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VOL. 8 NO. 5

February 2, 2013

Barney returns

IN THIS ISSUE

Prayers of the faithful

When bad things happen in our schools, many turn to government and law enforcement for answers and restitution. Others seek revenge. Several Union County High School students are making their petitions in prayer.

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Yukking it up at the Luttrell Senior Center

See Cindy Taylor’s story on page 3

Linda Damewood is arrested for putting on such a scrumptious dinner. At least 40 dishes and 20 different desserts were served after the show.

Tourism equals new money Requests for information from people all over the world who want to discover the beauty of Union County f low into the Chamber office every week, sometimes by the hundreds. The tips come in from the Tennessee Tourism Department, many with requests for printed information

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See Chamber News on page 2

School calendar The Union County Board of Education has adopted the school calendar for next year (2013-14). Sandra Clark congratulates the school board for creating a more balanced calendar, which she says “makes sense for kids and learning, and that’s all the school board should consider.”

Jimmy Bailey puts a quarter in Samantha Sharp’s ear and pulls it out the other ear. Sharp is director of the Union County Office on Aging. Mayor Johnny Merritt loses his composure when Barney has him do a Gomer impression. “Well gaawwwl-leee!” More photos on A-3

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See Sandra’s story on page 4

‘Cookin’ with the Coopers’ Bonnie Peters says a really unique way of mixing some family history is in the style and organization of Eleanor Faye Cooper’s Cookbook, “Cookin’ with the Coopers.” Eleanor Faye has just updated and reprinted this most popular cookbook.

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See Bonnie’s story on page 4

You might not believe this, but … Some former insider will someday tell a colorful tale of how Tennessee faked out rival recruiters and got away with a high school lad who grew up to be an all-American. Besides the possibility of cheating and lying, football recruiting may include cloakand-dagger stories that are slow to spill out of the closet.

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See Marvin West’s story on page 5

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By Libby Morgan The Luttrell Senior Center was a two-hour laugh-in as center director Linda Damewood gave the group a Mayberry trivia test, Mayor Johnny Merritt read quips and quotes about aging, magician Jimmy Bailey pulled

quarters out of people’s ears, and Barney Fife himself hammed it up for about 60 senior citizens and friends last week. Sammy Sawyer, a popular local comedian, has spent many years perfecting his Barney Fife character to fill a room with silly

giggles. He roped several in the audience to get up front and impersonate “Andy Griffith Show” characters to the delight of all. In a serious moment, Johnny Merritt remembered recently deceased Elmo Kitts, former Luttrell City Council member, and

Art for life By Cindy Taylor Jo Martin has always dabbled in crafty creations. She is a bit more intentional about her art these days for health reasons. Martin discovered one element of her ability through husband James. His grandmother, Pansy Martin, developed cold cream, lip balm and body scrub recipes. Martin inherited those and Jo has taken them to an organic level after a personal battle with cancer. “As I was going through the cancer and the chemo, I realized I needed to do products that were healthier,” said Martin. Every jar of cold cream is preservative-free and hand-stirred both on and off the stove. Martin said she could never charge enough for the product to pay for the time involved. “I can only make one jar at a time,” she said. “You have to make sure the essential oil is added at just the right moment depending on the temperature of the cream.” An original photo of Pansy, who passed years ago, graces every jar of cold cream. Martin said

the cold cream also works well as a body lotion for dry skin. Healthy skin is only a part of what Martin promotes. She also crafts beautiful home décor items, keeping the art primitive and imperfect to reflect an age gone by. One of her first creations “was an 18 wheeler from an old refrigerator box,” she said. Martin has recovered from the cancer treatments but not from the disease itself. Her body refuses to do many of the things she once took for granted. “Even something as simple as taking a vitamin feeds the cancer,” she said. She completely missed the holidays due to downtime as a result of the cancer, but this was not time wasted for Martin. She will roll out a new jewelry line soon that evolved in her mind while her body was uncooperative. Martin also sells eggs from chickens that she refers to as her babies. All income from her art, Pansy’s products and the eggs go toward medical expenses. She and her husband currently face a life-altering decision.

