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Members of the Union County Rescue Squad include: (front) junior member Casey Bryan, First Lt. Dennis Nicley, chaplain and founding member Jim Houston, Capt. Jeff Sharp, treasurer Reuben Stansberry; (back) junior members Steven Henderlight II, Jesse Nicely and Daniel Collins; Unit Director Wayne Keck; and Trish Collins. Members not pictured are: Dwight Corum, Martin Nicely, Robert Hamilton, Stacy Rhodes, Eric Logsdon, Tony Bailey, Leroy McNair, Darrell Bailey, Tim Bailey, Buddy Bailey, Crystal Muncey, Tracy Collins, Bertha Painter, Dwayne Muncey, Stephanie Beaudrie, James Day, Kris Tatum, Melissa Sweet, Debra Hamilton, Joe Dixon, Don Morgan, Kayla Muncey and Preston Logsdon. Photo by C. Taylor

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By Cindy Taylor “Desire to serve, ability to perform, courage to act. These words we must take to heart. Our commitment must always be to strive to do our best. Anything less cheats not only ourselves, but those whose lives upon us depend.” Who wouldn’t want to be a part of a group whose creed includes the paragraph above? The Union County Rescue Squad has been saving lives since 1963 when a group of concerned citizens got together and decided to form the Squad. Today, there are a chosen few who spend nearly every day and sometimes every hour on or near the water, the backwoods and the roads. They are your friends and neighbors, maybe family, and they are some of our unsung heroes. Since its inception, the Union County Rescue Squad has spent countless hours on rescue missions – more than 6,000 just this year. Some with happy endings, many without. This group of more than 30 volunteers gives tirelessly of their time and

effort, often with little or no thanks. But they don’t do what they do for the accolades. The junior members are passionate about what they do and expressed their reasons. “I like helping people,” said 15-year-old Jesse Nicely. “You’ve got to have people who will do this or I guess nobody gets help.” “I have been involved since we started with the haunted house fundraiser about six years ago,” said 18-year-old Daniel Collins. Collin’s family has a long tradition of being involved with the squad. Casey Bryan is involved partly because she was a rescue at the age 4. The squad actually saved her life when the car in which she was a passenger was involved in an accident. Her heart stopped, and she was revived by members of the squad, some of whom are still serving. “I felt like I needed to repay the community for the help I received,” said Bryan, now 15. “Somebody has to get off their butt and do their part,” said 17-yearold Steven Henderlight II “I figure it

might as well be me. You have those who just sit around and don’t do their part, and you have people who help those who need help.” Trish Collins has been a member since 1999 and recently had an experience that reaffirmed her reasons for staying with the squad. Years ago, she had a part in saving an 8-year-old boy who almost lost his leg in a car accident. “I held his hand until Lifestar came,” said Collins. “He asked me to ride to the hospital with him, but we are not allowed to do that. I ran across him when he came to the jail to visit an inmate last year. I noticed he was walking funny and asked what happened to his leg. Once we talked, I knew who he was. He’s about 13 years old now, but he remembered me.” “Every time we pull someone out who’s pinned in a car, I look at it as saving their life,” said First Lt. Dennis Nicley. “That’s a pretty frequent thing we do, and it usually comes in threes.” We often picture the Rescue Squad

as spending most of their time in rescues on the lake, but the squad is involved in saving lives in places we don’t often think about. They may be called in to help someone who is pinned under a tractor on a farm, lost in the mountains or who has fallen off a bluff or into a sewer. Many in Union County are unaware that the squad also sponsors the Union County Christmas Parade. “I’ve seen a lot of stuff since I came in 1986,” said Capt. Jeff Sharp. “Membership is down right now because it’s hard to get people who are willing to do this.” The squad members receive absolutely no pay for their time, and the unit relies on donations and fundraisers to keep their people and equipment running. Upcoming fundraisers will be listed in this paper. “Unless someone has been a member of the squad or a family member, they don’t realize how many hours of training and work a member devotes to this, and other counties,” said Chaplain Jim Houston. “And they do it all for the love of their fellow man.”

ONLINE Once the presentation to the commission was complete, Goforth’s attorney Herb Moncier wanted to ask a question of the auditors. “I just want to know whether in the entire audit they found any evidence of misappropriation of Union County funds by my client or anyone else,” said Moncier. After a brief discussion with county attorney David Myers, Williams chose not to allow the auditors to answer the question. “This audit was requested by the Union County Board of Education, and the results will be given to Lee Gowan and Emilee Riehn of Rodefer Moss and Company them, and they will make a decision regarding that presented their findings to the commission. Photo by C. Taylor question at their next meeting,” said Williams. The audit also showed that through this, the threshold is A copy of the audit was the finances for the purchase $10,000,” said Gowan. “Many given to Moncier and to Mary and installation of the new invoices were just under Ann Stackhouse, attorney for gym floor at Horace May- $10,000, and some were isthe school board. nard Middle School were not sued on the same day, giving Building codes were dishandled properly. The re- the appearance that someone port showed that the middle was trying to stay under the cussed once again, with some commissioners exschool had been asked to re- bid threshold.” imburse the school system for Interim Director of pressing that they were unthe floor. According to Riehn, Schools Marilyn Toppins in- happy with portions of the this was a capital purchase formed the commission that codes. Myers will redraft and not the responsibility of the money given to the school the proposal and the comthe middle school. system for the renovation of mission will review at a later “One thing that is very the floor was already in the date for possible revisions. interesting to note as we go process of being returned. The commission passed a

