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Carol Pratt met husband Ronnie, who was born and raised in Union County, at the softball field. “There was a women’s softball league that played at the now Horace Maynard Middle School,” said Pratt. “I was with Brenda Lay and she told me, ‘you don’t want to go out with him.’ But I did, and I like to think I changed him.” Learn more about the county’s consummate volunteer. Read Coffee Break on page 2
Tourism dollars The Union County Chamber of Commerce spent the first portion of the August meeting talking about the funds received from tourism and how long it might take to get those from the county coffers.
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Read Cindy Taylor on page 3
Some openers bigger than others As big openers go, this is size XXL for Derek Dooley, Tyler Bray, the new running attack and the new defense. Opening games are not all the same. Who and where are factors. Value fluctuates. Robert R. Neyland had a 19-2 record in openers. Only four were on the road. He lost one at Georgia Tech. Mississippi State was a surprise winner on Shields-Watkins Field.
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August 25, 2012
Bluegrass at Big Ridge By Cindy Taylor The occasional ring of a hammer on anvil blended well with bluegrass music as folks arrived for the 31st annual Bluegrass Festival at Big Ridge State Park. Smells of campfires, grills and food set the stage for an evening of family fun. The weather was friendlier than last year and vehicles began pouring in before 5 p.m. Chairs were lined up in front of the stage and beyond by those not wanting to miss a single minute of the music. Big Ridge Park ranger Sarah Nicley welcomed the crowd of more than 3,800. “I want to point out that the musicians who play for us are playing absolutely for free,” said Nicley. “Big Ridge State Park is 75 years old this year, and we are celebrating with music – and for the first time we have invited crafters and artists.” The Pleasant Valley Boys opened the show followed by Ethan Ferguson, Tennessee Brushfire, Gospel Strings, Whitewater and The Inmans. Boy Scout Troop 506 was there and artists and vendors, both local and from as far away as Cookeville, brought their wares to demonstrate and sell. Handmade works for sale included paintings by artists Betty Bullen and Wendy Leedy (Bullen revealed the Heritage Festival print for 2012), jewelry and prayer cloths by Linda Nichols, and hammered metal by Fritz Voss and Kelvin Ryder.
Ma and Pa Kettle (John and Laurie Kennedy) stir up fresh kettle corn over 600 degree heat.
Big Ridge Family Community Education Club (FCE) has provided a meal and dessert for sale for the past 31 years as a fundraiser for the club, and Malone’s Chuck Wagon was there for the first time. Visitors could indulge in treats such as Cruze homemade ice cream and fresh popped kettle corn. The stone entry building,
which at one time housed the original park office, was open to the public. Union County historian Bonnie Peters had historical info and photos on display. The organizers of this year’s festival brought home the feel of an oldtime gathering of friends and family mixed with the lifeblood of Union County – fantastic bluegrass music.
Read Marvin West on page 5
Insurance woes Teachers are concerned about possible increases in their contribution for health insurance, and the school board has punted the issue back to Dr. Jimmy Carter. All he has to find is an extra $100,000 or so.
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Norris Dam State Park ranger Lauren Baghetti demonstrates corn husk doll making. Photos by C. Taylor Pleasant Valley Boys were first to the stage. Band members are Tim Buckner, Mark Derringer, Roy Derringer, Burl Wynn and Harvey Rines.
Read Sandra Clark on page 4
Index More photos on A-3 Coffee Break Community Government/Politics Marvin West Lynn Hutton Kids Faith Calendar
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Real money for virtual school Trustee Buckner questions program By Betty Bean
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Last year, Tennessee taxpayers sent $7 million to Union County for the Tennessee Virtual Academy. The education for some 1,000 students in grades K-8 may be virtual, but those dollars are real. And this year the enrollment could double. The Virtual Academy is owned by K12 Inc., a company founded by former U.S. Education Secretary William Bennett and former junkbond king Michael Milken. Who thinks this is a good idea? Not professional educators. In a March 2012 article in “Education Week,” two University of Wisconsin School of Education professors were scathingly critical of the Tennessee law which they said
was lifted nearly verbatim from the Virtual Public Schools Act written by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). A K12 Inc. lobbyist helped write the model bill, the article reported. Not state Rep. Mike Stewart, who told Nashville News Channel 5 the chief executive officer of K12 made $2.4 million in 2010. “Every new student they sign up is essentially pure profit for them with a few ancillary costs,” Stewart said. Not even state Rep. Bill Dunn, who home-schooled his kids and voted for the law. Dunn said K12 may be overcompensated since the funding mechanism was designed for brick and mortar schools that are inherently more expensive to operate than cyber schools. Dunn said he and Stewart have similar concerns and may join next year to introduce legislation to remedy the funding formula.
Perhaps not Rep. Ryan Haynes, who also voted for the law. Haynes wanted to give students a way to access course work unavailable to them in their local schools. “That is the impression that a majority of lawmakers were under, and that was how that bill was sold to the General Assembly,” he said. Certainly not Union County Trustee Gina Buckner, who had to explain why the county’s fund balance dropped from $11.4 million at the end of June to $5.9 million at the end of July. Buckner said she paid an invoice from K12. “The commissioners wanted to know what happened,” Buckner said later. “They knew about the virtual academy but I don’t think they realized how much money was coming through, and then you realize that it’s going to a for-profit in Virginia and that some of them
are felons and bank frauds, I’m jumping up and down.” Commissioner Wayne Roach asked, “If it is such a good deal, why didn’t a bigger school system jump on it?” Brenda Jessee said, “When I spend this kind of money, I want to know where it’s going.” Melissa Carter said her husband, interim schools director Dr. Jimmy Carter, was in Nashville, but he “didn’t know (the invoices) would be done that way.” She said he would be meeting with K12 officials soon. The 4-year, no-bid contract was initiated by Director of Schools Wayne Goforth and approved by the Union County Board of Education. Union County is paid a four percent fee, roughly a quarter million dollars for the past year. Law Director K. David Myers said the BOE has the authority to approve such a contract. Next week we will talk to officials of K12, the Tennessee Virtual Academy and state Rep. Harry Brooks, R-Knox, the law’s primary sponsor.
