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VOL. 7 NO. 7

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February 18, 2012

‘Let me call you sweetheart’ By Cindy Taylor

An Eagle who soars

Union County residents continue to make history. Union County Eagle Scout Caleb Branum was recently honored with a state Senate proclamation congratulating him for obtaining that rank in the Boy Scouts of America. The proclamation was sponsored by state Sen. Mike Faulk and signed by Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey.

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High on the hog When does a Bull kill a hog? According to Earl Bull, not until temperatures drop into the 20s for two or three days in a row. While most of us have been enjoying the spring-like temperatures and sunny weather that have prevailed in Tennessee this winter, Bull has been biding his time.

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HMMS wins district Congratulations are in order for the Horace Maynard Middle School girls basketball team and coaches Gary Chandler, Josh Orrick and Chelsea Chandler. The team is the first girls basketball team in the school’s history to win a district championship.

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Feb. 11 was an inviting night to be out despite the cold as folks escorted their sweethearts and friends for dinner at the Historic Captain Charles Smith Home in Plainview. The Sweetheart Dinner is the first in what Preservation Union County hopes will be a series of fundraising dinners. Those attending received a guided tour of the home from current owner Melinda Wilson Sharpe and were treated to stories about the history of the house, its contents (some original and some reproductions) and the renovations that have been done through the years. Funds raised from this event are allocated for the continued restoration of Oak Grove School. Along with that restoration, the organization has assisted with the placing of historic markers in the county, applications for placing properties on the National Register of Historic Places and Tennessee Century Farms. The Hamilton-Tolliver log house and farm, owned by Irene Tolliver Hamilton, is now on the register as well as the Hamilton-Lay store thanks in part to Preservation Union County. Union County also has eight farms listed as Century Farms. “We have already received support from many of those here tonight,” said board member Betty Bullen. “Preserving our heritage in Union County is important to all of us, and Preservation Union County is working toward that.” Dinner consisted of hors d’oeurves, two entrees, assorted vegetables, homemade bread and a sweetheart of a dessert: heartshaped brownies with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Dinner was prepared and served by Preservation Union County members with assistance from Food City and Wanda Byer- Award-winning violinist Autumn Arsenault, 11, provided the musical entertainment for guests during the Preservaley. James Perry and Stan Bullen tion Union County Sweetheart Dinner at the renovated Captain Charles Smith Home in Plainview. See more scenes from the Sweetheart Dinner on page A-2. Photo by C. Taylor helped set up.

County grabs Chamber funds Hotel/motel tax now line item By Cindy Taylor

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During the Union County Commission meeting Feb. 13, the commission voted to oversee how the Chamber of Commerce spends tourism dollars and to adopt a report-andrequest system for allocating funds to the Chamber. “I’m sure everyone is aware of what happened in a county adjacent to us with money going into their Chamber,” said Mayor Mike Williams. “We’re not accusing anybody of anything, but we think this commission is better suited to handle the way money is expended with our Chamber, so we are looking at giving them a set budget.” Williams said that for the past several years the

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commission has given the chamber $7,500 to $10,000, and in 2011 the chamber received $24,000 from the hotel/motel tax in addition to the $9,000 that was requested. “We’re just trying to keep them accountable,” said Williams. “When everything else in our county is having a shortage of money, we need to make sure we monitor that money and it goes into a fund where the County Commission has input to how it is spent.” When the commission voted in May 2010 to establish a hotel/motel tax, they also voted to appropriate the net proceeds of the tax to the Union County Chamber of Commerce to be paid quarterly. According to Chamber of Commerce president Julie Graham, the funds

have never been dispersed to the Chamber in a timely manner, and the Chamber budget is completely transparent. Graham was unable to attend the Commission meeting but said later that her salary has been $1,000 per month since 2008 and comes entirely from membership dues, not from hotel/motel tax. “We (the Chamber board) have been trying to get a meeting with the mayor since the beginning of January to discuss tourism and how we have used the dollars from the hotel/ motel tax,” said Graham. “Not one dime can be spent from this tax for anything except tourism, and that is exactly what we have done with it.” Williams responded that he does have a meeting with the Chamber board

