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AUGUST 27, 2011

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Beach Day at senior center See page 2

Freshman Union County High School football player Josh Steele kisses the pavement when his teammate Matthew Torbett flips their cart in the egg relay. Teammate Samuel Letner tries to untangle Steele. The relay took place during the high school football pep rally, held at Food City in Maynardville before the first game of the season.

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The Union County High School cheerleaders, dance team, band and varsity football players led the crowd Aug. 18, as they kicked off the 2011 high school football season with their first pep rally.

For the second year, Food City hosted the event and manager Scott Inklebarger provided a free barbecue for the kids. Coaches and team

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members were introduced along with any special guests who were attending. Booster club memberships were available, and the teams and coaches entertained the crowd with a watermelon eating contest, an egg toss game, cheers, dance and music.

The football players competed in an egg relay, with the players from each class decorating a Food City shopping cart, then pushing

the cart through an obstacle course. One team member rode under the cart and held three eggs, all of which had to make it to the finish line unbroken. The win went to the Patriots from the junior class.

Then, the team and band marched through Food City. The Union County High School Patriots varsity football team started the season Aug. 19 with a home game against the Grainger Grizzlies.

Horace Maynard marker unveiled

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Every so often, but not often enough, the flag next to the Historic Dr. John Harvey Carr Medical Office lifted its stars and stripes in the barely-there breeze as the Horace Maynard Historical Marker was unveiled.

At noon on Aug. 20, 25 officials and residents braved the midday heat to hear Union County Historian Bonnie Peters tell briefly of the days of Horace Maynard and his contributions to the town named in his honor.

Maynardville Mayor H.E. “Smiley” Richardson welcomed the crowd and thanked Peters for her work with the Historical Society. Union County Mayor Mike Williams addressed the audience and read the inscription on the marker. The Pledge of Allegiance

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was led by Maynardville City Manager Jack Rhyne.

“We want to welcome everyone to the city of Maynardville for this historic event,” said Richardson.

“It is a privilege for the city of Maynardville to provide this historical marker for Horace Maynard.”

“At one time, we had no county seat here and had to travel to vote, take products to sell and to make purchases,” said Peters. “Horace Maynard was an attorney who defended Union County to form a county seat here, for no payment, against a suit filed by Knox County.”

Peters found a third great-grandson of Maynard, Robert Maynard Cohen and had invited him to the event, but Cohen had previous To page A-2

Union County Mayor Mike Williams unveils the historical marker placed in honor of Horace Maynard. The marker was placed next to a tract of land once owned

by Maynard.

Photos by C. Taylor

A member of the House of Representatives and an outspoken Unionist, Horace Maynard repeatedly wrote to President Abraham Lincoln requesting assistance in East Tennessee. Maynard penned this letter a short time after the preliminary announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation. The letter demonstrates his passion for the people of Union County and shows a different viewpoint than we generally see regarding Lincoln.

Westboro: Mass. Oct. 1st. 1862 – Sir, Having provided for the freedom of the slaves, can you not, I beg you, in God’s name, do something for the freedom of the white people of East Tennessee? Their tears & blood will be a blot on your Administration that time can never efface, & no proclamations can cover up. Every promise made to them has been broken — not one has been attempted to be kept, even to the ear. Hopes have been excited only to end in disappointment; suffering, longcontinued, has been endured, only to be followed by blank despair.

The little force at Cumberland Gap was kept chained in the mountain passes for months, forbidden, though begging, to go forward to the relief of their homes, & now they are recalled from a position where they could, at least, keep hope alive in their tortured hearts. For more than a year have Gov. Johnson & I, with others, implored for aid in their behalf. Day after day have we attended in the purlieus of the White House, the War Department & at Military Head Quarters– We have entreated, we have besought, we have humbled ourselves, submitted to official neglect, not to say rudeness, annoying & mortifying, only to be put off with assurances, that I am now satisfied, & that at the time, we sometimes feared, were never intended to be regarded; accompanied by sneers from your most trusted supporters at “Border State dictation”; conditional loyalty,” with imputations upon our motives, very hard to bear– While our poor people, in whose behalf we labored, have been absolutely abandoned, to use no harsher word.

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We are told that the Gap, through which we looked for aid to come, had been blocked up with rocks & made impassable.

