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VOL. 7 NO. 5

February 4, 2012

IN THIS ISSUE Members of the Horace Maynard Middle School boys basketball team are: (front) Cameron Smith, Nathan Capps, Austin York, Isaac Booth, Reece Edmondson; (second row) Cody Grace, Westin Griffey; (back) coach Donnie Cooper, Austin Lay, Spencer Wyrick, Jordan Oaks, Luke Shoffner and Alec Lay. Not pictured is coach Brian Shoffner.

Buy local While many wonder how they can make a difference, Union County Commissioner Wayne Roach hopes to point out that change can begin with only one. “Never in recent history has Union County reached a 9-plus percent unemployment rate,” said Roach. “The elderly are being forced to choose between buying their medications or buying their groceries. Times are hard economically, and we all know this is a nationwide problem.”

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The members of the Horace Maynard Middle School girls basketball team are: (front) Taylor Monroe, Sierra Clabough, Sierra Womble, Breanna Dunsmore; (back) Briley Buckner, Madison Brantley, Desirae Wilson, Halle Headrick and Sabrina Boggs.

See Cindy’s story on page 2

Photos by C. Taylor

Pick ‘n grin Bring your fiddles, your guitars and your banjos and come on down to the Roy Acuff Union Museum and Library in Maynardville for a musical Sunday afternoon at no charge. Eric Holcomb and some friends of the museum decided Sunday afternoon winters would be a good time to get together for picking and singing and have been sponsoring these events since the first of the year.

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Rockin’ Red Devils Middle school heads to district

By Cindy Taylor

See Cindy’s story on page 3

Both basketball teams at Horace Maynard Middle School have enjoyed success this season, with the girls going 9-1 and the boys 8-3 in district play. Both sets of Red Devils headed to the district tournament last week.

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gression and are looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.

“I believe that the strength of schedule, especially the nondistrict opponents like Grace Christian, Halls, Powell, Gresham and Norris prepared us for the district battles,” said Cooper.

“We played well and won against have made their school and comJefferson, which gave us a fourmunity proud.”

The team will play one more dis- game win streak going into the trict tournament game against Jef- tournament,” said Shoffner. “Our ferson (Oak Ridge) on Feb. 2, which team has fought through adversity is after press time. Regardless of a this year and has the mental and win or loss Thursday, the team will physical toughness to still have success in the post season.” advance to sectionals.

The team is led by 8th grader Luke Shoffner, averaging 16 points ■ Heartbreaking buzzer per game; Austin York, averaging 10 beater for boys points per game; leading rebounder Thanks to a last second 3-point Spencer Wyrick; and 3- point shootshot by Clinton in the Jan. 31 game, er Jordan Oaks. the Horace Maynard Middle School “Our 8th graders have played well boys basketball team suffered a this year, and the younger kids have heartbreaking loss with a final score stepped up as well,” said Shoffner. of 44-43. This puts them out of disThe team will now play in the contrict finals. The team now holds an solation bracket Feb. 2 after press overall record of 12-9 with a district time, where a win would earn them record of 8-3. third place in the Area 2 District Even with this loss, coaches Brian tournament and qualify them for Shoffner and Donnie Cooper have the upcoming sectional tournament been pleased with the team’s pro- which begins Feb. 4 in Sevierville.

Hopes high for girls

The Horace Maynard Middle School basketball girls are the regular season district champs. In tournament play, the team stands with a win over Jefferson (Oak Ridge) by a final score of 29-15 and another over Lafollette with a score of 49-29, placing them as the No. 1 seed for the Area 2 District tournament championship.

The team is truly having a season to remember with an overall record of 19-3 and 9-1 in district play. Gary Chandler is head coach for the team.

“The girls have bought into my philosophy of teamwork and hustle to accomplish their successful season so far,” said Chandler. “These girls have tried to do everything we’ve asked of them. It’s not always pretty basketball, but the effort has been there all year.”

Every team member made the honor roll the last nine weeks, making their coaches very proud.

Chandler also credits athletic director Don Cox and the two assistant coaches, Josh Orrick and Chelsea Chandler, for the winning season.

“We still have goals we want to achieve before the season ends,” said Chandler. “Win or lose, they

A caring collective Part lII – ‘Eyes wide shut?’

By Cindy Taylor The Internet puts information about any subject at our fingertips, and at the fingertips of our youth.

After all, many of our children have boasted their own cell phones and even iPads since an early age.

And haven’t computers become such an essential part of life that students can’t possibly pass from grade to grade without them?

Enter the “Un.” Unfortunately, by putting this technology in the hands of those so young, we have unwit-

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Then try this. Go to Google and type in “gummi bears.”

On my computer, the entire first page of websites that pop up contain instructions on how to soak gummi bears in alcohol for a “yummy fruity treat.” According to members of iCARe Union County, students are following these directions, bringing the alcohol soaked candy into some schools and

enjoying this “yummy fruity treat” throughout the day.