Jo Martin holds a handmade primitive light and a jar of Pansy’s Cold Cream, both featuring a photo of Pansy. Photo by Cindy Taylor

“James and I have a lot to think about now as far as quality of life,” said Martin. “I may be able to take medicine that could give me a good quality year. But at the end of that year it will bring the cancer back.” Martin said she functions by

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NEWS FROM UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Tourism equals new money U i County Union 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

By Libby Morgan Requests for information from people all over the world who want to discover the beauty of Union County f low into the Chamber office every week, sometimes by the hundreds. The tips come in from the Tennessee Tourism Department, many with requests for printed information. The Chamber stocks brochures ready for distribution – brochures about the lake, lodging, camping, parks, history tours, boating, hiking and anything and everything that will promote the inf lux of tourism money. And Shannon Perrin, Chamber tourism chair, is currently working on improving another printed piece detailing the hiking trails in Big Ridge State Park. She has gotten a grant from ESRI, a mapping software company, which will provide the

software to create a map of the park showing the trails’ locations, mileage and difficulty rating. She has worked out a way to borrow GPS equipment and the Chamber will pay to print the piece. Volunteers will complete the remainder of the tasks, including high school 4-Hers, Ranger Jim Brannon of Cove Lake State Park, Ranger Sara Nicely at Big Ridge and other collaborators. Perrin says, “I’m happy to contribute to the Chamber, and it’s already in line with my job responsibilities of agricultural and resource development. We have a great team working together here.” The Chamber is using a myriad of tactics to promote tourism. “Agri-tourism is an important element of our initiatives within the tourism branch of the Chamber. This includes you-pick

■ 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

Shannon Perrin heads up the tourism branch of the Chamber. She is the county’s agricultural extension agent and county director for adult agriculture and 4-H. Photos by Libby Morgan

farms, corn mazes and the farmers’ market,” adds Julie Graham, Chamber president. Union County is featured in a 30-second video spot that can be seen at TownMagic.com, with photos of the scenery and narration of the allure and amenities of the area. Ideas are being developed about how best to promote the music and history of the county, two subjects J. V. Waller is especially passionate about. A program has started to videotape living history Neva Kitts’ Monday morning task is to send out brochures through interviews of se- touting Union County’s charms. niors. With the 2015 sesquicentennial of Union County’s involvement in the Civil War, Waller and Smi■ The Chamber board of directors will meet at noon Tuesday, ley Clapp are spearheadFeb. 19, at Trinity Funeral Home. ing efforts to erect two ■ The annual Chamber banquet will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, markers to commemorate at Rutherford Memorial UMC. Ticket info: 992-2811. war events in the county.

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■ Debbie Perry, Carmeuse ■ Darlene Wine, State Farm Insurance ■ Mike Williams, Union County mayor

J. V. Waller is a member of the tourism committee.

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Barney is back Chris Scott is Skippy, one of the “Fun Girls” Barney and Andy went to see over in Mount Pilot. Barney had her say, “Just shut up, Bernie, just shut up.” (She never could get his name right.)

Barney says Gene Ford was born to be Goober Pyle when he said, “Judyjudyjudy” and clicked his tongue. Over his shoulder is Ruth Frazier who played Daphne, Skippy’s sultry friend.

Prayers of the faithful By Cindy Taylor When bad things happen in our schools, many turn to government and law enforcement for answers and restitution. Others seek revenge. Several Union County High School students are making their petitions in prayer. Tori Hibbert felt God leading her to do “something,” but she wasn’t sure exactly what that would be. The shooting in Connecticut spurred her to get serious. “I had been asking God to give me work to do for him. The word I got in response was to do something to bring Him back into the school,” said Hibbert. Hibbert decided she would come early to school

and seek God in prayer on her own. But that didn’t work out as she planned. “I’m a really shy person,” said Hibbert. “But God impressed me that praying alone wasn’t what He wanted.” Hibbert checked to see if she needed permission to pray in the school, then began approaching other students to see if anyone wanted to join her. After only four meetings, six students now get together for a time of devotions and prayer. Tawni Dunsmore was one of the first to join. “Tori told me she was going to start doing devotions and I told her I wanted to be a part,” said Dunsmore. “I wanted to learn

more about God.” Students meet at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the high school auditorium to pray for the school, personal struggles and the role God plays in their lives. For this to happen, Hibbert, who used to arrive at school around 8:15, now comes at 7 a.m. to prepare for group time. She said she can already see a difference in the behavior and outlook of those who attend. “I always dismiss everyone right at 8 a.m. but they just stay and keep praying,” said Hibbert. “You would think they would be in a hurry to get out but they just keep going. Starting the day with prayer makes it bet-

