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Wrinkles, Miss Maxine and Miss Lizzy help Sylvia O’Malley with her act, along with Senior Center volunteer Pat Blackburn. Photo by C. Taylor

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Paulette boys ace basketball season See page 6

What happened to Spanky?

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A star puppeteer

By Cindy Taylor FEATURED COLUMNIST MARVIN WEST

John Majors remembers Joe Paterno

Theater performer and selftaught puppeteer Sylvia O’Malley graced the Sharps Chapel Senior Center on Jan. 18.

O’Malley started performing as a puppeteer three years ago because she needed something to occupy her time.

“I started this because I didn’t want to retire and I’m an actress,” said O’Malley. “I spent six months creating the act.”

O’Malley is a former star of the stage, doing seven plays while living in Wisconsin and three while living in Pennsylvania. She and her husband moved to Sharps Chapel from

Johnson City, and she began working on her act once she settled here.

O’Malley makes many of her own “assistants” and then names them.

She has many more at home and writes her own material used in the act with each character.

Seniors listened as Wrinkles talked about the famous general

who must live in Sharps Chapel because he passed “General Store” on the drive in. The act included jokes about the UT Vols’ many coach changes, living crazy in Louisiana and the problems of getting older.

O’Malley plans to do some work with Heritage Academy in the near future.

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ICARe Union County was established to seek out youth and help them avoid drug and alcohol abuse or assist them in finding their way back if they have crossed that line. Six of Union County’s residents and professionals have united with that common goal.

Lanelle Mulkey is the mother of one teen and an adoptive mother to two other teens. She has a heart for any who are hurting and worked with teens prior to starting a family of her own. She has also worked with women in the jails in Anderson and Union counties. Mulkey is probably best known by the youth in Union County for her work at Union County Academy and at Union County High School in the ISS classroom. Mulkey left the position at the high school to work full time with Revival Vision Church and iCARe. “Teens are our coming

generation, and we need to be mentors to them so they can become contributing citizens when they reach adulthood,” said Mulkey.

“I have seen the hurt in the lives of so many of our youth, and my desire is to help as many as possible avoid drugs and alcohol.”

Eddie Graham is the Director of Coordinated School Health for the Union County school system and has daily contact with students.

“My goal is to reach the youth of Union County,” said Graham. “It sounds simple, but to me it is vital to our development. Hopefully, along with their parents’ help, we can help educate them on the dangers of alcohol and what binge drinking really is.”

The latest statistics show that Union County has a problem with alcohol consumption and binge drinking among youth. Graham’s desire is for iCARe to be a resource for developing

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more social opportunities for youth that will encourage alcohol-free events and limit the risk factors that often lead to alcohol use in the first place.

“Our youth deserve the very best that we have to give, and being a part of iCARe and part of a community wide vision for them is very exciting,” said Graham. “I do believe that we can make a difference in the way our youth view alcohol and the way they view their future as well.”

Greg Schmid hails from a childhood of alcohol abuse and religious parents who lived in denial of their son’s problem.

“At 17 I was an alcoholic.

Even when I admitted to my parents that I was drinking, my mother wouldn’t believe it,” said Schmid.

“You’d be surprised how often kids are abusing drugs or alcohol and the parents don’t know. Many

times they have access to it in their own homes. I had no help in overcoming my problem until I asked God to help me, so I have been where these kids are at.”

Schmid has a background as a youth pastor and currently works at the Halls YMCA where teens from Halls and Union County are welcome to come at no charge. Through “Life Hurts God Heals,” Schmid takes underage kids who are recommended to his program from the court system. The program is an eight-step, faith-based recovery program through which Schmid counsels the attendees about drug abuse and healing.

The Rev. Jim Mulkey has a sincere desire to see young people reach their potential and to stay away from drugs and alcohol.

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Tennessee. That is where his passion began for helping youth find their potential in Christ and in life.

He has led Revival Vision Church in Maynardville for the past seven years and has also served as the chaplain for the Union County High School football team for the past four years.

Serving as a board member for iCARe Union County is just another avenue to helping area youth find their way out of alcohol and drug problems for Mulkey. He has recently partnered with the Halls YMCA and with “Life Hurts God Heals” a class on Tuesday nights at Revival Vision Church to help troubled youth.

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Business of the week Commercial Bank

By Cindy Taylor Commercial Bank was chartered in Claiborne County in 1976. Since that time, the company has added 20 branches located in seven counties in Kentucky and Tennessee, and has grown to $832 million in assets. Commercial Bank is the only bank in Luttrell and has a Maynardville branch. The bank has com-

petitive rates and fees, is a member of FDIC and is an Equal Housing Lender.

The bank has been chosen by residents as the Best of Union County Friendliest Bank for the past two years.

Vice President Brenda Sweet started out as a teller in 1986, moved to loans and then took the position of VP in 1998.

