A great community newspaper.
COMMUNITY 4 | OUR COLUMNISTS 6-8 | YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS 9
POSTAL CUSTOMER
union county
VOL. 6, NO. 51
DECEMBER 17, 2011
INSIDE www.ShopperNewsNow.com
|
www.facebook.com/ShopperNewsNow
|
twitter.com/shoppernewsnow
Ringing in the New By Cindy Taylor
Christmas on parade! See page 5
Reason for the season Drive-through Christmas exhibit See Cindy’s story on page 4
FEATURED COLUMNIST BONNIE PETERS
Oldfashioned Christmas Low on cost, big on love. See page 6
This year’s Union County Business and Professional Association banquet was a hoot following the theme of “Trumpeting Our Treasures.” With President Eddie Perry leading the way with tongue in cheek humor and Keith Nease and Brandi and Brad Davis bringing the auction together, attendees were more than entertained. Bios were read and the 2011 Man and Woman of the year were introduced. Shirlee Grabko was the perfect choice as the Woman of the Year. In 2001, she and husband Bill Manning first made their home in Union County. Grabko had been a technical director for a neurology group in Oak Ridge before the move. Grabko was responsible for starting and maintaining the Union County Red Cross and covered county meetings, writing articles to keep the public informed. Grabko is active with the Union County Humane Society and is also a part-time Realtor. “I am stunned and very grateful,” said Grabko. “Anybody who has ever achieved anything knows you don’t do it by yourself. There is no way I could have done any of that without my husband. The Red Cross volunteers are the ones who deserve your thanks for that.” The Man of the Year was no less perfect. Dr. Jared Graves was born and raised in Union County and left for only a short period of time to attend Lincoln Memorial University. He taught in Union County before entering veterinarian school. In 2006, Graves opened the Union County Animal Hospital, where animals continue to receive caring treatment today. During the past year, Graves has become increasingly concerned about the drug abuse in Union County and has fought to bring awareness to residents. The first anti-drug march in Union County was brought about mostly because of the work of Graves. “I wondered why my mom insisted I buy a suit,” said Graves. “This is actually the first suit I have ever owned. God puts stuff on your heart and you’ve got to follow it. There were many people who helped get the march going. This is nothing I did and I am honored by this award.” The officers and directors for 2012 were installed by board chair Marilyn Toppins, who
Shannon Graves stands with her husband, Jared Graves, who was named Man of the Year by the Union County Business and Professional Association.
ONLINE
Union County Business and Professional Association Woman of the Year Shirlee Grabko and husband Bill.
DO YOU
LIKE? TELL US! The Shopper-News is now on Facebook! Check us out for updates, photos and more! www.facebook.com/ ShopperNewsNow
4509 Doris Circle 37918 (865) 922-4136 news@ShopperNewsNow.com ads@ShopperNewsNow.com EDITOR Cindy Taylor brentcindyt@gmail.com ADVERTISING SALES Brandi Davis davisb@ShopperNewsNow.com Shopper-News is a member of KNS Media Group, published weekly at 4509 Doris Circle, Knoxville, TN, and distributed to 11,000 homes in Union County.
Union County Business and Professional Association board members and officers for 2012 are: board chair Marilyn Toppins; president Brad Davis; secretary Debbie Cox; and directors Chantay Collins, Justin Collins, Gina Buckner and Brenda Sweet. Not pictured are Kathy Chesney, Wayne Goforth, Annette Kirby, Shannon Perrin and Darrell Johnson. Photos by C. Taylor
led the group through their pledge and thanked other members. “Eddie Perry stepped up to the plate when we were looking for leadership,” said Toppins of the outgoing president. “He and his wife, Debbie, have been a force behind this organization. I also want to thank Marvin and Doris Jeffreys. Marvin has always said the economy is just what your percep-
Revelations for the commission incorporated the ball field at Paulette Elementary School into the construction costs. Commissioner Jeff Brantley By Cindy Taylor asked Toppins to disclose the sigInterim Director of Schools nature that was on the change orMarilyn Toppins brought a few der that diverted funds that could budget changes to Union County have been used for the school’s Commission on Dec. 12, and all was going well until the commis- delayed sewer connection. The dision began asking specific ques- verted funds were instead used, in tions that had gone unanswered part, to construct the ball field. “This was before my time, but under Director of Schools Wayne Goforth, now on administrative the two signatures on the change leave. Expenditures were brought order were the Director of Union to light during the ongoing audit County Schools (Goforth) and the of the school system, including Finance Manager (Glenn Cop$69,000 on a change order that pock),” said Toppins.
School sewer funds shifted to ball field
WE BUY
GOLD Directly across from Fountain City Park
According to school board chair Brian Oaks, the original architect of the school had included plans for a baseball field on the south side of the school, but it was decided during construction that the location was not feasible. The location of the field was moved, but the change order also involved expanding the road on the school property to provide more stacking space for cars, more overflow parking, and to fill in a large hole that was around 100 yards long and 25 feet deep. Oaks said the ball field was not a substantial part of that cost. The fences on the playground
For all your holidayy floral needs needs… …
Flowers by Bob
865-705-5836
Serving: Knoxville • Maynardville • Tazewell & Surrounding Area
5334 N. Broadway
Shop online: www.flowersbybob.com
215 Hwy. 61 East Maynardville ynardville • 99 992992-8148 2-81 8148 48
tion says it is. If you know you’re thriving and you tell others, then you’re thriving. We could not have better representatives for Man and Woman of the Year than the ones chosen tonight.” The auction raised more than $450 for scholarships. Food was catered by Keith Nease from Pete’s Place.
and ball field were then added, but were constructed at a combined cost of less than $20,000. Toppins also told the commission that the sewer connection at Paulette should happen by the time students return from the holidays and requested permission to move funds from one area of the budget to another to pay for the hookup since only $1,000 remains in the Paulette construction fund. Commissioner Gary England said that his impression was that Norris Brothers was supposed to bring the sewer to the school and then finish the hookup when the school was completed. Toppins said that her understanding was the same, but when she took the To page A-2
THE GIFT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME! For Fo or yyourself or someone you love
Hundreds of NEW & USED Instruments! Discounted as much as
50% Off MSRP
LEARN TO PLAY Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Fiddle, Drums, Piano, Banjo (Beginner to Advanced)
865-992-0000
Monday M on – Friday 10 to 6pm • Saturday 10 to 4pm 1768 Maynardville Hwy. • Maynardville
M Music self-played is happiness self-made.
business
2 • DECEMBER 17, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
Consumer reports survey finds Chiropractic effective
Business of the week David McCollough, State Farm Insurance By Cindy Taylor David McCollough is well known in Union County as someone ne who can be trusted both personally and professiona l l y. McCollough has been an agent for State Farm Insurance in Maynardville for 22 years. “Our mission is to offer personalized service to all our clients in Maynardville
and surrounding areas, including Luttrell, Corryton, Sharps p Chapel p and Washsaid McColburn,” sai lough. “We can lough offer the best offe va value on your auto, home and life i n s u r a nc e and are here to protect you and your family.” McCollough is active in the community as a supporter of the schools, both with his time and finances, and has
Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC
State Farm Agent David McCollough Photo submitted. coached the Union County High School football team. The booster clubs are dear to him, and he donates much of his time to that program. McCollough is a member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce and the Business and Professional Association and is a State Farm Legion of Honor Qualifier. McCollough and his licensed staff members, Dar-
Revelations for the commission position of interim director, she discovered that the agreement had been altered. According to Toppins, she found change orders that pulled various items out of the original agreement, including the final sewer hookup. To date, the lack of a sewer hookup has cost the school system $34,000. “Believe me, no one was more surprised than I was,” said Toppins. “The total amount removed from the original contract was around $95,000. I was absolutely flabbergasted that we built a public school with no sewer.” “That ball field is going to end up costing this county much more than
$69,000,” said Mayor Mike Williams. “This will come out when the audit is complete. The last word I got on the ball field was an amount of over $100,000.” The commission agreed they would not address helping the school budget with teacher insurance costs until after the audit is completed. Toppins said that she had no knowledge of how much information had been shared with the school board by Goforth during the Paulette construction. She also said that she had printed a list and given it to the school board at its last meeting showing expenditures for the month and was asked what it was. It would
David McCollough State Farm Insurance is located at 105 Monroe St., Suite 2, in Maynardville and can be reached at 992-5268 or www. davidmccollough.com.
