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Goforth gets good evaluation, raise By Cindy Taylor Students and teachers aren’t the only ones who must undergo evaluations and testing. Director of Schools Wayne Goforth recently received his review, and he passed with flying colors. Six of the seven school board memGoforth bers participated the evaluation. The board looked at six areas of expertise: board relationship, community relations, staff and personnel relations, facilities and finance, vision, and student achievement. Goforth achieved a rating from the school board of 18.943 percent out of a possible 20 percent. Because of this evaluation, Goforth will receive a $4,000 per year raise, which is called for in his contract. “The board never really went over the results in a public forum,” board member Don Morgan said. “I would rate Wayne as fair. Nothing spectacular, nothing terrible. He has held his own.” “I think Wayne has done an exceptional job,” Union County High School principal Linda Harrell said. “He has accomplished a lot. He is very supportive of his staff and that is so important.” “Many people may have their opinions about the Director of Schools,” Goforth said, “but this position may be one of the principal factors in meeting AYP.” Only one school in Union County, Horace Maynard Middle School, failed to meet Adequate Yearly Progress requirements. Goforth says the school system has already started making changes at HMMS because they knew this was coming. Before Goforth took the position of director, the high school was also on the list but has now made AYP. “He has worked hard getting our test scores up and has put a lot of people in place to make that happen. We have schools that are off the charts with test scores, and that is something to be proud of. I believe Paulette (Elementary School) will continue that after the new school opens,” board chair Brian Oaks said. “He has done a good job with communication. He has really stepped that up, keeping the board members informed.” “We have put a lot of things in place to ensure that our schools do well on test scores and make AYP,” Goforth said. “As soon as we can get back to school, we’ll be updating and working on the Master Plan.”
By Shannon Carey
Union County Mayor Mike Williams works in his redecorated office in the Union County Courthouse. Photo by S. Carey
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f you haven’t visited the Union County Mayor’s office since Mike Williams gained the seat in September, it’s worth the trip. Williams has redecorated and revamped the two-room office at the front of the courthouse. The outer room, where Williams’ assistants work and greet visitors, is painted in soft gray, and historic Union County paintings adorn the walls. Step into Williams’ office, and the color scheme shifts to black, a choice which has raised some eyebrows. Williams said he thinks people hearing the news on the street are getting the wrong idea. “I think most people who have seen it like it,” he said. “We’re trying to put forth professionalism.” The wall facing the office’s windows is painted gray to reflect plenty of light into the room. The new flooring is high-traffic laminate made to look like tile. The glass desk came from Williams’ home. “With that desk, you could say the mayor’s office is the most transparent office in all of Union County,” joked Williams.
Luttrell talks salt, beer By Cindy Taylor Snow has affected most cities in Union County, and Luttrell is no exception. Mayor Johnny Merritt discussed road issues at the city council meeting Jan. 17. “Rebecca called Mike at Burkhart Enterprises last week and was told there was no need to come to get salt,” Merritt said. “They gave us a real hard time about getting it. They said they had salt but had been instructed to hold all of it for TDOT by North American Salt, the company we place our orders with and pay. We haven’t gotten our quantity yet that we ordered. They were waiting for a barge to come in, and we kept calling and calling, but then we were told they were holding it for TDOT. I plan to go ahead and get a load in case we have another snow soon.” Tim Jones, spokesperson for Burkhart Enterprises, said that if the salt was paid for and they (Burkhart) have been notified of the payment that someone coming from Luttrell to pick it up would not be turned away. Salt must be preordered in the spring or summer of each year, and the city is required to purchase the amount they preorder, even if they don’t end up needing it. Merritt said that Luttrell had preordered, but when the call was made they were still turned down. The city planned to pay for
Sam Jamani, owner of Bates Market, addresses Luttrell City Council about re-application for a beer license. Photo by C. Taylor the salt once they knew they could get it. Apparently, Burkhart had salt but TDOT had first dibs. “The regional director told me it is basically a supplier issue. They are struggling to catch up,” TDOT spokesperson Yvette Martinez said. “We had ordered 100,000 tons for the state, and up until last week we were not receiving regular shipments. Even though we are now receiving regular shipments, we are not receiving as much as promised.
“I know what the suppliers are up against. It’s been a tough winter to try and keep up. We have 24 counties, and before Monday’s big snow, we had dipped below 20 percent of what we need. It has been tough on everybody in this region, and suppliers are struggling to keep up.” The council discussed alternate means of dealing with future snows and the possibility of setting up for brine. Sam Jamani, owner of Bates Market, addressed the council
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regarding reapplication for a beer license. Jamani has a current license but is changing the parent name of his company from Bates Market LLC to Luttrell Inc. This requires the company to go through the reapplication process and pay the fees again even though Jamani had just paid for his license. “I would appreciate it if the council could make a decision before the end of the month,” Jamani said. “If you check the record, there are no violations on the store. I don’t mind going through the process again and paying additional fees.” The council scheduled a Beer Board meeting for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at City Hall. Merritt gave kudos to the Luttrell Volunteer Fire Department, especially Jason Odom and Joey McBee. “We had a huge tree fall in the evening of New Year’s Day on Ridgecrest,” Merritt said. “I was sure glad to have the help while we waited on KUB, and I sure do appreciate these two and the other two boys who helped.” Mayor Mike Williams is planning town hall meetings in each city in Union County, and Luttrell was chosen for the first meeting. The city plans to host Williams at the community center at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. All residents are invited.
