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Paulette principal Justin Bailey admires the view from his soon-to-be-completed office.

Bailey plans to position his desk so that he can view buses loading and unloading even if he is in a meeting in his office. Photos by C. Taylor

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Paulette Elementary nears completion

By Cindy Taylor

Cancer support group to meet The Union County Cancer Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. every third Thursday at Fellowship Christian Church. Info: Debbie, 659-1052.

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Even though it is a few weeks from completion, a walk through the new Paulette Elementary School will make your heart beat faster.

The Shopper was given an exclusive tour April 1 by principal Jason Bailey and Union County school board chair Brian Oaks.

Bailey and Oaks are so excited that you can hear it in their voices when they walk down the halls and talk about the school and classroom features. Seeing a vision for better schools in Union County coming to pass has put an added spark in their

eyes when they describe all the benefits this school will provide, not just for students and teachers, but for the community, too. Oaks has another special reason for his excitement.

“We live just up the road, and (my son) Landon and I plan to walk to school the first day,” said Oaks.

His son will get to attend Paulette for one year before moving on to middle school.

The school colors are purple and gold, but many other colors are used to make it fun and simple for students to find their classrooms.

The school theme colors and mascot, Pawl the Panther, are reflected everywhere you turn. The floor-to-

ceiling windows in every classroom add loads of natural light, which has been shown to increase learning and productivity among all age groups.

Bailey knows firsthand how important updated technology is for student education. Formerly a teacher at Luttrell Elementary, Bailey created the first paperless classroom in Union County, and higher student test scores were the result.

“I plan to situate my (office) desk so I can see buses loading and unloading,” said Bailey. “We are hoping to keep our classrooms at about 20-23 students.”

Bailey was instrumental in the color and tile choices made for the

school, but his favorite place in the school is the “cafetorium.” The cafeteria and gym are separated by a pass-through stage, opening the space to a variety of uses.

“We have an operable wall in the middle to separate the two areas,” said Bailey. “We have six main colors throughout the school: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.

Every color is represented throughout the school with all colors in the community areas. These are the colors of the rainbow. Studies show bright, vibrant colors for elementary kids increases the learning.”

Paulette boasts not one but two computer labs and will also have To page A-3

New school starts with septic Right-of-way delays held up sewer

By Cindy Taylor Paulette Elementary School will start its first year on septic tanks, and sewer service will be added later.

The Union County School Board held an emergency meeting March 31 to decide how to handle the lack of a sewer hook-up to the new school.

With the start of the 2011-2012 school year less than four months away and Rouse Construction only seven weeks away from completing their portion of the Paulette project, an immediate decision had to be made.

Since the school cannot open and Rouse cannot sign off on the project without a waste disposal system in place, the board voted unanimously to hire a contractor to install temporary septic tanks to be used until the sewer system reaches Paulette.

Arthur Helms won the bid for this project and said that he would start work the next week. The only other option was to allow Rouse to stay on-

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The school board confirmed that the cost for keeping Rouse on site would outweigh the $9,870 quote from Helms. The tanks will be left in place once the sewer system is connected, so there would be no cost for removal, and these could be used if there were problems with the sewer in the future.

On a follow-up note, a meeting was held at Maynardville City Hall on April 4 to announce the winning bidder on the sewer line connection leading to Paulette Elementary. Norris Brothers Excavating won the bid. According to Jacob Norris, plans are to begin May 17 and have the project completed within six months.

Did someone get the cart before the horse on these two projects?

Maybe, but it is difficult to place any blame.

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has been working on funding for the sewer portion of the Paulette project.

“We knew up front it was a possibility, but we tried to move quickly enough to avoid having the tanks put in at Paulette,” said Short. “That is why we rushed it. There was a delay in getting people to sign off on those right-of-ways. We couldn’t give loan closing instructions until the right-ofways came in. We had everything else in place in December, but the right-ofways did not come in until the end of last year. This has moved right along once we got the easements.”

According to the city of Maynardville, if you own a home or business that sits within 200 feet of the new sewer line, you will be required by the state to tap on to that line at a cost of around $900. The new line will run between Pittman Estates Lift Station and Paulette Elementary School. City Manager Jack Rhyne is waiting for a call back from the state to see what kind of deadline property owners have to tap onto the line. Affected property owners will be notified by mail.

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Dr. Srini Chinta and Dr. Vinee Kulkarni are happy to announce a new addition to their staff.

Family nurse practitioner Julie Newman joined the team at Union County Walk-In Clinic and Caring Medical Center on April 5.

Newman is a local girl who has come home after completing her training at Lincoln Memorial University, and she is happy to be back. Newman has been an LPN since 1997 and graduated in December with her FNP license. “I am very excited about being here in this community,� said Newman. “I have lived in this area my entire life and feel at home here.�

Although Caring Medical Center is not an authorized trauma center, they boast a staff of 15 and can handle most emergencies. Labs are drawn and processed at the center, and X-rays and bone scans can be performed on site as well. Most patient needs can be met without leaving the center.

