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Bred hardy, raised right Bull talks farm work, retirement
Pumpkinpalooza! Peulette celebrates fall See page 2
Talking points 4-H’ers give speeches See Cindy’s story on page 6
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Tragedy to blessing Inky Johnson remembers See page 4
By Cindy Taylor With all the modern technology available to us today, it may seem too old fashioned and time consuming to continue doing anything the way our ancestors did. To Union County resident Earl Bull, it just makes sense. He put his hand to the horse-drawn plow at an early age and never looked back. “This is the way I was raised,” said Bull. While many are using tractors and tillers to turn the soil, Bull hitches his plow to his 7- and 8-year-old draft Belgian horses Buck and Suede. The horses are bred to be workers but can be ridden, if you have legs that are 10 feet long. Bull says it’s like straddling a car hood because the horses are so broad. Zeke the mule will take his turn with the work on occasion, and Bull has plans to get the animal more involved on the farm in the near future. The Bulls raised the two horses from birth, even bottle feeding Buck when his mother didn’t have enough milk. Buck stands 18 hands tall now, and Suede easily weighs a ton. Though they are huge and may appear a bit scary because of their size, both horses are docile. Bull has worked for the Union County Farmers Co-op for more than 45 years, 30 of those as manager, but retirement is in the near future. He has voiced the word many times before but has promised wife and renowned artisan Aurora Bull that come Dec. 31, retirement will become a reality. “I’m starting my honey-do list,” said Aurora. The Bulls live on the 210 acre family farm where Earl grew up
Earl Bull harnesses Suede for the plow. Bull continues to plow his fields with horses instead of tractors. Photos by C. Taylor
with his parents and eight siblings. Though his parents have passed on, the old home place still stands and can be viewed in the distance from the Bull’s front porch, along with much of the acreage. Bull cultivates about 125 of those acres and runs beef cattle, six horses and one mule. He raises sugar cane, makes molasses in the fall and kills a hog in the winter, often inviting students over to view the process. He still uses a dry land sled that he and his father made 30 years before for some of the farm work.
Plowing the way it should be done, according to Earl Bull.
“Daddy had two mules and never drove a car,” said Bull. “Tractors are makeshift stuff. I use the horses to plow, cultivate, haul rock and for other farm work. This is the only
way to do it and do it right. You can’t beat this kind of life.” Looking around at the beauty that is the Bull farm, one would have to agree.
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New names for historic roads The Maynardville Board of Commissioners met Nov. 8 and made the unanimous decision to designate new names for two of the city’s streets. Main Street will become “The Original Thunder Road,” and Highway 33 inside the Maynardville city limits will be known as “The Cradle of Country Music,
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Two Union County residents attended the three-day workshop for the annual Tennessee Association of Community Leadership (TACL) conference in Cookeville on Oct. 19-21. County Commissioner Joyce Meltabarger and Melinda Wilson Sharpe of American First Financial Sharpe Meltabarger brought back ideas to inspire leadership and promote growth here in their part of the state. Both are past graduates and board members of ties attended, along with 200 registrants. Speakers were all graduates that Jimmy DeVault and Paris Mc- Leadership Union County. “We learned so much from net- of Leadership classes in their variBee spearhead the planning. Kay Jones announced the PlanET working with other leadership di- ous counties and many were regionmeeting that will be held at the Pla- rectors and board members,” said al Leadership graduates. “We plan to implement much of inview Community Center at 7 p.m. Sharpe. “The breakout sessions what we learned in next year’s leadThursday, Nov. 15. All residents are were extremely helpful.” Representatives from 85 coun- ership class,” said Sharpe. encouraged to attend. The board discussed buying a mowing tractor and will be looking into the cost and budget allowance Goforth firing meeting upcoming should they decide to make the purchase. The Union County Board of Education will hold a special called The Plainview Board of Aldermeeting 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in the auditorium of Union County men meet at 7 p.m. the second TuesHigh School, to determine whether or not to terminate Director of day of each month at the Plainview Schools Wayne Goforth’s contract. The meeting will include an opCommunity Center. portunity for statement and presentation of evidence by Goforth and his attorney, and an opportunity for public comment. – Cindy Taylor
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It was a quiet month once again in the city of Plainview, and the Board of Aldermen hope it will stay that way. Mayor Gary Chandler told residents at the November meeting that he isn’t sure that will happen. “We have the holidays coming up, so don’t expect it to stay this way,” said Chandler. Police Chief David Tripp and officers will be extra watchful for suspicious activity during the next few weeks. Dolly Merritt extended a special invitation to the city to participate in the Luttrell Christmas Parade on Dec. 3. The board agreed to place a float in the parade and requested