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The importance of stretching Chiropractic Outlook

Staff members at Commercial Bank’s Maynardville branch are Mary West, vice president Brenda Sweet, Laura England, customer service representative Leslie Hill, assistant vice president Melissa Stormer and head teller Pam Middleton.

Not pictured is Christine Tharp. Photo by C. Taylor

ever we can for our customers,” said Sweet. “If they have questions or trouble with their checking account, we will even take their register and balance it for them.”

Commercial Bank is a full service bank, offering

checking and savings accounts, lock boxes, CDs, loans, insurance, merchant card services, IRAs, etc.

Last year, the bank introduced upgraded online banking services and iPhone transactions. The bank of-

fers a wide range of financial services including mortgage loans, checking and savings accounts, debit cards, and online banking. Their goal for the future is to continue to be a leader with product development, services and

convenient locations.

Commercial Bank is located at 2900 Maynardville Highway next to Rite Aid in Maynardville and has a branch on Tazewell Pike in Luttrell. Info: 992-5245 or www.cbtn.com.

Union County Property Assessor Donna Jones proudly shows off the map plotter.

The plotter is capable of printing maps up to 24 inches by 36 inches. Photo by C. Taylor

By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC The more flexible you are, the less susceptible you are to injury while engaged in any strenuous activity or in a traumatic event like a fall in the house. One of the keys to maintaining flexibility is stretching, letting muscles that may be tight to get warm and stretch. It’s good to stretch not only before an athletic outing, like a round of golf or a tennis match, but before any sort of physical exertion, whether it’s cleaning the house, gardening or shoveling snow. And not only is it good to stretch before an activity, it’s also good to stretch when you’ve finished. That’s when the muscles are warm and supple. Muscles and tendons that are well stretched are far less likely to tear when there’s sudden motion. Additionally, increased flexibility of the neck, shoulders and upper back can enhance respiratory function.

If you have an active lifestyle, one that includes tennis, golf or some other sport, stretching can also minimize muscle aches and pains. Stretching requires no special equipment and takes only a few minutes a day. There are stretches designed for every body part, joint and muscle group. On your next visit to your chiropractor, ask for a set of stretches that will be most productive for your lifestyle, your daily activities and recreational preferences. And, by the way, there’s a right way and a wrong way to stretch.

Ask your chiropractor about stretching.

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Printer cartridge recycling at the library 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.

Light at the end of the reappraisal

By Cindy Taylor A mass reappraisal is going on in Union County, but according to Property Assessor Donna Jones, the end is in sight. The reappraisal is required every five years, and most of the county has been reappraised. Randy Turner, Millie Hartgrove and Tammie Carter are the backbone of the office for Jones, and most of the reviews have been done by Turner,

Carter and Jones.

Jones has been the Property Assessor for Union County for nearly four years and plans to run for re-election in August.

Since taking office in 2010, Jones has overseen the installation of the Geographical Information System which provides the ability to print maps. This came at no charge to the county.

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This is a foreclosed bank owned property sold as is. Priced at $87,900.

and MUD and got the system for just the cost of the plotter,” said Jones.

The office has also taken on a contract with 911 and has gone down almost every road in Union County to be certain the system matches the house numbers. The office issues building permits and will not issue an address without that purchase unless there is already a house on the property. Addresses have also been removed from vacant property.

“The land is very diverse here in the county,” said Jones. “We have farms, lake property, ridges and a lot of rural areas.”

According to Jones, once property owners re-

ceive their reappraisals, if they have any questions they should call the office.

There will be hearings in the spring, and residents are encouraged to attend those as well to work out any issues they may have.

Those dates will be announced in this paper when they become available.

“Property tax is the single largest source of income for the county,” said Jones. “Our responsibility is to keep everything updated on the tax roll here in the office along with property maps.”

According to Jones, property in Union County has held value very well considering the economy.

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Seams of our past For awhile it seemed to be a dying tradition. People were too busy with other things to carry on a practice that had become common in this country in the late 18th century. These days for whatever reason, the art of quilt making is seeing a resurgence; especially in Union County.

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found common ground on many levels. The first project was started in a simple nine patch lap quilt and the quilters plan to donate the first finished quilt to someone in need.

The guild of nine have yet to choose a name for the group but plan to meet at 7 p.m. each Thursday at the Adult Day Services. Anyone with a yearning for pleasant company, reviving of an almost forgotten pastime or just plain fun is invited to come and join.

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It was an eclectic group that gathered Jan. 19 for the first meeting of a newly formed guild at Adult Day Services. Nine women and one young man met to explore the art of hand quilting. All ranges of experience sat at the table from novice to a 40-year quilting veteran. Reasons for gathering differed. Some had been quilting for years by machine and wanted to learn to quilt by hand. Another was seeking an environment of sharing so that her granddaughter could learn and they could quilt together. Some had been sewing most of their lives, while others had never picked up a needle and thread before that evening.

