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VOL. 7 NO. 10
March 10, 2012
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‘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
See Down-home Update on page 4
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 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.”
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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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Business of the week Union County Chamber of Commerce
Neva Kitts and Julie Graham of the Union County Chamber of Commerce stuff envelopes with information requested by future tourists to the county.
By Cindy Taylor The Union County Chamber of Commerce has accomplished much since the beginning of 2011, and a lot of the focus has been on tourism and bringing revenue to the county. A hotel/motel tax was established thanks in part to the Chamber, and the board works constantly to bring new ideas to the community. The Down in Union County Strategic Workshop held at the Sharps Chapel Senior Center last year brought experts from the state to talk about growth and how to achieve goals.
Another idea that branched into a great way to reach tourists was placing brochures about Union County in the Tennessee Welcome Centers and placing an ad in The Tennessee Tourism Guide. Almost 3,000 leads were generated in 2011 due to this first-ever form of advertising for the county. The Chamber is located in the Historic Maynardville Bank Building in the heart of the city. Julie Graham is the Chamber president, and Neva Kitts was recently brought on board by AmeriCorps to help staff
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the office and assist with projects until the end of the year, and to stuff envelopes with information requested by more than 300 people just last week. “Union County has finally been able to advertise and promote tourism in an
effective manner in the past year,” said Graham. “We’re very excited that we are close to choosing a location for our first Civil War Trail Marker.” Graham hopes to have the marker in place in time for the 150th anniversary
of the Civil War next year. The board has approved a strategic plan for the year and is placing a strong emphasis on attracting retail businesses. Graham and Kitts are excited about the past year and are looking forward to all
that is coming in 2012-2013. The Union County Chamber was organized in 2003 as a project by Leadership Union County. The Chamber board is comprised of 15 elected members and four ex-officio members who meet monthly. Info: 992-2811.
Slipped disc Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC Discussions of back pain will generally get around to talk of discs, the cushions between the two dozen individual bones, each called a vertebra, that make up the spine. And the term “slipped disc” is a common one. The term is used to describe a disc that is either ruptured or herniated. It can be a very painful condition and can make it feel like a disc has ‘slipped’ out of position. The disc consists of a core of gel-like substance called nucleus pulpous, protected by a tough outer material called the annulus fibrosis. An injury or regular wear can tear the exterior and let the nucleus pulpous leak out, a condition called herniation. If the nucleus pushes against a weakened but not torn annulus, the condition is called a bulging disc. Sciatica pain is but one example of a problem that can be caused by a deteriorated disc. As with other causes of back pain, it is often incorrectly assumed that surgery is the only recourse. The pain from the vast majority of disc injuries can be eliminated or substantially eased with chiropractic treatment. Steps as simple as applying ice to reduce pain and inflammation can help. Or the chiropractor might recommend flexing therapy to improve mobility and spinal adjustments to restore joint mobility. Talk with your chiropractor about ways to keep your discs and your back healthy. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
Artists needed for Art in the Park Artists and vendors are invited to stage booths at the 2012 Art in the Park festival to be held April 21 at Paulette Elementary School. The theme for this year is “The Cradle Rocks,” and the event will feature Ronnie Miller with his Tribute to Elvis. All art will be indoors unless the artist chooses to be outdoors. Booth fees are $15, and charitable organizations may set up for free. Info: Julie Graham, unioncochamber@bellsouth.net or 992-2811.
Adult Day Services hires director Kathy Chesney of Adult Day Services has hired new director Stacy Johnson. Johnson joined the staff March 5. She has been a Certified Nursing Assistant for six years and is a licensed hairdresser. Johnson has a heart for the elderly and those recovering from illness. She spent her years as a CNA working in nursing homes. Info: 566-3289. Photo by C. Taylor
Anti-drug meeting at Walnut Grove The next Union County prayer meeting to fight drugs and alcohol will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church. All pastors and concerned citizens are invited to attend. The meeting is nondenominational.
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.
Printer cartridge recycling at the library Maynardville Public Library encourages everyone to bring their old printer cartridges to be recycled. The library receives up to $4 for each cartridge. Place old cartridges in a plastic sandwich bag and leave it in the collection bin just inside the library. Large laser cartridges are not accepted. Funds raised will support the Summer Reading program. Info: 992-7106.