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Computer ergonomics for kids Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC It’s not just adults working at computers who have to be careful about their posture. Whether it’s at school, or at a desktop, laptop or hand-held device, youngsters are spending just as many hours in front of them. They need guidance on how to position themselves and act correctly or they’re setting themselves up for problems later. Chiropractors are already seeing young patients with repetitive-motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic pain in their backs, shoulders, necks and wrists. Part of the problem may be that kids are using a home computer, chair and keyboard set up for an adult. One thing a parent can do is make sure components of the set-up – whether it’s the chair, the table or the monitor – can be adjusted to make sure the top of the screen is at or below the child’s eye level. If the equipment can’t be adjusted, try letting the child sit on firm pillows to raise his eye level, and place a back cushion, pillow or rolled-up towel at the base of the child’s back for extra support. Good posture is important in all activities to prevent developing back problems. Talk with your chiropractor about ways to protect yourself and your children during long hours at the computer. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
By Cindy Taylor Since opening in 1948, ORNL Federal Credit Union has been offering preferred financial services to its members and currently has 32 locations. Union County residents have the advantage of one of those locations right where they shop for groceries. p ORNLFCU opened in rdville Food the Maynardville City in 2008 008 and has been een offering its customers the advantage of full-service banking since that time and even offers meetings with a mortgage officer one day each week. The credit union is cur-
rently offering 1.99 percent interest for those who qualify for 2007 and newer car loans and a Visa credit card at a 3.99 percent fixed rate for one year if you make a purchase or balance transfer in the first month after you get the card. If you live, work or worship in any of the 16 counties where the credit union is chartered, you can become a me member for a $5 fee. It also offer a free c he c king account with i h no monthly fees, debit card fees or minimum balance. “Our focus is not just on appealing to a certain
ORNL Federal Credit Union teller Peggy Richardson, Manager Jason Long and Loan Officer Tiffany Jones. Not pictured are Head Teller Bethany Sexton, Becky Wenger and Brittany Carr. Photo by C. Taylor
crowd,” said manager Jason Long. “We offer a service where a member can come in and sit down with us and we will do an assessment where we go over their credit report and past history with them and help them start climbing a profitable financial ladder.” Branch hours are cer-
tainly not banker’s hours, running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Of course, online banking is available as well. ORNLFCU is located inside the Maynardville Food City and can be reached at 813-1560 online at www. ornlfcu.com.
The Flowers by Bob team gathering for a Christmas Open House photo includes: (kneeling) Bette Collins, Judy Bailey; (standing) Kathy Williams, Bob Sharp, William Hicks and Gregory Arnold.
Volunteer Stars nominations sought Nominations for the annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award are now being accepted within Union County. The awards will celebrate the efforts of volunteers who strive to improve their communities through service. One youth and one adult volunteer will be selected to receive the award. Nominees will be judged based on the community’s need of the volunteer service performed, initiative taken to perform the service, creativity used to solve a community problem and the impact of the service on the community. Recipients from Union County will be honored at the Governor’s Volunteer Stars ceremony in Nashville in February. Nomination forms are available through the Union County Chamber of Commerce and must be returned by Dec. 29. Info: 9922812 or unioncochamber@bellsouth.net.
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BEAUTIFUL. GREAT CONV. LAKE LIVING – 2.18 acres. Gently rolling to the water. Views of 33 Bridge. Over 800' lake frontage. Will perk for 3-4BR home. Wooded, private, lightly restricted. Located on Swan Seymour Rd., Maynardville. Offered at only $199,900.
LOTS/ACREAGE REDUCED! RESIDENTIAL LOT ON TAZEWELL PIKE just inside Union County. 1.44 acres w/346 ft. on Tazewell Pike. All utilities avail. $29,900. $25,000. GORGEOUS LOT w/over 115' of frontage on the beautiful Holston River. Level 0.88 acre lot to build your new home. The best lot offered in River Point 2. Don’t let this one get away. $69,900. HUNTER’S RETREAT with abundance of wildlife 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 the beautiful 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 great 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. SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Hidden Ridge S/D. Around 1/2 acre lots. Starting at $24,900. OK for dbl wide homes. Call Tina for more info: 938-3403.