Attendees were mostly from Union County, one recently transplanted, and one drove from Knoxville to take part. Conversation was lively, and the group soon

Above, Kathy Chesney teaches Senior Center Director Melanie Dykes, Aloma Stimmell, Linda Damewood, Kermit Whitmill and Bill Kitts how to line dance. Photos by C. Taylor

Line dancing seniors

ruption, if any, to their normal routine.

“What many people don’t realize is that we can do quality work with a shorter turna-round time and for less cost Tisha Collins and Tammie Humphrey of Arctel hold a me- than Hobby Lobby, Joann’s or dallion similar to one used on the Extreme Makeover Home any other store of that type in Edition show.

Knoxville,” said Collins. “We make all of our own products County, the days have been design producer on “Ex- on site right here.” just as hectic as they were treme Makeover,” and we Where and how all the exciting. were able to meet her and items were used in the “ExArctel got word that other people involved in the treme Makeover” home is “Extreme Makeover” was show. We were so surprised very hush-hush. Folks will coming to Knoxville, and to learn that they are just have to wait for the big administrative assistant like us, down to earth and reveal sometime around Tammie Humphrey made very nice.”

Thanksgiving when the the suggestion that the comArctel provided six mir- two-hour special is schedpany apply to donate their rors and one ceiling medal- uled to air. services. When they heard lion. The designer was so Arctel is located on Ra■ Arctel reaches out back that their offer had intrigued with one of the coon Valley Road off HighFor many who watch been accepted, it started a mirrors that she designed way 33, and a complete list “Extreme Makeover: Home whirlwind of activity at the an entire room around that of their products can be seen item.

Edition,” the past two weeks Arctel plant. online at www.arctel.com. have been exciting in Knox“We’re still giddy over Arctel Production Manville as news reports covered this wonderful opportu- ager Bobby Flatford and his ■ Master Beef the Watson family home nity,” said Arctel Market- team stepped up and comcourse continues in West Knoxville. For the ing Director Tisha Collins. pleted the requested items folks at Arctel here in Union “Meghann Kruzel is the lead in two days with little interJohn Goddard was the Step to the right, slide left, step to the right, slide left. Step to the left, slide right, step to the left, slide right. These instructions may already ring a bell for some, but for many of the seniors at Maynardville Senior Center, it was a fi rsttime shot at the long-practiced art of line dancing.

Owner of Adult Day Services Kathy Chesney led the group for a practice session and then added music to increase the challenge. Many of the seniors participated, but others were just as happy playing cards.

New quilt guild members include Pam Tuter, Joann Inklebarger, Julie Carmon, Myra Hall, Beth Weiss, Kathy Chesney, Kathleen Whitmill and Ivee Miles-Slater.

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UT Extension agent John Goddard discusses a sample of hay with Tony Stanley, Anthony Bowman and Alex Bowman during the Master Beef class.

Artists needed for Art in the Park

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with Christ and the future that Christ has for them,” said Mulkey. “To be a part of that is awesome and iCARe is a great way to expand into the community to reach these kids.”

Carol Pratt is the Director of the Union County Children’s Center and has seen more than her share of how alcohol and drug abuse can affect the lives of children. Pratt attended meetings and training on Integrative Youth Development and was appointed to the Union County iCARe Board last year. Pratt started the greeters program at the high school last year with the hope that students would be made aware that there are those who care.

“I do prevention in the schools, and since drugs are a big problem in the school system I got involved,” said Pratt. “The majority of the families we serve at the Children’s Center have drugs involved, and we try to stay informed on all the new trends that kids are trying with drugs.”

Dr. Jared Graves is a Union County native and was already well known as a veterinarian. During the past two years Graves has

guest speaker during the most recent Master Beef class and gave presentations about beef cattle nutrition among other topics.

Goddard is the UT Extension Agriculture agent in Loudon County.

Goddard also spoke about nutrition, hay quality, conserving hay and resources, creep feeders, and hay rings. Cattle farmers who wish to be certified attended the course from Union, Knox, Anderson, Blount, Grainger, Loudon and Sevier counties.

Certified producers qualify for a 50 percent cost share through the Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program on hay barns, qualified bulls, head gates, squeeze shoots and many more useful products for cattle farmers.

Artists and vendors are invited to stage booths at the gained even more notori- 2012 Art in the Park festival ety since he spearheaded to be held April 21 at Paulette a movement to kick drug Elementary School. The lords out and bring com- theme for this year is “The munity involvement back Cradle Rocks,” and the event into the lives of those in will feature Ronnie Miller the county. Graves was also with his Tribute to Elvis. All voted as the Union County art will be indoors unless the artist chooses to be outdoors.

Man of the Year for 2011.

“I have personally seen Booth fees are $15, and what drug abuse can do to charitable organizations may 865 a family,” said Graves. “We set up for free. Info: Julie have to unite as a commu- Graham, unioncochamber@ 24 HOUR nity in prayer and action bellsouth.net or 992-2811. to stay ahead of drug use among our kids.”