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ibromyalgia is a medically unexplained condition that causes debilitating pain in muscles, tendons, ligaments and, generally, all over. Chiropractic care, including gentle spinal manipulation, exercise and nutritional adjustment has been shown to be successful in easing the pain of fibromyalgia. Now, a prominent national figure, retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Becky Halstead, the first female West Point graduate to command at the strategic level in Iraq and Afghanistan, has become a public spokesperson for the benefit of chiropractic treatment.

After 27 years in the service, Halstead retired after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Halstead had been prescribed a variety of drugs for her fatigue and discomfort, but nothing worked. After a friend convinced her to try chiropractic care, the retired general became a believer. “Chiropractic care provided me with a better quality of life,� she has said in her role as spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to expanding public awareness of the benefits of chiropractic treatment. Talk with a chiropractor about how treatment might benefit you.

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Plainview commissions to meet The Plainview Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Plainview Community Center. The agenda will be: call to order, approval of March 10 minutes, adoption of ordinance changing notification requirements for city-initiated rezonings, adjournment.

The Plainview Design Review Commission will meet immediately following the Plainview Planning Commission. The agenda will be: call to order, approval of Dec. 9 minutes, discussion of regulations, adjournment.

There is a separate space with exam rooms on the second floor for patients who may be undergoing cancer care but need to be treated for other ailments without exposure to contagious conditions. The billing office is housed on site as well, and all insurance plans are accepted. The center also treats walk-in patients, and physicians travel to see residents at Willow Ridge Care and Rehabilitation.

Caring Medical Center has been a paperless office for more than five years and is way ahead of being able to meet HIPAA compliance for medical records. The patient load is growing, and the staff intends to grow as well. “We are looking forward to adding to our staff in the near future,� said Chinta who started the practice 12 years ago. “We are trying to gear our practice more toward the needs of our community. I work with county officials and business professionals

Julie Newman is the new family nurse practitioner at Caring Medical Center. Photo by C. Taylor

to track those needs. That is the reason for the walkin clinic.�

Chinta did his residency at State University of New York and has been practic-

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By Cindy Taylor Melvin Corum won second place for his antique car, a 1940 Ford. Photos by C. Taylor

Thirty car owners registered and paid the $15 entry fee for the second annual Food City Toys for Tots Car Show, and more than $350 was raised for the cause. Food City also sold hot dogs, chips and drinks to help boost the amount raised.

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Parents Donny and Phyllis Bailey, fiancée Kimberly Hamilton and Justin Bailey enjoy time together now that he is home from Iraq. Photo by C. Taylor

Bailey returns from Iraq The road to higher learning can be a long and winding one. For Justin Bailey, that road has already been longer than he expected.

Bailey went looking for tuition to attend college, and what he found provided more of an education than most young men see in the first 23 years of their lives.

his job was to keep watch for suspicious persons or objects that might make their way onto the base. With more than 20,000 people living on the base at one time, keeping watch was a difficult thing.

“Bombs can be made out of a lot of things you wouldn’t suspect,” said Bailey. “You can’t be too careful. The enemy might lay by the side of the road or appear injured to get you to stop and then use a bomb when you do.”

During his time in Iraq, Bailey’s company was called upon to escort the vice president of Iraq, and Bailey was able to meet him and his escorts, including three-star generals.

Bailey signed an eightyear contract with the guard and has only served two of those years. Here at home, he is now serving as a recruiting assistant. He will most likely not be called back to active duty, although that could happen. When asked what is next for him, Bailey responded without hesitation.

“I’ve looked at what might be the best job for me financially, but you only live once,” said Bailey. “I would like to work and get paid for doing something I love and causes less stress. I love building and repairing cars.”

Bailey is looking at starting automotive school, but that would require him to leave home again, so he plans to take it easy for the summer and look at starting school in the fall.

For now, his parents, Donny and Phyllis Bailey, and his fiancée, Kimberly Hamilton, are as grateful to have him back as he is to be home.

“We’re just thankful the Lord has brought him back to us,” said Phyllis.

Cindy Taylor A 2006 graduate of Union County High School, Bailey recently arrived back home to Luttrell after spending nearly a year on a path that took him from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., all the way to Iraq as a military police officer with the National Guard.

“It’s hard to find funding and earn money for school tuition,” said Bailey. “The National Guard was the first group that actually talked to me. After weighing my options, I decided to join and become an MP with them.”

Bailey spent six months in training before his company, the 253rd, was deployed to Iraq. His job was basic police work that included patrolling the perimeter of his base. Each patrol took more than an hour, and if the fence was breached Bailey was expected to respond within two minutes.

Patrol was often done in 140-degree heat during a summer day, below freezing on a winter night, and sand was a constant irritant.

Bailey was fortunate enough not to have seen active combat, but the five months he spent in Iraq was no walk in the park. Part of

Commission meeting upcoming Union County Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday, April 11, in the large courtroom of the Union County Courthouse.

