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Down Home Update Sherri Ellison has always had a flair for art, but her love of pottery began after she took a class at the Fountain City Art Center. By the end of her six-week class, Ellison had purchased a small kiln and converted a corner of her garage into a studio.

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We are fam-i-lee In March 1980, spring baseball training at Bradenton, Fla., Phil Garner and Dave Parker were doing their salt-and-pepper act. Trash talk was clubhouse raw. Marvin West writes that he thought they might come to blows. “And I thought exVol Garner, even though he was called Scrap Iron, would be a decided underdog.”

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This is the year A new year starts with a clean, fresh calendar, and 365 days available to each of us (at least so far as we know). Filled with promise and possibility, we use this time to try to live up to the resolutions we so bravely made, just last week.

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Visiting Melissa Melissa Carter wears several hats. In our quest to visit all Union County schools, we visited Carter about two hours after the dismissal for Christmas. She was not too tired to talk.

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Students help NICUs By Cindy Taylor

Union County High School junior BETA and HOSA students and teachers have developed a community project to support area neonatal intensive care units. A recent visit to the NICU at Children’s Hospital inspired the project. “When we were in the NICU we learned that the staff would pull together to purchase and provide receiving blankets and onesies for the patients,” said teacher and parent Whitney Rowlett. “Our students really wanted to help when they found out there was a need.” At the NICU students saw premature babies, especially those affected by parental drug use, and decided they had to help. They launched the collection drive on Nov. 17, National Prematurity Awareness Day. “We realize that we often hear more bad news rather than good,” said teacher Hannah Richardson. “It is unbelievable how many drug babies are born. The NICU is a very sad place.” Rowlett and Richardson are cosponsors for junior BETA at the high school and chose to make this their November-December project. “Matthew 7:12 tells us that whatsoever we would that men should do to us, we should do to them,” said student Halle Headrick. “I wanted to help these innocent babies because I would hope someone would do that for me.” “After I heard (Hannah) Richardson’s story, I felt compelled to donate to this cause,” said student Melanie Cox. “I wanted to show others that they could do something to help these babies.” “My brother was in NICU and my mother was worried sick about him,” said student Caleb Rhodes. “Sometimes the moms of these babies don’t get to touch them for months. It touches my heart that people care enough to donate to the hospitals that care for these babies.” “I was born premature,” said student Rachel Pierce. “It is important for these babies to get these items. For some of them it may be the only blanket they get for awhile.” “This project is important because we need to realize there are others less fortunate than we are,” said student Mikayla Huxley. Every year in the United States

Union County High School teachers whose babies were in NICU, Whitney Rowlett and daughter Taylor, Hannah Richardson and son Case, with a cart filled with some of the items collected by students to donate to NICUs. Photo by Cindy Taylor

nearly half a million babies are born too soon. The premature birth rate has risen by 36 percent over the last 25 years. The school project is close to Richardson’s heart since she and

her son experienced NICU first hand. Richardson had severe preeclampsia at 33 weeks in her pregnancy. Her son was placed in the NICU, where his lung collapsed and she was unable to even see

him for four days. “It was so wonderful to know he was receiving the care I could not provide for him,” said Richardson. “The nurses in the NICU are angels in waiting.”

New football coach at UCHS By Cindy Taylor

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Union County High football coach Ethan Edmiston and wife Katie Photo by C.Taylor

High School athletic director Shane Brown. “During the interview process he stood out as a stand up guy who is driven to be a winner and who will represent the school well on and off the field. Ethan brings good ideas and we feel he will bring success to the team. He is a proven winner and we are excited to have him and his family as a part of Union County.” “We are originally from the area and when this job opened up we decided this was the place for us,” said Edmiston. Edmiston is joined by his, Katie, and will start work with the 2013-2014 school year.

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Wayne Goforth

Most folks in Union County know Wayne Goforth as the director of Union County Schools. Only a few know the man outside that position. Goforth graduated from Gibbs High School, the University of Tennessee and Union College. Long before considering a career in education he trained in network administration and worked in advertising, music production and recording studio management. He was also the president of Thunderhead Sound Studios. An avid musician himself, Goforth plays guitar in the orchestra at Clear Springs Baptist Church, where he and wife Linda are members. Goforth has five children, two stepdaughters, one stepson, two grandsons and eight granddaughters. He loves the outdoors and can often be found camping, cycling and boating. Goforth began his career in education in 1981 at Maynardville Elementary as a 6th grade teacher. Within two years he accepted the position of principal at Big Ridge Elementary. During his career Goforth worked as a teacher, teaching principal, principal, guidance counselor, technology coordinator, elementary supervisor of instruction and technology and student data management supervisor. Goforth has been commended by state officials for his work in Union County Schools, where he became director in 2008. Since that time he located no-interest federal bonds and was instrumental in the construction of Paulette Elementary School. In 2011 he founded the Tennessee Virtual Academy. He is a published author with books selling in all English-speaking countries and is a renowned guitar and banjo teacher. Goforth started playing the banjo at age 5, could read music without a single lesson and his book, “The Complete Bluegrass Banjo Player,” is available at Barnes and Noble and through Amazon. But if you want his autograph on a copy you’d better get it done soon. Goforth has announced plans to “go forth” in other pursuits at the end of June. Sit and have a coffee break as you get to know Wayne Goforth.