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Whatever happened to Spanky?

TALES OF UNION COUNTY | Bonnie Peters Several people have called me after the stories about tattooing houses. One call was from Robert Lee “Bobby” Fields, whom I have not seen since Beeler school days and had not spoken with in more than 60 years.

It seems that Edgebert Lee and Melba Lovell had stopped by to see him and brought a copy of the Union County ShopperNews. Bobby and his wife now live at Strawberry Plains. Bobby retired from Bell South with 37 years of service.

In our conversation,

Bobby asked, “What ever happened to Spanky?”

That prompted this story.

Spanky was Gerald Wayne Beeler whose house was tattooed. The Beeler home was at the intersection of Monroe Street and the current Highway 33.

I’m not sure how Gerald got the nickname “Spanky,” but there was a radio program that had characters named Spanky and Alfalfa.

I don’t remember just what year, but Max, whose parents owned the Beeler Hotel and a garage, worked at his father’s garage.

When the city of Knoxville stopped running street cars and bought buses, Max became a diesel mechanic for Knoxville Transit Lines where

he worked to retirement. I suppose the daily commute prompted them to move to Fountain City.

Gerald, born July 29, 1938, then transferred to Fountain City Elementary School. He graduated from Central High School where he met his wife-to-be. For a short time he worked at McCampbell’s Service Station at Smithwood. After a few years he got a better job at Lay Packing Company, where he worked for 20 years. After that he became maintenance supervisor at NHC Fort Sanders, where he worked to his retirement. Alice Lody Glenn, also of Maynardville, worked there at that same time and is now retired back to Maynardville.

Gerald married his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Marie Cox; and on April 7, 1961, they had twin girls, Melanie and Michelle. Some years later they had another daughter, Kimberly.

After the girls were older, Evelyn worked for Home Federal Bank. They built a new house on Browns Gap Road where daughter Michelle Vickers and her family now live. When she was

still quite young, Evelyn developed a heart problem and had to have a heart valve replacement. She recovered and had quite a few good years after the valve replacement, but Aug. 23, 1995, something happened and Evelyn died suddenly during the night.

Evelyn was indeed the love of Gerald’s life, and he never got over that terrible loss. As people have to do, he tried to go on with his life.

About 2005, Gerald was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and passed away March 28, 2007. Daughter Michelle Vickers is a floral manager at Kroger in Fountain City. Melanie married a Union County boy, Eddie Turner, and they live near Chattanooga. Melanie manages a prosthesis business. Daughter Kimberly Weber is a dental assistant in Knoxville.

Max, Joanna, Gerald “Spanky” and Evelyn are all buried at Pleasant View Cemetery in the northeast corner near Walkers’ Ford Road.

Bonnie Peters is the Union County Historian and the author of many books.

Contact Bonnie at bhpeters@esper.com or 687-3842.

Gerald Wayne “Spanky” Beeler at age 3 in 1941

Retired Teachers celebrate 40 years Dec. 12 was a special day for the Union County Retired Teachers Association. The group celebrated 40 years of service and fellowship.

The group began Dec. 8, 1971, when Claude Weaver was superintendent of Union County schools.

Francis Walker was the fi rst president, Joe Davis was the first vice president, and Sarah Stiner was the first

secretary and treasurer.

At the Dec. 12 celebration, Patricia McKelvey shared photos and stories that represented these teachers and the time during which they taught.

The group honored Estella Loy who has been a member of the association since she retired in 1974. She has been an active member and an officer in the association.

The retired teachers were treated to music by April Headrick and the Union County High School Chorus. Union County Mayor Mike Williams closed the meeting with thanks to the teachers who have worked in Union County.

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Marvin Jeffreys of Images by Marvin will offer a free photography class 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at the Union County Extension Office for 4-H students interested in entering the Art in the Park photography contest. The class is free. Participants must bring their own digital cameras and know how to operate them. Class size is limited, and participation is first-come-first-served.

Info: 992-8038.

School board to discuss Goforth The Union County Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Union County High School auditorium. The board will discuss whether to pursue termination of suspended Director of Schools Wayne Goforth. Along with other agenda items, there is a public forum not to exceed 30 minutes.

Farmers Co-op to meet Members of the Union County Farmers Cooperative are invited to the annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Union County High School commons area. The program will include an annual report, acting on any new or old business, election of three directors, and a short, interesting speech. Info: 992-5518.

Quilting classes offered Kathy Chesney of Adult Day Services will host quilting classes 7 p.m. Thursdays 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.

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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.

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Paterno and Majors TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West This is not a directive for how to remember Joe Paterno. It is mere insight from an old rival who became a friend.

John Majors says those who really knew Joe will revere his memory. Outsiders who judge the Penn State tragedy are likely to reach mixed conclusions.

For some, the old coach who died last week will forever be saddled with the charge of not doing enough to stop the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Joe said he wished he had done more.