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A-2 • JANUARY 22, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
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arrying extra weight takes a toll on your body. It can lead to diabetes, strain your heart and severely affect your musculoskeletal structure. Obesity, generally defined as being 20 percent over your ideal weight, is identified as contributing to arthritis and puts considerable strain on your spine, which already has a tough enough job to perform keeping your body erect and functioning properly. Spinal problems result because excess weight can change a person’s center of gravity. As the center shifts, it can cause the head’s position to change and the lower back to sway and push the abdominal area forward. When the spine is pressured to move in unnatural ways, the fallout can be wide reaching. Nerves that go to all parts of the body emanate from the spinal cord through the spine’s vertebrae. Vertebrae nudged just slightly out of line by the force of excess weight can obstruct nerves and cause pain in just about any part of the body. Chiropractic treatment can not only address the result of obesity by realigning the vertebrae, but chiropractors, who are also trained in the areas of nutrition and exercise, can help with the weight problem itself. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
Heritage Festival plans underway By Cindy Taylor Even with abundant snow, a few committees still managed to get together this month. The Union County Heritage Festival held its first meeting of 2011, and new officers were elected. Outgoing committee chair Wayne Goforth called the meeting to order for the last time during his tenure. The new chair for this year will be Marie Rhyne, vice chair is J.V. Waller, treasurer is Tonya Atkins and secretary is Vicki Bruce. Last year’s festival was counted a huge success with the treasurer reporting a balanced budget in the account. Plans for this year will broaden the festival and should draw an even larger crowd. The committee discussed numerous items, including the possibility of bringing in a big screen TV to broadcast the UT game for those who just can’t stand to miss a second. They also discussed larger signage and a tent for the
Officers for the Union County Heritage Festival are secretary Vicki Bruce, committee chair Marie Rhyne and treasurer Tonya Atkins. Not pictured is vice chair J.V. Waller. Photo by C. Taylor info booth to make it easier to identify. There will be a bus schedule of every 30 minutes for overflow parking from the Roy Acuff Union Museum and back. The event will also be listed on Facebook to bring in more traffic. If additional grants are received, the event
will be advertised on radio. The committee is applying for a $2,600 RAPS grant (Rural Art Project) to help with signs and advertising and a $4,000 EFT grant over a two-year period to pay performers. An ABC grant has already been received and will be used
for the first Art in the Park to be held April 16. This event is sponsored by the Heritage Festival. Jared Graves is a scheduled performer. This year’s Heritage Festival is scheduled for Oct. 1 at Wilson Park and promises to be even better than last year’s festival.
Trivia contest has cash prize American First Financial Services will sponsor the Hometown Trivia contest each week for the next nine weeks. The questions will appear in the American First ad space on page A-2 of the Union County Shopper-News, and each question will be about Union County. The first person to submit the correct answer will receive a $100 cash prize. Send name, contact information and the answer via fax to 992-2090 or via e-mail to AFFSCorporate@ comcast.net.
Chamber banquet upcoming “Building Bridges for the Future� is the theme for the 2011 Chamber of Commerce Banquet. This year’s event is co-hosted by the Union County Community Foundation. Terry Holley of the East Tennessee Foundation will be the guest speaker. A live auction will give attendees an opportunity to bid on “Dinner with Mayor Mike Williams,� a Kenney Chesney autographed guitar, sports memorabilia and more. All are invited to attend the banquet at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at Milan Baptist Church. Tickets are $35 each. Info or for tickets: 992-2811 or unioncochamber@bellsouth.net.
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By Cindy Taylor Union County Chamber of Commerce met Jan. 18, and elected officers for 2011. Board chair is Sheila Buckner, chair-elect is Ron Erikson, vice chair is Eddie Perry, treasurer is Kay Jones and secretary is Rebecca Mills. The Chamber and the newly formed Community Foundation will co-host the annual dinner and awards banquet this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building Bridges for the Futureâ&#x20AC;? is the theme for 2011, and to recognize efforts in promoting economic and community development, they will showcase Union Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past and identify present opportunities. Terry Holley of the East
gram was launched in August 2010 to help Tennessee companies finance investments in energy efficient technology, energy retrofits and renewable energy systems, reducing energy costs, operating expenses, greenhouse gases and spurring growth. The second round opened Jan. 4, and it will remain open until all funds from the Energy Efficiency Loan Program are committed to qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis. Pathway Lending received more than $25 million in requests from Tennessee businesses during the first 90-day application round, which closed on Nov. 1. The Energy Efficiency
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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • JANUARY 22, 2011 • A-3
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“I keep running into issues every year with them,” Oaks said. “Last year we lost our deposit because one stuBy Cindy Taylor dent spilled glitter.” From Jan. 11 to Jan. 18, the Union County Sheriff ’s DepartThe Union County School “We want to keep evment answered 120 calls. Here are some of their stories. Board was back in full swing erything we can inside the at its Jan. 13 meeting, and ■ Jan. 12: The victim reported that he was in an automobile accounty,” Goforth said. “I cident last month and had his vehicle towed to an auto parts the new school at Paulette don’t know if this will work dealer north of the Maynardville area. He went to get some was once again a main topic. out, but anything we can do items out of the vehicle and remove the license plate, and the Paulette principal Jason Baihere will keep cost down for plate was missing when he arrived. ley presented proposals on the school and the families ■ Jan. 12: A young man in the Paulette area was at his granddividing bus routes and stuof graduating seniors.” mother’s house across the street from his house when he saw dents between Maynardville a beige truck with two men inside pull up to his house. When With 160 seniors set to Elementary and Paulette. he yelled at them, they told the young man that his father graduate, the number of “Maynardville Elemenhad given them permission to take two stand-up heaters and attendees for graduation tary bus routes will be divided a black toolbox. They left before he could get to the house. could run as high as 1,600 evenly,” Bailey said. “Paulette ■ Jan. 15: Deputies responded to a barn in the Big Ridge area or more. That could create Elementary routes will begin where the victim stated that saddles had been