According to Greg Schmid, who is on the iCARe board, when gummi bears are soaked in vodka you can’t really taste the liquor over the fruit, so it is difficult to detect the hidden alcohol. What if you have younger children at home and they find this alcoholsoaked candy? Depending on weight, a child could become intoxicated to the point of alcohol poisoning by eating too many of these “yummy treats.” Where do teenagers get the alcohol?

According to Schmid, it often comes from liquor cabinets in the home.

Now, go back to Google and type in “bath salts.” According to Eddie Graham, who is also a member of

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iCARe, synthetic drug products are sold at a variety of convenience stores, smoke shops and Internet retailers. They commonly feature cartoon characters on package labels to attract kids.

The products are sold under the guise of “bath salts” or “plant food” but are comprised of a class of chemicals perceived as mimics of cocaine, LSD and methamphetamine. The effects include impaired perception, reduced motor control, disorientation, extreme paranoia and violent episodes.

Experts say the long-term physical and psychological effects of the drugs are unknown but warn they could be severe.

Unscrupulous chemists manufacturing the drugs continue to modify mol-

The gummi bears and marker look innocent enough until you soak the candy in alcohol and pull out the back of the marker. Half of the gummi bears were soaked for one hour in alcohol, and it’s hard to see a difference in size.

The marker hides a pipe commonly used for smoking marijuana. Photo by C. Taylor

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Business of the week

Some chiropractic terms

City of Maynardville

Chiropractic Outlook

By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC

City of Maynardville front office employees are Elizabeth Cox, Wendi Pursel, Michelle Widner and Lisa King. Photo by C. Taylor

By Cindy Taylor The city of Maynardville continues to make improvements and upgrades to better assist their customers. In the past year, the city has used a Community Development Block Grant to extend the waterline in Hickory Valley and Fall Creek and is in process of applying for a 2013 CDBG to extend lines along Kettle Hollow, Gray Road and Hickory Valley.

According to City Recorder Gina Singletary, the city is now accepting pay-

ments online for citations and MUD bills and offering ACH payment sign-ups as well. The new website is www.maynardvilletn.com.

“I really want to encourage our customers to consider using ACH for payments that come to the city,” said Singletary. “I was the first to sign up and it has worked well for me.”

The payments are taken out only once each month on the 10th, and Singletary feels there is a very small margin for error. Residents can sign

Commissioner on community

By Cindy Taylor While many wonder how they can make a difference, Union County Commissioner Wayne Roach hopes to point out that change can begin Wayne Roach with only one.

“Never in recent history has Union County reached a 9-plus percent unemployment rate,” said Roach. “The elderly are being forced to choose between buying their medications or buying their groceries. Times are hard economically, and we all know this is a nationwide problem.”

Roach has often said at commission meetings that he is a longtime proponent of education, having attended college while working a full-time job and pastoring a church.

“I want to do everything I can to advance the education system in Union County short

of raising taxes,” said Roach.

“I believe every person in our community has the opportunity to contribute.”

Roach pointed out that Union County can boast of some of the highest quality retail establishments to be found. A short drive down Highway 33 will bring into view businesses that offer hardware supplies and building materials. There are drug stores, auto shops, auto dealers and auto parts, banks, restaurants, grocery stores, jewelers and farm suppliers just to name a few.

Roach suggests that there are only a very few items that are unavailable and would need to be purchased outside the county.

And, according to Roach, here’s the kicker.

“Obviously we can’t find everything we need here inside the county just yet,” said Roach. “But what many folks don’t realize is that 50 percent of the sales tax from each of our local businesses goes to the Union County school system. In the fiscal year

up for the ACH service at the office in City Hall.

“It’s not like you’re dealing with a call center hundreds of miles away, “said Singletary.

“If a problem comes up or you change your mind, you come right here and we take care of it. If we made a mistake, we can issue an immediate refund.”

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, the city will host a town hall meeting in the Union County courthouse. Attorney David Meyers will facilitate the meeting. Citizens are asked to come prepared to discuss what they would like to see happen inside the city, what

services would benefit them and their neighbors, and how Maynardville could or should provide increased services.

This meeting will not focus strictly on utility services in the city but will be an open forum for city residents to talk about all aspects of the city.

“One of the things we need to discuss is Internet access outside of the city limits,” said Singletary. “Improvement in that area would benefit the residents and businesses inside the city as well.”

City offices are located in Maynardville City Hall at 125 Johnson Road and can be reached at 992-3821.

2010-2011, the Union County Board of Education received $897,076.91 in local sales tax.

This number is straight from the Trustee’s office. Imagine how that figure could grow if we all tried harder to spend our money right here with our local suppliers.”

With a workable budget for the school system up in the air and board members still trying to determine how to make ends meet for this year, could it be that a solution has been staring us right in the face all along?

“When we trade locally, we not only help our school system, but business owners who are our friends, relatives and neighbors,” said Roach.

“Every time we drive by a gas station on our way out of town and fill up before we cross back over the county line, our tax dollars go to other counties to promote their systems.

