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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
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Honor Guard educates students By Cindy Taylor
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Sept. 11, 2001, is a day that will live forever in the hearts and minds of all Americans. As with other infamous dates that affected our country, most people who were 10 years old and older on that date can tell you exactly where they were when the Twin Towers in New York City were struck in an unexpected and brutal terrorist attack. No student at Horace Maynard Middle School has memories of that beautifully clear autumn day that turned tragic, and many weren’t even born. For this reason, the school staff made the decision to hold a day of remembrance for 9/11 as a teaching tool so students could understand what took place, follow the timeline of that day and get a feel for how we as Americans responded. Teachers Jane Hanson and Sharon Collins were instrumental in organizing the event. Collins is also a member of the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard. “All of us were affected by it, but the students here would not remember it,” said Collins. “We are here to honor all of the people who died on 9/11.” “Since this is the 10th anniversary, we just wanted to show that we still remember and it still affects us,” said Hanson. “Each social studies teacher will speak about 9/11 and show documentaries throughout the day.” Students and faculty gathered in the auditorium for a special presentation given by eight members of the Honor Guard. The guard members were introduced by American Legion Commander retired U.S. Army
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Sgt. Charles Scruggs, who led the auditorium in a moment of silence followed by prayer. The American flag was unfolded and refolded with an explanation of what each fold represents. “These men and women and others like them are the reason you are able to sit in this auditorium this morning,” said Scruggs as he addressed the students. “Be proud to be an American, and may I say to you, God bless America.” Students were solemn during the presentation, then gave a round of applause and standing ovation to the veterans as they exited in for-
mation from the auditorium. On a side note, U.S. flags flown over the Tennessee State Capitol on Sept. 11, 2011, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks will be sent to every fire department and school in the 4th Senate District, according to state Sen. Mike Faulk. Faulk represents the 4th District in the Tennessee state Senate, which includes Claiborne, Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson and Union counties, and is sponsoring the effort. “Sept. 11, 2001, changed the lives of many Americans forever and the course of history for this nation,”
said Faulk. “It changed the way we looked at our loved ones, our flag and our very freedom, with all of these becoming more precious.” “The flag in particular was symbolic of those hard days and weeks following the attacks,” added Faulk. “It is an appropriate way to commemorate the victims, our first responders, and the many brave men and women who have served this country in the U.S. Armed Forces over the past decade. On this milestone anniversary, may we continue to strengthen our preparedness and resolve to guard our freedoms; and may we never forget.”
Letter, letter, who wrote the letter? By Cindy Taylor
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Honor Guard members Reed Campbell and Sharon Collins demonstrate the proper folding of the American Flag during the 9/11 memorial at Horace Maynard Middle School. Photo by C. Taylor
With Union County Schools $771,000 in the red and no budget set for the coming year, one would think a solution to that problem would be a primary concern. However, many who attended the Union County Commission meeting Sept. 12, an estimated 800 people, wanted to know who wrote a letter addressed to parents and sent home with students of all grade levels. Residents and concerned parents began arriving at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. meeting. By 6:30, it was standing room only in the large courtroom with hoards of people trying to hear from the hallways, down the steps and in the street. Details of the meeting as it progressed were carried from person to person in line to keep those informed who had to remain Parent Wendi outdoors due to Purcel thanks lack of space. school board Commissionmember Don ers were upset Morgan for his that the letter assertion that painted them Director of as the bad guys. Schools Wayne Parents were Goforth knew the origins of the upset, claiming mysterious letter. that had they
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people. I would rather see a man with a backbone than a child with a backpack and a note. We are going to work together, but this is not the way to do business.” The letter stated that the students of Union County needed the parents’ help and urged everyone to call their commissioners and attend the commission meeting Sept. 12. The letter claimed the decision to fund the school system was in the commission’s hands, that the school board could not raise money on its own and had no choice but to make drastic cuts. The budget cuts voted on at the Sept. 8 school board meeting were listed. The letter closed by listing statistics of how poorly the county funded the schools compared to other school districts in Commissioner Gary England confronts Director of Schools Wayne Goforth resurrounding counties and had the garding unexplained line items in the school budget. names of all Union County school not received the letter, school budPrincipals claimed that they were principals listed at the bottom. get cuts would have been made that told to send the letter home, but The commission discussed the affected them and their children none would disclose who instructed letter and the school system buddirectly. Many claimed that hav- them to do so, and no one pres- get for two hours, interspersed ing the letter delivered by students ent would admit to knowing who with comments from the audience traumatized their children. Some at- composed the letter. Commission- with no solution forthcoming. Fitendees were upset at the possibility ers requested that the schools stop nally, cooler heads prevailed when of a property tax increase. Director sending out such letters, and Union Commissioner Jonathan Goforth of Schools Wayne Goforth was upset County Mayor Mike Williams spoke suggested a workshop between the school board and the commisthat a letter he claimed to have no to that effect. knowledge of had been sent home “This letter does send a bad mes- sion. Williams and Wayne Goforth to parents. Teachers and bus driv- sage,” said Williams. “It makes us agreed that could be profitable soers were upset upon finding out that as a commission feel better if you lution, and the school board and they could be losing their jobs. In come to the table versus putting a letter in the backpack of our young To page A-3 short, no one was happy.