We begged for bread, you have given us a stone. We entreated you to erect our part of the State into a Military District, with a competent commander – you divided us by a line drawn through the middle & assigned one fragment to Fremont, & left the other to Divine Providence.

We asked for a fish, you gave us a serpent.

For the moment you satisfied the clamors of a seditious press & the partisans of a seditious leader; but at a terrible cost to us.

For all this, you, you Sir, are directly, individually responsible. There has been no time when an imperative word from you would not have sent the people relief. But you have listened to the counsel of men who never wanted us relieved — who, when you attempted to build a military way for our relief, raised a howl that affrighted you from your purpose. These men do not intend to have us as fellow-citizens again, & they are, & from the beginning have, been counseling to prevent it. Their influence has always been against us; & you have acquiesced.

For a long time, I had strong confidence in you personally, & have labored hard to inspire it in the country. You can judge how cruelly I have been disappointed, to write as I have done, & how great have been the sufferings of our people.

I am very Respectfully, Your Obt. Serv’t.

Horace Maynard (Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress. Transcribed and Annotated by the Lincoln Studies Center, Knox College. Galesburg, Illinois.)

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Dodge the headaches Chiropractic Outlook

By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC Seniors are jokingly warned away from these dangerous waters during Beach Day at Maynardville Senior Center.

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hiropractic treatment has been proven effective in treating headaches, from the mildest to the most debilitating. The experts say there are steps one can take to prevent them.

■ A sedentary lifestyle is one of the key contributors to headaches. More Americans are spending hours in a fi xed position, whether at a computer at work or home, or at a game console or in front of a television. This can lead to joint irritation and muscle tension in the upper back, neck and scalp, and, ultimately, to a headache. If this describes you, make a point of getting up to stretch every 30 minutes to an hour.

■ Exercise is good not only for your overall health, but can also help with avoiding a headache or easing the discomfort of one.

■ It’s also important to keep yourself hydrated by drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. Dehydration can lead to headache.

■ If you suffer from regular headaches, think about what you were doing and what the environment was like just before one came on. Noise, light and certain foods can be headache “triggers.” Staying away from the circumstances or substances that are your triggers can help.

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Maynardville Mayor H.E. “Smiley” Richardson and Union County Historian Bonnie Peters offer a welcome and share a brief history about Horace Maynard.

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Surf’s up at the senior center Union County’s senior centers have continued meetings and activities through the summer months. The Maynardville Senior Center celebrated Beach Day on Aug. 18, inviting seniors from all areas of the county for a cook-out, fun and door prizes. Senior center coordinator Melanie Dykes thanked everyone who helped, including Property Assessor Donna Jones, who provided door prizes.

Seniors celebrating birthdays in August were: Mattie Dukes, age 78, of Luttrell; Joyce Rush, age 68, of Sharps Chapel; and Pauline Smith, Jack Day and Donna Rogers of Maynardville, ages 86, 80 and 67 respectively.

Pauline Smith, 86; Jack Day, 80; and Donna Rogers, 67, celebrate their birthdays at the Maynardville Senior Center.

Joyce Rush celebrated her 68th birthday at the Sharps Chapel Senior Center.

Mattie Dukes celebrated her 78th birthday at the Luttrell Senior Center.

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From page A-1 plans and was unable to attend. Cohen is an attorney in Maryville and his mother, Betty King, lives in Georgia.

Peters plans to meet with the family in the near future to gain more insight into the life of Horace Maynard.

“Cohen did express lament that the high school no longer bears his grandfather’s name,” said Peters.

“I think Horace Maynard High School should still be in existence,” said Williams.

“We owe a great debt to Horace Maynard, and it is disrespectful for his name to be removed. We are here today to acknowledge his contributions to this community.”

The Rev. Tim Day closed out the assembly with a strong voice by singing “Proud to be

Senior Center coordinator Melanie Dykes and Linda Damewood are ready for a luau at Beach Day at the Maynardville Senior Center.

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Horace Maynard Photo submitted an American,” and county attorney David Myers added a brief description of what the area around the courthouse looked like some years ago.

The Union County Historical Society chose to place the marker at the Mulberry tract that had been given to Maynard in appreciation for his contributions.

For those who were unable to attend and would like to see the marker, it stands next to the parking lot at the Historic Maynardville Bank Building on Main Street.