“We can’t expect problems to be solved at the national level and the solutions to trickle down anymore,” said Roach. “We need to solve the problem of the economy locally and watch the effect as it balloons upward. Each citizen in our community can do their part. I am one and I can make a difference.”

Caring collective From page A-1 ecules in the organic compound to avoid prosecution, and by the time a new synthetic drug is discovered and banned, another altered form of the compound has taken its place.

According to WebMD.com, “On Sept. 7, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration invoked its ‘emergency scheduling authority’ to control three synthetic stimulants – mephedrone, MDPV, and methylone – commonly called ‘bath salts’ or ‘plant food’ and marketed under such names as ‘Ivory Wave,’ ‘Purple Wave,’ ‘Vanilla Sky’ and ‘Bliss.’ The DEA plans to make possessing and selling these chemicals, or products that contain them, illegal in the United States. The emergency action will remain in effect for at least a year, during which time the government is expected to call for permanent control of the drugs.”

One last thing, and this may be the most frightening, type in “How to hide drugs.”

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As with any area of professional specialty, the practice of chiropractic has a language that is all its own.

When you’re in chiropractic care, here are some terms you might hear: ■ Activator: a spring-loaded instrument that pulses to help restore normal function to a body part.

■ Adjustment: manual application of gentle but firm pressure to a joint or bone to put it back into its natural position. Adjustments are most commonly made to put the bones of the spine, the vertebrae, in proper position.

■ Back extension: backward bending of the spine.

■ Back flexion: forward bending of the spine.

■ Cauda equina: the bottom of the spinal column where nerves sprout out, resembling the ‘horse’s tail’ these Latin words describe.

■ Cervical spine: the upper portion of the spine, better known as the neck.

■ Coccyx: the small bone at the base of the spine, also known as the tailbone.

■ Disc annulus: the outer material of a disc, which is the cushion between the individual bones, or vertebrae, of the spine.

■ Disc nucleus: the inner portion of a disc.

■ Foraminal stenosis: the narrowing of an opening in a vertebra.

■ Herniated disc: a disc that is no longer in its natural position or condition.

Whenever you are with your chiropractor – or any other health care professional for that matter – ask for the meaning of any term you don’t understand.

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A parent can spend hours on the computer researching the subject of drugs and alcohol, and they should, because many of our kids already have.

If you’re thinking kids don’t really have time to get involved in this sort of thing between school, studying and chores at home, then your view may still be a bit skewed. Statistics from an iCARe survey done in grades 6-12 in Union County indicate that less than 37 percent of students spend three or more hours per week engaging in any creative activity such as music, art, dance, crafts or other arts. When

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The same survey showed that more than 45 percent were out with friends with nothing special to do at least two times per week.

Only slightly more than half of those surveyed believed it was important to avoid things that are dangerous or unhealthy and people who might get them into trouble; and yet more than 63 percent felt they could resist negative peer pressure and dangerous situations should they arise.

So, if as a parent you continue to operate under the delusion that your children can’t possibly have access to drugs or alcohol or friends who would introduce these to them, it’s time to wake up.

This article is the third in a series introducing iCARe Union County. Next week, we will look into the lives of some post-teens who have battled addiction.

ICARe Union County is in the process of starting a parent networking group to provide education and assistance to troubled and addicted youth. Coordinator Lanelle Mulkey hopes to draw parents to the group during freshmen orientation Feb. 27 at Union County High School.

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Seniors think ‘outside the box’ Senior citizens came to the Maynardville Senior Center on Jan. 31 to listen to a PlanET presentation and offer their views on opportunities, weaknesses and challenges that exist in the Union County area.

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Mike Reynolds and Buz Johnson of the Knoxville/ Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission facilitated the meeting and asked questions. Those attending were asked to share their visions for what the future of Union County looks like to them and what it should be.

The facilitators asked why the participants love

Senior Center regular Linda Damewood speaks to Buz Johnson of the Knoxville/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission regarding the role senior citizens can play in the PlanET process.

East Tennessee, what needs improvement and who else should join in the PlanET discussion.

Plan East Tennessee (PlanET) is a regional partnership including a diverse community of partners representing Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon and Union counties.

The project seeks ideas about protecting our region’s valuable resources and addressing our challenges regarding jobs, housing, transportation, a clean environment and community health. crease, and we had more than 100 people at our ■ Prayer with prayer meeting Jan. 28.” a purpose Drug Free Union County Local churches came to- prayer meetings began last gether during the month of year at the courthouse on January with one purpose: Sunday afternoons, and praying drugs and drug abuse the plan is to continue this year at various churches out of Union County.

“Different denomina- in the county each third tions are coming together Saturday night. Mountain for prayer,” said the Rev. View Church of God in LutJ.T. Russell, pastor of Fel- trell will host Feb. 18. Any lowship Christian Church. church that would like to “Attendance is on the in- host is encouraged to call

Revival Vision Church at afternoon winters would be a good time to get together 992-7162. for picking and singing and ■ Historical have been sponsoring these events since the first of the hoedown year.