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New South boosts high school sports New South Credit Union branch manager Tammy Hobock presents a check for $500 to Union County High School athletic director Shane Brown. The check represents matching funds from the “Shoot to Win” program, now in its third year. New South gives prizes to those who make shots at halftime during basketball games and matches the winnings in a donation to the school. Since only $175 was won this year, New South CEO Richard Shulz decided to donate $500 total. Photo by C. Taylor
Lives saved From page A-1 there helping other people, you still have to keep the best interests of your fellow firefighters in mind. If we don’t operate as a tight group then it doesn’t work.” The department is made up of more than 17 volunteers, and 19-year-old Damian Nicely is one of the youngest who is certified. He could be known as the Incredible Hulk of the department. Suddath says she has seen him actually rip a car door off the frame when there was no other way to get to a victim quickly. Chuck Nicely started out as a board member but then got bit by the bug. “I plan to do this until I can’t do it anymore,” said Nicely, whose son Damian got involved when he was only 12. “This is the little engine that could,” said Sartain. “We were told many times that we wouldn’t be able to start this and keep it going.” But the doubters were wrong. The department took six months to get off the ground and get certified, then got a call within two hours of the official beginning of the service. They’ve been going strong ever since.
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“It can be terrifying not knowing what calls may come, but it can be a challenge too,” said Mandi Suddath. “Our lives get interrupted a lot. I have left birthday parties, Christmas, you name it. Mom used to get a little upset when Dad was the one who had to go, but now we all leave when a call comes in and she is 100 percent behind us.” According to Matt Suddath, there are three basics to being a volunteer firefighter: adapt, overcome and improvise. And you have to be fit. According to Suddath, equipment alone can weigh 80 pounds. Add the weight of carrying someone out of a burning building and you could be talking 180 pounds plus. The department averages 250 to 280 calls each year with drugs and alcohol playing a huge part in many of those; and things don’t always end well. “You just know you’ve got to get through it,” said Sartain. “Sometimes you walk away after and fall apart. You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t. But I can drive down this section of Maynardville Highway and count at least six houses where people are still living because we were able to help in some way. When we started it was hard to get community support, but now they are behind us.” Northeast Union Volunteer Fire Department has two roadblocks per year to raise money for operations and receives some funds from the county. It is a volunteer group, and no one receives pay for their time. Squad 33 also covers the whole county when needed. They saw a need, and they continue to give their time to fill it. The surrounding community can rest a bit easier knowing this group is on call.
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‘Lolly-Madonna’ screened downtown Where have you gone, Cathy Watts? By Jake Mabe 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. The film was called “Lolly-Madonna XXX” (aka “The Lolly-Madonna War”) and if you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone. It died a quick death at the box office in 1973.
Some theaters even refused to show it, confused that the XXX (the symbol for kisses on a letter or postcard, i.e. Xs and Os) meant it was an adult film. My buddy Bradley Reeves showed a 16mm print of the film March 2 at the East Tennessee History Center. The print had faded a bit, but it was so good to see it on film, rather than on some digital device. Yep, I still like to hear that whirl of a projector in a darkened theater. Call me crazy. Many Union and Knox county residents braved the thunderstorm to see the lost classic. Union
County historian and Shopper-News columnist Bonnie Peters offered a few tidbits before the screening. Halls guy Bill Rose says part of the film was shot on his dad’s farm. In the infamous “hog burning” scene, the real hogs may or may not have been given moonshine to calm them down. The majority of the film was shot on Buckner Road in and near a house now owned and restored by Greg and Jennifer Garren. Based on an early and out-of-print novel by Sue Grafton (copies go for as high as $1,500 online), the story is basically a family
‘Spring cleaning’ around the corner Spring brings thoughts of indoor cleaning and outdoor planting, and folks in Union County are getting serious about combining the half of the first one with half of the last and doing spring cleaning outdoors on Maynardville Highway.