Jessica Haun, Tawni Dunsmore and Tori Hibbert, all juniors, are among the UCHS students who meet in the auditorium for prayer and devotions three times each week. Photo by Cindy Taylor ter and has given us a more positive attitude.” Jessica Haun recently joined the group. “It is uplifting to see students getting involved with Christ,” said Haun. “This brings all of us closer to God

and gives us a good feeling for the rest of the day.” “Tori was surprised and nervous that the Lord laid this on her heart because she is so shy,” said her mom, Jennifer. “She was obedient and the response

Finding a classic on Cold Stream Farm Aaron Frank of Powell asked if we could feature his grandfather’s barn. He knew the barn was quite old and had a story to tell. Intrigued by his email, I took a drive to Monroe County, to the town of Madisonville. I met Aaron and his grandfather Charles Frank, a retiree from Alcoa. The barn was purchased from its original owners by Ranie Frank, Charles Frank’s great-uncle. As to its age, Frank’s granddad thought the barn may have been built before the turn of the last century. Charles said, “It may even be the oldest barn in Monroe County, I’m not sure.”

Barnyard Tales Kathryn Woycik The barn was used for tobacco farming during Charles’ childhood. Times were different. Work on the farm made for long, hard days. Moonshine stills, a crooked legal system and bootlegging existed.

“Mom and dad raised us right, to know what work was. More people should be raised that way,” Charles says. The barn hasn’t changed much over the years. In 1955, the wooden boards were removed from the roof and metal was added. In addition to age, termites have added to the barn’s deterioration. Noticing the metal roofing coming off at the pitch of the barn, Charles said, “I need to get up there to fix it. I hate to see it go downhill.” I also saw a hand-dug 28-foot well, which is older than the barn. It has never gone dry. People used to drive their horses and

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wagons from miles around to get water. Rainey’s son “Little Charlie” signed his name into a concrete slab when it was added around the well in 1926. The well is believed to have been built just after the Civil War.

Years ago, Ranie Frank worked at a store across the street called Short Bark. Aaron is a student at Pellissippi State. He plans to continue the barn’s legacy after it passes from his grandfather to his father to him. Aaron

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UCPS 2013-14 Calendar Summary

School calendar approved

■ July 30 (Tuesday)

Teacher In-service Day (1)

■ July 31 (Wednesday)

Professional Development Day (1)

■ March 17-21 (Monday-Friday)

Spring Break

■ August 1 (Thursday)

Administrative Day (1)

■ April 18 (Friday)

Good Friday – Student and Teacher Holiday

■ August 2 (Friday)

First Abbreviated Day for Students (1/2 Day)

■ April 21 (Monday)

Teacher In-service Day (4)

■ August 5 (Monday)

Teacher In-service Day (2)

■ May 22 (Thursday)

Teacher In-service Day (5)

■ August 6 (Tuesday)

Administrative Day (2)

■ May 23 (Friday)

Last Abbreviated Day for Students and Teachers (1/2 Day)

■ August 7 (Wednesday) First Full Day for Students ■ September 2 (Monday) Labor Day – Student and Teacher Holiday

The Union County week break at Christmas. Board of Education has adFools rush in and all opted the school calendar that, but I like this calenfor next year (2013-14). dar. Although the traditional summer break is compressed, it’s still two months. This calendar makes sense with frequent breaks for intervention Sandra and/or enrichment. Clark Knox County battles annually over the school calendar, fueled by propriSchool will start Tues- etors of summer camps. A day, July 30, for teacher more balanced calendar in-service. The last day is a makes sense for kids and half day on Friday, May 23, learning, and that’s all the 2014. Along the way, stu- school board should condents and staff will ben- sider. efit from weeklong fall and Congrats to the local spring breaks and a two- board for realizing that.

