal sixty. would be examined, and guilt or innocence deterTrial by Ordeal. mined based upon the Another early form of settling extent of injury, festering, disputes was Trial by Ordeal infection and healing. If . Trial by Ordeal in Medi- gangrene set in and the fellow eval Europe consisted of the died, then guilt was adjudged. practice of determining guilt Trial by ordeal of water varied or innocence of an accused depending on the charge, the by compelling him or her to place, the period o time. undergo a painful task. There
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Witchcraft Trials The witchcraft trials of Salem Massachusetts, took place between June and September of 1692. Such trials as “ordeals” in a sense and yet it was shrouded in English common law and legislation that make “witchcraft” a death penalty crime. The Salem Witchcraft Trials consisted of evidence of foolish prattling and gossip of children and a hysterical-minded Puritan community. Nineteen men and women were found guilty of witchcraft and hanged. An eighty year old man was pressed to death under heavy stoned for refusing to submit to trial like the nineteen who were hanged. During this sad period in the early history of America, hundreds of vine intervention. people languished in Jails on Many variants existed. One the charge of witchcraft. variant involved both fire and water. An accused had to Trial by Sacrament take a stone from a pot of In the Middle Ages, a trial by boiling water, oil, or lead. The injury was examined to see the extent of injury and how it healed. Great stock was placed on miraculous and divine intervention to prove innocence. Eredendum is a Latin word referring to a mind set that accepts divine intervention that caused an outcome. Such a mindset was behind both the Trial by Combat and Trial by Ordeal. One method of Trial by Ordeal involved placing a millstone around the neck of the accused. If he sank, then he was adjudged to be weighed down with guilt. If he floated a considerable time, he was seen as being helped by di-
ordeal for a woman charged with adultery might consist of requiring her to drink some bitter or noxious water. In the case of the Old Testament or Torah in Judaism, this is a test referred to as the Sotah. If she is unharmed, then she is found innocent. Another variation consisted of having her drink what appears to be harmless water, to see if it becomes deadly and harms her which would show her guilty. In the medieval times, there was a type of Trial by Ordeal referred to as a Trial by Sacrament. An accused might be force ot swallow bread down their throat without chewing and must have done it quickly. If the accused criminal choked, God wasn’t considered on their side and they were killed. Advent of Lawyers The jury trial developed as an (See ‘Trial’ on page 46)
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2014 Hardin Valley Hawks Preview 44-73 Assistant Coaching Staff: Rudy Furman, Paul Maynard, Scotty Dykes, Matt Patillo, T.J. Weston, Ryan Craig, Andre Caballero, Jake Bishop, Rick Collette, Jeff Black, Mike Potter For a high school program that has only played six varsity seasons, the Hardin Valley Hawks have distinColors: Navy & Columbia guished themselves admiraBlue bly. Wes Jones was handed District: 4 the reigns then as head Class: AAAAAA coach and is pleased with Head Coach: Wes Jones the progress his program Years at School: 7th has made while realizing Record at School: 25-29 that there is still much work Total Years Coaching: 17 to be done. Overall Coaching Record: “At first it was, go win a game,” said the Hawks’ coach, “then it was lets have a winning season, then make the playoffs and now lets make a run in the postseason. I am extremely happy and fortunate to be where we are now,” continued Coach Jones. “We have made the playoffs three times in our short history. We are excited to have made progress but now our team needs
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to take the next step. There is in the playoff hunt. “We lost a some pressure to continue to bunch of guys but have playget better and in our district ers coming back who have been on the field just not in 2014 Hardin Valley a starting role,” explained Coach. “It’s a huge chalAcademy Schedule the lenge for sure but we will be August ready.” 29 Karns A Five starters return to the September Hawk’ Pro-I offensive attack 5 William Blount A led by senior quarterback 12 South Doyle H Nathan White (6’1” 175). 19 Maryville H “White is a two year starter 26 Knox Catholic A and needs to have a big October year for us to be success3 Farragut H ful,” said his coach. Con10 Bearden A sistency is the key for the 17 Knox West A Hardin Valley signal caller. A year ago White was 89 of 24 Lenoir City H 184 passing for 1338 yards 31 Heritage H and six touchdowns. The problem was nine intercepthat’s tough because every tions, a number he must flip week is a big game.” flop. White is also a capable runner. Junior Tyler Lingerfelt A year ago Hardin Valley was (5’10” 165) and sophomore an inexperienced team that Gavin Greene (6’1” 180) are battled to a six win regular battling to be the understudy season but bowed out of the at quarterback. playoffs with a first round loss. Attrition hit the Hawks hard With the rather old fashioned through graduation but there Pro-I offense, this writer loves are able bodies coming along this offense, it is paramount that should keep Hardin Valley to have good running backs.
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke Hardin Valley has experience there. Junior strong man Joe Defur (5’11” 205) fits the bill as a power lead blocker as he returns at fullback. Defur carried 11 times for 40 tough yards a year ago. Senior Ryan Ferguson (5’9” 185) saw extensive action last season to the tune of 59 carries for 261 yards and four touchdowns. Ferguson also made 7 receptions for another 94 yards. He will see all those numbers skyrocket this season. Sophomore Tim Frizzell (6’1” 205) is in line for plenty of opportunities to tote the pigskin while sophomore Ellis Chapman (6’1” 205) will get snaps at fullback. White will have new receivers to look for in passing situations. Senior Chris Hayes (5’10” 170) and junior Jason Love (5’9” 160) are the projected starters at wide receiver. Senior Cole Vincil (6’1” 200) should be the tight end looking for chances to get in on the pass catching fun. Lanky speedster Thomas Clay (6’0” 175) has shown flashes as a sophomore receiver with (See ‘Hawks’ on page 56)
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2014 Oak Ridge Wildcats Preview
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke
tangibles you can’t coach. We Gavin Warrington (5’10” 175) has the odd distinction of beexpect good things.” ing a starter at linebacker on A year ago the Wildcats won seven games during 2014 Oak Ridge the regular season but sufWildcats Schedule fered a disappointing loss in round one of the playoffs to August upstart East Hamilton down H Chattanooga way. Seven 29 Farragut September starters return on both sides 5 Clinton A of the ball from Coach Gaddis’ first team back as coach. 12 Halls H That gives the legions of Oak 19 McMinn Co. A Ridge fans hope for a longer 26 Gibbs A playoff run in 2014. October 3 Campbell Co. H Gaddis, like so many coach 10 Karns A es in this day and age, has 17 Powell H gone to the spread offense and Oak Ridge has the 24 Knox Central H athletes to light up the score- 30 Anderson Co. A board. The Wildcats will be breaking in a new quarterback. A pair of juniors are defense as well as a possible competing to be the starter starter at quarterback. “They under center. Logan Fadner both are smart players,” said (6’2” 175) started at QB for Coach Gaddis. “Fadner is the junior varsity a year ago. more a pure drop back passer
Quintez Burum (6’3” 280) and fellow senior Zach Kassner (6’3” 230) are nice bookends outside. Senior Shawmain Fleming (6’1” 310) and junior Spencer Roche (6’4” 260) will play vital roles as top backups along the offensive front. This group will look like an SEC offensive line getting off the bus! Wow!