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Carmeuse Lime and Stone is the largest producer of lime and limestone products in North America, manufacturing and distributing up to 7 million tons per year of finished products. It provides another 25 million tons of high-purity chemical limestone and aggregates and 2 million tons of high grade silica sand products. Its 32 manufacturing facilities supply and serve 33 states and provinces in the eastern USA and Canada and employ more than 2,000 employees. Many Union County residents don’t realize that the county has a local subsidiary of this national company that has been in business since the

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Located on Clinch Valley Road in Luttrell, Carmeuse is a 24/7 operation and employs 95 people. The company sells mostly to industries for large quantity usage, so many locals are unaware it even exists; but the benefits this company provides reach far beyond Union County.

Carmeuse products include a full range of high calcium and dolomitic quicklime, hydrated lime, milk of lime, a range of high purity chemical grade limestone products and specialty silica sands. The company also provides a range of industrial sand products for a variety of commercial and

Quality Control Manager Louis Beeler conducts a safety training class at Carmeuse. Photo by C. Taylor

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FCS Extension Agent Joy Grissom, Hubbs Grove/Sharps Chapel FCE president Gloria Holcomb, Linda Bower of the FCS Regional Office and Union County Extension agent Shannon Perrin at the FCE meeting.

Local author Billie Rose Shockley puts her signature on books purchased by County Commissioner Sheila Buckner and Union County Historical Society member J.V. Waller.

Shockley signs Aug. 20 brought a line to the door of the Luttrell Library long before time to open, and by 10:15 a.m. more than 50 people were waiting and the line was out the door.

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Lori and Dustin Tindell and 3-year-old daughter Lucy with a display of their seasonal gourds at the Union County Farmers Market. Photos by C. Taylor

Billie Rose Shockley was the draw as she held a signing of her book “From the Hills of East Tennessee, As I Remember It.” Shockley is the youngest sister of the late Chet Atkins, the musician who has been touted as one of the greatest guitar players of all time.

During a discussion between Billie and her brother about which sibling had the correct memory of a “thing,” Atkins suggested, probably jokingly, that his sister write a book. She did, and the chronicle of her family’s life was born.

More than 150 residents from all over Union County flocked to Luttrell and waited in line for as much as three hours for the opportunity to grab their signed copy and meet Shockley. Many had a memory or two of their own to share with the author, and she graciously listened to every single one.

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Leadership ventures into mining

Leadership Union County class members David McIntosh, Sara Collins and Mason Simpson examine a piece of lime that has just been heated up and turned to dust by adding water.

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FCE welcomes new agent

The Union County FCE met Aug. 19, at Ann’s Kitchen to welcome new Union County FCS Agent Joy Grissom. Club members from Sharps Chapel, Big Ridge and Hubbs Grove traveled to meet the new agent.

“I wanted to meet the club members and find out what their expectations are,” said Grissom. “I have a lot of programs to facilitate and needed to see how I can help these ladies.”

Linda Bower, administrator for FCS from the regional office, was on hand to answer questions and bring door prizes for the group.

Bower also demonstrated a simple way to make a reversible table runner.

“We were impressed with Joy and her enthusiasm,” said Gloria Holcomb. “She is very motivated to work with our clubs.”

back to school celebration Aug. 20 with information booths representing home schooling, public libraries, FCS UT Extension services and litter prevention education.

Produce is at peak, and there were beautiful vegetables from the Tharps, Seven Springs Farm and the Tindells. Malone’s Chuck Wagon continues to pull in, offering lunch items such as barbecue, ribbon-cut potatoes and fried bologna sandwiches.

On Aug. 27, Leadership Union County will be holding a tea, water and bake sale to benefit the Maynardville Library, and Allen Beeler will be back as market manager with fall nursery plants. Many vendors are still selling out by 10 a.m., so plan to come out early to support your local growers.

The Union County Farmers Market is made possible in part by a grant from the Union County Community Foundation.

Union County Leadership Class 2011 went underground (figuratively) during a visit to Carmeuse Lime ■ Farmers Market and Stone in August. Class promotes member and Carmeuse emContact Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ gmail.com. education ployee Debbie Perry hosted the group which went The Union County through a brief training ses- Farmers Market hosted a sion and then took a drive through the above-ground operation. The class was driven to the “door” of the mine, but extensive training and safety equipment is required to enter the mine itself. While some in the class were disappointed, others said they would have needed a shot for their nerves to enter anywhere underground.