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Signature Tastes seeking recipes Signature Tastes of Tennessee is seeking recipes from Union County as part of a nationwide series that features a collection of recipes, pictures and stories of the restaurants, people and places that help define the tastes of an area.
Cindy Taylor Judge Darryl Edmondson shares a laugh with state Rep. Dennis Powers during a tour of the county offices. There is no cost to those participating, and author royalties from the sale of these books are being donated to local charities within the state. Kimberly Hall, Southern Region Editor at Large, is working with various contacts in the state and with Union County Chamber of Commerce president Julie Graham to help identify the unique local tastes of our area so they can be shared with readers across the state and beyond. To take part, participants simply submit a recipe, a brief bio/overview as their introduction to readers and a high resolution photo, preferably of the people, place or perhaps a signature landmark of their location. Each participant gets two full pages: one full page photo and a one-page bio/ recipe. Hall hopes to capture the local essence of the state within the book. Hall will be accepting submissions through the end of November at kim@ signaturetastes.com or 803622-0860 and is looking forward to showcasing Tennessee culinary talent.
Deputy Clerk and Master Rita Whitaker speaks with Tennessee State Treasurer David Lillard during his visit to the Union County Courthouse.
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Debbie Hammontree, rep- elected as directors. resented Amedisys Home The UCBPA annual banHealth. quet will be held at 6 p.m. Collins spoke about the Saturday, Dec. 10, at the upcoming renovations to Maynardville Senior Center. the library and hopes to be The next UCBPA meeting will in the new section by the end be at Ann’s Kitchen at noon of the year. She also plans to Thursday, Dec. 13. upgrade the technology sec■ Networking tion using grant money. Operation Christmas at the Chamber Child shoebox drop-off at The next Business After FSG Bank will end Nov. 14. Hours will be held at 5 p.m. Anyone wishing to donate Thursday, Nov. 17, at the should do so before that date. ■ Let’s all Chamber of Commerce and The Man and Woman of join the BPA will be sponsored by Mary the Year committee was apThe Union County Busi- pointed. Members are J.T. Kay Representative Diane ness and Professional Asso- Russell, Donna Jones, Wanda Allen. ciation is seeing a renewed Byerley, David McCollough interest from area business- and Debbie Cox. Nominations ■ PlanET forum es who want to take part in are now being accepted for in Plainview promoting commerce in the these two honors. Union County residents county. Three new members Shannon Perrin was can have their say in the were welcomed at the Noelected vice president of region’s long-term success, vember meeting and spoke the UCBPA for the upcom- but they have to be willing briefly about themselves ing year, and Kathy Chesney to speak up. Plan East Tenand their businesses. and Chantay Collins were nessee (PlanET) is hosting a Melanie Dykes has been the director at the Maynardville Senior Center for a while now and just recently joined the UCBPA. Janice Wyrick has opened a new business named NatuServices available for ral Herbs and More at 1402 Maynardville Highway. Liper hour* brary director Chantay Collins bragged about a relief *Meals & transportation available for migraines that can be for additional fee purchased at the store. Director of Operations Call 745-1626 for availability
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needs of Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon and Union counties. The partnership is intended to encourage public participation in addressing the common needs of the five counties in the areas of job development, housing, transportation, clean environment and community health. “We need as many people as possible to be a part of this process,” said Oak Ridge Mayor Tom Beehan, chair of the PlanET Board of Mayors. “We know the impact of these issues is felt in different ways by different counties, communities and neighborhoods. The forum gives everyone an excellent opportunity to share their unique perspective and help guide us to a shared goal.” The first PlanET community forum will help identify and develop consensus on the present day issues in the community. Residents will be asked to share their thoughts on current community strengths as well as their ideas on what challenges they believe the county faces in achieving its best success. “We welcome residents of all ages and experience to participate,” said Maryville Mayor Tom Taylor of the
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Tennessee State Treasurer David Lillard visited the Union County Courthouse on Nov. 8 with state Rep. Dennis Powers. The two did a walk-through of the county offices and spoke with employees and officials asking if there was anything they needed on a state level. “I have talked to (Union County Trustee Gina Buckner), and we found an area we can help her with,” said Lillard. Lillard also stated that the projected revenue for the state looks like it is running above what was expected. “The main question is whether it will continue to go slowly upward,” said Lillard. Contact Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ gmail.com.