Oak Ridge Wildcats Colors: Cardinal & Gray District: 3 Class: AAAAA Head Coach: Joe Gaddis Years at School: 13th Record at School: 126-28 Total Years Coaching: 40th Overall Coaching Record: 265-116 Assistant Coaching Staff: Phil Thompson, Jeff Miner, Justin Pace, James Mitchell, John Spratling, Barry Saunders, Jim Younger, Winston Russell, Kwayu Graham, Toby Tillman, Brian Wyatt Last year marked the return of legendary football coach Joe Gaddis to the sidelines at venerable Jack Armstrong Stadium Blankenship Field in Oak Ridge. Gaddis has compiled one of the more impressive coaching records in the State of Tennessee during his illustrious career to the tune of the above results. His task upon his return to the Atomic City is to restore the Wildcats storied football program to prominence. “Last year was a season of change,” said Coach Gaddis during a conversation over the summer. “Overall we are much farther along than a year ago as we look forward to the 2014 season. All the kids are familiar with the system and we’ve all been together now for more than a year. Our players have had a tremendous off season,” continued the coach. “The team has really come together with time in the weight room and the chemistry among the players has been good. This group seems to have the in-
while Warrington is more of a combo type signal caller.” Both will see significant playing time.
Oak Ridge will field a mostly inexperienced offensive line as well as only two starters return. “If the offensive line plays like they look we will be fine” deadpanned their coach. “This is the biggest, strongest group of linemen The news is even better at at Oak Ridge in years. They the skill positions according have a chance to be pretty (See ‘Wildcats’ on page 58) good.” Senior right guard Isaac Chapman is an absolute beast at (6’5” 315). “Chapman is a college player waiting to happen,” according to Gaddis. The other returning starter up front is the opposite left guard in senior Liam Hale (5’9” 225). These two will be called upon to lead. Anchoring the big boys will be junior center Jared Verner (6’0” 235). The tackles will certainly look the part. Senior
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2014 Coalfield Yellow Jackets Preview
Coalfield Yellow Jackets Colors: Orange & Black District: 4 Class: A Head Coach: Keith Henry Years at School: 7th Record at School: NA Total Years Coaching: 26 Overall Coaching Record: 97-47 Assistant Coaching Staff: James Bales, Jared Henry, Jason Wilson, Ben Jackson, Shelley Burgess, Josh Wright
The Coalfield Yellow Jackets As Coach Henry looks ahead are a traditional high school to the 2014 football season. football power nowadays in He sees a difficult road before Class A. The long legacy of success started with long 2014 Coalfield time coach Gary Kreis and has continued under the Yellow Jackets steady guidance of veteran top man Keith Henry, who August Copper Basin H has guided the Jackets to 22 Knox Catholic A the state playoff semi-finals 29 three of the last four years. September 5 Sunbright H “We are very proud of last 12 Greenback A season’s results,” said 19 Oliver Springs H Coach Henry in a phone 27 Open interview during the summer. “We suffered season October 3 Wartburg A ending injuries to four of our key players and at a small 10 Jellico H school like Coalfield, that is 16 Oneida A a tough obstacle to over24 Chatt Notre Dame H come as we just can’t plug 31 Oakdale A in guys like larger schools. Our kids hung in there and played tough.” Despite the his Yellow Jackets. “Its going injuries Coalfield made it all to be a great challenge for the way to the semi-finals be- our kids and coaching staff fore succumbing to eventual as we are not expected to be runner up South Pittsburgh and finished a solid seasn 9-4 overall.
very good,” said the Coach. “We feel good about the kids work ethic. It has been a year round group effort and I can guarantee you our team will be mentally and physically tough.” That toughness is personified in All State lineman Zach Stewart (6’5” 315) who is an absolute beast no matter the level of play. Stewart is a consensus four star college recruit earning that distinction by showing out at various big time camps around the country over the summer. “Zach is a dream for any coach,” said Henry. “He is the hardest worker on the team. A yes sir no sir type kid, 4.0 student, All State, Class A Mr. Football you name it he has done it.” Stewart will be the leader of this team to say the least. Oh by the way the gentle giant, except when he is mauling the opposition, is one of the
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke prize recruits for Tennessee Volunteer coach Butch Jones in the 2015 recruiting class. Coalfield likes to spread the field on offense but went to a more conventional offense due to the injuries last season. “We will open it back up,” said Henry. “Our skill guys will be okay the challenge, except for Stewart, will be up front where we lost some good players.” The triggerman at quarterback for the Yellow Jackets will be newcomer Parker McKinney (6’3” 170) who attended the Manning Passing Academy over the summer. McKinney is a freshman that is a tremendous athlete and should carry on the tradition of quality QB play at Coalfield. Making McKinney’s job easier will be the return of what could be a fearsome backfield tan(See ‘Jackets’ on page 64)
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2014 Anderson County Mavericks Preview The Anderson County Mavericks are a program rich in winning tradition first under long time coach Larry Kerr, now under sixth year head coach Davey Gillum, who has guided the Mavericks to the playoffs each of his previous five seasons. A year ago Anderson Counfinished an outstanding Anderson County ty campaign 11-2 overall and Mavericks District 3-5A Champions. Colors: Navy, White & Gray A disappointing loss in the Class 5A playoffs did not Region: 3 dampen the enthusiasm of Class: AAAAA Head Coach: Davey Gillum a very good year. Years at School: 6th While the Mavericks sufRecord at School: 40-18 fered heavy losses up front Total Years Coaching: 9 Overall Coaching Record: along the line of scrimmage, enough skilled athletes re40-18 Assistant Coaching Staff: turn to make the forecast Gary Terry, Jon Chadwell, for yet another post season Aaron Bass, Russ Gillum, roundup a virtual certainty. Shawn Cross, Matt Slone, “We are going to look much Tanner Williams, David the same heading into the 2014 season as the team that Mabe, Tony Braden
