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April 14, 2012

Bits n’ Pieces Quilt Guild members who won at the Smoky Mountain Quilt Show are: (seated) Lynda Wallace, Judy Ebbert, Sally Wyrick; (standing) Cyndi Herrmann and Loretta Painter. Photo by C. Taylor

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Almost 7,000 people attended the 14th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Big Ridge State Park on April 7. About a third of the attendees were children hoping to score a grand prize from the 12,000 eggs that were filled with toys, candy and prizes.

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Maps, budgets, barking dogs It’s budget time once again for county government. Union County Commission spent much of the April meeting in listening mode as departments presented their financial plans for 2012-2013. But, two residents had more on their mind than the finances of the county.

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From beds to benches Sometimes retirement can be a blessing, and on occasion that blessing can bleed over into a community asset. Lynn Sexton is just that. His lifelong hobby is building furniture and hand-crafted items from new and found wood. He also fashions new pieces from antiques. Sexton retired from Union County Schools a couple of years ago. Working with wood had always been a fun thing for Sexton, but when he retired he began spending more of his time in his wood shop.

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Winning by a yard By Cindy Taylor Union County quilters and members of the Bits n’ Pieces Quilt Guild brought home recognition and ribbons from the Smoky Mountain Quilt Show held in March. Cyndi Herrmann and Judy Ebbert, both of Union County, received ribbons and recognition for their quilts. Guild members who entered and won were: Leona Hardin, Best of

Show Wall Quilt; Lorretta Painter, first place Bed Quilts Pieced, first place Wall Quilts Appliqué/Mixed Techniques, first place TwoPerson Team (quilted by Cyndi Herrmann), second place Kids Quilts and Lap Quilts. Cyndi Herrmann won first place in Kids Quilts with “Poppyseed’s Jungle.” Lynda Wallace won second place in Lap Quilts. Judy Ebbert won third place in Two-Person Team (quilted by Cyndi Herrmann) and an

honorable mention in Pictorial for “I Love Barns.” Sally Wyrick won third place in Wall Quilt – Pieced. The Smoky Mountain Quilters presented the 32nd annual Quilt Show and Competition on March 23-25 at Maryville College. More than 175 quilts from across East Tennessee were showcased, making winning in this elite show a true testament to the talents of those who entered.

Prayer changes things The Union County Business and Professional Association sponsored the annual Prayer Breakfast on April 6, and special guest speaker was Jared Graves, who is combating drug and alcohol abuse in the county. He credited the success of the anti-drug movement in Union County to community prayer.

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Index Business Government/Politics Community Down-home Update Marvin West Lynn Hutton Kids

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And this feels like home.” But back to the Weatherford Award – Berea College and the Appalachian Studies Association give it annually to the authors of one work of fiction, one book of poetry and one nonfiction book that (quoting from the online description) “best illuminate the challenges, personalities and unique qualities of the Appalachian South.” It has become one of the most prestigious awards in the region. Past winners include Charles Frazier, who won for his 1997 best seller “Cold Mountain” and again this year for his new book, “Nightwoods.” So it’s pretty understandable that Graves considered himself a decided underdog. “I feel like it was a major upset,” he said. “A couple of my real heroes were also nominated this year. Wendell Berry and Ron Jesse Graves Photo submitted Rash both had poetry books nominated this year. I thought I had no shot and I was just glad to “I looked at the job list, saw be nominated.” Another reason he was surthis one and thought, ‘That’s the prised was due to his colleagues’ only job in the country I’d like.’ I’d buttoning their lips. Usually the been offered a job in West Virginwinners get an inkling of what’s ia, up in the northern panhandle. going to happen when they get an It was a job, and I was going to invitation to the awards banquet. have to take it (remember, he’s an But Graves was already slated to English major), but then I got the attend the event, an Appalachian interview here. I’ve lived in more Studies conference, so the chair interesting places, but I haven’t of the awards committee was lived in places that felt like home. able to preserve the suspense.

Sharps Chapel poet wins national award By Betty Bean Jesse Graves probably shouldn’t have been surprised when he heard his name called at that awards banquet because a lot of things have been going his way lately. But, still, it’s a rare thing when a group of colleagues successfully keeps a secret as big as the identity of the winner of the Weatherford Award for Poetry. Actually, he’s Dr. Jesse Graves, holder of a 2009 doctorate from UT and a 1991 diploma from Horace Maynard High School. He’s been an English professor at East Tennessee State University for the last three years. He teaches poetry writing and British literature. He also coordinates the English honors program and is doing some work with the school’s highly regarded Appalachian Studies Department. He’s very happy to be in Johnson City, just two hours away from his Sharps Chapel homeplace. It has worked out well for the Graves family (meaning Jesse; his wife, Lisa; and his 13-year-old daughter Chloe, as well his parents, Joyce and Hugh).

