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IN THIS ISSUE Jake visits ‘Dallas’
“Most college kids head to sandy beaches during the summer. We went to Southfork.” Thus starts Jake Mabe’s retrospective on the controversial TV show “Dallas.”
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Where’s the scrapbook?
“It was a simple question: Is the Bud Fields scrapbook collection on display and is it available for research? “The University of Tennessee sports information department did not respond to the e-mail or phone message. No comment.” Marvin West is after the UT Sports Information Office again.
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The creative mind of Joe Neely
“I met Joe Neely several years ago through the Lions, but I did not know until recently what a talented person he is. “ He had donated a substantial gavel to the Union County Lions Club, and as soon as I saw it, I knew I needed one of those.” Bonnie Peters discovers Joe’s talents in carving and woodwork.
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A noun is a noun
At the Union County school budget workshop, teacher Carolyn Murr called out the board on textbooks: “You adopt but you do not buy,” said Murr. “You adopted new social studies textbooks, but did not buy them. You adopted new science books, but did not buy. Now you’re adopting new literature books. “A noun is a noun, but science and social studies change.”
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Anglers set up early for the American Legion Youth Fishing Tournament.
By Cindy Taylor The morning mist had barely made its way to the tree tops when anglers of all ages made their way to Big Ridge State Park for the annual American Legion New Liberty Post 212 Youth Fishing Tournament. As in years past, members from the post were on-site to supply bait, rods, prizes and food to any kid who showed up and wanted to fish. The event usually coincides with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s free fishing day, but this year that could not be arranged. Even so, the day was free for the kids thanks to donations and the
hard work of those involved. The Auxiliary prepared food and volunteers from local civic groups and churches helped the kids fish, staffed the “worm farm” and gave out prizes. A drawing was held at the end of the day for two bicycles donated by the Air Force Sergeants Association in Lenoir City. Winners of the bikes were Vitali Eimers and Victoria Coffey. More than 60 kids signed up this year and their families tagged along for a day of fun and sun by the water. More photos on A-2 Kyla Collins, 2, shows off her prize catch. Photos by C. Taylor
Index Business Community Government/Politics Jake Mabe Marvin West Bonnie Peters Lynn Hutton Kids
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Union County boy sails home By Cindy Taylor
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He left to join the Navy in December 2011 as an 18-year-old boy, but when Austin Munsey sailed home this month it was a man who was greeted by his family at the airport. Munsey, a 2011 Union County High School graduate, decided to join the armed forces because he would be the first in his family to do so. “As far back as I can go on the family tree I am the first person to do this,” said Munsey. “I just really wanted to see what it would be like.” The first six months of training were very difficult, especially in the beginning, he said. Even so, Munsey ended up with an award for the
Melissa Sands prepares to send her son Austin Munsey on a three-year stint with the Navy. Photo by C. Taylor mile and a half run, which he ran in 7.5 minutes, and now holds the alltime record for the Navy.
“The attention to detail and the complete loss of freedom were hard, but the military teaches you how important life really is.” Having never traveled or been away from his family, Munsey said it was like starting his life over as a different kid and having to grow up all over again. He says a typical day starts at 5 a.m. with shaving and making your bunk. “Punishment can be pretty severe if you don’t follow the rules,” said Munsey. “There were times at boot camp when they would come in screaming at you.” The attention to detail, no matter how small, prepares the sailors for the time when things may be absolutely critical. “Everyone told me it would be hard to just come back home and live like I used to,” said Munsey. “I thought that wouldn’t be true, but I’m ready to go again.” Munsey has achieved the rank of yeoman and will take that position when he boards the USS
Annapolis at the Groton Sub Base in Connecticut, where one of his duties will be driving the sub. Dad Elmer Munsey and mom Melissa Sands aren’t quite as ready for their son to leave home again. “We had talked about this for a while before he joined,” said Sands. “Austin loves the water so the Navy made sense. Still, the day he left was the saddest day I have ever experienced. It is amazing what our soldiers go through to protect us, and Austin is my hero.” Leaving this time will be a bit different in that he will not only leave behind his family, but also fiancée Sara Lundy. The couple plans to wed within the next year. Munsey is already looking to his future with plans for additional schooling in criminal justice. He will leave June 30 for Connecticut, and from there it will be on to unknown waters.