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Coffee Break with
Survivor Jaycee Dugard because no matter how bad your day may be she can always inspire you.
Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why? The most influential person in my life is my husband, Ronnie. He always puts other people first, is honest and straightforward. He is hard working and dedicated to his family. His uncle called in the middle of the night needing help getting a cow out of the ditch. Ronnie didn’t even hesitate and went to help his uncle. He is always somebody you can count on. God blessed me with a great husband and best friend.
Carol Pratt doing the thing she loves most – volunteering. Pratt prepares a hamburger for Elsie Burnette at the Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival. Photo by C. Taylor
Carol Pratt
No. Run. Tell. These are words that have helped a lot of kids thanks to the “No Run Tell” Program developed by Carol Pratt six years ago for Union County Elementary Schools. Pratt has served nine years on the advisory board at Child Help, Reaches and Union County Children’s Center, and she takes child abuse very seriously. “I started volunteering at the UCCC and eventually was asked to work part time,” said Pratt. “I wanted to start a program to help prevent sexual abuse and that’s when I came up with the ‘No Run Tell’ idea.” Pratt was born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and moved to Union County in 1976. Her father worked for Bell South and transferred to Knoxville, bringing three of his eight children with him. The others eventually followed. Moving was the hardest thing I have ever gone through to date,” said Pratt. “Changing high schools was difficult since I wasn’t from around here and talked different.” Pratt met husband Ronnie, who was born and raised in Union County, at the softball field. “There was a women’s softball league that played at the now Horace Maynard Middle School,” said Pratt. “I was with Brenda Lay and she told me, ‘you don’t want to go out with him.’ But I did, and I like to think I changed him.” That was 29 years ago. Ronnie is now a partner at the accounting firm Coulter and Justus. The Pratts have two sons: Aaron, who just bought a house in Blount County, and Tyler, who lives in Nashville and is getting married in October. The Pratts live in Hickory Valley across from the farm of Ronnie’s grandfather, Silas and Murlie Bull. Pratt is a professional volunteer. She headed the project for the Maynardville Elementary School playground renovation in the 1990s and helped on the project to build Wilson Park. Pratt is a member of the Big Ridge FCE (Family Community Education) Club where she has served twice as president. Pratt is also a professional artist who is available for commissioned work. Her paintings can be viewed and purchased at the Union County Art’s Cooperative. Sit and have a Coffee Break as you get to know Carol Pratt:
I still can’t quite get the hang of … Painting loosely.
What is your favorite material possession? My paint brushes.
What is the best present you ever received in a box? My iPad that lets me post photos and keep in touch with family all over the world.
What are you reading currently? “The Help.”
What was your most embarrassing moment?
Facebook ... because I have siblings and family everywhere. Through FB I was recently found by my old babysitter back in Florida whom I haven’t seen in 40 years. Come to find out she moved to Morristown just after we left Florida and I didn’t even know it until 40 years later.
What are the top three things on your bucket list?
What is the worst job you have ever had? Cleaning out dead rats that had drowned in our horses’ watering cans.
What is one word others often use to describe you and why?
What’s one place in Union County everyone should visit?
My son Tyler says “compassionate” because I dragged him along with me to places I volunteered, like nursing homes, when he was little.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? What is your passion?
What are you guilty of?
With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch?
Painting and being with family.
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1. I want to visit the Sequoyah National Park in California to see the giant redwood trees. 2. Find time to work on and complete my family genealogy. 3. Get a camper again and travel like my parents did with us as kids. There were eight of us kids, and every summer we went somewhere along the eastern coast of the U.S. or out west to places like the Grand Canyon. We went from Key West to Maine. Mostly to Vermont where my mother is from with a stop in New York where my father was born.
From “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett: “You is kind. You is smart. You is important.” Spoiling my kids.
Eat right and exercise.
I am reminded of this by my friends all the time. It was my turn to set up Girls Night Out and Ron White was coming to town. I had seen him on “Blue Collar Comedy” and thought it would be a fun show. Oh! How wrong I was. When he started his show it didn’t take long before I was ready to crawl under the seats. I was never so embarrassed in all my life. My friends still tease me by saying “Carol, I hear Ron White is coming to town.”
My lack of patience.
What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?
What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?
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What irritates you? Lazy people. Hickory Point off Hickory Valley. The view is breathtaking.
What is your greatest fear? Losing my love of painting.
If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be? Volunteer at Children’s Hospital Nursery to rock the babies that no one visits who are born addicted to drugs because of the mother’s drug abuse. - Cindy Taylor It can be your neighbor, club leader, bridge partner, boss, father, teacher – anyone you think would be interesting to Union County Shopper-News readers. Email suggestions to Cindy Taylor, brentcindyt@gmail.com. Include contact info if you can.
