Clinton Life -- September

Servant Leadership at Anderson County High Football team leads the way

1,000 New Jobs

Local Industry grows in leaps and bounds

Norris Dam Good BBQ

Homegrown products make great additions to late summer picnics

Home Sweet Home

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From the Editor

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f you pay much attention to the news, you may have noticed that the past few weeks have been a little bit rough on planet Earth. Between the raging violence in the Middle East, the riots in Ferguson, the Russia-Ukrainian conflict and a host of other seemingly endless bleak stories, it seems like peace will never gain a foothold.

Here at Clinton Life, we want to offer you some light in the darkness. We believe that we can change the world by creating pockets of goodness and hope. If we all do our part to bring some faith, love and hope to our neighbors, our actions will ripple across the nation and make it a better place for our children.

We recently launched our website, so be sure to check that out! It includes an online store where you can order copies of the magazine as well as Tshirts and Clinton Life swag. Visit us online at clintonlifemagazine.com.

This month’s cover photo was taken by Sandy Baskeyfield. She has recently been invited to sell her work through Fine Art America. Visit her online at sandy-baskeyfield. fineartamerica.com.

Congratulations, Sandy!

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In This Issue: 07 Industry Impacting Local Economy 14 Packing a Picnic With Local Products 18 Local Affordable Health Care 20 Spotlight on the ACHS Mavericks 21 Antiques and Good Company

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Around Town

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Community Voices

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Gotta Go!

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Event Calendar

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On the Cover

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The Clinch River looks refreshing and inviting during a summer sunset. The City of Clinton has so much to offer for the outdoor enthusiast. For more people and places of Clinton, flip to page 24.

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AROUND TOWN 1,000 Jobs: What Does It Mean for Clinton?

The expansion constitutes the largest creation of new jobs in the history of the city.

by Jennifer McEachern, Crystal Huskey

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few weeks ago, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty, along with SL Tennessee, LLC officials announced that the company will construct a new 250,000 square foot building to join its two existing facilities in the Clinton/I-75 Industrial Park.

The South Korean automotive parts manufacturer will invest $80.5 million and create 1,000 new jobs in Anderson County. Located in Clinton since 2001, this will be the company’s fifth expansion. SL currently employs 750 employees.

“This announcement represents the largest creation of new jobs in the history of Clinton,” Clinton Mayor Scott Burton said. “SL will become our largest employer in Clinton. We cherish our long-standing relationship with SL Tennessee.

They have been an outstanding corporate citizen and a great community supporter.”

According to SL America president Y.K. Woo, several key factors played a role in SL Corporation’s decision to expand its Clinton location, including the support from the state, city and county.

“SL Corporation has [also] chosen Clinton for this latest expansion because the business climate in Tennessee and Anderson County has enabled us to be successful,” he said. “We hope to build on that success and continue to grow in the future.”

SL Tennessee will begin construction in August 2014 with a goal of being fully operational by April 2015. The city of Clinton provided 32 acres to SL for the expansion, according to Tim Thompson, president of the Anderson County Economic Development Association. SL has another facility in Alabama and a supplier in Michigan, both of which bid for the expansion, and so Clinton faced some stiff competition when it came to getting it here. However, SL has always been impressed by the workforce in Anderson County, according to Thompson, and between tax incentives, availability of land, quality of life, I-75 and the labor pool, Clinton won out.

Gov. Bill Haslam, top center, joined other officials to announce an expansion by SL Tennessee, LLC. Bottom: Gov. Haslam congratulates SL America president Y.K. Woo. Photos courtesy of Tim Thompson

The expansion comes on the heels of other industry expansions, including Aisin Automotive’s in December of 2013, which created 81 new jobs, and Eagle Bend’s expansion in 2012, which created 188 new jobs. Seeing other industries expand, according to Thompson, inspires other industries to relocate to the area.

“Once a company’s been here,” he said, “and they see that everything we’ve told them is true, and that they really love the area and they can make a profit, their expansion then sends a message that this is a great place to do business.

It’s a great recruiting tool for new industries.”

New industry means lower property taxes for homeowners; it also brings in more sales tax, tourism and business-to-business sales. Currently, around 20,000 people commute to Anderson County for work, while 12,000 commute away.

Thompson hopes that over time, more Anderson County residents can work where they live.

To apply, visit www.jobs4tn.gov.

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COMMUNITY Clinton Splash Pad Comes Closer to Reality

by Jessica Temple Community Contributor

A splash pad, like the one above, would be a benefit to the children of Clinton.

Register now for the Clinton 5K, a race hosted by Clinton4Kids. Clinton4Kids was founded a few years ago with the purpose of raising funds to build a splash pad in Clinton. We believe that a free splash pad and new playground would be a lot of fun for our local children; it would also increase that sense of community we all want in our town.