From page A-1
that county legislative bodies change the boundaries of districts or redistrict a county altogether every 10 years to apportion the commission so that members represent equal populations. The 7th District in Union County was created 10 years ago for this reason, causing the commission to grow by two members. According to the latest census, the population of Union County is 19,109 people. Administrator of Elections Deborah Viles expounded Redistricting on on the issue. the table “The state won’t necesIf you want to get the sarily come in if we don’t attention of your County have the proper boundarCommissioners, just start ies. This goes back to the a conversation about re- one man one vote princidistricting. ple,” said Viles. “Based on Tennessee law requires the 2010 census, we have several districts that do not meet that principle. The law requires no more than three commissioners per district. If a complaint is made in Chancery Court, the court will step
appear, she said, that the board had never been given such a list before. The commission voted to approve an Education Oversight Committee whose responsibility in part would be to help in school budgeting matters. The committee members will be Gary England, Brenda Jessee, Bill Cox, Doyle Welch, Chris Upton, R.L. Jones and Wayne Roach.
★ Lowe’s Collision Repair ★ 3419 Maynardville Highway ★ email: lowescollisionrepair@yahoo.com ★★★ 865-992-LOWE (5693)
L
lene Wine and Traci Hickman, are always prepared to answer any questions and help you with your life, home, auto, health and financial needs.
Across from Union County High School
MERRY
Chiropractic care will not cure every ailment known to man. But it has been shown to be effective – time and time again – in the treatment of back pain. One of the most recent pieces of evidence came in a Consumer Reports survey done earlier this year in which 65 percent of respondents said chiropractic care for back pain “helped a lot,” according to a spokesman for the respected magazine. And only 53 percent of respondents who used prescription medications found them as helpful. The survey examined various alternative types of medical treatment, including deep-tissue massage and yoga. The survey found that hands-on treatments like chiropractic and deep-tissue massage were helpful in treating back and neck pain and the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Understandably, respondents said alternative treatments were not so helpful with many other medical conditions, including colds, the flu, allergies and depression. Chiropractors understand that not all conditions are responsive to their treatment. And they refer patients to the appropriate health care providers. Talk with your chiropractor about the role of chiropractic in your overall health. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
in and make changes with or without your input. The county would be responsible for any court costs and any costs pertaining to redistricting.” After much discussion on changing district boundaries, J.M. Bailey made a motion to leave them as they are until the next census. “The law states that the governing body of the county makes these decisions,” said Bailey. “So I’m making the decision tonight with the motion I brought to the floor.” That motion failed. An appointed committee presented a redistricting map that moved the boundaries, but that motion failed as well. Unable to reach a decision, the commission agreed to come back to the table in the next few days to try and resolve the issue. The board of Keep Union County Beautiful was hope-
ful that a resolution would be passed concerning litter on private property. After extensive discussion, the board decided to take a month and revisit the issue at the January meeting. Mike Hale was introduced as the new Litter Enforcement Officer. A resolution was amended and passed concerning the building codes in the county. Basically, the code states that a licensed contractor must be used for any building costs of more than $25,000 or 300 square feet in size unless the owner is building on his or her own property. Additional permit costs were also established to cover the future salary of a building inspector. The commission recessed pending the redistricting meeting, set for Wednesday evening, Dec. 14, after press time.
Happy Holidays! 149 Durham Drive Maynardville, TN 37807
992-2221 No appointments necessary Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm • Saturday 9am - 5pm
Caring Medical Center
★ 30 Years Experience ★
• Insurance claim assistance • Towing assistance • RENTAL CARS • HAIL DAMAGE REPAIR • Glass replacement • Headlamp restoration • Free estimates • I-CAR, /ASE trained technicians • Frame/electronic measuring system Warranty On Repairs
Get well soon. Union County Chiropractic Clinic Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC 865.992.7000 110 Skyline Dr., Maynardville, TN 37807
Chiropractors can help you feel your best, fast. Visit TNChiro.com to find out how.
Our staff: Clarence Byrd, Owner E.J. Smith, Funeral Director Bryan McAdams, Embalmer/Director
Byrd’s Mortuary Maynardville, TN
865
992-5555 992 5555
865
992-8439 992 8439
FAX
24 HOUR OBITUARY LINE 992-1114
government
UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • DECEMBER 17, 2011 • 3
Who will pay for teacher insurance? By Cindy Taylor The Union County Board of Education just can’t seem to escape their decision to fund $74,000 of the budget by increasing the amount Union County teachers pay for health insurance. At the Dec. 8 meeting, Interim Director of Schools Marilyn Toppins brought two proposals to the board on how the insurance payments could be handled. One option is to increase the payment from single-coverage employees by $94.15 and have no additional funds come from teachers with family coverage. The second option would increase the amount that all covered teachers pay for insurance by $59.58 per plan. Veteran teacher Carolyn Murr was highly opposed to putting the entire burden on the single teachers. “We have fought this battle before,” said Murr. “Our contract reads that when insurance exceeds a certain amount, the cost will be divided equally among family coverage. Individual coverage was never supposed to be affected, but we were misled in the past. If you’re going to make someone mad about this, then make everyone mad, but don’t single out one group of people. It is not fair.” Neither option passed the board and all members agreed that they would
Maynardville Elementary School teacher Carolyn Murr pleads once again for equality in insurance withholdings.
Incoming Plainview City Recorder Tammy Atkins and current City Recorder Linda Riffey Photo by C. Taylor
New faces in Plainview By Cindy Taylor
Interim Director of Schools Marilyn Toppins honors teacher Stuart Turner. Photos by C. Taylor wait once again to see if the County Commission would provide some help when they met Dec. 12. County Commission took no action, so the school board will have to revisit the insurance question once again at the January meeting if not before. Special recognition was given by the board to Stuart Turner for his outstanding performance and dedication in helping his
MOMS Club welcoming new members The Maynardville MOMS Club is welcoming moms and kids to join in fun, local, free or low-cost activities, cooking and crafts. The club is open to full- or part-time stay-at-home moms, grandmothers staying at home with grandchildren and home-schooling moms living in the Maynardville or Union County area. Info: Darlene, 7124560, or Eden, 687-2469.
students achieve completion of the End of Course and Gateway exams. “Many times as the Director of Schools, I don’t get to hear from parents who want a teacher recognized for something they have done that is outstanding or positive,” said Toppins. “More than one parent has called me to tell me what Mr. Turner has done for their child.” “I’m not sure how I deserve this,” said Turner. “I’m
just doing my job, and I have a great supporting cast.” The board did approve the CTE Emergency Medical Services Class “Ride Along” with the Union County Ambulance Service for students age 16 and above pending information on who would handle insurance coverage should an accident occur. The Union County Board of Education plans to hold the next meeting Jan. 12.