School audit finds bidding problems By Cindy Taylor

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If those who attended the Union County Commission meeting Jan. 9 came expecting fireworks, they left disappointed. Union County Mayor Mike Williams kept a tight rein on the proceedings. The results of the audit of the Union County school system conducted by Rodefer Moss and Company were in, and folders containing the findings were distributed to the commissioners. Emilee Riehn and Lee Gowan, representatives from Rodefer Moss, addressed the commission and responded to questions. “Most business was conducted properly; however, not all purchases over $10,000 were put out to bid as required,” said Riehn. The audit also concluded that purchase orders were not always used and checks were signed electronically rather than by hand. Questionable handling of expenses at Maynardville Elementary and the new Paulette Elementary were also included in the report.

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resolution to ask the Union County Legislative Delegation (state Sen. Mike Faulk and state Rep. Dennis Powers) to make the sale of synthetic drugs a felony. Gary England and other members of the Sheriff’s Oversight Committee presented a Vehicle Daily Checklist form for review by the commission. The form would be filled out daily by each deputy in the Sheriff’s Department for vehicle tracking such as mileage and maintenance and turned back in to the department. The commission approved the use of the form. “This is not going to hurt anybody’s time,” said England. “We’re not trying to check up on them but this will hold each officer responsible for his own vehicle.” After the meeting, Moncier gave a statement to the press regarding the proceedings. “If something wasn’t bid out properly, the school board is going to be responsible for that, too,” said Moncier. “Even if Goforth keeps his job, he will not drop the personal lawsuit against the four school board members who voted for his suspension.”

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By Cindy Taylor It may be hard to believe, but the best-tasting coffee around can be found right here in Union County. Beverage Solutions Group, a nationwide business, has been operating in Maynardville since 2006 under the guidance of Steve and Doug Thompson and bookkeeper Linney Atkins. Even so, many in the community are unaware of all the company has to offer. “One of our primary products is still our unique cream and sugar station, called a Perfect Serving Powder Dispenser, that is the concept of my brother Doug,” said Steve Thompson. “We have a new

Beverage Solutions Group owner Steve Thompson stands in front an antique bean station that holds unroasted, medium roast and darker roast coffee beans. Photo by C. Taylor

model this year. This dispenses a portion per push, is environmentally friendly and saves an average store about $1,000 a year since people cannot steal packets. This kept more than 2 billion packs from going into landfills in just one year. We loan the equipment out in exchange for companies buying the products from us and are the only company who has this machine.” The company has been importing the dispenser and is now looking at an East Tennessee company to assemble the unit. They currently have stations in more than 7,000 convenient stores, and since

last year they have hired an employee in New York to promote their products. The company has helped create branding and marketing plans with execution timetables followed with seminarformatted training. They can also do private labels. Iced coffee has become one of their most popular products, but hot chocolate and hot coffee are still popular. Oatmeal flavors dispensed through machines have also become huge sellers. “Once you get started with our coffee, you’ll be hooked,” said Thompson.

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The sciatic nerves are the largest nerves in the body, one running down the back of each leg from the back of the hip, through the buttocks and down the thigh to the calf. The nerves control the muscles of the lower leg and provide sensation to the thighs, legs and soles of the feet. Over time, pressure can build on either or both of these nerves, causing pain that can run down the leg. This painful condition is called sciatica. Sciatica can be caused by a disc pressing on the roots of the nerve. It can also be caused by, among other things, tumors or even a condition called piriformis syndrome which is caused by overuse of a muscle in the buttocks. Chiropractic treatment is effective in both treating and preventing sciatica. A chiropractor is trained in maintaining the healthy relationship between the joints, muscles, ligaments and bones of the lower back. Among recommendations from the American Chiropractic Association to avoid sciatica are these: use good body mechanics, namely, bending at the knees, not the waist, when lifting anything heavy so that your legs, rather than your lower back, do the work; exercise regularly; and maintain a healthy diet and weight. Talk with your chiropractor about what you should be doing to stay healthy and how to avoid trouble with your sciatic nerves. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.

Party (Republican) at Pete’s By Cindy Taylor A U.S. representative, a state representative and three mayors walk into a bar. Actually, they walked into Pete’s Place on Jan. 5 for a meet and greet with U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann. The town hall meeting was sponsored by Darryl and Sandra Edmonson and included state and local officials, employees of the county and residents. Union County GOP chair Bill Keck welcomed guests and announced that Sen. Lamar Alexander,