Bring your fiddles, your “We’ve been doing this for guitars and your banjos and four weeks now and having a come on down to the Roy good turnout most Sundays,” Acuff Union Museum and said Holcomb. “We’ve had Library in Maynardville for groups and individuals come a musical Sunday afternoon to play and folks who just at no charge. Eric Holcomb want to sit and listen.” and some friends of the Holcomb and the members museum decided Sunday of the Union County Histori-

cal Society hope people will continue to come out and join the bands for some casual picking and singing or to sit around and enjoy the afternoon with friends listening to good music. And the great part is that there is no cover charge, just bring your talent and your friends. Holcomb plans to continue the afternoon hoedowns for as long as folks keep showing up.

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Eric Holcomb picked out a tune on his mandolin at the Roy Acuff Union Museum and Library last Sunday. Photos by C. Taylor

The Soul Purpose Band provided some of the music for the prayer meeting at Hubbs Grove Baptist Church on Jan. 21. Band members are: Eddie Oxendine on mandolin, Andy Williams on banjo, Jared Graves on guitar, Randall Woods on guitar and Paul Carter on stand-up base. They are joined by 3-year-old Walker Graves (left) who joins in all the band’s performances. Photo submitted

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. Monday through Friday. Info: Melissa Carter, 992-0805 or 254-8833.

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LAND SALE NOTICE No. 1262 IN CHANCERY COURT, at MAYNARDVILLE, TENNESSEE. IN RE: ESTATE OF J.L. MCHONE, AMY VITTETOE, ADMINISTRATRIX In obedience to a decree of the Chancery Court at Maynardville, TN made at the January 11, Term 2012, in the above styled case, I will on Saturday the 3rd day of March, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in front of the Union County Courthouse in Maynardville, TN. 37807, sell to the highest and best bidder the property in said decree described, being a parcel of land known as the J.L. McHone property lying and being in 02 (Second) Civil District of Union County, Tennessee, and described as follows: SITUATE IN THE SECOND (2ND) CIVIL DISTRICT of UNION COUNTY, TENNESSEE, and without the limits of any municipality and being bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at and on an iron pin in the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road, said iron pin being located 3,413.41 feet from the centerline of Donahue Road as measured along the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road and with said iron pin being a new established common corner in the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road, the property conveyed to Horvath by deed of even date herewith, and the property herein described; thence with the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road, twelve calls and distances as follows; North 42 deg 32 min. 15 sec. East 82.20 feet to an iron pin; North 56 deg. 55 min. 54 sec. East, 52.79 feet to an iron pin; North 68 deg. 20 min 45 sec East 39.64 feet to an iron pin; North 81 deg. 48 min. 09 sec. East 30.12 feet to an iron pin; South 76 deg. 37 min 35 min. East 22.81 feet to an iron pin; South 54 deg. 08 min 19 sec. East 60.81 feet to an iron pin; South 67 deg. 39 min 45 sec. East 74.75 feet to an iron pin; South 79 deg. 53 min. 44 sec. East 73.43 feet to an iron pin; South 73 deg. 46 min. 33 sec. East 53.68 feet to an iron pin; South 62 deg. 34 min. 00 sec. East 100.32 feet to an iron pin; South 58 deg. 39 min. 33 sec. East 94.87 feet to an iron pin; and South 47 deg. 21 min. 23 sec. East 20.01 feet in the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road, a new established common corner with the property conveyed to Horvath; thence with a new established dividing line between the property conveyed to Horvath and the property herein described, four calls and distances as follows: South 18 deg. 40 min. 10 sec. West 262.26 feet to an iron pin; North 75 deg. 35 min. 34 sec. West 480.54 feet to an iron pin; North 36 deg.

11 min. 24 sec. West 134.99 feet to an iron pin; and North 03 deg. 26 min. 44 sec. West 130.82 feet to an iron pin in the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road and the point of BEGINNING containing 4.33 acres, more or less, according to the November 23, 1998 survey and plat by Perry Walker, Surveyor, 8127 Thompson School Road, Corryton, Tennessee 37721, drawing no. 705-3465.

Said property is improved by a dwelling having an address of 378 Clinch Mountain Road, Powder Springs, Tennessee 37848 BEING a portion of the property conveyed to John D. McHone from Ollie McHone by deed of January 14, 1937, recorded in Deed Book "A", Series -3-, page 56, in the Register's Office for Union County, Tennessee. The said John D. McHone is deceased and First Parties are his heirs as appears in the affidavit recorded in Miscellaneous Book 18, page 608, in the Register's Office for Union County, Tennessee.