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A striking performance Circle of Friends hammer out “Cotton-Eyed Joe” for the crowd at the Big Ridge State Park Bluegrass Festival.

By Cindy Taylor The Big Ridge State Park annual Bluegrass Festival celebrated its 30th year with a lightning show. Weather was a factor all day Aug. 19, but festival-goers brought their chairs, braved the elements and were in the midst of a good time when incoming storms forced the crowd to abandon the park and the rangers had to end the festival. The turnout for the festival ranged between 1,200 and 1,500 rather than the usual 5,000 of past years, and weather was most likely the cause.

“We had a tree struck by lightning earlier in the day, but the weather cleared back up, so we went ahead with the festival,” said Ranger Sarah Niceley. “In the 11 years I’ve been here, this is the first time we’ve had to shut down early.

We really appreciate the community coming out and braving the weather for as long as they did.”

Dancers of all ages hit the pavement to tunes such as “Cotton-Eyed Joe” and “Battle of New Orleans.” Old friends got reacquainted, new friendships were formed and some attendees reserved campsites

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One-year-old Luke Johnson with dancing partner and dad Mark.

for the weekend just to attend the festival.

Supper was offered straight off the grill by the Big Ridge FCE and included hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, sides, drinks and desserts.

Chefs on the grill were Ronnie Pratt and Mike Wyrick. When asked what he was grilling up, Pratt said, “Whatever they put in front of me.” The Big Ridge FCE serves food as a fundraiser and has been the only food vendor allowed at the festival since the festival began.

“We’ve been doing this for 30 years,” said Big Ridge

FCE president Judy Loveday.

“We started out when they started out.”

Only three of the five bands scheduled to perform – Ethan Ferguson who opened the event, Twin Creek and Circle of Friends – had made it to the stage prior to what ended up being the closing number. It was probably the shortest festival in the history of the park, lasting a brief one and a half hours, but those attending claimed they had a fine old time right up until the last second.

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Making a difference Enrichment Federal Credit Union’s senior branch representative Nancy Blankenship presents Nancy Staar, Union County Humane Society volunteer coordinator, with a check and pet supplies collected during EFCU’s Dog Days of Summer pet supply drive. The Tazewell branch collected more than $1,000 for the Union County and Claiborne County animal shelters along with food, towels and blankets. Adoptable dog Bella was also on hand to examine the donations.

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SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on the 29th day of April, 2010, by deed of trust recorded in Trust Deed Book 148, page 203, in the Register's Office for Union County, Tennessee, to which deed of trust specific reference is hereby made, JOHNNY E. WYRICK, JR. and wife, BRITTANY L. WYRICK, conveyed to J. Randolph Miller, Trustee, the hereinafter described real property to secure the payment of the obligation and indebtedness owing by Johnny E. Wyrick, Jr. and wife, Brittany L. Wyrick, to the beneficiaries therein named, Glenn Cooke and wife, Ruth Cooke; WHEREAS, J. Randolph Miller, the said Trustee is unable to act as Trustee, and the owner and holder of the said deed of trust and the indebtedness therein secured has appointed the undersigned, K. David Myers, as Successor Trustee, by instrument recorded in Trust Deed Book 165, page 7, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee, and to which instrument specific reference is hereby made; and 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 Successor 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 day of September 21, 2011, 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 free from all legal, equitable, and statutory rights of redemption, exemption or homestead, all rights arising by virtue of marriage, and all other similar exemptions and rights arising under or created by any applicable statute or judicial decision of every kind, all of which are 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, and being known and designated as all of Lot 1, Block 20, Coleman Cox Subdivision, as shown by map of same of record in Map Cabinet C, Slide 20-B, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

For reference see Deed Book “D”, Series -8-, page 71, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee.

Property address: 119 Johnson Farm Road, Maynardville, Tennessee 37807.

CURRENT OWNERS: Johnny E. Wyrick, Jr. Brittany L. Wyrick OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: First Century Bank 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 Successor 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 Successor 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 Successor 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 Glenn Cooke and wife, Ruth Cooke, the owners and holders 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 makers by notice dated June 9, 2011, in the time and manner as provided in the statute.

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Discoveries from my files I was recently asked a question that prompted me to start reviewing files again.