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The book’s title is “Tennessee Landscape with Blighted Pine, Poems,” and it is available on Amazon, where it received a glowing review from the abovementioned Ron Rash, who said: “ ‘Tennessee Landscape with Blighted Pine’ is more than an extraordinary first book. These poems have the music, wisdom and singular voice of a talent fully realized, and make abundantly clear that Jesse Graves is one of America’s finest young poets.” As for what’s next, Graves says he thinks he has started working on a novel, maybe. But at this stage it’s hard to say, because he’s been down this road before. “I always think I’m writing fiction and end up writing poetry,” he said. “But this time I’ve got a few pages of something I think is going to have to stay.” And what is the difference between writing poetry and fiction? “There’s an audience for novels,” he said. Either way, it’s a pretty good bet that Sharp’s Chapel will find its way into whatever he ends up doing. “It just ends up in everything I write one way or another,” he said. “Even poems that don’t have any direct relationship to it, I can still see the influence.”

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By Cindy Taylor While some banks and credit unions are struggling in this economy, New South Credit Union’s CEO Richard Schulz is happy to say that his institution is still going strong. New South has a 5 Star Rating with Bauer Financial and has a branch that is easily accessible on Maynardville Highway. Manager Tammy Holbock has been with the branch since it opened in 2008. “We have so much to offer our customers,” said Holbock. “Savings, check-

ing, loans. We have everything any other bank has.” Being member-owned, NSCU can offer lower loan rates, higher dividends and excellent member services. “Our customers join NSCU for our great features like free checking, free ATM cards, Online banking, 24 hour automated access and much more,” said Holbock. The annual member appreciation day is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Maynardville location, and this year marks the 60th anniversary of New South. The event will feature

Jennifer Helms, branch manager Tammy Hobock and Tracy Downey of New South Credit Union’s Maynardville branch. Photo by C. Taylor

food from Buddy’s Bar-B-Q, train rides for the kids, and lots of fun activities and prizes. Members who purchase tickets prior to the day of the event will pay only $2.50. During April and May, current members who sign up to receive e-statements will be registered to win a Kindle Fire. New South is also actively involved in the community with Kick to Win and Shoot to Win, two programs that put money back into

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Office on Aging community outreach

Jessee running for property assessor Union County Commissioner Brenda Jessee has announced that she is running for Union County Property Assessor. The election will be held in August. “I feel that I have experience in Union County government that qualifies me for this office,” said Jessee. “It is a great honor to work for the people in my district who have asked me to run and all of Union County.”

the hands of the high school and residents. New South offers more free ATMs to members than any bank in the area, a Christmas Club savings account and car loans rates at 2.24 percent for vehicles 2010 and newer. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Jessee has served on several Union County boards and committees, including the education, budget and finance, ethics, Brenda Jessee will run for propinsurance and jail commit- erty assessor. Photo by C. Taylor tees, and the solid waste and ambulance boards. problem with their taxes, I She has a history in finan- want them to feel that they can come and speak with cial counseling. “If elected I plan to an- me one-on-one.” Jessee said she also alyze current properties that have displayed prob- plans to provide a high lems involving misprinted quality workplace where information,” said Jes- training for all employees see. “If the citizens have a is a priority.

The Union County Office on Aging director will make regular visits to Sharps Chapel and Luttrell beginning in April. Those who need help with Medicare/ Medicaid should bring with them lists of their medications and their insurance cards. Dates and times are: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9 and June 13, at the Luttrell Senior Center, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18, May 16 and June 20, at the Sharps Chapel Senior Center. Info: Samantha, 992-3292 or 992-0361.

Stop and think about how much work your feet do: On any given day, it’s estimated we may take as many as 5,000 steps. So if you have some aches and pains in your feet, it’s no wonder. Some of the most common foot problems may benefit from chiropractic treatment. An imbalance between the calf muscles and muscles on the bottom of the foot, for instance, can cause heel pain, which is also known as plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is the tough tendon that runs along the bottom of the foot. Chiropractic treatment can focus on the soft tissues of the foot and ankle. If all the moving parts of the foot and ankle are functioning properly, it reduces strain on the plantar fascia. The treatment might also include stretching and strengthening exercises. Another common ailment is flat feet. Most of us develop an arch between the ages of 3 and 10. In some cases, depending on a variety of factors including lifestyle and weight, that arch can flatten out, leading to pain in the feet, knees, hips and lower back. Chiropractic treatment can help with the symptoms through joint adjustments that will help improve foot function. If appropriate, the chiropractor may be able to advise you on an orthotic device that will also help foot function. Talk with a chiropractor if you suffer with foot discomfort. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.

LEPC meets quarterly

National Day of Prayer planned, choir needed

The Union County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets quarterly at the E-911 Center. Meetings are 10 a.m. the second Thursday of June, September and December. Meetings are open to the public. Info: Karen Kirk, 992-5816 or karen.kirk@sunh.com.

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REDUCED! RESIDENTIAL LOT ON TAZEWELL PIKE just inside Union County. 1.44 acres w/346 ft. on Tazewell Pike. All utilities avail. $29,900. $19,900.

COMM PROPERTY W/RENTALS on Rutledge Pk. Mins to interstate. 2 houses, mobile hm, det 3-car gar. All currently rented and sitting on over 5 acres w/frontage on Rutledge Pk. Offered at only $479,000.