The Plainview Board of Mayor and Aldermen elected a new City Recorder at the Dec. 13 meeting to fill in for Linda Riffey, who will be taking a leave of absence beginning in April of next year. Tammy Atkins comes highly qualified and will also begin training to be the Certified Municipal Finance Officer for the city. The CMFO is a new requirement imposed by the state, and a fine of $50 per day has been set for cities that do not have someone in the position. The board also passed a budget amendment that allows for the city to pay members of the planning board a small fee for their services. Up until now, those on the Planning Board had donated their time. Members of the Planning Board are Marilyn Toppins, Mayor Gary Chandler, Tommy Keaton, Stacie Sexton and Kris Edmondson. The board plans to meet at 7 p.m. the last Thursday of each month. Edmondson was elected as the new Zoning Officer for Plainview. It was agreed that Edmondson will also keep the proceeds from zoning permits as a portion of his payment. The TriCounty Veteran’s Honor Guard had approached the city to request funding to help purchase summer uniforms. The vote by the board was unanimous to donate $1,000 to the cause. The money will be presented to the guard at the January meeting.
Check out updates on all your favorite articles throughout the week at
www.ShopperNewsNow.com
Call or come see us before you buy!
Buildings & Carports of all sizes. Log, metal and wood
7600 Maynardville Hwy •
922-4770
STONEGATE APARTMENTS 126 Prospect Rd., Maynardville SPECIALS OF THE WEEK!
1 & 2 BR available.
'08 Lincoln MKX, fully loaded, nav, vista roof, warranty, R1102.............. $25,990
NOW accepting Section 8
'10 Ford Escape, limited, certified pre-owned, warranty, R1096 ..............$21,500
Water & Sewer furnished. Energy efficient apartments, central H/A, stove, refrigerator and laundry facility.
'10 Ford E-350 XLT, 12 passenger van, all power , R1167 ..................$23,900
December Special
Save $$$!
'10 Ford Mustang, convertible, leather, auto, winter savings, R1140 ....... $22,900 Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details. Prices good through next week.
$100 OFF first months rent! Must present coupon.
992-4300 TDD# 1-800-848-0298
2026 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. • Clinton, TN 37716
Rural Development • Connie Smith, Mngr.
457-0704 or 1-800-579-4561
Ray Varner
www.rayvarner.com
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer SHARPS CHAPEL – Truly a must see home. Ready to move into. Just completed. Some furnishings negotiable. Within mins to Norris Lake. Perfect for horses. 2-sty w/ bsmnt. 3BR/1.5BA. Bsmnt w/one BR & mud rm. Extra strg. All newly finished inside & out. All hdwd flrs. Spacious kit w/all new S/S appl. Beautiful oak cabs w/crown molding. Tile BAs. Interior is cedar trimmed. Jotul Firelight gas free-standing FP w/stone flr. Plantation shutters, tin roof, custom strg shed. Way too much to mention. Lots of pastureland, 8.70 acres. Very private. Fully equipped w/alarm sys. Call for appt w/agent to see. Priced to sell at only 154,000
371 SWAN SEYMOUR RD MAYNARDVILLE Nothing spared in this custom lake front home. Over 3200 SF, 5BR/3BA home. Too many ammenities to mention visit website for more info. Priced at only 479,000
147 OVERVIEW LN. MAYNARDVILLE. 2.51 ACRES Needs TLC. 4BR/2.5BA, cedar, pine & oak accents throughout. Lam wood flooring,spacious kit w/lots of cabs, all appl excluding fridge. Balcony, wrap-around cntry porch, master on main. 187,000
RIDGE RD 589, MAYNARDVILLE This home has great potential. Cath ceilings, free-standing wood stove w/ tile flooring, alarm sys, DR has hdwd flrs. Kit has tile flr, island w/cooktop, covered front porch. Cent H&A unit needs work. Roof ridge vent is not attached, needs repair. This home needs minor repairs. Is in a very private setting w/beautiful acreage of 9.24. This is a foreclosed bank owned property sold as is. Priced at $92,500.
Dan Varner
POWELL AUCTION & REALTY, LLC 4306 Maynardville y Hwy., Maynardville y
992-1100
Visit us online at www.powellauction.com or email us at sold4u314@aol.com
CUSTOM-BUILT HOME ON OVER 2 ACRES W/ALL THE CONVENIENCE – 6821 Millertown Pike. Over 3000 SF, 4BR/3BA home w/gourmet kit & lots of custom features + guest home w/2BR/full BA, kit, LR. Detached 2-car gar. Man-made stocked lake. Very private setting. All offered at only 359,900.00
VERY WELL KEPT HOME – Ready to move in cond. 3BR/1.5BA. Lrg LR, oak cabs in kit w/appl. New 16x12 snrm. 1-car att gar. All level yard w/ fruit trees. Located in Maynardville on Walker Ford Rd. REDUCED! Was $119,900 now only $115,500!
TATERVALLEYRD701,LUTTRELLThis great brick rancher has several upgrades including all new plumbing, remodeled half BA/laundry rm. Oak Flrs. Filtration sys for well. Det gar 26x30 w/elec & heat. Pole barn w/ elec, inground pool 16x34. ADT alarm sys. Sun rm leading out to pool area. Home needs TLC. Sitting on 13.8 acres all offered at $152,000. 291 MAIN ST. MAYNARDVILLE FORECLOSURE 2BR/1.5BA, 1008 SF condo. Entire kitchen has been striped out. Needs paint, etc. Vacant. Walking trail for residence. 48,000
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.
HICKORY POINTE
LOT 99 HICKORY POINTE – Over 1 acre with main channel frontage. Fully dockable. Also with all the ammenities of clubhouse, pool & marina. Owner says SELL at only $199,000. LOT 56 HICKORY POINTE – Great views of the main channel. Located across from clubhouse. All ammenities of clubhouse, pool & marina. Inside gated community. 1.52 gently rolling acres offered at only $72,000. LOT 5 HICKORY POINTE – Great building lot just inside the gated community. Lays great. Several homesites. Wooded. Offered with all the ammenities of clubhouse, pool & marina.1.50 acres offered at only $32,000.
community
4 • DECEMBER 17, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
The reason for the season This was the fourth year for the Drive Through Life of Christ at Fellowship Christian Church in Luttrell. On Dec. 9 and 10, cars lined the road 30 minutes before opening each night. The event is produced by Fellowship Christian, Cedar Ford, Clear Branch, Hubbs Grove, New Friendship, Union and Warwick Chapel church congregations. Each church is responsible for scenes that depict the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection. The weather was a balmy 40 degrees this year, much better than the freezing temperatures of the past two years. The program ran from 7-9 p.m. both nights, and more than 220 vehicles took the tour with between 800 and 1,000 people participating or viewing.
Cindy Taylor
“I’ve heard so many comments from people who were touched by this program,” said J.T. Russell, pastor of Fellowship Christian Church. “I am so happy about how the churches all came together for this. It has been wonderful and we are so blessed.”
The scene at the empty tomb, portrayed by Justin Smith; Candi Muncey; and Justin, Matthew and Mandi Suddath.
by community volunteers, many of whom are members of Irwin’s Chapel and Circle Assembly of God, and relies entirely on donations in order to purchase food. Most of the food is bought from Second ■ Food Pantry in Harvest Food Bank, but the Maynardville Food City doUnion County nates bread and snack items. The Union County Circle Approximately 200 families Assembly of God Food Pantry receive supplemental food opened its doors in 1997 and two times each month. has helped untold numbers The local FCE clubs put of residents since that time. together non-food items such The pantry is run completely as toilet paper and other necessities to give out to those who come this season. Many residents are on food stamps and are unable to purchase household items with those. More than 200 grocery bags were packed in preparation for those who would come, and the line formed an hour before the doors opened. The pantry also gave out frozen chicken for the holidays as well as some clothing. “We went door to door to local businesses to collect money so we could give out meat and we have purchased one ton of chicken with that money,” said Coordinator Kitty Lewis. “We will be open again Dec. 26.” The pantry is always open Commissioner Brenda Jessee and Sherry Medina pack items the second and fourth Mondonated from the FCE clubs of Union County.