We’ve come a long way since the initial concept of a splash pad in Clinton. Help us bring this dream to life by joining the 5K! The race will be held on Oct. 25 at 9 a.m. at the Clinton City Park. For the 5K race, we will award medals to the top 3 overall finishers as well as top masters, grand masters, and veterans for both male and female. There will also be a 1-mile walk. Cost to register is only $20.

We are honored to have the support from our community and we would love to have your company join us in sponsoring the up-coming event. To become a sponsor please contact the Clinton 5K race director, Todd Temple, at clinton4kids@gmail.com for sponsorship levels and more event information. For more information, visit clinton5k.com.

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ADVICE The Challenge of Change the house--but it may be time for a replacement.

For one person I worked with recently, it was the fact he had been in the same Have you ever wondered about type of work for 25 years. There was a reinventing yourself? I’m actually quite possibility of retirement, re-invention, good at it myself. I’ve had to start over from ground zero more than a few times. and a whole new way of being. The very thought of it made his eyes glow with It’s as if life prepares us for our ever excitement. Some are even willing to changing culture. Any leader knows take less income. Because being happy he must predict, analyze and change (read content with life) trumps finances. ahead of the trends. Thus, the need for Don’t let fear of failure stop you. You reinvention. But do not think you must stop being you. You’re only tweaking to can fail, get up, tweak and try again. We be more relevant, keeping yourself from develop resilience as we go. Resilience is one of my favorite words! It is the growing stale as yesterday’s bread. ability to bounce back. Yes, life gets in The process can be totally personal a few sucker punches, but you get up (strengths) or professionally focused stronger, with more determination to (learning a new skill to move to a make it better next time. different position). Think of it like a Many human resource managers are product that must evolve to remain currently looking for folks who have a competitive. Our ideas, skills and holistic approach calling for a lifelong abilities do have a shelf life. I know, I know, its like having to give up that lived commitment to upgrading oneself. If any of this is striking a cord, there are in sweatshirt you love to wear around

by Yvonne Hart Community contributor

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many resources. There are books on the subject, articles and lots of tips. I was shocked at how many articles are out there when you search the subject! Our ever-changing culture is encouraging -or should I say demanding -- change.

You need a personalized plan -- a creative execution. You may not need to reinvent yourself. Just going through the process can convince you that you’re grounded in who you are, but possibly there is personal development you want to add to keep yourself current.

Yvonne Hart’s certification in coaching brought added to her life journey has uniquely equipped her to help those at the particular junction of mid-life.

She helps with assessments and tools tapping into your best qualities. Her skilled coaching process inspires a vision toward success. Contact her via AFocusedPurpose.com. Follow her on Twitter at @AFocusedPurpose or professionally connect via LinkedIn.

COMMUNITY Fun Fest Coming Soon to St. Mark’s

by Ann Patton

Community contributor St. Mark United Methodist Church’s annual Fall Fun Fest will be held Friday and Saturday, September 19 - 20, on the corner of North Main and Church Streets in downtown Clinton.

A gigantic rummage sale in the church fellowship hall will be open on Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. A large selection of clothing and shoes for children and adults will be available, as well as furniture, various household items, electronics, seasonal decorations, toys and games and so much more.

Clowns, free games with prizes, and other children’s’ activities, will be going on all day Saturday. Home-canned goods and home-baked items will be available for sale. Old-fashioned cakewalks will be held at various times

throughout the day. The Book Nook will feature old books and new books and magazines for our avid readers.

Our “Chuck-Wagon Kitchen” will sell drinks, chips, hot dogs (with our famous homemade chili), as well as Chili-Cheese-Chips and Polish sausage with peppers and onions. We expect the Canine City Police Dog to make an appearance on Saturday morning.

Antique Cars will be on display on Church Street all day on Saturday.

The high-light of the day on Saturday

will be a Live Auction in the church annex building on Hicks Street at 1:00 p.m. Auction items including antiques, restaurant gift cards, theme baskets, decorative pieces and tools have been donated by church members and area merchants.

The Fun Fest is sponsored annually by the United Methodist Women of St. Mark United Methodist Church. All proceeds are used to aid families in Anderson County with back-to-school clothes and supplies, shoes and gifts at Christmas, food for the hungry, assistance to local women’s shelter and a “hands-on” mission providing clothes and school supplies to children in Mexico.

For more information, email Eileen McAfee at st_mark@comcast.net or call (865) 457-1520.

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COMMUNITY VOICES...

Nine Things About Me: Spotlight on Mika Yoshida

by Anna Dark Community contributor

Mika Yoshida (pictured left) is certified through ACSM as a Fitness Specialist, and also holds a Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification through CSCS -- which in the fitness industry, is a tough certification to obtain.

She graduated from UT with an Exercise Science degree. As the Fitness Director at Take Charge Fitness, I like to share things about our coaches. Like many of you, they work hard at maintaining a healthy lifestyle and helping others.