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LOT 99 HICKORY POINTE – Over 1 acre with main channel frontage. Fully dockable. Also with all the ammenities of clubhouse, pool & marina. Owner says SELL at only $199,000. LOT 56 HICKORY POINTE – Great views of the main channel. Located across from clubhouse. All ammenities of clubhouse, pool & marina. Inside gated community. 1.52 gently rolling acres offered at only $72,000. LOT 5 HICKORY POINTE – Great building lot just inside the gated community. Lays great. Several homesites. Wooded. Offered with all the ammenities of clubhouse, pool & marina.1.50 acres offered at only $32,000.

UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • APRIL 14, 2012 • 3

Commission mulls maps, budgets, barking dogs By Cindy Taylor It’s budget time once again for county government. Union County Commission spent much of the April meeting in listening mode as departments presented their financial plans for 2012-2013. But, two residents had more on their mind than the finances of the county. Cathy Jones presented documents that she said show she is being charged double taxes on her property. “My property was reassessed in 2008 after my house burned and I closed my business,” said Jones. “I paid those taxes in 2009 and didn’t get any more notices until the 2011 taxes were due.” Jones said she is receiving four notices covering the past two years and has also been sent to Chancery Court. Property Assessor Donna Jones told the commission that notices are sent out as a courtesy and taxes are due regardless of notices being received. “I have had the state look at this and it has not been double assessed,” said Donna Jones. “I have also made sure we have Mrs. Jones’ correct address for the future.” The commission could not come to a clear understanding with Cathy Jones regarding the situation and requested that she schedule a meeting with the county attorney to work through the issue. Peggy and Michael Rembisz moved to Mountain Brook Meadows in Union County 11 years ago and love living here, except for the noise. “I am asking you to approve a barking dog ordinance for Union County,” said Peggy. “These issues

Commissioner Janet Holloway, county attorney David Myers, and commissioners Gary England, Wayne Roach and Chris Upton review the redistricting maps. Photo by C. Taylor have begun recently, and we have been very frustrated in getting this resolved on our own.” Rembisz said she and her husband have talked to the neighbors who own the dogs, but with no success. When the couple has called law enforcement, they are told there is no ordinance and there is nothing that can be done. She said there is a rule in the neighborhood about keeping dogs penned, but there is no one to enforce that rule. Rembisz presented a sample ordinance for review, and the commission agreed to consider the possibility of adopting a barking dog ordinance. The commission gave final approval to the redistricting maps and sent them on to the Office of Local Government. One copy will be available at the County Clerk’s Office and one at the Election Commission office. The map shows the redistricting of Union County into seven districts. A reappraisal plan for the next five years was pre-

sented by Property Assessor Donna Jones, who said that current reappraisals are complete. Road Commissioner Clayton Helms was given the go-ahead to begin tearing down the remains of a house that burned in Twisted Gables more than two years ago. Mayor Mike Williams said that the owner had been given ample opportunities to handle the property cleanup. Once the county completes the cleanup, a lien will be placed on the property until the owner reimburses the county. Bob Wright Road was renamed Marine Lane by 911 years ago, causing the road to no longer be on the list of Union County roads. Residents who live on the road have been asking the county for months to grade and regravel the road. Commissioner J.M. Bailey brought this up once again at the request of residents in his district. County attorney David Myers reminded the commission that they could not spend money on a road that is

not listed as a county road. Bailey made a motion to put the road back on the list of county roads. After lengthy discussion, the commission elected to hold to their prior decision to leave Marine Lane off the county road list. For residents, this means that no help will come from the county for upgrading Marine Lane or any other roads not on the list. Chamber of Commerce treasurer Kay Jones presented a proposed budget for 2012-2013. Jones also requested that she be given a set of procedures to follow for requesting funds for the Chamber from the hotel/motel tax. Mention of the Chamber prompted Commissioner Jeff Brantley to applaud Julie Graham regarding her appearance on “Inside Tennessee.” “Julie made Union County proud,” said Brantley. “She held her own against a Knox County lawyer. I am proud of her, and we all owe her congratulations.”

Anna Butler enjoys a twirl on the Plainview playground equipment while others examine its stability. Photo by C. Taylor

Plainview playground infractions? By Cindy Taylor The “biggest” item up for discussion at the Plainview Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting April 10 was the 15-yearold playground equipment near the city hall and community center. The city had been cited by the Tennessee Municipal League for multiple infractions regarding the playground, including lack of handicap accessibility, rotting boards and use of mulch instead of a nonporous substance on the ground. The board members and residents did a walk-around of the playground and the track, both of which they hope to repair or replace within

the next two years with a matching grant from the state. Mayor Gary Chandler thanked all who participated in the cleanup day March 31, especially those who cooked and served breakfast. Almost one ton of trash, much of it glass bottles, was picked up inside the city limits by 28 volunteers. “I was shocked at the number of beer bottles we collected when we don’t even sell beer inside the city,” said Alderman Stacey Sexton. The board will hold a Financial and Budget workshop at 7 p.m. May 3 and the next regular meeting at 7 p.m. May 8.