Paterno will bear the blame for not seeing or hearing anything, for offering ignorance as an excuse, for not grasping the horror of child rape, for gingerly handing off the problem and losing his voice.

Others who almost worshipped him, who bowed to JoePa as king of the Happy Valley kingdom, will go right on believing he was the greatest, unfairly blamed and shabbily mistreated, cast out as a commoner after all he had done. Sixty-one years, 409 victories, library, spiritual

center. Some still weep.

Majors says he does not have all the facts. He will not pass judgment. He does hope what happened will be but a chapter and not the whole book.

The two did not know each other when Majors, new coach at Iowa State, phoned to ask Paterno’s opinion of tear-away jerseys.

“He didn’t know what I was talking about. It was a short conversation.”

They got acquainted when Majors became coach at Pitt.

They infrequently crossed paths in recruiting.

“Maybe three or four times, in a hallway or parking lot, in four years.”

Sometimes they attended the same dinner or civic event.

“I didn’t want to get to know him,” said Majors. “I wanted to beat him.”

Penn State had enjoyed a decade of dominance. Majors soon built the Panthers to a competitive equal.

“On the day after Thanksgiving, 1976, Coach Paterno and I

met for the pregame greeting.

He had read that Bill Battle had resigned at Tennessee. He said it was apparent that Tennessee would come after me.

“He said he hoped I wouldn’t go, that I had brought the rivalry back to what it ought to be.”

Indeed, Three Rivers Stadium was rocking. National TV was there for the show. The first half was 7-7. Majors made an adjustment, to an unbalanced line, Tony Dorsett at fullback instead of tailback in the I-formation. On his first carry in the third quarter, Tony went up the gut for 35 and a touchdown. Pitt won and went on to the national championship.

Paterno never said anything else about Majors staying at Pitt.

When John belatedly returned, the rivalry was gone again.

Majors and Paterno started to become friends in 1978. Nike, pushing in the shoe business, signed them and others for clinics, 100 pair of free cleats for teams, $15,000 and a classy cruise or retreat week for coaches.

John and Mary Lynn Majors shared a condo with Joe and Sue Paterno at St. Thomas.

“Joe’s clothes were three days late in arriving. I am a notorious overpacker. I had three extra of everything. It so happened we were both 34 in the waist, 31 inseam, 42 regular jacket, 10 1/2 shoes. For years, Joe told the story that those were the three best-dressed days of his life.”

Paterno often told another

Joe Paterno and John Majors circa 1974. Photo from “You Can Go Home Again” by Johnny Majors and Ben Byrd, Rutledge Hill Press, 1986.

Majors story, about the 1971 Penn State game at Tennessee, a 31-11 victory for the Vols on Majors Family Day. Bobby Majors had almost 200 yards in punt and kickoff returns.

Paterno said that the younger Majors beat him worse than John ever did. Joe was too polite to bring up the 1992 Fiesta Bowl.

Tennessee, 10 ahead in the third quarter, fell to 25 behind in less than eight minutes. Oh my.

Word spilled out that Paterno, on occasion, liked a sip of Jack Daniels, featured product from Lynchburg, John’s hometown.

He arranged for Paterno to become a Tennessee Squire.

Majors respected Paterno’s intelligence and generosity and

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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 tennessee.gov/tenncare/tenndercare.

The Union County Office on Aging is offering Medicare help for seniors.

Office staff can help seniors understand their plans, make changes to coverage, apply for subsidies and more.

Info: Samantha, 992-3292 or 992-0361.

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.

Free flu shots at health department 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.

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La iglesia de Catolica en Maynardville ofrecer la Misa en Español todos los domingos a las 11 a.m.

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will have a Valentine Sweetheart the true, faithful, vibrant, couraSupper 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, geous Church that confesses Jesus Feb. 4, at Union County High School.

Christ to be her Lord? The Church The menu will include choice of that follows the path of joy and turkey and dressing or roast beef sacrifice, of worship and service, with gravy, vegetables, dessert and of outreach and discipleship? beverage. Each couple will receive I remember hearing one Chrisa photo and a red velvet hearttian say, “I’m tired of playing shaped cake. The event is hosted by church.” It was a cry for Christhe Women in Action group. Price tian authenticity. is $20 per couple, $12 per single.

Carry-out available. Info: 992-0682 Can we get to be the Church or 256-9986. from where we are now? What would that require? How would we have to change? How would I Men’s programs have to change? Am I willing to ■ Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive in Maynardville, holds a men’s change? prayer breakfast at 7 a.m. each Can we be the Church? True, auWednesday. All are invited to join thentic, daring, faithful, loving? in praying and fasting for Union Can we?

County. Info: Jim, 684-8916.

apparent: “Of course you can.

The church is right next to the sign! It is right over there – easy to get to.”

I wonder, however, if the “church” in the sign does not mean a building, but a body of people.