■ September 3 (Tuesday) Professional Development Day (2)

■ 3 Professional Development Days

■ October 7-11 (Monday-Friday)

Fall Break

■ November 1 (Friday)

Professional Development Day (3)

■ 3 Administrative Days

■ November 11 (Monday) Veterans Day – Regular Day for Students and Teachers ■ November 27-29 (Wednesday-Friday)

Thanksgiving Break

■ December 22 (Friday) Last Abbreviated Day for Students and Teachers before Christmas Break (1/2 day) ■ December 23-January 3 Christmas Break ■ January 6 (Monday)

Administrative Day (3)

■ January 7 (Tuesday)

First Day back from Christmas Break for Students

■ January 20 (Monday)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Student and Teacher Holiday

■ February 17 (Monday)

Teacher In-service Day (3) (President’s Day)

Eleanor Faye’s cookin’ again and brothers could easily find and use the recipes they contributed. Also, as grandchildren and great grandchildren are learning about their families with many fond memories, they can cook these recipes and tell their children about experiences surrounding the food. I have read Eleanor Faye’s book cover to cover and was especially excited to see the Copper Pennies (a recipe for carrots), that I had long ago lost, as well as a recipe for sugar curing ham. Since we are in the middle of hog killing weather, I’m including a recipe found in the Opal Cooper Tallent

There are so many inter- mixing some family history esting parts to family history. is in the style and organization of Eleanor Faye Cooper’s Cookbook, “Cookin’ with the Coopers.” Eleanor Faye has just updated and Bonnie reprinted this most popular Peters cookbook. Eleanor Faye is the 13th child of the late Pearl Elizabeth Norman Cooper and It is so much more than Samuel Edward Cooper correct spelling of names and has always loved to and dates for tombstones. cook. It is only natural that Though these records are very important, family her way of recording famhistory comes alive when ily history and keeping families get together and the family ties would be tell tales, cook and tell how through a cookbook. I parmama or grandmother did ticularly like the idea of organizing the recipes by it. A really unique way of family so that her sisters

section. It is the recipe of Ray and Mary Jane Tallent – p. 111: “Sugar Cure for Ham. Take 1 cup table salt, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon black pepper. This is to be rubbed into 1 ham. Wrap in thick brown paper and hang.” Whoever uses this recipe will probably know that this recipe is used after the ham has been “salted down” for about six weeks, then washed off and dried. Eleanor Faye grew up in Lonsdale, graduated from Rule High School in 1963 and is retired from Bell South (now AT&T). For many years she lived on Ailor Gap Road in Union County, but she has now moved to a condominium at Halls. “Cookin’ with the Coo-

■ 5 Teacher In-service Days ■ 1 Unscheduled teacher-parent conference day: Six hours of teacher-parent conference time will be scheduled outside the regular teacher workday by the local school administration ■ 11 Vacation Days: Labor Day, 1 day for Fall Break, 2 days for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, MLK, 1 day for Spring Break, Good Friday

Make-up procedures of instructional days cancelled due to inclement weather or illness: 1. First 10 days missed – used days earned by stockpiling through extended days 2. Additional days missed will be made up by using MLK holiday and teacher in-service days as instructional days. Any additional days will be added to end of the school year.

Eleanor Faye Cooper shows “Cookin’ with the Coopers.” Photo by B. Peters

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There was a great tug of war for Richmond Flowers of Montgomery, Ala. Schools across America wanted him for football and track but the recruiting race came down to Alabama and Tennessee. Paul Bryant promised to hire a track coach and build a track. Tennessee had a track and a track coach, Chuck Rohe, and a bright, young football coach, Doug Dickey. Bryant didn’t dig deep enough to realize he never had a chance. Richmond was fed up with how racial hatred in Alabama politics affected his father. He was going out of state. Richmond also recognized the University of

Tennessee as a bit more sophisticated and cosmopolitan than Alabama, more of a melting pot. Tell your Tide friends it remains so. UT assistant Clifton Stewart was point man in the long, hard recruitment of Stanley Morgan of Easley, S.C. Morgan’s commitment was a big prize for Bill Battle and his staff. Joy soon took a strange turn. Paul Dietzel, then coach at South Carolina, told Battle that the Gamecocks had to sign Morgan or he would be fired. Battle’s first coaching job had been with Dietzel at West Point. This dilemma was heavy. Bill owed a debt of gratitude to Dietzel but worked for Tennessee. A Clemson source, monitoring Morgan, soon told Tennessee that the superstar was going to South