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Osteoarthritis and the spine
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Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC Of the roughly 100 forms of arthritis known to medical science, osteoarthritis is one of the most common. It is sometimes referred to as degenerative arthritis or, in the plainest of language, a “wear and tear” condition. Most people will likely think of this as a condition that affects large joints, like the shoulders and knees. But it can affect any joint, including those of the spine. When that happens, osteoarthritis can cause lower back pain and tightness. The spine has joints, called facets. They are like hinges and they let us bend forward and backward. Discs are the tough, cartilage-covered shock absorbers that cushion the individual vertebrae. Just like the cartilage in any joint, discs are subject to wear and tear and compression. Lower-back discs, those in the lumbar spine, are particularly susceptible to degeneration. When that happens, the facet joints become less fluid, making the spine less flexible and more subject to injury from sudden unexpected movement or lifting. When all the parts of the spine start to compress, they can squeeze nerves, causing pain not only in the lower back, but in other parts of the body as well. Spinal manipulation by a chiropractor can help restore vertebrae to their proper positions, loosening a tight back and relieving pain. Visit a chiropractor for a check-up. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
Call for artists, crafters, quilters, food vendors The Union County Heritage Festival celebrates music, arts, crafts and East Tennessee history. Applications are now available for artists, crafters, quilters and food vendors for the eighth annual event to be held Oct. 6. Info: 679-1071 or www.unioncountyheritagefestival.com.
If you have suffered an injury that has progressed into neck or back pain, or your joints feel stiffer and more painful than they once did, it may be time to call Union County Chiropractic. Dr. Darrell Johnson and his highly-trained staff are equipped to provide assistance to treat your pain without the use of costly, harmful or addictive drugs. Although a majority of people treated at the practice are 50 or older, younger people are often seen for joint problems, low back pain, chronic headaches and subacute injuries. The clinic offers passive modalities such as ultrasound, electrical therapy and physiotherapy, as well as rehabilitative ther-
apy. The clinic also offers X-rays on-site and is always accepting new patients. “I’m not against pharmaceuticals or opposed to medication,” said Johnson. “I’m just opposed to unnecessary medication. We all have an innate healing ability, and if I can help someone’s body get better naturally, I have done my job.” Dr. Johnson is now carrying two new supplements from Quality of Life Labs (www.qollabs.com) designed to work naturally with the body’s own metabolism and digestion. “Bifilon has 10 billion live bacterial cultures that are stable at room temperature and will improve digestive motility, resulting in bowel
The staff of Union County Chiropractic includes: Licensed CTA Scarlett Merritt, Dr. Darrell Johnson and Licensed CTA Ande Summers. regularity naturally, without any harmful side effects,” said Johnson. “Many Americans live in a state of constipation. I would encourage anyone who is not metabolizing their digested food on a daily basis to try this new supplement.” Metasol is made from the Asian super fruit Lychee. The product will improve circulation, especially if you have chronic cold intolerance. Double-blind placebo studies have shown a decrease both in visceral (belly) fat, and skin blemishes and wrinkles in only 10 weeks. Both products are now available through the clinic and
come with an unconditional money-back guarantee. “There is a large percentage of the population who do not achieve results with drug therapy and I would encourage these to seek chiropractic care,” said Johnson. “I want to help as many people in this county as I can. We are a clinic that cares about and listens to people.” Union County Chiropractic participates with all major insurance and is located at 110 Skyline Drive (behind McDonald’s). Phone 9927000. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
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Benefit for Dyer Friends and families in Union County have always joined forces when one of their own needs a hand. June 23 brought many folks to Luttrell Elementary School for a benefit to help Jack and Joyce Dyer. Jack Dyer suffered a stroke and had been in the hospital for some time. Members of the community donated prizes for an auction, raff le and cake walk and a spaghetti lunch was available for purchase. Michael and Delilah, Gail Shelby from Eternal Vision, and the Mulls Singing Convention and Debbie Buckner performed at the benefit. “I’ve known Jack all my life,” said performer Michael Kitts. “We’re happy to do anything we can to help the family.” Dyer is home now and beginning to walk again but still needs help. The benefit raised $4,000 to help with medical expenses and care.