There is a church in another part of town that I pass three CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton or four times a week that says “(Name of church) meets here at (a certain time) on Sunday mornNow when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, ings.” Their point, I think, is that he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man the building is not the church. is?” and they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, The church is the people, and and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, they meet in that building.

“But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are Which brings to mind the the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, old question of “Where is my “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not church?” Well, the church of revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you which I am a worshipping parare Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of ticipant gathers at a building at Hades will not prevail against it.

2700 Magnolia Ave. every Sun(Matthew 16: 13-18) day morning. The rest of the time Magnolia Avenue Church is tion and piqued my interest.

I scattered in the world – busy beI love church signs. can’t stop thinking about it, being the church.

I collect them, remember them Can we get to the church from (or try to), because they are some- cause it was one of the “piercing” here? times thought-provoking, some- variety.

It said, “Can we get to church times funny (occasionally uninThere is an even loftier postentionally so) and sometimes from here?” sible meaning of that question. piercing.

It works (in my head, at least) Can we get to the point that we are the church that Jesus calls I saw one in Fountain City the on so many levels! other day that caught my attenOn the surface, the answer is us to be? Not just a church, but

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admired his simple coaching philosophy.

“He didn’t overcoach. He had great players and he let them play. His offense was not fancy or colorful. He was sound on fundamentals. He threw on third and long. He had 30 years of excellent linebackers. He built the legacy. He earned the respect.”

Majors is obviously saddened by the Penn State crash.

The hurt runs deeper. John and Mary Lynn will soon share their sympathy with Sue Paterno and maybe exchange a few yarns.

“I said earlier that I didn’t want to know Joe Paterno in the beginning. I was afraid I might like him. I did.”

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Union County High School Athlete of the Week McKenzie Edds

By Cindy Taylor McKenzie Edds is a junior at Union County High School and has been playing basketball since she was 6 years old. Roger Murphy has been her coach since 6th grade.

“McKenzie has been a stabilizing contributor to the team this year,” said Murphy. “She is playing more consistently and doing a good job of knocking down opposing shots.”

Edds had her best game last week at home against Austin-East, scoring nine McKenzie Edds points. She intends to continue playing basketball for the Patriot girls during her senior year and has plans to attend college for training in the medical field.

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.

Contact Humane Society for lost pets 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.

Wearing their “Refuse To Lose” T-shirts, the Paulette Elementary School boys basketball team takes time to goof off. Team members are: (front, reclining) Landon Gray; (front, seated) Peyton Keck, Landan Oaks, Alex Bowman, Bryson Sharp, Tyler Spencer; (back) Connor Smith, Holden Headrick, Hunter Hunley, Austin Hooks and Dalton Cline.

Paulette boys win 12-0 coaches junior varsity at The first boys basketball Union County High School.

Holden Headrick was team for the Paulette Elementary School Panthers countywide MVP, and Lanwent all the way this year dan Oaks and Connor Smith with a 12-0 record. The were named to the All-Tourteam, grades 3 through 5, nament Team. All the playwon the county and then ers are still excited about won the countywide tourna- their first season. ment. The team was coached “I want to thank coach

by Jonathan Smith, a sci- Smith and all the parents,” ence teacher at Horace May- said Tyler Spencer. “Moms nard Middle School who also and dads and brothers and

By Cindy Taylor

sisters all came out for us.”

“It was really good that we won the championship with it being our first year,” said Landan.

“We had a pretty good year, and the kids were fun to coach,” said Smith. “They played hard, and I really enjoyed it. The team will lose three players next year, but we have some good ones coming up, and the ones we

Paulette Panthers coach Jonathan Smith Photos by C. Taylor

get to keep will do great.”

The team will go down in the history of Paulette Elementary School as the first basketball team and as winning first place in the first year of the new school.

You can’t get more historic than that.

Horace Maynard Middle School honor roll

The faculty and staff of nine weeks period.

Horace Maynard Middle Sixth graders making School recently announced all A’s: Makayla Balogh, the honor roll for the second Brooke Bates, Megan Beehler, Halli Branch, Tucker Brasher, Cedric Brown, Cadie Chapell, Brianna Crowley, Saylar Epperson, Charlie Hamilton, Nicole Holder, Landon Hubbs, Joshua Jones, Tyler Kitts, Connor Long, Zach Martin, Jeremy Naglitch, Sam Richardson, Ross Richnafsky, Thomas Roberts, Megan Rouse, Cody Russell, Collin Sadoff, Isaiah Shoope, Layla Smith, Abby Wolfenbarger, Lydia Young, Mikenzie Zook.