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Veterans open house upcoming All veterans are invited to an open house sponsored by American Legion Post 212, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard and the American Legion Auxiliary from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided. This is an opportunity for veterans and family to meet each other or join these organizations. No alcohol allowed on the premises.
Public meeting for grant A public meeting to discuss Union County’s grant application to the Recreational Trails Program will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at the Union County Courthouse. The public is invited.
Powers to host town hall meeting State Rep. Dennis Powers and Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett will host a town hall meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in
2 • SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
Bye-bye Mayberry Crime up in Plainview By Cindy Taylor The quiet side of the mountain may be forced to relinquish that title. Police Chief David Tripp reported to the Plainview City Council at its September meeting that it had been a rough month. With police officer Kelly Yount on administrative leave and burglaries and theft on the rise, the usually quiet city had a different type of meeting than most residents were accustomed to. “We have been losing a lot of gas from vehicles and having things stolen out of cars,” said Tripp. “We are having large items stolen in the day and small items stolen at night.” The hours between midnight and 4 a.m. seemed to be the worst for theft. Tripp advised residents to always lock their vehicles, lock their gas tanks if possible and never leave valuables in their cars. He also advised that a record be kept of all serial numbers so if a theft
Commissioner Wayne Roach answers questions regarding the Union County budget. occurs, the items are easier to trace. He then offered to address the incident that took place in Knoxville, in which officer Kelly Yount allegedly fired at a fleeing vehicle in a hotel parking lot near Cedar Bluff Road. “Officer Yount will remain on administrative leave until Knoxville completes its investigation,” said Tripp. “I have had people ask me why we don’t go ahead and fire him,” said Plainview Mayor Gary Chandler. “We are in a holding pattern until we see what Knox County
does, and we will make our decision then.” “Kelly has not been charged with anything,” said Tripp. “My understanding is that he is not going to be charged with anything. Kelly was a victim of an armed robbery. We do have a Plainview city vehicle parked in Kelly’s driveway, and we plan to leave it there with his permission until this is over. He will not be driving it until this issue is resolved.” Wayne Roach, Union County Commissioner representing Plainview, attended the meeting and was questioned regarding the budget issues with the school system and the commission’s response at the Sept. 12 meeting. “I have had numerous phone calls in the past few days, and no one is for a property tax increase,” said Roach. “I think I can speak for most commissioners
when I say they are not for a property tax increase. The school system has a problem and it has been going on for five years or more. I have asked Director Goforth to tell me what his plan is for the coming years should the commission make a decision to help, and I haven’t gotten a response. We will look for a solution at our mutual workshop next Monday night. There is more to managing money than there is to making it. Some people need to learn that.” Chandler assured Roach that the city will stand behind whatever decision he and Commissioner Joyce Meltabarger make. Marilyn Toppins pointed out that 2012 will be the 20th anniversary of the city of Plainview and proposed that planning for a celebration should be considered. The council agreed that a 20-year celebration would be a good idea.
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Foster parent open house The Union County Children’s Center will host an open house for those interested in becoming foster parents. The event will be held 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the center, 120 Veterans St., Maynardville. Info: Jeremy Turner, 633-9844, or the Union County Children’s Center, 992-7677.