Cindy Taylor
It’s time for The Great American Clean-Up, and Keep Union County Beautiful is teaming up with residents, officials and volunteers from all over Union County to get Maynardville Highway presentable from one end to the other before tourist season officially begins. “We need all the help we can get from volunteers,” said Litter Officer Mike Hale. “We’ll be going county line to county line on the highway.” Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at Wilson Park and will pick up litter until noon. Hale says that for those who are busy this weekend there will be two more opportunities in April and May. ■
Call to performers
The Union County Art in the Park committee is sending out a call to performers and dance partners to join in their 2012 1950s themed “The Cradle Rocks!” festival. Participants are encouraged but not required to wear 1950’s costumes. The featured artist will be nationally acclaimed vocalist Ronnie Miller performing his “Tribute to Elvis.” Miller
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Union County historian and Shopper-News columnist Bonnie Peters speaks before the screening of “Lolly-Madonna XXX” at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown Knoxville. Photo by Jake Mabe For a future list of upcoming movies in the “From the Vaults” First Friday film series, visit www.knoxlib.org.
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have had this event in our county,” said Graves. “Last year our church traveled to Knoxville to participate and it was a great experience.” ICARe-Union County and Drug-Free UC will have
PlanET meetings continue
The PlanET meetings continue with March meetings in Union County at the Luttrell Community Center and at Adult Day Services. Residents are attending the meetings to discuss needs in their county and community as well as reasons they love living there. “I was so impressed with the depth of knowledge and commitment to the community of these individuals,” said Union County Chamber of Commerce president Julie Graham. “They recognize the obstacles that must be faced to advance opportunities for the communities and there was an overall willingness of the group to engage in open dialogue about the issues.” Topics covered included job creation, education and infrastructure needs. For the PlanET project the initial data collection for Phase 1 will wrap up at the end of March. People can still participate by going to www. planeasttn.org, where forum results can be viewed. The second round of public fo-
actress in the film who appears in flashback as Jeff Bridges’s wife. (I hope I have the spelling of her name correct.) Best I can tell, she graduated from Knoxville Central High School in the early 1970s and may or may not have been a cheerleader at the University of Tennessee. Cathy, if you’re out there, or if someone knows her whereabouts, drop me a note at JakeMabe1@aol. com or call 922-4136. You were the real star of this film, Cathy. I’d love to chat with you. We had a great time in spite of the thunderstorm, Brad did a great job as always, and it was good to see a forgotten slice of East Tennessee cinema where it belongs: back on the big screen.
Neva Kitts from the Union County Chamber of Commerce talks with resident Vera Smallridge about what makes living in Union County great during a PlanET meeting.
will also act as judge for a “Young Elvis” competition. Featured this year will be a Sock Hop Dance-Off for all ages and a “Young Elvis” impersonator contest for ages up to 18. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner of each competition. To sign up for either of these competitions, contact Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ gmail.com. Registration is required for the dance and the Elvis contest. The event is planned for April 21 at Paulette Elementary School and will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. ■
feud gone horribly awry, a cross between “Deliverance” and the Hatfields and McCoys. I first saw a television copy several years ago. It has never been officially released on home video or DVD. Don’t know why, but I found myself enjoying it more this time around. Don’t get me wrong. This isn’t “Gone with the Wind.” It isn’t even “Gidget.” But, it’s a dark, Southern Gothic saga, vaguely Faulknerian in theme, something that could have been quite good, given a better script and more competent direction. I did a series of stories on the film for the Shopper-News in 2007. One mystery we’ve yet to solve is the whereabouts of Cathy Watts, an unbilled
Keep Union County Beautiful director and Litter Officer Mike Hale puts the finishing touches on the sign for the Great American Clean-Up. rums are scheduled for April 28 at Union County High School, time TBA. These forums are open to everyone. ■
Drug-Free Union County still at work
Jared Graves and iCAReUnion County have announced a National Day of Prayer celebration. “We are planning to make a push to the churches similar to the Drug-Free UC Prayer March and hope to have a huge turnout,” said Graves. “A community choir is being formed and we will have dates for practice a little later.” The celebration will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Horace Maynard Middle School, and will probably last an hour. Those attending will be pray-
