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Honoring those who served By Cindy Taylor
Happy Thanksgiving Friends and neighbors give thanks See pages 4-5
Amazing Grace Celebrating 103 years See page 6
Bomb scare! Courthouse reacts See Cindy’s story on page 3
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Another Veterans Day has come and gone, but the students at Union County High School did not let it pass unnoticed. On Nov. 11, breakfast was provided at the school, followed by a ceremony and program to honor those who have served and are serving our country. The program was presented by students at the school, and music was provided by the high school chorus. American Legion Post 212 and Tri-County Honor Guard presented the colors. Besides being a great opportunity to say thank you to those veterans who attended, it was also a humbling experience to sit with some of these men and women and hear their stories. World War II Navy and later Army veteran Jack Myers witnessed the first overseas atomic bomb test on an island in the South Pacific while he was stationed abroad. “I got out of the cradle and went right to the military,” Myers said jokingly. He was drafted in 1944 at the age of 18 and served in Korea as well. Myers was on a landing ship, tank (LST) during WWII. These were navy vessels created during that war to support amphibious operations by carrying significant quantities of vehicles, cargo and landing troops directly onto an unimproved shore, hopefully undetected. Myers also spent three years in the occupation of Japan as a military policeman (MP) whose job was to make certain there was no fraternizing with the enemy. According to the 85-yearold, befriending anyone who was Japanese was off limits to Americans. At one time, Myers was also a Seabee. Army veteran John Stefanski fought in the Korean War and spent months in the “Punch Bowl” with only machine guns and rifles for munitions. All heavy artillery is removed from demilitarized zones. “Mostly, I just survived,” said Stefanski. “I was in the demilitarized
Union County High School student Amber Beavers, one of the student flag bearers for the Veterans Day program, stands with her great-aunt, veteran Sharon Collins. Photos by C. Taylor
Veteran Jim Collins pins an American flag on Carolyn Chesney.
zone, and my job was to keep the enemy from crossing over. We lived in the trenches and rarely slept. All you do is guard, walk the lines and go on patrol. The latrine was beyond the rim, and we had one guy who had a shell land right between his legs when he went to the privy. Fortunately, it was a dead shell. Still, they had to take him away and
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we never saw him again.” “They didn’t fight, best I remember, when Moses brought the people out of Egypt,” said Korean veteran Wayne Smith, tongue in cheek. “Actually, I did shoot more than 200 people in one day.” Smith was an Army medic stationed in Germany and was referring to injections. As a medic, Smith also
used much of his time and training in overseas hospitals delivering American babies. Countless entertaining hours could be spent listening to these men and women share their stories. As Americans, we should remember our veterans and be thankful for them daily, not just on one day each year.
School board budget still on the table By Cindy Taylor
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Mayor Mike Williams opened the County Commission meeting Nov. 14 by sharing information about the bomb threat that had taken place earlier that day. “Many people have heard that our courthouse received a bomb threat this morning,” said Williams. “You cannot take anything lightly, so we did evacuate. This took two hours of our time and put a lot of people at risk. Our law enforcement and medical people did an excellent job, and they are to be commended for that.” Anthony Malone spoke as a representative of teachers in to request help with teacher insurance. “In the school board’s attempt to balance the budget, there was a huge percentage of insurance premiums set to come out of teacher pay,” said Malone. “What many commissioners don’t know is that some teachers were already paying more than $500 a month. We have a number of teachers who have dropped their insurance altogether because of the increase in rates. I am here to beg the County Commission not to burden the teachers any further. Your teachers are hurting on this. We would appreciate any help you are willing to give.”
Teacher Anthony Malone speaks with Mayor Mike Williams prior to the Commission meeting. Photos by C. Taylor Newly appointed Interim Director of Schools Marilyn Toppins was kept at the podium for a great deal of the meeting. Toppins had numerous figures to report to the commission, and many commissioners had questions for her. “I have spent much of my time since taking this position reviewing budget dollars,” said Toppins. “Some of the drastic cuts we took could possibly be reversed by the year end. Any additional dollars we find we hope to put toward teacher
insurance. I am living meeting to meeting, and there is a possibility that come Nov. 21 I will be back teaching at the middle school.” The commission is reviewing employee insurance for county employees, and it looks as though money might be saved on that end. Commissioner Doyle Welch asked if the money saved could go to help the teacher insurance. Road Superintendent Clayton Helms said that any money saved desperately needed to go toward roads and Toppins agreed.