Bonnie Peters I’ve been asked several times about the old Nave Hill Baptist Church and have asked several people in that area thinking someone might have a picture they would share. The picture you are seeing is not the picture I’m looking for – one of the building – but sure enough I found a group of people with a note saying, “Taken outside Nave Hill Church about the 1890s.” I thought it would be of interest, and it would be wonderful if someone had all of the names to share.

Nave Hill Church, named for the Nave family of that area, is said to have been built in 1865, and it is still an active church today, but with a newer building.

The well-known Tennessee Parks and his family are said to have attended church there. For a time, Kate Parks McDonald (Mrs. Joe McDonald), daughter of Tennessee Parks, was the oldest living member. She died in 1967.

Then, I found a picture of a church – unidentified – and it occurred to me I’d better wait no longer to try to identify it. If anyone can help with its identification, please call me at 6873842.

I also found this picture of Miss Isabelle Campbell, who was known as “The Bible Woman” because she came to Union County and traveled among the schools teaching the Bible. This picture was made in 1957; however, I do not know if she was still teaching at that time.

An unidentified Union County church. Anyone who can identify the church is encouraged to contact Bonnie Peters at bhpeters@esper.com or 687-3842. Photos submitted

Isabelle Campbell, “The Bible Woman” O

M is my sorrow that prophets foretold.

N is the needful one – more precious than gold.

X O is the Omnipotent – Oh, make him your stay.

P is our Portion that will never decay.

Q is the Queen, the Church of Christ’s choice, R is our Redeemer – Oh, heed you His voice, Picture made at the side of Nave Hill Church circa the 1890s. The man on left end of back row is S is Salvation from hell Tim Hamilton, son of John and Mary Yadon Hamilton. The man with moustache, marked with a and from sin, “D” above his head, is Sam Davis, who married Mary Jane “Jennie” Hamilton in 1884 and moved T is the Truth – let it rule to El Dorade, Okla., in 1899 and later to Goodnight, Texas. Jennie is third from the right of the you within. fourth row from the back, marked with an “O.” Her sister, Sallie, is in the next row with an “X” on U is the Unspeakable gift her songbook. Brothers Robert and Joe Hamilton are apparently not in this picture. of our God. V is the Vine where The following, I think, is C is for Salvation, the H is the Highest and Hobranches abode. a real jewel of my prowling Captain and Chief, liest of all.

W is the Way of our Fathrough my files.

D is for our Deliverer, I is the Innocent victim ther on high.

The late Canister Hill who brought our relief, who bled.

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of Union County, Tenn., E is Eternal, the Ancient J is the Judge of the quick claimed to have had a vi- of days. and the dead. sion of the Bible message F is the Faithful; all worK is our King; let our that inspired the composi- ship and praise, hearts be his throne. tion of this bit of alphabetiG is our God and our L is the Lamb that was cal verse. He sold copies at Guide for the fall, slain to stone.

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Grand openings TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West

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istory has taught us that anything can happen – and that possibility adds excitement to the opening of any Tennessee football season.

Indeed, there have been startling upsets in both directions, dramatic finishes and the introduction of superstars.

For some strange reason, I do not expect Montana to make the prime list of unforgettable openers. UT Martin, Western Kentucky, AlabamaBirmingham and UNLV did not. Neither did Southwestern Louisiana, East Carolina or Fresno State.

My favorite season openers? I have a few.

In late 1955, Bowden Wyatt declined an invitation to the Gator Bowl because the foe

was going to be Auburn. Those same Tigers just happened to be first on the 1956 Tennessee schedule. The coach did not want them scheming against his single wing for eight consecutive months.

The 1956 opener at Birmingham’s Legion Field ended at Tennessee 35, Auburn 7. It was a knockout that launched a championship season and a host of honors for Johnny Majors.

The 3-M Company created the backdrop for the wonderful 1968 opener between Tennessee and Georgia. For the discount price of $230,000, athletic director Bob Woodruff and young coach Doug Dickey purchased a magic carpet to cover Shields-Watkins Field.

Diggers dug up sacred sod

Why we call it the present CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton For all our days pass away under your wrath; our years come to an end like a sigh. The days of our life are 70 years, or perhaps 80 if we are strong; even then their span is only toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away.

(Psalm 90: 9-10 NRSV) 1. There will be enough.

2. There won’t be any extra.

3. It may not be exactly what you would choose.

4. It won’t come until you absolutely have to have it.

5. When in doubt, see Rule Number One. (The Rules of Manna from “Bread of Heaven,” Cross Currents, Feb. 2, 2009)

and hauled away tons and tons of historic dirt. Down went a layer of crushed stone with asphalt topping, a sponge pad and a plastic cover, supposedly similar to real grass. Well, it was green.