Included in this conveyance is the grant of an permanent, perpetual, open and non-exclusive easement and right of way for ingress and egress and the installation of above and below ground utilities to and from the Clinch Mountain Road to the property herein described and conveyed with the same being appurtenant to and running with the property herein conveyed and with said easement and right of way crossing the lands conveyed to Horvath by deed of even date herewith and being further bounded and described as follows: To reach the point of the BEGINNING begin at and on an iron pin in the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road, a common corner with Lockett; thence leaving the Lockett line and with the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road, North 73 deg. 29 min. 06 sec. West 28.70 feet to an iron pin in the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road and being the point of BEGINNING; thence leaving the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road, North 86 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West 74.28 feet to an iron pin; thence North 18 deg. 40 min. 10 sec. East 25.84 feet to an iron pin; thence South 86 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East 34.46 feet to an iron pin in the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road; thence with the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road two calls and distances as follows: South 44 deg. 06 min. 16 sec. East 18.94 feet to an iron pin; and South 53 deg. 12 min. 57 sec. East 22.81 feet to an iron pin in the southeast line of Clinch Mountain Road and the point of BEGINNING according to the above mentioned survey and plat by Perry Walker, Surveyor.

Containing 4.33 acres, more or less.

TERMS OF SALE Sale will be made to the highest and best bidder for cash, with ten percent (10%) of the sale price to be paid immediately following the sale, with the balance due upon confirmation of the sale by this Court, with said property to be sold by the boundary and not by the acre, and subject to all applicable easements, restrictions and reservations.

This 30th day of January, 2012 Gail F. Wortley, Attorney Beulah M Warwick, Clerk Published February 4, 2012

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Sally Wyrick and Pat Melcher show off two completely different quilts they made using the same primary material.

The art of quilting

By Cindy Taylor The art of quilting dates back at least a couple of centuries here in America and has been hailed as not only an expression of talent and design, but an art form with a practical use as well.

Our romantic notion of quilting is that family and neighbors would gather around a handmade wooden frame that held their

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to catch up on the latest news or gossip. This wordof-mouth was often the only way to get the news in the old days. Finished quilts would be passed out to those in need and often found their way to soldiers latest work, often made during the Civil War. Whether or not this is from bits and pieces of old clothing or feed sacks. This a true representation of “free� time was spent quilt- quilting in the past, the ing by hand and socializing Bits and Pieces Quilt Guild

Guild member and quilter Loretta Painter shows off her paper pieced quilt “Double Dip.“ Photos by C. Taylor

began more than 15 years ago with a few friends getting together to quilt. Today, the guild continues on in the age-old tradition of quilt making, although these days machine piecing and quilting has replaced much of the hand sewing.

The guild meets each month at the Norris Community Center, and nine quilters from Union County make the trek to the center to learn new skills and patterns, share their own work and ideas or to just take part in the lively conversation. The guild also

Jeffreys to offer photography class

Free flu shots at health department

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.

The Union County Health Department will offer free flu vaccines to area residents ages 19 and older. Appointments must be made to receive flu vaccine. The clinic is located at 4335 Maynardville Highway and is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Info or for appointment: 992-3867.

Sheriff’s Department committee to meet The Sheriff’s Department committee of the Union County Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, in the small courtroom of the Union County Courthouse. The public is invited to attend. Info: J.M. Bailey, 992-8560.

makes quilts for charity and has specific challenges during the year to keep members inspired.

Each month’s agenda holds a presentation by different speakers regarding the art of quilting. The program for January featured guild member Loretta Painter who spoke about the art of paper piecing.

Painter brought several quilts to demonstrate the finished product. In February, the guild will welcome Marion Sykes who will give a presentation on stabilizers.

“Show and Tell� is also a favorite time for members who can bring finished products or projects still in the beginning phase to share with others. The guild also promotes a major quilt show in Norris, around the 4th of July each year, which is free for the public to attend.

For more information about Bits and Pieces, call guild president Pat Melcher at 494-0620 or e-mail bnpquilt@gmail.com.

Contact Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ gmail.com or 607-9594

Seniors celebrate birthdays Willie Nicely and Georgia Brantley celebrated their birthdays on Jan. 17 at the Union County Senior Center in Maynardville. Photo submitted

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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Recruiting is a blood sport TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West ecruiting is the life’s blood of college athletics. In that race for fame and fortune, blood is spilled. Hearts are broken. Plans are shattered. Commitments become flexible or meaningless.

Persuading the best prep players to say yes on national signing day (next week) has far-reaching impact – as in winning big games, doing bank commercials and receiving large salaries plus bowl bonuses.

The flip side is losing and getting stuck with a stack of orange pants.

As important as fundamentals, strategy and execution are, securing talent is far more significant.

There is an old saying that you can’t win the Derby with a donkey.

Applied to recruiting, that means you better recognize the difference between thoroughbreds and plow horses.

Precise evaluation (and mindreading) is a start. Next comes salesmanship. Following yes is the task of maintaining agreements as coaches switch jobs.

Sometimes there is unscrupulous bombardment.

Tennessee coaches would never do such a dastardly thing but some coaches lie. They tell prospects and girlfriends and grandmothers

what they think they want to hear.

Come to our place and take a large leap toward greatness. You are the best we have ever seen. We’ll care for you under all circumstances.

We have fabulous facilities and a great support system. Your education is guaranteed. Just sign here.

Based on Vol for Life prerequisites, most Tennessee recruits are not bandits or thieves. Alas, young players may make promises they do not keep. Sometimes they make promises they have no intention of keeping. Sometimes they just change their minds. Daily, hourly, minute by minute.