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Commissioner Jeff Brantley thanked Toppins for breaking down the money spent by the school system so commissioners were aware of exactly where the money was going. He also questioned who would replace Glenn Coppock while he is on sick leave until November 2012. “We have seven financial people in accounting, and we have met and agreed to cross train the staff to fill in for Mr. Coppock,” said Toppins. Brantley also asked about the audit currently being run at the school system central office. Williams said that the audit will most likely take a total of two weeks at a cost to the county of $7,000 to $9,000. This money will be paid out of the undesignated fund balance. Discussion was held on whether the county should bring in one financial officer to oversee all aspects of the county budget including that of the school board. The commission will continue to look into that possibility. The commission passed a resolution stating that Union County is opposed to the establishment of any pain clinics in the county. This can be done, but enforcement must come from the state.
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Breathing room for school budget By Cindy Taylor Marilyn Toppins made her first appearance at a regular school board meeting as Interim Director of Schools on Nov. 10 and performed her duties graciously. School system employee insurance is still a sore spot for many, and the board continues to review options for how to lessen the load for teachers while maintaining a balanced budget for the system. A firm decision will not have to be made until the end of 2011. Anthony Malone was recognized by the board as the teacher chosen by Union County Shopper-News readers as the best educator in Union County. “We are quite honored to have a recognition to give that has never been done before,” said Toppins. “This is the first time in the history of Union County that we can give a best educator award. We would like to recognize Mr. Anthony Malone as the best of the best educators for 2011.” Malone spoke later in regards to the insurance issue. “I would just like to ask that the board give consideration to asking the county next Monday to help the teachers any way they are willing,” said Malone. “Our teachers need help. We are financially strapped and need solutions, and we don’t want to become that county of teacher turn over again.”
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Don Cox also spoke about insurance. “What is scheduled to come out of my pay for insurance is around 25 percent,” said Cox. “My takehome pay last year was less than $30,000. Please do not burden the teachers with this additional amount out of their paychecks.” Board member Don Morgan made a motion to send a request to Union County Commission for any financial help they would be willing to give to help fund teachers’ insurance with any stipulation they might impose other than requiring that the money be paid back to the county. The motion was passed. School system financial officer Glen Coppock was granted a paid leave of absence for medical reasons to run from Nov. 8, 2011, to Nov. 8, 2012. According to Toppins, Coppock had accrued enough sick leave to cover his salary for that amount of time. There are no plans to replace Cop-
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the request of the school board, has employed an auditor who began looking into accounting practices at school system’s central office Nov. 8. According to Union County Mayor Mike Williams, this is not a fullfledged audit but is more indepth than what the state does. According to sources in the school system who wish to be anonymous, the two events, Coppock taking medical leave and an audit beginning on the same day, are completely unrelated and coincidental. Jimmy Carter gave credit to Big Ridge Elementary School principal Roger Flatford for the role he has played in the significant decrease in utility expenses at that school. Flatford has been seen making rounds and keeping lights turned off when rooms were not in use. There is money remaining in the maintenance budget construction account that must be used or returned to the county, and the board voted to make upgrades in some areas at Big Ridge and Sharps Chapel elementary schools. Toppins also reported that the sewer to Paulette Elementary School should be completed and functional by Dec. 1 if not before. There will be a sewer tap fee imposed, but the Paulette construction budget does have enough left to cover that $975 cost.
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Bomb scare at the courthouse County employees at the courthouse got an unexpected and unwanted break just before 9 a.m. Nov. 14, when the courthouse was evacuated due to a bomb threat. Malinda Jones in the Circuit Court Clerk’s office took the call.
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“When I answered the phone, a male voice said, ‘There’s a bomb in the courthouse,’” said Jones. “He talked low and I said, ‘What,’ and then he just hung up.” Dispatch was alerted and made the call to evacuate the building. Mayor Mike Williams was outside the courthouse when he got the call telling him of the bomb threat. “Once everyone was out, I walked the roof, the stairwells and some other areas,” said Williams. “I’m pretty familiar with the building and thought I could recognize anything out of the ordinary. We got everyone out in a quick fashion, and all the office doors were closed. The evacuation went very efficiently.” It was a busy Monday after a three-day holiday, and most employees were more than a bit peeved at losing two hours of work. Clerk and Master Beulah Warwick was one of those. “We’re behind because of this stupid bomb threat,” said Warwick. “I worked yesterday to try and catch up, then I come back today and had just started going through three days of mail when we were told to evacuate. We don’t have time for this. I was sitting out in my car thinking what if this was real and all the records that would be gone.” Some employees speculated that a man who called earlier that morning to request that his court date be rescheduled and was refused could have made the bomb threat.
