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“I have never really had a worst job,” says Michelle Leach, pharmacist at Okie’s. “If you do what you enjoy, it is never really work at all.” During a 23-year work history, Leach has practiced at Bradley Memorial Hospital, RiteAid, Okie’s, Hoskin’s and CVS. She feels blessed to be back at Okie’s. “I love the non-corporate, friendly, hometown atmosphere,” said Leach. “It is a joy to work with the team at Okie’s. Their expertise and efficiency is topnotch and I have never seen a more caring group.”
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January 12, 2013
Foresting with fungi
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911 for EMS Union County EMS needs two new ambulances but cannot afford to finance them until loans for the current fleet are paid off. EMS/EMA director Andrew Reed spoke at Tuesday’s Budget and Finance Committee meeting, outlining his department’s plight and saying calls are going up while revenue is going down.
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Touring Old Ironsides Dr. Bob Collier toured the USS Constitution, nicknamed “Old Ironsides,” on a recent trip to Boston. Key to the U.S. victory over England in the War of 1812, the ship was made out of “lots and lots” of wood.
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Law enforcement Cindy Taylor has a recap of remarks made by Sheriff Earl Loy Jr. and Mike Butcher at the recent Union County Business and Professional Association meeting. School security is a priority, the men said.
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NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
Losing a legend Longtime Shopper-News contributor, Knox County Commissioner and community activist Mary Lou Horner passed away on New Year’s Day. Her funeral was Jan. 6 at Central Baptist of Fountain City. She will be missed.
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Cole VanWinkle, 7, and Narrow Ridge founder Bill Nickle drill holes in a log for implanting mushroom spores. Nickle founded Narrow Ridge in the 1970s. Photos by Cindy Taylor
By Cindy Taylor You never know what you might see as you travel along the road between Union and Grainger counties to Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, but it will always be worth the trip. The center hosted an informal party this month, inviting participation in a mushroom inoculation work party. Folks came from Union and Grainger counties and the surrounding area to help, and to learn from those who already knew the process. There was no entry fee, but hammers and drills were needed and heavy coats and gloves were the dress of the day.
Folks met at the Becky Barn with frost still on the ground to start the party. The sounds of hammers, drills and laughter filled the air as participants inoculated fresh logs with spores. They were primarily “sowing” shiitake plug spawn, and focusing their efforts on long-term log storage preparation. “Mushroom Man” Tony VanWinkle, the garden and orchard manager at Narrow Ridge, led the group of 30 plus and talked about the advantages of growing your own mushrooms. “Today’s workshop is part of our agricultural expansion,” said VanWinkle. “We are
One group of the mushroom inoculators at Narrow Ridge experimenting with potential VanWinkle said that the natural revenue-producing crops and woodland canopy found in the looking at mushrooms and blueberries for that.” To page A-3
Retirement claims two By Cindy Taylor Union County has lost two outstanding community servants to retirement. Gloria Fox is retiring from the library system and Ken Venable from Union County Public Schools. After 22 years, Fox will close the file on her years as director at the Luttrell Public Library. She can barely talk about her time there for the tears and knowing she will soon be leaving. But her husband, Roy, has been after her for some time to join him in retirement. The couple plan to spend time with their “grand dogs” and increase their travels. “I’m looking forward to retirement, but I’m going to miss so much about the library,” said Fox, “especially all my kids.” When Fox took the director’s job, the library consisted of about 550 square feet, one desk, a rotary phone and no fax or computers. Fox said she most enjoyed working with the children during the summer reading programs. “I had about 5 kids in the first
Ken Venable (standing) with wife Teena, grandson Kolton and son Kent at his surprise retirement party
Ken Venable: ‘Awesome teacher’
Photos by C. Taylor
summer program at the old library,” said Fox. “This summer we had more than 120. Square footage in this building is more than 2,000.”
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During her tenure Fox met many of the local musicians who came through the library, including Chet Atkins, and was instrumental in acquiring the grant that funded the building that now houses the library. Folks in Luttrell are happy for Fox but sad to see her go. “Gloria has been the heart and soul of the Luttrell library,” said library board member Sheila Buckner. “She brought it from its humble beginnings at City Hall to where it is today.” Fox says she is comfortable leaving because she has been able to achieve many upgrades for the library. Her main wish is that the incoming director has a love for the kids as she has had. She also expressed her gratitude to the library board for its hard work and support through the years. Fox’s last day will be Jan. 31.