VOTE for and ELECT David Cox

Superintendent of Roads I, David Cox, Jr., would like to announce my candidacy for the office of Superintendent of Roads of Union County. I am a lifelong resident of Union County. I graduated from Horace Maynard High School in 1982. I was employed by Renfro Construction Company in 1984. This was the beginning of my 27-year career in road construction. I was a motor grader operator for several years. While performing this job, I helped lay the base stone on I-140 (Pellissippi Parkway) from I-40 to Alcoa Highway. I also helped with the base stone, pouring barrier walls and asphalt from Papermill Road to the split at Watt Road. I helped with the base and paving on Route 66 in Hamblin County. I became foreman in March of 1995. My duties as a foreman included overseeing of prepping the sub-grade; laying base stone and laying asphalt. I also oversaw the milling of asphalt; ditching of roads and all other areas of road maintenance. In 2008 Renfro Construction Company was bought by Harrison Construction Company, where I remained a foreman, and then I was promoted to supervisor. I had the privilege of being the supervisor of the NEW Highway 33 construction project. This project began at Highway 61 East and continued to South of Hickory Star Road. As supervisor, I managed the $12 million plus project which en-

tailed clearing, grading, drainage, milling, paving, and the final dressing of the project, which was completed in December of 2011. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to serve as supervisor over this project since it was beneficial to my home county. This stretch of road helps to showcase the great area and county that we live in. As a taxpayer, I want to work efficiently and effectively throughout our county to maintain and improve roads. I am excited about the possibility of serving as your next Superintendent of Roads. It will be a pleasure and a privilege to meet as many of you as possible and hear your concerns about the area that you live in and the condition of your roads. My home is on Cox Road in Maynardville. I am the son of Opal Cook Cox and the late Willie (Little) David Cox. I have two children: my son Taylor, who is in the eighth grade at Horace Maynard Middle School, and my daughter, Courtney, who is married to Brian Holt, and their two wonderful children, Kelsey and Jackson. They reside in Luttrell. I humbly ask you to support and vote for me so I can be your next Superintendent of Roads in Union County. I truly believe that my years of experience in this industry makes me the best candidate for this position.

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Prayer changes community The Union County Business and Professional Association sponsored the annual Prayer Breakfast on April 6, and special guest speaker was Jared Graves, who is combating drug and alcohol abuse in the county. He credited the success of the anti-drug movement in Union County to community prayer. “When we started this fight, five or six people would come to meetings,� said Graves. “We have a lot more attending all of the meetings now, and we need to continue to pray without ceasing.� Graves announced that Union County will have its own National Day of Prayer event 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Horace Maynard M i d d l e School and Jared Graves encouraged everyone to come out and join the community choir being organized for that event. The Union County Senior Center in Maynardville hosted the 15th annual event, and a beautiful morning brought business owners and professionals out for a down-home breakfast. Flowers by Bob supplied beautiful blooming spring centerpieces for each table. Chantay Collins coordinated the event, and Kathy Chesney provided special music. Eddie Perry closed the morning with prayer as all those attending joined hands.

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Park event is almost here, and this year’s theme is “The Cradle Rocks!� Paulette Elementary School will host the event and “Elvis� will arrive for his first performance at 10 a.m. Fine artisans and crafts people from Union and surrounding counties will be showing, selling and demonstrating their art. There will be a student art competition, photography competition, poetry contest and a special art contest sponsored by Keep Union County Beautiful. Union County Farmers Market will kick off the season, and the grounds of the school will be a bevy of activity as special groups give demonstrations, present programs on energy conservation and hold contests related to Earth Day. The Farmers Market will be holding a special seed swap. There will also be early veggies and plants for sale. Elvis will perform throughout the day, and an Elvis impersonator contest is planned for ages 18 and under. A special “Sock Hop� dance competition is also planned. Winners will receive a $50 prize. Recycling will be going on, and folks are encouraged to bring aluminum ■‘Art’ around cans, eyeglasses, cell the corner phones, wrapping paper The 2012 Art in the and Christmas cards to

Children’s Center prevention coordinator Carol Pratt and school psychologist Sherlyn Robinson discuss the presentation given to Union County Schools staff and faculty. Photos by C. Taylor

be recycled and box tops for collecting. There will be storytelling throughout the day provided by the library. Area churches will host a community gospel singing and will have breakfast available for purchase 9-10 a.m., when Malone’s Chuckwagon will take over for lunch. Snacks, desserts and drinks will be sold throughout the day by other vendors. The community is invited to come join the festivities and find out what Union County’s newest festival has to offer. â–

Child abuse prevention taught

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Union County Children’s Center is busy providing training on how the community can help. The staff and faculty of Union County Schools held inservice at the high school April 9 and a presentation by Carol Pratt of the Children’s Center and other

National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 3 6:30pm Horace Maynard Middle School Maynardville, TN 37807 Ten local pastors will be leading the prayers. A community choir will be performing at this event.