Georgia, being far, far away, didn’t hear about this shocking development in a timely fashion. Bulldog athletic director Joel Eaves, an Auburn man and a bit old-fashioned, went ballistic. Livid is another descriptive word.

He lashed out at Tennessee for making this radical change without discussing it.

He said Georgia might find cause to void the contract and stay home.

Georgia came to the game.

Tennessee took a 7-0 lead.

Georgia caught up and went ahead. Georgia went up by

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s it plagiarism if you quote yourself?

Two and a half years ago, at a moment when I was between jobs and wondering “What’s next?” I wrote in this space the words quoted above about God’s rules concerning the gift of manna to the Children of Israel in the wilderness.

I have quoted myself many times since then: to myself when the budget gets a little tight, to those I encounter in my work who are struggling and to friends who are uneasy about the economy.

At the time, I was speaking about money. This week, however, I have begun to think of the days of our lives as manna as well.

Like manna, they are

eight with an 80-yard breakaway in the fourth quarter.

Game over. The end.

Facing sure defeat, Bubba Wyche generated a little late entertainment for Vol faithful. Surprisingly, the fun lasted the length of the field, 16 plays, including a fourthdown completion and finally, a touchdown pass to Gary Kreis.

Time expired with the ball in the air.

In a miracle among miracles, Bubba followed with a two-point conversion strike to tight end Ken DeLong.

Eight points after the game was over, 17-17 tie, terrific opener, best show ever on Doug’s rug.

Great opener in ’98, Tennessee at Syracuse, new Tee Martin against Donovan McNabb, seesaw struggle with five lead changes. The gutty Vols, two points behind, launched a last-ditch drive but it died on a fourth-down incompletion.

But wait, behold the yellow swath of cloth on the green turf, penalty against the home team for pass interference.

Amazing.

New life for the visitors.

Terrific response. Jeff Hall field goal on the final play, Vols win 34-33, first step toward the national championship.

Unbelievable first game in 2006, a joyous 35-18 rout of California. Domination of a ranked foe was complete rejuvenation from the previous season which was not very good. Erik Ainge was again confident. Robert Meachem was outstanding.

Jerod Mayo was so good, Rico McCoy couldn’t get on the field.

Tennessee did not win or tie all memorable opening games. The Vols approached 1980 with optimism and such stars as Reggie White and Willie Gault. Alas, Georgia brought freshman Herschel Walker. His introduction to Bill Bates was unbelievably rude. The Bulldogs won 16-15.

The Vols opened 1967 against UCLA at the Coliseum in Los Angeles and lost a heartbreaker 20-16. Gary Beban did it with a figure-S fourth-quarter run, a play that eventually led to the Heisman Trophy.

That was one of the bestever Tennessee teams –

doled out day by day, and nothing we can do – nothing! – can speed them up or slow them down. Our days are given to us one at a time, and each one is precious and unique. We can use them or squander them, enjoy them or endure them.

Last week, my mother was in the hospital for a few days after a fall. Her health has been failing for some time, but this moved us into a new world of decision-making.

Then, the news that coach Pat Summitt has early onset dementia stunned everyone who loves and respects and admires her.

For this woman of such intelligence, such vitality, such discipline, such intensity, such power to be stricken at her age with a disease that is usually associated with old age is unthinkable. She pledges to

fight it with everything she has, and I have no doubt she will.

Still, it gives one pause. Community We have no guarantees. services A 90-something preacher I ■ Graveston Baptist Church, once knew always answered 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, is the routine greeting “How enrolling children 11 months are you?” in the same way. through Pre-K for Parent’s Day His emphatic answer was alOut. The program has small ways, “Oh, it’s a good day.” classroom sizes. Info: 465-9655 or www.graveston.org.

One morning my curiosity got the better of me, and I asked him, “Henry, Men’s programs why do you tell me it’s a ■ Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive in Maynardgood day when I haven’t ville, holds a men’s prayer asked about the day? I breakfast at 7 a.m. each asked about you!”

Wednesday. All are invited He grinned at me and reto join in praying and fasting plied, “At my age, any day I for Union County. Info: Jim, wake up is a good day!”