was District Champions did a skill position players is senior year ago,” said Coach Gillum quarterback Zane Smith (6’2” during an interview over the 185). “Zane gives us a big arm at quarterback but is also a young man that can run the 2014 Anderson Co. football. He is a great athlete playing the position,” said Mavs Schedule Coach Gillum. Smith’s dual August threat ability will be a night22 Clinton H mare for opposing defenses 29 Austin-East H to stop this season as he is a smooth operator of the September spread option offense. 5 Gibbs H 12 Campbell Co. H When Smith takes the mostly 19 Karns A shotgun snaps to start each 26 Powell A play and looks downfield October for receivers, he will have 2 Knox Central A a herd of pass catchers to search for. Senior Corey 10 Knox Catholic A Morgan (6’2” 250) will be 17 Open both the Y receiver and an 24 Halls A occasional tight end in the 30 Oak Ridge H versatile Anderson County attack. Morgan is an athsummer. “Our guys up front letic player with size and a big are big but in most cases a frame that can present match bit untested. Mainly because up problems for defenses. the guys ahead of ‘em last Seniors Brandon Ford (6’1” year were so good. This group 180) at the X and Chandler is pretty talented. Our skill Kite (5’10” 185) at the Z will guys on offense are back and have plenty of opportunities to should make the big guys job a little easier.” Gillum is known for his fast paced, hurry up, shot gun, spread the field with receivers type offense and this year will be no different. Make no mistake however, Anderson County will do plenty of work moving the ball via a strong ground attack led by senior stalwart running back Matt Fox (5’10” 195). All Fox did a year ago is lead the State of Tennessee in rushing with over 2500 yards. A D-1 recruit, Fox combines speed and a quick burst with a powerful style that sees him break plenty of tackles. Fox is aided in the Maverick backfield by “do everything” running back and fellow senior Garrett Johnson (5’10” 190). This kid can block, he can run, he can catch passes out of the backfield, he can do it all according to his coach. The triggerman in the Mavericks’ corral of outstanding
Preview Provided by Billy Dyke make big plays in the passing game. Waiting in the wings are talented newcomers Tate Holmes and sophomore Everett Dews. “Dews will get plenty of time,” said Gillum. “He has exceptional speed and is very light on his feet. Tate Holmes will be another bright young player for us as he is athletic, fast and game savvy.” The only real question mark for Anderson County is up front along the offensive line where graduation took four quality starters from a year (See ‘Mavs’ on page 66)
Page 52, Visions Magazine, August 2014 It wasn’t until after Henry II took the throne of England that the concept of trial by jury was (Continued from page 47) created in 1166. The Renaisalternative to Trials by Ordeal sance period was about to be and Combat. ushered in. It was the day of Chaucer. The common law developed from it as decisions were Civil procedure and attorneys made and recorded as prec- had their birth at this point in edents. time. It’s interesting to pause
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The diameter of the star Betelgeuse is more than a quarter the size of our entire solar system. and consider how the “law” as we know it was born. It developed from these concepts of trial by combat. “Second” were selected, who met with each other to arrange the date and place of combat as well as other details of the combat . These seconds cam to be known as “squires,” who eventually acted like and became in essence lawyers. Not only did the squires meet to arrange the details of the combat, but also the talk about working out a settlement in lieu of the combat itself. Procedures were hammered out over a period of several hundred years to have someone decide differences of facts and to decide the case itself and these procedures became sanctioned by the ruler or king as a better method to combat to settle disputes. Rules were written down and case decisions were recorded and published and became common law.
tion in how people should be governed and how the laws should be passed and then interpreted.
Beginning with Henry II, Kings and Queens who had been endowed with an infallibility of judgment, slowly began to have their power peeled away and given to juries, parliaments, and others. As much as anything, the Declaration of Independence in l776 ushered—of course a revolu-
Trial by Computers I would write a conclusion— but really there is no conclusion. It’s ongoing. The subject of trying to figure out how to keep peace while settling difference is a never-ending story, and probably will determine the destiny of mankind.
The legality of trial by combat in England lasted until the year 1818. In the strange English case of Ashford v. Thronton, the court pronounced judgment in favor of an accused in favor who claimed the ancient right of “battle” (French for “combat”) as a method of proving his innocence. The judge of the King’s Bench in England ruled that though it was inconvenient, that the party filing an accusation must be ready to stake his life in support of his accusation. The accusation in this case was promptly dismissed. The English House of Commons promptly passed a statute making it clear that there was no right of trial by combat anymore though someone might prefer it to going through the court system.
Technology has gained a lot of traction in the court system— and that includes technology in the name of security after the Twin Tower Tragedy. In most courthouses, people must pass through metal detectors. People show photo ID’s. Pleadings in the federal courts are done through computer programs. No longer can you read books to find the law, but you must look it up in special computer programs over the internet. Arraignments of defendants is often done through closed circuit camera systems between courtrooms and jails. Compulsory mediation and arbitration, while not inexpensive, is often required of litigants today. Scholars of future legal systems declare that the trials of the future will largely be done in the matrix of the web with judges, juries, participants connected by screens and cameras and an electronic type of courtroom. Let hope we don’t eventually get three kicks in the rumpus by the computer.
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Dragons (Continued from page 46) Woods is certainly not the lone threat in the Clinton passing game. Senior Jonathan Beam (5’10” 165) returns as a reliable pass catcher. Beam
is the consummate possession receiver who runs great routes, has great hands and finds a way to get open…and make the catch. Last season Beam snared enough balls to gain over 300 yards and score a couple of touchdowns. Se-
nior Hayden Martin (6’1” 205) also returns and is a physical pass catcher according to Kerr. Martin will also line up at times at tight end. Sophomores Javon Shephard (6’0” 170) and Jaquan Thomas (5’6” 160) are youngsters
Visions Magazine, August 2014, Page 53 who will see plenty of action at receiver. Thomas will play both ways while Shephard is the speed burner. Yet another sophomore who will see significant playing time is Billy Long (5’10” 185) while seniors Joe Brown (6’0” 190) and Dillan Faddis (5’10” 180) are in the mix at receiver and on the defensive side of the ball.
harms way. Powers averaged a very respectable 37 yards per punt last season.