taken from many issues, including parkat the Knox County line and the barn last week. One of the saddles was a physical therapy ing and seating. A decision extend to Ailor Gap on both saddle. When the victim checked the barn on Jan. 15, he or will need to be made soon so sides of the road. There will she found a cordless drill and a Dewalt skill saw missing. invitations can be ordered be no overlap of the routes for ■ Jan. 16: A victim in the Luttrell area said that she had allowed and mailed. Luttrell or Big Ridge.” some individuals to stay with her for a couple of days, and Luttrell Elementary reAccording to Bailey, the when they left she noticed some items missing, among them ceived $11,827 back from routes will continue on Maya diamond ring. TVA as a result of their lightnardville Highway past Ailor ■ Jan. 16: A woman from the Plainview area claimed that ing upgrade, due in part to Gap on the left side of the someone had stolen some of her checks and stated that the the work of Mike Johnson highway. The routes will then suspect had been seen signing and cashing the checks. and his team members Jerry continue on Oakland Road ■ Jan. 17: A victim in Sharps Chapel reported finding a meter Walker and Keith Beason. (next to Kay’s Market) and installed on a pole illegally. The victim declined to press cover a portion of Fox Hunter “Mike Johnson is doing charges at this time. Road and Little Valley Road a wonderful job,” Melissa connecting back to Hickory Carter said. This was echoed Star Road. by the board. Johnson is in Farming workshop upcoming his first year as maintenance Bailey emphasized that UT Extension will offer a workshop series on producing supervisor for the school fruits and vegetables on small acreage at 6 p.m. Feb. 1, 3, 8, these routes were not final and roads could be added system. 10, 15 and 17 at the Jefferson County EMS Building, located at Exit 4 in White Pine. Topics will include small fruit and vegetable production, crop sequencing, disease, weed and pest control, direct marketing, irrigation and more. Cost is $50 for the six classes and includes refreshments and a resource guide. Preregistration is required by Monday, Jan. 31. Info: 992-8038 or sperrin@utk.edu. and use a state inspector or hire their ready to get to work and serve you all.” By Shannon Carey Denny Patterson of Patterson Union County Commission voted own. If counties opt out of the program MOMS Club to meet in January unanimously Jan. 13 to fund a sewer entirely, they risk ineligibility for state Brothers asked the commission for an MOMS Club of Maynardville to invites any stay-at-home extension of his lease on Sharps Chaextension to serve Paulette Elementary grants. moms, including moms who work part time or home-school, Mayor Mike Williams said Chris pel Quarry. When a weight limit was School. The school is set for completo attend the next meeting to meet other moms and learn Edmondson, currently in charge of placed on the Highway 33 Bridge, that tion in early summer this year. about the club and upcoming activities. Moms in the 37807, county building maintenance, could fi ll cut into the amount of stone he could The cost to extend sewer lines to the 37779, 37866 or 37721 ZIP codes, are invited to visit. Go to send across the bridge. The commisthe position in addition to his current school is $725,000. A $200,000 grant www.maynardvillemoms.blogspot.com for more information and $488,000 bond issue through duties. Then, if the building industry sion unanimously approved an extenor call Valerie at 684-4282 for meeting location and time. Rural Development will cover most of picks back up and the county needed sion of the lease until Sept. 2012. to hire a new person, there would be The commission voted for a new the cost. The whole commission votContact Humane Society for lost pets county planner, G.W. Rutherford. ed on two resolutions to approve the money saved to do that. Sandra Edmondson, Rep. Chuck Brenda Jessee requested a role call vote. The Union County Humane Society asks that pet owners funding, with Sheila Buckner, Joyce contact them immediately if a pet becomes lost. Pets without Meltabarger, Dawn Flatford and Mike Fleischmann’s new field representative Voting against Rutherford as county identification and rabies tags are only required to be held for Sexton expressing dislike for the length for the northern counties in his district, planner were Stanley Boles, Dean Hill, 72 hours by Tennessee state law. The Humane Society makes of the loan, 38 years. County attorney visited the commission to introduce Janet Holloway, Jessee, R.L. Jones every effort to place animals in “forever homes” as soon as David Myers confirmed that there is no herself in her new role. She plans to and Joyce Meltabarger. Voting for visit each county in her territory at least Rutherford were Bill Cox, J.M. Bailey, possible. Timely contact will ensure that your lost pet is not penalty for paying the loan early. adopted by new owners. Remember, identification and rabies The commission decided to put off one day each week, and Fleischmann Chris Upton, Wayne Roach, Jonathan tags are your pet’s protection. Info: 992-7969. discussion of hiring a county building plans to visit each county as soon as he Goforth, Doyle Welch, Dawn Flatford, Mike Sexton and Sheila Buckner. inspector until the February meeting. is sure of the congressional schedule. Jeff Brantley and Gary England “He asked me to personally thank At issue is a state program requiring counties to use state building codes everyone,” Edmondson said. “We’re were absent.
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or taken away during the planning process to ensure an equal population at both Maynardville and Paulette. Parents will be notified by letter before the end of the current school year, and bus routes and enrollment information will be posted in local newspapers. Students within the Paulette bus routes will be enrolled first. After that, any student outside those routes who wishes to attend Paulette will be enrolled depending on availability of space. All formal procedures will be presented to the board for approval before the end of the current school year. The board is planning a workshop in February to discuss these routes and make a decision. Bailey is excited about the student desks at Paulette. “These desks are a new design that will allow them to be placed together and used as tables for small group work,” Bailey said. “This saves money since we don’t have to purchase independent tables.” The board plans to make up four of the snow days missed so far by having students attend on the in-service days of
Feb. 21, March 28, April 25 and May 26. Spring break will not be affected at this point unless there are more snow days taken after Jan. 14. Special recognition was given to the schools in Union County that met Adequate Yearly Progress, all schools except Horace Maynard Middle School. The board has already initiated a plan to bring Horace Maynard up to AYP, and Director of Schools Wayne Goforth had high praise for the teachers and the curriculum team for what had already been accomplished. Supervisor of Instruction Susan Oaks and Union County High School principal Linda Harrell proposed that the class of 2011 have their graduation ceremonies in the gym at the high school. “I see this as a disaster waiting to happen,” Board member Don Morgan said. “I could be wrong, but this doesn’t seem like a good idea to me.” Oaks has worked with Lincoln Memorial University for the past few years in reserving their campus for the graduation.