Fleischmann began by thanking those attending for their support. “I am grateful to be here on this special day,” said Fleischmann. “Today is my one-year anniversary of being sworn into the House of Representatives. I can think of no other place I would rather be than right here in Union County. During the primary, it was a tough race but we carried every precinct in Union County.” Fleischmann spoke briefly about the economy, Judge Darryl Edmondson and U.S. Rep Chuck Fleischmann talk after the meeting. Photo by C. Taylor which is still a major concern among most taxpayers. any of Union County,” said I see things every day that Questions were also asked Powers. “I begged to keep give me hope and optimism. about congressional redis- all of Union County, but it I have vowed to get into the tricting, which is scheduled looks like I might lose about schools and talk to the stuto be up for vote in Congress 4,000 people.” dents to give them a reason this week. Fleischmann said that he to vote.” “(State Rep.) Dennis is one of 14 members out of “I don’t think I have ever Powers does a great job for 435 who have a perfect vot- seen a congressman come you all at the state level,” ing record, and he takes that to our county as many times said Fleischmann. “I don’t very seriously. He claims to as he (Fleischmann) has know the counties I’m going have always voted conserva- and not have his hand out to get yet, but I have begged tively to follow his campaign asking for a check,” said and pleaded to keep Union promises. Fleischmann also Union County Mayor Mike County, and I feel real good said that to date he has vot- Williams. “I appreciate that about that. I know that I will ed to cut $1.5 trillion out of he comes to our county as a keep the 3rd District, and I the U.S. budget and voted to statesman, not a politician, believe I represent the best co-sponsor a constitutional and the way he visits our people in the world.” amendment to balance the schools. What he does helps all of us do a better job.” Powers spoke about re- federal budget. districting and said that he “Unfortunately, that vote The Rev. Mike Viles felt he would keep most of failed, but we can’t give up closed the meeting in prayer, Union County and possi- on that,” said Fleischmann. and Fleischmann traveled NO bly gain people from other “I represent 700,000 Ten- on to Big Ridge Elementary TAX ON ANY counties. nesseans when I vote, and School where he met with PURCHASE! “I didn’t want to lose I take that very seriously. students and faculty.

Sen. Bob Corker and Fleischmann are among those who have been invited to speak at the upcoming Lincoln Day Dinner. The dinner is scheduled for 6 p.m. March 17 at Union County High School. Tickets are available from Republican Party members. Keck then introduced Fleischmann. “In politics, you earn what you get,” said Keck. “He (Fleischmann) has earned re-election in Union County. Regardless of what your politics are, we need to send this man back. He is one of us.”

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Plain talk about redistricting By Cindy Taylor Sometimes things only appear complicated until you see them on paper, then you realize they are actually very simple. Not so with the redistricting that has taken place in Union County. Whether in print or by ear, the redrawing of district lines by the County Commission isn’t making much sense to a lot of people. But according to Union County Administrator of Elections Debbie Viles, the commission had no choice in the matter. Union County is comprised of seven districts and nine precincts and, prior to the recent redistricting, deviated from the required percentages of commissioners versus voters by 65 percent. The state requires no more than a 15 percent deviation. The County Commission recently approved a new map that brings the deviation into line with the state requirements. Three Union County commissioners who represent the 2nd District, Luttrell, will be affected by these changes should they decide to stay on the ballot in 2014. Those are Dean Hill, Brenda Jessee and Sheila Buckner. No other districts were affected as far as a change in the number of commissioners. “I would never vote for something my fellow com-

missioners were against,” said Jessee. “I’m very disappointed in how this turned out.” “The district should have been rezoned years ago,” said Hill. “I’m disappointed, but I’m fine with whatever the commission decides.” “I hate to see the 2nd District lose a commissioner,” said Buckner. “I’m not convinced the 2010 Census is completely accurate. Some people may not have sent their papers back in, and some could have been missed, but I do understand why my fellow commissioners voted as they did.” “Regardless of whether or not the 2010 census is correct, the County Commission must follow specific guidelines determined by the most recent census according to federal law,” said Viles. “The map that the commission came up with has gone to the Office of Local Government, and when they complete the official drawing it will come back to the commission for review and any tweaking that may need to be done. Then it must be placed on file at the proper government offices.” According to Viles, District 1 had too large a population for the number of commissioners and District 2 had too few to support the need for three. Even with

the new map that adds population to the 2nd District, the number of commissioners must be reduced to two. With the new map, a portion of the 3rd District will be moved to the 2nd, and a portion of the 1st District (Maynardville) will move to the 3rd, 4th and 6th. Any voter who is unsure what district they now fall into can contact Viles’ office to find out. According to Viles, the state Senate will not be affected as far as voting in Union County. None of the lines have changed, but the district has been renamed from the 4th to the 8th. “Union and Campbell counties are currently in the 36th State House of Representatives District,” said Viles. “Grainger, Claiborne and a portion of Jefferson County are in the 35th. The proposal on the floor is to take all of Jefferson out of the 35th and putting it back with the rest of Jefferson County. Then, the entire 5th District of Union County along with a portion of the 3rd District and a portion of the 2nd District will move into the 35th, away from Dennis Powers and into coach Dennis Roach’s voting area.” U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann will not be affected by these changes as far as voters go. The final decision on all state chang-

Union County Commission districts prior to the 2010 Census.

The new Union County Commission district map has been approved by Union County Commission. They will make a final vote once the maps are returned to them by the state.

es comes before Congress for a vote after press time this week. Depending on how that vote goes, Union County could end up with two representatives rather

than just one. The northern and eastern portion will be represented by Roach if he gets re-elected, and the s outhern and western portions will be represented by

Dennis Powers if he is reelected. So, clear as mud? Info: Union County Administrator of Elections Debbie Viles, 992-3471.

Phillips recognized those who helped clear trees on Wallace Road before they got to a point of falling across the road. Those who helped were Jimmy DeVault, Tyler Atkins, Steve Breeden and the street crew from Plainview. The purchase of a new or used car to add to the police vehicles was discussed and tabled until next month’s meeting. Plainview Police Chief David Tripp reported

that the investigation into recent burglaries is still ongoing. Tripp also sent out thanks to Tracy Simmons who was responsible for the repainting of one of the city police cars at no expense to the city. Phillips brought up the possibility of applying for a matching grant that would enable the city to expand the park and repair the walking track. This will be

an item on the February agenda. Becky Muncey with Waste Management addressed the board regarding the upcoming Great American Clean Up scheduled for March and asked for a volunteer to help coordinate the event with Keep Union County Beautiful. Jess Jones agreed to be the point of contact for Plainview.