1. She is from Nara, Japan, and came to the U.S. after graduating high school.

2. She loves vintage clothes and

jewelry and has dresses for every occasion.

6. She loves food and says she thinks about food all the time.

3. She came to America with hopes of getting into a professional ballet company. She has been dancing classical ballet for 30 years and was an associate Artistic Director at the Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association.

She is also a principal dancer at Appalachian Ballet Company in Maryville.

7. The most expensive meal she ate was about $350 in Japan and included live baby fish in vinegar in a shot glass.

4. She volunteers for Slow Food Tennessee Valley, which promotes clean, fair and good food. She also often helps Cruze Dairy Farm and made their first Green Tea Ice cream and volunteers at Spout Springs Estate Vineyard and Farm Winery.

8. She has been in America for about 20 years and still doesn’t know how Football works.

9. Recycling, reducing waste, spending less energy is always on her mind.

Take Charge Fitness is located at 1921 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. in Clinton. Call (865) 457-8237 for more information.

5. Three cows were named after her; one was friendly like Mike and two needed to her strength.

Youth Band Together to Improve Their Schools and Community

by Stephanie Strutner, Executive Director Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention of Anderson County

Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) of Anderson County is a nonprofit community coalition whose mission is to prevent and reduce substance abuse in Anderson County by collaborating with community partners to implement effective intervention strategies.

In 2013, ASAP was lacking a consistent youth voice, essential to the effective prevention of substance abuse. The ASAP Youth Coalition was formed with students from Clinton High School and Anderson County High School who had the desire to improve

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their schools and community. Their efforts were witnessed last school year through the I Am One and #ChooseNotToUse campaigns as well as through panel presentations to middle school students. This year, the ASAP Youth Coalition hopes to increase in membership by adding students from Oak Ridge High School, so the community is appropriately represented.

The ASAP Youth Coalition meets the first Wednesday of every month. For more information on how to join the ASAP Youth Coalition call 865-4573007 or visit www.ASAPofAnderson.org.

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Packing a Picnic in Anderson County

You don’t have to travel far to find some of the best food you’ll ever eat. Food critic and tour guide Paula Johnson checks out some vendors close to home in her preparation for a picnic.

by Paula Johnson Community contributor

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hat must have been some picnic,” my friend commented, as we viewed the 19th century painting of French artist Edouard Manet, Le Dejeuner sur l’herbe – The Luncheon on the Grass.

It features a nude woman at a woodland luncheon with two fully dressed men. With her fair skin, and slightly plump, voluptuous figure, she is, perhaps, their fantasy picnic guest. We giggle, like pre-teens, at this risqué picnic, until I notice the provisions they have brought for their afternoon meal. Now, a little fruit, some crusty bread, and a naked lady might do it in Northern France, but this is East Tennessee, and we like to eat, and if you tell us picnic, you better be ready to bring it.

Recently wanting to plan a picnic with locally sourced items, I immediately thought of one of the vendors on my Food Tours: Willy’s Butcher Shop in the Bearden District of Knoxville. Learning about this world of high quality meats might be, as owner Willy Carithers says, a life-changing experience.

Willy creates and procures products that would make an amazing picnic – house made sausages, cherry wood smoked bacon, pork chops, prosciutto, dry aged steak, crab cakes, or even king salmon. But, recently, I noticed a packaged sauce on the counter. I became immediately intrigued because it is the only item made by someone other than Willy that I have ever seen for sale in his shop: Norris Dam Good Sauce, the label boldly stated.

Several days later I received a phone call from Michael Hatcher, the creator of Norris Dam Good Products.

“Willy told me you were interested in my barbecue sauce,” Michael related.

I always love it when businesses work together to support and recommend each other. A few additional days later, I was in possession of a jar of Norris Dam Good BBQ Sauce and a tin of Norris Dam Good Pork Rub. Michael Hatcher attended culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu, but began cooking when he was a 14

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youngster.

“My sister and I liked to cook breakfast for my Mom and Dad, we always thought it was sweet,” he recalls. Michael now has over 20 years experience in the culinary world. He worked as the chef at Gourmet Market in Johnson City and spent a little over a year working at Blackberry Farm with Chef John Fleer. But it was his Mother who always encouraged him to bottle his bbq sauce.

“She always wanted me to live my dream,” he says.

The name Norris Dam Good Sauce came about as most names do, beginning as a joke that, over time began to sound catchy. Michael’s parents and grandparents were from Norris, and his grandfather, George Archer, opened Archer’s Food Center, which is still operating in the town center of Norris.

“We’d visit Norris several times a month,” Michael says. “Growing up with family around the table, Norris is just…” He searches for the word...

“Norris is just Home.”

His statement reminds me of the children’s book Appalachia by Cynthia Rylant, in which she observes: “Those who do go off…always come back to te part of Appalachia where they grew up.

They’re never good at explaining why.