County accepting nonprofit proposals The Union County Mayor’s Office is accepting proposals for nonprofit and charitable organizations for the fiscal year 2011-2012. All applicants must comply with the following: The nonprofit charitable organizations for which funds are appropriated shall file with the County Clerk and disbursing official a copy of an annual report of its business affairs and transactions and the proposed use of the county’s funds in accordance with the rules promulgated by the Comptroller of the Treasury, Chapter 0380-2-7. Such annual report shall be pre-

Sharps Chapel Senior Breakfast a success The Sharps Chapel Senior Center annual fundraising A pass-through stage breakfast held April 2 raised opens on the gym and approximately $450. The cafeteria. money will go back into the senior center to provide a A typical kindergarten meal for their monthly meetclassroom with its own ings. Live music was provided individual color, bathroom, for all to enjoy. A thank-you water fountain, cubbies goes out to all the volunteers and ample storage. who helped make this fundraiser a success.

Art in the Park upcoming The Union County Art in the Park Festival will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Wilson Park. About 30 vendors will be in attendance.

Performing during the festival will be locals Jared Graves and New Union Grass, and Mean Mary, a well-known musician from Nashville. There will be door prizes throughout the day, and winning ribbons will be awarded for student art exhibits. Awards will also be presented to vendors for Best Demonstration, Best Booth Design and Item of Distinction.

There will be surprises throughout the day, and demonstrations will be given by vendors, many of whom will have items for sale. Among the vendors are oil painters, pencil artists, musicians, photographers and quilters.

The new farmers market will kick off its season, and crafters will be offering items for sale. The Union County Volunteer Fire departments will be handling the main food sales, and there will be snack vendors as well. The Masons will also have their canned goods for sale.

Room with a view computers in the classrooms. The Media Center is centrally located, as are the computer labs, the cafeteria and the gym.

The kitchen houses all stainless steel appliances. The floors can simply be hosed down, and built-in drains allow the water to escape with no mop-up. Kindergarten classrooms have their own restrooms and cubbies for each student.

Other school features are a resource library for teachers and bus and rider pickup and drop-off with stacking space that will keep cars off the main highway.

One of many features making this school unique is the front entrance. Once school begins at 8:05 a.m., the inner set of doors will be locked. Only the main front doors will be left unlocked. There is a greeting station in the lobby between the two sets of doors that all must pass

From page A-1 through in order to gain admittance while school is in session.

Paulette was designed to ease overcrowding in the elementary schools in Union County and can hold 450-500 students. The plan is to try and keep each classroom at a maximum of 20-25 students. This would be a dream come true for most teachers who have taught in maxed-out classrooms and portable buildings. The new school has been designed with room to grow should that be needed.

The 55,000-square-foot structure has been years in coming, but should be completed by the end of May, according to project supervisor Johnnie Beeler of Rouse Construction. The school system had not set a move-in date at press time, but according to Bailey, that won’t be far behind. Bailey said that a list of Paulette teachers should be released after May 15.

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pared and certified by the Chief Financial Officer of such nonprofit organization in accordance with Section 5-9-109 TCA. Said funds must only be used by the named nonprofit charitable organization in furtherance of their nonprofit charitable purpose benefiting the general welfare of the residents of the county.

That it is the expressed interest of the County Commission of Union County providing these funds to the above named nonprofit charitable organizations to be fully in compliance with Chapter 0309-2-7 of the Rules of the Comptroller of the Treasury, and Section 5-9-109 of Tennessee Code Annotated and any and all other laws which may apply to county appropriations to nonprofit organizations and so this appropriation is made subject to compliance with any and all of these regulations.

Proposals may be mailed to or dropped off at the Union County Mayor’s Office, 901 Main Street, Suite 124, Maynardville, TN 37807, no later than 4 p.m. April 22.

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Dogs running loose on our highways and in our neighborhoods can cause accidents and injuries. Dogs that are kept for protection can’t always tell who is a threat and who is not. Dogs that run loose and attack other dogs can also attack a child.

As a community, we can’t afford to take these kinds of chances anymore.

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Spay, neuter clinic helps families

By Cindy Taylor The Union County Humane Society runs on donations and volunteer support, and the organization gives back to the community every day.

A fine example of the shelter’s contributions was seen during February. Spay Day was established by the Humane Society of the United States and internationally to inspire pet owners to save animal lives by spaying and neutering pets.

The shelter offered low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, and shelter administrator Tammy Rouse hopes to continue this each year.

During this month, pet owners could take advantage of half-price charges on the already low costs offered by the shelter for spaying or neutering. The normal price of $50 for dogs and $35 for cats was reduced to $25 and $17.50, respectively. The result was that 71 dogs and 43 cats will have better lives, and so will their owners.

Mary Hodson was one pet owner who benefitted

Union County Humane Society Volunteers of the Year Ann and Bob Underwood. from the generosity of the shelter.

“A guy came through dumping dogs off about four years ago, and we got BearBear and kept her since she was a pup,” said Hodson.

“BearBear has had puppies twice, but I couldn’t continue to do that. I took her to the shelter to give her away,

and they were so nice. I was told that if I wanted to keep her they would try and get funding so I didn’t have to pay to have her spayed.”

Fortunately, Hodson received a call that same day that she could bring the dog in for spaying at no charge.

Her family didn’t have to give up their beloved pet.

Six-year-old Kari Flemming and her mother, Mary Hodson, sit with BearBear next to the tulip garden Kari planted at their home. They were able to keep BearBear because of the Union County Humane Society’s low-cost spay and neuter services. Photos by C. Taylor This is just one of many stories that took place during Spay and Neuter Month at the shelter.