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Plainview boosts Honor Guard By Cindy Taylor The city of Plainview presented a check for $1,000 to the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Jan. 10 to help the group purchase of summer uniforms. “We want to thank you for what you do for our veterans,” said Vice Mayor Rich-

ard Phillips, who presented the check. “We really appreciate this,” said Honor Guard member David Williams. “Our uniforms are winter uniforms and can get pretty hot in the summer. They’re getting worn out anyway, so we are grateful for your help.” The guard was called upon to attend more than 50

funerals this year and more than 90 in a single year in the past. Williams said that the World War II veterans are just about all gone, and the guard is now honoring Korea and Vietnam veterans when they attend funerals. The guard presented the city with a plaque in appreciation of all the city has done to assist them.

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Union County Litter Officer Mike Hale and Jess Jones run Christmas trees through the chipper during the recycle day. Photos by C. Taylor

The Union County Business and Professional Association welcomed Brad Davis at their January meeting. Davis is branch manager of First Century Bank in Maynardville and will serve as UCBPA president for 2012.

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Keep Union County Beautiful members David Nevin, Union County Commissioner Joyce Meltabarger and Jimmy Knight show off the Stop Litter T-shirt to Allen Beeler of Beegreen Landscaping.

The UCBPA meets at noon the second Tuesday of each month at El Mariachi. Justin Collins reported that Toys for Tots was a huge success in 2011 and that some items had yet to be picked up by the families who registered. These will go back into Toys for Tots for next year if they are not picked up. Kathy Chesney of Adult Day Services will be hosting quilting classes beginning Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the newly renovated center on Maynardville Highway. Classes are open to all skill levels and will begin with the basics of starting a quilt all the way to quilting and finishing off the edges. Advanced quilters who would be interested in facilitating the classes are encouraged to join to help instruct beginners. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring scissors, needles, their own thimble and cotton fabric if you have it. Tools and fabric will be provided as much as possible depending on the number of attendees. The plan is to design and finish at least one lap quilt that will be donated to someone who needs it. Those interested are asked to contact Chesney at 566-3289 or send an email to kathyjelley@aol.com.

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Keep Union County Beautiful members and many other volunteers spent Jan. 7 at Wilson Park collecting used and outdated electronics along with cut Christmas trees that needed to be disposed of. The city of Plainview brought a truck and pulled a chipper to the park to dispose of the Christmas trees. Residents were welcome to take the mulch from the trees back with them if they chose. Bill Eller and Travis Burris were on hand to collect and haul the electronic items back to 5R Processors in Clinton for recycling. Becky Muncey with Waste Management coordinated the event with KUCB. “This is a budget neutral deal, so no one loses,” said Muncey. Vinney Loy and John Berger of Tri-County Sanitation were on site to inform residents about the services they offer. KUCB provided coffee and donuts and gave out free T-shirts, bags, pencils and other items to help promote Keep Union County Beautiful.

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umns that will support the cap that will hold the metal bridge beams for the bridge deck. Pours were completed at the end of the year to get the column up out of the water. An area around the newly poured column was de-watered and crews inspected the concrete and applied a texture coating material to the column. Crews then removed the large cofferdam

structure around the column to allow construction to continue on the second column at this location. These foundations were more than 100 feet deep and well more than 1,000 cubic yards of concrete have been poured just to get the foundation poured and to get the column up out of the water. Completion date is still scheduled for June 30, 2013. Contact Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ gmail.com.

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Seniors celebrate birthdays Several seniors celebrated birthdays at Union County Senior Centers in December. Celebrating at Plainview were Kay Jones and Patsy Shoffner. Celebrating at Sharps Chapel James Jardine celebrated his was James Jardine. Birthday birthday at the Sharps Chaflowers were provided by pel Senior Center on Dec. 7. Flowers by Bob. Photos submitted

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More on ‘tattooing’ TALES OF UNION COUNTY | Bonnie Peters

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I knew it! I just knew when I wrote about tattooing that some of that had taken place in Union County and that I would get some feedback. Sure enough, John Brown, an elementary school classmate and much decorated Vietnam War veteran who had lived on Monroe Road, called to say he had participated in a few episodes of what was called “tic-tacking” in Maynardville at the time. Since I didn’t find that in the dictionary, and since it is the exact same description as I mentioned earlier, they were tattooing houses. John says, and Joe McDonald agreed, that a horseshoe nail works best. He said they used regular grocery-store twine. They only rubbed the rosin on the string where one of them stroked the string

with their fingers. Both told me that the noise sounded as if a crowbar was ripping the weather board off a house. I asked whose homes were the recipients of the tattooing. Joe recalled the Garland Bridges home and Max and Joanna Beeler’s (my brother-in-law and sister Joanna) home. He said Max came out and shot up in the air with a pistol to try to scare them off. I had to laugh. Don said when Max shot up in the air, it scared him so bad that he ran down the hill so fast he tripped and fell. Don recalled that they had tattooed the Roy Monroe home. There were different participants at different times, just whoever showed up for the evening. John said one evening they went down to the Toby Palmer cabin behind his house, and, while his renters were gone, stretched a