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By Cindy Taylor The Maynardville Public Library has received a grant this year that will enable it to provide even more benefits for the children of Union County. This will include some after-school services and projects once the library addition is completed. Librarian Chantay Collins recently returned from an educational conference with the theme “Every Child Ready to Read at Your Library.” “I attended a workshop that taught how to increase a child’s vocabulary from birth to 5 years. A child starting kindergarten needs a listening vocabulary of 15,000 words. There will be parent workshops and classes here at the library to teach the skills to help develop that. Once I get started I will be going to meetings around the county to introduce it,” said Collins. “I plan to start the workshop with Head Start parents first in October and have signups at the library booth at
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School board considers cuts Brantley calls for Goforth’s resignation By Cindy Taylor Budgets continue to be strained all across our nation, and the Union County school system is no different. The school board has been working since spring to find ways to cut their budget without affecting the students and teachers directly; but that plan came to an abrupt end at the Sept. 8 school board meeting. School system accountant Glenn Coppock presented six alternatives for cutting the budget, and four were agreed upon by the end of the meeting, contingent on any decision of the County Commission at their Sept. 12 meeting that would help the school system. After a motion from school board member Don Morgan, the board voted to cut five certified positions for a cost savings of $161,283 and seven noncertified positions for a savings of $94,395. They also made the decision to run buses in the afternoons only and cut out all bus service to school functions during or after school hours for a savings of $450,000, and to cut all sports supplements for a savings of $175,000. The total savings that would be realized from these cuts would be just more than $880,000; but not a single board member was happy about making any of them. At least one county commissioner blames the budget crunch on Director of Schools Wayne Goforth. County Commissioner Jeff
Letter, letter From page A-1 commission approved. That meeting will be held at Union County High School on Sept. 19. Commissioner Jeff Brantley made a motion toward the end of the meeting to approve the same tax rate as last year, and there was a second by Commissioner Brenda Jessee. After discussion among the commissioners, Williams requested that Brantley consider withdrawing the motion until after the result of the Sept. 19 joint meeting between the school board and the commission, and Brantley complied. Williams complimented all in attendance on their professional behavior. “I served in the state Legislature for 18 years during some of the worst times in Tennessee history, and I am so proud of the way this crowd has conducted themselves,” said Williams. “You should be proud of the proper manner in which you have behaved and the example you have set.” Once adjourned from the commission meeting, the school board members moved to the high school to pick up from their recess on Sept. 8. Many residents followed to see how the board would react to the commission meeting.
County Commissioner Jeff Brantley once again makes the request that Goforth vacate his position. Photos by C. Luttrell PTO president Tabitha Faulkner is recognized for her help to the school by Luttrell principal Sonja Saylor. Taylor Brantley had already requested at the special called county commission meeting in August that the school board ask for Goforth’s resignation. Brantley addressed the board Sept. 8 to express his displeasure with how funds had been managed and to repeat that request. “As elected officials the county should hold us responsible for every decision we make,” said Brantley. “I will do the job I was elected to do no matter how much it hurts. If I fail to do the will of the majority of the citizens of Union County, then I am certain I will be replaced. The school board has asked for an increase in property taxes, and I want to make it perfectly clear that my vote will be ‘no’ for this increase. I don’t know the solutions to getting the school system back on track, but Director Goforth promised to bring us (County Commission) a balanced budget. Checks have been written out of the school system accounts with no money to cover them,
Leslie Keefer is recognized by Luttrell Elementary librarian Kerri Calloway with a special library award.
sister would have any interest in working in Union County any longer,” said Brantley. “She is director over six schools in Greene County. We have many people with degrees right here in Union County who are qualified to fill the position.” Goforth later responded to the resignation request issued by Brantley. “I guess the honeymoon is over,” said Goforth with a chuckle. “My contract is with the Union County Board of Education, therefore I do not recognize Commissioner Brantley’s request.” On a good note, there Sheriff Junior Loy is presented with a thank-you by Melissa Carter. were accolades presented at “Didn’t your sister apply the meeting. Union County and the county has already stepped in to cover these for the job of Director of Sheriff Junior Loy and his checks. This is no way to run Schools when Goforth was staff were complimented a school system. I ask Direc- chosen?” asked Brown. This and thanked by both the tor Goforth to please do the was echoed by other mem- school board and by Melissa Carter for their service. right thing for this county. bers in the audience. Hundreds and hundreds and “I would like to recognize A quick strike of the gavel hundreds of people will hug by school board chair Brian a public service officer who your neck with the remit- Oaks squelched the confron- has gone above and beyond tance of your resignation.” tation before it could turn the scope of duty to provide It was at this point that into a battle. Brantley later help with traffic at Paulette,” Union County school sys- answered the accusation. said Goforth. “Thanks to the tem employee Chip Brown “It is highly unlikely my efforts of Sheriff Loy and his challenged Brantley from the back of the auditorium, implying that he had a hidden agenda.
Morgan said he would now have trouble believing budget cuts are needed if Wayne Goforth calls for them. Morgan said that the school board relied on the director to guide them through the budget. He also said that Wayne Goforth knows everything that goes on inside the school system. “Those are his principals that he is responsible for,” said Morgan. “I don’t believe it is possible that the Union County High School exact same letter went out student Haley Jackson ap- from each school without peals to the school board to his knowledge.” save the art and band proWayne Goforth, however, grams. Photos by C. Taylor stayed with his original denial. True to his word, school “I do not know where that board member Don Morgan letter came from, but I will withdrew his motion of Sept. find out,” he said. As far as 8 that included the four probudget cuts, Wayne Goforth posals for school budget said, “I hope when we meet cuts. The board voted unannext Monday we can find a imously to hold any further way to not have to cut anydecision on the budget until thing.” after meeting with the full commission Sept. 19. Morgan also made a statement Correction: In a about Goforth and the preprevious issue, the viously discussed letter. Shopper-News “Director Goforth, I inaccurately reported don’t believe there is any that Union County way this letter could have Commissioner and gone out without you knowHorace Maynard Middle ing about it,” said Morgan. School teacher Jonathan “As a representative of the Goforth is no relation taxpayers of Union County, to Director of Schools I am appalled at the way Wayne Goforth. In you handled yourself at the fact, Jonathan Goforth County Commission meetis Wayne Goforth’s ing. What you have done nephew. The Shoppertonight is an intolerable act News apologizes for the in denying that you knew mistake. about the letter.”
