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VOL. 7 NO. 19

IN THIS ISSUE

‘Little Red Corvette’

May 12, 2012

Summer days in the Chapel

How would you like to cruise the county in your very own Corvette? Well, that distinction could be yours if you are the winner of the Upper Room Ministries raffle. A member of the church has donated a red 2000 Corvette convertible valued at $19,750 to the church. Until the winning ticket is drawn, Sharps Chapel resident Dudley Cunningham will have the unique honor of driving the car around Union and Claiborne counties so folks can get a look at the car.

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POSTAL CUSTOMER

Members of Union County Bent Grass Band are Doug Steffe, Lee Ogle, Glenn Ogle, Randall Walker and Randy Zilz.

See Cindy’s story on page 3

A turn of the pen

Wood-turned items come in all shapes and sizes. Bob Stephens dabbles in one of the smallest. His hand-turned fountain pens are eye-catching, beautiful and functional. He uses many different types of wood to make pens from light to dark in color. His preferences run from walnut, oak, ebony and cherry to Cocobolo and Koa.

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See Down-home Update on page 4

Tennessee restoration

By Cindy Taylor

All you need is a periscope. Tennessee football fans who survived the depths of the worst season in 75 years are again paddling toward the surface. They think they see good times ahead. Well, at least better days.

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See Marvin’s story on page 5

It’s bird’s nest time!

A gardening friend of mine showed me a new and active bird’s nest last week. It was situated in a small flame azalea bush, no leaves on it yet, but the birds apparently had confidence that the leaves would be there in time to hide and shelter the soon-to-be baby birds. The nest was a thing of beauty, precisely constructed and containing four little blue eggs. It got me to thinking about bird’s nests, both in general and also on a personal level.

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Shoffner making up for lost time Many people have birthday parties thrown for them, but some get tired of waiting and just throw their own. For Sharps Chapel residents who happened into the park May 5, Jack Shoffner’s 50th birthday party was a great way to spend the day. Everyone was invited, and no presents were required. Bluegrass music rang out across the park in Sharps Chapel while party goers strolled the grounds, ate inexpensive hot dogs and barbecue, and viewed vintage vehicles driven in by locals. “I had never had a birthday party, so I decided to do something for myself when I turned 50,” said Shoffner. “I’m hoping this will give some kids something to do during the summer.” Shoffner hopes to make up for 50 years of no parties by bringing in food and music to the park each month during the summer and Birthday boy Jack Shoffner brought his restored 1940 Plymouth vintage coupe to the Sharps Chapel Fun Day. hopes others will join in the fun. Photos by C. Taylor

See Dr. Collier’s story on page 7

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

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4509 Doris Circle 37918 (865) 922-4136 news@ShopperNewsNow.com ads@ShopperNewsNow.com EDITOR Cindy Taylor brentcindyt@gmail.com ADVERTISING SALES Brandi Davis davisb@ShopperNewsNow.com Shopper-News is a member of KNS Media Group, published weekly at 4509 Doris Circle, Knoxville, TN, and distributed to 11,000 homes in Union County.

Bus service: Yes, no, maybe? By Cindy Taylor The Union County school board held a special called meeting May 3 to discuss four pertinent issues, the most important being whether buses will continue to run through the last days of school. The board decided last fall to stop bus service for those days in anticipation of a budget shortfall. Temporary Director of Schools Jimmy Carter plans to approach County Commission at its May 14 meeting to request additional

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funds so bus service can continue. “We hope to have enough in our fuel supplement to handle a couple of those days,” said Carter. “If County Commission does not approve funding for this, we will not be running buses for at least the last six days.” If there is no money forthcoming from County Commission, the days when no buses will run are slotted for May 14-18, 21, 22 and 26. May 25 has always been a professional development day, and

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the state forgave two snow days that weren’t used. Because of this, May 23 and 24 will be added as professional development days. If the fuel supplement can be used, May 14 and 15 are the dates that will most likely have bus service. The board will have a special called meeting immediately after the County Commission meeting on May 14 if funds are approved. If not, the school board will not meet, and the bus service will end after May 15. When asked if this breaks contracts with bus drivers, Carter said the contracts have a built-in addendum that if funds are not available to continue bus service, the school system cannot be held liable. Payment to Rouse Construction has been denied by the school board since before the new Paulette Elementary School was completed due to a disagree-

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ment about kitchen items. The cost ended up as more than what had been originally discussed, but the board agreed to pay the additional $7,000 and put the issue behind them. At the advice of the board attorney, the wording of bus contracts has been revised, and this will be discussed and a vote taken about accepting the new wording at the May 10 regular meeting. The bid process for bus contracts has also been revised and a new point system has been put in place. This system includes 20 points for vendor buses and maintenance facilities, 30 points for vendor experience/ability, 20 points for communication plan and 30 points for proposed cost. A detailed description of requirements will be available for vendors at a later date.

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Business of the week Lay’s Wrecker Service The founder of Lay’s Wrecker Service and Auto Body Shop Johnnie Lay stands with son Larry Lay, son Earl Johnnie Lay Jr. (standing on wrecker), grandson Johnnie Lay and grandson Dusty Lay.

