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Leave No Trace conference and Norris Lake Cleanup planning session will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Tea Room located at Norris Dam State Park. The purpose of this conference is to learn about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and find ways to implement them on Norris Lake. The second half of the workshop will be a planning session for the next Norris Lake Cleanup, scheduled for March 23. Lunch will be provided and seating is limited, so those planning to attend should RSVP to info@yallcome.org or 800-524-3602. This effort is sponsored by the TVA and Chambers of Commerce or tourism councils from Union, Grainger, Claiborne, Campbell and Anderson counties.
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News from the Chamber
This week launches a new feature: “News from the Union County Chamber,” which will run weekly with content prepared in conjunction with the local Chamber. Meet Julie Graham, the group’s energetic president.
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Jesse Wilson’s birthday The celebration of Jesse Wilson’s 100th birthday was reported Oct. 30, 1902, in a newspaper called The Observer. A celebration was held at the home of James Maston Wilson, who lived at Forkvale, for the 100th birthday of his father, Jesse Wilson. Early in the “forenoon” the relatives and friends began to arrive and shake the hand of the old veteran.
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4-H kids to state The Union County 4-H Junior Hippology Team placed first overall at the 4-H regional contest with Savannah Jones and Summer Mize taking individual honors. Hippology is the study of horses.
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dent, has done. His humble demeanor and ability to get along with people, coupled with an enviable work By Libby Morgan ethic, is what made him one of Twenty-eight years is a long the longest-serving elected pubtime to stay on the public’s good lic servants in the county. side, especially when you’re servIn a place where money is ing in an elected office. But that’s scarce, the roads budget, though just what Clayton Helms, recentimportant to everyone, has ally retired highway superinten-
Longtime road boss looks back
ways been at the mercy of other county needs. That didn’t deter Helms from paving every unpaved road in the county during his first term in office, beginning back in 1984. Helms relied on his experience in construction here and in Vietnam to improve the roads with what was available to him.
To cover the county’s 800 miles of dirt roads, he used a cheap, effective solution called tar and chips, a mixture of tar and small gravel that, when applied, is compacted by traffic. Those of us who lived in Union County in the late ’80s were eterTo page A-3
The art of intarsia By Cindy Taylor
What does a professor with a doctorate in educational psychology do after retirement? The answer for Arlene Sprague is intarsia. Intarsia is a creative form of wood inlaying similar to marquetry. It began as early as the 13th century, but only a few people realize exactly what it is. Sprague hopes to change that. She began her exploration in woodworking a few years ago and quickly progressed to the professional level. She has always loved working with her hands in designing and sewing clothing and crafts. “I’ve been a crafter since childhood, designing clothes for my dolls and then for my younger sister,” said Sprague. During her college years, Sprague helped pay her own tuition by designing and selling clothes at a local boutique. Years later she used her skills to design and sew prom and wedding dresses for her daughters. While teaching at LMU, Sprague painted huge fabric panel backdrops for photographers and one for a rock band. Then she dis-
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covered woodworking and developed a love for intarsia. “With intarsia a picture design is created through the use of different species of wood,” said Sprague. “Pieces are cut, shaped and assembled much like a puzzle.” The design patterns are handdrawn, and Sprague uses a scroll To page A-3
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NEWS FROM UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Julie Graham is on the go as Chamber leader By Libby Morgan
UUnion i County C Chamber of Commerce 1001 Main Street Maynardville, TN 37807 865-992-2811 www.comeherecomehome.com
2013 Board Members ■ Tonya Atkins, A&B Bookkeeping ■ Jeff Cooper, Clayton Manufacturing ■ Tammy Hobock, New South Credit Union ■ Scott Inklebarger, Food City ■ Johnny Merritt, City of Luttrell mayor ■ Jack Rhyne, City of Maynardville ■ Kay Jones, City of Plainview ■ Tom Lammers, president, Hickory Pointe Homeowners ■ Janet McCracken, UC Humane Society ■ Rebecca Mills, Willow Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center ■ James Mulkey, Revival Vision Church of God ■ Susan Oaks, UC Schools ■ Shannon Perrin, UT Extension Office ■ Debbie Perry, Carmeuse ■ Darlene Wine, State Farm Insurance ■ Mike Williams, Union County mayor
Julie Graham knows where Union Countians stand on all things Union County. And she has ideas that could take the county into the next century, at least. Union County’s Chamber of Commerce president knows what people want because she asks. She gathers information with surveys, meetings and conversations, and even gets great insight from the Chamber-sponsored “Best Of” ballots, where she discovered, for instance, that many did not know there was a local alternative to the post office for shipping packages. Other opinion-finding results point to a desire for keeping lots of green space open before it gets chewed away by development, more jobs and better local education opportunities. Graham’s fortitude in the face of her many tasks is remarkable. Currently, she is juggling ■ planning of Civil War markers ■ answering queries by phone, email and blogs ■ gathering volunteers for the upcoming cleanup of Norris Lake ■ rallying for collegelevel classes in the county ■ organizing the Chamber banquet ■ getting to know the new Chamber board members ■ looking for ways to get broadband Internet service to all parts of the county ■ scheming to find an