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?

“Men like my father cannot die. They are with me still – real in memory as they were in flesh, loving and beloved forever.” How Green Was My Valley (1941)

What are you guilty of?

Working too many hours

What is your favorite material possession? My Fender Strat guitar

What are you reading currently?

“Leaders of Learning” by Richard Dufour and Robert J. Marzano

What is your social media of choice?

I don’t particularly care for social media.

What is the worst job you have ever had? Gas station attendant

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon and why?

What is one word others often use to describe you and why?

Bugs Bunny, because he always had an optimistic attitude

What is your passion?

People who speak in public when they are grossly uninformed

Talented, because I play many musical instruments Educating children

With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch? My mother

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life? My algebra teacher in high school

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What irritates you?

What’s one place in Union County everyone should visit?

The spot where Peter Graves was scalped by Native Americans

What is your greatest fear? Losing my hearing

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be? Travel to Gosforth, England

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Building something with my own hands

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?

Never worry about anything you cannot change.

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Morgan to perform Renowned dulcimer player Sarah Morgan will perform in concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Union County Arts Cooperative.

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The Union County resident was named National Mountain Dulcimer Champion in 2012. A concert by an artist of this caliber would generally cost quite a bit to attend. But Sarah is all about the music. Her concert will be free. Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music and song while browsing the gallery inside the Arts Cooperative, which features handmade work from artisans in Union County. The Arts Cooperative is located at 1009 Main Street and can be reached at 9929161. ■

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Avon independent representative Kitty Lewis has presented 50 bears to Union County Children’s Center and the Union County Sher-

iff’s Office. These bears will be given to children who are affected through situations involving their family and the Sheriff’s Office. “I had help from so many wonderful businesses,” said Lewis, who also presented a check for $150 to the Union County Food Pantry. “I apologize if I missed anyone who would have liked to help.” Anyone who missed this opportunity but would like to donate to the Children’s Center or Food Pantry can do so at any time. Lewis sends thanks to these businesses and individuals who contributed: Heiskell’s, Sunnytyme Tanning and Fitness, Gina Buckner, Beulah Warwick, Ace Hardware, Affordable Carpets, Food City No. 680, Ann Dyer, City Auto, Discount Hardware, Michelle Leach, Wallace Auto Sales, Brad Davis, Donna Tabor and family, A&B Bookkeeping, Neva Kitts, Dr. Darrell Johnson, 33 Diner, SIRT Signs, CSI, Sandy Berry/Interworld Travel, Maynardville Muffler Center, Kristi’s Pooch parlor, Hardees, TN Therapeutics, American Rentals, Virginia’s Grocery, Trinity, New South Credit Union, Bookers I and II, Little D’s, Wholesale Tires, Eddie’s Auto Parts, Adult Day

Kitty Lewis presents teddy bears to Union County Children’s Center director Jeanne Collins and Union County Sheriff’s Department representative Danny Wayne Collins. Photo submitted

Services, Volunteer Truck and Trailer Sales, Cooke Builders, A+ Hobby Shop, Pam Ailor, Susan Boone/ Union County Arts Co-op and Dr. John Osborne. ■

The Maynardville Library expansion is almost completed. Director Chantay Collins and staff invite everyone to the grand opening of the new children and teen room 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. “This has been so long in coming and is going to be such an asset to the community,” said Collins. “We will be able to do so much more for the kids with this additional space.” The community is encouraged to bring children

Dulcimer artist Sarah Morgan Photos by C. Taylor

Designing the mass Sherri Ellison has always had a flair for art, but her love of pottery began after she took a class at the Fountain City Art Center.

anything but childish. Her designs are unique and interesting and often feature an impish owl, ref lecting the name of her business, Sleepy Owl Pottery. “I especially enjoy the imperfections that often present themselves during the creation process,” said Ellison. “Those give each piece a special personality of its own.” Ellison’s love of all things natural drives her color choices and ref lects the hues found in nature. “When I daydream it’s almost always about being outdoors beneath swaying trees and sunbeams,” she said. Her pottery can be purchased at Heaven and Earth Gallery in Halls located at 7045 Maynardville Highway or online at www.etsy.com; key in SleepyOwlPottery. But don’t go searching for a perfectly round bowl among Ellison’s designs. “I’m not fond of perfection in art. The designs of my pieces are always evolving and my insatiable need to create drives me on to that next handful of clay,” said Ellison. “It needs life. It needs form. It needs my attention.”