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Upper Room Ministries pastor Ual Russell spins the tickets for Union County Mayor Mike Williams.
tournament to raise funds for the kids. The tournament started at 11 a.m. and came down to only three teams with the final two competing for the title of champion. Volunteers raised $300 for the UCLL while having a great time. ■
Corvette give-a-way
The youth group at Upper Room Ministry in New Tazewell has acquired $25,000 and Todd Dykes has a new Corvette. New to him, anyway. Dykes held the winning ticket out of the 500 sold for the chance to win the 2000 Corvette convertible. Union County Mayor ■ Softball for coeds Mike Williams was on Supporters of the Union hand June 24 to draw the County Little League spent winning number from a a hot day June 23 compet- bin stationed outside of the ing in an adult coed softball church. Hopefuls gathered
Debbie Buckner and Gail Shelby take the stage at the June 23 benefit for Jack Dyer. Photos by C. Taylor Corvette winner Todd Dykes takes the wheel of his new convertible. around on the chance they would be the one to drive away in the bright red vehicle. Dykes purchased the ticket just to help the youth group and did not attend the drawing. “I didn’t go to the drawing because I’ve never even won a pack of gum,” said Dykes. “My first drive in the car will probably be to Sharps Chapel to see my parents.” This is the largest single amount of money ever raised by the youth of the church. An anonymous donor gave the car to the church for the purpose of the raffle and now the youth group is praying and giving grave consideration to where the money can best be used for ministry. ■
Farmers Market update
The Union County Farmers Market has welcomed new vendors this year in produce and craft sales. Jim Perkins continues to bring colorful corn Crystal Flatford squares off during the championship game of hole boards for sale. Perthe Adult Coed Softball Tournament to benefit Union County kins is happy to paint the boards in any color. Little League. Cynthia Loy, at right, pitches the final game.
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4 • JUNE 30, 2012 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS new social studies textbooks two years ago, but did not buy them. You adopted new science books last year, but did not buy. Now you’re adopting new literature books. “A noun is a noun, but science and social studies change.” Murr, who teaches science at Maynardville Elementary School, said afterward that her textbook lists Pluto as a planet, even though it was declassified six years ago. Carter had whittled the budget from a requested $21.4 million to $21.1 million before presenting it to the board. In Union County, each penny on the tax rate raises about $30,000. So an increase of $300,000 equals a dime on the tax rate. Carter is quick to say that doesn’t mean he is asking County Commission for a tax increase. “The commission can allocate money (from de-
‘A noun is a noun’ The wide shadow of Knoxville lawyer Herbert Moncier falls over Union County as the annual budget dance plays out. The school board met three times last week before presenting its budget to County Commission on Thursday (sadly, after our deadline).
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Moncier represents suspended Director of Schools Wayne Goforth, who was accused of using vendors without taking bids in the construction of the Paulette Elementary School. Board policy calls for competitive bidding for any purchase over $10,000, except for professional services (lawyer, architect, etc.). At a meeting to speak for Goforth, Moncier noticed the school board transferred a bus contract. He said the board violated its own policy, and the board’s attorney, Mary Anne Stackhouse, later opined that bus contracts should be bid. Bus contractors are nervous because of the steep investment made in purchasing and maintaining a school bus. And no one
on the board is eager to bid the contracts. Board chair Brian Oaks asked staff to devise a system of “points” to allow consideration of experience with Union County Schools and response time along with cost in determining bid winners. Then the whole item was booted to Thursday’s meeting. Out in the audience, the bus contractors groaned. “How can they pass a budget without knowing the bus c o n t r a ct Carolyn Murr a mou nt s? ” asked one. It was a good question. Carolyn Murr has dogged the budget workshops, representing the Union County Education Association. On Thursday, she reminded board members that teachers are falling behind area school systems in pay. “Ten years is too long to go without a local raise.” Murr also threw a zinger. The school board adopts new textbooks, and then doesn’t actually buy them. The temporary Director of Schools, Dr. Jimmy Carter, agreed “150 percent.” “You adopt but you do not buy,” said Murr. “You adopted
Advocating for bus contractors during a break at Tuesday’s school board meeting are Lois Hubbs, Tim Hopson and Jerry Shoffner. Seated are Lenny Holt and Sandra Price. Photos by S. Clark
Brandon Thomas congratulates his dad, Lawrence “Boo” Thomas, who won election to the Maynardville City Council. partment to department) within its budget.” Budget cuts are personal. Carter has not replaced retiring teachers in elementary schools. He’s
Free GED offered 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. 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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And then it’s off to County Office received 178 votes Commission where “the ne- in the June 26 municipal gotiations,” as Carter calls election. the process, continue. Thomas replaces council member Paul Bowman Maynardville who received 133 votes. Leading the ticket was elects council incumbent Len Padgett The city of Maynard- with 192 votes, followed ville has a new council by incumbent Tim Young member. Lawrence “Boo” with 185. Padgett, Young Thomas who works for the and Thomas were elected Union County Sheriff’s to four-year terms.