staff we have had a wonderful start to the school year.” “I want to thank the sheriff personally for allowing us to come to the jail for the GED program,” said Carter. Luttrell principal Sonja Saylor and librarian Kerri Calloway gave special thanks to two people who have been a great help to that school. “Tabitha Faulkner is at the school every day and has done an amazing job in volunteering,” said Saylor. “We just want her to know how much we appreciate her.” “Leslie Keefer has worked tirelessly to move our library into the 21st century by changing our system from manual check-out to auto,” said Calloway. “It was quite the task.” Brian Oaks was re-elected as school board chair and Mark DeVault as vice chair for 2011-2012. Goforth and all board members present continue to hold out hope that the commission will come through with enough funding to prevent any cuts.
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Bill Manning sporting his orange vest worn when he did roadside trash pickup. Photo submitted
ter along Sharps Chapel’s roads since he moved to the area in 2001. Sharps Chapel residents have become very familiar with “Trashy Bill” sightings; but those sightings will soon become legends. Manning is officially retiring from volunteer service with KUCB, where he was a board member who campaigned heavily against littering and was instrumental in establishing the 2007 Illegal Dumpsite Litter Ordinance. Manning was often seen strolling county roads sporting his orange safety vest and armed with 30gallon trash bags looped through his belt. It is estimated by board members that in the 10 years Manning walked the streets of Sharps Chapel he personally trod more than 4,900 miles and picked up more than 21 tons of garbage. That amount of trash would equal three elephants, 30 head of cattle, 250 people and 4,000 cats. As far as we know he found none of those things; however, his finds have included weapons used in a home robbery in Claiborne Coun-
ty, a tool box filled with mechanic’s tools and, surprisingly, some cash. Manning often wrote articles under the pen name of “Phillip A. Baggertew” and “Carrie M. Away” as a messaging tactic to change littering behavior. “I heard about this group called Keep Union County Beautiful a couple of years after we moved to Sharps Chapel,” said Manning. “I had been picking up litter in our new neighborhood and thought this KUCB group might be a place to advance the idea of starting a countywide anti-litter campaign to more fully reveal the natural beauty of our area.” Manning attended one of the KUCB meetings, spoke his peace and was met with an enthusiastic response by the members. They asked him to join the group to help put together such a program. “It was an honor to work with many dedicated volunteers over the years that are committed to making Union County a cleaner and more desirable place to live, work and enjoy,” said Manning.
4 • SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS Manning is a fine example of someone who made a commitment, not only to his community, but to all of Union County. The Keep Union County Beautiful Board of Directors and volunteers of KUCB thank Bill for his inspiration, perseverance and hard work. ■
Humane Society receives grant
The East Tennessee Foundation is celebrating 25 years of thoughtful giving and marked the occasion by awarding one of 25 $2,500 grants to the Union County Humane Society. The grant was hand-delivered Sept. 11, during the shelter’s open house. The shelter’s goal is to create a better quality of life for residents and animals by the prevention of cruelty to animals, education, reduction of homeless animals and relief of animal suffering. They also strive to return lost pets to their owners. The overall objective of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of ETF is to bring greater awareness and understanding of how ETF works with donors and through nonprofits in their service area and how each person can have a relationship with the foundation. ■
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Oct. 1 is the date for the Union County Heritage Festival and the Heritage Festival Olympics. Taking place this year will be the pumpkin seed spitting contest beginning at 2 p.m. The hay bale high toss will follow at 2:30 and the 50-pound feed bag throw at 3. The final event and crowd favorite will be the Skillet Toss sponsored once again by Lodge Cast Iron. It will be held at 3:30 p.m. and will continue until there
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Horses arrived by trailer and on hoof and brought along their riders for the fifth annual St. Jude’s Ride-a-Thon at JFG Farms. is a champ in all four age groups. Masterpeace will perform again this year. For the traditional bluegrass and gospel quintet, the mission is all about God. “We like to play to uplift the Lord,” said bassist Steve Blankenship. “Everything else is secondary. If it wasn’t for that, we wouldn’t do it.” The band members all come from different musical backgrounds, but they all believe God brought them together. They play original songs and traditional hymns, but they always put a twist on the old favorites to make them their own. They travel around the region, recently as far as Georgia to carry their spiritual message to audiences. About the Union County Heritage Festival, Blankenship said, “For me, it’s a good opportunity to give back to the town that raised me. We’re privileged to have a lot of musical heritage here. It’s just a thrill for me.” The festival will begin with opening ceremonies at the gazebo in Wilson Park at 10 a.m.