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Michelle Leach
During a 23-year work history, pharmacist Michelle Leach has practiced at Bradley Memorial Hospital, RiteAid, Okie’s, Hoskin’s and CVS. She feels blessed to be back at Okie’s. “I love the non-corporate, friendly, hometown atmosphere,” said Leach. “It is a joy to work with the team at Okie’s. Their expertise and efficiency is top-notch and I have never seen a more caring group.” During her first year of college, Leach worked as a pharmacy tech and was influenced by her mentors to attend Samford University School of Pharmacy. The career choice was a nice fit because of her love and compassion for others. It was there she met and married her dearest friend and first love. “His constant care and support helped me muddle through my life’s greatest tragedy, the loss of my mom to breast cancer,” said Leach. But then their lives pulled in different directions, and Leach later met and married her second love. “It was through this joining of lives that my greatest rainbow of joy was delivered by God – my daughter, Zoe,” said Leach. “She is a 5th grader at Norris Elementary School now.” Leach is a member of the Union County Chamber and recently joined the board of directors for SCHAS (Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service) in Union County. She is an advocate for positive thinking, shopping locally, living an eco-friendly lifestyle and helping those in need. “When I’m not working I relax with horseback riding,” said Leach. “I also love finding nifty gadgets and exploring various art media.” Leach’s life journey has now brought her to soulmate Terry, with whom she has shared her visions and dreams for seven years. The couple share a love for travel and gardening and are members of Norris Religious Fellowship. Collectively they have three daughters, two grandchildren, a Boxer puppy, two horses, three cats, two chickens and a host of Koi. Sit and have a coffee break as you get to know Michelle Leach:
What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie? I dislike TV but love to watch movies. To pick just one is quite the task. Off the cuff I would have to say “The lights aren’t twinkling, Clark.” Uttered by Clark Griswald’s father-in-law in “Christmas Vacation.” Seems there is always someone around to point out your shortcomings. Do something well, no one remembers.
something I try to emulate.
Make one tiny miscalculation and no one forgets, ever.
I still can’t quite get the hang of …
What are you guilty of?
Making biscuits! What was once a great skill has been lost in the low-carb, no white food movement. I have tried, but the results are not the same as what I fondly recall.
I am guilty of over-thinking. I am always way over-prepared for any occasion. A true friend once said that you could ask me for a Christmas bulb on Norris Lake and I would have one.
What is the best present you ever received in a box?
What is your favorite material possession? My Namiki Falcon fountain pen. In my humble opinion the flexibility of the medium nib is unsurpassed in excellence. The line it draws gives an old-world charm to any correspondence. Everything from prescriptions to love letters is a pleasure to write with this pen.
What are you reading currently? “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. If you have ever wondered what your dog is thinking, this is the book for you! I like the reference to positive thinking and how it can affect your life.
What was your most embarrassing moment? My most embarrassing moment happened in the 7th grade. A mix-up of words, really. I am still too embarrassed to reveal it here. Curse you “Word Salad!” You have plagued me my whole life! That is all I have to say about that.
What are the top three things on your bucket list? Visit Seattle, Wash., and stay at the Alexis Hotel in the heart of the arts scene. Stay at the Hotel Buca di Bacco in Positano, Italy, take their cooking class and become more adept at “l’arte di non fare niente” the art of doing nothing. And staying at the Ritz Carlton in Lake Tahoe. I would sip coffee by an outdoor fire at sunrise, ski Northstar (with no injuries and no yard sales) and in the evening enjoy a massage and a steam. Ahhh…
What is one word others often use to describe you? Because I am so indecisive I bravely polled my audience. The top three most mentioned were compassionate, analytical and trustworthy. And an honorable mention of the description “groovy” from my dear friend Dara.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I would love to be decisive just once! Well … maybe not.
What is your passion? Gardening. Or anything that gets me away from the phone. I like being alone in nature to think, ponder and create.
With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch? My mom. There is so much I am now ready to learn from her. A brilliant woman and I miss her so much.
Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why? My longtime friend Cheri Carroll-Morgan. I have always admired her individuality, bravery and zeal for life. Having her as a role model in my late teens is what made me realize I could accomplish almost anything with the proper discipline and gumption. Her noble character is
My first husband gave me pearls on my 29th birthday. I have worn them on many special occasions. Though if memory does not fail me I do believe, technically, they came in a Crown Royal bag.
What is the best advice your mother ever gave you? Be where you are, love who you are with. This entails living each day as if it were your last. Break out the good dishes, for this moment in time is the most important one.
What is your social media of choice? Texting is an excellent form of communication. Facebook and twitter are nice as well. However, nothing has contributed more to my appreciation for being “logged off” than these very technologies. So I would have to say my absolute favorite form of social media is the old-fashioned cocktail party at 5 p.m.
What is the worst job you have ever had? I have never really had a worst job. If you do what you enjoy, it is never really work at all.
What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon? “Scooby Doo.” It combined my interest in mysteries, bravery and the possibility of supernatural events with my love for big, silly dogs.
What irritates you? Occasionally I get irritated by the shuffling of feet. Pick them up! Every day, walk with intention – even if it is the intention to wander aimlessly. Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Don’t shuffle about.
What’s one place in Union County everyone should visit? The Chuck Swan State Forest. On horseback if possible.
What is your greatest fear? Falling from a great height. I tried to overcome it once by bungee jumping. It took me at least 30 minutes to actually jump. The only reason I finally did was because friends were waiting on me and I was too scared to walk back down the open air stairs. I was told I screamed loudest on the bounce up. Probably because I was holding my breath all the way down.
If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be? Impulsive without stupidity? Hmmm … I tend to overponder, over-prepare and over-wait. You know, if you just wait long enough, you really never have to make a decision. However, a life lived cautiously has no cause for bravery. That said, let’s jet off to mile marker 81 in Islamorada to savor a rum runner on the beach while watching the most beautiful sunset in the world. No shoes, of course. – Cindy Taylor It can be your neighbor, club leader, bridge partner, boss, father, teacher – anyone you think would be interesting to Union County Shopper-News readers. Email suggestions to Cindy Taylor, brentcindyt@gmail.com. Include contact info if you can.