Blessings of The Season
May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; The spirit of Christmas which is peace; The heart of Christmas which is love. ~ Ada V. Hendricks
days of each month from 2-5 p.m., is located at the corner of Hickory Valley and Fall Creek Road and is governed by the USDA income requirement. All residents need to bring is a proof of address and income. Lewis requested that the following be thanked for their contributions: Union County Chiropractic, Janet’s Hair Salon, Byrd’s Mortuary, Makzy Pediatrics, Paul Smith of Farmer’s Insurance, Debbie Cox of First Team Realty, Flowers by Bob, Beach Island Marina, Dr. John Osborn, Okie’s Pharmacy, Caring Medical, Cooke Mortuary, Cherokee Medical, Union County Health Department, Powell Auction and Realty, FSG Bank, First Century Bank and Irwins Chapel UMC. For more information or to make a donation, call Lewis at 992-4335. ■
laughed at it,” said Jeffries. “Union County put together 761 shoeboxes. So next year our goal is 1,000. As an organization, this type of thing is what we do. So my challenge to you is whatever you have already done this year, try to do a little more.”
Virgil Yadon portrays Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
many days and locations. “We had nowhere large enough to get together as a group,” said Ensley. “I would have to go into the kitchens at the schools and we would have to stand there as a group. This made training very difficult.” ■ Nutrition Ensley knew the location of the maintenance department moves forward changed and pleaded until The Union County Child she was granted the movNutrition Team has new ing rights. Once she moved digs this year on the Mayin, she and others in the denardville Elementary School partment worked to brighten campus. Specialist Jennifer up the facility and now have Ensley and Assistant Pat offices that are conducive to Morgan are excited about what they are about. the training center that alOpen house was held at lows them to bring all 40 the new office Dec. 12 to show cafeteria employees togeth- off the renovated space. er in one spot rather than Contact Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ breaking training up into gmail.com.
Operation Christmas Child a success
Operation Christmas Child is a program that has always been dear to the hearts of Marvin and Doris Jeffreys, and the residents of Union County have done them proud this year. Marvin has had health issues this year that have prevented him from doing the ministry the way he had wanted, but he still set a goal of 500 shoeboxes for Union County. During his prayers, he had told God that if the goal came up a bit short, it Nutrition Specialist Jennifer Ensley serves up a slice of cake was OK. to Pat Morgan as they celebrate the open house of their new “God took my goal and just offices. Photos by C. Taylor
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission
Cooke Mortuary, Inc. 220 Hwy. 61 East 992-5456 • Maynardville, TN 37807
invites you to Christmas Services Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 • 9pm (Bilingual-English & Spanish) Christmas Day, Dec. 25 • 9am (English) For information call 992-7222 Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission PO Box 1076 • 4365 Maynardville Hwy. Outreach Missioners Maynardville, TN 37807 • 992-7222 Missionary Pastor Brother Craig Digmann Reverend Steve Pawelk Brother Joe Steen Blessed_Teresa@att.net
CHEER TRY-OUT CLINIC! Dec. 27, 28 & 29 Work on Jumps, Motions & Facials Learn a Dance & Chant Work Individually on a Runout
$65
Call Twisters for times.
Got Cabin Fever? Offering Open Gym Dec. 27, 29 & 30. Bring the kids for a day of great fun! Call for details.
865-377-3783
Like us on facebook
UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • DECEMBER 17, 2011 • 5
Making spirits bright By Cindy Taylor It was a magical day for the middle of December and a wonderful day to be outdoors. Residents and visitors lined the Maynardville streets Dec. 11 to catch a treat along with a glimpse of Santa during the Union County Christmas Parade. The Union County Volunteer Rescue Squad sponsored the parade once again and awarded 11 trophies to the following: Best Tractor, 1952 John Deere Model G with JD wagon from Grady Lett; Best Horse and Rider, Angel Lampkin; Best Horse and Buggy, Angelina Lampkin; Best Commercial Float, Corryton Alignment and Brake Service; Best Religious Float, Temple Baptist Church and Maynardville Cub Scouts; Best Heavy Duty Truck, 2011 Peterbilt from Claiborne Hauling; Best Antique Car, 1947 Pontiac from Roger and Jan Frasee; Best Antique Truck, 1948 Chevy from Chester and Robin Sturgeon; Best Classic Car, 1959 Cadillac from Bobby Davis; Best Classic Truck, 1970 Chevy from Melinda and Mark Dyke; Best Late Model Car, 2006 Mustang from Jerry Pringer and Elf Robin Carpenter; Best Late Model Truck, 1978 Ford from Alvin and Bessie Kitts.
Canines Cletus, Isis and Nicholas walk the parade to support the Humane Society and Union County Girl Scout Troop 21086.
Troop and Pack 404, sponsored by Temple Baptist Church, proudly display their winning trophy for best religious float. Photos by C. Taylor
Santa and Mrs. Claus complete the parade with candy and presents.
Willow Ridge Residents Ruby Blakely, Patricia Inman and Shirley Shuler brave the cool temps for their first time ever in a Christmas parade.
Wishing you with all sincerity
Jacob West (right) rides along with his grandfather, Doug Beeler.
What are the dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens? Per MedicineNet.com
PEACE and JOY, LOVE and PROSPERITY, HOPE, CONTENTMENT and GOOD HEALTH, HARMONY, GOODWILL and WEALTH
May all your hopes and dreams come true, that’s our holiday wish for you! With best wishes and gratitude from all of us.
Just a few of the many dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens include the following: • Alcohol decreases teens' ability to pay attention. • Teens who have experienced alcohol withdrawal tend to have difficulties with memory. • In contrast to adults, teens tend to abuse alcohol with other substances, usually marijuana. • Male teens who drink heavily tend to complete fewer years of education compared to male teens who do not. • The younger a person is when they begin drinking, the more likely they are to develop a problem with alcohol. • Each year, almost 2,000 people under the age of 21 years die in car crashes in which underage drinking is involved. Alcohol is involved in nearly half of all violent deaths involving teens. • More than three times the number of eighth-grade girls who drink heavily said they have attempted suicide compared to girls in that grade who do not drink. • Intoxication is associated with suicide attempts using more lethal methods, and positive blood alcohol levels are often found in people who complete suicide. • Teens who drink are more likely to engage in sexual activity, have unprotected sex, have sex with a stranger, or be the victim or perpetrator of a sexual assault. • Excess alcohol use can cause or mask other emotional problems, like anxiety or depression. • Drinking in excess can lead to the use of other drugs, like marijuana, cocaine, or heroin. We need your help in this fight against underage drinking.