The demon’s question CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” (Mark 1: 23-25 NRSV)

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hen the phone rings at 2:30 in the morning, it is never, repeat, never, good news.

So when I picked up the phone and answered it, already writing the possible scripts in my head, I heard my senior pastor’s voice at the other end of the line.

He was on his way to the hospital to deal with a family medical emergency. He told me he would not be at church the next day, and I said, “So, who’s preaching?”

“You are,” came the answer.

Suffice to say, I didn’t go back to sleep right away.

First, I checked my medical books to see what I could learn about the situation he had described then I hauled out my Bible, my copy of the Revised Standard Lectionary, and my favorite commentary to settle in for some sermon prep. I already knew – because I had selected ser-

vice music and hymns to support the theme of this healing story – that I was facing the subject of demon possession.

Oh, goodie.

I worked out some things to say about the text, and announced to the congregation on Sunday morning that the sermon was both short and very fresh.

There was, however, one line in the text that I focused on, and it haunts me still.

But first, some background.

The demon, oddly enough, knows, and confesses, who Jesus is: “I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” He (It?) was clearly more discerning than the other people standing around, who had not yet arrived at that conclusion!

And then comes the question. One translation renders the demon’s ques-

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Fundraisers ■ Mountain View Church of God will have a Valentine Sweetheart Supper 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Union County High School.

The menu will include choice of turkey and dressing or roast beef with gravy, vegetables, dessert and beverage. Each couple will receive a photo and a red velvet heart-shaped cake. The event is hosted by the Women in Action group. Price is $20 per couple, $12 per single. Carryout available. Info: 992-0682 or 256-9986.

tion (and notice that the demon speaks in the plural), “What do you want with us?”

Clearly, Jesus wanted the demon to leave the poor man, and commanded it to do so, in no uncertain terms: “Be silent, and come out of him!”

The demon obeyed, convulsed the man and came out – as one translation renders it – “with a shriek.”

Men’s programs But the line I can’t get ■ Revival Vision Church, 154 out of my head, and which Durham Drive in Maynardville, echoes down the centuries holds a men’s prayer breakfast at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. All and reverberates around in are invited to join in praying our own souls, as well as in and fasting for Union County. our churches, homes and Info: Jim, 684-8916. places of business, is this one: “What do you want with Special services ■ Blessed Teresa of Calcutta us?”

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Adults contribute to juvenile delinquency. They suggest it. Encourage it. Demand it.

Rewards far outweigh risks. It doesn’t matter what you told that other coach. This is a better deal – for both of us.

Some coaches, fighting for their professional lives, chose survival over integrity.

Then, there is the NCAA moat, one-year scholarships, 25 max, renewable at the coach’s option, 85 total, impossible calculations, public relations nightmare.

Coaches can exchange people against the big number by creating vacancies. There are induced transfers and occasional medical discharges and the almost always available violation of team rules.

Privacy laws conveniently prevent explanation.

Sadly, the majority motto this time of year is do whatever it takes, just win, baby. If you spill a little blood, we’ll mop.

Indeed, hearts are broken and spirits are crushed. Weeks, months, even years invested in relationship building go to waste in an instant.

Recruiting is bloody mean on both sides. Coaches tell big, fast Frankie that he is the man of their All-American dreams, the only middle linebacker on the recruiting board. Frankie says “cool” and count me in.

Committed!

Those same coaches conclude, after careful video study, that Charley, in another township, is bigger and faster than Frank, meaner, too, with genuine linebacker hair on his chest. The same sales pitch is delivered. Charley swallows a huge helping and pledges allegiance.

Frankie eventually realizes something is seriously wrong, no more happy calls or witty texting.

Silent message? He should consider other opportunities, he doesn’t exactly fit the new and better plan.

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Members of committees, boards, churches and organizations are encouraged to post their meeting announcements and other upcoming events. Those wishing to post announcements may fax them to 992-1937 or email them to marycox@unioncountytn. org. and write “County Calendar Post” in the subject line.

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The winning beat

By Cindy Taylor

Members of the Paulette Elementary School cheerleading squad are: (front) Preslie Merritt, mascot Milah Shoffner, Destiny Earl; (second row) Cheyenne Wyrick, Andrea Goforth, Keylee Widner, Kaylee Houston, Ashlyn Walker, Gracie Hunter; (third row) Kaitlyn Woodie, Ashlee Crawford, captain Kirsten Muncey, Becca Hickman, Julie Wallace, Steva Black, Savannah Norris; (back) coach Nicole Shoffner. Photo submitted

with Cheer America.

All the girls agreed that cheering is fun and good exercise. They asked to share their favorite cheer: “We’re the Paulette Panthers and we’re new in this town. Our colors purple The faculty and staff of and gold, the best around.

Now it’s our turn to show Sharps Chapel Elementary you we’re elite. We’re PES, School announced the honor roll for the second nine and we won’t be beat!” weeks period.