affordable way to update a new county map ■ keeping close connections with all of the businesses in the county ■ communicating with state-produced tourism endeavors such as the Tennessee Historic Roads and Trails’ Thunder Road (which follows Hwy. 33 in Union County) ■ encouraging Union Countians to shop local, and ■ creatively fostering civic duty at every turn. Her optimism is infectious, and the grace and intelligence with which she carries out her work is boundless. Always crediting the many volunteers she asks to help, her strat-
Neva Kitts works with Julie Graham at the Union County Chamber. File photo by C. Taylor
NOTES ■ The Chamber board of directors will meet at noon Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Trinity Funeral Home.
This tiny building houses a vital function. The Union County Chamber works from the former bank building on Main Street adjacent to the courthouse. Photo by Libby Morgan egy in using them leans toward the right fit. She tries to find out what each volunteer enjoys doing, in order to pair the task with the person.
Graham is a retiree from health sciences, and resides on Norris Lake in Sharps Chapel. “Retiree” is somewhat of a misnomer, since her 20-hour official
work week goes into overtime with her energetic passion to make her home county the best it can be. On her “days off” she tends to visit county businesses,
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Helms at the helm nally grateful when we didn’t have to give a quarter mile head start to the car ahead of us on a dry day just so we could see where we were going (and breathe). And meeting an oncoming car was something you always hoped wouldn’t happen! The tar and chip method was something we all could help with too, because each application needed to be compacted by a roller or our car tires. So for awhile after the tar and chips were spread, it became a game of aiming for the strips that had been missed by previous drivers. “I was doing more 25 years ago than is possible today because the county roads budget hasn’t been able to keep up with inflation,” Helms said. “When I started, asphalt was $18 a ton and now it’s around $80. A tanker of tar was $3,000 then, and it costs $13,000 now.” Clayton was opposed on the ballot a few times over
From page A-1 the years, but no one ever came close to winning the highway superintendent’s seat. He and his wife, Sharon, decided it was time for him to step down at the last election cycle, and he says the new superintendent, David Cox, “is doing an excellent job. “And we know David found out what being a road commissioner is all about when the snow hit last week!” Clayton remembers getting desperate phone calls from snowbound residents asking him to open roads so someone could be transported via ambulance … and even more desperate calls from people who had run out of cigarettes! Being no stranger to helping people in snowstorms, on his 5-hour trek from West Knox in the snow earlier this month, he and his daughter had made it to Black Oak Ridge when he came upon an inexperienced driver who just could not get her car to move another foot up the hill. After
he guided her to a shoulder, she asked if there was any way he could give them a ride home just down the road. He said why sure, not knowing how many people were packed in the sedan. “Six grateful people fell out of that sedan, so I stacked all eight of us in my pickup cab and took ’em home,” he said. He was informed of the planning of the new 33 Bridge now under construction. He saw and approved of the first version, which called for a straighter northbound approach and a location a bit farther to the north, and is puzzled why that plan was changed to what is now under construction – with two curves on the approach, and in such close proximity to the old bridge that its piers have been damaged and cannot bear heavy trucks. He also wonders why the new bridge isn’t being built to be wide enough for four lanes. Helms grew up in Union County in a family of 10 children (one died as an infant)
with his uncle’s children, another set of 10, nearby. A family reunion turns out hundreds of offspring and spouses from the original 19 Helmses. (Not to detract from his solid success at improving county roads, but this big family may be a factor in his election-winning record.) In his immediate family, Helms and his grandson are outnumbered by the women with Sharon, four daughters, three granddaughters and anClayton Helms and Sharon Kitts (at other grandleft) married while she was still in high daughter on school, three weeks before he shipped the way. out to serve in Vietnam. When his In retour of duty was over in 1968 and his me mb e r i n g brother Roger was about to leave for his military Vietnam, the family hosted a gatherservice in ing. Above, grandmother Martha VanVietnam he dergriff Helms stands between Clayton says, “I had and Roger. deafness from a shell concussion while I was in the infantry. They told me Clayton and Sharon have ning view of Union County they were going to put me built a home on a south- ridges and the Smokies where I could avoid loud noises, so they put me on a facing slope just north of beyond. And it has a perdozer – sweeping for mines.” Maynardville with a stun- fectly designed driveway.