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guests was first on the agenda. Forensic interviewer Bobbie Daniels has a crucial job with the center since she is usually one of the first to meet abused children and get their stories on tape. “I am a neutral party and talk to the child in a friendly environment,� said Daniels. “It is my job to determine if there is something going on with the child.� The video “Innocence Shattered� was shown, followed by panel discussion and a question and answer time. Panel members were Pratt, Daniels, therapist Janet McCracken, Monica Warwick of the Department of Children’s Services and Mare Martell. Martell is a survivor of child sexual abuse. Her mission in telling her story is to connect with abused children, let them know they can survive and encourage them to seek help. “The abuse no longer defines me,� said Martell. “But it took a long time to

get to that point. Those secrets that have been kept for so long need to be out in the open.â€? Teachers were instructed that they are required to report any suspected abuse and are protected by law from liability or disciplinary action. Failing to report suspected child abuse is actually a misdemeanor. “The first step is to call the Department of Children’s Services,â€? said Pratt. “If no help is received, the next step is to call 911.â€? The blue ribbon has become a reminder of bruises left by child abuse and was given to all attendees. The child abuse hotline is 877-237-0004. â–

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an open house at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, at the sewer plant. Rhyne held a question and answer session. Rhyne proposed that a bowling alley could be a money maker and an asset to the community, as well as an indoor shooting range. Daniel Cooke, a junior at Union County High School, spoke to members regarding his invitation to attend the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment in Washington, D.C., this June and requested financial support. Only 250 high school delegates from all over the country are chosen for this honor. Cooke must raise $2,000 in order to attend and says he is about halfway there. UCBPA president Brad Davis announced that the Union County Easter Egg Hunt was a big success, with more than 60 children in attendance. The UCBPA meets at noon the second Tuesday of each month at Hardees. Contact Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ gmail.com.

Youth football and cheer sign-ups Union County Youth Football and Cheerleading will have sign-ups 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 4, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Horace Maynard Middle School football field. Fee is $60 on those days. Late signups will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 18, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Horace Maynard Middle School football field. Fee is $80 on those days. Info: 201-5249 or 599-7644.

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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • APRIL 14, 2012 • 5

From beds to benches Sometimes retirement can be a blessing, and on occasion that blessing can bleed over into a community asset. Lynn Sexton is just that. His lifelong hobby is building furniture and hand-crafted items from new and found wood. He also fashions new pieces from antiques.

DOWN-home UPdate Sexton retired from Union County Schools a couple of years ago. Working with wood had always been a fun thing for Sex-

ton, but when he retired he began spending more of his time in his wood shop. “I couldn’t just sit at home,” said Sexton. “I build toys for kids and items for friends. I like taking a raw piece of wood and seeing what I can do with it.” Most recently, Sexton took a bed made in the 1830s and a set of skis and incorporated the two into a remarkable bench that will soon be transported to a friend in Michigan. Sexton knows his woods, and he can tell how old a piece of furniture is by the type of nails used and how pieces are joined. He has a notebook of hand-drawn “plans” and measurements that came mostly from inside his head. He can look at pretty much any wood piece and

Lynn Sexton with one of his recent pieces, a bench that is soon to be on its way to Michigan. Photo by C. Taylor

replicate the plans on his own and claims he never made a mistake that forced him to start over. “I don’t like blueprints. If I make a mistake I just

change the plans,” said Sexton. “I reckon the good Lord was my teacher.” When asked what the first item was that he made from wood, Sexton

replied, “sawdust.” When asked what the largest thing he ever made from wood is, Sexton replied, “a 7,000-square-foot log house.”

Sexton won “Item of Distinction” at the 2011 Union County Heritage Festival and will be showcasing a few of his handmade items at the Art in the Park festival April 21.

Sharps Chapel senior birthdays Lee Ogle, Donette Samons and Reggie Cain celebrate their birthdays in Easter style at the Sharps Chapel Senior Center on April 4. Photo submitted

Happy Easter at Senior Center Harvey Kitts, Bill Kitts and Joan Ray enjoy Easter dinner at the Union County Senior Center April 5. The dinner was followed by door prizes and an egg hunt. Photo submitted

Rabies vaccination clinics The Tennessee Health Department will sponsor rabies vaccination clinics Saturday, April 28, rain or shine. Cost is $10 for a one-year rabies vaccine. Participating veterinarian is Dr. Tim “Doc” Williams. Times and locations are: 9-10 a.m., Sharps Chapel Elementary School; 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., Luttrell Elementary School; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Union County Health Department; 2:15 to 3:15, Big Ridge Elementary School; 4-5 p.m., Paulette Elementary School.

Reward for lost waders, net The owner is offering a $50 reward for the return of a pair of Simms fishing waders and a landing net lost on Walker Ford Road on April 7. Call 773-3343 with any info.

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Tori Duncan was a winner in the 5-7 age group. Prizes were donated by Ranger Sarah Nicley and Marvin and Sarah West.