By Cindy Taylor Lay’s Wrecker Service and Auto Body Shop is a family-owned business whose history is well known in Union County. It all started in the heart of Maynardville at an Esso Gas Station with a 1950 Ford boasting a Cadillac motor. Gas was around 15 cents a gallon and wrecker calls were $7. A lot has

changed since then, but the feeling of dealing with a family-owned business has stayed the same. Johnnie Lay, now 92 years old, started the business in 1950 and is still going strong. The company was first passed down to sons Larry and Earl Johnnie Jr. “E.J.,” then to Larry’s son Glen, and is now run by E.J., Johnnie and

Don’t let pain put you in the dumps

retired. He spends most of his time fishing or with his grandchildren, but still steps in occasionally to help out with the business. “I cut my teeth on mechanic work,” said Larry.

“This community has always been good to me and my family and we have enjoyed being a part of this community.” Through 60 years and three generations, Lay’s has been an icon in Union

County and stands ready to help the community with their automotive needs. Lay’s Wrecker Service is located at 509 Maynardville Highway. Info: 992-8092.

When is it too quiet?

calls made to the police department from residents in need. Tripp pulled logs from the first four months of 2012 and reported that there were 159 calls, which would total about 500 per year. Some of those calls that were made requesting police assistance were due to assault, residential alarms, domestic and juvenile disputes, drag racing, trespassing and even one requesting assistance delivering a baby. “I hope what we are seeing is that our city is a quieter and better place to live than it was five years ago,” said Tripp. “We’re here to respect and enforce the law.” Tripp was treated to a round of applause and ac-

colades from those in attendance. The board has been discussing revamping the walking track and playground equipment for a few months. The board decided to apply for a matching grant. Board members plan to have everything in place to start work on the park in the spring of 2013. Three bids have been received toward the purchase of a new police car. Phillips informed the board that the cost of a new car would be around $25,000. The Plainview Board of Aldermen meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Plainview City Hall.

Dusty Lay. E.J. handles the auto body shop and is a wrecker driver, and Dusty and Johnnie work the wrecker service. A former Union County mayor, Larry considers himself

Plainview police still needed

Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC Life is not for the faint-hearted. As we get older, our bodies start to wear down and develop more aches and pains, whether they’re from accidents, like falls, or just because of wear and tear. Pain can wear a person down, and too many people have resigned themselves to living with it, thinking that chronic pain is just part of the price of growing old. But living with pain can take an emotional toll. Not only is chronic pain physically debilitating, it can interfere with your personal life and your work performance. If pain forces you to substantially change your lifestyle for the worse, it can lead to depression. Some experts believe that depression is three to four times more common in people with chronic pain than in the general population. You don’t have to accept chronic pain. While just about any part of the body can be a source of chronic pain, one of the most common sources is the lower back. If lower back pain is the source of your misery, you should visit a chiropractor. Chiropractic treatment has been proven effective in easing the pain. And even if the source of pain is another part of your body, say the neck or a shoulder, chiropractic treatment may be effective. Your chiropractor can also help you with strategies for coping or refer you to another health care professional. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.

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By Cindy Taylor The Plainview Board of Mayor and Aldermen met May 8, and the first order of business was to approve a budget for 2012-2013, which passed unanimously. “We are in balance, debt free and have money in the bank,” said Vice Mayor Richard Phillips. Plainview is known for its quiet streets and low crime, which seems to be causing speculation among unnamed parties as to the

Civil War event at museum

Kindergarten registration continued

Archivists and curators from the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee State Museum will visit the Union County Museum in Maynardville frrom 3-6 p.m. Monday, June 11, to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia for a new exhibit. Residents are asked to bring Civil War era photographs, documents and other artifacts to the Union County Museum, 3824 Maynardville Highway, on that date. Items will be scanned or photographed and returned to the owner within an hour. Materials collected will become part of a digital archive commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Info or for reservations: www.tn.gov/tsla/cwtn, 687-3842 or 741-1883.

Families who missed kindergarten registration are invited to register at the individual elementary schools 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21-25. Families may go to the school office for the required forms. Each principal will have a list of bus routes. To enter kindergarten, the following items are required: copy of birth certificate, recent physical or date of next scheduled physical, immunization records, copy of Social Security card, proof of residence like a utility bill. Children who are 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2012, should enter kindergarten for the 2012-2013 school year. Info: Jimmy Carter, 992-5466 ext. 110.

Medication review available

Office on Aging community outreach

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.

The Union County Office on Aging director is making visits to Sharps Chapel and Luttrell. 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. June 13, at the Luttrell Senior Center, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20, at the Sharps Chapel Senior Center. Info: Samantha, 992-3292 or 992-0361.

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176 GRANDVIEW DR, MAYNARDVILLE – Needs TLC. Home features over 2200 SF. 3BR/2BA, kit/dining combo w/ all appl. Full unfin bsmnt w/rear entrance gar. Cov front porch, back deck. Nice yard. Just mins to marinas & beautiful Norris Lake. This is a foreclosure property sold AS IS. priced at $100,000

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need for a police department. Chief David Tripp, the board and residents in attendance said the Plainview Police Department is still needed. Tripp apologized to the board and Plainview citizens for what he termed as a lack of reporting on his part. “I come in here and generally tell you every month that it has been quiet,” said Tripp. “I base that on what I figure you are most interested in.” Tripp went on to explain that while Plainview is basically a low crime area, there are still numerous

147 OVERVIEW LN. MAYNARDVILLE. 2.51 ACRES Needs TLC. 4BR/2.5BA, cedar, pine & oak accents throughout. Lam wood flooring,spacious kit w/lots of cabs, all appl excluding fridge. Balcony, wrap-around cntry porch, master on main. $179,000. Bank will entertain all offers.