Photos by Crystal Huskey

Those who don’t live in Appalachia…don’t combined with seven spices and whole leaf understand it.” herbs to develop a full flavor.

Michael has not only come back, he has “You can use it as a salad dressing, in a found a way to celebrate family and the food pulled pork omelet, for barbecue, or in a crock of his part of Appalachia. Norris Dam Good pot with chicken,” says Michael. “Oh, for a Products are made at a custom food processing picnic, you could make grilled corn – brush the facility in Knoxville, but Michael’s dad helps corn with the sauce, wrap it in foil, and grill it. I him with the marketing and distribution side of love cold corn,” Michael emphasizes. “Make a the business. flank steak – brush They began the sauce on while “Norris is just Home.” with the idea you cook it and last October after you finish.”

--Michael Hatcher, founder of Norris Dam Good Products and made their “Oh, cold steak first batch in salad!” I jump in. mid-December. Fifty gallons are produced at “Make a sandwich with corn relish, or make a a time and they are now on their third batch. naan flatbread,” continues Michael. “For a cold The sauce and dry rub are available in eight meatloaf sandwich,” he says, “replace a ketchup locations as well as online. Michael chooses to glaze with the sauce.” sell his products in butcher shops and specialty “We make an icebox chicken,” Michael gourmet markets that are owned by people continues. At that point I stop writing and look he knows personally, in order to support their up. “Use a good, all-natural chicken, fry the businesses as he grows his. chicken the night before, it’s double-breaded Michael’s Norris Dam Good Sauce is allwith a brown sugar brine. Of course, you natural, with a mix of brown sugar, cider couldn’t use the sauce in that.” vinegar, tomato puree, and whole grain mustard

Michael Hatcher, top left, is the mastermind behind Norris Dam Good Products, top right.

Bottom left, roast beef and hamburgers made at delis across Knoxville area a big hit.

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“Oh, you could dip your cold chicken in the sauce!” I exclaim. Honey, I’m already way ahead of the game on this imagined cold chicken. It’s reminiscent of another famous literary picnic – Mole and Water Rat’s picnic at the river bank in The Wind in the Willows.

It’s Mole’s first time – his first time at the river, first time in a boat, and very first picnic. “And you really live by the river? What a jolly life!” exclaims Mole. As for the boat, his whole heart went out to it at once, even though he did not yet fully understand its uses. After a short while, Ratty reappears, staggering under a fat, wicker luncheon basket.

“There’s cold chicken inside it,” states Rat. I often wonder about Rat’s pause here, whether it was to determine if Mole liked cold chicken, or to show off his culinary prowess. “Cold tonguecoldhamcoldbeefpickledgerkinsal ad-Frenchrollscresssandwichesspottedmeatgingerbeerlemonadesodawater --” “Oh, stop, stop,” cried the Mole in ecstasies, “this is too much!”

Ratty could have proved himself a true Southerner with his reply, “Do you really think so?”

and his eventual goal is to open a restaurant – a barbecue and chicken shack, where he can use and sell his products. Of creating Norris Dam Good Products, Michael says, “It’s something I’m really proud of.”

While my friend and I were pontificating on the nude woman in the picnic painting, we began reflecting on what goes into a perfect picnic.

“Well, salads,” my friend mused. “You have a corn salad recipe, don’t you?”

“Yes,” I reply, but would an East Tennessean really admit if they didn’t? Mine is super simple: I call it a Trinity Salad, an Appalachian Trinity Salad.

It consists of the Appalachian summer staples – quick boiled corn, green beans, and fresh tomatoes.

I asked my mother recently what she planted in her garden this year. I got a look back that implied, “The same thing that’s been planted here every year for the past hundred years.”

“Beans, corn, and tomatoes,” was the definitive answer. Fresh vegetables out of the garden do not need much added to them at all. “Oil, vinegar, and salt, just a little bit,” my mother simply stated. Take it with you in a jar and pour it over the veggies when you arrive at your picnic destination.

Dessert should be easy as well – my favorite is Planning the perfect picnic Too Easy Peach Pie. I asked my mother for it.

Michael’s Pork Rub is a mix of sugar, salt, garlic, “Here’s how your Grandmother wrote it,” paprika, pepper, mustard, and other spices. she said as produced the holy grail of my “We use it to make chex mix, put it on popcorn, childhood –she my grandmother’s notebook of and to make a roasted pork tenderloin sandwich,” recipes. Its fragile pages are lightly rumpled from he says. being thumbed through over time and covered He has other sauces and rubs in the works, with beautiful handwriting and faint food stains.

Mountain Meadows Farm, where fresh peaches, berries, and a wide variety of other fruits and vegetables are available. Bottom right is owner Shannon Meadows.

Photo courtesy of Mountain Meadows Farm

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Just a glance at it takes me back in time for a few seconds, until I hear my mom continuing, “It’s called peach pie but use whatever fruit is in season.”