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The 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 roughhewn 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 worn-out 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. This vision may be too difficult for most of us to imagine, and it may not have even been true in the early days of quilting, but for Edith Kitts it was a way of life that lives on in her memory and continues to flow from her fingers. Her mother and grandmother taught her to quilt when she was a teenager. “Most of the quilting was done in winter,” said Kitts. “Summer was just too busy with gardening and can-
DOWN-home UPdate ning. When Daddy went to the field, we went to the field. We made enough quilts in the winter to get us through each year, and we never had more than we needed.” Kitts grew up in Union County, the daughter of Harley and Christina Raley, and was the oldest of 11 children. She is still recovering from knee replacement surgery, but it doesn’t seem to have slowed her down at all. Kitts continues to quilt daily at a frame made for her by her husband, Gray Kitts. It sits in her front room overlooking a view of the mountains of Union County. Kitts and her husband were married for 55 years before he passed away more than 20 years ago, and the frame is a daily reminder of their years together. She always has a quilt on the frame, and all the sewing is done by hand. When Kitts was growing up her family grew cotton used in making their clothes
and for the quilts. They also sheered their own sheep to make the batting that went inside the quilts. “We’d pick the seeds out of the cotton in the wintertime,” said Kitts. “Quilts were the way we kept warm. I never liked cutting out the pieces for the quilts. My favorite part is the quilting. That’s how I relax.” Kitts also crochets but prefers making quilts. She has made quilts to give away to family and friends, but she also quilts and does finish work for other people who already have the tops and just need them quilted. Kitts and her husband had five children, three of whom are still living. She has eight grandchildren, and she has made a quilt for each of them. Some of the quilts made by her mother are still in the family. Kitts meets once a month with a group of homemakers known as the Silver Stitches for friendship and good conversation. She will be 90 years old at the end of March, has been blessed with good health but doesn’t really have a secret for a long life. “I tried smoking once, but it made me sick, and I’m glad it did,” said Kitts. “Live a good, clean life and put all your trust in God.”
this massive project. In Union County, the Union County Cemeteries Association is gathering and compiling information on Union County veterans who served in the Civil War. However, if you have information about any Tennessee Civil War veteran, please submit a form for that person so that they can be included in this TALES OF UNION COUNTY | Bonnie Peters documentation. Criteria for inclusion in the project include: In cooperation with oth- Civil War soldiers. any soldier from TennesThe East Tennessee His- see with service in an er historical societies in Tennessee, the East Ten- torical Society is partner- East Tennessee regiment nessee Historical Society ing with individuals and or other regiment; any is undertaking a project of organizations such as the soldier who served from surveying tombstones and Union County Cemeteries Tennessee, whether burburial places of Tennessee Association to accomplish ied in East Tennessee or
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Edith Kitts puts the finishing stitches in a quilt she is making for a friend. Photo by C. Taylor
elsewhere; any Civil War veteran buried in Tennessee; any Civil War veteran recognized under the East Tennessee Historical Society’s “Civil War Families of Tennessee” family heritage program. Suggested sources for finding and identifying these veterans include: grassroots participation, existing count cemetery books and databases, Confederate and Union lineage groups, obituaries and newspapers, 1890 Civil War Veterans Census, diaries and correspondence, national cemeteries lists, death certificates and more. The East Tennessee His-
torical Society plans to list other participating historical and genealogical societies as supporting organizations. The database can be accessed via East Tennessee Historical Society website. Photographs and obituaries are welcomed. Submit your completed forms with any additional documentation to Union County Cemeteries Association, P. O. Box 1315, Maynardville, TN 37807. For forms, contact Bonnie Peters at the phone number or email address listed below. Bonnie Peters is the Union County Historian and the author of many books. Contact Bonnie at bhpeters@esper.com or 687-3842.
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Big Ridge State Park will host the 14th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7. Hunt times are 10 a.m. for children 2 and younger, 10:30 a.m. for 3-4 years old, 1 p.m. for 5-7 years old, and 1:30 p.m. for 8-10 years old. The hunt will have 12,000 eggs filled with toys and candy, and some will contain extra prizes. Each age group has its own grand prize. Prizes include toys, bicycles, food coupons and more. Info: 992-5523.
Poetry contest at library Maynardville Public Library will host a free poetry contest for the Art in the Park event. The contest is open to everyone. Winning poems may be published in local newspapers. Each contestant may enter one poem about art or Earth Day, using any style, 21 lines or fewer. Pick up forms at Maynardville Public Library and return them to the library by Tuesday, April 17. Info: 992-7106.
Rescue Squad to hold bass tournament The Union County Rescue Squad will hold the annual bass tournament on Saturday, April 28, at Brogan’s Free Launch. Entry fee is $50 per boat. Info: Jeff Sharp, 405-2196.