Free GED offered The Union County Adult Education Center invites all those interested in getting a GED to call for an appointment for pretesting. The center provides all testing free of charge to Union County residents. The staff will help applicants prepare for the test. Classes are available 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The official GED tests will be given on the following dates: ■ Feb. 13 and 14 ■ March 12 and 13 ■ April 16 and 17 ■ June 11 and 12 Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: Melissa Carter, 992-0805 or 254-8833.

log chain along the loft of the cabin and anchored it with fishing line. Pulling the fishing line made the chains rattle. They waited for the family to come home, then would pull the fishing line. John said the whole family ran out. These clandestine activities took place from the mid-1940s to the early 1950s. Joe recalled that the neighborhood boys would gather about dark and make plans for the evening. On one occasion, someone had unloaded some timbers in the vicinity of Monroe Road . So, they decided this would be a good time to reroute the traffic on Highway 33 from Walt Baker’s store at the intersection of Academy Street and down Spring Street, then barricade both ends with the timbers. These streets are not very wide now, so you can imagine how narrow the little gravel roads were then. A trailer truck or two got re-routed, and this created quite a traffic jam. There was a Greyhound bus that came through Maynardville on its way to Cincinnati and made a midnight stop across from Butcher’s Store. A favorite prank was to get a bucket of fine chat (gravel) and, while the bus was stopped, throw it against the side of the bus. Joe said it sounded like buckshot, and the

passengers would scream. As soon as the gravel was thrown, the boys would take off down the hill behind the Stiner buildings, getting under the old post office building or anywhere they would hide. Joe said Lee Turner was sheriff at the time. After the re-routing incident, Mr. Turner called a meeting of the neighborhood boys. The conversation went something like this: “Now, boys, I know there’s not much to do around here after dark, but I’m getting complaints. If this stuff keeps up, I’m going to have to do something about it. You need to stop it!” Joe said they liked Mr. Turner, and he thinks that pretty well ended the tattooing and other night-time pranks at Maynardville. While we were reminiscing about the school days and the fun we all had, Don recalled that Taylor Nicely, who had lived in the Palmer cabin about the time of the tattooing, built himself a house. Mr. Nicely, like many of our ancestors, had not had access to an education and had never learned to read and write. Don asked Mr. Nicely, since he couldn’t read or write, how did he measure for the house. He said, “Just so many broomsticks long, so many broomsticks wide and so

Maynardville Elementary School, 1945. (Front) Laura Kathryn Monroe, Hope Grizzell, Virginia Satterfield, Eleanor Barnes, Kate Lee, Carolyn Keck, Jack Heiskell, Mattie Jones, Betty Palmer, Terry Wayne Miller; (second row) Franklin Bridges, Bonnie Heiskell, Roberta Bridges, Doyle Bowman, Eugene Monroe, John “Johnny” Brown, Don Keith Bridges, Yvonne Bridges, Leo Hartgrove; (third row) Donald Monroe, Jimmy Haynes (also identified as Edgar Joe Lovell), H. C. Hartgrove, Thelma Munsey, Joann Wallace, Nancy Fields, Dana Cooke, Joe Lovell, Philip Hensley, Buddy Browning, Elwood Hill; (fourth row) Willa Sue Monroe, Johnnie Heiskell, Evelyn Leinart, Loretta Graves, Mildred Irick, Elvin Campbell, Jack Monroe, Jake Chesney; (fifth row) Robert Woods, Polly Ann Hartgrove, Anna Mae Adams, Evelyn Miller, Dorothy Mitchell, Floyd “Topsy” Rutherford, Mary Alice Jessie Howard Hendrix, unidentified student with possible last name of Adams, Bobby Fields, Joe Sexton, Rush Hendrix; (back) unidentified student, Ruby Nell Chesney, principal Charles H. Lynch, teacher Marie McPhetridge Lynch, teacher Frank Munsey, Roy Satterfield, Horace Haynes, Voyd Keck, Harold Lewis, Marshall Monroe and Junior Leinart. From ‘Union County Schoolday Memories’

many broomsticks high.” He I’d just use it another.” showed Don the broomstick. Now this was mountain What about the materi- wisdom at its best! als; what if the lumber was Bonnie Peters is the Union County Historian and the author of many books. Contoo long or too short? “Well, tact Bonnie at 687-3842 or bhpeters@ if I couldn’t use it one place, esper.com.

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Maynardville Public Library encourages everyone to bring their old printer cartridges to be recycled. The library receives up to $4 for each cartridge. Place old cartridges in a plastic sandwich bag and leave it in the collection bin just inside the library. Large laser cartridges are not accepted. Funds raised will support the Summer Reading program. Info: 992-7106.

The Union County Health Department will offer free flu vaccines to area residents ages 19 and older. Appointments must be made to receive flu vaccine. The clinic is located at 4335 Maynardville Highway and is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info or for appointment: 992-3867.

Artists needed for Art in the Park Artists and vendors are invited to stage booths at the 2012 Art in the Park festival to be held April 21 at Paulette Elementary School. The theme for this year is “The Cradle Rocks,” and the event will feature Ronnie Miller with his Tribute to Elvis. All art will be indoors unless the artist chooses to be outdoors. Booth fees are $15, and charitable organizations may set up for free. Info: Julie Graham, unioncochamber@bellsouth.net or 992-2811.