You can find fresh, local peaches in this part of town. I got mine from Shannon Meadows of Mountain Meadows Farm. The Meadows farm is in Anderson County, but you can find them at five area farmer’s markets weekly throughout the year, or sign up for their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share.

CSAs are a fun way to pay one price and receive a surprise mix of vegetables and fruit every week.

Shannon’s parents began selling at farmer’s markets in 2000 and in 2009 asked Shannon and her brother to come back and work on the farm with them. They all work full time cultivating 20 of their 120 acres of land. Although they do grow vegetables and other fruits, “strawberries and peaches are our biggest sellers,” Shannon tells me. “Our goal is to have more fruit and eventually have a U-pick farm.”

If making this pie for your picnic, I might suggest baking individual servings in half pint jars. My reasoning for this comes from a recent family dinner where I went to the kitchen counter to get dessert – the Too Easy Strawberry version of this pie, and the baking dish was already completely empty. I returned quietly to my seat at the table, not wanting to embarrass anyone for really wanting lots of pie that day. Some days you just have those days – Pie Days.

However, individual portions will insure everyone gets a taste. Make them pretty and customized to your guests with fabric and ribbon around the lids.

Well, there it is. It’s almost fall, and the weather and scenery can’t get any better than that in Clinton. Get out and enjoy it by having a picnic with your friends and family.

Too Easy Peach Pie For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients: • 5-6 peaches, peeled & sliced • 1 ½ cups sugar • 2 T. flour • 1 egg • 1 stick butter, melted • 5 slices bread 1. Place the fruit in a buttered 8x8 baking dish 2. Place bread over fruit 3. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over bread 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes 5. Allow it to cool, then enjoy!

Photo courtesy of Mountain Meadows Farm

About the author: Paula Johnson, the creator of Knoxville Food Tours, has made herself an expert in Knoxville history, haute cuisine, hole in the wall eateries, and hidden culinary hot spots. Since 2010, Paula has led over 400 Food Tours, hosting over 4,000 guests. An East Tennessee native, she is active in preserving the history of this area as a member of the East Tennessee Historical Society, the historic preservation group Knox Heritage, and the Museum of Appalachia. For more about Paula, visit knoxvillefoodtours.com.

For more information on the people and places in this article, visit the following websites: www.norrisdamgood.com www.mountainmeadowsfarmtn.com

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Local, Affordable Health Care When You Need It Most

The Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge offers affordable health care to residents of Anderson, Roane and Morgan Counties.

by Crystal Huskey, editor with material provided by Teresa Brittain, executive director of FMCOR Photo courtesy of Teresa Brittain

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veryone should have access to healthcare, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status, according the Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge (FMCOR). At the Free Medical Clinic, one of the guiding principals is that patients are treated with dignity and respect and are served in a way that preserves confidentiality.

Since Tennessee is one of 25 states that have not expanded Medicaid, most of FMCOR’s patients remain uninsured and continue to rely on FMCOR for medical care, according to executive director Teresa Brittain.

In other words, a lot of people slip through the cracks of what has come to be known as Obamacare.

The poorest people do not qualify for aid because Medicaid was not expanded but they cannot pay for their own insurance. As of December 2013, 69 percent of

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the clinic’s patients have incomes at or below the federal poverty level, meaning they are too poor to qualify for subsidized health insurance through the federal Marketplace.

“That percentage continues to rise, as we see an increasing number of patients whose work hours (and therefore pay) are being cut to levels that disqualify them for employer-sponsored or Marketplace health insurance,” says Brittain.

In 2013, FMCOR added 646

new patients, an average of 54 each month. To date in 2014, it has seen 116 new patients, while 49 of its patients have qualified for insurance and left the clinic.

For every one insured patient who leaves FMCOR, there are two new patients waiting for its help. For the first two months of 2014, the number of Free Medical Clinic patient visits increased by 34% over the same period last year, from 762 to 1020. By July, the number of patients seen was 3,864.

“We have been able to handle this increase in need thanks to several newly-retired physicians who now volunteer at FMCOR and thanks to generous community support that has enabled us to hire a second part-time family nurse practitioner,” says Brittain,

“but with 8,000-10,000 people in our three-county service area (Anderson, Morgan, and Roane) estimated to remain uninsured, demand on the Free Clinic will continue to increase for at least the foreseeable future.�

Everyone should have access to healthcare.

--FMCOR Guiding Principle

The clinic is able to serve the medical needs of its friends and neighbors because of financial support from over 800 individuals, churches, and organizations in this community and selfless donations of time and expertise by 68 volunteers.

The clinic offers more than just health care services. Classes on smoking cessation, weight loss, diet and nutrition and diabetic education are all offered onsite, and it now also offers physical therapy.

If you are uninsured and have trouble affording the cost of health care, the Free Medical Clinic can help.

Requirements include having no medical insurance of any type, living in one of the three counties served, and certain income limitations. The average cost per patient is $48.