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Chamber discusses tourism The Union County Chamber of Commerce spent the first portion of the August meeting talking about the funds received from tourism and how long it might take to get those from the county coffers. “We will be approaching the commission at the September Budget and Finance meeting to request funds for our third quarter projects,” said Chamber treasurer Kay Jones. “The last time we received funds was in December of last year.” Chamber board member William Von Schipmann continued to question the legality of the commission having reign over tourism funds. “This is still a work in progress,” said Jones. “We have yet to see how quickly the funds will be dispersed since this is the first time we have made a request since the commission began handling them.” Jones said that she thought the county was currently holding around $6,000 from the hotel/motel tax. Resignations were accepted from Ron Erikson and Melinda Wilson Sharp, both from the board and as Chamber members.
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Chamber president Julie Graham announced some good news for farmers. Sysco is now buying directly from local growers. For more info contact Shannon Perrin at the extension office. Kathy Chesney is in charge of the Chamber banquet for 2013 and is asking that those who wish to donate auction items get in touch with her as soon as possible at 566-3289. ■
Governor chooses Keck
Billy R. Keck, a resident of Sharps Chapel and current Union County GOP chair, has been appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam to the TennesBilly Keck see Motor Vehicle Commission.
Bluegrass at Big Ridge
Fritz Voss demonstrates the art of metal working.
Twentymonth-old twins Byron and Boaz Whaley make up their own fun at the festival.
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A former county commissioner, Keck has been active in local, state and federal politics for more than 40 years. He has chaired the Union County Republican Party since 2009. Haslam said in his nomination letter that Keck’s qualifications were exceptional. “In an aggressive search for candidates (Billy) Keck’s characteristics and professional qualifications stood out among all who showed an interest in the position,” said Haslam. “I consider it very important to ensure that Tennessee’s boards and commissions are filled with the most dedicated and qualified citizens. I believe that (Billy) Keck’s participation is certain to leave a positive impact on this board and the work it does.” Keck and wife Mary Alice have been married for 48 years and have two adult children. Keck is looking forward to his opportunity to serve at the state level. “My grandfather took me with him to vote when I was just a toddler,” said Keck. “I’ve had a heart for politics ever since, but I
Annie Grau, who moved to Sharps Chapel last October, buys a batch of fresh green beans from Cindy Camper. Photos by C. Taylor was surprised when word came that I had been appointed to this board. I am honored that the governor asked me to serve. This is the first time anyone from Union County has been appointed to this board and it shines a light on our small county.” ■
Farmers Market update
Union County Farmers Market continues to have beans, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, peppers (both sweet and hot), po-
tatoes, vine ripened tomatoes, all sorts of summer squashes, sweet potatoes and winter squash. Cindy and Ken Camper are accepting orders for Blue Lake, Kentucky Wonder and peanut beans to be picked up at the market. “People are calling all week and then picking up their orders on Saturday,” said Cindy Camper. To place an order, call 659-9472. The Campers expect to have cabbage, white onions, cantaloupe and watermelon soon, and pumpkins should arrive in the
next couple of months. Eggs continue to be available every week. Vendors include both Jo’s Eggs and Hardin’s Mountain Organics. Come celebrate National Harvest Month at the Market during August. It’s almost time to think about fall planting. September should bring cooler weather and fall harvest. The Union County Farmers Market is located in front of the high school and is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday through October. Contact: brentcindyt@gmail.com.
MOMS expands area
Donations needed for Stiner Cemetery
The MOMS Club of the Maynardville area has expanded into the Big Ridge area (Andersonville/Heiskell) 37705 and 37754. If you are interested in joining the MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) club for fun, local, low cost activities and playgroups with local moms and their children or for more info, contact Darlene, 712-4560, or Eden, 687-2469.
Stiner Cemetery, located on Leadmine Bend Road beside the old Rush Strong School, is in need of donations. If you have family members buried in this cemetery and want to contribute, make checks payable to Stiner Ridge Cemetery Fund and send donations to caretaker: Wilma Barnard, 271 Shoffner Road, Sharps Chapel, TN 37866. There are 228 known burials in this cemetery.
Call for artists, crafters, quilters, food vendors The Union County Heritage Festival celebrates music, arts, crafts and East Tennessee history. The eighth annual event will be held Oct. 6, and spaces for artists, crafters, quilters and food vendors are going fast. Info and vendor application: 6791071 or www.unioncountyheritagefestival.com.
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Storage building ahead Union County will get a new building to store county records, thanks to cooperation among officials and the thriftiness of Clerk and Master Beulah Warwick. Warwick has turned over
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$60,000 from two delinquent tax sales to the county. And Chancellor Billy Joe White signed an order directing that the money be used for capital improvements to the large main courtroom and/or for storage of court records. Barbara Williams, clerk of circuit, general sessions and juvenile courts, said that with six courts, her office is simply out of room for records. When Commissioner Wayne Roach asked about electronic records, Williams explained that court records are permanent files that must be maintained in a hard copy. County Commission in August OK’d Mayor Mike
Williams to proceed with building the storage facility first. He is meeting with an architect and checking codes for the city of Maynardville. Officials hope to have a climate controlled building (that’s for humidity, said Warwick) that is two stories high and built “in the corner” of the parking lot behind the Courthouse. Warwick is required to hold delinquent sale proceeds for five years. She said both of these sales were more than five years ago.