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Who is God? This is one of the most basic questions of faith. One of the shortest answers is “God is love…
(1 John 5:16b). Therefore, one way to understand who God is, is to read 1 Corinthians 13: 1 - 13. This passage is often used at wedding ceremonies. Yet if one replaces the word “love” for “God” since God and love are the same, then you gain an insight into who God is. To paraphrase: God is patient and kind. God does not brood over injury, nor does He rejoice over wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. God believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. God never fails. This certainly is a much more positive image of God than is sometimes portrayed with an old man on a throne. Yet, if this image is not enough, think of our local heroes. Recently we praised the teachers in their efforts to spare the lives of the innocent children at Sandy
Hook. What about a God who sacrificed his only Son to save the world? Most have seen the sign John 3:16, but fewer have continued on to read John 3:17. Together we discover, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.” Did you catch that … not to condemn, but to save. Remember the woman caught in adultery in John 8:10-11 “Has no one condemned you … Nor do I condemn you.” So, if it has been awhile since you spoke to God or visited a church, now might be a good time to begin. Love and mercy are waiting for you. Jesus says in Luke, “Those who are healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. I have come not to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.” (Luke 5:31-32). Jesus, the healer of all wounds, waits patiently for you today! Fr. Steve Pawelk, Pastor, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission, 4365 Maynardville Hwy. 992-7222.
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Word from the Chamber Union County Chamber of Commerce president Julia Graham attended a meeting at the Hollingsworth Center Jan.3 that included county mayors, Chamber executives and economic development representatives from Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan, Scott and Union counties. The group presented a six-county Regional Economic Development Legislative Agenda to the region’s state legislators and to the field office representative of U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann. “This is the first year that the six-county leaders have presented a ‘legislative wish list’ to elected officials in this manner,” said Graham. She spoke to the group about the impact of a lack of broadband in rural communities, especially as it affects education. “Rural communities hope to drive educational attainment, but the lack of broadband in most rural areas is a deterrent to students wishing to access class material,” said Graham. “There
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Betty Bullen shows her finished product. Photos by C. Taylor
are no competitors in these markets and you either pay or live without. The impact on low-income families can be significant.” Participating legislators included Sen. Randy McNally, state Rep. John Ragan and state Rep. Dennis Powers. Powers requested support for pending legislation (HB 2806) designed to assess the feasibility of a more work-friendly assistance eligibility benefits requirement in order to increase workforce participation. ■
Security over convenience
sibility to assist schools in the event of an emergency would be to implement a centralized coded response system. Loy said citizens need to be talking to their legislators to get tougher laws in place where drugs are concerned. “Our biggest problem in Union County and across the state is prescription drugs,” said Loy. “Our hands are tied when people have a legitimate prescription but are selling them on the street. We have a more indepth process to go through to prove abuse.” The Sheriff’s department continues to offer handgun classes, but there is a waiting list to sign up. Both Loy and Butcher say all citizens can assist law enforcement by being a good neighbor and watching out for unusual activity in the community and reporting it. ■ The Union County Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 23 at Wilson
The Union County Business and Professional As- Betty Bullen sociation welcomed special about law enforcement in guests Mike Butcher and Union County and the chalSheriff Earl “Junior” Loy lenges encountered. Memin January. The two spoke bers present voiced concerns about school, business and neighborhood security and drug issues. The pair graciously took the time to answer all questions. “We have a lot of programs already in place and some new ones in the development phase,” said Loy. The department has a Neighborhood Watch program that is in the initial phase, and the public will be notified when district meetings are ready to begin. Citizens participating will be Mike Butcher and Sheriff Earl Loy Jr. trained to observe and report.