Carolina. Clifton rushed to Easley, to the little frame house with the old Plymouth in the yard. The Morgans were gone. Neighbors said Stanley’s mother had a new job, a new car and a new place to live. Clifton found Mrs. Morgan. She confirmed that her new “opportunities” were related to Stanley’s decision to become a Gamecock. A few days later, she called Tennessee. She had quit her job, given up the new house and given back the new Lincoln. She said her son had not smiled once since she had made him switch sides. She asked if Tennessee would still take him.

a bouquet of yellow roses. For no particular reason, except that recently, he had asked me what my favorite flower was, and he always pays attention. Both of us have been alone for a lot of years (that “solitary place” Isaiah mentioned), but fortunately each of us also had a friend who encouraged us to step out of our comfort zones, and take a chance. I frequently ponder the fragile hinges our lives turn on. What if one of us had not heeded the encouragement of our friend? What if one of us had been too afraid to

meet a stranger in a public place? What if we had not felt like old friends from the very beginning? What if he had not had eyes as blue as my father’s? What if, indeed? But we did heed; we were not afraid; we did feel comfortable; he did have extraordinarily blue eyes; and I did – quite simply – drown in them. I believe that “the wilderness and the solitary place are glad” for us. I believe that our families and friends are glad that we have found one another. I believe that God had a hand in this and

is pleased that we cooperated, and that our lives will be enriched by the joy and contentment we have found. So what lessons have I learned from this unexpected journey? Be patient. (God works in God’s own time.) Pay attention. (You may not see a burning bush, but there will be signs.) Keep your heart strong. (It is a muscle, after all.) Don’t settle. (When it’s right, you’ll know.) And last, but certainly not least, God is good, all the time. (But sometimes, He excels!)

You might not believe this but … Some former insider will someday tell a colorful tale of how Tennessee faked out rival recruiters and got away with a high school lad who grew up to be an all-American. Besides the possibility of cheating and lying, football recruiting may include cloak-and-dagger stories that are slow to spill out of the closet. That’s how competitive recruiting is – a lot of stuff happens and almost anything goes but don’t talk and don’t get caught. Return with me now to yesteryear, 1927. For some strange reason, Bobby Dodd and Paul Hug didn’t really want to be Volunteers. They rode the bus from Kingsport to Nash-

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ville with the idea of playing for Vanderbilt. Dodd’s grades were suspect but both signed some kind of papers and were all set to be Commodores. Robert R. Neyland did not like this news. He wanted Hug and would take Bobby to get Paul. Knoxville sporting goods dealer Frank Callaway was appointed to investigate. He drove to Nashville for

Lovely is the rose The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. (Isaiah 35: 1 KJV)

what he considered a rescue mission. The rules of that day said a player wasn’t officially in school until he played a game. Callaway went on campus, found the players and explained their mistake. They repented, gathered possessions, squeezed into Callaway’s car and drove east on a sunny September afternoon. Dodd and Hug enrolled at Tennessee the next morning at 10. They were called transfers. That afternoon they played in a freshman game, 45-0 over Murphy Institute. Vanderbilt and others screamed foul. Neyland remained silent but supposedly smiled.

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As Lucy (of Peanuts fame) says to Linus, “I have made up a list for you; I call it ‘Things You Might as Well Know.’” And here is what you ing about the Lord’s cho- “might as well know”: as I sen people. have been explaining to my However, today, I smile friends and family, “Well, at this verse of Scripture there is this guy….” Today, “this guy” sent me and take it very personally.

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Eugene Johnson (with guitar) and the Johnson Swingtet band get toes a’tapping at the Powell Playhouse’s Rhythm & Laughter event at Jubilee Banquet Facility. Photos by Nancy Anderson