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“I showed up to that first class with no idea of how to turn a cold, wet, lumpy mass of clay into something with life and character,” said Ellison. That lack of knowledge was quickly replaced with a love for the art and a designer’s f lair. By the end of her six-week class, Ellison had purchased a small kiln and converted a corner of her garage into a studio. Initially she was interested in making the cookie-cutter pieces she had seen at craft fairs. Her talent quickly emerged and she moved on to what is known as hand-building. This method excludes the Hand-built clay designer Sherri Ellison holds a couple of her fapotter’s wheel. Instead, vorite pieces. Photo by Cindy Taylor the artist uses her hands to shape the raw clay into “I use household things a unique form. HOME FOR THE Some of Ellison’s pieces such as buttons, lace, anresemble open seashells tique jewelry and even that look as if the ocean real items from nature to Our team is focused on providing quality healthcare designed to help you get back home has hewn their delicate ‘impress’ the clay,” said as quickly and safely as possible. shape. She often embel- Ellison. “This is much lishes the finished prod- like a child would do with Let us bring you home. uct with items as unique Play-Doh.” as the design itself. Ellison’s results are (865) 992-5816

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government A visit with Melissa Carter Melissa Carter wears several hats. In our quest to visit all Union County schools, we visited Carter about two hours after the dismissal for Christmas. She was not too tired to talk. First, let’s look at what happens in that brick building beside Wilson Park. Union Academy: The alternative center for high school grades 9-12 is housed there with Carter as the principal. This school is both punitive and alternative, she said. Students who violate rules can be assigned there rather than expelled. The academy also takes nontraditional students who don’t function well in a traditional school setting. The school had 40 students at semester’s end. In-school suspension time is also served here. Started three years ago, the academy is an effort to keep students in school. Staff includes teachers

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Fritz Voss, Christy Smith and Barbara Hutchens, teaching assistant Brenda Collins and assistant principal Chris Price. BOTA: The Back on Track Academy is another program to get UCHS students to graduation. It follows state requirements which include 22 credits, core classes such as math and four years attendance to graduate. Carter said graduates get a state diploma that affirms they graduated from Union County Public Schools rather than Union County High School. Back on Track GED: This program is for 17- and 18-year-old students who

4 • JANUARY 5, 2013 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS lack the credits to graduate. With classes from noon until 3 p.m., the program prepares students to take the GED test. Those who pass it receive a General Equivalency Diploma. Randy Arnwine heads this program which served 37 students last year. A similar program for 18and 19-year-olds has classes two night a week. “The GED shows you have the skills of a high school graduate,” said Carter. More and more companies are requiring a diploma or GED as a condition of employment. Adult GED: This program operates all day, every day and until 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. Carter teaches GED during the day, and last year 82 people got their GED. “This year will surpass that,” said Carter. The program is funded 60 percent federally and 40 percent locally. Cynthia Bowman is the GED administrative assistant. “The mayor and county commission recognize the value to Union County residents and have agreed to pay the full fee ($65) for county residents to take the GED,” Carter said. And the test for out-of-county students has been funded from proceeds of the school’s Coke machine. It’s a pretty safe bet for

the county. “We won’t let people take the GED test unless they pass a pre-test,” said Carter. “GED requires a score of 450; we require 475 on the practice test.” Program gains are calculated on each student completing the entire GED test, which consists of five subtests. The test is being revamped, and Carter suspects it will be harder next year. Miscellaneous: Educators are intentional about getting students to graduation, but they don’t stop there. Each Tuesday, the center hosts educational specialist Vickie Thal who gives an aptitude test. She also helps students fill out FAFSA forms (free application for federal student aid) to attend college or trade school. On Wednesdays, Walters State Community College sends career counselor Dennis Bunch to meet with students. And for Melissa Carter, overseeing this mishmash is a mission. “The kids know when you love them,” she said. Needs: Carter needs volunteers to work with students in special reading programs. “Through the Union County Literacy Council, we’re supposed to encourage adults learning to read.