“We are a small county, a small department, and it takes involvement by the good citizens of Union County to help us do our job and make things happen,” said Butcher. Meetings have already been held to look at school security and implement more stringent policies where needed. “Legitimate visitors to the schools sometimes get upset at the difficulty of getting into the schools and it will probably become even more difficult, but safety of the students is most important,” said Loy. Butcher said one pos-
Retirement claims two
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His colleagues will tell you he is a man of integrity and fun. After 40 years of service with Union County Schools, the only place he has ever taught, Venable retired in December. The school staff put together a last minute surprise to honor Venable on his final day of work. But as with all excellent teachers, it’s hard to put one over on this man. He found out the party was happening, but he was still grateful. “This is a man that has been a part of this community’s education, growth and success over the years. He has been a friend, educator, mentor and a beacon of inspiration for so many of his students and fellow workers,” said friend and co-worker Lance Lay. “I look to him as the pinnacle of what a true educator should be. You will be hard-pressed to find anyone that will speak ill
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Park and the BPA Prayer Breakfast will be at 8 a.m. March 29 at the Union County Senior Center. Pastor Steve Pawelk will speak at the prayer breakfast. ■
Bullen at the Arts
Artist Betty Bullen is the featured artisan for January at the Union County Arts Co-op. Bullen recently is well known for her depiction of local history and historical locations on canvas. Her art includes a yearly painting and print of a Union County landmark that she donates to the Union County Heritage Festival. Bullen demonstrated still life painting from conception to completion. The Co-op has changed its schedule during January and February, opening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. It will be closed Sunday through Tuesday of each week. Reach Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ gmail.com
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area is perfect for growing together for the good of the land and its people with the the mushrooms. “In time, mushroom irhope and plan is to engage production may be a all who have earth-share revenue source for us,” said concerns. center director Mitzi WoodSkill-sharing workshops Von Mizener. “For right are held at the center now, it is an opportunity throughout the year to to learn together and build inspire regeneration of community.” rural economies. The Narrow Ridge is a center is looking for people sustainable community of with a skill to share who 500 acres that began in the would volunteer to teach Yearbook photo of Ken Venable, circa 1970s 1970s with 40 acres. This others. Info: Mitzi Woodis the dream of Bill Nickle. Von Mizener, 497-3603 or “He was always real The staff and community community@narrowridge. of this man and only have to look around you to find concerned about his stu- bring diverse backgrounds org. someone that Ken has dents’ lives,” said Christouched with his wit and topher, who returned for A hawk poses on a fence post at Narrow Ridge. the party. “He has stayed intellect.” Teacher Pat Phillips in touch with many of his and retired teacher Donna past students.” “He just made this deChristopher recall years of fun and respect while cision about a week ago,” said wife Teena. “The farm working with Venable. “He is a great teacher has been keeping me busy, and the kids love him,” said so I think we’ll have plenty Phillips. “We chaperoned to do. I’m looking forward trips to Daytona Beach to- to having him home.” “It’s been a great ride,” gether for 20 years and we said Venable. always had a lot of fun.”
Union County Little League meeting The Union County Little League will meet at the Union County Court House at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. The agenda includes election of new officers, scheduling little league sign ups and planning the season. Board members, volunteers and coaches are needed.
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Undefeated NATURE NOTES | Dr. Bob Collier
Sandra Clark
“Undefeated” is the title of a book I recently bought in a small museum at Boston Harbor. It was written by a distinguished Navy officer and his“This year’s budget is torian, Commander Tyrone set and does not include G. Martin, and unfolds the the funding for two new ambulances, so at this time, amazing history of our most famous warship. The USS there’s not much we can Constitution, nicknamed do.” “Old Ironsides” when a BritWilliams added that the ish cannonball was seen to county will keep the issue bounce off her side into the at the forefront and “make sea early in the War of 1812, is every effort to ensure the still moored at her berth there ambulances are taken care of without any disruption of in Boston, fully maintained, fully rigged and seaworthy services.” nearly 200 years after the end Commissioners of her remarkable career. were excited about buildGrandma and I were in ing trades Boston at Thanksgiving to students gather up No. 2 Grandson and the from college and see the Highway Department sights. One sight I really building a wanted to see, besides all the new mainbeautifully-preserved historic tenance buildings and the wonderful facility, but Museum of Science, was Old insurance Ironsides. The great ship is Mike Sexton requirekept in the harbor where she ments made the project was built in the years 1794-97, moot, and now David Cox’s launched in October of 1797 Highway Department will and put to sea in July of 1798. simply build its own facility. Her glorious fighting days Commissioner Mike long over, she is still a fullySexton lobbied before the commissioned ship of the meeting for a feature story U.S. Navy under the constant on the project. But after watchful care of an attentive learning that the project crew of active-duty personnel. cannot happen, he just I have always been fascishrugged. nated by the Constitution, Afterwards, he recalled not only by her amazing cahow students previously reer on the high seas, but went off campus to build by how she was built. Back whole houses. “We’re losing then, there were no big maour country,” he said. chines or any power tools, And it’s sure hard to and ships were built essendisagree. tially of wood-tons (tons of it)
and pieced together by hand and ingenuity. Being a tree and wood person, I find the story remarkable of how all that wood, of several important varieties and from many different parts of this new country and elsewhere, got assembled into the best fighting ship on the seas. A bit of historical background is necessary here to explain why the Constitution and her two sister ships, plus three smaller warships, were needed and came to be built. After winning independence from the British in 1781 (more officially with the Treaty of Paris in 1783), the United States of America, tired of war, penniless and just trying to figure out what they really were, apparently breathed a sigh of relief and did away with their navy. The last units of the Continental Navy were sold off in August of 1785. Within a week of the end of the Continental Navy, writes Commander Martin, the notorious Barbary pirates of North Africa had seized
two American ships and held their crews for ransom. Previously under the protection of the powerful Royal Navy, the now-vulnerable, unarmed American merchant vessels could be picked off by the pirates at will. And so it continued. The last three months of 1793 saw 11 American merchant ships taken by the pirates and more than 100 crew members held for ransom, a situation that finally roused Congress into action to create a new navy. Arguments went back and forth, some politicians even suggesting that a strong navy could lead to the overthrow of the government. There was a lot of parsimonious wrangling and name-calling. But at last, reason prevailed and appropriations were agreed upon. Designs for the big warships were drawn up, engineering ahead of anything then on the seas. Preparations were begun to build one of the three big ships at a shipyard in Boston Harbor and work began in 1794.