Clinton returns nine, count ‘em, nine starters to their 3-3-5 defense! “We have experience on the defensive side of the ball,” said Coach Kerr. “Most of those guys have started since their freshman season and taken their lumps. They Coach Kerr is excited about play great team defense.” his offensive line. All the big uglies up front return intact It all starts up front on defense from a year ago. The anchor and for the Dragons, that at center is heady senior means with nose guard Jason Skyler Douglas (5’11” 250). Goode, who pulls double duty The guards should be senior as a starter on offense and deDaniel Ambrose (6’0” 255) and fense. Michael Hammond will junior Jason Goode (6’1” 245) also play at nose man while while the tackles should be a yet more seniors will line up pair of seniors. Michael Ham- at defensive end. Tyson Irons mond (6’1” 230) and Cameron (6’1” 220) and Blake Edwards Arndt (6’0” 245) are back to (6’0” 255) are those ends protect their quarterback on and are sterling defenders. the edges. Seniors Hayden Hayden Allison, Tyler Freni Allison (6’2” 240), Tyler Freni and Jacob Gaddis are working (6’2” 200) and Jacob Gaddis hard to get in the mix and play (6’2” 240) will be key back ups key snaps on defense. along what should be a stout The linebacking corps is headoffensive line. lined by a returning headWhen the offense can not hunter that will mark his fourth move the chains senior Elijah year as a starter on Clinton’s Powers (6’3” 190) will drop defense this season. That back to punt the football out of (See ‘Dragons’ on page 55)
Richard M. Nixon kept a music box in his Oval office desk that played the tune “Hail to the Chief.” Page 54, Visions Magazine, August 2014 Titans are vastly different. But nearly 100 fewer total points more moves before the sea- 10.5 sacks. Can quarterback one thing has not changed: and nearly 40 yards per game son starts. There is certainly Jake Locker stay healthy for the Titans ended the 2013 on defense and scored more a whole season? We saw (Continued from page 18) season and begin the 2014 points and gave up less turnhow good that Locker could 2014 Tennessee chise or to the city of Houston. season as a team that feels overs and quarterback sacks be last September when The Titans hired a coach like it is on the verge of some- on offense. Titans he was healthy, but now September completely from the outside. thing special. he must prove that he can 7 Chiefs A make 16 starts. The ’13 Titans may have With that move came more This is the biggest reason that won just one more game, but 14 Cowboys H significant change. Whisenhunt wanted the job. Can the team adapt to all of they were miles better than 21 Bengals A the changes quickly enough their ’12 counterparts. The 28 Colts A A new offense to be run by The 2012 Titans went 6-10, 100 million dollars spent on to be an AFC South conoffensive mastermind Whisen- but lost six games by 20 or free agents and an excellent October tender? Normally, there is a 5 Browns H hunt. A new 3-4 defense run more points, allowed nearly 2013 draft class improved period of adjustment when 12 Jaguars H by highly-aggressive coordi- 30 points per game and were the team’s overall talent a new coaching staff comes nator Ray Horton. 19 Redskins A outgained by 62 yards per noticeably. in. The Titans hope that adgame. The 2013 Titans went justment period is as short 26 Texans H A new coaching staff. Sev- 7-9, but lost seven games by The 2014 Titans should November as possible. eral new support people. Play- nine points or less, gave up be even better. General 2 The questions are all legitiBye books handed out to players mate, but every NFL team manager Ruston Webster 9 Ravens A on iPads. A new way to prachas questions right now. It’s re-signed several key free 17 Steelers H tice. A new way to hold meetpart of the process of dealagents including safety BerA ings. New times for everything ing with the unknown. This nard Pollard, defensive line- 23 Eagles 30 Texans A on the schedule, including time last year, no one saw men Ropati Pitoitua and meals. New ways to hold December the Houston Texans falling Mookie Johnson and wide conditioning. New terminology. from two-time AFC South receiver/kick returner Marc 7 Giants H New rules. New pictures on champs to just two wins Mariani. Webster then inked 14 Jets H the walls. or the Kansas City Chiefs key pieces for Whisenhunt’s 18 Jaguars A jumping from 2-14 to 11-5. offense including versatile 28 Colts H If you combine the ownership No one knows for sure. running back/receiver Dexchange and coaching change, ter McCluster, right tackle you see a that the Tennessee Michael Oher and backup reason for optimism. But there In the Titans’ camp, we do know that there has been hisquarterback Charlie White- are some questions. toric change which has made hurst. On defense, the Titans added free agent defensive Can defensive tackle Jurrell for fascinating off-season. lineman Al Woods and two Casey be as effective in a veteran linebackers in Wesley 3-4 defense as he has been Now it’s time to see the 2014 Woodyard and Shaun Phillips. in a 4-3? Casey played great Titans on the field. football in 2013, notching The Titans’ free agent haul enabled them to pick the very best players in the draft, regardless of position. Michigan left tackle Taylor Lewan rated as a premiere player and the Titans were thrilled to get him at #11 overall. Having let Chris Johnson go, Tennessee needed a running back and got the top man on their board: all-around standout Bishop Sankey. Massive defensive lineman DaQuan Jones and versatile defensive back Marqueston Huff came in their fourth round. Inside linebacker Avery Williamson---a native of Milan, TN---was a fifth round steal. In round six, the Titans drafted LSU’s Zach Mettenberger as a quarterback who has great long-range potential.
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The roster got stronger and the Titans still have salary cap room if they want to make
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Panthers (Continued from page 45) ritt (6’0” 190) and senior Koby Hyde (5’10” 180) all will be in the mix at linebacker. These guys are part run stoppers and
several will line up outside in ing athlete that will see plenty order to cover receivers. of time in the defensive backfield. Senior Dominic Moore The secondary will feature (5’8” 150) figures to be in the junior Davon Middleton (6’1” mix along with junior Jake 185) who will be a force at Henry (6’1” 160). Talented safety. Junior Connor Sepesi newcomer Brandon Smith (6’0” 175) is another outstand- (5’8” 160) looks like a keeper
Visions Magazine, August 2014, Page 55 and has earned an opportunity their spots in the pecking for snaps in the secondary. order. John Lewelling, Peyton Smiley and Brad Holloway It’s a brand new day for Powell might end up playing on both on offense as the Panthers sides of the line for Powell. and their head coach are Seniors Joshua Neely (5’10” reverting to the old fashioned 230), Devin Pincombe (5’11” Wing-T attack. “It’s a new of- 240) and Michael O’Connor fense for the kids,” said Coach (5’10” 215) hope to earn a Allen. “We feel pretty good spot along the offensive line. about our guys especially up Juniors Zack Weaver (6’0” front and our skill guys are 210), Blake Jenkins (5’9” 250), athletic.” Seven starters are Cade Trusley (6’1” 220) and back off last year’s team but Isaiah Lee (6’2” 200) are also Coach Allen has opened up in the mix up front. the competition, like most new coaches do, in order to The competition at wide regive each kid an opportunity ceiver is also wide open. to earn a position. None of the Darel Middleton will certainly positions on offense are set be a mismatch for opposing as the following players could end up at multiple spots after (See ‘Panthers on page 55) fall camp. The quarterback derby includes Connor Sepesi and Dominic Moore. Both of these kids are outstanding athletes and good players and in all probability will line up somewhere on offense at quarterback or elsewhere. Running back candidates include senior Blake Cameron (5’9” 160), senior Eli Bishop (5’9” 170), junior Jamil Birden (5’9” 170), junior Austin Capps (5’7” 165) and senior Trevor Carter (5’9” 175). Hunter Wooliver and Cody Reed could wind up as fullbacks or tight ends. The offensive line should be stout once the cream rises to the top, starters are recognized and top back ups earn
Page 56, Visions Magazine, August 2014 be senior Jonah Weston 6’2” 290). Senior Xan Witherspoon (6’2” 235) and junior Jarrett (Continued from page 48) Green (6’1” 220) are top back a bright future and there are ups and pushing for playing a nest full of Hawks waiting time. This group has plenty of in the wings at WR. Seniors potential for sure! Isaiah Woodruff (6’4” 180) and Blaine Shockley (6’1” 175) Specialists are always key to along with junior Isaac Aguero on field success and Hardin (5’9” 175) and sophomore Valley is fortunate to have Carter White (6’2” 175) are all senior Alan Grigsby (5’9” 140) in mix for snaps. Sophomore capable of both punting and Kevin Brewer (6’2” 220) will handling the placekicking see action at times at tight duties. A year ago Grigsby end. punted 29 times for a 30.5 yard average. Junior Josh Making it all go offensively Creed (5’10” 155) is ready for are the big boys up front. an opportunity to kick as well. Hardin Valley has the luxury of three returning starters to On defense, Hardin Valley the offensive line. Both guards deploys out of the 4-3 and is are back with seniors Garrett multiple. “Our defense only Curtis (6’2” 290) and Matt returns three starters from a Howard (6’3” 260) manning year ago,” said coach Jones. those spots. Senior Joey Cave “They have progressed well (6’5” 260) is a big ugly at one so we are pleased and believe of the tackle positions. The they will give us a chance. Our center should be junior Joe quickness and strength along Reed (5’10” 225) while the the front seven are areas tackle opposite Cave should we think we will be fine on
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In 1986, a guard in an armored car was killed when $50,000 worth of quarters fell on him. defense. The Hawks talons will be stout along the defensive line led by big Garrett Curtis and Joe Defur at tackle. Curtis ripped into 61 total tackles with three quarterback sacks a year ago while Defur jumped in on 13 stops with a sack and two fumble recoveries. The ends should be Tim Frizzell and junior monster Gabe Dew (6’4” 230). Kevin Brewer is slated to help out at end but more depth is needed. Only one starter returns at
linebacker but there are quality proven players there. Junior Dominique Amos (5’9” 175) returns at the Will linebacking spot after flying to 83 total tackles and three fumble recoveries a year ago. The Mike or middle backer should be junior Joe Reed (5’10” 225), who was in on 34 tackles as a quality reserve last season. Senior Haddon Hill (6’1” 205) returns after missing all of last season due to injury. If he comes back good as new Hardin Valley will have an active group of linebackers. Ellis Chapman and junior Hayden Brophy (6’2” 215) figure to get plenty of action at the position as well throughout the season. The secondary are all shiny and new as zero of these young men are returning starters. Jason Love and senior Tommy Smith (5’4” 150) look like the cornerbacks while Blaine Shockley and will be roaming the field in search of big turnovers at free safety.