ICARe – Union County Halls • Powell • Fountain City • West Knoxville • Maynardville • Luttrell
thanks you for your attention to this matter. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure alcohol stays out of the hands of our youth. Ad space donated by
6 • DECEMBER 17, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
Remembering the old fashioned Christmas A lot of preparation, not much money
I personally would like to have a little space between our celebrations, including Christmas, but now it seems the new advertising norm is to have a magical transformation at midnight of whatever the holiday is to the next one to be celebrated. Christmas is near! Let’s look back and reflect now on some really wonderful Christmas traditions. To me, there’s nothing quite like hopping into the truck, driving to the countryside and combing the fields on foot to pick out that perfect Christmas tree. Until 20 or 25 years ago, the choice of trees in East Tennessee was between a cedar and a pine. Now, there are
Bonnie Peters
more exotic tree offerings at the tree farms. The smell of a fresh cedar permeates the house in such a way that it begins to feel like Christmas. A white pine or even the common lob lolly pine makes a pretty Christmas tree when lit up and decorated. For those old enough to remember, 1941 was the first time there could be a local tree lighting. Frankly, I think it was a few years later before most people had purchased Christmas tree lights. Many people now put up their tree or trees by Dec. 1. Before central heat and air, two weeks before Christmas was
about the maximum time a room heated by a coal or wood stove or a coal furnace would support a tree before the needles started to fall off. A Christmas tree can still be a fire hazard if not properly watered. Be safe. Even before the trip for the tree, family members participated in making the decorations for the tree. For families that grew cotton, cotton balls were often placed on the tree to look like snow. Corn shuck dolls were made in the fall for both Santa and for tree ornaments. Angel tree ornaments were made from white pine cones painted white or dipped in flour paste. The wings were cut from corn shuck, the head was made from bread dough and glue. The hair for both the corn shuck dolls and angels was corn silk. Popcorn
Mission of Hope donations down Help urgently needed By Betty Bean On Dec. 2, Mission of Hope director Emmette Thompson was a worried man. Time was running out on the Blue Barrel campaign, and for the first time ever, the barrels were almost empty. There were children depending on him and he’d made promises that he was determined
to keep, so he went to Twitter and issued an urgent appeal: “ O u r Ch r i s t m a s Drive Collection is Thompson way behind and our needs are great.” The tweet went far and wide and donations picked up over the next few days, he said. But Christmas is still not assured for
the 17,000 impoverished children in Tennessee and Kentucky that he has promised to help. “We’ve never called a principal and said, ‘So sorry, we can’t come.’ I wrote those principals on Sept. 1 to tell them we were coming, and we will be there. We trust that the harvest will come in, and we’re doing that again this year. We were just so far behind that it’s taking awhile to catch up,” he said.
Now Open
was popped and strung on thread to drape the tree, and colored chain was made from construction paper or the “funnies.” Hummingbirds made from a hemlock burr, one piece of white pine burr with wings of water maple seeds, and angels made from different types of pasta are so very special.
Then, there’s the rag dolls and wooden-wheel wagons that little girls and boys enjoyed and sometimes kept as family treasures. I am grateful to the people, such as the Family Community Education groups, who are working to keep these precious traditions alive; and who
have the foresight to pass the instructions on to the younger generations. It is important to keep those family traditions alive. Merry Christmas from my family to yours.
The Blue Barrel campaign ended Dec. 5, but there’s still time to help. Thompson has five buyers who will be dispatched to purchase age and genderspecific toys and clothes that are in short supply – as the funds come in. Thompson says this is the first year that Mission of Hope has felt the effects of the economic downturn that have afflicted so many other nonprofit organizations, and even though he is making this urgent appeal, he says he doesn’t want to deprive other worthy causes. “Please, do not take
away from your church giving to donate to us. You give to your church first. We have been behind in previous years, but never have we experienced something like this. We feel that many of our faithful Mission of Hope donors and supporters are now feeling the impact of our down and strained economy and perhaps can’t help us this year. Here is where our faith has to kick in over our anxiety, and we will trust that God will provide.” Info: 584-7571 or www. missionofhope.org.
Contact Humane Society for lost pets
Bonnie Peters is the Union County Historian and the author of many books. Contact Bonnie at bhpeters@esper.com or 687-3842.
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.
SANTA is
g to t n i m ow co
n!
NIGHTINGALE TOUCH, LLC
Cornshuck dolls, macaroni angels and hummingbirds
A guiding light to wellness • Massage • Reflexology
PAMELA GRIFFIN BS, RN, LMT, RCR
567-2124 nightingaletouch@gmail.com 4615 Mill Branch Drive Knoxville North Maynardville Hwy in the Mill Branch office complex
Santa will be visiting
WORLD FINANCE CORP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 1:00pm to 4:00pm Santa’s looking forward to seeing all the girls and boys again this year. Bring your camera and take all the pictures you want with Santa. While you’re there, check out all our new products for sale: iPads, iPods, TVs, Laptops, etc. And if you haven’t finished your shopping, we do loans from $195 to $5000 with quick approval*. World Finance is located at 2945 Maynardville Highway • Maynardville, TN *Subject to our usual credit policies
UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • DECEMBER 17, 2011 • 7
In fact, he has already produced plus points. Just wanting to be here, accepting the job (and increase in pay) was an expression of faith in the future and an endorsement of Dooley. South Carolina was shocked that Jay would leave his rock-solid arrangement with Steve Spurrier for the disorganized dilemma (and some might say tentative time frame) at Tennessee. But, the heart supposedly leads home and this is the scene of Graham’s greatest accomplishments. There are so many 1995 memories: Jay ran for 144 in the opener against East Carolina, 137 against Georgia, 134 against Mississippi State, 108 against Oklahoma State, 122 against Alabama, 126 against South Carolina, 108 against Southern Mississippi, 147 against Kentucky, 211 against Vandy and 154 in the Citrus Bowl against Ohio State.
Incredible run against the Buckeyes, big moment against the Crimson Tide, 1,438 yards in an 11-1 season when Peyton Manning didn’t hand him the ball on every down. I should say more about that Citrus game. There was an Old Testament flood in Orlando. It appeared the Vols would run out the fi rst half clock and got dry off only seven behind. Graham’s idea of killing time was to break four tackles and run 69 yards for a touchdown. For the day, he overshadowed Heisman hero Eddie George and was MVP. I do not know how long were Jay’s cleats. Graham against Alabama will run on forever. Tennessee in 1995 was in the process of stopping Tide domination when the red team scored a TD and thought it might be back in contention. Graham answered with a 70-yard touchdown
run, flying down the sideline, regaining momentum for good. The next year, Tennessee was trailing Alabama by 13-6 in the fourth quarter. Graham got a favorable spot and a tying touchdown. Tennessee got one late possession at its 20 but overtime seemed inevitable. On first down, Graham gained one yard. David Cutcliffe called the same play for second down, hoping the Tide would be looking elsewhere. What happened was simply sensational. Graham went through a big hole on the right side, broke a tackle and took off, 79 yards, home run, Tennessee 20, Alabama 13. It is really good to have this old Vol back in town. Now, let’s see what comes of it.
ing, writing, mailing, cooking, wrapping? And where in that list, for crying out loud, are reading, singing, savoring, praying, fellowshipping, enjoying, worshipping, being? Also, time gets warped. The liturgical year has Christ the King coming in power and glory one Sunday in November, and the next Sunday we are looking forward to his coming as a tiny babe. CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Our own memories are part of that time warp, too. A carol can come winging out of nowhere, Now the birth of Jesus took place in this way. When his mother and suddenly we are back at our Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived togethgrandmother’s dining table, or er, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husputting on our angel wings for the band Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her children’s pageant. to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But when he Those who used to be present had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in – and now are gone – still inhabit a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Christmas. Our memories are dear Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy and poignant. In the midst of the Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he merriment, there are sometimes will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1: 18-21 NRSV) tears; with the laughter comes a catch in the throat and a wave of his is a season when time gets There doesn’t seem to be enough of remembrance. turned topsy-turvy. it. How will we ever get everything Time was pretty topsy-turvy In the first place, time gets scarce. done: shopping, cleaning, decorat- for Joseph, too. Here was Mary,
pregnant before she was married, pregnant even before they had “lived together,” as Matthew so delicately puts it. Where I work, our neighbors who are poor, homeless, alone, scared or sick remind me of a young couple who had no safe home to return to, and therefore no livelihood, no family or friends available and no place for a child to be born. No safety net at all, except the angel who kept showing up in Joseph’s dreams. The angel had reassured Joseph that everything was going to be fine. But now he had to deal with this taxation that Caesar Augustus had thought up! Here was bad timing, indeed, because Mary was due any day. I have tried to imagine that trip down through Judea, past Jerusalem and on toward little Bethlehem. I have wondered how Joseph must have felt, coming back to his ancestral home, only to be told there was no place for him and for
his wife, who was even now looking pale and frightened, and wishing for her mother. Did Joseph’s angel hover close that night, beating back the darkness with his powerful wings? Or did he sing the very first Christmas carol at the baby’s cry, a soft lullaby that was picked up by the heavenly hosts who sang in full chorus for amazed shepherds to hear: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors” (Luke 2: 14)? Remember, in this holy season, to someone, today, you may be the angel of the dream: giving direction, giving hope, giving encouragement or giving that swift kick in the seat of the pants, much like Joseph’s angel: “GO!” Or it may be that you are one of the heavenly choir who sings because you cannot stop the melody that gives your heart wings. May your Christmas be merry and blessed!