took that to heart and added to it.” Rick Fisher from the Tennessee Drug Awareness Council attended, as did many county officials. Paul Carter opened the meeting with prayer, and the Valley Boys sang. ICARE-Union County is heavily involved with the battle against drugs in Union County and Litter Officer Dennis Nicley attended the meeting in speaks to Union County Busi- force. Graves plans to have ness and Professional Associa- future meetings, and those tion members about how they dates will be announced. can help the litter problem in Union County. Photo by C. Taylor ■ UCBPA talks trash
The Union County Business and Professional Association welcomed Litter Officer Dennis Nicley to the group’s Sept. 13 meeting. Nicley begins his second year in the position soon and says he can see a difference in the amount of trash now and before Union County brought him into office. “I can do my part, but I can’t do it all,” said Nicley. “We have a Saturday volunteer trash pick-up the third Saturday of each month, and we will also be going into the schools to try and educate our children about littering.” Nicley works closely with Keep Union County Beautiful, which is co-sponsoring ■ Drug battle ■ St. Jude’s an art contest along with marches on Ride-a-Thon Treehouse Learning CenThe movement to com- ter at the Heritage Festival. 2011 marked the fifth year for the St. Jude’s Ride- bat drugs and drug abuse The contest is open to all ela-Thon at JFG Farms, now in Union County continued ementary school students. “If a child tells daddy not owned by the Graves fam- Sept. 11 with a meeting at the ily. This year’s event only courthouse. Union County to litter, he is a lot more likedrew a crowd of around 50 resident Jared Graves, along ly to stop than if I tell him,” riders yet still raised more with many other supporters said Nicley. than $2,000 for the worthy of the movement, has been The UCBPA, along with cause. instrumental in raising Woodmen of the World, “St. Jude’s Hospital origi- awareness of this growing provided lunch Sept. 10 for nally contacted us five years problem in the area. More area volunteer fire departago asking if we would con- than 70 people attended the ments and for the Union sider hosting the event,” meeting, which was a fol- County Sheriff’s Departsaid sponsor and Union low-up to the prayer march ment as a part of their 9/11 County Animal Hospital held Aug. 28. celebration. veterinarian Jared Graves. “We had so many turn The UCBPA meets the “We’ve been doing it each out we had to meet in the second Tuesday of each year since.” large courtroom,” said month. For more informaFood was donated by Graves. “This was a Nation- tion or to join, contact Eddie Elanco Animal Health to al Day of Prayer with a call Perry at First Team Realty. provide riders and their for grandparents to pray for Contact Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ families with a free meal their grandchildren and we gmail.com. and drinks once they fi nished the trail ride. Live music followed at 5 p.m. with a sorting at 7. Any expenses incurred came out of the Graveses’ pockets, and every dime of the proceeds collected will go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The Union County Animal Hospital will continue to receive donations until Oct. 1. Anyone who would like to donate can make a check to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and mail or drop off at the UC Animal Hospital at 596 John Deere Drive, Maynardville, TN 37807.
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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 • 5 was running out of time. Joan Cronan, as interim vice chancellor responsible for UT athletics and other things, attended the Jarvis funeral and was warmed by the Volunteer family togetherness. She assembled her staff the next morning and said this is how all Tennessee athletics should be, TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West more we and less me. There are inspiring stories of n electronic newsletters, Jerry when they are in trouble. how Steve Kiner, Elliott GamHolloway says there ain’t no Holloway memos generate mage, Jerry Cooley and a host of Vol like an old Vol. awesome results. You should have old Volunteers and other friends Holloway, Tennessee right seen the outpouring of love when have kept Walter Chadwick functackle in 1968, just out the line Hal Wantland was dying. Old tional for the decades since his from famous guard Charley pass-catcher Johnny Mills said terrible auto accident. They take Rosenfelder and famous center he could feel the prayers when he Walter to lunch each Wednesday. Chip Kell, enjoys the daunting was flat on his back from a heart They help him collect and sell aluchallenge of keeping lettermen attack. Richmond Flowers ex- minum cans. Former coach Bill and friends informed about each pressed gratitude for encourag- Battle gave generously to install other. Focal points are health and ing support when he faced pros- a chair lift in Walter’s condo. welfare reports and requests for tate crisis. Holloway and former receiver prayers. Former coach Charley Cof- Mike Price, associates at Oliver That’s right, even big, tough fey led the prayer circle at Ron Smith Realty and Auction, keep former football players know Jarvis’ home when Hammerhead up with as many old Vols as pos-