lected to receive a 2011 East Tennessee Preservation Award for demonstrating the adaptive use of historic buildings by moving their offices to the Old Maynardville State Bank. This award recognizes the importance of historic buildings in the economic development and revitalization of downSheriff’s Department spokep- towns. The awards ceremoerson Mike Butcher believes ny was held at the InternaClerk and Master Beulah War- the person who made the tional Storytelling Center in wick was not happy to have bomb threat will be caught. Jonesborough on Nov. 11. her work interrupted by a Photos by C. Taylor ■ Santa is coming bomb threat.
to Willow Ridge According to Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Mike Butcher, a Knox County K-9 unit was called in to sweep the building. “We evacuated the courthouse, including the inmates, and the perimeter,” said Butcher. “The dogs are so well trained they can find pretty much any incendiary device. We will have an open investigation and think we have a good chance of finding who made the call. With the way calls come into the courthouse, this would have been made directly to the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, and Malinda just happened to be the one to take that phone call.” Butcher requested that anyone who has information that could help in the investigation call the hotline at 992-2019. All calls are kept completely confidential. ■
Chamber welcomes new member
The Union County Chamber of Commerce met Nov. 15 and welcomed new member Robin Melton. Melton spoke briefly about her business, Robin’s Crafts and Flea Market, which will open Nov. 16, with a grand opening scheduled for Dec. 1-4. “I will have indoor and outdoor space available for the flea market,” said Melton. “I will feature machine embroidery and am open to suggestions and other ideas. I want my booths to be kept neat, and we will not be selling junk.”
Robin’s Crafts and Flea Market is located next to the Subway on Maynardville Highway. Tammy Rouse, Director of the Union County Humane Society, and Tammy Hobock, Manager of New South Credit Union’s Maynardville branch, were welcomed as guests. UT Extension agent Shannon Perrin reported that the first season of the Union County Farmers Market was a huge success, with farmers reporting more than $9,000 in sales. The annual Chamber Membership Banquet will be held Feb. 3 at Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church in Corryton. The theme will be Blue and Gray in support of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Funds raised from auction items will go to purchase at least one Civil War marker for Union County. Anyone who has Civil War memorabilia that could be sold or displayed should call Julie Graham at the Chamber offices. All businesses in the county are encouraged to sponsor at least one table of eight at a cost of $300, or a table of four at a cost of $150. Graham encouraged everyone to go online to vote for your favorite license plate and help select the next Tennessee state plate. Google “Tennessee State Your Plate” to get there and then follow the instructions to vote. The Union County Chamber of Commerce was se-
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The residents at Willow Ridge will soon have their Christmas tree decorated in the lobby, and the community will be able to assist Santa in making this Christmas special for residents. This year’s tree will be an angel tree, and each resident’s name will be placed on the tree. Dollar General Store in Maynardville wanted to share in bringing joy to Willow Ridge and will also have an angel tree in the store with each resident’s name. With the combination of both trees, residents will each get at least two presents each, and this should help them feel extra special. The trees will be up from Nov. 23 through Dec. 16. At 6 p.m. on Dec. 20, Santa will arrive at Willow Ridge
to hand out gifts to the residents. Anyone who would like to participate can go by Willow Ridge or Dollar General and chose one or more names, make the gift purchase, and then turn the present back in at either location. ■
Angel tree at Senior Center All are welcome to come to the Union County Senior Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to choose an angel from the Angel Tree for the Elderly. Gifts are due back by Dec. 15. Info: Samantha, 9923292 or 992-0361.
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The 2012 Sharps Chapel Calendar is now available for purchase. Local prize winning photographer Hazel Erikson has been snapping shots all year and has the calendar ready to go. All photos have been taken in the Chapel and surrounding areas and include the Dr. Davis House, Oak Grove Quarry, Highway 33 Bridge, Helms Ferry, W.M. Rouse store, Mount Olive Baptist Church and other scenes from Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area. “I thought the bridge would be appropriate as the cover since it is part of our history and will soon be gone,” said Erikson. The calendars are $16 each. Anyone interested in making a purchase should contact Erikson at 2781084 or email herikson@ centurytel.net.
Commodities will be given out at the Paulette Building on Highway 33 on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Doors will open at 9 a.m., and the distribution will continue until the food runs out. The USDA emergency food assistance program is available for all eligible recipients regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap. Recipients are asked to bring their commodity cards. Those who do not have a card may come to the distribution to sign up. This is a oneday distribution. The program is funded under an agreement with the Department of Agriculture. Info: 992-8816.