What a splash! TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West
N
ever have I seen such a fuss over an assistant coach. Doug Dickey once hired P.W. Underwood, twice the size of Jay Graham, without making half the splash. The Tennessee football family is desperate for good news. And Jay is good news, but he is only the beginning. The end line is somewhere in the distance, maybe far away. Next little step toward reconstruction is Derek Dooley deciding
he really wants a running game and not just a token run coach who can occasionally cool a blitz or provide a distraction to give route-runners a break. Jay Graham, 36, brings hope and excellent credentials. He was a big-time runner. He has recruited five-star runners. He has coached winning runners. Hard to imagine he would be anything other than a plus.
Time warp
T
WORSHIP NOTES Christmas services ■ Hubbs Grove Baptist Church will present the annual Christmas play “Truth and Grace” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Supper will be served in the fellowship hall after the play. Santa Claus will make a special guest appearance. All are welcome.
Music services ■ Oaks Chapel Church on Raccoon Valley Road will have a singing at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. Everyone is welcome. The Rev. Roger Short is pastor.
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.
NOW SHOWING THROUGH DEC. 20
Community services ■ Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, is enrolling children 11 months through Pre-K for Parent’s Day Out. The program has small classroom sizes. Info: 465-9655 or www.graveston.org.
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.
We love birthday parties! Open daily 12:30 For group discounts call 922-1417 MOVIE LINE 922-2187 3800 Neal Drive or visit us online at
hallscinema7.net
JACK AND JILL (PG) 1:10; 4:10; 7:00; 9:10 ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (PG) 1:10; 3:30; 6:30; 8:50 HAPPY FEET TWO (PG) 1:30; 4:20; 6:50; 9:10 NEW YEARS EVE (PG13) NO PASSES 1:20; 3:50; 6:25; 8:55 BREAKING DAWN PT.1 (PG13) 1:00; 3:40; 6:20; 9:00 ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED (G) NO PASSES 1:00; 3:00; 5:00; 7:00; 9:00 SHERLOCK HOLMES 2 (PG13) NO PASSES 1:05; 3:45; 6:25; 9:05 OPENING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: Secret of the Unicorn (PG) MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: Ghost Protocol (PG13)
Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
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.
COUNTY BAIL BONDING Freedom is just 150 Court Street Maynardville, TN a Call Away 992-6511
Agents: Von Richardson & Kenneth Janeway Locally owned & operated 24/7 Hr. Service / 365 days a year Major credit cards
Grand opening In Maynardville!
ABSOLUTE 27 ACRES! REAL ESTATE AUCTION 27 ACRES!
Saturday, January 14 • 10:30AM
FULL SERVICE GARAGE!
ONE STOP AUTO REPAIR ALL MAKES ~ ALL MODELS
Johnson Rd, Maynardville, TN 37807 This is part of the Zen Johnson Farm, owned since the early 50’s. Beautiful wooded and pasture land with year-round creek. Lots of wildlife. Several nice home sites. LOT 1: consists of 5.01 acres all pasture. LOT 2: consists of 5.03 acres all pasture. LOT 3: consists of 17.48 acres with wooded, pasture, and pond on property. All have running creek. Will be offered in 3 tracts and then back as a whole.
30 Years Experience • Certified Technicians
TIRES
OIL CHANGE $ 95 Top End Tune Up Injectors Cleaned
Directions: North on Highway 33 (Maynardville Hwy) to right on Johnson Road to property on right. Follow the auction signs.
POWELL Auction & Realty 4306 Maynardville Hwy, Maynardville, TN • 865-992-1100 fl735 • www.powellauction.com
$
Delivery
95
89
Most Cars
Excludes Towing
WINTERIZE
Most Cars
COUPON
Terms: 10% buyers premium will be added to the final bid to establish the purchase price. Buyers will pay 10% down day of sale, balance at closing within 20 days from sale.
FREE Pick Up &
DIAGNOSTIC CHECK
COUPON
34
This is a rare opportunity to purchase beautiful acreage in Union County.
FREE
BATTERIES
YOUR CAR! • COOLANT FLUSH • CHECK BELTS & HOSES • WASHER FLUID
$
95
59
FREE 21 Point Inspection! Locally Owned
269 Main St. • 745-1573 & Operated % Auto Transmission Front Brake Pads DISCOUNT Rebuild $ $ 95 On First Repair COUPON
39
10
Most Cars
Excludes Coupons
COUPON
Most Cars
1499
8 • DECEMBER 17, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
‘Brisk and businesslike, with the gift of sincerity’
HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin
Dr. Herbert Acuff (1886-1951)
O
ne astute observer said of Dr. Herbert Acuff that “he gives the impression of boundless energy and excellent health credited to him by his wife and secretary. Only when listening to a patient is he in complete repose, his intense dark eyes fixed on the speaker, his mobile face relaxed and his long surgeon’s hands before him on the desk. “His voice is sympathetic and inspires confidence. He’s brisk and businesslike with the gift of sincerity and a boundless belief in the miracles of modern medicine.” Born in Washburn, Tenn., on Aug. 22, 1886, P. Herbert Acuff was the son of the Rev. Joel A. Acuff and Sarah Branson Acuff. Herbert graduated from Washburn High School and entered Carson and Newman College (as it was then known) to take preparatory courses. He entered the Kentucky School of Pharmacy and received his degree in 1910. He registered as a student in the University of Louisville Medical College, earning his medical degree in 1911. After serving two years as house surgeon at the Knoxville General Hospital, he studied abroad in clinics in London, Edinburgh, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna and spent six months in training at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. He returned to private practice in Knoxville in 1914 and served as the chair of the therapeutics department at the Tennessee Medical College, then located in Knoxville. On Oct. 20, 1915, Dr. Acuff married Lola Pruden (1889-1976), the daughter of coal magnate Tom Pruden, in the Pruden Mansion (Hillcrest) on North Broadway in Fountain City. With about 50 guests
The Acuff Clinic (circa 1950). The red brick building midway of the block on the left at 514 W. Church Ave. is the Acuff Clinic. Second Presbyterian Church in the foreground moved to Kingston Pike in 1957. Postcard courtesy of C. Milton Hinshelwood P. Herbert Acuff, M.D. (1886-1951). In addition to his large surgical practice and service as head of the clinic, Dr. Acuff was the president of the International College of Surgeons. Photo courtesy of the C.M. McClung Historical Collection
attending, the wedding was the social event of the season. An altar was improvised in the bay window of the drawing room. Mary Conner played the wedding march as the bridal party descended the stairs. An orchestra furnished a delightful musical program during the entire evening. Karl Baum, founder of Baum’s Home of Flowers and Greenhouses, prepared the floral arrangements, including a massive floral presentation with the initials of the bridal couple, A-P. Palms, ferns, smilax, white chrysanthemums, roses and lilies of the valley surrounded the altar. Representing the medical community, Dr. Reese Patterson Sr., a well-known ear, nose and throat specialist, was Dr. Acuff’s best man. Dr. Acuff enlisted in the medical corps during World War I and was assigned to the 118th Field Hospital of the 30th Division mostly composed of East Tennesseans. After special surgical training at the Uni-
MUD to accept bank drafts Maynardville Utility District customers may sign up for the new bank draft program, in which MUD will automatically draft a customer’s checking account for the amount of the monthly bill. Customers signing up for the program will still receive a monthly statement in the mail. Info: 992-3821.