‘You’ve got to be there’ Tyree marks World’s Fair 30th anniversary
The 1982 World’s Fair demonstrated the way politics ought to be, says Randy Tyree, the mayor who presided over the fair and most of its planning. Tyree looks back on the whole thing with a mixture of pride and humor. He has a picture taken on opening day with Howard Baker, Lamar Alexander, Jim Sasser, Jake Butcher and President Ronald Reagan arrayed across the dais on the occasion that marked the greatest triumph of Tyree’s time as mayor. And he was nowhere to be seen. “I’m right behind that post,” Tyree told a group of Karns Democratic Club members last week. “What happened was, President Reagan had some really partisan remarks to make – chastised former president Carter for wanting to save energy by lowering thermostats and wearing sweaters. No Democrat was introduced by President Reagan. The News Sentinel did an editorial about it. They were a little
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bit hacked, particularly after there’d been such bipartisan cooperation (during the run-up to the fair, which spanned three presidential administrations – those of Ford, Carter and Reagan).” Tyree was wearing a “Scruffy Little City” lapel button, and said he will always be grateful for the insult – delivered by a Wall Street Journal reporter – that galvanized the town. “In the dog days of the planning, we had all these questions – ‘Are you really going to be able to get the money?’ ‘Are you REALLY going to be able to succeed?’ “Cas Walker said it wasn’t gonna work. There was a movement afoot to get a referendum, and we knew what would happen if that went through. Then came that article and it brought this community together in a way we had not been able to before.” He showed a slide of dignitaries donning commemorative T-shirts while Tyree
was fumbling with his. “What you see on the far right is the hand of (County Executive) Dwight Kessel. He had stapled my Tshirt together,” Tyree said. Another picture showed Tyree and his wife, Mary Pat, having a friendly conversation with the glamorous Imelda Marcos, here to preside over the opening of the Philippine Pavilion. “The rumor was she had 3,000 pairs of shoes. Mary Pat and I asked her about that and she denied that she had 3.000 – she owned up to having 1,060.” On the 30th anniversary of the event, he says the benefits of the bipartisan effort are plain to see: “We cleared that hobo jungle (now the World’s Fair Park). We brought about the demise of Malfunction Junction. We had one downtown hotel and wound up with four new ones. We got more than $300 million in interstate improvements that would normally have taken years. We rehabbed the Candy Factory and on opening day, we had 97,000 people – 365,000 for opening week. The city retired its debt seven years ago and realized a (wonderful) return on its investment.”
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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • JUNE 30, 2012 • 5 PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe
Finding ‘Dallas’ in Dallas M
ost college kids head to sandy beaches during the summer. We went to Southfork. The new TNT update of “Dallas,” the popular 1980s CBS-TV drama, makes me think about the pilgrimage I once made with a couple of high school buddies, Drew Weaver and Dewayne Lawson, to the Parker, Texas, ranch popularized in the series. “Dallas” was a television phenomenon the likes of which we’ll never see again. It reached its peak in the days before VCRs and cable television became ubiqui-
tous. I can remember folks leaving high school football games early, even when the result was still in doubt, to get home in time to watch J.R. Ewing do his thing. The show was a Friday night ritual in our house. Well, up until Victoria Principal’s character dreamt the entire 1985-86 season. (Don’t ask.) Just before the fall semester, in August 1998, we visited my stepdad, Mike McConkey, who had been transferred to Phoenix, Ariz. Plotting our route, we purposefully decided to return to Knoxville by way of I-10 and I-20 for
Bud Fields collection? No comment TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West
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t was a simple question: Is the Bud Fields scrapbook collection on display and is it available for research? The University of Tennessee sports information department did not respond to the e-mail or phone message. No comment. It could be the department is very busy. After all, this is July. Or maybe the question was too simple and mistaken for a tease. It could be those who make major decisions don’t think the Shopper is worth the bother. Our circulation is just 93,880. (Wow, that’s pretty good – and the website lights up
like a pinball machine.) There is another possibility: sports information people are still looking for the big books. I do hope they are not lost. They are treasures of historical significance. There’s that magic word again, history. Tennessee has some, much of it at a higher level than whatever it is we have now. The Bud Fields collection, 11 books big enough to display wallpaper samples, includes photographs of all who played football at Tennessee. There is other valuable information, even old newspaper clippings. Big games. Good stuff. OK, I