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Giving thanks By Cindy Taylor As we move into the holiday season, we often reflect on the past year and realize all the blessings in our lives for which we should give thanks. Some Union County residents, employees and state officials graciously agreed to share their thoughts.
am most thankful to live in America where we all have rights and responsibilities preserved through the sacrifices of our veterans. At this time, I must be grateful to my family who endure and sometimes support my community service. Finally, I pause to praise God who comforts and leads me daily.” – Marilyn Toppins, interim Director of Schools
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Marilyn Toppins “I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the children of Union County and to work with so many dedicated people in Union County Public Schools. I
Dennis Powers “I’m so thankful this year that we have the greatest health care system in world; one that diagnosed my wife with breast cancer
Big Ridge Principal Roger Flatford (center) and fans Keena Witt, Summer Mize, Reagan Smith, Alissa Hawk, Haley Rivers, Savannah Lucas, Taylor Brown, Deanna Biggs, Isaiha Hipshire, Abi Burgan, Ella Johnson and Logan Bledsoe. Photo by C. Taylor four years ago at an early stage and treated her so that she remains cancer free today. This year, as in every year, I’m thankful for the freedom that we enjoy in our country and those in
the military and the veterans who have made it possible. There is no government program, no amount of money, no statues or memorials that can show our appreciation for those
who have been wounded or have given their life for our country, so that we may enjoy the freedom we have today.” – State Rep. Dennis Powers
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“First and foremost I am thankful for my wonderful family and that I have a job in this economy. A job that allows me to help the people who come into this academy who want to further themselves. I am grateful that I play even a small part in helping those people prepare for a better future.” – Melissa Carter, Union Academy principal “I am thankful for the business leaders and community volunteers that are the Chamber. These individuals are creating jobs,
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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • NOVEMBER 19, 2011 • 5 contributing to economic opportunities, and are the folks who willingly step up as volunteers to make a better Union County. I am thankful for my colleagues in the surrounding counties who are a trusted, supportive network. I am also thankful for the seasons of the year, as each provides a unique promise to be cherished with my family and friends.” – Julie Graham, Union County Chamber of Commerce president “I am thankful for my family, who still think that I might have been switched at birth. My Mamaw Goldie, the finest Christian example you could ever ask for. My friends who accept the fact that I may not always understand the finer points of getting dressed in the morning and who tolerate all my bad habits. The precious memories of family and friends who are in a better place, especially my friend Sharon. My flower friends; only we understand ‘You can never have too many daylilies and flowers in your garden.’ “My teacher and principal friends. Hang in there, we will survive. We’re good people, no matter what a state evaluation says about us. My Lady Vol friends
Johnny, Linda and all of section 130 at ThompsonBoling Arena. We will be heard. Pray for Pat. “The Lunch Crew who by now realize that I will probably never eat a meal without getting something on me or the floor. My students, my former students and my former basketball teams. As long as I have my students, I will be blessed daily. A God who is so understanding and forgiving. He continues to bless my life daily even though I am unworthy of it.” – Roger Flatford, principal Big Ridge Elementary School
Jason Bailey “I have been truly blessed with many wonderful opportunities in my life. I am so very thankful for my supportive family that has embraced me as I
items taken. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming. I, along with all the teachers, staff and students at LES, am thankful for that.” – Sonja Saylor, Luttrell Elementary School principal
“I am most thankful to live in America where we all have rights and responsibilities preserved through the sacrifices of our veterans.”
“This year, I am so thankful for many things. Sharps Chapel is a beautiful community in which Laura LaRue to live, worship and work. – Marilyn Toppins, “I am thankful for my I am incredibly blessed to interim Director parents, my four healthy have a wonderful family of Schools children, my family, and with two healthy boys, my friends. I am also Luke and Aaron, and my thankful that I am a beautiful wife, Wendy. Christian and that God have followed my dreams. They are the lights of my has allowed me the opporI am also very grateful life and I am so thankful tunity to touch the lives of for the opportunity that for them. We are blessed so many.” allowed me to be involved with a loving church famwith Paulette through the – Laura LaRue, Maynardville ily at Oak Grove Primitive building process up until Elementary School principal Baptist Church. Being the now. Working at Paulette principal at Sharps Chapel Elementary School as the “I have so much to be Elementary School is a principal has been a dream thankful for. Of course my truly rewarding profescome true. The faculty, family and faith are at the sion and I am thankful to staff and community are so top of the list, but in adhave the opportunity to involved, positive, energetic dition to that I am thankwork with caring people and encouraging to work ful to have a career that who honestly strive to help with on a daily basis. As I love. Even though the educate the children in the holidays inch up on us recent criminal activity at our community.” and we become engulfed Luttrell Elementary gave – Bryan Shoffner, with the hustle and bustle rise to many concerns Sharps Chapel Elementary I would just like to truly about what we lost during School principal express my sincere thanks the break-in, it quickly befor the many blessings in came apparent that there my life. Happy Thanksgiv- are a lot of good people ing to all!” willing to rise to the occa– Jason Bailey, Paulette sion to help our teachers Elementary School principal and students replace the
David Lillard “I am thankful for my wife and my family who are the center of my life. I am also thankful for the United States of America. Despite all the issues we face America is still the most just, generous and free nation in the history of the world.” – Tennessee State Treasurer David H. Lillard Jr.