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Miller is VFW teacher of the year By Cindy Taylor Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars requests nominees from school systems for the National Citizenship Education Teacher Award. The VFW wants to recognize America’s best educators who instill a sense of national pride in students. The group offers cash awards, commemorative plaques and all-expensepaid trips to a national VFW conference for these worthy teachers. The trip provides an opportunity for winners to exchange ideas and pos-
sibly improve their already outstanding methods. The recipient from Union County for the 2010 VFW award is Cora Miller. Miller teaches 2nd grade at Maynardville Elementary School and has been there throughout her 14 years of teaching. To nominate Miller, Maynardville assistant principal David Burk filled out the nomination form and wrote an essay on why he felt Miller was deserving of the award. He was asked by the VFW to describe the nominated
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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Union County Board of Education is offering for sale under Bid No. M-01-18-11 certain timber at the Veterans Street property on Maynardville Ridge located North of Horace Maynard Middle School in Maynardville, Tennessee. Sealed bids will be received in the Board of Education office, located at 3006 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville, Tennessee until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011. No bids will be accepted after that date and time. Bids will be publicly opened by the Union County School Board on Thursday, February 10th, 2011. The board meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Union County High School. The Union County Board of Education estimates, but does not guarantee, that 159,242 board feet (International ¼ inch Rule) or 126,699 board feet (Doyle Rule) of sawtimber is available for removal. Only bids submitted on bid forms furnished by the Union County Board of Education will be considered. The successful bidder will be required to sign a timber sale contract, at which time he will pay the full purchase price and post a performance bond equaling Seven (7) percent of the sale price of the timber. Each of these amounts will be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Union County Board of Education (separate checks will be required). Board of Education personnel will conduct a tour of the sale area on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011. Those interested should meet at the Union County Board of Education office at 3006 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville, Tennessee at 10:00 a.m. that day. Interested bidders may obtain bid forms, a map of the sale area, and additional information by contacting Union County Public Schools Finance Director Glenn Coppock at 865-992-5466, ext. 128.
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A-4 • JANUARY 22, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
‘Walking on’ Daughter recalls Buford Pusser in memoir
and beaten, robbed, and left for dead in the pouring rain. Doctors later sewed 192 stitches into him. Pusser got his revenge on Dec. 13, 1959, when he and Dwana Pusser figures if two friends drove from Chianybody ought to be insane, cago back to the state line. He it’s her. used a fence post – not the faAfter all, her mother was mous Hollywood stick – to hit murdered when Dwana was one of the men responsible, A fan stands near the entrance to Buford Pusser’s home in Adamsville, which is now a museum. 6. Her father died in her File photo by Drew Weaver W.O. Hathcock Jr., on the arms when she was 13. head. According to Dwana, Pusser and his pals escaped ence would cause him to prosecution because an enterfinish work more quickly so Rhyne recalls prising friend back in Chicago the family could leave on a meeting had time-stamped their time planned trip to see Pauline’s “Walking On” is Dwana Pusser’s Jake cards at the bag company the parents. In his 1971 book Buford Pusser story about her life and memoMabe day of the attack to give them “The Twelfth of August,” ries of her legendary father, Union County resian “alibi.” author W.R. Morris writes – former McNairy County Sheriff dent Marie Rhyne and less convincingly – that PauThe biggest myth about BuBuford Pusser, of “Walking Tall” her husband, Maynardline was worried something ford Pusser is that he wielded Oh, and by the way — her fame. ville city manager Jack would happen to her husa large, wooden stick while father was legendary McRhyne, met Sheriff Buband and decided to go with chasing down crooks. It’s the Nairy County, Tenn. Sheriff ford Pusser several times him. He even includes the one image that most people Buford Pusser. “Walking On” by Dwana through the Tennessee ridiculous notion that Pusser who saw “Walking Tall” reDwana tells her story, and Pusser (with Ken Beck Jaycettes. Pusser was cradled his wife in his arms, member about him. highlights much of her faand Jim Clark) is available named one of the state vowing aloud to catch her It’s pure Hollywood. Other ther’s career, in a new memfrom Pelican Publishing Jaycee’s Outstanding killers, before remembering than the fence post, Dwana oir, “Walking On.” Co-written Company. It can be purYoung Men in 1969. a page or two later that Pusswrites that her father would with Ken Beck and Jim Clark chased at book outlets or As Marie recalls, er’s jaw was shot off and he sometimes use either a billy (who previously authored an online at Amazon.com. “When I was state couldn’t speak. club or a switch (or his fists), excellent book on “The Andy president of the TennesThe ambush brought nabut never a big stick. For the Griffith Show”), Dwana’s stosee Jaycettes, we saw tional attention, and federal ry is a quick, engaging and, at fessionally for a short time longest time, she says, he and talked to him on times, heartbreaking read. and worked at Union Bag didn’t even carry a gun. Af- This marker along U.S. Highway agents, to McNairy County. occasion. One of my vice Tennessee Gov. Buford ElShe does a lot to demys- Company in Chicago before ter “Walking Tall” became a 64 four miles west of Adamsville, presidents was from Seltify the stories surrounding marrying Pauline Mullins box office hit, Pusser would Tenn., marks the spot at which lington offered a $5,000 mer (in McNairy County) her famous father. She even and moving back to McNairy carry a stick to promotional Buford Pusser died in a contro- reward for any information and she is the one who leading to the shooters’ capprovides, complete with doc- County in 1961-62 to become appearances. versial car accident on Aug. 21, ture. The citizens of McNairy introduced him. Pusser was the youngest 1974. File photo by Jake Mabe umentation, a theory behind the city of Adamsville’s po“I remember the first County offered another Buford Pusser’s controversial lice chief, taking over for his