VERY WELL KEPT HOME – Ready to move in cond. 3BR/1.5BA. Lrg LR, oak cabs in kit w/appl. New 16x12 snrm. 1-car att gar. All level yard w/fruit trees. Located in Maynardville on Walker Ford Rd. REDUCED! Now only $109,900. Motivated seller $98,900!

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BEAUTIFUL. GREAT CONV. LAKE LIVING – 2.18 acres. Gently rolling to the water. Views of 33 Bridge. Over 800' lake frontage. Will perk for 3-4BR home. Wooded, private, lightly restricted. Located on Swan Seymour Rd., Maynardville. Offered at only $199,900.

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Visit us online at www.powellauction.com or email us at sold4u314@aol.com 107 MEGAN LN., LUTTRELL – Lots of home for the money. Over 2000 SF offering 4BR/2BA, all open LR/kit flr plan. Lrg eat-at bar & sep dining area. Lots of beautiful oak cabs, tons of counter space! New stove & fridge. New gleaming lam wood flrs. New paint throughout. New lighting fixtures, spacious master on main w/full BA. Laund rm. 3BRs down, 1 full BA & mud rm. Downstairs also has its own private entrance. Grt cntry front porch w/new lighting & privacy from mature pear trees. Walkaround decking w/lrg deck on back. Central H&A. Priced to sell at only $79,900. 133 SECOND ST., CORRYTON (Whispering Pines S/D) – Over 2200 SF. 3BR/2BA, open kit w/eatat bar w/built-in range. Oak cabs, built-in oven, DW, disposal, tile back splash. Archway to open seating area at kit. Sep DR w/wood-burning FP w/stone accents surr by built-in bookcases. Lam wood flooring, open LR w/skylights & sev french doors leading to back patio. Master BA w/tiled step-in jacuzzi tub. Master & BR 2 are on main. Up is open w/LR, BR, place for kitchenette & W/I closet. Central H&A, sep laund rm, oversized 2-car gar, extra strg space. Paved driveway w/lots of extra parking. Grt front yard w/lots of mature trees. Motivated seller relocating. Priced to sell at $75,900.

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GORGEOUS LOT w/over 115' of frontage on Holston River. Level 0.88 acre lot. The best lot offered in River Point 2. $69,900. HUNTER’S RETREAT located on Ailor Gap. Over 118 acres of woodland w/creek through prop. Several nice bldg. sites. Offered at $174,000. GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $59,900. Located in River Island. Lot 9 NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOT in River Point II S/D. 5.70 acres. Gently sloping w/great views of the Holston River. Public access in devel. Lot 161. Priced at only $79,900. AWESOME MTN VIEWS from this homesite in Lone Mtn Shores. Architecturally restricted comm. Close to Woodlake Golf Club. Lot 614. 2.80 acres. Priced at $19,900. 5.69 ALL WOODED ACRES. Very private. Great for hunters retreat. Located in North Lone Mtn. Shores. Lot 1046. Inside gated area. Priced at $27,500. ROCKWOOD WAY. MAYNARDVILLE. 7 SLOPING/ rolling lots in Red Gate Valley S/D. OK for single/ double wide homes. These are foreclosure lots. Bank owned. 12.63 acres. Asking $36,000. $29,000. Bank will entertain all offers. SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Hidden Ridge S/D. Over ten 1/2 acre lots to choose from. Starting at $24,900. OK for dbl wide homes. Owner financing NOW available with 0 down.Call Tina for more info: 938-3403.

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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.

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Giveaway Corvette How would you like to cruise the county in your very own Corvette? Well, that distinction could be yours if you are the winner of the Upper Room Ministries raffle.

chased from Jennifer Seal at 423-526-7436, Dudley Cunningham at 207-0028 or dudleyclan@msn.com. ■

Northeast Union VFD open house

Northeast Union Volunteer Fire Department held an open house May 5 to ofCindy fer refreshments to the pubTaylor lic, invite them in to see the renovations to the station and hopefully garnish some support. A member of the church “We just want the comhas donated a red 2000 Cor- munity to see what we do vette convertible valued at with our money and what $19,750 to the church. Until we can do for them,” said the winning ticket is drawn, Chief Gordon Sartain. Sharps Chapel resident Dudley Cunningham will have ■ Beautifying the unique honor of driving Luttrell the car around Union and Luttrell Elementary Claiborne counties so folks School was the winner of can get a look at the car. Only 500 tickets will be the first beautification conavailable for a minimum do- test sponsored by the city nation of $50. Ticket holders of Luttrell. With the help of will be notified and the raffle Keep Union County Beauwill take place at the church tiful and local businesses, within two weeks of the final beautification committee ticket being issued. All pro- chair Mayme Taylor hopes ceeds will go to the church to make the contest an annual challenge. youth group. “We could not have done It’s a hard car to miss, but if you don’t spot it around the this without all the resicounty, tickets may be pur- dents and businesses that

Dudley Cunningham gets to drive the Upper Room Ministries 2000 Corvette around the county until a winner is announced.