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6 • NOVEMBER 19, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
HPUD outlines plans for plant upgrades By Sandra Clark
Elmcroft resident Grace Moore dances with guests at her birthday celebration. Photo by Ruth White
Amazing Grace Friends and family members got together Nov. 5 to help Grace Moore celebrate her 103rd birthday. Moore
sweet words into his sister’s ear and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. As Moore danced with several friends and opened presents, her daughter whispered to a guest nearby that she hasn’t seen her Ruth mom so happy in a long White time. One guest created a scrapbook of photographs of Moore and her family from years ago. Moore and is a resident at Elmcroft family were able to relive Assisted Living. A special special memories at the party was planned to mark party. the milestone. When asked her secret Moore’s daughter and to staying youthful, Moore son-in-law, Ann and Byron replied, “The good Lord has Cawthon, traveled from had His hand in it.” Florida to help celebrate Watching Moore interand a niece came in from act with guests, it was hard Michigan to wish her well to believe that she has lived and celebrate a wonder- 103 years. She remains acful life. Her “baby brother” tive and pays close attenWendell Jones arrived at tion to details. She is, in a the party, whispered some word, amazing. Check out updates on all your favorite articles throughout the week at
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Hallsdale Powell Utility District wants to borrow $4.8 million, and Nov. 10 at a public hearing only four customers showed up to ask why. HPUD officials Darren Cardwell and James Smith fielded questions and outlined upgrades to the Beaver Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and the smaller Raccoon Valley sewage plant near Diggs Gap. Consulting engineer Dudney Fox of CTI Engineers Inc., based in Nashville, fielded technical questions. New commissioner Bob Crye attended. Smith estimated $1.3 million for the Raccoon Valley plant, $2.725 million for the Beaver Creek plant and said the balance will be used for associated costs such as engineering, design and
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation identified this plant as needing improvements to handle wet weather flows. The project will install new pumps and upgrade the screening process. The plant was built in 1976 in anticipation of the World’s Fair to serve a large RV park. Now a school and Dudney Fox, P.E. several businesses and homes are connected. Output is into Bull Run Creek. permitting. He said interBeaver Creek: Atest from the State Revolving tendees questioned the Loan Fund will be 2.25 to 2.75 percent and the pay- need for improvements to a back is about $25,000 per plant that was just rebuilt. Cardwell said the plant’s month for 20 years. Raccoon Valley: treatment capacity is 21 Cardwell said the plans are million gallons per day, but complete and most are ap- only 15 million gallons can proved. He expects comple- be pumped out. “With 400 tion by the end of 2012. The miles feeding into this plant, plant is a “bottleneck,” he we’re seeking to improve efsaid, processing 150,000 ficiency and performance.” Was it an error not to gallons per day. The project will double capacity to have anticipated this? Cardwell said no. “The 300,000 gallons per day.
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The city of Luttrell will host the Christmas Tree Lighting and Memorial at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the Luttrell Community Center. Info: 992-0870.
Brystol Marie Bailey will celebrate her second birthday Nov. 20 with a Minnie Mouse party with family and friends. Parents are Justin and Allison Bailey of Sharps Chapel. Grandparents are Steven and Rhonda Cox, Rick and Marie Wallace and Randy and Sheila Bailey of Sharps Chapel.
You count on your smart phone to keep you connected. Now it can connect to your finances too. With our new mobile banking service, you can download the app that will keep you up with your money. Mobile banking also works from your smart phone web browser and through texting if you prefer. Check your balances. Transfer funds. It’s like a bank teller in your purse or pocket. It’s just one more way we have found to make the financial side of
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.
Free GED offered The Union County Adult Education Program is enrolling students for the free GED testing program now. 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.
new plant is just about treating the product that comes into the plant. The new money will expand our capacity on output.” Additionally, HPUD will upgrade its process for “squeezing water out” of bio-solids, the sludge remaining after treatment, to reduce trips to the landfill and the cost of tipping fees. “We’re in the preliminary design phase and hope to bid this next April with a completion date of June 2014,” Cardwell said. “We are under a state consent order to fi x these things.” HPUD’s next rate increase will come April 1 and is projected to be 3.5 percent for water and 3.5 percent for sewer for a monthly increase of $3.33 for the average (5,000 gallons per month) user, Smith said. He explained that rates and capital projects are projected 20 years out.