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The Great Cake Bake will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., Tennessee Terrace at UT’s Neyland Stadium. Proceeds benefit Imagination Library. To enter: www.knoxlib.org/ cakebake by Feb. 13. Info: Holly Kizer, 2158784 or hkizer@knoxlib. org.
saw for cutting, puts a clear finish on the wood, and then glues the pieces to a thin section of plywood to keep the design intact. The shades of the natural wood provide depth and definition. The result is a beautiful angel, horse or flower, depending on the mood of the artist. Sprague has sold her work at craft fairs and in Gatlinburg and has written articles about the art form for a major publication. She also volunteers at the Union County Arts Co-op. “I thoroughly enjoy my time at the co-op,” she said. “I love to wander through the
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Surprise for the Lions The Union County Lions Club has received a nice surprise from the ORNL Federal Credit Union. President Ronnie Mincey was presented a check for $300 from Rebecca Berger and Bethany Winstead of the credit union’s Maynardville branch at the January meeting. Lions Club International Foundation district coordinator Ron Riehn spoke about Lions’ worldwide mission. The club meets at noon each third Monday at Hardee’s. Photo by Cindy Taylor
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From page A-1 rooms filled with local art.” Sprague’s favorite media are fabric, wood and paint. To keep busy during retirement she continues to pursue artistic outlets. “I love to paint and am self-taught in acrylic and oil,” she said. “My husband, David, and I have taken classes in drawing and watercolor and plan to build on what we have learned.” Sprague also designs lightweight fleece hats for children. Her work is available at the Union County Arts Co-op located on Main Street in Maynardville. Reach Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ gmail.com
The Late Winter Blues and the Church: The months of January and February can be a bit gloomy. The holidays have passed. The Fr. Aaron Wessman decorations are down. And the landscape is…well…just a bit too grey for most of us. Not to mention the often cloudy skies and rainy days. It can leave us all feeling a bit gloomy, and even quite lonely. So how are we to overcome these late winter blues? How can we find comfort and support at times like this in our life? The answer, I think, can be found in the love and support of a church community. Jesus understood the human need for community. In fact, Jesus was always seen bringing people together. In the Gospel of Matthew, we see Jesus calling his disciples in groups to follow him and to be around him (Mt. 4: 18-22). We see Jesus sitting down among crowds of people to pass on his teachings (Mt. 5: 1-12). We find him having compassion for large groups of people and feeding them in their need (Mt. 14: 13-21). And
we see him inviting the children around him (Mt. 19: 13-15), and gathering people to a table for his last meal (Mt. 26: 26-30). Jesus knew the importance of community, and he reflected that in both his words and actions. We often hold up the spirit of being individuals as a great value. Now this can be a positive thing. Personal responsibility and initiative are very important. We all have to try our best to cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus. But both our human experience of loneliness, and the words and actions of Jesus, seem to call us to something more. They call us to be individuals in the midst of a community—to be part of a church. As we move through the dark days of late winter and await the blossoming of spring, perhaps it is time to consider walking through the doors of your local church. Jesus knew the benefit of being around others, and I am certain that we too will benefit from a church community. Fr. Aaron Wessman, Associate Pastor, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission, 4365 Maynardville Hwy. 992-7222.