Now, it takes a lot of stuff to build a big warship. Fiftyfour cast iron cannons, 32 of them weighing in at 5,600 pounds each, were forged. The three anchors weighed more than 5,000 pounds apiece. Paul Revere’s foundries supplied 4,200 feet of 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 inch copper bolts to hold the parts together. More than 4,000 sheets of copper were tacked over the bottom, with 40 copper tacks per sheet. And finally, the acres and acres of sail were provided by more than 10,000 yards of 20-inchwide flaxen canvas. More than 1,500 huge oak trees, weighing more than 1,200 tons in all, were harvested from at least six states: white oak planking from New Jersey and live oak for the massive structural pieces from the islands and swamps of Georgia. Towering white pines for masts, cut in Maine, were floated to Boston by sea. There were cedar logs for interior frames and planks, yellow heart pine for flooring. More than 50,000 “tree-nails,” 18-30 inches long, of black locust, were used to nail the pieces of the frame together; these again came from England, almost all produced in the small village of Owlesbury. The structural strength of the great ship came from the oak, and the framing pieces for the ship were massive. A cube of white oak only 12 inches on a side weighs 42 pounds! The largest piece for the keel was 80 feet long and 18 x 24 inches across. That adds up to 4 1/2 tons, and it had to be accurately shaped by hand and laid in place with no power equipment. The huge oak ribs, in some places 12 x 21 inches across, were laid less than two inches apart. Covered with oak planking, some of it 40 feet long and seven inches thick, Old Ironsides’ wooden sides were an incredible 21 inches thick!
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CAST OUT AND LEFT TO DIE. This sweet boy has suffered one of the most insidious forms of animal cruelty- NEGLECT. Fortunately we learned about it and were able to confiscate him and nurse him back to health or he surely would have died. ANIMAL CRUELTY IS A CRIME. People guilty of this can be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. We’ve named him Ishmael and hope to gain permanent custody so we can offer him for adoption to a loving home. Lost, forsaken, abandoned, they arrive at the shelter each day. Sick, injured, or starving, we never turn any away.
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Assistant coaching may be hazardous to your health Choosing to be an assistant football coach is something like going to the races. You might win big or lose big. The trip may be very exciting, even an unforgettable adventure, but don’t bet the house on the wrong horse. Assistant coaching is a better job than mixing mortar and lugging cinder blocks. It is more challenging than loading trucks. Salaries are very good but there are problems and risks. Best payoffs for assistants – championship rings, job security and maybe a shot at becoming a head coach – come from partnerships with successful coaches or a good grip
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on the coattails of a rising star. Merit is relevant. The good-old-boy network is not as comfortably dependable as it once was. The business is more results-driven. Because there is some up-or-down uncertainty in the coaching profession, it is best to rent. And don’t discard boxes and packing materials from the previous move.
An excellent God A certain ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments … .” (Luke 18: 18-19 NRSV)
Of course assistant coaches go in both directions. There are magnificent promotions and discouraging terminations. That’s the link to most of the pain. Those determined to stay in the game, no matter what happens, should stay single or negotiate a prenuptial arrangement. Patience, poise and flexibility are key words, a fair exchange, I suppose, for really good seats and free refreshments in a private booth in the press box, sheltered from weather and caustic critics. An honest prenuptial should include a few clues about reality: Bowl bonuses are not guaranteed. Almost everybody can win half
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friends added, “But sometimes He excels!” All of us laughed, but I, like Mary, “treasured these words, and pondered them” in my heart. (Luke 2: 19) God does excel! God knows our needs, our dreams, our longings. God also knows our fears, I was talking to two life. I said, in all sincerity, sins, our shortcomings, friends, telling them about “God is good, all the time.” our failures. the newfound joy in my To which one of my Every now and again, And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: “Give me light, that I may tread safely into the unknown.” And he replied: “Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.” (“The Gate of the Year,” M. Louise Haskins)
their games if you count the available Akrons and Georgia States, but, alas, some don’t. Recruiting is critical as blood. Assistant coaching requires many nights on the road and doesn’t offer many opportunities to stop thinking football. Can’t count on rivals resting. If children are involved, assistant coaches should plan and practice a just-incase explanation: “Defeat doesn’t mean daddy is a bum.” “Moving is an exciting educational experience. It will be fun to see new places and meet new friends.” When your life is linked to whether a focus-free receiver runs the right route
or whether a befuddled safety makes the correct read, hang loose. That several previous Tennessee assistants really wanted to stay is not surprising. For most, this was the best job they have ever had. Money was well above average. Among the dearly departed, only Jim Chaney hit the jackpot. Arkansas will pay him $550,000 for coaching. Tennessee will pay $600,000 for not. Sal Sunseri came down a full notch but, considering his success rate, he isn’t doing too badly. Others were less fortunate. UT contracts will be honored in periodic installments but that does not can-
cel out disappointment. I felt for Darin Hinshaw, 38, Central Florida guy, father of four. He worked his way up from Middle Tennessee State, Georgia State and Memphis to be an important cog at Tennessee. Ron McKeefery was here part of a year as strength and conditioning coach. What happened probably wasn’t totally his fault but unhappy results rub off on all concerned – including Angela, James, Tyler, Ava and Maya. No matter how tough you are, assistant coaching can be hazardous to your health.