sheriff ever elected in the time I saw him. He got $2,500. Fourteen .30 caliber state of Tennessee when he death on Aug. 21, 1974, in a ailing father, Carl. on the elevator with us car crash that she believes Pusser had already butted won the 1964 McNairy Coun- shot misfired. Pusser killed cartridge cases were found (we had not met at this at the scene of the shootwas not an accident. heads with the so-called State ty sheriff’s race at age 26. her with three shots. The corotime) but I think he was ing. Eleven bullet holes were In many ways, Buford’s Line Mob, a group that ran a Unlike in the movie, which ner later had to pry Hathcock’s the tallest person I had found in the Plymouth that real life story is more exciting notorious gambling, moon- shows him with several dep- revolver from her hand. ever seen! He and I were Pusser was driving. As is accurately portrayed than the version Hollywood shine and prostitution opera- uties from the outset, Pusser supposed to judge a Within three years, all of filmed as the “Walking Tall” tion on the Tennessee/Mis- was a one-officer police force in the first film, Pusser was inbeauty contest in Smithtrilogy in the 1970s. sissippi border. According to at first. Like in the movie, he deed once shot in the face by the suspected killers, profesville. However he didn’t Born in Finger, Tenn. Dwana, Buford visited one of did hire the county’s first Af- an unknown woman driver. sional assassins from out of show! But it was raining state, were dead. (McNairy County), in 1937, the joints, the Plantation Club, rican-American deputy, Dave And his wife, Pauline, was so hard I don’t blame “So, who was behind their Pusser joined the Marines in March 1957. He caught Lipford. The movie character indeed killed in an ambush him because we judged after high school, but was one of the dealers switching Obra Eaker is based on him. shooting on Aug. 12, 1967. deaths?” Dwana writes. “I outside. Pusser eventually shot Pusser had received an anony- don’t know. But there are honorably discharged three dice on him during a game of “He was larger than months later because of seri- craps, was jumped by four of and killed one of the State mous tip early that morning some folks who believe life and every time we ous asthma. He wrestled pro- the workers, pistol-whipped Line Mob’s leaders, Louise that something was wrong at Daddy got to one or more of saw him, a gentleman.” them.” Hathcock, on Feb. 1, 1966. the state line. Pauline decided An Illinois couple staying at to tag along and was killed Pusser was driven to Hathcock’s infamous Sham- when three shooters traveling Memphis’s Baptist Memo- at the hospital. rock Motel on the state line in a Cadillac behind the Puss- rial Hospital for emergency When her grandfather, reported to the sheriff’s of- ers opened fire. Pauline was surgery. The room was sur- Carl, came to a friend’s house fice that $500 and some jew- hit in the head. When Pusser rounded by armed guards. to tell her about her mother, elry had been reported stolen stopped the car to assist her, He was unable to attend his Dwana writes, “All of a sudfrom their room. According to the shooters returned. Bullets wife’s funeral because of his den, this really loud, squealDwana, this happened many blew off the lower left half of injuries (unlike his dramatic ing noise just railed inside times to unsuspecting mo- his face, including much of his appearance at Pauline’s fu- my head. (At home), I lay Directly across from Fountain City Park torists who picked the wrong jaw and several teeth. neral in the 1973 film). on the bed and cried and place to spend the night. The Accounts vary as to why Dwana writes that she screamed. I could not believe character of Callie Hacker in Pauline Pusser accompanied didn’t at first understand the my mother was dead.” the first “Walking Tall” film is her husband that morning. news that her mother had Asked later, Buford Puss5334 N. Broadway based on Hathcock. Dwana says that her mother been killed. All she heard er said if he had it to do A drunken Hathcock shot asked her father to buy her was that her father was in- over again he wouldn’t have at Pusser in her room at the breakfast on the way back jured. She assumed her sought to be sheriff. motel, but missed. Her second and believed that her pres- mother was with her father “When I think of what I
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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • JANUARY 22, 2011 • A-5
Winning the explorer division of the 4-H poster contest are: first place Kammie Huffman, second place Randy Griffin and third place Joshua Sherritze. Photos by C. Taylor
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Winning the junior division of the 4-H poster contest are: first place Jim Morgan, second place Ayla Griffin and third place Jessee Smith.
By Cindy Taylor The Smoky Mountain 4-H Club participated in a poster contest as their featured activity of the month to promote 4-H. The contest was held at Miller’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Maynardville and consisted of four divisions with ribbons awarded for first, second and third place in each division and for participation. 4-H volunteer leaders for the club Bill and Debbie Morgan sponsored the event. Union County Chamber of Commerce president Julie Graham judged the competiWinning the junior high division of the 4-H poster contest are: first place Kaily Huffman, second tion. place Mary Morgan and third place Martin Dickey. Winners are pictured and named here. Participants in the explorer division who did not place were Benjamin Foust and Emily Hocutt. Participants in the junior division who did not place were Jeremiah Kadron, Emmaline Perry, Caleb Key and Kaleb Huffman. Participants in the junior high division who did not place were Michael Foust, Claire Smith, Meredith Key and Dakota Sherritze. Participants in the senior division who did not place were Rebekah Kadron and Winning the senior division of the 4-H poster contest are: first place Abigail Kadron, second place Miranda Key and third place Heather O’Connell. Pre-4-H students who par- Nathaniel Kadron. ticipated but were not judged were Evelynn Foust, Joanna Kadron, Luke Smith, James Part-Time / Full-Time Smith and John Smith.
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Union County High ■ Yearbooks may be purchased directly from the publisher through the mail, online or over the phone from 1-866-282-1516. Purchasers may also pay in installments throughout the year.
TENNderCare available for children 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: 1-866-311-4287 or www.tennessee.gov/tenncare/tenndercare.
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. cancercupportet.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.
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A-6 • JANUARY 22, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
An icy pool Last week, I outed myself as a mommy worrywart.