FMCOR has eight paid staff (three full-time, five part-time), 24 office volunteers, five volunteer MDs,

FMCOR recently celebrated a grand opening at their new facility in Oak Ridge. Photo courtesy of Teresa Brittain

one volunteer nurse practitioner, 13 volunteer nurses and a volunteer counselor, massage therapist, physical therapist, dietician, and diabetic counselor.

Many fundraisers are held throughout the year.

Most recently, the Atomic Blast, which included an auction sponsored by Stephenson Realty & Auction, was a huge success. 100 percent of contributions are used to provide medical care for the uninsured. For more information, visit fmcor.org or call (865) 4833904. FMCOR is located at 116 E. Division Rd. in Oak Ridge.

A couple dances during a MASHthemed fundraiser. FMCOR hosts multiple fundraisers throughout the year, including auctions, galas, and anything the community puts together. The clinic is funded by donations and has many volunteers.

Photo courtesy of Teresa Brittain

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Head to the Museum for a Special Weekend of Antiques and Good Company

See thousands of artifacts, Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enactors, demonstrations and shop for antiques on the weekend of Sept. 12.

courtesy of Museum of Appalachia staff; photo by Jack E. Williams

“Days of the Pioneer,” a premier antique show and sale now in its third year, was deemed an overwhelming success by antique enthusiasts from all over the country. This year’s repeat event is slated for next month at the Museum of Appalachia.

Elaine Meyer, President of the Museum, said, “This show is truly a one of a kind event and is said to be one of the best antique shows in the country. With the 65-acre Museum of Appalachia as a backdrop, attendees can experience the Museum which houses thousands of early American artifacts in their natural setting, and then have the opportunity to purchase similar items from scores of outstanding dealers who will be here from across the country.”

The show is set for September 12th and 13th and will feature the finest selection of 18th and 19th century American antiques from more than 65 of the nation’s premium dealers. During the show, Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enactors will be strolling the grounds; historic demonstrations will be in various locations and mountain music will be heard throughout the Museum’s village.

Discounted tickets are available through August 25th. They may be purchased at the Museum or online at museumofappalachia.org. Tickets will also be available at the gate both days of the show.

Admission to the Antique Show includes a tour of the entire Museum complex which encompasses

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30 plus log cabins, exhibit halls, farm animals and heirloom gardens surrounded by split rail fences and rolling open fields.

The Shop at the Museum of Appalachia features handiwork from Appalachian artisans, books authored by regional writers and unique “Made in America” gifts. The Museum’s quaint restaurant offers hot country style lunches, freshfrom-the-garden vegetables, and mouth-watering home-made desserts. Facilities are available for weddings, reunions, meetings and other events.

During the Antique Show, the Museum will offer a special southern buffet prepared by the ladies of the Museum Café and served in the spacious Heritage Hall. In addition to the buffet, local food vendors will offer country ham & biscuits, southern bar-b-que, chuck wagon cooking, homemade ice cream and Dutch oven cobbler.

The Museum of Appalachia is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve Appalachian history through the artifacts our ancestors left behind. Memberships are available, providing a year of visits, admission to special museum events (including the Days of the Pioneer Antique Show) as well as membership in the Smithsonian Institution. For more information call (865) 494-7680 or visit the website at www. museumofappalachia.org.

Anderson County Mavericks Ready to Rumble Servant leadership, team spirit and hard work are embraced by the ACHS Mavericks.

by Jonathon Chadwell, photographer Crystal Huskey, editor

Tate Holmes Junior The Anderson County High School Mavericks. Travis Raines leads the pack in this photo.

Garrett Johnson Senior

“We may not win all of the games, but we fight and we don’t give up,” says Mavericks head coach David Gillum. It’s just one out of many instances where the coach offers wisdom and life lessons to his team. The biggest lesson: “if you’re going to lead, you’re going to serve.” Servant leadership is a big deal around Anderson County High School, and it’s a concept that the entire student body is learning to embrace.

Team captains put in at least 50 hours of community service and the coaches offer volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

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See. Do. Enjoy.

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Fun at the Library

If you need more motivation to head to the library than free books -- and really, is there anything better? -then check out their free classes and clubs. The library offers homework help, a program where children can read to a dog, story times, Lego club, and even free movies on Mondays at 4 p.m. For adults, a genealogy class is offered, as well as computer classes and craft clubs. Visit clintonpubliclibrary.org for a full list of classes and events. Call (865) 457-0519 or visit the iibrary at 118 S. Hicks Street, Clinton.

Photo by Maggie Martin

Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank poses for the library’s ‘Geek the Library’ campaign.

GOTTA GO!

For a small donation of $5.00 – $10.00, you can become a member of the Friends. Stop by the library for a registration form; it’s that easy! All the money raised goes directly towards improving the library. Being a Friend allows you early entry to the annual Book Sale in the spring and voting privileges. FOCPL Board meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the library.