however, God chooses to offer us a miracle, a blessing so unexpected, so breathtaking, so … well … excellent, it stuns us and leaves us speechless, humbled, awed, dazed, dazzled. In such a moment, we must be fully aware. We must recognize the gift for what it is: God’s grace poured out because God loves us, is crazy about us, sinners that we are! We must also acknowledge that God knows our longings, our dreams. God knows the holes in our hearts, and seeks to fill them up with His love. Our task is to be open, accepting, thankful, willing to be loved by such a
God. We must open our hearts (and minds) to God’s will for us, God’s plan for us, God’s dream for us. Always, we are free to demur, to decline, to rebel. But we do so at our own peril. Here is the question, however: why would we reject God’s will? Why, indeed? Since God’s will allows for our own free will, God does not force us into obedience; God allows us to decide. God’s will for His own children is always good. Sometimes, when we don’t understand what God is up to, when we can’t see around the bend, we wonder if God is asleep, or indifferent, or just plain grumpy.
Occasionally, I recall the advice a college professor gave me when I was a student at the University of Tennessee. He said, “Be where you are supposed to be; do what you are supposed to do. Everything else will take care of itself.” That is vague, one might claim. It gives no real direction to one’s actions. Yet, if you consider the advice, it required of me a certain amount of examination of my impulses and actions. It required considering consequences. It required weighing the possibilities. And it required putting my hand into the hand of God.
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Gertrude Grubb Janeway The most popular woman in Blaine
Another living treasure I missed was Gertrude Grubb Janeway, whose love story lives on in the hearts of all who have heard it. As fate would have it, the story begins long before Gertrude was born. John Janeway was born in 1846 in Grainger County. Not much is known about him until, at age 18 in the spring of 1864, he was discovered by Union soldiers taking a turn of corn to the local gristmill on Buffalo Creek to be ground into cornmeal for the family. The soldiers said he looked like a strong young man and immediately recruited him into the Union Army. John forgot about the grist mill and turned his thoughts to war. He joined the 14th Illinois Cavalry and rode off with them, but he pointed the family horse toward home. Fearful that someone might harm his family, he used the name “John January” instead of John Janeway, and he kept the
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name throughout the war. His official enlistment was on June 1, 1864, at Maryville. He was sent immediately to the Atlanta area to join the army of William Tecumseh Sherman to train for his march on Atlanta and to the sea. He escaped death when a bullet pierced his hat, and after just two months he was captured and became a prisoner of war at Chattahoochee. After the war January did not return home. Instead, he disappeared and was not heard of until some 59 years later when he showed up back in Grainger County. Gertrude Grubb was born July 3, 1909, to Halley and Tom Grubb. Unfortunately, Gertrude had some congenital deformities – her right hand was severely deformed and her right leg
Union County High School Athlete of the Week Fugate says the high school team is doing fine By Cindy Taylor since its recent win over Union County High School Carter and is moving right basketball along. player Drew “Drew has really Fugate worked hard on his game never really over the past year,” said considered coach Shane Brown. “He any other is currently averaging sport. 10.2 points per game and “I’ve is leading the team in played assists. He is becoming a since I was good leader on the court.” Drew Fugate four years Fugate, a sophomore, old,” said Fugate. “I hope to plans to study physical continue playing in college.” therapy in college.
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was shorter than the left. She could not walk until age 7. Tom Grubb died in 1922 at age 69, leaving Gertrude and her siblings – Arthur, Rubin and Barney – for Mrs. Grubb to raise. Before Tom Grubb died he taught Gertrude to walk by persistence and by having her hold a string which he carried to another side of the room and asked her to bring him the string she had in her hand. It worked. Halley Grubb put food on the table by scrubbing clothes on a washboard six days a week for which she was paid 50 cents. Gertrude finished the 5th grade and became quite a good reader. In 1925, when Gertrude was just 16, John Janeway stopped by the Grubb home and on that first visit inquired about taking Gertrude for his wife. Halley told him he’d have to wait for her to “come of age.” Gertrude says they courted for more than two years until she was old enough to get married. The courting seemed to have consisted mostly of swinging in a porch swing or just sitting and talking. After their marriage for a few years they boarded with friends or family. Gertrude spotted a cabin for sale on Indian Ridge Road during one of their walks and she told John she’d like to have it for a home. They purchased the home, and there Gertrude lived from the time she was 23 until
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John and Gertrude Janeway cabin, historic site at Blaine Photo by Bonnie Peters
she died Jan. 7, 2003, at age 93. In spite of their long talks and walks, Gertrude did not know much about John except that she really loved him. He did tell her that war was hard and that sometimes he had to go to homes and beg for food. He also told her he went to California in 1865 after the war and raised a family. We do not know if he married someone in California. At age 77, John just showed back up in Grainger County and started looking for a wife. He and Gertrude were married for 10 years before John died and was buried in New Corinth Cemetery at Blaine in the Grubb family plot. The Janeways never had a phone, electricity or running water until recently when family became so concerned about Gertrude they convinced her to get
electricity so she could have a little electric heater. The cabin had three rooms. The downstairs is roughly 20 x 20, and the front room had only one electric light and four wall outlets. It is furnished with a double iron bed, a wood cookstove with a warmer, a sow-belly cabinet, a table and a few chairs by the fireplace. These furnishings are original to the cabin. The backroom was not original to the cabin and was not moved to its new location. I have not been inside the cabin, but there is a staircase leading to what I understand would be a small room upstairs. When she was 19, John took Gertrude to Knoxville to People’s Studio to have a portrait made. This was the first picture Gertrude ever had taken and she treasured it as long as she lived. After her death, preser-
vationists Marvin House and Delbert Morgan moved the cabin by truck six miles down Indian Ridge Road to its current location. Civil War historians will keep her love story alive because Gertrude was the last living Union soldier’s widow. Gertrude received the last check issued for a Civil War veteran’s widow in the amount of $70. She fielded questions without hesitation about how a young girl could marry an 81-year-old man. She simply said she loved him – adored him. She said she called him “Honey” and he called her Gertie. When reporters and historians came to interview her, she was told she was a celebrity and that she was popular, but Gertrude always thought of herself as “Gertie.”