Beekeeping class upcoming Bee Friends in Claiborne County and the Well Being Foundation will host a beekeeping class 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Lunch and door prizes will be provided. Participants will learn beekeeping basics from experts, build a hive from start to finish and look inside a live hive weather permitting. Protection will be provided. Info or to register: Judith, 423-791-4213.
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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • MARCH 10, 2012 • 5 Stop at the Lauricella Room where each football Saturday famous Vols and old linemen gather for fellowship. Considering accomplishments, this is a genuinely modest group. Visitors should be so advised. They might enjoy Vol Network video in the background. Take a walk on Shields-Watkins Field, sown in 1921, nurtured by a wealthy banker, W.S. Shields, and his gracious wife, Alice Watkins Shields. Oh, the games on the grass – played by real men who really cared, heart and soul, whatever it took, everything on the line, be it sweat and spit, contusions and tears. From 1925 to 1933, there were 55 games without a loss. Think about it. This is where, in 1939, Tennessee completed a season without giving up a single point, all shutouts in a streak of 15. Nothing like that has happened since. Other great teams, in the truest definition, graced that field
–1950, 1951, 1956, 1967, 1985, 1989, 1997 and 1998 come to mind. Terrific players ran to and fro, knocking down rivals on their way to All-America honors and the College Hall of Fame. Herman Hickman, Bob Suffridge, Bowden Wyatt, Doug Atkins, Bob Johnson, Steve DeLong, Ed Molinski, John Michels, Steve Kiner, Reggie White, Frank Emanuel and Chip Kell live on. There were others, oh yes, tailbacks who followed blockers: John Majors, Hank Lauricella, George Cafego, Beattie Feathers, Gene McEver ... and still others. This was home to the Swamp Rat, Hacksaw and Curt Watson, where the Artful Dodger scrambled, Larry Seivers made spectacular catches, Bobby Majors returned punts, Tim Priest picked off passes, Al Wilson backed the line with vigor and Travis Henry rushed for several of his 3,078 yards. The Pride of the Southland band was full of pride. Ah yes,
those were the days. The tour should include the Tom Elam press box and John Ward broadcast center. Offer play by play, home and away. “Give him six!” “Touchdown Tennessee!” “Willie Gault is going to run all the way to the state capital!” “Count it down with me … five, four, three, two, one. The national champion is clad in Big Orange. …” Visitors must experience sky boxes. They might buy one or two. The Neyland Stadium tour should pause for pics at the statue, the great bronze likeness of Robert R. Neyland, and perhaps return to the starting point for more and better souvenirs. This is a free plan for preserving memories and promoting the marvelous story that was Tennessee football. Who knows, even in hard times, we might earn enough to afford a historian, maybe even Tom Mattingly.
my grandmother. It is about 14 inches long, about 2 inches thick, made from poplar wood, which I have no doubt he took from a tree on the farm. It doesn’t have handles, just slightly rounded ends, so the cook rolls it across the pastry with the palm of her hands. Even though that rolling pin is CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton not perfectly smooth, it pleases me no end to think of Papa cutting and shaping and sanding it for his wife. She was 12 years his The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; junior, and he adored her, referYou hold my lot. ring to her as “the prettiest girl The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; ever to come out of Union CounI have a goodly heritage. ty,” a beauty who was well and (Psalm 16: 5-6 NRSV) truly named – Belle. Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face; Belle may have been a beauty, Here would I touch and handle things unseen. ... but she was also a farm wife, who (“Here O My Lord, I See Thee,” Horatius Bonar, 1857) worked hard. She washed and ironed and cooked and milked cows and often helped in the love old things: things that ed touch of one particular pair of fields, too. She cooked a farm have a story behind them, hands. hands’ dinner at noon (it wasn’t things worn smooth by the touch For example, I have the rolling lunch if you had worked hard of many hands, or by the repeat- pin that my grandfather made for all morning!), then washed the
dishes while Papa took a short nap, and went back to the fields in the afternoon. My Jordan now has the dough board that Belle used to make bread. It is a large, elongated wooden bowl that an older cousin and I cleaned up years ago, treating the wood with oil until it gleamed softly. Touching its silky smoothness links me with a woman I never knew: Belle died when my mother was just 18. I am pleased that Jordan treasures it. I also have a pair of crystal chalices that my grandparents gave to their church for use in serving the sacrament of Holy Communion. When the church became more modern and did away with the common cup, the pastor gave the chalices back to the family. I understand that even the chalices are just things, and that the legacies of faith and love and strength of character that our
ancestors pass down to us are far more crucial. The connectedness I feel with my grandparents when I hold things their hands touched pales in comparison to the wonder of the sacraments themselves. No matter how one understands the bread and the wine to be the body and the blood of Christ, there is power and healing and sustenance in those simple elements. As the bread is placed in my hand, it is both real and mystical, ancient and new, sustenance and promise. As the chalice is offered, it is blessing and sacrifice, celebration and mortality, joy and sorrow. I am grateful for the real, ordinary, simple elements which the Lord imbued with such meaning. I am grateful that I may “touch and handle things unseen”: Jesus’ body and blood, and his love for us offered in the humble, everyday gifts of field and vineyard.
