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VOL. 7 NO. 10
March 10, 2012
IN THIS ISSUE
‘Lolly-Madonna’ Don’t know if you know it or not, but the movies came to Maynardville in the summer of ’72. Yes, MGM shot a motion picture in Union County, bringing along such heavyweights as Rod Steiger and Robert Ryan and up-andcomers Jeff Bridges, Randy Quaid and Gary Busey.
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See Jake’s story on page 3
Layers of a lifetime Walk with me back to a time when a fire blazed at the hearth on a cold winter’s day. Grandmothers, mothers and daughters gathered around a wooden frame usually made from rough-hewn tree limbs. The frame was suspended from the ceiling and dropped down close to the fire for warmth. Tied to the frame was the latest creation the group had sewn together using leftover pieces of cloth, scraps cut from wornout clothing and sometimes empty seed bags. Calloused but nimble hands wove thread from top to bottom and back again to join the layers containing a quilt top, batting and a backing. Those sitting across and beside each other talked about life, which was often hard, their dreams and their wishes.
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Students Micalea Skivinski and Conner Chesney raised the most money for the American Heart Association Fundraiser at Paulette Elementary School. They each raised $300. Photo by C. Taylor
Hearts
that matter By Cindy Taylor
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Paulette Elementary School teacher Nicole Shoffner initiated an awakening that is generally unheard of in a small community, and the end result has everyone talking. When Paulette Elementary School decided to hold a fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association, they weren’t sure if $2,000 was a realistic goal, but when all was said and done more than $4,000 was raised, and money is still coming in. “There are no words,” said Shoffner, who has a hard time holding back the tears when she talks about how hard the students worked. “These kids had a heart for this. I never expected this amount.” The top two student fund raisers were rewarded by being allowed to throw a pie in the faces of principal
It’s a Thing! Luttrell Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2 with a student dress up day and by inviting community leaders to read to students. Students and staff arrived in the attire of their favorite Dr. Seuss character ready to take on the day.
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See Cindy’s story on page 6
Lest we forget In cooperation with other historical societies in Tennessee, the East Tennessee Historical Society is undertaking a project of surveying tombstones and burial places of Tennessee Civil War soldiers.
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By Cindy Taylor Union County is fortunate to have several volunteer fire departments with members who are devoted to saving lives and property. But Northeast Union Volunteer Fire Departement Squad 33 members are family, literally. And they love what they do as volunteer firefighters. Chief Gordon Sartain saw the need for a fire department in a section of Union County that was challenging to cover and started Northeast Union in 2005. “I love doing this,” said Sartain, who was a volunteer firefighter in Union
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Jason Bailey and instructional facilitator Missy Fugate. “Compassion for others is not found in our students’ textbooks; however, the students at Paulette have learned the true meaning of care and compassion by working very hard to raise money to help others,” said Fugate. “Without a doubt, this event has been one of the most uplifting moments for me this school year.” There was also rope jumping, hula-hooping and dancing for three days for all students who gave $5 or more. The final day of the fundraiser, Bailey dressed as country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and performed “Achy Breaky Heart” for the entire school, and Shoffner streaked her hair bright red. Both had promised to do so if they met their goal of $2,000.
Jason Bailey and Missy Fugate took pies in the face from the two students who raise the most money for the American Heart Association. Photo submitted “As a teacher, I sometimes see things that make me wonder what this world is coming to,” said Shoffner. “Then you see kids coming in here bringing their piggy banks and their bike money that they’ve been saving. It’s from them, not their parents. And they come and tell me the people they are jumping for. God is still in this community, and this event has blessed me in so many ways. These kids may not realize what they’ve done right now but they will.”
The American Heart Association gave the school a $200 gift certificate for their donation, but the students chose to return that money and add it to the final total to equal $4,240.67. Much of the money was raised just in the last week. “There is a renewed sense of community in this area since the school opened,” said Bailey. “This event shows that we have established a bond and a common goal with the Paulette community.”
Life interrupted, lives saved
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Paulette principal Jason Bailey dressed and sang as Billy Ray Cyrus, and teacher Nicole Shoffner dyed her hair bright red to reward students for raising more than $4,000 for the American Heart Association. Photo submitted
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A few of the members of the Northeast Union Volunteer Fire Department are (front) Lt. Matt Suddath, Damian Nicely; (back) Justin Suddath, Captain and EMT Mandi Suddath, Chief Gordon Sartain and Assistant Chief Chuck Nicely. Photo by C. Taylor volunteers. Even his wife, Those members who are other like family,” said Dotty, and 8-year-old not related have become Sartain. “When you’re out grandson, Justin, take part like family. To page A-2 in serving the community. “You have to treat each
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