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and prayed, and cried, and pretended, and dreamed and wondered. I was saddened not too long ago to drive by that house and see that “my” tree had been cut down. It appeared to have been damaged, maybe in one CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton of the windstorms of the spring, and, when I saw it, Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, it was lying on the ground, let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, in great chunks. The next and everything in it. Then shall all the trees of the time I passed the house, it forest sing for joy before the Lord. … was gone altogether. (Psalm 96: 11-13a NRSV) But there are other trees that I have never climbed, claim several trees that the first of “my” trees. My never touched. They are don’t actually belong to tree had a low-slung, stur- also “my” trees. I love them me. Not, as I think about dy branch, just the right like old friends because of it, that any tree really be- height for climbing, and their grace, beauty and longs to me. I somehow just the right size for sit- steadfast presence. think that trees are a little ting on. It also had another One is a tree on the road like people; they belong to branch: a smaller branch I drive to work every day. themselves. that grew right above the I am not sure what kind it However, there are big one, and which func- is because in the summer it trees, and then there are tioned much like the safety is quite unremarkable, and my trees. Some trees are bar on a roller coaster. My I don’t notice it at all, so I very special to me, for var- tree stood near the front haven’t analyzed its leaves. ious reasons, and regard- corner of the property, and But in the winter, during a less of whose property they so was private, not readily snowfall, its leaning trunk are on, I think of them as visible to my family inside catches and holds the snow the house. mine. on its north side. The trunk That tree became my is crooked, and the snow, The house where I grew up has always been sur- private retreat. I read most following the line of the rounded by enormous oaks, of “Little Women” there, as tree, looks like a lightning but there was a maple tree well as many other books. I bolt, zigzagging from sky in the front yard that was climbed there, and thought, to earth.
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sible. Price, a natural conversationalist, is point man for incoming information. For example, he stays in close contact with Bubba Wyche, quarterback who helped shock Alabama in ’67. Bubba has vertebra issues, a blood disorder, breathing problems and pain, lots of pain. He is too tough to give up. Old Vol Robbie Franklin monitors Stan Mitchell, fullback in the mid-60s, now in a nursing home in Sparta. Mike LaSorsa, end and captain in ’61, is in failing health. Hundreds of us are vitally concerned. Richard Pickens, all-SEC fullback in the late ’60s, is just learning that “we will always care.” Jim McDonald, teammate at Young High and UT, was guide as Richard returned to Knoxville from his previous life in Spartanburg. Pickens has been diagnosed
There is another tree that I love in all seasons. It is an enormous sycamore that stands in a small vale about a block off my route. I have to look carefully, and am glad when the traffic light turns red and stops my progress there, allowing me to savor the tree’s angular, spreading branches. Its white bark gleams in all seasons: stark as bones in the winter, shining like a candle in the spring, showing like a glimpse of lace when the tree is in full summer leaf and shimmering softly through the wide yellow leaves in the fall. I give thanks for my friends, “my” trees. I remember, I remember, The fir trees dark and high; I used to think their slender tops Were close against the sky: It was a childish ignorance, But now ’tis little joy To know I’m farther off from heaven Than when I was a boy. (“I Remember, I Remember,” Thomas Hood)
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alk about big families. If you were one of the Asteraceae, all the flowers in the aster family, you would have to rent a really big hall for your family reunion. Besides the mostly tropical orchid family, the asters are the largest family of plants in the world, containing more than 12,000 species. That’s a lot of cousins! There are about 320 species in the aster family in Tennessee, 181 of them found in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. And still counting. A lot of these flowers are familiar to most of us. There are the various asters themselves. Then there are the coneflowers, the daisies, the black-eyed Susans, the blue chickory alongside the roads, the thistles in our fields. Goldenrod, ragweed and dandelions are asters all. There are aster-family flowers blooming all season long, but they really show themselves in late summer into fall. A quick walk through the back field recently revealed Joe-Pye weed, New York ironweed, brown-eyed Susans in profusion. Yarrow is still blooming; it is in the aster family. Lookalike Queen Anne’s lace is not. It’s in the parsley family. Typical aster flowers are like daisies, a round, raised center with petals all around it. But wouldn’t you know it? There’s a lot more to the story. Actually, what we refer to as a flower is a whole composition, made up of lots of tiny flowers, or florets, as they’re called. The botanists refer to this type of flower as a “composite.” The center part of these flowers, the yellow part in the daisy and the black part in the Susan, are made up of dozens of tiny individual flowers. Look at one with a magnifying glass. These are called disc flowers. And those things we
refer to as petals are actually, each one, a flower, called ray flowers. There are familiar flowers in this big family that have only disc flowers. One good example of these is the thistles. Check them out. No petals there. Others have only ray flowers. Dandelions fall into this group, nice bright yellow petals, but not a sign of a daisy-like center. The blue roadside chickory, also known as Blue Sailors, are another example of rayonly flowers. Each blue flower lasts only one day; the roots of chickory are roasted and brewed into coffee. In fact, a large percentage of the Asteraceae have been used for various medicinal properties. As for the asters themselves, we have short ones, tall ones, varieties with a few flowers and varieties with dozens per stalk. Most of them are in colors from white on through pale lavender to deep purple. The tall, stately, intensely purple New England asters stand as much as 10 feet tall and bear as many as 50 blossoms. They are an important late-season food for the Monarch butterflies as they migrate toward their wintering grounds in Mexico. There are several smaller white asters, too. They look like tiny daisies, many to a Bull thistle stem. The spring ones are called Robin’s plantain; the fall ones are very similar, and are called Daisy fleabane. And, there are many more, enough to make even the botanists scratch their heads at times. There are lots of black-eyed Susans out now, sun-tanned versions of the white daisies. Various species of native bees, small wasps, and butterflies are busily feeding on their nectar, as they are doing with