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Justin Suddath, Caleb Hall and Adian Shartzer try out the cab of Engine 33 at the Northeast Union Volunteer Fire Department open house.

pitched in to help,” said Taylor. “I’m proud that our community is taking an interest in making our area more beautiful.” Plants were donated by Oakes Daylilies, Lowes, Beaver Creek Nursery and the horticulture department at Union County High School. These were distributed to residents at the community park May 5. A cleanup day was scheduled but had to be cancelled due to the weather. Teacher Beth Bailey coordinated the planting at Luttrell Elementary and made the area beautiful with the help of Pat BaiJudy Stowers won the Longstanding Beauty Award in the ley, a donation from Waste Luttrell beautification contest.

Management, Holden’s Nursery, Beth Bailey’s 1st grade students, Stacy Smith, Missy Jones and parent volunteer Danny Thomas. “I had great help and really appreciate all their hard work,” said Beth. Luttrell residents Bernice Nisley and Judy Stowers won the Longstanding Beauty Award.

Farmers Market update

The Union County Farmers Market is open at Union County High School. Farmers will have produce like asparagus, chard, kale, lettuce, spinach, onions, radishes, rhubarb, herbs and farm fresh eggs. Summer produce is expected later this month. Nursery products such as tomato, pepper, cabbage and other vegetable seedlings as well as annuals, perennials, hanging flower baskets and other container gardens will be available. Weekly events continue throughout the summer with the plant share program and the walking program. The first 25 participants to register for the walking program will receive a free pedometer. Special events coming up are “Second Saturday” on May 12, which features local crafters. A different agribusiness will be featured each month as well. May is Meet the Farmers Month. Farmers want to meet and chat with market goers to help them get to

know their farm and their farming principles. This month will feature Tom Hardin of Hardin’s Mountain Organics. Hardin runs an organic nursery and country store in Union County. He will have heirloom plants for sale and items from his store such as honey, molasses, jams, jellies and Cruze Dairy Farm products. All the farmers and vendors want to encourage residents to buy locally. “Locally grown produce tastes much better than produce shipped from outside the county that is often harvested before it’s ready,” said market manager Beth Bergeron. “Locally grown also has better nutritional value and makes less of an environmental impact because of reduced packaging and no long-distance hauling. Most importantly, when you buy from our local farmers, your food dollar stays in your community.” The market will be at Union County High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 27. Contact Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ gmail.com.

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

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Pursuant to the execution levied on March 13, 2012, in the case of CrossStates LLC Management vs. Maureen Hopkins and all occupants, case number 12486, in the Union County General Sessions Court, and to satisfy the judgment entered therein on June 18, 2011, notice is hereby given that I will sell at public auction, at the front door of the Union County Courthouse, in Maynardville, Tennessee, on May 23, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, the following described property, to-wit:

865-992-3211

donna.b.jones@state.tn.us

865-992-9833

One (1) 1993 Oakwood mobile home VIN: HONC56014CK3517921 Situated at 427 Possum Valley Road, Maynardville, Tennessee 37807 Sale will be to the highest and best bidder for cash payable immediately following the sale, with the mobile home sold “AS IS”, “WHERE IS”, and the mobile home must be removed from the premises within 48 hours of sale. SHERIFF______________________________ K. David Myers, Attorney for Plaintiff 105 Monroe Street Maynardville, TN 37807 ff______________________ Deputy Sheriff__________________________

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While I may be the public face of the Property Assessor’s office, there are several wonderful people who make it run smoothly on a daily basis. I would like to take this opportunity to begin introducing you to the terrific staff who serve our community through this office. Millie Hartgrove has been with the assessor’s office for sixteen years. She has lived in Union County her entire life and has always graciously served the people in one way or another. She and I became friends when we worked together at Wise Pharmacy many years ago. From there we both went to Union County Bank where she worked for 23 years. Our paths have crossed many times over the past 40 years, and Millie has remained the same loyal friend. Millie is meticulous in her work. She spends her days pouring over every deed that comes in the court house and not only enters the information into the computer, but she also stores it in her amazing memory.

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Millie is the proud mother and grandmother of 1 son James (wife Kristie) and twin grandsons Haden and Hudson. I should mention her son was one of the nine babies born in the same year at Union County Bank. Please remember to say hello to her when you stop by as she spends most of her day in her office keying data into the computer.