Junior Nick Buckles (5’9” 185) will battle from his spot at strong safety. Thomas Clay, Isaac Aguero, Isaiah Woodruff and Carter White all figure to be in the mix for playing time in the secondary and special teams. All in all this should be another quality bunch of Hardin Valley Hawks. Football success has come rather quickly to the school. The playoffs are a goal that has been reached now the dream should progress to advancing in the post season. The schedule is a gauntlet for every team in District 4-6A as perennial state champion Maryville, Farragut, Bearden, West and Lenoir City are on the docket. Toss in dates with South-Doyle and Catholic and the task will be difficult for the Hawks. Looks like a status quo year for Hardin Valley as they will have to battle to make the after party that is the post season. Prediction: 5-5
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Panthers (Continued from page 53) offenses as a receiver. Davon Middleton should work into the rotation. Sepesi and Moore might end up outside at flanker. Jake Henry has multiple skills one of them catching passes. Henry could
also end up being the punter, placekicker or long snapper. He’s gonna be a busy dude on Friday nights. Jamil Birden, Cameron Blake, junior C.J. Sellers (5’9” 180), junior Dalton Jett (5’11” 155), Brandon Smith, junior Wesley Harmon (5’10” 165) and Austin Tipton will get chances in practice to show their ability to run pass
routes and catch the football. The proud Powell Panthers football program is going through major changes, again, as John Allen is the third head coach in three years. That’s a tough deal for any school especially playing in District 3-AAA. A strong stout defense will have to carry the day early in the season while the kids get accustomed to operating the Wing-T offense.
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long time rival Farragut comes to Blankenship Field for the opener followed by a key road trip to improved and arch rival Clinton. At McMinn County is never a picnic out of district play. Key district game at home is Campbell County and the finale is at Anderson County. Those games will decide the postseason pecking order. You can bet the Oak Ridge Wildcats will be a part of the playoffs. Only question is how far can this group advance.
return engagement as head coach of the Oak Ridge Wildcats promises to be a wild ride. There is athleticism aplenty at the skill positions. The run game should be solid if the line matures in time. If the quarterbacks can throw the ball accurately, they will have receivers who can make the big play at any time. The defense will be an ornery bunch The schedule includes the for sure. opener on the road at defend- The schedule is rugged as Prediction: 8-2 ing Class 4A State Champion Fulton then the Scarbro Stadium opener versus always tough C.A.K. If Powell is to make the playoffs, their season will be decided in key district games versus Anderson County, Clinton, Oak Ridge and Campbell County. There is beef and skill at Powell but it looks like this could be a tough first season for Coach Allen and his Panthers. Prediction: 5-5
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Wildcats (Continued from page 49) to Coach Gaddis. “Our depth at the skill positions on both sides of the ball is a team strength. Just about all of our best receivers and running backs return this season,” said the coach. A fleet of young running backs will fill out the Oak Ridge backfield and will share carries all season long. Junior Isiah Jones (6’0” 175) has big play ability at running back. He
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rushed 111 times for 585 yards and five touchdowns last season. Juniors T.J. Allison (5’9” 180) and Jaylen Nickerson (5’9” 175) should figure in the Wildcat rushing attack as well as talented sophomore Chase Kimbro (5’7” 160). “Jones is strong and has great vision,” said his coach, “Allison is probably the strongest of the group and might be the fastest, Nickerson has very good cutting ability and vision while Kimbro is a youngster who is going to be good.” This group as a whole spells big trouble for opponents.
you are Oak Ridge. The receiving corps has a chance to be special. Senior Ted Mitchell (5’10” 160) was the Wildcats leading receiver a year ago as he snared 28 passes for 416 yards and five scores. Senior Jiminquas Johnson (6’0” 190) caught seven balls for 225 big play yards and two touchdowns. Yet another senior, Brandon Bonds (5’11” 175) was able to catch 15 aerials for 249 yards and four scores. Sophomore Tee Higgins (6’3” 175) has a chance to be special according to his coach. The slender receiver made his freshman debut count to the tune of five catches for 78 yards and a touchdown. Those numbers will rise sharply this season. Junior Jordan Dunbar (5’9” 175) also figures in the receiver mix after catching seven passes for 83 yards a year ago. When Oak Ridge uses the tight end, senior Ryan Waddell (6’2” 180) will be that guy and is a solid player according to Gaddis. Oak Ridge has a long tradition of producting outstanding kickers and this year will be no different. This year’s big leg belongs to junior Brandon Nickle (5’9” 170). This guy does it all and will be the placekicker and the punter for the ‘Cats. He had 18 touchbacks on kickoffs and is a sure footed kicker on extra points and field goals. Nice weapon to have in your back pocket if
Championships are won on defense as the saying goes. Oak Ridge has won plenty of them and the team has an opportunity to be stingy on “D” this season. “We have all of our linebackers returning and those guys are pretty good,” said Coach Gaddis. All are juniors. Adam Manookian (5’11” 195) returns as the ‘Cats leading tackler. Manookian racked up 118 total tackles a year ago, a number that included six quarterback sacks. The aforementioned Gavin Warrington is the other inside backer. He recorded 32 total stops with three sacks. At outside linebacker, senior Ricky Chitwood (5’10” 170) returns after an active 2013 campaign that saw him rip into 64 tackles with three sacks. Fellow senior Riley Myer (6’0” 180), who is more of an athletic linebacker used to cover in passing situations and junior Tomarrea Hurd (6’0” 180), who is more the run stopper will share time on the outside. Myer chased down 35 tackles last season while Hurd recorded ten in limited action. T.J. Allison and sophomore Kendall Clark (6’1” 180) are rising players that will see plenty of snaps at the position.