First grade all A’s: William Collins, Makayla Mason, Artists needed for Art in the Park Tessa Ray, Ethan Tarnowski, Artists and vendors are invited to stage booths at Cole Nease, Brodie Roberts, the 2012 Art in the Park festival to be held April 21 at Courtney Cook, Fayth Kitts, Paulette Elementary School. The theme for this year is Chloe LeFevers, Joshua Rob“The Cradle Rocks,” and the event will feature Ronnie erson, Jess Hansard.

Miller with his Tribute to Elvis. All art will be indoors First grade all A’s and unless the artist chooses to be outdoors. Booth fees are B’s: Isabella Cole, Toni $15, and charitable organizations may set up for free.

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Second grade all A’s: Jordyn Begley, Isaiah BlanPrinter cartridge recycling at the library ton, Cayden Brown, Eli Maynardville Public Library encourages everyone Edds, Garrett Johnson, to bring their old printer cartridges to be recycled. The Malakie Lay, Jacob Keck, library receives up to $4 for each cartridge. Place old Makenna Satterfield, Rachel cartridges in a plastic sandwich bag and leave it in the col- Sharp, Kailyn Tolliver, Haley lection bin just inside the library. Large laser cartridges Brown, Lindsey Vanover. are not accepted. Funds raised will support the Summer Second grade all A’s Reading program. Info: 992-7106. and B’s: Jaden Blanton, Hannah Cupp, Lexie Hall, Kaitlyn Hill, Kensey MunMOMS Club welcoming new members sey, Jaden Thacker, Madison The Maynardville MOMS Club is welcoming moms Walker. and kids to join in fun, local, free or low-cost activities,

said Shoffner. “I have received so many compliments on these girls from the community. This is a building leading competition team at block for them for middle

By Cindy Taylor The Paulette cheerlead- Union County High School and high school.”

“It’s my first time cheerers livened up the games and and is coaching elementary ing and I like to cheer and rooted the first Paulette boys cheer for the first time.

“Considering that we enjoy being captain,” said basketball team on to a 12-0 captain Kirsten winning season. Third grade didn’t get to have tryouts like squad teacher and coach Nicole the other schools did, the Muncey. Muncey is a 5th Shoffner created the cheer- girls have done really well,” grader who has cheered

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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.

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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.

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CUSTOM BUILT – Brick & vinyl w/ stone accents. Approx 1600 SF. 3BR/2BA, open kit/dining/living w/ FP. Hdwd flooring, tile. Trey ceilings, S/S appl, 2-car att gar. Located in Timber Creek off Johnson Rd in Maynardville. Owner says sell at $159,900. Would consider trade for acreage.

147 OVERVIEW LN. MAYNARDVILLE. 2.51 ACRES Needs TLC. 4BR/2.5BA, cedar, pine & oak accents throughout. Lam wood flooring,spacious kit w/lots of cabs, all appl excluding fridge. Balcony, wrap-around cntry porch, master on main. $187,000

RIDGE RD 589, MAYNARDVILLE This home has great potential. Cath ceilings, free-standing wood stove w/tile flooring, alarm sys, DR has hdwd flrs.

Kit has tile flr, island w/cooktop, covered front porch. Cent H&A unit needs work.

Roof ridge vent is not attached, needs repair. This home needs minor repairs.

Is in a very private setting w/beautiful acreage of 9.24. This is a foreclosed bank owned property sold as is. Priced at $87,900. REDUCED $83,500.

Douglas Cherokee Headstart is participating in the 20112012 Food City School Bucks program. Families and friends are asked to help the program and link their Food City Valu Cards with Douglas Cherokee Headstart Union County.

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TATER VALLEY RD 701, LUTTRELL - Great brick rancher, several upgrades incl all new plumbing, remodeled half BA/ laundry rm. Oak Flrs. Filtration sys for well. Det gar 26x30 w/elec & heat. Pole barn w/elec, ingrnd pool 16x34. ADT alarm sys. Sun rm leading out to pool area. Home needs TLC. Sitting on 13.8 acres all offered at $152,000.

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Third grade all A’s: Timmy Barrett, Josh Brantley, Haley Collins, Cassie Dykes, Emma Moyers, Carson Raby, Brooklyn Sharp, Gabbee Tarnowski, Andrew Tolliver, Jordan Walker.

Third grade all A’s and B’s: Hunter Boggs, Jaiden Cox, Jennah Cox, Joseph Eastridge, Brandon Gayhart.

Fourth grade all A’s: Aaron Shoffner, Makenna Nease, Tanner Monroe, Morgan Fraley, Devan Merrill, Elizabeth Pursel, Connor Roberts.

Fourth grade all A’s and B’s: Gracey McWilliams, Lexie Shoope, McKayla Johnson, Raylie Hall, Kallie Gayhart.

Fifth grade all A’s: Marylu Barrett, Dalton Berry, Aimee LeFevers, MaKenna Roark.

Fifth grade all A’s and B’s: Katelyn Barnard, Trey Moyers, Sarah Smallwood.