Melissa Carter at work at the Alternative Center. Photo by S. Clark “We must overcome the embarrassment (of not knowing how to read). We don’t need barriers.” The last census showed almost 25 percent of county residents over age 18 had

neither a high school diploma nor GED. “The state asks us to reach two percent of that 5,000,” said Carter. “Last year we served 156 people (through adult GED) and out of that 82 passed.”

Meet Melissa Carter Melissa Carter is a native of Union County, the daughter of Kathleen Graves and the late Roy Graves. She is married to Dr. Jimmy Carter, a supervisor in the county’s school system. Her career began at Horace Maynard High School where she taught reading, economics and history. She worked there 12 years before a job became available at the central office. At different times, she has worked as elementary supervisor, handled buses and attendance, and was principal at Horace Maynard Middle School for 7 years. “I’ve liked them all,” she says of the various jobs.

School board to meet The Union County Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in the Union County High School auditorium for a workshop to be followed by the regular monthly meeting. Agenda items include budget discussions by Dr. Jimmy Carter and Lenny Holt. Board chair David Coppock will discuss advertising for the position of director of schools. The office will be vacant following the expiration of Wayne Goforth’s contract on June 30. Goforth has promised a proposal to cure the lack of school nurses at various elementary schools. He patched the problem for a week prior to school dismissing for the Christmas

holidays by paying three licensed practical nurses the daily rate of a substitute teacher to work at Luttrell Elementary and two other schools. The system employes two nurses to serve all county students. Goforth also is proposing a committee to study community use of school facilities and prepare a plan to be brought to the school board by the end of the school year. He recommends committee members David F. Coppock, Jenifer K. Ensley, Mike Johnson, Linda Harrell, Melanie Maples, one elementary principal and Shane Brown. The school board will discuss formation of a budget committee. – S. Clark

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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • JANUARY 5, 2013 • 5 eration later, and football coach Butch Jones is using the same concept, talking family to Tennessee. His hot line to recruitIn March 1980, spring ing commitments is “Welbaseball training at Bracome to the family!” denton, Fla., Phil Garner Great idea. Big Orange and Dave Parker were doMarvin Country really needs the ing their salt-and-pepper West glue and all the clichés that act. This was before “racgo with family – we are one, ism” precluded such antics. all join hands, close ranks, Trash talk was clubget on the same page and house raw. I thought they might come to blows. And They had borrowed the start the climb up the hill. I get the feeling Jones I thought ex-Vol Garner, song from the disco group even though he was called Sister Sledge and made it might make it happen. Scrap Iron, would be a de- their theme for the 1979 sea- Mothers of prospects uncided underdog. son that ended with a World doubtedly appreciate the When my eyes were as Series championship. The thought of family looking wide as they would go, Pirates really were a togeth- after their boys. Butch talked family Parker and Garner stopped er group. Their closeness the show, laughed, hugged was part of what made them with his team at the first and sat down to tell me the famous. Willie Stargell was meeting, about signing their names to be part of story of the Pittsburgh Pi- another part. rates and “We Are Family.” Here we are, a gen- the program.

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This is the year Pay attention! Are you deaf? Open your eyes! Are you blind? You’re my servant, and you’re not looking! You’re my messenger, and you’re not listening! The very people I depended upon, servants of God, Blind as a bat – willfully blind! You’ve seen a lot, but looked at nothing. You’ve heard everything, but listened to nothing. (Isaiah 42: 18-20 The Message) Thank you, God, for this good life, and forgive us if we do not love it enough. (Garrison Keillor) A new year starts with a clean, fresh calendar, and 365 days available to each

of us (at least so far as we know). Filled with promise and possibility, we use this

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time to try to live up to the resolutions we so bravely made, just last week. We are going to lose weight, exercise, clean out the broom closet, throw away all the stacks of papers (they’ve been there since before Christmas; they could not possibly have been there since Thanksgiving!) We’re going to be kinder to our