the ‘Cats line up in a four man front. “Fleming is the strongest guy on the team and very disruptive to opposing offenses,” says Coach Gaddis. Both saw extensive action a year ago and jumped in on about twenty tackles each. The ends are all juniors. Alex Alcorn (6’3” 210) was a part time starter a year ago. Matt Warmbrod (6’3” 200) was the most active with 88 tackles, three sacks and an interception at end. He could be an all star type player. Hunter Gray (6’0” 215) has earned a chance to play on the D-line as well.
As always, the Wildcats will field a talented bunch of players in the secondary led by three returning starters. The safeties are both returnees in senior stalwart Tommy Kaczocha (5’9” 180). He snared an interception and made 47 tackles last season. The other safety will be Brandon Bonds, who had 24 stops and an “oskie” last season. Senior Jemiah Hall (5’9” 170) returns at cornerback. Hall jumped in on 36 tackles last year. The other corner and top backups will be Ted Mitchell, Tee Higgins and Jordan Dunbar. All will play according to coach Gaddis. Chase Kimbro will also be in the mix in the secondary along with senior Jamar Anderson There is depth, size and nas- (5’11” 170). tiness on the defensive line. Shawmain Fleming and Isaac Year two of the Joe Gaddis Chapman will share time at (See ‘Wildcats’ on page 57) nose guard and tackle when
English philosopher and scientist Roger Bacon introduced a gunpowder formula to Europe in 1242. out…and done so successfully. He attended the Ray Guy kicking camp at Farragut over (Continued from page 23) the summer and has tremenof the kicking duties. Recruited dous upside in all phases of off the soccer team, Evans is the kicking game according another kid the coaches have to his coach. tried to convince to come
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Most of the same cast of characters will fill out the Oliver Springs 4-3 defense. “Our overall athleticism is a strength as we have guys we can plug in at multiple positions,” said Coach Brackett. “Our front line guys are pretty
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stout but as always, we have to avoid the injury bug and develop some depth. The development of our freshman is the key to our defense” Derrick Tinker is the heart and soul of the defense, if not the whole team according to Coach Kegley and plays with intensity and emotion as a safety roaming the field looking for the big hit or turnover. Shelby Morgan is another head hunter at safety. Freshmen Bobby Farr (5’10” 130) should be one of the corners. Junior Ethan Stanley (6’0” 160) is a quality athlete that will find a home on both sides of the ball for the Bobcats. Michael Lowe (5’10” 165) and Hunter Melton (5’10” 160) are still more young guys that should find a home at receiver or in the defensive backfield.
darn stout but they need help in order to get a rest at times. This will be a typical Oliver Springs Bobcat football team. Rough and tumble, low on numbers but skilled enough to cause problems. The atmosphere at D. J. Brittain Stadium is always roaring and a fun place to be. This season will be no different.
The schedule includes rivals at every turn it seems. Unaka is a visitor from the mountains of Upper East Tennessee in the home opener. Jackson County will be a road challenge early then its district tussles with Coalfield and Wartburg away and Oneida and Sunbright at home. They may be low on numbers and very young but they have talent and heart. Expect the Oliver Springs Bobcats to be right Taylor Murray is a ferocious in the playoff hunt through the linebacker that is a handful season. for opponents. He is a returning starter and leader on the Prediction: 5-5 Bobcats “D.” Jonathan Huckabey returns to one of the other linebacker positions. Talented Logan Kelly is counted on to get after it as a backer as well. Along the defensive line junior Taylor Edmondson (6’1” 170) should be one of the ends along with Markus Miller. Bryson White and big Brandon Morgan will line up inside at tackle. This bunch is pretty
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the table. With an outstanding kicking game and quality defensive unit that plays fast, this will be an interesting team to watch. As written earlier the schedule ain’t no picnic! This is a team that should once again earn a trip into the post season dance.
both run support, blitzing the passer and coverage skills as the strong safety. Derek Williams will be one of the cornerbacks along with senior Noah Webb (5’11” 165). Junior Cole Morgan (5’11” 190) will Prediction: 6-4 play somewhere on defense early and often. Michael Travis figures in the mix along with sophomore Davis Simmons (6’1” 195). Farragut always has quality athletes and big ole boys up front and this season will be the typical Admiral football team. It all starts up front to have a winning team and that is just what Farragut brings to
backer will be Aaron Watson, another two-way starter for Clinton. The Sam linebacker (Continued from page 53) will be Sean Fitzpatrick (6’0” middle backer is senior Ben 200) and a senior stalwart. Ross (6’1” 220). Ross is the team leader on “D” and makes Clinton lines up with five linethe calls for his team. He was backers so the fun doesn’t the leading tackler last sea- end there as on the outside son. Needless to say Ross is a at Rover will be junior Isaiah hoss! Joining Ross at Will line- Vibbert (6’0” 175). The Dragon linebacker also roaming sideline to sideline on the outside will be junior Christian Bailey (5’11” 195). Billy Long will be in the mix at linebacker along with Joe Brown.
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coach. Senior Blake Danner (5’9” 175) will be the opposite corner while the free safety should be junior Beau Crisp (6’0” 180). Dillan Faddis will be the top back up in the secondary. The Clinton Dragons have steadily climbed out of the high school football abyss through a long rebuilding project under their youthful head coach Josh Kerr. After winning four and being very competitive a year ago, the high flying Dragons are poised for a breakout season. While a playoff appearance would be nice, this particular den of Dragons has much bigger dreams and aspirations.
The secondary will feature diminutive senior Travist Patrick (5’8” 160) at one of the cornerback positions. “Patrick is a player and fearless,” said his obviously pleased head Prediction: 7-3
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Kingston (Continued from page 11) can break tackles to earn yards after the catch. Riley Adcock is a capable tight end and very good blocker on the edge. Ryan Borum will be one of the flankers and is a good athlete capable of making the key catch. Coach Pankey is concerned about his offensive line as these guys have been around but not played a great deal. He believes his Pistol Veer is a good offense that will help his big ugles as they develop. The anchor at center will be junior Jaime Martin (6’3” 250) and a mauler. Thomas McGill will be fine at one of the guard spots. Senior Bryson Ashford (5’10” 200) will be the opposite guard. Nick Bryant will be a sturdy tackle along with sophomore upstart Colt Letner (6’1” 220), who has a bright future.