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Hoppin’ fun! By Cindy Taylor Almost 7,000 people attended the 14th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Big Ridge State Park on April 7. About a third of the attendees were children hoping to score a grand prize from the 12,000 eggs that were filled with toys, candy and prizes. Park staff thanked all those who gave of their time and donated prizes this year, including: Ace Hardware, American Museum of Science and Energy, Bass Pro Shops, Big Ridge Family Community Education, Blount Mansion, Bristol Motor Speedway, Broadway Braden Honeycutt was a winner in the 2 and younger age Sound, Burger King, Cici’s group. Prizes were donated by Commercial Bank Maynardville. Pizza, City Auto, Commercial Bank, CVS Pharmacy, Dollywood, East Tennessee Discovery Center, First Century Bank, the Fishing Place, FSG Bank, Flowers by Bob, Food City in Maynardville and Halls, James White’s Fort, Kay’s Market and Deli, Knoxville Ice Bears, Knoxville Zoo, Kroger, the Lost Sea Adventure, Maynardville Muffler, Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, Museum of Appalachia, Mynatt’s Short-stay Rehabilitation Furniture, Okie’s Pharmacy, Patterson Brothers, Pepsi Beverage Company, Ripley’s Aquarium, Shoney’s Family Restaurant, Subway of Clinton and Maynardville, Target, Tennessee Smokies, Texas Roadhouse, Titanic

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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • APRIL 14, 2012 • 7 All that said, there must be other reasons why Tennessee has been so awful at running the football. Basic ingredients in running for gains are philosophy, scheme, blockers, technique, tailbacks, determination, play selection, threat of a pass and how tough are opposing tackles and linebackers. 2010 Philosophy: Derek Dooley and his offensive coordinator, Jim Chaney, looked at available offensive players two years ago and decided what they could probably do best was throw and catch. They charted a course. The emphasis for linemen was to protect the quarterback. 2010 Talent: By the time Tyler Bray became the starting quarterback and young receivers blended in with three veterans, the pass-first concept made some sense. Perhaps it was too much to ask the greenas-grass offensive line to walk and chew gum at the same time.

2010 Results: Nothing to shout about. The Vols came up short against Florida, LSU, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina – and almost lost to UAB. They aced November but lost December. 2011 Philosophy: Let us do what we were doing only better. Throw the football. Tauren Poole’s mostly insignificant 1,034 yards as a junior runner must have been an accident. 2011 Talent: Poole wasn’t bad at tailback but there wasn’t much behind him. Freshman offensive linemen were suddenly sophomores. They might be pretty good. Wasn’t it Tennessee that once had Flamin’ Sophomores? 2011 Results: Sorry, no fire. One SEC victory, by the grace of God, over Vanderbilt, in overtime. Dooley summation: “At some point you just say we aren’t very good at running the ball. How many times can you get asked, ‘What’s

wrong with the run game?’ We are not very good running the ball.” He got that right! 2012 Philosophy: It appears Tennessee has reconsidered and now recognizes the absolute necessity of a running attack, being that the Vols must play several SEC foes and certain smart alecks keep score. Jay Graham is the new coach of running backs. Sam Pittman is now line coach. 2012 Talent: Volunteer offensive linemen are bigger and stronger. Inexperience is no longer a valid excuse. Spring practice includes a tailback tournament with additional candidates coming soon. There are no obvious All-Americans but there is hope. 2012 Results? Expect improvement. Can’t you just feel it?

I don’t know his name, but I call him Job. I can’t imagine how he gets up in the morning. I can’t fathom how he remembers to breathe in and out. I am grateful, for his sake, that his son lives here, but I also can’t imagine the sense of dread, the wondering “What’s next?” that must pervade every | CROSS CURRENTS Lynn Hutton day of their lives. What does such tragedy mean? That God is out to get him? That Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the God is indifferent to human sufvines; though the produce of the olive fails and the fields yield no fering? That God is testing him? food; though the flock is cut off from the fold and there is no herd That God has favorites, or conin the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the God of trariwise, God has scapegoats? my salvation. That God is powerless? (Habakkuk 3: 17-18 NRSV) I say a resounding “No” to all have seen him. I have not meningitis. A few years later his of those. At least, intellectually heard his story first-hand, but wife died of cancer. He and his that is what I believe. When I can two people I trust completely son lost a house to floods and think rationally about it, I believe have told me the saga. We believe moved to another state, where that God set some rules in place the story is true. their house was ripped apart by in the natural world: cells divide His young daughter died of a tornado. (a good thing), but sometimes

they get overzealous in their multiplication and cancer occurs. Winds blow, spreading seeds around, moving weather systems from one place to another and bringing needed rain. Except that sometimes there is more rain and wind than our human-made houses can withstand. It behooves us all to remember the truth of a line from Robert Bolt’s “A Man for All Seasons,” (my all-time favorite play and movie). Sir Thomas More, imprisoned by King Henry VIII for his firm refusal to take the Oath of Allegiance (concerning the King’s marriage to Anne Boleyn), and tried for treason, remarks with wisdom and foreboding and resignation at his trial, “Death comes for us all; even for kings he comes.” Death is inevitable. It is also remarkably indifferent to our

hopes, and dreams and aspirations. It cares not that we have been hurt before, or that we will be lonely without our parent, or spouse or child. So can we, like Habakkuk, look steadfastly at all the suffering and calamity around us, realize that we have nothing – nothing! – and still be able to say, “… yet I will rejoice in the Lord … exult in the God of my salvation.” I trust so. Because as long as we have God (or, more accurately, as long as God has us) we do not have “nothing,” and we can indeed rejoice in the Lord. I will pray for “Job.” I invite you to do the same, for him, and for all who suffer misfortune and sickness and loneliness and despair. Pray for healing, pray for hope, pray for wholeness. And give thanks to God for all your blessings!