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Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Sharp addresses Union County Commission regarding equipment for police vehicles. Photo by C. Taylor set up for late February. “I often have other meetings that take priority that have to do with county money and these often happen at the same time as the Chamber meetings,” said Williams. “I do keep in touch with board members outside of the regular meetings.” The commission voted 16-1 to set up a line item for the hotel/motel tax with all the money coming into the county budget. In

the future, the Commission will vote on where and how to disperse the funds when the Chamber board makes a request for tourism funds. Commissioner Mike Sexton was the one dissenting vote. “This tax can only be used to promote tourism,” said Sexton. “Who in this commission thinks they can promote tourism betTo page A-3

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Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC Although their hands are their best known instruments of treatment, chiropractors also use an array of techniques and technology in the practice of their science. One of these is ultrasound. It is a painless technique that uses high- or low-frequency sound waves to deeply penetrate and warm tissue and muscle. First the chiropractor will apply a hypoallergenic gel to the skin in the area to be treated. The gel creates a friction-free surface. An ultrasound machine – a small, desktop console – generates the waves and the chiropractor uses a small, hand-held wand to direct the waves into the area to be treated. The waves have been proven effective in relaxing muscle and tissue and in treating spasms and tightness. The sound waves can also stimulate blood circulation to a tightened or injured area, thereby helping to reduce inflammation and hasten healing. Physical therapists commonly use ultrasound therapy in their work. As mentioned, ultrasound is but one of the techniques a chiropractor has in his or her arsenal. Depending on the nature of the ailment being treated, massage therapy, rehabilitative exercise, electrical stimulation, and advice on diet and lifestyle factors are also among available options. At your next visit, inquire about the various tools and techniques your chiropractor has at his or her disposal. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.

By Cindy Taylor Eddie Perry and his staff at First Team Realty have been serving Union County for more than 11 years and have always been dedicated to being impartial and honest real estate agents in Union County and beyond. The company has earned Accreditation and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and has become E-PRO Certified, FSR Certified and ABR Designated. While this may just be a lot of strange acronyms to most, it means experience and quality for those in the real estate market.

Another service has now been added to save home buyers time and expense. Perry is a Licensed Mortgage Originator. This means buyers can come to First Team to locate and purchase a property and also get help with their mortgage needs. “The economy hasn’t really improved any in the past year, but we’re still here and hanging on,” said Perry. “It’s sad, but a lot of our business now comes from foreclosures.” Perry says there is a shortage right now of sellable homes, and this of course causes sales to de-

Eddie Perry, CEO and Principal Broker at First Team Realty. Photo by C. Taylor

crease. Most homes being sold now are in the $140,000 to $150,000 range. According to Perry, word of mouth is probably up to 50 percent of their business, and if homes aren’t being put on the market there is no wordof-mouth advertising. “I am a charter member of the pessimist club,” said Perry. “I don’t think things in this business are going to get better this year. On the upbeat, interest rates are still the lowest they’ve ever been, so it continues

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to be a buyer’s market.” First Team Realty has three Affiliate Brokers who help keep the company at the top of the real estate market: Mark Mahoney, Derrick Merritt and coowner and part-time Realtor Debbie Perry. Debbie Cox is a Licensed Broker, and Eddie Perry is the CEO and Principal Broker. First Team Realty is located at 3738 Maynardville Highway and can be reached at 992-TEAM or by email at FirstTeamRealty@ bellsouth.net.

Melinda Wilson Sharpe, current owner of the Captain Charles Smith Home, stands in an upstairs bedroom beside her wedding dress, encased for her by husband Richard. The Sharpes purchased the home in 2003 from Tim and Bonnie Swain.