By Sandra Clark The best bad joke of the evening came from Alex Stokes who once spotted a UT quarterback working out at the health club. “You Tee Martin?” Stokes asked. “No, UT-Knoxville,” said the athlete. Stokes, who belongs to a comedy group called the Midlife Crisis, brought his kids to his performance Jan. 19 at the Rhythm & Laughter event sponsored by the Powell Playhouse. Nita Buell Black went for both quality and quantity with this show, with an emphasis on quantity. With three comedians, a magician, a ventriloquist and a swing band, who could ask for more? Nobody. The house was packed and no one left disappointed. A show-stopper was Jean Paul Cypress, all the

uated from UT with Peyton Manning and Chamique Holdsclaw. Even his dad took more pictures of them than of Alex. UT student Sam Denney “volunteered” as “the eyes of the audience” to help magi-

then, Alexis Lewis, Dustin Lilly, Jacob Mays, Ben Moshe, Andrew Motes, Jermy Naglitch, Emma Parker, Kallie Passmore, Gracie Reed, Thomas Roberts, Megan Rouse, Cody Russell, Zach Sands, Selena Savage, Brianna Settles, McKenzie Sharp, Destiny Smith, Layla Smith, Autumn Stovall, Hannah Tharp, Cameron Walker, Trent Williams, Kaleb Wright and Lydia Young; 7th grade, all A’s, B’s and one C – Steven Bolden, Brandy Cabbage, Emily Carroll, Bryce Collier, Trent Cooper, Stormie Davis, Ethan Ely, Jeremiah Freeland, Haley Graham, Josh Harris, Kassidy Knight, Ian Mathis, Sawyer Mc-

Coy, Jeremy Munsey, Kaitlyn Nelson, Austin Ragan, Marcus Savage, Amanda Sutton, Griffin Tackett, Abby Wolfenbarger, Kaitlyn Wood and Ezekiel Young; 8th grade, all A’s – Haley Beeler, Seth Beeler, Isaac Booth, Mattalyn Brasher, Briley Buckner, Gibson Calfee, Nathan Capps, Madelyn Clevenger, John Embuestro, Casey Fields, Cody Grace, Krysta Hawk, Emma Hickman, Austin Lay, Bryan Nelson, Amanda Parker, Ashtyn Patterson, Alexis Rayfield, Mackenzie Reynolds, Katelyn Savage, Nicholas Sharp, Raley Smith, Tamara Summers, Samantha Sutton, Chasity Thomas, Destini Thomas, Jada Vandergriff,

Riley White, Matthew Woods and Zachery Zecchino; 8th grade, all A’s and B’s – Kelsey Albright, Tyler Anderson, Madi Bailey, Billy Barrett, Justin Beeler, Elexis Blair, Sabrina Boggs, Jackson Brantley, Chris Braun, Rachel Brown, Abigail Cabage, Haley Cannon, Michael Coile, Michael Cox, Ashley Deatherage, Bert Dishman, Tucker Edmondson, Josh Edwards, Dakota Edwards, Kayla Flanders, Savannah Flatford, Isaac Foust, Asthon Goforth, Weston Griffey, Tyler Grizzle, Douglas Hackney, Karishma Hirje, Cody Howe, Emma Johnson, Alec Lay, Daisie Lockhart, Laura Maples, Kenneth Mattingly,

Alex Stokes entertains the crowd. Magician Lance Johnson gets ready to clip the drinking straw held nervously by audience volunteer Sam Denney.

way from France, on the harmonica. Master of ceremonies Ron Houser noted the swingtet drummer occasionally ran a spoon up and down his washboard necktie. “Just wait ’til you see the snake!”

HMMS honor roll Horace Maynard Middle School students making the honor roll for the second nine weeks of school are: 6th grade, all A’s – Dalton Berry, Alex Bowman, Hannah Brown, Tayler Brown, Sarah Daniels, Marco DeLeon, Ethan Dyer, Shelbi Fields, Rachel German, Neilea Hansen, Becca Hickman, Hunter Hunley, Destiny Large, Aimee LeFevers, Savannah Lucas, Whitney Melton, Alexandra Moshe, Kirsten Muncey, Jerry Nicely, Stephanie Padden, Jacqueline Ray, MaKenna Roark, Calli-Jo Russell, Haylee Shupperd, DeLaney Singleton, Conner Smith, Reagan Smith, Austin Strickland, Shauna Tharp, Matthew Vincent and Makayla Weaver; 6th grade, all A’s and B’s – Conner Bailey, Madison Barnes, Katelyn Barnard, Chris Braden, Rayce Brown, Tyler Brown, Charlie Castro, Laina Chapell, Amber Chesney, Gavin Clevenger, Brandon Collins, Ashlee Crawford, Derrick Davis, Mark Davis, Victoria Dotson, Tyler Greenlee, Allisa Hawk, Jacob Hensley, Madison Hunter, Brittany Hurst, Seth Jackson, Devyn Johnson, Nikki Johnson, Braden Keck, Kaitlyn Knight, Bubby Lawson, Blake Mink, Trey Moyers, Barron Nease, Jeremy Nicely, Mariah Parker, Tyler Spencer, Kerrigan Stepp, Deborah Walker, Skyla Webb, Daniel Wyrick, Katie Wynn and Michael Wynn; 6th grade, all A’s, B’s and one C – Deana Biggs, Hannah Buckner, Miranda Burnette, Savannah Bush, Emily Coile, Slone Crutchfield, Tavish Curry, Myson