He took a great second step, inviting former Volunteers to dinner, for a tour of the world-class facilities and a little family chat. The meeting was just about getting acquainted, feeling welcome, connecting names and faces, asking and answering questions and wishing everybody well. Nobody took up a collection. It was a brilliant move. If he and we are going to talk Tennessee family, old Vols are the very foundation. Those guys made Tennessee football what is was – big time, spectacular, giant stadium, full house. Butch has the precisely correct perspective. He’s the new guy in town and reaching his goal may take

a few minutes. He needs all the friends he can find, positive support, maybe even a few prayers. Mike Stratton, 1959-61 Volunteer and later a Buffalo Bill, came away with an optimistic first impression – football name, football haircut, knows what he is talking about when he discusses the game and is hopefully the answer this time. Jack Kile, 1959 guard, 1962-69 assistant coach, past-president of the T Club, faithful supporter of all things orange, reports as follows: “Coach Jones said he thinks we will be proud of the team that takes the field this fall. Coach said there will be discipline, hard work, much effort by

all, no slackers.” Kile liked the part about doors open to former lettermen, welcome at practices and inside the big building. “I personally told him that I was glad he was here because he wanted to be here.” Kile told athletic director Dave Hart that he thought Jones scored more points with lettermen in one day than Derek Dooley had in three years. Jack Kile does not wear orange blinders. He is a realist. He knows what really matters are results. For now, Butch Jones is in the front row of the family photo. Looks good with the power T on his lapel.

neighbors, more patient with our kids, more careful with our checkbook, more generous with our church, more consistent with our daily devotions, or attendance at worship. And then stuff happens. The kids get sick; it’s raining when we are supposed to go running; we see a paper we wanted to re-read in the stacks for recycling and put it back on the coffee table; we find a really good deal on the one thing we wanted (but didn’t receive) for Christmas. We decide to skip church this week because it is raining (or sunny, Commitment Sunday or the first day of

the golf tournament). It is easy to see why the Lord gets exasperated with us – just as God did with the people of Judah. We make promises to ourselves, to others, to God, and then fail to keep them. We swear off bad habits, then let them creep back in. We lay a few more miles of well-intended paving stones on that famous road to perdition. In the passage from Isaiah 42 (quoted above), God rants at God’s own chosen people, calling them to account. “I chose you,” (to paraphrase a thundering God), “to be my servants, to do my

will, to be a light to the nations! And you have done nothing – nothing! – for me.” However, the God of Second Chances is alive and well, and still in business. God calls us to all manner of tasks in God’s name, asks us to stand up again when we fall, to try again when we fail, to start all over again when the whole thing just doesn’t work. And here is the really Good News: God walks with us every step of the way, leads us through the difficult passes, reproves us when we fail, rejoices with us when we succeed, and loves us. Always.

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Nick Chase turns 100 By Betty Bean At 99 and 11/12ths, Nick Chase can still swing a golf club. He proved that last week when his family and friends threw him a golfthemed early birthday celebration at Calhoun’s on the River, the flagship establishment of the restaurant chain founded by his son Mike in 1973. Nick turns 100 on Jan. 9. Nick Chase, who came to know nine presidents during a long career as one of the most prominent lawyers in Washington, D.C., has lived in Knoxville since 1994 when Mike bought him and his wife, Louise, a house on Deane Hill Drive. They split their time between Knoxville and their summer home at Rehoboth Beach, Del., until Louise was diagnosed with dementia and suffered a string of illnesses in the winter of 2003 that left her needing full-time care. Nick and Louise moved into Elmcroft of Knoxville, where Louise was cared for in the Alzheimer’s unit and Nick had a suite upstairs. Louise passed away the following year, and Nick has become well known for playing the piano for his fellow residents. He specializes in the classics, particularly Chopin and Mendelsohn. Incredibly,

Nicholas Chase with his family: Stephen Chase, Lauren Gaston, Katie Barnett, Jackie Barnett; Bill Gaston, Kelsey Chase, Tyler Gaston, Nicholas J. Chase, Laurie Barnett, Mary Alice Rooks, Jordan Rooks; Michael Gaston, Joey Gaston, Nicholas Gaston, Kara Chase, Nick Chase II, Sydney Rooks. Photos by Betty Bean

Mike Chase and his father, Nicholas J. Chase Mike Chase says his father doesn’t read music. One of Elmcroft’s advertisements features a photograph of Nick at the piano. “He plays by ear,” Mike said. “My dad was born with an exceptional brain, but now his ability to take in new information has been compromised, so he does this other stuff to keep his mind busy, working and moving,” Mike Chase said. Exceptional accomplishments are the stan-

dard for Nick Chase, who was born Nicholas J. Chiascione, son of Italian immigrants who settled in Connecticut. He graduated from high school and was awarded a college scholarship when he was 14, but his mother believed he was too young, and made him wait until he was 16 to enroll in Catholic University of America in Washington (CU) in 1929. He was the editor of the school newspaper, president of his class and was