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Buses and budget woes for school board

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not make the decision on bus contracts since the amount would be more than the allowable $10,000. The board decided that contracts will be bid out after each fouryear contract, which falls at the end of this school year. The board made the decision to begin taking funds from teacher pay to cover health insurance on the March paycheck. Board members continue to be hopeful that Union County Commissioners will find additional funding for teacher insurance. Salary cuts for 12-month employees are still causing

problems since many of those employees are paid from grants. The board will continue to look into how to handle this issue. One last change order for Paulette Elementary School is outstanding, and Interim Director of Schools Marilyn Toppins brings it before the board at every meeting only to see it fail when a vote is taken. A charge for $8,927 is outstanding for work that four of seven board members feel is the fault of the contractor and should not be paid. Michael Brady Inc., the

architectural firm for Paulette Elementary, is also requesting additional money, claiming that the original contract with Union County called for two schools to be built. Since the second school was never approved, the firm has increased their percentage from 3 to 5. To date, the firm is asking for $120,207.60 in additional payments that they claim is now 150 days past due, and this amount continues to accrue late fees each month. The board will have a special called meeting to review the original contract and discuss this

situation further. According to Donald Tharpe in the technology department, the school system is in need of a new and advanced Web filter to stay in compliance with the Child Internet Protection Act. The filter will cost more than $30,000. The money has already been budgeted for this, but Aaron Russell who also works in technology brought up a second possible solution. The board appointed a committee to review all the options and come back with a recommendation.

board that a new business had opened up in the city. “Scot Stanford has opened a billiard room, and it is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and gamblingfree establishment,” said Phillips. “It is also closed their regular meeting Feb. on Sundays.” 14, and road issues, repavWhile board members ing the walking trail and were happy to hear that a new businesses were on new and reputable busithe agenda. ness had moved in, it did Vice Mayor Richard prompt a discussion reBy Cindy Taylor The Plainview Board of Phillips presided over the garding the lack of a change Mayor and Aldermen held meeting and informed the of use ordinance in the city.

This will be brought up at a future meeting when the mayor is present. The city is looking into a possible matching grant to be used for upgrading the walking trail. City Clerk Linda Riffey informed the board that she had been in touch with Community Development, and Plainview is on the list for a possible park and recreation grant for late spring. The board is hoping they can secure donations in the form of labor

and materials to help save on the cost of the upgrade. Jess Jones brought the condition of the state flag at City Hall to the attention of the board and suggested that a new one is needed. Riffey will contact Union County Mayor Mike Williams to see where a flag may be obtained. The state is requiring that every city have a debt management plan, and Plainview passed on establishing one since they held no

debt. Since the city is debtfree at this time, the state has requested that a resolution be passed and sent to the state noting that there is a lack of a debt management policy in place. The board plans to begin looking at a paving rotation for city streets in the near future. The Plainview Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets at 7 p.m. each second Tuesday at Plainview City Hall.

stantly being stolen. Dale England requested that the commission help him get a water meter set. England owns property on England Lane where HPUD recently ran a new water line. England claims all residents on his road had meters set at the Low to Moderate Income (LMI) price of $25 and he was denied as ineligible. According to HPUD President and CEO Darren Cardwell, his company has no control over what meters can be set for that price. “Someone from the county goes door to door to determine who qualifies as Low to Moderate Income when we run these lines under a grant,” said Cardwell. “Forms are filled out and turned in to the East Tennessee Development District which determines who qualifies. They send us a list

and we are required by law to work from that list.” The Commission passed an amendment to the building codes stating that contractors in Union County would not be required to hold a contractor’s license. The state requires that contractors who do work totaling more than $25,000 be licensed, but counties are not required to uphold that state law. The commission approved a budget transfer for the school system to move an additional $25,000 into legal services to prepare for future legal costs relating to the situation concerning terminated Director of Schools Wayne Goforth. “I have been informed that this amount will probably not be enough,” said Interim Director of Schools Marilyn Toppins.