The Humane Society’s annual fundraiser dinner was held April 2, and more than 130 supporters were in attendance. Students from the Union County High School FFA Club

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County accepting cleaning proposals Union County will be accepting proposals for cleaning services for county buildings until 4 p.m.

Friday, April 22. Proposals should be turned in to the Union County Mayor’s Office, 901 Main St., Suite 214, Maynardville, TN 37807. Info: 992-3061.

Mayor’s meeting cancelled There will be no town hall meeting with the Union County mayor April 12 at the Plainview Community Center, but the regularly scheduled meeting of the Plainview Board of Mayor and Aldermen will take place. A reschedule date for the town hall meeting has not been decided, but the Union County mayor’s office is looking at a date toward the end of the month.

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By Cindy Taylor Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement program (TAEP) applications are now available at the Union County UT Extension between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. any weekday. The office is closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. Applications can be submitted June 1-7, and should not be postmarked prior to June 1. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis, so producers are encouraged to apply early. Producer Diversification remains a competitive

program, and applications with proposals will be accepted June 1-7.

TAEP provides cost-share funds for long-term investments in livestock and farming operations. Participation allows producers to maximize farm profits, adapt to changing market situations, improve operation safety, increase farm efficiency and make a positive economic impact in their communities. TAEP is a direct result of Tennessee’s commitment to supporting farm development and Tennessee’s agri-

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served and handled the cleanup, and more than $14,000 was raised for the shelter.

Union County Mayor Mike Williams spoke about the importance of the Humane Society. Rabies Field Coordinator for the National Wildlife Service Jordona Kirby was a guest speaker,

and Ann and Bob Underwood were honored as Union County Humane Society’s Volunteers of the Year.

The Union County Humane Society is located on Hickory Star Road in Maynardville.

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Starting at 6 p.m. May 5, John Hodges from Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) will be reviewing TAEP applications.

Become familiar with the requirements and make plans to complete the necessary documentation. Project quotes are required by Hay Storage, Livestock Feed Storage and Grain Storage.

Used equipment is not eligible and each section of the application lists additional ineligible items.

Individuals wishing to participate in livestock-related programs must have a valid Beef Quality Assurance certification (BQA) at time of application. Recertification for the BQA program is required every two years. For those needing to be BQA certified or recertified, a BQA certification is scheduled for Thursday, May 5. The certification will be held at the Teacher’s Center behind the Alternative School. The session will be held at 7 p.m.

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Farmers Market to open The Union County Farmers Market will open for the 2011 season April 16 at the Art in the Park event and will be held weekly on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon through October.

Market organizers are planning special events for the future including a Health Fair on May 7.

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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • APRIL 9, 2011 • A-5

Red Devils tennis gets rolling

The Horace Maynard Middle School boys tennis team members are Jerry Myers, Jacob Cooke, Zach Walker and Gino Alonzo.

The Horace Maynard Middle School tennis teams have started their 2011 season. Coaches Leah Lewis and Lauren Effler are excited about the possibilities.

“I have been teaching here for 12 years but just started coaching tennis three years ago,” said Lewis.

“There was a team one year before that but they didn’t compete.”

The team will have a home match at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 12.

The team from Sharps Chapel Elementary School won the Union County 4-H Elementary Clover Bowl. Team members are: Aubrianna Beach, Isaiah Shoope, Cedric Brown, Megan Rouse and 5th grade teacher Cheryl Roark. Photo by C. Taylor

Sharps Chapel wins Clover Bowl

By Cindy Taylor

The Horace Maynard Middle School girls tennis team members are: (front) Melanie Cox, Kaila Tapp; (second row) Tamara Summers, Sierra Clabough, Kristen Wynn; (back) Ashton Goforth, Alli Keel, Faith Barkman, Emma Johnson and Madelyn Clevenger. Photos by C. Taylor

The Union County 4-H Clover Bowl for elementary school students was held at Horace Maynard Middle School on April 5, and Sharps Chapel Elementary School’s 5th grade students walked away with the win. They will go on to compete in regional competition May 11 in Knoxville. Maynardville, Big Ridge, Sharps Chapel and Luttrell elementary

schools all entered the competition.

The Clover Bowl originated in the Eastern Region of 4-H in the 1990s, and last week’s competition included difficult questions concerning agriculture, Tennessee, 4-H and consumer sciences.

The UT Extension Office thanked the Corner Market and Pete’s Place for their contributions to the event.

Library to host computer training

Red Devils soccer team The Horace Maynard Middle School Red Devils boys soccer team members are: (front) Casey Fields, Hunter Beeler, Cory Reid, Brad Atkins, Tyler Hersley, Jordan Watkins; (second row) Andrew Rymer, Cherokee Muncey, Gino Alonzo, Dalton Bailey, Devin Overton, Tyler Coapman; (third row) Brandon Crider, Aaron Smith, Michael Cox, Gibson Calfee, Josiah Lamb; (back) Mark Whitley, Eric Collins, Anthony Towada, Dustin Letner, Blake Rose and Cole Kinney.

The Career Coach, a 35-foot bus with computer stations and staff to assist you, is coming to Luttrell Public Library 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 19. Staff will help you write a resume, set up an email account and search job listings. To reserve a space, call 992-0208.