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moms101 But, my worries are mostly about general health and development. I tend not to worry too much about situations. While I have covers on my electric outlets, a gate across the stairs and the knives out of Daniel’s reach, I’m not a fan of obsessive babyproofing. Accidents happen, and coating all your furniture in foam rubber isn’t the answer. So far, Daniel has been hiking, horseback riding, backcountry camping and canoeing. He’s even taken an accidental swim in the French Broad River. We use safety gear like life vests, but we don’t hesitate to get Daniel out there. That said, a recent incident has prompted me to once again bang the drum for pool safety. It was cold, really cold, and there was snow on the ground. Daniel was watching a video, and Zac and I were folding laundry in the guest room. Suddenly, we heard the distinct yowling bark of a hound dog in distress. If you’ve ever owned a hound, you know that sound. It’s a deep, guttural cry like a foghorn. At first, we thought one of our basset hounds was hurt, but then we remembered that they were both inside because of the cold. We looked out the back window, and there, in our neighbors’ iced-over, above-
ground pool was a coonhound thrashing around in a hole in the ice. He couldn’t get enough purchase on the deck with his front paws to pull himself out. Zac rescued the dog, pulling him out of the pool by his front legs, right about the time his owner, our acrossthe-street neighbor, came looking for him. The pool’s owners weren’t home. As she thanked us, the dog’s owner said something that stuck in my mind: “It could have been a kid.” She’s absolutely right. The gate to the backyard with the pool in it had been left open. A curious child could have wandered back there and fallen in. Small children are more susceptible to hypothermia than adults or furcovered dogs, and they can’t call for help as loudly as that hound dog did. It’s a good bet no one would have come to a child’s rescue. Again, I’m not an alarmist mommy, but pool owners need to know that a pool without a locked gate is, in legal jargon, an attractive nuisance. That’s something children want to play with that can pose a danger to them. Yes, parents should watch their kids, but even the best parent has to sleep sometime. If your pool gate is standing open and unlocked, you are just as much at fault for a child drowning as an irresponsible parent. We’ve had several children drown in pools in recent years in the Knoxville area. You’d think more people would be aware of these dangers. A pool is a fun thing to have, but please, be a responsible property owner and lock it up. Contact Shannon Carey at shannon@ ShopperNewsNow.com.
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Grace, tuned And all the people went up following him, playing on pipes and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth quaked at their noise. (1 Kings 1: 40 NRSV)
I found a recording of bagpipe music on sale after Christmas. There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love bagpipes, and those who don’t. That is largely the same as saying the Scots and everybody else. Cross Currents
Lynn Hutton Other cultures also have pipes, but the Great Highland Pipes are what most of us think of when we hear the word “bagpipe.” If your heart leaps at the sound of the pipes, and your head comes up like a hound to the horn, chances
are you have Scots blood back along your pedigree. During World War I, German soldiers called the fierce Scots’ Black Watch (the Royal Highland Regiment) “the ladies from hell” because of their kilts and their ferocious fighting skills. One can, I suppose, make the argument that any group of fighting men who wear skirts would necessarily be pretty tough. In fact, the highland pipes themselves developed as an early instrument of war, a musical instrument designed to strike fear in the hearts of the enemy. You can imagine, can’t you, the sound of the skirling pipes coming at you out of the mists of the glen? No stealth there, just full out attack. But it is the tuning of the
pipes which fascinates me. There is a drone pipe which sounds the same note all the time. And there is a chanter, which sounds the tune. It is the interplay between the steady, constant drone and the lilt of the chanter which gives the pipes their unique sound. The chanter’s nine notes are tuned not to a key, as such, either major or minor, but to the mixolydian mode, a distinctive, unique arrangement of whole and half steps which gives a haunting air to the music of the pipes. That is why some tunes have to be altered ever so slightly to be played on the bagpipe. As I listened to my new CD for the first time, hearing old beloved melodies and making some new friends, I was struck by the ease and grace with which the old hymn tune “Amazing Grace” sits within the limits of the bagpipe. Its tune is based on a different scale – the pentatonic, or five-tone scale – which is the equivalent of the black keys on
the piano, and which is a subset of the mixolydian mode. The beauty of the pentatonic scale is that all dissonance is removed. There are no notes that clash with one another. Play just the black notes, and it is a lovely, simple sound. Perhaps that is the reason that it appears in folk music across the world: Celtic, ancient Greek, Chinese, Albanian, Malaysian, Korean, West African, children’s songs worldwide, American folk, jazz, blues, rock and gospel music. I have written in this space before about the fact that John Newton, who authored the words of the hymn “Amazing Grace,” was a slave trader before his conversion experience. It is hypothesized that he set his poem to a tune he had heard sung by the Africans he was transporting for sale into slavery. A tune based on the pentatonic scale, a scale in which all dissonance is absent, a tune, a hymn, a man, all bathed in the beauty of grace.
CHURCH NOTES Community services ■ Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, is enrolling children 11 months through Pre-K for Parent’s Day Out. 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. Info: Jim, 684-8916.
Music services ■ Fellowship Christian Church on Tazewell Pike will host the Valley boys for a singing at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. All are welcome. ■ Oaks Chapel Church, 934 Raccoon Valley Road, will host a singing at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, featuring the Ernie Maynard Singers, Kathy and Karen Bull and more. All are welcome. The Rev. Roger Short is pastor.
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. Child care provided. Info: Anne, 621-9234.