Black-eyed Susans all the flowers now. Nectar is harder to come by now than it was in May. Then there are the other tall guys. The New York ironweed is the most purple of the purples. Tall, with zillions of tiny, aster-like flowers, they are humming with all sorts of little bugs and butterflies. And taller still, standing in fields and along moist roadsides, is the feathery, pale lavender JoePye weed, also called Queen of the Meadow. It is a frequent host to many species of butterflies and a good place to hang out in order to photograph them. Its name is said to come from a person named Joe Pye, an American Indian who was an itinerant herb doctor and who used the JoePye weed in various preparations for a number of ailments. Two more of our family will be blooming now: goldenrod and ragweed. But, my friends, only one of them causes your hay fever and sinus distress. There are more than
25 species of goldenrod in our area. They are all yellow but one; it is white, and called silverrod. Every one of the goldenrods produces heavy, sticky pollen grains that are carried around by bees and other insects. We have three species of ragweed around here. They all have very light, dust-like pollen that is designed to be spread by the wind. And ragweed pollen has substances on its surface that activate our allergic responses, hay fever. It accounts for more than 90 percent of fall hay fever symptoms in North America. Goldenrod is found guilty by association. It blooms at the same time as ragweed. I remember being totally unable to convince my Momma that she wasn’t deathly allergic to goldenrod. Those Asteraceae are an interesting and colorful bunch. You’ve probably known some large family like that, maybe your own. These are out there in late summer and fall for us to see and enjoy. You should meet some of them and get to know the family better.
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The Union County High School HOSA club gathers with their fourth place winning poster board. They are: (front) Bethany Carter, Catie Trosper, Mykiela Strunk, Taylor Buckner, Laura Ledford, Tyra Grace, Kimberly Deleon, Krista Foust; (back) Logan Anderson. Photo submitted
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Union County Youth Football will play home games at Union County High School unless otherwise noted. Game times are: ages 5-6, 4 p.m.; 7-8, 5 p.m.; 9-10, 6 p.m.; and 11-12, 7 p.m. The Sept. 17 games will start at 10 a.m. Game times are subject to change.
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■ Sept. 17, vs. Clinton, home ■ Sept. 24, vs. Claxton, away
■ A meeting about the 8th grade History Club trip to Washington, D.C., will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20. School dances will be held 7-10 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 23 and 30. The 8th grade field trip to Cumberland Gap will be Friday, Sept. 30.
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WORSHIP NOTES Special services ■ Catholic worship service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Catholic Missioners Residence, 131 North David Drive, Maynardville. Brief meeting to follow. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs to this outdoor service. In case of rain, the service will be held in the garage at the same location. Info: 745-1593.
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Homecomings ■ Beulah Baptist Church, off Loyston Road near the entrance of Welch’s Mobile Home Park on Raccoon Valley Road, will have Homecoming services at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, followed by lunch in the fellowship hall. Special singers include Three On A
p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the high school auditorium. Speakers will include Drew Freeman of the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation and Graham Thomas of tnAchieves. Students and parents of Union County juniors and seniors are welcome to attend. Parent/ teacher conferences will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20. The HOSA club will host an old-fashioned pie supper at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Rush Strong School in Sharps Chapel to support HOSA member
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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 High School HOSA Club entered a poster board in the Tennessee Valley Fair, and the poster won fouth place in the region. The poster’s theme was “It’s in our hearts to keep yours beating.” The students made the poster a parody of popular credit card commercials, stating “Copay for the visit, $20. Tuition for thoracic surgery, $90,000. Keeping your heart beating, priceless.” Students who worked on the poster are Krista Foust, Catie Trosper, Bethany Carter, Mykiela Strunk, Laura Ledford, Tyra Grace, Kimberly Deleon and Taylor Buckner. Kylie Ruiz for Homecoming Queen. There will be live bluegrass music, dancing, games, prizes, barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs and nachos. Proceeds go to the HOSA club.
REUNIONS ■ Zachary family reunion will start at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the homeplace, 1021 Zachary Ridge Road, Powder Springs. Come join the fun and bring a covered dish. Info: Mary, 992-8433, or Diane, 497-2372.