Upcoming GED test dates are Dec. 12 and 13. All tests begin at 3:30 p.m. Bring photo ID and a document showing Social Security number. Info: 992-0805.
Cancer support group to meet The Union County Cancer Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. every third Thursday at Fellowship Christian Church. Info: Debbie, 659-1052.
TENNderCare available for children The TENNderCare program wants babies, children, teens and young adults to get the health care they need. Good health begins at birth, so it’s important to “Check In, Check Up and Check Back” with your doctor every year. The program continues to increase the rate of children receiving health care services every year. Call today to set up a TENNderCare visit with your doctor or go to the Union County Health Department. Your health plan will help. Info: 1-866-311-4287 or www.tennessee. gov/tenncare/tenndercare.
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The Moyers family of Union and Claiborne counties TALES OF UNION COUNTY | Bonnie Peters
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ne morning last week I picked up a copy of the Moyers family genealogy, which I had not known about before, and began to skim through and read. I suddenly looked up after 10:30 a.m. and realized I had not even had my first cup of coffee, much less breakfast! This book is authored by Benna Frank Moyers Van Vuuren, a distinguished educator whom we are proud to call a Union County person. Benna received both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UT and is certified as an elementary and secondary principal. She completed the course work for a doctorate in education as well as a Master of Business Leadership at the University of South Africa. In addition to teaching, she served as principal of two elementary schools and Supervisor of Elementary Education for Knox County; Title 1 Consultant, Consultant for Tennessee Department of Education (Proficiency Testing),
Superintendent of the American International School of Johannesburg, South Africa and finally operating the Van Vuuren Academy - a certified private school, grades 5 through 12, in Union County, for 10 years. She established the Reading is Fundamental Program for Knox County. Benna is now the curator of the Knox County Museum of Education located in the historic Knoxville High School Building. “The Michael Generations – A History of the Moyers Family in East Tennessee” is an interesting read; and, if your surname is Moyers, Brewer, Yoakum, Hickle, Hopper or Hunter, it is a good resource of family history. The book has lots of pictures and is personalized in candid, detailed recollections that more easily commit those ancestors to memory and make you feel somehow that you knew them. Benna’s son, Michael Van Vuuren, compiled and edited the book. Thank you, Benna and Mi-
AMSE calendar The American Museum of Science and Energy, located at 300 South Tulane Ave. in Oak Ridge, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 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.
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chael, for documenting this family history. For information about how to get a copy of these books, you may call Benna at 992-1062. Benna now lives in Luttrell and is still writing. She published “Mildred Doyle Remembered” in 2011. Doyle was Superintendent of Knox County Schools from 1946 to 1976. Note of clarification about our bridges: Thanks to my readers, Irene Hamilton, Eddie Thompson, and Earl R. Walker, who have all three confirmed that the Walker’s
■ 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. 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.
Ford Bridge was imploded Feb. 8, 1937. Irene’s father, George Tolliver and his brother, George Tolliver, witnessed the event as did Walker. Walker says the bridge fell all in one piece. It was a truss from
the old, old (pre-1935) Highway 33 bridge that was moved to Hogskin Creek. Bonnie Peters is the Union County Historian and the author of many books. Contact Bonnie at 6873842 or bhpeters@esper.com.
Contact Humane Society for lost pets 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.