Barry Corum is a new member of Luttrell City Council, shown here being sworn in by Mayor Johnny Merritt. Corum replaced Jack Dyer who resigned because of health. Photo submitted
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Little building, BIG history
The next regularly scheduled workshop and meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 13, with the workshop at 6 p.m. ■ Insurance woes at the Union County High Union County teachSchool auditorium. The By Bonnie Peters ers have been asked to vote meeting follows the workOn Aug. 17, I was honon their preference of four shop, and the agenda has ored to serve as host at options for paying an estinot been released. the first Big Ridge Park mated $100,000 increase Welcome Center. Many in health insurance premi■ Notes people stopped in during ums. The Union County Re- the Big Ridge Park annual The school board met publican Party will meet at Bluegrass Festival. Some Aug. 14 to review the re6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. stopped just to see inside sults, but left without a de30, at Hardees. Board mem- the building or to talk Union cision. bers are requested to attend County history. Interim Director JimOne of the things I and the public is invited. my Carter said with only learned, or was reminded five members present, one of, is that this little build■ Congrats member recused himself ing was the first building Billy Keck was honored (Brian Oaks’ wife, Susan, in Union County to have by Gov. Bill Haslam who works for Union County electric lights switched on appointed him to the Ten- as a result of establishment Public Schools) and another didn’t think teachers should nessee Motor Vehicle Com- of the Tennessee Valley Aupay anything toward their mission. thority and the construction insurance. of Norris Dam. I did say “lights” – the building has two overhead lights. While there, I noticed that the 75-year-old wiring could use an update. If a community-minded electrician happens to read this, you might want to volunteer your services to re-wire this building for the park. There is a tiny restroom in need of a plumber’s help as well. Both staff and funds are in short supply, so I’m sure help would be welcomed. The Welcome or Visitor’s Center was built of stone with pine eaves and cathedral-style ceiling. The stone walls are probably 6 inches thick, the windows are wood and the hardware on the door appears to have been forged by a local blacksmith. Girl Scout Troop 21086 traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn. PicA millstone, probably tured are: (front) Chelsey Jones, Susannah Wilson, Savanna Cook, Keirra Jackson; (second row) from the local Norton Mill, Emily Coile, Morgan Young, Taylor Horne, Nayana Howard, Blackburn, Nylavia Howard, Melissa was worked into the stone Szakacs, Destiny Teffeteller; (back) Amy Coile, Marissa Jones, Alley Lloyd, Olivia Jones, Brooke wall above the mantel. I Jones, Shannon Wilson and Angie Jones. Photo submitted did not measure, but I’m guessing that the building is about 10 feet by 15 feet on the inside. It is the goal of Big Ridge staff to do a bit more restoration and A division of Reece Monument Co. add early photographs and memorabilia in the building so that it can serve as a mini museum of the development of Big Ridge Park. This is an adorable historic building that warrants being preserved. Sarah Nicley and the friendly Big Ridge staff as well as staff borrowed from surrounding parks, such as Ranger Wray of Cove Lake State Park, did a great job NEW coordinating the activiIN “We were pretty much at a standstill without the votes to pass anything,” said Carter. Instead, the board directed him to examine the budget to look for ways to reduce spending so the employees don’t have to contribute. “This is a hard decision, but the longer we put it off, the worse it hurts,” he said. Currently, the individual employees do not contribute toward the cost of health insurance, but do pay for family coverage. Attorney Mary Anne Stackhouse will brief the school board (including two new members) on the status of pending litigation in executive session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. This meeting is not open to the public.
Local Scouts visit Washington By Cindy Taylor Girls Scouts have a lot of fun, and the local chapter is looking for a few good members. The Girl Scouts in Union County will hold open enrollment and registration 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Maynardville Elementary School. Fliers have been sent home with students, and parents are invited to bring their child to learn about scouting. For 100 years, Girl Scouts of the USA has been striving to increase student awareness about the world, cross-cultural learning opportunities and relevant global issues. There has never been a better time to join this elite group.
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Historic Welcome Center ties and directing traffic to make this festival commemorating the 75th anniversary of the opening of Big Ridge Park special. Entertainment was provided free by Pleasant Valley Boys, Ethan Ferguson, Tennessee Brushfire, Gospel Strings, Whitewater and The Inmans. Artists, crafters and food venders joined in to make this a successful event. Big Ridge Park encompasses 3,687 acres and is one of five demonstration parks developed by TVA in cooperation with the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s as an example of public recreation development possibilities along TVA lakeshores. TVA operated the park from 1936 until 1949 when the park was deeded to the state of Tennessee. According to park information, from 1932 to 1935 TVA purchased 118 tracts of land, and prior to 1924 there were 95 houses, six churches, two schools and 24 cemeteries inside what is now the park. There are 11 walking trails where one can visit the Norton Gristmill and another trail leads to Sharp’s Station. This fort was named for Henry Sharp and is one of two very early forts in this area. The other is James White’s Fort at Knoxville. Pioneers frequently traveled between these two forts to purchase or exchange needed supplies and to learn the latest news. If you have old photographs of Big Ridge Park and/or its construction, please let me know so that we can get copies to the park staff. Bonnie Peters is the Union County Historian and the author of many books. Contact Bonnie at bhpeters@esper.com or 687-3842.