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ased on the University of Tennessee’s rich tradition, rare appreciation for public relations and endless appetite for money, I, as a graduate and honorary letterman, offer positive suggestions: Now, as we escape the dark ages of football and approach a new dawn, is the time to cash in on the beauty and fame of Neyland Stadium. Open it to fan tours, $7 for adults and $3 for teens. Little people should get a real deal. Call it the beginning of the recruiting process. Route traffic through the gift shop at Gate 20. Sell souvenirs.
Provide something free, maybe one folded page with stadium illustration, historic tidbits and a map. Tour guides could be volunteers, nice people, reliable, courteous and able to communicate in several languages so New Yorkers and even Louisiana visitors could ask questions and understand answers. Clean shoes, please, to enter the spacious Peyton Manning Locker Room where, some day soon, great players will again get dressed and great coaches will recite Neyland maxims with the idea of winning big games.
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WORSHIP NOTES Community services ■ 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: 465-9655 or graveston.org.
Men’s programs ■ Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive in Maynardville, holds a men’s prayer breakfast at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. All are invited to join in praying and fasting for Union County. Info: Jim, 684-8916.
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: ■ 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.
MOMS Club to hold open house The MOMS Club of Maynardville will host an open house at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the Plainview Community Center. Moms and their children are invited to attend and find out about the club’s fun, local, low-cost activities and playgroups. Info: Darlene, 712-4560, or Eden, 687-2469.
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Angela Wood’s kindergarten class at Luttrell Elementary celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday include: (front) Antonio Grasty, Zachary Parks, Eugene Emert, Abigail Lane, Holly Warwick, Aidan Howell, Haley Chandler; (middle row) Kadyn Brogdon, Kaylee Tharp, Haylee Tharp, Landon Ferry; (back) Cathy Buck. Photos submitted
It’s a Thing! By Cindy Taylor 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. Guest readers included Union County Mayor Mike Williams, Interim Director of Schools Marilyn Toppins, Property Asses-
sor Donna Jones, Personal Property Clerk Tammie Carter, County Clerk Pam Ailor, Maynardville Elementary School principal Laura LaRue, counselor Karma McNew, Luttrell Elementary principal Sonja Saylor, and Luttrell Elementary staff members Lynda Ruth, Stacy Smith, Pam Luttrell, Wendy Shoffner and Cathy Buck. Thanks to the RIF program each student received Things 1 through 4 and The Cat in the Hat are portrayed by Lynda Ruth, Pam Luttrell, 2nd grader Dylan Stephens, Cathy a free book of their choice. Buck and Carla Johnson.
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American Legion Post 212, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard and the American Legion Auxiliary will host a St. Patrick’s Day dance 7-10 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at 140 Veteran St. in Maynardville. There will be entertainment and refreshments. No alcohol is allowed on the premises.
Douglas-Cherokee Head Start is accepting applications for children ages 3 to 4 to attend the Head Start preschool program in Union County. Info: 992-8146, 991-4480, or 992-9101 for the Corryton and Luttrell area.
Union County High School will host a prom fashion show at 6 p.m. Friday, March 16, in the school auditorium. The show is open to the public, and the cost is $2 per person. Following the show, there will be a sale of gently used prom dresses. All proceeds will support the 2012 Union County High School prom.