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Prometheans at Paulette By Cindy Taylor Promethean Boards are not yet in every classroom, but they are coming on strong in Union County schools. A Promethean Board is an interactive teaching tool that allows teachers to access the Internet as well as multiple educational sites. “Basically, these are the modern day chalkboard,” said director of schools Wayne Goforth. “But they have the advantage of any resource the Internet has to offer.” The boards were purchased through federal funds at the discretion of the Federal Programs Committee at each individual school. To date Paulette has
purchased and installed 10 boards covering teachers in grades 3-5 and the STEM lab classroom. Each classroom in grades K-5 has received document cameras and LCD projectors. The school plans to purchase and install boards for the remaining classrooms in the 2013-14 school year using Title I funds. Paulette teachers received training last week on the use of the boards, and staff is excited about the educational possibilities. “In the highly interactive world in which we live ,we must make every effort possible to adapt using classroom methods which spark curiosity and a de-
sire to learn within our students,” said Paulette principal Jason Bailey. “The boards will help teachers create learning opportunities that are interactive and inspire higher level thinking intertwined with problem-solving activities on a daily basis.” “Paulette had great academic success without the boards in our first year, but Dr. Bailey and I believe the high-technology boards will enhance student engagement and learning for many years to come,” said Paulette instructional facilitator Missy Fugate. On a side note, Bailey is out this week following sinus surgery, and students and teachers wrote him
Laura Clay with Personal Computer System of Knoxville (PCS) leads teacher training at Paulette Elementary by pointing out the endless possibilities for use of the Promethean Boards. Here she demonstrates the ease of spell check and the spell correction function. get-well notes that included what they would do if they could be principal for a day. Thoughts shared in-
Three of the many blue ribbon winners at the Union County schools Public Speaking competition are 7th graders (front) Charlie Hamilton, who spoke about the history of moonshine and Thunder Road; Thomas Roberts, who spoke about Tennessee vs. Kentucky football; and Ross Richnafsky, whose speech was about breeds of chickens in Tennessee; (back) seventh grade teacher Jonathan Goforth. Photo submitted
4H speaks Last November and December 4Hers at Union County schools competed in public speaking competitions. Each classroom held
its own competition and winning students were awarded ribbons and given the opportunity to advance to the countywide competition.
That time is upon us. The countywide public speaking competition will begin at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Horace Maynard Middle School with registration beginning at 5 p.m. All students who won the local competitions at their schools are invited
to participate. “This is a great opportunity for students,” said extension agent Shannon Perrin. “A win here could allow them to advance to the sub-regional and regional levels and beyond.” – Cindy Taylor
“Reading these should cluded bringing a unicorn to school, letting the kids keep Jason entertained unplay in the gym all day and til he can get back to work,” said Fugate. paddling the mean kids.
Underglazes and Wax resist for bright surfaces class Jane Cartwright will teach a class in underglazes and wax resist for bright surfaces at Appalachian Arts Craft Center (2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris) Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Registration deadline is Feb. 25. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
Happy New Year Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC We hope 2013 is a good year for you and your loved ones. If you are resolved to make the year a healthy one, put a visit to a chiropractor on the list of healthcare providers you’re going to see. Some experts would argue that a chiropractic exam might be the best step you can take to stay healthy. After all, the fundamental theory of chiropractic is that the body is generally capable of healing itself. For that to happen, though, the spine has to be in proper alignment. Since the spinal cord passes through the spine, and the nerves that connect to every part of the body emanate through the vertebrae that make up the spine, misaligned vertebrae can impair the proper function of a part of the body. Those nerves carry communication between the brain and the body’s organs and parts. Ailments as disparate as headaches and lower back pain could be eased with chiropractic treatment. And chiropractors believe in getting to the root of the problem, not masking the pain with drugs. Chiropractic does not include the use of drugs. When you’re making appointments to see your general physician, dentist and any other health professionals you normally see, make an appointment to see a chiropractor. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
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THROUGH THURSDAY, FEB. 7 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.