named Phi Beta Kappa when he graduated at the top of his class before he was 19. He went on to earn a master’s degree in philosophy there before going to work at the Brookings Institution for a couple of years before deciding to go to law school. He finished first in his class at Georgetown University in 1934 and later spent almost 20 years as a professor there, teaching trial practice. He still found time for his own law practice, and in 1947 became the senior partner in Chase & Williams with junior partner Edward Bennett Williams, a flamboyant attorney who would much later represent Bill Clinton during his impeachment ordeal. Chase & Williams proved to be a short-lived partnership due to the sketchy nature of some of Williams’ associates; the last straw being his determination to represent

deported mobster Lucky Luciano. Chase objected, and was quoted in multiple accounts as saying that he couldn’t go home and look his children in the eye if he represented “skunks” like Luciano. Among clients he did not cull was labor leader John L. Lewis. In 1961, Attorney General Robert Kennedy offered him an appointment as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, a position that Chase, who says the Kennedy brothers “were all-right fellows,” turned down because he didn’t want to be a government lawyer. Dwight D. Eisenhower was his favorite of all the presidents he has known, and a scrapbook on display at his party showed photographs of Ike with Chase at the ceremony awarding the former president an honorary doctorate from CU. There are also photos from that period of Chase with Bishop Fulton J. Sheen and J. Edgar Hoover.

Despite a long and storied career teaching and practicing law, it is clear what means to most to Nick Chase, who is called “PopPop” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Louise had five children, eight grandchildren (seven of whom are living) and nine great-grandchildren. Grandson Nicholas J. Chase II is a Knoxville attorney. Great-grandson Joey Gaston, a freshman football player at the Naval Academy, made a special effort to get to Knoxville last Sunday after suiting up for a bowl game in San Francisco Saturday night. Dapper, as always, in a custom-made suit from John H. Daniel, Nick gave a brief speech that brought the crowd to tears when he thanked them for coming and told them always to remember that they are parts of “a wonderful family.” “I’m a very lucky man. A very fortunate man. A very proud man. Thank you, ever so much.”

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232 HILL STREET, LUTTRELL – Great move-in condition cottage. Lots of updates done. Approx 1016 SF featuring 2BR/1BA, beautiful wood ﬂooring, tile counter tops, new oak cabinets, S/S fridge, smooth-top range, W&D to remain. 1-car carport, central H&A, out building for extra storage. Priced to sell at only $54,900. Directions: North on Tazewell Pike into Union County. Right on Hwy 61 East to left on Cedar at Post Ofﬁce to top of hill. Right on Hill to house on left. Sign on property.

104 OAKWOOD DRIVE, CLINTON – Very nice brick bsmnt rancher. 3BR/2B, all BRs have hdwd flooring. Kit w/cherry cabs, tile backsplash, breakfast bar. All appl stay. Nice, brick, wood-burning FP w/marble hearth. Very nice screened-in porch off FR. Office w/builtin bookcases, hdwd flooring. 2-car gar w/wheelchair ramp. Must see. Call Justin today! Priced to sell at $225,000. Directions: North Main St to left on Spring St. Pop Hollow Rd. to right on Oak Wood Dr. to house on right.

176 GRANDVIEW DR, MAYNARDVILLE – Needs TLC. Home features over 2200 SF. 3BR/2BA, kit/dining combo w/all appl. Full unﬁn bsmnt w/rear entrance gar. Cov front porch, back deck. Nice yard. Just mins to marinas & beautiful Norris Lake. This is a foreclosure property sold AS IS. $72,800. REDUCED! $69,000 209 GRACE AVE, LUTTRELL – Great affordable home. Level lot. Good starter home or investment for rental property. Foreclosure. Sold AS IS. Bring all offers. Must have proof of funds. Offered at only $38,500. REDUCED $36,500 817 BEARD VALLEY RD, LOT 7, MAYNARDVILLE – Great conv. Only mins to Halls or Big Ridge Park area. All level yard. Full unﬁn bsmnt. All appliances. In need of minor repairs/updates. Offered at only $75,000. REDUCED $71,300. Directions: From Knoxville go Hwy 33N. 2 miles from Knox Cnty line turn right at Little D’s Market onto Beard Valley Rd.

1726 OLD CALLAHAN DR., LOT 2R, KNOXVILLE – Great commercial corner lot on Old Callahan Dr. Zoned C-3. .049 of an acre. Offered at $200,000. Call Justin Phillips for more info & showing.

TECUMSEH LN, LOT 79, ANDERSONVILLE – Great building property with great views. Perfect for residence or vacation home. Located just seconds from Sequoyah Marina. Call Justin today! Priced to sell at $18,000. Directions: Exit 122 toward Norris/Clinton, right onto TN 61 E, turn slight left onto Park Rd, left to Sequoyah, left onto Lake View Ln/Sequoyah Dock Rd to sign on lot.