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s big openers go, this is size XXL for Derek Dooley, Tyler Bray, the new running attack and the new defense. Opening games are not all the same. Who and where are factors. Value fluctuates. Robert R. Neyland had a 19-2 record in openers. Only four were on the road. He lost one at Georgia Tech. Mississippi State was a surprise winner on Shields-Watkins Field. Some fallen foes were named Carson-Newman, Maryville, Centre, Sewanee, Mercer and Chattanooga. The General made his own schedule. He was not a gambling man. Doug Dickey might have had a
national championship in 1967 but for the opener at UCLA. On fourth and two, quarterback Gary Beban unraveled a weaving, 20-yard touchdown run that took all the fun out of visiting Disneyland. Bill Battle endured a homeopening loss to Duke in 1976 because Tennessee could not kick, run or pass for extra points. The score was 21-18. Not incidentally, that was Battle’s final season as coach. Tennessee lost six openers in John Majors’ first seven years. Most of the damage was inflicted by name opponents. Majors’ record improved when Washington State, New Mexico, Colorado State and Southwestern Louisiana got on the schedule.
Phillip Fulmer went 14-3 in opening games. His teams lost twice at UCLA and once at Cal. The 1994 defeat at Pasadena included heartbreak. Senior QB Jerry Colquitt, after waiting forever behind Heath Shuler, suffered a devastating knee injury on the seventh play. The opening triumph that mattered most was 1998. Tenthranked Tennessee went to Syracuse not knowing what to expect. Peyton Manning and Leonard Little were in the NFL. Al Wilson remained on duty. Tee Martin was making his first start. Syracuse had Donovan McNabb. Noon kickoff, sizzling heat wave, strange that a Dutch-oven dome named Carrier had no air conditioning. Martin completed nine of 26 for 143 yards and two touchdowns to Peerless Price. Tee ran for 81 and a touchdown. Jamal Lewis rushed for 141 yards. McNabb had a huge day, 22 of 28. Syracuse gained 445. The Vols led 14-10 at halftime and 24-13 going into the fourth quarter. What remained turned into a roller-coaster. Syracuse scored, got the ball back and scored
all of us – busy people. I should have learned ages ago to expect the unexpected with this crew. For example, one day a few months after I met Anne, and when I was expecting Eden, she invited me to her home for lunch with some of her friends. She suggested that if I could find a babysitter for Jordan (who was not 3) that would be best. “But,� | CROSS CURRENTS Lynn Hutton quite she advised, “don’t not come if you can’t find a sitter. Just bring her with you.� For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we We had a lovely lunch at Anne’s have building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in dining room table, with some of the heavens. her friends from the neighbor(II Corinthians 5:1 NRSV) hood and the church. We were lingering around the table after desThis old house once knew its children, sert, when Anne suggested, “Well, This old house once knew its wife. why don’t we move into the living This old house was home and comfort room and have a baby shower?� As they fought the storms of life. No wonder she told me “Don’t (“This Old House,� Stuart Hamblen) not come.� I was the guest of honor! So here we are these 20-some s I write, I am visiting dear took us several rounds of nego- years later, 700 miles apart, and friends in a place where I tiating to find a mutually conve- still best friends. And it turns out lived a lifetime ago. As usual, it nient time for my visit: we are – that the week I was able to come
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again. Tee answered, leading an 80 yard drive, highlighted by his 55-yard scramble on third and 10. The Big Orange was up by four. The home orange got a field goal. Martin fumbled. Syracuse used up precious time, bogged down at the UT 2, kicked in a chip shot and led by two. The clock was closing in on Tennessee when a Hank Lauricella (27) and General Robert Neyfourth-down land watch Tennessee from the sidelines after pass fell incomLauricella set up a score with an electrifying 75plete. Game over. yard run in the 1951 Cotton Bowl. Neyland was For at least a 19-2 in season openers. Photo from Smokey’s Trail.com second, Vol fans realized Martin was no Manning. Before reality soaked in too winning field goal. deeply, out flew a yellow flag, pass This was a great opening vicinterference against the home tory, the first date with 1998 destiboys. Amazing. Video said it was a ny, the start to the national chamcorrect call, barely, but things like pionship. The very big opener that just don’t happen on the road. against North Carolina State may Fifteen yards, new set of downs! not be so significant. The Vols made the necessary plays (Marvin West invites reader reaction. His adto get close enough for Jeff Hall’s dress is westwest6@netzero.com) (and the week Anne was going to be reasonably free to visit) is the week Anne and John are renovating a rental house they just bought. Now, I understand that I owe them big-time. When I moved back to Tennessee from New Jersey, Anne helped me pack my kitchen, and then they loaded up their car with their four kids and John’s tools and drove to Tennessee to help us move into the old farmhouse we had bought. John and my husband renovated the long-unused little office on the property; Anne unpacked the very dishes she had packed in New Jersey. Dan, their eldest, cleaned out the old chicken coop. What a lovely job! (In one of life’s great circles, Dan and his wife will be the ones who live in the house we are working on this week.) The younger kids played all over the 42 acres: roaming amidst the cows and organizing a musical show in the barn loft, much to the
disgust of the red fox, who threw me a “Who-are-these-varmints?� look as he abandoned his den under the barn. So, here we are, together again, pulling out old carpeting, painting cabinets, refurbishing, making new. It set me thinking of the work I need to do at my own house: sorting, tossing, cleaning; and of the similar work that I should do inside my head and heart and soul. My spiritual house could use a good sweeping out as well. There are some things I need to get rid of: grudges, regrets, envy, fear. There are a few things I probably should reconsider and re-examine: priorities, dreams, goals. And I need to remember three lines of wonderful and anonymous advice I used to keep posted in my office: Give it up; Let it go; Set it free.