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Remembering Uncle Ferry and his descendants TALES OF UNION COUNTY | Bonnie Peters

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ip Chesney Jr. left us for glory March 21, and reading his obituary brought back many memories.

Tip Jr. is the great-grandson of Pharoah Chesney of Union County, or “Uncle Ferry” as he was fondly referred to. Pharoah Chesney was the freed slave of John Chesney of Union County, who lived in the Bull Run community. Uncle Ferry is best remembered for his long life. He is said to have lived to 120 before getting poisoned on a mess of wild greens that caused his death.

When I was researching for “Our Union County Families,” I spoke with David Babelay several times before his passing; and we really tried to pull together a genealogical summary for Pharoah’s descendants. The following is the result of that research: Chesney, Pharaoh (Uncle Ferry), b. ca.

1785; d. July 14, 1902, m. Onie___.

A. Chesney, Peggy, m. ___ Jones B. Chesney, Henry, b. 1841; d. 1909, m.

Narcissus (Sis) Hammett, b. 1842; d. 1927, buried in Kelly Cemetery in Union County.

1. Chesney, Samuel 2. Chesney, Julia, b. 1878, m.

George Easterly a. Chesney, Goldie b. Chesney, Tip c. Chesney, Melvin d. Chesney, William e. Chesney, George f. Chesney, Mabel 3. Chesney, Salie, b. 1880, m.

Russell Stewart a. Chesney, Helen b. Stewart, Carl c. Stewart, John d. Stewart, George Lee 4. Chesney, William, b. 1882, m.

Mayetta McFeeters, b. 1884; d. 1917 a. Chesney, Yonia b. Chesney, Goldie c. Chesney, William d. Chesney, William Ralph e. Chesney, Roberta Jane f. Chesney, Nancy g. Chesney, Edith Mae h. Chesney, Aline

i. Chesney, Edward 5. Chesney, Tip, b. 1883; d. 1943, m.

Uretha Bell McFeeters, b. 1886; d. 1974 a. Chesney, Lucinda, m.

Cornelius G. Mason 1. Mason, Katherine 2. Mason, Cornelius G. Jr. 3. Mason, Ervin b. Chesney, Viola m1 William Todd Jordan, m2, John H. Marisette 1. Jordan, William Todd Jr. c. Chesney, Dewey Ector d. Chesney, Paul Henry, b.

May 9, 1911, m. Almeta Walker 1. Chesney, Lula Bell 2. Chesney, Cassie, m. James Bowie a. Bowie, James Paul b. Bowie, Brandy 3. Chesney, Paulette, m.

Harvey Bowie a. Bowie, Shenell 4. Chesney, Valentine Faye (Tina), m.

Clyde Armstrong Moore a. Moore, Talesha b. Moore, Clyde Armstrong Jr. e. Chesney, Cornelia, m. Hugh Ramsey 1. Ramsey, Hugh (Sonny) Jr. 2. Ramsey, Betty 3. Ramsey, Emma Rose 4. Ramsey, infant dau.

5. Ramsey, Nancy Clara 6. Ramsey, John L. f. Chesney, Mary, b. - d. Feb. 10, 2002; m. Carl Edward Brabson 1. Brabson, Marian 2. Brabson, Helen 3. Brabson, Carl Edward Jr. 4. Brabson, Shirley 5. Brabson, Mary Bell 6. Brabson, Elbert David 7. Brabson, Jessie Ray 8. Brabson, Wilma 9. Brabson, Josephine g. Chesney, Lucille, m. Jesse J. Sharp Jr. 1. Sharp, David 2. Sharp, Marcella h. Chesney, Nathaniel, m.

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Henry David Houston a. Houston, Haulk (Fox) b. Houston, Wynmer c. Houston, Newell (Dumb) C. Chesney, Cynthia, m. John Woods 1876, Knox County 1. Woods, Charles 2. Woods, Albert 3. Woods, Luther 4. Woods, Henry 5. Woods, Lee D. Chesney, Eliza, b. 1865, m. 1891, Knox Co., Wiley Gaither 1. Chesney, Lina 2. Gaither, Grover C. 3. Gaither, Albert B. This genealogy was originally compiled

by David Babelay in 1987; minor additions or changes of dates have been added.

As you will note, most birth and death dates are missing. From Tip Jr.’s, obituary, I’ve been careful to add a bit to this geneal-

This portrait of Tip and Bell Chesney hangs in the Lake City Cracker Barrel. They are the parents of the late Tip Chesney Jr. Photo submitted ogy. We could never verify Onie’s (Ferry’s beloved wife’s) maiden name. It would be great to one day stumble into her last name.

Uncle Ferry’s life was more fully documented by Prof. John Corum Webster in a book called, “The Last of the Pioneers,” which is out of print. Pharaoh is buried in Wyrick Cemetery on Damewood Hollow Road in Union County.

I expect Onie was buried there, but there is no stone for her. Henry and some of his family are buried in Kelly Cemetery on Tazewell Pike.

A large portrait in an oval frame of Tip Chesney and his wife, Bell McFeeters Chesney, was still hanging on the wall of the Cracker Barrel at Lake City the last time I was there.