By Cindy Taylor The Union County Board of Education continues to spend most of their meetings discussing the budget. At the Feb. 9 meeting buses, teacher insurance and change orders were still on everyone’s mind. According to Lenny Holt of the school system’s central office, buses will cease to run for the last eight days of the school year if no action is taken to prevent the shortage of funds for buses. Plus, there is a projected $48,000 deficit on the fuel index. Each day students attend that was set aside

for inclement weather also adds to that fund shortage. Renewing of bus contracts and the legal way to address those was also discussed. “Most of this $48,000 is in the eight days that was cited in one of the original amendments of the budget cuts,” said Holt. “That has never been addressed since the board voted to cut those days to balance the budget.” According to school board attorney Mary Ann Stackhouse, there is a discrepancy in the board policy regarding bus contracts, and that will need to be revised. The Director of Schools may

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Chamber funds From page A-1 ter than the Chamber? I’ve looked at the work they’ve done and the advertising, and it looks like first-class work to me.” The Sheriff/Jail Committee held their second meeting Feb. 6. Members brought a recommendation from that meeting to the commission that $9,500 be appropriated from the drug fund to equip six vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Sharp has been named Fleet Manager for the department. “We will be equipping eight vehicles,” said Sharp. “We are waiting on the sheriff to make a decision on the type of striping he wants on these vehicles, and then they will be ready.” Committee chair J.M. Bailey did not bring the request through the Budget and Finance Committee first, and this made a few commissioners unhappy. The Commission did vote to approve the funds rather than bring the matter before the Finance Committee next month since the vehicles have already been insured and are waiting to get on the road. The Sheriff/Jail Committee was appointed by Mayor Williams last October and began meeting this year. Members of the committee are Bailey, Doyle Welch, Chris Upton, Wayne Roach, Jonathan Goforth, Sheila Buckner and Gary England. The county continues to look at insurance plans for the highway department and three comparison cost analysis were presented to the commission. Any of the three has potential to save the county thousands of dollars in insurance costs. According to Supervisor Clayton Helms, the Highway Department had received a

request from residents on Marine Lane to begin servicing their road again. The road was renamed by 911 more than 20 years ago, and the county dropped service since the new name was not on the county road list. The commission voted not to begin servicing the road again as there was too much controversy among commissioners, and many other gravel roads in the county sit unattended as well. The county road list was approved to remain the same as last year. Road signs were also discussed, and Williams is looking into the cost of replacing metal signs with plastic since the aluminum signs are con-

Plainview Zoning Commission to meet The Plainview Zoning Commission will have a special called meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, to discuss a request for a variance to construct a carport at 109 Scenic View Drive in Plainview. The public is invited to attend.

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An Eagle who soars from two brain surgeries, surgeries which almost took his life and much of his muscle control, forcing him to relearn how to sit up by himself and how to walk. He went through four months of therapy, defeated bilateral pneumonia during that time and dealt with numerous chest tubes, all when he was 12 and 13 years old. He has had some additional health problems since then but has continued to improve physically. These days, Caleb is moving on with his life just Cindy like his peers. Taylor “I like computers and computer drafting,” said Caleb. “I have also applied for a position as assistant scout“Caleb is a shining ex- master with my troop.” ample of the wonderful Caleb has been with Troup characteristics associated 401 since it was founded. He with Boy Scouts,” said was in 3rd grade at the time. Faulk. “There are many Caleb is a junior at Union attributes and skills asso- County High School but is ciated with achieving the already making plans for his rank of Eagle Scout, and I future, which includes a posam very proud to sponsor a sible career in technology. proclamation honoring Caleb’s achievements.” Caleb was also honored Feb. 17 at the 2012 Distinguished Citizen Dinner, along with Sen. Bob Corker. The dinner was attended by many Friends of Scouting, including Phil Fulmer. Caleb is the son of John and Rhonda Branum and is a member of Boy Scout Troop 401, where he has earned 39 merit badges. One of his public service activities included develop- Governors Scholarship Award ment of the Nakisha Wil- recipient Jason Earley Photo liams Memorial Butterfly submitted Garden at Horace Maynard Middle School. ■ Earley awarded Caleb has overcome nuscholarship merous obstacles to reach Local vocalist Jason Earthis point, including spending a year recuperating ley was recently accepted to Union County residents continue to make history. Union County Eagle Scout Caleb Branum was recently honored with a state Senate proclamation congratulating him for obtaining that rank in the Boy Scouts of America. The proclamation was sponsored by state Sen. Mike Faulk and signed by Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey.