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Women’s programs ■ Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road in Corryton, will host MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every third Monday for devotions, food and fellowship. Child care provided. Info: Anne, 621-9234.
Union County High School Athlete of the Week Christian Chandler By Cindy Taylor The Union County High School Patriots golf team is having a tough season, but those on the team are continuing to strive toward a better finish. Christian Chandler was chosen All-District for the fourth straight season Sept. 13, and he has been instrumental to the teams of the past three years, as well as the 2011 team. “We hope Christian Christian Chandler is the only will qualify for the resenior on this year’s golf team gional tournament that and one of only two returning starts next week,” said players. coach Gary Chandler. Chandler will also start as wing guard for the Patriots varsity basketball team when the 2011 season begins in November.
Maynardville Teacher of the Month Maynardville Elementary Teacher of the Month Sarah Riffey has taught kindergarten at MES for three years. “This is a great honor,” said Riffey. “At the end of the day it is nice to be recognized for doing a good job.” MES principal Laura LaRue honors one teacher each month for their outstanding contributions to the school. MES kindergarten – Cindy Taylor Sarah Riffey
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SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on the 29th day of April, 2010, by deed of trust recorded in Trust Deed Book 148, page 203, in the Register's Office for Union County, Tennessee, to which deed of trust specific reference is hereby made, JOHNNY E. WYRICK, JR. and wife, BRITTANY L. WYRICK, conveyed to J. Randolph Miller, Trustee, the hereinafter described real property to secure the payment of the obligation and indebtedness owing by Johnny E. Wyrick, Jr. and wife, Brittany L. Wyrick, to the beneficiaries therein named, Glenn Cooke and wife, Ruth Cooke; WHEREAS, J. Randolph Miller, the said Trustee is unable to act as Trustee, and the owner and holder of the said deed of trust and the indebtedness therein secured has appointed the undersigned, K. David Myers, as Successor Trustee, by instrument recorded in Trust Deed Book 165, page 7, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee, and to which instrument specific reference is hereby made; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said obligations and indebtedness, now past due, the entire balance of which has been declared due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust and the obligations and indebtedness therein secured, and the owner and holder of said obligation and indebtedness has directed me, the undersigned Successor Trustee, to foreclose said deed of trust in accordance with the terms thereof and to sell the real property and its improvements all as therein described. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by said deed of trust , I will on the day of September 21, 2011, offer for sale and sell the following described property, at the front door of the Union County Courthouse, 901 Main Street, Maynardville, Tennessee, at the hour of 11:30 A.M., prevailing time, at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash and free from all legal, equitable, and statutory rights of redemption, exemption or homestead, all rights arising by virtue of marriage, and all other similar exemptions and rights arising under or created by any applicable statute or judicial decision of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in the aforesaid deed of trust and to which specific reference is hereby made, the following described real property: SITUATED in the First (1st) Civil District of Union County, Tennessee, and being known and designated as all of Lot 1, Block 20, Coleman Cox Subdivision, as shown by map of same of record in Map Cabinet C, Slide 20-B, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description. For reference see Deed Book “D”, Series -8-, page 71, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee. Property address: 119 Johnson Farm Road, Maynardville, Tennessee 37807. CURRENT OWNERS: Johnny E. Wyrick, Jr. Brittany L. Wyrick OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: First Century Bank Said property will be sold by the boundary in gross and not by the acre and subject to any and all applicable easements, restrictions, reservations, and setback lines; and subject to any and all unpaid taxes, and any prior encumbrances and tax liens appearing of record; and subject to any matters which may be disclosed by an accurate survey. The title to be conveyed will be only such title which the Successor Trustee may convey pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust or at law or in equity with no further representations or warranties or any nature whatsoever. Further, in the event all unpaid indebtedness and expenses evidenced by the note are paid in full prior to the date of sale the Successor Trustee shall have no obligation to proceed with the sale of the above described real property. In the event high bidder at the foreclosure should fail to comply with the submitted bid, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of accepting the next highest bid in which the bidder is able to comply or re-advertise and sell at a second sale. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day certain without further publication and in accordance with the law upon announcement of such adjournment on the day and at the time and place of sale set forth above. This notice shall be published in the Union County Shopper-News, a newspaper published in Union County, Tennessee. This sale is being made upon request of Glenn Cooke and wife, Ruth Cooke, the owners and holders of the obligations and indebtedness secured by said deed of trust, due to the failure of the maker to comply with all provisions of the said deed of trust. The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the terms and provisions of the deed of trust. Notice of the Right to Foreclosure Pursuant to TCA Section 35-5-117, was given to the makers by notice dated June 9, 2011, in the time and manner as provided in the statute. Posted: August 23, 2011; Published: August 27, September 3 & 17, 2011. David Myers, Trustee Assessor
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