one reason. We were going to Dallas to see “Dallas.” Turns out the ranch now known as Southfork was once owned by a guy named J.R. – J.R. Duncan. He called it Duncan Acres. It is a heck of a lot smaller than TV magic makes it look. The driveway is small, too, and the pool is even smaller. None of the interiors were filmed in the house (except in two mid-1990s TV movies). They were shot at a private home near Dallas and both its interior and the exterior at Southfork were replicated on a Hollywood sound stage. Our tour guide at South-
fork was a charming woman who didn’t know much about the series. We kept peppering her with questions she couldn’t answer. But, she took a liking to three 20-year-olds from Tennessee – either that or she thought we were crazy – and offered to take our picture in a roped off area in the living room in front of a huge portrait of actor Jim “Jock Ewing” Davis, who died in 1981 when “Dallas” was in its heyday. Next door to the ranch is a “Dallas” museum, filled with designer gowns, Jock Ewing’s Lincoln Continental and, yep, even the gun used to “shoot” J.R. in that famous 1980 episode. I bought a “Ewing 1” license plate in the gift shop. The No.1 reason I like this silly show is Larry Hagman. The fact that he never won an Emmy for his portrayal of J.R. Ewing is about as big of a joke as Peyton Manning not winning the Heisman. The TNT series is surprisingly good, in no small part
tos from Saturday night waste baskets at the newspapers. “Sometimes you guys would tell me to scram.” Bud did not clip and collect full time. He became a very good student at Knox High and an excellent volleyball player at the YMCA, good enough to get college scholarship offers. He chose to attend UT. He started a volleyball have a vested interest. I team. He coached volleyball. wrote a few stories. Gathering and preserv- (He is in volleyball and other ing was a dogged labor of halls of fame. He is an honorlove for Bud. It goes back to ary UT letterman). When Bud went into the 1941. There were two launch pads. He attended his first UT Air Force, his mother wantgame. He found, in his great ed to throw out the collecaunt’s basement, an old box of tion. He saved it – under his very old newspaper clippings. bed. He asked relatives and Saving history, day by day, friends to help maintain his project while he was away. bit by bit. Brilliant! After that, he got seriBud clipped Volunteer stories and pictures from the ous. He begged and bought News Sentinel and Journal 8x10 pictures from the legand pasted them onto his bed- endary Thompson studio. room walls – until he ran out He got a few from the old, of walls. He filled a cardboard old Knafel studio. People gave him football pictures box. And another. Bud got smart. He went to of fathers and grandfathe source. He gathered pho- thers. He had some copied
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because of the presence of original series stars Hagman (who is 80!), Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy. Still, the new, glossy, high-definition “Dallas” can never replace the original, perhaps because a fad belongs to its day. As enjoyable as it is, the new “Dallas” will never be “DALLAS.”
Plus, I sincerely doubt it will cause any college kids to skip the surf and take a sojourn to Southfork. That’s for the best, too. See for yourself at 9 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday nights on TNT this summer.
from early UT annuals. When the Journal went away, Bud got what would have been football discards from the library. He paid the UT photo lab for hundreds of pictures. He worked an exchange program with the Harris and Ford version of UT sports information. He gave up some game program covers and received some spare photos. Somewhere along the way, he started snapping his own. He got improved access when John Majors was coach. The collection cost a small fortune and represents dedi-
cation and determination that lasted most of a lifetime. Just before age 80, Bud was finally ready to let go. Of course private collectors wanted the books. A former Tennessee football player, a Vol for life before that term became popular, paid $10,000 to keep it in the family. The Bud Fields collection was quietly donated to the University of Tennessee. It is probably somewhere in the sports information department. Sorry I can’t be more specific.
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The creative mind of Joe Neely TALES OF UNION COUNTY | Bonnie Peters I met Joe Neely several years ago through the Lions, but I did not know until recently what a talented person on he is. He had donated ated a substantial gavel vel to the Union County ty Lions Club, and as soon as I saw it, I knew new I needed one of those. hose. I finally got out to Joe’s to pick up my gavel. What a treat to tour his shop and yard. Birdhouses were everyverywhere of all kinds, inds, sizes and styles. tyles. A Purple Martin artin Complex made of a tall four-by-fourr of treated lumber and about seven “tree branches” also made of four-by-fours was an eye-catcher. Atop each limb was a birdhouse. Wisteria was trailing up the wood so it looked like a real tree. Then at Joe’s workshop he had made a birdhousee out of an old aluminum num kettle fronted with a piece of weathered hered barn board.