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How Inky Johnson’s tragedy became his blessing Football League. He parents transferred him to Tucker High School to give him a better shot at making a Division I Former UT football player football program. Inky said no. He Inquoris “Inky” Johnson parents transferred him anyway. shakes hands and chats First football game at Tucker, with folks following his he finds himself at the bottom of keynote speech at the a pile, his ankle twisted by an opFellowship of Christian Athponent, ligaments torn, out for the letes Team FCA fundraising season. So he asked to be transbanquet held last week ferred back to Crim. at the Knoxville Marriott. His junior year, first quarter of Johnson suffered a nerve the first game, he broke his claviinjury during the 2006 Air cle, out for the season again. Force game that forced him His senior year, he decided to to quit playing football. give up football and play hoops. His coach said no. “How many 5-10 point guards do you see in the NBA?” Inky played football his senior year. UT’s head football coach at the time, Phillip Fulmer, came recruiting. While everybody else told Inky they liked his promise but weren’t sure if he’d make the grades, Fulmer told Inky he believed in him, that he knew he’d qualify and he’d see him in the summer. “That influence on me as a young man was priceless. I made up in a two-bedroom house he it, all because that man took a shared with 13 family members chance on me.” During Media Day his freshnear Atlanta, Ga. His high school, Alonzo A. Crim, was nicknamed man year, Inky says some reporter “Crime High.” The dropout rate shoved a mic in his face and jokwas higher than the graduation ingly asked whether he thought he’d see any playing time. Inky rate. And, yet, Inky had a loving told him he’d become a starter, family. And he had a dream to and he did. All the hard work, everything, one day play in the National
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fter the injury that changed his life forever, Inky Johnson could have slammed the door on the rest of the world and few people would’ve blamed him. He’d worked hard to get a Division I football scholarship to UT, practicing late by the glow of the headlights of his mother’s car and getting up at 6:30 a.m. Saturdays to go running with his father. After getting to UT as a first-generation college student, he’d defied the odds to become a starter. His goal, his lifelong dream, was to get to the NFL, mostly to give his family a better life. All of it came crashing down in seconds, during a play with two minutes left in the Sept. 9, 2006, game against Air Force. Inky went to make a tackle, the kind he’d made hundreds of times before, and fell limp to the ground. He was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. Doctors didn’t know whether he’d make it. Nerve damage meant he’d never play football again. And, yet, Inky said at the Fel-
Former UT football coach Phil Fulmer spoke at the banquet and heaped high praise on his former player Inky Johnson. Photos by Jake Mabe
lowship of Christian Athletes TeamFCA fundraising banquet last week at the Knoxville Marriott, it’s all been a blessing, all part of what he sees as God’s plan for his life. “Every day I get up, open my eyes and take a breath, I thank God.” Inquoris “Inky” Johnson grew
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seemed to be paying off by Inky’s junior year. Then came the Air Force game, the tackle, the injury, the nerve damage. He credits FCA’s UT campus director, James Mitchell, for his discipleship, for sharing the Word with Inky and his teammates. “Football is just a game. There’s a lot of life to be lived after football. I could see how God navigated the whole situation.” He’s lived with constant pain for five years. He’s never played another second of football and never will. But now, he shares his story by speaking to young people. He’s written a book. He’s worked as the sports and health coordinator for JustLead, a program of the Emerald Youth Foundation, a local nonprofit inner-city ministry. And he still smiles and says God is good. “I consider the situation a blessing. It’s made me a better man, a better father, a better husband, a better friend, a better son.” His four young cousins, all inspired by Inky’s journey and Fulmer’s belief in him, went to college. “There are not enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe this young man,” Fulmer said at the banquet. “He has the heart of a warrior.” ‘I don’t think about myself all the time anymore, I think about what I can do for somebody else,” Inky says. “Now you’re living.”
question and answer session. The free training will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Hubbs Grove Baptist Church, 391 Hubbs Grove Road, Maynardville. Info or for reservations: Carol Pratt, 992-7677 or noruntell@bellsouth.net.