Bonnie Peters is the Union County Historian and the author of many books. Contact Bonnie at 687-3842 or bhpeters@ esper.com.

Big boy games Last fall, Daniel made his first foray into the world of the neighborhood kids.

He made his first neighborhood friends, all of whom are quite a bit older than he.

The youngest, who I’ll call Jason (not his real name), is almost 5 years old and lives two houses down.

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moms101 As the weather gets warmer, Daniel wants to go outside to play more and more. I oblige him as much as I can. On one recent warm day, I found Daniel peering out one of our open windows and asking for Jason.

We stepped outside, and soon Jason caught sight of his almost-3-year-old fan. He came running, and the boys settled into Daniel’s signature game: rolling Tonka trucks down the driveway.

This time was different, though. Jason wanted to ram the trucks into each other. He got loud and a little rough.

Daniel is a mild-mannered soul, and, as the only kid in our house, he’s used to calling the shots when it comes to play. Jason’s change, of course, did not go over well. He wasn’t hurting Daniel, but the roughness of

each collision was upsetting my kid.

Meanwhile, I kept watch on the situation from afar.

The time had come, I figured, to let Daniel stand on his own two feet.

Daniel asked Jason to stop, but Jason kept on ramming his truck into Daniel’s.

Finally, when Daniel looked at me with tears in his eyes, I called them both over.

“He’s a crybaby,” said Jason.

I thanked God that Daniel didn’t know that word yet.

“Maybe,” I replied. “But, he’s a lot younger than you, so you need to tone it down a bit. He’s not used to that kind of play. Daniel’s not yet 3.”

“I’ll be 5 soon! When he’s 3, can I come to his birthday party?” Jason asked over his shoulder as he ran back to his house.

Alone with my pouting boy, I tried to put something complex into simple terms.

“Buddy, big boys play rough sometimes,” I said.

“If you’re going to play with big boys, you need to expect rough play. You did good telling him to stop, but kids don’t always listen. If you don’t like the way he plays, maybe you shouldn’t play with him.”

I have no idea whether that sank in or not. About that time, Jason ran back to our yard, bearing two grape squeezy drinks. He handed one to Daniel, and the two sat together to chug them down. It seemed that all was forgiven and forgotten.

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But, I wondered and still wonder if I was right to let Daniel get his feelings hurt or whether I should have stepped in before I did. I’ve been trying lately to get him to do more for himself, to stop running interference for him quite so much. But, it’s hard to know what challenges he can handle alone.

I worry that I push him too much, but I also worry that I don’t push him enough.

I want him to learn to set his own boundaries and choose his own friends. The only way I know to do that is to let go just a bit.

Contact Shannon Carey at shannon@ ShopperNewsNow.com.

WORSHIP NOTES Easter services ■ Cedar Ford Baptist Church, located at the intersection of Tazewell Pike and Highway 61 in Luttrell, will present “We Need His Love,” a portrayal of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16.

All are welcome. The Rev. A.R. Baumgardner is pastor. Info: 992-0216.

Music services ■ WMRD 94.5 FM hosts “Traditional Hymns Hour” with Kathy Chesney from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Call in your requests or dedications to 745-1467, and tune in to listen or sing along.

■ New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, on Bull Run Road in Luttrell, will host its regular singing 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9. All visitors and singers are welcome. The Rev. Doug Munsey is pastor.

■ Revival Vision Church of God, 154 Durham Drive, will host Heather Layne in a free concert sponsored by Celebrate Recovery, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19. Layne brings a Christ-centered message of recovery, healing and restoration. All are welcome.

Info: www.heatherlayne.com.

Revivals ■ Faith Temple Church of God, 1706 Cecil Ave., will have a Golden Oldies Revival on April 10-17, featuring retired ministers Robert Burkhart, Robert Holmes, Jessie Rouse and Frank Williams for old fashioned preaching, along with music and special singers.

Services are 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Info: 922-5448.

Women’s programs AGES TODDLER TO 1ST GRADE Limited space available.

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■ Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road in Corryton, will host MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every third Monday for devotions, food and fellowship. Child care provided.

Info: Anne, 621-9234.

UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • APRIL 9, 2011 • A-7

Go with Zo TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West

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his is no more than a skimpy, unofficial survey but Tennessee basketball fans, an emotional lot, sometimes say what they think.

Some are moderately excited. Some are skeptical.

Some admit to being confused. I don’t have percentages.

One said she had never, ever heard of Cuonzo Martin until athletic director Mike Hamilton presented him as the perfect fit to lead the Volunteers out of the wilderness. She was encouraged that Hamilton said, “He will win here.”

Another, not very nice, said he didn’t believe a word Mike said, that he used the same sales rhetoric when he announced Lane Kiffin.

Ouch.

One praised Hamilton, saying he expected worse.

Another doubted that Mike had much to do with the choice. The chancellor’s career is also at risk. Some fans, still convinced Tennessee is an elite destination, really did want a famous name. No doubt they were disappointed Coach K decided to remain at Duke.

The Butler coach sent word that he has a better job but thanks for asking. The agent for the young guy at Virginia Commonwealth said he wasn’t coming but was interested in knowing exactly how much UT has in the vault.