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www.LMUnet.edu/law 10548 PLEASANT HOLLOW, CORRYTON – This beautiful custom home greets you with a warm country feeling. Dbl french drs to LR, open DR/kit w/stone gas FP. Pine ooring throughout. Beautiful, Louisiana Barn Wood on wall in main oor BR suite. Kit with all appl. EXCEPT fridge. A dream 2-stry det gar w/ sep concrete driveway. Home has concrete driveway with extra parking area. Extensive decking and sunroom complete w/hot tub. Upper master has entrance to snrm/deck. Too many features to mention on this one. Truly a must see. Offered at $188,500
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176 GRANDVIEW DR, MAYNARDVILLE – Needs TLC. Home features over 2200 SF. 3BR/2BA, kit/dining combo w/all appl. Full unďŹ n bsmnt w/rear entrance gar. Cov front porch, back deck. Nice yard. Just mins to marinas & beautiful Norris Lake. This is a foreclosure property sold AS IS. priced at $100,000. REDUCED! Now only $72,800.
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209 GRACE AVE, LUTTRELL – Great affordable home. Level lot. Good starter home or investment for rental property. Foreclosure. Sold AS IS. Bring all offers. Must have proof of funds. Offered at only $38,500.
107 MEGAN LN., LUTTRELL – Lots of home for the money. Over 2000 SF offering 4BR/2BA, all open LR/kit r plan. Lrg eat-at bar & sep dining area. Lots of beautiful oak cabs, tons of counter space! New stove & fridge. New gleaming lam wood rs. New paint throughout. New lighting ďŹ xtures, spacious master on main w/full BA. Laund rm. 3BRs down, 1 full BA & mud rm. Downstairs also has its own private entrance. Grt cntry front porch w/new lighting & privacy from mature pear trees. Walk-around decking w/lrg deck on back. Central H&A. Priced to sell at only $79,900.
169 GRANDVIEW DR, M AY N A R D V I L L E – Foreclosure sold as is. Cute cottage just in need of minor repairs. 1560 SF, 2BR/2 full BA, great mtn views from back deck. Sep entrance to upstairs. Oak cabinetry, no appl, alarm sys, utility area in gar. 2-car attached w/ concrete parking area. det out bldg. Sold AS IS. Sitting on .81 of an acre. Priced to sell at $90,300.
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Union County High School Athlete of the Week ed practicing with me.” “Ryan is a fourth year player for us,” said coach Gary Chandler. “He got off to a slow start this year but in his last three matches he has shot in the 30s, including a career low 35 (2 under par) at Gatlinburg Country Club to lead the Patriots to wins over district foes Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Pittman.” Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson are two pro golfers that Burkhart follows. Burkhart is a senior at Union County High School and plans to continue playing in college.
Ryan Burkhart By Cindy Taylor Ryan Burkhart has been playing golf for so long he can’t remember when he started. “I was play ing baseball Ryan Burkhart for awhile but kind of got over it and went back to golf,” said Burkhart. “I think I was about 5 or 6 years old when an older friend built me a custom club and start-
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Chasity Henderlight putts for the Patriots during a regular Drew Fugate takes a quick read of the green prior to his putt. match at Three Ridges Golf Course. Other teams competing Photos by Doug Johnson at the match were Grace Christian, Fulton and Pigeon Forge.
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Coming home to Clapp’s Chapel
Ashley Brown sang for the homecoming. She and the Rev. David Smith visit the church cemetery before the singing.
By Cindy Taylor Homecoming at Clapp’s Chapel United Methodist Church brought choices of excellent food and a chance to visit friends. Church members and their guests ate their fill at the annual homecoming meal before whiling away the afternoon viewing displays of old photographs and history, followed by an afternoon of gospel music. Additional tables and chairs were carried in from other areas of the church as folks continued to pour in for the festivities. The Rev. David Smith has been pastor at Clapp’s Chapel for 12 years and isn’t sure how long the congregation has been holding annual homecomings. “The church has been here since the mid-1800s so we have probably had homecomings for a lot of years,” said Smith. “We have some family members who have come back to visit today and our new Knoxville District Superintendent Nathan Malone brought the message.” Malone’s wife, Vicki, ac-
Billie and Wayne Cardwell have been members of Clapp’s Chapel UMC since 1963, and three generations of the family are still attending. Pictured are: (front) Wayne Cardwell and grandson Austin; (back) daughter Joye Cardwell Danna and mom Billie Cardwell. companied him and he spoke about the meaning of homecoming. Malone stressed the importance of relationships and asked, “Where is home to you? “I tried to emphasize that as God’s people home is where we spend time with God and with those we love.” District Superintendent Nathan Malone and wife Vicki.
Cedar Ford Baptist Church Homecoming Cedar Ford Baptist Church in Luttrell will hold its annual homecoming at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept 9. There will be no Sunday school. During homecoming activities, pastor A.R. “Dick” Baumgardner will celebrate his retirement after nearly 32 years of service at Cedar Ford. The Rev. Lee Roy Franklin from Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Knoxville will be the special guest, along with some of his congregation. Lunch will be served after all of the festivities.