Shop at the Second Saturday Festival in downtown Clinton. Photos by Sandy Baskeyfield

Second Saturday Coming Up on Sept. 13, Followed

by Antique Festival on Oct. 11.

Last chance! Join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clinton to celebrate Tennessee’s largest

antique and specialty shopping district on the second Saturday of the month. In addition to the great antique shopping, there will be a produce market and flower and plant sales opening at 9:00am.

Whatever you’re looking for, Clinton has something for

everyone! This will be the last Second Saturday event of the season. On Oct. 11, however, many of the same vendors will be at the 14th Annual Clinch River Antique Festival, sponsored by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce. Most of Downtown

Clinton is dog-friendly, so bring the whole family.

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People and Places of Clinton, Tennessee

by Jennifer Brown

Whether you are walking around on Market Street or having a picnic at Norris Dam State Park, Clinton is a wonderful place for families to spend time together.

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Wedding and Family Photographer Jennifer Brown,lives in the heart of Clinton with her husband, Sean, two children, Wade and Jace, and their dog, Molly (left). Both Jennifer and Sean grew up in Clinton and once it was time for their oldest child to start school, they knew there was no better place to be than home. Above left is a firework

Above: Whitney and Justin are expecting baby #1 with a visit to Downtown Clinton.

Center: Anderson County High Alumni, Kayla and Ron, married!

Left: English Teacher for Anderson County and Clinton High Alumni, Ashley Bealer enjoys a Sunday afternoon with her family at her sister’s home in the Clinch River subdivision​.

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Right: Jack enjoys his 80th birthday with his family.

Center: Cancer survivor and Clinton Alum, Amanda, spends time with her family in Downtown Clinton.

Bottom: Krista and Aaron celebrate 10 years of marriage at Big Ridge State Park.

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UPCOMING EVENTS...

SEPTEMBER MONDAY 1 - 14 American Museum of Science and Energy Exhibits Various times

WHAT: “Nikon Small World” is an exhibition of 20 award winning photomicrographs of various science subjects. See the unseen.

WHERE: American Museum of Science and Energy, South Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge INFO: For more information, contact AMSE at 865-5763200 or visit www.amse.org.

FAMILY

FRIDAY 6-7 (every Friday and Saturday) Big Valley Barn After 5 p.m.

WHAT: Come visit the Big Valley Barn for great country music and dance every Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy 3 hours of new and traditional country music on Friday nights with various artists.

WHERE: 901 Mountain Road, Clinton INFO: CALL 865-805-8715 or 865-805-1723 for more information.

FAMILY • FREE • FOOD

SATURDAY 6 (every Saturday) Clinton High School Flea Market 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WHAT: Proceeds will benefit the Clinton High School athletic department. Farmers are welcome to sell produce.

WHERE: Parking lot in front of Don Lockard Gymnasium,

Schedules are subject to change. Call venues to confirm event information.

Clinton High School FAMILY•FREE•FOOD

SATURDAY 6 ‘Pottery on the Wheel’ Class 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WHAT: Pottery on the Wheel will be offered on September 6th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Students will go over basic forms and create something interesting.

WHERE: 2716 Andersonville Highway 6, Norris INFO: For more information on this class, call 865-494-9854 or visit appalachianarts.net for a full list of classes.

WEDNESDAY 10 Getting Your Business Funded 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

WHAT: The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center will host a FREE workshop on what it takes for a small business to become bankable for lenders.

WHERE: Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, 245 N. Main St., Ste., 200, Clinton.

INFO: Call 865-4572559 or email accc@ andersoncountychamber.org.

MONDAY 15 Clinton Lions Club Meeting 6:30 p.m.

WHAT: Learn about the Clinton Lion’s Club.

WHERE: Los Caballeros, 1115 N Charles G Seivers Blvd., Clinton.

INFO: Visit clinton.tnlions.org.

The Viles Family is Back in Clinton!

EVERYBODY Rides!

GUARANTEED APPROVAL!* Come on down TODAY and see: • Gary Viles • Good News Guy • Charlie Harmon • Chuck Barbera • Nate Widmer • & Fast Eddie

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FRIDAY 12-14 Southern Appalachian Expedition by Solaros 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHAT: This event is presented by the Southern Land Rover Society, an off-road club that has a special interest in the Land Rover marque. If you own a Land Rover, visit the website for information on how to participate in a weekend of trail riding, special events, and all-around good Land Rover camaraderie.

WHERE: 555 Windrock Park Lane, Oliver Springs INFO:Visit www.sae-solaros. com for details.

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FRIDAY 12-13 Days of the Pioneer 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHAT: Join us in the hills of Eastern Tennessee at the beloved Museum of Appalachia for the 2014 Days of the Pioneer Antique Event.

WHERE: 2819 Andersonville Hwy., Clinton INFO: Free for members, $15 per ticket for one day, $25 per ticket for both days. Visit museumofappalachia.org for more information.

