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Hazel on the cover
Local photographer Hazel Erikson recently garnered national attention when three of her photographs were chosen to appear in the April 2012 edition of National Wildlife Federation Magazine, one as the cover. See Cindy’s story on page 4
Lincoln Day Dinner Union County Republicans came together March 17 to enjoy food and speeches. About 300 guests attended the Lincoln Day Dinner at Union County High School.
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Warwick Town According to some notes which belonged to the late Bessie Warwick Silver, the Warwick family can be traced back to the Warwicks of Warwick Castle on the Avon River in England. The castle was built and held by the Earls of Warwick. She says Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, was killed by King Edward IV in 1471. I have not researched the Warwick family, but from what I’m reading, there is a gap from this time period until two Warwick brothers came to Hinds Creek in the late 1700s. This area later became a part of Union County.
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Science! The Union County High School Science Fair was held March 8, and “Bending the Rules” won first place. The winning project was done by Rachael Webber and Kelly Williams. Freshman physical science teachers and sponsors Crystal Kelly and Christy Buchkovich teach the classes and the projects were part of the students’ grades.
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March 24, 2012
A diamond for the kids By Cindy Taylor Upgrades to the Union County Little League field in Maynardville are finally completed at no cost to the community thanks to volunteers and Helms Construction. “Everybody gets to play in Little League,” said parent and coach Jason Helms. “It’s not a travel team. We take everybody from ages 4 to 12 who wants to play. Some of the teams only played two games here last year because the field was too wet.” The field had gotten so bad that the teams had a pond for an infield. Water would often stand for as much as a month before the field was usable again. Once Helms Construction got to work, it was completed in one day by three crew members: Arthur Helms, Jerry Rouse and Jamie Shoffner. Dirt was moved from a huge hump in the outfield to the low area where water always stood. All time and equipment was donated except for one small charge to rent a piece of equipment Helms did not have. “Last year we spent all of our time at Big Ridge,” said parent Darren Relford. “This field is so much better now and a real improvement to the organization.” So far, the renovated field has been used only for practice. Opening day is scheduled for April 21. More than 300 kids have signed up to play this year, and sign-ups are closed for the season. There will be three levels: Tee Ball, Coach Pitch and Kids Pitch. 2012 Little League board members are president April Janeway, treasurer and soccer president Wendi Pursel, secretary Ashley Treece, Tee Ball president Kermie Holloway, Coach Pitch president safety officer Jason Helms, Kid Pitch president Rick Roberts and equipment manager Jason Varner. “Helms Construction saved the Little League a lot of money they just didn’t have, and this would never have happened without them,” said Pursel. “This has been a lot of work, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of Arthur Helms and our other community businesses.” Union County Little League board members thanked all sponsors, including Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 212, the city of Maynardville, Okie’s Pharmacy,
Nine-year-old Shaylee Varner keeps her eye on the ball at the new and improved Union County Little League field in Maynardville. Photos by C. Taylor
Lay’s Body Shop, Caring Medical, Paul’s Drywall, The Country Store, Rhonda’s Market and Deli, Jaxx, Darren’s Data, M.B. Shores.com, Union County Youth Football, Jerry Cooke Heating and Cooling, and most especially Little League volunteers and coaches (front) Amanda Holloway, Jason Helms; Arthur Helms. (back) Jason Varner, Matt Graves, Brandon Janeway and Scott Johnson
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In memory of Leon By Cindy Taylor
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On March 19, Luttrell City Council may not have had enough council members to have a quorum, but once the Kitts family arrived it was the largest attended meeting in some time. Luttrell mayor Johnny Merritt, vice mayor Jody Smith and city recorder Rebecca Ailor spent the evening around the table with 14 members of the family of council member Leon Kitts, who passed away last November. The city had Leon’s name inscribed on the permanent marker at City Tonya Alexander, daughter of Leon Kitts, receives the memorial plaque from Hall, and Merritt presented the Luttrell Mayor Johnny Merritt. family with a plaque in gratitude
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for Leon’s service to the city. “You can’t walk anywhere in this town and not see where Leon had a hand in it,” said Merritt. “Leon had a servant’s heart and always wanted to be a blessing.” The family expressed their thanks to the city and told stories of Leon. They said he loved the people of Luttrell and loved coming to council meetings. They spoke of all the people who attended Leon’s funeral who told how Leon had helped them. “Leon put siding on a house because he thought the kids
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