AARP driving class for seniors The AARP will offer a driving class for people in Union County ages 55 and older. The class needs 10 people signed up to begin. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers, and the class can yield a discount on car insurance. Info: 992-3292 or 992-0361.
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The Union County Adult Education Program is enrolling students for the free GED testing program. All testing is free, and the staff will help get candidates ready for the test. Classes are currently underway. Call the Adult Education Center or stop by between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Free training for faith community Upcoming GED test dates are Dec. 12 and 13. All tests beYou Have the Power is providing free training for pastors, gin at 3:30 p.m. Bring photo ID and a document showing Sunday school teachers, child care providers, youth ministers Social Security number. Info: 992-0805. and anyone who works with children. Union County Children’s Center will facilitate the program, which will educate Cancer support group to meet the faith community about understanding and responding to The Union County Cancer Support Group will meet at 7 child sexual abuse. There will be panel of professionals and p.m. every third Thursday at Fellowship Christian Church. a survivor of child sexual abuse, a documentary video, and a Info: Debbie, 659-1052. The fifth annual Luttrell Christmas Parade will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 3. Registration is required to participate. Info: 992-0870.
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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • NOVEMBER 12, 2011 • 5 Vanderbilt has never captured the conference championship and probably won’t. Through the decades it has averaged winning one of every four SEC games. That is the all-time worst, below Kentucky and Mississippi State. Some games have been exciting. Now and then, Vanderbilt defeats Tennessee. It has happened four times in the last 50 years. In 1964, first for Doug Dickey as coach, Vandy won, 7-0. The Vols had a chance, a first down at the 5, but four running plays failed to punch it in. Does that sound familiar? In 1975, Vandy won 17-14 at Neyland Stadium. This
ennessee and Vanderbilt are separated by only 161 miles of concrete and asphalt but, as George Cafego once said, they are a million miles apart in football. The Volunteers are struggling like heck to get back in the general direction of where they used to be, top 10 in the country, relevant
in Southeastern Conference races, welcome in big bowl games. Vandy is supposedly on the up, up, upswing. The Commodores haven’t been anywhere in my lifetime. The pinnacle of their success was 1932. They helped form the SEC. Tulane and Sewanee can say the same.
was very bad. Tennessee rushed for only 89 yards and gained 113 throwing. Stanley Morgan was the tailback. Randy Wallace was the quarterback. Both deserved a better fate. I will not attempt to explain the 28-21 loss in 1982. This was the Tennessee team that had Reggie White, Willie Gault, Chuck Coleman and Bill Bates. This is the team that stopped the awful losing streak against Alabama. I will say Vanderbilt fans liked this outcome so much, they voted it No. 1 in a half-century of fun ’n games. I will also say this was the beginning of a long dry spell for the Commodores. They
next won in 2005. That was the day the Vols couldn’t gain a yard when they needed one to maintain possession and preserve a lead. Jay Cutler took full advantage of the failure and hit the winning TD pass to Earl Bennett with 1:11 remaining. No, I am not over it. Here comes the really sad part of this so-called historic rivalry. Vandy fans look down their noses at the Volunteers. I have heard it expressed this way: When a Tennessee player gets into serious trouble, a Vanderbilt-trained lawyer defends him. When a Tennessee player is seriously injured, a Vanderbilt doctor puts him back together again.
Alas and alas, this pseudo-superior mentality is oozing onto the football field. There are Vanderbilters who think the Commodores are winning the recruiting race against Tennessee. There are Vanderbilters who think their team will win Saturday at Neyland Stadium. They think the Commodores are truly on the rise. They think the Vols, at best, are skidding sideways. What do I think? The two schools are far, far apart in football success, facilities and tradition. The teams are too close for comfort.