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Steve Kiner, Bob Johnson, Charles Rosenfelder, Dick Williams, Richmond Flowers, Jimmy Weatherford, Dewey Warren, Walter Chadwick, John Boynton, Herman Weaver, etc. Jack Reynolds joined the lineup a few days later.

Tennessee and UCLA had other good opening games.

There was an unforgettable one in 1974. High drama, the Condredge Holloway show, 17-17 conclusion.

Peaks and valleys: Holloway and Stanley Morgan linked up for a 76-yard touchdown. Holloway suffered a shoulder injury and was hauled to the hospital.

The Bruins surged ahead.

Holloway recovered just enough to rejoin the fray.

The crowd went wild.

Holloway, a modest man, didn’t realize the cheers were for him but he responded with the stuff of champions, a fourth-quarter drive and dive for a touchdown. Ricky Townsend kicked the tying extra point.

Some season openers are better than others.

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■ The Church of God at Maynardville will host special guest preacher and guitarist Wesley Crider of Georgia at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. Everyone welcome. Info: the Rev. Charles McClure Jr., 992-0620.

Revivals ■ Free Fellowship Pentecostal Church will have a weekend revival Friday through Sunday, Aug. 26-28. Services will begin at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday.

Chris Washam will be preaching, and the Washam Family will sing. Everyone welcome.

Women’s programs ■ Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road in Corryton, will host MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every third Monday for devotions, food and fellowship. Child care provided.

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From the horse’s mouth

A.C. Cooper and Grant Bowman, two of the four winners for First place team winner was the father and son team A.C. closest to the pin, holes 5 and 16. Not pictured are winners and Donnie Cooper of Cooper Container, with a score of 53.

Photos by C. Taylor Ryan Proffitt and Charlie Hutchinson for holes 8 and 13.

Tourney boosts school basketball

By Cindy Taylor Aug. 22 was a beautiful day to be outdoors, but Three Ridges Golf Course was the attraction for many from Union County.

Union County High School and Horace Maynard Middle School joined forces to host their first golf tournament to benefit the basketball programs at the two schools. The tournament was the brainchild of Donnie and Rebecca Cooper and coach Shane Brown. Cooper played for the UT men’s golf team and hoped that a golf tournament to raise money for basketball players would pay off.

“Without Donnie and Rebecca we could never have done this,” said Brown.

Diabetes class offered The Union County Senior Center will offer a class about living with diabetes at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday, Sept. 1 through Oct. 6. Class registration is open through Aug. 29. Info or to register: 992-3292 or 992-0361.

AARP driving class for seniors The AARP will offer a driving class for people in Union County ages 55 and older. The class needs 10 people signed up to begin.

Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. The class can yield a discount on car insurance.

Info: 992-3292 or 992-0361.

Fleischmann to hold town hall meeting U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann will hold a town hall meeting 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, in the large courtroom of the Union County Courthouse. All are welcome.

Walk-A-Thon upcoming The 22nd annual WalkA-Thon and eighth annual Memorial Balloon Launch to benefit Senior Citizens Home Assistance of Union County will be held 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Plainview City Hall and Community Center.

All are welcome.

“A lot of these guys are here just to support the kids,” said Cooper. “They don’t care about the prizes. We’ve had a beautiful day, and the assistant pro here, George Hall, took good care of us.”

Pete’s Place provided lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the tournament kicked off right after for 18 holes of play. Three Ridges charged only a minimal amount to allow for the most profit for the schools. Glenn Lowe from Lowe’s Sporting Goods came from London, Ky., to participate in the tournament. Union County High School Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Lynn Bowman played to support his alma mater. Many other families and individuals from Union

Billy Grandstaff, winner for the longest drive, hole #7.

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County played to show their support for the student athletes as well.

“There were a bunch of good people here,” said Kelvin Nease. “We had players ranging from 18 years old to 73.”

Saddle Up for St. Jude The annual Saddle Up for St. Jude horseback ride is set for 2 p.m. Satuday, Sept. 10, at JFG Coffee Farm in Maynardville.

The 10-mile trail ride with beautiful trails and views will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s fight against childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Signup forms are available at Union County Animal Hospital, 596 John Deere Drive, Maynardville. Info or to make a donation: Dr. Jared Graves, 992-7181.