It’s not too soon to talk with your child about alcohol Parents of middle school students should be talking sooner – rather than later – with their children about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use:
SPAY/NEUTER OR EUTHANASIA? How would you control pet over population? National statistics prove that a community-backed low cost spay/neuter program is the most effective way of controlling unwanted and homeless animals. Nationwide, per capita shelter intake and euthanasia have been in a steady decline for the past several decades and research indicates that the main reason for this decline is the increasing incidence of spayed and neutered animals in the pet population. Pet overpopulation is a serious problem in Union County. Cost is one of the primary barriers to spay/neuter programs in many communities. Fortunately for Union County citizens there is a low-cost spay/neuter program available here. We urge you to take advantage of this program. Call today.
Research finds that boys usually try alcohol for the first time at just 11 years old, while the average age for American girls’ first drink is 13. The 2010 Union County Student Survey found that 34.9% of 9th – 12th grade students had used alcohol in the past 30 days. To help your children choose not to drink, set clear, realistic expectations for their behavior. Establish appropriate consequences for breaking rules and consistently enforce them. Following are tips for parents from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: • Monitor alcohol use in your home. • Connect with other parents. • Keep track of your child’s activities. • Develop family rules about teen drinking. • Set a good example. • Encourage healthy alternatives. • Keep the lines of communication open.
ICARe – Union County will provide locks for liquor cabinets for parents and guardians. Please contact Lanelle Mulkey at lmulkey@icareunioncounty.com if you would like a lock.
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Union County High School Athlete of the Week Haven Housewright By Cindy Taylor With the change of seasons comes a change in sports at the high s c h o o l level. Haven Housewright is finishing out her seHousewright nior year with the softball team at Union County High School and possibly her school career as a softball player. “Our main focus this year is winning District,”
said Housewright. “We are looking toward postseason play, and we are really strong as a team this year. I’ve always loved softball but I haven’t decided if I will play at the college level.” Housewright plans to attend Walters State after graduation to study toward a degree in early childhood education. “Our team looks strong this year, returning 90 percent of our starters,” said coach Lance Lay. “Haven is a four-year starter and captain this year and a definite leader. She is a strong hitter, great at center field and is a real team player.”
Paulette spells success Eight students represented their classes in the Paulette Elementary School spelling bee, and 5th grader Becca Hickman won the day and will advance to the countywide spelling. The winning word was “icicle.” Participants included: (front) runner-up Hannah Bruner, Logan Carroll, Raley Tolliver, Brianna Odom; (back) winner Becca Hickman, Destiny Large, Graham Gibbs and Isaac Rayfield. Photo by C. Taylor
Humane Society plans fundraiser The Union County Humane Society will hold the sixth annual fundraiser dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Union County High School. Along with the dinner, the evening’s program will feature an Art and Other silent auction and several other surprises. RSVP by March 18 to Buddy Warwick, 278-3621 or buddy@ warwicrepgroup.com.
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FCCLA competition winners are: (front) Shea England, Rebecca Brown, Ashley Brown; (back) Vanessa Smith, Alanna Phillips, Kristina Foust and Kristy Whitaker. Photo by C. Taylor
First graders in Mary Effler’s class at Paulette Elementary School researched home styles of different countries and built models reflecting that research. Winning builders in the Homes Around the World project are Samerya Coffey, Kattie Emge, Kaylee Williams and Benji Lock. Not pictured is Rileigh Collins, whose house won first place. Photo by C. Taylor
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FCCLA brings home a win By Cindy Taylor The Union County High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) attended the district competition Feb. 29 at Carson-Newman College. Earning first place in interior design were Kristy Whitaker, Rebecca Brown, Ashley Brown and Shea England.
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 receiv“These girls did an out- affect teens,” said Smith. ing health care services every year. Call today to set up a “These girls did a great standing job designing and TENNderCare visit with your doctor or go to the Union decorating a room,” said job giving an informaCounty Health Department. Your health plan will help. Info: sponsor and teacher Haley tive speech on destructive 1-866-311-4287 or tennessee.gov/tenncare/tenndercare. pressures that happen in Soeder. Third place in illustrat- everyday life,” said Soeder. ed talk went to Vanessa “I would also like to recSmith, Kristina Foust and ognize three students who volunteered at competiAlanna Phillips. “We discussed topics tion: Leslie Beeler, Kaycee such as peer pressure and Roark and Hannah Jones. how destructive pressures They were a big help.”