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8 • NOVEMBER 19, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS ated Press gave him an honorable mention. His numbers were high enough to be considered in the context of school history. Sixteenth all time. He really ticked off Alabama by being the first running back in 41 games to tag the Tide for more than a hundred yards. Fourteen carries, 117 gained. TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West He had six 100-yard games. If you are into comparisons, Cam Something Tauren Poole said a was not his fault. Newton had six. few days ago got my undivided atTennessee went 7-6 when he Poole went into winter worktention. was a sophomore. Half of his outs determined to build on his “I don’t know if there is much of season was against Western Ken- junior success. He won a Fourth a legacy, man. I just don’t know if tucky. Lane Kiffin preferred Bryce Quarter off-season award based people are going to remember this Brown as spare tailback. That on attitude, discipline, toughness, class. We didn’t do much.” choice could have been based on effort and dedication to team. Sad to say Tauren is correct. recruiting promises. Alas, that was then. Past tense. Sorry his career is swathed in Tennessee had a losing record This team failed to develop a rundisappointment and confusion. I last season even though Poole ning game. Poole has been a promkeep thinking he deserves better. played – and rushed for more inent part of nothing much. Tennessee had a losing record than 1,000 yards and led the team I never thought Tauren Poole when Poole was a freshman. It with 12 touchdowns. The Associ- was a great back. Tennessee has
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Desert places CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4: 1 NRSV) And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. (Mark 1: 12 NRSV) They cannot scare me with their empty spaces Between stars – on stars where no human race is. I have it in me so much nearer home To scare myself with my own desert places. (“Desert Places,” Robert Frost)
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am an East Tennessean to my marrow. I like my landscapes green. But I have been to the desert, both literally and metaphorically. I have been to the desert: Phoenix in May, hostile heat that assaults you like an Enemy. The Badlands of South Dakota, inhabited by ghosts and coyotes. Craters of the Moon in Idaho, where
the lava beds will slice your feet like knives. The Mount of Temptation, utter desolation: physical, emotional and spiritual desolation. I have been to the desert of the spirit as well, times where life was gritty, and dusty, and scratchy. If God was there, God was deathly quiet. If abandoned by God, then what? At first I felt punished:
driven there for a purpose I did not understand. “What is this all about?” I cried. “Why have you done this to me?” (It seldom occurs to us that maybe we have done it to ourselves!) One thing I know: Satan is there, waiting for us, just as he was for Jesus. Jesus went to the desert, either driven or led (depending on whose Gospel you are reading), not to be punished. He was being prepared, expanded, refined. But Scripture hints that Jesus had a hard time in the desert, too. Matthew says the ministering angels came only at the end of the Temptation. Mark says they were there all along. The truth is that our desert places teach us; they “grow us up.” Israel spent 40 years in the desert learning how to be a covenant people. Jesus spent 40 days in the desert learning how to be a Messiah. Maybe your time in the desert depends on how fast you learn. Bear in mind that the word “disciple” means
had a few. Some ran behind powerful offensive lines. Some took advantage of defenses distracted by quarterbacks. A few had exceptional speed, breakaway potential. With others, it was more a matter of durability and fierce determination. Those with career records were blessed with opportunities and good health. If you saw Chuck Webb against Ole Miss in 1989, you might think he was the best ever in an orange shirt. He gained 294 yards. He had help. Eric Still was an All-American guard. Antone Davis was an All-SEC tackle. Others up front, Charles McRae, Tom Myslinski and John Fisher, weren’t too shabby. Was that game a fluke? Webb hit Arkansas for 250 in the 1990 Cotton Bowl. Jamal Lewis, 230 pounds with 4.4 speed, was a fantastic freshman, 1,364 yards, third best be-
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The Union County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in the auditorium of Union County High School, to determine whether or not to terminate Director of Schools Wayne Goforth’s contract. The meeting will include opportunity for statement an presentation of evidence by Goforth and his attorney and an opportunity for public comment.
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Special services ■ 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 and the congregation invite everyone to attend. Info: 6860186 or www.graveston.org. ■ A Thanksgiving Community Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Millers Chapel United Methodist Church across from McDonald’s in Maynardville. The service is sponsored by Revival Vision Church of God, Millers Chapel UMC and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission. Refreshments to follow in the fellowship hall. All are welcome.
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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someone who is learning. It comes from the same root as discipline, a fact which implies that this is not an Community easy course! One of the hard things services we learn in the desert is ■ Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission, 4365 Maythat our God is not a donardville Highway next to mesticated, lap-dog God. American Rentals, will have an Our God is the Holy One of open house 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Israel, the Lion of Judah, Nov. 20. Everyone is welcome. the great I AM. There will be refreshments, Hear C.S. Lewis’s account and welcome gifts will be of just such an encounter in shared at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and “The Silver Chair,” one of 4 p.m. The open house will the “Chronicles of Narnia”: conclude with an ecumenical prayer service at 3:30 p.m. “Are you not thirsty?” Info: the Rev. Steve Pawelk, said the Lion 992-7222. “I’m dying of thirst,” said ■ Graveston Baptist Church, Jill. 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, is “Then drink,” said the enrolling children 11 months Lion. through Pre-K for Parent’s “Will you promise not to Day Out. The program has do anything to me, if I do small classroom sizes. Info: 465-9655 or www.graveston. come?” said Jill. org. “I make no promise.” I daren’t come and drink,” Men’s programs said Jill. ■ Revival Vision Church, 154 “Then you will die of Durham Drive in Maynardthirst,” said the Lion. ville, holds a men’s prayer “Oh dear! I suppose I breakfast at 7 a.m. each must go and look for anothWednesday. All are invited er stream then.” to join in praying and fasting for Union County. Info: Jim, “There is no other 684-8916. stream,” said the Lion.