Hubbs Grove FCE vice president Gwen Johnson, secretary Wanza Corum, president Gloria Holcomb and countywide FCE president Edith Kitts. Photo by C. Taylor
Hubbs Grove FCE elects officers By Cindy Taylor The Hubbs Grove Family Community Education Club met Jan. 18 to discuss upcoming events. In the early 1900s, the club was known as the Homemakers Club and was developed in Union County to bring camaraderie, leadership and skills to the women of the area. The early clubs started out making mattresses for families and selling them as a means of income. They also prepared lunches for the schools back in the day. During the meeting, the club named officers for 2011. Gloria Holcomb was named president, Gwen Johnson vice president, Wanza Corum secretary and Judy Sexton treasurer. Gwen Sharp handles devotions, and Edith Kitts is
the countywide president. Kitts is 88 years old and is an icon for the FCE. Kitts recalls making biscuits in the days when you had to gather or cut your own wood and bake using a cast iron stove. Projects the group participates in include making stockings for the Children’s Center and helping collect food for the Union County Food Pantry. The club creed states, “Keep us oh God from pettiness, let us be large in thought and word and deed, let us be done with fault finding and leave off self seeking, may we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face without self pity and without prejudice. May we never be hasty in judgment and always generous. Let us take time for all things, make us more calm, serene and gen-
tle. Teach us to put into action our better impulses, straightforward and unafraid. Grant that we may realize that it is the little things that create differences, that in the big things of life we are as one. May we strive to touch and to know that great common heart to us all and oh Lord God let us not forget to be kind.” The group will help with judging at the upcoming Smoky Mountain 4-H Student Baking Contest to be held March 8 at Miller’s Chapel Church on Maynardville Highway. Edith Kitts is scheduled to speak about old-time baking methods. Hubbs Grove FCE meets the third Tuesday of each month at noon. The February meeting will be held the Feb. 15 at Ann’s Kitchen.
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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • JANUARY 22, 2011 • A-7
Richardson to coach Patriots baseball small steps.” Union County’s progress When Union County High has been somewhat stifled School’s baseball team takes by the recent snowstorms in the field in March, it will have East Tennessee. its third coach in as many sea“The snow over the last sons. five days has been killing me Drew Richardson was rebecause we haven’t been able cently named to replace Josh to do anything,” said RichOrrick, who was dismissed as ardson, a 2002 Gibbs High coach at midseason last year. School graduate. “I’m chompRichardson, 27, is no ing at the bit and hopefully, stranger to Union County we’ll get a couple of early disHigh School’s baseball protrict wins.” gram. He was an assistant Union County opens coach under Brad Collette against the Roadrunners on from 2008-2009. He was Union County High School’s March 14 and then makes a previously the head coach new baseball coach Drew return trip on March 15. at Horace Maynard Middle Richardson. Photo by S. Carey Richardson, a physical School from 2008-2010. “We’ve been working since education teacher at Union The new coach has high September to become faster County High, is no stranger hopes for the Pats, who open and stronger,” he said. “My to success in the game. He their season against Austin- goal for us is to do the little played for Geff Davis at Gibbs East at home March 14. But things right. and was an All-State shorthe’s building things almost “When you build a pro- stop for the Eagles during his gram, you have to take the senior season when Gibbs from scratch.
took second place in the Class 2A state tournament. He added that seeing Gibbs win the state title in 2010 was bittersweet. “I was happy for Coach Davis, but I’ve been a Patriot for too long,” Richardson said. “But it was great to see the old school win.” Richardson, who played collegiately at Lincoln Memorial University, is an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He’s also a long-suffering Chicago Cubs fan. He’s been married to his wife, Hannah, for more than three years. Richardson will be a new face for the Pats this season, and he’s already begun field renovation. The school is currently constructing a new backstop. “Our field will have a new look,” he said.
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‘Peabody’s Coal Train’ Traditional country and Southern rock artists Peabody’s Coal Train performs 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Andy’s Junction, 10237 Chapman Highway in Knoxville. Admission is $5. Info: David, 776-2261; Rose, 776-7305; or www.peabodycoaltrain. com.
Allison Williams to perform Singer/songwriter Allison Williams will perform with her banjo 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Laurel Theater in Knoxville. Tickets are $10. There will be a square dance during the second set. Tickets: 5237521 or www.knoxtix.com.
Mitchell achieves success on the mat By Ken Lay Mikey Mitchell saw his magical 2010-2011 wrestling season continue last weekend. Mitchell, the team captain for Union County High School, finished fifth in the 140-pound bracket of the Halls Invitational on Jan. 15. Mitchell, a four-year wrestler for the Patriots, has enjoyed success at tournaments this season. In addition to finishing fifth at Halls, he took second in the 145-pound bracket at the Central Clash last month despite battling shingles. Mitchell was slated to occupy the 152-pound spot in the Patriots line-up this season, but he’s settled in nicely at 140. “Now that I’m in this weight class, I’m motivated,” said Mitchell, who has already committed to wrestle for East Tennessee State University after his prep career in Maynardville concludes. But he still has some unfinished business at Union County as he hopes to win a region title and has aspirations for a top finish at the state tournament. He’s had success throughout his four-year career with the Patriots, but he’s also hit some bumps in the road. His shortcomings have left him eager to attain the ultimate prize.
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“Now that I’ve tasted what it’s like to lose, I’m hungry and motivated to win,” Mitchell said. “I have no regrets, and it feels good to make Union County look good.” Patriots coach Paul Ludwig said that Mitchell, who is enrolled in Advanced Placement classes, has left a lasting impact on his program. “Mikey is a great kid and a good person,” Ludwig said. “He’s vivacious, and he’s a tough competitor. I’m proud of him and everything that he’s accomplished.” When Mitchell enrolls at East Tennessee State and hits the mat for the Buccaneers, he’ll compete alongside Union County graduates Cory Thweatt, Daniel Grasty and Spencer Keck. Mitchell has plans to attend medical school and to become a radiologist.
Sheila Kay Adams to perform Seventh-generation ballad singer Sheila Kay Adams will perform 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at the Laurel Theater in Knoxville. Tickets are $12. Tickets: 523-7521 or www.knoxtix.com.
Jamie Laval to perform Fiddler Jamie Laval will perform 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Laurel Theater in Knoxville. Tickets are $15. Tickets: 523-7521 or www.knoxtix.com.