Backpack considerations for back to school Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC A critical piece of back-to-school gear is the backpack, the carry-all that should be a careful purchase. Purchased, packed or used improperly, the backpack can cause troublesome back and shoulder pain. The backpack is definitely not a one-size-fits-all item. Here are some thoughts to consider when making the purchase. The pack should be roughly the same size–meaning length and width–as the child’s torso. It should hang no more than a couple of
inches below the child’s waist. If the pack is too low, the child tends to lean forward as he walks. The pack also should have two wide, padded and adjustable shoulder straps. Unpadded straps put more pressure on the neck and shoulder muscles, not to mention that they are uncomfortable. And encourage your child to use both straps, not just throw the bag over one shoulder and haul it around with all the weight on one side of the body. This can lead to neck and muscle spasms,
lower back pain and poor posture. The adjustable feature on the straps is important. Whenever you carry something, you should keep it as close to your body as possible. A school backpack is no different. The more snugly it fits to the back, the less bouncing and strain it will produce. Talk with your chiropractor about other backpack concerns. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 9927000.
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TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of October, 2009, by deed of trust recorded in Trust Deed Book 140, page 458, in the Register's Office for Union County, Tennessee, to which deed of trust specific reference is hereby made, G. Karen Shirley and Sherry L. Curnutt, conveyed to Elaine Clay, Trustee, the hereinafter described real property to secure the payment of the obligation and indebtedness owing by G. Karen Shirley and Sherry L. Curnutt to the beneficiary therein named, K. David Myers; WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said obligations and indebtedness, now past due, the entire balance of which has been declared due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust and the obligations and indebtedness therein secured, and the owner and holder of said obligation and indebtedness has directed me, the undersigned Trustee, to foreclose said deed of trust in accordance with the terms thereof and to sell the real property and its improvements all as therein described. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by said deed of trust , I will on the 18th day of September, 2012, offer for sale and sell the following described property, at the front door of the Union County Courthouse, 901 Main Street, Maynardville, Tennessee, at the hour of 11:30 A.M., prevailing time, at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash and in bar of and free of all equities of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower and all other rights and exemption of every kind expressly waived in the aforesaid deed of trust and to which specific reference is hereby made, the following described real property: SITUATED in the First (1st) Civil District of Union County, Tennessee, within the corporate limits of Maynardville, and being bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at and on an iron pin at the intersection of the east line of Cedar Lane with the southeast line of Main Street, with said iron pin being located 20 feet from the center of Main Street and being located 16 feet from the center of Cedar Lane; thence with the southeast line of Main Street, North 52 deg., 47 min., 40 sec. East, 131.66 feet to an iron pin in concrete in the southeast line of Main Street, a common corner with the property now or formerly belonging to Wayne Rouse (E-5/234); thence with the Rouse line, South 39 deg., 20 min., 33 sec. East, 166.66 feet to an iron pin in the north bank of Bull Run Creek; thence with the north bank of Bull Run Creek, three calls and distances as follows: South 27 deg., 37 min., 32 sec. West 94.58 feet to an iron pin; South 39 deg., 14 min., 58 sec. West 52.80 feet to an iron pin; and South 53 deg., 22 min., 38 sec. West, 11.30 feet to an iron pin in the north line of Bull Run Creek, a common corner with the east line of Cedar Lane; thence with the east line of Cedar Lane, three calls and distances as follows: North 33 deg., 25 min., 24 sec. East, 44.54 feet to an iron pin, South 88 deg., 35 min., 36 sec. West, 7.86 feet to an iron pin; and North 32 deg., 33 min., 59 sec. West, passing through an iron pin at 17.53 feet for a full distance of 170.53 feet to an iron pin at the east line of Cedar Lane and the Point of BEGINNING containing .648 acres, more or less, according to the October 16, 2009, survey and plat by Christopher L. Rudd, 6209 McNeely Road, Corryton, Tennessee 37721. For reference see Deed Book “B”, Series -8-, page 383, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee. Property address: 710 Main Street, Maynardville, Tennessee 37807. CURRENT OWNER: G. Karen Shirley and Sherry L. Curnutt Said property will be sold by the boundary in gross and not by the acre and subject to any and all applicable easements, restrictions, reservations, and setback lines; and subject to any and all unpaid taxes, and any prior encumbrances and tax liens appearing of record; and subject to any matters which may be disclosed by an accurate survey. The title to be conveyed will be only such title which the Trustee may convey pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust or at law or in equity with no further representations or warranties or any nature whatsoever. Further, in the event all unpaid indebtedness and expenses evidenced by the note are paid in full prior to the date of sale, the Trustee shall have no obligation to proceed with the sale of the above described real property. In the event high bidder at the foreclosure should fail to comply with the submitted bid, the Trustee shall have the option of accepting the next highest bid in which the bidder is able to comply or re-advertise and sell at a second sale. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day certain without further publication and in accordance with the law upon announcement of such adjournment on the day and at the time and place of sale set forth above. This notice shall be published in the Union County Shopper-News, a newspaper published in Union County, Tennessee. This sale is being made upon request of the owner and holder of the obligations and indebtedness secured by said deed of trust, due to the failure of the maker to comply with all provisions of the said deed of trust. The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the terms and provisions of the deed of trust. Notice of the Right to Foreclosure Pursuant to TCA Section 35-5-117, was given to the maker by notice dated April 17, 2012, in the time and manner as provided in the statute. This 21st day of August 2012.
s\Elaine Clay ELAINE CLAY, Trustee 105 Monroe Street, P. O. Box l3 Maynardville, Tennessee 37807 865-992-5939
Posted: August 21, 2012; Published: August 25, September 1, and September 15, 2012
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MONDAY, AUG. 27 Pilates class, 5:45 p.m. New Covenant Fellowship Church, 6828 Central Avenue Pike, $5. Info: 689-7001. The Tennessee Shines Radio Show will feature Red June and John Paul Keith at 7 p.m. at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St. The performance will be broadcast on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. Tickets to be in the studio audience for the live show are $10 and are available at WDVX and at www.BrownPaperTickets. com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Students get in free by showing their valid student IDs at the door. Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are admitted free.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 29 The Sunshine Ambassadors dance class for children and adults with disabilities will meet at 5 p.m. Details: 384-6156. Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, offers Wednesday Night Dinner 5:45-6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Full meal with dessert, $5; $3 for children under 10; $16 for families. Classes and activities follow for youth and adults; nursery care provided upon request (make reservations by Monday). Info/ reservations: 690-1060.