Expect a running attack TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West

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t has been said that 95 percent of college coaches want their teams to be able to run the football. Mike Leach is on the fence. Let us assume that somebody on the Tennessee staff knows how to develop a running attack. There is no positive proof but it just seems logical. These people get paid a lot to know all about the game. They have extensive experience.

Let us believe Tennessee wants a running attack. If nothing else, it is embarrassing to be floundering around at the bottom of college rushing statistics. A decent running attack would improve the chances of winning an occasional game. Of course coaches want to win. All contracts include bowl bonuses. Success is at serious risk if you can’t make a first down on third and one.

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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.

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.

Hamilton Cemetery needs donations

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The Union County Adult Education Center invites all those interested in getting a GED to call for an appointment for pre-testing. The center provides all testing free of charge to Union County residents. The staff will help applicants prepare for the test. Classes are available 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The official GED tests will be given on the following dates: ■ May 7 and 8 ■ 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.

The historic Hamilton Cemetery needs donations to help with mowing and maintenance. The cemetery contains graves of some of the area’s first settlers, including members of the McPhetridge, Lay, Smith, Cook, Yadon, Kitts, Booker, Edmondson and Lambdin families. All donations are tax deductible and may be sent to John Cabage, 740 Cabbage Cemetery Road, Washburn, TN 37888. Info: 497-2287.

The East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability and Walgreens will provide free medication reviews to adults age 60 and over in Union County. Walgreens pharmacists will review medication lists to identify any potential complications. Contact the Union County Office on Aging for a form to list medications and forward the form to Walgreens. Once the review is complete, Walgreens will contact the consumer. Info: 992-3292 or 992-0361.

Quilting classes offered Kathy Chesney of Adult Day Services will host quilting classes 7 p.m. Thursdays at the newly renovated Adult Day Services on Maynardville Highway. Classes are open to all skill levels. Attendees are asked to bring scissors, needles, thimbles and cotton fabric. Info: 566-3289 or kathyjelley@ aol.com.

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Union County High School Athlete of the Week Megan McAlister By Cindy Taylor

Paulette has heart The American Heart Association presented Paulette Elementary School with T-shirts and other prizes as a thank-you for more than $4,000 raised by the students and faculty. Pictured here in their AHA shirts are: (front) Kya Matthews, Sydnie Hayes, Alexis Balogh, Hadlie Defoe, Micah Treece, Laine Collins, Jordan Williams, Spencer Cox, Riley Cole; (second row) Hannah Bruner, Landon Gray, Gracie Hunter, Andrea Goforth, Kaitlyn Woodie,

With a season record of 20-2, the Patriot softball team is fired up and hitting it out of the park. Union County High School senior Megan McAlister plays second base. She is a four-year veteran of the team, but her softball days began way before she started McAlister high school. “I’ve been playing since I was 4 years old,” said McAlister. “This is my senior year, we’ve got a great team and I really want to play well. McAlister was too young to qualify for Little League at 4 years old, but she was allowed to join anyway and has played ever since. McAlister says she loves the rush of a ball heading her way and the feeling when she makes the catch. “Megan has always been a good player, but this year she has realized what she is Katy Beth Effler, Dixie Howard, Kyla Presnell, Tyler Goins, Tylan Cooke; (third capable of and is having a stand-out year,” row) Ashton Bailey, Kyla Powell, Cheyenne Wyrick, Austin Shawver, Con- said coach Lance Lay. “She has become one ner Chesney, Brianna Odom, Evan Matthews, Christopher Treece, Justin of the “go to” players that coaches want on Muncey; (fourth row) Austin Hooks, Dalton Cline, Madison Bailey, Shawn- their team. She has proven to be a leader tay Kitts, Mikalea Skibinski, Alex Bowman, Daniel Wyrick; (back) Angie Bur- on and off the field and has started playing khart, Jocelyn Hyde, Nicole Shoffner and Missy Fugate. Photo by C. Taylor like a senior on a mission.”