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A turn of the pen By Cindy Taylor Wood-turned items come in all shapes and sizes. Bob Stephens dabbles in one of the smallest. His hand-turned fountain pens are eye-catching, beautiful and functional. He uses many different types of wood to make pens from light to dark in color. His preferences run from walnut, oak, ebony and cherry to Cocobolo and Koa. A New York City transplant who now lives in Union County, Stephens makes the pens mostly for fun but will often give them as gifts for friends. The process for each pen involves around an hour and a half and each one is valued at more than $30. Stephens was close to retirement when he discov-

DOWN-home UPdate ered the art and began making the pens after seeing a demonstration on YouTube. “There is a lot on YouTube folks may not know about,” said Stephens. “For my pens, I start with a scrap piece of wood and cut it paper thin.” He turns the wood on a lathe before drilling the center hole. The wood is then sanded to a polished finish before the pen is put back on the lathe and

Miles is Honored Hero, donations sought Jonathan Miles, a homebound 5th grader in Maynardville, has been chosen as an Honored Hero for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America Walk, set for May 19 on Market Square in Knoxville. Jonathan was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in Feburary 2009, and he enjoys Scouting, camping and video games. He is the grandson of Mary Ruth Gwinn and the late Ernest Gwinn. His tions. Info or to register: www. family seeks to help find a cure cctakesteps.org/knoxville. for the disease through dona- Photo submitted

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MOVE-IN VE E IN SPEC SPECIAL! Does not apply to transfers. Must meet resident selection criteria, no exceptions. Expires May 31, 2012 “Finally a place you can call home” Celeste McClure, Property Manager Office: 992-5888 • Fax: 992-9374 1330 Main Street • Maynardville, TN Across from Food City

a liquid finish is added as the wood turns. Stephens says the most unusual pen he has made started with an old shotgun shell casing. His favorite is a pen made from alternative ivory since real ivory can’t be used any more. “If left alone this wood will age just like real ivory,” said Stephens. Stephens will often personalize his pens with names and team logos before giving them away. His pens were on display along with the works of other local artisans at the Art in the Park festival held last month. Like many artists in Union County, Stephens discovered his love of art after he retired. “There was a lack of anything better to do,” said Stephens. “Once I retired I had to do something to keep myself from going absolute raving nuts.”

Bob Stephens shows off his hand-turned fountain pens. Photo by C. Taylor

UCBPA welcomes guests, new members By Cindy Taylor The Union County Business and Professional Association welcomed two new members and three guest speakers at their May meeting. New to the UCBPA this month are Barbie Beeler of A & B Graphics and Dale Andrews of Andrews Drafting Service. Guest speakers included Mary Grigsby, who spoke about the mentoring program through tnAchieves, Teri Brahams from the East Tennessee Regional Accelerator Program and Judy Fenton from United Way. Fenton relayed information about the upcoming “Raise Your Hand” program sponsored by the United Way. The Maynardville Library is looking for volunteers to participate in the program to be held from 10 a.m. to closing June 21 at the library. “We need volunteers to read at the libraries, but we also need parents and oth-

ers who will commit to reading to a child 20-30 minutes a day,” said Fenton. “Studies show that children who are read to begin reading themselves at a much younger age, and this can boost academic achievement.” Grigsby is on staff at Union County High School and spoke about the need for mentors to join the tnAchieves program. This program benefits students who plan to go to a community college by keeping them updated on available programs and scholarships. The East Tennessee Regional Accelerator Coalition is focused on supporting start-up businesses by providing information and mentors over a 16-county region which includes Union County. “We are here to help fuel entrepreneurs by making sure they have all the necessary information for beginning a new business,” said Braham. UCBPA president Brad

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LEPC meets quarterly The Union County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets quarterly at the E-911 Center. Teri Brahams from the East Meetings are 10 a.m. the Tennessee Regional Accelerasecond Thursday of June, tor Coalition Photo by C. Taylor September and December. Meetings are open to the Davis reported that the re- public. Info: Karen Kirk, cent golf tournament sport- 992-5816 or karen.kirk@ ed seven teams and 20 hole sunh.com. sponsors. Money raised goes to support the scholarQuilting classes offered ship fund. Kathy Chesney of Adult Union County will have a trash pickup day June 9. Day Services will host quiltVolunteers are needed and ing classes 7 p.m. Thursdays are asked to meet at First at the newly renovated Adult Century Bank at 9 a.m. for a Day Services on Maynardcleanup along Maynardville ville Highway. Classes are open to all skill levels. AtHighway. The UCBPA will hold its tendees are asked to bring next meeting at noon Tues- scissors, needles, thimbles and cotton fabric. Info: day, June 12 at Hardees. 566-3289 or kathyjelley@ aol.com.

The Union County Adult Education Center invites all those interested in getting a GED to call for an appointment for pretesting. 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 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.

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ll you need is a periscope. Tennessee football fans who survived the depths of the worst season in 75 years are again paddling toward the surface. They think they see good times ahead. Well, at least better days. Derek Dooley has a positive outlook. The calendar is favorable. North Carolina State is most of four months away which gives the Vols plenty of time to discuss little leftover problems and may-

be uncover an answer or two. Spring practice ended up-beat. The coach is talking about more bodies, improved talent and experience. It seems to me some tidbits remain unresolved. Fortunately, additional assistance is coming. Running game? Tailback Davante Bourque, 6-2, 215, a four-star prospect from Crowley, La., is said to be the No. 9 all-around running back in the country, whatever that means. He is going to grow into a really big