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6 • JANUARY 14, 2012 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS ding cyclist and mountain-climber, is one versatile, quirky dude. And that is just the capsule description of this very talented, humorous and decent man. Even as we speak, Dickey is attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for two of his 17 favorite causes. Assuming he gets back TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West alive, he will be inducted into the Tennessee baseball hall of fame his correction in The New York dwarf Thorin Oakenshield.” and honored at the Thurman Times offers two clues about 1. What that tells us is the for- Munson awards dinner in New what is an R.A. Dickey: mer scholar-athlete at the Uni- York for baseball success and “Extra Bases baseball note- versity of Tennessee honors his philanthropic works. book last Sunday misidentified, bats with exotic names. Dickey does good deeds. He in some editions, the origin of the 2. Dickey got his mythology all helps operate Honoring the Faname Orcrist the Goblin Cleaver, tangled up. Everybody knows Bilbo ther Ministries which provides which Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey Baggins’ sword was called Sting. medical supplies, powdered milk gave one of his bats. Robert Alan Dickey, 37, born- and baseball equipment to the “Orcrist was not, as Dickey had again Christian, ex-Vol, English lit poor in Latin America. He visits said, the name of the sword used major, 3.52 grade point average, schools and hospitals. Because by Bilbo Baggins in the Misty husband, father of three, knuck- Dickey understood the situation, Mountains in “The Hobbit”; Or- leball pitcher, author, adventurer, the Mets picked him on 9/11/11 crist was the sword used by the “Star Wars” nerd, avid reader, bud- to present an American flag to a

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Let’s all be ‘chalant’ CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. (Psalm 86:15 NRSV)

collect words like some people collect good jokes. Find a new one (new to me, at least), and I am fascinated with its sounds, its etymology (as my Greek etymology professor at UT explained the definition of etymology, “all that nonsense in brackets in the dictionary”), its meaning, its pronunciation, its possible uses and its taste in my mouth. You never know where a new word will crop up, or when a familiar word will pique your curiosity. In this case, just the other day, it was in the comic section of the daily paper.

I have searched for that comic strip in my stacks ready for recycling and cannot find it again. (If anyone out there can find it for me, please let me know!) I think it was “Crankshaft,” of all strips, and a character in the strip had used the word “nonchalant.” I knew that “nonchalant” meant casually unconcerned, offhand, cool. No problem with that one; it is fairly common. But in the last frame of the strip, one character pointed out that one should be as chalant as possible. Curiosity bells went off in my head immediately. “Non” clearly

means not, as in “nonjudgmental.” So, if “nonchalant” means unconcerned, what exactly does “chalant” mean? And is it a word at all? Or was it just a comic strip joke? I thank God for Noah Webster and his ilk. Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary (the handiest one at the moment) says that “nonchalant” is from the Old French “non” (not) and “chaloir” (to concern), and is defined as “having an air of easy unconcern or indifference.” Well, there you are, then. “Not concerned.” So, the last frame of the Sunday comic strip must have been a sincere call for caring, for compassion: “We all need to be as chalant as possible.” Webster’s also points out that the French “chalant” is related to the Latin “calere”: to be warm. As in the opposite of cool. The opposite of nonchalance, then, is warmth, compassion, concern and caring. In a word, to be chalant. Remember the rule: the way to make a new word your own is to use it in a sentence, so: God is chalant – warm, compassionate, concerned and caring.

remarkable soldier who returned from war in Afghanistan. Before the baseball opener, Dickey’s memoirs, “Wherever I Wind Up,” are due out. The book supposedly has enough stuff to become a movie. R.A. Dickey on the mound has more fierce competitiveness than fastball. Maybe you have seen his intense expressions on TV. Off the mound, he is calm, peaceful, polite. Few in baseball are as articulate. None have clubhouse lockers loaded with heavier reading material. Dickey can also communicate in numbers. From his midseason 2010 call-up through the end of 2011, he pitched 383 innings with a 3.08 ERA. Roy Halladay, Jered Weaver and Justin Verlander were better. C.C. Sabathia was not. There are other numbers: After long laboring at too-near-minimum pay, he has a guaranteed contract worth more than $4 mil-

lion. His goal is to be baseball’s best bargain. OK, if you really must know, his career record is 41-50. Dickey, no relation to Doug, was great at Tennessee and won two games in the 1996 Olympics but missed the early money. Texas drafted him in the first round and agreed to $850,000 as a signing bonus. In the standard physical exam, the Rangers discovered his right elbow was missing the infamous Tommy John ligament. R.A. had no idea he had been born handicapped. He took a terrible pay cut – to $75,000. For most of thereafter, he wandered on the fringes. He is finally famous. And still refined. And even more interesting. The knuckleball fits his personality. Alas, he is not as funny quirky as he might be if left-handed. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

Besides having a beautiful Music services meaning, this fabulous word also ■ A gospel singing will be held has a graceful, elegant French at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the sound. It is a lovely word, entirePaulette Building across from ly worth collecting. I am happy Milan Baptist Church and Paulette to have added it to my collection. Elementary School. Featured It may not be used frequently (it groups are Crimson Ridge; By Faith, might sound pretentious), but it formerly New Beginning Christian is mine, to use or keep or share. Singers; Tony Gray Trio; and ReAnd it will remind me that deeming Grace from Newnan, Ga. Crankshaft (or whoever it was!) Doors open at 5 p.m. The singing was right. We all need to be as is free. Concessions will be sold. All chalant as possible, because this are welcome. No alcohol allowed. old world can certainly use all Info: 992-1831 or 566-7543. the chalance it can find!