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barns and birdhouses made of shiny pieces of leftover flooring. Joe recycled before the word was popularized. My gavel is made g of a piece of bedstead leg, and I’m guessing, I but I think the handle is made of a chair rung. Joe has made wonderful benches out of ben frames – a twin bed fram frame would seat two people and a double bed frame could seat three people. It’s hard to deh scribe h his ingenuity, but the seat sea also serves as a blanket chest. There are ducks, rrecipe boxes, picture fram frames, potting stands and desks – just name it and Joe probably has it in his shop. All, of course, made c from lefto leftover pieces of wood, w with a few of Joe’s special touches spec such as a horseshoe for h good luck or a drawer pull on a bir birdhouse for a bird perch. The T desk that eye was made caught my ey table leaf with of a dining ta enough cut off of to make the frame and the drawer. I’m
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not sure how Joe came by the desk legs. Joe was a metal worker by trade, but I can tell he really enjoys re-inventing himself in retirement as a woodworker. Joe brings his wares to various festivals and Lions Club fundraisers, and does some custom work as people ask him to. At the moment he is restoring a family heirloom secretary for his wife. Joe serves as a Guiding Joe Neely’s “clay pot man” Photos by Bonnie Peters Lion for the Union County Lions Club, which meets at Hardee’s in Maynardville. about Lionism and his art noon each third Monday at Come meet Joe and learn objects.
Senior Center community outreach events The Union County Office on Aging will have outreach events at Luttrell and Sharps Chapel community centers. Appointments can be made between 8:15 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. If no appointments are made for a given day, there will be no outreach event that day. Luttrell outreach events will be held July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. Sharps Chapel outreach events will be held July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. Info: 992-0361 or 992-3292.
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Senior Centers celebrate birthdays The Union County Senior Center celebrated June birthdays with a cake from Teresa’s Bakery and flowers provided by Flowers by Bob. Fran Hanson celebrated her June birthday at the Luttrell Senior Center on June 18.
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How to be unforgettable
Makayla Raley, 3, gets her binoculars out to watch as Daniel Bailey, 1, and Tyler Michaels, 2, reach high on the mountain in an Amazon rain forest.
CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton As [Jesus] walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea – for they were fi shermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fi sh for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. (Matthew 4: 18-20 NRSV) I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. (Maya Angelou)
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remember the first time I met him. I was a newlyminted young professional, just out of college, and he was director of an on-campus student service. The gap between us – age as well as station – looked huge from my perspective, but he made me feel as if I were the one person in the world he wanted to meet that day. As I watched him greet others, I realized that he made everyone feel just as special. “What a gift,” I mused, standing to one side and watching him. I tried to analyze the transactions that were taking place: the conversations, the handshakes, the gentle hand on a shoulder of a gentleman, the smile and slight inclination of the
head to a lady. It was courtly, yet perfectly natural. It was real. I would see him occasionally at university events over the next two years, and it was always the same: just the right touch, just the right words, just the perfect feeling that I was somehow special. Charisma is the word for that kind of charm, I suppose, but somehow that fails to capture it for me. Charisma tends to make the world see how special the gifted one is (charisma is from the Greek for gift), when what was actually happening was that this person was making me feel charming. Jesus walks right up to the edge of the water of the Sea of Galilee, and with no preamble whatsoever says,
“Follow me,” to Peter and Andrew. And these two brothers beach their boat, throw their nets aside and scramble out of the boat to become disciples of an itinerant preacher. He must have made them feel as if they were the very people he was hoping to see that day. My day to day work involves talking to people who are in need of help of some kind. Sometimes we are able to offer the help they need; sometimes not. Sometimes we say the right thing; sometimes we don’t get it right. Sometimes we hear the deeper cry; sometimes we miss it. But most often, or so it feels to me, if we can listen carefully and attentively, and really try to understand the need, even if we can’t meet it, we can make a connection. And people will leave feeling – no, knowing – that they matter. Of course, there is a sad downside to Maya Angelou’s truism. Make someone feel judged or misunderstood or shamed, and they will never forget that either. The lesson is this: Be aware of your power!
WORSHIP NOTES 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: 465-9655 or www.graveston. org. ■ Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive, hosts Celebrate Recovery, a ministry for hurts, hang-ups and habits, 7 p.m. Tuesdays for teens and adults. These can qualify for AA and NA required meetings. Info: Gail, 567-6432, or church office, 992-7162.
Men’s programs ■ Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive in Maynardville, holds a men’s prayer breakfast at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. All men are invited. Info: Jim, 684-8916.