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Governor’s School for vocals and has been awarded a $2,800 scholarship to attend the one-month program at MTSU this June. More than 1,000 applications were received, and Earley was chosen to attend the program along with only 230 others. Earley will be studying music alongside other students and will receive instruction from artists, masters, teachers and internationally known performers. The Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts is a four-week residency summer program for gifted high school students and was founded by Gov. Lamar Alexander in 1984. In 2005, Gov. Phil Bredesen mandated that all participating students be awarded three hours of college credit for their attendance. Since its beginning, more than 7,000 gifted students have attended the school. Students who attended have later been accepted at some of the most prestigious universities and conservatories in the nation. “I am excited to go and see what comes out of this,” said Earley. “Being a bass vocalist at my age is kind of rare.” Earley also auditioned

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Medicare help for seniors 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.

Community services ■ Cedar Ford Baptist Church in Luttrell will serve fried chicken for the monthly soup kitchen

Brad Davis of First Century Bank discusses the issues with Sandra Edmondson, field representative for U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann. how government is affecting them. Feb. 10 brought residents to the first floor courtroom to talk with Edmondson for the hour. “This is for residents who prefer a more one-on-one type meeting,” said Edmondson. “I hope to make it easy for the constituents to have an environment where we can talk to each other and I can relay messages back to Washington.” Edmondson takes her findings back to Fleischmann, and they research any questions and bring information back to the constituents. “This is a bridge between our voters, Chuck and Washington,” said Edmondson. “It helps to let people know ■ Edmondson holds I’m here.” With redistricting Fleistown hall chmann will be picking up Sandra Edmondson, field new counties if re-elected, representative for U.S. Rep. but Union County will stay Chuck Fleischmann, holds in his district. a small town meeting each month for residents who ■ UCBPA meets have issues or questions The Union County Busiregarding the county and ness and Professional Aswith Actors, Models and Talent for Christ last year in Orlando. “It was great to be around different people with the same passion I have for performing and entertaining,” said Earley. “I’m staying in the gospel realm but branching out into crossover type songs.” In addition to being a singer, songwriter and gifted artist, Earley is dedicated to his studies and has a GPA of 3.998. He writes his own music and lyrics, released his first CD in 2010 and his latest is almost ready to hit the shelves. “I’m excited to see where God leads and what the next step will be,” said Earley.

5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Everyone is welcome, and the meal is free. Info: Jennifer, 274-9538. ■ Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, is enrolling children 11 months through Pre-K for Parent’s Day Out. The program has small classroom sizes. Info:

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Music services ■ Texas Valley Baptist Church, 7100 Texas Valley Road, will have a singing at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. All are welcome.

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Horace Maynard girls win district By Cindy Taylor Congratulations are in order for the Horace Maynard Middle School girls basketball team and coaches Gary Chandler, Josh Orrick and Chelsea Chandler. The team is the first girls basketball team in the school’s history to win a district championship. After a 2010-2011 season with only two wins, the team improved this year to a hold a winning school record of 20-4. After a winning season which hailed them as regu-

lar season district champs, the team traveled to Jefferson Middle School where they won the first game of the Area 2 AAA district tournament 26-24 against Jefferson. “This was a low-scoring defensive game and points were hard to come by,” said coach Gary Chandler. Madison Brantley was named MVP of the district tournament, and Briley Buckner was picked for the All-Tournament Team. Desirae Wilson was a defensive star for Horace May-