The Union County Humane Society will have an open house at the animal shelter on Hickory Star Road from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

11. Light refreshments will be served. Director Tammy Rouse will give a speech at 3 p.m. All are welcome.

Health fair and fish fry at Sharps Chapel There will be a health fair at the Sharps Chapel Senior Center from 9-11 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 21, with a fish fry to follow. All are welcome.

SCHOOL NOTES

Motorcycle ride to boost Toys for Tots A motorcycle ride to benefit the Union County Children’s Charity Christmas program Toys for Tots will be Saturday, Sept. 24.

Registration is 11 a.m. and the ride departs at 1 p.m. from Pete’s Place on Highway 33.

Cost is $15 per bike, $5 extra with passenger. Registration includes one free T-shirt.

Additional shirts are $10.

There will be door prizes, great food specials and music

by Rufkut. Info: Carolyn, 992-8021 or Carolyn@ unioncountyclerktn. com; Kathy, 992-5260 or ksmith290@comcast.net.

Horace Maynard ■ The school is raising funds by offering discount cards for Subway in Maynardville and Papa John’s in Halls. Cards are $10 and can be purchased from students or at the school office. Every card has multiple buy one, get one free stickers on the back.

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Teams donated $300 in fees for up to four players, and sponsored holes were $100. Sponsors were Commercial Bank Halls, Union County Motors, Tolliver’s Market, Ball Corporation, Brian and Susan Oaks, Lindsey Construction, Air Quest America, Okie’s Pharmacy, Cooper Container, Sheriff Junior Loy, David McCullough State Farm, Donnie and Rebecca Cooper, Chancey’s Dexters Cattle Farm, Cedar Grove Boat Dock and Nease’s Marathon. Red tees and mulligans were sold for $5 each. The winning team received a $100 per person gift card to the gift shop at Three Ridges, and other prizes were $50 gas cards from Nease’s Market.

The tournament netted between $3,600 and $4,000 to be split between the two schools. The funds will be used for equipment and supplies for the basketball teams.

MILESTONES Fields graduates from basic training Army Pvt. Adam R. Fields has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, he learned drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid and Army history, core values and traditions.

He is the son of Jim Hankins of Maynardville. Fields is a 2009 graduate of Union County High School.

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Society for Creative Anachronism, aka people who dress up in Medieval garb and learn to fight and craft like people of yore. We took Daniel to an SCA event this summer, and he was entranced with what he called “shiny knights.” I don’t think he noticed that the “swords” were covered in foam rubber.

Where else does he like to go? “The zoo to see all the animals.”

What animal is his favorite? “The elephants because they’re big, and they play in the green water.”

What are you scared of?

“The yellow bear.”

The yellow bear is Daniel’s imaginary nemesis. From what I’ve been able to glean, the yellow bear is like Pooh Bear, but he’s tall and has long claws. I can’t recall that Daniel has ever really been afraid of the yellow bear, but sometimes he pretends to hide from the yellow bear, always with a grin on his face.

What’s his favorite game?

“Playing lightsabers with Mommy and Papa.” Apparently the Force is strong with this one.

I think parents are so used to telling little ones what’s what that we forget to ask their opinions. Before I started asking questions, I had no idea that Daniel even had a favorite color. I didn’t know that one trip to the SCA had made such a big impression on him, bigger even than multiple trips to the zoo.

From now on, I’m definitely going to ask more and tell less.

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It occurred to me the other day that, although I fancy myself a journalist, I’ve never directly interviewed the subject of this column, namely my 3-year-old Daniel. I’ve written things he’s said, but those have all been in the course of daily life.

So, now that the miracle of speech has created more give and take between us, I figured I’d ask Daniel some questions and write down the answers.

I started with an explanation. “Mommy writes stories about Daniel to go in the newspaper, and lots of people read them. I want to ask you some questions and write down your answers.”

I started simply. Daniel said his favorite color is orange. Why? “Because of orange juice.”

His favorite story is Thomas the Train, also his favorite toy. Favorite food: pasta. Favorite treat: Scooby Doo gummy snacks.

Who are his friends? Alex, Henry and Lucas.

I asked him to tell me about his family, and he replied, “Aunt Erin lets me play with her clock.”

He means that my sister has an iPad with a nifty clock application that Daniel likes to play with.

What is Daniel’s favorite place to go? “To see the shiny knights. The shiny knights have swords, and they fight all the people.”

This one requires some explanation, too. Aunt Erin, mentioned above, is in the

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