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WORSHIP NOTES Community services ■ Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, is enrolling children 11 months through Pre-K for Parent’s Day Out. The program has small classroom sizes. Info: 465-9655 or www.graveston.org.

Men’s programs ■ Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive in Maynardville, holds a men’s prayer breakfast at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. All are invited to join in praying and fasting for Union County. Info: Jim, 684-8916.

■ Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission will hold services in Spanish every Sunday at 11 a.m. beginning Jan. 15. La iglesia de Catolica en Maynardville ofrecer la Misa en Español todos los domingos a las 11 a.m. Info: 992-7222. ■ Drug Free UC, iCare Union County and area churches invite everyone to special evenings of worship and prayer. The schedule is: Saturday, Jan. 14, Powerhouse Church, 1521 Main Street, Maynardville; Saturday, Jan. 21, Hubbs Grove Baptist Church, Hubbs Grove Road, Maynardville; Saturday, Jan. 28, Fellowship Christian Church, 746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell. All services are held at 7 p.m. Info: 992-7162.

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The TENNderCare program wants babies, children, teens and young adults to get the health care they need. Good health begins at birth, so it’s important to “Check In, Check Up and Check Back” with your doctor every year. The program continues to increase the rate of children receiving health care services every year. Call today to set up a TENNderCare visit with your doctor or go to the Union County Health Department. Your health plan will help. Info: 1-866311-4287 or www.tennessee. gov/tenncare/tenndercare.

The Union County Humane Society asks that pet owners contact them immediately if a pet becomes lost. Pets without identification and rabies tags are only required to be held for 72 hours by Tennessee state law. The Humane Society makes every effort to place animals in “forever homes” as soon as possible. Timely contact will ensure that your lost pet is not adopted by new owners. Remember, identification and rabies tags are your pet’s protection. Info: 992-7969.

Those interested in home schooling are invited to attend the annual Moms Meeting of the Union County Homeschool Support Group. Cindy Rosenbaum, a veteran home educator and director with Child Evangelism Fellowship, will be the guest speaker. The meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the meeting room at Hardees in Maynardville. Info: Connie Dickey, 992-3629.

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Seeking the blue By Cindy Taylor Horace Maynard Middle School hosted UT Extension agent Shannon Perrin as the judge for the 4-H middle school public speaking contest. Seventh grade English teacher Lisa O’Donnell kept her own score sheet since the speeches count toward TCAP standards. Students could choose to speak on any subject such as favorite book, sports player or something that would impart information to other

students. Speeches were judged on originality, memorization, voice projection and comfort with speaking in public along with other criteria. Results of this all-day contest were not available at press time and will be announced in a later issue. Blue ribbon winners were invited to participate in the countywide speech contest 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. All 4-H students from elementary to high school were in- Carmin Ellison gives her speech about the recycling. by C. Taylor vited to participate.

Union County High School Athlete of the Week Samantha Russell By Cindy Taylor With basketball season more than half over, the Union County H i g h School girls basketball t e a m members hope to pull out a Russell few more wins, especially senior point guard Samantha Russell. “We’re a young team, so our record doesn’t look that good this year,” said Russell. “I think our record is 5-12, and I hope we can change that to a positive before the end of the season.”

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Fleischmann visits Big Ridge U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann speaks to a class at Big Ridge Elementary School. After a presentation and question and answer session in Maynardville, Fleischmann traveled to Big Ridge and reviewed government policy with the students and encouraged them to vote when they come of age. “I have great faith in our government, and each of you should have a say in how things are run,” said Fleischmann. Photo submitted

MOMS Club welcoming new members The Maynardville MOMS Club is welcoming moms and kids to join in fun, local, free or low-cost activities, cooking and crafts. The club is open to full- or parttime stay-at-home moms, grandmothers staying at home with grandchildren, and home schooling moms living in the Maynardville or Union County area. Info: Darlene, 712-4560, or Eden, 687-2469.

Cancer Support Community programs All programs of the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee (formerly the Wellness Community) are offered at no cost to individuals affected by cancer and most are offered at 2230 Sutherland Ave. in Knoxville. Info: www. cancersupportet.org or 546-4661. ■ Weekly cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings. ■ Weekly support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evening. ■ Weekly cancer family bereavement group. Thursday evening.

Chamber banquet is Feb. 3 The annual Union County Chamber of Commerce banquet will be held 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church in Corryton. Funds raised will sponsor a marker for the National Civil War Trail program in Union County. Tickets are available from Chamber board members or through the Chamber office. Info: 992-2811.

Quilting classes offered Kathy Chesney of Adult Day Services will host quilting classes beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at the newly renovated Adult Day Services on Maynardville Highway. Classes are open to all skill levels. Attendees are asked to bring scissors, needles, thimbles and cotton fabric. Info: 566-3289 or kathyjelley@aol.com.

Roger Murphy coaches the team and has been Russell’s coach since her middle school days. With 10 more regular season games he, too, hopes that the team will improve. “Sam has been a nice addition to the team this year,” said Murphy. “She hasn’t finished out the past couple of seasons, but I think this year she realized she missed playing, so she has made a bigger commitment to the team. If we can take care of business down the stretch, we can get positioned to get into the regional tournament. Samantha can help with that. She leads the team in assists right now and has a great attitude.” Russell plans to attend Lincoln Memorial University after high school to pursue a degree in nursing.