Jeffreys to offer photography class 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. Their parents are invited to attend. The class is free. Participants must bring their own cameras and know how to operate them. Class size is limited, and participation is first-come-firstserved. Info: 992-8038.
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Union County’s Got Talent planned Union County’s Got Talent, a talent show competition, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in the Union County High School auditorium. The concession stand will be open, and there will be a silent auction in the lobby. Admission to the show is $1. All proceeds will benefit the Union County High School band. Those wanting to be in the talent show should sign up before March 16. Sign-up forms may be found in all schools’ front offices. Info: 209-4680.
Commodity distribution upcoming Commodities will be given out Tuesday, March 13, at the Paulette Building on Maynardville Highway. The doors will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until the food runs out. The USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program is available for all eligible recipients regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap. Recipients must bring their commodity cards. Those who do not have a commodity card may come to the distribution to sign up. Info: ETHRA, 992-8816.
Great American Clean-Up planned The first of three Great American Clean-Up events will be held 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 10. Volunteers are asked to meet at 7:45 a.m. at Wilson Park. All are invited to help Keep Union County Beautiful make a difference in the community.
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1 99
$5
POTATO CHIPS for
2
$5
$1
TOTINO’S
PIZZA Assorted Varieties 9.80-10.90 Oz.
MORNING G FRESH H MS FARMS
¢
for
SOFT DRINKS
4
78
1
2
Gallon
PRINGLES
for
11 Oz.
BETTER VALU
$ 48 32 Oz.
87
3
1
11 Oz.
HAMBURGER SPREAD Quarters, 1 Lb. DILLS
Select Varieties
98
$ 38
IGA
IGA 3 Liter
12 Oz.
¢
1
FOLGER’S ADC
98¢
BORDEN’S
$ 48
APPLE JUICE COCKTAIL
48 $ 48 $ 16 Oz.
98
10.3-11.3 Oz. bag or can
1
Oz.
SANDWICH COTTAGE MATE CHEESE GHEESE 8 Oz.
3
Oz.
98 $ 58 $ 98 $ 12-14 Oz. 12-12.25
2
BETTER VALU
FROSTED DRESSING COFFEE CREAMER Asst’d FLAKES Varieties
98 $ 10.3-11.3
¢ $
GENERAL MILLS
$ 48 $ Asst’d
IGA
IGA
6 Roll/2 Rooollllll///2 R 2P Ply ly ly
12 Dbl Roll
6 Roll Print
KELLOGG’S
66.38 .38 38 Oz. Oz.
for
$5
HOT POCKETS Assorted Varieties
YOGURT 6 Oz.
6.5-9 Oz.
MEAT DEPARTMENT ANGUS BEEF BALL Assorted PORK FRANKS PARK RIBEYES CHOPS
$ 98
7
$
Lb.
$ 98 1 Lb.
1
38
2
Lb. Lb b.
ON-COR
OSCAR MAYER
WHOLE CHICKENS
BOLOGNA 12 Oz.
$5
78
Sirloin Tip
¢
3/
Lb.
IGA
SANDWICH MEAT 10 Oz. 2/$ Cooked Ham, Sliced Turkey
$
3
98
1
Lb.
58 Lb.
$5
White Seed Seedless
GRAPES
3/
$ 78 Lb.
Creamyy Red
Lb.
GOOD MON., MARCH 12 THRU SUNDAY, MARCH 18
2
Sweet Yellow
98 ¢ 78 ONIONS
Lb.
We reserve the right to limit quantities. No rain checks available. While supplies last only.
$ 1098Lb. ¢Lb.
¢
18
POTATOES
PEARS
CABBAGE
CHICKEN $ BREAST
Patties, Strips, Nuggets & Popcorn
1
5
Boneless
ROAST CHICKEN
US ON
Bag
Snow White Sliced
MUSHROOMS
$ 58
1
FOR EXTRA WEEKLY COUPONS!
2615 M Maynardville d ill Highway Hi h Monday - Saturday 9-9 • Sunday 10-6
6 Oz.