Abundant Health & Wellness
versity of Pennsylvania and in various surgical centers in Europe, Maj. Acuff became the operating surgeon for his division, as well as some British and Australian divisions. He accompanied them through the fighting in Belgium, including the attack on the Hindenberg Line. Their horrendous Sept. 29, 1918, attack near Bellicourt resulted in casualties of 26 officers and 366 men. They captured seven German field pieces, 29 machine guns, seven anti-tank rifles and 592 prisoners that day. Subsequent attacks in the same sector on Oct. 7, 8 and 9, cost an additional 34 officers and 1,051 men, while they captured 113 machine guns, 28 field pieces, 907 small arms and 800 prisoners. The regiment was not relieved until Oct. 17 when they were sent to the rear for rest, reorganization and resupply. Upon his return home in 1919, Dr. Acuff resumed his practice. He first had offices at 405 W. Church St., but by 1923 occupied the ground floor of the Acuff Building at 425 W. Clinch where he practiced for five years. In 1946, after four years in Suite 402 of the Medical Arts Building, Dr. Acuff organized the Acuff Clinic in the former Marion Apartment building
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 vol-
Jennifer Savage & Emily Harless
• Health care delivered in a compassionate & caring manner to patients of all ages • Medicare & most insurance plans accepted Monday thru Friday 8-5; Saturday 8-12 Next to Union Discount Pharmacy
Bull Run Creek Apartments
Make This Christmas
A Kiss that Lasts Forever™
1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS APARTMENTS APAR TMENTS
PUT MORE
JINGLOELIDAY $99 H
DEPOSIT THIS WEEK ONLY!
IN YOUR
Introducing Karisma. Jewelry with changeable tops.
Celeste McClure, Property Manager 992-5888 1330 Main Street • Maynardville, TN
Available in Gold and Diamonds or in Sterling Silver
Pizza Parlor OPEN S MA CHRIST EVE 6pm 11am -
Come in and try our new Chicken Alfredo Pizza!
3765 Maynardville Hwy.
992-6284 We deliver Thurs, Fri & Sat 4pm to close
unteer 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: 992-2812 or www.unioncochamber@bellsouth.net.
Sparkle
Family Nurse Practitioners
2945 Maynardville Hwy • Suite 3 • 745-1258
at 514 W. Church Ave. There were six other physicians involved at first but the clinic soon expanded to include a number of medical specialties. By 1955, there were 14 physicians representing eight medical specialties. His surgical training in the United States and abroad, his extensive experience in wartime, his service as physician for the Southern Railway and his private practice resulted in his becoming known as the outstanding surgeon in the area. The story may be apocryphal, but it does illustrate a point. A fellow surgeon described to the author how Dr. Acuff sometimes demonstrated his skill to his peers. He would place a stack of cigarette papers on a table top, grasp his favorite scalpel and proceed to slice the top paper in half without touching the second one. Dr. Acuff somehow found time for many contributions to the community. He joined the Civitan Club in 1920 and rose to become international president. As president of the local club, he spearheaded a campaign that raised $150,000 that resulted in the establishment of the Beverly Hills Sanatorium where vic-
tims of tuberculosis could be treated in a residential setting. From its founding in 1924 to 1968 when it was released to the state, the hospital cared for 3,348 patients. In recognition of his expertise in his profession, Dr. Acuff became a fellow of the International College of Surgeons in 1941. He became president of the U.S. chapter in 1949 and was inaugurated the College’s seventh president during the International Assembly in August 1950 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Assembly was warmly supported and welcomed by the country’s president, General Juan Peron, and his spouse Senora Eva Peron. The General and the First Lady entertained 1,500 guests at a special luncheon in the gardens of the presidential palace. Approximately 4,000 general surgeons and specialists from all over the world participated in the scientific program, some 300 of them had come from the United States. He was identified with several fraternal organizations: the Woodmen of the World, the Odd Fellows and the Kerbela Shrine. He was a Master Mason in the Oriental lodge and earned the 32nd degree in 1921 and the Knights Templar degree in 1922. He also had wide business interests: president of the General Building and Finance Corporation and director of the Knoxville Investment Corporation, the Holston National Bank, the Banker Trust Co., the Knoxville Savings and Loan Bank and the Pruden Coal and Coke Co. Dr. Acuff had suffered since the previous Sunday with a mild attack of influenza, but his death due to a massive heart attack on Friday, Nov. 2, 1951, was a surprise and shock to his family and to the medical community. His services were held in First Baptist Church of Knoxville, his home church, and he was buried in Highland Cemetery. Upon her death in 1976, his wife was buried beside him. They were survived by one daughter, Betty Rose Barker.
Exclusively at
Mark Enix, Owner
4914 Broadway NE • Knoxville • 686-0502 www.fountaincityjewelers.com
kids
UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • DECEMBER 17, 2011 • 9
How Titus Satterfield saved Christmas By Betty Bean The way Titus Satterfield sees it, he saved Christmas – for everybody. It happened during the Fountain City Parade. Santa was riding an antique fire engine just ahead of Titus, who was in the miniature fire truck his papaw had made. When they had to switch places so Santa could take the caboose position, Titus got vigilant. “I made sure he didn’t fall off and get hurt. But he holded on. Fire trucks have rails,” Titus said. And he’s pretty sure he’s going to be rewarded for his efforts. “I think he’s going to bring me a hundred presents.” Santa had to have noticed Titus’ fire engine, an elaborate conveyance rigged with lights and bumpers and painted red. Originally a Halloween costume, his papaw (aka Ted Coward) framed it with conduit bent carefully around Titus’ wheelchair and painstakingly attached so the truck body would fit right over it. “The hardest part was getting it mounted on his wheelchair so he could move around by himself,” Coward said. “You should have seen him over at Kerbela Temple that night just buzzing all over that floor. He took first place at the Shriners’ Christmas party and got invited to be in the Fountain City parade.” Titus – a 6-year-old Opie
posed to live long, but now there ain’t nothing the little booger won’t attempt to do.” “He can go into surgery, be pretty much out of it and in pain, and he’ll still smile at every nurse who walks in the door,” said Tanya. “He’ll sit in his bed and color.” Titus endured his 25th surgery last February when a shunt, installed when he was 2 weeks old to take the fluid away from his brain, failed. He was desperately Titus Satterfield drives his fire truck in the Fountain City Christill but was so uncomplainmas Parade in a place of honor just ahead of Santa Claus in a ing that Tanya had to advobig fire truck. Photo by S. Clark cate for his care. “Sometimes I’d have to say, ‘This is Titus. This child knows no other life than illness. When he’s complaining that he’s hurting, that means his pain is off the charts. This is the only life he knows.’” Titus loves to go to hockey games with his dad, football games with his papaw and being a 1st grader in Ms. Anderson’s class at Rockford Elementary School. Tanya insists that he be treated as much like everybody else as possible. “The only difference Titus Satterfield and his papaw, Ted Coward Photo by Betty Bean is he crawls everywhere he needs to go instead of Taylor look-alike down to terfield, and dad, Tim Sat- walking. All his classmates the turned-up, freckle- terfield, are divorced, but love to help him. Since he’s dusted nose, dimpled grin they remain on good terms been in school, I always and burr haircut – was and are devoted to Titus fought for him to be in a born with spina bifida, a and his younger sisters Tea- regular class. His disability is physical, not mental.” condition that has left him gan, 5, and Trystan, 3. with multiple physical dis“He’s a charmer,” Cow“My friends help me get abilities and an undaunted ard said. “He’s a little out of my chair to my desk,” spirit. His mom, Tanya Sat- miracle baby – wasn’t sup- Titus said.