Yellow Jackets can not find a first down on offense. The Kingston Yellow Jackets suffered through a miserable season a year ago. This is one of the great places to watch a game as the fans turn out in droves at Dr. Nat Sugarman Stadium. Brian Pankey knows about Kingston’s tradition having played at the school. He will restore pride and winning ways in time. There is senior leadership and a continued influx of young talented players eager to get Kingston headed in the right direction.
The schedule is tough with the road opener at Grace Christian. Other brutal road trips are to defending Class 3A State Champion Alcoa and 6A school Lenoir City. Home tussles versus Rockwood, Catholic, Loudon and improved Sequoyah should be fun. “This is a pretty good group that will get after you,” said Coach Pankey. Look for much improved play from the Kingston should have a de- Kingston Yellow Jackets this cent kicking game as Gabe season. Schillings will be a steady placekicker. Cody Mitchell will Prediction: 4-6 drop back to punt when the
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Beavers (Continued from page 22) break tackles. Yet another senior, Roberto Veljkovic (5’10” 180) gives Karns three very good running backs. They will share the carries and keep each other rested for the fourth quarter. Those three amigos at running back will make the job of quarterback Greg Tye (5’10” 170) much easier. Tye throws well and is accurate with his passes and can move the chains with his feet when he is forced to run. Only a junior, Tye will have a nice set of receivers to look for when he takes the snap and drops to throw. Junior Damon Billingsley (5’10” 140) and sophomore Ty Bailey (6’0” 165) are the understudies under center. The flankers are headlined by fleet footed junior Devin Harper (6’1” 185). This youngster has the speed to break the big play, catches the ball well and has the strength to earn extra yards after the catch. Senior Jamerial Parks (6’0” 185) brings the same athleticism to the table as a receiver with home run threat ability. Junior Stedman Love (5’11” 165) and Senior Demetrius Rocker (6’0” 165) give the Beavers the opportunity to spread the field with quality receivers. Senior Ben Bills (5’6” 140) is cat quick and will be in rotation at wide out. Karns offensive line is led by junior mammoth Zach Hodge (6’4” 298). This road grader might catch the eye of college recruiters before he is done. Hodge will be joined up front by sterling senior Logan Easterling (6’0” 230). Seniors Jacob Johnson (5’10” 200) and Zane Franklin (5’7” 240) are battling for playing time. Juniors hoping to earn a spot as a starter or key reserve include Darren Sharp (6’1” 295), Evan Carbaugh (5’9” 170),
Daniel Croft (5’10” 178), Joe Crookham (6’0” 170), Hunter Messer (5’11” 228) and sophomores Isaac Hipsher (6’1” 268), Josh Heckel (5’10” 190) and Austin Yearwood (5’10” 175). Four or five out of this group must get after it and join Hodge and Easterling to build a front wall along the O-line. Karns will deploy and go to work out of the ever growing in popularity 3-5-3 defense. More and more teams are going to this alignment in order to defend the spread offense more effectively. Coach Kilgore thinks the strength of his defense will be the linebackers. Javon Harper and Roberto Veljkovic will be the inside backers. Devin Harper and Demetrius Rocker will play the outside. More help is needed as these kids will be oftentimes playing both ways. Will Smith can certainly help along with Ty Bailey. Senior Glen Kemp (5’7” 168) hopes to be in the mix with juniors Moni Munsey (5’10” 160) and James Hensley (5’10” 160). The big fellas up front are certainly a work in progress. Both Hodge and Easterling will be called on to help at times but they need able brawlers to join them in the fray. Demetrius Rocker fits the bill and can be disruptive on defense. Senior Tyler Massengill (6’3” 190) should find a home at end. Senior Carlos Kimbrel (6’0” 190) and junior Colton Gregory (5’10” 180) are battling for reps up front. Darren Sharp, Daniel Croft, sophomore Jacob Hodge (5’9” 180), Joe Crookham, Isaac Hipsher, Hunter Messer, Josh Heckel, Austin Yearwood and Jacob Johnson are in the hunt for playing time. The defensive backfield has talented playmakers ready to defend the various passing attacks they will face during the season. Will Smith will start somewhere on defense
probably in the secondary. Jamerial Parks wanders the field in search of errant aerials. Stedman Love is another defender capable of garnering big turnovers. Ben Bills will spend time at cornerback. Senior Joseph Faulkenberry (5’8” 150), senior Marcus Miller and juniors Sam Crow (5’10” 150), Jarves Hensley (5’10” 160), Jishawn James 5’10” 157), Brandon Howe (5’10” 148), Travis Blair (5’10” 180), Damon Billingsley and Gordon Parks (5’6” 140) are working their rears off hoping
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to earn valuable plays in the Wise words indeed as Karns secondary. seems poised to make a move with a new commitment to Exciting times indeed over at football. The schedule is not football wins starved Karns! conducive to a quick turnTobi Kilgore and staff are around. The Beavers open working hard to change the at State Class 5A runner-up Beavers’ culture to a winning West then host arch rival Harone. It won’t happen over- din Valley in the Battle of the night. “All of us including the Pellissippi Parkway. Powell, players, coaching staff, school Central, Anderson County, and community have to un- Clinton, Oak Ridge…the list derstand that this is a process of tough games is a long one and not get discouraged if but look for the long moribund things don’t happen as quickly Karns Beavers football proas we want,” said Kilgore. gram to begin a steady climb to success. Prediction: 4-6
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Coalfield Yellow Jackets are a team with lowered goals…and a chip on their shoulders. The tiny community will turn out in droves at Cooper Field regardAfter having huge expecta- less of results but don’t write tions a year ago dashed due off this team by any means. Helping Stewart along the to season ending injuries, the They have plenty of athletes offensive line will be senior guard Josh Turpin (5’10” 190). Those two must bring along the inexperienced group of junior Blake Hall (5’10” 185) at center, junior Jacob Stinnett (5’11” 220) at tackle and freshman upstart Jake Kilby (6’3” 215) as the other guard. Hall is a running back turned center. Coach Henry expects big things out of Stinnett and hopes that juniors Tyler Mullins (6’0” 260) and Kyle Styles (5’10” 175) can help out as quality reserves.