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Jesse Wilson’s birthday
The celebration of Jesse Wilson’s 100th birthday was reported Oct. 30, 1902, in a newspaper called The Property Assessor DonObserver. na Jones is recommending A celebration was held a change in the flat $225 at the home of James Masbuilding permit fee to make ton Wilson, who lived at Sandra it more equitable. Forkvale, for the 100th Clark She submitted numbers birthday of his father, Jesse to the recent Budget and Wilson. Early in the “foreFinance noon” the relatives and Committee friends began to arrive and of County shake the hand of the old Commisveteran. Shopper News upgrades sion to By 11 a.m. there were for 2013 and beyond show how about 100 guests present, the fee We’re thrilled to anand dinner was announced. could be nounce that Libby Morgan It was one of the most graduated has returned to Shopper sumptuous feasts that had without loss News as a freelance conever been witnessed in this Donna Jones or increase tributor, writing primarily county. Every good thing of revenue to the county. for Union County. that women could prepare “This has nothing to Libby, who now lives and every dainty dish that do with (my office). It just in Fountain City, lived in loving hands could bring hurts me to charge $225 Union County for 18 years, was here in honor of Mr. to a property owner whose and many of you attended Wilson. The older people house has burned down school with her kids: Maswere seated at the table, and a relative has given him eena, Damon and August. while the younger ones ena used mobile home when She says it will be fun to joyed a picnic dinner under we’re charging $225 for a reconnect with old friends the shade trees nearby. permit to a new house that’s while meeting new folks. All of the children now 2,000 square feet.” She’s launching a special living and many of the Jones said a private act page in conjunction with grandchildren and even the will be required since the the Chamber of Commerce. great grandchildren were fee is set by state law. Please make her welcome. present. In fact, represen“I just gave the commisCindy Taylor will write tatives of four generations sioners some numbers. It’s her popular column “Down- were present. Ages ranged up to them now,” she said home Update” every week, from 5 years to 100. in a telephone interview on focusing on a local artist. After dinner, the guests Wednesday. Bonnie Peters will were entertained with singThe issue was deferred resume a weekly column, ing by the grandchildren. until the February commitfocusing on local history. Prayer was offered by the tee meeting. I will continue to Rev. John D. Walker, afthe school board and ter which Professor W. Election Commission to cover county government. L. Stooksbury of Carsonstay in courthouse The changes are inNewman College was introDeborah Viles, adminis- tended to make the Shopper duced. more entertaining and The Rev. Walker made a trator of elections, said her relevant – a must-read for very appropriate talk to the department will remain in every family. old father in Christ, saying the courthouse after addiPlease email suggestions that Jesse, his children and tional space was secured. to me at sclark426@aol. grandchildren should all be The commission was very thankful for the mercom. slated to meet Thursday, Jan. 24, after our deadline. cies of the Lord. Professor And keep on reading! Stooksbury read an historical sketch of Jesse Wilson’s life. The following is a summary of his comments: Jesse Wilson, father of ex-sheriff J. M. Wilson, was ■ Union County Republican Party will reorganize at 10 a.m. born Oct. 30, 1802, near Saturday, Feb. 16, in the large courtroom at the courthouse, Loyston, Union County, according to Jimmie Knight. (then Anderson County,
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Tennessee). Mr. Wilson voted for John Quincy Adams for president in 1824. By 1902, he had voted in 19 presidential elections. He continues to live within 5 miles of where he was born and reared. He has lived here nearly all of his life. He was married to Matilda Ailor, aunt of Judge Nicholas Ailor of Maynardville and Attorney J. R. Ailor of Knoxville. He is the father of eight children, two of whom died very young. James Maston and Calvin were members of Company A, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry during the War of the Rebellion. Calvin died at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, May 21, 1865. James Maston, Alvis and Lewis live near Forkvale, Tennessee. Parley Snoderly, widow of George Snoderly, a brother of Rice Snoderly of Jasper, lives near Thodelia, Tennessee. Jesse professed faith in Christ when he was a young man and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church near where he lived 40 years. Owing to the political trouble in the Methodist Episcopal Church after the Civil War, he joined the Baptist Church at Big Springs in 1867, where he has been a prominent member ever since. He was an old line Whig before the Civil War and a strong Union man during the war and today is a staunch Republican. He was in this city in 1894 when the bubonic plague first visited this country, at which time 75 people were dying every day. He still likes to tell