Moyers wins county spelling bee Participants in the Union County Spelling Bee held March 16 were Gabby Delone from Luttrell Elementary, Savannah Jones from Big Ridge Elementary, second place Destiny Graves from Maynardville Elementary, first place winner Emma Moyers from Sharps Chapel Elementary and Rebecca Hickman from Paulette Elementary. Moyers’ winning word was “hawthorn.” She won an Oxford Thesaurus Dictionary and a Scrabble game, presented by Union County Education Association representative Marilyn Toppins. Other contestants received an Oxford Thesaurus Dictionary. Photo submitted

Auto students win regional contest Four students from Eddie Satterfield’s automotive class at Union County High School competed in the Ford/AAA regional contest Feb. 23 and placed among the top 10 teams in the state. They are Hunter Mayfield, James Dyer, Tyler Bailey and Stephen Wynn. Mayfield and Dyer had the highest scores and earned the honor of competing at the Ford/AAA state competition in May. Photo submitted

Head Start accepting applications 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.

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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Contact Humane Society for lost pets The Union County Humane Society asks that pet owners contact them immediately if a pet becomes lost. Pets without identification and rabies tags are only required to be held for 72 hours by Tennessee state law. The Humane Society makes every effort to place animals in “forever homes” as soon as possible. Timely contact will ensure that your lost pet is not adopted by new owners. Remember, identification and rabies tags are your pet’s protection. Info: 992-7969.

Duplex & 2.4 acres • 3 bedroom, 2-story Farm House & 1 acre

Real Estate Auction 621 Hwy. 61 East & 109 Hubbs Grove Rd. Maynardville, TN

Saturday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. To be sold separately and as a whole Duplex and 2.4 acres Unit #1: 2BR/1BA, kit, LR Unit #2: 1BR/1.5BA, kit, lrg LR and wheel chair accessible. Both units have separate central H&A and electric service, but share utility water, all appliances included. At the rear of the duplex is a small, 2-room, 1BA guest house or cottage.

3BR, 2-Story Farm House and 1 acre. LR, den, kit, 1BA/1BR, and utility room downstairs, 2BRs up. This property also has a beauty shop building and small storage building.

Both properties have a great income potential and are on the corner of the intersection of Hwy 61, Hubbs Grove Rd., and Walker Ford Rd. Convenient to shopping, churches, schools, and Maynardville.

Open House Sunday, April 29 • 2-5 p.m. Directions: From Maynardville travel North on Hwy. 33 to right on Hwy. 61 East 6/10 mile to property on left

Terms: 10% Buyers Premium – 10% deposit sale day. Balance due in 30 days with deed at closing. Purchaser has 10-day inspection period for lead- based paint beginning 04/25/12 For more info: 992-4460 or www.dyersold.com

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Clover Bowl winners Students have been preparing for months for the countywide Clover Bowl. Practice paid off March 29 for the students at Sharps Chapel Elementary and Horace Maynard Middle

School who won the county competition and will be advancing to regional. The regional contest will be held May 16 at UT. Participating students will be given a tour of the university campus.

Winning the countywide 4-H Clover Bowl are Sharps Chapel 4th graders Aaron Shoffner, Makenna Nease, Lexie Shoope, Elizabeth Pursel and alternate Jonathon Blanton.

Seventh grade winners are McKayla Brantley, Madi Mathis, Keely Booth and Tiffany Brown from Sharps Chapel Elementary. Photos submitted

Sixth grade Clover Bowl winners are Cedric Brown, Jeremy Naglitch, Charlie Hamilton and Isaiah Shoope (not pictured).

Eighth grade Clover Bowl winners are Sierra Womble, Mikayla Huxley, Sydney Cooper and Shelby Howard (not pictured). Photos by C. Taylor Fifth grade Clover Bowl winners are Aimee Lefevers, Makenna Roark, Mary Lu Barrett and Makayla Johnson of Sharps Chapel Elementary.

Donna B. Jones Assessor of Property 901 Main St., Suite 106 Maynardville, TN 37807 865-992-3211

donna.b.jones@state.tn.us

865-992-9833

Dear Neighbors, I hope this letter finds you well and happy. I have been enjoying my stroll down memory lane as I have shared my background with you in my previous letters. To continue my story, after I gained an appreciation for hard work at the drug store grill and a factory job, I accepted a great position at Union County Bank where I worked for six years. There must have been something in the water at the bank, because nearly every woman in the building got pregnant in the same year. There were nine of us!

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During the winter of 1981, I left the workforce to stay home with my daughter. That would have been a great plan except the lost income was seriously missed. To supplement our resources, I helped on Papaw Sharp’s dairy farm digging potatoes and loading wood. I even helped put up meat when they killed four hogs that year! At least my efforts provided potatoes, pork and wood for the fireplace. The work wasn’t too bad until the freezing rain came that year and Papaw couldn’t get to the milk barn. I went in his place. I was useless, but I went… Needless to say, as soon as warm weather arrived, I began a new job search. From there I gained fifteen years experience in banking and twelve years in social services. Next time, I will share more with you about my family including my children and grandchildren. Please remember that I am always available to discuss your concerns about your property values. I consider it an honor to be invited to attend any group function your organization may have planned. I would like to thank the senior citizens for inviting me and making me feel so very welcome at your events. Just a reminder you will be receiving your reappraisal change notices soon. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Yours Truly, Donna

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