111 DANTE RD, KNOXVILLE – Very nice 1/2 acre lot Zoned C-3 Commercial. Great location just off I-75 at Callahan Dr behind Weigel’s. Offered at only $99,000. Call Justin today. Directions: I-75 to Callahan Dr (exit 110), right on Callahan to 111 Dante Rd. on left.

LISTED AT $330,000. 9300 PORTWOOD LN., POWELL – Beautiful, contemporary w/wraparound porch. 5 rolling acres, 1level totaling 4254 SF. Grass, fenced-in courtyard, 3BR/2BA + 1/2BA. Porch features screened-in portion. Call Justin to view this spectacular piece of property.

LOTS/ACREAGE 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.

18.41 ACRES Hickory Springs Rd, Lot 3, Maynardville. All wooded, Sev homesites & wildlife. Priced at $29,900. Directions: Hwy 33 North through Maynardville to right on Hwy 61 East towards Luttrell, straight onto Walkers Ford Rd to right on Hogskin Rd to left on Black Fox Hollow. COMM PROPERTY W/RENTALS on Rutledge Pk. Mins to interstate. 2 houses, mobile hm, det 3-car gar. All currently rented and sitting on over 5 acres w/frontage on Rutledge Pk. Offered at only $479,000. GORGEOUS LOT w/over 115' of frontage on Holston River. Level 0.88 acre lot. The best lot offered in River Point 2. $69,900. GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on 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 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. SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Hidden Ridge S/D. Over

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The second home at 9310 Portwood Ln features 2BR/1BA & has ramp-style entrance to the wrap-around back porch. The 152 acres consist of ﬂat/rolling ﬁelds, spacious wooded areas, beautiful creek bed, fenced-in barn structure & pull-in shed-style bldg. Call Justin to view this spectacular piece of property.

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HMMS junior varsity girls are (front) Neilea Hansen, Jaqueline Ray, Kourtney Crutcher, Brittany Hurst, Aimee Lefevers; (back) coach Tony Summers, Stephanie Welch, Katlyn Knight, Savannah Lucas, Kassidy Knight, Destiny Johnson, Haley Summers and coach Gerald Smith. Not pictured is Haley Shupperd. Photo submitted

Horace Maynard Middle School varsity boys are (front) Landon Oaks, Holden Headrick, Cameron Smith, Seth Beeler, Colin Sadoff, Baron Nease, Gavin Clevenger; (back) coach Chase Buckner, Trent Cooper, Weston Griffey, Cody Grace, Austin Lay, Alec Lay, Nathan Capps, Nicholas Sharp and coach Donnie Cooper. Photo submitted

Basketball season underway Basketball at Horace Maynard By Cindy Taylor Horace Maynard Middle School basketball teams are having a great season, especially the girls. They headed into Christmas break playing their best basketball of the year with an overall record of 8-4. Their district record stands at 5-2 with the losses coming away against Oak Ridge schools Robertsville and Jefferson. “We will get a chance to play those two teams on our home court in January and hopefully the results

will be different,” said head coach Gary Chandler. As defending district champions, the girls hope to win back-to-back titles. “The girls need to improve their effort over four quarters and improve their defense and rebounding if we are to repeat as district champs,” said Chandler. The team is led by two returning starters from last year’s title team. Eighth graders Briley Buckner and Sabrina Boggs are, according to Chandler, two of the best players in the district. “We will only go as far

Union County High School Athlete of the Week Flatford. “I’ve had a basketball in my hands since first By Cindy Taylor grade.” Union County High Flatford played junior School junior Shaylynne pro and traveling ball at a Flatford chose basketball young age and now plays over other sports thanks to guard for the Patriots. her relatives. The coaches “This year’s team has and team at the school are bonded much better than glad she did. last year,” said Flatford. “We “My grandparents got are working harder and I feel me into the game,” said that I am improving too.”

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as these two take us,” said Chandler. Eighth graders Emma Hickman and Emma Johnson and 7th grader Mallory Carter also start. “These three players all do certain things well and all three have the ability to contribute greatly to our success during the last month of the regular season and into the tournament,” said Chandler. The coach hopes the team continues to practice hard and improve each day Horace Maynard Middle School varsity girls are (seated) Kayla Flanders, Sabrina Boggs, while keeping the good Raley Smith, Kristen Wynn, Kelsey Mathis; (back) coach Gary Chandler, Emma Johnson, attitude that they have Briley Buckner, Mallory Carter, Emma Hickman, Kassidy Knight and coach Leah Lewis. Photo submitted shown so far this season.