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about the trip to “Orleans” as he calls it. His mind is sound, he sees well and can hear good. He was always an early riser. He remembers all of his acquaintances and says there is not a man or woman living who grew up as he did. He has always been an honest, hardworking man and at 75 years old could make a good hand at labor. He never had a lawsuit in his life, never had a spell of sickness, never took any medicine except a little quinine once. He is a dear lover of tobacco and coffee. He also drinks his dram. During his young days everybody had whiskey at their corn huskings and log rollings. At these, he says he never saw a young man drunk. If anyone became intoxicated, it was invariably an old man. He eats hearty, sleeps well and is no trouble to his children. He lives with Lewis; however, he spends much of his time with James Maston and Alvis. He has always been a lover of company and makes the visit of his friends and neighbors pleasant. His house has always been open for the preachers. Matilda, his wife, died in 1892 at age 80. Jesse says he is just waiting patiently for the summons from on high to meet her on the other side. When Jesse first saw the light of day a century ago, the sound of war whoops of the Indian could be heard from every mountaintop and the smoke from their wigwams could be seen ascending from every valley in this area. Professor Stooksbury went on to say, “Our Republic, the nation of liberty, had just been born and was still wrapped in the swaddling clothes of infancy while she was being rocked in the cradle of freedom. “Mr. Wilson has seen a
Jesse Wilson very large proportion of all the progress in civilization made by the human race. “When 5 years old he could have seen Fulton’s Steamboat on her trial trip up the Hudson. Until age 18, he could not have found an iron plow in all the world. “At 28 he could have traveled on the first railway passenger train. For the first 30 years of his life he had to rely upon the tinderbox for fire. “He was 36 when steam communication was established between Europe and America. He was 42 when the first telegram was sent. X-rays now allow him to look through his fellow man, and by telephone he has talked with his friends thousands of miles away. He has seen wireless telegraphy become a success.” I have tried to piece together the location of the Wilson homeplace. If I understand it, the Wilsons lived in White Hollow a few miles southwest of the Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area. Remember, the lake was not impounded until about 1935, so the distances referred to here would have been much closer together. Forkvale is in Campbell County. I am wondering if there could have been another community by that name on the Union County side of the lake. Mr. Wilson died Oct. 18, 1904. He is buried in StoutDossett Cemetery in the Chuck Swan area of Sharps Chapel, Tenn.
Three Star scorecard By Sandra Clark Union County commissioners reviewed the 2012 baseline scorecard for the state’s Three Star program at the January meeting. The state encourages “performance, accountability and efficiency” in awarding the Three Star designation, which Union County now holds. Jobs & Economic Development: The county earned points for participation in the state’s Community Development Block Grant program and creating a joint economic development board. Fiscal Strength & Efficient Government: The county successfully filed a debt management policy.
Goals include having the budget adopted on time per governing statute, filing an annual cash flow forecast with the comptroller, and creating or maintaining an audit committee. Public Safety: Current crime rate is 68.7 per 1,000 residents. The 2013 goal is to decrease the crime rate. Education & Workforce Development: The county has just 21.3 percent of students scoring proficient or advanced in math (grades 3-8). The 2013 goal is to increase that percent. Health & Welfare: Body Mass Index scores of 8th graders to be provided by Jan. 15. The 2013 goal is to reduce BMI scores.