The unforced rhythms of grace CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly. (Matthew 11:28-30 The Message) Many’s the time I’ve been mistaken And many times confused. Yes, and I’ve often felt forsaken And certainly misused. Oh, but I’m alright, I’m alright. I’m just weary to my bones. Still you don’t expect to be Bright and bon vivant So far away from home. So far away from home. (“American Tune,� Paul Simon)

back and might be rugged enough to break an occasional tackle. Bourque has 4.4 speed. He rushed for 2,326 yards and 40 touchdowns in his best prep season. He was going to play for LSU but the Tigers kept mentioning other positions, maybe defensive back, maybe receiver. Davante wants to carry the football. Tennessee offers that opportunity. Continuing uncertainty in the kicking game inspired Dooley to invest another scholarship in a kicker. You can decide whether George Bullock of West High is that good or whether apprehension was more severe than admitted. Nothing happened in the spring game to discourage George. Dooley decided during last season that he wanted a more aggressive defense in 2012. That change in thinking softened the blow of losing defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox. The new philosophy and Sal Sun-

seri appear to be a perfect match. All it took to lure Sal away from Alabama was the coordinator title and three years at $800,000 each. Bonus possibilities exist. You didn’t see it at the Orange and White game but Sunseri’s concept means more blitzing and press coverage of receivers. That probably means more big plays – for the good guys or the bad. The switch to a 3-4 front creates certain advantages but it was not instant soup. The transition may continue for months. The key to success looks to be a host of linebackers and a nose tackle able to do more than take up space. Daniel McCullers, soon to enroll, might help that situation. He is 6-6 and 370, down from 400. Spring did generate favorable reports from the offensive line. The Vols actually have spare parts. They are playing faster. They might do some hurry-up.

Interesting, very interesting. There are some extras in the secondary with more numbers on the way. Tennessee attracted Dallas safety LaDarrell McNeil because his high school coach, Elzie Barnett, was on the SMU staff when Dooley worked for the Mustangs. McNeil is a hitter, a four-star prospect with pro potential. Dozens of colleges wanted him. Deion Bonner may prove to be a lockdown corner, an absolute requirement for a pressing pass defense. Sunseri, while at Alabama, got to know the lad and saw more than the Georgia arrest record. Truth be told, Sal convinced Dooley to take a chance. Rapid development is next. Periscope up. Ready, ready, almost ready, Vols against the Wolfpack, Aug. 31.

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kid, a time that was full of activities and music and worship. I have retreated with grown-up church folk who wanted to be together, to pray, study and fellowship. And I have been on contemplative retreats, where silence reigned for large portions of the time. All have been meaningful and formative. But I remember one black, black night on a camping trip, a night so cold that I could barely stand to be outside my sleeping bag. There was

no artificial light, so the night was utterly dark. I looked up and was awestruck by the countless stars I could see. Then I looked down at the dark surface of the lake beside the tent and the water was so still the stars were perfectly reflected. Stars above me and stars at my feet. The old folk song says: I know where I’m goin’, and I know who’s goin’ with me. I have a light to guide me when the way is dark and dreary.

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imon and Garfunkel’s songs were the soundtrack of my college years, and I found the words of “American Tuneâ€? running through my head the other night. “I’m just weary to my bones.â€? The past three weeks have been full of really hard work, interspersed with some fun projects that also took energy and concentration. There have also been concerns for friends and extended “adoptedâ€? family. I wondered what Jesus meant when he said, “Get away with me and you’ll recover your life,â€? (The Message), or “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. ‌â€? (NRSV). We see him in the Gospels, by turns, giving and giving of himself, and then weary and needing time alone. I am pretty sure Jesus was a true introvert: drawing his strength from time spent alone (frequently in prayer) and spending that strength when he was with people. Maybe that is the “Get away with me ‌â€? part. Maybe (or perhaps, surely) we busy moderns don’t have enough down time. So what would it look like to “get awayâ€? with Jesus? I have been on retreats of various kinds. I went to church camp as a

Community services ■Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, is enrolling children 11 months through Pre-K for Parent’s Day Out. The program has small classroom sizes. Info: 4659655 or www.graveston.org. ■Cedar Ford Baptist Church in Luttrell, will host its monthly soup kitchen 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 18. Everyone is welcome to eat free of charge. Info: Jennifer, 274-9538.

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â– Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road, will have Homecoming at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 27. The Rev. Gray Day will bring the message. The Rev. Michael Parsley is pastor.

Men’s programs ■Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive in Maynardville, holds a men’s prayer breakfast at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. All are invited to join in praying and fasting for Union County. Info: Jim, 684-8916.

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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.

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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6 • MAY 12, 2012 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS First grader Kendra Thomas pitches the football in the girls competition.

Field Day at Luttrell Luttrell Elementary started Field Day week May 7 with kindergarten and 1st grade competitions. The weather held, and students enjoyed friendly games and challenges both indoors and out.

HOSA members Mykiela Strunk and Bethany Carter serve up ice cream to Allison Brown (left) on Patriot Day at the high school.