sophomore Dillon Daugherty (5’11” 205). McKinney, if he has time, will have a nest full (Continued from page 50) of Yellow Jackets to look for as receivers in passing situdem. Junior Andrew Clore ations. (5’11” 165) rushed for over
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Four starters return to the Coalfield defense where, in the smaller school classifications, most players play both ways. The Yellow Jackets line up in a base 4-4 defense. “We have a chance to be pretty good in the secondary,” said Coach Henry. “Our challenge again early in the season will 1600 yards and was named be up front and at linebacker. All State last season. He will After we get a few games unbe joined by sterling senior der our belt we will be okay.” Addison Bible (5’11” 190) who only gained over 2000 yards Along the defensive line Josh as a sophomore two years Turpin and Jacob Stinnett will ago. Bible had surgery after be the tackles with Zach Stewand injury that derailed his ju- art and senior Jimmy Harvey nior season. If he comes back (5’10” 190) the ends. Kyle Van strong….look out! Junior John Witzenburg and Dillon DaughErvin (5’11” 165) is a great erty will figure into the rotation athlete and will start some- up front on defense. where on offense probably at receiver. Ervin will also handle Addison Bible is moving from placekicking duties. Yet anoth- safety to linebacker this seaer junior, Kyle Van Witzenburg son and should be a terror as (5’10” 190) is another athlete he roams sideline to sideline that will see extensive action on search and destroy misat several positions including sions. Cameron Godwin, Van tight end. Witzenburg, Michael Osburn and Blake Hall are all very Senior Peyton Tinker (6’2” athletic and physical accord160) was one of the Jackets ing to their coach. The lineleading receivers a year ago. backers should be excellent Sophomore Andrew Moore as a group. (6’2” 170) will get lots of playing time at WR. Coalfield’s In the secondary look for John receiving corps will include Ervin and Peyton Tinker as these players plus junior Cam- the cornerbacks while Andrew eron Godwin (6’1” 180), junior Clore will double as an outMichael Osburn (6’0” 180) and standing free safety. Parker
McKinney will play in the defensive backfield at times along with freshman Tyler Keathley (5’10” 160).
and welcome back great players that missed last season. If Zach Stewart does indeed find help up front and the freshman quarterback comes through, Coalfield will battle for another district title and cruise into the playoffs. Prediction: 8-2
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Arts (Continued from page 6) Firing and Fundraiser will have its Family and Friends Preview on Friday, September 12 from 7 to 9 PM. The Hot Pots/Cool Art Fundraiser will be on Saturday, September 13 from 9 AM to 4 PM. In the studios in August, we will host national sculptor, Alan LeQuire for a workshop in “Sculpting the Portrait in Clay” on August 2 and 3. Other August workshops include an advanced throwing class, making findings for jewelry, torch fired metal clay, beginning clay and chain maille. For more information on exhibitions, classes and other upcoming Art Center
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activities, call (865) 482-1441, or visit our Facebook page or website at www.oakridgeartcenter.org. The Oak Ridge Community Band/Wind Ensemble will continue the summer series of Community Band performance on August 3. The location is A.K. Bissell Park – 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike and the concert begins at 7:00pm. Admission is free and you are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating; Razzleberry’s Ice Cream Lab will be selling cool refreshments. Concert program selections include “Happy” from the movie “Despicable Me 2”; a tribute to the Blues Brothers, a minstrel show with narrators and dancers, Jamaican rumba, swing, and more. Guest performers include dancers from Knoxville’s Tennessee Conservatory of Fine Arts and vocalist Deidre Ford. For more information call 865-482-3568 or visit www.orcb.org. Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association hosted two summer camps this year. The Summer Dance Camp was for dancers
of all ages and abilities and the Pre-Pointe Camp/Pointe Intensive was for ballerinas who expect to be starting pointe in the next two years as well as current en pointe ballerinas. Now the troupe begins preparation for a production later in the year. More information can be found at www.orcba.org. Music Arts School continues to offer opportunities for those individuals interested in learning to play an instrument or for any current musician wanting to learn a few new skills. Visit their website at www.musicartsschool.org. Summer activities continue at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. Interactive Singalong - Wonderful Wednesday at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge on August 6. The Interactive Singalong will be led by Greg Foertter. Wonderful Wednesdays begin at 11AM and are FREE for summer campers and are included with Museum admission for the general public. For a detailed list of classes, workshops, Wonderful Wednesday Events, and other activities, visit www.childrensmuseumo-
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foakridge.org. The Oak Ridge Community Orchestra’s performance at the Secret City Festival in Oak Ridge was a great success. The next performance will begin at 2pm at the First Baptist Church in Oak Ridge on September 13. For more information on performances for the coming season, visit the orchestra’s website: www. oakridgecommunityorchestra. com. For further information about any of these exciting events,
contact the Arts Council Office at 482-4432 or visit the ACOR website at www.artscouncilofoakridge.org. If you have a smartphone or tablet download our free app to keep updated. Search Oak Ridge Arts Council to find the new app.
About the author... Jim Dodson is the contributing writer for the Arts Council of Oak Ridge and can be reached at 865-256-2580 or via his email: jdodsonart@ aol.com.
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Mavs (Continued from page 51) ago. “We will be massive up front but untested as they did not get a lot of reps a year ago,” said coach Gillum. The center will be senior A.J. Hawkins (6’0” 230) while the guards should be senior strongman Shane Sidenour (5’11” 265) and junior behemoth Jamie Prosise (6’3” 285). Seniors Josh Edwards (6’4” 265) and Matt Turner (6’4” 275) are outstanding book ends and will be tough to beat off the edge. Yet another load that will factor in the plans up front will be Chance Meadows (6’2” 265). Big Bronson Black is a road grader and is a potential starter as well. This group has plenty of potential to be outstanding.
able leg of Corey Morgan, who blasted 12 kickoffs into the end zone last season. Aiden Campbell is a steady placekicker who booted 3035 point after touchdowns through the uprights. Freshman Clayton Utley has turned heads with his powerful leg as well. Tate Holmes averaged 35 yards per punt last season but Garrett Johnson could handle some punting duties as well. This is a good group of specialists for high school and another key reason for Anderson County’s gridiron success.
The Mavericks game is not offense and special teams alone. The 3-4 defense has been stout of late as well and shows no signs of weakening as six starters return. “The strength of our defense will be our linebackers and secondIn the kicking game, Ander- ary,” said Coach Gillum. “Our son County will rely on the leading tacklers are back and
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the secondary is intact.” The linebackers are nasty! Bryson Phillips (5’9” 205) is a head hunter on the inside and was the leading tackler a year ago. Cale Brock (5’10” 185) is just about as active. Both Brock and Phillips arrive at the point of attack in a mean spirited way. The outside backers should be Tate Holmes (5’10” 180) and Aaron Sharp (5’11” 210). These two guys are complete pests both blitzing off the edges and stopping the run game. The defensive line is again, where the Mavericks will be tested early and often as the big boys are not as experienced. Chance Meadows will be a reliable defensive tackle along with Corey Morgan. The nose man is part tazmanian devil Brandon Patton (6’3” 275) of beef. This group must hold its own! The secondary returns and should be very good in coverage against pass happy teams like Campbell County and Clinton. The corners will be Chandler Kite and Evan Green (6’1” 185) while the safeties should be Garrett Johnson and Brandon Ford. All of these guys have been there done that and should make big plays defensively this season. The Anderson County Mavericks are a team that is an annual participant in the high school football post season and 2014 will be no different. If the big uglies up front come through this is a potential repeat District Champion. The schedule is bizarre with four home games to start the season including the opener versus arch rival Clinton. Campbell County comes to Maverick Stadium, The Corral for a mid September show. Catholic and Oak Ridge are key road games in October. No question the Anderson County Mavericks make the postseason. Only question is how far does this team go? Prediction: 8-2