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Trying to catch Vandy In 1932, Vanderbilt – just past the pinnacle of its athletic dominance – helped create the Southeastern Conference. Interesting, isn’t it, that Vanderbilt football has never won a SEC championship. Not in eight decades. Might never happen. It may not even be a fantasy. Humbling is the realization that Tennessee, for the first time in a long, long time, is eating dust, trying to catch up to the Commodores. This is an awkward position, slightly amazing considering the ambitions and resources in Big Orange Country. It is borderline inconceivable that the
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once mighty could fall so far so fast. How did this happen? Vandy took a knee to run out the clock and avoid running up the score on the 2012 Volunteers. That is one sad measurement of bad. Vandy didn’t beat anybody big but had nine victories. It again went bowling. It finished nationally ranked. It is riding high,
recruiting boldly as if it intends to compete. What a challenge for Tennessee, to be scrambling madly in the approach to national signing day, hoping to finish ahead of Vanderbilt. Perhaps, in years to come, Tennessee can somehow gain on Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Texas A&M, LSU, Missouri, Arkansas, Auburn, the Mississippis, oh my. New coaches are not supposed to produce miracles, well, never before their second season. They must first change things, adjust attitudes, install new systems, build a base,
Don’t worry, be happy “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?” (Matthew 6: 25-27 NRSV) I have confessed in this space before that I come from a long line of champion worriers. In his later years my grandfather was the all-time Grand Master worrier, despite the fact that, in his youth, he had
left home at the age of 16 in search of adventure and headed west to be a cowboy. Papa was not a solo worrier. He wanted help in his worries, and would become slightly vexed when his son
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and daughters declined to join him in worrying. Some of his children inherited the worry gene, and others did not. For example, his second child and oldest daughter, Virgie, married a minister. One Sunday, after a
establish connections and nurture relationships. Personable, inspirational Butch Jones aspires to own the state of Tennessee in recruiting. He has said it out loud and is working toward that goal. That means almost never losing a top prep talent to anybody, not the vaunted Crimson Tide, not Southern Cal, not Notre Dame, certainly not to Vanderbilt. This is a chicken-oregg dilemma. Talent wins games. Winning attracts talent. Which comes first, success or sales? Magnificent facilities, fabulous fan base, tremendous tradition, almost unlimited budget? Tennessee is far, far ahead of Vanderbilt and many others comfortably above in SEC standings.
The shocking decline and crash landing implies there must be deeper UT problems than the obvious lack of speed. Internal conflicts? No sense of direction? Weak leadership? Not enough effort, enthusiasm, sincerity? All are relevant in recruiting. Some affect autumn Saturdays. Butch Jones is a brave guy. In spite of information available to the general public, in spite of what video shows, he bet his future on the potential of Tennessee. He believes his way works. He is going to change the leopard’s spots. The transformation will get a surge or suffer a setback next week. Who Tennessee persuades to accept a scholarship will be the first
clue regarding where this process is going and how long it will take to get there. Do not expect too much. That would be unfair. Recruiting is an endless process. Among the current coaches, only Jay Graham has had more than a few weeks on the job. No way he could sell what he previously had. Tennessee will not steal Alabama commitments that Alabama wants to keep. But it might take one or two away from Vanderbilt. How about that! We now measure progress by whether we can compete with the Commodores. The late George Cafego might not like this.
particularly trying week, she washed sheets and hung them out to dry on the clothesline. One of her sisters chastised her, fretting over “What will people think? Washing clothes and hanging them out to dry on Sunday?!” Virgie, the preacher’s wife, calm and unrepentant, retorted, “The Lord will understand, and I don’t care what anyone else thinks!” What do you worry about? Do you stew over the shape the world is in? What people think? What others have? What you lack? What may (or may not) happen? Jesus told his followers not to worry, not to fret. He
asked, in so many words, “Do you think worry does any good at all?” So what can we choose to do instead of worrying? We can be prepared, at least to some extent. We can think ahead, and thoughtfully prepare ourselves for reasonable possibilities. We can be where we are supposed to be and do what we are supposed to do. We can have faith that God cares for us, leads us and will use us to God’s own purposes. We can wake up each morning with hope and the expectation that today is going to be a good day. We can let go of worry, irritation, envy and pettiness. We can look for positive
thoughts, kind words, new ideas. We can expect joy. Last, but certainly not least, we can pray. In times of confusion, uncertainty, loss and pain, we pray. In times of victory, celebration and triumph, we pray. But when we worry, doubt or fail, too often we turn to our own resources, blaming ourselves and, at the same time, adding to our misery. Worry is quite simply useless effort; prayer is effective. Fear is paralyzing; faith is nurturing. We are human and fragile; God is God and omnipotent. Turn your worries and fears over – now, today – and be free and blessed.
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It’s Mardi Gras Y’all! Avanti Savoia cooking class will be Thursday, Feb. 12 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Space is limited. Info/ reservations: www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.