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provement, I guess, over the days of the dinosaurs when an asteroid slammed directly into earth, creating the Gulf of Mexico and a worldwide persistent winter for some significant amount of time). But we did nothing – could do nothing – to avoid the aircraft carrier-size rock. So perhaps it would be more acCROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton curate to say we were spared. I admit to being a little unnerved by the fact that Immediately after the suffering of those days the there are free-floating sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its rocks roaming around in light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers our skies. The universe is a of heaven will be shaken. (Matthew 24: 29 NRSV) thing of beauty, with constellations and super novae From a distance, the world looks blue and green, and clouds of star nurserAnd the snow-capped mountains white. ies, but it apparently is also (“From a Distance,” by Julie Gold) cluttered with a fair amount of debris. (I have confessed s I write, we have suc- of threading a very small before in this space my own predilection for clutter, so cessfully dodged a ce- needle. lestial bullet. When I say we dodged it, who am I to be critical of the The asteroid 2005 YU-55 that statement actually gives Divine Housekeeper?) There are, of course, scisailed between Earth and us way too much credit. Our the moon today, which is astronomers knew it was fi movies where astronauts the astronomical equivalent coming (which is an im- go into space and blow an
asteroid up just in the nick of time, but that seems a little chancy to me. The Law of Unintended Consequences has not been repealed, to my knowledge. YU-55 was 200,000 miles from the Earth, it is true, but how many others are there out there, hurtling toward us? I come from a long line of world class, champion worriers. But even I know when I’m licked, because, really. What are we going to do? This little lifeboat in which we all sail around the sun is the only craft we have. If something is really headed our way, however many years down the road … That possibility makes me wonder: Are we keeping our little lifeboat shipshape? Are we treating her gently, being careful not to damage her? Are we making the necessary repairs? It was poet Archibald
MacLeish who eloquently described our first view of ourselves from space. When Apollo 8 first flew around the moon, the three astronauts on board were the first humans to see the Earth rise over the moon’s horizon. That scene was transmitted back to Earth. MacLeish wrote in response to that photograph: “To see the Earth as it truly is, small and blue and beautiful in that eternal silence where it floats, is to see ourselves as riders on the Earth together, brothers on that bright loveliness in the eternal cold.” In my opinion, that sentence is the single most beautiful of the 20th century, not only for its sentiment, but also for its place in history. We had, for the first time, been able to see ourselves from a distance and to recognize ourselves as family.
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Community services ■ Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission, 4365 Maynardville Highway next to American Rentals, will have an open house 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. Everyone is welcome. There will be refreshments, and welcome gifts will be shared at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. The open house will conclude with an ecumenical prayer service at 3:30. Info: the Rev. Steve Pawelk, 992-7222. ■ Cedar Ford Baptist Church in Luttrell will host the monthly soup kitchen 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. This month’s meal is a complete Thanksgiving dinner. The meal is always free of charge. All are welcome. Info: Jennifer, 274-9538.
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■ 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. ■ Union Missionary Baptist Church, 940 Ailor Gap Road, will have a country fried steak dinner 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, with mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, biscuits and desserts. No charge, but donations will be accepted. All are welcome.
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■ 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.
■ Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, will have Marvelous Mondays throughout the month of November. Services will start at 7 p.m. There will be a special evangelist and singing each night. Pastor Sean Watson
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Mary Morgan demonstrates the correct way to inoculate a sheep, sans sheep.
At right, Blue Ribbon Winners for public speaking grades 9 and 11: Nathan Long, Nathaniel Cadron, Kaily Huffman, Martin Dickey and Mary Morgan. Michael Foust also spoke.
4-H speaks out By Cindy Taylor The Smoky Mountain 4-H’ers met Nov. 8 for reports, demonstrations and a public speaking competition. Community service reports
were given, and students gave demonstrations on the proper way to inoculate a sheep as well as the correct way to hold and shoot a rifle. Judge for the public speak-
ing competition was Joy Grissom from the UT Extension Office. Adults present were asked for their opinions in writing but did not participate in the judging.
Blue ribbon winners for public speaking Emily Hocutt and Kammie Huffman. Joshua Sherritze and Caleb Huffman also spoke. Photos by C. Taylor
Emmaline Perry and Dakota Sherritze. Blue ribbon winners for public speaking 8th grade: Hannah Skeens and Bethany Long.
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‘Kick to Win’ boost school sports By Cindy Taylor
Paulette Elementary School students (left) Amelia Skibinski, Valik Vermillion, Cassie Smith; (right) Jordan Williams and Draven Vermillion decorate pumpkins at Pumpkin-palooza.
Pumpkin-palooza! Paulette Elementary School’s PTO put on the school’s first Pumpkin-palooza on Nov. 4. Students and parents enjoyed pumpkin decorating, a bounce house, a haunted hallway, concessions and costumes. The group hopes to make the event a school tradition.