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nard in the championship game, holding Jefferson’s star player to only five points. Others who made a winning contribution to the championship game were Sabrina Boggs and Sierra Clabough. The team advanced to the East Tennessee sectional tournament in Sevierville where they were defeated 49-40 by Johnson City Science Hill. Even so, the team had a historic The Horace Maynard Middle School girls basketball team won the district championship. Team season and represented members are: Halle Headrick, Sabrina Boggs, Sierra Clabough, Taylor Monroe, Briley Buckner, Union County well. Desirae Wilson, Madison Brantley, Sierra Womble and Breanna Dunsmore. Photo by C. Taylor

ways held in confidence. According to Nicole Foster* who gave an interview in last week’s Shopper-News, there are many things parents should look for if they suspect their child is using drugs – or even if they don’t. “My attitude completely changed,” said Foster. “I never wanted to be home so I wouldn’t have to worry about hiding my problem. I was always out with friends my parents didn’t like, and I lost weight really fast.” Foster said that she lied repeatedly to get money from her parents so she could buy drugs. She would ask for money for gas, lunch or school fees. Once she began selling drugs, she made her own money. Her suppliers would often give her drugs for free if she would sell for them. Foster says that talking about her problems and her past has been an emotional healing time for her. Even now that she has turned her life around with the help of

This is the final article in a five-part series that has been intended to help residents in Union County and around the area understand what iCARe is all about and how the coalition is helping at-risk youth. In this series we have examined the formation of iCARe, those directly involved, the ease with which our youth can access drugs and alcohol, and one particular life that has been changed thanks to adults who cared. But iCARe hasn’t put all this information out there just to sit back and never think about it again. The coalition does have an agenda for the future. The Union County Sheriff’s Department, along with

Administrative Sergeant and Public Relations Representative Mike Butcher, is working alongside iCARe in their efforts to rid Union County of drugs, drug dealers and underage drinking. According to Butcher, 80 to 85 percent of burglaries and thefts are drug related. “The Sheriff’s Department is proud to be a part of iCARe Coalition,” said Butcher. “We’re here to offer help and positive support to the youth of our county. When a group of people unite to combat the problem of drugs and underage drinking, it is a clear sign we care about our community.” The Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate any leads that come their way, and these are al-

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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: ■ 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.

people who care, she says it is still difficult to trust an adult. ICARe and Greg Schmid have helped her with that. “You see these kids, but you really need to ‘see’ these kids,” said Schmid. “We need to start helping them by loving them unconditionally.” “Now I have hope,” said Foster. “Before I didn’t even know what that was. There is quite a bit of hope now.” One of iCARe’s goals is to stop social hosting. This is a term used when an adult knowingly allows or fails to stop a minor from drinking or possessing alcohol in the adult’s home. This is an offence under Tennessee law and a Class A misdemeanor which comes with penalties of up to 11 months jail time and fines of up to $2,500. The coalition, with the help of youth in Union County, is also placing labels on tobacco and alcohol products at local retail-

ers that state the products are not for use by those who are underage. This is an effort to remind sellers and purchasers about the law and the dangers. State lawmakers realize the importance of combating drug use and are passing more and more legislation to get drugs off the streets and away from our youth. According to state Sen. Mike Faulk, new data collected by the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) reveals impressive results for Tennessee in blocking unlawful sales of pseudoephedrine (PSE) at the sales counter. Sponsors of the “I Hate Meth” law are touting the results as proof Tennessee is making progress in the fight against meth with legislation passed by the General Assembly last year. NPLEx uses real-time, stop-sale technology to block PSE sales. NPLEx has only been implemented in Tennessee for one month, but the electronic system has

successfully blocked the sale of more than 4,993 illegal boxes of PSE, keeping more than 13,000 grams off of Tennessee streets. One of the most important items on the iCARe agenda is forming a Parent Networking Group to provide education to parents and assistance to troubled and addicted youth in the county. ICARe Coordinator Lanelle Mulkey hopes to draw parents to the group during freshman orientation Feb. 27 at Union County High School. All parents are encouraged to attend and consider becoming a part of this group. Apathy is no longer an option. ICARe Union County meets at 11:30 a.m. each fourth Thursday in the Revival Vision Church multipurpose facility at 145 Durham Drive in Maynardville. The public is encouraged to attend. *Name has been changed for identity protection.