“Shaylynne has played well over the last three games averaging 12 point s,” said coach Roger Murphy. “She is playing her best ball Flatford right now. If she continues to give us this type of effort every game she will help this team be successful. “We are very proud of how she is playing right now.”

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If the pain gets worse, or if numbness, weakness or tingling begins in the legs, a person should seek immediate help. In severe cases of degenerative disc disease, a person could lose bladder or bowel control. Whenever you feel back pain, you should make an appointment to see a chiropractor. If the vertebrae are not in their proper alignment, they can exacerbate the symptoms of degenerative disc disease. Visit a chiropractor for regular adjustments to keep your spine healthy. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.

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FRIDAY, JAN. 18

Foothills Craft Guild Exhibit and Sale, Fountain City Art Center; 213 Hotel Ave. Also showing: artwork by students from Karns area Knox County schools. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Info: fcartcenter@knology.net, 357.2787 or www.fountaincityartctr.com.

Art Escape!, 6-8:30 p.m., with Doris Prichard, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 14. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

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Comedy Night – Rhythm & Laughter, 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee Center, presented by the Powell Playhouse. Info: 947-7428, 256-7428. Saturday Stories and Songs: Becca Tedesco, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Grand opening of the new Children’s and Teen Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Room at Maynardville Public Library, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. New Play Festival: “Birds on the Bat” Ice cream will be served. Free and open to the public. presented by the Tennessee Stage Company, noon, Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Hickernell, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Info: 689-2681. Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Laurie Fisher, New Play Festival: “An Uncommon 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Language” presented by the Tennessee Stage Road. Info: 947-6210. Company, noon, Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 “The role of Knoxville in the Civil War: Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. What civilian life was like in a city of divided Saturday Stories and Songs: David Claunch, loyalties from 1861 to 1865, including the role of the 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Ramsey Family during that time,” a free presentation Road. Info: 947-6210. by the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable, 2 p.m., the Historic Ramsey House Visitor Center. Info: 5460745 or www.ramseyhouse.org.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 5 Meet Betty Bullen, Union County Arts Artist of the Month for January, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Union County Arts Co-op, 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 9929161.

MONDAYS, JAN. 7, 14, 21 AND FEB. 4 Mindfulness and Clay, 6-7:30 p.m., with Sandra McEntire, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

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The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable, 8 p.m., Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Speaker: Jim Lewis, Park Historian of the Stones River National Military Park. Topic: “The Battle of Stones River.” Cost for talk only: $5. Buffet dinner, 7 p.m.: $15 for members, $17 for nonmembers. Reservations by 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7: 671-9001. Open to the public.

Weaving a scarf class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, with LouAnn Robinson, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Bring a lunch Saturday. Registration deadline: Jan. 7. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

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Take Your Pottery to the Next Step, 1-4 p.m., with York Haverkamp, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 7. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

Ebook Help Session, 6 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 6892681.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JAN. 19-20 Weaving a scarf class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, with LouAnn Robinson, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Bring a lunch Saturday. Registration deadline: Jan. 14. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

MONDAY, JAN. 21 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Parade, 10 a.m. Info and application to participate: www.MLKKnoxville.org.

FRIDAY, JAN. 11

MONDAY, JAN. 14

Opening reception for Foothills Craft Guild Exhibit and Sale, 6:30-8 p.m., Fountain City Art Center; 213 Hotel Ave. Also showing: artwork by students from Karns area Knox County schools. Fundraiser for dual enrollment students, 5:30-8 p.m., Union County High School gym during Gibbs vs UCHS basketball game. Proceeds to be used to fund books for eligible students participating in the Walters State Dual Enrollment program.

Ebook Help Session, 4 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

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Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmit, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: One World Circus, 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

“State of the Schools Report and Address” by Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre, 6 p.m., Powell High School. The event is open to the public.

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UNION COUNTY – 15.9 acres zoned CORRYTON – Investors dream. agricultural. Wooded and mostly 4-level acres w/3 homes, detached level. $119,900. (817515) gar & stg bldg. 2 homes currently rented for $400 & $550. Call for details. $229,900 (820875) < HALLS – 4BR/3.5BA, custom 1.5-story. Kit lovers dream, $40,000 kit features: Cherry cabinets & stainless commercial grade appliances. quartz tops throughout, plantation shutters & Maple, random width plank ﬂooring. 3BR on main w/4th BR or office up w/ full BA & bonus rm. Walk-in stg 24.65x13.6 or ﬁnish as additional living space. $419,900 (816902)