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hind Travis Stephens and Jay Graham in special-season production. Nobody noticed if Jamal was too young or inexperienced. Travis Henry holds the career record at Tennessee with 3,078 yards. Arian Foster got to 2,964 despite an unfortunate senior campaign. James Stewart rushed for 2,890 and Johnnie Jones got 2,852. Reggie Cobb, Cedric Houston, Montario Hardesty, Curt Watson, Charlie Garner and Tony Thompson qualify as really good Tennessee running backs. There are others. Hank Lauricella averaged 7.9 per carry in 1951. Hank, Gene McEver, Beattie Feathers, George Cafego and Johnny Majors ran into the hall of fame. There are no new names to add to the list.
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The Horace Maynard Middle School girls basketball team members are: (front) Sabrina Boggs, Sierra Clabough, Sierra Womble; (middle row) Taylor Monroe, Briley Buckner, Breanna Dunsmore; (back) Madison Brantley, Desirae Wilson, Halle Jo Headrick and Makayla Mathis. Photo by C. Taylor
HMMS girls ruling the courts By Cindy Taylor In one blink we’ve gone from football season to basketball season, and Union County has at least one winning team to brag about. The Horace Maynard Middle School Girls Red Devils basketball team is ruling the courts this year with a record to date of 6-1. The team is also 2-0 in district play at this printing. “The girls are working hard and playing hard,”
said coach Gary Chandler. “Their play has not always been pretty so far, but their effort has been good.” Big contributors to the wins so far have been 8th graders Madison Brantley, Sierra Clabough and Desirae Wilson, and 7th graders Sabrina Boggs and Briley Buckner. Assistant coaches are Josh Orrick and Chelsea Chandler. “I figured my days of coaching basketball were
over,” said Chandler, who has been focusing on his job as golf coach for the past three years. “Then I turned 50 this year, and I must have lost my mind. But the girls have done everything I’ve asked them, and it’s been a good experience so far. My job is to prepare the girls for high school and win a few games along the way. We have set some pretty big goals for the season, so we’ll see how the year turns out.”
materials fee of $20 to the Pottery Studio at the class. Students should have at least teachers at the class and bring some basic supplies some experience working (a list will be given to those The Appalachian Arts with clay. who register). Beginning Craft Center is located at ■ Beginning Broom2716 Andersonville Highway Making, 1 to 4:30 p.m. SatRadio hall of fame 61 near Norris. You must urday and Sunday, March preregister and pay for all seeks members 17-18,with Annie and Steve classes in advance. Info or Bell. Registration deadline The newly-created to register: 494-9854 or is March 12. Register and Tennessee Radio Hall www.appalachianarts.net. pay by Feb. 27, cost is $20 of Fame is accepting ■ Exploring Patterns for Craft Center members, nominations for its first for Handbuilding with $30 for nonmembers; after group of inductees. For Slabs, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27, $30 for members, an application or more Saturday and Sunday, March $40 for nonmembers. All information, visit www. 3-4, with Jane Cartwright. students must also pay a tennradiohalloffame.org. Bring a lunch each day. Registration deadline Feb. 28. Register and pay by Feb. 10, $45 for Craft Center Everything Must Go! members, $55 for nonmembers. All students must also November 18-20 • 8:30am - 5:00pm Quality furniture, appliances, household items, linens, etc. pay a studio fee of $30 to the
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Students win essay contest Horace Maynard Middle School recently announced the winners of the America Recycles Day Essay Contest. First place went to Taylor Cattafi (not pictured). Tori Lay won second place, and Bryce Collier won third place. They are pictured with HMMS PTO president Brandi Davis, who presented the prizes. Students submitted essays about recycling at home and in the community. Photo submitted
Union County High School Athlete of the Week Logan Anderson By Cindy Taylor Our focus this week is on the Union County High School Patriot basketball team member Logan Anderson. Anderson is a senior, plays offence and defense for the Patriots, and has been a team member since his freshman year. “I’m trying as a senior to be a leader,” said Ander-
son. “I think we’re going to do pretty good this year, better than a lot of people are expecting. We have a special group, and we’re all good friends. That’s one of the reasons I think we’ll do well. We’re really excited about the opportunity to do well for our county and our school.” “I think Logan plays hard and shoots the ball well,” said girls basketball coach Roger Murphy.
Senior Patriot basketball player Logan Anderson
“Coach Brown works hard, and even though they are a young team, I think they will do well.” Basketball season began Nov. 15.
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