Farmers Co-op to meet Members of the Union County Farmers Cooperative are invited to the Annual Meeting to be held 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.

Ongoing classes at the Art Center The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Info on these ongoing classes: www.appalachianarts.net or 494-9854.

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■ Hand-Sewing Day with the Quilting Department, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Bring your handsewing project or help out with the group quilting project with a group of ladies which meets each Wednesday to quilt, laugh and enjoy lunch together. No need to call ahead; just bring your lunch. No cost. All levels.

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The winning orchestra playing at Park Vista will be composed of 30 students from Tennessee who will perform for guests and visitors at the hotel. Singleton has been involved in music since 6th grade.

“I love music and plan to get into audio engineering,” said Singleton.

The Union County High School band is practicing for a side project that will feature percussion ensemble and theme music for the entire band.

Singleton is a senior and is considering attending Middle Tennessee State University after graduation.

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Union County High School band member Darian Singleton at tende d the senior clinic at C o c k e County H i g h School last weekSingleton end and came home with second place. This grants Singleton the honor of playing at the Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg Feb. 4.

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GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites.

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5.69 ALL WOODED ACRES. Very private. Great for hunters retreat. Located in North Lone Mtn. Shores.

Lot 1046. Inside gated area. Priced at $27,500.

ROCKWOOD WAY. MAYNARDVILLE. 7 sloping/ rolling lots in Red Gate Valley S/D. OK for single/ double wide homes. These are foreclosure lots.

Bank owned. 12.63 acres. Asking $36,000.

SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Hidden Ridge S/D. Around 1/2 acre lots. Starting at $24,900. OK for dbl wide homes. Call Tina for more info: 938-3403.

HICKORY POINTE LOT 99 HICKORY POINTE – Over 1 acre with main channel frontage. Fully dockable. Also with all the ammenities of clubhouse, pool & marina. Owner says SELL at only $199,000.

LOT 56 HICKORY POINTE – Great views of the main channel. Located across from clubhouse. All ammenities of clubhouse, pool & marina. Inside gated community.

1.52 gently rolling acres offered at only $72,000.

LOT 5 HICKORY POINTE – Great building lot just inside the gated community. Lays great. Several homesites. Wooded. Offered with all the ammenities of clubhouse, pool & marina.1.50 acres offered at only $32,000.

UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • FEBRUARY 4, 2012 • 7

Union County High School Athlete of the Week Tayte Kitts

By Cindy Taylor

Members of the Paulette Elementary School girls basketball team are: (front) Marissa Corum, Madison Barnes; (second row) Jacilyn Braden, Chloe Bowman, Madison Hall, Emily Sexton, Brooke Spradley, Raley Tolliver, Brianna Odom, Katy Beth Effler; (back) coach Mary Effler. Not pictured is coach Jared Effler. Photo submitted

Paulette girls vow to win next year

By Cindy Taylor It has been a season of learning in more ways than one for the Paulette Elementary School girls basketball team. The excitement of starting school in a new building has been coupled with being the first girls basketball team

for the new school.

The girls in grades 3-5 were undaunted by a losing season and still thrilled about both the game of basketball and their team.

“We’ll try harder and do better next year,” said 3rd grader Raley Tolliver.

Fifth grader Emily Sexton played last year for Luttrell before coming to Paulette, where she played mostly point guard and post. Sexton plans to play for Horace Maynard Middle School next year.

“It was a lot of fun playing as a part of this team,” said Sexton. “I’m excited about playing for the middle school next year.”

Athletic director Missy Fugate is excited about the progress the team made in

their first year.

“Our team didn’t win a single game, but on the flip side of that almost every child on the team had never played basketball before,” said Fugate. “We have a lot of young girls so we’ll be a much better team next year.”

If nothing else, you’ve got to love those tiger stripe socks!

Union County High School junior Tayte Kitts has come a long way in developing his talent with the Patriots basketball team, and coach Shane Brown has bragging rights.

“Tayte has really shown great improvement this year,” said Brown.

“When we first got him three years ago, he had a long way to go.”

Kitts scored 16 points in last week’s win over Washburn 64-50 and was credited with 17 rebounds the game before that against Pigeon Forge.

Tayte Kitts “I’m putting a lot of hard work in and just trying to get better,” said Kitts. “Coach Brown really works with us individually to help us improve.”

Kitts hopes to attend Lincoln Memorial University and play basketball there.

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.

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Horace Maynard spelling bee winners Horace Maynard Middle School Spelling Bee winners are: second place Justin Jones, first place Riley White, third place Maddie Brasher. All three are 7th graders. White spelled “duress” to claim first place. Photo by C. Taylor

Sweetheart Dinner to benefit Preservation Preservation Union County will host a series of fundraising dinners, starting with the Sweetheart’s Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the historic Captain Charles Smith home, 1709 Tazewell Pike, Corryton. Funds raised will support Preservation Union County in its mission to preserve the history and heritage of Union County, including the restoration of Oak Grove School. Tickets are $25 each. Info: Betty Bullen, 919-5708.

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