Two big-city gentlemen turned us down, noting that Knoxville lacks a west-tomidtown subway system.

Some coaches feel we were fortunate to fill the job, con-

Take off the mask CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me, says the Lord. …

(Jeremiah 29: 11-14a NRSV) Come we now our masks displaying, fearing that we shall be known, Foolish games forever playing, feeling mean while so alone.

Let pretension’s power be broken, to be human let us dare.

Let the truth in love be spoken, let us now the questing share. (“The Gathering,” Ken Medema)

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ow many times have I said, “We are all among the walking wounded”?

Far too many to count.

It applies to all of us, and yet, we keep wearing our masks, carefully putting them in place before we face the world, hoping that everyone will think our lives are perfect, flawless, happy, and that we are whole.

I recently wrote about

seeking help for my daughter’s depression. She gave her permission for that column, hoping that it would be of use to someone else.

(Thanks to those of you who called or wrote to ask: Eden found meaningful help, useful tools and a new sense of balance. She is doing well.)

And, today, I had a brief conversation with a new friend, an exchange that left

sidering NCAA blockades and the previous show.

Martin is no Bruce Pearl.

He made a so-so first impression at his introductory press conference. He didn’t say much but he said it sincerely. He sounded as if he really wants to coach at Tennessee. Me too – for a million-dollar raise.

I do believe my math is correct, from $300,000 at Missouri State to $1.3 million in Big Orange Country with more perks and built-in bonuses for doing what he is supposed to do. Shrewd move on Zo’s part. Fewer tornadoes. Larger playhouse. More ESPN splash for whipping up on Kentucky and Florida instead of Northern Iowa and Southern Illinois.

Martin gained credibility when chosen minority

question marks in my head, so I followed up. I went back and said, “So. What do you want to be when you grow up?”

This, to a retiree.

Our conversation went forward from there, talking about past, present, future.

Family, history, dreams.

Hurts, achievements, fears, questions.

I appreciated the candor, trembled before the pain, felt the hovering Holy Spirit over this holy moment of honesty. The mask fell, and before me was human emotion, raw and real.

We – all of us – spend so much of our time dealing with each other on the surface, living in the superficial. We don’t want to intrude, are embarrassed by openness, are reluctant to be honest, are fearful of knowing – really knowing – each other.

And yet, I personally have experienced the relief of telling the truth. Of acknowledging what my heart knows to be true, and what my brain has shied away from. Of being able to say out loud the unsayable.

It is one of the few gifts we can give one another: the

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coach of the year. I checked to see who he beat. Maybe next time he can be plain, all-purpose coach of the year from the full pool.

Fans have sped past me in serious research. They say Martin is a disciplinarian.

Players are to be two minutes early for meetings, no cocky caps turned backwards at inappropriate times, no middle-school low-slung pants with belts dangling and bottoms dragging in the dirt. Haven’t heard a word about tattoos or loud rap. I suppose some stuff is here to stay.

Martin is said to be an excellent recruiter, determined and believable. He certainly helped as a Purdue assistant. None of his signees at Mo State have made All-Conference. His main man was leftover Kyle Weems from the Barry Hinson administration.

Recruiting connections?

Could be Martin and his aides are geographically challenged. They are all Midwest. The SEC is the world.

Martin says Vols who play will defend. I am told

his previous team was 161st in defensive efficiency, 241 at defensive rebounding and 298 at forcing turnovers.

Hmm. The Bears were better offensively. They did not play at break-neck speed and did take care of the ball. They were far ahead of the Vols at shooting 3-pointers and free throws. Most were.

Choosing Cuonzo stirred surprise but the decision was not illogical. I do believe he has a chance to succeed.

It won’t be easy. Following the feature act at the circus, be it the fancy juggler, daring high-wire artist or classic clown, is a daunting task. The audience expects so much.

The Tennessee audience has been clapping for most of six seasons. It caught the fever, shared the excitement and jumped from the edge of the seats to award standing ovations. Faithful fans always believed true greatness was just a layup away.

Some are still fussing about the bully investigation and the way Bruce was unceremoniously dumped.

They never dreamed their star would crash. Replac-

moment in which the truth can be spoken and heard, and the world still goes on turning. The walls don’t collapse; the hearer doesn’t recoil in horror; the speaker does not disappear in a puff of smoke.

In such a moment, when the masks have fallen, all we have is prayer. And so I prayed, then offered my friend the sure and certain knowledge that the prayers continue to ascend, and the candle burns on.

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The group will discuss the program and fundraising plans to get the program started this fall. The program will be for kids ages 5 to 12, and they cannot play for another football team at the same time.

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Zo has a hint of bluecollar star power. He was one as a player at Purdue.

He appears to be genuine, full-grown, my kind of family man.

He has courage. He does not shy away from challenges.

He has courage. He developed some growing up in East St. Louis.

He has courage. He needed it in a frightening fight against cancer.

There is no confusion about what Zo has to do.

Chancellor Jimmy Cheek spelled it out: “Our expectations are, No. 1, to play by the rules. No. 2, be competitive. That means in the SEC, you’ve got to win. No. 3, represent the institution with integrity, on the court and off the court. And No. 4, academics is very important.

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We want them to graduate.