The Pre-K class at Clear Branch Baptist Church gets help making picture frames during Vacation Bible School: teacher Kristen Heatherly, Isaiah Russell, Jerica Solomon, Bryson Sherrod, Teyannah Meltabarger, Delaney Meltabarger held by teacher Kristen Bateman and Jasmine Solomon. Photos by C. Taylor
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Fundraisers ■ Mount Harmony Baptist Church will have a Rummage Sale 8 a.m. to close Friday and Saturday, July 6-7. Proceeds will benefit the church, located at 819 Raccoon Valley Rd NE, Heiskell, 1 mile west of I -75 at exit 117.
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Amazing Wonders Aviation contin- ing kids to “Come fly with us” brought ues on as the theme for Vacation Bible more than 100 to each church for food, Schools at Cedar Ford Baptist Church crafts, fun and Bible study. and Clear Branch Baptist Church. Ask-
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www.byrdsmortuary.com 10548 PLEASANT HOLLOW, CORRYTON – This beautiful custom home greets you with a warm country feeling. Dbl french drs to LR, open DR/kit w/stone gas FP. Pine flooring throughout. Beautiful, Louisiana Barn Wood on wall in main floor BR suite. Kit with all appl. EXCEPT fridge. A dream 2-stry det gar w/ sep concrete driveway. Home has concrete driveway with extra parking area. Extensive decking and sunroom complete w/hot tub. Upper master has entrance to snrm/deck. Too many features to mention on this one. Truly a must see. Offered at $188,500
175 WADDINGTON WAY, MAYNARDVILLE – Spacious Rancher in new devel, approx 1200 SF. 3 BR/2BA, cath ceilings, open kit/dining area w/ appls & pantry. Master w/full BA & W/I closet. Sep utility rm. Oversized 2-car gar w/attic strg. Level yard. Located off Walkers Ford Rd. Offered at $128,900
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. REDUCED! Now only $85,000.
371 SWAN SEYMOUR RD, MAYNARDVILLE – Nothing spared. Custom Norris Lake front home approx 3200 SF. On main channel of beautiful Norris Lake. A mstr suite WITH BA fit for a king! Gleaming hdwd flrs, lots of ceramic tile, crown molding, granite counters, stainless appl. Massive great rm w/bar area, + gas FP, wired for flat screens in all rms except kit, 8 patio drs, sky lights, cath ceilings, septic approved for 2 BRs, home has 3 offices/dens, stamped concrete patio, covered decks extending length of home, gently sloping lot w/boat launch & dock. Truly a must see home. Priced below appraisal. Offered at $479,000. HWY 33 thru Maynardville to right on Hickory Valley to end. Left on Walkers Ford to 1st left on Circle to 1st left on Swan Seymour. Home on left. Sign on property.
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Visit us online at www.powellauction.com or email us at sold4u314@aol.com 169 GRANDVIEW DR, MAYNARDVILLE– Foreclosure sold as is. Cute cottage just in need of minor repairs. 1560 SF, 2BR/2 full BA, great mtn views from back deck. Sep entrance to upstairs. Oak cabinetry, no appl, alarm sys, utility area in gar. 2-car attached w/concrete parking area. det out bldg. Sold AS IS. Sitting on .81 of an acre. Priced to sell at $95,000. 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. Walk-around decking w/lrg deck on back. Central H&A. Priced to sell at only $79,900.
OWNER SAYS SELL! BRING ALL OFFERS! NOW REDUCED TO $70,900. 133 SECOND ST., CORRYTON (Whispering Pines S/D) – Over 2200 SF. 3BR/2BA, open kit w/eat-at 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/woodburning 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.
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL LOT just inside Union County. 1.29 acres w/346 ft. on Tazewell Pike. All utilities avail. $24,900. Owner financing NOW available with 0 money down!
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.
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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The Maynardville Fire Department and the staff of Lifestar join students at a summer school session: Lifestar EMT-P Jason Sieber, Lifestar RN Judy Lawson, math teacher Tommy Shoffner, students Courtney Foust and Mitchell Majors, teacher Marie Rogers and Charles Wilson with the Maynardville Fire Department.
Carnival wraps up summer school
Cassandra Smith and Michael Morelock compete on the moonwalk at the summer school carnival.