Sixth graders making all A’s and B’s: Caitlyn Barrett, Aubrianna Beach, Michael Berry, Dylan Boggs, Jaden Butcher, Adam Bryan, Kali Buckner, Brandy Cabbage, Brook Collins, Mallory Carter, Sara Crawford, Cole Cunningham, Edgar De Leon, Ethan Ely, Chely Estep, David Faulkner, Jeremiah Freeland, Hunter Gray, Christa Hensley, Tyler Henry, Spencer Holt, Neal Ingram, Nathan Kalmbach, Heather Kitts, Lyndon Kitts, Kassidy Knight, Amanda Leuthen, Dustin Lilly, Kelsey Mathis, Jacob Mays, Sawyer McCoy, Kauri Miracle, Benjamin Moshe, Andrew Motes, Chevelle Muncey, Kaitlyn Nelson, Bryson Newman, Noah Norton, Kallie Passmore, Emma Parker, Gracie Reed, Zach Sands, Matthew SavToo many cats is a health and safety concern for both age, Saleana Savage, McKenzie Sharp, Destiny Smith, the cats and the people who come in contact with

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Cameron Smith, Autumn Stovall, Abbie Sturgeon, Haley Summers, Amanda Sutton, Hannah Tharp, Chase Tolliver, Cameron Walker, Stefanie Welch, Trent Williams, Matthew Willis, Kaitlyn Wynn, Kaleb Wright.

7th graders making all A’s: Billy Barrett, Seth Beeler, Sabrina Boggs, Isaac Booth, Chris Braun, Rachel Brown, Briley Buckner, Gibson Calfee, Nathan Capps, Ashton Goforth, Cody Grace, Krysta Hawk, Alec Lay, Austin Lay, Kenzie Nicely, Ashtyn Patterson, Katie Savage, Nicholas Sharp, Tamara Summers, Destini Thomas, Tatum Webb, Matthew Woods, Kristen Wynn, Zachery Zecchino.

7th graders making all A’s and B’s: Madi Bailey, Allen Becker, Haley Beeler, Joshua Brinyark, Brooke Camper, Haley Cannon, Jesse Carver, Robert Charrette, Madelyn Clevenger, Tyler Coapman, Daydreian Corum, Michael Cox, Tucker Edmondson, Carmen Ellison, John Embuestro, Casey Fields, Kayla Flanders, Savannah Flatford, Nicky Graham, Weston Griffey, Brady Hall, Emma Hickman, Emma Johnson, Ashton Lamb, Laura Maples, Tyler Mink, Noah Moyers, Cody Muse, Brooklyn Nease, Bryan Nelson, Amanda Parker, Alexis Rayfield, MacKenzie Reynolds, Clayton Sexton, Emily Shope, Lillie Smith, Raley Smith, Brittany Spangler, Autumn Staley, Chelsea Stevens,

Samantha Sutton, Charity Sweet, Kaila Tapp, Chasity Thomas, Gabe Waller, Sierra Walton, Jordan Watkins, Draven Weeks, Riley White, Jonathan Williams, Baylee Woods, Jada Vandergriff, Cassie Yadon.

8th graders making all A’s: Madison Booker, Breanna Dunsmore, Reece Edmondson, Mikayla Huxley, Autumn Howard, Taylor Jones, Tori Lay, Taylor Massengill, Connor Mize, Brianna Reynolds, Caleb Rhodes, Luke Shoffner, Aaron Smith, Orrin Warwick, Sierra Womble, Zachary Walker, Megan Wilson.

8th graders making all A’s and B’s: Hope Austin, Sara Baker, Faith Barkman, Rebekah Berry, Caitlin Biggs, Madison Brantley, Hannah Bridges, Megan Browning, Haley Carter, Tameka Chesney, Sierra Clabough, Kadie Clevenger, Melanie Cox, Sydney Cooper, Taylor Cox, Courtney Deatherage, Alyssa Harrison, Brittany Haun, Halle Headrick, Jared Hensley, Shelby Howard, Haley Jackson, Corrina Ledford, McKenna Lister, Sarah Luethen, Paul Mallicoat, Taylor Monroe, Cayla Nelson, Rachel Pierce, Allison Smith, Gabby Smith, Rachel Sweet, Augustus Simpson, Aleeah Weeks, Ashley Widner, Sarah Wilkerson, Joseph Williams, Kayla Williams, Desirae Wilson, Jacob Wolford, Cierra Wynn, Spencer Wyrick, Alexis Young, Tristan Jordan Zirkle.

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Taylor Glenn gives a presentation on Chet Atkins.

Fayth Kitts gives a presentation about Minnie Pearl.

Sharps Chapel celebrates Tennessee Shannon Johnson’s and Brittany Berry’s 1st grade classes gave presentations about their favorite Tennesseans as part of a social studies project. Students drew numbers that corresponded with famous people from Tennessee and spoke, sang or otherwise presented their subjects.

Some of the presentations from Berry’s class included Aretha Franklin, done by Saddie Stooksbury; Tina

Turner by Will Collins; Sterlin Marlin, presented by Cole Nease; and Kenny Chesney by Tonianna Moyers.