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Union County High School agriculture class members had no problem grabbing a knife to help Earl Bull scrape the hair off the hog. Earl Bull (left) instructs students Nathan Civay, Nicole Bailey and Chris Elliott in the proper way to remove the hair from the hog while other class members watched. Teacher John Fugate (right) also showed the class where different cuts of meat are located on the hog. Photo by C. Taylor

Ag class lives high on the hog By Cindy Taylor When does a Bull kill a hog? According to Earl Bull, not until temperatures drop into the 20s for two or three days in a row. While most of us have been enjoying the spring-like temperatures and sunny weather that have prevailed in Tennessee this winter, Bull has

“I don’t know why there isn’t a real pink microphone,” said Milah. “You need to be thankful every single day when Dixie Howard, Tyson Coppock and Milah Shoffner spoke at the Paulette School American Heart you wake up that your heart Association fundraiser. Photo by C. Taylor is healthy,” said Shoffner. “There are many children who are fighting for their lives every day.” Other speakers were 8-year-old Dixie HowNicole Shoffner explained heart and had open heart ard and 15-year-old Tyson By Cindy Taylor Paulette Elementary the details of the fundraiser surgery. Surgeons were able Coppock. Howard had open heart kicked off its fundraiser for and went over possible priz- to repair the hole and Milah the American Heart Asso- es. This is an effort close to is healthy today. She was surgery last year due to a ciation on Feb. 10 with a pep Shoffner’s “heart” since her present but was too shy to heart murmur and brought 4-year-old daughter, Milah, speak and not happy about her heart pillow to show the rally and jump ropes. School Life Coordinator was born with a hole in her the color of the microphone. students. The surgery was

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been biding his time. “You can’t kill a hog until the weather gets cold enough,” said Bull. “We’ve waited all winter, because if it’s too warm your meat will sour.” As soon as those temps got here, John Fugate and his agriculture class from Union County High School

successful and Dixie is doing well today. “I had to have surgery last April and then I had to hold this pillow when I coughed or sneezed,” said Dixie. “I had to be cut so the doctors could get to my heart.” “I had surgery at 2 days old due to a clogged pulmonary valve,” said Coppock. “I now have a healthy heart, but I still have to see a cardiologist every five years. I have to stay away from energy drinks, but they are bad for anyone. My family and friends helped me, and I have learned to live life to

made the trek to the Bull farm to learn what it takes to kill and dress a hog. They not only learned, they jumped right in to help. “I wanted them to learn and experience this process,” said Fugate. “It isn’t often we can go out in the field and see this anymore.”

the fullest and I never take any day for granted.” Coppock told the students that his heart condition had not stopped him from achieving any of his goals. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and the No. 1 killer of women. Paulette has set a goal of $2,000, so if a Paulette student knocks on your door, consider a generous gift to The American Heart Association in honor or memory of someone you know with heart disease.

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

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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.

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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, February 11, 2012, February 18, 2012, February 25, 2012

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Union County High School Athlete of the Week Seth Norris By Cindy Taylor Basketball season may be winding down, but Seth Norris and the Union County H i g h School basketball team have come a long way Seth Norris since their first game and are still going strong. Norris is a junior this year, and, according to coach Shane Brown, has shown great improvement since the beginning of the season. “Seth has really got-

One hundred days and counting Students and teachers at Luttrell Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up as though they were 100 years old. Pictured getting into the old-timer spirit are: (front) students Lydia Herrmann, Sarah Herrmann, Kayla Faulkner, Kelsey Kitts; (back) faculty and staff members Lora Graves, Sabrina Taylor, principal Sonja Saylor, Glenda Phillips, Stacy Smith, Lisa Smith and April Donaldson. Students also enjoyed special 100-themed snacks and exercises. Photo by C. Taylor

ten better every game and is still improving,” said Brown. “He’s shooting better and is our second leading scorer. He’s one of our top kids out of a lot of good kids and that reflects well on his parents.” Norris is a Union County native and has played basketball since elementary school, on into middle school and now with the Patriots. “We had a rough start but we’ve gotten better,” said Norris. “I like soccer too but I think I’m better at basketball and hope to play at the next level.” At this time the team has two more regular season games and they hope to keep going in the playoffs.

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. 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.

Spreading the love Union County High School Spanish Club members Jacqueline Graves and Laura Smith help to prepare the Valentines for next-day delivery. The club sold the Valentine greetings to raise money for their upcoming trip to Europe.