Public speaking contest upcoming 4-H’ers who received a blue ribbon at their clubs’ public speaking contests are invited to participate in the countywide public speaking contest scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Horace Maynard Middle School. Registration starts at 5 p.m., and the contest begins at 5:30. If school is canceled Jan. 17, the snow date for the contest is Jan. 24.

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AMSE Model Bridge Building Contest rules The 2012 East Tennessee Regional Model Bridge Building Contest rules and specifications are posted on www.amse.org. The contest is for students in grades 7-12 and many teachers utilize this contest to encourage students in engineering, math and problem solving skills. The March 10 contest will be held at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. The top three high school winners each receive a trophy and cash award, for the student winner and the same cash award for their school. The top three junior high winners each receive a trophy. The high school first place winner receives $150, second place $100 and third place $50, and simultaneously the student winner’s school receives the same cash award. For more info on the contest rules and specifications including materials, construction, testing, qualification and entry form, go online to www.amse.org or visit AMSE, located at 300 South Tulane Ave., and pick-up a flyer.

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992-4300 TDD# 1-800-848-0298 Rural Development • Connie Smith, Mngr. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

ON 2 ACRES LAND 5720 Old Tazewell Pike 2BR/1BA, bsmt, H/A, well water. 992-8657 $64,900

NOW RENTING

126 Prospect Rd., Maynardville

1 & 2 BR available.

HOUSE FOR SALE

BILL’S

Home Improvement & Repair

2BR/1BA Apt.

Bowman Ln, Maynardville

$500/month $500 damage deposit 992-5515

NOW RENTING 2BR/1BA Apt.

Cross Creek Road, Maynardville

$450/month $450 damage deposit • Kitchen/Bath Remodels No Job too small or too large

• Room Additions • Floors, Doors & Windows

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

992-2573 or (408)893-7164

• Electrical • Custom Tile • Custom Woodworking • Service Calls

Includes water, sewer & trash pick-up

992-5515

HOUSE FOR RENT Maynardville. $600 mo 1BR/1BA. Lake & mountain views. Furnished

992-2217

8 • JANUARY 14, 2012 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS

KURTZ

LIQUID DETERGENT

KETCHUP 24 Oz. Squeeze Bottle

CAMPBELL’S

SOUP

BETTER VALU

FABRIC TRASH SOFTENER BAGS ROLL SHEETS

Asst. Varieties

Tomato, Chicken Noodle

14 Oz.

FREE!

e, Buy On e Get On

BETTER VALU

CLEANERS

CLEANSER

45.4 Oz. – 29 Load

FREE!

e, Buy On e Get On

AXIS

e, Buy On e G et On

FREE!

BETTER VALU

BETTER BE E TT TTER E V VALU

BETTER VALU

TALL KITCHEN ROLL

LEMON JUICE

PINTO BEANS B EANS

DISH LIQUID 25 Oz. Asst. Varietiess

160 Count 30 Gallon

98 $

1 98 2 ¢ $

BETTER VALU

PAPER TOWELS

BATH TISSUE

3 Roll 3 Roll Pack

4 Pack – 2-Ply

$ 48

BETTER VALU

98 $

BETTER VALU

98 $ 58

2 98

BETTER VALU

DOG FOOD CAT FOOD COOKIES VANILLA 14 Lb. Bag 1144 LLb. b B b. Bag ag 13 Oz. WAFERS W AFERS

IGA

TACO SHELLS

TACO DINNER

12 Oz. Bag

1 78

98 $

5 1

$ 98 $

KURTZ

IGA

IGA 2 Liter

AIM

STEAK SAUCE

JUICES

DRINKS S

64 Oz. Grape and White Grape

Asst. Varieties

TOOTHPASTE

e, Buy On e Get On

FREE!

PREMIUM

SALTINES

OATMEAL

16 Oz.

12.3 Oz - 15.10 Oz. Asst. Varieties Vari r ettiiees

6 Oz.

QUAKER INSTANT

e, Buy On e Get On

FROM OUR BAKERY DEPT.

DONUTS Asst’d Asst d Varieties

JIFFY

DORITOS

GLAZED DONUTS

FREE!

CORN MUFFIN MIX

11-11.5 Oz.

12 Cnt. Boxed

6 Pack

5 2 $

6 Pack

5 2 $

MEAT DEPARTMENT BONE-IN NEW YORK

PORK CHOPS 38

STRIP STEAKS

FAMILY PACK

Lb.

CHICKEN DRUMS, WINGS & THIGHS

$ 48

12 Oz.

TENDERS

IGA

12 1 2 Oz.

Lb.

IGA SMOKED SAUGAGE 48 Oz. $4.98

98¢

Lb. Lb

IGA A

Oscar Mayer

IGA

BACON

2 HOT DOGS FAMILY PACK

Lb. Lb b.

CHICKEN BREAST

BOLOGNA SANDWICH MEATS $ $ 48

We reserve the right to limit quantities. No rain checks available. While supplies last only.

GOOD MON., JANUARY 16 THRU SUNDAY, JANUARY 22

8 Oz.

US ON

FOR EXTRA WEEKLY COUPONS!

2615 Maynardville Highway Monday - Saturday 8-8 • Sunday 10-6