Some of the presentations from Johnson’s class were Minnie Pearl by Fayth Kitts, Chet Atkins by Taylor Glenn, Davy Crockett by Kaylee Ratliff and Roy Acuff by Joshua Roberson, who brought an old Acuff record and sang “Wabash Cannonball.” Jack Hanna and Dolly Parton also had Kaylee Ratliff gives her presentation on Davy Crockett. their day in the classroom. submitted

Little League sign-ups today

Youth Sports elects board members

Union County Youth Sports and Little League will have sign-ups for T-ball and baseball at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Paulette Elementary School. Cost is $45 T-ball and $50 for baseball. Anyone interested in coaching a team or being an assistant coach may contact Shannon Forsythe, 603-8743.

Union County Youth Sports and Little League elected new board members at the Jan. 20 meeting. Board members for 2012 will be Shannon Forsythe, president; James Forsythe, concession manager; Wendi Pursel, treasurer; Ashlee Treece, secretary; Jason Helms, safety officer; April Janeway, player agent; Jason Varner, equipment manager; Kermie Holloway, field maintenance.

School Bucks for Headstart Douglas Cherokee Headstart is participating in the 2011-2012 Food City School Bucks program. Families and friends are asked to help the program and link their Food City Valu Cards Luttrell 1st graders Andreas Carbajal, Tyler Cates, Nathan Ritter and Jacob Bailey make math projects for take-home study. These with Douglas Cherokee students won the prize for best project in Beth Bailey’s class. Photo by C. Taylor Headstart Union County.

Students make take-home projects

word families were all a part of the 1st grade projects. Stations were set up in classrooms and parents were able to move from station to station to help their children. Students were awarded prizes for best project. home that would help in

By Cindy Taylor Part of the prize for the The students at Luttrell their study,” said 1st grade winners in Bailey’s class Elementary held a Make teacher Beth Bailey. “Each was to have their pictures and Take day in January grade level decided on placed in the Union County for parents to help students their own projects and we Shopper-News. did math strategies.” study and learn at home.

Bailey’s winners were Reading strategies, Andreas Carbajal, Tyler “We had the parents come in to help the stu- comprehension strategies, Cates, Nathan Ritter and dents make things to take decoding strategies and Jacob Bailey.

Free GED offered The Union County Adult Education Center invites all those interested in getting a GED to call for an appointment for pre-testing. 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.

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RAGU

4/

LUNDY’S

TUBE ROSE

DOMINO

LARD

FLOUR

SUGAR

25 Lb. Pail

25 Lb. Bag

5 Lb. Bag

99 $

36

13

$

98

5

$

2/

POST

IGA

CRISCO

SHORTENING 2% MILK 3 Lb.

98 $

2

3

3

CEREAL

Gallon

98 $

11-12.5 Oz. Asst. Varieties

87

2

$

98

2

IGA

Famous Name

MARUCHAN MARU MA RU UCH C AN

PASTA

CANDIES

CUP NOODLES

16 Oz. Asst. Varieties

1.16-2.13 Oz. Asst.

Varieties

$

5/

5

$

5/

2.25 Oz. Asst.

Varieties

3

$

3/

KELLOGG’S

DONALD DUCK

RED BARON

BREYERS

ORE-IDA

CEREAL

ORANGE JUICE

PIZZA

ICE CREAM

20.66-22.63 Oz. Asst. Varieties

48 Oz. Asst.

Asst Varieties

FROZEN POTATOES

17-25.5 Oz. Select Varieties

19-30 Oz.

59 Oz.

$

98

2

$

$

98

1

98 $

4

GATORADE Varieties

5/

3

98 $

98

2

KRAFT AMERICAN SINGLES

TOTINO’S

CHEESE

PIZZA ROLLS

32 Oz. Asst.

$

1

16 Oz.

5

$

2/

7.5 Oz. Pepperoni & Combo

5

$

5/

5

MEAT DEPARTMENT FAMILY PACK

FAMILY PACK

BONELESS BOTTOM ROUND

RIB EYES

BABY BACK RIBS

ROAST

$

98

5

Lb.

$

JUMBO SPLIT

3

$

78

CHICKEN BREAST

3 LLb Lb. b. b.

Pack PPaacckk

Lb.

3 Lb. Pack

OSCAR MAYER

OSCAR MAYER

WIENERS

BACON

$

98¢

3

28

98

2

1 Lb. Lbb

e, Bu y O n e Get On

FREE!

IGA 8 Oz Tub

DELI MEATS 2/$

Lb.

Asst. Varieties

FLANDERS BEEF PATTIES 2 Lb.

$3.98

JOHN MORRELL HOT DOGS ¢ 12 Oz.

We reserve the right to limit quantities.

No rain checks available. While supplies last only.

GOOD MON., JANUARY 30 THRU SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5

78

US ON

IDAHO POTATOES

$2.98

10 Lb. Mesh Bag

FOR EXTRA WEEKLY COUPONS!

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