SATURDAY, JAN. 12 Autograph signing by Tony Campana of the Chicago Cubs, 3-5 p.m., Sports Treasures, 4819 N. Broadway. Grand opening of the new Children’s and Teen Room at Maynardville Public Library, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ice cream will be served. Free and open to the public. Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn Hickernell, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. New Play Festival: “An Uncommon Language” presented by the Tennessee Stage Company, noon, Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: David Claunch, 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. “Plug Into Your Community” eCycling event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., midway parking lot at Chilhowee Park. Drive-through, drop-off and leave event to recycle old computers, laptops, cell phones, small appliances and other electronic items. Free, but donations accepted to benefit the Optimist Club of West Knoxville and the Volunteer Rescue Squad. Info, including list of acceptable and unacceptable items: email plugintoyourcommunity@yahoo.com.
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Free women’s self-defense class, noon, Overdrive Krav Maga & Fitness, 7631 Clinton Highway. Info: www.overdrivema.com or 362-5562. Saturday Stories and Songs: Kindermusik, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Laurie Fisher, 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.
Comedy Night – Rhythm & Laughter, 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee Center, presented by the Powell Playhouse. Tickets: $10 at the door only. Info: 256-7428. Saturday Stories and Songs: Becca Tedesco, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. New Play Festival: “Birds on the Bat” presented by the Tennessee Stage Company, noon, Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Laurie Fisher, 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. “The role of Knoxville in the Civil War: What civilian life was like in a city of divided loyalties from 1861 to 1865, including the role of the Ramsey Family during that time,” a free presentation by the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable, 2 p.m., the Historic Ramsey House Visitor Center. Info: 546-0745 or www. ramseyhouse.org. Free glaucoma and vision screening, 8 a.m.noon, Center for Sight, 7800 Conner Road. Info and appointment: 546-7140.
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Ebook Help Session, 4 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.
THURSDAY, JAN. 17
Art Escape!, 6-8:30 p.m., with Doris Prichard, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville
Saturday Stories and Songs: Laurie Fisher, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagan, 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Parade, 10 a.m. Info and application to participate: www. MLKKnoxville.org.
Free Folk Music Concert, 2 p.m., Union County Arts Co-Op, 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Featuring National Mountain Dulcimer champion and folk musician Sarah Morgan. Free admission. Saturday Stories and Songs: One World Circus, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn Hickernell, 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23 Bits ‘n Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, Norris Community Center. Social time, 1 p.m.; meeting, 1:30 p.m. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Cyndi Herrmann, 278-7796, or email bnpquilt@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, FEB. 22
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. “Talk is Cheap” Tour to Tickle Funny Bones, 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. show, Alumni Gym on the Maryville College Campus. Features Bill Landry, Sam Venable, Jim Claborn and Elizabeth Rose sharing their Appalachian tales. Special reception 6-7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Hearing and Speech Foundation. Ticket info and reservations: 977-0981 or email Amanda@handsf.org.
“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.
FRIDAY, JAN. 18
SATURDAY, FEB. 9
Hot Chocolate and Cool Crafts, 2-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline Feb. 3. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
SATURDAY, JAN. 26
MONDAY, JAN. 14
Union County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Auction, 7 p.m., Rutherford Methodist Church, Corryton. Everyone invited. Ticket sales or info: Kathy Chesney, 745-1626; Darlene Wine, 992-5268; or Rebecca Mills, 992-5816.
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.
SUNDAY, JAN. 13 New Beverly Baptist Church will host Cliff Adkins during the 11 a.m. service and Mike Southerland, Cliff Adkins and The New Calvary Echoes during the 6 p.m. service. Info: 546-0001 or www.NewBeverly.org.
FRIDAY, FEB. 8
THURSDAY, JAN. 31 “Leave No Trace” Principles workshop, 10 a.m.1 p.m., Tea Room at Norris Dam State Park. Includes planning session for next Norris Lake cleanup. Lunch provided; seating is limited. RSVP by Friday, Jan. 25: info@yallcome.org or 1-800-524-3602.
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6th Grade Regional Science Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tex Turner Arena, LMU campus in Harrogate. Features local county winners. Info: Terry Acuff, 423626-4677.
SATURDAY, FEB. 23 Winter Tealight Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with Shelley Mangold, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline Feb. 18. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Shannondale Elementary Foundation’s “Dancing in the Moonlight!” fundraiser, 6 p.m., Beaver Brook Country Club. Tickets: Janie Kaufman, 687-0272; Tracie Sanger, 405-4449; or Shannondale Elementary School office, 689-1465. Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagan, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Becca Tedesco, 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.
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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
ten 1/2 acre lots to choose from. NOW YOUR CHOICE LOT 9021 ANDERSONVILLE PIKE, POWELL / 9310 PORTWOOD LN, FOR ONLY $15,000! Call Justin today! POWELL – This lot is 152 acres in total size. Features: 2 homes, 2 out-bldgs (barn & shed). The first home at 9021 Andersonville Pk; approx 900 SF, spectacular view from porches in front & rear.
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.