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VOL. 7 NO. 16
April 21, 2012
IN THIS ISSUE
The man behind the letters
Many of you have noticed the new paint job, the “porch” and the name change at the Union County Museum. I recently talked with Dave Franks about his talents, his hobbies and especially the new lettering at the museum. I think Dave has already had nine lives!
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The Chamber revisited
The Union County Chamber of Commerce received a special treat at its April meeting with the attendance of one of the original founding members, Steve Hill. Hill reviewed the Chamber by-laws and impressed upon members the important role they play in their county. “You are representatives of your community,” said Hill. “You need to support your county and stop others if they say negative things about your county.”
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See Cindy’s story on page 4
Locked doors
I try really hard to listen to the sermon, for several reasons. First, my pastor’s sermons are worthy: well-prepared, honest, with memorable illustrations. They make me think; they challenge me; they call me out of myself. Second, I sit up front, facing the congregation. If I am not attentive, it is quite evident and sets a bad example.
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Luttrell assets
The city of Luttrell received audit findings at the April meeting, and City Council was happy to hear that all is well. Richard Hill from the firm Mitchell Emert and Hill presented the report. “This was just a routine audit since it had been awhile since one was done,” said Hill. “The city has more assets than liabilities, and that’s a good thing.”
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See Cindy’s story on page 3
Index Business Government/Politics Community Bonnie Peters Lynn Hutton Kids
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K-9 officers Missy Carter and Phillip King kneel with Josie the bloodhound outside the Union County High School classroom that was vandalized. Also instrumental in the quick arrest of the man who robbed and vandalized the school April 14 are officer Candy Stooksbury and detective Phillip Johnson (not pictured). Photo by C. Taylor
K-9 on the case Fast-acting officers nab school vandal By Cindy Taylor On April 14, more than 150 guests were startled when the fire alarm at Union County High School activated during a National Wild Turkey Federation dinner being held in the school. The dinner had several law enforcement officers in attendance, which proved to be a great disadvantage for one criminal. As school staff and law enforcement assessed the building, it was discovered that a fire had been set in a classroom. Once the fire was put out by the sprinkler system, law enforcement then found a broken window. Further investigation by Union County Sheriff’s Department Detective Phillip Johnson revealed that a laptop computer and several CDs had gone missing. Special
A tornado with heart By Cindy Taylor A tornado is the fitting symbol for Union County’s AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) girls basketball team. The team known as KAOS, (Knowing and Accepting Our Savior), took no prisoners in the Knoxville Spring Fling basketball 8th grade tournament last weekend as they blew over every opposing team to come out winners. All but two team members attend Horace Maynard Middle School. The first win of the tournament came as KAOS played the Hardin Valley Hawks, cruising to a 34-16 win. On Saturday KAOS traveled to Seymour High School for the next two games. KAOS jumped to an early lead on Saturday over the Ravens and never looked back, defeating the Ravens 44-31.The next game between KAOS and the Newport Roadrunners proved to be a challenge, with KAOS trailing 15-11 at halftime. In the second half, KAOS outscored the Roadrunners 17-8 to win 28-23, sending KAOS
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Agent Daniel Foster from the State Fire Marshall’s Office was called in to join the investigation. Two others in attendance at the dinner were Union County Sheriff’s Department K-9 handlers Candy Stooksbury and Melissa Carter, along with bloodhound Josie. Johnson began working the scene as Stooksbury and Carter, joined by K-9 Officer Phillip King, began a track from the crime scene. Josie located the vandal, and the officers made the arrest. The damage to the classroom is estimated at more than $10,000. Carter has raised and trained Josie from a pup and was very pleased with how she performed. “I am very proud of the way Josie worked that night and impressed with how amazing she was,” said Carter. “Josie is scent-specific and followed the command to track until she found the assailant.”
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Josie picked up the scent of the vandal from a CD that had been dropped. Once she had the scent, the bloodhound led officers through five miles of waist-deep creek water, woods and thickets. Carter handled Josie as King acted as backup alongside the pair. “Thanks to some fast acting on the part of our law enforcement in Union County, the culprit was caught quickly,” said Union County High School principal Linda Harrell. The greenhouse, normally open during school hours, was closed the first part of the week as students and staff tried to repair damage done to the interior greenhouse room. “We lost a lot of textbooks due to water damage after the fire set off the sprinkler system,” said teacher Linda Baxter. “It will take us a few days to get things back in order.” “I want to thank everyone who was involved that evening,” said King, who is also a resource officer at the high school. “Josie did a marvelous job and was right on the scent the whole time.” Responding agencies were Union
to the championship game at Northwest Middle School on Sunday. The final game featured KAOS and Nike’s Flight Select, one of the premier teams in East Tennessee. This was a battle from buzzer to buzzer. KAOS held its own for the first half, ending with an 11-10 lead. In the second half, KAOS built to an eight-point lead and held off a late surge from Flight by knocking down key free throws in the clutch. KAOS went on to win by a final score of 27-24 to take the tournament championship. Coach Nathan Wilson couldn’t be more proud. “Our girls have come so far over the past few years taking some beat downs from the same teams we are playing now, but they never gave up,” said Wilson. “Each team member plays a special role in what we do, and all of our kids have heart.” “This game went down to the buzzer, and the girls didn’t really win it until the last 30 seconds,” said coach Gerald Smith. “These girls were determined and would not be denied.” Madison Brantley, a team member since the team was formed and a consistent 3-point shooter, was still excited over the win. “In the four years that we’ve been playing, we were doing good to even get in the championship,” said Brantley. “We not only got in, we won.
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County Sheriff’s Department, Maynardville Police Department, Maynardville Fire Department, the State Fire Marshall’s Office and Union County School system employees. “I would like to note the outstanding job that our K-9 team did in catching the person responsible for causing the damage to the high school,” said Union County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Mike Butcher. “The team deserves the credit as they performed their duties as officers with dedication and determination. Josie is a young but amazing bloodhound who has already proven to be a great asset to the Sheriff’s Department.” “These guys did such a great job,” said Johnson. “We were already on site, but I think the results would have been the same if we had been called in.” It just goes to show that attempted robbery and vandalism of a building full of law enforcement officers from Union County is not a smart move. Josie nodded her head in agreement but had no comment.
KAOS team and coaches are: (front) coaches Gerald Smith, Nathan Wilson; (second row) Corey Burchette, Sierra Womble, Raley Smith, Emma Johnson; (third row) Desirae Wilson, Taylor Monroe, Sabrina Boggs; (fourth row) Madison Brantley, Sierra Clabough; (back) Heather Demaro. Photo by C. Taylor
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