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Rescue Squad campaign Union County Rescue Squad will hold its annual door-todoor picture fundraiser starting Monday, Jan. 12. Properlyidentified representatives will visit homes, and donors can receive a free 8x10 family portrait to be taken at a later date at the squad office on Main Street. UC Rescue Squad would like to say “thank you for your continued support!”
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January 7, 2015
Mike’s vision
IN THIS ISSUE
Business
Tickets for the annual Union County Chamber banquet are on sale now. This year’s theme is “Driving Business Forward.” Also learn about Home Edge Learning Center and see honorees from Commercial Bank.
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Marvin West Stroll down memory lane with a look back at Tennessee bowl games.
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Ronnie Mincey Everybody’s favorite skinny kid is back with a tale about trying to trick Chip Brown and how it backfired.
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Faith Ruth White writes: “Christmas is a time when people give to others and spread love and cheer to friends, family and those who may not have a family of their own. “Members of CrossPoint Church have partnered with Northgate Terrace in North Knoxville for many years. “Elder Jerry King preaches a church service at the facility several Sundays a month, and for the past two years members have provided gift bags for residents in need.”
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Christmas at Willow Ridge Santa Claus and Elvis dropped by the Willow Ridge Center Christmas party – Elvis playing and Santa gifting. The gifts were provided by the Center’s “Angel Tree,” in which residents are adopted by employees, churches, families and others.
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Union County mayor talks about what’s ahead By Libby Morgan Tourism can drive Union County’s economy if people work together to promote the county’s assets, says Mayor Mike Williams “Big Ridge State Park, Norris Lake, Chuck Swan, fishing, camping, watersports, hunting, hiking – there are counties that would love to have these attributes.” The key is promotion: “We can really make a name for ourselves with tourism, with all the things we have going for us, our natural resources and our heritage (music, Thunder Road): things that are nowhere else. “It’s all about promoting our county in a positive way. Our 4-H kids, with some input from TDOT, are working on a map that will be a tear-off sheet showing Union County’s best motorcycle rides. It’s not a big expense, and it will show people where to get gas, snacks and something to eat.” Recreation: Expect the county to build a splash pad at Wilson Park. Williams wants it up front and visible from Hwy. 33. He also wants more color in the park to enhance the “knock-out roses” already there. Expect to see daylilies and more dogwoods. Next year the county will expand on the Christmas lights and add a veterans’ wall.
33 Bridge is coming along with the new structure at right and the current bridge at left. Photos by Libby Morgan Williams wants to dress up Maynardville’s Main Street and decorate it for the holidays. Tourism: The county’ wine trail and farms will give people another reason to visit, he said. A small motel would enable the county to host sports and fishing tournaments and provide a place for visitors to stay longer. Business: Highway improvements recently announced for Luttrell will help the residents;
improvements underway on Hwy. 33 will create a direct, four-lane access to I-75 and Knoxville. Problems with piers have delayed construction of the new 33 Bridge, but work will move quickly now that new piers are in place. Williams is open to keeping the old bridge as a backup, but worries about liability and upkeep. To page 3
Mayor Mike Williams wants to “dress up” the entrances to the county, especially the corner going into Sharps Chapel. He envisions some split rail and stone with signage with a unified design.
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By Sandra Clark Paulette Volunteer Fire Department has mailed invoices for 2015, according to Fire Chief Daniel Rice. “The billing went out in midDecember,” Rice said. “Residents have until Jan. 31 to pay or start a payment plan.” Subscription service is a flat
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$75 ($6.25/month) for residents and $150 for businesses within the Paulette service zone. Rice says the revenue enables the fire department to keep equipment upgraded, pay for supplies and obtain training for volunteers. There is no paid staff at Paulette including Rice. If residents have questions or did not receive
a bill, call 865-745-9876. Paulette operates two fire halls: Station 61 and the Hickory Valley Station. Both are staffed 24/7. Subscribers will have no additional charge if the fire department is used during the year. Under state law, those who choose not to subscribe will be billed for
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