By Cindy Taylor Students from area schools who attended summer school at Horace Maynard Middle School were treated to a carnival day June 21. Bounce houses were brought in, games were played and Lifestar even landed for a visit. “This is all part of the studies for the students,” said Douglas Cherokee lead tutor Marie Rogers. “They are shown basic lifesaving techniques and learn about career opportunities.” The day also included a checkers tournament, won by Dalton Raley. “The students have been studying the Civil War,” said Maynardville Library
Taylor Hunt and Spencer Clapp learn the strategy of war through checkers. Photos by C. Taylor director Chantay Collins. “War involves strategy and the game of checkers helps to teach that.” The students ended
the summer school session with prizes and a new understanding of their studies through hands-on Dalton Raley and Spencer Clapp play the final game of the tournament leaving Raley the learning techniques. winner. Photo submitted
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Maynardville Public Library is accepting functioning and nonfunctioning cell phones for recycling in addition to old inkjet cartridges. The library will earn a minimum of 50 cents for every cell phone, and all funds raised will help the library continue to provide quality services for Union County. Info: 992-7106.
The Union County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets quarterly at the E-911 Center. Meetings are 10 a.m. the second Thursday of September and December. Meetings are open to the public. Info: Karen Kirk, 992-5816 or karen.kirk@sunh.com.
The Union County Office on Aging is offering Medicare help for seniors. Office staff can help seniors understand their plans, make changes to coverage, apply for subsidies and more. Info: Samantha, 992-3292 or 992-0361.
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Mize makes All-State By Cindy Taylor Bailey Mize, 17, has been named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association AllState Softball Team. Mize, a rising senior Bailey Mize at Union County High School, catches for the Patriots. “This is a very prestigious award,” said coach Lance Lay. “Bailey played an important role in this season’s success. She was a team leader vocally and through her actions on the
field. She is one of the very few high school catchers who has the ability to call her own game.” Mize has played the sport since age 7 and chose the position of catcher because she believes that is where the control of the game lies. “Catchers can see every position on the field,” said Mize. “Coaches tell me the catcher is the most important position on the field so that puts a lot on my back.” Mize practices seven days a week and plays on a travel team during the summer as well. “I was shocked when I got the notice that I had
been selected,” said Mize. “I’m the type of person who doesn’t expect that sort of thing to happen.” The Patriots swept through a phenomenal 2011-2012 season partly because of Mizes’.570 batting average, 57 RBIs and nine home runs. But she doesn’t claim the glory. “My coaches and teammates have been incredible and have played such a huge role in my success,” said Mize. “But most of all I owe my parents. I love the game and can’t imagine not playing, but I couldn’t ask for better parents. They love and support me all the way.”
Reading day at the library Blake Buckner and Kaden Raley enjoy a book read to them by volunteer Jessica Raley during “Raise your hands” reading day at the Maynardville Library. Photo by C. Taylor
Cheerleaders for the Paulette Panthers for the 2012-2013 season are: (kneeling) Kaylee Houston, Presley Merritt, Kya Matthews, Anna Cox, Destiny Earl, Alexxus Miller, Keylee Widner; (standing) Andrea Goforth, Ashlyn Walker, Cheyenne Wyrick, Jeremy King, Gracie Hunter, Hannah Bruner, Xanderia Cline; (back) Union County High School Cheerios Ali Patterson, Haley Brooks, Preslee Hickman, Makayla Goins and Caitlyn Carroll. Not pictured are Rileigh Collins and Gracie Hickman. Photo by C.Taylor
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Summer Reading
The MOMS Club of the Maynardville area has expanded its region, now including two new zip codes: the Big Ridge area (Andersonville/Heiskell) 37705 and 37754. The complete list includes: Maynardville & Big Branch 37807; Sharps Chapel 37866; Luttrell 37779; Plainview and Corryton 37721 and now the Big Ridge area (Andersonville/ Heiskell) 37705 and 37754. If you are interested in joining the MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) club for fun, local, low cost activities and playgroups with local moms and their children or for info, contact Darlene at 712-4560 or Eden at 687-2469.
■ Maynardville Public Library will have “Dream Big, Read!” summer reading through July 28 with activities for all ages, including adults. Info: 992-7106. ■ Sharps Chapel Book Station will have Summer Reading for children Pre-K through 12th grade through July 28. There will be a pizza party July 28 for those who have read at least eight books during the summer. Prizes will be awarded. Children may sign up any time the book station is open, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. ■ Luttrell Public Library summer reading program, “Dream Big, Read!,” will be held through July 27. Lots of great prizes, fun and lunch provided at each program 1 p.m. each Friday in July. A pizza party will be July 27. Info: 992-0208.
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Paulette Elementary School has completed the first cheerleading camp hosted at the new school. Union County High
School cheer coach Roxanne Patterson brought her Cheerios down to the gym at Paulette to train the PES Panthers for the upcom-
ing school year. The team learned cheers, chants and stunts by the more experienced squad who volunteered their time.
Hamilton Cemetery needs donations 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.
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