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8 • FEBRUARY 18, 2012 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS

IGA 2 Liter

IGA Chunk Light

XTRA 2X

TUNA

DDETERGENT ETEERRGENT

In Water-5 Oz.

Breeze & Spring Sunshine 75 Oz.

PURINA

SOFT DOG CHOW DRINKS

IGA

TOWELS

BATH TISSUE

68 2

MORNING FRESH FARMS

78 7

¢ $ 98 $ 20 Lb.

IGA

BANQUET FAMILY SIZE

98 $

ANGEL FOOD

COOKIES ‘N CREAM

CAKE

ICE CREAM CINNAMON FROZEN SANDWICHES ROLLS DINNERS 12 Count

MAXWELL HOUSE

TOASTER PASTRIES

COFFEE 11 Oz. Asst. Varieties

12/24 Pk Dbl Roll

6 Roll/2 Ply

¢ $

IGA

98 $ 28

Asst. Varieties. 11 Oz.

BETTER VALU

IGA

COOKIES VANILLA WAFERS

14 Oz.

CHILI BEANS 15 Oz.

Asst. Varieties 11.5-13 Oz. Asst. Varieties

500 Oz. Oz. z.

$ 98 $ 3/ 5 1

Asst. Varieties

IGA

$ 98

MANWICH CEREAL

PEANUT BUTTER

Asst. Varieties

IGA Salt 26 Oz IGA Gelatin 3 Oz Hy Top Pizza Crust Mix 6.5 Oz Hy Top Cornbread Mix 6.5 Oz

40 Oz.

98 $ 38 $ AAsst. As sst st.t

Flavors Flavors

98¢

15.50-18 Oz.

IGA

1 68

38¢

KELLOGG’S

HUNT’S

$ 28 12 Oz. Bag

$ 28

$ 98

Morning Fresh Farms Biscuits 6.5 Oz Hy Top Tomato Sauce 8 Oz Morning Fresh Farms Yogurt Hy Top Pancake & Wafﬂe Mix 5.5 Oz

for

IGA Steak eak a Fries 28 OOz IGA Curly Fries 32 Oz IGA Tater Tots 32 Oz

IGA

OATS

IGA 29 Oz.

KETCHUP TOMATO SAUCE

Old Fashion & Quick Oats 18 Oz.

Up Side Down 20 Oz.

IGA

CLOSE-UP

TOMATOES TOOTHPASTE Diced or Whole

MARUCHAN

NOODLES

Red ed Gel & Whitening S Sparkle - 6 Oz.

Assorted Varieties 18 Oz.

BANQUET

FROZEN DINNERS Assorted Varieties 7-10 Oz.

TOTINO’S

Peeled 29 Oz.

48 Oz. SUNNY-D

MORNING FRESH FARMS

ORANGE DRINK

BISCUITS Buttermilk & Butter FFlake 10 cnt. IGA

IGA

FROZEN PIZZA Assorted Varieties 9.8-10.90 Oz.

DINNER ROLLS

WHIPPED TOPPING

Light & Reg. 8 Oz.

16 Oz.

MEAT DEPARTMENT NY STRIPS HOSTESS Cottage Pride Assorted PORK Jimmy Dean $ 98 BACON CHOPS HAMS 12 Oz. SAUSAGE Lb.

Sirloin Tip

$ Whole Boneless

ROAST

Lb.

Jumbo Chicken

Lb.

PORK LOIN

DRUMSTICKS & THIGHS S ¢ Lb.

5/$5

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

GOOD MON., JANUARY 20 THRU SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

3 Lb.

COUNTRY PRIDE Chicken Nuggets Chicken Patties Chicken Tenders or Popcorn Chicken

JOHN MORRELL HOT DOGS 12 Oz.

26 Oz. Each

US ON

per bag

Armour

FUN KITS 11-12.20 20 Oz. Ozz.

CABBAGE

38¢

Lb.

FOR EXTRA WEEKLY COUPONS!

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1 Lb.