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A-8 • JANUARY 22, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
Random thoughts on recruiting Random thoughts tied to the nearness of national signing day, starting with flexibility in the word “commitment” – in recruiting as in marriage. Once upon a time, a man’s word was his bond. Promises don’t mean as much in the modern context. Tennessee has nothing until prospects sign. After they are admitted to school, the operative word is maybe. Maybe the prize 18-yearolds will listen occasionally, follow most rules, go to class and remain eligible. Maybe they will develop physically and mentally and avoid the worst of temptations. Maybe they won’t be lost to injury or some unscrupulous leech. Maybe they will all stay and play and become Vols for life – but they won’t. Doesn’t happen. Some get discouraged or impatient. Some discover they aren’t as good as everybody said. ••• Five stars awarded by recruiting information services do not come with money-back guarantees. Think Chris Donald. ••• What really matters in recruiting? It varies. Potential playing time, rivals at their position. Conference affiliation. Coaching personalities. Word from established players about family atmosphere. Girls and parties. Distance between home and school. Recent history, AP rank. Stadium size, appearance. Training and support facilities. What mother thinks. ••• Recruiting coups: Richmond Flowers, son of the Alabama attorney general, rejected pleas from Gov. George Wallace and Paul
Marvin West “Bear” Bryant and chose Tennessee. Pivot points could have been Chuck Rohe and Vol track success and a burning desire to escape political turmoil. Peyton Manning, son of an Ole Miss legend, studied the landscape carefully and really listened to David Cutcliffe’s no-baloney insight into instructing quarterbacks. It helped that Archie Manning trusted Phillip Fulmer and had a longtime Knoxville friend named Bobby Scott. Condredge Holloway had potential greatness in three sports but college football was the obvious path once Dorothy Holloway rejected Montreal baseball money. Bryant sadly admitted the Crimson Tide just wasn’t ready for a black quarterback. Bill Battle said Tennessee was. Ray Trail was outstanding as primary recruiter. Outstanding! Heath Shuler could have gone anywhere. Recruiters were in the family home for 60 consecutive evenings. But there was a Tennessee connection. WIVK made it into North Carolina hill country. More than any other, the Volunteers were the home team. ••• National search: Tennessee looks everywhere for winners. Interesting that John Majors, Doug Atkins, Bob Suffridge, Reggie White, Herman Hickman, Bob Johnson, Larry Seivers, Bowden Wyatt, Bobby Dodd and Al Wilson just
happened to be Tennesseans. ••• Risk and reward: Two years ago, Bryce Brown, No. 1 in high school football, came uncommitted from Miami. He and handler Brian Butler were shopping around – Oregon, LSU, Kansas State, Southern Cal. The NCAA was watching and wondering. The magnetic personality and tantalizing promises of Lane Kiffin lured Brown to Big Orange Country. What the Vols got were four touchdowns, 460 rushing yards, 137 receiving, 19 on kickoff returns. He’s gone. And so are David Oku, Nu’Keese Richardson and several others (even Ed Orgeron) from that wonderful recruiting roundup. Fame can be so temporary. ••• Hall of Fame recruiting: Hank Lauricella just couldn’t see himself as a college quarterback but he sure could follow blocking which was what singlewing tailbacks did at Tennessee. Florida signee Steve Kiner became a discard after he crashed as summer gardener and pool attendant at the home of an influential Gator booster. Kiner needed a new landing pad and Tennessee had enough Florida connections (Doug Dickey, Jimmy Dunn) to catch the late rebound. ••• Parting shot: In 1906, in its six-page booklet of rules and by-laws, The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States expressly prohibited recruiting. Do not offer inducements based on athletic ability. Coaches ignored the decree. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
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The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. You must preregister and pay for all classes in advance. Info or to register: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. ■ Hot Chocolate and Cool Crafts, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5. Celebrate mid-winter with hot chocolate and other warm drinks with chocolate desserts while learning some new crafts. Craft center members will be at several stations to teach making mug rugs, knitting, paper crafts and straw-weaving. Registration deadline: Thursday, Feb. 3. Cost: $10 and includes crafts and refreshments. ■ Clay, Beginning Handbuilding, 10 a.m. to late afternoon Saturday, Feb. 12, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, with Sal Smith. Registration deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 8. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers plus a studio fee of $15 paid to the Pottery Studio. Beginning.
Cox, Pats look to reverse fortunes By Ken Lay Phillip Cox is Union County High School’s man in the middle. The Patriots’ center is averaging 15.4 points and 12.3 rebounds per game and is a key to Union County’s basketball success this season. The Pats Phillip Cox got off to a fast start but were in the midst of a two-game losing streak at press time with big district games remaining on their schedule. Cox is eager to help Union County right the ship and recapture its early-season success. “Our season is going pretty well, but we’re in a slump right now,” said Cox, who has aspirations to play college basketball and is being recruited by Tennessee Wesleyan and Bryan College. “We had some good practices on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and we just have to keep our heads up. “Right now, we’re a little down on ourselves, and we haven’t shot real well, but I think we’ll be ready to play Fulton.” The Pats and Falcons were set to tangle Wednesday night in Maynardville. Union County had a tough road tilt at Austin-East on Friday. After his playing days are over, Cox hopes to be a forensic scientist or detective. He’s a Syracuse University and Miami Heat fan. His favorite player is LeBron James. He’s also a New England Patriots fan.
AMSE calendar The American Museum of Science and Energy, located at 300 South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Info: www.amse.org. ■ “The Story of John Hendrix: Oak Ridge’s Prophet,” through Sunday, Jan. 30. AMSE lobby. ■ Clinton Engineer Works’ Real Estate Maps, through Monday, Jan. 31. The exhibit details the property boundaries before acquisition by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. AMSE lobby. ■ Online Registra-
tion for East Tennessee Middle School Science Bowl, through Monday, Jan. 31. Hosted by AMSE at Roane State Community College in Oak Ridge. To register, visit www.amse. org. ■ “Isotone Concert” featuring “Tribute to Lise Meitner,” 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30. In honor
of this pioneering woman physicist of Jewish heritage, the Tennessee premier of “Sacred Sisters” by New York composer Victoria Bond will be performed. Featured soloist will be Cindy Hicks, principal harpist of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. AMSE auditorium. Tickets: 483-5569 or e-mail office@orcma.org.
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