“He crawls all over the playground and up the steps. He loves to pick flowers and bring them home to Mamma,” Tanya said. “He’s Mamma’s boy for the sweet stuff, Daddy’s boy for the sports.” Titus is looking forward to turning 8, when he can participate in Special Olympics events. He particularly wants to play hockey. His little sister has started playing sports, a
milestone the family had worried about. “We were afraid we’d have a big issue, but he understands that he’s different. God made him special,” Tanya said. “Santa Claus makes everybody special,” Titus declared. Tanya gently corrects him: “God makes everybody special,” she said. “He’s got Santa Claus on the brain.”
applications and the nine winning project proposals will serve more than 11,300 students and families across the state. School systems and nonprofits have proposed
projects such as offering students ACT tutoring, taking them on college visits and paying for their college application fees. The network aims to establish a college-going culture in
communities across the state by removing barriers to higher education, promoting college persistence and increasing postsecondary completion rates for all Tennesseans.
Race to the Top funds for Union County By Cindy Taylor The Union County Board of Education will be receiving $38,700 in Model Program Grants from the state of Tennessee. These oneyear grants support, enhance and expand existing college access and success programs or initiatives. “This is very good news for our schools,” said state Sen. Mike Faulk. “This money is much needed and will support programs to help us boost college access, as well as other initiatives to
help our students succeed. I am very pleased that Union County was included among those systems which will receive grant money for this purpose.” Nine school districts and two nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of $686,820 in Race to the Top funds by the Tennessee College Access and Success Network in its inaugural grant competition. The network aims to establish a college-going culture in communities across
For all your real estate needs, call
Johnnie Creel Direct: 865-936-4116 • Office: 865.694-5904 www.JohnnieCreel.com johnnie@johnniecreel.com
UNION CO. SERVICE GUIDE Mays Paving Co. Driveways & Parking Lots 40 years experience
Mention this ad for $100 discount
310-1960
BILL’S
NOW RENTING 2BR/1BA Apt.
Bowman Ln, Maynardville
$500/month $500 damage deposit 992-5515
Home Improvement & Repair • Kitchen/Bath Remodels
No Job too small or too large
• Room Additions • Floors, Doors & Windows
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
992-2573 or (408)893-7164
• Electrical
Audrey Bruner By Cindy Taylor The Union County High School Patriot girl’s basketball program is struggling so far this season, but junior guard Audrey Bruner hopes that will change in the coming weeks. “We’re all good friends and have grown closer this year,” Bruner said of the team. “Hopefully that will help us improve as we go through the rest of the season.” Roger Murphy has coached Bruner since 6th grade and has high hopes Audrey Bruner that he can get her to focus more on her individual game rather than the team as a whole. With an average of eight points per game, the remainder of the season will hopefully see that total increase. “Audrey is the best perimeter shooter and second leading scorer,” said Murphy. “She should be able to build on what she has done during this year and next.” Bruner is a cosmetology student and hasn’t decided if she will pursue basketball at the college level.
the state by removing barriers to higher education, promoting college persistence and increasing postsecondary completion rates for all Tennesseans. Driven by this mission, the network held its first grant competition to create new and expand existing college access and success programs. Schools and nonprofit organizations applied for three different grant opportunities: Seed Grant, Model Program Grant, and Catalyst Grant. The network received 66 grant
40 ACRES BIG RIDGE STATE PARK – Walking distance to the lake and park! Great vacation home or your own personal HOME SWEET HOME! 2BR/1BA, spacious kitchen with stainless appliances. $360,000. MLS#803101. View www.tourfactory. com/803101.
Each office independently owned and operated
Union County High School Athlete of the Week
NOW RENTING 2BR/1BA Apt.
Cross Creek Road, Maynardville
$450/month $450 damage deposit Includes water, sewer & trash pick-up
992-5515
To place an ad call
Terminally cute The cold hard truth is not all of them will survive.
This is a reality we deal with every day and it never gets easier. There are too many homeless cats in Union County. We are always overcrowded here at the shelter. We do our best to find them homes. When there are too many, we have to make some hard decisions. But here’s an easy decision for you. YOU CAN HELP. This Holiday Season Give a Gift to Low Income Pet Owners by donating to our Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program.
922-4136
• Custom Tile • Custom Woodworking • Service Calls
Catch up with all your favorite columnists every Monday at www.ShopperNewsNow.com
UNION COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Phone: 865-992-7969 Ad space donated by
www.unioncountyhumansociety.org
10 • DECEMBER 17, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
IGA WATER
IIGA GA Old GA Olld Fashion O Fashion
BREAD 20 Oz.
24-Pack
$ 97
¢
98
Limit 1 with additi additional ioonal $25 purchasee
IGA COLA ¢ Limit 4 with additional $25 purchase
1
DOMINO SUGAR $ 98 5 Lb. Bag
2
$ 48
1
BEEF STEW
98¢ PURITY ICE CREAM $ 97
2
$ 3 Lb.
IGA MARGARINE $ 98
BETTER VALU
98
4
REDDI WHIP TOPPING 6.5 Oz. $ 98
1
45 Oz.
Limit 2
CRISCO SHORTENING
32 Oz.
27.80 Oz Select Varieties
1
LAYS POTATO WHIPPED CHIPS COOL WHIP
TOPPING 00 $ Reg & Sugar-Free
1
8 Oz.
10.5 Oz.
Buy one get one FREE!
WE WILL CLOSE AT 5:30PM CHRISTMAS EVE. CLOSED ALL DAY CHRISTMAS DAY
PEPSI COLA
$
2/
SMUCKER’S Grape Jelly or Jam
8
56 Oz.
$
1
Limit 2
FOLGERS COFFEE $ 98
24 Oz Oz.
Varieties
WHITE LILY FLOUR 98 $ 5 Lb. Bag
Asst. Varieties 2 Ltr.
48
1
DELMONTE VEGETABLES Seele Select lectt
MEAT DEPARTMENT 98 Limit 2 with additional RIBEYE STEAKS BONELESS FAMILY $25 purchase PACK $ 98 SIRLOIN TIP Lb. ROAST BONELESS PORK SIRLOIN CHOPS $ 48
4
20 pack cans
7
$
3
48 FAMILY PACK
2
Lb.
Lb.
OSCAR MAYER BACON 1 Lb. Limit 2 $ 98
BUTTERBALL TURKEY BACON
2
GOOD MON., DEC. 19 THRU CHRISTMAS EVE US ON
FOR EXTRA WEEKLY COUPONS!
2615 Maynardville Highway Mondayy - Saturdayy 8-8 • Sundayy 10-6
IDAHO
POTATOES 10 Lb. Mesh Bag .........$2.98 8 Limit 2 YELLOW
ONIONS 3 lb bag.........................98¢ Tomatoes ..............................88¢¢ Lb.
12 Oz. Limit 2
$ 98
1