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Union County 4-H Hippology and Horse Bowl team members are: (front) Brianna Gardner, Savannah Jones, Alyssa Lamb, Summer Mize, Melissa Newsom; (back) coach Amy Mize, Shannon Perrin and coach Candace Lamb. Photo submitted
4-H teams head to state The Union County 4-H Junior Hippology Team placed first overall at the 4-H regional contest. Savannah Jones was the third place individual in the region, and Summer Mize took ninth in individual hippology, the study of horses. Participants took a written
test, which included identifying horse breeds, tack and equipment. The Union County Horse Bowl team placed fourth in Horse Bowl competition, which was in a “Jeopardy” team format with horse-related trivia. Both Union County
teams will advance to the state 4-H Hippology and Horse Bowl contests, which will be held Feb. 17-18 in Cookeville. Team members are looking for sponsors to help with the cost of the trip. Info: Union County 4-H office, 992-8038.
Cooper signs with Roane State Union County High School softball great Kelly Cooper signed with Roane State Community College on Jan. 15. Pictured are (front) mom, Cathy Cooper, Kelly Cooper, Roane State head softball coach Sue Niemi; (back) UCHS softball coach Lance Lay, dad Doug Cooper and UCHS assistant softball coach Rowland Roark. Photo by C. Taylor
Seniors celebrate birthdays Georgia Brantley and Willie Nicely celebrated January birthdays at the Union County Senior Center on Jan. 15. Birthday flowers were provided by Flowers by Bob and Teresa’s Bakery provided the birthday cake. Photo submitted
FCE Club luncheon The Hubbs Grove Family Community Education (FCE) Club made its annual trek to the home of president Edith Kitts in December for a Christmas party and potluck. Enjoying the fun are (seated) Wanza Corum, Ann Fields, Edith Kitts, Connie Buckner, Zettie Booker; (back) Gloria Holcomb, Sue Seymour, Patsy MacKenzie, Sue Ross, Judy Sexton, Lou Lynch, Gwen Johnson, Peggy Warwick and Phyllis Branum. Photo submitted
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Protect yourself against falls Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC For an older person, a fall can be a devastating event. A broken hip, for example, can severely limit mobility for months. Sometimes a fall can be the start of a downward spiral. Though accidents can happen to anyone, you can minimize your chances of having one by observing some common-sense precautions: • Balance, strength and flexibility are attributes to cultivate. Gentle exercise, like tai chi, which involves slow, graceful dance-like motion is helpful. • Look around your home and eliminate torn rugs, rugs that are curled at a corner or edge, electrical cords, shoes, magazine piles, any clutter that could cause a trip. • Talk with your physician about any medication you’re taking that could cause dizziness. • Make sure your eyeglass prescription is current. If your vision is not quite right, that, too, could contribute to a tumble. • Women in particular should meet with a health care professional to check for osteoporosis, which is a thinning of bone mass that can result in fractures. Diet can help with this condition. • Talk with a chiropractor about other ways to protect yourself against falling. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
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author of “Writing the Sacred,” 6-8 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway. Open to all. $10 registration fee. To register: contact the Rev. John Mark Wiggers, jwiggers@stjamesknox.org or 5235687. Open auditions for the spring production of “Almost, Maine.” hosted by Walters State’s Music and Theatre Department, 6-9 p.m., in room 132 of the Judge William H. Inman Humanities Complex. Male and female actors from high school age and up are invited. Info: T.J. Kent, 423-585-6958.
the Ladies of Charity of Knoxville. Tickets: $10 and are available at the door or online at http://b16. eventbrite.com/.
TUESDAY, FEB. 5 Sushi 101, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Space is limited. Info/reservations: www.avantisavoia.com or 9229916. Public Roundtable Discussion, hosted by the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC), 3-5 p.m., Beck Cultural Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave. Free event; RSVP required. Info or to register: 615-2531608 or http://knoxvilleroundtablediscussionthrc. eventbrite.com/.
FRIDAY, FEB. 1
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.
Chili Chow Down, sponsored by Halls Crossroads Women’s League, 5:30-8 p.m., Halls Senior Center. Tickets: $5 ($2.50 for kids under 10). Fundraiser for “History of Halls” book. Info: Peggy Beeler, 922-0874. Church Women United meeting, Shiloh Presbyterian Church, 904 Biddle St. Coffee, 10 a.m.; meeting, 10:30.
SATURDAY, JAN. 26
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Gospel singing, 7 p.m., Fellowship Christian Church, 746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell. Everyone welcome.
Rummage sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Hines Creek Road.
