The John Sevier Area Residents group announce a Maryville City Meeting to discuss the impact of the new intermediate school on the Sevierville Road area. The details are as follows:

The City of Maryville has scheduled the next meeting, to be held at John Sevier School library on Tuesday evening, February 12, at 6 PM. Watch for an announcement in the newspaper. You are urged to attend, and to get the word out to folks whose neighborhoods were not represented in the first meeting last month, particularly residents along Everett High Road.

If you have questions, please reply to jsars.school@yahoo.com, which is monitored by Jennifer Franklin and Connie Miller, co-chairs of the former John Sevier 2020 group.

Pellissippi Parkway Extension will not be good for Blount County. Please check out the analysis by The Raven Society here Link... and notice that it is Blount County (not Maryville and Alcoa) which stands to lose if it is built. In addition, there are alternatives that could actually help with traffic (which TDOT admits the PPE will NOT do) and which would not lead to higher taxes and more sprawl.

I challenge opponents of the road to say so on February 19 (or in writing by March 10). Saying so on this blog will NOT be part of the official record and will NOT HELP. The Chamber of Commerce is busy urging people to show up so if you care about this at all, BE THERE!

I challenge supporters of the road to offer evidence that anything in The Raven Society's analysis is incorrect.

JUDGE MEARES
Invites you to join him for Brunch on Saturday February 16, 2008; between 10am and 1pm.
212 High Street, Maryville, TN
As the Committee to Elect Judge Meares Celebrates the Grand Opening of his Headquarters.
For more information visit Link... or call 681-0553.

Link...

JUDGE MEARES TOURS BLOUNT COUNTY

By Submitted Reports
published: January 29 2008 10:00 AM updated:: January 29 2008 11:00 AM

Blount County Circuit Court Judge Mike Meares kicked of his “Tour of Blount County” at Bob’s Mountaineer Restaurant, on January 26th. Greeted by supporters of both the Shook’s Gap and Oak View communities, and others eager to meet him, Judge Meares took the time to meet each person in attendance.

Judge Meares had a reception at Bob’s Mountaineer Restaurant after visiting some of the residents of Hinkle Estates. “I am the best person for the job, and I will guarantee each person that comes before me will get equal justice. I am fighting for a fair judiciary, independent of political control; a judiciary that fights prejudice and favoritism.”

Judge Mike Meares was appointed by Governor Bredesen who selected him out of a prestigious list of candidates to fill the position of Circuit Court Judge that was vacated by D. Kelly Thomas who was appointed to the State Criminal Court of Appeals. Meares is a graduate of Duke University and Vanderbilt Law School, and has 23 years experience as an attorney. Judge Meares adds, “I know first hand how to handle the tough criminal cases I now hear as Judge. I believe in individual rights, our jury system and strict enforcement of the law.”

Judge Meares will be on the ballot in the August 7th Blount County general election. A grand opening is scheduled February 16th at 10am at his headquarters located at 212 High Street in Maryville and the public is encouraged to attend.

Judge Meares’ “Tour of Blount County” will continue at the Chilhowee View Community Center on March 29th, at 1pm.

To view upcoming events or learn more about Judge Meares and his campaign, visit Link... or call 865-681-0553.