“And if we can do those things, we can be very successful at Tennessee.”

Amen, brother, right on, go Zo.

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FFA attends state convention The Horace Maynard FFA Chapter of Union County High School attended the State FFA Convention in Gatlinburg March 27-30.

Chapter members who went to the convention are: Cody Carter, Justin Hensley, Cody Kitts, Brandon Parrish, Charlie Dunaway, Alex Lester, Dylan Merritt, Brittany Capps, Allison Padgett, Tiffany Foster, Erik Holloway, Derrick Savage and Tucker Smith.

While there, nine chapter members received the State FFA Degree, the highUnion County’s Bailey Mize connects on March 29 at Powell. The est award a high school FFA Patriots split a doubleheader with the Panthers, losing 4-0 in student can receive. Union County students who regame one and taking the nightcap 1-0. Photo by Greg Householder ceived the award are: Cody Carter, Justin Hensley, Cody Kitts, Brandon Parrish, Charlie Dunaway, Lee Nicely, Tiffany Foster, Allison Padgett and Jessica Warwick. Chapter advisors Wilson Park will host the annual Union County are Linda Baxter, Steve MasEaster Egg Hunt for kids 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, sengill and John Fugate. next to the Union County High School baseball field.

There will be hunts for age groups 2 and under, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Rain date is April 23. The event is sponsored by Union County Parks and Recreation, Union County Business and Professional Association, First Century Bank, Commercial Bank and FSG Bank.

The Union County School Board has approved the following calendar for the remainder The city of Luttrell will host an Easter egg hunt at of the school year: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at Luttrell City Park. Everyâ– Good Friday, April 22, will be an one is welcome. There will be egg hunts for all ages.

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Members of the Horace Maynard FFA Chapter at Union County High School who attended the State FFA Convention in Gatlinburg March 27-30 are: (front) Brittany Capps, Tiffany Foster, Alex Lester, Dylan Merritt; (second row) Allison Padget, Charlie Dunaway, Brandon Parish, Erik Holloway; (back) Justin Hensley, Cody Kitts, Tucker Smith, Cody Carter and Derrick Savage. Photo submitted

Spring plant sale at greenhouse The Union County High School greenhouse management class is currently having its spring plant sale in conjunction with the Union County Farmers Market.

The class began sowing seeds in January. “The students have the opportunity to start the crop from the beginning as a growing and then sell the plants and learn about customer service skills,� said horticulture teacher Linda Baxter.

The school greenhouse offers a wide variety of bedding plants, vegetable plants and hanging baskets. The greenhouse is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April 16, 23 and 30, May 7 and 14.

Info: Linda Baxter, 992-0180.

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â– TCAPS will be April 11- 22.

Big Ridge State Park will host the 13th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23. Twelve thousand eggs filled with toys, candy or extra prizes will be hidden. There are prize eggs and a grand prize for each age group, including toys, bicycles and food coupons. Bring the whole family and make a day of it.

Children ages 2 and under hunt at 10 a.m. with parents’ help. Ages 3-4 hunt at 10:30, followed by ages 5-7 at 1 p.m., and ages 8-10 at 1:30. Info: 992-5523.

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â– May 26 and 27, will be instructional days for students. â– Saturday, May 28, will be an abbreviated instructional day for students. â– Memorial Day, May 30, will be an administrative day with no students. â– May 31 will be the last abbreviated day. â– Kindergarten registration for Union County schools will be held at each elementary school 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5. Registration for Paulette Elementary School will be held

during the same time at Milan Baptist Church. Children who are 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2011, should enter kindergarten during the 2011-2012 school year. Parents must provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate, proof of a physical within the last six months or date of next scheduled physical, immunization records, copy of the child’s Social Security card, and proof of residency like a utility bill. The principals of each school will have bus route information. Info: Jimmy Carter, 992-5466 ext. 110. ■Link your Food City Value Card with the school of your choice to earn money for that school. To link, ask your cashier at check-out. Even though the school isn’t built yet, you can already link your Value Card to Paulette Elementary School.

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â– Union County Pre-K Roundup will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday in April, in the Union County High School commons area. This is for children who will reach 4 years of age by Sept. 1. Space is limited. Blank registration forms may be picked up and dropped off at Luttrell Elementary, Maynardville Elementary, Sharps Chapel Elementary and central office. Info: Jimmy Carter, 992-5466, ext. 110.

Horace Maynard â– Dances will be held Fridays, April 15 and 29. Eighth grade talent show will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 28.

Union County High â– Union County High School cosmetology students will be offering free haircuts through May 20 to help train for their board exams. Call 992-0180 and ask for cosmetology to set up an appointment.

992-2221 No appointments necessary Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

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Luttrell seeks scholarship applicants The city of Luttrell is accepting scholarship applications for a graduating senior residing within the Luttrell city limits.

Applications are available at Luttrell City Hall during regular business hours, and applications will be accepted until April 15. Info: 992-0870.

REUNIONS â– Horace Maynard High School Class of 1971 is planning its 40-year reunion. Those who would like to help get things started are encouraged to contact Donna Bailey Jones, 992-1555 or ucar1@bellsough.net, or Vickie Eastridge Keck, 910-580-4843.

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