Stokes said he didn’t know until his third marriage that CVS wasn’t a grocery store. He even got nabbed one night after trying to do a self-checkout, he joked. Stokes, 37, said he grad-

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said Wade. “We’re at the Powell Playhouse.” Ron Daughtrey, known to many as a Realtor or mortgage broker, said he started stand-up comedy at age 53, inspired by Larry the Cable Guy. “That’s one thing my wife and I agree on,” Daughtrey said. “We didn’t want kids. We decided that after we had three.” Drew Whitney rounded out the comedy, followed by another appearance by Willie and Wade and a reprise by Eugene Johnson and the Swingtet. Nobody felt cheated on their $10 admission, that’s for sure. And now Nita Buell Black and her troupe are preparing for the upcoming attractions: “The Diary of Adam & Eve” and “Louder, I Can’t Hear You!” Coming soon to a Powell Playhouse near you!

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Students excel at public speaking The countywide 4-H public speaking contest brought the county’s best to Horace Maynard Middle School Jan. 22. Winners were invited to advance to the sub-regional and regional contests. Shannon Perrin offered a special thanks to all volunteer judges and assistants. 4-H poster contest winners were not present but are 4th graders Kaitlyn Woodie in 1st place, Carson Raby in 2nd Sixth-grade winners: 5th place Alissa Hawk, 2nd place Jeremiplace and Ty Cooke in 3rd. ah Kadron and 4th place Nathan Asher; not pictured 3rd place – Cindy Taylor Logan Bledsoe and 1st place Brittany Hurst

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the timeline Smith had written. “The exhibit would have been incomplete without it,” DeBusk said. “The timeline illustrates so well the impact these seven scientists had on the world, and including it just felt like the perfect way to recognize Ray for his guid- Fourth-grade winners: 2nd place Tyler Greene, 1st place Huntance and assistance.” er Boggs and 3rd place Aidan England; not pictured: 4th place “When Pete asked me Nick Moore and 5th place Haley Rivers Photos by Cindy Taylor to help recognize the scientific contributions that led to the creation of Oak Ridge and the resulting substantial economic impact on East Tennessee, I was honored to help,” said Smith. “I believe that without Oak Ridge we might not have been able to endure By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC the past 70 years without You may wonder sometimes, “Why am I so sore?” a World War III and that If you’re the parent of a young child, just stop and many scientific discoveries think for a moment. How many times did you lift, and economic development fold and hoist a stroller into and out of the car today? improvements would not How about the repeated lifting, twisting, reaching have been realized.” and buckling involved in taking kids in and out of car seats? Oh, how about the grocery shopping, hauling bags into the house? It would be a miracle if at the NOW SHOWING THROUGH FEB. 7 end of the day you were not sore and aching. The daily life of a parent is a stressful one in many GANGSTER SQUAD (R) ways. The repeated strain you put on your back and all 2:05; 4:25; 6:45; 9:05 your joints can lead to injury. It would be a well-deserved LINCOLN (PG13) treat, and a well-considered decision, to make regular 2:05; 5:15; 8:25 visits to a chiropractor. For one thing, chiropractic treatA HAUNTED HOUSE (R) ment can help keep your back, neck and shoulders in 2:20; 4:30; 6:45; 9:00 proper alignment and functioning smoothly. Among the therapies a chiropractor is trained to NO PASSES HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCHHUNTERS (R) use is massage. The chiropractor has techniques for 2:10; 4:45; 7:00; 9:10 getting deep into muscles to loosen and relax them. The chiropractor can also give you tips on how to NO PASSES ZERO DARK THIRTY (R) 1:50; 4:55; 8:10 perform some of your daily activities in a way that puts less strain on your body. He or she can also PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG) recommend exercises that will help keep you limber 2:00; 4:20; 6:35; 8:55 and strong. Let your chiropractor show you ways to NO PASSES PARKER (R) minimize the physical discomfort of parenting. 2:20; 5:10; 8:45 Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.