FAMILY•FOOD

SATURDAY 13 Second Saturdays in Downtown Clinton

All day

WHAT: Shopping, eating and being with friends in downtown Clinton.

WHERE: Start out along Market St., Clinton FAMILY•FREE•FOOD

MONDAY 22 Clinton City Council meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m.

WHAT: Participate in your local government and let your voice be heard.

WHERE: City Council board room, Clinton City Hall INFO: Monthly on the fourth Mondays. Open to the public.

Visit clintontn.net for more information.

SUNDAY 28 Five County Norris Lake Clean-Up 5:30-6:30 p.m.

WHAT: Norris Lake is one of East Tennessee’s most loved recreation destinations, but the garbage that is constantly dumped in the lake is causing an eye sore. Therefore the five counties that contain Norris Lake have banned together to clean up the problem. Volunteers from Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger and Union counties are needed.

WHERE: City Council board room, Clinton City Hall INFO: For more information on where to meet for clean-up and

how you can volunteer to help, call 1-800-524-3602 or visit lakenorris.org.

FAMILY

OCTOBER SATURDAY 4 Tennessee Valley Barn Dance 5:30-6:30 p.m.

WHAT: You don’t want to miss the Tennessee Valley Barn Dance at the Ritz Theater in Clinton. Tickets are $10.00.

Doors open at 6:30pm. Guest stars include: Curtis Young, Lindsay Hatfield, Nita Graves, and more!

WHERE: Ritz Theater, 119 N

Main Street, Clinton INFO: Call (865) 463-0440 or find them on Facebook.

THURSDAY 9 Student Heritage Day Various times

WHAT: There will be hands on activities, from pottery making to guitar workshops and clogging lessons. Countless opportunities for learning, observing and participating will be offered to students.

WHERE: 2819 Andersonville Hwy., Clinton INFO: Visit museumofappalachia.org for more information or call 865494-7680.

FRIDAY 10 Tennessee Fall Homecoming Various times

WHAT: One of the nation’s largest, most authentic music and folk festivals, the 35th anniversary of Homecoming will feature local, regional and nationally acclaimed musicians, performing all day, every day, on five scenic stages; filling the air with bluegrass, old-time Southern Gospel and Americana music.

Guests will also enjoy authentic

Appalachian artisans and demonstrators, and traditional southern foods.

WHERE: 2819 Andersonville Hwy., Clinton INFO: Visit museumofappalachia.org for more information or call 865494-7680.

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AND ANOTHER THING...

Historic Burr-Hamilton Duel to be Reenacted on the Square

Plan now for the Antique Street Festival, which takes place on Oct. 11. Did you know that the City of Clinton was once called Burrville? Find out why the name changed by watching a reenactment of the duel during the festival.

by Janet Hawkins Community contributor The ringing of school bells and the promise of cooler temperatures indicate Fall is in the air as plans are made for the 14th presented by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce. The Festival takes place in Historic Downtown Clinton and the Festival Kick-Off begins on Friday, October 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Hoskins/Lane Park with live music. Market Street antique and specialty shops (100+ dealers) will open their doors along with restaurants and food vendors.

The Antique Street Festival takes place on Saturday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., when more than 80+ antique dealers and artisans from across the region line Market and Cullom Streets. In addition, Market Street’s unique antique and specialty shops will be open along with beautiful antique cars, live entertainment, food vendors, an antique appraiser and the historical re-enactment of the Burr-Hamilton Duel on Market Street.

Again this year history can be found in more than just antiques; history will come to life through a reenactment of the 1804 duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. Burr, first term Vice President under Thomas Jefferson, shot Hamilton, United States Secretary of the Treasury, in a duel fueled by years of animosity between the political rivals and personal enemies.

While a duel fought in New Jersey between two national leaders may seem to have little connection to Clinton, Tennessee, festival-goers will learn it’s significance to Clinton’s history as they watch the duel play out and learn how the town of Burrville became today’s Clinton. The re-enactment is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.

The Clinch River Antiques Festival has grown in its reputation among antique dealers and collectors, but it has become so much more than just a well-known antique Annual Clinch River Antiques Festival, show.

The festival has become a time for the community to gather in celebration of Clinton’s unique character,

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for old friends to mingle on the streets and welcome another fall to Anderson County. This is an event you do not want to miss.

“The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be a part of a festival that continues to grow beyond our expectations,” Chamber President Jackie Nichols said. “We expect over 10,000 for this year’s event.”

The festival is presented by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Clinton.

Admission and parking are free. For additional information call the Chamber at 865-457-2559 or visit www.clinchriverfallfestival.com.

Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton prepare to step off the historic duel prompting the Town of Burrville to change its name to the Town of Clinton. Visit the 14th Annual Clinch River Antique Festival to see a re-enactment of this famous duel.

Photo courtesy of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce

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