THURSDAY, AUG. 30 Registration deadline for the five Tennessee Valley Fair pageants in September is Aug. 30: Little Miss Pageant, ages 7-9, and Princess Pageant, ages 10-12, on Sept. 7; and Baby Contest, cute babies ages 9-36 months (boys and girls), Junior Fairest of the Fair, ages 13-15, and Fairest of the Fair, ages 16-21, on Sept. 8. Info: http://tnvalleyfair.org and click on “Contests” or 215-1480.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 30-SEPT. 16 “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet
Street,” the Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical, will play on the Clarence Brown Theatre mainstage with shows at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30-31, Sept. 1, 4-7 and 11-14 and at 2 p.m. Sept. 2, 9 and 16. Award-winning “Winter’s Bone” star Dale Dickey, a Knoxville native, will play Mrs. Lovett, with TV/film veteran Jeff Austin as Sweeney Todd. Joining the large cast will be 38 musicians from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: 291-3310, 974-5161, www.knoxvillesymphony.com or www.clarencebrowntheatre.com.
FRIDAY, AUG. 31 K-Town Sound Show Chorus, a new Knoxville Sweet Adelines chapter, will hold a guest night at 6:30 p.m. at Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Ave. Guests are invited for an evening of food, drink, singing, friendship and fun. Info: 483-8790 or www. ktownsound.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 1 Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike, will host a community yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. To be a vendor, call 773-3380. Setup is free.
a Royal Caribbean cruise. Cost to adopt a single duck is $5; adoption packages are available. Info: www.TennesseeValleyDuckRace.com. The Tennessee Shines Radio Show will feature Jerry Butler & The Blu-Js and Bethany Hankins at 7 p.m. at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St. The performance will be broadcast on WDVXFM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. Tickets to be in the studio audience for the live show are $10 and are available at WDVX and at www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are admitted free. Info: www.jerrybutleronline.com and http://bethanyhankins.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5 Handbuilding with Clay class, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 12, 19 and Oct. 3, at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61, Norris. Registration cost is $80 center members, $90 nonmembers. All students must also pay a $20 studio fee to the Pottery Department on the first day for clay, glaze and firing. Beginner-intermediate. Info: http://appalachianarts.net.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 6
SUNDAY, SEPT. 2 The 25th annual Boomsday Festival will cap a day of fun activities with the nation’s largest Labor Day fireworks display. Fireworks launched from the railroad bridge over the Tennessee River in downtown Knoxville begin at about 9:30 p.m., but entertainment and food are available starting at 1 p.m. along Neyland Drive. There will be a Family Fun Zone, food and beverages. Music acts on the Q93.1 performance stage (east end of Neyland Drive, just below the pedestrian bridge) will be Ergo We Play, 5-5:45 p.m.; Homer Heart, 6-6:45 p.m.; and Jada Dreyer, 7:15-8:30 p.m. Next Level Wrestling will start at 6 p.m. at Calhoun’s on the River; the Main Event will crown the Next Level Wrestling Heavyweight Champion (www. nextlevelwrestling.net). Glow-in-the-dark Boomsday Bandz are on sale at Pilot locations for $1 each and benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. WBIR will air a live broadcast of festivities 9-10 p.m., and Star 102.1 FM will have the soundtrack simulcast. Admission: free. Nominal fees for food, drink and parking. Info: 3429192 or www.boomsday.org.
MONDAY, SEPT. 3 The Great Tennessee Valley Rubber Duck Race, benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, will start at 12:02 p.m. at the World’s Fair Park pond. Pre-race activities and on-site adoptions begin at 10:30 a.m. Grand prize is $10,000. First prize is $5,000. Second prize is a $2,500 gas certificate and
English teacher James Yoakley will speak to the Knoxville Writers’ Guild at 7 p.m. at Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. The former Lenoir City High School English department chair and journalism advisor, who was removed from his positions after a profile on a gay student was included in the school’s 2011-12 yearbook, will speak on his experiences with high school journalism and censorship. Admission: free, but $2 donation requested. Info: www.knoxvillewritersguild.org.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 6-8 Northside Christian Church, 4008 Tazewell Pike, will hold a rummage sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, Sept. 6-8. New and used clothes, household goods, toys, etc.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 7 Backstage Pass, a showcase of arts-related events slated for the inaugural season of The Arts at Pellissippi State, will be held at 7 p.m. at Cherokee Country Club, 5138 Lyons View Pike. The Arts at Pellissippi State will create more opportunities to enjoy music, theater and culture at the school and will promote the talents of students and faculty as well as guest performers. Backstage Pass offers a behind-the-scenes look at the season plus a live auction and cocktail buffet. Tickets are $100 per person. Sponsorships are available. Info: 539-7351.
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