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First grader Wyatt Simpson pulls back to throw long in the boys competition. Photos by C. Taylor

Union County High School Patriot Day held all day fun for students and staff. HOSA provided ice cream, and students enjoyed karaoke and musical performances. Cosmetology was open, providing hair styling and manicures, and the horticulture students continued their plant sale. Other activities included a petting zoo, ping-pong, softball tournament, tennis tournament, flag football, relay races and more. Ribbon winners were declared Brandon Collins listens to a musical performance by Mark Terat the end of the day. rones at Union County High School’s Patriot Day. Photos by C. Taylor

American Legion auxiliary to meet New Liberty Post 212 American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. All veteran’s wives are welcome.

Union County Night at Smokies Stadium The Tennessee Smokies baseball team will host Union County Night at the stadium Thursday, May 31. The game versus the Huntsville Stars will begin at 7:15 p.m. Tickets for anyone who lives, worships or works in Union County will be $7 for field level and $6 for bleacher seats. Info: 523-2316.

Underage Drinking Survey studies in Union County show that we have an issue with underage drinking. 34.9% of our High School students state that they have used alcohol in the past 30 days. Social Hosting is the common term used when an owner/ occupant or other adult knowingly allows or fails to stop a minor from drinking or possessing alcoholic beverages or beer. The law states it is an offense for a person to give or buy alcoholic beverages or beer for or on behalf of any minor or to cause alcohol to be given or bought for or on behalf of any minor for any purpose; and it is an offense for any owner, occupant or other person having a lawful right to the exclusive use and enjoyment of real property to knowingly allow any minor to drink or possess alcoholic beverages or beer or to knowingly fail to stop any minor from drinking or possessing alcoholic beverages or beer while such minor is present on such real property. Parents need to be aware of the following issues: • Lock Up the Alcohol in your House • Supervise All Parties • Don’t Leave Them Home Alone and • Create a Climate of Calling ICARe – Union County will provide locks for liquor cabinets for Parents and Guardians. Please contact Lanelle Mulkey if you would like a lock at lmulkey@icareunioncounty.com. We need your help in this fight against underage drinking.

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Union County High School Athlete of the Week “I’ve always liked baseball since I played By Cindy Taylor coach pitch,” said HousUnion County High er. “We’ve played well as School sophomore Joseph a team this year.” Houser “Joseph started catchhas been ing as a freshman,” said playing b a s e b a l l coach Drew Richardson. since he “He hits No. 3 in our was 6, so line-up and is a good c ont i nu - player defensively and ing on offensively.” Houser plans to conwhen he tinue playing baseball r e a c h e d Joseph Houser h i g h throughout his high school just made sense. school career.

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Students take second place at Top Wrench Union County High School automotive students traveled to the McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base to compete in the annual Top Wrench contest April 19. Finishing in second place in engine diagnostics were Hunter Mayfield, Stephen Wynn, Felicia Dykes and James Dyer. Dyer and Mayfield traveled to Nashville on May 2 to compete in the Ford\AAA State contest and finished within the top 10 schools in the state. “It has been a very good year for competition,” said teacher Eddie Satterfield. “I am very pleased with the effort, hard work and results these students achieved.” Photo submitted

It is bird’s nest time! By Dr. Bob Collier A gardening friend of mine showed me a new and active bird’s nest last week. It was situated in a small flame azalea bush, no leaves on it yet, but the birds apparently had confidence that the leaves would be there in time to hide and shelter the soonto-be baby birds. The nest was a thing of beauty, precisely constructed and containing four little blue eggs. It got me to thinking about bird’s nests, both in general and also on a personal level. Lots of us have memories of bird’s nests past, of watching eggs become baby birds, being fed constantly for days by attentive parents and quickly growing into feathered, then flying creatures. We watched a transformation nearly as amazing as the drama of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. As I mulled all that over, a bird’s nest memory from almost 40 years ago came to mind. My dad was finishing a hospital stay from a serious spell of what would eventually prove to be a terminal illness. We took him to our house with us for a few weeks to rehab and get back on his feet, a trying and worrisome time for him, us and the kids. Robins to the rescue! Like a small miracle, a pair of robins decided to build a nest on the windowsill of his room, eye

level, almost in there with us. They finished it up, laid four eggs and proceeded to raise the babies, worm after worm. Gramp and the kids kept close watch on the proceedings, until after about two weeks, amid much chirping and cheeping and several anxious spectators, the fledglings did their first-day attempt at flying and were gone. And by then it was time for Grandpa, much improved, to go back to his house and the two nests back there were empty. A piece of family history with a bird’s nest. But, let me tell you about that latest nest, the one in the azalea bush. It turned out to be a chipping sparrow nest. Chipping sparrows are one of our common local sparrows, and one of our smallest, with a light gray, unstreaked breast and a spiffy rufous-brown cap on their head. They make a neat little nest, about four inches around, of fine strands of dead grass and fine rootlets. They make the inner lining of the nest out of soft stuff, and their favorite material is hair – preferably horse hair or dog hair – sometimes plucked from its owner. The interesting thing about this nest was that they used some thin strips of plastic material my friend had used to protect her garden plants from the frost. You can see the handiwork in the photograph. The four eggs

were robin’s-egg blue, but only about half the size of a robin’s egg. If things go well, they will hatch in 11-14 days and fly away in another 14. If things go well. There is a great big “if” in the situation. It’s the same “if” that all the birds face in raising their young each season. Many species of our songbirds are known to have 50 percent or less success rates in having a successful nesting season. It’s not a very good average. Just imagine some of the problems that face a pair of birds as they set out to raise a family. Your offspring begin as eggs with breakable shells that have to be kept intact, safe and warm. Then they become noisy, ravenously hungry, featherless, mostly mouth, little creatures that have to be corralled somehow so they can be fed constantly, every daylight hour, till they can fly away on their own. Birds don’t have hands, and they do all this activity, as one author put it, as if their hands were tied behind their backs. But, through the millennia, the birds have worked out the solution: build a nest. And nests, like birds, come in all shapes and sizes. The very simplest ones are called scrapes, just a flat place that they dust off and declare it to be a nest. Our best example around

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We will not train so apply only if you have experience on T-Shirts.

TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL Honest, Reliable Service Since 1971

925-3700

To place an ad in this service guide call

922-4136

$29,500 or BO 689-6733

BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION 100% Financing Available (w.a.c.)

Payment: $706/month

ROOFING RE-ROOFS • REPAIRS • METAL 24 Hr. Emergency Service Will work with your insurance company

Insured, licensed & bonded • Locally owned & operated Member BBB since 2000 FREE ESTIMATES!

NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS

524-5888

exthomesolutions.com

BILL’S

Home Improvement & Repair • Kitchen/Bath Remodels

No Job too small or too large

• Room Additions • Floors, Doors & Windows

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

992-2573 or (408)893-7164

• Electrical • Custom Tile • Custom Woodworking • Service Calls

including taxes & insurance

1320 SF, 3BR/2BA, cathedral ceilings, brick front, concrete drive, hardwood laminate flooring in main living area, 2-car garage, brand new appliances. Located in Walnut Pointe Subdivision. All underground utilities, zoned for Paulette Elementary. 15 minutes to Halls.

Contact Mark Cooke: 660-2035 or 992-5515 mark@cookebuilders.com

8 • MAY 12, 2012 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS

FROZEN FOODS

MIX OR MATCH PICK ANY 5 ITEMS

BEEF PATTIES 8 Cnt, 2 Lb.

BREADED OKRA

CALIFORNIA BLEND VEGETABLES 1 Lb.

$19.99

2.5 Lb. Bag

BREADED ONION ON RINGS

CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS 8 Cnt, 1 Lb.

CHICKEN SLIDERS

CRINKLE CUT FRIES

2 Lb.

8 Cnt, 1 Lb.

2.5 Lb.

BREADED C B CHICKEN HICKEEN N TENDERS 1.5 Lb.

FISH STICKS 1.5 Lb.

SOUTHERN-STYLE BISCUITS

1.66 Lb.

S SPICY BREAST FILLETS 1.5 Lb. DEEP DISH PEACH PEPPERONI PIZZA COBBLER 8 Cnt, 1.12 Lb.

SAUSAGE BISCUITS

2.75 Lb.

CORN DOGS

2 Lb.

TATER BUCKS

12 Cnt, 1.03 Lb.

2.5 Lb.

WAFFLE FRIES 2 Lbs.

CHICKEN FRIES 1.5 Lb.

SHRIMP POPPERS PPERS 1.5 Lb.

MEAT DEPARTMENT

MIX OR MATCH

CHICKEN WINGS 1.5 Lb.

PICK ANY 5 ITEMS

BEEF SALISBURY STEAK 1 Lb. BONELESS BEEF CHUCK STEAK 1 Lb. BONELESS CENTER CUT THIN PORK CHOPS .80 Lb.

BONELESS SIRLOIN TIP STEAK .75 Lb.

85% LEAN GROUND ROUND 1.08 Lb.

$19.99

SPLIT CHICKEN BREAST 3.15 Lb. CHICKEN DRUMS & THIGHS 3.05 Lb.

BONELESS PORK COUNTRY RIBS 1 Lb.

BONE-IN ASSORTED CHOPS 4 COUNT

BONE-IN PORK BLADE STEAKS 1.25 Lb. BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST

80% GROUND CHUCK PATTIES .98 Lb.

CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

1.5 Lb.

BAR-S SMOKED SAUSAGE 2.5 Lb.

BEST BUY HAM 24 Oz.

BEST BUY TURKEY 24 Oz.

HOBES COUNTRY HAM STEAKS 8 Oz.

GWALTNEY MEAT FRANKS

BAR-S POLISH SAUSAGE 2.5 Lb.

We reserve the right to limit quantities. No rain checks available. While supplies last only.

GOOD MONDAY, MAY 14 THRU SUNDAY, MAY 20

PERDUE FIT’N EASY GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 1 Lb. PERDUE THIN-SLICED ROASTED CHICKEN 1 Lb.

2.10 Lb.

• JOHN MORRELL 2 Lb. roll BOLOGNA 32 Oz. • OSCAR MAYER ready-to-eat BACON 2.10 Oz. • CARL BUDDING HAM, TURKEY & HONEY-ROASTED TURKEY 1 Lb. • SMITHFIELD double-thick BACON 16 Oz.

2.95 Lb.

US ON

FOR EXTRA WEEKLY COUPONS!

2615 2 615 M Maynardville d illl Highway Hi h Monday - Saturday 9-9 • Sunday 10-6

3 Lb.

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