The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Info on these ongoing classes: www.appalachianarts.net or 494-9854. ■ Weaving with Carol Pritcher, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Six classes for anyone interested in gaining knowledge of the loom and beginning weaving. Classes can be scheduled on an individual basis by calling Carol on Tuesdays at 494-9854. $100 members, $110 nonmembers plus a small materials fee. Beginning-intermediate. ■ Hand-Sewing Day with the Quilting Department, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Bring your hand-sewing project or help out with the group quilting project with a group of ladies which meets each Wednesday to quilt, laugh and enjoy lunch together. No need to call ahead; just bring your lunch. No cost. All levels.
Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Info: www.amse.org. ■ Through Dec. 4, “Notable Trees of Tennessee,” a photography exhibit of 36 trees selected by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council, including a cross section of rural and urban locations throughout the state, and a mix of historic and live trees. AMSE Lobby. ■ Through Dec. 30, “NOISE!” a traveling exhibition. Ten interactive exhibits take a playful look at the physics of sound waves and how music and sound affect our mood. Appropriate for students in K-8. AMSE Second Level. ■ Nov. 9 – “Discovery Shop 20% Discount Day,” on all regular priced merchandise, 10:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ■ Nov. 13 – “Pass-
port to Antarctica,” presented by Alex Eilers, manager of education at the Pink Palace Museum in Memphis, a 2011-12 Polar TREC teacher, at 2 p.m. in the AMSE Auditorium. ■ Nov. 18 - Homeschool Friday Program, “Sensible Science” for grades K-2 at 10:30 a.m. for one hour and grades 3-6 at 12:30 p.m. for two hours; both programs at AMSE. ■ Nov. 19 - “Noisy Nights! at AMSE,” a free admission, family friendly activity for all ages, 5:30 to 8 p.m., featuring the bluegrass and country band “Pistol Creek Catch of the Day.” Snappy Tomato will be selling pizza by the slice. AMSE lobby and Second Level. ■ Nov. 24, AMSE closed for Thanksgiving.
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The Union County Humane Society asks that pet owners contact them immediately if a pet becomes lost. Pets without identification and rabies tags are only required to be held for 72 hours by Tennessee state law. The Humane Society makes every effort to place animals in “forever homes” as soon as possible. Timely contact will ensure that your lost pet is not adopted by new owners. Remember, identification and rabies tags are your pet’s protection. Info: 992-7969.
$500. The credit union will match everything that is won by an individual. The money will go into the general funds for the athletic department. “We will always donate no less than $500 at the end of season,” said Tammy Hobock, manager of
the Maynardville branch of the New South Credit Union. “We started this in Grainger County and decided to do it here when we opened three years ago.” “We really appreciate all Tammy’s hard work and the money they donate,” said Brown.
Jones, Maples to wed Amanda Jones and Chas Maples will wed at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Community Baptist Church. The bride’s parents are Mike and Lynda Jones of Corryton. The groom’s parents are Charles and Bonnie Maples of Knoxville. The bride is a teacher at Knoxville Head Start. The groom is an electrical engineer.
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Union County High School’s athletic department received a check for $500 from New South Credit Union on Nov. 8, thanks to some local talent. “This is from the ‘Kick to Win’ we had before every home football game,” said athletic director Shane Brown. “We draw random names from entries, and whatever money they get from the credit union is also given to the school.” Participants are awarded $50 for a 10-yard kick, $100 for 20 yards and $500 for 30. Anyone who comes to a game can register to kick. The same event is held at basketball games but is called “Shoot to Win.” Layups draw $50, free throws $100 and half court is
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N.C. Sweet potatoes .........28¢ lb. GRIMMWAY FARMS SWEET BABY Idaho potatoes 10 lb ............$3.88 Peeled Carrots 1 lb bag ........$1.28 California celery ...............98¢ OCEAN SPRAY FRESH WHOLE Cranberries 12 Oz. Pkg ............$1.98 SWEET SEEDLESS CALIFORNIA Navel Oranges 4 lb bag .........$2.98 Great for baking! EASTERN Granny Smith Apples BETTER VALU Zesty Medium Yellow Onions 3 lb bag ..........$1.98 or Winesap Apples ...........$1.38 lb. NO WASTE Crisp
Broccoli Crowns ................$1.78 lb.