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Travis Varner

1560 SF, 4BR/2BA,. New carpet, laminate, linoleum & light fixtures. Fresh paint throughout. Brand new stove, fridge & DW. Storage building on property. Convenient to schools, parks & shopping.

Dan Varner

2026 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. • Clinton, TN 37716

457-0704 or 1-800-579-4561 www.rayvarner.com

W/D hookups, appliances provided

$500/month $500 damage deposit 115 Bowman Lane, Maynardville

992-5515

Estimates 25+ Years Experience 387-6191Free

216 Clearwater Ridge Rd, Maynardville, TN 37807

Hwy. 33 to Johnson Rd., left onto Johnson Farm Road, right onto Clearwater Ridge Rd. Home is 2nd on right. Ray Varner

• All Types Rooﬁng • Complete Additions • Painting • Decks • Landscapes • Door & Window Installation • Sheetrock Installation/Repair • Masonry: Concrete, Tile, etc.

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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • FEBRUARY 2, 2013 • 9

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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, FEB. 2 Rummage sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Hines Creek Road. 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, 3878269. “A Candlemas Concert” presented by the Pope Benedict XVI Schola, 2:30 p.m., Holy Ghost Church, 1041 N. Central St. Proceeds will benefit the Ladies of Charity of Knoxville. Tickets: $10 and are available at the door or online at http://b16.eventbrite.com/.

SUNDAY, FEB. 3 Benefit singing to help Joann Dobbins, 6 p.m., Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road.

TUESDAY, FEB. 5

TUESDAY, FEB. 12

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 922-9916. 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: 615-253-1608 or http://knoxvilleroundtablediscussionthrc.eventbrite. com/.

Laissez le Bon Temps Rouler! cooking 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.

FRIDAY, FEB. 8 Union County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Auction, 7 p.m., Rutherford Methodist Church, Corryton. Guest speaker: Bill Landry. All invited. Tickets: $35 and available at the chamber office, 1001 Main St.; from any chamber member; or call 9922811. The Union County Little League board meeting, 7 p.m., Union County Court House. Coaches, volunteers and board members are needed.

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.

SATURDAY AND/OR SUNDAY, FEB. 9-10 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.

E-book Help Session – E-readers other than Kindle, 6 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: Reference Department, 215-8700.

Digital mammagraphy screenings by UT Breast Health Outreach Program, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Union County High School. Info/appointments: 305-9753.

THURSDAY, FEB. 14 Pancake breakfast hosted by the Union County Senior Center, 7-9:30 a.m. Drawing will be held for a date with Union County Mayor Mike Williams. All proceeds to benefit the center. Info/tickets: 992-3292.

SATURDAY, FEB. 16 Date night special for caregivers. For $25, Adult Day Services will care for your loved one 5-9 p.m., including dinner, crafts and activities, while you enjoy an evening out. Info/to participate: 745-1626, www. tnadultdayservices.com. 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. Tennessee’s Princess Party, a Father/ Daughter Dance, 6 p.m., Jubilee Banquet Facility. Proceeds will benefit Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Tickets available at 1 Source Printing in Powell and Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt in Turkey Creek. Info: 9383857.

TUESDAY, FEB. 19 Pancake Fest 2013, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Fundraiser includes craft fair, a bake sale and marketing/vendor tables featuring companies that provide services to/for seniors in the community.

THURSDAY, FEB. 21 The Virtual Dementia Tour, 5-7 p.m., Elmcroft of Halls. Participants’ hearing, vision and other senses are distorted to simulate the effects of the disease. Info/to participate: Amanda, 925-2668.

FRIDAY, FEB. 22

MONDAY, FEB. 11

MONDAY, FEB. 4

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13

Orders due for chocolate covered strawberries fundraiser by Elmcroft of Halls to benefit Alzheimer’s Tennessee. To place order: Amanda, 925-2668. Orders will be ready Feb. 13-14.

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, 423-626-4677. E-book Help Session – Kindle, 3 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: Reference Department, 215-8700.

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