SUNDAY, JAN. 27
SATURDAY, FEB. 2
Youth service, 10:40 a.m., Mountain View Church of God. Dramas and the play, “The Effects of Sin” will be presented. Singing, 6 p.m. service, featuring Mavis Hughes, Angie Lewis and Lorie Beeler.
Meet Aurora Bull, Union County Arts Artist of the Month for February, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Union County Arts Co-op, 1009 Main St. Info: 992-9161. Demolition Derby, 7-10 p.m., Walters State Community College’s Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center. Admission: $10, adults; $5, ages6-12; ages 6 and under free. Info: 674-6000; 423-318-2720; www. ws.edu/expo. 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. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sale, Son Light Baptist Church, 6494 Son-Light Way. Proceeds will support Guatemala Mission Team. $15 per dozen: milk chocolate, white chocolate or mixed chocolate. Pick up 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Info/ orders: Dororthy Myers, 659-5565, or Michelle Kitts, 387-8269. “A Candlemas Concert” presented by the Pope Benedict XVI Schola, 2:30 p.m., Holy Ghost Church, 1041 N. Central St. Proceeds will benefit
MONDAY, JAN. 28 Open auditions for the spring production of “Almost, Maine.” hosted by Walters State’s Music and Theatre Department, 6-9 p.m., in room 132 of the Judge William H. Inman Humanities Complex. Male and female actors from high school age and up are invited. Info: T.J. Kent, 423-585-6958.
TUESDAY, JAN. 29 La Technique: The French pastry class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Space is limited. Info/reservations: www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.
THURSDAY, JAN. 31 Psalm Writing workshop with Ray McGinnis,
FRIDAY, FEB. 8 Union County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Auction, 7 p.m., Rutherford Methodist Church, Corryton. Everyone invited. Tickets/info: Kathy Chesney, 745-1626; Darlene Wine, 992-5268; or Rebecca Mills, 992-5816.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, FEB. 8-10 “Jammin’ In Your Jammies” overnight events. Register 5 p.m. Friday and conclude with Saturday morning brunch; or register 5 p.m. Saturday and conclude with a Sunday morning brunch. Proceeds will benefit a variety of services at Children’s Hospital. Info or to register: 541-8745.
SATURDAY, FEB. 9 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. “It’s a Daddy/Daughter Dance,” 2-4 p.m., Backstage Dance Company, 5548 Washington Pike. $20 per couple, $10 each additional daughter. All proceeds to the Relevé Competition Dance team. Info: karawilson702@comcast.net. SweetHeart Valentine Dinner, 5-8 p.m., Union Missionary Baptist Church on Ailor Gap Road. $8, adult; $4, child. Proceeds to benefit building fund. Info: Angela, 924-7750. Bonnie Keen, comtemporary Christian singer, will bring “Heart Space” to the Metropolitan Community Church at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 for concert and dinner; $15 for show only. Info: 531-2539.
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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/built-in bookcases, hdwd flooring. 2-car gar w/wheelchair ramp. Must see. Call Justin today! Priced to sell at $225,000.
LISTED AT $330,000. 9300 PORTWOOD LN., POWELL – Beautiful, contemporary w/wrap-around 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.
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.
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.
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 FOR ONLY $15,000! Call Justin today!
1215 GRANVILLE CONNER RD, POWELL – Bsmnt rancher. Tons of updates! Full unfin bsmnt. 3BR/2BA, all hdwd & tile flrs, no crpt. New roof & siding, deck, fresh paint. Bsmnt plumbed for a BA. Must see! Priced to sell at $129,900. MLS# 821015. Call Justin today to see. 9021 ANDERSONVILLE PIKE, POWELL / 9310 PORTWOOD LN, 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 wraparound 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.
511 E. MTN. VIEW RD, CORRYTON – Looking for a wonderful 3BR/2BA w/privacy, peace & quiet? Look no further!! Lrg kit, all appl (except deepfreezer) included, even W&D. Spacious LR w/ wood-burning FP w/blower. Lrg master, roomy master BA w/dbl vanity sink, sep shwr, W/I closet & jacuzzi tub. Downstairs rec rm plumbed for BA. Addt’l 2-car gar in bsmnt. BRING US AN OFFER! MLS# 826773. Priced at $129,900
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